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Day 1 of (Soft) Lockdown

Day 1 - Play Equipment ClosedDay 1 of (Soft) Lockdown

As you might imagine, as we sit here in our homes on Day 1 of a relatively soft lockdown, advice and news keep flowing.  This update summarises some of the most relevant:

  • Allotments remain open to plot-holders who can access them ‘for exercise purposes’ once a day.   Observe social distancing!
  • CBC has suspended Garden Waste collections, read more below.
  • Bonfire Warning, read below.
  • Parks closed and use of play equipment not permitted by Government Order.
  • Halls are also closed unless:
    • they are being used to host pre-schools being kept open for key workers, or
    • designated as emergency centres.
  • Charity Commission & Government advice on charity employees.
  • If you are an older person, living alone, and generally feeling the need for support then The Silverline is a useful resource.  The Silverline also offers advice on protecting yourself from COVID-19 and is open 24 x 7.
  • It has been agreed nationally that all VE Day celebration due to be held in May are to be postponed.  It is possible they will be held in August near VJ Day.
  • Concerts by Resonate Choir and Comrie Singers scheduled for Old Church in June are now highly unlikely to happen.

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Orpen Hall Roof Re-Tiling – Starts Soon

Orpen Hall Roof

Orpen Hall Roof
Count the missing tiles!

Orpen Hall Roof Re-Tiling

Parts of the roof of Orpen Hall were repaired 10 years ago but other parts now need repair; unsurprising given they were laid in 1938!  Accordingly, M J Group Construction & Roofing under the supervision of Ingleton Wood Project Management, have been contracted to re-tile the oldest parts of the roof.

Enovert Community Trust are funding the work which starts on 1st February 2020; it is expected to take 12 weeks.  The first task is to erect scaffolding around the full perimeter of the Hall; unfortunately, this means that a small number of car parking spaces will be lost.

The Parish Council apologies for any slight inconvenience the works may temporarily cause but if you do have any queries please email: [email protected] or phone 07726 424419.

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2018 Achievements

2018 Achievements

West Bergholt Parish Council presented the following achievements at the Annual Parish Meeting on 25th April 2018.

  • Clearance of the ditch, flooding Albany Close:
    Flooding at Albany Close
  • Haircut of the Queen’s Pond Willow:
    Willow at Queen's Head pond trimmed back
  • New floor in the Orpen Hall:
    New floor in Orpen Hall
  • Redecoration of Orpen Hall:
    Redecorated Orpen Hall
  • Major rejuvenation of village ponds:
    Village Ponds improved
  • Renovation of Village Sign:
    Renovation of village sign
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Friends of St Mary’s Trattoria Italiana

Last Orders for Trattoria Italiana

After being postponed due to the snow this event will now take place on Saturday 14th April.  The doors to the Orpen Hall will open at 12.15pm. We look forward to welcoming everyone who bought or reserved tickets.  After some cancellations there are still a few tickets available.

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The Friends‘ latest fundraiser involves recreating a “Trattoria Italiana” in the Orpen Hall.  You are invited to join them for a taste of Italy on Saturday 3rd March at 12:30 pm, there are still a few tickets available.

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