Day 64 of (un?) Lockdown – the Spare Plants edition

Day 64 of (un?) Lockdown

Day 64 seems to be full of controversy but not much news. Here is what little we have, news relating to the allotments first and then a couple of health-related items from ECC. As ever, some light relief at the end.

Spare Plants & Produce

Whilst COVID-19 has prevented the Allotments’ Charity Stall opening it is still possible to obtain surplus produce & plants. A neighbour of the allotments on New Church Road is happy for their driveway to be used for plot holders to deposit their surplus and for villagers to take what they need. Continue reading “Day 64 of (un?) Lockdown – the Spare Plants edition”

August 21, 2018June 3, 2019

Coming Soon – the 2018 Village Fete

Coming Soon – the 2018 Village Fete

Since its launch in March, the Village Fete Working Party has been working hard to deliver the 2018 Village Fete. It is now set to take over the Orpen Hall & fields on Saturday 1st September between 12 noon and 4 pm during which time there will be something for everybody going on.

Produce Show

The Produce Show will take place in the Hall. Entries are only 25p each and trophies will be awarded to those with the most winning points. Entry forms are due in this week, 25th August, either Continue reading “Coming Soon – the 2018 Village Fete”

March 8, 2018June 3, 2019

Follow That – Village Fete 2018

Follow That

After the resounding success of last year’s Village Fete, attended by well over 600 people, it is hard to know how we can follow that. Not only did the day see everybody enjoying themselves but it didn’t cost the village a penny with entry fees for competitions covering costs. So, to follow that, this year we Continue reading “Follow That – Village Fete 2018”

October 23, 2017October 24, 2017

Environment & Highways – 12th October 2017

The Environment & Highways Sub-Committee of West Bergholt Parish Council met on 12th October and discussed a range of issues such as encouraging heather, clearing ponds, cleaning churchyard, allotments’ produce, resiting bus stop, village warden and a memorial bench. Continue reading “Environment & Highways – 12th October 2017”

August 31, 2017June 3, 2019

Entries Surge for Fete & Produce Show

Not too late for entries to Produce Show

The Fete & Produce Show will be held in the Orpen Hall & Lorkin Daniell Field from 12-4pm on Sat Sept 9th.

Produce Show in Orpen Hall

Over 350 entries have already been received; it’s not too late for late entries but 1st September is the last day; entry forms available at the Allotment Stall.

There will be certificates for Continue reading “Entries Surge for Fete & Produce Show”