Community, Parish Council & Village
Having resumed work at the end of lockdown on 26th May, Bakers of Danbury are now completing the interior redecoration of the Old Church. The Friends of St Mary’s are looking forward to seeing more visitors to the restored interior.
The Friends have given the church a good clean, and Continue reading “Old Church Redecoration Ends at Last”
Blame the PlantagenetsIf the Old Church mediaeval paintings are, as believed, around 700 years old, then we can blame the Plantagenets for its delayed reopening. Apparently, deciding how best to preserve them has become a bit of a headache which is delaying the internal redecoration. Accordingly, the Friends of St Mary’s have revised their event plans for 2020 as follows: Continue reading “Blame the Plantagenets for delays reopening Old Church”
The Churches Conservation Trust has made great progress on internal redecoration work at the Old Church. Mrs Yvonne Henderson’s legacy provided much of the funding for this work. Workers discovered fragments of 3 mediaeval wall paintings; they called in official conservators to assess the paintings which delayed work.
Work has now resumed and this will leave a lady’s head visible (see right) Continue reading “Mediaeval Wall Paintings Uncovered – Old Church”
A couple of recent news updates:
During the recent summer break, the Baby & Toddler Group held a sponsored walk. Their intention was to raise money for the playground on the Lorkin Daniell Field. Gratifyingly they raised Continue reading “Toddlers & Old Church Decoration Snippets”
The Premises & Recreation Sub-Committee of West Bergholt Parish Council met on 3rd July when, among other items, they discussed use of Poors Field, health & safety matters, fireworks, food vans at Orpen Hall, Orpen Players, repairs & maintenance.
The Premises & Recreation Sub-Committee of West Bergholt Parish Council met on 5th June when, among other items, they appointed chair/vice-chair, discussed Health & Safety, flooring, hire rates, maintenance & repairs, Orpen Players, West Bergholt FC and hall user group.