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Harry Stone – Essex Councillor of the Year

Harry Stone Receives Prestigious Award

West Bergholt Parish Council’s own Harry Stone was presented this month with the Essex Councillor of the Year Award. Cllr Frank Belgrove, a member of the Essex Association of Local Councils‘ (EALC) Executive Committee, presented the award during the EALC’s 80th Annual General Meeting.

Harry Stone (centre) receiving the EALC Councillor of the Year Award from EALC Executive Committee member Cllr Frank Belgrove
Photo Credit – David Jackman – Everything Local News

Harry’s fellow councillors nominated him in recognition of his unwavering dedication to the Parish Council and his tireless support for the younger members of the community. His notable contributions include the establishment of the new Drop-in Café and his involvement with the BYG (Bergholt Youth Group).

Exceptional Commitment & Service

A judging panel, composed of EALC Executive Committee members, decided who should win the award. It was open to councillors from all 270 councils affiliated with the EALC. West Bergholt Parish Council expressed their pride in having such an esteemed councillor in their ranks, highlighting Harry’s exceptional commitment and service to the community.

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Holy Week 2015

Easter crosses for Holy week 2015Holy Week 2015

As we approach Easter there are a lot of services taking place in West Bergholt during Holy Week leading up to Easter and of course for Easter itself.  Services will be taking pace in both the Methodist and St Mary’as Churches, those we are aware of to date are:

Methodist

At the Methodist Church the following services are taking place, all to be led by Rev Ruth Ridge:-

  • Friday 3 April  – Good Friday -11.00am service.
  • Saturday 4 April  – 8.00pm a short reflective service.
  • Sunday 5 April  – Easter Day  – 11.00am service with Holy Communion.

St Mary’s

  • Sunday 29 March – Palm Sunday – 9.30am Joint Holy Communion Service.
  • Thursday 2 April – Maundy Thursday – 8pm Passover Meal and Communion Service. Please could you let Dorothy Chadborn know if you would like to come so that she knows how many to cook for (there is a list in church or you can phone her on 240541).
  • Saturday 4 April – Family Fun Easter Eggstravaganza – 10-12 noon – there will lots of activities for Children and their parents to enjoy, including a prayer station.
  • Sunday 5 April – Easter Sunday – 9.30am Family Holy Communion Service led by Rev Mandy Elmes.

Colchester Service

Friday 3 April  – Good Friday at the Mercury Theatre – @ 7.30pm – A time to reflect through music and word, led by the Bishop of Colchester, Rt Rev Roger Morris

Everyone is welcome to any or all (!) of the above services.

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