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Are you planning an event?

Orpen Memorial Hall
Orpen Memorial Hall – a centre for village life

Then why not keep your money in the Village?  We have some great halls for hire that are suitable for a range of Functions, Birthday Parties, Meetings,  Socials etc.

  • Orpen Hall
  • St Mary’s Church
    • Main body of church – 60 persons;
    • Church Hall – 20-40 persons
    • Vestry – 12 persons.
    • To book: Phone Murray Harlow 07989720256
    • Link to St Marys website.
  • Methodist’s Chapel Hall – 20-60 persons.
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Friends of St Mary’s Old Church – AGM & Illustrated Talk

Exterior view of St Mary's Old Church, West Bergholt
Exterior view of St Mary’s Old Church, West Bergholt

Friends of St Mary’s Old Church will be holding their first AGM on Wednesday 20 February at 7.30pm in the New Church, New Church Road.

The AGM will be followed by an illustrated talk by John Vigar entitled “Churches in Retirement”.  John is a Trustee of The Friends of Friendless Churches, which is now the government body for redundant churches in Wales.  He also works for The Churches Conservation Trust in England, which makes him the ideal speaker on the subject.

Light refreshments will be served from 7pm.

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Seniors Lunch in St Mary’s Church Hall 19 January 2013

Roast TurkeyThirty-two hardy soles braved the winter snows this Saturday to sit down and enjoy Roast Turkey, stuffing, chipolata, roast potatoes, mixed veg and gravy followed by choice of Crumble, Treacle  or Minced tart & Custard, Coffee and After Eight Mints, all served by the “Friends of St Mary’s Church” .

Thanks to our helpers and people who supplied the Desserts and don’t forget to look out for our next quarterly get together.

Murray Harlow & Kate Penrose

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Parenting Is Us…

… is the name of a website run by  parenting mentors, Sue & Becky, who also offer courses to help parents get the best from their parenting.  A new 6-week course “Positive Parenting = Positive Child” is due to start on 14th January in St Mary’s Hall and runs for 2 hours from 7pm.  If you can answer yes to any or all of the following:

  • Tired of feeling guilty all of the time?
  • Want the kids to listen to you?
  • Fed up of feeling stressed?
  • Worried about your child’s self-esteem?
  • Want to feel more in control as a parent?

. ..  then this interactive and informative course where, they say, you will see instant results 100% guaranteed, is for you.

Parents who attend ‘Parenting Is Us’ courses say:

This course changed my life, I have a great relationship with my kids now

You wouldn’t believe that such simple techniques could make SUCH a difference

Course starts:      Jan 14th, 2013
Venue:                   St Mary’s Hall, New Church Road CO6 3JE
Time:                      7pm to 9pm
Cost:                       £48 per person
Free:                       Refreshments and course hand-outs

Book your place today by calling Sue 07956 326755.  Places are limited and in much demand!

www.parentingisus.com

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Annual Seniors’ Lunch at St Mary’s

christmas decorationThis now famous Lunch will be served in the Church Hall on Saturday 19th January meeting at 12.30 for 1pm with plans to be finished by 3pm.  The Festive 2 course lunch with coffee and mints will be served by friends of the church and reservations are now being taken by Murray Harlow (07989 720 256); there is room for a maximum of 40 people so early booking is strongly recommended.

A donation for church funds is requested.  Bon appetit!

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200 flock to Old Church

200 Flock to Old Church

On 16th December 2012 there wasn’t a seat or pew left in St. Mary’s Old Church. The annual Carol Service, which was organised jointly by West Bergholt Parish Church and the Friends of St. Mary’s Old Church, brought together well over two hundred people, many of whom had walked across the fields to the old church in the sunshine.

The service included contributions from the choir, led by Caroline Finlay accompanied by Mike Neish on the organ, with his assistant, Jon Smith manning the pump. Richard Chadborn and Michael Foster conducted the service.

 

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St Mary’s Updates

Did you know that St Mary’s Church has just updated its website having moved to google sites?  The new site contains lots of information about the church and its role in the community.  The church also has Facebook and Twitter pages for those wanting to keep a more regular dialogue open.

This material has been developed for the West Bergholt Village Website at http://www.westbergholt.net
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Autumn clean?


St Mary’s Church is holding its Autumn churchyard clear-up on Saturday 27th November starting at 9am. A great opportunity for volunteers to come along, with rakes and gardening gloves please, to help tidy up.

This material has been developed for the West Bergholt Village Website at http://www.westbergholt.net
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Heathlands School Special


Sunday 21st sees a special Family Service at St Mary’s Church welcoming children from Heathlands School. The service starts at 9:30am if you would like to join them.

This material has been developed for the West Bergholt Village Website at http://www.westbergholt.net
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