Do you have a garden to be proud of?

Collage of exhibits from the 2022 Open Gardens event

If you have a garden to be proud of why not show it off?

It doesn’t matter whether it is small, large, tidy (or even not so tidy), if you are proud of your garden, the Gardeners Association (WBGA) would love to hear from you.

This year their Open Gardens event is taking place on Sunday 9th June. The event is always popular (nearly 1,000 visitors in 2022) & this year, its’ chosen charities are:

WBGA could really do with a few more gardens to show off this year. If you think your garden may be of interest, contact WBGA by email – [email protected] for further information.   June seems a long way off, but WBGA have to get programmes printed in advance so they would love to hear from you as soon as possible.

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Easter Bunny Hunt for Tom

Easter Bunny Hunt for Tom BowdidgeEaster Bunny Hunt for Tom Bowdidge

Over 150 hand knitted and sewn Easter bunnies in various colours and sizes are hiding around West Bergholt; there’s also one on the way to Nayland …….. twit twoo. here’s a clue!

Have fun & raise money for Tom’s Foundation

It’s your mission, during the Easter holidays from Friday 30th March to Saturday 14th April, to spot these bunnies and Continue reading “Easter Bunny Hunt for Tom”

Allotments Excel at Fundraising in 2017

Allotment Charity Table

Allotments Excel at Fundraising in 2017

The recent Allotment Committee meeting minutes disclose lots of news but none as staggering as their fundraising efforts.  Through their charity stall they have so far raised £4,250, nearly £2,000 more than last year!  There is still time to add to the total since the stall remains open until first frost.

The agreed recipients were confirmed as: Continue reading “Allotments Excel at Fundraising in 2017”

Car Boot Trail – The Results Are In

Car Boot Trail – The Results Are In

Last Sunday, 16th July, saw a great village event with car boots open for business at over 40 homes.  This was great news for the Tom Bowdidge Foundation and Heathlands PTA; they will get to share the £262.13 raised to date.

The organisers, Laura, Eve, Vicky & Susan would like to thank all those who made voluntary donations from their sales. They are also very grateful for the notes and cards they received telling them how much you enjoyed the event regardless of how much was sold.

If you have any last minutes donations they will still be welcomed; drop them off at 76, 80 or 81 Chapel Road.

 

Home Boot Sale – Plan Your Trail

Home Boot Sale – Plan Your Trail

In support of Tom Bowdidge Foundation and Heathlands PTA, the Home Boot Sale takes place THIS SUNDAY (16th July) between 10am – 3pm.  With over 40 homes already signed up you can use the map to plan your trail around the village.  The Map and streets taking part are shown below.

West Bergholt residents will be selling their ‘boot sale’ items outside their homes on drives, come and grab a bargain and enjoy the trail around our village.  You could make a day of it, the village has 3 lovely pubs and village shops for refreshment.  Maps are available to download (below) or they will be available from 76, 80, 81 Chapel Road on the day, also on posters around the village.

All welcome, walk, cycle or drive our trail!

Downloads

Streets Involved

  • Chapel Road
  • Chapel Lane
    • Valley Crescent
    • Spring Lane
  • Mumford Road
  • Newbridge Hill
    • Cooks Hall Road
  • Bourne Road
    • White House Lane
  • School Lane
    • New Church Road
  • Armoury Road
    • Lodge Court
  • Albany Road
    • Erle Havard
  • Albany Close
  • Colchester Road
    • The Crescent
    • Maltings Park Road
  • Pirie Road
    • Granville Close
  • Lexden Road
    • Firmins Court

Organised by Heathlands mums in Chapel Road: Susan Hollock no. 81, Laura Walkingshaw no. 80, Eve Quinn
no. 76, and Vicky Beckwith-Cole, Orpen Hall, Lexden Road. The Tom Bowdidge Foundation is a charity registered in England & Wales 1156553.

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