Community, Parish Council & Village
The Environment & Highways Committee of West Bergholt Parish Council met on 11th April 2024 with topics including:
Day 24 of LockdownDay 24 starts off being a day of cancellations, passes by some gratitude from the NHS and moves on to an inevitable lighter moment with a musical cups game to try with the kids. Don’t forget to join the applause for those in the front line tonight!
Whilst recognising that the Village Bulletin is particularly appreciated by those without access to technology, the difficult Continue reading “Day 24 of Lockdown – The “Wot No ….” Edition”
Planning the Fete starts today – do you have some great ideas to make next years the best yet?
A team of volunteers will be meeting today, 14th October, in the John Lampon Hall at 7:30 pm. This group welcome all to come and help plan next years’ event and look forward to hearing some great innovative ideas from new faces. Continue reading “Planning the Fete – Who has the best ideas?”
The Premises & Recreation Committee of West Bergholt Parish Council met on 2nd September 2019 and discussed online bookings, roofing, handymen schedule, VE day 75, PC Action Plan and other regular matters. Continue reading “Premises & Recreation – 2nd September 2019”
Gardeners’ Summer VisitsThe Gardeners’ summer visits this year started after their 2018/19 programme of talks came to a conclusion. They were particularly happy that the weather remained on their side.
In June, a group went on a self-drive trip to Shrubs Farm in Lamarsh, a garden in the National Garden Scheme. The owners, Robert & Sara Erith have lived at the farm since 1966. The farm has superb views over the Stour Valley. Members were given an entertaining and informative tour of the garden, parkland and ancient woodland by the owner. Robert explained the planning and ethos behind the beautiful planting and vistas.
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The Premises & Recreation Committee of West Bergholt Parish Council met on 1st July 2019 when they discussed the MUGA, online bookings, roofing, Village Fete, handyman schedules, VE Day 2020, and other regular matters.
Parking & Roads on Fete DayLet’s start with parking. The only parking allowed in the Orpen Hall car park during the fete itself is for the disabled; this must be pre-booked with the Parish Clerk. Stallholders will be allowed to park temporarily whilst setting up or clearing down but will then need to find alternative parking elsewhere. Your parking options are as follows: Continue reading “Parking & Roads on Fete Day”
The Premises & Recreation Committee of West Bergholt Parish Council met on 3rd June when they elected committee officers and discussed repairs to a crack in the MUGA, hall updates, roofing, VE Day and other regular matters.
The 2019 Village FeteThe 2019 Village Fete promises something for everybody – not just those visiting it. First of all, are you into Tug-of-War, performing in public or do you run a local club or organisation? If so you are invited to come along as well. (Get the latest information & downloads here).
Would your pub, club or firm like to enter the Village Fete’s Tug of War competition? Sign up (your team of 6 – over 18s only we’re afraid) Continue reading “The 2019 Village Fete Invites You To Enjoy Yourself”
The Premises & Recreation Sub-Committee of West Bergholt Parish Council met on 29th April when, among other items, they discussed the MUGA, roofing, painting, chairs, Village Fete & Bluebells pre-school.