Community, Parish Council & Village
Speedwatch – Call for VolunteersAnthony Robins, the local Speedwatch Coordinator, is issuing a call for volunteers. Speedwatch is a group of volunteers from West Bergholt and EAG who regularly go out and monitor the speed of the traffic on some local roads. Those seen above the limit are reported to the police who, in the first instance, Continue reading “Speedwatch – Call for Volunteers and Some Interesting Dates”
Great British Spring CleanThe Great British Spring Clean is a campaign with a simple aim: to bring people across the country together to clear up the litter that blights our towns, villages, countryside and beaches.
The campaign wants to inspire 400,000 people to get outdoors, get active and help clear up the rubbish that lies around us. Join this growing army of Litter Heroes who have had enough of other people’s litter and are willing to do something about it. Continue reading “Great British Spring Clean Arrives in the Village”
Friends Win Marsh Volunteer AwardWith the receipt of the Marsh Volunteer Award the Friends of St Mary’s have won rightful recognition for their amazing fundraising efforts. They received the award at the Churches Conservation Trust‘s National Volunteer Day in Continue reading “Friends Win Marsh Volunteer Award”
The past two months have seen a veritable Crime Wave in the Village with no less than 11 13 properties being entered illegally resulting in burglaries and thefts. Some of these have also resulted in 3 vehicles being removed. Vehicles themselves are also susceptible with four eight having been entered illegally and contents stolen. [Updated 15/11/17].
There are three things that spring to mind: Continue reading “Village Crime Wave – What Can You Do?”
Could You Be First Responders?First responders save lives. Too often when there is an emergency the ambulance crew are not able to get there within the first few vital minutes. Locally based, community first responders are volunteers who are trained by the Ambulance Service. They attend Continue reading “Could You Be First Responders? Help Save Lives!”
Fireworks Plea from HeathlandsThis Saturday, 4th November, sees the 25th Annual Fireworks Display on the Poors Field. An extremely popular event this is organised every year to raise funds for Heathlands PTA with a massive £9,000 profit being made last year. However, one consequence of this success is large crowds and an equally large amount of Continue reading “Fireworks Plea from Heathlands – Bacon Roll & Tea”
The following are the recorded notes from the last group meeting:
Members present – Harry Stone, Gemma Ross, David Short, Jenny Church, Anne Brown
Apologies – Peter Cole, Lewis Barber
Welcome to Anne Brown to this meeting. Continue reading “September Report from Traffic Safety Group”
Annoyed by Poor Parking in the Village?Working together the Parish Council and Road Safety Group are looking at means of enforcement and education to promote better parking in the village. The Group now wants to recruit a team of volunteer parking monitors to occasionally patrol a few areas in the village to curtail poor parking.
We aren’t expecting volunteers to act like traffic wardens, simply wander around hot spots encouraging better parking behaviour. Hi-vis jackets with the council logo will be provided as well as guidelines. All patrols will be in pairs of course.
To find out more, or to volunteer, please contact Harry Stone (Parish Councillor):
Road Safety Group Calls for VolunteersThe Road Safety Group has been actively engaged with the Parish Council to find ways to make our roads safer. Key concerns are parking violations and speeding, can you help make a difference? If so read on. Continue reading “Road Safety Group Calls for Volunteers”
Spring CleanHelp Spring Clean the village with the Litter Warriors at their next outing this weekend.
Starting from the West Bergholt Cricket Club, Manor Road, at 11am on Saturday 1st April this is no April Fool jest (although bad jokes might be excused). Why not spend an hour helping to tidy our village up and take pride in our beautiful village.
Families are welcome and all equipment will be provided. Following the litter pick there will also be free Continue reading “Spring Clean”