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Spring Lane Bridge Closure

Spring Lane Bridge

Later this year, provisionally early August onwards, Essex County Council (ECC) will be replacing the bridge in Spring Lane. This bridge has been deteriorating for some time and subject to a weight limit. Engineers now believe replacement is the only viable option. The proposed replacement will be programmed for a 28 week duration, which will require the road to be closed at the bridge for the entirety of the scheme. A temporary footbridge will be available for cyclists and pedestrians.

The new structure will be designed to modern standards and have a design lifespan of 120 years. Whilst ECC appreciates the existing bridge is a particularly nice form of structure, it is not fit for use and will pose a risk to all users if the issues with it are not addressed. Nonetheless, they are looking at ways of incorporating the design of the existing bridge into the new structure; however this is in the early stages and subject to budgetary constraints.

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New 2012/13 Recycling Calendar now out

Look out for your copy of the new 2012/13 recycling calendar in the post with your Council Tax bill during March.

The recycling calendar applies from April 2012 onwards unless you use communal recycling and rubbish bins. You can help Colchester recycle even more; our target this year is to recycle 43% of all the rubbish produced.

The Calendar includes information on:

  • what you can recycle in blue and green weeks
  • when and how to put your recycling out for collection
  • the enhanced garden waste collection of up to 8 sacks from 6 November

Visit www.colchester.gov.uk/recycling to view the Recycling Calendar in alternative formats, along with information and online services to help you reduce, reuse and recycle your rubbish, home compost and much more. Alternatively email [email protected] or phone 01206 282700.

Getting recycling containers is easy, visit www.colchester.gov.uk/recyclingcontainers to see when rolls of recycling and rubbish bags will be delivered to households (except to flats with communal bins). You can also find recycling containers stockists and an online order form.

For collection news, handy tips and local events register for the eCourier and follow YourColchester on twitter.

Thank you for recycling your rubbish!

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Vegetables for value…

…is speaker Rodney Tibbs’s topic at at the West Bergholt Gardeners Association meeting at 7.30pm on Monday 19 March in the Orpen Memorial Hall.

Today the enthusiasm for growing vegetables is as strong as ever, motivated by an appreciation of the sheer quality and taste of fresh home grown produce and supported by the knowledge that it is cutting down on carbon emissions.

Rodney, who’s been growing vegetables for over fifty years, will be looking at the most rewarding vegetables to grow and the many different ways of growing them.

VISITORS (£3 entry) ARE ALWAYS WELCOME AT OUR MEETINGS

Come and join us on our organised trips, all departing from the Orpen Hall:

  • Wednesday 23 May – HATFIELD HOUSE, WEST GARDEN & PARK
  • Sunday 3 June – WRITTLE COLLEGE GARDENS
  • Thursday 19 July – WREST PARK, LUTON, BEDFORDSHIRE

For further details and bookings, contact WBGA Treasurer, 44 Pirie Road, West Bergholt CO6 3TA Tel: 01206 242124 – [email protected]

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Jubilee Events

On Monday 4th June 2012, the aim is to light 2,012 (or more) beacons – the length and breadth of the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, the Commonwealth and other countries around the world to mark the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and West Bergholt has been chosen to be a part of this exciting event. Our Beacon is scheduled for 10:30pm at the Orpen Hall on June 4th, and the Parish Council is planning some exciting events to go with this.

It is planning events for the beacon lighting ceremony including fireworks and possible hog roast.   As part of the Jubilee celebrations a family fun day will be held on Saturday 16th June. If you represent a village group or are just really keen to get involved in planning these events, you might want to pop in to the next planning meeting at 8pm 22nd March in the John Lampon Hall, or contact John Gili-Ross on 242236.

Help us make it an event to remember!

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Bergholt Heath YFC – Results & Fixtures – 4th March 2012

Our under 13s were away to Stanway Rovers in the quarter finals of the League Cup and despite a couple of scares comfortably won 4-2 with the Stanway ‘keeper the man of the match!  bBergholt Heath goal scorers: Leo Tiffney, Owen Bernhardt, Ollie Sanderson and Mickey Whittle.  Bergholt Heath ‘man of the match’: Harry Dixon.

The only other game this weekend saw the under 18s in league action away to Harwich and Parkston. Bergholt could only field a team of 10 players due to work commitments, and the home team ran out comprehensive 13-1 winners. Callum Drage scored the Bergholt Heath goal.

Next weekend – 11th March – sees a return to a full compliment of scheduled fixtures:
  • Under 9 v Marks Tey KO 10.30am
  • Under 13 v Boadicea Dynamos Open Cup R4 KO 11am
  • Heybridge Swifts v Under 14
  • The Broomfield Youth Vs Under 16 is postponed – Bergholt Heath Under 16’s cannot raise a team
  • Lt Oakley v Under 18

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Looking forward to Summer …

Come and join the West Bergholt Gardeners’ Association on their organised 2012 trips, all departing from the Orpen Hall.

Wednesday 23 May – HATFIELD HOUSE, WEST GARDEN & PARK

Sundial Garden, Hatfield House

An Elizabethan park with a famous Jacobean house and ‘17th-century character’ garden, Hatfield House is the home of the 7th Marquis and Marchioness of Salisbury and their family.

Visitors can enjoy the peace of the West Garden with its scented garden and fountains, and view the famous knot garden adjoining the Tudor Old Palace where Elizabeth I spent much of her childhood. http://www.hatfield-house.co.uk/

£25 Members; £27 non-members (includes coach; gratuity; House; West Garden and Park).

Sunday 3 June – WRITTLE COLLEGE GARDENS

Fifteen acres of grounds with seasonal bedding displays to meander around and landscaped gardens designed and built by the College’s students including a ‘Centenary’ garden.” The gardens will be open under the National Gardens Scheme. Times and cost to be advised.

Thursday 19 July – WREST PARK, LUTON, BEDFORDSHIRE
Italian Garden, Wrest park

After decades behind virtually closed doors, its treasures overgrown and largely unknown, English Heritage is reviving one of Britain’s largest and most important ‘secret gardens’. Enjoy miles of reinstated historic pathways as you discover the garden buildings, pavilion and statues. Stroll in the recently restored Italian and Rose Gardens. http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/wrest-park/

£18 members; £20 non-members (includes coach; gratuity and Park).

For further details and a booking form, contact WBGA Treasurer, 44 Pirie Road, West Bergholt CO6 3TA Tel: 01206 242124

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Bergholt Heath YFC – Results & Fixtures 26th February

Our under 9s continued their good form in the second half of the season, winning 1-0 at home to Layer Colts. Matthew Sanderson adding to his ever growing tally of goals with the winner.

The under 13s were also at home to bottom of the table Frinton & Walton. Although comfortable 6-0 winners, a good opportunity to really put the visitors to the sword and get the goal difference up to challenge top of the table Cornard Dynamos was missed – some of the boys knew it was an easy game and played accordingly!   Ollie Sanderson scored his first 2 goals of the season (finally getting the bragging rights in the Sanderson household by scoring more than his brother in the under 9s!), with others from Owen Bernhardt, Jake Adams, an own goal and the customary goal from Antonio Sabini completing the scoring.  Bergholt Heath ‘man of the match’: James Hirst.

Neither the under 14s or the under 16s were in action this week.

Finally, the under 18s were also at home, to Clacton United Reds. A strong visiting team ran out 5-1 winners. Ed Disney scored the Bergholt goal.

Next weeks fixtures Sunday 4th March:
  • Under 9 – No game
  • Stanway Rovers v Under 13, League Cup QF
  • Under 14 – No game
  • Under 16 – No game
  • Harwich & Parkeston v Under 18

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Bergholt Heath YFC – Results & Fixtures 19th February 2012

After what seems ages since they played due to the weather (actually only 2 weeks were missed), Bergholt Heath were back to action this weekend.

The Under 9s were comfortable 4-0 winners away to Marks Tey. Jonah Murray and Matthew Sanderson with 2 goals each.

The Under 13s were in Open Cup action, at home to Great Bentley and run out 7-1 winners. 3-0 up at the break with a first half hat-trick from ‘man of the match’ Antonio Sabini – one via a free kick fired into the roof of the net and another a volley from a corner – Bergholt took their foot of the pedal at the start of the second half and let great Bentley back into the game with the midfield allowing the opposition to run through the middle of the pitch, and Great Bentley duly scored. This, however, woke Bergholt up. An own goal by a Bentley player – who was trying to get in front on Aaron Marley inside the six yard box – soon settled the team down again. Owen Bernhardt got onto the score sheet next, reacting to a blocked shot quickest, before Antonio scored his fourth of the match. With 5 minutes to go, the final goal was scored – Owen running onto a through ball and coolly finishing into the bottom corner.

The Under 16s were the only other team in action this weekend, going down 14-1 at home to Frinton & Walton reds. Thomas Buckley scoring the solitary Bergholt goal, who could only put out a team of 9 players this weekend.

Next weeks fixtures 26th February:
  • Under 9 v Layer Colts KO 10.30am
  • Under 13 v Frinton & Walton KO 11am
  • Under 14 No game
  • Under 16 No game
  • Under 18 v Clacton Reds KO 2pm
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A12 Diversions 14th – 17th February

Work will start tonight (Tuesday 14 February) between Junctions 27 and 29 of the A12 near Colchester.  Atkins will be carrying out this work on behalf of the Highways Agency, and the work involves bridge works and some resurfacing, weather permitting.

Atkins will be working between the hours of 8pm and 6am for 3 nights, northbound on the A12 on Tuesday night (14 February) and southbound on the Thursday and Friday nights (16 and 17 February). During these works the A12 will be closed in one direction only between junctions 27 and 29, with traffic diverted via Colchester on the via the A1232, A133, and A1124 through Colchester.

If you have any queries about this or any other works by the Highways Agency or its contractors, please contact the Highways Agency Information Line (HAIL) on 0300 123 5000. This number operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for the benefit of members of the public.

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