Community, Parish Council & Village
Verity Jones is the new consultant working with you in West Bergholt to help you meet your weight objectives and will be re-launching the group on Tuesday 25th October.
You can either contact Verity in advance on either 01206 247050 or 07926 073 470 or just turn up on the day. The group meets in the Joyce Lucking room at Orpen Hall every Tuesday at 7pm.
President, Pat Moran welcomed members to the Halloween Evening. The hall was decorated with creepy crawlies with the committee and members entering into the spirit of Halloween wearing witches hats etc. Barbara Faulkner was welcomed back with her talk entitled “The Witch Report on Halloween”. Her audience learnt many interesting facts about Halloween and the history of witches and their extermination in Europe and the UK. She read a story called “The Witches Institute” during social time.
November 2 is the annual meeting when a new president is voted in.
Members enjoyed a long and short walk followed by lunch at a local garden centre.
Our Neighbourhood policing team have recently issued the following report which covers their Horkesley district covering areas including Fordham & Stour and West Bergholt & Eight Ash Green.
In the area of Wormingford there has been vandalism to the village hall and play equipment. Police welcome any information that can assist in identifying those responsible.
The open spaces in the area of Great Horkesley have been vandalised. Those with information about who is causing the damage please contact Police by dialing 101 or 0300 333 4444.
In relation to your property there are many ways you can protect it, for example the use of good door locking systems and CCTV. Being observant of your own and your neighbour’s property can assist in identifying people that are out of place or acting strange in your area.
Please continue to use the community phone number to speak with your local PCSO about any issues in the village on 07966 197 134. Please be aware that this number is not for reporting crimes and that 101 should be used in that instance.
Recently in the rural areas there have been metal thefts. If you witness any suspicious activity please report it to the Police as it could be a crime you are witnessing.
If you are experiencing nuisance issues the Council has a designated hotline of 01206 282581.
The next Neighbourhood Action Panel is on 23rd November 2011 18:00 – 20:00 at the Dedham Assembly Rooms, High Street, Dedham.
The under 9s were drawn against Tempest Blues in the League Cup, who proved last season to be tough opponents. Bergholt held their own in the first half and only a break away goal by Tempest saw them go in at half time 1-0 down. The second half saw Tempest have more of the ball, with their numbers 3 and 9 in particular looking good footballers for this age. Goals 2 and 3 came for Tempest and as Bergholt couldn’t get get going up front, another goal was scored and then the fith and final goal with the last kick of the match. Result: Bergholt Heath 0, Tempest Blues 5.
The Under 13s were also at home, but on the main village pitch at WBFC, against Brentwood Sports in round 2 of the Essex FA “Cordell” Cup. The match again gave the manager an opportunity to move things round a bit as per the last round and Bergholt were always in control of the game. First half goals from Jake Adams and James Holden saw Bergholt safe at 2-0. Owen Bernhardt was introduced at half time and he wasted no time getting on the score sheet for 3-0. With the Brentwood ‘keeper keeping the score down with some wonderful saves during the match – including a penalty – Bergholt eventually scored another through James Holden before Brentwood scored a late consolation when the Bergholt offside trap failed spectacularly! Final score: Bergholt Heath 4 Brentwood Sports 1. Bergholt Heath ‘man of the match’: James Hirst.
The Under 14s were also in cup action, this in the League cup at home against Gt Bentley. A comfortable game for Bergholt finishing as 5-0 winners, although in truth it could and should have been double figures with a number of changes missed! Bergholt Heath goal scorers: Jack Keane x 3, Ronny Heather x 1, Ben Kensdale x 1.
Due to the opposition failing to raise a team, the Under 16s did not have a game this weekend.
The Under 18s were away at St Edmunds, losing a rough game 9-0, with the home team having 4 players booked and constantly annoying the referee. Apparently it was not a good advert for youth football.
Next weeks fixtures Sunday 16th October:
Our Under 8’s came up against a very strong Colchester Althletic team, losing 3-0 away this week.
Little Ducks is an established, and very successful music group, who have recently moved to West Bergholt. Sessions take place at St Marys Church Hall and they welcome any parents/carers with pre-school age children to join. They are also very happy to have any older siblings in school holidays for the same price.
The group is based entirely on sharing nursery rhymes, action songs and percussion music. This fun, interactive and very noisy session promotes all areas of learning and hopefully gives parents lots of ideas to carry on the music making at home! As well as having lots of fun, nursery rhymes are great for language development – they have a lot of rhythm which catches the children’s attention and repetition, which is good for speech development. It is important in sessions that the children not only enjoy being part of a lively group but actively participate in the music making and tidying away. The group’s aim is to get all the parents and children, no matter how small, moving to the beat and playing with simple musical instruments and colourful finger puppets.
Research shows that children who are actively involved in music (who play or sing it regularly) do better in reading and maths when they start school and are better able to focus and control their bodies, play better with others and have higher self esteem. These are really important influences when Little Ducks structure and rework the group which happens every term. They are always looking to add new material to their session and like to involve children and parents in this process as it is a group for all ages! It is also really important that children are able to add their favourite songs and really get involved in the group.
The group will run for an hour and spends around 40 minutes on different musical activities. These involve finger puppets, musical instruments, beanbags, dancing and other rhythmical activities. They have found at their existing group that the children love the variety on offer with something for everyone. They finish the session with drinks and snacks and a time for friendships to be formed and old ones to be strengthened.
Running every Friday morning from 10.30-11.30am, the cost is £3 per family. This price includes a healthy yummy snack and drink for the children and a cuppa for the parents/carers. Little Ducks try to run through all school holidays where we are able to use the hall facilities but this is always subject to change. It is always lovely to welcome new faces so if you fancy a morning of lively, energetic, fun they would love to welcome any new faces who fancy giving Little Ducks a try.
For further details please contact Little Ducks directly – Kirsty Rush 07775 427 422 and Cathy Doyle 07795 084 328
The following announcement has been made by the school’s Chair of Governors and Headteacher:
Essex County Council, with the support of the Governing body, is proposing to build 2 class bases, an additional hall and ancillary accommodation. This project will provide brand new accommodation and facilities for additional pupils attending the school, necessary due to the shortfall of places available for children in this area.
We are holding a consultation session. This will be an opportunity for you to view the prepared plans and discuss the proposals with the Project Sponsor from Essex County Council, Amanda Laycock, and representatives from Ashe Construction including the architect.
The Consultation will be held at Heathlands Primary School in the school hall on Tuesday 4th October 2011 2pm to 8pm. Following the consultation all relevant comments and feedback will be reviewed before the planning application is submitted.
We hope that you will take the opportunity to view the plans. However, if you are unable to attend please direct any questions or comments to [email protected].
Unfortunately the under 9s couldn’t repeat their superb result from last week, going down 2-1 at home to Long Melford in the West League, despite dominating the match territorially. Matthew Sanderson scored the Bergholt Heath goal.
Our under 13s were involved in Essex Cup action for the first time ever, at home (at the Orpen Hall), to Little Thurrock Dynamos. The cup gave the manager the opportunity to try out a few different things. However the positional and personnel changes didn’t seem to upset the team and they ran out 7-1 winners – with the first 3 goals coming in the very first 4 minutes of the game! A further goal after 15 minutes allowed cruise mode to set in and the boys took their foot off the gas and the visitors pulled a goal back to make it 4-1 at the interval. Further changes during the second half – which even saw a centre back finish the game on the left wing! – disrupted the flow a little, but a further 3 goals were scored without reply. Final score 7-1. Through to the second round, which will also be at home, to Brentwood. Bergholt Heath goal scorers (minute in brackets): Owen Bernhardt x 2 (1 & 56), Antonio Sabini (2), James Holden x 2 (4 & 15), Jake Adams (38), Mickey Whittle (42). Bergholt Heath ‘Man of the Match’: Owen Bernhardt
The under 14s were also at home in the Essex Cup, to Trinity Blues from Billericay. Bergholt were 3-1 down at half time put managd to pull themselves back to 3-3. However a goalkeeping error almost on full time allowed the visitors to win the match 4-3.
With 2 players on official refereeing duty for the Essex Cup this weekend, our under 16s had to postpone their scheduled match away to Brightlingsea Regent as this meant they dropped below the required minimum to field a team.
Back to the league and out under 18’s were away to Clacton United Reds, unfortunately losing 8-0. Not much more to say about that one!
Next weeks fixtures, Sunday 2nd October:
This report is for the matches played on 18th September and gives fixtures for matches to be played on 25th September – why not come along and support the boys?
Our under 9s got their first ever 3 points in a competitive match – in their first away game – with a 3-0 win at Bures. Matthew Sanderson scoring two and Thomas Whitlow the other.
The under 13s continued their good start to the league season with a 2-1 away win at Silver End. However the team never reached the heights of last week and had to battle hard for the win against a well organised Silver End team who came into the A league as B league champions. Antonio Sabini put Bergholt ahead from the penalty spot on 15 minutes after the ref penalised a home defender for pushing. Silver End continued to press and Bergholt struggled to get their passing going, continuously giving possession away. Silver End equalised in the second half courtesy of an own goal in a crowded area. The winner came from one of the few quality moves Bergholt managed during the game – Mickey Whittle blasting the ball into the net from 12 yards out after a decisive passing move cut the home defence apart. Bergholt managed to hold on to maintain their 100% start to the season. Man of the Match was our goal keeper Connor Welfare.
The under 14s are still struggling to get their season going with a number of new players taking time to bed in, this week going down 4-0 at home to Stanway Villa.
The under 16s, despite fielding a full team, went backwards from last weeks promising start, losing 14-1 at home to St Edmunds. 0-0 at 35 minutes, St Edmunds finished the first half with 3 goals in 5 minutes to go into the break 3-0 up. This shattered the fragile Bergholt confidence and the second half became a landslide, the only positive being another goal for James Dixey from the penalty spot.
Our under 18s managed yet another draw, this week away to Halstead Town Blues. Reece Brooks scoring the Bergholt goal.
Next weeks fixtures, Sunday 25th September:
If not, keep your eyes peeled because 3rd September sees a new shop opening in the village. Supplying childrens clothes as well as gifts, children’s books and quality cards and wrap ‘Blue Owl‘ is located at 10a Colchester Road. To find out more about Blue Owl and their special opening offer, visit their website at www.blue-owl.co.uk.