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Women’s Institute – January meeting

The new president Pat Moran welcomed members.  A minute’s silence was held in memory of Joyce Woolhead the previous president.

Names of those members wishing to visit Fordham WI on 3 February are to be given to the secretary. Volunteers are needed to organise members Evening on March 4.
Speakers were Gemma Goskie, talking about First Responders in the village, and Susan Leng who gave a talk with slides on the Splendours of the British Isles.

As it was our birthday month members enjoyed tea and cake made by Nora Bates.

This material has been developed for the West Bergholt Village Website at http://www.westbergholt.net
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Join in with the music…

West Bergholt Concert Band are holding open rehearsals where aspiring members would be welcomed.  In their 30th Anniversary Year the band are particularly interested in expanding theirBrass and Woodwind sections.
The Open Rehearsals are taking place at Heathlands School, New Church Road, West Bergholt on Friday 23rd January at:

  • 6-7pm for Training Band (suitable for Grades 1-5) and
  • 7-9pm for Concert Band (Grades 5+).

To find out more see the band’s website or email them for full details!
  

This material has been developed for the West Bergholt Village Website at http://www.westbergholt.net
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Gardeners Association Programme of Events

The village Gardeners Association has recently announced its programme of events for 2008~2009 as follows:

2008
September “Bedding plants-their history and uses” Margaret Willis
October “Your gardening questions answered” Steve Canham
November “Companion planting” Matthew Tanton Brown
December Club Members Social Evening “A Seasonal Tale” Mike Dodsworth

2009
February “What to grow…new for 2009” Andrew Tokeley
March “The changing seasons at Marks Hall” Clare Heyes
April PLANT SALE
May “Fuchsias” Bill Wye

All meetings take place on the 3rd Monday of the month starting at 7:30 pm in the Orpen Hall – if you are interested then read more about the association and how to contact them on the village website here.

This material has been developed for the West Bergholt Village Website at http://www.westbergholt.net
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Who wants to be a telly star?

If you do you have until the end of March to get your application in.

We have been approached by RDF, an independent production company, interested in doing a TV show for Channel 4 that looks at family life in the UK, celebrating different lifestyles in modern Britain. The documentary is primarily about people learning from the way others lead their lives. They are very keen to feature a country-living family; perhaps who can show what it’s like to maintain a large estate and grounds or give viewers a taste of life on a farm. Or perhaps a family who can show the reality and rewards of village life. This would be a wonderful opportunity to reach city-dwelling viewers and open their eyes to the perks as well as the hard work of country life!

  • Are you a fun, outgoing family?
  • Do you think others can learn from the way you live your life?
  • Or have you ever wanted to experience a different way of living?

If you’re up for a fun family challenge a Channel 4 documentary series would love to hear from you.
Call Melissa for more details on:
020 7013 4514
Or email:
[email protected]

You can also read a little more about the show here.

This material has been developed for the West Bergholt Village Website at http://www.westbergholt.net
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Women’s Institute February Report

The president, Mrs Joyce Woolhead, thanked everyone for their contributions of toiletries which George and Marion Mills will be donating to the Children’s Rehabilitation Centre in Chernigov, Ukraine. Any further items can be brought to the March meeting. The first play-reading meeting was a great success. Please give Clarice Chittenden any raffle items before the March meeting.

The treasurer reported 52 paid up members so far. The coach for the birthday lunch outing will leave outside the Orpen Memorial Hall on Wednesday 21 February prompt at 12noon.

The speaker was Mrs Gil Fairhead on Aloe Vera and Bee Products.The competition An Old Fashioned Natural Remedy was won by Mrs Marie-Louise Fuell.

This material has been developed for the West Bergholt Village Website at http://www.westbergholt.net
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Flower Club

At the Colne Valley Flower Club’s annual meeting last month a cheque for £900 was given to a representative from the local Alzheimer’s Society. This had been the club’s chosen charity for 2006. Follwing the business meeting member, Mrs Sheila Greaves gave an interesting demonstration on the making of flower stands from unusual alternative materials. The new season begins on Wednesday 21 February at 7.30pm in the Orpen Memorial Hall. Subscriptions of £19 are due ( first rise in 4 years) . Helen Bird from Marks Tey is the demonstrator with her arrangements entitled ‘Just Imagine’.

This material has been developed for the West Bergholt Village Website at http://www.westbergholt.net
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Gardeners

The Gardeners’ Association reported a good attendance at the pre-Christmas Club social evening in December in the Orpen Memorial Hall. The quiz was followed by festive fare and a sale of plants and gardening items. The first meeting of the new year takes place on Monday February 19 at 7.30pm when Matthew Tanton Brown from The Place for Plants will talk about Plants for Problem Places. Visitors and potenial members are always welcome.

This material has been developed for the West Bergholt Village Website at http://www.westbergholt.net
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