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Update on our COVID-19 Help Line

VolunteerUpdate on our COVID-19 Help Line

Earlier this week we announced a COVID-19 Help Line scheme aimed at helping those most in need and impacted by the virus.  The Parish Council is progressing this in association with the Care Network and volunteers in the village.

The aim is for anyone in the village who is in need of:

  • shopping supplies,
  • items from the pharmacy,
  • a reassuring chat, or
  • any other local need that they cannot satisfy themselves,

… to be able to ring a central number and get assistance. Continue reading “Update on our COVID-19 Help Line”

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First Aid Course – save a life!

First Aid - giving CPRFirst Aid Course – Save a Life!

CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19

Heathlands PTA are running a First Aid Course on Monday 30th March 2020 between 7 pm – 10 pm.  This course is ideal for parents, teachers, grandparents, friends and anyone else who wants to be able to look after someone in a life-threatening emergency, the course will also raise funds for the PTA.

The instructor will lead the course in a fun and practical manner and there will be refreshments available throughout. Subjects covered include: Continue reading “First Aid Course – save a life!”

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Jumble Sale at Scouts HQ

Scouts Jumble Sale 11th JanuaryJumble Sale Tomorrow

The ever-popular 1st West Bergholt Scouts‘ Jumble Sale is tomorrow, 11th January. They are open today to receive donations (jumble, bric-a-brac, books etc – NO furniture please).

Doors to the Scout HQ in Lexden Road will open at 2 pm tomorrow, entrance is 50p and it is then £1 to fill one of their bags or £5 to fill a black bag.

For more details contact 852780.  Charity number is 285352.

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The Happiness Course

The Happiness Course & Other St Mary’s News

This edition of St Mary’s News reports on Bishop Stephen’s New Year Message, Tidying the Churchyard, Home Groups, and shoeboxes & cards update.  It also provides listings of services and contacts but first, The Happiness Course:

The Happiness Course

Come and find out how life could be happier in 2020 through this six-session course that looks at things that help us develop a happier life:

Gratitude        Friends and family        Kindness     

     Body and soul        Forgiveness      Coping strategies Continue reading “The Happiness Course”

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Harvest Festival at the Allotments

Harvest Festival bountyHarvest Festival at the Allotments

St Mary’s will be starting their Harvest Festival at the Allotments this year.  This edition of St Mary’s News also provides listings of services and contacts.

Harvest Festival Celebrations!

This year we will be starting our Harvest Festival at the Allotments at 9.15 am for a short service of thanksgiving and to sing ‘We plough the fields and scatter’.  We will then Continue reading “Harvest Festival at the Allotments”

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Allotments Get Interest from BBC Essex Radio

BBC Essex Radio van at AllotmentsAllotments Get Interest from BBC Essex Radio

BBC Essex Radio runs a regular show called Essex Quest and a recent episode saw them visiting West Bergholt.  The episode which aired on 16th June (still available to hear online until approx 11th July), was on the topic of Cricket, Foraging & Grow Your Own.  It saw the team of Eric Dixon, Liana Bridges and Barry Lewis have 3 hours to find 4 mystery places around Essex based on cryptic clues.

Last Call

On 16th June the West Bergholt Allotments were the 4th port of call and the team waiting to welcome them were biting their nails as time wore on and they had still not arrived.  Eventually, Continue reading “Allotments Get Interest from BBC Essex Radio”

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The 2019 Village Fete Invites You To Enjoy Yourself

There will be Tug of War at the 2019 Village FeteThe 2019 Village Fete

The 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).

Call for Tug of War Teams

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”

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Learn all about First Aid & Help Heathlands PTA

First Aid - giving CPRLearn all about First Aid

Heathlands PTA are running a First Aid Course on Monday 17th June between 7 pm – 10 pm.  Designed for parents, teachers, grandparents, friends and anyone else who wants to be able to look after someone in a life-threatening emergency, the course will also raise funds for the PTA.

The course is certificated and is delivered in a fun and practical manner; refreshments Continue reading “Learn all about First Aid & Help Heathlands PTA”

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Bohemian Rhapsody – Film Club Event

Bohemian Rhapsody

West Bergholt Film Club Movie NightBohemian Rhapsody

The West Bergholt Film Club is showing the movie Bohemian Rhapsody on Saturday 18th May.  The movie tells the story of the legendary rock band Queen and lead singer Freddie Mercury in the run-up to their famous performance at Live Aid in 1985.  Taking place in the Orpen Hall, doors will open at 7 pm for showtime at 7:30 pm. Refreshments will be available.

Rating & Tickets

The film is rated 12A because it contains moderate sex references, drug references & infrequent strong language.  Those aged 12 & over and under 16, should be accompanied by an adult.

Tickets are £5, available in advance from Scissorhands, with proceeds going towards a new playground at Orpen field.  Enjoy the trailer and a fuller synopsis of the show below. Continue reading “Bohemian Rhapsody – Film Club Event”