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Battle’s Over – West Bergholt’s Tribute to the Millions

Battle’s Over – West Bergholt’s Tribute to the Millions

Over 150 people from the village gathered on the evening of 11th November to play their part in a nationwide “Battle’s Over” commemoration.  This nationwide event was marking the ending of the 1st World War 100 years ago.

The commemoration saw a common theme being played out in urban and rural areas, towns, villages and cities.  Collectively a 1000 buglers were sounding the Last Post, over 1000 beacons of light being ignited;  a similar number of Cathedral and Church bells also rung out. Continue reading “Battle’s Over – West Bergholt’s Tribute to the Millions”

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Battle’s Over – A Nation’s Tribute

Battle's Over - A Nation's Tribute Logo

Battle's Over - A Nation's Tribute LogoBattle’s Over – A Nation’s Tribute

West Bergholt is participating in the Nation’s Tribute, a nationwide Day of Commemorative Events.  It marks the Centenary of the end of the First World War and pays tribute to the millions killed or wounded in battle.  It also recognises those on the home front who struggled amidst pain and loss to help ensure freedom survived.  The event will follow a programme of activities seen in over 1,000 places around the UK. Continue reading “Battle’s Over – A Nation’s Tribute”

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Celebrating 40 Years of Music

WBCB 40th Anniversary

WBCB 40th AnniversaryCelebrating 40 Years of Music

West Bergholt Concert Band is celebrating 40 years of music this year which culminates with this concert at St Peter ad Vincula in Coggeshall.  The concert starts at 7:30 pm on Saturday 17th November with tickets available on the door for £6 (£5 concessions).

The Concert

The Band will be offering two performances, as always offering an eclectic mix of musical styles,  as follows: Continue reading “Celebrating 40 Years of Music”

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St Mary’s Update – 18th June 2018

St Mary’s Update – 18th June 2018

St Mary’s Church update for 18th June provides listings of services and other events and news.  This update includes Praise on 4 Café, results of Christian Aid collection, calls for help and a course in Christian Studies.

Praise on 4 Café  Church

Join us for coffee & croissants, music, informal worship and discussion on 24th June at 9:30 am. This month’s theme is ’Good News?’

Everyone Welcome! Continue reading “St Mary’s Update – 18th June 2018”

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St Mary’s Update – 5th June 2018

St Mary’s Update – 5th June 2018

St Mary’s Church update for 5th June provides listings of services and other events and news.  This update includes Messy Church, FIFA World Cup-themed this month, great fundraising results of the Garden Party and Children’s’ Society box appeal.

Messy ChurchMessy Church

The next Messy Church is Sunday 10th June at 9:30 am; the theme will be the Football World Cup!  Join us for a family-friendly, informal Continue reading “St Mary’s Update – 5th June 2018”

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Open Gardens 2018

Open Gardens 2018Open Gardens 2018

The Open Gardens 2018 event is on 1st July with over 20 gardens (see below) and the allotments being open from 11 am to 5.30 pm.  Some gardens and the church halls will be selling refreshments and there will be local artists exhibiting.  Morris Dancers will perform at two gardens and “Quire” will be singing songs from around the world at Continue reading “Open Gardens 2018”

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Allotments announce 2018 beneficiaries of charity table

Allotment Charity TableAllotments announce 2018 beneficiaries of charity table

At their recent meeting, the Allotment Committee discussed a range of issues including who should be the 2018 beneficiaries of sales from their charity table.  Last year they raised well over £4,000, over twice the previous year’s result, and would love to see even more this year.

The agreed beneficiaries for 2018 included: Continue reading “Allotments announce 2018 beneficiaries of charity table”