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You’ve Kept the Bell Ringing – Target Reached!

Keep the Bell Ringing target metYou’ve Kept the Bell Ringing – Target Reached!

The Friends of St Mary’s Old Church are delighted to announce the success of their Keep the Bell Ringing Appeal.  The initial target of £10,000, required to trigger the various grants needed for the Church restoration, has been achieved in the incredibly short time of 8 months. This is down to the hard work of the Events team lead by Jane Lloyd but even more to the generosity and goodwill of the community of West Bergholt who have wholeheartedly supported the appeal.  We have seen great Continue reading “You’ve Kept the Bell Ringing – Target Reached!”

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Comrie Singers at Old Church

Comrie Singers in Old Church
Jubilant Brass in action while 3 Saxes wiat their turn
Jubilant Brass in action while 3 Saxes wait their turn
Comrie singers in Old Church
Comrie Singers Performing

Comrie Singers at Old Church

The Comrie Singers together with Jubilant Brass and The 3 Saxes (all amateur groups from Colchester), gave a concert in St Mary’s Old Church on Sunday 25th June. The audience were entertained with a varied and beautiful programme of music ranging from Continue reading “Comrie Singers at Old Church”

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St Mary’s Update – 1st June 2017

Archbishops' crests

St Mary’s Update – 1st June 2017

St Mary’s Church update for 1st June provides listings of services, bible readings and other events and news such as Christian Aid week, general election, Thy Kingdom Come and the Children’s Society.

Don’t forget, the church is now open on weekdays if you would like a quiet space to reflect or say a prayer for someone.

General Election

The Archbishops of Canterbury and York have issued a letter to help you decide whether it is worth voting next Thursday, as they say within this letter: Continue reading “St Mary’s Update – 1st June 2017”

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St Mary’s Update – 16th May 2017

Children's Society

St Mary’s Update – 16th May

St Mary’s Church update for 16th May provides listings of services, bible readings and other events and news such as new Churchwardens, Christian Aid Week, Children’s Society collection & Week of Prayer.

Don’t forget, the church is now open on weekdays if you would like a quiet space to reflect or say a prayer for someone.

Christian Aid Week – 14-20 May

We will be organising our usual door to door collection in the village.  The focus of this year’s campaign is Continue reading “St Mary’s Update – 16th May 2017”

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Cake & Prosecco? Care Network hits 30

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Care Network 0300 773 3100Cake & Prosecco?  Care Network hits 30

The 30th Care Network AGM will be held on Wednesday 19th April at 7.30pm in the John Lampon Hall.  Members will celebrate this special anniversary with invited guests including some of the original founding volunteers.  Cake and prosecco, and maybe more, will also be on offer.   The meeting is open to all residents of the village, so come along and show support and hear about Care Network’s achievements. Continue reading “Cake & Prosecco? Care Network hits 30”