Community, Parish Council & Village
Art in the Old ChurchThe Art in the Old Church exhibition is now fully subscribed. Taking place on 15th & 16th of June between 11 am – 4 pm, you can expect to see over 150 exhibits. All exhibits are by 47 local artists and many are for sale.
As well as a panoply of art you can also enjoy Continue reading “Art in the Old Church – 150 Exhibits Confirmed”
Local Historian Peter Noakes will be talking about St Mary’s Through Time on Saturday 18th of May. He will answer puzzles such as:
The talk, which is being held in the Old Church, will start at 2:30 pm. Entry is free and accompanied Continue reading “St Mary’s Through Time”
St Mary’s Church May/June 2019 update provides listings of services, contacts and other events and news. This update includes activities for Christian Aid Week, a Quiz Night, Children’s Society collection and details of Summer Term arrangements for Tuesday Home Groups. Continue reading “St Mary’s May/June 2019 Update”
Mapping our HistoryPeter Noakes, a local historian & Chairman of the Local History Group, shares his first thoughts on using a new mapping tool offered by the National Library of Scotland (yes you read that right, Scotland), to explore West Bergholt. Also, a quick reminder about a talk Peter will give on 18th May.
First of all, thanks to Tom Stevenson for finding this very useful website. You can use it to access Continue reading “Mapping our History – Literally”
Steve Hallam’s Guided 2019 Spring flower walk is fast approaching. These gentle walks guide you from the Old Church into the wonderful Hillhouse Woods in their spring glory where you might be fortunate to see many species of wildlife as well as spring flowers.
The guided walk starts at Continue reading “2019 Spring Flower Walk – Bluebell Heaven”
St Mary’s April 2019 UpdateSt Mary’s Church April 2019 update provides listings of services, contacts and other events and news. This update includes an Easter message from Rev. Mandy Elmes, news of Church decoration, Annual Parochial Church Meeting and Easter Services. Continue reading “St Mary’s April 2019 Update”
From Ghosts to GravesTwo short stories in this news update, requests for ghosts and help respectively.
If so then Back 2 Back productions might have the answer. They are looking for properties that are haunted and whose owners might want them investigated to see what could be uncovered! This would contribute to a paranormal TV series they are producing for UKTV. They are looking for people to take part, so
If so, please email the team at [antibot mailto=”[email protected]”].
St Mary’s Churchyard CleanupFolk from St Mary’s Church ill be having a spring cleaning day on Saturday 16th March. Running between 9 am – 12.30 pm they aim to tidy the churchyard and the church. All helpers are welcome, even if you can only spare an hour.
Tea/coffee & bacon butties will be provided!
For more information, contact Ron Seymour on 01206 273579.
St Mary’s Church March 2019 update provides listings of services, contacts and other events and news. This update includes a message for Rev. Mandy Elmes, World Day of Prayer, Lent, Lunch & Mothering Sunday. Continue reading “St Mary’s March 2019 Update”
Parish Council Considers Methodist Church & HallAs you will be aware from previous news, the Methodist Church and Hall are up for sale with a guide price of £420,000. This matter will be discussed by the Parish Council next Wednesday 27th February at 7:30 pm and they have issued the following Information Paper to inform this discussion. Members of the public are welcome to attend, the Parish Council look forward to sharing your views! Continue reading “Parish Council Considers Methodist Church & Hall”
Methodist Hall Open for BusinessAs the Methodist Church is put up for sale, the Methodist community in West Bergholt remind us that the Hall is still open for business.
The future of the site, including the hall, is dependent on who is interested in the site and what plans the ultimate buyer has for the site. However, nothing is going to happen overnight and the Church anticipates that Continue reading “Methodist Hall Open for Business”