Community, Parish Council & Village
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”
St Mary’s Church February 2019 update provides listings of services, contacts and other events and news. This update includes Heathlands School Prayer Space project, Seniors Lunch, & a concert by Quire. Continue reading “St Mary’s February 2019 Update”
St Mary’s Update – 11th January 2019St Mary’s Church update for 11th January provides listings of services, contacts and other events and news. This update includes results of the Alternative Christmas Card fundraiser, Women’s World Day of Prayer and the family-friendly Messy Church and Praise on 4 Café Church services. Continue reading “St Mary’s Update – 11th January 2019”
More Methodist Christmas DatesMore Methodist Christmas activities have been announced with coffee for adults, coffee for kids, and 2 opportunities to sing some carols.
Taking place on 12th December in the Methodist Church Hall from Continue reading “More Methodist Christmas Dates”
40th Anniversary Christmas ConcertThis Christmas Concert, in their 40th Anniversary year, will see both of the West Bergholt Concert Bands in action. The Charity concert is being held at St Botolph’s Church, Colchester on Saturday 15th December. It will start at 19:30 pm and end at approximately 21:40 pm.
Tickets on the door £6 Adults, £5 Concessions.
The Band will be offering two performances, promising a joyful concert of Christmas favourites old and new.
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St Mary’s Update – 1st December 2018St Mary’s Church update for 1st December provides listings of services and other events and news. This update includes Christmas events with a Christmas Message from Rev.Mandy Elmes and the last Good News Magazine in its current format which includes news of: Continue reading “St Mary’s Update – 1st December 2018”
Mulled Wine & Mince Pies at Old ChurchMulled Wine, Mince Pies and Candlelit Carols are on offer as the Friends of St Mary’s resume their normal programme.
Extensive external renovations affecting the tower and the 2 dormer windows and roof repairs have now been fully completed. The next phase of internal redecorations is now likely to start in Spring 2019. This means that the church is open for use allowing the Friends to organise two seasonal events:
Taking place between 11:30 am – 1:30 pm on Sunday 9th December, soft drinks, coffee and other savoury eats will also be on offer. The event also affords an opportunity to take out or renew membership (just £5 a family), and to buy Christmas Cards of the church. There is no charge for this event but you are welcome to offer a donation.
The ever-popular Candlelit Carol Service resumes on Sunday 16th December at 2:30 pm. You are reminded that there is no heating, so dress warm, and that a cushion makes the service more comfortable. All are welcome.
This concert which featured the Comrie Singers, Jubilant Brass and The 3 Saxes was very well attended and raised £100’s, the Friends are planning to run another concert next year.
Early Methodist ChristmasThe Methodist Church has two seasonal events following on from their weekend of “Methodist Memories” at the end of September. The weekend saw record numbers attending the main three events.
The ‘Sharing Memories’ featured several displays with pictures, objects & memories going back over 130 years (links to pictures and some memories.) Continue reading “Early Methodist Christmas”
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”
Battle’s Over – A Nation’s TributeWest 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”