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Bats in the Belfry?

Coop voucher schemeBats in the Belfry?

As previously announced the £10,000 target for repair of the roof and the tower at the Old Church has been reached.  Unfortunately work has not yet started as a bat survey indicated that the bats were still roosting in the church. Apparently the bats are late leaving this year because of the cold spring but should leave soon.  The Churches Conservation Trust have given assurances that everything is in hand and should start work by September.

Ongoing Fundraising with thanks to the Co-op

The Friends of the Old Church continue to fund raise for the ongoing maintenance of the church.  In time they also hope to have electricity laid on and install lighting in the building. At present they rely on the generosity of the owners of  Bergholt Hall for a limited electricity supply.

In this vein they would like to express their thanks to the Co-op and their customers who supported the Old Church with their tokens.  This has resulted in a generous donation of £500 to kick start the next wave!

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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 – 2nd May 2017

St Mary’s Update – 2nd May

St Mary’s Church update for 2nd May provides listings of services, bible readings and other events and news such as Alpha Course, Christian Aid Week & Dying Matters Awareness.

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.

Church Office Closed

The church office is closed this week and will re-open on Monday 8 May. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

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Alpha Course

Our Alpha Course continues on Tuesday Continue reading “St Mary’s Update – 2nd May 2017”

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St Mary’s Update – 20th April

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St Mary’s Update – 20th April 2017

St Mary’s Church update for 4th April provides listings of services, bible readings and other events and news such as IGNITE! Youth Ceelebration Service, St George’s Day Parade, Alpha Course and Senior Citizen’s Lunch.

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.

Ignite imageIGNITE! Youth Celebration Service – Friday 21 April 7.45pm, St Mary’s, West Bergholt

The first IGNITE service in January was such a success that the young people have asked for another one! Continue reading “St Mary’s Update – 20th April”