Community, Parish Council & Village
The Orpen Players
Following the success of their Spring Pantomime, “They came from Mars and landed outside the Farndale Avenue Church Hall in time for the Townswomen’s Guild’s Coffee Morning” is an unabashed comedy.
Directed by Michael Poole, this hilarious comedy written by David McGillivray and Walter Zetlin Jr. will, according to one reviewer “laughing until you cry”.
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The Premises & Recreation Sub-Committee of West Bergholt Parish Council met on 4th March when, among other items, they discussed the MUGA, roofing, handymen, stage flooring, accounts, Action Plan, Village Fete & Village Buletin. Continue reading “Premises & Recreation – 4th March 2019”
The Premises & Recreation Sub-Committee of West Bergholt Parish Council met on 4th February when, among other items, they discussed MUGA, roofing & stage flooring, user group, action plan, hire costs, village fete & bookings. Continue reading “Premises & Recreation – 4th February 2019”
Secondary Cause of DeathFor various reasons over the last three years Orpen Players have been unable to put on an Autumn Production, so they are very pleased that are able to this year. Colin Downer has stepped into the director’s shoes and put together a cast of regular and new members to present “Secondary Cause of Death” by Peter Gordon. This is the second in a trilogy of plays built around the hilarious investigations of Inspector Pratt. Continue reading “Secondary Cause of Death”
The Premises & Recreation Sub-Committee of West Bergholt Parish Council met on 2nd July when, among other items, they discussed storage, Orpen Players, staging, MUGA, roofing, imminent installation of CCTV, rubbish bins, village fete, online hall bookings, communications & the Lorkin Daniell field.
The Premises & Recreation Sub-Committee of West Bergholt Parish Council met on 8th May when, among other items, they elected committee chair and vice-chair and discussed MUGA, roofing, CCTV, rubbish bins, village fete, bulletin & Lorkin Daniell field.
Orpen Players Present – Prescription for MurderPrescription for Murder is Orpen Players next presentation; it runs from 17th – 19th May in the Orpen Hall, starting at 8 pm each day. Tickets cost £6 on the Thursday and £7 for Friday & Saturday; you can buy them now from Ash’s store or call 01206 241048. Subject to availability, some may also be purchased at the door.
With over 5000 Continue reading “Orpen Players Present – Prescription for Murder”
The Premises & Recreation Sub-Committee of West Bergholt Parish Council met on 3rd April when, among other items, they discussed MUGA, Roofing, Handymen, Curtains, Servery, CCTV, Rubbish, Storage, Bluebells, Orpen Players, Hall bookings, Dogs & the Lorkin Daniell Field.
St Mary’s Update – 6th January 2018St Mary’s Church update for 6th January provides listings of services and other events and news such as free Panto tickets and Churches Conference.
Next Messy ChurchOn Sunday 14th January at 9.30am, Messy Church is Continue reading “St Mary’s Update – 6th January 2018”
Sleeping BeautyIt’s all change for the Orpen Players pantomime “Sleeping Beauty”.
This adaptation is a first from Phil Hurst who can usually be found keeping the cast in order as Stage Manager. This time he wanted to express his talent as a playwright and has created Continue reading “Orpen Players Present – Sleeping Beauty”