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Bergholt Heath YFC Results 21st November and Fixtures

Our under 8s got back to form at home to Long Melford. Jonah scored a hat-trick. Alex and Richard also got on the score sheet with one each. Nathan was the under 8’s ‘man of the match’.

The under 12s had a hard battle away to Wivenhoe on a muddy pitch, winning 3-2 with all the goals coming in the first half. Bergholt went 1-0 up with an own goal from a corner. However sloppy play in midfield presented Wivenhoe with 2 quick goals. Jake Adams pulled it level and then Antonio Sabini scored a penalty after a defender handled on the line. The referee booked the player which is the first booking we have seen at this age group, but a booking is better for the boy than a sending off at 11 years old. The second half was mainly Wivenhoe but the defence held firm and did not present them with many clear cut chances. Bergholt Heath’s ‘man of the match’ was Aaron Marley.

Our under 13s Essex Cordell Cup game at home to River Hawkes was postponed due to player’s illness which meant we could not field a team.

The under 15s lost away to Long Melford 8-1, which is a big improvement, and we are starting to score goals again. One of our new signings, Kristoff Andreas-Carter, scored his first goal for the club.

Our under 16s were at home to Halstead and won 3-0. Bradley Povah, Tom Hodder and Josh Claydon scoring the goals.

The under 18s were way to Lawford Reds and lost 7-0.

Fixtures for next Sunday 28th November:

Lexden Saints v Under 8
Under 12 v Wivenhoe Blues, KO 10am
Holland Blues v Under 13
Under 15 v St Edmunds, KO 12 noon
Gt Bradfords v Under 16
Under 18 v Feering Blues, KO 10.30am

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Getting acquainted with fungi

– is the subject Ian Rose delighted his audience with at the Gardeners’ Association November meeting. Ian is a well established mycologist who has led and participated in numerous fungi forays across the British Isles. His talk was illustrated with a selection of slides featuring fungi in its many guises of colour, shape, and size. Location and smell, and importantly whether it was edible or poisonous were also useful facts noted. His extensive collection of pictures covered fungi ranging in form from ‘dry rot’ to the much prized ‘chanterelle’. Pictured right is the Cantharellus cibarius Chanterelle.

A day outing to East Ruston Old Vicarage Garden, Norfolk – http://www.e-ruston-oldvicaragegardens.co.uk – has been planned for 15 June 2011, stopping off en route at Taverham Garden Centre. Cost £18.50 for coach and entry. Members and non-members are urged to book early so as not to be disappointed. Further information obtainable from the Treasurer at [email protected]

At the next meeting on Monday 13 December at 7.30pm in the Orpen Hall members will welcome Maureen Sayer, a local florist, who will demonstrate on creating festive decorations using natural materials from the garden. A fork buffet will be served at a cost of £2.50 to each member. New members are welcome to join the Association at the December meeting.

Joining our organisation is easy and inexpensive. Membership subscription is value for money at only £8 per year. The Chair, Valerie Lofthouse, can be reached on 01206 855450 or [email protected] for details on the Gardeners’ Association.

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Bergholt Heath YFC Results 14th November and Fixtures

Not the best of weeks! The under 8s didn’t score any goals, away to Bures.

The under 12’s lost away to Lexden Saints, who are top of the table and yet to drop a point this season, 4-2. The first half saw us go 2-0 down but we fought back to 2-2 by half time, and we could have been one or two goals in front at half time if the Lexden Saints keeper had not made some excellent saves. The half time changes didn’t work as planned and the second half we struggled to get forward and lost two further goals without really threatening. A disappointing end. The Bergholt Heath goal scorers were Gianni Sabini and Leo Tiffney. Our man of the match was our goalkeeper Connor Welfare, for his second half performance!

Our under 13s also lost to the top of the table side, this time at home, 4-1, to Stanway Villa. Keir Brown scored the Bergholt Heath goal.

The under 15s had a full team for the first time in several weeks, but lack of games was certainly a factor, especially in the first half when they found themselves 16-0 down at home to Clacton. A half time switch of positions by the manager made for a much improved second half, with the game finishing 18-1. James Dixey scored the Bergholt Heath goal.

Our under 16 team had a spare weekend as there was no scheduled fixture.

Our under 18s completed the set of poor results, losing 7-0 at home to Lawford Blues.

Fixtures for Sunday 21st November:
Under 8 v Long Melford KO 10.30am
Wivenhoe Yth v Under 12
Under 13 v River Hawks ‘A’ – Essex Cordell Cup Round 3, KO 10am
Long Melford Reds V Under 15
Under 16 v Halstead Blues KO 12 noon
Lawford Reds v Under 18

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Women’s Institute – November 2010 Report

Women’s Institute – November 2010 Report

The president, Pat Moran, welcomed members to the Annual Meeting. Vouchers were given to Joyce Hollock and Mary Fulford who were joint winners of the monthly competition for 2010. A letter was received from the federation secretary, Val Stone, for our cheque of £19.32 collected from ‘pennies for friendship’ for ACWW.

Pat Beeching chaired the Annual Meeting with president Pat Moran re-elected, Pat McSweeny remaining as treasurer, Marie Fitz-John minute secretary and Jacqui Hunns joining the committee as secretary. Retiring secretary, Rachael Colley, was presented with a plant and good wishes given to her for her forthcoming marriage.

Two plays then followed ‘Crickets’ written by Rene Keates and ‘Old Friends’ written by Joyce Lucking both members of our WI.

Next month is the Christmas party which will begin earlier at 7pm, members are reminded to please bring cutlery and a glass.

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Bergholt Heath YFC Results 7th November and Fixtures

Great results in the league cup!

Our under 8s unfortunately didn’t score any goals today, at home to Stanway Villa.

The under 12s played Wivenhoe youth Reds at home in the league cup and ran out comfortable 11-0 winners. The goals were scored by Ronan Gallagher, Aaron Marley, Jake Adams, Gianni Sabini, Antonio Sabini, James Hirst, a hat-trick from James Holden, plus two own goals. Bergholt Heath also missed a penalty. Our ‘man of the match’ was James Hirst.

Our under 13 team also played at home in the league cup, going two better than the under 12s by beating Halstead Town Reds 13-0. The goal scorers were: Cameron Siedlecki x 2, Henry Ellis x 2, Callum Sells x 2, Myles Went, Kier Brown, Daniel Harding x 2, Jonathan Knight, Arthur Turner and Edward Quilty.

The under 15s game Vs Gt Bradfords was postponed due to player unavailability.

Our under 16s completed the home ties in the league cup, beating Brooklands 4-3 in extra time – after being 3-0 down at one time! The Bergholt scorers were: Tom Hodder x 2, Glenn Wheeler and Bradley Povah.

The under 18s did not have a scheduled fixture today.

Next weekends fixtures:
Bures v Under 8
Lexden Saints v Under 12
Under 13 v Stanway KO 10 am
Under 15 v Clacton KO 12 noon
Under 16 No game scheduled
Under 18 v Lawford Blues – League Cup – KO 2pm

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Family Quiz for Youth Football Teams


Next Saturday 13th November, Bergholt Heath YFC are holding a General Knowledge Quiz at the Orpen Hall. Starting at 7:30pm the event is open to teams of all ages up to 6 people per team with a trophy to be won by the winners. The cost is £10 per team in advance or £12 on the day. Please bring your own drinks and nibbles and some spare cash for the raffle.

Interested in youth football? Find out more about your local team at http://www.westbergholt.net/football.htm.

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Bergholt Heath YFC Results 31st October and Fixtures

Our under 8s scored 2 goals this week, away to Clare.

The under 12s drew 1-1 away to Cornard Dynamos Blues. They went behind with an own goal in the first half but yet again played much better in the second half and deserved to level the match with a goal scored by Ronan Gallagher. Antonio Sabini also hit the bar with a clever long range free kick as Bergholt dominated the last 30 minutes. The Bergholt Heath ‘man of the match’ was Matthew James.

Our under 13 team gave what the manager described as a “halloween” performance and were 5-1 down at half time away to Stanway Villa and eventually lost 9-1.

The under 15s team did not play this week.

Our under 16s lost away 3-1 to AFC Sudbury in a tight physical match. Tom Hodder scoring the Bergholt Heath goal.

The under 18s were the only team at home this week, but unfortunately also lost 3-1 to Feering Falcon Reds who apparently were aided by a couple of strange refereeing decisions. Joshua Wright scored the Bergholt Heath goal.

Next week the attention of the older age groups turns to the league cup, whilst the under 8s continue in the ‘non competitive’ league. The fixtures are below, note the slightly later kick off times due to fireworks the previous night on the Poors field:

Fixtures 7th November:
Under 8s vs. Stanway Rovers Yellows, kick off 11.30am
Under 12s vs. Wivenhoe Reds, kick off 10.30am (League cup R2)
Under 13s vs. Halstead Reds, kick off 12 noon (league cup R1)
Under 15s vs. Gt Bradfords postponed due to lack of players
Under 16s vs. Brooklands, kick off 2pm (league cup R2)
Under 18s have a spare weekend and there is no scheduled fixture

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Allotment Tips

Gardeners and farmers are never satisfied with the weather. Despite some long dry spells early in the season and then a wet period, it has been a good productive season for most of us at the allotments. The weeds seem to have been harder to control than ever but amongst them all everything from potatoes to cabbages and courgettes have cropped well. With all but the winter vegetables left to harvest plot holders can begin to turn their minds to next season. The manure has arrived and digging can begin.

Tips for the winter months:

  • Begin to lift leeks as required and store carrots in peat or sand.
  • Remove weeds such as the deadly nightshade before they drop their seeds but others such as chickweed can be dug in deeply.
  • Broad beans can be sown in late autumn for an early crop, but might need some protection, otherwise sow again in February.
  • Plant shallots on the shortest day and then harvest them on the longest day.
  • Prune autumn raspberries and reduce the dead wood in black currant bushes by about a third.
  • Plan for next year, using a three year rotation if possible. Peruse the catalogues and order seeds and potatoes.

A good internet link for further advice can be found at http://www.allotment.org.uk/garden_month/garden_october.php

Allotment Holders Site Committee

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Bergholt Heath YFC Results 24th October and Fixtures

The under 8s had another disappointing day away to Halstead, and didn’t score any goals for the second match running.

The under 12s drew 1-1 at home to Bures. In what was a typical “game of 2 halves”, in the first half Bures took the lead with a long range shot that dropped into the roof of the net – whilst many of the Bergholt boys looked like they were still to wake up. In the second half Bergholt played much better and carried the game to Bures, equalising through Gianni Sabini. Unfortunately despite pressing they could not force the winner. The Bergholt Heath ‘man of the match’ was Gianni Sabini.

Our under 13 side also played at home, losing to Colchester Athletic 5-2. Cameron Siedlecky and Callum Sells scoring the two Bergholt Heath goals.

The under 15s game was postponed a while ago due to injuries and known absences with half term holidays.

Our under 16 team completed the 3 home games on the Poors field but also lost, 2-1, at home to Feering Falcons. Jack Gatland scoring the Bergholt Heath goal.

Finally our under 18 side, looking stronger with some recent signings, won away 5-2 at Clacton Community. Dean Bennell scored a hat-trick with Leo Reid and Jacob Hill adding the others.

Next weeks fixtures:

Clare Town Lions Vs Under 8s
Cornard Dynamos Blues Vs Under 12s
Stanway Villa Vs Under 13s
The under 15 match is postponed
AFC Sudbury Vs Under 16s
Under 18s Vs Feering Falcon Reds

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Spooky Players


… The Orpen Players next performances are targeted squarely at the Halloween season with a production of “The Ghost Train” by Arnold Ridley (of Dad’s Army fame) running at 8pm on 28th – 30th October.

The plot revolves around a party of passengers who find themselves stranded in the waiting room of an isolated station. The station master tries to get them to leave citing the local legend of a ghost train that dooms all who see it to death.

Cast details etc… at http://www.orpenplayers.co.uk/

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