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Bergholt Heath YFC Results & Fixtures

Our under 8’s team is thoroughly enjoying their first season playing football together. Today the goals were scored by Jonah Murray and two from Richard Frost. Well done boys!

The under 12’s lost their first match in the A league this season narrowly losing out to Lexden Saints, current A league champions, 2-1 at home. Both of the Lexden goals were somewhat lucky – a deflected shot wrong-footing the goalkeeper and a speculative high shot that caught in the strong wind. The game was generally very even with both sides having chances. The Bergholt Heath goal was scored by Antonio Sabini with a quick shuffle to the left to create space inside the area and a cool left footed finish into the corner. The Bergholt Heath ‘man of the match’ was Jamie Bowden.

The under 13’s lost 9-2 away to Stanway Rovers, also in the A league. Bergholt Heath took the lead and at half time the match was evenly balanced at 2-2. The second half saw Stanway Rovers bring on some of their “Alliance League” players which made all the difference, with the score running away from Bergholt and the team looking a little demoralised at the end.

Our under 15s are still to get their season up and running in the D league, today losing away to Clacton 25-0. However the manager was unable to field a full team of 11 players.

The under 16’s faired better but still came out on the wrong side of a 2-1 defeat at home to Brightlingsea.  Josh Claydon scored the Bergholt Heath goal.

Our under 18’s team were the only winners this week, running out comfortable 9-1 winners away to Tolleshunt D’Arcy. A true reflection of the teams dominance would have been a score well into double figures, however the referee appeared to take pity on the home team, which kept the score down. Alex Ponsford scored a hat-trick, with Ben Brice and Leo Reid scoring 2 each. Ben Rout and Ben Flower completed the scoring for Bergholt.

Fixtures for next Sunday 3rd October:
Coggeshall v U8
U12 v Coggeshall KO 10am
U13 v Harwich & Parkeston KO 12 noon
U15 v Long Melford KO 2pm
Halstead Blues v U16
Bullers v U18

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BHYFC Results & Fixtures

Unfortunately two of our teams had their matches – both at home – postponed this weekend as the opposition could not raise a team (worrying for this time of the season!): The under 13’s Vs Stanway Rovers and the under 15’s Vs Frinton & Walton.

Our under 8’s played their first home match in the “non competitive” league against Stanway Rovers on the Poors field. The boys all enjoyed themselves.

The under 12’s played their first away match of the season against newly promoted Frinton & Walton. Having been comfortably 2-0 up in the first half, a sloppy goal was given away and then they had to play uphill and against the wind in the second half. Frinton & Walton played some long balls into the box and having survived some close shaves it was no surprise when Frinton & Walton equalised. The manager changed formation to 4-4-2 which steadied things, and although the home team continued to have most of the possession it was a little more composed. With around 5 minutes to go Gianni Sabini broke down the right and crossed for James Holden to score the winner from close range. Final result F&W 2 – 3 Bergholt Heath. Scorers: Frinton & Walton: Edward Dooley, James Dafion. Bergholt Heath: Matthew James, Leo Tiffney, James Holden. Bergholt Heath ‘man of the match’ – Jake Adams.

The under 16’s team lost 5-1 away to Cornard Dynamos. Unfortunately there was a bit of ‘handbags’ in the match and one of our players was sent off for retaliation. The Bergholt Heath scorer was Joshua Claydon.

Our under 18’s also lost a close match 2-1 at home to Colchester Athletic Reds, the winner being a speculative long range effort that almost disappeared into the clouds before dropping down beyond the goalkeeper, bouncing on the line and back up into the roof of the net. Bergholt Heath’s scorer was Leo Reid.

Next week’s fixtures:

Under 8 v Marks Tey KO 10.30am, Poors Field
Under 12 v Lexden Saints KO 10am, Poors Field
Stanway Rovers v Under 13
Clacton United v Under 15
Under 16 v Brightlingsea Regent KO 12 noon, Poors Field
Tolleshunt D’Arcy v Under 18

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Women’s Institute – September Report

The president welcomed members and asked for suggestions for committee in 2011 to be brought to the October meeting.

The walks and lunch on 25 August was a great success and Clarice Chittenden thanked Pat Moran for organising the event with 27 people attending the lunch.

The speaker was Liz Mullen (pictured right reporting from a field gun team training exercise), an ex-BBC Essex presenter who now works on ‘107 Garrison FM‘ radio. Her talk was entitled Not Just a Game of Soldiers.

Orders can now be made for 2011 calendars £3.25 and diaries £3.45 – member Barbara Buckley has a photo included in the calendar.

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BHYFC Results & Fixtures

A mixed start to the season with lots of goals scored in both directions.

Our new Under 8 team started their first ever season of “non-competitive” mini soccer away to Long Melford in the “West” league. Thomas Whitlow scored a goal.

The Under 12s won their first game of the new season in the ‘A league’ at home to Cornard Dynamos Blues, 2-0. Ronan Gallagher and Antonio Sabini scored the goals is an excellent display. This was an especially pleasing result as Cornard finished above us, second in the league last season, and we lost the corresponding fixture 3-1 last year.

Our new Under 13 team lost their first match in the A league 2-1 away to Brooklands. Myles Went scored our goal.

The Under 15s did not fare so well, losing 15-0 away to Cornard Dynamos.

Our Under 16 team also lost, at home to Sudbury 4-1. Our goal was an own goal.

Unfortunately the Under 18s match at home to Bullers was cancelled as the away team could not raise a team.

Fixtures for Sunday 19th September:

  • Under 8s vs Lexden Saints, KO 10.30am
  • Frinton & Walton vs Under 12s
  • Under 13s vs Stanway Rovers, KO 10am
  • Under 15s vs Frinton & Walton Reds, KO 12 noon
  • Cornard Dynamos vs Under 16s
  • Under 18s vs Colchester Athletic Reds, KO 10.30am

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Autumn events season under-way

As everybody gets back from summer two clubs’ events are introducing the autumn season.

The Colne Valley Flower Club start their season on 15th September with a demonstration by Joyce Furssdonn with her arrangements based on the title ‘Inspire and Enjoy’. For further information ‘phone Clare on 01206 241145 or visit the club’s page on the village website.

The WEA introduce a 10-week series of talks by Graham Slimming on the subject of “Art in the Age of William Morris” on 21st September in the Methodist Church Hall. You can read more about this on our newsfeed here or contact the WEA on 01206 240791 or visit their page on the village website.

Don’t forget that these and many other events are listed on the homepage of the village website. If you have an event to list, contact the webmaster.

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Open Rehearsal with Popular Local Band

West Bergholt Concert Band, one of the areas busiest & most popular bands, is holding its next open rehearsal on Friday 24th September at Heathlands School, West Bergholt.

The band’s musicians of all ages & abilities invite local woodwind & brass players to come and join them for the rehearsal with either the Training Band at 6:00 pm (Grades 1-4) or the Concert Band at 7:00 pm (Grades 4 & above).

The rehearsal will feature the band’s wide repertoire, with music from Toy Story & Spiderman together with pieces by Holst, Queen, Ellington and Lloyd-Webber and as always will be held in the band’s relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere.

If you cannot make Friday 24th September, the band rehearses every Friday night from Friday 3rd September and new members are always welcome. For further details, please see our website www.wbcb.org.

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Women’s Institute – August Report

The president Pat Moran welcomed members and reported a very successful outing in July to Carter’s Vineyard. On Wednesday 25 August the John Lampon Hall has been booked from 10am when there will be coffee available followed by a three and a half mile walk and a one mile walk. A ploughman’s lunch will be served from 12 noon. Names and £3 to Jan Lumb. Participation in the walks is optional.

Mr John Morgan spoke about his life and times down the mines.
It has been decided not to have a stall at Heathlands School fete in the future as members are involved with many other organisations on that occasion. £37 was donated to the school.

Subscriptions for next year will be £30 with half going to our WI and the other two quarters to Essex Federation and National. A report on the AGM in Cardiff was given by the president.
To celebrate our 90th birthday next year a cake will be served at the January meeting with a Lunch at the Balkerne Rooms in February. A coach will be provided.

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Gardeners’ travels

The West Bergholt Gardeners Association have been getting out & about with 4 summer visits recently. The first in May, to the flagship RHS garden at Wisley, provided the opportunity to appreciate the huge diverse plant collection.

In June a party visited Olivers Gardens (the lake pictured right), Colchester for the National Gardens Scheme. Philip Morant’s description of the garden in his 18th Century ‘History of Essex’ was considered to be as apt today by the owner. A garden tour culminated in refreshments on the terrace.

Also in June members visited Cants of Colchester Rose Field. As Britain’s leading rose specialist, members received professional advice on propagation, maintenance and rose types. Splendid displays of colour and fragrances were most appreciated.

On a July evening Kings Seeds, Kelvedon, a leading supplier of vegetable, flower, herb and Sweet Pea seed since 1888, welcomed members. Our host informed us on his company’s interesting history and stages of seed production during a conducted tour.

Next meeting is on 20 September at 7.30pm in the Orpen Hall. To find out more about the association visit the village website at http://www.westbergholt.net/gardeners.htm.

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Flower club raising its profile…

The Colne Valley Flower Club welcomed Lisa Howarth from Sandy in Bedfordshire to their June meeting with her arrangements entitled Summer Holiday. Lisa who is a florist shared some useful tips with the members.

The club has been raising its profile at the Country Fayre at Westwood Park with a floral display and have a go sessions for visitors to make a simple self-contained arrangement.

This month is members evening when everyone can take part. There is no meeting in August. Further information ‘phone Clare on 01206 241145 or visit the village website at http://www.westbergholt.net/flowers.htm.

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Women’s Institute – July Report

Members and guests enjoyed the annual outing to Carters Vineyard in Great Horkesley. The history of the vineyard from inception followed by a tour of the wine making process was fascinating. Before lunch a selection of wines were tasted including red, white and sparkling.

The meeting in the Orpen Memorial Hall on Wednesday 4 August at 7.15pm will welcome speaker John Morgan with his talk ‘Down the Mines.’ Competition A Stone with a Story’.

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