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Bloomin’ succulent…

If, as winter throws off it’s cloak (hopefully not just for a day or two), thoughts turn to gardening and flowers, why not meet fellow enthusiasts at these upcoming events:

Gardeners Association
The next meeting of the Gardeners Association is on Monday 15 March at 7.30pm in the Orpen Hall. ‘Succulents and Olive Trees’ is the chosen subject of Mark Macdonald from Todd’s Botanics.

Flower Club
The next meeting of the Colne Valley Flower Club is in the Orpen Memorial Hall Lexden Road on Wednesday 17 March at 7.30pm. Eve Regelous from Witham will arrange her flowers with the title ‘It’s a Land of Magic’. New members always welcome.

Find out more about these organisations at http://www.westbergholt.net/gardeners.htm

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All Jumbled Up


The Scout & Guide group’s recent jumble sale was adjudged a great success. Despite poor weather they managed to raise £800 in 90-minutes and were still able to donate remaining books to NSPCC, toys and games to the Children’s Hospice. Harwich Reclaim bought bags of clothes for re-distribution.

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Did you know…

… that there has been a church in West Bergholt dedicated to St Mary the Virgin since Saxon times?

To test your brain-power and knowledge why not pop along to the Bergholt Heath Youth Football quiz on Saturday 27th February. Tickets are £10 in advance from Jackie Dixey on 07846 428229 – or £12 on the door- find out more here.

To learn more about the history of St Mary’s and, in particular its rectors including one who met the disfavour of ‘the virgin queen’ visit the article on our website at http://www.westbergholt.net/his_stubborn_rector.htm.

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Flower Club – February Update

The new season of meetings at the Colne Valley Flower Club began this month. Mrs Lampon continues as president, Clare Heyes as chairman and Alison Bradshaw secretary. Jane Lawson and Ruth Vipond were welcomed on to the committee.

The demonstrator was Shirley Perkins from Leigh-on-Sea with her arrangements entitled Spectrum. She presented Liz Alexander with an orchid spray who was celebrating a birthday later that week. For more information contact Alison on 01206 240262 or visit the village website here.

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Bergholt Heath YFC Results – Sunday 14th February

Under 11 – Open Cup Match
Long Melford Blues 2 – 1 Bergholt Heath
(A Marley)

Under 14 – League Match
Bergholt Heath 0 – 15 Brightlingsea (ouch)

Under 15 – League Match
Bergholt Heath 4 – 2 Gt Bradfords
(J Paul, L Duffy, G Wheeler, R Brown)

Under 16 – League Cup
Cornard 4 – 2 Bergholt Heath
(S Redhead, E Davies)

Not only but also…
… please remember our fund-raising quiz on 27th February and our Hundred Club – read more here.

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Bergholt Heath YFC – Results Sunday 7th February

The Under-14 match was called off. Other results were:

Under 11
Elmden Rovers 3 – 3 Bergholt Heath
(G Sabini 2, A Sabini)

Under 15
Clacton FC 2 – 3 Bergholt Heath
(J Gatland, B Povah, R Brown) – Bergholt Heath only fielded 10 players

Under 16
Tempest 10 – 0 Bergholt Heath

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Blooming great…

At the Colne Valley Flower Club’s AGM cheques of £140 were presented to Annie Neish, from First Responders, and to Amber Harlow and Graham Pullen who work with Bergholt Youth Group.

Clare Heyes gave a commentary, with slides, on members’ visit to the NAFAS 50th anniversary Flower Festival held at Westminster Abbey. The speaker for the new season will be Shirley Perkins from Leigh on Sea with her arrangements entitled ‘Spectrum’.

The committee now has a full complement in order to continue running the club. On Wednesday February 20th subscriptons will be due.

For further information ring 01206 241145 or look at the West Bergholt website for meeting dates and times.

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Buy a second hand cow from Jack?

It’s Panto time again folks and the Orpen Players can’t wait to delight you. This years panto is the classic fairy tale of Jack & the Beanstalk, which has been brought to life, in a NEW version, with a brand new script written exclusively for the Orpen Players by David Wenden. This is going to be a great show and full of all the usual thrills and spills, and a classic sing-along-sound track!

There are 6 performances with tickets (priced £6 adults and £4 children) now available either from Ash’s or from Roger on 241048.

Performance times are:

  • 29th Jan at 8pm
  • 30th Jan at 2pm and 6pm
  • 5th Feb at 8pm
  • 6th Feb at 2pm and 8pm

You can also find out more about the Orpen Players at http://www.westbergholt.net/theatre.htm

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Quiz Yourself for local youth group

Bergholt Heath YFC is kicking off a fund raising drive with a Quiz and 100 club and is looking for local support:

Bergholt Heath YFC General Knowledge Quiz
Saturday 27th February at the Orpen Hall, starting 7.30pm
Teams of 6 people are welcomed and entry is £10 per team in advance or £12 on the door.
Please bring your own drink and nibbles.
The winning team receives a trophy!

Please contact Jackie Dixey on 07846 428 229 to book a place

Bergholt Heath YFC 100 Club
Bergholt Heath is delighted to announce the introduction of its own 100 Club. As well as supporting the Club, entry gives you a chance to win 1st or 2nd prize (up to the value of £50) in a draw every month, plus a special once-off draw to a maximum of £100 at the annual awards evening in June.
The cost is just £14 per year. Entrants required by 1st March 2010.
The first draw will take place at our 10th Anniversary fayre on Easter Monday 5th April.

Please contact Geraldine Sabini on 07792 313 814 to receive an application form.

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