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Pavement Upgraded on Colchester Road

Pavement being improved on Colchester Road

Pavement being improved on Colchester RoadPavement Upgraded on Colchester Road

Essex Highways prioritise pavement repairs as County Councillors nominate the most needed works.  Thanks to Councillor Anne Brown, who presented a list of West Bergholt’s top five worst footpaths to the Highways Team, one has already been done.

Work started on Monday resurfacing the footpath between Hop House to Armoury Road, a stretch of path which leads Continue reading “Pavement Upgraded on Colchester Road”

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First Bus App – Save Waiting In The Cold

First Bus App

First Bus AppFirst Bus App

Did you know that the First Bus App can help check if your bus is on time or delayed?  First Bus provides the 66 bus service to the village which runs from Rowhedge/Old Heath via ColchesterTown Centre.  Winter is approaching & using the App may help you avoid waiting in the cold.

The App helps you to:

  • buy & use paper-free cheaper bus tickets with your phone,
  • find bus times – tap on a bus stop icon to get live* & scheduled times by picking the time & date of travel,
  • access bus timetables & save your favourite bus stops,
  • check bus reliability.

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The Final Hurdle

Six years later a decision was made

Six years later a decision was madeThe Final Hurdle

In March 2013 the Parish Council launched the Neighbourhood Plan project; we cleared the final hurdle on Wednesday night.  Wednesday saw Colchester Borough Council approve the plan to make it official policy.  We reached the “home straight” on 19th September when 862 electors gave a resounding thumbs up to the final plan; 59 voted against it and 1 voted to Stop Brexit!  The record Continue reading “The Final Hurdle”

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Fisherman’s Friends – Movie Night

Fisherman's Friends poster

Fisherman’s Friends – The Buoy Band

Fisherman’s Friends, the latest Film Club event on 21st September, tells the true story of ten fishermen from Cornwall.  Universal Records  signed them and they achieved a top ten hit with their debut album of Sea Shanties.  The film contains both musical and comedic elements.

[Source: IMDB]

Taking place in the Orpen Hall, doors will open at 7 pm for showtime at 7:30 pm. Refreshments will be available.

Rating & Tickets

The film is rated 12A because of the mild sex references throughout the film & occasional strong language,  Those aged 12 & over and under 16, should be accompanied by an adult.  Tickets are £5, available in advance from Continue reading “Fisherman’s Friends – Movie Night”