Simon of Sudbury will be the subject of a talk by Roger Green to the West Bergholt History Group on Wednesday 11th September 2013. Being held at the Orpen Memorial Hall, West Bergholt the meeting starts at 8pm; the cost to members is £1 with non-members £3, and includes refreshments.
Simon of Sudbury makes a fascinating subject to learn about. Well travelled and educated, a confidant of royalty & pope alike, and yet beheaded by commoners, why, how?
Simon Sudbury, also called Simon Theobald of Sudbury and Simon of Sudbury was Bishop of London from 1361 to 1375, Archbishop of Canterbury from 1375 until his death, and in the last year of his life Lord Chancellor of England. Wikipedia
The West Bergholt Gardeners Association have released details of their 2013/2014 meeting programme. This starts with their AGM which is to be held on 16th September. The programme is:
16 September – Thady Barrett – Selecting the right fruit for your garden.
14 October – Eddy Harris – Introduction to cacti and succulents.
18 November – Sally Hepher – Woodland Trust.
09 December – Barry Kaufmann-Wright – Role of Wildlife Crime Officer.
17 February – Eddy Harris – Looking for plants in South Africa.
17 March – Geoff Hodge – Luscious Lawns – Lawn care for perfect lawns.
This autumn the WEA will be running a ten-week course on the subject of ‘Coastal Ecology and Conservation’. Being really quite close to some of the most recent experimental approaches of coastal management (see picture right), this course has a real local flavour as well.
Fred Boot is a well-known speaker the local WEA have hoped to hear for some time, and he will give an introduction to:
the different and contrasting areas of coastal East Anglia;
the pre-historic and historical development of the East Anglian coastline;
the current coastal ecology with its rich plant and animal life; and
examining the conservation and management challenges it faces in the immediate and longer-term future.
Fred has an extensive photographic collection of familiar creeks, estuaries, beaches, marshes, towns and ports of East Anglia and the South Coast to illustrate every aspect of this course.
The course starts on Tuesday 24th September at 8.00 pm and is of one and a half hours duration. As usual the venue is the Methodist Church Hall and the cost is £45.30 for the ten weeks. Everyone is welcome and you may attend the first evening before committing to the course.
A previous attendee on this course was obviously enthused by it:
Many thanks go to Fred for sharing his local knowledge and enthusiasm developed over many years as a volunteer, Chairman and Trustee of Essex Wildlife Trust. We now look forward to a field visit to Abbot’s Hall Farm and Abberton Reservoir in July, when Fred will show us some of the coastal features we have discussed first hand, and also some the work being done by Essex Wildlife Trust to conserve our coastline and wildlife for generations to come.
Terri Amory, Little Waltham Branch WEA
For further information ring the local WEA secretary on 01206 240 791 or e-mail: [antibot mailto=”[email protected]”] Hope to see you there!
Do you want to learn to draw or improve on your ability?
If so, a new class is starting in St Mary’s Church Hall, West Bergholt on 17th September and running for 6 weeks (although if there is enough demand will continue to run on thereafter). In this six-week course you will learn all about line, tone, negative spaces and perspective. All tools to help you translate what you actually “see” to paper and help build confidence in your skills and achieve great results.
Anna promises small, friendly classes with an experienced tutor who will give encouragement and advice. This short course will cost just £45.
For more information and register your place please contact Anna Boon BA (Hons) Fine Art on 01206 262780 or by email [antibot mailto=”[email protected]”]. If you would like to see some of Anna’s work you can also visit her website at http://www.annaboon.co.uk/.
More about Anna
Anna grew up in Cornwall, moved briefly to Glasgow and has since settled in Suffolk. After a career in the travel industry, and bringing up two children, she fulfilled a long held ambition to study art and gained a BA (Hons) degree in Fine Art from Colchester School of Art and Design.
At present Anna is building a portfolio of work to exhibit and teaching adults the joys of drawing and painting.
Anna is also a founder member of “Quartz” a group of artists who meet regularly to exhibit and to help and encourage each other in their individual practice.
Last summer the Parish Council adopted a Traffic Safety Plan which has its origins in the Parish Plan and has as its aim an enhancement of levels of safety in the village. This plan has been developed by the Environment and Highways Committee of the Parish Council as a result of the ongoing and increasing concerns of village residents.
A principal objective of the traffic plan is to improve all aspects of safety in the region of Heathlands School and the surrounding feeder roads. To achieve this measures are needed that will help to slow traffic, restrict parking that is irresponsible in dangerous areas and at the same time provide alternative parking for parents that find it necessary to use a car to transport their children to school.
The plan contains a number of proposals for relatively minor structural work in New Church Road and School Lane. These include parking restrictions at the junctions at each end of New Church Road, better signage to improve awareness of the school and a build out from the footpath from Mumford Close. These plans have now been considered for implementation by the Local Highways Panel and it is good to report that all have been approved. It is pleasing to know that if ideas that come forward from the village are put into a plan and discussed with the authorities concerned they can be developed into realistic projects. As yet there is no news of when the work will take place but the village will be kept informed.
For its part the Parish Council has considered ways of providing alternative parking. The Orpen Hall car park will be resurfaced and facilities improved. The works mentioned above will enhance safety for the walk from the car park to school. The Treble Tile has agreed that, subject to certain conditions, its car park can be used at school drop off and pick up times. To make safe the walk from here to school a new footpath parallel to School Lane is being installed along the edge of Poors Land.
Throughout this process the Parish Council is in dialogue with the school to ensure that as these modifications are put into place maximum advantage for all concerned is achieved by them. A full copy of The Safety Plan can be obtained by E-mail from The Parish Clerk or Harry Stone at [email protected] or alternatively it can be viewed on this website.
… is the name of a website run by parenting mentors, Sue & Becky, who also offer courses to help parents get the best from their parenting. A new 6-week course “Positive Parenting = Positive Child” is due to start on 14th January in St Mary’s Hall and runs for 2 hours from 7pm. If you can answer yes to any or all of the following:
Tired of feeling guilty all of the time?
Want the kids to listen to you?
Fed up of feeling stressed?
Worried about your child’s self-esteem?
Want to feel more in control as a parent?
. .. then this interactive and informative course where, they say, you will see instant results 100% guaranteed, is for you.
Parents who attend ‘Parenting Is Us’ courses say:
This course changed my life, I have a great relationship with my kids now
You wouldn’t believe that such simple techniques could make SUCH a difference
Course starts: Jan 14th, 2013
Venue: St Mary’s Hall, New Church Road CO6 3JE
Time: 7pm to 9pm
Cost: £48 per person
Free: Refreshments and course hand-outs
Book your place today by calling Sue 07956 326755. Places are limited and in much demand!
The type of machinery targeted by the Swing Rioters
This subject of the WEA’s next 10-week course is led by tutor, Ted Woodgate who intends to use Essex newspapers of the time to help investigate such areas as:
the drama of the West Bergholt fires,
the Swing riots,
the formation of a national farm workers’ union, and
the birth of political rights for rural workers.
The venue is the Methodist Hall in Chapel Lane CO6 3EF and the course starts on Tuesday 15th January 2013 at
8.00 pm.
Everyone one is welcome and if you’re not sure whether this is for you, why not come along without obligation on the first night before deciding if to enrol? Cost for the 10 weeks is still £45. Further information from our Secretary on 01206 240791 or e-mail [email protected].
Featuring BBC Essex presenter Steve Scruton, Heathlands School PTA are hoping their 20th Anniversary display goes with a bang. Taking place at Heathlands on Saturday 10th November they have planned a spectacular show with the same award winning display team promising yet again to put on a dazzling spectacle for all the family.
The organisers promise a great night out for all, with a top quality entertainment package, fun stalls and wide variety of food and drink.
Hog Roast, Barbecue and hot & cold drinks are available
Gates open 5.30pm
Bonfire lit 6.00pm
Fireworks from 7.00pm
Tickets/Programmes go on sale during October priced £3 pre-purchased or £4 on the night and will be available from local village shops and other outlets, children aged 3 and under will have FREE admission.
This highly popular event is now in its 20th year and has become a key highlight in the Colchester calendar, attracting families from a wide area. It is organised by the Heathlands School Parent Teacher Association and is the main fundraiser for the school, providing essential funds for much-needed equipment.
This material has been developed for the West Bergholt Village Website at http://www.westbergholt.net
The WEA are looking forward to their course in the village this autumn which is to be ‘Islam in the Modern World.’ The tutor, Manwar Ali, says it will be an open and engaging assessment of Islam as a religion and way of life which will establish a sound basis for dialogue with Muslims.
As usual, the venue is the Methodist Hall in Chapel Lane CO6 3EF. The course starts on Tuesday 25th September at 8.00 pm, all are welcome and if you’re not sure about the course you may attend the first evening before deciding whether to enrol. Cost remains the same as last year which is £45 for the ten weeks. Further information from our Secretary on 01206 240791 or e-mail [email protected].
This material has been developed for the West Bergholt Village Website at http://www.westbergholt.net
On Monday 4th June 2012, the aim is to light 2,012 (or more) beacons – the length and breadth of the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, the Commonwealth and other countries around the world to mark the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and West Bergholt has been chosen to be a part of this exciting event. Our Beacon is scheduled for 10:30pm at the Orpen Hall on June 4th, and the Parish Council is planning some exciting events to go with this.
It is planning events for the beacon lighting ceremony including fireworks and possible hog roast. As part of the Jubilee celebrations a family fun day will be held on Saturday 16th June. If you represent a village group or are just really keen to get involved in planning these events, you might want to pop in to the next planning meeting at 8pm 22nd March in the John Lampon Hall, or contact John Gili-Ross on 242236.
Help us make it an event to remember!
This material has been developed for the West Bergholt Village Website at http://www.westbergholt.net
