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Art Class in the village

Jennifer Smith, BFA, B.Ed is offering fun art lessons and activities for year 5 and 6 students, at West Bergholt Methodist Hall, on Tuesdays. The first 6 lessons start on 16th September until 21st October) and are between 5-6 pm. The cost of this short course is £35 pounds with all supplies included. Come along and explore painting techniques, collage and craft, with a little groovy art history thrown in!

Phone 01206 368 464 or email [email protected] for more information and to register. Only 10 children per group.

Currently teaching at a middle school in Suffolk, Jenn has 15 years experience in art education in galleries, schools, and museums in Canada and England. She is CRB cleared and fully insured.

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Grand Fireworks Display – 8th November

2008 Fireworks
Tickets are now on sale for the 14th Annual ‘Grand Fireworks Display’ at Heathland Primary School. A significant fund-raiser for the school this event has become increasingly popular with visitors from all around coming to see the action.

Tickets/Programmes are priced £3.00 and can be pre-purchased from local village shops or for £4.00 on the night.  Children under 3 are FREE.
Ticket reservations – telephone 01206-240288
Gates open 5.30pm – Fireworks from 7.00pm
Barbecue and hot drinks available.

Music at the Movies


All are welcome to a series of ten talks on ‘Music at the Movies’ beginning at 8.00 p.m. on Tuesday 23rd September.

The tutor is Prof. Chris Green who says that even before sound films, music played a major part in films. This series traces the development of film music from the ‘silents’ to current blockbusters such as Pirates of the Caribbean and Indiana Jones.

The venue is the Methodist Hall in Chapel Lane, West Bergholt and the talks are arranged by the local W.E.A. (Workers Education Association) Standard fee £43. If in doubt come and sample the first evening for free and for further details ring the Secretary on
01206 240791.

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Grand Fireworks Display – 3d November


On Saturday 3 November Heathlands Primary School will be holding a Grand Fireworks Display with gates opening at 5.30pm and fireworks beginning at 7pm. Tickets from local stores price £3 with £4 on the night. Many side stalls, entertainment and a wide variety of food on sale.

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Workers Educational Association (WEA) – New Course

The Autumn course begins on 25 September with the subject entitled Britain and the Sea. The tutor is Roger Beckett. The 10 week course starts at 8pm to 9.45pm in the Methodist Church Hall with wheelchair access and a LOOP system by prior request. Fees £40 with concessions £34. If unsure sample the first evening free. Further information 01206 240791.

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