Community, Parish Council & Village
The most recent WEA course, Perspectives of Pakistan, is coming to an end and has been well received, read about it below. The new year sees a new course starting led by Sue Pownall. It will address “Art Appreciation: Gardens in British Art in the 19th & 20th Centuries.”
This course explores how gardens have been Continue reading “Gardens in British Art follows Pakistan Perspective”
Fireworks Plea from HeathlandsThis Saturday, 4th November, sees the 25th Annual Fireworks Display on the Poors Field. An extremely popular event this is organised every year to raise funds for Heathlands PTA with a massive £9,000 profit being made last year. However, one consequence of this success is large crowds and an equally large amount of Continue reading “Fireworks Plea from Heathlands – Bacon Roll & Tea”
The Premises & Recreation Sub-Committee of West Bergholt Parish Council met on 2nd October when, among other items, they discussed H&S matters, general maintenance and upkeep, hall user group, CCTV, Village Bulletin, licensing, football clubs, hiring and annual fireworks.
25 Years of Heathlands FireworksOnce again Heathlands Primary will be hosting their ever popular Firework Display. This time, it’s a special anniversary as well since it is 25 years since their first display!
Taking place on Saturday 4th November the gate opens at 5pm. Tickets on the night (if left) will cost £8 for adults and £5 for children. Advance purchase is possible from Monday 9th October at discounted prices of Continue reading “25 Years of Heathlands Fireworks”
In light of declining users, and an ageing fleet, Essex County Council are reviewing the future of mobile libraries. The mobile library is well used in West Bergholt by young and old alike. If you want to keep your mobile library make sure you respond to their consultation.
In ECC’s mailing to Parish Councils they have said:
Thoughtless Parking at Poor’s LandAffecting children at Heathlands, Bergholt Heath YFC and the general public at large, thoughtless parking at the Poor’s Land Gate is a problem. The Parish Council contracts with Countrywide to maintain this land; last week they tried to gain access on 3 occasions but were unable to do so.
Without maintenance the land may cease to be fit for purpose depriving our youth and fellow villagers of a much-loved facility.
With ample parking available at Orpen Hall & Church car parks, all just a short walk, there really is no excuse.
This is just the latest in a series of parking concerns over the past year or so. Remember you can help address this by reporting parking, even speeding, issues using Trygve. This app (iOS or Android), allows you to take a picture, record the location and record details of incidents which are then reviewed. There is an active group you can join and see what others are reporting – West Bergholt Road Violations.
Yoga 4 Life – One Step at a TimeStarting 19th September, Meg Lyon, a long time village resident, is offering a course of Yoga for 7-12 year-olds. Running between 6:15 – 7pm for 5 weeks in the John Lampon Hall the course will cost £30 per child. To book please contact Meg at [antibot mailto=”[email protected]”]. If this course goes down well, Meg hopes Continue reading “Yoga 4 Life – One Step at a Time for kids”
Not too late for entries to Produce ShowOver 350 entries have already been received; it’s not too late for late entries but 1st September is the last day; entry forms available at the Allotment Stall.
There will be certificates for Continue reading “Entries Surge for Fete & Produce Show”
Following their final summer visit, to Frinton on Sea’s “Cottage, Garden and Railway Museum” adjacent to the railway crossing gates as you enter Frinton:
Once occupied by the keepers of Frinton’s iconic railway gates, today Frinton’s Crossing Cottage houses an impressive selection of artefacts and archive material that tell the story of the local area in surprising detail. Situated in a well-maintained cottage garden, the grounds also include a wildlife area and information board. In 2009, the railway signal box was moved into the Garden and became another exhibit housing a snapshot of railway technology in a bygone age.
Car Boot Trail – The Results Are InLast Sunday, 16th July, saw a great village event with car boots open for business at over 40 homes. This was great news for the Tom Bowdidge Foundation and Heathlands PTA; they will get to share the £262.13 raised to date.
The organisers, Laura, Eve, Vicky & Susan would like to thank all those who made voluntary donations from their sales. They are also very grateful for the notes and cards they received telling them how much you enjoyed the event regardless of how much was sold.
If you have any last minutes donations they will still be welcomed; drop them off at 76, 80 or 81 Chapel Road.
