Community, Parish Council & Village
Foraging for Fruits of the wood is the title of the illustrated talk being given by Mitchell McLean immediately after the Friends’ AGM.
The 19th Annual General Meeting of the Friends of Hillhouse Wood will be held on Wednesday 11th December 2013 at 7.30pm in the Orpen Hall, Lexden Road. Refreshments will be served from 7.00pm.
The meeting is open to members and non-members alike.
For more details contact the Friends Hon. Secretary, M. R. Pluck on 514173.
West Bergholt Methodist Church are holding a special “Christmas Coffee Morning”on Saturday November 30th from 10.00 to 12.00 in the Church Hall, Chapel Lane. Entrance is free and all are welcome.
Coffee, tea, biscuits and mince pies will be available. There will be a variety of stalls including Home made cakes and preserves, books, jigsaws, cards and christmas wrap, bric a brac, mystery parcels and novelty gifts.
There will also be a change in times for services on Sunday December 22 when there will be a Candlelight Carol service in the Methodist Church at 6.30pm, there will not be a service at 11.00am or 3.00pm.
The West Bergholt Gardeners Association are looking for gardeners in the village willing to take part in an Open Garden Day in June 2014. The organizer, David Withnall, is looking for interested parties to contact him as soon as possible but preferably before March 2014.
The Association will consider all types of gardens whether big/small, formal/wild – if it is a garden you are proud of and willing to share they would be pleased consider its inclusion in the programme.
If you would like more information about the Open Garden day and how you can help, please contact David Withnall on [antibot mailto=”[email protected]”] or 07854 763977.
The Final Push is almost here! On Tuesday 19 November there will be a Coffee Morning with a Christmas theme in aid of St. Helena Hospice, at St. Mary’s Church Hall, West Bergholt from 9am – 12pm.
As well as a play area for small children, we will be serving hot and cold drinks and offering a selection of scones – donations of £2 are requested for a drink and scone.
There will also be an opportunity to buy Christmas foods, decorations, tickets for a grand raffle, St. Helena Hospice Christmas cards, diaries and calendars.
Our goal is raise about £600 to bring the total of money raised for St Helena Hospice in 2013 to £4,000, in memory of our friend Maria. Please come and support us.
We look forward to welcoming you.
The Quiz Night organised by the Village Bulletin Team was held in September and was a great success, with twelve teams entering. They were all from local organisations or a groups of friends, as the criteria for entry is that at least part of the team must be residents of West Bergholt.
The quizmaster was Susan Leng who also wrote the questions. Some teams surprised themselves with how much they knew on certain subjects – and when they did well, they wished they had played their joker, which doubles the team’s points in that round! However, each team distinguished themselves in some way and the team with two teenagers congratulated themselves on having someone who knew an answer about “Grand Theft Auto V”.
Bernard Colbron, editor of the Bulletin, kept the scoreboard up to date. Other members of the team ably assisted with marking, and distributing answer sheets as well as refreshments and a big raffle. With two extra helpers the evening ran very smoothly, and, thanks to the Parish Council who kindly allowed the use of the Orpen Hall free, the evening raised £270 for “The Teenage Cancer Trust” which is very dear to the hearts of many people in West Bergholt.
The final winners, after a closely run contest, who went home with the Challenge Cup, were The Orpen Players. They were also the previous winners – will they make it a hat-trick next year ? The runner-up prize went to a family team from Albany Road – they too are determined to capture the cup next year ! Come along and join us next time, and see if you can be “The Brains of Bergholt”
Making over £100 towards church funds, teams had an enjoyable & challenging evening at the West Bergholt Methodist Church‘s autumn quiz evening last Saturday.
The quiz was won by a team comprising Revd. Ruth Ridge and family, with a team from Castle Methodist Church in second place.
As usual thanks are due to Anita and Mick Morrissey for preparing and presenting such an entertaining quiz. The next quiz evening to be organized by the WEst Bergholt Methodist Church will be in the spring, look out for details nearer the time, it always proves a popular evening.
Light a candle ServiceAll are invited to attend this service at 7:30pm, Thursday November 7th, in the West Bergholt Methodist Church, Chapel Road.
We are coming into the period when as a nation we remember loved ones lost in the various conflicts over the years. At this time the West Bergholt Methodist Church is also holding a more general remembrance service. This is an opportunity for all to remember loved ones lost through whatever cause.
This will be a short, quiet service led by Rev. Ruth Ridge. A chance to remember and reflect. All are welcome.
Fireworks 2013The Heathlands School PTA annual fireworks display(sponsored by Hatfields Home Furnishers) is taking place on Saturday 9th November. With advance purchase of programmes at just £3.50 this is great value (available from Heathlands Primary School, local businesses & other schools in Colchester). Entry at the gate will cost £5 for adults and £4 for children.
With the gates opening at 5:30 there will be plenty to keep you occupied before the display:
To find out more visit www.heathlandsblog.co.uk or email [antibot mailto=”[email protected]”].
Heathlands School PTA is a registered charity (10377284).
The Orpen Players present The World Premier of a ‘whodunnit comedy farce’ Unfinished Business by local playwright David Wenden.
Directed by Andrew Bott.
Who killed the policeman? Who killed the treasure seeker? A stormy night, a lonely cottage and a sweet little old lady are the ingredients for this wickedly funny spoof ‘whodunnit’!
Performance dates
Venue: The Orpen Memorial Hall, West Bergholt.
Tickets available NOW online at www.orpenplayers.co.uk or by calling Roger Milne 01206 241048 also available at Ash’s Store West Bergholt from 12th October.
Supper & Show in conjunction with The Treble Tile of West Bergholt – £20 buys you a show ticket and supper from special menu – for details contact The Treble Tile 01206 241712 www.thetrebletile.co.uk.
Now the school summer holidays have finished the Methodist Church in West Bergholt have completed their family fun mornings for the time being but they promise that:
WE WILL BE BACK!
The mornings they ran during summer were fairly quiet but they were not too surprised as these were a new venture for them. They were encouraged that there was at least one “new” family at each of the mornings, though, so perhaps this will help spread the word for the future.
They would like to thank the helpers who came along each morning and they certainly have sufficient support to “entertain” many more families next time. We would particularly wish to thank Susie and Charlie Connor and family who prepared, organised and led the mornings.
So, why not put their special Christmas Coffee and Craft fun morning for young families on Monday December 23 at 10.30 in the Methodist Church Hall, Chapel Lane, into your diary now.