Community, Parish Council & Village
Winter ResilienceColchester BC is launching a Winter Resilience programme to see us through winter with COVID. The intention is to ensure all residents are prepared and/or have access to support when they need it.
This year they are going mobile and will be out and about in the community, so look out for the Community360 minibus in your area. Soon they’ll be dropping off packs to Continue reading “Winter Resilience – Coping with COVID”
Befrienders, Roads and Ending in TiersThis update covers four topics starting with Befrienders Week and then addressing:
Did you know that 1 – 7 November is Befrienders Week? The local groups that make up the Colchester Befrienders Network Group are taking this opportunity to let you know about them, what they Continue reading “Befrienders, Roads and Ending in Tiers”
It Wasn’t a Teddy Bears’ PicnicIt certainly wasn’t a Teddy Bears’ picnic but West Bergholt definitely pulled together during the COVID-19 lockdown. In so many ways they displayed kindness, generosity, sharing & innovation that shows what a great village we are.
One person that has become quite famous for his efforts is Keith Wood or Bear Man of West Bergholt as he likes to be called. Continue reading “It Wasn’t a Teddy Bears’ Picnic”
Autumn Clean & an Important DayThis article actually addresses 4 topics and Autumn Clean isn’t the most important day although it is quite so. We cover:
Keep Britain Tidy will once more be organising the UK’s biggest mass-action environmental campaign: The Great British September Clean 2020, after the Spring Clean was postponed due to COVID-19. On Saturday 12th West Bergholt’s own Litter Warriors will be Continue reading “Autumn Clean & an Important Day”
Care Network Resumes ServiceSadly, throughout the COVID-19 lockdown restrictions, the services of the Care Network were suspended after over 30 years of service. Clearly many medical appointments were cancelled and so for about six months no jobs were undertaken by the pool of volunteer drivers. Under normal circumstances they would normally have supported needy village residents with about 100 jobs in that time.
There are now at least eight Continue reading “Care Network Resumes Service”
The day 72 update starts with Woods Bowls Club keen to welcome you for a rollup. There then follows:
Woods Bowls Club RestartsWoods is a small but very friendly lawn bowls club that is normally open to all ages and abilities throughout the spring & summer months of April to September. The club consists of a mixture of male and female members with ages ranging from ‘Thirty-somethings’ to, sprightly Octogenarians! You are never too young or too old to play Lawn Bowls. Continue reading “Day 72 of Lockdown – the Bowling Along edition”
Day 66 of (un?) LockdownDay 66 and we have news from the village first followed by:
So, on to the…
Drama this week as a local resident, allegedly under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, came to a sudden unexpected stop. Continue reading “Day 66 of (un?) Lockdown – the Crash edition”
Day 47 of LockdownNo, this isn’t the Swift edition because time is passing quickly, at day 47 we all know it isn’t. This is about the avian kind after the coincidence of the RSPB and Colchester Group of the Essex Wildlife Trust both drawing attention to them today.
The update finishes, as they often do with a musical parody, but given the main messages in this update are light, today’s carries a little weight. It is offered in light of some unsocial-distancing experienced in many places yesterday evening and folks partied.
Day 36 of LockdownZoom seems to be taking over our lives and day 36 reveals another unique way of using it. Enter Social Dis Dancing. We also have updates from:
The Dance Network Association hopes to reach out to many dancers of all ages Continue reading “Day 36 of Lockdown – the Social Dis Dancing edition”
Day 25 of LockdownWe have three bits of news from Colchester Borough Council on day 25. Let’s get stuck in, we have:
Leisure World has launched the My Wellness App to help residents stay healthy during the lockdown. This is being offered Continue reading “Day 25 of Lockdown – The Keep Fit Edition”