Community, Parish Council & Village
Zero NightZero Night the greatest untold escape story of World War II. The scene is set in Oflag V1-B the prison camp in Warburg. It tells of 40 British and Commonwealth officers who hatched the most original and daring escape from deep inside Nazi Germany. Continue reading “Zero Night”
The Jazz Century – Cakewalk to CultureAfter its summer break, the West Bergholt Branch of WEA is welcoming the return of popular tutor Graham Platts with a Jazz theme. Members enjoyed Graham’s previous courses:
For this course, Graham’s subject is “The Jazz Century – Cakewalk to Culture” the origins Continue reading “The Jazz Century – Cakewalk to Culture”
In short the Five Es are the village’s Road Safety Group’s basic principles for improving Road Safety in West Bergholt. The Road Safety Group was formed two years ago prompted by:
The group is made up of Borough & Parish Council members and volunteers from around the village. We are engaging fully with Essex Council and Anne Brown, our County Councilor has a significant interest in our campaign.
No single action Continue reading “So what are the Five Es?”
Allotments announce 2018 beneficiaries of charity tableAt their recent meeting, the Allotment Committee discussed a range of issues including who should be the 2018 beneficiaries of sales from their charity table. Last year they raised well over £4,000, over twice the previous year’s result, and would love to see even more this year.
The agreed beneficiaries for 2018 included: Continue reading “Allotments announce 2018 beneficiaries of charity table”
The 2018 Care Network AGM takes place in St Mary’s Church Hall on 18th April starting at 7:30 pm. Now in its 31st year, the Care Network provides a vital transport service for those who have difficulty in making what are mostly medical appointments without support. The meeting is open to all village residents, so why not come along, show your support and hear about the group’s achievements. Continue reading “AGM of Care Network”
Do You Know These Cars?Do you know their drivers, they might like to know that they are being watched? The Village Road Safety Group continues to explore ways to reduce illegal and dangerous parking and speeding in our community. The Special Constable Continue reading “Do You Know These Cars? They all parked illegally.”
Snow Patrol Did Good!Now that the Beast from the East has passed it is good to reflect on how the village coped; in particular the work of the Snow Patrol dealing with Continue reading “Snow Patrol Did Good!”
Speedwatch – Call for VolunteersAnthony Robins, the local Speedwatch Coordinator, is issuing a call for volunteers. Speedwatch is a group of volunteers from West Bergholt and EAG who regularly go out and monitor the speed of the traffic on some local roads. Those seen above the limit are reported to the police who, in the first instance, Continue reading “Speedwatch – Call for Volunteers and Some Interesting Dates”
Great British Spring CleanThe Great British Spring Clean is a campaign with a simple aim: to bring people across the country together to clear up the litter that blights our towns, villages, countryside and beaches.
The campaign wants to inspire 400,000 people to get outdoors, get active and help clear up the rubbish that lies around us. Join this growing army of Litter Heroes who have had enough of other people’s litter and are willing to do something about it. Continue reading “Great British Spring Clean Arrives in the Village”
Openreach or Won’t Reach?There has been some excitement in the village as Openreach have been seen installing Fibre to the Cabinet technology. Some readers might recall that, in an article published back in February, we announced that residents of the Maltings living in listed buildings would not be likely to benefit from Virgin or County Broadband. These residents set up Continue reading “Openreach or Won’t Reach – That Is The Question”