Community, Parish Council & Village
Did you get a new GoPro or Dash Cam for Christmas?A GoPro or Dash Cam could go a long way to help Road Safety in the village and elsewhere under a new scheme. The Safer Essex Roads Partnership (SERP) is encouraging road users to submit footage showing dangerous road user behaviour. This is part of a new campaign to make the region’s roads safer for everyone. Continue reading “New GoPro or DashCam for Xmas?”
Recruiting for Special ConstablesIt is fair to say that whilst crime levels in West Bergholt are generally low (4 or 5 a month), a recent uptick (14 in September), has left residents concerned. Followers of the Parish Council and Traffic Safety Group, however, will be aware that there has been much discussion about the use of Special Constables Continue reading “Recruiting for Special Constables”
Santa’s Naughty ListSantas Elves who use the app “trygve”, have been busy collecting pictures of those naughty boys and girls who are parking illegally in our Village! Let’s hope these inconsiderate drivers make a new years resolution to park less dangerously in 2018. Continue reading “Santa’s Naughty List?”
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”
The past two months have seen a veritable Crime Wave in the Village with no less than 11 13 properties being entered illegally resulting in burglaries and thefts. Some of these have also resulted in 3 vehicles being removed. Vehicles themselves are also susceptible with four eight having been entered illegally and contents stolen. [Updated 15/11/17].
There are three things that spring to mind: Continue reading “Village Crime Wave – What Can You Do?”
Victim Support needs more volunteersVictim Support is an independent charity working towards a world where people affected by crime or traumatic events get the support they need and the respect they deserve. They help people feel safer and find the strength to move beyond crime. They tailor their support to victims’ needs and it is given freely & confidentially. Last year in Essex, their team of trained volunteers and staff supported over Continue reading “Do you know a crime victim who needed support?”
Could You Be First Responders?First responders save lives. Too often when there is an emergency the ambulance crew are not able to get there within the first few vital minutes. Locally based, community first responders are volunteers who are trained by the Ambulance Service. They attend Continue reading “Could You Be First Responders? Help Save Lives!”
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 following are the recorded notes from the last group meeting:
Members present – Harry Stone, Gemma Ross, David Short, Jenny Church, Anne Brown
Apologies – Peter Cole, Lewis Barber
Welcome to Anne Brown to this meeting. Continue reading “September Report from Traffic Safety Group”
BYGging it up for our YouthAfter fears that BYG would close after 10 years the following great news has come from the groups AGM last week.
BYG’s AGM took place on Thursday 12th October and it was feared that, after almost 10 years, the Village would see the end of its popular Youth Club as long-serving committee members retired. The fear was particularly heightened when the start time of the AGM approached and nobody Continue reading “BYGging it up for our Youth”