Easter Coffee & Craft

West Bergholt Methodist Church are holding another of their popular Easter Coffee and Craft mornings for young families. This is taking place on Monday 30th March from 10.30 to 12.00 and promises fun activities for young families. The session will take place in the Methodist Church Hall, Chapel Lane and ALL ARE WELCOME but, sorry, we are unable to accept unaccompanied children. The cost is £2.50 per family.

Further details from Andrew Wilks on 01206 242511.

March 4, 2015

Neighbourhood Plan Taking Shape

Neighbourhood Plan Taking Shape – Have Your Say!

Our village & parish life in our hands

Major consultation on issues and options launched

Over the next two months from March to end of April the West Bergholt Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group is holding an “issues and options” consultation which aims to present the issues and priorities for our community. This is an important stage as the next stage of the plan is to write a draft document and to submit this to the authorities for formal examination.

So please take part in way you can. Your choices are as follows:

Read the on-line pages and complete either a paper questionnaire (available in your March edition of the Village Bulletin or downloadable) or take the electronic survey.
Come to the parish annual meeting on 25th March (7:30pm) where you can hear about the consultation and have an opportunity to ask questions
Visit the exhibition which will be held at the Orpen Hall on two consecutive Saturdays in April (11th & 18th from 11am).
If you represent an organisation why not write to the Steering Group or better still invite them to onbe of your meetings to see how you might be affected and to allow you the chance to put forward your organisations’s priorities for the future.

Further details appear below.

Consultation Material

The following is available through this website:

Exhibition Material
A copy of the draft exhibition boards which explain the stage the Neighbourhood Plan has reached – an improved version of this material is in preparation.

A short leaflet to accompany the exhibition.

A paper based questionnaire to let us have your feedback.

An electronic questionnaire containing the same questions as the paper based version.

Your Village Future is in Your Hands – Lets Take Control Together

West Bergholt’s future for the next 30 years is being shaped and developed using a National planning scheme known as the Neighbourhood Plan. For the first time in our history the people of West Bergholt have the opportunity to shape our village future in terms of what is most important to us as residents and includes –

New homes – acceptable numbers and preferred locations
Sport and recreational facilities that meet future needs and where these should be located
Village hall enhancements that meet future needs and are environmentally sustainable
Ensuring our pre-school and primary school are not constrained by space. Provide the right environment to develop our future generations
Children’s play area enhancements to match the best in Essex
Improved footways, cycle ways and traffic safety plans that reflect a vibrant and interesting place to life.
Business enhancements – shaping the development of our existing business parks to reflect job creation, local needs and sustainability.

All these points and more must form part of our Neighbourhood Plan before it can be accepted as the model for our village future. This is our opportunity to state what we want to avoid our village future being determined by housing developers and/or external government bodies.

2015 will see the completion of the Neighbourhood Plan prior it being subject to a village wide referendum before it can be adopted.

The plan outline findings and the vision for the future compiled from surveys and questionnaires will be on display and discussed on

WEDNESDAY 25th March 2015 at 7.30pm in the Orpen Hall

at the Annual Parish Meeting.

All are welcome and encouraged to attend – refreshments provided.

Two other exhibitions will also be held at the Orpen Hall on:- Saturday April 11th and Saturday April 18^th, both from 11am. Choose which event will suit you best. Questionnaires will be available at all events for comment and to express your views for the final time on the future of West Bergholt.

Now is your unique opportunity to influence the development of the village over the next few decades.

March 3, 2015June 15, 2015

February 2015 Crime Report

February 2015 Crime Incidents

February 2015 started the same as January with a theft of Diesel Oil, with just one other crime in the vicinity. Police have identified trends in theft of motorbikes and scooters as well as financial crimes and have issued information accordingly. For a complete crime picture, please visit http://www.police.uk/ however, please be aware this information is always three months behind.

Theft of Diesel Oil and Equipment – Cooks Hall Road

At some time between 15:00 on 30th January and 8:50 on 2nd February, unknown suspects gained entry tot he victims land by the rear of the property and removed 400 litres of red diesel from a bowser. No damage was caused in this crime. The suspects then also removed two trailers (after removing index plates which were left at the scene), which were then dragged over the land and through a hedge causing damage to the hedge in the process.

Theft of Scrap Metal – Fordham Heath

Taking place between 8:00 on 18th and 17:00 on 19th February, suspects did, on two occasions, remove scrap metal with a white Mercedes van with index plates KT08KTA.

Information Releases

A new form of ‘Stranger-Danger‘ this week – how to protect your bank account, and also advice to prevent motorcycle/scooter theft.

Never Talk About Your Bank Account To Strangers

Fraudsters are targeting people by “cold calling” them on the telephone. The scam starts with the following simple activity:

They will state that they are from the Bank Fraud department, the Police or other Law Enforcement.
They will tell the victim that fraud is being carried out on the victim’s bank account and that to prevent it they need to carry out any of the below activities:-

Need to access your bank accounts online.
Need to hand over your pin numbers and bank cards to a courier/official sent to collect them.
Need to hand over money to A courier/ official sent to collect them.
Need to transfer your money to another “safe” bank account(s) which they provide details of.

In order to prove their own credentials they will often ask you to telephone the “fraud” number you may have on the back of your bank card, or they may even ask you to telephone the Police to check that there is an official investigation, or telephone your own bank once the phone call to them is terminated.

Do not be fooled!

Do not telephone anyone at that stage as the phone line remains open and you are simply telephoning them back without realising. They will then continue with your assistance in stealing your money by any of the above methods.

Protect Yourself

The bank or the police will never telephone you “out of the blue” to ask you to transfer money into another account or hand over any of your money or bank cards. It is your money!!
The bank or the police will never ask for your personal bank account details, or pin numbers over the phone.
If you really want to check the credentials of a caller then go into your bank and ask to speak to the bank manager or use another phone to call the bank or police.
If you are still unsure then attend a police station.
Never discuss your banking details with strangers who call you!

Motorcycle security advice

If you are a motorcycle owner the follow advice may be useful in protecting and keeping your motorcycle safe. There are plenty of ways you can help to keep your motorbike safe and the more security you put around your motorbike or scooter; the less attractive it will be to thieves. No single product can cover all possibilities but if you invest in both mechanical (chains and padlocks) and electronic security (alarms & immobilisers), you will reduce the risk of becoming a victim of theft:

Security Tips

If your motorbike or scooter doesn’t already have one, get a ‘Thatcham’ or ‘Sold Secure’-approved electronic immobiliser professionally fitted. Try to get one which is also approved by your insurance company as you may get a reduction in your insurance payments.
If your bike has a high monetary or sentimental value, consider having a Thatcham Cat 5 security system professionally fitted. These systems send an alert to a control centre if your motorbike is stolen, track it and by remote operation prevent its engine once stopped from being re-started.
If you have a security device, use it and keep your keys with you when you leave your machine.
Always put the steering lock on.
Never leave your keys with the motorbike or scooter, even for a short time. Always keep your keys in a safe place when you are at home.
Wherever possible, use parking spaces which are built especially for motorbikes and scooters and have stands or security loops for you to secure your machine to. Also, look for car parks that display the Park Mark® sign showing they belong to the police Safer Parking Scheme.
When you are not using your motorbike or scooter, put it in your garage (if you have one) and make sure it has good locks. If you do not have a garage, make sure your bike is covered from view so planning an attack on it is more difficult.
Whether in a garage or not installing and using a ground anchor is a good bet.
Lock both the front and rear wheels to prevent one locked wheel being lifted and the rest of the bike being barrowed away.
Get the main parts of your machine marked with the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) (frame number), registration number or some other unique identifying number, ideally one linked to a recognised database that keeps data to the Loss Prevention Council (LPC) Standards 1224 and 1225. If you have used your own markings, make sure you have a record of them.
Take steps to defeat criminals who steal number plates by thinking about fitting theft-resistant ones that conform to the DVLA standard.
Covering your machine may reduce the risk of theft as attractive features, extras and desirability are not readily visible.
Whenever possible, avoid leaving your helmet or other possessions on the motorbike or scooter, or within any luggage.

Information taken from http://www.humberside.police.uk/vehicle-security/crime-reduction/motorcycle-security.

Keep Informed

Keep informed about crime and policing issues which affect you by signing up to Essex Community Messaging – www.essex.police.uk/ecm.

February 26, 2015

Vacancy for Parish Clerk

With the impending retirement of our current Parish Clerk we are seeking a new, enthusiastic and forward looking replacement. Salary pro rata £23k – £25k for a 15-20 hour week.

Clerk to the Parish Council – Vacancy

Owing to retirement, West Bergholt Parish Council is seeking a new Clerk for this busy and forward-thinking council.

West Bergholt Parish Council seeks a suitable experienced person with sound administrative and managerial skills and knowledge of local government who can assist in the formation and review of Council policies.

If you are a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual who is capable of running the Parish Council office whilst managing your own workload then we would like to hear from you. The Clerk’s roles and responsibilities are summarised in the Job Description below.

The role will require direct contact with not only parishioners but also a wide range of individuals towards building effective partnerships. It requires a flexible approach with the determination to meet demanding deadlines.

Whilst the hours are negotiable and subject to review some evening meetings will be required.

Salary range: Initially £22,937 to £25,440 pro-rata for a 15 – 20 hour week dependent on experience and qualifications, with progression through bar to the range from £26,293 to £29,558 after meeting specific standards set out in our career grade salary structure.

The Parish Council offers nationally-based contract of employment terms and conditions and encourages further training and development applicable to the role.

Applications

Applications should be submitted in writing to Mrs Val Walsom either by e-mail in pdf format to [email protected] or by post to 17 Armoury Road, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3JN.

Applicants are expected to supply relevant contact details; previous experience and employment details relevant to this position and why they qualify for the position. We would be keen to understand what added value the council and the community can expect from the applicant in this role. Whilst applicants may provide a CV if they wish they must specifically address each statement within this paragraph via an accompanying letter.

Applicants are expected to hold the CiLCA qualification or be willing to undertake this qualification within a reasonable time frame of the appointment. Must be computer literate and accustomed to working with common Microsoft office applications (or equivalent) including Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Office computer equipment will be provided.

Closing Date & Interviews

Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 27th March 2015.

Interviews will be arranged following the closing date.

Job Description – Clerk to the Council

Overall Responsibilities.

The Clerk to the Council will be the Proper Officer of the Council and as such is under a statutory duty to carry out all the functions, and in particular to serve or issue all the notifications required by law of a local authority’s Proper Officer. The Clerk will be totally responsible for ensuring that the instructions of the Council in connection with its function as a Local Authority are carried out. The Clerk is expected to advise the Council on, and assist in the formation of, overall policies to be followed in respect of the Authority’s activities and in particular to produce all the information required for making effective decisions and to implement constructively all decisions. The person appointed will be accountable to the Council for the effective management of all its resources and will report to them as and when required.

The Clerk will be responsible for all financial records of the Council together with the careful administration of its finances.

The Council has sole management responsibility for a number of Trusts within the village with all Councillors being Trustees for these Trusts. The Clerk’s role and responsibilities summarised below, extend to administering these Trusts as appropriate.

Specific Responsibilities

To ensure that statutory and other provisions governing or affecting the running of the Council are observed.
To monitor and balance the Council’s accounts and prepare records for audit purposes and VAT.
To ensure that the Council’s obligations for Risk Assessment are properly met.
To prepare, in consultation with appropriate members, agendas for meetings of the Council and Committees. To attend such meetings and prepare minutes for approval, other than where such duties have been delegated to another Officer.
To attend all meetings of the Council and all Finance, Policy and Personnel (FPP) sub-committee meetings.
To receive correspondence and documents on behalf of the Council and to deal with the correspondence or documents or bring such items to the attention of the Council. To issue correspondence as a result of instructions of, or the known policy of the Council.
To receive and report on invoices for goods and services to be paid for by the Council and to ensure such accounts are met. To issue invoices on behalf of the Council for goods and services and to ensure payment is received.
To study reports and other data on activities of the Council and on matters bearing on those activities. Where appropriate, to discuss such matters with administrators and specialists in particular fields and to produce reports for circulation and discussion by the Council.
To draw up both on his/her own initiative and as a result of suggestions by Councillors, proposals for consideration by the Council and to advise on practicability and likely effects of specific courses of action.
To supervise any other members of staff as their line manager in keeping with the policies of the Council and to undertake all necessary activities in connection with the management of salaries, conditions of employment and work of other staff.
To monitor the implemented policies and procedures whether these are statutory or otherwise of the Council to ensure they are achieving the desired result and where appropriate suggest modifications to the Council for change as appropriate.
To act as the representative of the Council as required.
To issue notices and prepare agendas and minutes for the Parish Meeting: to attend the assemblies of the Parish Meeting and to implement the decisions made at the assemblies that are agreed by the Council.
To prepare, in consultation with the Chairman, press releases about the activities of, or decisions of, the Council.
Establish and maintain clear communications for publicising Council business within an increasingly electronic age.
To attend training courses or seminars on the work and role of the Clerk as required by the Council.
To work towards the achievement and then maintain the status of Qualified Clerk as a minimum requirement for effectiveness in the position of Clerk to the Council.
To continue to acquire the necessary professional knowledge required for the efficient management of the affairs of the Council: Suggested is membership of your professional body The Society of Local Council Clerks.
The Parish Council achieved Quality Status (Foundation level) in December 2014. It is the Parish Councils intention to achieve Gold level in 2015 and the Clerk must make all reasonable efforts to ensure this award is achieved by December 2015. In meeting this requirement the Clerk must, as a minimum, complete all training required of a Clerk if the Council is to achieve “Gold” level status.
The Clerk is expected to manage all change requirements introduced by the NALC or the SLCC that may be introduced which are necessary for the Council to retain the highest level of “Quality” status.
To attend sector related conferences and seminars or other relevant bodies, as the Councils representative when authorised by the Parish Council Chairman or designate.

February 26, 2015May 7, 2015

Farewell to Bob Gooden

Farewell to Bob Gooden – A Sad Loss

It is with considerable sadness that the Allotment Committee confirms the passing, on Sunday 8th February 2015, of Bob Gooden, a well known member of the West Bergholt Community and Allotment Fraternity.

Bob, with his wife Grace plus two children Elizabeth and Paul had lived in West Bergholt for many years, of which most were spent in his current home in Chapel Road. During his long association with the community Bob served on the West Bergholt Parish Council for over 20 years and was an active Scout Leader and Church Warden.

Bob was also a founding member of the CARE NETWORK and whilst supporting and participating in the services provided, he also contributed to 20 years’ service on its committee.

In addition, Bob was a founding member of the Allotment Committee and over saw the amalgamation of the Poor’s Land allotment with that of the Chapel Road/New Church Road site. In acknowledgement of his contribution to the Allotment Committee upon retiring, Bob was made the first ever Honorary Member.

Bob’s voluntary contribution over many years gained further recognition during the Queen’s Jubilee when he received the Queens Jubilee Award for his services to the Community of West Bergholt.

Funeral Service

Bob’s funeral takes place at 2:15pm on Monday 2nd March 2015 at St Mary the Virgin Church, New Church Road, West Bergholt.

February 25, 2015February 23, 2019

Chitts Hill Closure this weekend

Chitts Hill Closure

We have received notice of this Chitts Hill closure due to commence on Saturday 28th February and lasting for 2 days, so basically the entire weekend. The closure is in order to undertake Carriageway & verge repairs from between the junction with Argents Lane/Newbridge Hill and where it meets Halstead Road (see picture right – click to visit the website).

Emergency & pedestrian access will be maintained at all times. We have asked whether residential access to properties in the area closed will be available and are awaiting a response – please check back here later where we will include the response we receive.

The diversion in place will be via Argents Lane, Spring Lane, A1124 and Halstead Road and vice versa (see http://roadworks.org/?tm21101).

February 20, 2015February 20, 2015

Premises & Recreation – 12th February 2015

The Premises & Recreation Sub-Committee of West Bergholt Parish Council met on 12th February when they discussed a range of issues affecting Orpen Hall & playing fields such as spoons going missing from Orpen Hall (please return if you have any), events, cleaning and safety of play equipment.

Premises & Recreation Report

Sub-committee meeting held on Thursday 12th February 2015 at the John Lampon Hall

Councillors present	Phil Walby, Jenny Church, Murray Harlow, Rosemary James
Apologies	Rachel Howard

Victoria Beckwith Cole in attendance.

1.	Orpen Hall
	a) Locking chairs in main hall – still a bit of a problem – Phil to write to the suppliers to explain problem. And ask for someone to advise.	PW
	b) Hall cleaning. Deep cleaning of JL Hall to be carried out in half term Vicky to discuss with Mike to agree cleaning specifications and schedule.	VBC
	c) Security lights at 4 corners of hall to be changed to LED. Vicky to communicate with company concerned.	VBC
	d) A table top sale has been booked in the Hall for March. Plan to investigate having a PC table top sale in the future.	VBC
	e) Fire Safety Audit carried out – everything in good order – next due September 2015
	f) Meeting has been arranged with Orpen Players for 17^th Feb. to discuss issues.	PW
	g) Meeting to be arranged with Bluebells to discuss issues.	PW
2	Practice Goal Area
	Ivor has completed the work to restore the grass area. This will be ready for use at the end of the week.
3	Film night
	Phil will arrange to discuss with Bernard about this project.	PW
4	Play equipment
	Phil will talk to Ivor about what is required to make all play equipment safe. The areas of concern are all low risk.	PW
5	Football Club
	The West Bergholt Football Club wish to buy grass cutting equipment and have asked the PC if they could assist financially in any way.	PW Agenda item
6	Car Park
	The work on the ramp, paving and plant areas has been completed and appears a good job done.	Agenda item
7	Mobile phone
	Vicky now has a contract mobile phone.
8	AOB
	a) Teaspoons are missing from the kitchen!! Vicky to put up notice in the kitchen to try to initiate their return.	VBC
	b) CBC to be charged usual fee for use of JL Hall for elections in May	VBC
	c) Maintenance of flower beds around Hall – how is this being organised?	Agenda item
	Date of next meeting – Thursday 12th March 2015 in JL Hall

February 20, 2015

Environment & Highways – 12th February 2015

Environment & Highways Report

Sub-committee Meeting held on Thursday 12th February 2015 in John Lampon Hall

Councillors present	Harry Stone, Murray Harlow, Jenny Church, Phil Walby, Rosemary James
Apologies	Rachel Howard

1	Village Handyman
	Harry to meet with John Gili Ross and Val Walsom regarding Performance Management review.
	Ivor to contact Andrew Wilkes to arrange cutting of hedge at Methodist Church	HS
2	Village Ponds
	Carla from the The Conservation Volunteers has been contacted. Because of weather conditions this pond will be cleared later in the year.	JC
3	Traffic Safety Plan
	Apparently the introduction of yellow lines and 20mph signs for New Church Road and School Lane have been agreed but we await a date for these to be put in place.	Agenda Item
4	Potholes
	Many potholes in the village have been marked for repair. We are waiting for the work to be carried out. Problem with drain cover in John Lampon Close has been reported.
5.	Dog fouling
	A dog bin has been ordered for the Brewery site. An item for the March Bulletin has been sent in encouraging dog walkers to help keep the village clean. Marcus is contacting the dog warden. To ask Marcus to request some new dog fouling notices that we can put in strategic places in the village.	JC
6	Beacon
	Steve is arranging for a pole to be bought and the sign will be placed near the Village sign at the area adjacent to junction of Chapel Road and Colchester Road. Ivor to be asked to assist Steve with transporting beacon to the site.	Agenda Item HS
7	Areas of work in village
	Agreed to produce a map showing sites of our responsibility in the village.	HS
8.	Noise abatement
	A problem with noise near Queens Road is not apparent at the moment. Phil will monitor this in spring/summer.	PW
9	Hall Road
	A complaint has been received regarding flooding here. The ditch to the east side of the road has been cleared. To monitor flooding when next heavy rain comes. Potholes have been marked for repair by ECC Highways Dept.
	Date of next meeting – Thursday 12th March 2015 in JL Hall

February 16, 2015August 17, 2023

Who will care? Swap Shop

This ‘Who will care?’ summit is for community and voluntary organisations, health organisations and the public sector to debate the power of social action, exchange information and generate great ideas for health and wellbeing. It takes place on 23rd March, 9:30am – 2:00pm, at the firstsite Gallery, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Colchester CO1 1JH.

Who will Care? is an independent commission led by Sir Tom Hughes-Hallett that sets out a number of high impact solutions to prevent future crisis in health and social care in Essex. It called for a new approach to supporting communities and people where the Community and Voluntary Sector plays a greater role and works collaboratively with the public sector.

This Swap Shop is intended to bring different sectors together to spark new ideas that can bring better quality solutions for citizens.

Hear about successful projects using social action and volunteering,
Consider a new culture of collaboration,
Question what needs to change for better outcomes,
Think about how community based initiatives can best be supported,
Discuss the key issues for Essex communities.

There is more information at www.essexpartnershipportal.org, book a place through [email protected].

Agenda

09.30 Registration, Coffee and Networking

10.00 Welcome and Who Will Care Update and Future Direction

10.10 Who Will Care Schemes Update

Two test and learn programmes will share their progress

‘Maldon Sheds’ – Sarah Laskar, CEO Maldon CVS
‘My Social Prescription’ Louise Willsher, Engagement Officer, Colchester CVS

10.25 Keynote Speaker: The Future of the Voluntary Sector

Kevin Curley CBE, Voluntary Sector Adviser

The growing hardship in our society which the local voluntary sector must respond to
The tension between delivering services and campaigning on behalf of those in need
Our responsibility to exploit new opportunities for raising the funds we need to be sustainable
The unchanging values which underlie all our work

10.50 Swap Shop – Session 1

Round table discussions hosted by leaders that bring new and different solutions to health and
social care by using social action and volunteering. Hear about how they do it, the challenges
encountered and the benefits it can bring the people involved.

11.35 Key issues for Essex – A discussion

11:45 Swap Shop – Session 2

12:30 Networking Lunch

13:00 North East Clinical Commissioning Group: Supporting Voluntary Action, Shane Gordon, Chief Officer, North East CCG

13:10 Keynote Speaker: People Powered Public Services

Daniel Farag, Senior Programme Manager, Nesta Daniel will explore how Social Action and people helping people can make a difference. He will consider the role citizens can play in powering public services, and how Social Action can change the nature of public services to achieve better outcomes. Referencing models of innovative practice from across the UK he will provide insight in to the benefits of working closer with our communities across a number of care settings.

13:30 An Interactive Summary – Ask the audience with Paul Hill, ACFO, Essex Fire & Rescue Service

13:50 Closing Remarks – Cllr Anne Brown

February 10, 2015February 23, 2019

Update for Silver Surfers

Silver Surfers Update

Unusually two news updates have come through quite close together, both targeting our older generation(s), one from our regular correspondent at the Methodist Church and another from Colchester Borough Council.

Silver Sunday – 1st March

There has been considerable publicity about the fact that the proportion of our population that are elderly is increasing. Also that there is a significant proportion of elderly people who live alone and can be lonely and become isolated. A charitable trust has set up “Silver Sunday” in an attempt to raise this issue and try to take steps to address it (www.silversunday.org.uk). We became aware of this and felt we as a Church would like to respond. The designated Silver Sunday is in October but we were not in a position to arrange something at that time.

As a first step we are holding a simple afternoon tea on Sunday March 1 at 3.00 and are inviting folk to attend. If you are elderly, living alone and not fortunate enough to have family and/or friends living nearby this could be for you. You are warmly invited to an Afternoon Tea with folk in a similar situation to yourself. We will provide transport to pick you up from your home, bring you to the tea and return you to your home when the tea has finished.

If you, a neighbour or someone else you know, would like to come to the tea please contact Judith Fletcher (01206 241969) or Andrew Wilks (01206 242511). If you can let us know you are coming it will help with our arrangements.

Crucial Crew – 27th March

The FREE Crucial Crew event is taking place on Friday 27th March between 10am – 2pm at St Botolphs Church, St Botolpsh St. and is targeting those over 55s who are members of established clubs or groups.

Several local organisations have joined together to organise, Older Persons Crucial Crew. This event will bring together 130 ambassadors from clubs and groups serving older persons in the Colchester Area and involves 16 tables in an informal setting.

There will be a total of 16 speakers from 8 different organisations;

The Police Home and personal security,
The Fire service Home fire safety advice,
Trading Standards, Rogue traders and consumer advice,
Environmental Health for residents,
Colchester street wardens, street safety,
Gas safe,
Young people from Stanway School computer mobile phone advice, and
Red Cross.

Each speaker will sit at your table for 15 minutes giving advice and information in an informal setting, almost like a safety speed dating!!

A free buffet Lunch prepared, provided by Colchester Institute catering course students, will be served at your table by Students from Stanway School. After lunch the speaker’s organization plus several other service and help organisations will provide tables where you can go and talk in more detail on issues raised during the morning’s event.

This event is for the over 55s and it is the aim that the members attending will take back the information gained, the contacts made to their respective clubs, ensuring that the information is cascaded through the whole area.

There will be limited free transport available on the day, but to save costs if you are able you can use your own or Public transport leaving this for the people who need it we would be very grateful.

As I am sure you will understand that with just 130 places available for the whole of Colchester we have to offer up to 5 places to each Organisation on a first come first served basis so if you are interested please return the linked ticket request to:

Crucial Crew Ticket Request form.

Les Nicoll
Essex County Fire and Rescue Service.
Fire station,Fronks Road,
Dovercourt, CO12 4JE

Or by e-mail to [antibot mailto=”[email protected]”].

Alternatively call 07779 129888