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Do you care?

If so why not join the west Bergholt Care Network at their AGM?  The AGM will be held at the Methodist Church Hall on Tuesday 12th April, 2011 at 7.30 pm.  All volunteers and prospective volunteers are very welcome to attend. Light refreshments will be served on arrival. The short business meeting will be followed by an opportunity to ask any questions or find out more about how the Care Network operates.

We are always in need of more volunteers! If you know anybody that might be interested, the commitment can be as much or as little as you choose, please get in touch with the Chairman, Harry Stone, 241026.
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Colchester hits parish councils with cuts…

…of 50% in Rate Support Grant despite them probably receiving an extra 2.5% of central government funding if they do not raise their part of the Council Tax bill. However, such actions often have consequences, read more about the effect it will have on West Bergholt by viewing the poster issued by the Parish Council on our website.

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NEW 2011/12 Recycling Calendar out now

As in previous years Colchester residents are now receiving a copy of the new 2011/12 recycling calendar in the post with their Council Tax bill.  This year deliveries will be made between 9 and 18 March.  The recycling calendar applies from April 2011 onwards unless you use communal recycling and rubbish bins.  Please look out for your calendar and help Colchester recycle even more this year.

The Calendar includes information on:

  • what you can recycle in blue and green weeks
  • when and how to put your recycling out for collection
  • the enhanced garden waste collection of up to 8 sacks from 1 November 2011 

Visit www.colchester.gov.uk/recycling for information and online services to help you reduce, reuse and recycle your rubbish, home compost and much more.   Alternatively email [email protected] or phone 01206 282700.  The Recycling Calendar can be viewed online where you can print replacement copies.  It is also available at a range of outlets across the borough including the Customer Service Centre on Colchester High Street.  You can also go online to find information on when rolls of recycling and rubbish bags will be delivered to households (except to flats with communal bins), and find where to get more recycling boxes, bags and sacks.

For collection news, handy tips and local events register online for the Recycling and Waste E-Newsletter and ‘like‘ Recycle for Colchester on facebook.

Thank you for recycling your rubbish!

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Bergholt Heath YFC – Results 6th March & Fixtures

Our under 8’s are going through a goal drought and didn’t manage to score any again this weekend, away to Gt Bradfords.

The under 12’s lost away to Wivenhoe in a friendly, 3-2. I think some of the boys treated it as a knock about! The under 12’s have just been drawn at home to Lexden Saints in the quarter finals of the League Cup – date to be confirmed.

Our under 13’s lost away to Holland Blues 3-1 in the quarter finals of the League Cup.

The under 15’s have finished their league season but have entered the end of season trophy competition which should start soon.

Our under 16’s were also in league cup action, at home to Stanway Villa, but lost 3-0.

Finally our under 18’s were in league action away to Gt Bradfords, losing 9-0. However they only played with 10 men due to other commitments.

Next weeks fixtures, Sunday 13th March:
Marks Tey v Under 8
Colchester Athletic v Under 13

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A welcome rejection

The Parish Council recently submitted an application to Essex County Council’s Community Initiatives Fund for £1,000 towards the John Lampon Hall noise reduction panels. The request, as submitted, was rejected although, on the bright side, only because they felt it was too low and so awarded us with £2,000 instead!

Well done to Andrew and Val for compiling what was obviously an excellent submission.

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Help for Heroes – Car Boot 25th April

Buyers
Earls Colne Airfield is proud to introduce our Car Boot Sale, working in conjunction with our Open Day raising funds for Help for Heroes.  Gates open at 10am, and the day occurrences will end at 4pm. Entry is FREE, although donations are welcome for this very good cause.  Catering is available on the airfield.

Sellers
Gates open at 9am, and will close at 5pm.  Plots are to be pre-booked and can be done so by contacting Victoria Pratt on 07734 822541 or [email protected]. Each plot costs £5.

Click on the picture to view the poster.

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Wildlife in the garden…

…is the topic of the next West Bergholt Gardeners’ Association meeting. Members enjoyed learning tips on ‘Garden and Planting Design’ when Hilary Thomas, Garden Designer, Lecturer and Writer spoke at last week’s meeting. Hilary’s book The Complete Planting Design Course highlights ideas for the garden in creating planting schemes for every colour, season, purpose and area. It is essential reading for every would-be garden designer or for anyone who wants to make a difference to their outside space. And it’s available from most bookstores and online – http://www.hilarythomasdesign.co.uk/

The next meeting will be held on Monday 21 March, when Barry Kaufmann-Wright will present on ‘Wildlife in the Garden’. See further information on Barry’s career and consultancy profile on his website – http://www.thewildlifeman.com/

For details on our organisation contact the Chair – [email protected] or the Treasurer – [email protected]. Meetings are held at 7.30pm in the Orpen Hall.

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Bergholt Heath YFC – Results 27th February & Fixtures

Our under 8s were away to Lexden Saints and played really well.  Unfortunately they didn’t score any goals.

The under 12s had a friendly away to Bures whilst they wait for the quater finals of the League Cup. They won 4-2 with goals from Jake Adams x 2 and Gianni Sabini x 2.  Bergholt Heath man of the match: Jake Adams.

Our under 13s were at home to Ransomes from Ipswich in the Open Cup.  Ransomes are unbeaten this season and are in the final of the Essex County Cup, so it was no real surprise that they ran out 7-0 winners.

The under 15s did not have a game this weekend but will be playing again soon as they are entered into the end of season trophy competition.

Our under 16s played Gt Bradfords at home in the league, and convincingly won 5-1.  The Bergholt Heath goal scorers were Alex Bartlett with a hat-trick, and Ben Holness with two.

The under 18s rounded off the weekend away to Feering Falcons Reds, losing 5-1. Unfortunately the manager could only field 10 players this weekend.

Fixtures Sunday 6th March:
Gt Bradfords v Under 8
Holland Blues v Under 13 League Cup QF
Under 16 v Stanway KO 10 Open Cup R4
Gt Bradfords v Under 18

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Find out more about First Responders

The village’s First Responders are welcoming members of the public to their next meeting to find out more about their work and the equipment they use. The meeting is taking place in St Mary’s Church Hall starting at 7:30pm.

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Happy Birthday to WI

The village W I was 90 years old on February 2 when they met in the Orpen Memorial Hall and enjoyed hearing memories of past meetings from 3 members. A taster evening of favourite recipes were on hand to sample and the president, Pat Moran read the minutes from the first meeting held in the village school now the local hairdressers.

The Balkerne Restaurant

A Celebration lunch was held at the Balkerne Restaurant, Colchester Institute on February 17th. The students prepared an excellent 3 course meal for everyone. Rene Keates, 90 this year and long standing member Joyce Lucking cut the cake made by the college. Individual pieces were wrapped in cellophane and tied with a red bow which members took home.

A truly memorable day.

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