Community, Parish Council & Village
Under 11
Little Oakley Blues 0 – 4 Bergholt Heath
(G Sabini, A Sabini, R Gallagher 2)
Under 14
Bergholt Heath 4 – 4 Crusaders Reds
(J Dixey 2, J Aldridge, J Cox)
Under 15
Gt Bradfords 2 – 1 Bergholt Heath
(B Povah)
Under 16 team had no match
If, as winter throws off it’s cloak (hopefully not just for a day or two), thoughts turn to gardening and flowers, why not meet fellow enthusiasts at these upcoming events:
Gardeners Association
The next meeting of the Gardeners Association is on Monday 15 March at 7.30pm in the Orpen Hall. ‘Succulents and Olive Trees’ is the chosen subject of Mark Macdonald from Todd’s Botanics.
Flower Club
The next meeting of the Colne Valley Flower Club is in the Orpen Memorial Hall Lexden Road on Wednesday 17 March at 7.30pm. Eve Regelous from Witham will arrange her flowers with the title ‘It’s a Land of Magic’. New members always welcome.
Find out more about these organisations at http://www.westbergholt.net/gardeners.htm
On Saturday 13 March in the Methodist Hall, Chapel Lane a quiz night begins at 7pm.
Table of 4 is £16. Light refreshments will be served. Contact Judith on 01206 241969 to book.
The Scout & Guide group’s recent jumble sale was adjudged a great success. Despite poor weather they managed to raise £800 in 90-minutes and were still able to donate remaining books to NSPCC, toys and games to the Children’s Hospice. Harwich Reclaim bought bags of clothes for re-distribution.
… that there has been a church in West Bergholt dedicated to St Mary the Virgin since Saxon times?
To test your brain-power and knowledge why not pop along to the Bergholt Heath Youth Football quiz on Saturday 27th February. Tickets are £10 in advance from Jackie Dixey on 07846 428229 – or £12 on the door- find out more here.
To learn more about the history of St Mary’s and, in particular its rectors including one who met the disfavour of ‘the virgin queen’ visit the article on our website at http://www.westbergholt.net/his_stubborn_rector.htm.
On Friday 5th March over 3 million people world wide will be praying and worshipping together during an annual day of prayer, using a service prepared by Christian women in Cameroon. West Bergholt’s contribution to this world event will take place in the Methodist Church, Chapel Lane at 1.30pm. All are welcome.
To learn more about the 2010 Women’s World Day of Prayer visit their website here.
The new season of meetings at the Colne Valley Flower Club began this month. Mrs Lampon continues as president, Clare Heyes as chairman and Alison Bradshaw secretary. Jane Lawson and Ruth Vipond were welcomed on to the committee.
The demonstrator was Shirley Perkins from Leigh-on-Sea with her arrangements entitled Spectrum. She presented Liz Alexander with an orchid spray who was celebrating a birthday later that week. For more information contact Alison on 01206 240262 or visit the village website here.
Only one result this week with under-11’s having no match and the under-14 & under-16 games being postponed.
Under 15
Bergholt Heath 0 – 2 Holland FC
Colchester Borough Council and Essex Police have joined forces to provide you with a direct line to report anti-social behaviour. You can now speak to a team of dedicated specialists who can talk through your problems and deal with your call more efficiently by assigning it to the correct agency.
The ASB hotline number is 282731, it will operate between 8.30am and 5.30pm Monday to Friday. Callers outside these times should leave a message, but urgent calls (i.e. threats to life) should ring 999.
Read more about local neighbourhood policing and watch on our website here.
Under 11 – Open Cup Match
Long Melford Blues 2 – 1 Bergholt Heath
(A Marley)
Under 14 – League Match
Bergholt Heath 0 – 15 Brightlingsea (ouch)
Under 15 – League Match
Bergholt Heath 4 – 2 Gt Bradfords
(J Paul, L Duffy, G Wheeler, R Brown)
Under 16 – League Cup
Cornard 4 – 2 Bergholt Heath
(S Redhead, E Davies)
Not only but also…
… please remember our fund-raising quiz on 27th February and our Hundred Club – read more here.