Community, Parish Council & Village
The Environment & Highways Committee of West Bergholt Parish Council met via Zoom on 8th October 2020 and discussed:
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Befrienders, Roads and Ending in TiersThis update covers four topics starting with Befrienders Week and then addressing:
Did you know that 1 – 7 November is Befrienders Week? The local groups that make up the Colchester Befrienders Network Group are taking this opportunity to let you know about them, what they Continue reading “Befrienders, Roads and Ending in Tiers”
High Woods Walks and More NewsA roundup of some recent news items to come our way including:
Led by fully trained volunteer walk leaders these free walks are an ideal way to Continue reading “High Woods, Bowls, Turner”
The Environment & Highways Committee of West Bergholt Parish Council met via Zoom on 10th September 2020 and discussed:
Continue reading “Environment & Highways – 10th September 2020”
It Wasn’t a Teddy Bears’ PicnicIt certainly wasn’t a Teddy Bears’ picnic but West Bergholt definitely pulled together during the COVID-19 lockdown. In so many ways they displayed kindness, generosity, sharing & innovation that shows what a great village we are.
One person that has become quite famous for his efforts is Keith Wood or Bear Man of West Bergholt as he likes to be called. Continue reading “It Wasn’t a Teddy Bears’ Picnic”
Autumn Clean & an Important DayThis article actually addresses 4 topics and Autumn Clean isn’t the most important day although it is quite so. We cover:
Keep Britain Tidy will once more be organising the UK’s biggest mass-action environmental campaign: The Great British September Clean 2020, after the Spring Clean was postponed due to COVID-19. On Saturday 12th West Bergholt’s own Litter Warriors will be Continue reading “Autumn Clean & an Important Day”
The “Taylor Maids” referred to are, of course, Ann & Jane Taylor, authors of “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star”. They lived in West Stockwell Street in the 1800’s and Peter Jones of the Local History Group will be talking about them at their next meeting.
Because of the continued uncertainty about COVID-19, this meeting will not take place in the Orpen Hall but will, instead, take place on Zoom. Continue reading “The Taylor Maids – History by Zoom”
Bag2School, Honours for Heroes & Mental HealthThree quick updates on the above subjects, first of all links to the Awards & Mental Health items if you want to skip bag2school:
Heathlands is participating in the Bag2School scheme as part of their fundraising campaign. Bag2School is Continue reading “Bag2School, Honours for Heroes & Mental Health”
St Mary’s News Update – a New AdministratorThis update starts with news about a new administrator for the 3 parishes and also addresses:
and the usual listings of services and contacts but first, the new administrator:
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Care Network Resumes ServiceSadly, throughout the COVID-19 lockdown restrictions, the services of the Care Network were suspended after over 30 years of service. Clearly many medical appointments were cancelled and so for about six months no jobs were undertaken by the pool of volunteer drivers. Under normal circumstances they would normally have supported needy village residents with about 100 jobs in that time.
There are now at least eight Continue reading “Care Network Resumes Service”