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Volunteers Needed for COVID-19

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Your village needs volunteersWest Bergholt Prepares Response to COVID-19

Army of volunteers needed

West Bergholt is preparing its own response to the growing COVID-19 pandemic but it needs volunteers.  In addition to Government and District/County initiatives, the Care Network, with the support of the Parish Council, plans to offer assistance to anyone in the community impacted by COVID-19.

A scheme is being prepared which will offer assistance to those in self-isolation, older residents, and those with other concerns, to provide assistance accessing: Continue reading “Volunteers Needed for COVID-19”

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Blame the Plantagenets for delays reopening Old Church

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Mediaeval wall painting of a lady's head from Plantagenets eraBlame the Plantagenets

If the Old Church mediaeval paintings are, as believed, around 700 years old, then we can blame the Plantagenets for its delayed reopening.  Apparently, deciding how best to preserve them has become a bit of a headache which is delaying the internal redecoration.  Accordingly, the Friends of St Mary’s have revised their event plans for 2020 as follows: Continue reading “Blame the Plantagenets for delays reopening Old Church”

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Heathlands PTA Is Buzzing

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Heathlands PTA Is Buzzing

Heathlands PTA members are buzzing with ideas to help them raise funds for the school.  If you want to get involved in any of them then let’s start with some key activities (more details will normally be put out nearer the time):

T-Towels

The kids have done their bit and designed T-Towels for Easter & Mothers’ Day – these will soon be available for sale for Continue reading “Heathlands PTA Is Buzzing”

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Has anybody seen the Dog Poo Fairy?

Dog poo fairy

Dog fouling is nasty - there is no dog poo fairyHas anybody seen the Dog Poo Fairy?

In these winter months, the dog fouling in West Bergholt becomes a large issue so obviously some villagers do believe in the dog poo fairy!  Children and other villagers are having to dodge large amounts of dog waste on our pavements; it is both unsightly and incredibly unhygienic.   Not only does it pose a significant health risk it causes a lot of distress for children if they step in it on the way to school.

A Legal Obligation

As a dog owner, it is your responsibility to pick up its’ poo, whatever Continue reading “Has anybody seen the Dog Poo Fairy?”

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First Aid Course – save a life!

First Aid - giving CPRFirst Aid Course – Save a Life!

CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19

Heathlands PTA are running a First Aid Course on Monday 30th March 2020 between 7 pm – 10 pm.  This course is ideal for parents, teachers, grandparents, friends and anyone else who wants to be able to look after someone in a life-threatening emergency, the course will also raise funds for the PTA.

The instructor will lead the course in a fun and practical manner and there will be refreshments available throughout. Subjects covered include: Continue reading “First Aid Course – save a life!”

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Rise! World Day of Prayer – St Mary’s News Update

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Rise! Take your mat & walk

Rise! World Day of Prayer

Rise! is the topic of the World Day of Prayer this year as discussed in St Mary’s latest edition of their News Update.  Other topics addressed include:

It also provides listings of services and contacts but first, “Rise! Take your mat & walk”. Continue reading “Rise! World Day of Prayer – St Mary’s News Update”

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Environment & Highways – 20th February 2020

Environment

Environment & Highways – 20th February 2020

The Environment & Highways Committee of West Bergholt Parish Council met on 20th February 2020 and discussed:

  • Pond cleaning & maintenance,
  • Replacement trees, Mumford Oak, purple beeches & cricket bat willows,
  • Handymen work schedule,
  • Bus stops & school buses,
  • Rejuvenation of Poor’s Land & Heath,
  • Parks & playgrounds &
  • A number of more administrative matters.

Continue reading “Environment & Highways – 20th February 2020”

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Winter Bird Walk 2020 – will you see a Waxwing?

Waxwing
Waxwing
Waxwings migrate from the boreal forests of continental Europe to spend their winters with us in search of rowan and other berries.

Winter Bird Walk 2020

The first guided walk of the year at Hillhouse Wood takes place on Saturday 29th February when Steve Hallam leads the Winter Bird Walk 2020.  Walkers should meet at the Old Church at 10 am (weather permitting), wearing

Continue reading “Winter Bird Walk 2020 – will you see a Waxwing?”

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Coffee & Craft focus on our Seas

Picture of our seas complete with rubbish

Picture of our seas complete with rubbishCoffee & Craft focus on our Seas

This wonderful picture (click for larger view), exhorting us to Save Our Seas was a product of the recent Methodist Coffee & Craft morning.

Last Monday 45 children descended on the Methodist Church Hall, together with 28 parents/grandparents, to enjoy coffee & crafts.  There were six different craft tables to try out and coffee, tea, squash, cakes and biscuits were available, all for £2.50 per family.

Save Our Seas Poster

On one table the children helped to paint and produce a large poster of the sea, featuring sea creatures and boats but also some of the rubbish that is blighting our seas.

More Reading

We all know that despite Green Flag beaches, our seas are in a perilous state due to pollution.  In the UK, the Marine Conservation Society is leading campaigns to clean our seas and establish sustainable fishing.  You can find out much more about their campaigns at https://www.mcsuk.org/what-we-do/.

Next Coffee & Craft Event

The next Coffee & Craft Morning is planned for the Easter Holidays on Monday, April 6th, from 10:30 to 12:00 in the Methodist Church Hall.  All families with children from 0-11 are welcome, but children must bring an adult with them, sorry no unaccompanied children. Cost £2.50 per family. For further details phone Andrew (01206 242511).