Community, Parish Council & Village
Storm Ciara is ComingYesterday the Met Office said that “Storm Ciara will bring heavy rain and widespread gales to the UK this weekend”, and they mean the whole of UK.
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The Churches Conservation Trust has made great progress on internal redecoration work at the Old Church. Mrs Yvonne Henderson’s legacy provided much of the funding for this work. Workers discovered fragments of 3 mediaeval wall paintings; they called in official conservators to assess the paintings which delayed work.
Work has now resumed and this will leave a lady’s head visible (see right) Continue reading “Mediaeval Wall Paintings Uncovered – Old Church”
Parts of the roof of Orpen Hall were repaired 10 years ago but other parts now need repair; unsurprising given they were laid in 1938! Accordingly, M J Group Construction & Roofing under the supervision of Ingleton Wood Project Management, have been contracted to re-tile the oldest parts of the roof.
Enovert Community Trust are funding the work which starts on 1st February 2020; it is expected to take 12 weeks. The first task is to erect scaffolding around the full perimeter of the Hall; unfortunately, this means that a small number of car parking spaces will be lost.
The Parish Council apologies for any slight inconvenience the works may temporarily cause but if you do have any queries please email: [email protected] or phone 07726 424419.
Saying “Yes to Life”This edition of St Mary’s News reports on a course focussed on environmental issues, tidying the churchyard, Rise! world day of prayer, 5Ts Lunch, and also provides listings of services and contacts but first, “Yes to Life”.
Environmental issues are at the forefront of everyone’s minds today. In our Lent Course for 2020 we will be taking a fresh look at Continue reading “Saying “Yes to Life” – St Mary’s News Update”
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Last Friday, Parish Councillors Norma Smith & Phil Spencer, aided by Norma’s husband, planted a new Purple Beech Hedge as a backdrop to the village sign and beacon. Taking three hours to complete, this work will soon create a visual impact for visitors coming from Colchester. This is the first phase of Continue reading “Purple Beech Hedge Planted”
Archaeological Update on Fordham HallMembers of the Colchester Archaeological Trust will update the History Group on the Roman Excavations at Fordham Hall next month. John Mallison & Jonathan Oldham from the trust will visit the History Group on Wednesday 12th February to give a full update on progress at the dig.
This Fordham Dig Update talk will Continue reading “Archaeological Update on Fordham Hall”
The Environment & Highways Committee of West Bergholt Parish Council met on 9th January 2020 and discussed:
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The Environment & Highways Committee of West Bergholt Parish Council met on 12th December 2019 and discussed:
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Village Hall WeekIt’s “Village Halls Week” this week so what better timing to hold an open morning to launch our Online Booking System! The Village Hall Week campaign is an annual event organised by the ACRE Network. It celebrates rural community spaces and the people whose time and dedication keep them going. Continue reading “Village Hall Week – New Booking System”
Imperial China – Land & PeopleThe first WEA course of the decade is on the subject of Imperial China. China, as one of the oldest continuous civilisations, is currently undergoing dramatic change; it has emerged as a major world economy.
David Prynn investigates more than 4,000 years of China’s turbulent past and brilliant cultural achievements prior to the Xinhai Revolution in 1911.
You will learn about the dynasties from the Continue reading “Imperial China – Land & People: A WEA Course”