Community, Parish Council & Village
Steve Hallam will lead a guided walk to seek out berries, soft fruit, nuts, seeds & fungi. All of these are now out in abundance. To join Steve you should meet him at the Old Church at 10 am on Saturday 20th October -wear suitable clothing! You should wear strong boots or wellies as we may encounter Continue reading “Autumn Walk – Fungi, Berries & Fruits”
With less than a month to go before we hear Whizz Bang in our skies again, it’s worth noting that there are really two sides to this event. Hence this two-sided article! One side, enjoy Heathlands great event and, on the other side, how to prepare your pets for what can be a bad event for them Continue reading “Whizz Bang & Fireworks”
Pond-Gate Controversy?Well, our announcement a fortnight ago about the Queen’s Head Pond getting some TLC has certainly caused some controversy on Social Media. As the work is now underway we thought it might be worthwhile to add an update.
Our call for volunteers to rehome fish went very well. Before Continue reading “Pond-Gate Controversy?”
History Everywhere – 20th OctoberDo you enjoy walking in the countryside? Did you wonder about particular features that you see around you? Is it Saxon or Roman? Or perhaps why a town looks and feels the way it does? If so, this one-day course, led by Nicholas James, is definitely for you.
Britain’s history lies in its familiar geographies. Town and country have been shaped by Continue reading “History Everywhere”
Farm, Food & People“Farm, Food & People” is Stuart Gough’s topic at the next Gardeners’ Association meeting on 15th October. Stuart is from The Oak Tree Low Carbon Farm which is a Community Supported Agricultural (CSA) Scheme. CSAs bring farms and local communities closer together to provide mutual benefits and reconnect people to the land where their food is grown. Continue reading “Farm, Food & People”
Do You Know Your Colchester Bus Stops?Well, that’s about to change as Bus Stops in Colchester Town Centre are set for a shake-up.
Essex has been working in partnership with CBC and bus operators to make changes to bus stops around Colchester. Key improvements will include bus service Continue reading “Do You Know Your Colchester Bus Stops?”
County Maps of Essex – 1576 – 1805County Maps of Essex was the topic of discussion at the Local History Group’s last meeting on 12th September. An audience of 40 members and visitors heard speaker Peter Walker introduce his specialist subject. It soon became clear that our County was one of the most mapped counties in England. Peter started with one produced by Continue reading “County Maps of Essex – 1576 – 1805”
Secondary Cause of DeathFor various reasons over the last three years Orpen Players have been unable to put on an Autumn Production, so they are very pleased that are able to this year. Colin Downer has stepped into the director’s shoes and put together a cast of regular and new members to present “Secondary Cause of Death” by Peter Gordon. This is the second in a trilogy of plays built around the hilarious investigations of Inspector Pratt. Continue reading “Secondary Cause of Death”
St Mary’s Update – 1st October 2018St Mary’s Church update for 1st October provides listings of services and other events and news. This update includes IGNITE! Youth Service, changes to the Good News Magazine, Christmas Shoe Box Appeal & more.
IGNITE! Youth ServiceSt Mary’s youth group, Wired, together with young people from the Langham and Boxted churches, will be leading a celebration of lively and informal worship and interactive activities Continue reading “St Mary’s Update – 1st October 2018”
TLC for Queen’s Head PondFollowing the hot summer, it is apparent that the Queen’s Head Pond has suffered greatly and is need of some TLC. The water level has dropped substantially and the pond has become stagnant and de-oxygenated. The level of silt and mud in the pond has also risen to unacceptable, potentially hazardous, levels. Possibly as a consequence, the area has also seen a sharp rise in rodent infestation. All of this is causing a general health Continue reading “TLC for Queen’s Head Pond”