Community, Parish Council & Village
2018, Bluebells, it must be time for a spring flower walkIt’s 2018, Bluebells are blooming as are many more spring flowers so why not come along to the guided Spring Flower Walk at Hillhouse Wood on Saturday 28th April. Last year 47 walkers were Continue reading “2018, Bluebells, it must be time for a spring flower walk”
The Environment & Highways Sub-Committee of West Bergholt Parish Council met on 12th April and discussed the Duck house, practice goal, playgrounds, the Heath, tree survey, pond care, Argents Lane sign, storage, play equipment, village warden, salt bags, allotments & handymen.
The Premises & Recreation Sub-Committee of West Bergholt Parish Council met on 3rd April when, among other items, they discussed MUGA, Roofing, Handymen, Curtains, Servery, CCTV, Rubbish, Storage, Bluebells, Orpen Players, Hall bookings, Dogs & the Lorkin Daniell Field.
St Mary’s Update – 16th April 2018St Mary’s Church update for 16th April provides listings of services and other events and news. This update includes special Pentecost and St George’s Day services, Thy Kingdom Come wave of prayer, Home Groups, Christian Aid Week and news from the Annual Church Meeting.
Sue Day has been re-appointed as Church Warden but Pete Jeffery has had to Continue reading “St Mary’s Update – 16th April 2018”
The WI‘s April meeting was their ‘Open Meeting’ when they invited other local WI groups and visitors. David Webb, one of the twins from the TV comedy series Hi-de-Hi!, was the guest speaker. With the aid of sound, videos and stills David told his audience about Continue reading “Hi-de-Hi! Comes to the WI”
NEEB Holdings Apply for Planning PermissionAs previously forewarned, NEEB Holdings Limited have now made two applications for planning permission for land adjacent to the brewery. The detailed plans are available to view online. Especially relevant, members of the public only have until 19th April to raise comments.k Continue reading “NEEB Holdings Apply for Planning Permission”
St Mary’s Spring 2018 Good News UpdateThis Easter 2018 edition of Good News, St Mary’s Parish Magazine, is reproduced below (together with additional material from various notices), use the links to the stories & news items.
I have been invited to reflect on my favourite Bible passage for the magazine, but I would like to be greedy and reflect on 2! These have been of great importance to me for several years. Continue reading “St Mary’s Spring 2018 Good News Update”
Make-Do & MendMake-Do & Mend continues the History Group’s World War 2 theme with a talk from Liz Bruce & Mary Dean about ‘Life on the Home Front’. Liz & Mary are members of the Frinton and Walton Heritage Trust; the talk will also include a culinary treat with some wartime recipes to taste.
The talk will take place in the Continue reading “Make-Do & Mend – a WW2 talk and food tasting”
Last Orders for Trattoria ItalianaAfter being postponed due to the snow this event will now take place on Saturday 14th April. The doors to the Orpen Hall will open at 12.15pm. We look forward to welcoming everyone who bought or reserved tickets. After some cancellations there are still a few tickets available.
The Friends‘ latest fundraiser involves recreating a “Trattoria Italiana” in the Orpen Hall. You are invited to join them for a taste of Italy on Saturday 3rd March at 12:30 pm, there are still a few tickets available.
The Menu offers a choice of: Continue reading “Friends of St Mary’s Trattoria Italiana”
Easter Bunny Hunt for Tom BowdidgeOver 150 hand knitted and sewn Easter bunnies in various colours and sizes are hiding around West Bergholt; there’s also one on the way to Nayland …….. twit twoo. here’s a clue!
It’s your mission, during the Easter holidays from Friday 30th March to Saturday 14th April, to spot these bunnies and Continue reading “Easter Bunny Hunt for Tom”