Community, Parish Council & Village
The most recent WEA course, Perspectives of Pakistan, is coming to an end and has been well received, read about it below. The new year sees a new course starting led by Sue Pownall. It will address “Art Appreciation: Gardens in British Art in the 19th & 20th Centuries.”
This course explores how gardens have been Continue reading “Gardens in British Art follows Pakistan Perspective”
The past two months have seen a veritable Crime Wave in the Village with no less than 11 13 properties being entered illegally resulting in burglaries and thefts. Some of these have also resulted in 3 vehicles being removed. Vehicles themselves are also susceptible with four eight having been entered illegally and contents stolen. [Updated 15/11/17].
There are three things that spring to mind: Continue reading “Village Crime Wave – What Can You Do?”
Lacking a village war memorial, some years ago The Local History Group compiled a list of those who died in WW1; the Friends of St Mary’s had this list copied by a Calligrapher and placed in the Old Church. It has become the Friends’ custom in recent years to gather in the Old Church to remember these fallen from the village; the bell would be rung and, Continue reading “Friends Group Pay Respects at Daniell & Sons Memorial”
Victim Support needs more volunteersVictim Support is an independent charity working towards a world where people affected by crime or traumatic events get the support they need and the respect they deserve. They help people feel safer and find the strength to move beyond crime. They tailor their support to victims’ needs and it is given freely & confidentially. Last year in Essex, their team of trained volunteers and staff supported over Continue reading “Do you know a crime victim who needed support?”
St Mary’s Update – 7th November 2017St Mary’s Church update for 7th November provides listings of services, bible readings and other events and news such as the Tom Bowdidge Foundation Christmas Fayre, Mediaeval Christmas Concert and various notices.
Don’t forget, the church is now open on weekdays if you would like a quiet space to reflect or say a prayer for someone.
Taking place on 17th November, between 12pm – 8pm, the Fayre offers a range of festive stalls selling everything from gifts, decorations, food, hampers and clothes. Come and wander round our Winter Wonderland marquee, Continue reading “St Mary’s Update – 7th November 2017”
Could You Be First Responders?First responders save lives. Too often when there is an emergency the ambulance crew are not able to get there within the first few vital minutes. Locally based, community first responders are volunteers who are trained by the Ambulance Service. They attend Continue reading “Could You Be First Responders? Help Save Lives!”
Bernard Colbron Remembered
The next meeting of the West Bergholt Local History Group sees the inaugural “Bernard Colbron Memorial Lecture”. Marking Bernard’s contribution to the village over many years as:
… this last meeting of 2017 will take place on on Wednesday November 8th in the Orpen Hall starting at 7.30pm. It follows a very successful October meeting when Dr Casales Continue reading “Bernard Colbron Remembered – A Lecture on Railways”
Fireworks Plea from HeathlandsThis Saturday, 4th November, sees the 25th Annual Fireworks Display on the Poors Field. An extremely popular event this is organised every year to raise funds for Heathlands PTA with a massive £9,000 profit being made last year. However, one consequence of this success is large crowds and an equally large amount of Continue reading “Fireworks Plea from Heathlands – Bacon Roll & Tea”
North Essex Garden Communities ConsultationNorth Essex Garden Communities is working to create not just new homes but new communities. Planned to Garden City Principles and designed in partnership with residents. Their ambition is to create places for people to live, work and spend time, taking forward the Garden City idea for future generations. They have put their plans together and are now seeking your views in a consultation starting on 13th November and extending into December. Continue reading “North Essex Garden Communities Consultation”
A lot has been happening at BYG since the return from summer holidays. They have had some special evenings, including the now annual “chocolate night”. White Watch from the Fire Brigade, based in Colchester, also Continue reading “BYG Goodbye to Amber”