Do you know a crime victim who needed support?

Victim Support needs more volunteers

Victim 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?”

November 7, 2017

St Mary’s Update – 7th November 2017

St Mary’s Update – 7th November 2017

St 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.

Tom Bowdidge Foundation Christma Fayre

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”

November 3, 2017November 3, 2017

Could You Be First Responders? Help Save Lives!

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!”

November 1, 2017November 17, 2017

Bernard Colbron Remembered – A Lecture on Railways

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:

History Group chairman,
Parish Councillor and, of course,
Editor of the Village Bulletin.

… 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”

November 1, 2017

Fireworks Plea from Heathlands – Bacon Roll & Tea

Fireworks Plea from Heathlands

This 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”

October 31, 2017

North Essex Garden Communities Consultation

North 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”

October 28, 2017

BYG Goodbye to Amber

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”

October 24, 2017November 1, 2017

Allotments Excel at Fundraising in 2017

The recent Allotment Committee meeting minutes disclose lots of news but none as staggering as their fundraising efforts. Through their charity stall they have so far raised £4,250, nearly £2,000 more than last year! There is still time to add to the total since the stall remains open until first frost.

The agreed recipients were confirmed as: Continue reading “Allotments Excel at Fundraising in 2017”

October 23, 2017October 23, 2017

Gladmans’ Speculative Consultation

Gladmans’ Speculative “Consultation”

The Parish Council, like many residents of West Bergholt, were surprised and alarmed by Gladmans’ notice in the local papers.

The PC would like to reassure everyone that the “consultation” by Gladman is part of a speculative aspiration on its part. Gladman hopes to develop the area adjacent to Continue reading “Gladmans’ Speculative Consultation”

October 23, 2017October 24, 2017

Environment & Highways – 12th October 2017

The Environment & Highways Sub-Committee of West Bergholt Parish Council met on 12th October and discussed a range of issues such as encouraging heather, clearing ponds, cleaning churchyard, allotments’ produce, resiting bus stop, village warden and a memorial bench. Continue reading “Environment & Highways – 12th October 2017”