St Mary’s Update – 4th September 2017

St Mary’s Church update for 4th September provides listings of services, bible readings and other events and news such as Family Fun Afternoon, Recycling news and Families Worker.

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.

Family Fun Afternoon

St Mary’s has been successful in applying for funds to appoint a part-time Families Worker (see below), and we need to contribute to the cost. Taking place on Saturday 30th September Continue reading “St Mary’s Update – 4th September 2017”

September 3, 2017September 8, 2017

Yoga 4 Life – One Step at a Time for kids

Yoga 4 Life – One Step at a Time

Starting 19th September, Meg Lyon, a long time village resident, is offering a course of Yoga for 7-12 year-olds. Running between 6:15 – 7pm for 5 weeks in the John Lampon Hall the course will cost £30 per child. To book please contact Meg at [antibot mailto=”[email protected]”]. If this course goes down well, Meg hopes Continue reading “Yoga 4 Life – One Step at a Time for kids”

September 1, 2017November 15, 2021

Will You Let Bergholt Youth Group Fold?

Aimed at young people between 10 and 16, BYG has now been meeting regularly for over nine years. It has clearly met a need with over a hundred members and up to eighty turning up on club evenings. For most of this time it has been managed, and evenings staffed, by a small group; initially some dedicated adults and latterly Continue reading “Will You Let Bergholt Youth Group Fold?”

August 31, 2017June 3, 2019

Entries Surge for Fete & Produce Show

Not too late for entries to Produce Show

The Fete & Produce Show will be held in the Orpen Hall & Lorkin Daniell Field from 12-4pm on Sat Sept 9th.

Produce Show in Orpen Hall

Over 350 entries have already been received; it’s not too late for late entries but 1st September is the last day; entry forms available at the Allotment Stall.

There will be certificates for Continue reading “Entries Surge for Fete & Produce Show”

August 17, 2017August 18, 2017

Changes to Route 66 from end August

Changes to Route 66 from 27th August

No, nobody’s changing the Will Rogers Highway but First Essex are making changes to local bus services, including Route 66, that will affect West Bergholt.

The 66 and 66A will be combined to form a 20 minute frequency service 66, operating West Bergholt to Rowhedge end to end, improving the service to the outer ends of the route. The 66A journeys and section of route via Speedwell Road and Abbotts Road and Barnhall will be withdrawn.

The Sunday ECC tendered journeys between Colchester and West Bergholt will depart five minutes later, to improve the punctuality of the service. Buses are currently timed to leave Osbourne Street at 45 minutes past each hour from 0945 to 2145. They will instead depart five minutes later at 50 minutes past each hour from 0950 until 2150 service.

Full details can be found here.

August 10, 2017August 16, 2017

Camp 186 – The Lost Town at Berechurch

Following their final summer visit, to Frinton on Sea’s “Cottage, Garden and Railway Museum” adjacent to the railway crossing gates as you enter Frinton:

Once occupied by the keepers of Frinton’s iconic railway gates, today Frinton’s Crossing Cottage houses an impressive selection of artefacts and archive material that tell the story of the local area in surprising detail. Situated in a well-maintained cottage garden, the grounds also include a wildlife area and information board. In 2009, the railway signal box was moved into the Garden and became another exhibit housing a snapshot of railway technology in a bygone age.

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July 30, 2017

St Mary’s Summer 2017 Good News Update

This Summer 2017 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.

Relationship Not Rules;
- Prayers in the Celtic Style;
Village Fayre;
Harvest Festival – 1st October;
Exciting News;
Family Fun Afternoon;
Notices,
Dates for Your Diary (Including Services),
Sunday Gospel Readings,
Regular Events,
Contacts.

Relationship Not Rules

I have become more and more aware recently that the Christian faith is far more about having a relationship with God than it is about following a set of rules.

I used to feel that the Christian faith was a set of ideals Continue reading “St Mary’s Summer 2017 Good News Update”

July 26, 2017

Bats in the Belfry?

As previously announced the £10,000 target for repair of the roof and the tower at the Old Church has been reached. Unfortunately work has not yet started as a bat survey indicated that the bats were still roosting in the church. Apparently the bats are late leaving this year because of the cold spring but should leave soon. The Churches Conservation Trust have given assurances that everything is in hand and should start work by September.

Ongoing Fundraising with thanks to the Co-op

The Friends of the Old Church continue to fund raise for the ongoing maintenance of the church. In time they also hope to have electricity laid on and install lighting in the building. At present they rely on the generosity of the owners of Bergholt Hall for a limited electricity supply.

In this vein they would like to express their thanks to the Co-op and their customers who supported the Old Church with their tokens. This has resulted in a generous donation of £500 to kick start the next wave!

July 25, 2017July 25, 2017

Allotment Charity & Bonfire News Update

To find out more about the Allotments visit their webpage on this site. The Allotment Holders are continuing their donations to the Charity Table where you can buy fresh produce and help local charities. They are also keen to ensure that you are aware of their bonfires which are held several times a year to dispose of material that can not be recycled. Continue reading “Allotment Charity & Bonfire News Update”

July 22, 2017

Car Boot Trail – The Results Are In

Last Sunday, 16th July, saw a great village event with car boots open for business at over 40 homes. This was great news for the Tom Bowdidge Foundation and Heathlands PTA; they will get to share the £262.13 raised to date.

The organisers, Laura, Eve, Vicky & Susan would like to thank all those who made voluntary donations from their sales. They are also very grateful for the notes and cards they received telling them how much you enjoyed the event regardless of how much was sold.

If you have any last minutes donations they will still be welcomed; drop them off at 76, 80 or 81 Chapel Road.