Community, Parish Council & Village
The West Bergholt Concert Band are heading to Tiptree next Saturday (15th July) where their theme is a Centenary of Music. Taking place in St Lukes Church the event is in support of the Friends of St Lukes who are raising money for repairs to the church extension. Continue reading “A Centenary of Music in Tiptree – Concert Band”
You’ve Kept the Bell Ringing – Target Reached!The Friends of St Mary’s Old Church are delighted to announce the success of their Keep the Bell Ringing Appeal. The initial target of £10,000, required to trigger the various grants needed for the Church restoration, has been achieved in the incredibly short time of 8 months. This is down to the hard work of the Events team lead by Jane Lloyd but even more to the generosity and goodwill of the community of West Bergholt who have wholeheartedly supported the appeal. We have seen great Continue reading “You’ve Kept the Bell Ringing – Target Reached!”
French for Fun ExpandingTwo years ago Rachel Brown introduced French for Fun classes for adults to the village. These have been going so well that Rachel is now expanding and is offering 3 new sessions each week starting from 19th September; subject to demand she may also be able to offer an Advanced Class.
Were you put off at school but wonder if you could still manage to speak French, wanting to go to France and not need to keep referring to a phrase book (or Google translate), perhaps you want to do business with a French company or just want to see if you can – well local resident Rachel Brown is expanding her French for Fun language classes for adults in September so you can now put dates in your diary.
Rachel fell in love with French aged 11 and is passionate about the language. She took a degree in French and Business and has had a 30 year international banking career. This has seen her working with businesses of all types in the UK, France and Belgium. She promises that the classes will be fun and informal with no homework or exams. They will be structured to make sure progress is made, using tried and tested “Language for Fun” methods and materials.
The classes, which cost £130 per person per 10-week term (including all materials & refreshments), will all be held in the village.
To find out more you can call Rachel on 07772 918097, contact contact her by email, [antibot mailto=”[email protected]”] or visit the Language for Fun website.
Home Boot Sale UpdateIn support of Tom Bowdidge Foundation and Heathlands PTA, the Home Boot Sale planned for 10am – 3pm on Sunday 16th July has had a good take-up already. 27 homes from the following streets have already committed and you have until 3rd July to book in yourself: Continue reading “Home Boot Sale Update – Still Time to Register”
The Comrie Singers together with Jubilant Brass and The 3 Saxes (all amateur groups from Colchester), gave a concert in St Mary’s Old Church on Sunday 25th June. The audience were entertained with a varied and beautiful programme of music ranging from Continue reading “Comrie Singers at Old Church”
The Premises & Recreation Sub-Committee of West Bergholt Parish Council met on 5th June when, among other items, they appointed chair/vice-chair, discussed Health & Safety, flooring, hire rates, maintenance & repairs, Orpen Players, West Bergholt FC and hall user group.
The Environment & Highways Sub-Committee of West Bergholt Parish Council met on 8th June and discussed a range of issues including ditches, tree survey, handymen, flooding & fireworks.
St Mary’s Church update for 20th June provides listings of services, bible readings and other events and news such as Senior Citizen’s lunch, Contemporary Worship & IGNITE! service.
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.
Contemporary WorshipYou can Google this and find many meanings, so why not pop along to the Methodist Church in West Bergholt on 25th June at 6:30pm and find out what the Colchester Methodist Circuit Continue reading “St Mary’s Update – 20th June 2017”
Village Fete & Produce ShowThis will take place on Saturday 9th September between 12noon and 4pm at the Orpen Hall & Lorkin Daniell Field. What we hope will become an annual event, this is intended for all the family to enjoy and to help build community bonds.
In the Orpen and John Lampon Halls, with exhibitions of Continue reading “Village Fete & Produce Show”
Boot Sale at home, how does that work?On Sunday 16th July the Tom Bowdidge Foundation & Heathlands PTA are organising a Boot Sale with a difference. If you are a residents of West Bergholt why not join in and sell your clutter outside your own home. No need to get up early, either, Continue reading “Boot Sale at home, how does that work?”