Community, Parish Council & Village
Colchester Borough – Local PlanColchester Borough Council have developed a new Local Plan for the Borough and now want you to have your say. They will be consulting between 16th June – 11th August with 12 drop-in sessions taking place between those dates. The following information is provided by CBC: Continue reading “CBC Local Plan Consultation”
Music at Flatford MillThe West Bergholt Concert Band are performing in a free concert at Flatford next Sunday 11th June between 2pm – 4pm.
Flatford lies in the heart of the beautiful Dedham Vale. This charming hamlet was the inspiration for some of John Constable’s most Continue reading “Music by the Mill – Concert Band at Flatford”
St Mary’s Church update for 1st June provides listings of services, bible readings and other events and news such as Christian Aid week, general election, Thy Kingdom Come and the Children’s Society.
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.
The Archbishops of Canterbury and York have issued a letter to help you decide whether it is worth voting next Thursday, as they say within this letter: Continue reading “St Mary’s Update – 1st June 2017”
Lollipop Vacancy in FordhamNot in West Bergholt but we have the following ‘lollipop’ message from Fordham All Saints: Continue reading “Lollipop Vacancy at Fordham All Saints”
Broadband News – May 2017On Wednesday 10th May 2017, Virgin Media held an open meeting at the Orpen Hall; it was attended by approximately 40 interested residents.
Emerging from the information provided at that meeting is that Continue reading “Broadband News – May 2017 – Telephony and Works”
The Environment & Highways Sub-Committee of West Bergholt Parish Council met on 10th May and discussed a range of issues including benches, ditches, tree survey, handymen, flooding & allotments.
The Premises & Recreation Sub-Committee of West Bergholt Parish Council met on 8th May when, among other items, they discussed Health & Safety, flooring, hire rates, maintenance & repairs and hall user group. Continue reading “Premises & Recreation – 8th May 2017”
The Friends of St Mary’s Old Church latest ‘Keep the Bell Ringing’ event, Maytime Melodies, was a great success. Taking place on Saturday 13th May it was a wonderful melange of music sung by Tom Cogan, Elizabeth Cobb and accompanied by Penny Marsden. They entertained us with
Continue reading “£200 to go! Keep the Bell Ringing”
St Mary’s Church update for 16th May provides listings of services, bible readings and other events and news such as new Churchwardens, Christian Aid Week, Children’s Society collection & Week of Prayer.
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.
We will be organising our usual door to door collection in the village. The focus of this year’s campaign is Continue reading “St Mary’s Update – 16th May 2017”
Road Safety Group Calls for VolunteersThe Road Safety Group has been actively engaged with the Parish Council to find ways to make our roads safer. Key concerns are parking violations and speeding, can you help make a difference? If so read on. Continue reading “Road Safety Group Calls for Volunteers”