Community, Parish Council & Village
Bergholt Heath YFC – Results 5th MarchWith no match for the Under 12s on 5th March, Bergholt had 3 teams playing.
The development squad played their first friendly in atrocious conditions. With rain and cold biting through them,they did well just to finish the game. Continue reading “BHYFC Results 5th March”
St Mary’s Church update for 6th March provides listings of services, bible readings and other events and news such as the Bishop’s Lent Appeal for our partner diocese in Kenya, Alpha Course, Lent, Men’s Breakfast & more.
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.
Bishop Stephen’s Lent AppealHave you given up something for Lent and would like to support a good cause with the money you’ve saved? Together we can make a massive difference to the lives of people in our partner diocese in Kenya. The community there needs our help to create a safe water source and buy three Continue reading “St Mary’s Update – 6th March”
Bach to the Beach BoysGraham Wilson reports on the Concert Band’s activities:
The band are well into rehearsals for our first concert of the year. This will again be raising money for St Helena Hospice at Clacton’s West Cliff Theatre. This year’s concert features music from “Bach to the Beach Boys”, ranging from Vaughan-Williams, Henry Mancini and Waldteufel to South Pacific, Glenn Miller and the Beatles…so come along for a great afternoon of music on Sunday 12th March at 3pm. Tickets are just Continue reading “Bach to the Beach Boys with Concert Band”
Bergholt Heath YFC – Results 26th FebruaryOn 26th February the Under 8s were at home against Holland Reds and came away all square. The under 10s were away at Stanway where Villa came out deserved winners. The U12s were home against Oyster and had the same scoreline as the 8s.
Back at the Poors field again Bergholt hosted Oyster Youth looking to gain revenge Continue reading “BHYFC Results 26th February”
The Colchester First Responders group covering West Bergholt are raising £8,000 to Buy life saving Equipment. Each kit bag for a Community First Responder costs around £1,500 and is a small price to pay to save a life. The more kit bags they can buy, the more Community First Responders can be out and about on call. No equipment means there are First Responders out there not able to go on duty as they need a full kit bag to respond. Continue reading “First Responders looking to raise £8,000”
Anyone for Cricket?With over 200 years of history, West Bergholt Cricket Club, is one of the oldest cricket clubs in Essex. They play their cricket at the beautiful Manor Road ground, starting their 2017 season in May, with the 1st XI once again on the hunt for promotion. Continue reading “West Bergholt Cricket Club ask Anyone for Cricket?”
Broadband News – March 2017Following recent updates about Virgin and BT OpenReach, Phillip Edwards, Secretary of the West Bergholt Community Broadband Group, offers the following Broadband News update:
County BroadbandOn 24th February County Broadband Continue reading “Broadband News – March 2017”
Curry up For the Bell AppealFollowing the success of their last event, the coffee morning, which raised nearly £300, the Keep the Bell Ringing Appeal has now reached £7,000. With just £3,000 to go to reach the target, the Friends of St Mary’s next venture is a Village Curry Lunch. This will take place on Saturday 11th March in the Orpen Hall between 12:30 – 2pm.
There will be a choice of 3 curries (mild chicken, vegetable & beef madras are planned) and all the trimmings (poppadoms, mango chutney etc.) Soft drinks, tea and coffee will be served and other, alcoholic options available to buy. A selection of fruit-based desserts will follow. You can pre-book shepherds pie if you are not keen on curry. Continue reading “Curry up For the Bell Appeal”
The Future of Essex Police, Fire & Rescue?The people of Essex are being urged to have their say in the potential change in the way Essex Police and Essex County Fire & Rescue Service is governed. To have your say respond to the consultation that ends on Wednesday 10th May.
The Policing and Crime Act 2017 enables police and crime commissioners to become the fire and rescue authority where a strong local case is made. The Government has also created a statutory duty to collaborate.
Police and Crime Commissioner Roger Hirst said: Continue reading “Consultation on Essex Police, Fire & Rescue”
St Mary’s Church update for 21st February provides listings of services, bible readings and other events and news such as Alpha Course, Lent, Men’s Breakfast & more.
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.
You are warmly invited to join us for a series of Lent groups when we will be exploring some of the Parables of Jesus and their relevance for us today. Dates for the sessions are: Continue reading “St Mary’s Update – 21st February”