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St Mary’s update – 19th January

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St Mary’s Update – 19th January 2017

St Mary’s Church update for 19th January provides listings of services, bible readings and other events and news such as Resolve Course, Ignite Youth Celebration, Ladies 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.

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St Mary’s West Bergholt Youth Group (Wired), together with young people from the Langham and Boxted Churches Youth Group, will be leading a special service on Continue reading “St Mary’s update – 19th January”

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Want to Join the Band?

Want to Join the Band?

Founded in 1978, the Concert Band performs a number of concerts each year, all around Essex, for local charities.  They play a wide range of music from Bach to the Beach Boys and are always welcoming to new players.

On Friday 20th January there is an opportunity to join the band as they hold Open Rehearsals for Brass & Woodwind players at Heathlands Primary School:

  • Training Band (Grade 1-4) – 6pm – 7pm &
  • Concert Band (Grade 4+) – 7pm – 9pm.

If you can’t make this Friday don’t despair, future dates are already set for 5th May and 22nd September.

To find out more contact the band’s conductor, Graham Wilson, on 07941 947541 or by email at [antibot mailto=”[email protected]”].  The band also has its own comprehensive website at http://www.wbcb.org/ with links to some of their music (well worth a listen).

 

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New primary school places?

New primary school places?

You have until 31st January to share your views online about proposals to create 1,085 new primary school places across five existing Colchester schools from September 2018. All five projects would involve new teaching blocks, enhanced external areas for outdoor PE and play spaces, and increased car parking.

West Bergholt falls into the Colchester north and rural northeast zone where the following is forecast: Continue reading “New primary school places?”

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The Who Will Care? Awards Return for 2017

Who will Care? AwardsThe Who Will Care? Awards Return for 2017

Nominations are now open for the prestigious Who Will Care? Awards taking place on 24 May 2017. Seven award categories celebrate the unsung heroes volunteering across Essex.  They bring together communities and individuals who are working to make Essex an even greater place to live, work and visit. 

Nominate any business, charity or individual you feel deserves recognition for their volunteering efforts in our county, by filling in an online form.

Nominations close Friday 3 March 2017 at midnight. Read about last year’s winners here. Continue reading “The Who Will Care? Awards Return for 2017”

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Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs

Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs

Orpen Players‘ pantomime this year is Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs.

The shows are:

  • Friday 27th January 7.30pm,
  • Saturday 28th January 2pm & 7.30pm,
  • Friday 3rd February 7.30pm,
  • Saturday 4th February 2pm & 7.30pm.

Reserve your tickets by calling 01206 241048, alternatively, the box office opens at Ash’s Store from Saturday 14th January.

Track Record

The Players’ pantomime last year, Jack and the Beanstalk, won Continue reading “Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs”

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Safer Colchester Partnership – Survey

Safer Colchester Partnership – Survey

The Safer Colchester Partnership (SCP) is conducting a survey to ask local residents for their views on crime and anti-social behaviour in the Borough.  The SCP produces a yearly Annual Partnership Plan which contains actions to help lessen crime and the fear of crime in Colchester.  The results from this survey will inform future priorities and actions for the Safer Colchester Partnership.

The five key priorities for the partnership currently include: Continue reading “Safer Colchester Partnership – Survey”

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St Mary’s update – 6th January

St Mary’s Update – 6th January 2017

St Mary’s Church update for 6th January provides listings of services, bible readings and other events and news such as Resolve Course, Ignite Youth Celebration, Ladies 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.

Messy ChurchMessy Church

Sunday 8th January is the next Messy Church.  This month’s theme will be Jesus the Light of the World – hope you can join us!

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