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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!

Continue reading “St Mary’s update – 6th January”

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Churches Christmas Update – 9th December

‘Today in the town of David a Saviour has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord’ (Luke Chapter 2, verse 11)

Churches Christmas Update – 9th December 2016

Updates from St Mary’s and the Methodist Church includes listings of lots of  Christmas events, services, bible readings and  St Mary’s Good News articles.

Church Open Weekdays

We are very pleased to announce that St Mary’s will be now be open to visitors on weekdays between 9am & 4pm. All are welcome to come in to the church for a time of quiet and reflection. Continue reading “Churches Christmas Update – 9th December”

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Posada 2016 – meet Mary & Joseph on their Journey

Posada - Mary & Joseph touring West Bergholt & Great Horkesley

Posada - Mary & Joseph touring West Bergholt & Great HorkesleyWill you meet Mary and Joseph on their journey this year?

The churches in West Bergholt and Great Horkesley, as part of their Christmas preparations, are supporting Mary and Joseph on their journey around the villages.

They will be visiting the various West Bergholt Guide, Brownies, Cubs, Beavers and Rainbow packs in the lead up to the Gift and Parade service Continue reading “Posada 2016 – meet Mary & Joseph on their Journey”

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Friends of Hillhouse Wood AGM – 14th December

Entrance to Hillhouse Wood AGMFriends of Hillhouse Wood AGM

This will be the 22nd Friends of Hillhouse Wood AGM and all are very welcome to attend.  Don’t hesitate to turn up; you don’t have to be a member to attend, you’ll just miss the pleasure of voting!

Taking place on Wednesday 14th December in the Orpen Hall, the meeting will start at 7:30 although refreshments will be served from 7pm.  The Agenda is:

Chairman’s opening remarks. Continue reading “Friends of Hillhouse Wood AGM – 14th December”