West Bergholt is a large rural Essex village located amongst open countryside. Country walks include the stunning Hillhouse Woods & St Mary’s Old Church. It is located near the border of Essex & Suffolk and just outside and to the North-west of Colchester – Britain’s Oldest Recorded town. The village:
- has a population of around 3,500 consisting of about 1,400 households,
- dates back to mediaeval times and has a well-documented history, and
- has 2 pubs, 2 churches and numerous clubs and groups.
In 2016 West Bergholt won the Class 2 prize in the RCCE Village of the year competition and overall 2nd place, read the news item for more.
To find out more about us click here. Click here to see recent news from the village.
What’s Happening in West Bergholt
Bear in mind some activities might still be affected due to COVID-19
- May 11, 2025
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Methodist Service at Mile End - transport available
May 11, 2025 10:30 am - 11:30 am - Methodist Church
- May 11, 2025Transport available leaving the village at 10-00am, contact Judith (01206 241969) or Andrew (01206 242511)
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Bowls
May 11, 2025 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm - Orpen Memorial Hall, 45-57 Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BG, UK
- May 11, 2025Contact - Eileen Brown - 243301
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- May 12, 2025
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Parent & Toddler Group (Term time only)
May 12, 2025 9:15 am - 11:15 am - St Mary's Church Hall, 34 New Church Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3JE, UK
- May 12, 2025The group meets in the St Mary's Church Hall every Monday during term time from 9.30am to 11.15am. Parents and carers are invited to bring pre-school children and babies giving them an opportunity to meet up for a chat and the children to play.
For more information please contact Sarah on 07780 540345 or Lucy on 07814 489414 for further details or email [email protected].
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60+ Dance4Health
May 12, 2025 11:30 am - 12:30 pm - Scout HQ, Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester, UK
- May 12, 2025Building confidence, balance, core stability, strength, co-ordination and friendships.
For information, contact Chloe Brooks 07984 739584 or 01206 617110.
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TinyTalk baby signing class
May 12, 2025 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm - Scout HQ, Lexden Road, West Bergholt
- May 12, 2025TinyTalk offers a unique service to introduce babies (and toddlers) to signed language based on British Sign Language (BSL), this helps babies to communicate before speech. TinyTalk runs classes that are fun and relaxed whilst learning a vital skill. Half an hour of singing and signing followed by half an hour playtime, coffee and a chocolate biscuit!
Classes take place between 1:00pmand 2:00pm on Fridays in the West Bergholt Scout Hut, Lexden Road and are led by Deborah Taylor, a qualified BSL Level 2 instructor. Debs can be contacted either by phone, 01376 573241 or by email. You can find out more about TinyTalk on their website http://www.tinytalk.co.uk.
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1st West Bergholt Cubs
May 12, 2025 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm - Scout HQ, Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BW, UK
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Orpen Players
May 12, 2025 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm - Orpen Memorial Hall, 45-57 Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BG, UK
- May 12, 2025Always a welcome for new actors or backstage helpers
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- May 13, 2025
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Mobile Library - Click for details
May 13, 2025 1:55 pm - 4:45 pm - Albany Road, Lexden Road, Queens Road & Chapel Road
- May 13, 2025Location Arrive Depart
Albany Road 13.55 14.20
Lexden Rd, Scout Hut 14.45 15.30
Queens Road 15.35 15.55
Chapel Road 16.00 16.45For renewals, enquiries and information any time, day or night https://libraries.essex.gov.uk/home
Tel: 0845 603 7628 (The Answers People),
Textphone: 0845 758 5592
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Pilates
May 13, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm - John Lampon Hall, Lexden Road, CO6 3BW
- May 13, 2025Contact [email protected] for more information.
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Vocal Zones Choir (Term time only)
May 13, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm - St Mary's Church West Bergholt, 34 New Church Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3JE, UK
- May 13, 2025New members are always welcome.
For further information please contact
our Chair - Julie Richardson on 07775 896 494.14
or our Secretary - Roxy Boyce-Brown on 01206 240 421
Fees for the year are £180 and are paid as six half termly installments.
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Badminton
May 13, 2025 8:15 pm - 9:15 pm - Orpen Memorial Hall, 45-57 Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BG, UK
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- May 14, 2025
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1st West Bergholt Beavers
May 14, 2025 5:00 pm - 6:15 pm - Scout HQ, Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BW, UK
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1st West Bergholt Scouts
May 14, 2025 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Scout HQ, Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BW, UK
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Craft & Quilters
May 14, 2025 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm - Various - contact Marie-Louise Fuell on 240642
- May 14, 2025
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- May 15, 2025
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Open House Coffee Morning
May 15, 2025 9:00 am - 10:00 am - St Mary's Church West Bergholt, 34 New Church Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3JE, UK
- May 15, 2025Every Thursday morning in term time. Under 5's welcome.
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5Ts (Tea Together on a Thursday @ Two Thirty)
May 15, 2025 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm - St Mary's Church Hall, 34 New Church Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3JE, UK
- May 15, 20255T's fellowship for over 60's @ St. Mary The Virgin Church. Cake and company every Thursday afternoon at 2.30 pm in the Church hall. Contact Ron Seymour on 07772 241178
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Environment & Highways Committee
May 15, 2025 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm - Social Club Meeting Room, Orpen Memorial Hall, 45-57 Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BG, UK
- May 15, 2025The Environment Committee meetings normally review Handymen activities and maintenance/development plans for Playgrounds, Ponds, Trees & Local Highways.
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Guides
May 15, 2025 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Scout HQ, Lexden Road, West Bergholt
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- May 16, 2025
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Waste & Recycling Collections
May 16, 2025 7:00 am - 7:00 am -
- May 16, 2025Find out more about what to recycle when at https://westbergholt.org/village-life/rubbish-recycling/
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West Bergholt Training Band (Term-time only)
May 16, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm - Heathlands Primary School, 14 New Church Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3JF, UK
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1st West Bergholt Cubs
May 16, 2025 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm - Scout HQ, Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BW, UK
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West Bergholt Concert Band (Term-time only)
May 16, 2025 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Heathlands Primary School, 14 New Church Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3JF, UK
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Orpen Players
May 16, 2025 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm - Orpen Memorial Hall, 45-57 Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BG, UK
- May 16, 2025Always a welcome for new actors or backstage helpers
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- May 18, 2025
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Holy Communion at St Mary's
May 18, 2025 9:30 am - 10:30 am - St Mary's Church West Bergholt, 34 New Church Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3JE, UK
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Bowls
May 18, 2025 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm - Orpen Memorial Hall, 45-57 Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BG, UK
- May 18, 2025Contact - Eileen Brown - 243301
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- May 19, 2025
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Parent & Toddler Group (Term time only)
May 19, 2025 9:15 am - 11:15 am - St Mary's Church Hall, 34 New Church Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3JE, UK
- May 19, 2025The group meets in the St Mary's Church Hall every Monday during term time from 9.30am to 11.15am. Parents and carers are invited to bring pre-school children and babies giving them an opportunity to meet up for a chat and the children to play.
For more information please contact Sarah on 07780 540345 or Lucy on 07814 489414 for further details or email [email protected].
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60+ Dance4Health
May 19, 2025 11:30 am - 12:30 pm - Scout HQ, Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester, UK
- May 19, 2025Building confidence, balance, core stability, strength, co-ordination and friendships.
For information, contact Chloe Brooks 07984 739584 or 01206 617110.
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TinyTalk baby signing class
May 19, 2025 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm - Scout HQ, Lexden Road, West Bergholt
- May 19, 2025TinyTalk offers a unique service to introduce babies (and toddlers) to signed language based on British Sign Language (BSL), this helps babies to communicate before speech. TinyTalk runs classes that are fun and relaxed whilst learning a vital skill. Half an hour of singing and signing followed by half an hour playtime, coffee and a chocolate biscuit!
Classes take place between 1:00pmand 2:00pm on Fridays in the West Bergholt Scout Hut, Lexden Road and are led by Deborah Taylor, a qualified BSL Level 2 instructor. Debs can be contacted either by phone, 01376 573241 or by email. You can find out more about TinyTalk on their website http://www.tinytalk.co.uk.
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1st West Bergholt Cubs
May 19, 2025 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm - Scout HQ, Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BW, UK
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Planning & Development Committee
May 19, 2025 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm - John Lampon Hall, Orpen Memorial Hall, 45-57 Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BG, UK
- May 19, 2025The standard Agenda for these meetings include:
- To receive any pre-application representations regarding proposed Planning Applications.
- To discuss and make decisions on applications.
- Review Planning Decisions.
Members of the public are welcome to attend. The full agenda is published online in advance of each meeting.
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Gardener's Association - September to May only
May 19, 2025 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Orpen Hall
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Orpen Players
May 19, 2025 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm - Orpen Memorial Hall, 45-57 Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BG, UK
- May 19, 2025Always a welcome for new actors or backstage helpers
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- May 20, 2025
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Pilates
May 20, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm - John Lampon Hall, Lexden Road, CO6 3BW
- May 20, 2025Contact [email protected] for more information.
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Vocal Zones Choir (Term time only)
May 20, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm - St Mary's Church West Bergholt, 34 New Church Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3JE, UK
- May 20, 2025New members are always welcome.
For further information please contact
our Chair - Julie Richardson on 07775 896 494.14
or our Secretary - Roxy Boyce-Brown on 01206 240 421
Fees for the year are £180 and are paid as six half termly installments.
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Badminton
May 20, 2025 8:15 pm - 9:15 pm - Orpen Memorial Hall, 45-57 Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BG, UK
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- May 21, 2025
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Knitting & Crochet Group
May 21, 2025 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm - Members' homes
- May 21, 2025Call 01206 242015 for details
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1st West Bergholt Beavers
May 21, 2025 5:00 pm - 6:15 pm - Scout HQ, Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BW, UK
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1st West Bergholt Scouts
May 21, 2025 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Scout HQ, Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BW, UK
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Colne Valley Flower Club
May 21, 2025 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm - Orpen Memorial Hall, 45-57 Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BG, UK
- May 21, 2025More club details at https://westbergholt.org/clubs/flower-club/ or call Alison on 973563
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- May 22, 2025
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Open House Coffee Morning
May 22, 2025 9:00 am - 10:00 am - St Mary's Church West Bergholt, 34 New Church Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3JE, UK
- May 22, 2025Every Thursday morning in term time. Under 5's welcome.
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5Ts (Tea Together on a Thursday @ Two Thirty)
May 22, 2025 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm - St Mary's Church Hall, 34 New Church Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3JE, UK
- May 22, 20255T's fellowship for over 60's @ St. Mary The Virgin Church. Cake and company every Thursday afternoon at 2.30 pm in the Church hall. Contact Ron Seymour on 07772 241178
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Guides
May 22, 2025 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Scout HQ, Lexden Road, West Bergholt
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- May 23, 2025
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Waste & Recycling Collections
May 23, 2025 7:00 am - 7:00 am -
- May 23, 2025Find out more about what to recycle when at https://westbergholt.org/village-life/rubbish-recycling/
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West Bergholt Training Band (Term-time only)
May 23, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm - Heathlands Primary School, 14 New Church Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3JF, UK
- May 23, 2025 -
1st West Bergholt Cubs
May 23, 2025 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm - Scout HQ, Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BW, UK
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BYG - Bergholt Youth Group
May 23, 2025 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm - John Lampon Hall, Lexden Road, CO6 3BW
- May 23, 2025Now established as a fortnightly event with all school years 6 - 10 welcomed.
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West Bergholt Concert Band (Term-time only)
May 23, 2025 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Heathlands Primary School, 14 New Church Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3JF, UK
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Orpen Players
May 23, 2025 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm - Orpen Memorial Hall, 45-57 Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BG, UK
- May 23, 2025Always a welcome for new actors or backstage helpers
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See more events here.