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Welcome to West Bergholt sign

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:

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

February 7, 2025
  • Waste & Recycling Collections

    February 7, 2025  7:00 am - 7:00 am -
    - February 7, 2025

    Find 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)

    February 7, 2025  6:00 pm - 7:00 pm - Heathlands Primary School, 14 New Church Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3JF, UK
    - February 7, 2025

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  • 1st West Bergholt Cubs

    February 7, 2025  6:30 pm - 8:00 pm - Scout HQ, Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BW, UK
    - February 7, 2025

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  • West Bergholt Concert Band (Term-time only)

    February 7, 2025  7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Heathlands Primary School, 14 New Church Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3JF, UK
    - February 7, 2025

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  • Orpen Players

    February 7, 2025  8:00 pm - 10:00 pm - Orpen Memorial Hall, 45-57 Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BG, UK
    - February 7, 2025

    Always a welcome for new actors or backstage helpers

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February 9, 2025
  • Methodist Service at Mile End - transport available

    February 9, 2025  10:30 am - 11:30 am - Methodist Church
    - February 9, 2025

    Transport available leaving the village at 10-00am, contact Judith (01206 241969) or Andrew (01206 242511)

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  • Bowls

    February 9, 2025  7:30 pm - 9:30 pm - Orpen Memorial Hall, 45-57 Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BG, UK
    - February 9, 2025

    Contact - Eileen Brown - 243301

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February 10, 2025
  • Parent & Toddler Group (Term time only)

    February 10, 2025  9:15 am - 11:15 am - St Mary's Church Hall, 34 New Church Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3JE, UK
    - February 10, 2025

    The 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

    February 10, 2025  11:30 am - 12:30 pm - Scout HQ, Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester, UK
    - February 10, 2025

    Building confidence, balance, core stability, strength, co-ordination and friendships.

    For information, contact Chloe Brooks 07984 739584 or 01206 617110.

    See more details

  • TinyTalk baby signing class

    February 10, 2025  1:00 pm - 3:00 pm - Scout HQ, Lexden Road, West Bergholt
    - February 10, 2025

    TinyTalk 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

    February 10, 2025  6:30 pm - 8:00 pm - Scout HQ, Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BW, UK
    - February 10, 2025

    See more details

  • Orpen Players

    February 10, 2025  8:00 pm - 10:00 pm - Orpen Memorial Hall, 45-57 Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BG, UK
    - February 10, 2025

    Always a welcome for new actors or backstage helpers

    See more details

February 11, 2025
  • Pilates

    February 11, 2025  6:00 pm - 7:00 pm - John Lampon Hall, Lexden Road, CO6 3BW
    - February 11, 2025

    Contact [email protected] for more information.

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  • Vocal Zones Choir (Term time only)

    February 11, 2025  7:00 pm - 8:30 pm - St Mary's Church West Bergholt, 34 New Church Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3JE, UK
    - February 11, 2025

    New members are always welcome.

    For further information please contact 

    our Chair - Carol Bush on 07762 701 601.

    or our Secretary - Jane Sturdy on 07860 654 735

    Fees for the year are £180 and are paid as six half termly installments.

    See more details

  • Badminton

    February 11, 2025  8:15 pm - 9:15 pm - Orpen Memorial Hall, 45-57 Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BG, UK
    - February 11, 2025

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February 12, 2025
February 13, 2025
  • Open House Coffee Morning

    February 13, 2025  9:00 am - 10:00 am - St Mary's Church West Bergholt, 34 New Church Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3JE, UK
    - February 13, 2025

    Every Thursday morning in term time. Under 5's welcome.

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  • 5Ts (Tea Together on a Thursday @ Two Thirty)

    February 13, 2025  2:30 pm - 4:00 pm - St Mary's Church Hall, 34 New Church Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3JE, UK
    - February 13, 2025

    5T'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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  • Mobile Library Visits

    February 13, 2025  2:55 pm - 3:55 pm - Orpen Memorial Hall, 45-57 Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BG, UK
    - February 13, 2025

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  • Environment & Highways Committee

    February 13, 2025  4:30 pm - 5:30 pmSocial Club Meeting Room, Orpen Memorial Hall, 45-57 Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BG, UK
    - February 13, 2025

    The Environment Committee meetings normally review Handymen activities and maintenance/development plans for Playgrounds, Ponds, Trees & Local Highways.

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  • Guides

    February 13, 2025  7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Scout HQ, Lexden Road, West Bergholt
    - February 13, 2025

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  • Bowls

    February 13, 2025  7:30 pm - 9:30 pm - Orpen Memorial Hall, 45-57 Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BG, UK
    - February 13, 2025

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  • British Legion

    February 13, 2025  8:00 pm - 10:00 pm - Beehive Pub, Little Horkesley
    - February 13, 2025

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February 14, 2025
  • Waste & Recycling Collections

    February 14, 2025  7:00 am - 7:00 am -
    - February 14, 2025

    Find out more about what to recycle when at https://westbergholt.org/village-life/rubbish-recycling/

    See more details

  • West Bergholt Training Band (Term-time only)

    February 14, 2025  6:00 pm - 7:00 pm - Heathlands Primary School, 14 New Church Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3JF, UK
    - February 14, 2025

    See more details

  • 1st West Bergholt Cubs

    February 14, 2025  6:30 pm - 8:00 pm - Scout HQ, Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BW, UK
    - February 14, 2025

    See more details

  • BYG - Bergholt Youth Group

    February 14, 2025  6:30 pm - 8:00 pm - John Lampon Hall, Lexden Road, CO6 3BW
    - February 14, 2025

    Now established as a fortnightly event with all school years 6 - 10 welcomed.

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  • West Bergholt Concert Band (Term-time only)

    February 14, 2025  7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Heathlands Primary School, 14 New Church Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3JF, UK
    - February 14, 2025

    See more details

  • Orpen Players

    February 14, 2025  8:00 pm - 10:00 pm - Orpen Memorial Hall, 45-57 Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BG, UK
    - February 14, 2025

    Always a welcome for new actors or backstage helpers

    See more details

February 16, 2025
  • Holy Communion at St Mary's

    February 16, 2025  9:30 am - 10:30 am - St Mary's Church West Bergholt, 34 New Church Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3JE, UK
    - February 16, 2025

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  • Bowls

    February 16, 2025  7:30 pm - 9:30 pm - Orpen Memorial Hall, 45-57 Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BG, UK
    - February 16, 2025

    Contact - Eileen Brown - 243301

    See more details

February 17, 2025
  • Parent & Toddler Group (Term time only)

    February 17, 2025  9:15 am - 11:15 am - St Mary's Church Hall, 34 New Church Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3JE, UK
    - February 17, 2025

    The 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].
     

    See more details

  • 60+ Dance4Health

    February 17, 2025  11:30 am - 12:30 pm - Scout HQ, Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester, UK
    - February 17, 2025

    Building confidence, balance, core stability, strength, co-ordination and friendships.

    For information, contact Chloe Brooks 07984 739584 or 01206 617110.

    See more details

  • TinyTalk baby signing class

    February 17, 2025  1:00 pm - 3:00 pm - Scout HQ, Lexden Road, West Bergholt
    - February 17, 2025

    TinyTalk 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.

    See more details

  • 1st West Bergholt Cubs

    February 17, 2025  6:30 pm - 8:00 pm - Scout HQ, Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BW, UK
    - February 17, 2025

    See more details

  • Planning & Development Committee

    February 17, 2025  7:30 pm - 8:30 pmJohn Lampon Hall, Orpen Memorial Hall, 45-57 Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BG, UK
    - February 17, 2025

    The standard Agenda for these meetings include:

    1. To receive any pre-application representations regarding proposed Planning Applications.
    2. To discuss and make decisions on applications.
    3. 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

    February 17, 2025  7:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Orpen Hall
    - February 17, 2025

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  • Orpen Players

    February 17, 2025  8:00 pm - 10:00 pm - Orpen Memorial Hall, 45-57 Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BG, UK
    - February 17, 2025

    Always a welcome for new actors or backstage helpers

    See more details

February 18, 2025
  • Mobile Library - Click for details

    February 18, 2025  1:55 pm - 4:45 pm - Albany Road, Lexden Road, Queens Road & Chapel Road
    - February 18, 2025

    Location                          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         16.45

    For 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
    Email: [email protected]

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  • Pilates

    February 18, 2025  6:00 pm - 7:00 pm - John Lampon Hall, Lexden Road, CO6 3BW
    - February 18, 2025

    Contact [email protected] for more information.

    See more details

  • Vocal Zones Choir (Term time only)

    February 18, 2025  7:00 pm - 8:30 pm - St Mary's Church West Bergholt, 34 New Church Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3JE, UK
    - February 18, 2025

    New members are always welcome.

    For further information please contact 

    our Chair - Carol Bush on 07762 701 601.

    or our Secretary - Jane Sturdy on 07860 654 735

    Fees for the year are £180 and are paid as six half termly installments.

    See more details

  • Badminton

    February 18, 2025  8:15 pm - 9:15 pm - Orpen Memorial Hall, 45-57 Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BG, UK
    - February 18, 2025

    See more details

February 19, 2025
  • Knitting & Crochet Group

    February 19, 2025  2:30 pm - 4:00 pm - Members' homes
    - February 19, 2025

    Call 01206 242015 for details

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  • Ladies Badminton

    February 19, 2025  2:30 pm - 4:00 pm - Orpen Memorial Hall, 45-57 Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BG, UK
    - February 19, 2025

    New members welcome - contact Pat Butcher for details 242075

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  • 1st West Bergholt Beavers

    February 19, 2025  5:00 pm - 6:15 pm - Scout HQ, Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BW, UK
    - February 19, 2025

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  • 1st West Bergholt Scouts

    February 19, 2025  7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Scout HQ, Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BW, UK
    - February 19, 2025

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  • Colne Valley Flower Club

    February 19, 2025  7:30 pm - 8:30 pm - Orpen Memorial Hall, 45-57 Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BG, UK
    - February 19, 2025

    More club details at https://westbergholt.org/clubs/flower-club/ or call Alison on 973563

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February 20, 2025
  • Open House Coffee Morning

    February 20, 2025  9:00 am - 10:00 am - St Mary's Church West Bergholt, 34 New Church Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3JE, UK
    - February 20, 2025

    Every Thursday morning in term time. Under 5's welcome.

    See more details

  • 5Ts (Tea Together on a Thursday @ Two Thirty)

    February 20, 2025  2:30 pm - 4:00 pm - St Mary's Church Hall, 34 New Church Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3JE, UK
    - February 20, 2025

    5T'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

    See more details

  • Guides

    February 20, 2025  7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Scout HQ, Lexden Road, West Bergholt
    - February 20, 2025

    See more details

  • Bowls

    February 20, 2025  7:30 pm - 9:30 pm - Orpen Memorial Hall, 45-57 Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BG, UK
    - February 20, 2025

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