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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

October 16, 2024
  • Kelly's HIIT

    October 16, 2024  9:30 am - 10:30 am - Scout HQ, Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester, UK
    - October 16, 2024

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  • Knitting & Crochet Group

    October 16, 2024  2:30 pm - 4:00 pm - Members' homes
    - October 16, 2024

    Call 01206 242015 for details

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  • Ladies Badminton

    October 16, 2024  2:30 pm - 4:00 pm - Orpen Memorial Hall, 45-57 Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BG, UK
    - October 16, 2024

    New members welcome - contact Pat Butcher for details 242075

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  • 1st West Bergholt Beavers

    October 16, 2024  5:00 pm - 6:15 pm - Scout HQ, Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BW, UK
    - October 16, 2024

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  • 1st West Bergholt Scouts

    October 16, 2024  7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Scout HQ, Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BW, UK
    - October 16, 2024

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  • Colne Valley Flower Club

    October 16, 2024  7:30 pm - 8:30 pm - Orpen Memorial Hall, 45-57 Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BG, UK
    - October 16, 2024

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

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October 17, 2024
  • Open House Coffee Morning

    October 17, 2024  9:00 am - 10:00 am - St Mary's Church West Bergholt, 34 New Church Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3JE, UK
    - October 17, 2024

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

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

    October 17, 2024  2:30 pm - 4:00 pm - St Mary's Church Hall, 34 New Church Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3JE, UK
    - October 17, 2024

    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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  • Guides

    October 17, 2024  7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Scout HQ, Lexden Road, West Bergholt
    - October 17, 2024

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  • Bowls

    October 17, 2024  7:30 pm - 9:30 pm - Orpen Memorial Hall, 45-57 Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BG, UK
    - October 17, 2024

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October 18, 2024
October 19, 2024
October 20, 2024
  • Holy Communion at St Mary's

    October 20, 2024  9:30 am - 10:30 am - St Mary's Church West Bergholt, 34 New Church Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3JE, UK
    - October 20, 2024

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  • Bowls

    October 20, 2024  7:30 pm - 9:30 pm - Orpen Memorial Hall, 45-57 Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BG, UK
    - October 20, 2024

    Contact - Eileen Brown - 243301

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October 21, 2024
  • Parent & Toddler Group (Term time only)

    October 21, 2024  9:15 am - 11:15 am - St Mary's Church Hall, 34 New Church Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3JE, UK
    - October 21, 2024

    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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  • Kelly's HIIT

    October 21, 2024  9:30 am - 10:30 am - Scout HQ, Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester, UK
    - October 21, 2024

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  • 60+ Dance4Health

    October 21, 2024  11:30 am - 12:30 pm - Scout HQ, Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester, UK
    - October 21, 2024

    Building 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

    October 21, 2024  1:00 pm - 3:00 pm - Scout HQ, Lexden Road, West Bergholt
    - October 21, 2024

    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

    October 21, 2024  6:30 pm - 8:00 pm - Scout HQ, Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BW, UK
    - October 21, 2024

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  • Planning & Development Committee

    October 21, 2024  7:30 pm - 8:30 pmJohn Lampon Hall, Orpen Memorial Hall, 45-57 Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BG, UK
    - October 21, 2024

    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

    October 21, 2024  7:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Orpen Hall
    - October 21, 2024

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  • Orpen Players

    October 21, 2024  8:00 pm - 10:00 pm - Orpen Memorial Hall, 45-57 Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BG, UK
    - October 21, 2024

    Always a welcome for new actors or backstage helpers

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October 22, 2024
  • Pilates

    October 22, 2024  6:00 pm - 7:00 pm - John Lampon Hall, Lexden Road, CO6 3BW
    - October 22, 2024

    Contact [email protected] for more information.

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  • Kelly's HIIT

    October 22, 2024  6:30 pm - 7:30 pm - Scout HQ, Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester, UK
    - October 22, 2024

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  • Vocal Zones Choir

    October 22, 2024  7:15 pm - 8:45 pm - St Mary's Church West Bergholt, 34 New Church Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3JE, UK
    - October 22, 2024

    For more information, please contact either Ann Long (Chairman) on 07596-071636 or Julia Richardson (Secretary) on 07775-896494

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  • Kelly's HIIT

    October 22, 2024  7:30 pm - 8:30 pm - Scout HQ, Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester, UK
    - October 22, 2024

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  • Badminton

    October 22, 2024  8:15 pm - 9:15 pm - Orpen Memorial Hall, 45-57 Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BG, UK
    - October 22, 2024

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October 23, 2024
  • Kelly's HIIT

    October 23, 2024  9:30 am - 10:30 am - Scout HQ, Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester, UK
    - October 23, 2024

    See more details

  • Ladies Badminton

    October 23, 2024  2:30 pm - 4:00 pm - Orpen Memorial Hall, 45-57 Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BG, UK
    - October 23, 2024

    New members welcome - contact Pat Butcher for details 242075

    See more details

  • 1st West Bergholt Beavers

    October 23, 2024  5:00 pm - 6:15 pm - Scout HQ, Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BW, UK
    - October 23, 2024

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  • 1st West Bergholt Scouts

    October 23, 2024  7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Scout HQ, Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BW, UK
    - October 23, 2024

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  • Parish Council

    October 23, 2024  7:30 pm - 8:30 pmJohn Lampon Hall, Orpen Memorial Hall, 45-57 Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BG, UK
    - October 23, 2024

    The Agenda for each Parish Council meeting is published online in advance, normally on the Friday prior.  Normally this will include some 'housekeeping' items, like prior minutes, apologies etc... and will then go through reports from any Borough/County Councillors present, committee minutes etc...

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October 24, 2024
  • Open House Coffee Morning

    October 24, 2024  9:00 am - 10:00 am - St Mary's Church West Bergholt, 34 New Church Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3JE, UK
    - October 24, 2024

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

    See more details

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

    October 24, 2024  2:30 pm - 4:00 pm - St Mary's Church Hall, 34 New Church Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3JE, UK
    - October 24, 2024

    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

    October 24, 2024  7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Scout HQ, Lexden Road, West Bergholt
    - October 24, 2024

    See more details

  • Bowls

    October 24, 2024  7:30 pm - 9:30 pm - Orpen Memorial Hall, 45-57 Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BG, UK
    - October 24, 2024

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October 25, 2024
  • Deadline for submission of Bulletin articles next week

    October 25, 2024 -
    - October 25, 2024

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  • Waste & Recycling Collections

    October 25, 2024  7:00 am - 7:00 am -
    - October 25, 2024

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

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  • Kelly's HIIT

    October 25, 2024  9:30 am - 10:30 am - Scout HQ, Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester, UK
    - October 25, 2024

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  • West Bergholt Training Band (Term-time only)

    October 25, 2024  6:00 pm - 7:00 pm - Heathlands Primary School, 14 New Church Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3JF, UK
    - October 25, 2024

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  • 1st West Bergholt Cubs

    October 25, 2024  6:30 pm - 8:00 pm - Scout HQ, Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BW, UK
    - October 25, 2024

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  • BYG - Bergholt Youth Group

    October 25, 2024  6:30 pm - 8:00 pm - John Lampon Hall, Lexden Road, CO6 3BW
    - October 25, 2024

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

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  • West Bergholt Concert Band (Term-time only)

    October 25, 2024  7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Heathlands Primary School, 14 New Church Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3JF, UK
    - October 25, 2024

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  • Orpen Players

    October 25, 2024  8:00 pm - 10:00 pm - Orpen Memorial Hall, 45-57 Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BG, UK
    - October 25, 2024

    Always a welcome for new actors or backstage helpers

    See more details

October 26, 2024
October 27, 2024
  • Bowls

    October 27, 2024  7:30 pm - 9:30 pm - Orpen Memorial Hall, 45-57 Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BG, UK
    - October 27, 2024

    Contact - Eileen Brown - 243301

    See more details

October 28, 2024
  • Parent & Toddler Group (Term time only)

    October 28, 2024  9:15 am - 11:15 am - St Mary's Church Hall, 34 New Church Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3JE, UK
    - October 28, 2024

    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

  • Kelly's HIIT

    October 28, 2024  9:30 am - 10:30 am - Scout HQ, Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester, UK
    - October 28, 2024

    See more details

  • 60+ Dance4Health

    October 28, 2024  11:30 am - 12:30 pm - Scout HQ, Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester, UK
    - October 28, 2024

    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

    October 28, 2024  1:00 pm - 3:00 pm - Scout HQ, Lexden Road, West Bergholt
    - October 28, 2024

    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

    October 28, 2024  6:30 pm - 8:00 pm - Scout HQ, Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BW, UK
    - October 28, 2024

    See more details

  • Orpen Players

    October 28, 2024  8:00 pm - 10:00 pm - Orpen Memorial Hall, 45-57 Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BG, UK
    - October 28, 2024

    Always a welcome for new actors or backstage helpers

    See more details

October 29, 2024
  • Mobile Library - Click for details

    October 29, 2024  1:55 pm - 4:45 pm - Albany Road, Lexden Road, Queens Road & Chapel Road
    - October 29, 2024

    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

    October 29, 2024  6:00 pm - 7:00 pm - John Lampon Hall, Lexden Road, CO6 3BW
    - October 29, 2024

    Contact [email protected] for more information.

    See more details

  • Kelly's HIIT

    October 29, 2024  6:30 pm - 7:30 pm - Scout HQ, Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester, UK
    - October 29, 2024

    See more details

  • Vocal Zones Choir

    October 29, 2024  7:15 pm - 8:45 pm - St Mary's Church West Bergholt, 34 New Church Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3JE, UK
    - October 29, 2024

    For more information, please contact either Ann Long (Chairman) on 07596-071636 or Julia Richardson (Secretary) on 07775-896494

    See more details

  • Kelly's HIIT

    October 29, 2024  7:30 pm - 8:30 pm - Scout HQ, Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester, UK
    - October 29, 2024

    See more details

  • Badminton

    October 29, 2024  8:15 pm - 9:15 pm - Orpen Memorial Hall, 45-57 Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BG, UK
    - October 29, 2024

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