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Bergholt Heath YFC - Results Sunday 7th March
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8th March 2010
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Under 11
Little Oakley Blues 0 - 4 Bergholt Heath
(G Sabini, A Sabini, R Gallagher 2)
Under 14
Bergholt Heath 4 - 4 Crusaders Reds
(J Dixey 2, J Aldridge, J Cox)
Under 15
Gt Bradfords 2 - 1 Bergholt Heath
(B Povah)
Under 16 team had no match
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Bloomin' succulent...
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7th March 2010
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 If, as winter throws off it's cloak (hopefully not just for a day or two), thoughts turn to gardening and flowers, why not meet fellow enthusiasts at these upcoming events:
Gardeners Association
The next meeting of the Gardeners Association is on Monday 15 March at 7.30pm in the Orpen Hall. 'Succulents and Olive Trees' is the chosen subject of Mark Macdonald from Todd's Botanics.
Flower Club
The next meeting of the Colne Valley Flower Club is in the Orpen Memorial Hall Lexden Road on Wednesday 17 March at 7.30pm. Eve Regelous from Witham will arrange her flowers with the title 'It's a Land of Magic'. New members always welcome.
Find out more about these organisations at http://www.westbergholt.net/gardeners.htm
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Quiz Night
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1st March 2010
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On Saturday 13 March in the Methodist Hall, Chapel Lane a quiz night begins at 7pm.
Table of 4 is £16. Light refreshments will be served. Contact Judith on 01206 241969 to book.
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All Jumbled Up
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1st March 2010
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The Scout & Guide group's recent jumble sale was adjudged a great success. Despite poor weather they managed to raise £800 in 90-minutes and were still able to donate remaining books to NSPCC, toys and games to the Children's Hospice. Harwich Reclaim bought bags of clothes for re-distribution.
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Did you know...
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24th February 2010
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 ... that there has been a church in West Bergholt dedicated to St Mary the Virgin since Saxon times?
To test your brain-power and knowledge why not pop along to the Bergholt Heath Youth Football quiz on Saturday 27th February. Tickets are £10 in advance from Jackie Dixey on 07846 428229 - or £12 on the door- find out more here.
To learn more about the history of St Mary's and, in particular its rectors including one who met the disfavour of 'the virgin queen' visit the article on our website at http://www.westbergholt.net/his_stubborn_rector.htm.
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Cameroon Special
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23rd February 2010
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 On Friday 5th March over 3 million people world wide will be praying and worshipping together during an annual day of prayer, using a service prepared by Christian women in Cameroon. West Bergholt's contribution to this world event will take place in the Methodist Church, Chapel Lane at 1.30pm. All are welcome.
To learn more about the 2010 Women's World Day of Prayer visit their website here.
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Flower Club - February Update
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23rd February 2010
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 The new season of meetings at the Colne Valley Flower Club began this month. Mrs Lampon continues as president, Clare Heyes as chairman and Alison Bradshaw secretary. Jane Lawson and Ruth Vipond were welcomed on to the committee.
The demonstrator was Shirley Perkins from Leigh-on-Sea with her arrangements entitled Spectrum. She presented Liz Alexander with an orchid spray who was celebrating a birthday later that week. For more information contact Alison on 01206 240262 or visit the village website here.
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Bergholt Heath YFC - Results Sunday 21st February
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22nd February 2010
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Only one result this week with under-11's having no match and the under-14 & under-16 games being postponed.
Under 15
Bergholt Heath 0 - 2 Holland FC
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Victim of Anti-Social Behaviour?
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17th February 2010
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 Colchester Borough Council and Essex Police have joined forces to provide you with a direct line to report anti-social behaviour. You can now speak to a team of dedicated specialists who can talk through your problems and deal with your call more efficiently by assigning it to the correct agency.
The ASB hotline number is 282731, it will operate between 8.30am and 5.30pm Monday to Friday. Callers outside these times should leave a message, but urgent calls (i.e. threats to life) should ring 999.
Read more about local neighbourhood policing and watch on our website here.
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Bergholt Heath YFC Results - Sunday 14th February
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15th February 2010
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Under 11 - Open Cup Match
Long Melford Blues 2 - 1 Bergholt Heath
(A Marley)
Under 14 - League Match
Bergholt Heath 0 - 15 Brightlingsea (ouch)
Under 15 - League Match
Bergholt Heath 4 - 2 Gt Bradfords
(J Paul, L Duffy, G Wheeler, R Brown)
Under 16 - League Cup
Cornard 4 - 2 Bergholt Heath
(S Redhead, E Davies)
Not only but also...
... please remember our fund-raising quiz on 27th February and our Hundred Club - read more here.
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Bergholt Heath YFC - Results Sunday 7th February
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7th February 2010
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The Under-14 match was called off. Other results were:
Under 11
Elmden Rovers 3 - 3 Bergholt Heath
(G Sabini 2, A Sabini)
Under 15
Clacton FC 2 - 3 Bergholt Heath
(J Gatland, B Povah, R Brown) - Bergholt Heath only fielded 10 players
Under 16
Tempest 10 - 0 Bergholt Heath
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Women's Institute - January Report
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7th February 2010
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The president welcomed new member Mrs Lucette Smith.
There was a problem with W I diaries so orders will be refunded.
Jonathan Moran gave an enlightening talk with slides on the role of the Samaritans
in society and the workplace.
Toiletries and unwanted Christmas gifts should be brought to the next meeting for George Mills to dispatch to the orphanage at Chernigov.
The March meeting is a Viyella fashion show with other W I's attending. Members were asked to bake cakes and donate a raffle prize.
To find meeting dates visit the village website calendar. Also more about the WI on the village website here.
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Blooming great...
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27th January 2010
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 At the Colne Valley Flower Club's AGM cheques of £140 were presented to Annie Neish, from First Responders, and to Amber Harlow and Graham Pullen who work with Bergholt Youth Group.
Clare Heyes gave a commentary, with slides, on members' visit to the NAFAS 50th anniversary Flower Festival held at Westminster Abbey. The speaker for the new season will be Shirley Perkins from Leigh on Sea with her arrangements entitled 'Spectrum'.
The committee now has a full complement in order to continue running the club. On Wednesday February 20th subscriptons will be due.
For further information ring 01206 241145 or look at the West Bergholt website for meeting dates and times.
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It's defibrillating!
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22nd January 2010
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 The village First Responders are getting together on Saturday 6th February for a training day. This would be an ideal chance for anyone considering joining the group to meet some of the Responders and to see the equipment that is sometimes used.
Being a First Responder is easier and less time consuming than you might assume so why not find out the facts and give Annie a call on 240469.
You can also find out more about First Responders at htp://www.westbergholt.net/first_responders.htm
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Memorial bench
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22nd January 2010
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A new park bench has been sited under the cherry trees by the children’s play area on the Orpen Field. It is to the memory of Peter Johnson, Parish Councillor, who worked tirelessly for the village and its environment.
The bench was made for us from ethically sourced, quality timber at the Miletree Workshop (www.miletree.org) in Cowdray Avenue, an organisation providing opportunities and an environment for local people experiencing mental health difficulties. Their aim is to assist people to develop skills, build confidence and to enhance their employment prospects.
Miletree Workshop takes responsibility to care for the environment in everything they do and they have built us a fine piece of park furniture, a fitting memorial to Peter.
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