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West Bergholt 1 2 3
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31st August 2010
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 No relation to Chelmsford 1 2 3, the September edition of the Village Bulletin is now available online to read at http://www.westbergholt.net/village_bulletin.htm. Check it out to find out more about events, activities, people and everything else that makes our village tick.
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Record collection...
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27th August 2010
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The RNLI has benefited to the tune of £1,149.37 following the recent house-to-house collection undertaken in the village. This is the largest sum ever collected from the village and thanks are given to all those who donated so generously.
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Art in the age of William Morris
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18th August 2010
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 "We will evaluate Morris's contribution to the development of the concept of design in the social, aesthetic and ideological context of his times" - so writes Graham Slimming about the series of ten illustrated talks about to be given by him on this subject.
Graham is a popular lecturer and the WEA course starts on Tuesday 21st September 2010 at 8.00 p.m. and all are welcome. The talks last for an hour and a half, with a coffee break in the middle, when there is a chance to look at and borrow books on the subject.
The course will meet in the Methodist Hall in Chapel Lane, and the standard fee for the course has only risen by 50p this year, to £44.00.
If you are not sure whether this is for you, why not come along and sample the first evening for free? For more details, or queries, ring the Secretary on 01206 240791.
Hope to see you there!
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Open Rehearsal with Popular Local Band
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18th August 2010
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West Bergholt Concert Band, one of the areas busiest & most popular bands, is holding its next open rehearsal on Friday 24th September at Heathlands School, West Bergholt. The band’s musicians of all ages & abilities invite local woodwind & brass players to come and join them for the rehearsal with either the Training Band at 6:00 pm (Grades 1-4) or the Concert Band at 7:00 pm (Grades 4 & above). The rehearsal will feature the band's wide repertoire, with music from Toy Story & Spiderman together with pieces by Holst, Queen, Ellington and Lloyd-Webber and as always will be held in the band's relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere. If you cannot make Friday 24th September, the band rehearses every Friday night from Friday 3rd September and new members are always welcome. For further details, please see our website www.wbcb.org.
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Common Ground 20
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14th August 2010
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The latest CBC newsletter is now online on our website. Read more there about safety, Infopoint, Discos, Summer fete, recycling and the Game 5 Walk Challenge. The last of the five walks starts in Wet Bergholt on 13th November meeting at the White Hart at 10am.
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Eco-SOS Competition
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10th August 2010
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Do you know how much it costs to run your home, more importantly how easy it could be to reduce those costs and help the environment? If not, why not enter Colchester Borough Council's Eco-SOS competition and possibly be a lucky winner of a free home energy makeover. To find out more and download an entry form click on the link given here:
http://www.westbergholt.net/downloads/eco-SOS-comp-2010.pdf
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Women's Institute - August Report
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8th August 2010
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 The president Pat Moran welcomed members and reported a very successful outing in July to Carter's Vineyard. On Wednesday 25 August the John Lampon Hall has been booked from 10am when there will be coffee available followed by a three and a half mile walk and a one mile walk. A ploughman's lunch will be served from 12 noon. Names and £3 to Jan Lumb. Participation in the walks is optional.
Mr John Morgan spoke about his life and times down the mines.
It has been decided not to have a stall at Heathlands School fete in the future as members are involved with many other organisations on that occasion. £37 was donated to the school.
Subscriptions for next year will be £30 with half going to our WI and the other two quarters to Essex Federation and National. A report on the AGM in Cardiff was given by the president.
To celebrate our 90th birthday next year a cake will be served at the January meeting with a Lunch at the Balkerne Rooms in February. A coach will be provided.
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Overweight?
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27th July 2010
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 Do you want to lose weight, feel better and meet some like minded people? If the answer is yes, come along to the Weight Watchers meetings held in the Methodist Church Hall, Mondays 7pm to 8pm.
For an informal chat, please feel free to call Karen Robinson on 07976 602690 or contact her by email to wwkarenrobinson@gmail.com.
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Gardeners' travels
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25th July 2010
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 The West Bergholt Gardeners Association have been getting out & about with 4 summer visits recently. The first in May, to the flagship RHS garden at Wisley, provided the opportunity to appreciate the huge diverse plant collection.
In June a party visited Olivers Gardens (the lake pictured right), Colchester for the National Gardens Scheme. Philip Morant’s description of the garden in his 18th Century 'History of Essex' was considered to be as apt today by the owner. A garden tour culminated in refreshments on the terrace.
Also in June members visited Cants of Colchester Rose Field. As Britain’s leading rose specialist, members received professional advice on propagation, maintenance and rose types. Splendid displays of colour and fragrances were most appreciated.
On a July evening Kings Seeds, Kelvedon, a leading supplier of vegetable, flower, herb and Sweet Pea seed since 1888, welcomed members. Our host informed us on his company’s interesting history and stages of seed production during a conducted tour.
Next meeting is on 20 September at 7.30pm in the Orpen Hall. To find out more about the association visit the village website at http://www.westbergholt.net/gardeners.htm.
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Flower club raising its profile...
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25th July 2010
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 The Colne Valley Flower Club welcomed Lisa Howarth from Sandy in Bedfordshire to their June meeting with her arrangements entitled Summer Holiday. Lisa who is a florist shared some useful tips with the members.
The club has been raising its profile at the Country Fayre at Westwood Park with a floral display and have a go sessions for visitors to make a simple self-contained arrangement.
This month is members evening when everyone can take part. There is no meeting in August. Further information 'phone Clare on 01206 241145 or visit the village website at http://www.westbergholt.net/flowers.htm.
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Baby Signing comes to West Bergholt
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23rd July 2010
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Deborah Taylor, a level 2 qualified British Sign Language instructor, has started classes in the Scout Hut in Lexden Road on Friday mornings. TinyTalk helps parents communicate with their babies months earlier than is achievable with spoken language. To find out more visit the West Bergholt website's education page.
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¿Habla usted inglés?
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20th July 2010
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 Spanish Lessons for adults are now available in West Bergholt. Classes are informal and friendly and aim to get you communicating in spanish.
You will learn the basics required to speak and understand in every day situations, such as key words and phrases, greeting people, shopping, ordering drinks and snacks, numbers, prices and simple directions.
Come and join us to get a flavour of the language from Monday 2nd August to Monday 6th September at St Mary's the Virgin (Church hall), West Bergholt, at 7:30. Only £3.99p per person.
Call now to book your place on 01206 247196, 07726280882 or e-mail: jeniyjaz@hotmail.com
Book before 26th July and get your first lesson for just £1.99
HASTA LA VISTA!
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Ping Pong Gone
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13th July 2010
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 St Mary's Table Tennis Club is no more after 11 years. The club which played in the Colchester & District leagues achieved some success over the years but reducing numbers of players have meant the club had to stop. Read more in the next edition of the Bulletin (archive copies here).
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Update on New A12 Junction for North Colchester
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13th July 2010
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An update on this project, which will necessitate some overnight closures of the A12 Colchester Bypass in July, is now available on our website here.
The new junction will serve an area of redevelopment land to the south of the A12 in the vicinity of Weston Homes Community Stadium, enabling the development of residential areas and other mixed uses.
It will form a direct link between the A12 and the new Northern Approaches Road, and serve the relocated BP Services and the proposed Park and Ride.
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Historic Vehicle Show 2010
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13th July 2010
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 This years Historic Vehicle Show takes place on Saturday and Sunday 23/24 July in the fields off Nayland Road in the village beginning at 10am. Over 500 historic vehicles, trade stands, static exhibitions and charity stalls, a parade of Suffolk horses and quad bike plus other attractions will be on view. The arena events on Saturday include a 70th Battle of Britain fly-past by a Spitfire and helicopter plus vehicle parades.
Sunday's events include Romford Drum and Trumpet Corps band, No Limitz Motorcycle Display Team and Parachute Freefall Team 'The Tigers'.
There will also be a free Country and Western Concert at 7.30pm on Saturday evening.
Further information from Mike Culham 01206 271253.
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