Local Clubs and Associations
West Bergholt has an active community spirit with many opportunities to meet in clubs & associations with friends & neighbours. Many of these clubs have pages on this site available through the drop-down menu above.
Other clubs and activities include:
- Baby Signing (Monday 2:00 pm – Scout Hut).
- Badminton Club (Tuesday 8:15 pm – Orpen Hall).
- Bible Fellowship (Tuesday 7:30 pm).
- Centre Stage Essex (Wednesday 5:30 – 8:30 pm during term-time – Heathlands School).
- Karate Classes (Monday 8:30-9:30pm – Scout HQ, Lexden Road – contact Stuart Glister on 01206 365150).
- Miss Jackson’s Dance Class (Tuesday 5:30-7:30 pm – Orpen Hall).
- Parent & Toddler Group (Monday 9:30-11:30 am – Methodist Church Hall).
- Village Art Group (Monday 2:00 pm – Methodist Church Hall).
- Women’s Fellowship (1st & 3rd Wednesday each month 3:00 pm – Methodist Church Hall).
If you run a local club and would like to add/amend your clubs details, add a sub-page or provide a suitable photograph of your club’s activities please contact our webmaster at [antibot mailto=”[email protected]”].
Recent club-relevant news items
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- 2022 Dawn Chorus Walk – Where’s the Song Thrush - Steve Hallam reports on the 2022 Dawn Chorus walk. The 2022 Dawn Chorus walk at Hillhouse Wood took place in the midst of a run of warm sunny days, with cool nights. Except for the morning that we chose, which… …
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- 2022 Spring Flower Walk – but no pea shooters - Steve Hallam reports on the 2022 Spring Flower Walk. This took place on a day of sunny intervals and a strong breeze; 12 people came along and off we went. Except that we did not go too far, to start… …
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- Annual Parish Meeting – 27th April 2022 - Will you be attending on 27th April 2022? Taking place on 27th April 2022, the Annual Parish Meeting is not a Parish Council Meeting, but a meeting for electors of the parish. It is an opportunity to discuss parish affairs… …
- The return of guided walks at Hillhouse Wood - Two Guided Walks Return to Hillhouse Wood After a gap of three years, guided walks return with two great walks to enjoy with Steve Hallam in the next few weeks. Spring Flower Walk on 23rd April, andDawn Chorus Walk on… …
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- Daniell update and The Minories next up - The Minories - The Characters & the Context The next Local History Group meeting will learn about The Minories in Colchester. Max Fox will lead this meeting which will take place on April 13th starting at 7:30 pm. Max has… …
- Open Gardens 2022 – Are You Proud of Yours? - Are you proud of your garden? If you are proud of it, you might want to consider adding it to this year's Open Gardens. The Gardeners Association are now working to finalise details for the event. Contact [email protected] to find… …
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- Botanical Shenanigans - Replacing Cherry Trees - Simple? Bluebell planting pear tree Writing this article I couldn't, first of all, decide if it should be about Cherry Trees, Oak Trees, Pear Trees or Bluebells; it transpired they all had their part to play along… …
- Winter Bird Walk 2022 – will you see a Waxwing? - Waxwings migrate from the boreal forests of continental Europe to spend their winters with us in search of rowan and other berries. Winter Bird Walk 2022 The first guided walk at Hillhouse Wood since 2020 takes place on Saturday 26th… …
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- Garden Design & Herbaceous Perennials - Herbaceous Perennials & Other Topics West Bergholt Gardeners didn't meet in January so the first meeting of 2022 on 21st February has speaker Neil Ludmon talking about the "History of the use of Herbaceous Perennials. On 21st March they will… …
- JUMBO Update and the Impact of the Daniell Family - Daniell Family - Next Topic The next Local History Group meeting will learn about the impact of the Daniell Family on West Bergholt's development. Peter Noakes will lead this meeting which will take place on February 9th starting at 7:30… …
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- COVID, St Mary’s Booster Sessions, Transport & Carol Cancellation - St Mary's Booster Sessions St Mary's are running Booster sessions every Tuesday & Friday between 9:30 am - 2:30 pm. Nik, from the pharmacy, is leading these sessions with help from a steady band of volunteers to keep traffic flowing.… …
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- St Mary’s Advent Trail Edition - Learn About the 2021 Advent Trail & More Updates Some example nativity windows from last year St Mary's December newsletter provides details of this years, advent trail and a Christmas message. It also, of course, has the usual listings of services… …
- Environment & Highways 11th November 2021 - Highlights of Environment & Highways Meeting on 11th November 2021 The Environment & Highways Committee of West Bergholt Parish Council met on 11th November 2021 with topics including: Handymen dealing with activities such as fallen branch, to reviewing drainage issues,Potential work… …
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- Mulled Wine & Keeping Active - Mulled Wine at the Old Church and Active Essex Not normally known to go together, enjoying Mulled Wine & seasonal treats followed with a visit to Active Essex's website. Why not? Mince Pies, Mulled Wine, Music & Conviviality Mulled wine… …
- From Digs to Jumbo – Local History Talks - The past & future of the Jumbo The next Local History Group meeting focuses on Colchester's Victorian water tower, Jumbo. Andrew Crayston, a Trustee of the Colchester & North East Essex Building Preservation Trust, will lead the talk. You will… …
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