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:
- has a population of around 3,500 consisting of about 1,400 households,
- dates back to mediaeval times and has a well-documented history, and
- has 2 pubs, 2 churches and numerous clubs and groups.
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.
If you need support locally during the COVID-19 pandemic click here for information about our local enhanced Care Network service. More general COVID-19 support and advice is here.
To find out more about us click here. Click here to see recent news from the village.
Contact the Parish Clerk
Parish Clerk: Laura Walkingshaw
Correspondence address: 80 Chapel Road, West Bergholt, CO6 3HL
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 07726 424419
What’s Happening in West Bergholt
Bear in mind some activities might still be affected due to COVID-19
- January 27, 2023
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Waste & Recycling Collections
January 27, 2023 7:00 am - 7:00 am -
- January 27, 2023Find 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)
January 27, 2023 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm - Heathlands Primary School, 14 New Church Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3JF, UK
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West Bergholt Concert Band (Term-time only)
January 27, 2023 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Heathlands Primary School, 14 New Church Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3JF, UK
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Orpen Players
January 27, 2023 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm - Orpen Memorial Hall, 45-57 Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BG, UK
- January 27, 2023Always a welcome for new actors or backstage helpers
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- January 29, 2023
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Bowls
January 29, 2023 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm - Orpen Memorial Hall, 45-57 Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BG, UK
- January 29, 2023Contact - Eileen Brown - 243301
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- January 30, 2023
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Parent & Toddler Group (Term time only)
January 30, 2023 9:15 am - 11:15 am - St Mary's Church Hall, 34 New Church Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3JE, UK
- January 30, 2023The 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
January 30, 2023 11:30 am - 12:30 pm - Scout HQ, Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester, UK
- January 30, 2023Building 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
January 30, 2023 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm - Scout HQ, Lexden Road, West Bergholt
- January 30, 2023TinyTalk 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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Climate Emergency Working Party
January 30, 2023 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm - John Lampon Hall, Lexden Road, CO6 3BW
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Orpen Players
January 30, 2023 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm - Orpen Memorial Hall, 45-57 Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BG, UK
- January 30, 2023Always a welcome for new actors or backstage helpers
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SG Karate
January 30, 2023 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm - Scout HQ, Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester, UK
- January 30, 2023Contact Stuart Glister; 365150
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- January 31, 2023
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Pilates
January 31, 2023 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm - John Lampon Hall, Lexden Road, CO6 3BW
- January 31, 2023Contact [email protected] for more information.
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Vocal Zones Choir
January 31, 2023 7:15 pm - 8:45 pm - St Mary's Church West Bergholt, 34 New Church Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3JE, UK
- January 31, 2023For more information, please contact either Ann Long (Chairman) on 07596-071636 or Julia Richardson (Secretary) on 07775-896494
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Badminton
January 31, 2023 8:15 pm - 9:15 pm - Orpen Memorial Hall, 45-57 Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BG, UK
- January 31, 2023
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- February 1, 2023
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Ladies Badminton
February 1, 2023 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm - Orpen Memorial Hall, 45-57 Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BG, UK
- February 1, 2023New members welcome - contact Pat Butcher for details 242075
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Women's Institute
February 1, 2023 7:15 pm - 8:45 pm - Orpen Memorial Hall, 45-57 Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BG, UK
- February 1, 2023Contact Sue Leng; 241748
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WB Community First Responders meeting
February 1, 2023 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm - 50 New Church Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3JE, UK
- February 1, 2023Find out more about the West Bergholt Community First Responders at https://westbergholt.org/village-life/support-groups/first-responders/
- February 2, 2023
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Open House Coffee Morning
February 2, 2023 9:00 am - 10:00 am - St Mary's Church West Bergholt, 34 New Church Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3JE, UK
- February 2, 2023Every Thursday morning in term time. Under 5's welcome.
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5Ts (Tea Together on a Thursday @ Two Thirty)
February 2, 2023 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm - St Mary's Church Hall, 34 New Church Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3JE, UK
- February 2, 20235T'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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Bowls
February 2, 2023 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm - Orpen Memorial Hall, 45-57 Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BG, UK
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- February 3, 2023
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Waste & Recycling Collections
February 3, 2023 7:00 am - 7:00 am -
- February 3, 2023Find 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 3, 2023 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm - Heathlands Primary School, 14 New Church Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3JF, UK
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BYG - Bergholt Youth Group
February 3, 2023 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm - John Lampon Hall, Lexden Road, CO6 3BW
- February 3, 2023Now established as a fortnightly event with all school years 6 - 10 welcomed.
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West Bergholt Concert Band (Term-time only)
February 3, 2023 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Heathlands Primary School, 14 New Church Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3JF, UK
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Orpen Players
February 3, 2023 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm - Orpen Memorial Hall, 45-57 Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BG, UK
- February 3, 2023Always a welcome for new actors or backstage helpers
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- February 5, 2023
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Holy Communion at St Mary's
February 5, 2023 9:30 am - 10:30 am - St Mary's Church West Bergholt, 34 New Church Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3JE, UK
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Bowls
February 5, 2023 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm - Orpen Memorial Hall, 45-57 Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BG, UK
- February 5, 2023Contact - Eileen Brown - 243301
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- February 6, 2023
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Parent & Toddler Group (Term time only)
February 6, 2023 9:15 am - 11:15 am - St Mary's Church Hall, 34 New Church Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3JE, UK
- February 6, 2023The 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 6, 2023 11:30 am - 12:30 pm - Scout HQ, Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester, UK
- February 6, 2023Building 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
February 6, 2023 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm - Scout HQ, Lexden Road, West Bergholt
- February 6, 2023TinyTalk 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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Orpen Players
February 6, 2023 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm - Orpen Memorial Hall, 45-57 Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BG, UK
- February 6, 2023Always a welcome for new actors or backstage helpers
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SG Karate
February 6, 2023 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm - Scout HQ, Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester, UK
- February 6, 2023Contact Stuart Glister; 365150
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- February 7, 2023
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Mobile Library - Click for details
February 7, 2023 1:55 pm - 4:45 pm - Albany Road, Lexden Road, Queens Road & Chapel Road
- February 7, 2023Location 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 16.45For renewals, enquiries and information any time, day or night www.essexcc.gov.uk/libraries
Tel: 0845 603 7628 (The Answers People),
Textphone: 0845 758 5592
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Pilates
February 7, 2023 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm - John Lampon Hall, Lexden Road, CO6 3BW
- February 7, 2023Contact [email protected] for more information.
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Vocal Zones Choir
February 7, 2023 7:15 pm - 8:45 pm - St Mary's Church West Bergholt, 34 New Church Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3JE, UK
- February 7, 2023For more information, please contact either Ann Long (Chairman) on 07596-071636 or Julia Richardson (Secretary) on 07775-896494
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Knitting & Crochet Group
February 7, 2023 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm - Members' homes
- February 7, 2023Call 01206 242015 for details
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Badminton
February 7, 2023 8:15 pm - 9:15 pm - Orpen Memorial Hall, 45-57 Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BG, UK
- February 7, 2023
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- February 8, 2023
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Ladies Badminton
February 8, 2023 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm - Orpen Memorial Hall, 45-57 Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BG, UK
- February 8, 2023New members welcome - contact Pat Butcher for details 242075
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Craft & Quilters
February 8, 2023 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm - Various - contact Marie-Louise Fuell on 240642
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History Group
February 8, 2023 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Orpen Memorial Hall, 45-57 Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BG, UK
- February 8, 2023Members £2, Visitors £4.
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- February 9, 2023
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Open House Coffee Morning
February 9, 2023 9:00 am - 10:00 am - St Mary's Church West Bergholt, 34 New Church Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3JE, UK
- February 9, 2023Every Thursday morning in term time. Under 5's welcome.
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5Ts (Tea Together on a Thursday @ Two Thirty)
February 9, 2023 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm - St Mary's Church Hall, 34 New Church Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3JE, UK
- February 9, 20235T'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 9, 2023 2:55 pm - 3:55 pm - Orpen Memorial Hall, 45-57 Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BG, UK
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Environment & Highways Committee
February 9, 2023 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm - Social Club Meeting Room, Orpen Memorial Hall, 45-57 Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BG, UK
- February 9, 2023The Environment Committee meetings normally review Handymen activities and maintenance/development plans for Playgrounds, Ponds, Trees & Local Highways.
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Bowls
February 9, 2023 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm - Orpen Memorial Hall, 45-57 Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BG, UK
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British Legion
February 9, 2023 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm - Beehive Pub, Little Horkesley
- February 9, 2023
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See more events here.