Hi-de-Hi! Comes to the WI - West Bergholt The local WI meeting saw other groups and guests join them to be entertained by David Webb. David was in the cast of all the Hi-de-Hi series and he fascinated his audience in West Bergholt with storie...

Eight years ago the local branch of the WI entertained one of Hi-de-Hi stars, David Webb, find out more about the visit at westbergholt-pc.gov.uk/hi-de-hi-com...
#ThrowbackThursday #HoDeHo #wi #LocalConnection

Easter Bunny Hunt for Tom - West Bergholt Easter Bunny Hunt for Tom Bowdidge Over 150 hand knitted and sewn Easter bunnies in various colours and sizes are hiding around West Bergholt; there’s also one on the way to Nayland …….. twit twoo. here’s a clue! Have fun & raise money for Tom’s Foundation It’s your mission, during the Easter holidays from Friday 30th … Continue reading "Easter Bunny Hunt for Tom"

Eight years ago the Bowdidge family organised an Easter Bunny Hunt, one of many such fundraising events that saw recognition with MBEs. Find out more about it at:
westbergholt-pc.gov.uk/easter-bunny...

#easterfun #goodcauses #throwbackthursday

Spring Flower Walk 2026 - West Bergholt The Spring Flower Walk 2026 will be on Saturday 25th April starting at 2 pm. See lots of blooms, birds & butterflies in a 90-minute stroll.

Friends of Hillhouse Wood have two guided walks over the next 6 weeks, Spring Flowers and Dawn Chorus. They will also be at the Village Fete. Find out more at westbergholt-pc.gov.uk/spring-flowe...
#hillhousewood #bluebellwoods #guidedwalk

Spring Clean - West Bergholt West Bergholt Village Spring Clean - Meeting Saturday, 1st April 2017, 11am – 12pm at West Bergholt Cricket Club, Manor Road. Lunch after.

9 years ago we had a Litter Pick to help tidy our village Litter is still an issue but we can do our bit. Webmaster's 3-year-old grandson had 2 fun hours on Sunday with friends litter-picking his local park.
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#ThrowbackThursday #DontTossIt #KeepWestBergholtTidy

Environment & Highways – 19th March 2026 - West Bergholt Meeting on 19th March 2026 the E&H Committee discussed Poor's Land, vandalism at the LD playground, school drive, roads & potholes.

Recent committee minutes online report on damage to Lorkin Daniell field and remedial action & an opposed development on Colchester Road.
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#potholes #escooters #neighbourhoodplan #heathlandsschool

Traffic Safety Update - Parking Edition - West Bergholt Parking, particularly around the school and shop, is becoming a hot topic; particularly amongst those concerned with Road Safety.

‪In March 2017 bad parking was a hot issue. WBPC was being proactive - as now with current issues such as safer Colchester Rd and parking at Orpen Hall to help school run parking issues.
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#ThrowbackThursday #WestBergholtPC #ThinkB4Parking #Trygve #Safeland

New Bus Stop Welcomed By Residents - West Bergholt After numerous complaints over the years about the location of the bus stop in Colchester Road a new shelter with seatnig has been installed..

Amid concerns about the location of the bus stop in Colchester Rd, the Council approached the Highways Panel for action 6 years ago. Consequently, residents welcomed a new stop, with shelter, that is well used today.
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#ThrowbackThursday #BusStop #ColchesterRoad

NHS logo

Eight years ago we heard that Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals were merging, now succeeded by East Suffolk & NE Essex NHS Foundation Trust.
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#ThrowbackThursday #NHS

In 2021 we were in another Lockdown and our news update included news of eScooters coming to Colchester as well as a parody version of 'Hallelujah'. The eScooters are no more but this old news survives to remind us of a different world.
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#ThrowbackThursday

Pylons - West Bergholt The Parish Council has been opposing the National Grid's plans for pylons since 27th April 2022. This page is to share their work.

Two years ago this month, the PC hosted a Pylons site visit from City Council representatives. This has been part of a nearly 4-year long campaign to oppose the pylons option. Find out more at westbergholt-pc.gov.uk/pylons/#time....

#ThrowbackThursday #SayNoToPylons #campaign

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Steve Hallam leads a winter bird walk next Saturday 28th February starting from the Old Church at 10am.
Read last year's report at westbergholt-pc.gov.uk/winter-bird-...
Other upcoming events:
- Spring Flowers - 25/4/26 2pm
- Dawn Chorus - 16/5/26 3:45am
#HillhouseWood #StMarysOldChurch #winterbirds

Lancaster Bombers c 1942

In 2018 the Local History Group were looking forward to hearing the story of Lancaster Bomber DV177.
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The Group is no more but the PC have their archives & are getting it catalogued to be made available for view.
#ThrowbackThursday #InMemoriam #WatchThisSpace

Six years ago this month the Parish Council launched its online booking system for the Orpen Hall, sadly, just in time to be frustrated by the imminent COVID pandemic shutdowns.
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#ThrowbackThursday #OrpenHall #Bookings #WestBergholt

Five years ago this week the COVID equivalent of Churchill's speech resonated as the first Vaccines started to be delivered through the Creffield Surgery.

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#ThrowbackThursday #TheEndOfTheBeginning #COVIDvaccines

Highway Code changes on 29th January! - West Bergholt There are major changes to the Highway Code taking effect on 29th January - you need to be prepared, they are quite radical!

Four years ago we published the latest changes that were being made to the Highway Code, can you remember what they were? Do you notice them being followed?
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#ThrowbackThursday #pedestrianpriority #saferovertaking #roundabouts #dutchreach

St Mary’s News – The Pine Needles Edition - West Bergholt This month’s news includes a 'pine needles' extract from the ‘Twelve Joys of Christmas’ by Nicholas Papadopulos.

St Mary's latest News Update is now available online at westbergholt-pc.gov.uk/st-marys-new... starting with an extract from "The 12 Joys of Christmas"
#bereavement #biggardenbirdwatc #ecochurch #mothersunion

Plan For the Environment Launched - West Bergholt The Parish Council has agred a Plan For the Environment to see it through to 2026. It aims to increase diversity, improve habitats & more.

Just over 5 years ago the Parish Council launched its Environmental Plan covering the period up to 2026. They will be reviewing it to carry the good work forward this year.

westbergholt-pc.gov.uk/plan-for-the...

#ThrowbackThursday #westbergholtparishcouncil #environmentalprotection

Cllr Harry Stone receiving his invitation to Buckingham Palace.

The November meeting of the Council covered a lot of ground. Celebrating Cllr. Stone's invite to Buckingham Palace. Discussion about CCC's Local Plan. - Read the summary, & minutes in full, at westbergholt-pc.gov.uk/minutes-of-p...
#shapecolchestersfuture #servicetocommunity #NeighbourhoodPolicing

Who Wants to Join the Snow Patrol? - West Bergholt Snow Patrol have helped keep the village running in the past when snow storms hit and volunteers are now sought to join their ranks.

Whilst the outlook for the coming winter is not severe we all know how unexpected snowfall can suddenly cause havoc. In 2021 we put out an appeal for volunteers, consider this to be an open invite... westbergholt-pc.gov.uk/who-wants-to...

#ThrowbackThursday #winteriscoming #teamwork

Revd. Heather introduces the "Finding Joy" edition of St Mary's News reflecting on worrisome times now and 2,000 years ago. Also details of all Christmas services and other activities this month. Read it online at westbergholt-pc.gov.uk/st-marys-new...

Local Government Reorganisation - West Bergholt Upcoming Local Government Reorganisation will likely not affect Parish Councils but will affect District, Borough, City & County Councils.

The Government is now consulting on 4 Local Government Reorganisation proposals until 11th January 2026. Find out more about these proposals and how to take part in the consultation at westbergholt-pc.gov.uk/local-govern...

#HaveYourSay #consultation

In 2021, the Local History Group had a talk by Adam Wightman about Roman Discoveries at 2 sites in Colchester. Find out what he told them at westbergholt-pc.gov.uk/from-digs-to...
#ThrowbackThursday #history #romanruins

Firewalk Fundraiser for St Helena Hospice - West Bergholt The Chair of West Bergholt Parish Council was one of around 70 fundraisers for St Helena Hospice to do a firewalk at Orpen Hall last week.

In 2022 our Parish Council Chair led the Firewalk which raised around £10,000 for the Stelena Hospice. Read the story & view the video at westbergholt-pc.gov.uk/firewalk-fun...

#ThrowbackThursday #GoodCauses #HospiceCare #sthelenacolchester

This Saturday 15th (starting from the Old Church at 10am) the Friends of Hillhouse Wood are going on a Fungus Hunt. Last year they found Waxcaps, Turkey Tails, King Alfred's Cakes & many more. Read their report at westbergholt-pc.gov.uk/fungi-hunt-2...
#ThrowbackThursday #FungiFun #HillhouseWood

The Friends of Hillhouse Woods next guided walk takes place on Saturday 15th November and will be in pursuit of Fungi! You can also read about their recent Autumn Fruits walk at westbergholt-pc.gov.uk/autumn-fruit...
#guidedwalk #fungushunt

🏡 West Bergholt faces 3 proposed housing sites under Colchester’s Local Plan. Parish Council is pushing back with surveys, meetings & evidence. 🗣️ Public consultation starts soon—make your voice heard! #WestBergholt #LocalPlan #EssexVillage #CommunityAction
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Five years ago this month plans for a socially distanced Remembrance Service was impacted by a new lockdown. This year's service will take place on 9th November. Find out more at westbergholt-pc.gov.uk/remembrance-...
#ThrowbackThursday #rememberanceday #RedPoppy

Three years ago this month, Special Constable "Spike" talked about his role as a Special, you can read the article & see the video at westbergholt-pc.gov.uk/do-you-have-.... We still need our specials, are you interested?
#ThrowbackThursday #volunteering #essexpolice

6 years ago our Neighbourhood Plan was adopted as official policy by CBC. This was the culmination of over 6 years work by the Parish Council and volunteers. Find out more at westbergholt-pc.gov.uk/the-final-hu...
#ThrowbackThursday #planning #ProtectingGreenSpace #ProtectingCharacterAreas

The reflection and remembrance edition of St Mary's News covers Remembrance service, Advent, some new groups to join, COP30 and more; you can read it online at.

westbergholt-pc.gov.uk/st-marys-new...

#RemembranceDay #MothersUnion #AdventWindows2025 #cop30