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West Bergholt is a large rural Essex village lying near the border of the English counties of Essex and Suffolk. It is situated just outside and to the North-west of Colchester – Britain’s Oldest Recorded town. The village has a population of around 3,500
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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
Local Government Reorganisation - West Bergholt
Upcoming Local Government Reorganisation will likely not affect Parish Councils but will affect District, Borough, City & County Councils.
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November 26, 2025 at 1:55 PM
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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
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November 20, 2025 at 12:15 AM
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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
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.
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November 20, 2025 at 12:11 AM
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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
November 13, 2025 at 1:58 PM
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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
November 9, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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🏡 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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November 7, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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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
November 6, 2025 at 12:54 PM
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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
November 6, 2025 at 11:07 AM
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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
October 30, 2025 at 12:13 AM
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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.

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#RemembranceDay #MothersUnion #AdventWindows2025 #cop30
October 29, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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Halloween can be fun but it also raises concerns for some. Essex Police issued some useful guidance on this in 2022 that is worth repeating as Halloween is fast approaching:
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#ThrowbackThursday #halloween
Halloween - Fun or Fear? - West Bergholt
Essex Police a re concerned that Halloween isn't always fun for some - check out why. Also a Business Survey from Colchester.
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October 23, 2025 at 9:31 PM
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Five years ago this month a special Lockdown Edition of the Village Bulletin was published with stories about the Co-op Dancers, The Bears, Zoom meetings & more.
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#ThrowbackThursday #TheBears #CoopDancers #Lockdown
Cover of Lockdown Village Bulletin
October 23, 2025 at 12:18 PM
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Colchester’s Natural History Museum has launched a "Wild About Essex" redevelopment project focusing on climate, biodiversity, and community. They want our input, can you spare a few minutes?
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#nature #museums
Wild About Essex? - West Bergholt
Survey by Colchester’s Natural History Museum's Wild About Essex redevelopment focusing on climate, biodiversity, and community.
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October 21, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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Two years ago we learned that St Mary's Church had earned the Bronze Award for being an Eco Church, this year they have set their sights on getting Gold having won Silver last year.
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#ThrowbackThursday #findoutmore #savetheplanet
October 9, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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Eight years ago today we shared tips to help prevent road flooding—especially in winter. Landowners and householders have legal duties you might not know about. Read the article at westbergholt-pc.gov.uk/call-landown....

#ThrowbackThursday #ResponsibleCitizenship #clearditches #overhangingtrees
Call for Landowners & Householders to Tidy Up - West Bergholt
Essex County Council are calling for landowners and householders with land or gardens next to a road to help prevent winter problems this year.
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September 25, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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The ballot to agree the Neighbourhood Plan for our village was held 6 years ago this month. Now we need to update our baseline Housing Needs, please connect to
our survey at westbergholt-pc.gov.uk/housing-need... to give your views.
#ThrowbackThursday #houseswewant
Housing Needs Survey - West Bergholt
The Parish Council wants to understand residents' views before any new housing is allocated to the village. Please take our survey.
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September 18, 2025 at 8:20 PM
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Eight years ago the Bergholt Youth Group was under threat of closing down, fortunately new volunteers stepped forward to build the group that we see today. See the article at westbergholt-pc.gov.uk/goodbye-byg-...
#ThrowbackThursday #celebratevolunteers
Goodbye BYG - End of an Era? - West Bergholt
It could be goodbye BYG following disappointing response to request for volunteers to step in to help manage the youth club. 12th October is crunchtime.
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September 18, 2025 at 9:32 AM
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🏠 Colchester has been told it needs to build 11,000 more homes than previously expected. Find out more about this (& where we might be affected), and have your say on what type of homes come here by responding to our survey:

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#localhomesforlocalneeds
September 6, 2025 at 11:56 AM
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Eleven years ago this month the Care Network moved from a complex system of landline numbers to a single 0300 number which made it easier for their clients to access them. Find out more about them at westbergholt-pc.gov.uk/care-network/

#ThrowbackThursday #caring #volunteering #funding
August 28, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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St Mary's News for September is now online at westbergholt-pc.gov.uk/st-marys-new.... It covers regular services as well as a Community Festival and Harvest Festival.
August 25, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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Ten years ago the WEA organised a course in the village about Shakespeare's villains. Who do you think his top five were? Find out at westbergholt-pc.gov.uk/shakespeares...
#ThrowbackThursday #wea #EducationForAll
August 20, 2025 at 11:06 PM
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Eleven years ago this month we published a Neighbourhood Watch-sourced article inviting you to smile at strangers!
How un-British, but was it a good idea? Find out at:
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#ThrowbackThursday #smilemore #nicerneighbourhoods
August 14, 2025 at 11:28 AM
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Nine years ago this month the local WI shared a report with us giving an insight to the talks and other activities they share. They remain a force for good in the village.
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#ThrowbackThursday #wi #charitable
Women's Institute August 2016 Update - West Bergholt
This August 2016 update from the local WI reports on recent meetings about 'The Bag Lady' and 'Queen Victoria's 12 Men' (!) and advises of upcoming events.
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August 7, 2025 at 12:34 PM
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Three years ago St Mary's News published a report from Alan Murray who had just walked from St Martin-in-the-Fields to Canterbury Cathedral in support of the homeless. Read his story at
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#ThrowbackThursday #walkforthehomeless2022
#pilgrimage
St Mary's Pilgrimage for the Homeless Edition - West Bergholt
This pilgrimage for homeless edition of St Mary's News covers Liz Dixon's licensing as a Lay Minister, a tea party & food in school holidays.
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July 30, 2025 at 11:09 PM
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11 years ago this month the Parish Council announced the start of work to improve the car park at Orpen Hall. Since then the Council continues to improve the facilities at and around Orpen Hall. Read more at westbergholt-pc.gov.uk/orpen-hall-c...
#ThrowbackThursday #improvingfacilitiesforall
July 24, 2025 at 1:40 PM