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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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Colchester City Council have just issued one last consultation over their Local Plans, including revisions for West Bergholt. You can find out more about the plans, and how to respond, at westbergholt-pc.gov.uk/planning-com...

#westbergholt #localplan #consultation #colchester #haveyoursay
September 4, 2026 at 2:55 PM
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Cycle Colchester's August newsletter reports on new funding for active travel (is it enough), soldiers on e-Bikes compared to 1890's cycle regiments, 'improvements' to the Stanway cycle track and much more. Read online at westbergholt-pc.gov.uk/village-life...

#cyclecolchester #colchesterglowride
Cycling - West Bergholt
For those who enjoy cycling, West Bergholt has a number of defined cycle routes as well as miles of country lanes to explore.
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August 4, 2026 at 5:03 PM
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Eight years ago this month St Mary's Old Church reopened its doors after major repairs had been completed - what exactly was repaired? The event was celebrated with a concert.
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#ThrowbackThursday #StMarysOldChurch #WestBergholt
Old Church Reopening Concert - West Bergholt
The Friends of St Mary's Old Church are pleased to announce the reopening of the church and a return of its annual concert on Sunday 24th June.
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June 18, 2026 at 10:10 PM
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As we are looking forward to Wimbledon, here's a Throwback to 2020 when there was no play due to Lockdown.
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#ThrowbackThursday #wotnoballs #music #keepingfit💪
Tennis racquet & balls
June 18, 2026 at 2:02 PM
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In 2021 the Local History Group were organising a talk to be given by a local celebrity who coached the film "The Dig" on authentic dialects. The Parish Council now holds their considerable archive of local documents.
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#ThrowbackThursday #LocalHistory #Archive
June 11, 2026 at 10:19 PM
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Not everyone wants to stay up until dawn or wake before they’ve slept, but it can be worth it. FoHHW recently had a Dawn Patrol in Hillhouse Wood to experience the dawn chorus. This year’s walk was exceptional, with a wide range of songsters. Find out more at westbergholt-pc.gov.uk/dawn-chorus-...
Barn Owl
June 4, 2026 at 2:36 PM
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The day BBC Essex turned up at the Allotments 7 years ago - westbergholt-pc.gov.uk/allotments-g...

#ThrowbackThursday #WBAllotments
Allotments Get Interest from BBC Essex Radio - West Bergholt
BBC Essex Radio runs a regular show called Essex Quest and a recent episode saw them visiting West Bergholt's Allotments Charity Stall.
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June 4, 2026 at 10:57 AM
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St Mary's June Newsletter is now online with updates on the coming month as well as their latest Eco News update with a focus on wildlife in the churchyard. Read it at:

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Bug Hotel at St Mary's West Bergholt
May 31, 2026 at 2:32 PM
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Four years ago the village welcomed the Food Museum to Orpen Hall, what was that all about?
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#FoodStories #ThrowbackThursday
Food Stories Coming Here – June 19th - West Bergholt
Food Stories is an exhibition of our East Anglian food heritage featuring local recipes and a chance to share, or demonstrate, your own.
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May 28, 2026 at 9:42 PM
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Five years ago this week the Parish Council resumed in-person meetings. Hot topics up for debate were parking at the Chapel Road Zebra Crossing & Heathlands School and the then usual COVID-19 update.
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#ThrowbackThursday #parking #covid19
Seeing Red & Other Council News - West Bergholt
As the Parish Council resumes in-person council meeting today they are also seeing red with illegal parking in Chapel Road.
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May 28, 2026 at 12:25 PM
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How quickly time passes, it was only 3 years ago we were looking towards King Charles' Coronation.

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#ThrowbackThursday #coronation
May 20, 2026 at 10:54 PM
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Friends of St Mary's Old Church are hosting a free talk on the topic of Boudica: Myth & Legend on Friday 29th May. But how does Queen Victoria get into this?? Find out more at westbergholt-pc.gov.uk/boudica-myth...
#romanhistory #OldChurch
May 18, 2026 at 3:06 PM
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Two throwbacks this week, Vocal Zone looking forward to change last year and an event at the Old Church in 2024 looking into Boudicca.
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#ThrowbackThursday #choir #boudicca #treasure
May 13, 2026 at 11:05 PM
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Just over 6 years ago, on day 36 of Lockdown, we saw another innovative use of Zoom being launched with Social Dis-Dancing! Also some 'colouring in' and "How Do You Solve a Problem Like Corona?"

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#ThrowbackThursday #COVID19
Day 36 of Lockdown - the Social Dis Dancing edition - West Bergholt
The day 36 udate reveals another unique way of using Zoom - Social Dis Dancing.  Also updates on the Helpline,Active Essex & some relief with Sound of Music.
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May 7, 2026 at 1:28 PM
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Find out about the upcoming Dawn Chorus walk at Hillhouse Wood and how the recent Spring Flower walk went at westbergholt-pc.gov.uk/dawn-chorus-...

#GuidedWalk #nightingales #dawnchorus #bluebells #HillhouseWood
May 4, 2026 at 2:42 PM
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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
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...
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April 16, 2026 at 2:48 PM
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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:
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#easterfun #goodcauses #throwbackthursday
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"
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April 9, 2026 at 3:30 PM
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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 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.
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April 8, 2026 at 5:36 PM
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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
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.
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March 26, 2026 at 10:17 PM
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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
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.
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March 21, 2026 at 5:39 PM
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‪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
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.
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March 19, 2026 at 12:26 PM
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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
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..
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March 12, 2026 at 12:56 PM
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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
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March 12, 2026 at 12:50 PM
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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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February 26, 2026 at 10:48 PM
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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
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.
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February 26, 2026 at 3:08 PM