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West Bergholt Parish Council making life better for the residents of this friendly village near Colchester

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Eleven years ago this month the Parish Council announced the start of work on the car park at Orpen Hall. Much more since then, what next? Read more at https://t.co/i5Dqhnoro7
#ThrowbackThursday #improvingfacilitiesforall

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Recent committee meeting minutes are now online, Planning at https://t.co/vuGfDU3r9Q & Environment at https://t.co/7LvvB9K8WC. Highlights include CCC Planning Decisions and starting a discussion about 20mph speed limits respectively.

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Ten years ago this month saw the village host its last Historic Vehicle Show. With over 500 vehicles, Battle of Britain Memorial Flight & more it was some event.
https://t.co/zvwEURppnW
#ThrowbackThursday #HistoricVehicles #flypast #parachutes

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Nine years ago the Parish Council entered the RCCE Village of the Year competition winning their class and 2nd overall. Since then focus has been on Gold Quality award which we did this year. https://t.co/Ft8oT23pAt #ThrowbackThursday #villageoftheyear2016 #goldquality2025

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Bounceability's annual competition had
a new trophy to award to the most improved member
this year. Cllr Butcher was delighted to be able to
award it to Ben Hays. Find out about the winner at
https://t.co/IHDY4DEqsV
#trampolining #disabilities

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Free Concert at St Mary’s Old Church with Resonate
Sunday, July 6th at 4 pm.

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In July 2020 the planned Open Gardens event was cancelled due to Covid restrictions. Not be be daunted, proud Gardeners produced some great collages to share online. You can see them at https://t.co/tWi8oDRbAF

#ThrowbackThursday #OpenGardens #Donkeys

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It’s disappointing to see some continue to ignore the clear rule: dogs are not allowed on Lorkin Daniell Field at any time. This rule exists to protect the health of our children, who use the field daily to play, and people that use this space to exercise and take part in sports.

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What, or rather who, connects West Bergholt to the first Queen Elizabeth? Find out on our history pages at https://t.co/DCFEx8Rc1M

#ThrowbackThursday #history #normans

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Colchester’s 11,000 New Homes – Residents Voice Concerns 🏘️

75 people gathered in Langham Village Hall to question MPs and councillors about plans for 11,000 new homes in Colchester and nearby countryside. The clear message? Infrastructure must come before housing.

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11 years ago Jamie Bowden & Hannah Woodgate, both from West Bergholt, were appointed Stanway's Head Boy & Girl from a field of 32 applicants! Find out how they got on in updated article from 2014 ...
https://t.co/7cjzGFA17v

#ThrowbackThursday #successful #kidsdidwell

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What's the connection between Orpen Hall, Roses & Pigs? Find out at https://t.co/umonZmRQcD
#ThrowbackThursday #roses #pigs #orpenhall #villagebulletin

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11,000 HOMES AND NO INFRASTRUCTURE!
Are you concerned about Colchester's PREFERRED OPTIONS PLAN for Housing? Come along to the meeting at 7pm in the Langham Community Centre on Friday 13th June 2025.

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Eleven years ago this month Stephen Adams re-opened the Queen's Head after a revamp. His stated intention was for the pub to become an integral part of the community. Read the article announcing this at: https://t.co/o8tC63i7mz
#ThrowbackThursday #community #familyoriented

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Summer edition of the Village Bulletin is now online. Updates from local clubs & associations you can find out about:
- changes at Creffield Medical &
- how you can help the Tom Bowdidge Foundation.
Download it from https://t.co/0VjQUN6JBZ

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Having recently marked VE Day80, with VJ Day still to come, 80 years ago we were working out a new normal. This article by Joyce Lucking (after whom one of the spaces at Orpen Hall is named) explains
https://t.co/WO0cyqmVpw
#ThrowbackThursday #WW2 #OnTheHomeFront #LocalHistory

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St Mary's News update this month starts with a message on the topic of Joyful June. It also talks about prayer spaces for Heathlands School, Eco-matters and more...

https://t.co/4gWTWrYIFD

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The full minutes can be read at:
https://t.co/pxwCndjsVo

#handymen #veday80thanniversary #saferroads

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Nine years ago this month we reported on a local club called Knit One Down One regularly meeting in the White Hart (hence the down one). Were you one of them (or are you still?) https://t.co/6ODPGCZUfQ
#ThrowbackThursday #knittinganddrinking