Bergholt Heath YFC - Results & Fixtures 27th November

Our under 9's played Bures at home, and completed their first ever league 'double', winning 2-0. Matthew Sanderson and Richard Frost scoring the Bergholt goals.

The under 13's were also at home, to Silver End, in a game dominated by a strong wind blowing straight down the pitch. Bergholt played with the wind in the first half, and took the lead mid-way through with a headed goal by Mickey Whittle from a free kick swung in from the right by Gianni Sabini. It was 2-0 to Bergholt just before half time with Antonio Sabini reacting quickest to the rebound after the 'keeper could only parry away his brother's free kick. The second half started with obvious instructions from the Silver End manager to forget about passing and hit long balls with the wind for their strikers to run onto. This meant that Bergholt were under pressure for long periods, although it was only 5 minutes into the half when Bergholt went 3-0 up with a goal from Leo Tiffney after a swift passing move opened up the visitors defence. Silver End continued to pump long balls into the Bergholt box and finally they got a goal back with a high shot from outside the box with 5 minutes to go. Final result: Bergholt Heath 3 - 1 Silver End.  Bergholt 'man of the match'; Mickey Whittle.

The under 14's, only fielding 10 players this week, put up a gallant effort at home to Halstead, but despite only being 1-0 down at half time, eventually lost 4-1. Ronnie Heather scored the Bergholt goal.

Our under 16's were away to St Edmunds and lost 17-1. Again they could only field 10 players. Scot King scored the Bergholt goal.

Finally, our under 18's were also at home, to Broomfield Youth, and ran out 3-2 winners to follow up their win last week against the league favourites! Callum Drage x 2 and Alex Bartlett scored the Bergholt goals.

Next weeks fixtures Sunday 4th December:

• Under 9 - No game
• Bures United v Under 13 League Cup round 3
• Halstead Town Blues v Under 14 League Cup round 3
• Under 16 v Brightlingsea Regent KO 2pm (Poors field)
• Under 18 v Halstead Town Blues KO 2pm (Orpen field

Bergholt Heath YFC Results & Fixtures 20th November

Our Under 9s were at home to Clare Town. An improvement on their first away fixture at the beginning of the season saw Clare end up with a 5-0 victory.

The Under 13s also played the 'reverse' fixture to the first game of the season, away to Cornard Dynamos Blues. Cornard were out for revenge having been beaten 4-1 on the Poors Field, and took the game to Bergholt from the first whistle with a high tempo game played in thick fog! Bergholt struggled to get any time on the ball to get their passing going, but on the few occasions it happened, they looked dangerous. From one of these few moments mid way through the first half, Bergholt took the lead through a penalty from Antonio Sabini after Mickey Whittle was pushed in the back by a Cornard defender. After this it remained a backs to the wall battle for the rest of the match in which Cornard got more desperate - in truth generated more by the supporters than the players with the referee taking the name of one of the parents who sounded off about a decision by the referee and didn't head the warning by the referee to be quiet! Despite a few close shaves, the Bergholt defence held firm and there was a sigh of relief by all connected with Bergholt Heath when the final whistle went. Unfortunately after the final whistle a Cornard player was sent off after swearing at the referee! Bergholt Heath 'man of the match': Connor Welfare.

The Under 14s lost a close match at home 3-2 to Tourqespeed. Ed Quilty and Liam Donnelly scoring the Bergholt goals.

Our Under 16s - playing with only 10 players at home to Clacton Community - put up a brave fight only losing 2-0. A full compliment of players may have seen their first win of the season!!

The Under 18s were away to Stanway Villa and goals from Callum Drage and Ryan Fox saw them win 2-0.

Fixtures for Sunday 27th November:

• Under 9 v Bures United KO 10.30am
• Under 13 v Silver End KO 10am
• Under 14 v Halstead Town Blues KO 12 noon
• St Edmunds v Under 16
• Under 18 v Broomfield Youth KO 2pm

Learn about Venetian Architecture

Detail on Rialto Bridge

The subject of the WEA's 10-week spring course is 'Architecture of Venice' .  The name is enough to conjure up thoughts of romance, intrigue and nostalgia.   Standing at the crosssroads of East and West, its buildings reflect the diverse and many influences which have effected its development.  We will explore its architecture and art from early Christian times to the present day.


The tutor is Brian Adams and the course starts on Tuesday 17th January at 8.00pm in the Methodist Hall.   All are welcome and you may attend the first evening before deciding to enrol on the course.  The cost is £45 for the ten weeks.

Further information can be obtained from the WEA Secretary on 01206 240791 or e-mail hurbal@tiscali.co.uk Hope to see you there.

Bergholt Heath YFC Results & Fixtures 13th November

Our Under 9s were back in league action after a break, away to Layer Colts. a superb performance was capped by a goal from Matthew Sanderson in a creditable 1-1 draw.

The Under 13s, at home in the third round of the FA Essex Cup to East Thurrock United - an Alliance League team who lost in the final last year (beating the "A" league champions Lexden Saints on the way), put up a really good fight to make it a competitive match, but eventually lost 3-0 to the Alliance team who were much bigger and stronger. Bergholt Heath 'man of the match': Gianni Sabini.

The Under 14s also lost this weekend, 5-0 away to Stanway Villa in the "A" league.

Our Under 16s did not play due to Maths GCSE revision sessions held by Stanway School.

Our Under 18s were in league action at home to St Edmunds, losing a bad tempered match 4-0. The visitors had at least 6 players booked and one sent off - nearly all of these for either dissent or retaliation. Unfortunately this constant verbal barrage wore Bergholt down with some of the players going into their shells a little.

Next week's fixtures - Sunday 20th November:

• Under 9 v Clare Town Lions KO 10.30am
• Cornard Dynamo Blues v Under 13
• Under 14 v Torquespeed KO 12 noon
• Under 16 v Clacton Community KO 2pm
• Stanway Villa v Under 18

Bergholt Heath YFC Results & Fixtures 6th November

Our under 9s did not have a game this weekend.

The under 13s were in League Cup action, away to Elmden Rovers in Clacton. A much better performance this week resulted in a very comfortable 7-1 win for Bergholt, which really should have been 7-0 but for a lapse in concentration by the Bergholt goal keeper who had been a spectator for the first 25 minutes - by which time Bergholt were 2-0 up - but was then caught out failing to deal with a long through ball. However the team soon got over this setback and, despite missing an open goal from almost on the goal line (TV blooper time!), finished the first half 3-1 up. The second half saw the manager make his usual cup tie changes to give everyone a run out. By the time the 5th goal went in, the Elmden heads had dropped and the last few minutes saw the ball almost continuously inside the Elmden box. Final result: Elmden Rovers 1 - 7 Bergholt Heath. Bergholt goal scorers: Antonio Sabini, Owen Bernhardt, Mickey Whittle x 2, Aaron Marley x 2, Ciaran Donnallan. Bergholt 'man of the match' Gianni Sabini.

The under 14s were in league action at home to Stanway Rovers but lost 3-1. Ed Quilty scored the Bergholt goal.

Our under 16s completed the matches this week, but lost 17-1 away to Long Melford. Unfortunately Bergholt could only field 10 players this week. Joshua Wren scored the Bergholt goal.

The under 18s did not play this weekend.

Next weeks fixtures, Sunday 13th November:

• Layer Colts v Under 9
• U13 v East Thurrock United EEC R3, KO 10.00am
• Stanway Villa v Under 14
• AFC Sudbury v Under 16 is postponed
• Under 18 v St. Edmunds (TBC)

Village News launches

To fill the gap between issues of the Village Bulletin, the Parish Council will now be publishing "Village News" every month there isn't a Bulletin. It is being distributed via outlets in village, and has gone to all the school families and is also available on the village website (click this link).

Edition 1 contains news of a possible Oil Purchasing Cooperative which could result in savings for those who use heating oil,  gives advice about travellers and updates on progress of bad weather planning in event of heavy snowfalls - volunteers are still needed.  There is also a news update from the Blue Owl Gift Shop (click this link).

Stone heads & talking news...

... were the topics for the WI's talks after their AGM which Mrs Beecham chaired.  Following the AGM, the current committee remains in place with the exception of the president Pat Moran who will be replaced in January by Susan Leng.

Following tea Jan Lumb gave a fascinating talk on her stone head. It was ploughed up in a Yorkshire field and came south with the family and resided on a rockery in Hertfordshire finally coming to the village location in 1976. Museum historians date it about the beginning of the first century.

Hillary Nugent told members about the talking newspaper which is distributed around Colchester and her involvement as part of a team who selects and reads the articles.

Next month is the Christmas party. Members are asked to bring cutlery and a glass. The meeting will start earlier at 7pm.