Bergholt Heath YFC - Results & Fixtures 25th March 2012

Just one match for Bergholt Heath this weekend. Our Under 13s won 2-0 away to Heybridge Swifts in the A league.  The game started slowly for Bergholt, with Heybridge attacking quickly with their tall no.10 involved in most moves.   Bergholt held firm and at last started to get their game going.  Bergholt took the lead with their first decent passage of play after around 15 minutes when a quick incisive passing move involving James Hirst, Leo Tiffney and Ollie Sanderson saw Antonio Sabini receive the ball on the edge of the area, neatly side step 2 defenders and fire the ball into the roof of the net.  Five minutes later it was 2-0 when Ollie Sanderson hit a superb looping shot over the goalkeeper from at least 20 yards.   The rest of the first half passed comfortably for Bergholt. 

The start of the second half saw Heybridge step up their tempo and attack Bergholt.   In fact for the first 5 minutes Bergholt didn't get out of their own half!  As Heybridge pressed more players forward, gaps appeared on the break and both Mickey Whittle - one on one with the 'keeper - and Gianni Sabini who put his shot well wide, missed golden opportunities to extend the lead.  The last 10 minutes saw another period of play exclusively in the Bergholt half and with 30 seconds to go Jamie Bowden superbly slid in to clear the ball off the line to preserve the clean sheet. 

Final result: Heybridge Swifts 0 - 2 Bergholt Heath. Bergholt Heath 'man of the match': Jamie Bowden.

Next weeks fixtures Sunday 1st April:

• Under 9 v Brightlingsea Regents End of Season Trophy KO 10.30am (Poors field)
• Heybridge Swifts v Under 13 League Cup Semi Final at Wivenhoe Town FC, KO 4pm
• Under 14 no game
• Under 16 No game
• Under 18 v Stanway Villa KO 2pm (Orpen field)

Bergholt Heath YFC - REsults & Fixtrues 18th March 2012

The Under 9s played their first game in the "end of season trophy", away to Marks Tey. They comfortably won 3-0, with Jonah Murray scoring at hat-trick.

The Under 13s were the only other team in action, away to Bures in the league. An end-to-end game saw Bures take an early lead when some hesitant play by both defenders and the goalkeeper allowed the Bures striker to lob the Bergholt 'keeper. This early set back seemed to hit Bergholt hard and Bures continued to dominate. With 5 minutes of the half left, against the run of play, Jake Adams won Bergholt a free kick just outside the Bures penalty box and Antonio Sabini blasted the free kick into the Bures net for the equaliser. Just seconds before half time Bergholt won a corner which was crossed powerfully into the box for Jake Adams to head into the roof of the net. The second half started with Bergholt looking much sharper and within two minutes it was 3-1, Antonio Sabini scoring his second goal with a well taken first time shot from just inside the area. However this setback spurred Bures on and they started to have the lions share of possession. The Bergholt defence looked fairly secure until 10 minutes from time, when the 'keeper fumbled a cross-shot and the defender could not prevent the ball from crossing the line for 3-2. The final minutes saw Bures pile forward and they equalised from a large slice of luck when a Bergholt clearance hit a Bures player on the back and looped up and back over the defender to fall at the strikers feet, who made no mistake to bury the ball in the back of the net. Final result: Bures 3-3 Bergholt Heath. Bergholt 'man of the match': Antonio Sabini.

Next weeks fixtures - Sunday 25th March:

• Under 9 No game
• Heybridge Swifts v Under 13
• Under 14 No game
• Under 16 No game
• Under 18 No game

Bergholt Heath YFC - Results & Fixtures 11th March 2012

Our Under 9s finished their league season with a 1-1 draw at home to Marks Tey. Thomas Whitlow scoring the Bergholt goal. Next week they start in the 'end of season trophy'.

The Under 13s were also at home, to Boadicea Dynamos in the quarter Final of the Open Cup. Despite only having the bare 11 players, mainly due to 2 clashing heads in training on Saturday and suffering concussion(!), and another out with a broken arm, Bergholt were 4-0 up at half time through a brace each from Leo Tiffney and Owen Bernhardt. The second half saw Bergholt tire a little with no subs available. Boadicea pulled a goal back before Gianni Sabini scored on the break just before the final whistle. Final score: Bergholt Heath 5 - 1 Boadicea Dynamos. Bergholt Heath 'man of the match': Owen Bernhardt.

Our Under 14s and Under 16s both postponed their matches due to lack of players being available.

Finally the Under 18s were away to Little Oakley Reds and for the second week running could not put out a full team. This week with only 9 players they were beaten 4-0. A respectable result considering.

Next weeks fixtures Sunday 18th March:

• Marks Tey v Under 9 End of Season Trophy
• Bures Utd v Under 13
• Under 14 - No game
• Under 16 - No game
• Under 18 - No game

Fashion Show at WI

The president Susan Leng welcomed everyone to the Fashion Show staged by Viyella and Country Casuals.  WI's from 6 neighbouring villages had also accepted the invitation as well as local visitors. 10 members volunteered to be models wearing a selection of clothes from casual to formal wear with a commentary giving the audience more details of materials etc.

Members are reminded that the meeting on 4 April is when cakes for St Helena Hospice are required (bought or homemade).

Spring Lane Bridge Closure

Spring Lane Bridge

Later this year, provisionally early August onwards, Essex County Council (ECC) will be replacing the bridge in Spring Lane. This bridge has been deteriorating for some time and subject to a weight limit. Engineers now believe replacement is the only viable option. The proposed replacement will be programmed for a 28 week duration, which will require the road to be closed at the bridge for the entirety of the scheme. A temporary footbridge will be available for cyclists and pedestrians.

The new structure will be designed to modern standards and have a design lifespan of 120 years. Whilst ECC appreciates the existing bridge is a particularly nice form of structure, it is not fit for use and will pose a risk to all users if the issues with it are not addressed. Nonetheless, they are looking at ways of incorporating the design of the existing bridge into the new structure; however this is in the early stages and subject to budgetary constraints.

New 2012/13 Recycling Calendar now out

Look out for your copy of the new 2012/13 recycling calendar in the post with your Council Tax bill during March.

The recycling calendar applies from April 2012 onwards unless you use communal recycling and rubbish bins. You can help Colchester recycle even more; our target this year is to recycle 43% of all the rubbish produced.

The Calendar includes information on:

• what you can recycle in blue and green weeks
• when and how to put your recycling out for collection
• the enhanced garden waste collection of up to 8 sacks from 6 November

Visit www.colchester.gov.uk/recycling to view the Recycling Calendar in alternative formats, along with information and online services to help you reduce, reuse and recycle your rubbish, home compost and much more. Alternatively email recycling@colchester.gov.uk or phone 01206 282700.

Getting recycling containers is easy, visit www.colchester.gov.uk/recyclingcontainers to see when rolls of recycling and rubbish bags will be delivered to households (except to flats with communal bins). You can also find recycling containers stockists and an online order form.

For collection news, handy tips and local events register for the eCourier and follow YourColchester on twitter.

Thank you for recycling your rubbish!

Vegetables for value...

...is speaker Rodney Tibbs’s topic at at the West Bergholt Gardeners Association meeting at 7.30pm on Monday 19 March in the Orpen Memorial Hall.

Today the enthusiasm for growing vegetables is as strong as ever, motivated by an appreciation of the sheer quality and taste of fresh home grown produce and supported by the knowledge that it is cutting down on carbon emissions.

Rodney, who’s been growing vegetables for over fifty years, will be looking at the most rewarding vegetables to grow and the many different ways of growing them.

VISITORS (£3 entry) ARE ALWAYS WELCOME AT OUR MEETINGS

Come and join us on our organised trips, all departing from the Orpen Hall:

• Wednesday 23 May - HATFIELD HOUSE, WEST GARDEN & PARK
• Sunday 3 June - WRITTLE COLLEGE GARDENS
• Thursday 19 July - WREST PARK, LUTON, BEDFORDSHIRE

For further details and bookings, contact WBGA Treasurer, 44 Pirie Road, West Bergholt CO6 3TA Tel: 01206 242124 – terryclaydon@aol.com

Jubilee Events

On Monday 4th June 2012, the aim is to light 2,012 (or more) beacons - the length and breadth of the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, the Commonwealth and other countries around the world to mark the Queen's Diamond Jubilee and West Bergholt has been chosen to be a part of this exciting event. Our Beacon is scheduled for 10:30pm at the Orpen Hall on June 4th, and the Parish Council is planning some exciting events to go with this.

It is planning events for the beacon lighting ceremony including fireworks and possible hog roast.   As part of the Jubilee celebrations a family fun day will be held on Saturday 16th June. If you represent a village group or are just really keen to get involved in planning these events, you might want to pop in to the next planning meeting at 8pm 22nd March in the John Lampon Hall, or contact John Gili-Ross on 242236.

Help us make it an event to remember!

Fresh veg all year round?

The West Bergholt Allotment Holders have just published some useful guidance on how to manage a vegetable plot and when to sow seeds for a year-round supply. Find out more on the  West Bergholt Allotment Holders' webpage.

Bergholt Heath YFC - Results & Fixtures - 4th March 2012

Our under 13s were away to Stanway Rovers in the quarter finals of the League Cup and despite a couple of scares comfortably won 4-2 with the Stanway 'keeper the man of the match!  bBergholt Heath goal scorers: Leo Tiffney, Owen Bernhardt, Ollie Sanderson and Mickey Whittle.  Bergholt Heath 'man of the match': Harry Dixon.

The only other game this weekend saw the under 18s in league action away to Harwich and Parkston. Bergholt could only field a team of 10 players due to work commitments, and the home team ran out comprehensive 13-1 winners. Callum Drage scored the Bergholt Heath goal.

Next weekend - 11th March - sees a return to a full compliment of scheduled fixtures:

• Under 9 v Marks Tey KO 10.30am
• Under 13 v Boadicea Dynamos Open Cup R4 KO 11am
• Heybridge Swifts v Under 14
• The Broomfield Youth Vs Under 16 is postponed - Bergholt Heath Under 16's cannot raise a team
• Lt Oakley v Under 18

Looking forward to Summer …

Come and join the West Bergholt Gardeners’ Association on their organised 2012 trips, all departing from the Orpen Hall.

Wednesday 23 May - HATFIELD HOUSE, WEST GARDEN & PARK

Sundial Garden, Hatfield House

An Elizabethan park with a famous Jacobean house and ‘17th-century character’ garden, Hatfield House is the home of the 7th Marquis and Marchioness of Salisbury and their family.

Visitors can enjoy the peace of the West Garden with its scented garden and fountains, and view the famous knot garden adjoining the Tudor Old Palace where Elizabeth I spent much of her childhood. http://www.hatfield-house.co.uk/

£25 Members; £27 non-members (includes coach; gratuity; House; West Garden and Park).

Sunday 3 June - WRITTLE COLLEGE GARDENS

Fifteen acres of grounds with seasonal bedding displays to meander around and landscaped gardens designed and built by the College's students including a 'Centenary' garden.” The gardens will be open under the National Gardens Scheme. Times and cost to be advised.

Thursday 19 July - WREST PARK, LUTON, BEDFORDSHIRE

Italian Garden, Wrest park

After decades behind virtually closed doors, its treasures overgrown and largely unknown, English Heritage is reviving one of Britain's largest and most important 'secret gardens'. Enjoy miles of reinstated historic pathways as you discover the garden buildings, pavilion and statues. Stroll in the recently restored Italian and Rose Gardens. http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/wrest-park/

£18 members; £20 non-members (includes coach; gratuity and Park).

For further details and a booking form, contact WBGA Treasurer, 44 Pirie Road, West Bergholt CO6 3TA Tel: 01206 242124