Bergholt Heath YFC - Results Sunday 14th September

Two of the four age groups had their first league matches of the 2008-9 season on Sunday.

• The U-13s lost at home to Team Player Youth 16-0 in the "C" league;
  
• The U-14s also lost, though more narrowly, away to Cornard Dynamos Yellows 2-1, also in the "C" league
  

Next Sunday 21st sees all four of our teams in action for the first time this season:

• U-10s are away to Booklands (Weller League West)
  
• U-13s are away to Great Bradfords (C league)
  
• U-14s are at home to Holland FC - kick off 12 noon on the Poors Field (C league)
  
• U-15s are away to Cornard Dynamos (A league)
  

For full data on the Colchester and District Youth Leagues please visit their website.

BYG - Youth getting into action

The Bergholt Youth Group has recently been causing a stir in youth activity in the village with an embryonic Youth Club being formed around now regular visits from the Essex Youth Bus.

BYG now has a chairperson, Amber Harlow, and secretary, Graham Pullen, and with the help of Parish Councillor, Harry Stone, they are now looking into the possibility of establishing a permanent Youth Club.

In order to move forward in the longer term adult volunteers will be required urgently. Training will be provided and Police Checks will need to be carried out.

If you feel you are able to help to provide a much-needed facility for the young people of our village please contact Harry Stone on 241026 or through the Parish Council. An email address has also been set up for contact: bergholtyouthforum@live.co.uk

Read more about the group and its activities on the village website here.

Art Class in the village

Jennifer Smith, BFA, B.Ed is offering fun art lessons and activities for year 5 and 6 students, at West Bergholt Methodist Hall, on Tuesdays. The first 6 lessons start on 16th September until 21st October) and are between 5-6 pm. The cost of this short course is £35 pounds with all supplies included. Come along and explore painting techniques, collage and craft, with a little groovy art history thrown in!

Phone 01206 368 464 or email jennwrenarts@googlemail.com for more information and to register. Only 10 children per group.

Currently teaching at a middle school in Suffolk, Jenn has 15 years experience in art education in galleries, schools, and museums in Canada and England. She is CRB cleared and fully insured.

Blooming wonderful

The gardening and flower clubs are getting going again after the summer break with meetings planned as follows:

Flower Club
Following the summer break the Colne Valley Flower Club's meeting is on Wednesday 17 September in the Orpen Hall beginning at 7.30pm. The demonstrator will be Mary Griffiths from Mildenhall whose arrangements are entitled 'Memories'.

Gardeners Association
The village Gardeners' Association autumn season begins on Monday 15 September at 7.30pm in the Orpen Memorial Hall, Lexden Road. Margaret Willis, speaker, will be giving a demonstration on Bedding Plants, their history and uses. The AGM follows.

Concert Band 'Open Rehearsal'

The Band is actively seeking new members and is hosting an Open Rehearsal on Friday 19th September from 6pm. Players of woodwind or brass instruments of all ages and abilities are welcome to join us to get a taste of who we are and what we do and enjoy making music in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

The Band has raised thousands of pounds for charity and entertained audiences in venues such as the Westcliff, Clacton and St. Botolph’s, Colchester, playing for the Mayor and other local dignitaries. We have also been working hard with young people through school workshops and concerts to encourage young musicians to develop their skills. Playing in an ensemble builds confidence, sight reading skills and experience and offers the opportunity for budding musicians to share their enjoyment of music making with other like minded people.

Awards for all Lottery Grant
Earlier this year the Band was successful in receiving a grant to support its objective - offering music making for all. The Band actively encourages musicians from all walks of life, young and old, to join together in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere to make music.

Founded in 1978 by a local peripatetic music teacher the Band has gone from strength to strength raising money for charity and entertaining audiences across North Essex and Suffolk. The Award has been used to purchase new equipment to ensure that the Band can continue to provide musicians in the Colchester area with the opportunity to pursue their amateur and professional musical interests whilst continuing to support local and national charities.

Groundbreakers

Over 60 children of various ages from the village had a wonderful time in St Mary's church and hall during the summer holidays.

Teams plied their skills in games, drawing, quizzes, bible teaching and crafts. On the last day over a hundred including parents enjoyed the barbecue lunch.

Kate wishes to thank all those that generously gave their time to help with the activities.

Sponsored Bike Ride & Stride

This takes place on Saturday 13 September from 10am to 6pm from St Mary's Church. Walk or cycle around Essex churches to raise money for your church or chapel and Essex Churches Trust.

Contact 01206 272449 for more information and sponsor forms.