Spring Nature Walk & Bluebell Open Afternoon - Hillhouse Wood

The Friends of Hillhouse Wood, in conjunction with the Woodland Trust, have two upcoming opportunities to see the wood in all its spring splendour.

Sunday 18th April is the Spring Nature Walk; starting from the Old Church at 10am you are advised to wear stout footwear or wellies and warn clothing. Joe Firmin and Philip Smith will lead the walk in which you have the opportunity to see numerous spring birds inlcuding chiffchaffs and other warblers, spring butterflies and the earliest spring flowers.

The next date for your diary is Saturday 24th April when there is a Bluebells & Spring Wildlife Open Afternoon. Starting at the Old Church at 2pm where the Friends have a display between 2-4pm, you can join Joe Firmin and Philip Smith for a guided walk to see the bluebells and other spring flowers, butterflies and spring bird life, possibly including early nightingales.

Both events are "weather permitting".

Railway Club Open Day

The Colchester and District Model Railway Club are holding an Open Day on Sunday 11 April in the Orpen Memorial Hall Lexden Road from 11 am to 4 pm. Light refreshments available. Admission free.

Further information on 01206 243574.

Easter Services

On Easter Sunday 4 April, St Mary the Virgin church is holding a family communion at 9.30am followed by an egg hunt in the church grounds whilst the Methodist church service begins at 11am led by the Reverend Ruth Ridge.

BHYFC Results Sunday 28th March & Easter Update

Under 11
No game

Under 14
Crusaders Reds 2 - 2 Bergholt Heath
(J Dixey2)

Under 15
Wivenhoe 1 - 0 Bergholt Heath

Under 16
Little Oakley 5 - 1 Bergholt Heath
(A Ponsford)

No games are being played over the Easter weekend but BHYFC are having their 10th anniversary Fun Day on Monday afternoon at Orpen Field.

Attended Freighter Dates for 2010...

Colchester Borough Council's Attended Refuse Freighter service will be visiting Orpen Hall Car park this year between 10:45 - 12:00 on 22nd May, 24th July & 18th September. Please note:

• no fridges or freezers;
• no electrical goods;
• no items which can be recycled through kerbside collections;
• please bring green garden waste separately to be composted;
• this service is provided for small loads and from domestic properties, so you can use this service to dispose of bulky items not normally collected with household waste;
• no commercial refuse or hazardous waste such as asbestos, liquids, gas bottles;
• no large loads please.

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE TELEPHONE 01206 282700

Bergholt Heath Anniversary Fayre & Table Top Sale

Bergholt Heath YFC are celebrating their tenth anniversary with a Fayre in Orpen Hall and on the playing field on Easter Monday between 12 - 4pm - Entry FREE. Activities include:

• Stalls*
• Bleep test
• Penalty shoot out
• Roll the coin
• BBQ
• Tug of war
• Stocks and a
  
• Special Invitation Match between the Original BHYFC and current Under 16s team.
  

*BHYFC are particularly keen to welcome stallholders. If you want to book a stall please contact Jackie on 07846 428229 in advance.

BYG's Sport Relief

BYG members raised £50.40 for Sport Relief at their club evening on Friday 12th March. Well done to all.