We have been invited by the Royal Pageant master to light our beacon on November 11th as part of the nation wide commemoration marking the centennial anniversary of the end of the war. Everyone is invited to meet at the pavilion on the Meadows from 6.15pm. The last post will be played at 6.55pm with the... Continue Reading →
Village Market on the Green 2nd SEPTEMBER 10am to 2pm
Join us for a very special kick back Sunday morning on our pretty village green. Local food producers, crafters, music, tea, coffee and hot dogs, plus Tipple on Tow, a unique retro caravan selling Prosecco and all your favourite tipples. parking is available behind the hall and in the field at Hill Farm, ( by... Continue Reading →
Time to dig your own ? Allotments available.
From "Bill and Ben" Have you ever considered taking on an allotment? There are currently 4 available, of varying sizes and rentals of between £9 and £20 per year. Why not think about sharing with a friend or neighbour? We have been sharing a large allotment for a year now and have learnt a lot... Continue Reading →
Area of Outstanding Beauty -is it the Colne Valley?
Area of outstanding natural beauty. It has been suggested that the Colne Valley should be designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty ; a designation afforded to our neighbours in the Dedham Vale and Stour valley. The PC has therefore been investigating the procedure and we contacted our old friend Simon Amstutuz who many... Continue Reading →
News from the PC meeting 20th March 2018
Main points from the meeting in 20th March 2018. Planning - no comments on 18/00148 Little Whites Bures Road. Rear storey extension. ECC Land at rear of village hall. A meeting with our agent and ECCs agent in February agreed terms for the transfer of the hall to the PC under a Comminity Transfer Asset.... Continue Reading →
Annual electors meeting April 17th 2018 7.30pm
All residents are invited to our annual electors' meeting on Tuesday April 17th. This is an open meeting and a chance to engage with the Parish Council to discuss and question local issues. We shall also hear reports from district and county councillors as well as Chairman of the Parish Council's report which highlights the... Continue Reading →
Village Speed Indicator Device
The Parish Council was recently successful in making a bid to our Braintree District Councillors for funding to pay for an upgrade to our SID to enable us to download speed data. This work has been completed and also a tripod purchased to enable the equipment to be used in different parts of the... Continue Reading →
Free wifi for all village hall users!
Thanks to a grant from Essex County Council we now have wifi in our village hall which is offered FREE to all hirers. Coupled with the wide screen TV this gives a wonderful resource for training groups and meetings, plus the chance to stream films, music and photos for family and community events. The wifi... Continue Reading →
Bird spotting walk and Brunch. Sunday 23rd April
Glen Moore has kindly offered to host our Annual Bird Walk again this year. This will be on Sunday 23rd April starting at the Village Hall at 8 am. Why not celebrate St George's Day by taking a leisurely stroll around our bit of England’s Green and Pleasant Land following by Brunch in the Hall... Continue Reading →
