Web Updates

w100-headerThere have been a few recent changes and additions to the website that you might like to check out.

  1. The Parish Council annual report is now on-line – access it here
  2. Wigborough Traditional Meats have provided yet another news update from the farm (always worth a read)
  3. Sharpe Graphics now have a page entry on this site here
  4. There have been some Club updates here.

Remember to come back to the site frequently to keep up with what is happening locally.  If you have news to contribute, please contact us through the links at the bottom of this page.

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Walking for a sports legacy

It’s not too late to join us on our sponsored walk around Mersea Island on 25th July. We will start the walk at 9am at the Strood. There will be plenty of opportunity for refreshment stops. Dogs on leads are welcome. Sponsorship forms available from Keith Banks on 01206 735004.

We are holding this event in conjunction with Essex Legacy from the 2012 Games. We have been awarded £350 by them in order to promote sport and physical activity in our village.

Please join us for the walk, get some fresh air and exercise, enjoy the company of friends and help us raise some money for the new Peldon Village Hall.

Information is available on this and other events on london2012.com/openweekend. Also see original posting on this site here.

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Results of Parish Elections

At the election on 27th May 2010 six candidates stood for election to four places representing the ward of Peldon.   There was a huge turnout of 31% and 146 people voted. The successful candidates were:

  • Jane Banks,
  • Charles Dymond,
  • Nicky Ellis and
  • John Walker.

Our congratulations to them and commiserations and thanks to Frances Fergus and Robert Kean.

Uncontested elections on 6th May 2010 for Salcott, Virley and the Wigboroughs returned Lynne Simmons, Phil Gladwin and Jinny Gale to office.

Vacancies still exist for councillors at Virley and Salcott.

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Flower Arranging Classes – July 2010

tropical-flower-arrangementFlower Arranging & Floristry Classes

After the success of our first Class, we will be holding our second in the series of 4 seasonal Master Classes on Saturday, 3rd July. This will again be held @ 10am in St Stephens, Gt Wigborough. Each Class consists of 2 hours – 1 hour of flower arranging and 1 hour of floristry and will be limited to 12 people so book your place early and come and enjoy the fun. Not only did we learn but it was good opportunity to catch up & chat with people we have not seen for a while & also meet new people. There will also be a small sales table.

The cost is £20.00 including refreshments. We would ask that a non-refundable deposit of £10.00 be paid before the day to avoid buying flowers unnecessarily.

Contact Sue on 735607 or Annette on 735526 for further details.

(Proceeds towards St Stephens Tower Project)

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Strawberry Tea & Craft Fayre

strawberry-fayre-jun10The Wigborough’s Strawberry Tea & Craft Fayre is taking place at Keston’s Farm, Maldon Road on Sunday 20th. June 2010 between 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.  Proceeds will be going to the PCC of Great & Little Wigborough in aid of St. Stephen’s Church.  Entrance is for a £1.00 donation (children free).

Attractions include:

  • Strawberry Cream Teas
  • Local Crafts with demonstrations
  • Art Exhibition
  • Photographic Competition on theme of Reflections (details here)
  • Children’s Competitions
  • Children’s Colouring Competition Display (details and download here)
  • Luxury Tombola
  • Cake Stall
  • Home Produce Stall
  • Hot Dogs & other Stalls

The event is taking place by kind permission of Wendy Mitchell at Kestons Farm, Maldon Road, Great Wigborough CO5 7RE

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Sponsored Walk – 25th July 2010

Peldon Village Hall Management Committee are organising a sponsored walk to raise funds for the new village hall.  The walk will be round Mersea Island and take place on Sunday 25th July 2010.  The distance is approximately 14 miles.  We intend to start at 9am from the footpath near to the Strood.  There will be several scheduled stops to take on refreshment and supplies.

So far four members of the Committee have taken up the challenge and we would be happy to welcome as many people as possible to participate.  Please call Keith Banks on 735004 for more details and sponsorship forms.  If you can’t manage the walk, you are welcome to to sponsor one of the committee.

If you can’t manage the entire 14 miles, join us for part of the walk, even if its just between The Coast and The Victory!!  Dogs also welcome.

It’s a great opportunity to get some exercise, enjoy our beautiful countryside, to chat with friends and neighbours and raise some money for a good cause.

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