Local Traders, Providers, and Clubs
Local Traders
East Bergholt has a variety of successful and sought-after businesses within its boundaries.
Armour Engineering, Cemetery Lane
Mechanical Engineers with a wide array of skills and machinery: anything in metal, domestic and industrial (be it one-off items or production quantities), can be designed, manufactured, or repaired.
Budgens, The Street
The local ‘Post Office & Store’, taken over by Budgens in 2004, was awarded “Store of the Year” in the same year — owing to the dedication of Alec, and staff, to their customers. Most good quality brands of groceries, alcohol, and other consumables are stocked, and rural Post Office services provided.
Cassilon, Quintons Road
Specialists in the transportation of bulk liquid, by land, sea, and even air.
Cook & Son, Heath Road
The local garage, complete with serviced petrol station. Will do any job required, including an MOT Test while-you-wait. There is a snack shop at the front of the shop selling food and drink, where you can also buy oil and other driving goods. The Bike Doctor can be found toward the rear.
Entrelevel, White Horse Road
Fountain House Stores, The Street
Grier and Partners, The Street
Maurice Wooding, Chauffeur, Notcutts
Silver Lining, White Horse Road
Suffolk Sheds Manufacturing, Putticks Lane
The Bakery, The Street
The Bike Doctor, Heath Road
Located toward the rear of Cook & Son; Graham will fix anything from punctures and buckled wheels, to gears and suspension. Small jobs are usually done while-you-wait, depending on his work-load. Parts are also bought and sold, at very reasonable rates.
The Gallery, The Street
Sells hand-made crafts, gifts, cards, et cetera. Guides to East Bergholt, Flatford, and surrounding areas, including walks, are also on sale.
The Gattinetts, Hadleigh Road
A small ‘Business Park’ in the village, consisting of over fifteen office and light industrial units (converted farm buildings), with an on-site kindergarten. This is the ideal place to locate, being so close to major transport routes to-and-from London, Norwich, and towns/cities further afield.
The Hair Gallery, The Street
The Pharmacy, The Street
The place to collect prescriptions, and shop around for toiletries. The larger Dedham Pharmacy is also run by Mr Kotecha.
The Place for Plants, Mill Road
Woodland garden designed and laid out at the beginning of the 20th Century, by Charles Eley, the present owner’s great grandfather. Set in fifteen acres, there is also a nursery in the Walled Garden.
TJ Creations, Putticks Lane
A family-run business, based at the same site as Suffolk Sheds, specialising in the supply and installation of log cabins, summerhouses, timber conservatories, and cart lodges.
Providers
Church of St Mary the Virgin, The Street
‘Place of Worship’ for the Christian faith, with ‘Coffee Mornings’ every Monday, and other activities run throughout the year. Rev Sharon Swain also runs the Church of St Michaels and All Angels, in the nearby village of Brantham.
East Bergholt High School, Heath Road
A respected community comprehensive secondary school, for boys and girls aged eleven to sixteen. In September, 2004, it became a Specialist Science College, and is a recognised ‘Investor in People’. In 2005, 70% of pupils obtained five or more GCSE’s, grades A* – C.
East Bergholt Nursery, School Lane
East Bergholt Primary School, School Lane
The Congregational Church, Cemetery Lane
The Constable Country Medical Practice, Heath Road
Tourist Information Centre, Flatford
Clubs and Societies
1st Stour Valley Scout Group
East Bergholt Bowls Club, Constable Hall, Gandish Road
East Bergholt Dramatic Society, Constable Hall, Gandish Road
East Bergholt Cricket Club, Playing Fields, Gandish Road
East Bergholt Snooker Club, Victory Hall, White Horse Road
A private club, with two full-size snooker tables, a pool table, and licensed bar. New members are welcome (over 18’s only).
East Bergholt Society, Lamb School, Gaston Street
Working alongside the Parish Council, the society aims to; educate the public with regards the history and architecture, through publications; ensure high standards of future architecture; preserve features of historical interest.
East Bergholt Sports Centre, High School, Heath Road
Offering gym facilities, and sports activities, such as badminton and swimming. No membership required, and open to surrounding villages as well as locals. Facilities are shared with the High School.
East Bergholt Tennis Club, Playing Fields, Gandish Road
The three courts (bookable throughout the year) are concealed by conifer trees, all around their perimeter, ensuring complete privacy while playing. Membership is required, and regular coaching offered.