Three Villages Community Association (TVCA)

(Please note that the TVCA is a voluntary association totally independent of Birch Parish Council which is not responsible for its activities – see the website Disclaimer.)

TVCA logoWho we are and what we do

The Association is a group of people who arrange community activities in the three villages of Birch, Layer Breton and Layer Marney. Social events are organised with the aims of bringing local people together for enjoyment and fun, to foster a greater sense of community in our villages and to raise funds to enhance local facilities for people of all ages living in our catchment area.

All the activities of the Association are organised and run by a group of unpaid volunteers. Everyone living in our villages is warmly invited to attend and join in our events. We also welcome any who would like to help - there are various ways in which you can assist - even basic tasks like setting up or clearing away things in the Hall, cooking, washing up, gardening and litter picking. If you would like to know more, or to offer your services, please contact any of the following:

Marian Campion (Secretary) Tel: 331327
Carol Ninnim (Treasurer) Tel: 331477
Sue Smith Tel: 331481
Elaine Bowtle Tel: 330388
John Harrison at Birch Gallery, Pudding Green. Tel: 331363

Information about TVCA events is regularly published in Parish News which is delivered each month to every house in our three villages.

Record of Donations

The TVCA, to date, has donated a total of £12,473* to village organisations and groups and to outside charities. Details of donations are as follows:

Birch Memorial Hall* £2,566
Birch Play Area* £7,395
Tsunami Disaster£300
Birch School P.A.F.A.£1,000
Senior Citizens£216
Birch Parent & Toddler Group£1,145
Macmillan Cancer Support£15
Cancer Research£150
Childhood Eye Cancer Trust (via "Short People")£300
Motor Neuron Disease Association£90
Layer Breton Notice Board£39
Footpaths/Recreation£245
Children's Parties, etc.£74
Colchester Hospital's Children's Heart Scanner Appeal    £140
Disasters Emergency Committee's Haiti Appeal£139
TOTAL TO DATE    £13,814

* including grants.