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MAGASCENE April & May 2013
See inside for special Tikadi 8 page pull-out
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magascene Contents
5 Packfords Hotel celebrates 50 years
6 Sue de Nime whines about weather
wingers
9 Parsons Restaurant brings fine dining to
Waltham Abbey
10 Restore your factory settings The
Alexander Way, by Stephanie Smith
12 SmartNet celebrates 2nd year
14 & 15 Capel Manor changed my life
16 Spring reinvention: How to create
yourself by Emma Mills
18 North East London Business EXPO 2013
19-26 Special Tikadi 8 page pull out with
offers
27 Waltham Abbey Art, Crafts and
Literature Festival April 12th and 13th
28 Nearly 6 out of 10 Britons do not have
a will—are you one of them? By Alan
Giddings
30-31 FILM: ‘The Eye of the Storm’ in
cinemas May 3
32 Stop putting it off, by Heather Waring
34 Penny For’em—musings from our
anonymous columnist
36 The Puzzle Cellar kids’ page
41-43 Clubs, Societies and What’s On
pages
April & May 2013
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or 07738 383299 or email [email protected] for a media pack.
Visit our website @ www.magascene.net
For news, club, societies and events listings as well as publication dates, deadlines and advertising rates
Dust down your coffee tables for the biggie that is our April & May edition.
We have our first ever 8 page pullout from Tikadi, with some fantastic
offers running all the way up until the end of November to keep your hair in
tip top condition.
And huge congratulations to Packfords Hotel, who are celebrating their
50th anniversary this year. I have personally had many lunches at the hotel
in Woodford Green and can highly recommend it for its beautiful aesthetic,
excellent service and top class nosh. Here’s to the next fifty years.
Waltham Abbey’s first Art, Crafts and Literature Festival takes place during
the Easter holidays on April 12th and 13th (page 27). Our ‘Sue de
Nime’ (yes, I know she is not ours and she is really called Jodie Newman)
will be signing her debut book, ‘Womb With a View’ and might even be
persuaded to read extracts from it (and avoiding some of the more graphic
or expletive-heavy parts). Waltham Abbey is home to Parsons Restaurant, a
much-garlanded fine dining eatery on Sun Street. We popped along to have
a nose and meet owner and chef Ade (page 9). If you have a business in
Waltham Abbey, then you might be interested to know that we are going to
bring out a special sister magazine, MAGASCENE Waltham Abbey, in late
May. Please get in touch if you are interested in finding out more or have
any Waltham Abbey clubs, societies or event listings to submit.
If you are considering a career change and have a
passion for the environment, animals, plants, flowers
and trees, then please take a look at the spread on Capel
Manor College in Enfield. We hear from two men who
both took a complete career detour and are now very
happy in their new line of outdoor work. The college has
advice evenings this month and next, as well as the
Open Day in June pages 14 & 15). Jane
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Editor / PublisherEditor / PublisherEditor / PublisherEditor / Publisher Jane Smith
ContributorsContributorsContributorsContributors Sue de Nime Heather Waring Alan Giddings Stephanie Smith Emma Mills
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In 1963 Harry and Margaret Packford turned their
Woodford Green home into a hotel. At the time Harry
Packford was acting as the campaign manager for
Winston Churchill who visited the Hotel in its early
stages and often had meetings there.
Harry and Margaret hosted many events at the hotel,
from local Rotary Club meetings, to weddings and
parties, slowly carving out a name for Packfords in the
local community.
In 1978, they sold the hotel to their youngest son
Simon, who once, as a teenager, famously
disappeared for three days when asked to go and
fetch some supplies for a funeral. It turned out he had
gone windsurfing.
In 1983 Simon married Debra and they quickly
became a great husband and wife team. Debra helped
refurbish the hotel with her interior design skills whilst
Simon took charge of operations. After Simon passed
away suddenly in 1999, Debra continued the business
and for 11 years ran it by herself, making the brave
decision to undertake an extensive renovation in
2006, modernising and improving the property.
Since 2010, Debra and her daughter Sarah have
teamed up to continue to deliver a professional and
friendly service, starting Afternoon Teas and other
projects.
Over the past 50 years, Packfords Hotel has
continued to evolve into a smart, contemporary and
stylish venue, with a strong presence and good
reputation in the local community. They have
enjoyed building strong relationships with other local
businesses in the area such as Sacha’s Florists,
Shepherds Bakery, Broadway Music & Vision and
many others.
Above all Packfords prides itself on hosting
exceptional weddings and last year, 2012, they had
their highest record yet. With most business coming
from personal recommendations.
They are always seeking to improve quality, standards
and service. With a continual programme of renova-
tion for the building, and training for the staff. This
year Packfords has already renovated two of their
bedrooms, held Mother’s Day Tea for 120 guests and
hope to have many more successful events. They
have also chosen the charity ‘Connect:’ helping people
with Asphasia.
Coming Soon.....
Spring Tea ♦ Sunday 19th
May
50th
Anniversary Tea ♦ Sunday 23rd
June
Wedding Fayre ♦ September
(Please check the website for further details)
16 Snakes Lane West
Woodford Green
Essex IG8 0BS
www.packfordshotel.co.uk
Tel 020 8504 2642
Packfords Hotel Celebrates 50 Years
Packfords Hotel owner Debra Packford (right) with her children,
including Sarah (second left) who co-manages the hotel
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...the weather. Ah, that perennial topic of conversation.
Us Brits (and I generalise for the sake of brevity which is
most unusual for me) just love to have a good old chat
about the weather. Did I say chat? I mean moan. Our
weather is a blessing to us, with its changeable, almost
schizophrenic nature. It gives us so much to talk about.
We are in March, but I am not sure you could guess this
from the weather we have had at the time of writing.
There have been snowflakes jostling for sky space with
brilliant sunshine, a wind so chilly that it freezes your
nasal passages fighting against a warm calm. Yesterday I
was out at the shops and in the space of three minutes,
passed someone sporting a pair of ear muffs, someone
wrapped in a coat that could have doubled as a duvet and
someone in a pair of shorts. And none of them were
particularly appropriately dressed. Our weather is like a
premenstrual woman with identity issues. It always keeps
us on our toes.
But the moaning. Oh, the moaning. We are never happy,
are we? "It's so cold!" a friend complains to me as she
unwraps a scarf like a surgical bandage with tassles from
her neck. Really? In winter? Who'd have thought? And I
do not have to be well-versed in the art of clairvoyancy to
know that come August, when we have had approxi-
mately five days of consecutive sun, she will be saying:
"Oh, it's so hot!". That's the thing about weather. I'm no
Michael Fish, but I can be reasonably confident that it is
either going to be hot, or cold, or cloudy, or wet. These
meteorological states, and a combination thereof, should
really not come as such a flipping surprise to use all. I
could just about tolerate every conversation I ever have
opening with a little chat about the weather, but in these
technologically encumbered times, there is just no
escape. I hop on over to Facebook, where someone has
posted the stunning statement: "I am cold". Which for
some unfathomable reason, has attracted nine 'likes'. I
am tempted to reply as my father replied to me, when I
complained it was chilly: "Well, put a jumper on and stop
moaning." When the entire country was deluged with
snow, Facebook was deluged with photos of... go on, have
a guess. That's right. Snow. Oh look at this everyone, my
garden covered in snow. Well look at my road, covered in
snow. Check out this snowman we built, we even have a
real carrot for his nose. STOP IT. Unless your house is so
covered in snow it is just a white hill with a chimney
poking out the top, or unless your snowman can tap
dance, or fly, or at least sing 'Let It Snow' out of its twiggy
little mouth, I am not interested. I can look out my
window and see a lop-sided snowman and a garden cov-
ered in the white stuff, thank you. I do not need to see
yours too.
I have given up talking about the weather, mainly due to
the fact that I could not get a bloody word in edgeways
for other people blethering on about it. Because as a
nation, we can be a little reserved - conversations can be
a little stilted with acquaintances. You may have some-
thing you wish to say, but diving in straight after 'hello'
with 'look, I have never liked you and I think you should
never darken my door again' can seem a little abrupt, so
the weather gives us a handy opener to start the
conversational cogs turning. But we are all a little aware
now that talking about the weather is a tad passé, so we
are starting to feel the need to embellish our weather
chat, leading to all sorts of ridiculousness. Someone was
moaning to me about the fact it was -2oc in March, which
must be some sort of record. Well indeed, I don't mind
getting my pants frozen off just so long as we are all in the
flipping Guinness Book of Records.
I checked out the Met Office website whilst researching
this article. I know. Research? Who knew? I was looking
for some interesting weather facts, and I was not
disappointed. Did you know there was a Wind Index? No,
nor did I. Actually, living with a man and two boys, we
have a similar Wind Index in our house, but enough of
that. The Wind Index shows the windiest places,
surprisingly. I was hoping for 'the top of a hill' and 'the
crossroads by St John's church' but instead, they measure
it by country. This year, the award (I am not sure there is
actually an award, but let's hope it is a gold wind sock on
a stick) went to Iceland. It must be all those freezer doors
opening and shutting.
Sue de Nime, aka Jodie Newman, also writes a blog. Check
out: www.motheringfrights.wordpress.com or follow her for
parenting non-advice @MotheringFright
‘Womb With a View’ by Jodie Newman is available from The
Epping Bookshop and by ordering online from
www.jodienewman.co.uk . A Kindle edition is also available
at www.amazon.co.uk
And another
Thing… Sue de Nime
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In a relatively short space of time since it opened in
November 2011, Parsons Restaurant in Waltham Abbey
has become a much garlanded fine dining experience,
awarded Best Large Restaurant and Best Newcomer
Restaurant in the Essex Food and Drink Awards 2012;
Essex Life Fine Food and Drink Award 2012 and
Restaurant of the Year, Essex 2012 and also a Highly
Commended Chef of the Year.
Head Chef, Adebola (Ade) Adeshina, draws from his years
working under some of the UK’s greats, Gordon Ramsey,
with whom he worked for six years and Marcus Wareing,
to create menus which never disappoint, using locally
sourced high-quality ingredients. The modern British
menu (with a nod to international influences) changes all
the time.
As well as the award-winning experience Parsons
Restaurant offers, what is immediately obvious when you
walk in is how beautiful and light the interior is. With a
fully refurbished interior and exterior, the building has
three dining areas (Main Room, Abbey Room and
Waltham Room) across two floors. There is a bar on the
ground and upper floors, (as well as an upstairs lounge
area) to accompany the exquisite interiors. Diners are
treated not only to culinary excellence, but can relax in
the comfort of their surroundings too. The restaurant also
boasts its own spacious car park and has a ramp for
wheelchair access.
Ade values the importance of training, it certainly worked
wonders for him, and so Parsons offers work experience
for catering and hospitality students from Hertford
Regional College.
You can find the lunch, a la Carte and Sunday roast menus
on the website and also the new ‘Weekday Dinner Offer’
of 2 courses £15 or 3 courses £20. The private dining
rooms on the first floor are available for private dining,
weddings, engagements and commercial uses such as
meetings and product launches. Special diets can be
catered for as long you call in advance with any require-
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Take a Parson’s nose at this fine dining experience
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Comparing your posture to a mobile phone may seem
strange coming from an Alexander Technique teacher.
But when I think about it, it's a good way of describing
what you need to do to get to the root cause of back pain,
neck tension, stress and other conditions that may cause
you pain.
Poor posture, the cause of many aches and pains, is
something we often unknowingly learn during childhood.
As a result it becomes a habit and feels familiar and
comfortable. To you it's natural but to your body it's not.
And as we get older these bad habits start to have an
effect by causing pain.
Step back in time to when you were a baby. When you
were born your spine looked something like a C shape. As
you became able to hold your head up and start crawling,
your spine changed and developed the correct S shape.
A lot of your development and learning came from watch-
ing others. You saw adults and other children hunching
their shoulders and this seemed natural to you. For
example, if a child was bored they hunched their
shoulders and their back became rounded. Many young
adults think hunching their backs is cool and they
continue this posture. The more they do this the more of
a habit it becomes - and habits are difficult to break. It's
almost easier to keep the habits than break them.
A toddler's posture is the most natural thing in the world.
Try comparing pictures of yourself when you were a child
with how you are now. You will instantly see how your
posture has changed. It's difficult to pin point exactly
when the changes happened because it has taken many
years to get to the stage you are at.
So we come back to mobile phones and restoring your
factory settings. Imagine your mobile phone goes wrong.
The only way to get it back on track and make life easier
for you is to restore it back to its original settings. It's the
same with breaking habits that you have had for many
years and feel comfortable with. Not the easiest option
but you know it's the best option.
As an Alexander Technique teacher I see many people
who have come to me almost as a last resort. They have
been suffering pain for many years, often resorting to
powerful medication and vigorous manipulation to help.
Together we identify the bad postural habits that have
built up over a lifetime of stress. And in a relaxing way
begin to make subtle changes that will help you release
tension and rediscover balance of mind and body. You will
feel better and move in a more relaxed and comfortable
way - the way nature intended.
Stephanie Smith is a Member of the Society of Teachers
of the Alexander Technique (MSTAT). She has been teach-
ing the Alexander Technique for 19 years and has a prac-
tice in Theydon Bois. She can be contacted on 01992
812189, by email at [email protected] or
through her website www.thealexanderpractice.co.uk
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Working in countryside management
is diverse. You could find yourself in
jobs ranging from field teacher and
ecologist to footpath officer. The
type of work is varied and most
employers (typically local authorities
and charitable organisations) will be
looking for general countryside
knowledge, coupled with some areas
of specialism. Capel Manor College in
Enfield offers a wide range of courses
and apprenticeships and here we look
at two men whose Capel Manor
experiences changed their lives.
42 year-old Zack Gorman (pictured
top right) gave up a life of retail in
2009. He longed for a more fulfilling
profession and found a position work-
ing at the London Wildlife Trust soon
after, through a training course at
Capel Manor College. He enrolled on
a two year National Diploma in
Forestry and Arboriculture, for which
he was required to undertake a
period of work experience. After a
period of part-time work he
continued with his studies and then
went on to full-time employment as
the Reserves Officer for Hillingdon on
graduating. Zack said “I’d always
wanted to work outside and a few
years ago with some money saved up
I could finally afford to train to do it. I
love spending time outside enjoying
nature and woodlands, walking and
camping. After a few months on the
course I knew it was the forestry side
that really appealed to me. I basically
took the bits of the course I liked and
adapted them to what was realistic
for me. The arboriculture was useful
to gain my chainsaw
tickets and with
these I can always
adapt my skills, but
they’ve also been
essential for my
current job.”
He continued “I
wasn’t very good at
school and so
ended up doing
something I didn’t
enjoy for a long time but now I am
outside every day. I am fitter, health-
ier and much happier than I ever was.
Doing the course has made a big
difference to my life. Capel Manor
has a very good reputation and I
believe their courses really take you
somewhere. We’ve also had quite a
few students doing work experience
with us and I’m keen to develop these
links and impress upon them the
wealth of opportunities out there to
work in conservation.”
In his former career as a roadie, David
Cockburn, 46, toured with artists
including Lisa Stansfield, All Saints
and Status Quo. From this he moved
into theatre stage/tour management
and now works as the Trainee
Reserves Officer also for the London
Wildlife Trust. Currently in the final
year of a Diploma in Countryside
Management at Capel Manor, David
attends college two days a week and
spends the rest of the time working
on a number of nature reserves in the
London Borough of Hillingdon.
David, whose father was in the army,
grew up in army bases in places like
Germany and Cyprus, with land back-
ing on to large rural expanses. Spend-
ing much of his childhood surrounded
by wildlife meant he had developed a
real passion for the great outdoors.
He said “I love the physical and
mental buzz I get from being out-
doors and active—you have to be
quite physically fit to do my job.
When I started on the course I also
began volunteering at the London
Wildlife Trust which eventually
turned into paid employment. My
course is really versatile and with my
transferable skills I could similarly
work as a countryside ranger or in a
variety of other environmental man-
agement/conservation roles. It might
appear that I had quite ‘interesting’
jobs before but I’m a much more
contented person now—I used to be
stressed out all the time. I’ve learnt a
lot doing countryside management at
Capel Manor and I’m thoroughly
enjoying applying my new skills and
knowledge in the real world, working
for The London Wildlife Trust. I know
I am going to spend all day out in the
wild, getting hands-on and mucky and
doing valuable conservation work.
When I go home in the evening and
look at all the suited people around
me, many of whom will have spent
their day stuck in an office and then
there’s me, covered in mud and stink-
ing of wood smoke and I couldn’t be
happier. People say to me “I wish I
could do what you’re doing. I’ve
always wanted to..” and I say to them
“You can, just do it!”
Capel Manor College Open Day-Saturday
15 June, 10am to 4pm. Explore the 60
themed, model and historical gardens and
check out the college facilities, get advice
on courses and meet current students. The
college offers a range of nationally
accredited courses and apprenticeships for
those interested in the environment, ani-
mals or working with plants, trees and
flowers (further details in our What’s On
section, page 43). www.capel.ac.uk
Capel Manor changed my life
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My psychology consultancy helps people to confidently
be more of who they are; unless of course they want a
weight loss programme. Here are the two most
common concerns I hear along the road to change and
what to do about them:
Others won’t buy into the idea…
I don’t think I am the sort of person who can be..
So here are your top tips for getting over yourself, and
others with the aim of getting into the life you want.
1. Ventriloquism
It might sound like a hard truth to swallow but when we
think others don’t believe in our potential; what we
really think is I don’t believe it. If we have a little doubt
within us, we can project it onto others, putting
imaginary words into their mouths and interpreting
what they say in line with our own secret doubts. It’s
fair to say you will never have complete control over
the way other people perceive you. That’s Chairman
Mau territory anyway. The only thing you can control is
how you, see yourself. Onwards!
2. Saboteurs
If you’re sure you aren’t throwing your voice; resistance
from other peoples fear of change. Whether you’re
getting fit, successful, independent or streamlining your
business to move with the times, there is so much to
attend to these days; to cope we all make use of little
schemas (mental notes) which help us to ‘know’ how
to interact with each other. When you change, others
must change their way of interacting with you (their
schema) which isn’t hard but is extra effort to add to an
already busy week. If they respect you and your vision
they will come around eventually. Stick to your change
(consistency and enthusiasm are persuasive) and
reassure third parties that this is all building to a hap-
pier you who will be able to better contribute to every-
one else.
3. You are whatever sort of person you imagine
yourself to be
Until recently novelists and scientists from years past
thought that all learning considered, you’re pretty stuck
with your genetic potential. But never fear! That’s not
what The New Scientist reported last month with its
report on orphan genes. So what’s an Orphan Gene?
Well, Orphan genes lack detectable homology to
organisms outside such phylogenetic distribution. Say
what? Basically there’s a whole bunch of genes in you,
and me and your neighbour’s Nan and we don’t know:
what they are, what they do or where they came from.
With that in mind it’s fair to say that your potential,
that which lays within you just waiting to unfold, is an
unknown quantity.
4. Black and white thinking
There is a line of thinking in the east that something
can’t come out of nothing, it simply evolves out of
something else. Remember that when you are
reinventing. Rather than discarding the old you we are
transforming it. Everything you have ever experienced
has led you to become who you are today. And all of
those goodies, and possibly not so goodies are the
mould from which you will continue to sculpt your
reinvention. If you find yourself getting back to your old
ways remember, you spent quite while perfecting being
that person. You deserve a medal for being able to do it
so brilliantly! Now you just need to use that to practice
being the updated version. The more you do it the
more natural it will feel. Change takes time to become
habitual if you’re in it for the long haul, give yourself a
break.
Emma is the director and lead facilitator at training and develop-
ment organisation Mapetry. She also consults with individuals
about their wellbeing at her clinic in Queens Road Buckhurst Hill.
www.emma-mills.co.uk www.mapetry.com
Telephone 07824 479373
Spring reinvention: How to create yourself Emma Mills BSc (Hons) Dip. Hyp. NLP.Prac
Spring has sprung and the fields will soon be full of the buds, bulbs and
blossom. All of those buds hold the promise, the potential of the fruit to
come this summer. Just like each springs new blossom, potential isn’t a fixed
quantity. One of my favourite poets once said ‘if a women doesn’t invent
herself daily, she will be invented, so to be bodacious enough to invent
ourselves is wise.’
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North East London Business EXPO 2013 Leyton Orient Football Club—May 14
Thinking of starting a new business? Or perhaps you
have just started one or have been established for a
while. Or maybe you want to learn some new skills.
Whatever your situation, the North East London
Business EXPO, now in its second year after a
successful launch in 2012, has something to offer you.
Up to a 100 local businesses will be showcasing their
products and services. The EXPO is the ideal
opportunity to find inspiration, network with fellow
business owners, find strategic partners or to find out
how you can learn new skills to further your business.
The EXPO begins at 8am with an open business
networking breakfast (pre-booking required). Doors
open to the exhibition at 10am and registration is free
to visitors who book prior to the event. The full
programme of interactive workshops and seminars
with leading business experts will be available on the
day, although further details can be found at
www.nelexpo.co.uk, which is where you also go to
register.
The North East London Business EXPO takes place on
May 14th at Leyton Orient Football Ground.
Refreshments will be available throughout the day for
visitors and stallholders.
Schedule
Breakfast open networking breakfast 8am
(pre-booking required)
EXPO 10am to 5pm
Contact details
Enquiries 0808 146 9189
Email: [email protected]
Website
www.nelexpo.co.uk
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Welcome to our special 8 page
pull-out , which gives you the
low down on our in salon prod-
ucts, treatments and services.
We also have some great offers
on the back cover. Be sure to
pull out and keep, as different
offers can be used for various
months throughout the year.
Now you have every excuse to
look good all year round.
BABY TALK
It has been a busy 12 months at
Tikadi and not least for our
lovely senior hair designer Jo,
who has recently returned from
maternity leave to once again
join the team at Tikadi Theydon
Bois. Jo is now a mother of
twins, which means she should
be even better at multi-tasking
in the salon to make sure you
feel well looked after and that
your hair is beautifully cut and
styled!
WIN, WIN, WIN
Towards the end of last year we
were awarded ‘Small Business
of the Year’ in the Mid Essex
Business Awards and also our
second year learner, Lana
Lewington, reached the final of
‘Apprentice of the Year’. We are
always delighted to be nomi-
nated and it is great when we
win, but our main focus is
always on offering the best
service we can for our wonder-
ful customers. However, we
are very excited about our
rising star…
TIKADI stylist selected for
Schwarzkopf Young Artistic
Team 2013
Tikadi’s 21 year-old Hayley
Quinlin (right of picture) will
join the Schwarzkopf Young
Artistic Team in February
2013 following an intense
selection process held at the
Schwarzkopf Academy,
London. Hayley, along with
other 5 comrades who made
the grade, will benefit from
specialist training and photo-
graphic shoots, as well as
mentoring from top industry
names. When asked about
opening her letter of accep-
tance Hayley said, 'I was
shaking when I opened the
letter. I've worked so hard to
be part of the Young Artistic
Team, but I have to thank all
my Tikadi team who helped
me with their continued
support. No one has to
worry, I'll still be in salon
most of the time!'
SALON NEWS
WIN a free cut & blow-dry with in-salon hair and scalp treatment, plus a gift set. Worth £110
COMPETITION
HOW TO ENTER Send an email with your name and contact details to [email protected] with ‘MAGASCENE COMPETITION’ in the subject header for your chance to win. One winner will be randomly selected after the closing date of June 30th, 2013. Good luck! Terms and conditions apply. By entering you agree to Tikadi emailing you for promotional and marketing purposes.
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The very first Waltham Abbey Art, Crafts and
Literature Festival will take place in the town centre
on Friday 12th and Saturday 13th April. The two day
event, running from 11am to 3pm each day, is being
organised by The Waltham Abbey Town Partnership.
The festival will include film shows for children and
adults, talks, demonstrations (including one from local
wool shop The Crochet Chain) and feature craft stalls
on Sun Street where visitors can have a go at various
activities.
There is also a varied literary programme of ’meet the
author’, booking signings and talks from local writers
Victoria Robertson (Swimming Through the Reeds),
Jodie Newman (Womb With a View), Victorian East
London novelist Jean Fullerton (Hold on to Hope) and
Tracy Rolfe (The White Witch of Spiton series).
Children will be in for a treat, as ‘Waltham Abbey
Cinema’ at the Town Hall will be showing ‘Matilda’,
based on Roald Dahl’s novel and starring Pam Ferris
(Sister Evangelina from ‘Call the Midwife’) on the
Saturday. Doors open 9.45am for a 10.30am start.
Tickets are priced £1 for children and £2.50 for adults,
available on the door or from the Tourist Information
Office in advance. There will also be a performance of
another literary adaptation, as ‘Pride and Prejudice’
based on Jane Austen’s novel and starring Keira
Knightley, is showing on the Saturday, 6.45pm doors
for a 7.30pm start. Tickets are £5 for adults, £4
concessions. Please note that children must be
accompanied by an adult for cinema performances.
Other events include a teddy bears’ picnic and story
time at the Library and there will be art workshops
taking place at the Epping Forest District Museum.
Visitors to Waltham Abbey across the two-day event
can also look forward to an art exhibition,
competitions, street entertainment and much more.
For more information or for the full programme of
events, please visit www.aboutmyarea.co.uk/EN9
Meet the authors
Book signings / talks
Craft stalls
Demonstrations
Workshops
Art Exhibition
Street Entertainment
Teddy Bears Picnic in Library (Saturday)
Waltham Abbey Cinema screenings of
“Matilda” and “Pride and Prejudice”
Competitions and much more...
Waltham Abbey Art, Crafts &
Literature Festival 12th and 13th April
MEET EPPING’S AUTHORS
Meet Jodie Newman, author
of “Womb With a View”
Author of “Swimming
Through the Reeds”, Victoria
Robertson, will also be a
guest at the festival
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According to new research 29 million Britons have not put
down their end of life wishes in a Will and 11% believe
that their estate will automatically go to the right people
when they pass away.
However, this is not necessarily the case. Assets of those
dying without a Will are distributed under the intestacy
rules, which could leave stepchildren or unmarried
partners out of the equation.
A total of 64% of people aged 35 to 54 have not prepared
a Will yet, while almost a third (32%) of those over 55
have no Will. Most people say they have no Will in place
because of superstitious beliefs that writing one was
equal to "tempting fate". Delaying the decision for the
time they "get older" was the main reason for 30% of the
respondents not having a Will. Despite this poor planning,
74% said they would like to leave money (£45,000 on
average) to their loved ones, while 65% would like to pass
on property (with an average value of £199,000) and 56%
want to bequeath personal chattels such as paintings and
jewellery.
Children and grandchildren remain the key beneficiaries
with 36% of the respondents saying they wanted to pass
enough money to their children and grandchildren to
support them through university, increase their savings or
fund other aspects of their future. A total of 8% want to
donate significant funds to charities and 7% would like to
ensure their pets are taken care of after they are gone.
It’s not just a matter of making sure your assets end up
with the beneficiaries of your choice - what about the
emotional reasons for making your Will? These can carry
as much weight, if not more, than the financial issues. The
repercussions suffered when a loved one hasn’t made a
Will can cause much heartache to those left behind. At a
time when emotions are unpredictable, it’s an act of
kindness on your part to ensure that you do the right
thing by those left behind.
What will happen to the children?
Few people are aware of the ramifications for minor
children if their parents die intestate. It’s not automatic
that the surviving parent will be the one to care for the
children, especially if the parents were unmarried. There’s
a real possibility that children whose parents die intestate
may end up going into local authority care, while the
courts sort out where they will ultimately live. Having the
appropriate Will drafted by an expert who can advise on
all matters relating to guardianship will safeguard against
this catastrophe.
Unmarried Partners
it’s another sad fact that cohabitees often assume that
they’ll inherit if their partner dies. In the absence of a
Will, this isn’t the case.
Writing a valid Will is principally the only way to ensure
that your wishes are carried out and your loved ones
provided for after your death. Therefore, if you are part of
the 58% that don’t have a Will, it is advisable to have a
think about what impact this may have on your family
when you are gone. Similarly, if you already have a will, it
is important to keep it updated if your circumstances
change; for example if you get married, buy a property,
have children, are separated or get divorced, this change
should be reflected in your Will or you may run the risk of
it being invalid.
You know it makes sense
We call a Will a “Mañana product” – people always put it
off until tomorrow. However, tomorrow always comes,
and when it inevitably does, you’ll be hugely relieved that
you’ve done the deed – so please don’t delay any further.
Making a Will is not the kiss of death!
Alan Giddings
Giddings Lane Wills & Estate Planning
Telephone 01279 834761
Email: [email protected]
58% of Britons don’t have a Will
- are you one of them? by Alan Giddings, Giddings Lane Will & Estates Planning
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services with do with a bit of dead-heading, then
look no further. We can assist with handling your
tax return and other financial matters, so you can
concentrate on running your business.
Call Fiona Sagoo—your local Member of the Institute
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Epping-based Munro Film Services is bringing the
award-winning ‘The Eye of the Storm’ to UK
cinemas this May. The film is based on the
acclaimed 1973 novel by Australian writer Patrick
White, who became Nobel Laureate in Literature
the same year. The film is a savage, yet darkly
funny, exploration of family relationships starring
Charlotte Rampling, Geoffrey Rush and Judy Davis,
playing the ultimate dysfunctional family.
The drama has achieved several award wins
internationally, including the Age Critics’ Award at
the Melbourne International Film Festival, the
special jury prize at the Rome International Film
Festival and an Australian Academy of Cinema and
Television Arts (AACTA—the Australian equivalent
of the BAFTAs) Best Lead Actress award for Judy
Davis. ’The Eye of the Storm’ is co-produced and
directed by Fred Schepisi, whose directing credits
include ‘Last Orders’, ‘Six Degrees of Separation’,
‘Roxanne’ and ‘A Cry in the Dark’. His daughter,
Alexandra Schepisi, takes the role of Flora the
nurse, a role for which she won Best Actress
Supporting Role at the Film Critics Circle of
Australia Awards.
Producer Antony Waddington said, “Influenced by
friends like Francis Bacon, Patrick White's literary
life started in London after Cambridge and he
enjoyed great success there throughout his
career. Charlotte Rampling's character of Elizabeth
Hunter is based on White's mother who left Sydney
to live out her days in Knightsbridge surrounded by
eccentric servants. It feels somehow complete,
that this first film adaptation of a White novel, is
about to begin its life in the UK."
2012 celebrated the birth centenary of White and
in the UK, his first novel ‘Happy Valley’ and his
unfinished ‘The Hanging Garden’ were published.
‘The Eye of the Storm’ novel will shortly be
available as an ebook on Amazon and Apple’s
iBookstore. The film received many positive
reviews when it opened in Australia and the USA.
Talking about the film’s UK’s appeal Munro Film
Service’s managing director, Frank Smith said,
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THE EYE OF THE STORM 119mins, cert—tbc
THE EYE OF THE STORM is a savage, yet darkly
funny, exploration of family relationships
starring Charlotte Rampling as Elizabeth Hunter,
who plays the wealthy, manipulative and dying
matriarch. Academy Award-winning actor
Geoffrey Rush plays her famous, yet struggling
actor son and Golden Globe winner Judy Davis
completes the cast’s principal trio as his down at
heel high-society sister. Both Rush and Davis’s
characters unite in a common goal of securing
their vast inheritance. The film is based is on the
acclaimed 1973 novel by Australian writer
Patrick White, who became Nobel Laureate in
Literature the same year. The character of
Elizabeth Hunter is based on White’s own
mother who left Sydney to live out her days in
Knightsbridge surrounded by eccentric servants.
CINEMA
“We are extremely excited to bring this excellent
adaptation to a UK audience, who will relish the
film’s strong cast and darkly compelling portrayal of
complicated family relationships, the telling of
which is not without wit.” The film is out from May
3 and will be playing at the Curzon Mayfair London
and selected UK cities. Further details at
www.munrofilmservices.co.uk
Reviews
“Superb performances by the principal trio.
An intelligent sumptuous drama”
HOLLYWOOD REPORTER
“Moving and often very funny.
It’s an acting masterclass”
SCREEN DAILY
“A close to perfect storm”
SYDNEY TELEGRAPH
“This film is a milestone by any standards”
THE SPECTATOR
“Frank, funny and immensely satisfying”
4 stars.
THE VINE
Did you know? Charlotte Rampling’s character was aged up 15 years to play Geoffrey
Rush and Judy Davis’s screen mother, despite only being 5 years older than Geoffrey Rush
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Stop putting it off Heather Waring
You know what it's like, you have a long list of things you
really should do, some of them have been on the list for
what seems like eternity and the fact that they are
incomplete eats away at you, but still you fail to get round
to dealing with them. What is it that stops us from taking
action? Why do we procrastinate?
Sometimes it’s as simple as not wanting to. So ask your-
self what will happen if you don’t. If you can live with the
answer then give yourself permission to score it off the
list - what bliss! On the other hand, if the consequences
are too great, then you need to take some action so make
a plan, set a deadline and get on with it. Believe me, the
relief you feel when you have completed the task will be
worth it.
Often the reason for putting a task off is that in some way
we are afraid of it. Perhaps you are worried that you will
not do a good job. How likely is this? What can you do to
ensure that you do the job successfully? I would suggest
that thorough planning is the answer.
In other cases, rather than fear
of failure, you fear success. I
know, that sounds ridiculous but
it happens more often than you
think. You are concerned that if
you do this task well, that expec-
tation will always be there and it
may put you under greater
pressure. Can you sustain
success? – if you never try you will never know. People
also fear finishing because if they finish they will have to
decide what to do next. Sometimes not knowing the
outcome is easier than facing reality but how sad to go
through life living in fear of ‘what if’. Ask yourself what is
the worst thing that can happen if you were to do this
thing – the answer is often much less scary than the
perception in your head. It is important to confront your
fear and consider the consequences of whatever action
you take.
Ever been in the position where you felt that a certain
task should be done and even offered to do it, but never
quite got round to it? The way to overcome this is to let it
work it’s way up the natural order until it gets to the top
of the list and then do it or could you delegate it to
someone else? Another strategy is to look at how you
might benefit from doing the task. If you are really
interested or enthused by something, is there usually a
problem with seeing things through? Ask yourself then
‘What is in it for me?’ and ‘What will happen if I don’t do
it?’ If the benefits are attractive enough your mindset is
likely to shift easily or if the consequences of not doing it
are also positive, the same will occur. If neither work for
you, walk away happy that it’s not worth doing.
Finally we procrastinate because we do not feel we have
all the right information and knowledge leading to the
feeling that we might fail. Often all that is needed is a
little research, a few questions asked, some time spent
looking up books or surfing the internet.
Face up to the reasons you are not taking action. It is
never as difficult, takes as long or is as painful as you
think. In fact, the feeling of achievement may even be-
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IT must be hard work being a rebellious teen these
days requiring ever more inventive ideas to shock the
older generation.
Piercings? Mum's got one. Skulls emblazoned in studs
on your bag/jacket/scarf? Auntie's got one. Tattoo?
Even gran's got one. It seems anything that used to
belong to the subversive counter-culture has been
taken over into the mainstream - and thus losing all its
edge. Back in the seventies people would steer clear
of a punk in full bondage regalia and spiked green
Mohican. Now footballers have the fabled haircut.
Goths these days just blend into the background with
their heavily black-kohled eyes and dark-as-pitch
clothing. Even baby clothes now come in black. And
everyone in Essex knows how to create the Cleopatra
look in liquid eyeliner.
Now ripped jeans are back in so that's another item to
cross off the list. Mind you, Bros did for them in the
80s. Even the vintage tea dress - once the preserve of
the alternative set when they had to look demure for
work - is over-represented in the high street shops.
Surely all that is left for today's teen to do to shock is
to dress in a twin-set and pearls.
I NOTE with joy that high heels are on their way out.
They are the modern equivalent of bound feet. In
heels I can just about manage to totter out the front
door into a waiting taxi and hobble out again the other
end into the restaurant. So farewell heels. I mean that
from the bottom of my soles.
THE subject of parking appears to be a thorny issue in
the area. Particularly of note are the school run fools
who will stop at nothing to get their beloved offspring
as near to the door of their educational establishment
as possible with scant regard for anyone else. I am
talking about those who ditch their - usually large -
motors across other people's driveways who may -
heaven forbid - want to go out in their own cars. Or
those who selfishly park on double yellow lines thus
endangering everyone else's kids who have to cross
the road, whilst their own little lambs stay as safe as
houses (or Range Rovers, about the same size).
However, it's not actually an issue about parking. It's
an issue about driving. Not everyone is in a position to
walk their children to school, granted. But many are
but do not because of the time it takes, or they're
running late etc, etc. But, from a child's point of view
it's very good to have a bit of exercise before settling
down to do their schoolwork. It aids concentration
(just ask a teacher) and keeps them a bit fit. It also
teaches children that there is more than just the car as
an option for travelling from A to B. It's not just
children that benefit from leaving the motor
behind. A 15-minute walk each way means
30-minutes of exercise for free for mum or dad,
without even thinking about it. Every day. And not
many people can say they get too much exercise a
week can they?
AGEING band members are crawling out of their care
homes to go on tour again. Rolling Stones, The Who,
The Beach Boys, The Stranglers. Surely their
performances are not going to be on a par with what
they once were. I think you either had to have been
there at the time or forget ‘em. Bed blockers!
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MAGASCENE
Now coming to Waltham Abbey
A special sister edition, MAGASCENE Waltham Abbey, will be published in the next few months
To be distributed to 5,000 homes in Waltham Abbey
“I've been advertising in Magascene for many years now and it's been a
great way to get new clients and also for existing clients to see photos of their pets! Jane has always been very professional, coming up with new ideas, and is very flexible!"
Sue, Pet Chums
Interested? For more information about advertising
in MAGASCENE * or MAGASCENE Waltham
Abbey please visit www.magascene.net
Email: [email protected]
or call 01992 814621
“I have been advertising in Magascene for 3 years. My ad always pays for itself, with new customers, who then become regulars. They
are always very helpful with the wording of my ads, and always come up with great ideas for any promotions I want to do.”
Faith, The Steam Queen
“I've been advertising in Magascene since its infancy with great success.
I can't wait to see my advert in each edition."
Hannake, Kip McGrath
“My experience with Magascene has been a great opportunity with an overwhelming response and a significant boost in overall sales! I’ve
been able to reach markets that would have otherwise cost me five times the effort and resources. It has been a wonderful way to spread
the word about The Volunteer.” Pete, The Volunteer
How has MAGASCENE helped our clients over the years?
“Fantastic service for a fantastic price!” Fiona, FGS Accountancy
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successful way.” Michael, Tikadi
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Alpine Garden SocietyAlpine Garden SocietyAlpine Garden SocietyAlpine Garden Society————Epping Forest GroupEpping Forest GroupEpping Forest GroupEpping Forest Group. We meet on the second Tuesday of the month at Theydon Bois Village Hall CM16 7ER at 8pm. www.alpinegardensociety.net/groups/Epping-Forest.
The Avenue Lawn Tennis ClubThe Avenue Lawn Tennis ClubThe Avenue Lawn Tennis ClubThe Avenue Lawn Tennis Club—18 The Avenue, Loughton IG10 4PT. Four artificial grass courts. Membership-balls, court hire included; social programme & licensed bar. Club sessions: Men—Thursday 5.30pm and Sunday mornings; Ladies—Tuesdays at 5.30pm; Mixed—Thursdays 11am to 1pm, Fridays 6.30pm, Saturday and Sunday 1.30pm. The club has teams in both the South West Essex (men’s, ladies and mixed) and Essex leagues (men). Contact Lynda Wyles Membership Secretary on 0208 505 4704 or email [email protected]
Badminton Club Call for Players Badminton Club Call for Players Badminton Club Call for Players Badminton Club Call for Players We are looking for (mature) players to join our badminton club. We meet on Monday evenings at 8pm at Debden Park High School’s Sports Hall. Please contact Alan on 020 8508 6306.
BodyworksBodyworksBodyworksBodyworks exercise classes for everyone Loughton Tues 10.30am, Buckhurst Hill Mon 8-9pm and Thurs 9.30-10.30am. Call Jan Hall on 020 8508 3346.
Book ClubBook ClubBook ClubBook Club————meet locally once a month. meet locally once a month. meet locally once a month. meet locally once a month. Call Linda on 01992 571178.
Breatheasy in Harlow & Epping Forest Breatheasy in Harlow & Epping Forest Breatheasy in Harlow & Epping Forest Breatheasy in Harlow & Epping Forest Meet the first Monday of the month at Jack Silley Pavilion in Epping between 1pm and 3pm. Contact branch secretary Mrs C Carr on 01992 573387 01992 573387 01992 573387 01992 573387 for more details. Breatheasy is the support group of The British Lung Foundation www.blf-uk.org
Buckhurst Hill Bowls ClubBuckhurst Hill Bowls ClubBuckhurst Hill Bowls ClubBuckhurst Hill Bowls Club, 72 Epping New Road, Buckhurst Hill IG9 5TX. If you are looking for a local, friendly bowls club, please call the Secretary Malcolm Lord on 0208 502 1285. www.bhbltc.co.uk. Open 7 days a week.
Chigwell & Epping Forest Orienteering ClubChigwell & Epping Forest Orienteering ClubChigwell & Epping Forest Orienteering ClubChigwell & Epping Forest Orienteering Club. Bored with just running, in pain from too much running on roads? Try running through forests and having to work out where to go. There is a local event approximately once a month. For more details ring Helen on 020 8502 1629, or visit chig.org.uk.
Clive’s Easylearn Pop Music SchoolsClive’s Easylearn Pop Music SchoolsClive’s Easylearn Pop Music SchoolsClive’s Easylearn Pop Music Schools—For a free taster session in Epping, call 01992 670575 or visit www.clivesmusic.com
Craniosacral Therapy ClinicCraniosacral Therapy ClinicCraniosacral Therapy ClinicCraniosacral Therapy Clinic, The Limes Medical Centre, The Plain, Epping. Contact Liam Hurley on 07941 621887
Drum TuitionDrum TuitionDrum TuitionDrum Tuition—All styles; pop, rock, jazz, Latin, blues...Beginners to advanced. All ages welcome. Call 07803 893722.
Epping Art SocietyEpping Art SocietyEpping Art SocietyEpping Art Society—Art Appreciation evenings, 2nd Wednesday of the month at Pelly Court, Hemnall Street, Epping. Call Robin 01992 572077. Members £2, non-members £3. Practical eve-nings are run the first Friday evening of the month, at 7.30 for 2 hours at the Methodist Church Hall, Epping
Epping Bowls Club, Lower Bury Lane. Epping Bowls Club, Lower Bury Lane. Epping Bowls Club, Lower Bury Lane. Epping Bowls Club, Lower Bury Lane. New members welcome to join our friendly, local club. Regular tuition sessions take place for beginners. Contact Anne Munro: 01992 561164.
Epping Cricket ClubEpping Cricket ClubEpping Cricket ClubEpping Cricket Club—We are looking for new members of all standards. Three Saturday sides and a Sunday team and colts cricket for boys and girls. Contact Matthew Barrett 07877 923151 or email:[email protected] www.eppingcc.hitscricket.com
EppingEppingEppingEpping----Eppingen Twin Town AssociationEppingen Twin Town AssociationEppingen Twin Town AssociationEppingen Twin Town Association. Exciting cultural, school, musical and personal exchanges with our active and friendly twinned town in southern Germany. Contact Uschi Jesson 01992 577603 or Tony Church 07725 608368.
Epping Football Club, Stonards Hill, Epping Epping Football Club, Stonards Hill, Epping Epping Football Club, Stonards Hill, Epping Epping Football Club, Stonards Hill, Epping If you are interested
in joining the club, contact Steve Allen on 07932 532694, Graham Sly on 07973 530148 or Tracy Wilkinson 07738 089251 Email:[email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] or visit www.eppingfc.co.ukwww.eppingfc.co.ukwww.eppingfc.co.ukwww.eppingfc.co.uk
Epping Forest District Badger GroupEpping Forest District Badger GroupEpping Forest District Badger GroupEpping Forest District Badger Group—meet on the 3rd Monday of the month at Hemnall Street Social club, Epping at 8pm. Find out more about the existence and secret life of badgers, and their preservation. Contact 01992 756038. www.eppingforestbg.org.uk
Epping Forest Centenary TrustEpping Forest Centenary TrustEpping Forest Centenary TrustEpping Forest Centenary Trust. We can provide practical conservation sessions in Epping Forest for groups, including special needs groups, community groups and youth groups. Call Epping Forest Centenary Trust on 0208 508 9061, email [email protected] or visit www.efct.info.
Epping Forest & District Stamp ClubEpping Forest & District Stamp ClubEpping Forest & District Stamp ClubEpping Forest & District Stamp Club. Meet 2nd Tuesday of month at the Dining Room, Roding Valley High School, Lough-ton. New members and beginners always welcome. Keith Smith 020 8505 5620.
Epping Forest Group of the Alpine Garden Society Epping Forest Group of the Alpine Garden Society Epping Forest Group of the Alpine Garden Society Epping Forest Group of the Alpine Garden Society Non-members are welcome. For further information please contact the Group Secretary: Keith Ballard, Tel: 01992 813231 or email [email protected].
Epping Forest HP (Walking) GroupEpping Forest HP (Walking) GroupEpping Forest HP (Walking) GroupEpping Forest HP (Walking) Group. We are a walking group who walk in Epping, Redbridge and sometimes London each week. Walks start at 10.30am. There is no charge to join walks, optional membership at £4. Social evenings, coach trips and holidays. www.efhfg.org.ukwww.efhfg.org.ukwww.efhfg.org.ukwww.efhfg.org.uk. Email [email protected]@[email protected]@efhfg.org.uk
Epping Forest Outdoor GroupEpping Forest Outdoor GroupEpping Forest Outdoor GroupEpping Forest Outdoor Group– Are you a walker or a cyclist? Like to enjoy a more varied outdoor and social life? 8.30pm Thursdays, ROVSCO Hall, 72 Hollybush Hill, E11 1PX. Weekends away, day activities and social events. www.efog.org.uk Call Secretary Ken 020 8524 3960.
Epping Forest Rotary ClubEpping Forest Rotary ClubEpping Forest Rotary ClubEpping Forest Rotary Club—Meet Garnon Bushes, Coopersale on Tuesday evenings for meal and regular speaker. If you want to join other business and community minded men and women please contact [email protected] Telephone 01992 814105 www.RIBI.org
The Epping Horticultural Society The Epping Horticultural Society The Epping Horticultural Society The Epping Horticultural Society Share gardening tips and enjoy our social events throughout the year. Annual member-ship £1 and discounts available at the trading hut on the Meadow Road allotment site (Sunday mornings10am to 12pm). Contact Christine Burgess 01992 577020.
Epping Tennis Club Lower Bury Lane Epping Tennis Club Lower Bury Lane Epping Tennis Club Lower Bury Lane Epping Tennis Club Lower Bury Lane Four all weather courts (3 floodlit). New members welcome—Lessons and coaching available. Visit www.eppingtennisclub.co.uk or call 01992 572230 or 07940 183596 for membership/general enquiries. To contact Matt Smith (LTA Senior Club Coach), call 07743 378055 or visit www.mattsmithtennis.com
Exercise with me: Exercise with me: Exercise with me: Exercise with me: Exercise for Free!!! Power walking group in Buckhurst Hill, weekday evenings, meet outside The Toby Carvery, 5k distance approx. Call/text 07706 700 666 or go to www.exercisewithme.co.uk for further details
Family Care Counselling ServiceFamily Care Counselling ServiceFamily Care Counselling ServiceFamily Care Counselling Service We provide affordable, professional counselling in the Epping Forest area Tel: 01992 788499 www.familycarecounselling.org.uk Registered Charity No: 1118296
Forest Creative Writers 12.45pmForest Creative Writers 12.45pmForest Creative Writers 12.45pmForest Creative Writers 12.45pm----2.45pm, Thurs2.45pm, Thurs2.45pm, Thurs2.45pm, Thurs Loughton Library. Intending new members invited to first free taster session. Contact Pete Relph on 0208 508 6313.0208 508 6313.0208 508 6313.0208 508 6313.
Friends of Swaines Green. Friends of Swaines Green. Friends of Swaines Green. Friends of Swaines Green. Conservation days on the second Sunday of every month. Contact Ian Anderson for further details on 01992 574909 or visit www.swainesgreen.org.uk
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Guitar LessonsGuitar LessonsGuitar LessonsGuitar Lessons————Learn to play guitar. Learn to play guitar. Learn to play guitar. Learn to play guitar. All ages, abilities and styles. Experienced local teacher. Individual and group teach-ing. Christian Karlsson 07958 471083. Email: [email protected]
Herts & Essex Architectural Research SocietyHerts & Essex Architectural Research SocietyHerts & Essex Architectural Research SocietyHerts & Essex Architectural Research Society. Meet on the fourth Friday of the month at 8pm, Church Hall, Loughton Methodist Church, 260 Loughton High Road. Call 020 8508 2512 for more details or visit www.westessex.net/hears_info.php
Jo Jingles Jo Jingles Jo Jingles Jo Jingles Monday Epping 10:00am Over 2's and 11:00am babies from 3months to 2 years. Monday Theydon Bois 3:15pm Mixed ages (babies-5years old); Tuesday Harlow 9:30am Over 2s and 10:30am Walking-2years . We are also available to do Children's parties, nurseries, Children's centres or NCT group activities. For more information on classes or to book a place please call Lucy on 01279 868410 or email us: [email protected]. You can also visit our website www.jojingles.com/bishopsstortford
Karate Karate Karate Karate Classes for adults and children in Epping, Loughton, Theydon Bois and Nazeing. Contact Sensei Andy Major 07941 164544, email [email protected]. More details at wwwteashido.co.uk
LAUGHTER WORKOUT (LAUGHTER YOGA)LAUGHTER WORKOUT (LAUGHTER YOGA)LAUGHTER WORKOUT (LAUGHTER YOGA)LAUGHTER WORKOUT (LAUGHTER YOGA). Laughter is a great stress buster and has many scientifically proven health benefits. The body does not know the difference between real and pretend laughter, you still get the same benefits. Laughter Yoga combines Laughter Exercises with Yogic Breathing. We have a Loughton Group that meets three times a month. Please call 0208 508 2134 and visit www.laughterworkout.co.uk for more information. Come and join us.
Lee Valley Friends Rambling Association GroupLee Valley Friends Rambling Association GroupLee Valley Friends Rambling Association GroupLee Valley Friends Rambling Association Group Specialising in short weekend walks—mainly in West Essex and some London walks. Call for details 020 8529 1602 or visit www.leavalleyfriends.org.uk.
Loughton Astronomical Society (LAS). Loughton Astronomical Society (LAS). Loughton Astronomical Society (LAS). Loughton Astronomical Society (LAS). New members welcome. Meets Thurs 8pm at Scout Hut, Theydon Bois. Tel. 01992 815804. www.las-astro.org.uk. Also, junior section, Theydon Bois Theydon Bois Theydon Bois Theydon Bois AstroKyds AstroKyds AstroKyds AstroKyds for 6-14 year-olds meet 2nd Friday of month (term time), 6.30pm to 8pm at St. Mary’s Parish Hall, Theydon Bois. Same contact details as above.
Loughton Camera ClubLoughton Camera ClubLoughton Camera ClubLoughton Camera Club, Lopping Hall, Loughton. Meet every Wednesday 8-10pm. New members welcome. Contact John Banks 020 8508 4199.
Loughton Folk Club Loughton Folk Club Loughton Folk Club Loughton Folk Club meets every Thursday from 8pm at Loughton Club, 8 Station Road, Loughton, IG10 4NX. Parking front and rear. Email [email protected] or call Jill Coombes 0776 214 6623
Messy DaysMessy DaysMessy DaysMessy Days————Mother and Toddler Group, Monday and Fridays Mother and Toddler Group, Monday and Fridays Mother and Toddler Group, Monday and Fridays Mother and Toddler Group, Monday and Fridays 10am to 11am. St Mary’s Church Hall, 10am to 11am. St Mary’s Church Hall, 10am to 11am. St Mary’s Church Hall, 10am to 11am. St Mary’s Church Hall, Theydon Bois. Come along for some messy fun. £4.50 per session. Discount for second child. Pre-school Learning accreditation. Ring Lindsay on 01992 814487.
Musical MinisMusical MinisMusical MinisMusical Minis————PrePrePrePre----school fun time music group. school fun time music group. school fun time music group. school fun time music group. Classes in Epping and Buckhurst Hill. Call Claire on 01992 787793
OsteopathOsteopathOsteopathOsteopath—Epping Osteopathic & Sports Injuries Clinic, The Limes Medical Centre, Theydon Bois 01992 815 166
Parkinson’s UKParkinson’s UKParkinson’s UKParkinson’s UK————Harlow & District Branch. Harlow & District Branch. Harlow & District Branch. Harlow & District Branch. Meet at the David Livingstone Club, 11 Potter Street, CM17 9AE every Wednesday 11am-3pm. On the first Wednesday of each month there is a speaker from 1 to 3pm. For more information contact Secretary Corinne—Branch mobile 07982 094194 or email [email protected]. All welcome.
Personal Trainer Personal Trainer Personal Trainer Personal Trainer (mobile & gym based) / Nordic Walking Nordic Walking Nordic Walking Nordic Walking Instructor—Tanya Hurley 07941 233880 www.tanyahurleyfitness.com
Petanque (Boules). Epping Horizons Petanque Club Petanque (Boules). Epping Horizons Petanque Club Petanque (Boules). Epping Horizons Petanque Club Petanque (Boules). Epping Horizons Petanque Club meets on Saturdays and Mondays at 1.30pm on Stonards Hill Recreation Ground. New members always welcome. To arrange a taster session call Peter Lumb on 01992 571744 or visit www.ehpetanque.co.uk
Physiotherapist. Physiotherapist. Physiotherapist. Physiotherapist. Appointments available at Theydon Bois Pharmacy, 10 Forest Drive, Theydon Bois CM16 7EY. Contact Jayne Gould Chartered Physiotherapist on 07963 349754 www.jg-physio.co.uk
Piano ClubPiano ClubPiano ClubPiano Club————Loughton Methodist Church. Wednesdays Loughton Methodist Church. Wednesdays Loughton Methodist Church. Wednesdays Loughton Methodist Church. Wednesdays 10101010----12noon. 12noon. 12noon. 12noon. Contact Rea Camus on 01992 571773. We are a group of keen amateur pianists who enjoy making music together and having fun. All standards welcome.
PROBUSPROBUSPROBUSPROBUS. FOREST Probus Club is actively seeking new membersnew membersnew membersnew members. Monthly meetings on second Friday 12.30pm & lunch at County Hotel, Oak Hill Woodford Green. Please contact the Secretary [email protected] or 020 8529 6500
Rotary Club of Loughton and Buckhurst HillRotary Club of Loughton and Buckhurst HillRotary Club of Loughton and Buckhurst HillRotary Club of Loughton and Buckhurst Hill—meet at The Blue Boar, Abridge, RM4 1UA. On Thursdays at 1pm (1st and 3rd Thursdays) and 6.30pm (2nd and 4th Thursdays). For further details call A Harvey on 01992 572867 or visit www.loughtonrotary.org.uk
South West Essex Choir welcomes new members. South West Essex Choir welcomes new members. South West Essex Choir welcomes new members. South West Essex Choir welcomes new members. We meet at Loughton Methodist Church, High Road, Loughton IG10 1RB on Tuesdays 7.45-10pm. No audition is necessary. Please contact Mary McElarney on 01992 812606 or [email protected] More information at www.southwestessexchoir.org.uk
Station Road Wellness Centre, Station Road Wellness Centre, Station Road Wellness Centre, Station Road Wellness Centre, Osteopathy, Chiropody, massage, reflexology, Reiki. 12 Station Road, Epping. Tel. 01992 570003.
St John AmbulanceSt John AmbulanceSt John AmbulanceSt John Ambulance————Epping Community First Epping Community First Epping Community First Epping Community First Responders Responders Responders Responders help to save lives. Full training given. Please contact Sandra Newman on 01992 572545 for more details.
St Thomas Moore Dancing ClubSt Thomas Moore Dancing ClubSt Thomas Moore Dancing ClubSt Thomas Moore Dancing Club—Ballroom and sequence for the over 60s. Wednesdays 2-4pm at Thomas Moore Church, Willingale Rd, Loughton. Tel. 020 8504 0998. £1.50 including tea and biscuits.
Tappy ToesTappy ToesTappy ToesTappy Toes—Fun and creative dance and movement classes for girls and boys aged 20 months to 4 and a half years. Epping classes start in September. Call Claire on 01992 732 800.
WEA Loughton & Epping Branch WEA Loughton & Epping Branch WEA Loughton & Epping Branch WEA Loughton & Epping Branch Details from www.wea-essex.org.uk, leaflets in the libraries. Phone Bettie Bock, 020 8508 4919 or e-mail: [email protected]
West Essex Flower Club, West Essex Flower Club, West Essex Flower Club, West Essex Flower Club, Thornwood Village Hall, Weald Lane. Meet 2nd Monday of each month (except January and August) From 1.45pm. Visitors and new members always welcome. Contact the Club Secretary for further details on 01992 57703601992 57703601992 57703601992 577036
West Essex Ramblers. West Essex Ramblers. West Essex Ramblers. West Essex Ramblers. Walk every Wed, Thurs, Sat & Sun. Most walks countryside, some London. About 10 coach rambles Apr-Oct. Each yr have a British & foreign walking holiday. For a sample programme, call 020 8502 1628.
Woodford and District Floral Arrangement GroupWoodford and District Floral Arrangement GroupWoodford and District Floral Arrangement GroupWoodford and District Floral Arrangement Group. We meet every third Monday of the month in the Churchill Room at Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road E11. Doors open at 6.45pm for a prompt 7.30pm start. Guest floral demonstrator every month, raffle and refreshments. Visitors always welcome to join for a small fee of £4.
YogaYogaYogaYoga————’Fitness Yoga’.’Fitness Yoga’.’Fitness Yoga’.’Fitness Yoga’. Mondays 7pm—8pm at Theydon Bois Primary School, Orchard Drive. A revitalising and relaxing work-out including a blend of Yoga based postures, traditional stretching, core exercises from Pilates, balance work and a final relaxation section. Taught to relaxing music. First class FREE, then £25 per month. Contact Lucilla on 07956 695077 Email [email protected], www.onestopfitness.co.uk
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A-Z continued (Iyengar) Yoga(Iyengar) Yoga(Iyengar) Yoga(Iyengar) Yoga, Lindsey Street, Epping. Monday evenings from 6pm. Please contact Dorothy on 01992 574623.
Yoga classes and workshops Yoga classes and workshops Yoga classes and workshops Yoga classes and workshops for all levels in Epping and North Weald, Tues/Weds/Thurs/Sat. Contact Amy on 07841 378364 or visit www.amybrambleyoga.blogspot.com for more details.
Yoga (Vinyasa & Hatha), Yoga (Vinyasa & Hatha), Yoga (Vinyasa & Hatha), Yoga (Vinyasa & Hatha), Private classes in Epping & Buckhurst Hill 07725 653682.
Zumba FitnessZumba FitnessZumba FitnessZumba Fitness—Mondays St Michael’s Church, Loughton 8-9pm; Tuesdays Theydon Bois Primary School 7-8pm; Fridays Loughton Club 10-11am. Email [email protected] or call Laura 07581 673998 or Lisa 07775 553722. Doctors SurgeriesDoctors SurgeriesDoctors SurgeriesDoctors Surgeries The Limes Medical Centre, The Plain, EppingThe Limes Medical Centre, The Plain, EppingThe Limes Medical Centre, The Plain, EppingThe Limes Medical Centre, The Plain, Epping Appointments/Emergencies/Cancellations 01992 573 838 Theydon Bois BranchTheydon Bois BranchTheydon Bois BranchTheydon Bois Branch, Thrifts Mead 01992 812 450 North Weald BranchNorth Weald BranchNorth Weald BranchNorth Weald Branch, 67 Wheelers Farm Gardens 01992 524 383 Dr Lowry & PartnersDr Lowry & PartnersDr Lowry & PartnersDr Lowry & Partners, High Street, Epping 0844 5769797
HospitalsHospitalsHospitalsHospitals St Margaret’s Hospital, Epping St Margaret’s Hospital, Epping St Margaret’s Hospital, Epping St Margaret’s Hospital, Epping 01992 561 666 Princess Alexandra Hospital, Harlow Princess Alexandra Hospital, Harlow Princess Alexandra Hospital, Harlow Princess Alexandra Hospital, Harlow 01279 444 455
NHS Direct 0845 4647NHS Direct 0845 4647NHS Direct 0845 4647NHS Direct 0845 4647
Sports Centres & Fitness StudiosSports Centres & Fitness StudiosSports Centres & Fitness StudiosSports Centres & Fitness Studios Epping Sports Centre Epping Sports Centre Epping Sports Centre Epping Sports Centre 25 Hemnall Street 01992 564 564 Waltham Abbey Swimming Pool Waltham Abbey Swimming Pool Waltham Abbey Swimming Pool Waltham Abbey Swimming Pool Roundhills 01992 716 733 Loughton Leisure CentreLoughton Leisure CentreLoughton Leisure CentreLoughton Leisure Centre Traps Hill, Loughton 01992 564 574 Concept Fitness UK Concept Fitness UK Concept Fitness UK Concept Fitness UK 224b High Street, Epping 01992 579050 www.conceptfitnessuk.com Buckhurst Hill openBuckhurst Hill openBuckhurst Hill openBuckhurst Hill open----mic Jazz Jam Session. mic Jazz Jam Session. mic Jazz Jam Session. mic Jazz Jam Session. Every Sunday at the Sports & Social Club, 50 Queens Road IG9 5BY 8pm start. Admission £3. Visit jazzjam.co.uk to check dates.
Farmers’ Market Farmers’ Market Farmers’ Market Farmers’ Market organised by the Loughton Residents Loughton Residents Loughton Residents Loughton Residents AssociationAssociationAssociationAssociation on the first Sunday of the month. Centric Parade, High Road, Loughton. 9am-2pm.
FABFABFABFAB————Fabulous and BeautifulFabulous and BeautifulFabulous and BeautifulFabulous and Beautiful. If you are undergoing chemo-therapy or have recently finished treatment, charity FAB, which runs a three hour session on the first Monday of the month at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Epping (11am to 2pm) may be just the tonic. Please call Laura Jones on 01279 827396.
Epping Forest Group of the Alpine Garden SocietyEpping Forest Group of the Alpine Garden SocietyEpping Forest Group of the Alpine Garden SocietyEpping Forest Group of the Alpine Garden Society, 8pm at Theydon Bois Village Hall CM16 7ER (2nd Tuesday of the month). Group visits being arranged between June and September. Non-members welcome. Please call Keith Ballard for further information on 01992 813231. www.alpinegardensociety.net/groups/Epping-Forest
SmartNet Essex SmartNet Essex SmartNet Essex SmartNet Essex ———— Meet monthly or informal business network- Meet monthly or informal business network- Meet monthly or informal business network- Meet monthly or informal business network-ing ing ing ing 12-2pm at Miller & Carter Epping (Wake Arms roundabout). £15 meeting fee includes lunch. Next meeting April 18thNext meeting April 18thNext meeting April 18thNext meeting April 18th—Pay-as-you-go. Call Julie to book on 07843 260 186 or email [email protected].
EppNetEppNetEppNetEppNet————Business Networking. Meet every Wednesday Business Networking. Meet every Wednesday Business Networking. Meet every Wednesday Business Networking. Meet every Wednesday morning for breakfast, 7.15 to 9am at The Bell Hotel, Epping. morning for breakfast, 7.15 to 9am at The Bell Hotel, Epping. morning for breakfast, 7.15 to 9am at The Bell Hotel, Epping. morning for breakfast, 7.15 to 9am at The Bell Hotel, Epping. £40 per month for regular members, or one off annual fee for infrequent visitors (plus £10 fee per meeting). For more details email [email protected] or call Vincent Goode on 07931 580031.
Music at Marigolds Jazz ClubMusic at Marigolds Jazz ClubMusic at Marigolds Jazz ClubMusic at Marigolds Jazz Club, Harlow Cricket Club, Chipping-field, Old Harlow, CM17 0DJ. Enquiries 01279 414174/421763. Doors open 7.30pm. Price guide £7-£8. www.musicatmarigolds.co.uk April 12th The Fugitives April 26th the Dave O’Higgins Quartet May 10th Doc K’s Blues Band May 31st The Marigold’s 10th Birthday Party Bash
Harlow PlayhouseHarlow PlayhouseHarlow PlayhouseHarlow Playhouse—Box Office 01279 431945—Full season details and booking details at www.playhouseharlow.com. Shows include: HBA Les Sylphides and Other Ballets 11-14 April Forever Jackson 20 April Omid Djalili 26 April Julian Clary 1 May The Importance of Being Earnest 2-4 May The Burlesque Show 8 May Billy Ocean 2013 10 May Nicholas Parsons 22 May Best Friends Forever 26 May High Schoo Musical 30 May / 1 June
West Essex Flower ClubWest Essex Flower ClubWest Essex Flower ClubWest Essex Flower Club————April 8th at 1.45pmApril 8th at 1.45pmApril 8th at 1.45pmApril 8th at 1.45pm, Thornwood Village Hall, Weald Hall Lane, Thornwood. Demonstration entitled ‘Plan B’ by Pat Barton. May 13thMay 13thMay 13thMay 13th, demonstration by Christine Makings entitled ‘Wonderful World of Flowers’. All welcome, visitors £4 payable on the door. Contact the Club Secretary for further details on 01992 57703601992 57703601992 57703601992 577036 Waltham Abbey Art, Crafts & Literature Festival April 12th and Waltham Abbey Art, Crafts & Literature Festival April 12th and Waltham Abbey Art, Crafts & Literature Festival April 12th and Waltham Abbey Art, Crafts & Literature Festival April 12th and 13th13th13th13th, 11am to 3pm each day (see page 27 for more details). RNLI Loughton and Woodford Branch presents Meridian Opera RNLI Loughton and Woodford Branch presents Meridian Opera RNLI Loughton and Woodford Branch presents Meridian Opera RNLI Loughton and Woodford Branch presents Meridian Opera performing SCENES FROM THE SEA. Saturday 13th April at performing SCENES FROM THE SEA. Saturday 13th April at performing SCENES FROM THE SEA. Saturday 13th April at performing SCENES FROM THE SEA. Saturday 13th April at 7.30pm7.30pm7.30pm7.30pm. United Free Church, High Elms, Woodford Green IG8 0UP. An evening of nautical scenes from popular operas in-cluding HMS Pinafore, Cosi fan tutti, Idomeneo, Pirates of Penzance and more. Tickets £8 in advance, £10 on the door. Available from 020 8502 1788 or 07510 195877. The RNLI is the charity that saves lives at sea. Theydon Bois & District Friends of Cancer Research UKTheydon Bois & District Friends of Cancer Research UKTheydon Bois & District Friends of Cancer Research UKTheydon Bois & District Friends of Cancer Research UK BRIDGE NIGHTBRIDGE NIGHTBRIDGE NIGHTBRIDGE NIGHT Thursday 25th AprilThursday 25th AprilThursday 25th AprilThursday 25th April at Theydon Bois Village Hall 7pm for 7.30pm start. Fish/chicken & chips supper. Bring your own drinks. Tickets £12.50 from 01992 573319 or 01992 577719. Haven House Children’s Hospice Celebrity Football MatchHaven House Children’s Hospice Celebrity Football MatchHaven House Children’s Hospice Celebrity Football MatchHaven House Children’s Hospice Celebrity Football Match————in in in in memory of John Docker, Sunday 12th May at 1pm. memory of John Docker, Sunday 12th May at 1pm. memory of John Docker, Sunday 12th May at 1pm. memory of John Docker, Sunday 12th May at 1pm. Tickets £10 adults, £1 under 15s, £18 family ticket (2 + 2). VIP £25 adults, £5 under 15s to include buffet, DJ, live music and a chance to meet celebrities on the day. Www.havenhouse.org.uk/footballmatch The Epping Bookshop author signing May 15th 7/7.30pm, Linda The Epping Bookshop author signing May 15th 7/7.30pm, Linda The Epping Bookshop author signing May 15th 7/7.30pm, Linda The Epping Bookshop author signing May 15th 7/7.30pm, Linda StratmannStratmannStratmannStratmann, crime writer, to discuss latest book, ‘A Case of Doubtful Death’ - a Frances Doughty Mystery. Tickets £3 to include wine—redeemable against any purchase.
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Furniture Clinic Epping, Unit 15, Hobbs Cross Business Centre, Theydon Garnon, Epping CM16 7NY