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4 Book reviews 6 Number Cruncher 10 Volunteering is cool! 12 Olympic Volunteers 15 - 18 What’s On 21 Wladyslaw Mirecki Exhibition 22 Notice Board 24 Country Mutters 26 Food for Thought 28 Walk at Pin Mill 30 Sudoku 36 Useful Numbers 38 Index of Advertisers

HelloWow - what a summer! Everyone I know has been swept up in the Jubilee or sporting celebrations which have given us all a much-needed boost. I have enjoyed talking to local people Anthony Stamp and Grace Byrne who were involved with the Olympics and on page 12 they share their experiences with us. The challenge now is how to keep hold of that feel good factor! So we are looking at the shared benefits of volunteering, with ideas for getting involved.A community group bidding for Colchester to be the next City of Culture is certainly ambitious and will need a lot of support from people who would like to see our town’s assets celebrated. But then a lot of people didn’t think we’d make such a success of hosting the Olympics! I suspect we’re still going to see some summery days but it is now beginning to feel more like autumn. The walk featured in this edition is perhaps best reserved towards the end of October or beginning of November when the trees turn and the colours are at their best.I hope by now you’re seeing a good harvest from your garden or allotment - I’ve certainly been on the receiving end of lots of excess produce from my friends which is very welcome. I have it on good authority from our editor Sarah that her courgettes have reached 4 different counties as her friends and family travel home with going-away presents! If you haven’t got an allotment but are interested in the idea, there’s some information on how to get hold of one, hopefully in time for the next growing season. See page 27 for more details.Finally, if you are needing to promote any events - Christmas or otherwise in the What’s On pages in the next issue - please make sure we have all the details by 17th October. Our deadline will be slightly earlier than usual.

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Book Reviews

‘Bunnicula’, the vampire bunny has nothing on these evil fur-balls. Be careful what you wish for…and don’t forget to check the hamster cage before you go to sleep.

Kiss of DeathMalcolm RoseA school trip goes very wrong when twins Kim and Seth and their friend Wes visit Eyam: a community that was wiped out by the Black Death. Kim and Wes

decide to take coins (one of which happens to be cursed) from the bottom of a well in the village only to have the theft come back to haunt them. When the boys are struck down with what looks like the plague, it’s Seth to the rescue. It brings new meaning to the phrase ‘take nothing but photographs’.

The Boy Who Haunted HimselfTerry DearyA bizarre story of an experiment that goes somewhat awry, the shy and retiring Peter Stone becomes possessed by a spirit from the past. He faces an epic internal struggle to regain his body and mind. This is a chilling tale, with a sting at the end. Paul McKenna fans: be warned.

has earned himself an army of devoted fans… among the living.

Pure Dead MagicDebi GlioriMove over Mary Poppins, there’s a new nanny in town. Mrs McLachlan’s hired to sort out the strange and mysterious Strega-Borgia family. She has her work cut out dealing with both the children and the parents, not to mention beasts in the basement. This is a Scottish clan in crisis and only a super nanny can come to their rescue. It’s a strange tale that mixes tradition and

new technology into a bizarre brew that could have come straight from a Scottish cauldron.

Little Shop of Hamsters (Goosebumps Horrorland)R.L. Stine

The Goosebumps series does exactly what it says on the tin. Here’s one of our favourite titles in which Sam, who’s desperate to have a pet, starts work in a pet shop. He soon discovers that hamsters may be small, but they’re not always cute. For anyone who enjoyed

FunnybonesJanet and Allan AhlbergWhat could be more fitting for Halloween than three skeletons on a night out? This classic tale of a somewhat unusual family unit will ease the youngest of readers into Halloween. Setting out on a walk, ready to scare someone and then settling for frightening themselves, it’s a humorous (or should that be humerus?) story with the best laughs coming when they try to reassemble Dog Skeleton. A definite bone-rattler for your littlies, it’s certain to have you humming ‘Dem bones, dem bones’ up until bedtime.

The Graveyard BookNeil GaimanNobody Owens or ‘Bod’ is no ordinary boy. It’s not surprising really given that he’s been raised by ghosts and ghouls after his own family was murdered. Will Bod survive to adulthood given his unusual adopted family? Will his parents’ killers catch up to him? And how do you learn about life, from the dead? This is a strange and compelling tale for older children. Heavily influenced by Rudyard Kipling’s ‘The Jungle Book’, it’s easy to see why Gaiman

This Halloween why not settle down for some good old-fashioned ghost stories with the youngest members of your family. We’re not suggesting you curl up with the latest Stephen King; our selection of children’s favourites will deliver just the right amount of spooky. From toddlers to teenagers, these tales will ensure Halloween is less of a trick and more of a treat.

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Manager Heather Choat said: “We want people to be able to enjoy the lifestyle they want and we can see that happening at Colne View, where families are able to meet up and have lunch while grandchildren play happily and safely on the village green whatever the weather.

“Residents can invite friends over to the coffee shop and then go and see a film together at the home’s cinema. With such amazing facilities, no one ever has

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Volunteering is Cool!There are other benefits.

Becky Carter, HR Officer at St Helena Hospice says, ‘Our volunteers take many forms, from those retired wishing to give something back to their community, to those currently jobseeking and wanting to use their free time to gain valuable work experience and help others along the way. It is a very special person that gives up their time to help charities so it is important to us that we provide our volunteers with all of the support and guidance we would our paid members of staff. This is particularly applicable to those who volunteer to gain work experience, from the student nurse to the individual wanting to work in charity events; we are delighted to be able to provide them with the guidance they may need to succeed in their future career.’

There is a huge variety of voluntary work out there and you don’t even have to commit to regular hours - giving up the odd weekend to help someone get their garden into shape or just giving someone a lift to the doctors all have a positive impact on the individuals within a community.

Jo Ling, Chair of Wormingford Community Education Centre, who says ‘We have monthly talks by people who give their time for free to spread the word about something they’re passionate about. It’s a great fundraiser for us, you learn something new and it’s a great opportunity for people to get together and re-connect socially’.

Feel like giving it a go? Try an online volunteering directory such as http://www.do-it.org.uk to search for opportunities. The Colchester CVS Volunteering Directory is available to view at libraries, job centres and The Learning Shop or call CCVS on 01206 505250 for more information.Read about two local Olympic volunteering experiences on page 12.

While the Olympics and Paralympics gave us sporting excellence and the startling idea that ’Made in Britain’ could be taken as a sign of good quality again, perhaps an even more surprising effect is that suddenly the notion of volunteering is headline news. These few short weeks have inspired us like the Big Society idea didn’t - that initiative looked to many rather like something hastily cobbled together as a way of plugging the gaps left by budget cuts. The spirit of the Games managed to capture the imagination. We had a very tangible example of what can be achieved by a group of people from all walks of life pulling together for a common cause. It produced something that looked spectacular, worked efficiently, was well-regarded worldwide and was actually rather fun to take part in!So it’s hardly surprising that volunteering may be the biggest legacy of all. As more people put themselves forward for projects which will ‘make a difference’ it is suddenly understood that this can be a life-changing experience for everyone involved. Perhaps the one danger is that this sort of high-profile glamorous event may make the more commonplace voluntary work seem dull by comparison. But although maintaining footpaths or visiting the elderly in care homes is sometimes not as celebrated as it should be it is nonetheless equally valued by all those involved.

Craig Last, Frontline Services Team Leader at Colchester Community Voluntary Services, says, ‘I think the key is to match up the volunteer with the right organisation. We produce a Volunteering Directory which lists the huge range of opportunities locally and sometimes further afield, and then people can come in and talk to us about the kind of work they’re interested in doing. We will make sure the opportunity is suitable for their experience so that both sides get the maximum benefit’. Clearly this is a two-way process: the organisation gains much-needed help, but what about the volunteer? Craig says ‘People gain a sense of achievement and start to feel connected with their community once they take an active part in it’.


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London Ambassadors were recruited to help visitors to London make the most of their trip during the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Out of 20,000 applications, 8,000 were chosen and took up their posts representing the friendly face of London at tourist hot spots such as airports, rail stations and main attractions.After their training, which included role-playing different scenarios and visits to locations, Anthony was allocated to Oxford Circus and Rosy to one of the BT Live sites in Victoria Park, Hackney. Anthony says, ‘We were there to help by answering queries, handing out maps, helping with directions and we were encouraged to approach people who looked like they might need be in need of a hand. Although with our gaudy uniforms on we were easy to spot and people were happy to come and speak to us’.Although their shifts were at the beginning of the Games, he describes how quickly the event seemed to lift people’s mood even on the streets. He says, ‘So many people were smiling at us and saying hello and I found myself having conversations with all sorts of people that would simply never happen normally.’ He met people from all over the world and even got to practice his French language skills with a pair of visitors from Morocco who wanted to know the best way to get to Newcastle so they could watch their team play in an Olympic football match.Both Anthony and Rosy work for charities and help others in their spare time, but still found time to volunteer for the Olympics. Anthony sums up the experience: ‘We wanted to be part of this unique occasion. The

people we worked with were so positive, such great communicators and so prepared to give their time to make the whole event a success. It was a great feeling being able to help people who were perhaps visiting London for the first time and who might be feeling worried or lost. Being able to make their experience better gave you a tremendous buzz’.

Grace Byrne from Colchester, dancer in the closing ceremony of the Olympic Games

A dance student at De Montfort University, Grace successfully auditioned and was given a role in the spectacular pyramid building sequence to the music of Kate Bush. The dancers were warned that the process was going to be hard work and Grace had to attend 10 rehearsals of between 4 and 10 hours each concentrating on their own group sequence. It wasn’t until the dress rehearsals that the performers were able to get a sense of the complete ceremony.Grace says, ‘I got quite emotional watching the opening ceremony and was worried I’d make a mistake when it came to our sequence but adrenaline kicks in when you’re waiting backstage and you just go for it.’ She describes the nervous wait of 15 minutes before they went on. ‘I could

see the purple and blue colours of the lights. There were so many camera flashes and the noise of the audience was indescribable’.The dramatic performance went without a hitch, with the dancer’s earpieces relaying encouraging messages about how well they were doing and Grace says, ‘It was just an amazing experience to

be part of a once in a lifetime event’. She met people from all over the world, made lots of new friends and has made a pretty impressive start to her future career. Grace says, ‘It was a privilege to be able to work with professional

dancers and some of the best choreographers in the country. The whole experience was something I’ll remember forever.’

If you have an Olympic related volunteering experience you would like to tell us about - please email us: [email protected]

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General InterestQuiz Night

At White Colne Village Hall

Friday 9th November 7.30pm

Teams of 4 - 6 people (we’ll find you a team if you haven’t got one) £5.00 per person. Raffle, bring your own drinks, glasses and nibbles.

To book or for more information please call Chris or Rita on 01787 221919 or email [email protected] Proceeds to be donated to village projects and St. Helena’s Hospice.

Christmas Shopping Evening

At Holy Trinity Primary School, Fiddlers Folly, Fordham Heath, Colchester CO3 9UE

Friday 16th November 7.00pm - 9.00pm.

A variety of stalls selling something for everyone, ideal Christmas presents. Refreshments and raffle. £1 entrance fee.

For more information please call 01206 240880.

Craft Fair Weekend

At Aldham Village Hall

Saturday 27th - Sunday 28th October 10.00am - 4.30pm

Lots of different stalls selling a wide variety of goods.

For more information please call Anne Fulcher on 01206 211624.

22nd Kelvedon & Feering Art Society Exhibition

At Feering Community Centre, Feering CO5 9QB

Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th October 10.00am - 4.30pm

Many and varied original pieces on sale and for viewing. For more information please call Mrs P Johnson on 01376 519648.

Christmas Fair

At Stoke by Nayland Village Hall CO6 4QP

Saturday 17th November 10.00am - 3.00pm

Buy inspirational Christmas presents and food including ceramics, children’s wooden toys, jewellery, wools, soap, hand dyed cotton garments, paintings, cards, wooden chopping boards, upholstered furniture and more.

£1 admission. Refreshments in aid of St Helena Hospice. For more information please call 01206 262087.

Photographic History Exhibition

At Colne Engaine Village Hall

Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th October 10.00 am - 4.00pm

Come and discover the village, its people and buildings including businesses, school, church, wartime plus DVD’s of village life in the past. Refreshments available in the Jubilee Annexe (adjacent to the Village Hall).

Adult admission £1 each, accompanied children free. Proceeds towards

the Village Hall Boiler Replacement Fund.

Craft and Pamper Fair

At Earls Colne Village Hall, York Rd, Earls Colne

Saturday 13th October 11.00am - 2.00pm.

A range of therapist and beauticians for people to try out and pamper themselves with alternative and complementary therapies such as massage, reiki, indian head massage, manicures, pedicures. There will also be a number of boutique stalls for you to browse and purchase unique goods from local crafters. Free entrance, therapies are available from £5.

Table Top Sale

At Aldham Village Hall

Saturday 13th October and 10th November 10.30am - 1.00pm


Creations Christmas Craft Fayre

At Orpen Memorial Hall, West Bergholt

Saturday 1st December 10.30am - 4.00pm

A wide range of stalls selling handmade items - a perfect place to buy Christmas gifts! Free entry.

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Macmillan Coffee Morning

At Wormingford Community Education Centre

Friday 28th September 12.00 - 5.00pm

Delicious refreshments in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support.

Nayland Christmas Fayre

At Nayland Village Hall Church Lane, Nayland CO6 4JH

Sunday 2nd December 12.00 noon - 2.00pm

Fun for all the family with Father Christmas, children’s games, traditional stalls, festive goodies, raffle and tombola. Free entry.


St Peter’s Craft Fair

At St Peter’s Church, Market Hill, Sudbury

Saturday 22nd November 9.00am - 4.00pm

Stalls include music memorabilia, wedding floristry, portrait and landscape photography, wedding photography, cup cakes, beaded and silver jewellery, face painting, home made jams, soaps and bath products, hand made cards, woodturning and many more.

Refreshments, free admission. Proceeds support many local and national charities.

Nayland Bonfire & Fireworks

At the Village Hall Playing Field, Church Lane, Nayland CO6 4JH

Monday 5th November 6.45pm for 7.00pm

Hot Dogs, sparklers, luminous necklaces, refreshments. Adults £4, Children £1.

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CinemaColchester Film Festival 2012

Friday 5th to Sunday 7th October

An international short film festival featuring the best short films from the UK and around the world. Work from local filmmakers, film related workshops, master classes and panel discussion from industry professionals in various venues.

For more information please email: [email protected] or visit: colchesterfilmfestival.com

Leavenheath Village Hall Digital Cinema

At Leavenheath Village Hall, Wrights Way, (signposted from the High Road)

Doors open 7.00pm for 7.30pm start.

Refreshments (wine, beer, soft drinks, tea and coffee) will be available before the film starts and during the interval.

Tickets £3.50 per adult and £2 per child. Please call Lesley 01206 262505 or Ken 01206 263266 for tickets.

Saturday 6th October ‘Hugo.’

Saturday 3rd November‘Salmon Fishing in the Yemen’

Saturday 1st December‘The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel’

Nayland Cinema, at Nayland Village Hall

Drinks and ice creams served at the interval. 8.00pm start, £5 per ticket.

Friday 26th October‘Salmon Fishing in the Yemen’

Friday 23rd November‘Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy’

Dance and DramaDickensian Ball

At Fennes Estate, Bocking, Essex

Friday 16th November 7.00pm - 12.30am

Headway Essex will be celebrating the 200th anniversary of the birth of Charles Dickens at their black tie ball. Tickets are £65 and include a sparkling wine reception and canapes, a 3 course meal with coffee, entertainment, live band and disco.

For tickets or more information please call 01206 547616.

Barn Dance and Supper

At Rowhedge Village Hall, Rectory Rd CO5 7HX

Saturday 22nd September 7.30pm

Dancing to Jasper Ceilidh Band, includes ploughmans supper. Tickets £8, bring your own drink and glass. All proceeds will go towards essential maintenance at the village hall.

For more information and tickets please call Yvonne on 07780 923688 or Loraine on 07870 653590 or email [email protected]

Love Begins at Fifty

At The Institute, Kelvedon.

Friday 19th, Saturday 20th, Friday 26th and Saturday 27th October. Doors open at 7.30pm for 8.00pm start.

A play by Raymond Hopkins, presented by the Kelvedon Players. Although in a loveless marriage, Clive has never been unfaithful. However, as preparations for his fiftieth birthday are underway, Clive feels that life is passing him by and has a yearning for one last fling…

Tickets from the Box Office,The Master Butcher, Kelvedon High Street or 07742 532192. £7 or £5.50 concessions (no concessions on 27th October).

When We Are Married

At The Assembly Rooms, Dedham

Wednesday 24th to Saturday 27th October 7.45pm

The Autumn production by The Dedham Players is a charming comedy by J. B. Priestley.

Tickets £7.50 including refreshments at interval from W A Hood Newsagents, Dedham or call 01206 323160.

Christine the Musical

At The Headgate, 14 Chapel Street North, Colchester,

Wednesday 17th October - Saturday 20th October 7.30 pm

An amateur production with music and lyrics by Tony Franchi, taking its inspiration from true events in the life

of Christine Keeler, the 60’s girl whose exploits exposed sleaze and corruption at the heart of the Establishment. Tickets £12 and £10 concessions.

For tickets and more information please contact the Headgate Box Office on 01206 366000.

MusicThe Caverners

At Stoke by Nayland Village Hall

Saturday 24th November 7.15pm

Live duo playing popular 60’s Music from the great rock and roll era. Tickets £10 including supper, available from the Village Post Office.


Stour Valley Singers Concert

At St Mary’s Church, Glemsford

Saturday 29th September 7.30pm

Lead by our Musical Director Tom Cogan from the piano, the Choir will be performing a wide range of songs old and new including a selection of songs from Les Miserables plus The Heavenly Aeroplane by John Rutter and Morning Has Broken, beautifully arranged by Cat Stevens and many more.

Tickets are £8 including a glass of wine and nibbles, available from Anthea York on 01787 227490 or on the door on the night. In aid of The Parkinson’s Society Research.

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Concerts at The Parish Church of St Peter ad Vincula, Coggeshall

Lunchtime Concert Tim Smith Piano

Thursday 4th October 12.30pm

Admission free, retiring collection. Light lunches available from 12.00 noon. Concert lasts 45 minutes. All proceeds towards the St Peter’s, Coggeshall Organ Appeal.

Lexden Choral Society, Sarah Blake


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For more details please call 01376 346389

For more information about the concerts please phone 01376 563020 or visit www.st-peter-ad-vincula.org.uk

Music Events at The Electric Palace, Harwich

At The Electric Palace, King’s Quay, Harwich CO12 3ER

Doors open 7.30 pm for 8.00pm - 10.30pm

Thursday 25th October The Nova Scotia Jazz Band

Tickets £ 8 plus £1 day membership. For more information please contact 07786 744789 or visit www.electricpalace.com

Colchester Organ Society Concerts

At Alderman Blaxill School, Paxman Road, Colchester.

Doors open at 7.00pm for 7.45pm

Friday 5th October Chiho Sunamoto

Friday 2nd November Byron Jones

Popular organ music from the 1950’s onwards.

Members £4, non members £6. For more information please contact 01787 269458.

Talks and WorkshopsMushrooms and other Fungi

At Daws Hall Nature Reserve, Henny Road, Lamarsh, Essex

Saturday 20th October 10.00am - 4.00pm

Identification course for adults led by expert Ian Rose. £25 per person, booking essential.

For more details of all courses and to make bookings please contact Sarah White on 01787 269766 or e-mail [email protected] web site www.dawshallnature.co.uk

Helping us Maintain a Healthy Heart

At the Elizabeth Courthald Surgery, Halstead

Thursday 18th October 7.30pm

Talk by Dr Kare Teng

Talks at Wormingford Community Education Centre

At WCEC, The Old School, Church Lane, Wormingford CO6 3AZ

We ask for a donation of £4 per person. Refreshments will be available.

To book please call Jane on 01787 227037 or email [email protected]

The Night Sky through Binoculars and Small Telescopes by Michael Forbes

Friday 28th September 7.30pm

Enjoy the centre’s beautiful grounds in the dark as Michael returns to WCEC with another fascinating and informative evening on our night sky. Please bring binoculars if you have them (some pairs will be available to borrow). If the weather is wet, the presentation will move to the hall, with the subject being Astrophotography from Your Back Garden.

Britain’s only known Roman chariot racing track: the work goes on by Philip Crummy

Friday 19th October 7.30pm

The story of the discovery of Britain’s only known Roman circus and the on-going work to celebrate this internationally important monument.

This Luminous Coast by Jules Pretty

Friday 16th November 7.30pm

An exploration of the East Anglian coast, looking at the natural features, social history and the relationship between people and the land.

The Amateur Glasshouse

At Church Hall, Bear Street, Nayland CO6 4HY

Tuesday 16th October 7.40pm

Matthew Tanton Brown will share his knowledge in an illustrated talk on ‘The Amateur Glasshouse’. Entry free, all welcome.

01206 262807 www.naylandhortsoc.org.uk

Trees of the Stour Valley

At The Village Hall, Nayland CO6 4JH

Tuesday 13th November 7.40pm

Neil Catchpole will share his knowledge in an illustrated talk on ‘Trees of the Stour Valley’. All welcome.

01206 262807 www.naylandhortsoc.org.uk

Little Waldingfield History Society Talks

At The Parish Room in Church Road, Little Waldingfield at 7.30 pm sharp. Please book and pay in advance to guarantee your place, as seats are limited, from Diana Langford, Pitt Cottage, Little Waldingfield on 01787 248298.

Members £2, non-members £4.

Suffolk Witches by Pip Wright

Wednesday 31st October

How superstition has haunted Suffolk and the surrounding counties, and the persecution it lead to.

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Bombs, Beams and Boffins by Paddy Heazell

Wednesday 21st November

The mystery of Orford Ness.

Punch & Judy by Peter Batty

Wednesday 5th December

A light hearted look at its history and traditions with a show.

Courses at Assington Mill

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For information about all courses please call Anne Holden on 01787 229955 or 07770 550570 or email [email protected]

Hunting with Harris Hawks

Saturday 13th October 9.00am - 4.00pm

This is a new course on learning how to work with Harris hawks, and maybe other hunting animals. £95 including home-made lunch.

Natural Skin Care: Gorgeous And Good For You

Saturday 24th November 10.00am - 4.30pm

Learn the craft of making completely natural skin products. Work with professional herbalists to formulate your own cosmetics and create beautiful gifts. £70 including home-made

lunch. £10 materials to be paid on the day.

Things for ChildrenSunday Kids Club

At Sudbury Library, Market Hill, Sudbury

Sunday 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th October 10.30am - 12.00 noon

Children of all ages are welcome to come and join in the craft & storytelling activities held every Sunday, this month with a Fright Fest theme. Reading Game: Story Lab drop in sessions. Join our Rogues Gallery & receive a free gift for every 4 Sunday Activity sessions attended.

For further information contact Sudbury library on 01787 296000.

Pumpkin Pleasures

At Wormingford Community Education Centre, Church Lane, Wormingford

Thursday 25th October 5.00pm - 7.00pm

Bring your pumpkin to carve, sit round a campfire, help create a spooky story and enjoy hot soup.


Farmers MarketsAssington Farmers’ Market

At The Barn, Assington

Sunday 14th October and Sunday 11th November at 10.00am - 2.00pm

Contact Justine Paul 07704 627973

Lavenham Farmers Market

At The Village Hall, Lavenham

Sunday 28th October and Sunday 25th November at 10.00am - 1.30pm


Colchester Farmers Market

The Arts Centre, Colchester

Friday 5th October and Friday 2nd November at 9.30am - 1.00pm

Contact Rowley Castiglione 01206 367776

Wivenhoe Farmers Market

Congregational Hall, Wivenhoe

Saturday 20th October and Saturday 17th November at 9.00am - 12.00

Contact Rowly Castiglione 01206 367776

Brightlingsea Farmers Market

At the Community Centre, Brightlingsea

Thursday 25th October and 29th November at 9.00am - 12.00

Contact Bob Shotton 01206 302669

Sudbury Farmers Market

At St Peters Church, Sudbury

Friday 26th October and Friday 30th November 9.30am - 2.00pm


Farmers Market

At Jimmy’s Farm, Wherstead, Ipswich

Saturday 6th October and Saturday 3rd November 10.00am - 2.00pm.

Contact 0844 4938088

Rowhedge Farmers Market

At Rowhedge Village Hall

Saturday 6th October and Saturday 3rd November 9.00am - 12.00

Contact Yvonne 07780 923688

Hedingham Farmers’ Market

At The Baptist Church, Swan Street, Sible Hedingham (next to the Sugar Loaves pub)

Saturday 20th October and Saturday 17th November 10.00 am - 1.30 pm.

Contact Roy Reece 07513 464567

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Two and half years after ending their monthly exhibitions programme, Chappel Galleries opens its doors to the latest collection of watercolours by co-proprietor Wladyslaw (Waj) Mirecki. Running from Saturday 3rd November until Sunday 25th November 2012 Chappel Galleries will be open every day 10am to 5pm.

The exhibition is called ‘Around and About’; characteristically, the paintings are mostly of local views often depicting the spectacular Chappel Viaduct. Waj was born 1956 in Chelmsford of Polish parents and feels a strong affinity to his home county. Also featured are scenes of the East Coast as well as one or two French subjects.

Since his last exhibition at Chappel Galleries Waj has had two successful solo London shows and in 2010 won second prize in The Sunday Times Watercolour

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Over forty new watercolours will be exhibited and all the works will be for sale.

Waj and his wife Edna look forward to welcoming you to this exhibition which celebrates the artist’s deep affection for the countryside.

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Notice BoardSt Helena Hospice We are pleased to announce that our new shop and warehouse is now open at Angora Business Park, Peartree Road, Stanway, and is operating from 9.00am - 4.00pm, Mondays to Saturdays. We have a stylish selection of household goods and furniture, and good quality clothing, books and bric-a-brac. We also accept all your quality pre-loved goods at this site, and free furniture collections can be arranged. For enquiries, please call 01206 793937 or visitwww.sthelenahospice.org.uk

John Rees Memorial UpdateWe are pleased to report the fund raised in excess of £1000. Many thanks to all those who contributed and a particular thanks to Chris Eaton at Wakes Colne Post Office for all his help. The memorial will be sited on Chappel Millennium Green. We are now in consultation to decide what form the memorial will take and we will keep you advised on progress. Again, thank you for your generosity.

Are you supporting National Air Ambulance Week this year?Air Ambulance charities across the country are urging the public to help them raise funds and awareness during National Air Ambulance Week which takes place between 24th and 30th September.It’s not too late to get involved. There are initiatives already in place which are simple to implement and need very little pre-planning. We can provide support and all the encouragement you need, or

you could simply make a donation. All monies raised will stay locally and help us raise the £250,000 a month it costs to keep flying. To register your event or find out more, contact: Sabi Blyth, Fundraising Coordinator at Essex Air Ambulance on 0845 2417 690 or email [email protected].

Ride Through Constable Country for CharityA day of horse riding fun through Constable country will take place on Sunday September 23rd at Stratford Hills near Colchester, in aid of disability organisation Dancing Giraffe and local charities.This is a sponsored horse riding event and riders will be able to choose from two courses, based on their ability. Organiser Clare Smith said, “This is an amazing opportunity for anyone that loves riding, regardless of their age or ability. We expect a great atmosphere with lots of people riding out through beautiful countryside and of course the chance to ride at Higham Race Course.”Rosettes will be awarded to all competitors completing the course and prizes will be awarded for the most sponsorship raised and best ‘tack and turn out’. Full information and sponsorship forms are available online at www.dancinggiraffe.com/sponsored-horse-ride or by contacting Clare at Dancing Giraffe on 01206 571199.

Mucky Races - Guts N GloryRaising sponsorship for Headway Essex, brain injury care and support, this is an obstacle race that tests the very fabric of your fitness! This course combines man made

obstacles to climb, scramble and jump over including a timed 500m assault course with November’s chilling elements of winter cold, deep mud and freezing water. This is one of the toughest events you will run!10km & 5km races, timed 500m obstacle course, individual and team entry. Goodies, Tech T-shirt and prizes. The event takes place at Bures Pit, Essex, CO8 5DH on Sunday25th November at 11.00am. To take part call Headway Essex on 01206 547616, email [email protected] or visit www.headwayessex.org.uk

22nd Kelvedon & Feering Art Society ExhibitionThis event will take place on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th October at Feering Community Centre (please see What’s On pages for full details). If you wish to exhibit at this event please call Mrs P Johnson 01376 519648.

Community AbseilThis is an amazing opportunity to abseil down the 400ft high ‘Essex House’ in Southend-on-Sea and raise money for your charity! Abseil places for Saturday 6th October are available at £45 each. We will then ask you to raise sponsorship money for Headway Essex. (Discount available for teams of 10 or more). For an application pack please call 01206 547616 or email [email protected]

But You Don’t Look IllCheerful, chatty meeting at The Stevenson Centre, Gt Cornard on Thursday 11th October. Drop in anytime between 1.00pm - 3.00pm.


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The Sudbury Festival of Performing Arts 2013The Sudbury Festival of Performing Arts invites entries from individuals, youth clubs, choirs and bands in East Anglia to take part in the festival at venues in Sudbury during February and March 2013. The syllabuses are available now from Suffolk libraries, music shops in Sudbury, Bury St Edmunds and Colchester and Tourist Information Centres in Sudbury and Ipswich or to download from www.sudburyfestival.org.uk Friendly and constructive assessments from experienced adjudicators with over 70 cups to be won. The closing date for entries is 5th November 2012.

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Country Mutters Horses for Courses....by Lady MuckAs one of the fringe benefits of my latest diet is an increased production of new brain cells (skinny and clever - what’s not to like?) it seems like a good idea to put them to good use by learning something new. There’s more than a whiff of autumn in the air which always makes me want to retire to my study to sit in a winged leather armchair, smoke a pipe and read improving works. No matter that my study is a corner of the living room surrounded by an untidy slew of books and papers which the cat takes great delight in jumping on and ‘accidentally’ toppling over. I sit besieged behind my paper ramparts, uncomfortably perched on a stool Husband made in woodwork class - sorry, for anyone under 109 read ‘resistant materials technology’ - and try to avoid being suckered into the Daily Mail online gossip pages while researching the local adult education provision.I will admit to being swept up in sporting fever this summer and I am now an expert in long jump technique and T37 classification but my bid for Rio may have to wait until next spring because winter will soon be here and it’s going to be a bit chilly outside after all. OK then, something that takes place safely indoors which will challenge my shiny new brain cells. A language perhaps? I could do with sorting out the appalling Euro-speak I’ve cobbled together over the years. Not German - too, well, Germanic. French - too much like going back to school. Italian would be lovely. But if I do a 12 week course now I’ll have forgotten everything by the summer hols next year. Not that there’s much use for Italian phrases when camping in Norfolk. Unless you want to swear very explicitly at the rain without your offspring understanding.I’ll probably pass on the more esoteric Understanding Embryo Development and Religious Dogma in the 14th Century as being

too far removed from my normal daily life. Book-keeping for Beginners would be useful but I suspect I’d slip into the semi-comatose state which numbers always seem to induce in me. Something practical like First Steps in Plumbing would come in very handy, were it not for the fear that I might encounter a massive spider round the back of the U-bend. I know - something which explores my inherent creativity. Pottery would be great - I could create massive platters intricately decorated and highlighted with gold and turquoise glazes which I could bring out at dinner parties. ‘Oh this?’ I could say, ‘Yes, it’s one of mine. The V & A were quite interested in it, actually, but I think pieces like this are meant to be used, don’t you?’ And then I remember my Mum’s efforts at evening classes in the ‘70’s and the many squat brown pots that subsequently sat gathering dust on every window sill. And worse - that Hollywood scene with Demi Moore, Patrick Swayze and the potters wheel. Oh no - far too many connotations.There has to be something right for me. Until then, I’ll just check out Cheryl Cole’s latest squeeze and perhaps the whereabouts of Tom Cruise, now that he’s available again....


Food for thought

Autumn Pudding

Place the sugar and 200ml of cold water in a large pan and heat gently until the sugar has dissolved. Add the sliced apples and simmer for 5-10 minutes until just tender. Add the rest of the fruit and simmer for a further 2-3 minutes. Leave to cool.Remove the crusts from the bread slices. Use a round cookie cutter to stamp out a circle from one slice of bread to fit the base of a 1.2 litre pudding basin. Cut the remaining slices of bread in half. Carefully strain half of the fruit syrup from the cooled fruit into a shallow dish. Lightly dip most of the slices of bread into the syrup and arrange around the side of the pudding basin, overlapping them slightly to completely line the basin. Dip the bread circle into the syrup and press into the bottom of the basin.Spoon the fruit into the lined basin, pressing down gently with the back of a spoon. Use the remaining slices of bread to cover the fruit filling completely and spoon over any remaining syrup.Place a saucer on top of the basin and weigh it down with 2-3 food cans. Chill in the fridge overnight. To serve, carefully turn the pudding out onto a plate and decorate with extra sliced fruit.

Serves 6 - Ready in 1 hour(plus overnight chilling)

Try this variation on summer pudding making the most of the early Autumn fruits, such as plums, blackberries and

delicious English apples. Serve with softly whipped double cream flavoured with a splash of Calvados for a really indulgent

dessert.

175g caster sugar • 3 small English eating apples, peeled, cored and sliced • 4 red plums, halved, stones removed and sliced • 100g raspberries • 100g strawberries, hulled and sliced • 100g blackcurrants or blueberries • 100g blackberries • 10 slices thick-sliced white bread • Extra fruit, to decorate

Apple Day at Kentwell HallSunday 7th October 11.00am - 5.00pmKentwell has some 60 varieties of Apple in its Walled Garden. There will be a gardener on hand to give information about the various apples with some of the unusual varieties available to taste. You may even find Tudor people in the gardens or kitchens who will demonstrate cooking or preserving with apples and an apple-themed menu in the tea room. For more information please call 01787 310207.

2012 Essex Food ShowSaturday 6th and Sunday 7th OctoberThis will take place at Five Lakes Crowne Plaza Resort in Colchester and features both local producers and fine foods from all over the world, many with a ‘taste before you buy’ policy, including rare breed meat producers, game, speciality sausages, smoked foods, fresh fruit and vegetables, pickles, preserves and sauces, cakes, chocolates, locally brewed beers and cider. The event also offers entertainment including a performance from The London Vegetable Orchestra, which is described as ‘an innovative fusion of carrots and fun!’ For more information please call 01621 773403 or visit http://www.theessexfoodshow.co.uk/


AllotmentsIt might seem odd to be thinking about growing food at a time of year more traditionally associated with the harvest, but many allotments become available at this time of year to be re-let in plenty of time before the next growing season. So if it’s something you’ve been meaning to do, it may be a good time to check out your nearest site by contacting Colchester Borough Council. They also have a good web site which explains how to

apply for an allotment and the costs involved. Some sites are under the control

of parish councils so it’s worth trying the parish clerk as well.Plots on some sites are difficult to get hold of with long waiting lists (some as long as 2 or 3 years), but Colchester council is now halving full sized plots as they become vacant to give more people the chance to rent one. But be warned, given the demand for plots, it’s not surprising that you will be expected to keep your patch in good order and at least 50% in productive use.Most beginners find that their fellow allotment holders are generous souls who are happy to offer help and advice about what and how to grow. Organisations like the Colchester Allotment Association are also invaluable.

In return for an annual fee, they offer equipment hire, discounted seed orders and talks and meetings to share expertise.Before you know it, your hard work will begin to pay off. Maybe this time next year you’ll be bringing in your own harvest of cheap, tasty and healthy fruit and veg!http://www.colchester.gov.uk/article/2811/Interested-in-having-an-allotment

Platform 2 Cafe in a CarriageFans of Brief Encounter or anyone who likes to eat good food from local suppliers in pleasant surroundings will enjoy a visit to Platform 2 Cafe in a Carriage at the East Anglian Railway Museum at Chappel and Wakes Colne Station. The cafe is open 7 days a week from 10.00 - 5.00pm but if you pre-book you can sample their Brunch or an Afternoon Tea to die for including 3 kinds of sandwiches, mini muffins, scones and tarts. And from 13th October, new young chef Charlie Stocker will be offering a pop-up restaurant in a lovingly restored carriage from the early 1950s serving an exciting menu which features local, seasonal produce. For more information or to book , call 07526 568364 or visit www.platform2catering.co.uk

Butternut Squash and Pumpkin Soup1 Onion1 Clove of garlic 1 tsp finely grated ginger 1 red chilli 4 tbsp oil 800g pumpkin/butternut squash 1 tbsp sugar 500ml vegetable stock 100ml orange juice200g whipping creamsalt and freshly milled pepper1 tsp curry powderground nutmegThyme to garnish

Serves 4Peel and dice the onion and garlic. Wash the chili, slit open lengthways, remove the seeds and white inner ribs and chop finely. Peel and deseed and dice the pumpkin/squash.

Heat the oil in a pan and saute the pumpkin/squash, onion, garlic, ginger and chili. Sprinkle with sugar and stir over the heat until lightly caremlised. Now add the stock, cover and cook gently for about 35 minutes until soft.

Puree the soup. Add the orange juice and cream and bring to the boil. Season with salt and pepper and add curry powder and nutmeg to taste.Ladle the hot soup into bowls and serve garnished with thyme and croutons.


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Colchester - City of Culture 2017?A bid for Colchester to be named UK City of Culture in 2017 is being organised by the community group, destination Colchester. The winning bid would mean a year-long celebration of culture open to local residents and visitors from across the world.The success of the European Capital of Culture award was the inspiration for this latest scheme, which began in 2013 and was won by Derry. The event will take place every 4 years and it is intended that landmark cultural events such as the Turner prize or BBC Sports Personality of the Year will take up temporary residence in the winning city. The hope is that the title will attract funding through grants and sponsorship and bring about increased investment and spending.destination Colchester is working towards

the development of a distinct identity for Colchester that will serve to make the town stand out nationally and make it more attractive to visitors. They want to make a bid which is visionary and ambitious involving as many members of the community as possible. Bill Hayton, Vice Chair of destination Colchester says, ‘We’re looking for ideas: events and activities which will connect people in Colchester and its surrounding areas. How could we make the most of the region’s heritage? Could we find inspiration in Constable and Gainsborough or nursery rhymes and engineering? These are all part of the fabric of this region. We have an experienced bunch of enthusiastic volunteers ready to help bring ideas to life. We can help you make the connections to get a project off the ground so please get in touch’. For more information please visit: www.colchestercityofculture.co.uk


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Tulips are amazingly good value and have the potential to transform your flower beds and tubs next spring with their silken-petalled, strikingly coloured blooms.

Late PlantingTulip bulbs are best planted from the last half of October and well in to November. Plant too early and the bulbs will be far more prone to damage by the fungal ‘tulip fire’ disease which wrecks the leaves and flowers.

Gritty BedIf your garden soil is inclined to be clay and rather heavy, tulips may suffer and are certainly less likely to come back after their first wet winter. A heavy loam works well but anything that isn’t well drained may cause problems. You can solve this to a good extent by digging an extra large planting hole and putting an inch or two of horticultural gravel or grit in the base of the hole before planting the bulb. Don’t use grit or gravel left over from the local building site, as this often contains salts and other contaminants which may harm or kill garden plants.

Contained ColourTulips make great plants for containers such as window boxes, tubs and decent-sized pots and planters. Shorter varieties generally look best (check the front of the pack or catalogue for heights). Good drainage is essential so make sure that there are plenty of crocks in the base of the container and that it’s well supplied with drainage holes. Try either a loam-free multi-purpose compost or mix 50:50 a loam-based compost and a bit of added grit.

Fantastic FoliageMany tulips also have good looking foliage which can help to bring colour and texture to your pots and beds. Try the Kaufmanniana types such as ‘Johann Strauss’(dark red flowers with yellow edges and mottled leaves), or even better the Greigii type tulips which all have maroon patterning on the leaves, such as ‘Red Riding Hood’ (richest red with black).

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Tulip PartnersRichest red tulips surrounded by a mist of pale blue forget-me-nots are dreamily pretty. This wonderful combination is easy to achieve; you can sow the forget-me-not seed now, as you plant the bulbs, or if you prefer sow them early in the year, just before the bulbs emerge. The display you achieve will be breathtakingly beautiful.

Long-lived LoveliesIn most gardens tulips are not the longest living bulbs, however you can always try growing the so-called species tulips such as Tulipa sprengeri or Tulipa turkestanica. They have smaller, less-showy flowers and will be considerably more expensive initially but they look gorgeous, tend to last longer and, better still, also spread extensively in the right spot. After a few years a carpet of species tulips can be achieved, and will take your breath away.

Good CompanionsTulips look great with each other. Try combining the richly purple-black leaved Pittosporum ‘Tom Thumb’ with any purple tulip such as ‘Passionale’, or for a wackier effect chose one of the frilly petalled parrot-tulips with green streaks on their petals, or the green ‘spring green’ tulip, combined with any low-growing shrub.

Now is the best time of year to think tulips - start planting and transform your garden for spring.

Visit Pippa’s website www.pippagreenwood.com. While there, visit the new products area for a great selection including signed copies of Pippa’s books, Grower Frames, cloches, pop-up plant cloches, raised bed kits, delightful terracotta herb planters and wall plaques, Nemaslug and other natural pest controls and lots, lots more! You can also sign up for Pippa’s newsletter and get a free ebook on organic gardening.

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Useful Numbers and InformationLocal SchoolsSt. Peter’s C of E Primary SchoolTel: 01376 561328Honywood Community ScienceSchoolTel: 01376 561231Kelvedon St. Mary C of E PrimarySchoolTel: 01376 570411Feering C of E Controlled PrimarySchoolTel: 01376 570296Earls Colne Primary School andNurseryTel: 01787 222205Colne Engaine C of E (Aided)Primary SchoolTel: 01787 222717 Bures C.E V.C Primary SchoolTel: 01787 227446 Chappel C of E SchoolTel: 01787 222296St. John the Baptist C.E.V.APrimary SchoolTel: 01787 269300 Great Tey C.E Controlled PrimarySchoolTel: 01206 210415 Fordham All Saints C of E PrimarySchoolTel: 01206 240251Copford C of E Primary SchoolTel: 01206 210439Stanway Primary SchoolTel: 01206 574819St. Mary’s Lower SchoolTel: 01206 211242The Heath SchoolTel: 01206 571379Stanway Fiveways Primary SchoolTel: 01206 574849Holy Trinity C.E. Primary SchoolEight Ash Green & AldhamTel: 01206 240880St Andrew's C.E.V.A PrimarySchool, WormingfordTel: 01787 227307Dedham C of E Controlled PrimarySchoolTel: 01206 322242Stratford St Mary Primary SchoolTel: 01206 323236Stoke by Nayland C.E. V.C.P SchoolTel: 01206 262418Stoke By Nayland Middle SchoolTel: 01206 262362Littlegarth SchoolTel: 01206 262332Nayland Community PrimarySchoolTel: 01206 262348Boxted St Peter’s C of E PrimarySchoolTel: 01206 272239

DoctorsKelvedon and Feering HealthCentreTel: 01376 572906Kelvedon SurgeryTel: 01376 574560Coggeshall SurgeryTel: 01376 561242West Bergholt SurgeryTel: 01206 241137Marks Tey SurgeryTel: 01206 213513 Tollgate Health CentreTel: 01206 710030Stanway SurgeryTel: 01206 572372The Pump House Surgery/EarlsColneTel: 01787 222022Drs Hayhow & Barker/BuresTel: 01787 227529Branch Surgery, Tel: 01787 227529Hardwick House Group PracticeTel: 01787 310000Dr Baldwin & Partners, NaylandSurgeryTel: 01206 262202

SupportCrimestoppers Tel: 0800 555 111 ChildLine Tel: 0800 1111 Samaritans Tel: 08457 90 90 90Cruse Tel: 0844 477 9400 NSPCC Tel: 0808 800 5000 Missing Persons Helpline Tel: 0500 700 700 National Debtline Tel: 0808 808 4000 National Domestic ViolenceHelpline Tel: 0808 2000 247 Victim Support Tel: 0845 30 30 900 Inland Revenue Tel: 0845 010 9000 RSPCA Tel: 0870 55 55 999 Electrical emergencies Tel: 0800 668877 AA Breakdown Tel: 0800 887 766 Floodline Tel: 0845 9881188Transco emergency service Tel: 0800 111 999 Rail Enquiries Tel: 08457 484950AA roadwatch Tel: 09003 401100

BT Faultline Tel: 0800 800 151Rivers/FloodlineTel: 0845 988 1188Citizens Advice BureauTel: 0870 126 4065Samaritans/ColchesterTel: 01206 561234Volunteering OpportunitiesTel: 01206 505250Al Anon Family Groups HelplineTel: 0207 403 0888

Police ContactsEssex Police (non-emergency callsto all stations and departments) Tel: 0300 333 4444Ministry Of Defence PoliceTel: 01206 782917

DentistsN.R Chappell andAssociates/HalsteadTel: 01787 474447R Patel and Associates/HalsteadTel: 01787 472202Kelvedon Dental CentreTel: 01376 570785Tiptree Dental SurgeryTel: 01621 816688D.R McLean B.D.S(Edin)/CoggeshallTel: 01376 561748The Croft Dental Surgery/SudburyTel: 01787 372605The Dental Emporium/SudburyTel: 01787 311864G.P Sullivan/ColchesterTel: 01206 322489

CouncilsColchester Borough CouncilTel: 01206 282222Braintree District CouncilTel: 01376 552525Kelvedon Parish CouncilTel: 01376 570285Feering Parish CouncilTel: 01376 572882Coggeshall Parish CouncilTel: 01376 562346 Stanway Parish CouncilTel: 01206 542221

Post OfficesFiveways Post OfficeTel: 01206 330451Marks TeyTel: 01206 210314West BergholtTel: 01206 240355Fordham Village Store and PostOfficeTel: 01206 240391Earls Colne Post OfficeTel: 01787 222258

Wakes Colne Post Office Tel: 01787 222449Bures Post OfficeTel: 01787 227252Stoke by Nayland Park StreetStores and Post OfficeTel: 01206 262335Nayland Post Office Tel: 01206 262210Stratford St Mary Post OfficeTel: 01206 322150Dedham Post OfficeTel: 01206 323543

Village HallsMount BuresTel: 01787 228055Bures Community CentreTel: 01787 227278NaylandTel: 0774 895 3175Dedham Assembly RoomsTel: 01206 323921Stoke by NaylandTel: 01206 262943Wormingford Tel: 01787 227631Little HorkesleyTel: 01206 271841LeavenheathTel: 01206 263301AssingtonTel: 01787 211162Stanway Village HallTel: 01206 545062Feering Community CentreTel: 01376 572467 Marks Tey Village HallTel: 01206 213250White Colne Village HallTel: 01787 221811Colne Engaine Village HallTel: 01787 223668 Earls Colne Village HallTel: 01787 224370Bures Community CentreTel: 01787 227278Eight Ash Green Village HallTel: 01206 562860Copford Village HallTel: 01206 211235

AirportsStansted General EnquiriesTel: 0870 000 0303Stansted ExpressTel: 0845 850 0150Gatwick General EnquiriesTel: 0870 000 2468Gatwick ExpressTel: 0845 850 1530Heathrow General EnquiriesTel: 0870 000 0123Heathrow ExpressTel: 0845 600 1515

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Essex Recycling CentresColchester Recycling Centre for Household Waste, Maldon Rd, Colchester CO3 4RNOpening hours from March to October 8am - 5pmBank holidays in May and August 9am - 5pmBraintree Recycling CentreSpringwood Dr, Braintree CM7 2YNOpening hours from March to October 9am to 5pmLawford Recycling Centre for Household Waste, Greensmill, Riverside Avenue West, Lawford CO11 1UWOpening hours from March to October 8am - 5pmBank holidays in May and August 9am - 5pmFor more information visit www.essex.gov.uk

Suffolk Recycling CentresSandy Lane, Sudbury CO10 7HQHaverhill Household Waste Recycling CentreCoupals Close, Chalkstone Way, Haverhill. CB9 7UR.Opening hours from April to September Monday - Saturday 9am to 5pm, Sunday and Bank holidays 10am to 4pmFor more information call 08456 066 067, email [email protected] or visit www.suffolk.gov.uk

REMEMBER - CLOCKS GO BACK2am - Sunday 28th October

Chemist Opening HoursWest Bergholt Pharmacy 39 Chapel Rd, West Bergholt Tel 01206 240352Monday - Friday 9am - 1pm and 2pm - 6pm Saturday 9am - 1pm

Day Lewis Pharmacy, 9 Market Hill, Coggeshall CO6 1TS. Tel 01376 561298Monday - Friday 9.00am - 1pm and 2pm - 6.30pm .Saturday 9am - 1pm

Boots the Chemist 72 High St, Kelvedon CO5 9AE. Tel 01376 570368Monday - Wednesday 9am - 7pm. Thursday 9am - 5.30pmFriday 9am - 7pm. Saturday 9am - 5pm

Boots the Chemist 50 High St, Earls Colne CO6 2PB. Tel 01787 222818Monday - Friday 8.30am - 6.30pm. Saturday 9am - 1pm

Dedham Pharmacy High St, Dedham CO7 6DE. Tel 01206 322109Monday - Saturday 9am - 5.30pm

Rowlands Pharmacy 13 Nayland Rd, Colchester CO4 5EG. Tel 01206 852965Monday - Friday 9am - 1pm and 2pm - 6pm. Saturday 9am - 1pm


Index of AdvertisersAccountancy 32, 36

Bathroom Fitters 7

Beauty Treatment 17

Bookkeeping 36

Building Services 39, 43

Bunting 10

Carpet cleaners 47

Care Services 5, 9

Care Home 9

Car Tuning 4

Carpenter 32, 36, 39, 47

Computer Services 39

Children’s Nursery 2, 25

Children’s Clothes 16

Counselling 12

Cleaners 34

Decorators 39, 43

Designer Radiators 16

Dog Walker 43

Electrician 45

Estate Agent 6, 48

Farmshop 34

Fencing 39

Florist 41, 45

Flooring 11, 27

Funeral Directors 39

Furniture restorer 42

Garden Centre 32

Garden Furniture 10

Garden Services 25, 28, 38, 39

Garden Designer 25, 28

Hairdressers 4

Heating Engineer 36, 45

Health Spa 13

Interior Design 7

Ironing Service 10

Joinery 32, 36, 47

Kitchen Fitters 47, 39

Lawn Maintenance 28

Lawnmowing 28

Marketing Services 31

Oven Cleaning 34, 45

Pest Control 41

Photography 43

Podiatrist 38

Property Maintenance 38, 39

Plumber 36, 45

Restaurants 11, 13, 31

Solicitor 37

Storage Space 38

Swimming Pool 42

Therapies 12, 17

Wedding Venue 31

Waitress Service 16

Window Repairs 32

Index of Advertisers

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Accountancy 29, 37

Bookkeeping 37

Arts and Crafts 21, 14

Beauty Treatment 13


Bunting 28

Carpet Cleaners 25

Care Home 9

Carpenters 7

Chimney Sweep 19

Childrens Nursery 2

Counselling 11

Decorators 33

Dog Walker 30

Electrician 31, 32

Fencing 31

Florist 6

Flooring 25, 6


Furniture Restorers 29

Graphic Designer 39

Garden Centre 14

Garden Services 31

Garden Designer 19

Hairdressers 11, 30

Heating Engineer 37

Health Spa 5

Interior Design 5

Ironing Service 28

Joinery 29, 7


Lawnmowing 19

Massage 31

Oven Cleaning 32

Pest Control 32

Podiatrist 30

Property Maintenance 30

Plumber 23, 32, 37

Restaurant 7

Storage 29

Swimming Pool 34

Therapies 11, 20

Tree Surgeon 23

Accountancy 29, 37

Bookkeeping 37


Beauty Treatment 13


Bunting 28

Carpet Cleaners 25

Care Home 9

Carpenters 7

Chimney Sweep 19

Childrens Nursery 2

Counselling 11

Decorators 33

Dog Walker 30

Electrician 31, 32

Fencing 31

Florist 6

Flooring 25, 6



Graphic Designer 39

Garden Centre 14

Garden Services 31

Garden Designer 19

Hairdressers 11, 30

Heating Engineer 37

Health Spa 5

Interior Design 5

Ironing Service 28

Joinery 29, 7


Lawnmowing 19

Massage 31

Oven Cleaning 32

Pest Control 32

Podiatrist 30


Plumber 23, 32, 37

Restaurant 7

Storage 29

Swimming Pool 34

Therapies 11, 20

Tree Surgeon 23

Accountancy 29, 37

Bookkeeping 37


Beauty Treatment 13


Bunting 28

Carpet Cleaners 25

Care Home 9

Carpenters 7

Chimney Sweep 19

Childrens Nursery 2

Counselling 11

Decorators 33

Dog Walker 30

Electrician 31, 32

Fencing 31

Florist 6

Flooring 25, 6



Graphic Designer 39

Garden Centre 14

Garden Services 31

Garden Designer 19

Hairdressers 11, 30

Heating Engineer 37

Health Spa 5

Interior Design 5

Ironing Service 28

Joinery 29, 7


Lawnmowing 19

Massage 31

Oven Cleaning 32

Pest Control 32

Podiatrist 30


Plumber 23, 32, 37

Restaurant 7

Storage 29

Swimming Pool 34

Therapies 11, 20

Tree Surgeon 23


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WLADYSLAW MIRECKIWatercolours Exhibition

3rd to 25th November, 2012

Chappel Galleries 15 Colchester Road Chappel Essex CO6 2DEOPEN EVERY DAY 10AM - 5PM Tel: 01206 240326

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