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in Parliament who campaigned as Eurosceptics over many years, the final passage of the Article 50 Bill last month was an extraordinary moment.

John Baron Conservative Parliamentary MP For Basildon and Billericay

By the time you read this, the Prime Minister should have triggered Article 50, beginning the formal process of leaving the European Union. For those of us

I was very pleased the House of Commons saw off the two amendments added to the Bill by the House of Lords. The legislation was very simple – only 137 words long – and tightlyfocused on giving the Prime Minister the authority to begin the Brexit process at a time of her choosing. Amending such a Bill would not have been appropriate, even though I remain sympathetic to quickly resolving the rights of EU nationals living and working in the UK, and trust that the UK and EU governments will do this in short order.

Now begins the real work of leaving the EU. Whilst Peers and some MPs expressed concerns during the passage of the Article 50 legislation that Parliament would be sidelined during the Brexit process, I think entirely the opposite will be true. Senior Ministers will continue to be accountable to Parliament at the Despatch Box, and there have been at least 25 Select Committee reports on Brexit since the referendum alone. Furthermore, the passage of the ‘Great Repeal Bill’ will provide massive scope for Parliamentary discussion and scrutiny of the many issues thrown up by Brexit. Parliament made a commitment with the electorate to respect its wishes, and we must now start down this road.

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hn Lennon seem to be everywhere this time of year: “So this is Christmas ne?” I’d like to change this slightly: “So this is Christmas and what will rate that Jesus was born to be our Saviour? It is, after all, what makes ating and, just like those amazing events in the summer, it can be life but only if you make the time to enjoy the celebration.

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gathered together and made a list, of what they considered to be, the 100 significant events in the history of the world. They discussed events 2nd December - ‘Annual Toy Service’ at 10.30am such as: the discovery of America; invention of December - ‘Carol Service by Candlelight’ at 7.00pm the airplane; nuclear fusion; the first printing press; putting a man into space, etc. 19th December - ‘Lunchtime Carol Service’ at 12.30pm at Saint Mary Magdalen Church on the list was the life of Jesus. ay 23rdNumber Decemberfour - ‘Family Nativity’ at 10.30am Initially I was a bit upset that they hadn’t put ristmasJesus Eve -at ‘Christingle 4.00pm number Service’ one, butatthen I realised they’d ‘Communion by Candlelight’ at 11.15pm put the ‘Life’ of Jesus. History records there Thewas first a Communion of Christmas. man called Jesus who lived a moral life, about the things at of10.00am God and died on a stmas taught Day - ‘Family Communion’ cross. Few people would disagree that Jesus was, and is, an amazing person and if Jesus had simply lived and died like everybody else, that’s probably about the best you could say about Him – number four on the list, just ahead of the many teachers, gurus and moral philosophers who have graced our world.

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It is probably fair to say that the Round Table team are just about recovered from quite an intensive couple of months. Obviously our Fireworks display was a massive undertaking for the guys, but then we got straight back into the swing of things for December. The tree outside the Police station goes up first and then we are assisting at the Christmas market and running our own drinks stall. Shortly after this, we take up the reins with our Santa sleigh visits to four local estates across two weekends. We are ever grateful for the helpers we get on these events and this year it was the ATC and Cricket club members who joined us in being able to put some smiles on the kids’ faces and raise a bit of cash for some local good causes. Looking forward, we are back into the regular routine of our monthly social/sports events and reviewing donation requests. As ever, we are looking to attract new members who are up for a bit of fun and looking to do some extra-ordinary things - things which you would not typically arrange with your normal mates! Check us out at www.facebook.com/billericayroundtable and www.billericayroundtable.co.uk or contact us directly on bepartofit@billericayroundtable.co.uk. We would also really like to hear about any special causes which we might be able to offer monetary support for – no matter how small or large the value, we treat all cases individually and in confidence. We are a registered charity and have been able to help many local people over the years and we want to continue so – please check out the request form here:www.billericayroundtable.co.uk/funding

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Charity Lunch Charity Lunch on Saturday 8th April at the Billericay Methodist Church, Western Road from 12.30 – 1.30pm. A snack lunch and drink for £4.00. This month we are raising funds for new toilets and disabled facilities at the church. There is no need to book. 01277 622297. Chelmsford & District Welsh Society Membership is open to anyone with Welsh origins or connections, or to anyone with an appreciation of Welsh heritage and traditions. Visitors and guests are warmly welcomed to attend our meetings. We hold a variety of events, including a ‘Noson Lawen’, St David’s Day Dinner, Church Service, ‘Cymanfa Ganu’, and an annual concert featuring a Welsh Male voice choir, held at Chelmsford Cathedral.Throughout the year there are also fund raising events such as coffee mornings, musical evenings and a Garden Party. For more details please contact Gwenno on 07724144432 www.chelmsfordwelsh.org.uk www.facebook.com/chelmsfordwelsh Chelmsford Jazz Club Doors Open:11.45am Gig starts: 12.15pm Advance booking: 01245 606505 £12/16 Sunday 7th May 2017 Rossano Sportiello with Dave Green and Steve Brown Sunday 4th June Allison Neale with Leon Greening (piano) Dario De Lecie (bass) and Steve Brown (drums) Folk at The Fold Folk music session at Billericay Arts Association, 72 Laindon Road, Billericay CM12 9LD. 8.15pm on the last Friday of the

Do you know a child who loves football? Would you like them to play in a safe, fun environment organised by FA licensed coaches? FC Redwing’s academy has spaces available for children in school years Reception/Year One. Training every Saturday over at Barleylands, the emphasis is on the kids having fun. For more information on how to claim a free place in this academy please email Head of Academy Clive Ashdown at clive@cwgrain.com. Forging Men For Friendship, Discussions and Community Action Projects, with regular speakers and social events. Forging Men meets on the last Monday of the month in Billericay, why not come along and join us. For more information and details of speakers and events please e-mail us at forgingmen@mail.com Good Friends French Polishing Group We are a friendly group of amateur French Polishers/Furniture Restorers/ Upholsterers who meet every Monday morning at the Scout Hall in Laindon Road, Billericay. We instruct and teach and now have a few vacancies. For further details please contact Bob Woodcock at 01277 659749 or e-mail: bobwoodcock@hotmail.co.uk Greenway Ramblers The group meets at 10am every Tuesday (5-6 miles) and Sunday (longer walks of 10+ miles with a break for lunch) New members are welcome. See our website at www. greenwayramblers.org .uk or phone Joe lawton on 01277 631119. Grenfell Preschool Grenfell Preschool is holding an OPEN DAY on Sunday 14th May from 10.00

a.m. - 12.00 noon. The preschool meets at South Green Memorial Hall, Southend Rd. Billericay, CM11 2PR The event is free to attend and parents can find out about learning through play in this long established preschool rated GOOD by OFSTED. For more information visit our website grenfellpreschool.ik.org JAZZ at O Bs’ next gig at Old Brentwood’s Club Ashwells Road, Brentwood CM15 9SE. The last Tuesday of each month. Tuesday, 25th April, 2017 ‘IVORY & EBONY’ DIVA LEGENDS featuring SANDRA LAMBERT, JENNY CARR & HILARY CAMERON at their keyboards, recalling female exponents of yesteryear for a feast of femininitym with Ted Simkins, bass and Dave Grant, drums. Doors open 7.30 to 1030pm. Admission £10.00 Tel. No. 01277 624016 or 07935 441616 www.jazzatobs.co.uk Jazz at the Fold The Dan Banks Quintet Saturday 22 April 7.30pm Tickets: £10.00 Café layout - bring your own drinks Visit www.baathefold.org.uk or tel. Reception on 01277659286 for our The Dan Banks Quintet Liberty of Havering Bowling Club New members welcome. Sociable, good for your health, enjoyable & most important, friendly. Contact Anne 01708 470370 or Richard 01708 449245 for details about our new members weekend 6th & 7th May 2017. Green is at the rear of Harrow Lodge Sports Centre. Give it a try. Mayflower Morris Men Mayflower Morris Men will perform their Mummers’ play twice at 11.00 a.m. and 1.45 p.m. on Saturday 22nd April on the corner of Billericay High St. and St. Edith’s Lane. TOTALLY FREE. For all ages. Remember to boo the Dragon! See www.mayflowermorris.com or phone Julian Whybra 01277 654228 for further details.

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The Burstead Golf Club driving range

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• 7 bay floodlit driving range • Purpose built teaching zone providing a gateway for better golf • Tokens or range cards available from the bar or pro shop • Opening hours 7.30am – 9.00pm • Open to members and general public • Access to the clubhouse for refreshments

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info@thebursteadgolfclub.com | www.thebursteadgolfclub.com The Burstead Golf Club, The Common Road, Little Burstead, Essex CM12 9SS