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HELLO AND WELCOME TO THE february edition of THE CM21 CONNECTION As I write we’ve had our first little flurry of snow, OK - it lasted for about 10 minutes and didn’t settle but I can’t help but wonder what the weather will be like by the time you receive this edition through your door. Will the delivery team be traipsing through snow, beating a path to your door, layered and insulated beyond all human recognition? Hard to believe with the pale blue skies and sunshine that I can see outside my window at the moment... time will tell. We have new advertisers who are very keen that we beat a path to your door this month. Let me introduce you to new and returning businesses: Ansmann UK Ltd, Chris Sitton - Carpet & Upholstery Cleaner, Diverse Performing Arts, Driver CPC 4 U Ltd, Hadham Electrical, Halfterm Productions and Marguerites Flowers & Balloons. These are all business that are based in and around Sawbridgeworth and would welcome the opportunity to be of service to you. I’d like to congratulate Essex Bathrooms & Kitchens Ltd on the opening of their new showroom on Cambridge Road. It’s good to see local businesses expanding and moving into new areas - this new showroom compliments their one in Harlow, less than 5 miles away. Best of luck to you!
CONNECTION february 2015 ISSUE 4
CONTENTS ■ FEATURES & ARTICLES 6 Property Column Understanding the stamp duty reform 2014 9 In Person Getting to know local business people 10 Sawbridgeworth Town Twinning Association 12 Sawbo Shares Skills Want to learn a new skill or have one to share? 17 Recruitment Column Top 10 interviewing tips
Thanks to Sally Pribul of the Town Twinning Association and Liz Hall from Sawbo Shares Skills for getting in touch to tell us about their respective groups (see pages 10 & 12). Thank you for the opportunity, it was lovely to be able to help. If you belong to a similar group or are holding an event that could do with a little boost, why not get in touch...
■ FUN & LEISURE
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Lorraine
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14 Just for the Kids Henry Hedgehogs Puzzle Page 18 Look What’s Cooking Peppered Rib Eye Steaks with Red Wine Glaze
■ IT’S YOUR COMMUNITY 22 Local Community Local notices, events, amenities and attractions 24 What’s On 27 The Listings 29 Index 30 Useful Numbers The CM21 Connection cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions, products or services that appear in theis publication.
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Funeral Tributes Personal tributes can say more than words when chosen carefully.
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ADVERTISING FEATURE
property column
stamp duty reform December 2014 Back in December, George Osbourne surprised us all by creating a huge shake-up to the way Stamp Duty works in the UK. As an estate agent I have been lobbying for a change in the stamp duty rules for some time so we’re thrilled about the changes. However, this pesky property tax can be a confusing subject (even for us estate agents), so here is our guide to understanding the changes. For the vast majority of home buyers in Bishops Stortford (around 98% of us) the changes are great news because if you’re buying a property under £937,500 you will be paying considerably less tax than you would have done under the old rules. So What are the New Rules? The stamp duty land tax you pay is now set in chunks rather than on the whole value of the property. Here is the table released by HMRC that details how much tax you pay in each chunk.
Purchase Price of Property
New Rates to Pay Within Each Tax Band
£0-£125,000
0% (Chunk 1)
£125,001-£250,000
2% (Chunk 2)
£250,001-£925,000
5% (Chunk 3)
£925,001-£1,500,000
10% (Chunk 4)
£1,500,001 and over
12% (Chunk 5)
Stamp duty now works in much the same way as income tax.
• You will no longer pay a flat % based on the final selling price.
• Buyers purchasing properties under £125,000 still won’t have to pay stamp duty at all.
• The percentage of tax you pay will change as you go up the scale.
• You won’t pay any stamp duty on the first £125,000 of the value of your property, just like your income tax allowance.
• Properties over £1million will see an increase in stamp duty.
Here’s an Example for you: If you purchase a property at £185,000 under the old rules you would have to pay 1% tax on the whole price, that’s £1,850. Under the new rules, you don’t have to pay a penny for the first £125,000 of the property value and you pay 2% on the remaining £60,000, which is £1,200. Much cheaper! For more information and help working out what stamp duty you owe on a new property, check out HMRC’s calculator. http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/tools/sdlt/land-andproperty.htm The Advantages The great thing is that properties between about £250k and £925k can save thousands of pounds using the new system, so if you’ve been thinking about moving home but have been put off by high moving costs then there’s no better time than to reconsider now. This is particularly good news in Bishop’s Stortford as the average asking price has now reached a whopping £425,000. Apart from the obvious cost saving when moving home there are some other advantages too. No longer will properties struggle to sell when priced just above a stamp duty band change. For example a property valued at £260,000 would achieve far less interest than one priced at £250,000 simply because there was a huge jump in stamp duty. This ‘slab’ style tax was ineffective and often meant properties were sold for under their value due to the old stamp duty structure. Angela shares more top selling advice on her blog at: www.thepersonalpropertyshop.co.uk/blog - check it out for more great tips!
For more information contact Angela: 01279 719193 or 07725 263136 Email: angela@thepersonalpropertyshop.co.uk Facebook: Thepersonalpropertyshop Twitter: PPropertyShop
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Special feature
local business people in person Name and Business: Claire Ramsbotham from Mark David (German & handmade kitchens). Where do you live? There are 4 Directors, 3 live in Sawbridgeworth and 1 in Great Baddow. What’s your favourite local shop? Dorringtons for our staff birthday cream cakes! What’s your favourite local venue? ‘New Mexico’ – we have our Xmas do there and outside of office hours a few of us frequent the restaurant for dinner and sometimes karaoke!
together as a 3 generation family on a regular basis. Brian Evans, our Chairman, set up our business because… The German kitchen manufacturer he worked for asked him to! It began our role as a Distributor for more than 30 years!
What do you like best about Sawbridgeworth? It’s very accessible by rail, bus, air and car.
What’s the best thing that’s happened to you recently? We have secured a new German brand that is a perfect fit for all our clients’ needs and dreams.
What do you like doing when you’re not working? We’re a family business and we enjoy getting
Favourite one liner or saying? Good food and a warm kitchen are what makes a house a home.
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IT’s your community
TWINNED with Bry-sur-Marne Sawbridgeworth Town Twinning Association Since 1974, Sawbridgeworth has been twinned with Bry-sur-Marne, a town of over 15,000 inhabitants, situated eight miles east of Paris. The Town Twinning Association is a voluntary organisation which is partly selffinancing through fund-raising activities and also receives financial support through grants from Sawbridgeworth Town Council. Its aim is to promote friendship between the two towns and to encourage the growth of mutual understanding of social, cultural, educational and all other aspects of dayto-day living in the twinned communities.
Visits take place each year, alternating between Bry-sur-Marne and Sawbridgeworth, and include time spent with a host family together with an excursion and an informal dinner. We also encourage young people to take part in activities connected with our twinned town, for example musical concerts. If you are interested in Town Twinning and would like more information on the Association, please contact Sally Pribul: 01279 724482 or sally@pribul.co.uk.
You do not have to speak French to join the Town Twinning Association! Membership is free and open to all residents of Sawbridgeworth. All you need is some joie de vivre, a little je ne sais quoi, a dash of adventure, a willingness to experience a different way of life and a commitment to having fun.
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IT’s your community
Sawbo shares Skills Has arrived at Sawbridgeworth memorial Hall Sawbo shares skills is a innovative new community project aiming to bring together people with shared interests through shared learning. We are looking for volunteers or local businesses willing to donate their time, knoweldge and skills to the community. Our first session was “how to bake a simple sponge cake” with future sessions planned for knitting, sewing to fix items, relaxation, and coaching.
Email:
Is there something you would like to learn? Do you have a skill or talent you would like to share with others? Contact us at Sawbosharesskills@hotmail.com or seach “Sawbo Shares Skills” on Facebook.
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ADVERTISING FEATURE
recruitment column Top 10 Interviewing tips
First impressions DO count. With interviews being the most common way to assess potential employees and employers we thought it would be useful to share our top tips for interviewing;
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Don’t be early or late - may sound an obvious one not to be late but turning up too early although demonstrates your interest puts your interviewer under pressure to see you sooner.
Our most valuable tip for everyone is that a firm handshake can make all the difference! If you would like a copy of our complete interview guide for interviewer’s and interviewee’s please get in touch. J&HRecruitment are a vibrant and exciting recruitment consultancy, perfectly matching clients’ employment requirements with exceptional candidates. With over 20 years’ combined experience, Directors Debra Harris and Claire Jose, bring an abundance of knowledge, skill sets and professional know-how from the bustling City of London transferred to Bishop’s Stortford and surrounding areas to support local businesses.
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RECIPE OF THE MONTH
LOOK WHAT’S COOKING Peppered Rib Eye Steaks with red wine glaze 150g baby new potatoes 2 tsp black peppercorns 2 x 250g rib eye steaks, trimmed of excess fat 2 tsp olive oil 3 tbsp redcurrant jelly 3 tbsp red wine 1 tsp cornflour blended with 1tbsp cold water 15g butter 2 tsp fresh chopped parsley
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1. Cook the baby new potatoes in a pan of lightly salted water for 10-15 minutes until just tender. 2. Meanwhile, crush the peppercorns coarsely using a pestle and mortar or the end of a rolling pin. Press firmly over both sides of the steaks. Set a griddle pan over a medium heat to preheat. 3. Brush both sides of the steaks with oil. Place the steaks on the hot griddle pan and cook over a high heat for 1 minute on each side until seared. Reduce the heat and continue cooking for a further 2-4 minutes on each side until the steaks are cooked to your liking. Remove the steaks and cover and leave to rest for 2-3 minutes. 4. Place the redcurrant jelly and red wine in a small pan and heat gently until the jelly has completely dissolved. Stir in the cornflour mixture and simmer for a further minute until slightly syrupy. 5. Drain the potatoes, toss with the butter and parsley and season to taste. Transfer the steaks to warmed plates and spoon over the sauce. Serve with the potatoes and steamed vegetables. TIPS: Sirloin, fillet or rump steak be used in place of the rib eye. Make sure both steaks are an even thickness and always bring the steaks to room temperature for about 15 minutes before cooking. Resting the steaks for a few minutes after cooking will also help to ensure they are meltingly tender.
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UPCOMING LOCAL EVENTS
WHAT’S ON ■■ every mon Adult Choir Sawbridgeworth Memorial Hall No experience required, suitable for all ages and abilities. Time: 8-9pm, cost: £5.50 per session, contact: 07785 562529 or email: infor@ diverseperformingarts.co.uk ■■ Starting February Various Courses The Tudor House Gallery Learn a new skill or enhance one you already have! Winter Workshops covering photography, art and crafts. Contact: 600112, email: info@ tudorhouse.gallery, www. tudorhouse.gallery. ■■ Sat 7th February Sawbridgeworth Farmers’ Market Bell Street Car Park First Saturday of the month. Time: 9am-1pm, contact: 724537 or email: mail info@ sawbridgeworth-tc.gov.uk ■■ wed 11th february for 8 weeks Mindfulness Courses The Centre of Wellbeing (above Mark David) An introduction to the practise, providing many skills to deal with all aspects of our busy, stressful lives! Maximum 12 places so please book ASAP. Time: 8-9.30pm, contact: claire@markdavid.co.uk ■■ Sat 14th February Elvis Presley Lives Night Leventhorpe School In aid of Isabel Hospice and organised by chairman of the EHDC with Elvis tribute Paul Lillie.
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Time: 7:30pm, email: chairmans.office@eastherts. gov.uk or roger@rogerbeeching. com ■■ Sat 28th February Girls’ Night Out Sawbridgeworth Evangelical Church Be inspired, be entertained, be treated with Carrie Grant (TV’s Fame Academy) and Jo Enright. Time: 7.30pm, tickets: £5 or £7 on the door, contact: 01279 722373.
What’s on a little further afield... ■■ Until Sun 1st February Season’s Greetings Rhodes Theatre Contexture Theatre present Alan Ayckbourn’s riotous festive comedy, “Season’s Greetings”. Time: 7pm (Tues 29th, Sat 31st and Sun 1st 3pm), tickets £17 adult, £15 concs and £12 groups, www. rhodesbishopsstortford.org ■■ until 6th february Mid Point - Emerging Talent 2015 The Gibberd Gallery, Civic Centre, Harlow Exhibition supporting emerging artistic talent. View the works of: Abe Pardue, Sarah Foyster and Anwar Talukdar Time: 11am-3pm, contact: 446404, visit: www.gibberdgallery.co.uk ■■ Wed 4th February Live Midweek Music Rhodes Complex Relax on a Wednesday evening at Rhodes while listening to the very best from the vibrant local
music scene. Our midweek Live Music events are now established as a “must-see” night for music fans of all ages- so unwind kick back and listen to Que Pasa jazz with a difference to get your foot tapping with exciting upbeat rhythms and smooth slow numbers all infused with a Latin flavour. Time: 7.30pm, FREE ENTRY, www.rhodesbishopsstortford. org.uk ■■ Thu 5th February The Personal Property Shop: The Property Advice Evening Bishop’s Stortford Football Club, CM23 5RG Is your home currently on the market? Come along free to find out WHY your home hasn’t sold yet AND what you can do about it. From presenting your property in the best way to attract potential buyers to creating the ideal Rightmove listing – this event really does have it all. Time: 7-9.30pm, contact: 01279 719193, www. thepersonalpropertyshop.co.uk ■■ Sat 7th February Salsa Night Hockerill Anglo European College Hockerill parents and friends invite you to their Salsa night! Salsa dance demonstrating simple moves everyone can do at 8pm and Sexteto Café, an authentic 6 piece from London, will play 2 sets. Licensed bar and Mojito bar. Time: 7.30pm, tickets: £25 (including South American food) available from Hockerill
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IN february 2015 reception. ■■ Until Fri 6th February Festival of Literature Bishop’s Stortford College Discover the magic of words whatever your age. Evening events open to everyone of all ages. Featuring David Starkey, Nicholas Crane, Steve Richards, Steve Cole, Robin Ince and Luke Wright plus a host of other exciting authors. Time: evening events, book your tickets by email: bookings@ bishopsstortfordcollege.org ■■ Sat 7th February Dunmow Book Fair Foakes Hall, CM6 1DG Around 12 dealers will bring a wide range of second hand & rare books. Antiquarian to paperback. Lots of variety and choice. Also postcards. Refreshments available in the hall. Time: 10am-4pm, admission: £1, children under 15 free, contact Chris Missing: 01245 361609, www.missingbookfairs. co.uk ■■ Sat 7th & Sun 8th February Make Your Own Bird Feeder (£1) or Design Your Own Bird House (£5) Parndon Wood Nature Reserve, CM19 4SF Give your feathered friends a helping hand through the cold weather by making them a tasty snack, or why not decorate your own bird house? Which you can either put up in the reserve or take home for your own garden. Contact: 430005 or email josey. travell@ecco.org.uk ■■ Sun 8th February LEARNING
The Little Hadham Antiques Fair Little Hadham Village Hall, SG11 2BP An established fair known for its wide range of quality antiques at reasonable prices. Refreshments and hot meals available & yummy cakes! Time: 9.30am-4pm, admission: £1, contact: 503576. ■■ Wed 11th February Sniff the 20th Century Rhodes Centre In this interactive lecture, fragrance expert Odette Toilette immerses you in the past century, through your sense of smell. As you sample scents for men and women created between 1900 & 1939, you’ll learn how they related to the story of their time, across fashion, music, film, food, science and social change. Time: 7pm, tickets: £7.50, www. rhodesbishopsstortford.org.uk ■■ Sat 12th to Sun 22nd february Arts in Nature Parndon Wood Nature Reserve, CM19 4SF Walk around the trail gathering material to make into a beautiful picture at the conservation centre. Contact: 430005 or email josey. travell@ecco.org.uk ■■ Sun 15th & Sun 22nd February Snowdrop Sunday The Gibberd Garden, CM17 0NA Come and see the carpet of snowdrops in the wooded areas of the garden. Homemade soup and crusty bread available in the Barn tea room as well as our usual coffee, tea and cakes.
Time: 11.30-4pm, adults £4, concs £3, accompanied children £1, www. thegibberdgarden.co.uk ■■ Tue 17th to Fri 20th February Halfterm Productions Presents: Goldilocks and the Three Bears Victoria Hall Theatre, Old Harlow, CM17 0ED Performances daily. Time: 10.30am and 1.30pm, tickets: child £7, adults £9, contact: 0333 666 3366 or www.halftermproductions. ticketsource.co.uk ■■ Thu 19th February Family Bushcraft & Tracking Day Hatfield Forest, CM22 6NE Learn the basics for surviving in the wild with only the bare necessities. Bring a hearty packed lunch and wear wellies and warm waterproof clothing. Time: 10.30am-3.30pm, meet at the main entrance car park to then drive down to lake area, contact Brian Dunn: 870678 for prices and more information, www.nationaltrust.org/hatfield -forest. ■■ Sat 28th february Hatfield Heath Farmers Market Hatfield Heath Village Hall Hatfield Heath farmers market is a traditional farmers market where all stall holders have handmade or homegrown the produce they are selling. The market is held the 4th Saturday of every month. Time: 9.30am-12.30pm, FREE entry & parking, contact: 07956 563710. Watch out for many more events in our next issue.
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INFORMATION AT A GLANCE
the listings Arts & Crafts Herts & Essex Boundary Flower Club
pactforautism.org.uk/index. php/services/parent-meeting
Meet 1st Tue of every month at The Barnabus Centre Contact via: herts_ essexboundaryflowerclub@ yahoo.co.uk
The Self Help Group for the Visually Handicapped
Sawbridgeworth Flower Arrangement Club
Contact: Liz Evans 07528 845113
Contact: Mrs Hayward 01279 723076
Sawbridgeworth Lacemakers
Contact: 01279 423233 or 833158 Community Country Market
Contact: Mr A Jackson 01279 600251 Lifeline Romania
Contact: Mr & Mrs Amos 01279 723934 Guides & Scouts First Sawbridgeworth Scouts
Contact: Mr Nick Jones 0773 677 0736 Rainbows, Brownies, Guides & Rangers
Contact: Mrs Gilly Squire 07752 303437
Health & Family Care Saplings Parent & Toddler Group
Meet every Fri 9-11.30am at the Memorial Hall P.A.C.T Parents of Autistic Children Together
Meet 1st Wed of every month at All Saints School Contact: via website: www.
Contact: Mrs Joyce Vincent 01279 723649 Music & Performing Arts Youth Create
Sawbridgeworth Players
Contact: Iris Jones 01279 722020
Social & Meeting Clubs Grove Cottage the home of Bishop’s Stortford Mencap
Sawbridgeworth Rotary Club
Contact: Mr P Clark 01279 726108
Sawbridgeworth Social Club
Contact: 01279 722310 Sawbridgeworth W.E.A
Contact: 01279 724303 or 724467 Sawbridgeworth W.R.V.S
Contact: 01279 659669
The University of the Third Age
Contact via website: u3asites. org.uk for information on local groups and classes
Various clubs throughout the week Contact: 656085 or info@mencapgrovecottage. org
Sport & Fitness
Fiddlers Brook Morris Dancing
Sawbridgeworth Bowling Club
Air Training Corps 309 Squadron
Contact: Mr A Passfield 01279 724788
Contact: Mrs G Munro 01279 723707
Contact: 01279 726414
Hailey Centre
Contact: 01279 600178
Sawbridgeworth Cricket Club
Meeting Place for Over 55s Contact: 01279 721221 Friends of Great St Mary’s
Contact: Mrs Mary Shipman 01279 723268 Sawbridgeworth Bridge Club
Meet Mon 7.15-9.45pm) Contact: Jill Clark 01279 726524
Sawbridgeworth Garden Club
Contact: 01279 864398 or 721017
Do you belong to a local not-for-profit club, group or organisation? If so, please do get in touch and tell us all about it. We would like to know when and where the group meets and also details of how others can get in touch, thank you. 01279 410345 or email: local@cmconnection.uk
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INFORMATION AT A GLANCE
INDEX OF ADVERTISERS
Accountants & Bookkeeping
Cookery Schools
Phillips & Co.
Cookies Cooking School
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Aerials & Satellites
Mediacoms 8 Bathrooms/Kitchens & Design
Essex Bathrooms & Kitchens Ltd Mark David Enterprises Ltd
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Bicycles & Accessories
Ansmann UK Ltd
9
Building Services
Grabco 11 JMG Property Services 7 LT Landscapes 10 M.R Carpentry 12 Business Services
J&HRecruitment Sincerity Personnel
16 & 17 5
Carpentry Services
M.R Carpentry
12
Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning
Chris Sitton Carpet Cleaning
Schools & Learning
15
Domestic Services
AP & R Domestics Clear Ovens Oven Clean
20 12 20
Electrical Services
AP & R Domestics Hadham Electrical
20 10
Estate Agents/Lettings
Airport Lettings The Personal Property Shop
7 6
Floristry & Balloon Design
Marguerites Flowers & Balloons
5
Garden Services
JMG Property Services LT Landscapes
7 10
Handyman Services
David Jones Handy Man Services 7 Jobsworth 7 Health, Fitness & Wellbeing
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Children’s Activities
Cookies Cooking School 15 Diverse Performing Arts 15 Eureka Tutoring 15 Half term Productions - Goldilocks and the Three Bears 13 Ruggerbugs 15 Complimentary Therapy
Infinite Possibilities ■ 7 The Centre of Wellbeing 15
Jacqueline Cayford - Foot Health Specialist 7 Simply Fit 11 The Centre of Wellbeing 15
Cookies Cooking School Diversity Performing Arts Adult Choir Driver CPC 4U Ltd Eureka! Tutoring The Centre of Wellbeing
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Security
Mediacoms 8 Solar Energy Equipment Suppliers
Viking Solar
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Solicitors
Spectrum Family Law Ltd
20
Theatre
Half Term Productions - Goldilocks and the Three Bears 13 Travel Agencies
Your Perfect Travel
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Windows, Doors & Conservatories
Bennbrook Windows ■ 19 Sovereign Windows 32
Home Interiors/Furnishings
Stort Blinds Ltd
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Plumbing & Heating
Bryson Gas Services 20 Essex Bathrooms & Kitchens Ltd ■ 3 RCJ Plumbing & Heating 26
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INFORMATION AT A GLANCE
USEFUL NUMBERS ALL IN ONE PLACE Community Centres
Places of Worship
Sawbridgeworth Memorial Hall The Forebury CM21 9BD 07952 475839
Church of The Most Holy Redeemer Sayesbury Avenue CM21 0ED 01279 842354
Bullfields Centre Cutforth Road CM21 9DE 07879 861261
Doctors Central Surgery Bell Street
01279 603180
Hospitals NHS Direct
01279 655191
PAH (Hospital)
01279 444455
Local MP 0207 219 6358
Mayor Cllr Eric Buckmaster
01279 725428
Pharmacies Bell Pharmacy 3 Forelands Place CM21 9QD Village Pharmacy 7 Bell Street CM21 9AR
01279 722201
Hertfordshire Police Non-Emergency 101
Crimestoppers
101 0845 555 111
Cllr Peter Mitchell
01279 654190
Cllr Will Mortimer
01279 722294
Cllr Tom Reeks
01279 831830
Cllr Joyce Vincent
01279 723649
Cllr Andrew Wincott
01279 726062
Utilities
Schools
Three Valleys Water
Fawbert & Barnards Infants School
01279 722357
High Wych C of E Primary School
01279 722109
BT Faultline
0845 782 3333
Other Numbers 01279 508448
Citizens Advice Bureau
0844 411 1444
01279 836633
Isobel Hospice Advice Line
01707 382575
Mandeville Primary School
01279 723737
MS Society
01279 420059
Reedings Junior School
Samaritans
0845 790 9090
01279 722578
St Clare Hospice Advice Line
01279 773773
Train Enquiries
0845 748 4950
Leventhorpe Secondary School
01279 723204
Town Council
EMERGENCY NUMBERS Electricity Emergency
Town Councillors Cllr Mrs Angela Alder
01279 722360
Cllr Eric Buckmaster
01279 725428
Cllr Ruth Buckmaster
01279 725428
Cllr Pat Coysten
01279 723425
Cllr Derek Filler
01279 730146
0800 783 8838 Gas Emergency
0800 111 999
Whilst every care has been taken to ensure that the data in this publication is accurate, the Editor cannot accept any liability to any party for any loss or damage caused by errors or omissions. All adverts are published in good faith. The CM21 Connection is an independent organisation. The magazine and content, including all in-house artwork, advert design and editorial, remains the copyright of the Publisher and under no circumstances may be copied or reproduced in any format without the prior consent of the Publisher. © 2014 The CM21 Connection / Connection Magazines / Lorraine Perry. All rights reserved.
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Alzheimer’s Society
Town Clerk: Richard Bowran 01279 724537
01279 722393
01279 723189
St James’ Church (High Wych) High Wych Road CM21 0JB 01279 600894
Spellbrook C of E Primary School
Police
Sawbridgeworth Police
Sawbridgeworth Evangelical Congregational Church London Road CM21 9EH 01279 724173
111
Herts & Essex General Hospital
Mark Prisk MP
Great St Mary’s Church Church Street CM21 9AB 01279 726269
Cllr Barry Hodges
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