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HELLO AND WELCOME TO THE march edition of THE CM21 CONNECTION Have you noticed that the mornings and afternoons are slowly getting lighter? I’m up at the crack of dawn to drive my husband to the station and it is such a pleasure to see a chink of daylight first thing and know that spring is on its way. It won’t be long before I’ll be watching the sunrise on my journey back home - what a glorious way to start the day! On that note, a timely reminder. Don’t forget the clocks will spring forward an hour at 1am Sunday 29th March. But before that, another date for your diary Sunday 15th Mothering Sunday! As a mum, I think the biggest gift to give and receive is your time - it costs nothing but means everything! A huge thank you to PCSO Leon De Bruyn for his inaugural contribution to the magazine for our Policing our Community page (yey!). Very grateful to you - thank you! I’m delighted to welcome our new advertisers for this edition: Harlow Garden Services Ltd, Herts & Essex English School, HGC Accountancy Services, MWS Properties and MGT Painting & Decorating. All of the businesses in the magazine are based in and around Sawbridgeworth and welcome the opportunity to be of service to you. Don’t forget if you have an event coming up or belong to a group that could do with a little boost please do get in touch. This month it was a pleasure to be able to support David Paterson and the Model Railway Exhibition, Alex Fuller from the Air Cadets and Helen Warnock volunteer at the CVS amongst others. Next month it could be you... Until next month,
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CONTENTS ■ FEATURES & ARTICLES 6 309 (Sawbridgeworth) Squadron Air Cadets 9 In Person Getting to know local business people 10 Sawbridgeworth Model Railway Exhibition 2015 12 Council for Voluntary Service (CVS) May Fayre on the Green 13 Property Column Estate Agent contracts made simple
■ FUN & LEISURE 14 Just for the Kids Henry Hedgehogs Puzzle Page 16 Puzzles & Brain Teasers Win £25 in our Sudoku competition 18 Look What’s Cooking Smoked Haddock Kedgeree
■ IT’S YOUR COMMUNITY 21 Policing Our Community
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22 Local Community Local notices, events, amenities and attractions
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24 What’s On
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27 The Listings
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Air Cadets what did you do last weekend?
The answer for many 13-18 year olds will likely involve copious amounts of screen watching and not much of any value. But it doesn’t have to be that way. If you, your children or someone you know is in Year 8 or above at school, they could benefit from the wealth of activities offered by the Air Cadets. Wouldn’t you rather spend your weekends flying, gliding, shooting, hiking, playing sports, earning qualifications, learning to play an instrument, camping, and so much more? 309 (Sawbridgeworth) Squadron has been providing young people with these kinds of experiences for over 30 years, so if the answer to all of those activities was a resounding yes, then make sure you come down to 309 (Sawbridgeworth) Squadron Air Cadets on Sunday 1st March, 10am – 12pm, for our Open Day. This will be a great opportunity to meet the cadets and staff of 309, and experience some of the activities that the Air Cadets have to offer. Forget about any pre-conceptions you might have, because the Air Cadets is not just about
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wearing a uniform or preparing you for military service. Only a small percentage of our cadets actually go on to join the Armed Forces, and for those that do the Air Cadets has given them a solid foundation on which to build. But for those that don’t, the Air Cadets has still provided them with not only fun and memorable experiences, but also vital life-skills; leadership, management, discipline and communication to name but a few. So no matter what career a young person wants to pursue, the Air Cadets will undoubtedly help, and the vast array of activities and experiences our cadets are involved in make for some enduringly memorable teenage years. At 309 (Sawbridgeworth) Squadron ATC, we’ve given over 450 cadets over the last 30 years, the pastime of a lifetime. Now it’s your turn to get involved. Sunday 1st March, 10am – 12pm, Cutforth Road Sawbridgeworth. So, what did you do last weekend?
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local business people in person Name and Business: Robert Naylor-Long from Infinite Possibilities Hypnotherapy Services. Where do you live? I live in Sheering Mill Lane. What’s your favourite local shop? It has to be Full of Beans (Organic Health Food Retailer). What’s your favourite local venue? I really like The White Lion. What do you like best about Bishop’s Stortford? The diverse culture, thriving business opportunities and local supportive community. What do you like doing when you’re not working?
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Annual railway exhibiton Second annual exhibition in sawbridgeworth
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By David Paterson
Our first annual Sawbridgeworth Model Railway Exhibition in 2014, was a great success, with over 600 visitors and raising over £1000 for the Sawbridgeworth Memorial Hall. Following on from last years success, the 2nd Annual Sawbridgeworth Model Railway Exhibition will be held again at (and to raise funds for) the Sawbridgeworth Memorial Hall, and will take place on Saturday 14th March, 2015, from 10:30 until 16:30.
Come along and enjoy the day! Entrance is £3 for adults and £1 for children/OAPs, and refreshments will be available. For more information please visit www.sawbridgeworthmodelrail.org.uk or call Dave on 07899 954422.
As before, there will be around 10 layouts (all new to this exhibition) representing a range of scales and eras. Also present Scrubbs Lane Yard will be stalls selling new and second-hand models and second-hand railway books, Andy Bishop Railway photography, and the Epping and Ongar Railway.
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Sawbridgeworth May Fayre Council for Voluntary Service (CVS)
The CVS Charity (Council for Voluntary Service) will be organising the annual May Fayre on ‘Fair Green’ on Sunday 3rd May 2015, from 12-4. The Town’s historic charter has allowed Sawbridgeworth to hold this village event over the last six hundred years, which makes it very special. Last year we donated £50 to the Congregational Church Street Pastor Scheme, £150 to Self Help for the visually handicapped and £200 to Great St Mary’s Church restoration fund.
Should you wish to have a stall or enter the cake decoration competition or for any other information, please contact Helen Warnock by email on; hlw.sawbomayfayre@hotmail.co.uk The CVS will be holding its Annual General OPEN Meeting on Tuesday 31st March at 7.30pm at the Hailey Day Centre, everyone is welcome to attend.
This year we will be hosting a cake decoration competition, dancing round the maypole by the Brownies, a live band and fairground, coupled with our local stalls so we hope it will be a fun event for all. Email
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property column estate agents contracts made simple What should I look for in an estate agency contract? With so many estate agents in Bishop’s Stortford, it can be hard to know what to look for in an agent let alone in their contract. Although contracts sound scary and full of pitfalls, if you know what to look out for you can make sure that you ‘re happy signing a contract and that you instruct the best Bishop’s Stortford based agent for you!
Sole Agency - This is usually the best option for you and your agent, it’s exactly the same as a sole selling rights contract except you don’t have to pay the agent if you find your own buyer from another source.
So what do you need to be wary of?
Multi-agency - Again, much the same as the above but you can use as many agents as you like and only pay the one that manages to sell your property for you. Be cautious though as some agents charge higher fees to be in a multiagency contract and being seen several times listed with different agents on Rightmove can be a disadvantage.
Percentage rates and VAT - On lots of estate agent contracts, particularly in Bishops Stortford, you may just see the percentage fee you will be required to pay, now while this may well be correct not all agents include VAT within the percentage that they quote you. Tie-ins and notice periods - Most agents will have a tie-in period of between 6 to 8 weeks to give them a chance to sell your property before you consider changing agents, however some agencies have been known to have tie-in periods for between 12 and 20 weeks so make sure you read the fine print. Also remember to check the notice period your agency has stipulated because if you are unhappy and wish to change agents you may have to give them a certain period of notice, for example, 2 to 4 weeks. Types of contract - Make sure you really know what you’re signing up for when it comes to your agency contract. There are 4 different kinds: Sole Selling Rights - This means that the agents in question are the only ones allowed to sell your home for you within the given tie-in period AND you have to pay them even if you find your own buyer. Not ideal.
Ready, willing and able purchaser - Avoid this one at all costs! This sort of contract means that you have to pay the agent for finding you a buyer even if you decide not to sell or take your property off of the market for a while! Future Liability - Be careful to read the contract carefully for this. Future liability means that if you stop listing with an agent but then sell your property through someone else a few months later, the original agent can get in touch and demand pay if they “introduced” you to the buyer first. This can happen at any time, even years after you terminated your original contract. There certainly can be pitfalls with some estate agency contracts, but if you pick the right agent, know what you need to be wary of and you read the documents carefully you should be well on your way to a successful sale.
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How to Play Sudoku Fill in the grid so that every row, every column, and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 through 9, with no repetition!
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RECIPE OF THE MONTH
LOOK WHAT’S COOKING Smoked Haddock Kedgeree 350g smoked haddock fillet 4 large eggs 1 tbsp sunflower oil 1 small onion, peeled and finely chopped 1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed � tsp ground coriander � tsp ground turmeric 1 tsp mild curry powder 300g easy-cook basmati rice 3tbsp fresh chopped coriander
Just a few ingredients are needed to make this simple rice dish but it’s full of flavour! It’s ideal for a quick and easy supper or filling weekend brunch served with crusty bread or warmed mini naan breads, if liked.
1. Place the haddock in a large pan, cover with plenty of cold water and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 5-6 minutes until the fish just flakes. Boil the eggs in a small pan of water for 7-8 minutes. 2. Remove the fish with a slotted spoon and flake the flesh discarding any skin and bones. Strain the cooking liquid into a jug – you’ll need about 600ml so top up with water if needed. Run the boiled eggs under cold water until cool enough to handle. Remove the shells and cut into wedges. Set aside. 3. Heat the oil in a large deep frying pan and fry the onion and garlic over a medium heat for 5-6 minutes until softened. Stir in the spices and cook for 1 minute then add the basmati rice and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Gradually pour in the reserved stock and bring to the boil. 4. Reduce the heat and simmer for about 15 minutes or until the rice is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed, stirring occasionally. Gently stir in the flaked haddock, eggs and coriander and heat through for 1 minute. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Serve immediately. TIPS: Add a large handful of baby spinach leaves or some fried mushrooms just before the end of cooking to make this dish more substantial
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POLICING OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY sawbridgeworth safe neighbourhood team PCSO 6598 Leon De Bruyn
I have recently moved across from patrolling Bishop’s Stortford Town Centre as a PCSO for the past 8 years and have begun to work with PCSO Paul Weston in Sawbridgeworth. Paul has worked in Sawbridgeworth for the past 3-4 years and we have both held the position of PCSO for the past 10 years. We are currently promoting Neighbourhood Watch and OWL throughout the residential areas of Sawbridgeworth to help send messages of interest out to the community. By being a member of Neighbourhood Watch and OWL also gives us the opportunity to remind people how to stay safe and what actions to take to prevent becoming a victim of crime. We have had a great response to this in some of our areas but would like to do more.
We are urging people to contact us to find out more about it and to get signed up! Paul and I are also focusing on the youth culture of Sawbridgeworth and are pleased to report that last year’s Halloween and Fireworks nights passed by with very few issues. This is always a promising sign as we keen to see youngsters enjoy this time of year without causing danger to themselves or others in the process. Please Remember! Telephone 999 in an emergency where there is a danger to life or a crime is in progress. Telephone 101 for non-emergencies where police attendance is required, to report a crime or to report any other incidents.
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Sawbridgeworth Memorial Hall Weekly Activities Monday 13:00 - 15:00
Petanque (French Boules)
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Multi taster session, try some new activities, Skittles, Table tennis, Carpet Bowls, Petanque etc
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Sawbridgeworth Cricket Club Central Surgery Patient Group Invite you to an OPEN MEETING Thursday, 5th March 7.00 pm Sawbridgeworth Cricket Club
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Join your patient group and surgery staff and find out about what has happened during the year. Take the opportunity to give your views and learn of likely developments for the future, such as patient online access to their medical records. There will be time for informal discussion when there will be tea and coffee available. FOLLOW US ON TWITTER @surgerysawbo PLEASE MENTION THE CM21 CONNECTION WHEN RESPONDING TO ADVERTS
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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 ■■ Thu 5th march Central Surgery Patient Group Open meeting Sawbridgeworth Cricket Club Join your patient group and surgery staff and find out about what has happened during the year. Take the opportunity to give your views and learn of likely developments for the future, such as patient online access to their medical records. There will be time for informal discussion when there will be tea and coffee available. Time: 7pm, www. centralsurgerysawbo.nhs.uk/ ■■ Sat 7th march 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 ■■ Sat 14th March Sawbridgeworth Model Railway Exhibition Sawbridgeworth Memorial Hall Second annual model railway exhibition. Working layouts, trade stand and refreshments. Time: 10.30am-4.30pm, adults: £3, concs £1, under 3 FREE, contact: sawbridgeworthshow@gmail.com or 07899 954422 or 07918 702634, wwwsawbridgeworthmodelrail. org.uk ■■ Sat 14th March Sawbridgeworth Air
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Cadets Quiz Night Bullfields Centre A fundraising event for the cadets. Tea/coffee and raffle. Bring your own food and drink. Time: 7.30pm, adults £5, under 16’s £3, contact: 723517. ■■ Sat 28th March Mayor’s Civic Dinner Sawbridgeworth Memorial Hall Information to follow. Contact: Joanne Kenny: 724537 joanne.kenny@sawbridgeworth-tc. gov.uk or www.sawbridgeworth-tc. gov.uk ■■ tue 31st march Council for Voluntary Services
Hailey Day Centre
The CVS will be holding its Annual General Open meeting, everyone is welcome to attend. Time: 7.30pm.
What’s on a little further afield... ■■ Sun 1st march 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 ■■ Sat 7th & Sun 8th march Who Lives Here? Parndon Wood Nature Reserve, CM19 4SF Can you work out who lives where in the forest? Contact: 430005 or email josey. travell@ecco.org.uk ■■ Sat 14th March Coull String Quartet Concert St John’s Church,
Stansted Mountfitchet One of the UK’s foremost ensembles, the Coulls will play Haydn’s Quartet Opus 74 No 2, Sibelius’ Quartet ‘Voces Intimae’ and Beethoven’s’ Rasumovsky’ Quartet Opus 59 No. 3. Time: 10.15am, tickets: £15 for adults, under 18’s free, available on the door, from Absolute Travel, Chapel Hill from Nuckolds solicitors or call 815282, www. musicatstansted.co.uk ■■ Thu 12th to Sat 14th March The Wizard of Oz Rhodes Arts Complex The talented Bishop’s Stortford Theatre Company Juniors bring the hit show The Wizard of Oz to The Rhodes, following their acclaimed production of Grease in 2014. Don’t miss out to see this family favourite musical with the classic songs Over the Rainbow, Yellow Brick Road and We’re off to See the Wizard. Time: 7.30pm (also Saturday matinee at 2.30pm), see website for ticket prices, www. rhodesbishopsstortford.org.uk ■■ Sat 14th March Kisses4Kids Charity Ball The Hunters Meet Step back into the roaring twenties for a night of glitz and glamour. Time: 6pm arrival, carriages at midnight, tickets: £55, contact Sara Evans: 07908 139883. ■■ Sat 14th March The Nearness of Spring All Saints Church, High Laver, CM5 0DU Chamber concert- Songs Sacred and Secular, Serious and Sprightly by de Merc Chamber choir. Musical Director – Richard Brain. Organist – Kate Macpherson. Light interval refreshments available. Time: 7.30pm, tickets: £10 available on the door or tel: 01277
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IN march 2015 890209 or 890241. ■■ Sun 15th march Mother’s Day Parndon Wood Nature Reserve, CM19 4SF Bring your Mum for a lovely walk around the trail and why not make her a lovely card or picture afterwards? Contact: 430005 or email josey. travell@ecco.org.uk ■■ Sun 15th March Mothering Sunday The Gibberd Garden, Marsh Lane, Harlow, CM17 0NA Mothers are special so why not treat them to a day out in the garden? Not only will they love the garden but they will get to spend time with their children. Time: 11.30-6pm, adults: £4, concs £3, accompanied children £1 (Mothers go free when accompanied by a fee paying child), www.thegibberdgarden. co.uk ■■ Wed 18th March Lunchtime Lecture: The Golden Section - practically speaking Rhodes Arts Complex The Golden Section - or Mean - is often cited as a ratio with particular aesthetic resonance, especially in classically derived architecture. But how was it readily integrated into building facades and components in day-to-day drawing office procedures when it was used? This is something the speaker Michael Cook who worked with architects such as Sir Frederic Gibberd and Gerard Goalen had to try and resolve while working on historic building conservation and he shares his conclusions. Time: 2pm, tickets: £3, contact 710200. ■■ Wed 18th to Sat 21st March Bomber’s Moon The Village Hall, Hatfield Heath LEARNING
Heath Players present this bittersweet comedy by William Ivory and directed by Chrissie Richards, about two men fighting very different battles. Time: 8pm, tickets: £9 (concessions £7 Wed-Fri only) available form Hatfield Heath tea rooms or call 730544 or online at www.ticketsource.co.uk/ heathplayers ■■ Thu 19th March Living with Luke Rhodes Arts Complex Written by Paul T Davies from the blogs by Danson Thunderbolt! One Dad wrestles with autism Danson Thunderbolt is no ordinary Dad and his teenage son Luke is not so ordinary either. So what’s a Dad to do? Wrestle the Autistic Shadow that’s what! The play is adapted from the blog Living with Luke, and fuses wrestling and theatre to show what life is like living with an autistic child. Time: 7.30pm, tickets: £12, £10 concessions, £9 schools and family £38. Please note that when you book your tickets you will be unable to choose your seat due to the format of the show. ■■ Sat 21st march Matching Farmers’ Indoor Market Matching Tye Village Hall Third Sat of the month. 19 food and drink stalls, plus a few craft stalls. Enjoy good quality fresh produce from farmers and other producers from within a 40 mile radius. Why not give it a try? Time: 10am to midday, FREE entry. ■■ Sat 28th march 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. ■■ Sat 28th & sun 29th march Amazing Amphibians Parndon Wood Nature Reserve, CM19 4SF Learn all about these amazing animals and what you can o to help them. Contact: 430005 or email josey. travell@ecco.org.uk ■■ Sat 28th march Little Hadham Farmers Market Little Hadham Village Hall Local farmers’ market on the last Saturday of every month. Time: 8.30-11.30am, contact: Geoff and Jan Williamson: 771272. ■■ Sat 28th March Sheering Easter Craft & Produce Market Sheering Village Hall Local produce including: pickles, jams, cakes, veg, personalisd gifts, craft supplies, bulbs & plants and much more... Time: 10am-2pm, www. sheeringcraftandprodcuemarket. co.uk ■■ Sat 28th March Grove Cottage Nursery Ball Bishop’s Stortford Golf Club Come and join us for a wonderful evening raising much needed funds for our unique and very special nursery at Grove Cottage. Our nursery is a lifeline for many local families with children with special needs. Time: 7 for 7.30pm, tickets: £40 per person, 3 course meal, live singing by Sarah M and a DJ, contact Natalie on 07876 478717, natalie@mencapgrovecottage.org Watch out for many more events in our next issue.
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the listings Arts & Crafts Herts & Essex Boundary Flower Club
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
Contact: Mrs Joyce Vincent 01279 723649 Music & Performing Arts Youth Create
Contact: Liz Evans 07528 845113
Sawbridgeworth Flower Arrangement Club
Sawbridgeworth Players
Sawbridgeworth Lacemakers
Social & Meeting Clubs
Contact: Mrs Hayward 01279 723076
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. pactforautism.org.uk/index. php/services/parent-meeting
Contact: Sheila Goodwin 01279 724608
Grove Cottage the home of Bishop’s Stortford Mencap
Various clubs throughout the week Contact: 656085 or info@mencapgrovecottage. org
Sawbridgeworth Garden Club
Contact: 01279 864398 or 721017
Sawbridgeworth Rotary Club
Contact: Mr P Clark 01279 726108
Sawbridgeworth Social Club
Contact: 01279 722310
Sawbridgeworth Learning for Pleasure Club Contact: Mrs Verina Pettigrew (membership secretary)
01279 722365 or 723152 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
Fiddlers Brook Morris Dancing
Sport & Fitness
Hailey Centre
Contact: Mr A Passfield 01279 724788
Contact: Mrs G Munro 01279 723707 Meeting Place for Over 55s Contact: 01279 721221 Friends of Great St Mary’s
Contact: Mrs Mary Shipman 01279 723268
Air Training Corps 309 Squadron
Sawbridgeworth Bowling Club
Contact: 01279 726414
Sawbridgeworth Cricket Club
Contact: 01279 600178
Sawbridgeworth Bridge Club
Meet Mon 7.15-9.45pm) Contact: Jill Clark 01279 726524 Sawbridgeworth Family History Group
Meet every other month at the Church House, Sawbridgeworth at 7pm Contact Mike Norris 01279 722535, email: wychmick@btinternet.com
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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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS
Accountants & Bookkeeping
Domestic Services
HGC Accountancy Services Ltd 3 Phillips & Co. 26
AP & R Domestics Clear Ovens Oven Clean
Aerials & Satellites
Mediacoms 20 Bathrooms/Kitchens & Design
Mark David Enterprises Ltd
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Building Services
Grabco 5 JMG Property Services 12 LT Landscapes 26 M.R Carpentry 19 MWS Properties (Sawbridgeworth) 9 J&HRecruitment 7 Carpentry Services
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Children’s Activities
Cookies Cooking School 15 Diverse Performing Arts 15 Eureka Tutoring 15 Ruggerbugs 15
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Estate Agents/Lettings
Airport Lettings The Personal Property Shop
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Garden Services
Harlow Garden Services Ltd JMG Property Services LT Landscapes
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Infinite Possibilities ■ 9 The Centre of Wellbeing 21 Cookery Schools
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Cookies Cooking School Diversity Performing Arts Adult Choir Driver CPC 4U Ltd Eureka! Tutoring Herts & Essex English School The Centre of Wellbeing
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Security
Mediacoms 20 Solar Energy Equipment Suppliers
Viking Solar
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Solicitors
David Jones Handy Man Services 21 Jobsworth 26 Jacqueline Cayford - Foot Health Specialist 12 Simply Fit 15 The Centre of Wellbeing 21
Spectrum Family Law Ltd
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Travel Agencies
Your Perfect Travel
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Windows, Doors & Conservatories
Bennbrook Windows ■ 11 Sovereign Windows 32
Home Interiors/Furnishings
Stort Blinds Ltd
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Painting & Decorating
MGT Painting & Decorating
Complimentary Therapy
Cookies Cooking School
AP & R Domestics
Health, Fitness & Wellbeing
Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning
Chris Sitton Carpet Cleaning
Electrical Services
Handyman Services
Business Services
M.R Carpentry
Schools & Learning
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Plumbing & Heating
Bryson Gas Services RCJ Plumbing & Heating
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Recording Studios
Hunter Studio
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INFORMATION AT A GLANCE
USEFUL NUMBERS ALL IN ONE PLACE Community Centres
Places of Worship
Cllr Barry Hodges
01279 723189
Sawbridgeworth Memorial Hall The Forebury CM21 9BD 07952 475839
Church of The Most Holy Redeemer Sayesbury Avenue CM21 0ED 01279 842354
Cllr Peter Mitchell
01279 654190
Cllr Will Mortimer
01279 722294
Great St Mary’s Church Church Street CM21 9AB 01279 726629
Cllr Tom Reeks
01279 831830
Cllr Joyce Vincent
01279 723649
Cllr Andrew Wincott
01279 726062
Bullfields Centre Cutforth Road CM21 9DE 07879 861261
Doctors Central Surgery Bell Street
01279 603180
St James’ Church (High Wych) High Wych Road CM21 0JB 01279 600894
Hospitals NHS Direct
111
01279 655191
PAH (Hospital)
01279 444455
0207 219 6358
01279 725428
Pharmacies
Village Pharmacy 7 Bell Street CM21 9AR
01279 722201
01279 722357
0845 782 3333
Reedings Junior School
01279 722393
101 0845 555 111
Other Numbers 01279 508448
01279 722109
Citizens Advice Bureau
0844 411 1444
01279 836633
Isobel Hospice Advice Line
01707 382575
MS Society
01279 420059
Samaritans
0845 790 9090
01279 722578
St Clare Hospice Advice Line
01279 773773
01279 723204
Train Enquiries
0845 748 4950
01279 723737
EMERGENCY NUMBERS
Town Council
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
Electricity Emergency
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. © 2015 The CM21 Connection / Connection Magazines / Lorraine Perry. All rights reserved.
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Alzheimer’s Society
Town Clerk: Richard Bowran 01279 724537
Hertfordshire Police Non-Emergency 101
Crimestoppers
Leventhorpe Secondary School
Spellbrook C of E Primary School
Police
Sawbridgeworth Police
Fawbert & Barnards Infants School
Mandeville Primary School
Mayor
Bell Pharmacy 3 Forelands Place CM21 9QD
BT Faultline Three Valleys Water
High Wych C of E Primary School
Local MP
Cllr Eric Buckmaster
Utilities
Schools
Herts & Essex General Hospital
Mark Prisk MP
Sawbridgeworth Evangelical Congregational Church London Road CM21 9EH 01279 724173
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