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HELLO AND WELCOME TO THe New Year edition of THE CM21 CONNECTION I hope you had a smashing Christmas and are all ready for the year ahead. I am excited about new possibilities and full of optimism that this year will be the year that I drop a dress size (or two!), finally overcome my fear of exercise, start that new project that I’ve been putting off for the past two years, become the perfect wife, mother, friend and... Hold on, hold on! Who am I trying to kid! I think this year I’m going to keep it simple and resolve to be kinder - to myself and others. Job done. I have a plea. This year I’m really keen to involve our local schools within the magazine. Wouldn’t it be nice to find out a little more about them? Henry Moore Primary School in Harlow has been contributing to our sister publication (CM17) for over 8 years now. Parents have told me they love to see what the school is up to, photos of their children or their children’s schoolwork. Apparently, it’s quite an ‘achievement’ to have their work included. Their proud parents even save the articles for their child’s “memory box”.
CONNECTION January ISSUE 15
CONTENTS ■ FEATURES & ARTICLES 7 CH Accountancy 8 Pub & Café Walks Frost in the Forest
9 Local Business People 11 Children First Fostering Agency
12 Tudor House Poppy Appeal Winner 18 Sawbridgeworth Crafters From Lacemaking to Crafting
20 SMHT - Sawbo Cinema!
So, if you are in any way connecting to any of the schools in Town, I would be VERY grateful if you could pass this on to them.
21 Central Surgery Update
As always, don’t forget the Community Pages, What’s On and Listings (and potential school pages!!) are all free of charge to local groups and charitable organisations - if that’s you, do please get in touch, tell us about yourself and/or an event that may be coming. It really is our pleasure to be able to include it for you.
■ FUN & LEISURE
Here’s to a fantastic 2016!
14 Just for the Kids 22 Look What’s Cooking Lamb and Spinach Curry
24 Puzzles & Brain Teasers
Win £25 in our Sudoku competition
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editor Lorraine Perry call 01279 410345 or 07808 000 113 email lorraine@cmconnection.uk web www.cmconnection.uk
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Local notices, events, amenities and attractions Upcoming local events
29 The Listings 30 Useful Numbers
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ch accountancy award win for essex entrepreneur CH Accountancy was founded in January 2014 by expert accountant Cheryl Jarrett, providing essential accountancy and taxation services to individuals, owner-managed businesses and small/ medium-sized companies with a turnover of up to £2m. For most businesses and individuals the world of accountancy and taxation can be a minefield and often larger accountancy practices are unable to spend the time needed offering guidance and support to their customers. Cheryl formed CH Accountancy to offer a bespoke and personalised accounting service to businesses and individuals who prefer to work on a 121 basis. Appreciating how family life and business, especially for working mums, can be hard to juggle at times, Cheryl has developed a family friendly service and works with her clients inside or outside of school hours. After being nominated for the 2016 Global Accountancy Awards, Cheryl has just announced that she has been named Accountant of the Year – Essex. The 2016 Global Accountancy Awards highlight the vital work done throughout all industries and sectors by the behind-the-scenes experts who ensure that every firm, regardless of size, reputation, geographical location or area of expertise can be confident that the figures that make it tick are in safe hands. Cheryl told us “I am so thrilled to know that all my hard work in providing the best service in accountancy hasn’t gone unrecognised by my wonderful clients and colleagues”.
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IT’s your community
Pub & café Walks
Explore our lovely countryside and local pubs and cafés for a perfect day...
Frost in the Forest Stroll through ancient, deer-filled Hatfield Forest and then warm up with coffee or mulled wine by the lake. Really cold days turn the lakes to ice, fringe trees with frost and freeze the forest tracks that can otherwise be impossibly muddy. Start with your back to the National Trust café. Turn left through car park and right along tarmac track. Immediately after gravel drive with “No Vehicular Access” sign, take path on left of road. Follow yellow-topped marker posts across open country towards trees and walk, through some bushes, to one end of a broad woodland ride. Turn left along this to the end and eventually right along edge of forest. Turn left though wooden gate by buildings and go on between beech hedges. Turn left along edge of field, left again over footbridge and then right on path beside lake. Keep going in this general direction, along small path and then track, to emerge near picturesque Street Farm Cottage, with thatched roof and diamond-leaded windows. Turn left along lane and keep straight on along tree-lined track, following it left. Go through wooden gate back into Hatfield Forest and walk straight ahead. Keep Forest Lodge on left and pine trees on right and follow winding gravel track, which bends left through open area. After about 200m, turn right along wide, grassy path to return to café. LOCATION:
Hatfield Forest
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local business people in person Name and Business Carole Rose and I run Cookies Cooking School. Where do you live? Great Dunmow. What’s your favourite shop in Sawbridgeworth? I love unusual shops, so really enjoy The Tudor House Gallery and also the Green Room. What do you like best about Sawbridgeworth? It’s sense of community and history. What do you like doing when you’re not working? When I am not working I am running, cycling, reading or believe it or not cooking! I set up my business because... I want to pass on my passion for cooking and to make people realise that it can be fun not a chore.
What’s the best thing that’s happened to you recently? I organised a charity bike ride for Chelmsford Mencap. We cycled off road from Dunmow to Heybridge Basin (50 mile return trip), we had 18 riders and raised nearly £3,000. It was such a good day we are definitely going to do again! What are your plans for 2016? It’s going to be a massive year for Cookies Cooking School with a book launch and franchising in the Spring! I am so excited! What makes you smile? I Love working with my Mencap students, when asking what fruit we need to make Blueberry Muffins I’m told ‘Oranges!’ They make my week!
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Children First Fostering Agency are an independent fostering agency caring young people from a wide variety of cultures and backgrounds. Children First provide fostering placements and services to children aged 0 to 18 years. We recruit, train and assess Foster Carers to provide the best environment possible for our young people. We are committed to recruiting a team of staff that are equally committee to improve outcomes for children and deliver a comprehensive, quality support to fostering families. Our carers come from a wide and diverse group enabling good matching with young people referred to us, they cover a wide geographical area and have a wide skill base between them.
live in any of these areas (or surrounding areas) and you are interested in becoming a foster carer then we want to hear from you. We have fully qualified social workers and staff strategically located in these areas to ensure that our foster carers are fully supported, and that new applicants can be quickly assessed to become foster carers. If you would like more information on fostering, then please do get in touch.
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IT’s your community
Poppy Appeal raffle winner The tudor house Gallery raises much needed funds for the poppy appeal
A woman from Bishop’s Stortford whose great-uncle was killed in the trenches, says she is honoured to have won a charity raffle held on behalf of the Royal British Legion. Susan Couzens, a fine art student from Chantry Road, won an exquisite display of three ceramic poppies on a stand, after entering the raffle held at the Tudor House Gallery in Sawbridgeworth. “My great-uncle was only 19 when he died in the battlefields of France during the First World War,” says Mrs Couzens, who is studying at Herts Regional College. “I remember as child being shown the telegram announcing his death, and it had a huge effect on me. “I have supported the poppy appeal ever since, and I believe it is now more relevant than ever, because of all the conflict in the world.” The poppies were handmade by Harlow artist Amanda Westbury, whose work is
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often sold at the Tudor House Gallery, which raised £150 for the poppy appeal. Andrew Passfield, who has been the district’s poppy appeal coordinator for the past 20 years, said: “It is fantastic when local businesses get involved in the fundraising. “This year, as a community, we have raised £9,300 which will go towards supporting ex-service men and women and their families. “As we all know, there is a shortfall in funding nationwide, which is why the Poppy Appeal is so important. It will help to fund various projects, including the Battle Back programme which uses adaptive sport and adventure training to help wounded and sick veterans to get their confidence back.”
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LOCAL NOTICES, EVENTS, AMENITIES Sawbridgeworth Cricket Club Available for hire for all your events, party’s and functions. For information on cost and conditions of hire contact Karen on 07983 399410
Sawbridgeworth Memorial Hall Weekly Activities
Tue 1.30-4pm - Short mat bowls Wed 9.30-12noon - Multi activities: table tennis, carpet bowls, Petanque etc Wed 1-4pm - Short mat bowls Thu 1.30-3.30pm -Table Tennis includes a coach
Fri 1.30-2.30pm - Line Dancing If interested, leave a message on:
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AND ATTRACTIONS Blood Donor Dates: Sun 3rd January 2016 09:30-12:30 & 2:00-4:00pm at Sawbridgeworth Memorial Hall Fri 8th & Wed 13th January 2016 13:30-16:00 & 17:00-19:20 Rhodes Arts Complex, Stortford EMBROIDERERS’ GUILD Bishop’s Stortford and District Branch A long title, but what does it mean? It represents a group who are interested in textiles and all types of needlework, whether by hand or by machine. Through speakers and workshops, everyone is able to increase their knowledge of stitch and develop their own style. No experience is needed, age doesn’t matter – all that is required is enthusiasm.
When do we meet? The first Monday of the month. Where? At St Mary Magdalene Church Hall Church Road, Harlow Common, Harlow, Essex. CM17 9ND Time? 7.30pm Contact and more information: Chair: Sue McEvoy Tel: 01279 659009 Email: sue@kantaka.com
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IT’s your community
Sawbridgeworth crafters
From Lacemaking to crafting By Sheila Brown
Seeking a way to meet people when we moved to Sawbo’ in 1976 I thought about attending evening classes or joining the W.I. But having been a knitter/embroidress for as long as I can remember, lacemaking seemed the path to take. The history of lacemaking is extra- ordinary. Not just the making of it, but how the history of our country is bound up with it. It was one of the first handmade trades to be mechanised at the beginning of the 18th century. These led to vast changes and made lace available to everyone not just the rich. Machine lace is beautiful, can be made quickly and is less expensive than handmade, although today’s creations incorporating beading etc are beautiful and expensive. Handmade lace is still made for the future family heirlooms- weddings etc.
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Lace, of course, is a worldwide craft, having spread from Britain and Europe across the wide world as it became cheaper to be made in the ‘Colonies’ both British and French. Every other year lacemakers from around the world meet for a week in a host country - in 2016 it will be Slovenia, where there will be exhibitions, talks, classes and visits for those attending. If you would like to come and join us and learn a new skill we will lend people the equipment they need before outlays for are made. Sawbridgeworth Crafters meet every Wednesday at the Hailey Centre from 7.30-9.30pm. We make lace, we craft, we drink tea & coffee, eat cake and socialise.
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Community cinema SMHT has formed a community cinema for sawbridgeworth Sawbridgeworth Memorial Hall Trust, has formed a community cinema facility in the town. Peter Lee chairman of the trust has said “We are looking to show one to two movies a month, targeting different audiences from kids/ family films with bring along beanbags and pyjamas, to British Indie / foreign subtitled, recent blockbuster movies pre DVD release and Live shows broadcast eg Royal Opera House”. The first film screening of “Elf” on the 19th December was a massive success and the Trust has been busily planning the next films to bring to showcase.
Benefitting from an £8,000 East Herts grant and matching funds from the Trust. The hall stage is to be renovated complete with new curtains and a state of the art sound system. The system will cater for jazz bands, talk shows and 7.2 Dolby Surround Sound for our cinema shows. The trust is now to add a full size 16ft x 9ft movie screen and projection to the halls facility. SMHT are looking for volunteers to help with this project, if you have any interest in films, please contact Peter on 07519 642750.
This new venture is adding further entertainment to the Memorial Halls listings. Its new Jazz evenings, family fun discos, daytime activities and its ever popular Saplings, parent and toddler group. All of these are not for profit and run by volunteers.
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CENTRAL SURGERY SAWBRIDGEWORTH CENTRAL SURGERY OPEN MEETING Thursday 3rd March, 2016 7.00pm Sawbridgeworth Cricket Club
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RECIPE OF THE MONTH
LOOK WHAT’S COOKING
LAMB & SPINACH CURRY
2 tbsp oil 600g lean lamb steaks, cut into chunks 1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed 1 large onion, peeled and chopped 6 tbsp balti curry paste 75g red split lentils
THIS MILDLY SPICED CURRY THICKENED WITH RED
400g can chopped tomatoes
LENTILS AND SPINACH WILL MAKE A REFRESHING CHANGE FOR A FAMILY MEAL AFTER ALL THE
200g baby spinach leaves
TRADITIONAL FOOD OVER THE FESTIVE SEASON.
2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander
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1. Heat half the oil in a large heavy-based pan over a medium-high heat. Add half the lamb pieces and fry for 3-4 minutes, turning occasionally until browned and sealed all over. Remove the lamb with a slotted spoon and set aside. Add the rest of the oil and fry the rest of the lamb pieces in the same way. 2. Add the onion and garlic (and a splash more oil, if needed) and fry over a medium heat, stirring occasionally for 3-4 minutes, then stir in the curry paste and fry for a further minute until fragrant. Return the meat to the pan and stir to coat in the curry paste. 3. Stir in the chopped tomatoes, 300ml cold water and the lentils. Reduce the heat then cover and simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the lentils are soft and the meat is tender. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper. 4. Stir in the spinach and coriander. Cover and cook for a further 2-3 minutes until the spinach has just wilted. Serve with the boiled basmati rice and lemon wedges.
TIP: For a spicier flavour replace the balti curry paste with one that has a little more heat such as Madras. Adding some finely chopped red chilli when frying the onion will also boost the heat factor!
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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: info@diverseperformingarts. co.uk ■■ every tue, wed & sun Mindfulness Drop in Sessions The Centre of Wellbeing Time: 8am, 9.30am or 5.30pm, contact: 01279 867620, email: claire@thecentreofwellbeing.co.uk, www.thecentreofwellbeing.co.uk ■■ Every Fri Sawbridgeworth Country Market The Church House Hall (next to Great St Mary’s) Homemade cakes and preserves, seasonal fruit & veg, free range eggs plus crafts and greetings cards. Everyone welcome. Time: 10.30am-12noon. ■■ Throughout the month Winter 2016 Workshops The Tudor House Gallery Learn a new skill or enhance once you already have. Our workshops are very popular and spaces are limited. So, book early! Contact: 01279 600112, www. thetudorhouse.gallery/
■■ thu 14th January Stort Valley & Villages Children’s Centre Group: Meet & Greet Group Sawbridgeworth Memorial Hall Are you a new family to the area? Would you like to meet other parents? Join us for coffee, cake and a chat. Lots of fun play activities for your child to enjoy. Time: 1.30-3pm, contact: Sue 01279 508759. ■■ Thu 14th January 6 week Mindfulness Course The Centre of Wellbeing, Above Mark David Sawbridgeworth Time: 7.30pm, cost: £120pp, email: claire@ thecentreofwellbeing.co.uk or call: 867620, www.thecentreofwellbeing.co.uk ■■ Fri 15th january CM21 Network Meeting Mark David Kitchens CM21 Network Group provides a networking space where local businesses in Sawbridgeworth & surrounding areas meet to connect & collaborate. Time: 9.30am, cost: £5, email: theCM21network@gmail.com
■■ Sun 3rd January Give blood session Sawbridgeworth Memorial Hall Time: 09:30-12:30 & 2:00-4:00pm, ww.my.blood.co.uk
■■ Fri 15th january SMHT Jazz Club Sawbridgeworth Memorial Hall Every 3rd Friday of the month. This month, Chris Eldred Trio. Time: 8pm, tickets: £8 from The Tudor House Gallery or Mont cafe, www.smht.org.uk
■■ mon 4th january Life Inside Out Hosts: The Happiness Club Venue TBC As part of the FREE 10-month Happiness program you can join our happiness Club. I look forward to meeting you! Time: 7.30pm, contact: 07725 341251, email: lifeinsideout8@ gmail.com
■■ Wed 20th January Winter at Mark David Post Christmas Detox Mark David Kitchens, Sawbridgeworth Next in our quarterly series of seasonal cooking classes is this winter class. This is all about getting back on track after the excesses of Christmas and will focus on getting the body back
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to a neutral pH balance through a liver cleansing program, but all fabulously tasty recipes and you won’t be starving. Evening includes a zingy detox cleansing juice and supper from what we’ve made. Time: 7.30-10pm, cost: £40 per head, email: claire@markdavid. co.uk or call 868500. ■■ Sat 23rd January Burns Night Supper & Dance Sawbridgeworth Memorial Hall Traditional meal of roast beef followed by dancing to Chris Walker & The Silver Cross Band. Time: 6.30pm, tickets: £30 available from Sue Petch: 01279 465356. ■■ Sat 30th January Get to Know Your Camera The Tudor House Gallery, Sawbridgeworth Ideal for digital SLR or bridge style cameras. This workshop will help you take control of your camera, get you off auto and explore some of the settings and features your camera has, to improve your photography skills. Includes practical photo sessions, individual feedback, guidance and reference materials. Time: 10.30am-3.30pm, £90 per person, contact: 600112, www.tudorhouse.gallery
What’s on a little further afield... ■■ Every Sat Harlow and Hatfield Forest Harlow Town Park & Hatfield Forest This 5km event takes place every Saturday at 9am. It is a free event but please register before your first event and bring a printed copy of your barcode with you. Run for your own enjoyment and join in
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IN January 2016 whatever your pace. It is entirely run by volunteers and welcomes new help. Time: 9am, FREE, www.parkrun. org.uk ■■ Until Tue 2nd January Jack and the Beanstalk Rhodes Arts Complex Following on from the smashhit success of last year’s Dick Whittington, the same team return to bring you more magic this Christmas. Get set for a fun-filled feast of family entertainment as our hero Jack sets off on his adventure up the beanstalk. Time: varies, check at the box office or online for full details, group bookings are also available, www.rhodesbishopsstortford.org. uk ■■ Sat 2nd january Bishop’s Stortford Craft & Produce Market Bishop’s Stortford Town Centre Held on the first Saturday each month. Time: 9.30-1.30pm, contact: 712143 or email market@ bishopsstortfordtc.gov.uk ■■ Sun 10th January The London Piano Trio performing all the Beethoven Piano Trios St John’s ARC Trio members: Robert Atchison (Violin), David Jones (Cello), Olga Dudnik (Piano). The London Piano Trio performing all the Beethoven Piano Trios. Variations on Wendel Muller’s (‘I am the tailor Kakadu’), ‘Ich bin der Schneider Kakadu’ Op. 121a in E-flat major. Piano Trio Op. 1 no. 1 in B-flat major, Piano Trio Op. 97 (‘Archduke’). Time: 3pm, tickets: £15 concs £12, contact: 442447, email: info@ stjohnsarc.org.uk, www.stjohnsarc. org.uk ■■ Fri 15th to Sat 23rd January Snow White
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Little Hadham Village Hall Christmas isn’t over yet with time to enjoy this pantomime! Time: evening performances on Friday 15th & 22nd at 7.30pm, Saturday 16th & 23rd at 2 & 7pm, matinee on Sunday 17th at 3 pm, tickets: £6-9, www.ents24.com ■■ Tue 12th january Link4Growth Harlow The Gibberd Gallery Monthly community and business networking event. Completely informal, drop-in session designed to nurture, support and get the community talking... from here good things happen! Time: from 9.30pm, entrance: £3 to cover cost of tea/coffee & biscuits, for more information and to book: link4growth.biz/l4g/ ■■ Sat 16th january 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 ■■ Mon 18th January until fri 26th february Harlow Open Harlow Civic Centre Harlow Open 16 is an established exhibition that showcases and encourages the talent of Harlow and those who have lived, worked and studied locally. All the exhibits have been judged to have merit in their technique, subject and imagination. Come to see a variety of works bright, soulful, thoughtful and distinctive. Contact: gallery@harlowarttrust. org.uk, www.gibberdgallery.co.uk ■■ Sat 23rd january Hatfield Heath Farmers Market Hatfield Heath
Hatfield Heath farmers market is a traditional 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. ■■ Sun 24th January Table Top Sale St John’s ARC Grab a bargain or get rid of your clutter. £5 donation per table - booking is essential, limited spaces available. Buyers entrance is free! Refreshments available. Time: 1-4pm, contact: 442447, email: info@stjohnsarc.org.uk, www.stjohnsarc.org.uk ■■ Fri 29th january Music @ Midday: content to be advised St John’s ARC Free admission, collection at the end. Pre-concert light lunch £5 including home made soup & artisan bread with a complimentary glass of wine or juice (lunch served from 12:45pm). Time: 1.30pm, entrance: £5 (lunch), contact: 442447, www. stjohnsarc.org.uk ■■ Sat 30th & Sunday 31st January RSPB Big Garden Bird Watch Parndon Wood Nature Reserve We need YOUR help this weekend with the RSPB Big Bird Watch 2016. Bring your binoculars and spotter books (or hire some of ours) and see how many birds we can spot this weekend to submit to the Big Bird Watch Records. Free entry throughout the weekend. Contact: 430005 or email josey. travell@ecco.org.uk
Watch out for many more events in our next issue.
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LOCAL CHARITIES Hertfordshire Alzheimer’s Society By Gayl Staines, Operations Manager
If you have a small local charity, non-funded or not-for-profit organisation you feel deserves some exposure contact us and we’ll see what we can do.
We all need to be dementia aware... Like many medical conditions, there are a number of commonly held misunderstandings around dementia. There over 14,000 people with the condition in Hertfordshire and that number continues to rise so we think it is essential that everyone learns more about the condition. A common misunderstanding is that dementia only affects older people and is a natural part of aging. In fact, dementia affects many people under 65 and is caused by diseases of the brain. Also, there are things that we can all do to dramatically reduce our risk of developing the condition – such as exercising regularly, not smoking and not drinking heavily. Many people don’t realise that whilst there is not yet a cure for dementia, many of the symptoms that can accompany the condition can be treated. Alzheimer’s Society invests millions of pounds into research every year which helps develop news ways to make life more manageable and enjoyable for people living with dementia. Of course, much of this support is only available to those people who have been formally diagnosed with dementia so that they can be pointed in the right direction. We estimate that there are thousands of people in Hertfordshire who have dementia but don’t have a diagnosis. If you are worried about your memory – or perhaps you are worried about a family member or friend – then the first step is to speak to your GP or to Alzheimer’s Society. Occasional forgetfulness or confusion is something that we all experience but we encourage people to seek advice when it starts
to interfere with daily life. For example, we all lose the car keys from time to time, but if you find that are frequently forgetting recent events, appointments and people’s names then it is important to get it checked out. Other symptoms might include mood swings or frustration at memory loss. It’s important to realise that a diagnosis of dementia is not something that you need to deal with alone. Alzheimer’s Society offers a range of local support such as Dementia Cafes, Singing for the Brain groups and Dementia Support Workers who can offer information to people with the condition, carers and professionals. For more information please call our local office on 01279 508448. You can also find more information on what to do if you are worried about your memory by calling our national helpline on 0300 222 11 22 or by visiting www.alzheimers.org.uk/memoryworry
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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 Sawbridgeworth Crafters Meet every Wed at the Hailey Centre 7.30-9.30pm for crafting, tea/coffee and cake Contact: Sheila Brown 01279 725563 Community Country Market Contact: Mr A Jackson 01279 600251 Friends of Pishiobury Park, Sawbridgeworth Meet third Thurs of each month, 10.00-12.00 Contact via: www. friendsofpishioburypark.co.uk 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 The Self Help Group Meet on Monday afternoons at the Parish hall between 1.30pm and 4pm and we welcome anyone who likes to do craft work Contact: Mrs Janet Moore 01279 723963 Music & Performing Arts Youth Create Contact: Mrs G Hawkins 01279 721219 Sawbridgeworth Players Contact: Iris Jones 01279 722020 Social & Meeting Clubs Grove Cottage the home of Bishop’s Stortford Mencap Various clubs throughout the week Contact: 656085 or info@mencapgrovecottage.org Fiddlers Brook Morris Dancing Contact: Mrs G Munro 01279 723707 Hailey Centre 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 Family History Group Meet every other month at the Church House, Sawbridgeworth at 7pm
Contact Mike Norris 01279 722535, email: wychmick@btinternet.com 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 Sport & Fitness Air Training Corps 309 Squadron Contact: Mr A Passfield 01279 724788 Sawbridgeworth Bowling Club
Contact: 01279 726414
Sawbridgeworth Cricket Club
Contact: 01279 600178
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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USEFUL NUMBERS ALL IN ONE PLACE Community Centres
Places of Worship
Cllr Pat Coysten
01279 723425
Sawbridgeworth Memorial Hall The Forebury CM21 9BD 07952 475839
Church of The Most Holy Redeemer Sayesbury Avenue CM21 0ED 01279 654603
Cllr Donald Hall
01279 723535
Cllr Will Mortimer
01279 722294
Great St Mary’s Church Church Street CM21 9AB 01279 726629
Cllr Tom Reeks
01279 831830
Cllr Heather Riches
01279 600699
Cllr David Royle
01279 832346
Cllr Michael Shaw
01279 726792
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 Herts & Essex General Hospital PAH (Hospital)
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01279 655191 01279 444455
0207 219 6358
Cllr Eric Buckmaster
01279 725428
Pharmacies Bell Pharmacy 3 Forelands Place CM21 9QD Village Pharmacy 7 Bell Street CM21 9AR
01279 722201
Three Valleys Water
Fawbert & Barnards Infants School
01279 722357
High Wych C of E Primary School
01279 722109
Leventhorpe Secondary School Mandeville Primary School
Mayor
01279 836633
01279 723737
Crimestoppers
0845 555 111
01279 508448
Citizens Advice Bureau
0844 411 1444
Isobel Hospice Advice Line
01707 382575
MS Society
01279 420059
Samaritans
0845 790 9090
Spellbrook C of E Primary School
01279 723204
St Clare Hospice Advice Line
01279 773773
Train Enquiries
0845 748 4950
Town Council 01279 724537
EMERGENCY NUMBERS Electricity Emergency
Cllr Sotirios Adamopoulos 07876 743997
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Alzheimer’s Society
01279 722578
Town Councillors
Sawbridgeworth Police
Cllr Mrs Angela Alder
01279 722360
Cllr Eric Buckmaster
01279 725428
Cllr Ruth Buckmaster
01279 725428
Cllr John Burmicz
01279 600372
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. © 2016 The CM21 Connection / Connection Magazines / Lorraine Perry. All rights reserved.
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Other Numbers
01279 722393
Hertfordshire Police Non-Emergency 101
0800 800 151
Reedings Junior School
Town Clerk: Richard Bowran
Police
Utilities BT Faultline
Schools
Local MP Mark Prisk MP
Sawbridgeworth Evangelical Congregational Church London Road CM21 9EH 01279 724173
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