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HELLO AND WELCOME TO THe February edition of THE CM21 CONNECTION I’m continuing my New Year “mission” - well, my two missions! The first is business - I’ve enrolled on several training programmes and have to say I’m really enjoying them! I sound surprised don’t I! Well, I haven’t done anything like this in years and am happy to report that a change is, most definitely, as good as a rest! The second, which to me is by far the most important, is cracking that little nugget of “the work/life” balance. Oh yes! I am happy to report that I am chip, chip, chipping away at it and have already organised time with my loved ones up until April and by the time you read this I will be busily planning the rest of the year. I should just add that this has been helped enormously by having a January birthday and receiving, wait for it: tickets to see Adele (pinch me!), a bread making course - getting to spend the day with a friend elbow deep in dough (oh yes!) and the cherry tickets to see The War of the Worlds - War of the worlds!! (I am beyond excited!) You’ve probably gathered I am a bit new at being organised and a tad excited by it all too - it’s been a revelation! I always thought that planning to see friends and family was well, a bit “organised” I’ve tended to be spontaneous and leave everything to the last minute, often with disastrous results. Not any more. It’s far more exciting having things to look forward to. I highly recommend it. And if YOU or your organisation has plans in the coming year, don’t forget to tell me about them - especially if you’d like me to help spread the word via the magazine. The copy deadline is always 10th of the preceding month, so you may need a little forward planning but I’m happy to help in any way I can.
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PS I’m still really keen to hear from our local schools, do get in touch!
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CONNECTION february ISSUE 16
CONTENTS ■ FEATURES & ARTICLES 6 West Essex Mind
For better mental health care
8 Stortford/Sawbridgeworth Branch of NCT 9 Local Business People 10 Essex & Herts Air Ambulance 12 Bishop’s Stortford & District Footpaths Association 16 Live Laugh Love Foundation Buddy bag appeal
17 Central Surgery AGM 19 CVS begin May Fayre Preparations 28 Hertfordshire Alzheimer’s Society
■ FUN & LEISURE 14 Just for the Kids 20 Look What’s Cooking
Beef stew with horseradish dumplings
23 Puzzles & Brain Teasers
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■ IT’S YOUR COMMUNITY 24 Local Community
Local notices, events, amenities and attractions
26 What’s On Upcoming local events
29 The Listings 30 Useful Numbers The CM21 Connection cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions, products or services that appear in this publication.
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mind in west essex Helping local families to be happier By Barbara Scoltock
I work for Mind in West Essex, running their family therapy service. My colleague Susie and I have been lucky enough to work with families from the local area for many years. Susie and I met when we first trained as counsellors, and later we both completed a Systemic Family Therapy course at St George’s University Hospital in South London. Recently our small team has been boosted by the arrival of Julie who has lots of experience working with schools in Hertfordshire. We encourage as many family members as possible to attend therapy. It helps to build up the bigger picture. We have had eight family members from three generations in a room with two therapists. Although usually we work with smaller family units. We always provide two therapists. One will take the lead role and do all the talking. The second therapist is there to listen, observe and also to help comfort anyone who becomes distressed. This helps to give a more
balanced view when we come to discuss what families are telling us. It also helps us navigate how we will approach future sessions in a positive way, steering families towards more harmonious relationships with one another. Family therapy lasts up to 90 minutes per session. It can be an intense hour and a half. Sessions can be frustrating, insightful, touching, funny or sad. Often they are a mixture of all these things. But most of our clients find it very rewarding when we get deeper into the issues that trouble them and start looking at how to improve things. We are delighted when people give us feedback saying that things are getting better as a result of the therapy they have received. This is the most rewarding feeling in the world and one of the main reasons for doing the job. If you would like to know more about Family Therapy please contact Barbara.
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IT’s your community
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NCT Branches are your local parent support network, helping you become the parent you want to be. We know how important it is for parents to find the information they need to prepare for their new life. That’s why we offer a range of courses to support you through your transition. In the Bishop’s Stortford/Sawbridgeworth branch we have a variety of activities and events to support the local community including: first aid training, sling library meet ups, nearly new sales (next one is 12th of March), monthly events, breastfeeding support and pre and postnatal classes. One of the key campaigns that NCT are involved in is #BeyondBabyBlues. NCT’s latest research reveals that almost one in five callers to our helpline had a mental health issue to discuss and over 35% had not spoken to a healthcare professional about it. With this in mind we will be doing more pop up style events so that we can engage more with local parents and carers, whether it be a baby café style meet up, new parent coffee group, buggy walk or parents night out, it is important to note that even if you are not a member of NCT most of our events are open to all (we will of course have some members only events too).
We publish a quarterly newsletter for our members. We are always on the lookout for articles – birth stories, what parenting is like for you, your baby’s favourite recipe and would also love to hear from you if you would like your baby’s birth announced. If you have a business and would be interested in being an advertiser, we have a variety of rates and options available. Please contact us on nctnewsletterbss@yahoo.co.uk We would love to hear from you if you would like to volunteer. Perhaps you might like to be Branch Secretary, be part of the NNS Team or the Events Team. Perhaps you might like to help making links with health professionals or even host a coffee morning. The list of opportunities is endless, and you can devote as much or little time as you want! If you are interested in volunteering or would like more information, please feel free to contact bishopsstortford@nct.org.uk Until next time… Sanchia Aronberg Branch Chair
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local business people in person Name and Business Norma Fenwick, Your Perfect Travel Ltd. Where do you live? I grew up in Harlow and moved to Sawbridgeworth about 10 years ago now. I love living and working in Sawbridgeworth. What’s your favourite local venue? It’s difficult to choose one! Goose Fat & Garlic for cocktails and/or a gorgeous meal. What’s your favourite local shop? It has to be The Green Room. I often pop in there when I want inspiration for a present, card or for a little treat for me. What do you like best about Sawbridgeworth? The peace and quiet, yet easy to get to the shops, bars, restaurants in Sawbridgeworth, as well as a short distance to Harlow and Bishop’s Stortford.
What do you like doing when you’re not working? Travel to new destinations, play the piano, read and now keep fit. I set up my business because... I love to travel and I wanted to help other people plan their travel and use my experience and knowledge. It also means I get to travel a whole lot more to check out destinations and resorts. What’s the best thing that’s happened to you recently? I got engaged on 3rd January. My now fiancé Andrew proposed to me on a recent holiday to Myanmar (Burma). What’s the funniest thing you’ve overheard? ‘Isn’t the Grand Canyon located on top of a mountain?’
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IT’s your community
Herts & Essex Air Ambulance Dig in for our Summer of open gardens Proud of your garden? The Essex & Herts Air Ambulance Trust is encouraging its ‘green fingered’ supporters to open their gardens to family, friends and neighbours this summer, as part of its new Summer of Open Gardens season. Gardening guru, Ken Crowther – who has presented BBC Essex’s Saturday morning gardening programme for almost 30 years – has become the campaign’s first Ambassador. The fund-raising initiative, takes place across Essex and Hertfordshire from April to September. Participants simply register the date of their Open Garden event with the Charity, invite their guests and encourage visitors to make a donation on the day. The Summer of Open Gardens Fundraising Pack is now available, with gardening and
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Fancy a walk?
Bishop’s Stortford & District Footpaths Association By Daphne Wallace-Jarvis for BSDFA
Walks for February and March Weather... Sometimes rain is unavoidable, and in February please check out the weather forecast before you leave your house and dress appropriately. The Bishop’s Stortford and District Footpaths Assn. walk Leaders will try and take the best route in consideration of the circumstances on the day. However, there are times when there is no alternative other than having to splosh through the mud. The Essex Herts borders is an arable area with vast quantities of clay soil which in the wet will be sticky, slippery and heavy. It is not an area for climbing magnificent hills but yes, this clay together with its arable fields has some ‘good little bumps’ which when achieved on a good clear day, you can see for miles. February, in this part of England, can quite often display brilliant sunshine and the most beautiful deep blue skies. It is equally true that on a poor old misty day, some certain amount of imagination is required - the odd bird will still decide to sing; there can be the noise from road traffic; a church bell may toll.
And what next? Well it would be wishful thinking to imagine that the second half of a BSDFA Sunday walk is always downhill and back to the pub, but having said that, the steps along the return journey always seem to pass more swiftly. Arriving back at the start point, yes! You have just completed 5-6 miles - who else has achieved that today? Ramblers notes: Thorley footbridge (FP12) has been repaired; the Twyford Railway Crossing remains to be determined; Don’t forget to inform the Secretary of any other issues concerning our Rights of Way (ROW). Sunday 7 Feb, Prince of Wales, Green Tye, GR: TL443183, SatNav: SG10 6JP Sunday 21 Feb, Albury Village Hall, Clapgate, GR: TL442248, SatNav: SG11 2JD Sunday 6 Mar, Eastwick War Memorial, GR: TL434117, SatNav: CM20 2QY Sunday 20 Mar, Furneux Pelham Church, G/Ref: TL432279, SatNav: SG9 0LH
At the half-way point, it’s great to stop and rummage for a coffee, soak up the fresh air and watch the spirals of warm breath willowing from the group as little puffs stream into a crisp morning air. It is grand to stand and stare, to be warm, care-free and know that the half-way point has been achieved.
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live laugh love Foundation the buddy bag appeal Imagine if your whole world changed in a day. Imagine having to leave everything you own and everyone you know.
A matter of fact • You may be shocked to learn that 48,000 children require emergency accommodation in the UK each year. • Children fleeing violent situations often have to leave home quickly, without the chance to collect basic items. These children arrive in emergency accommodation with just the clothes they are wearing. • There are over 68,000 children in care in England. Almost 400,000 children received support from children’s services in England during 2014. Source: NSPCC web site Department of Education 2014
Buddy Bags for Children in Emergency Care We have created the Live Love Laugh Foundation in response to the rising number of children who enter emergency care after fleeing violent situations at home. Restoring a sense of safety and security into a child’s life during a traumatic time is one of the first steps to recovery. By providing these children with a few essential items, we can help make the transition into emergency care a little easier. To support children in this situation we have created the Buddy Bag to provide comfort when all else has been removed.
What is a Buddy Bag? A Buddy Bag is a backpack that contains all the essential items a child needs. They include toiletries, pyjamas, socks and underwear. They also include comfort items such as a book, a photo frame and a teddy bear. A Buddy Bag is something a child can call their own, no matter where they go. Buddy Bags are tailored to suit babies and children according to age groups and gender and cater specifically for children aged 0-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12 and 13-16 years old. Purpose Our purpose is to provide 20,200 Buddy Bags to children who arrive in emergency accommodation without the essential items they need to help restore a sense of safety and security. How can I help? Due to the nature of our foundation and appeal, we’re always looking for help from individuals and businesses alike. Whether you have some spare time and skills, items or cash to donate, all is welcome. For more information please contact Angela Gakis, via contact details below.
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During a visit to Australia in 2014 our founder, Karen Williams, was inspired by an article about The Alannah and Madeline Foundation (www.amf.org.au) which has delivered more than 50,000 Buddy Bags to children in emergency care in Australia since 2007. On returning to the UK, Karen researched the facilities available to children in emergency care and discovered a huge need for Buddy Bags in the UK. To ensure as many children as possible can benefit from the Buddy Bag scheme, Karen set up The Live Love Laugh Foundation and launched the Buddy Bag appeal in the UK, with the help and support of The Alannah and Madeline Foundation.
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The Council for Voluntary Service is an organisation that represents charities in Sawbridgeworth and organises the May Fayre each year. This will be held this year on Sunday 1st May 2016, between 12-4pm. This is an opportunity for local charities, community organisations, and crafters to fund raise and have some fun! Along with a fairground, live music, fabulous food we hope to have a Vintage car exhibition, Cake Competition, Maypole and Morris dancing. (To be detailed in the next edition).
If you would like to join our committee of volunteers or like to take a stall at the May Fayre. Please contact; Helen Warnock, Chairman on hlw.sawbomayfayre@mail. com The CVS will be holding its Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 15th March at 7.30pm at the Hailey Day Centre, everyone is welcome to attend.
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RECIPE OF THE MONTH
LOOK WHAT’S COOKING BEEF STEW WITH HORSERADISH DUMPLINGS 1kg braising steak, cut into chunks 2 tbsp seasoned flour 3 tbsp sunflower oil 2 large onions, peeled and sliced 300ml Guinness 450ml beef stock 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 3 large carrots, peeled and sliced 2 sprigs fresh thyme 2 bay leaves FOR THE DUMPLINGS
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75g self-raising flour
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40g shredded suet
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1 tsp grated horseradish
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1. Preheat the oven to 170C, 325F, Gas 3. Place the meat and seasoned flour in a large plastic freezer bag. Seal the bag and shake well, until the meat is coated in the flour. 2. Heat half the oil in a large frying pan and brown the meat in small batches, over a high heat. Add more oil if necessary. Transfer the meat to a large casserole dish. 3. Add the remaining oil to the pan and fry the onions for 5 minutes. Pour in the Guinness, stock and Worcestershire sauce and bring to the boil. Pour the liquid and onions over the meat and add the carrots, thyme sprigs and bay leaves. Cover and cook for about 3 hours until the meat is tender, stirring once. 4. To make the dumplings, place the flour, suet, horseradish and parsley in a large bowl. Season with half a teaspoon of salt and plenty of freshly ground black pepper, then stir in enough cold water to mix to a soft dough. Using lightly floured hands, divide and shape into 8 dumplings. 5. Uncover the stew and gently sit the dumplings on top of the meat. Cover and cook for a further 20 minutes until the dumplings are fluffy and risen. Serve sprinkled with extra freshly ground black pepper. TIP: If you don’t want to serve this stew with dumplings, try topping with sliced potatoes instead. Arrange 3 large peeled and thinly sliced potatoes in concentric circles on top of the stew after 2 hours cooking time. Season well and dot with butter. Return to the oven, uncovered, and cook for a further 1- 1¼ hours until both meat and potatoes are tender.
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Harlow Bees Harlow Beekeeping Division
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The cost of the course is £45, consisting of 5 evening sessions and 2 practical sessions starting on Tuesday 23rd February for 5 weeks. Venue: Kings Church, Red Willow, Harlow, CM19 5PA Time: 8pm to 10pm
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U3A in Sawbridgeworth: An Update We had over 170 people interested at the inaugural meeting in December. All expressing interest in various groups, as diverse as Antiques and Collectables to Card Games, Gardening, History and Walking. Approximately 60 different activities. So, the next few months will be an exciting time for all of us at U3A Sawbridgeworth. Terry Vanderweele, Publicity Officer
Blood Donor Dates: Mon 22nd February 13:30-16:00 & 17:00-19:20 Rhodes Arts Complex, Stortford Tue 5th April 13:20-16:00 & 16:50-19:30pm at Sawbridgeworth Memorial Hall
No longer working full-time or raising a family? Now’s the time to make the most of life. U3A gives you the chance to develop your interests, make new friends and enjoy yourself.
Contact the National Office:
( 020 8466 6139 * info@u3a.org.uk : www.u3a.org.uk @u3a_uk
Friday February 12th Time: 2.30-5pm Sawbridgeworth Memorial Hall
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
Sawbridgeworth Cricket Club
Thu 1.30-3.30pm -Table Tennis
Available for hire for all your events, party’s and functions.
Fri 1.30-2.30pm - Line Dancing
For information on cost and conditions of hire contact Karen on 07983 399410
includes a coach
If interested, leave a message on:
07952 475839 www.smht.org.uk
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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
■■ Fri 5th February Family Disco Sawbridgeworth Memorial Hall Family Disco where the kids can play and dance while the grown ups can relax and have a drink. Bar will be open. Snacks will be available. Time: 6pm, www.smht.org.uk
■■ every tue, wed & sun Mindfulness Drop in Sessions The Centre of Wellbeing Contact: 01279 867620, email: claire@thecentreofwellbeing.co.uk, www.thecentreofwellbeing.co.uk
■■ thu 11th february 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.
■■ 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 4th february Elysian: the networking group for Wellbeing practitioners The Centre of Wellbeing Elysian is a NEW networking group for Wellbeing Practitioners – our intention is to grow and learn together; to share ideas; support each other and collaborate on initiatives. All attendees are asked to join as members of The Centre of Wellbeing at £2 per month. Monthly meetings are then charged on a drop-in basis of £5 per session. Proceeds will be used to distribute #yellowbooks. Time: 9.30-11.30am, www. thecentreofwellbeing.co.uk
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■■ Sat 13th february Better i-Phone Photography with Sarah Stephens The Tudor House Gallery A 2 hour workshop to develop your skills in taking better photos on your iPhone. You will learn how to get the best out of your phone’s camera and find out about the great photography apps that can help you take more control over the photos that you take! There will be the opportunity to practice the techniques with guidance on a short photowalk. You will need a fully charged iPhone. Time: 2-4pm, £35 per person, contact: 600112, www.tudorhouse.gallery ■■ Fri 19th February 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 ■■ Fri 20th february SMHT Jazz Club
Sawbridgeworth Memorial Hall Every 3rd Friday of the month. Noemi Nuti 5 piece band, with a little bit of Latin twist. Noemi also stars at Ronnie Scotts and Spice of life Jazz club. Time: 8pm, tickets: £8 from The Tudor House Gallery or Mont cafe, www.smht.org.uk ■■ Sat 27th February Feng Shui workshop with Jackie Tyrell Jackie Tyrrell is an accredited Feng Shui consultant and trained at The Feng Shui Academy. She is Secretary on the Feng Shui Society Executive, a professional organisation of Feng Shui consultants and teachers in the UK. Jackie believes that by balancing the energies in your environment and by making simple and inexpensive alterations in your home or business, you can experience life transforming changes which will help create a happier and brighter future. Time: 10am - 4pm, price: £50pp, contact: 01279 867620, email: claire@ thecentreofwellbeing.co.uk, www. thecentreofwellbeing.co.uk
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 whatever your pace. It is entirely run by volunteers and welcomes new help. Time: 9am, FREE, www.parkrun. org.uk
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UPCOMING LOCAL EVENTS
IN february 2016 ■■ Fri 5th & 12th february 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). There will be a retiring collection for the musicians. Time: 1.30pm, contact: 442447, www.stjohnsarc.org.uk ■■ Sat 6th february 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 ■■ Tue 9th february 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/ ■■ Fri 12th February Afternoon Tea in the Woods! Parndon Wood Nature Reserve Join us for a spot of afternoon tea in our beautiful woodland setting. Each person can look forward to a pot of tea (with a free refill) and a selection of cakes, scones and sandwiches. Time: 1pm–4pm, booking essential, £10 per person, contact: 430005 or email josey.travell@ ecco.org.uk ■■ Sat 13th February Bishop’s Stortford Sinfonia
LEARNING
Concert Water Lane United Reformed Church Bishop’s Stortford Sinfonia presents: Mozart Symphony 40, Stravinsky Pulcinella, JS Bach Oboe D’Amore Concerto. Conducted by Rebecca Miller and Malcolm Messiter on Oboe. Time: 7.30pm, tickets: £15, concs £12 and children £5. Available on the door or online www. bishopsstortfordsinfonia.com ■■ Sat 13th & Sun 14th Make a Bird Feeder! Parndon Wood Nature Reserve Help your feathered friends through the colder months by making them a tasty snack to take home! Time: 11am-4pm, £1 a feeder, contact: 430005 or email josey. travell@ecco.org.uk ■■ Sat 20th february 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 20th February Acoustic Night with the Gospel Three Victoria hall Theatre, Old Harlow A confection of lively blues, country & Gospel music with David Rowlands, Bob Pearce and Paul Fronda. Time: 7.30, tickets: £10 via victoriahalltheatre.ticketsource. co.uk or call 0333 666 3366 (a £1.50 postage fee is applied to telephone bookings). ■■ Sun 21st February Old Harlow Records and Collectors Fair
St John’s ARC, Old Harlow LP’s, 45’s, CD’s, Comics, Glassware, Cermaics, Toys and more! Stalls available to book. Time: 11am-4pm, entrance: £1,contact: 01279 442447, email: info@stjohnsarc.org.uk, www.stjohnsarc.org.uk ■■ 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. Come to see a variety of works bright, soulful, thoughtful and distinctive. Contact: gallery@harlowarttrust. org.uk, www.gibberdgallery.co.uk ■■ Sat 27th February 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 28th February Winter Walkies St Clare Hospice, Hastingwood Calling all dog lovers! There will be doggy-friendly fun and games for all the family including competitions for dogs and owners as well as a children’s quiz. Dog medals and treats will also be handed out along with certificated for children. Please wear appropriate clothing for potential muddy conditions! Time: 11am, entry £10 adults and £5 children, family of four £27.50 www.stclarehospice.org.uk
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 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 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 12.30pm and 3pm 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 Sawbridgeworth Bowling Club Contact: 01279 726414 Sawbridgeworth Cricket Club Contact: 01279 600178 Uniformed Youth Organisations Air Training Corps 309 Squadron Contact: Flt Lt Andrew Passfield 01279 723517 (HQ) or 309atc@gmail.com First Sawbridgeworth Scouts Contact: Mr Nick Jones 0773 677 0736 Rainbows, Brownies, Guides & Rangers Contact: Mrs Gilly Squire 07752 303437 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
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
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Hertfordshire Police Non-Emergency 101
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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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