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HELLO AND WELCOME TO THe April edition of THE CM21 CONNECTION As I type it is absolutely glorious out there - blue, cloudless skies. My daughter has come home from school, red-cheeked and puffed out from the heat and walking - feeling proud that she’s managed to beat her 19-minute record. I, on the other hand have been limited to admiring the spring weather from afar - well from my window, to be exact. To make matters worse, my “step” count is dire (yep, I am a slave to my Fitbit!). On the weeks that I go to print, I’m lucky if I make 2 or 3 thousand steps - way off the recommended 10k steps a day. I’ll have to make up for it tomorrow... what’s the betting it rains (smiles!). Suffice it to say, this edition is a full one! I’ve just about managed to squeeze everyone in, which I’m really pleased about. It feels like the Town is really busying for the spring/summer. We have open days for the Bowling club, the tennis club would love you to come for a visit too and the Football Club are looking for women aged 16+ to start a ladies team! There are exhibitions, music, movies, community events - an Easter Trail and the May Fayre to look forward too... so much! We also have new advertisers hoping to entice you with their wares, services and products - please think about supporting local before looking further afield! Local resident, Hannah, has recently launched her new business, The Dog House, I’d like to wish her all the very best as she starts her new business venture, turn to page 15 to find out more and for a discount voucher! Happy Easter! Until next month,
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CONNECTION april 2017 ISSUE 30
CONTENTS ■ FEATURES & ARTICLES 6 A Mayor’s Life By David Royle
8 Ash Valley Quilters 6th Exhibition 9 Local Business People in Person - Clear Ovens 10 Sawbridgeworth Bowling Club 14 Sawbridgeworth Tennis Club 16 Sawbridgeworth Town Twinning Association 22 Streets2Homes
Our Charity of the Year 2017
26 Art à Peel
A closer look at a local art group
33 Sawbridgeworth Town Ladies Football Club
■ FUN & LEISURE 18 Just for the Kids
Henry Hedgehog’s Puzzle Page
24 Look What’s Cooking Ricotta stuffed chicken
29 Puzzles & Brain Teasers
Win £25 in our Sudoku Competition
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■ IT’S YOUR COMMUNITY 30 Local Community 34 What’s On
Upcoming local events
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a mayor’s life street detectives; cabaret; dog fouling and litter by David Royle
I visited Fawbert and Barnard to see the town models the Year 2 classes had produced as part of their street detectives topic: from helter skelters to roller discos to a jerk chicken shop, (vertical) swimming pool and hotel for children only! I expect to display some of the models at the Town Annual meeting on 10 April and before and after that date.
Excellent Cabaret on 4 March from the Bishop’s Stortford Cabaret group at the Memorial Hall; a very talented group of people who gave their time in support of my charity, St Elizabeth’s Centre Much Hadham. Thanks to everyone who came along. We made £875! More seriously: dog fouling continues to be a problem, especially around our schools and can be a health risk, apart from the unpleasantness of it on shoes, push chairs etc. East Herts are keen to work with the Town Council on this and a group of parents are already on the case. I hope we can also tag this on to the schools’ Spring in your Step day on 20 March and the ‘walk to school’ week at the end of September and come up with a pupil poster campaign (FandB has already done this). You can report offenders to EHDC Environmental Services on 01279 655261 or operations.admin@eastherts.gov. uk. Ideally they’d like precise information on
time, location, description of dog/owner, car (if relevant). Litter is maybe public enemy number 2 in certain spots and I’d like to put together a group of volunteers for occasional litter picks. Let me know if you are interested.
Mayor’s Charity (St Elizabeth’s) Key fundraising dates for your diary: Saturday 29 April: Civic Dinner, Memorial Hall Fundraising target (£5,000)
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Ash Valley quilters 6th exhibition by Jackie Nash
Our quilt group started in 1996 and we meet on the 3rd Thursday of the month from 7.30 to 9.30pm at the Memorial Hall in Sawbridgeworth (next to the library) where we have professional speakers on patchwork related topics, practical workshops and other events throughout the year. We run patchwork classes for beginners and workshops on more complicated techniques for the more experienced quilter, so the group covers a wide range of expertise. At our exhibition, we will have lots of quilts, bags and other items on display, all made by our members. We will also have a sales table with small quilts, handmade fabric items such as toys, bags, storage items, and lots more; a trader selling fabrics and haberdashery, a book and magazine stall, a charity raffle (the first prize is the quilt on the right), tombola, demonstrations of quilting techniques, and tea and cake, all for a £3.50 entry fee (children free). There is disabled access and plenty of parking available nearby. There will be lots to interest everyone, whether you are a keen quilter, just like to admire what others make or perhaps buy some gifts at the same time. Tel:
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Exhibition of quilts, sales table, trader (And Sew On), books and magazines, raffle, tombola and tea and cake - entry £3.50 per adult, children free. To be held at the Memorial Hall, The Forebury (just off Knight Street), Sawbridgeworth, Herts, CM21 9AX. For more information, please contact Jackie Nash 01279 426966 or ashvalley@hotmail.co.uk
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What’s your favourite shop? Cycle King, I’m a keen cyclist.
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What do you like best about Sawbridgeworth? I love the olde worlde feel in the High Street.
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What do you like doing when you’re not working? Relaxing at my beach hut in Walton and walking the dogs on the beach.
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Local sport
SAwbridgeworth bowling Club OPEN DAY In need of a little gentle exercise? Would like to make new friends? Competitive? Looking for a new interest? Just moved into the area? Lonely? Would like to do something all together as a family?
If the answer to any of the above is “Yes” then come and give bowling a try. You will be surprised how enjoyable, social, rewarding and healthy the sport can be. You can take it to any level from simply enjoying socially to highly competitive national competitions. It is an all-inclusive sport in which children, parents and grandparents can enjoy together. Here at
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The Club is situated at the back of Bell St Car Park, next to the cricket and tennis clubs. If you require more information please contact the Secretary: Natalie Chalcraft 01279 722761. P.S Bowling is not just for “Oldies”!
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Sawbridgeworth Bowling Club we cater for all levels. Come and try for yourself. Our Open Day is on Sunday April 30th at 1pm. Come and have some fun. We will provide you with the necessary equipment. All we ask is you wear flat shoes. You will meet some of the members and find out more about this enjoyable activity.
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THEATRE SCHOOLS www.sceneii.net Based at The Arts Centre Dunmow, Essex and
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Sawbridgeworth tennis club One of Herts Best Clubs
Sawbridgeworth Tennis Club is situated in delightful grounds in the middle of the town. We welcome all ages and level of players, from those with rusty racquets to those with years of experience. There are opportunities to join in with social playing sessions as well as the chance to play in one of the many club teams. For adults there are sessions of group coaching or you can book an individual coaching session from one of our experienced coaches including our Senior Coach, Ian Zellner. There is a thriving junior section ranging from tots to teenagers with opportunities for coaching from our team of coaches. The club holds a number of socials during the year and we will be starting the season with a Quiz evening, a great time to get to know the other club members.
For more details please contact either our: Club Secretary Nick Heslop on: 07985 110 832 or email: nheslop@nhbarnett.co.uk Membership Secretary Diane Le Count on: 07964 239 526 or email: di.lecount@hotmail.co.uk Website: www.sawbridgeworthtennis.org.uk
The new season starts in April but we are pleased to see people at any time of the year and yes we do play through the winter! There will be two weekends of Try Tennis for Free during the summer but all prospective members can come along to try a game or two for free.
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Where did you qualify/study? I studied City and Guilds Level 3 Dog Grooming at The Collage of Animal Welfare in Cambridge and passed with distinction. What made you decide to set up your own business? For many years I dreaded getting up in the mornings to attend the usual 9-5 in an office, so I decided to take a leap of faith and pursue my dream of working with animals. I went back to college, got a job in a dog grooming salon and now I have my very own dog grooming business. Nowadays I can’t wait to go to work in the mornings; I love every minute of it. What makes you different from other dog groomers? I understand that dogs are not just pets, they are members of your family. At The Dog House I treat your dog as if they are my own, treat’s and cuddles
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Sawbridgeworth town Twinning Association Twinned with Bry-sur-Marne Words by Paul Avontuur Would you be willing to host one or more French visitors during this year’s town twinning event? Sawbridgeworth Town Twinning Association is looking for new guest families for an extended weekend in September. Sawbridgeworth has been twinned with Bry-surMarne, a small town close to Paris, since 1974. During this time, many local and international friendships have developed through the annual exchange between their residents. One visit takes place each year, alternating between Bry-sur-Marne and Sawbridgeworth, and includes time spent with a host family, an excursion and an informal dinner. In recent years the popularity of the exchange with our French partners is larger than our 60 members can accommodate and you could help us to receive more guests. Having joined the Association ourselves only two years ago, my wife and I have been made to feel very welcome on both sides of the Channel and enjoyed the experience of seeing Paris through the eyes of our French hosts. The French family we met through the exchange was very nicely matched to our own and shared similar interests to us. They were very easy to get along with and we already
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Our chosen charity streets2homes Sleepout 2017: Awareness and annual fundraising event Words by Kerrie Eastman, CEO Streets2Homes Every year in spring we hold our annual fundraising event. It’s a SLEEPOUT designed to raise awareness and funds for the Streets2Homes day centre for the homeless and vulnerably housed. We assist by helping with meeting basic needs and support to rebuild lives by accessing accommodation and improving opportunities. This year’s event is taking place on 26th May and will take place in the church grounds of St Marys-atLatton, Harlow, CM20 2JP. All monies raised will go to Streets2Homes to support the homeless in Harlow and those that come to us from the surrounding area. Unlike so many who find themselves on the streets, we have the luxury of being able to plan our Sleepout and make sure that we have all the provisions we need. We’ve drawn together a simple fact sheet about the event, to answer some questions should you wish to take part. When does it start? The event starts at 9.30pm and will finish with a hot breakfast at 6.30am in the church hall. Who can take part? Anyone over 18, anyone over 12 as long as a responsible adult who is present, supervises them and they also have their parent’s or guardian’s consent. What to do before the event: Please register by calling Streets2Homes 01279 430011 or by emailing me at kerrie.eastman@streets2homes.co.uk Find some people to sponsor you for an amount of money. What to bring: Your registration form and your sponsorship form so that we can stamp to certify completion on Saturday morning. A sleeping bag or bags and blankets - bring more rather than
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less! Wear warm clothing – layer up! Some like a cardboard-box (waterproofed) for over their head & a sleeping mat. A waterproof groundsheet or heavy plastic that goes both under & over you - vital! What not to bring: Pets, a tent, a football, valuables & CDs, mp3’s or alcohol! Timetable: 9.30-10.30pm - refreshments and introductions, 10.30-11pm - out to sleep, or the church will be open for prayer from 10.30 to 11pm. Parking: There is ample parking around the church people park on the grassed areas around the church. But please, if possible, avoid parking outside people’s homes in The Gowers. There is also plenty of parking in Muskham Road leading to The Gowers. What happens overnight? You sleep in the grounds. Toilets will be open all night. Security will patrol. What happens the next morning? You get up from 6.30am onwards, get your sponsorship form stamped, and, if you wish, have something to eat and drink, a breakfast will be provided. Remove cardboard etc. Leave nothing behind. Then go to a cosy home!! What to do after that: Talk with friends and family about the experience, tell them about Streets2homes and collect your sponsorship money. This event is not for everybody but you can still support us by following the live Facebook streams that we share as the night unfolds. Most importantly we would like your sponsorship, there is no minimum amount, every single penny is most gratefully received. We understand that a local CM23 Magazine publisher will be taking part or you may know someone else to sponsor. We also have a Local Giving page - https://localgiving.org/charity/s2h/ where donations can be made online.
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Friday 26th May 2017 from 9.30pm - 6.30am St Mary-at-Latton churchyard, The Gowers CM20 2JP This is an event for the public to join in. An event to help raise the awareness of homelessness in our area and to sponsor the work of Streets2Homes seeking to help the homeless and vulnerable. Please register to come along and support us. To register to take part or for further information please contact: Email: kerrie.eastman@streets2homes.co.uk
Or phone 01279 430011 We invite you to join us and spend the night sleeping rough in whatever the weather throws at us! Anyone over 18 can take part, or teenagers as long as they have parental or guardian consent and are accompanied by an adult. No pets please! Breakfast will be served to the bold, brave and cold at 6.30am. PLEASE MENTION THE CM21 CONNECTION WHEN RESPONDING TO ADVERTS
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RECIPE OF THE MONTH
LOOK WHAT’S COOKING RICOTTA STUFFED CHICKEN
75g ricotta cheese 2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves 2 tsp finely grated lemon zest 4 large skinless chicken breast fillets 12 thin-cut rashers streaky bacon 5 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp white wine vinegar 1tsp Dijon mustard Pinch of sugar
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1. Use a sharp knife to make a deep pocket in each chicken fillet, making sure not to cut right the way through. Place the ricotta cheese in a bowl and stir in the thyme leaves and the lemon zest. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. 2. Place one-quarter of the ricotta mixture in the pocket of each chicken fillet. Use the back of a knife to stretch the bacon rashers. Wrap 3 rashers around each chicken fillet and secure with a metal skewer. Preheat the oven to 180C, 160C Fan, Gas Mark 4. 3. Heat 1tbsp of the oil in a frying pan and fry the chicken fillets over high heat for 2-3 minutes until the bacon is browned, turning once. Transfer to a roasting tin and cook for 35-40 minutes until the chicken is cooked through. Cover and leave in a warm place to rest for 10 minutes. 4. To make the dressing, whisk the remaining oil with the vinegar, mustard and sugar in a small jug and season to taste. Slice each chicken fillet into 6 pieces and arrange on the salad leaves. Scatter over the toasted pine nuts and spoon over the dressing. Serve immediately.
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How did the group begin? It began life in 1994 when Jim Peel, our teacher, retired from full time work and wanted something to do. Jim had an interest in art from an early age and studied the subject under Anthony Devas ARA, during his evacuation to Sawbridgeworth during WW2. (You can read more about Jim’s time as an evacuee from the book he wrote on the subject, extracts from which were published in CM17 Connection 10th anniversary edition 2005 – 2015.) So Jim started the art group about 22 years ago and some of the original participants are still active in the group today. What do you do? We are essentially a Watercolour Class that learns about the basics of painting. Jim has a particular speciality in teaching about the rules of perspective, not only in the drawing but also in how colour affects the final result, for example warm colours for close subject matter, cooler colours for objects or scenery farther away. We learn how to apply washes, wet on wet and wet on dry paper, depicting clouds and cloud formations, composition and the rule of thirds. Also, we learn about the mixing of colours, the colour wheel, colours that are permanent and those that can be removed or reduced in effectiveness or removed altogether. How does the group operate? Each of us does our own thing in relation to what we paint with Jim offering advice on anything that we are having difficulty with. Occasionally we will have a particular subject or a human model for us all to paint. Many of us
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art Group use photographs or magazine pictures as our subject matter. Do you exhibit your work? In times past we have exhibited our work at Artists in the Square, which at one time gathered in the Harlow Town centre. Now we have our own exhibitions, twice annually, in the ARC lasting 2 -3 weeks, which is open to the general public. Often visitors will be invited to vote for the paintings they like best and from those votes we can see the sort of subject that appeals and a “Best in Show” winner. Most years we produce a calendar that includes 40 to 50 paintings completed by the group. From the sales of these calendars we are able to make a donation to the St Clare Hospice, for which they are very grateful.
If you would like to join our class, buy any of our work, or find out more about the class, please contact out tutor Jim Peel on 01279 300793, or come along to one of our meetings and see for yourself who we are and what we do.
Included in this article are a few examples of our paintings selected from the 2017 calendar, we hope you enjoy.
The Art à Peel art group meets on Mondays at 2pm at the Arts and Recreation Centre, St John’s Walk, off Market Street, Old Harlow, CM17 0AJ.
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Local sport SAwbridgeworth Town Ladies FC Since the 1999-2000 season until the end of the 2015-2016 season Sawbridgeworth FC had a women’s team associated with the club. However, after the 2015-2016 the women’s section folded. Sawbridgeworth Town has always been at the forefront of women’s football and we would like to regain that position by starting again within the Women’s Pyramid. As a new team Sawbridgeworth Town Ladies FC will start at the lowest point of the pyramid, which is the bottom division within the affiliated County League. We are waiting to hear from the Football Association if they will allow the team to play in the Essex County League rather than Beds & Herts County League to lessen the impact of travelling. As a brand new team, playing in the Women’s open age section, we are looking for players over 16 before 1st August, however if you are 15 you are very welcome to come along but will be unable to play until you turn 16.
This is going to be a major project that will hopefully see Sawbridgeworth Town LFC back where it belongs, playing ladies football at the highest possible level within the next few years. Interested? If you want to know more or would like to have a chat about Sawbridgeworth Town Ladies FC, please get in touch. If you prefer you can send an email or text with the following information: • Your full name, age (date of birth) • If you have played before and the name of your last club • Favoured playing position. Thank you, Dave Dawson Club Vice Chairman, Ladies Manager, FA Qualified coach, CRB Checked.
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UPCOMING LOCAL EVENTS
■■ every mon Adult Choir Sawbridgeworth Memorial Hall No experience required, suitable for all ages and abilities. Time: 8-9pm, cost: £5 per session, contact: 07464 551454 or email: info@diverseperformingarts.co.uk ■■ Every Tue Fiddlers Brook Morris Allens Green Village Hall No experience is necessary. It is fun and good exercise into the bargain. Best to ring before attending in case we have to cancel. Time: 8-10pm, contact: 01279 723707, email: neilandgillmunro@ aol.com, www.fiddlersbrook.co.uk ■■ every Wed Stort Valley & Villages Children’s Centre Group: Toddler Tales Sawbridgeworth Library Just come along. Time: 2.15pm-2.45pm ■■ 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. ■■ sundays Sawbo Cinema Presents Sawbridgeworth Memorial hall See website for films playing this month. Time: 7.30pm, tickets: £3 per adult or £5 family, tickets available via www.tudorhouse.gallery or in the Mint Café. ■■ Throughout the month Spring Workshops The Tudor House Gallery Learn a new skill or enhance one you already have. Our workshops are very popular and spaces are
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WHAT’S ON IN limited. So, book early! Contact: 01279 600112, www.thetudorhouse.gallery
and it is FREE. All are welcome. Time: 10.30am-12.30pm.
■■ Sat 1st & Sun 2nd April Sawbridgeworth 13th Art & Photographic Exhibition Sawbridgeworth Memorial Hall In support of Essex Air Ambulance. Visit the WI Cafe for delicious refreshments. Time: 10.30am-4pm, contact: sawbridgeworthartexhibition@ gmail.com
■■ Sat 15th April Easter Treasure Hunt Sawbridgeworth Congregational Church Starts at the church and will take you on a treasure hunt around Sawbridgeworth, finishing back at the Church. Time: 11am-1pm, email: minister@ secchurch.org.uk, tel: 07805 698 151.
■■ Thu 6th April Elysian: the networking group for Wellbeing practitioners The Centre of Wellbeing Elysian is a networking group for Wellbeing Practitioners – our intention is to grow and learn together; to share ideas; support each other and collaborate on initiatives. Proceeds will be used to distribute #yellowbooks. Time: 9.30-11.30am, www. thecentreofwellbeing.co.uk
■■ Thu 20th April 6 week Mindfulness Course The Centre of Wellbeing Discover the power of mindful living, to better manage stress, relationships, pain and life generally! We meet every Thursday for 6 weeks. Time: 7.30-9.30pm, cost: £175pp members, £225 non members, email: claire@thecentreofwellbeing. co.uk www.thecentreofwellbeing. co.uk
■■ Fri 7th april U3A Meeting Sawbridgeworth Memorial hall No longer working full-time or retired? 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. Time: 3-4.30pm.
■■ fri 21st april SMHT Jazz Club: Alexander Ridout Sawbridgeworth Memorial Hall BBC Young Jazz musician of the Year 2016! Time: 8pm, tickets: £10 from The Tudor House Gallery or Mint cafe, www.smht.org.uk
■■ Sat 8th April Cockney Sing-a-long Sawbridgeworth Memorial Hall Down at the Old Bull and Bush (AKA the Memorial Hall). Pie, Mash & Liquor included. Licensed bar. Time: 7.30pm, tickets: 65+ £5, 10-65 £8, contact: 07519 642 750, www.smht.org ■■ Fri 14th April Good Friday Messy Church St James Church, High Wych There are lots of Easter Activities and food, it is open to all families
■■ Sun 30th April Sawbridgeworth May Fayre Fair Green Classic cars, display cakes from the children’s cake decorating competition, dancing from local groups, a live band and fairground and much more... Time: 12noon-4pm. ■■ Sun 30th April Open Day Sawbridgeworth Bowling Club Come and have some fun. We will provide you with the necessary equipment. All we ask is you wear flat shoes. You will meet some of
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What’s on a little further afield... ■■ Every Sat Harlow and Hatfield Forest parkruns 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 ■■ Every Sun Harlow junior parkrun Showground field, Town Park Free, weekly, timed 2km run for children aged 4-14. Time: 9am, www.parkrun.org.uk/ harlow-juniors ■■ Sat 1st April Bishop’s Stortford Farmer’s & Craft Market North Street First Saturday of the month. Local artisan food and crafts. Championing local producers from Bishop’s Stortford and the surrounding areas. Time: 9.30am-1.30pm, www.bishopsstortfordtc.gov.uk ■■ Sat 1st April Easter Trail Rhodes Arts Complex Pick up a free Easter Trail from Reception and see how many of the lost sheep you can find hiding at the Rhodes. Time: 11-5pm, FREE.
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■■ Sat 8th April Easter delight Flower Arranging Demonstration St John’s ARC, CM17 0AJ A fundraising demonstration by the Flower Box. Time: 2-4pm, tickets: £5, contact: 01279 442447, www.stjohnsarc. org.uk
■■ Sat 22nd April Craft Fair Bishop’s Stortford Library Do you make and sell crafts? If so would you like a stall at this craft fair? Time: 11am-3pm, contact: 0300 123 4049 or email libraries. information@hertforshire.gov.uk
■■ Sun 9th April St Clare Hospice 10K Run St Clare Hospice, CM17 9JX It’s time to get your running shoes out once more for the annual St Clare 10K. The event is ideal for regular running club members looking to boost their training as well as those who are new to running but looking for a challenge! Time: 10.30am-1.30pm, advance entry £12 (£10 for affiliated runners) or an additional £3 on the day, participants must be over 15 years, for more information call 01279 773756, www.stclarehospice.ork.uk
■■ Sat 22nd April Make a Shield for St George’s Day Rhodes Arts Complex Get ready for St George’s Day this year by making and decorating a shield of your own to take home. You can choose a traditional design or make up one of your own. Under 14’s must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Time: 10am-3pm, £2 per child, www.rhodesbishopsstortford.org. uk
■■ Thu 13th April Family Bushcraft Day Hatfield Forest Learn the basics for surviving in the wild with only the bare necessities. An introduction to shelter building, fire lighting, water collection and foraging. Time: 10.15am-3pm, tickets available via: 0844 249 1895, www.nationaltrust.org.uk ■■ Fri 14th to Mon 17th April Easter Adventure Quest Audley End House & Gardens, CB11 4JF Be a challenge champion this Easter weekend! There’s a chocolate reward for successful adventurers. Time: House open from 12-5pm, gardens from 10am-6pm, prices on website, www.english-heritageorg.uk
■■ Wed 26th April Live Midweek Music - Que Pasa Rhodes Arts Complex Relax on a Wednesday evening while listening to the very best from the vibrant local music scene. Time: 8.30pm, FREE entry, www. rhodesbishopsstortford.org.uk ■■ Sat 29th April Charity Race Night Canons Brook Golf Club, CM19 5BE Join supporters of St Clare Hospice for an evening of fun filled race action. There will be eight races flashed on a screen, a great raffle for all to enjoy and a supper main course which will be included with the price of your ticket. Time: 7-10pm, tickets: £13, betting will be £1 per horse, contact dani@ stclarehospice.org.uk for more info, www.stclarehospice.org.uk
Watch out for many more events in our next issue.
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Arts & Crafts
Herts & Essex Boundary Flower Club Meet 1st Tue of every month at The Barnabus Centre Contact via: herts_essexboundaryflowerclub@ yahoo.co.uk
Community
Country Market Contact: Mr A Jackson 01279 600251 Friends of Pishiobury Park, Sawbridgeworth Meet third Thurs of each month, 10am-12noon Contact via: www. friendsofpishioburypark.co.uk Lifeline Romania Contact: Mr & Mrs Amos 01279 723934
Health & Family Care
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: Liz Evans 01279 843215 Sawbridgeworth Players Contact: Sheila Goodwin 01279 724608 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, email: neilandgillmunro@aol.com www.fiddlersbrook.co.uk Hailey Centre Meeting Place for Over 55s Contact: 01279 721221 High Wych Ladies Group Meet on 2nd Wednesday of every month, 2-4pm in the High Wych Village Hall Contact Mrs J Willitt 01279 724404 High Wych Memorial Hall Contact via: www. highwychmemorialhall.com Friends of Great St Mary’s Contact: Mrs Mary Shipman 01279 723268 Sawbridgeworth Bridge Club Meet Mon 7.30-9.30pm Contact: Jill Clark 01279 726524 Sawbridgeworth Evening Women’s Institute Meet on the third Tuesday of every month at Sawbridgeworth Memorial Hall at 7.30 pm Contact: Theresa Pye at theresajpye@hotmail.co.uk Sawbridgeworth Family History Group Meet every other month at the Parish Hall, Sawbridgeworth at 7pm Contact: Mike Norris 01279 722535, email: wychmick@ btinternet.com Sawbridgeworth Learning for Pleasure Club Contact: Mrs Diana Jones 01279 725233 Sawbridgeworth Rotary Club Contact: Mr P Clark 01279 726108 Sawbridgeworth Social Club Contact: 01279 722310
Sawbridgeworth W.R.V.S Contact: 01279 659669 The University of the Third Age (U3A) 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 Sawbridgeworth Tennis Club Contact: Diane Le Count membership@ sawbridgeworthtennis.org.uk www.sawbridgeworthtennis.org.uk Whoosh Canoe Club Meet at Redricks Lake Contact: Peter Nash 01279 815258, email: whooshexplore@ outlook.com www.whooshexplore.co.uk
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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USEFUL NUMBERS ALL IN ONE PLACE Community Centres
Places of Worship
Sawbridgeworth Memorial Hall The Forebury CM21 9BD 07952 475839
Church of The Most Holy Redeemer Sayesbury Avenue CM21 0ED 01279 654603
Bullfields Centre Cutforth Road CM21 9DE 07879 861261
Doctors Central Surgery Bell Street
01279 603180
Hospitals NHS Direct
Cllr Pat Coysten
01279 723425
Cllr Donald Hall
01279 723535
Cllr Will Mortimer
01279 722294
Sawbridgeworth Evangelical Congregational Church London Road CM21 9EH 01279 722373
Cllr Heather Riches
01279 600699
Cllr David Royle
01279 832346
St James’ Church (High Wych) High Wych Road CM21 0JB 01279 600894
Cllr Michael Shaw
01279 726792
Great St Mary’s Church Church Street CM21 9AB 01279 726629
Utilities BT Faultline
Schools 01279 655191
PAH (Hospital)
01279 444455
Local MP 0207 219 6358
Mayor Cllr David Royle
01279 600372
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Herts & Essex General Hospital
Mark Prisk MP
Cllr John Burmicz
01279 832346
Pharmacies
Fawbert & Barnards Infants School
01279 722357
High Wych C of E Primary School
01279 722109
01279 722201
Village Pharmacy 7 Bell Street CM21 9AR
01279 722393
0845 782 3333
Other Numbers Alzheimer’s Society
01279 508448
01279 836633
Citizens Advice Bureau
0844 411 1444
Mandeville Primary School
01279 723737
Isobel Hospice Advice Line
01707 382575
Reedings Junior School
MS Society
01279 420059
01279 722578
Samaritans
0845 790 9090
St Clare Hospice Advice Line
01279 773773
Train Enquiries
0845 748 4950
Leventhorpe Secondary School
Spellbrook C of E Primary School
Bell Pharmacy 3 Forelands Place CM21 9QD
Three Valleys Water
0800 800 151
01279 723204
Town Council Town Clerk: Richard Bowran
01279 724537
EMERGENCY NUMBERS Electricity Emergency
Town Councillors
Police Hertfordshire Police Non-Emergency 101 Sawbridgeworth Police
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Crimestoppers 0845 555 111 A timely and very important reminder! #DogsDieinHotCars
Cllr Sotirios Adamopoulos 07876 743997 Cllr Mrs Angela Alder
01279 722360
Cllr Roger Beeching
01279 722496
Cllr Eric Buckmaster
01279 725428
Cllr Ruth Buckmaster
01279 725428
0800 783 8838 Gas Emergency
0800 111 999
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All prices exclude Road Fund Licence and a First Registration Fee at the current rate where applicable. A Pre-Delivery Fee of £99 (optional) includes, HPI Certificate, PDI, Service (if required) and valet. Vehicles are supplied with balance of manufacturers warranty where available. Specification subject to confirmation on inspection. Vehicles may be moved from site to site at an additional cost. Pictures are for illustration purposes only. Finance available subject to status. Motorpoint Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority for consumer credit activity our FRN is 684004. Motorpoint Ltd will introduce you to a limited number of finance providers that we have carefully selected and we may receive a benefit from them. Written quotations on request. A guarantor may be required. 5 day free insurance is subject to status. *Savings shown are against New UK List Price. †Guaranteed Future Value correct at time of print. **Included in the optional final payment. ***The monthly payment includes a Pre-Delivery Fee of £99 (optional) for HPI Certificate, PDI, service and valet.
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