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WELCOME HELLO AND WELCOME TO THe June/july edition of THE CM23 CONNECTION
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We are half way through the year, half way! Time flies as you get older doesn’t it - I remember as a child the summer just seemed to go on forever... On that whimsical theme, I visited Birchanger wood to see the Bluebells with some friends, what a little gem that place is and maintained so beautifully! Thank you to the kind gentleman who took some photos for us - treasured memories! It’s school summer fete season, why not take the opportunity to get to know your local schools and support them at the same time... Until next time, Lorraine
CONTENTS ■ FEATURES & ARTICLES 8 What’s Happening in the Woods An update on Birchanger Wood Trust by Daphne Wallis-Jarvis
9 Local Business People in Person
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10 Age Concern at the New Apton Centre 12 The Summer reading challenge 2017 - Animal Agents 18 Facts & Stats about Homelessness
Our Charity of the Year 2017
28 Fundraising for St Clare Goolmohr Cantel
■ FUN & LEISURE 6 Local Walks
Summer in Pishiobury
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The birchanger wood trust in the wood... by Trust Secretary Daphne Wallace-Jarvis
The lack of rain in the past few weeks has meant a very short bluebell flowering season this year in Birchanger Wood, and the woodland pond is dry. Sadly no tadpoles reached full maturity and therefore, we again have no frogs. This is where every pond whether large or small in a garden, is so important to wildlife. It is absolutely necessary for their very lives that there are places where birds and mammals can come and drink water - a small pond and/or dishes of water, kept topped up with clean water are an absolute oasis. The Birchanger Wood Ash trees have broken leaf, and we are waiting for the sweet chestnut to do likewise - whilst the horse chestnuts meanwhile are already doing well - you will see the sets of conical pink and white flowers. Oaks too, have also started to ‘leaf-up’. However, a note of caution, this long period of drought in our part of England will have a long-term effect on our trees, and even if this does not outwardly appear to be an issue currently, this lack of water is certainly causing them stress, which will show in the growth rings of the trunks. Of course, all our trees will be in leaf when you read this article. The local buzzards are up there above the canopy (early May), and often at this time of year, a large group of parents and fledglings will be seen together, calling to one another when they soar out above Heath Row and the houses and open spaces in this part of Stortford. These
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large birds float seemingly effortlessly using the warm thermals to gain height. They wing their way over to Stansted, and Manuden and over the countryside between. In addition, there are now red kites frequently to be seen floating overhead. They are also ‘large brown birds’ but can be easily identified from the buzzards by their pronounced forked tails. Kites do not kill other animals and birds, as do the buzzards, but they are searching for already dead animals and birds. They therefore tend to drift around much lower whilst looking for their food - road kill mostly, and, because they often glide along at a lower height, when the sun is shining above them you will see the most beautiful reds and browns colours of their feathers. Do enjoy summer!
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Age concern at the new apton centre alone in a crowd Most of us will experience loneliness at some point in our lives, though this feeling is often passing. Yet, according to Age UK 10 per cent of adults aged over 65, feel lonely often or all of the time, Which means that currently for over 1 million older people this is their reality; what defines them, with devastating effects. Humans are by nature, social creatures that require the company and interaction of others at all stages of life, arguably more so in our latter years. The impact isolation has on health and well-being can be catastrophic, affecting people physically and mentally, and can contribute to premature aging, dementia and lead to an early death. The good news is, there is help out there and you can do something too. Jac, the manager at Age Concern, The New Apton Centre Bishop’s Stortford says, “There are lots of ways in which you can help lonely or isolated elderly people in your community.” 1.
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Last year an incredible 20 000 children took part in the Summer Reading Challenge across Hertfordshire. With your help, we’re hoping to make 2017 the best year yet! We’re challenging children of all ages to read six library books over the summer holidays and return to the library to tell us about them. They can read anything they choose, including story books, fact books, talking books, and even e-books (available to download for free from our e-library). As children report back on what they’ve read, they’ll be rewarded with limited edition Animal Agents smelly stickers to help them sniff out the truth behind the mystery and catch the culprit. Every child who finishes their six books will be awarded a medal and a certificate. Children who finish by Saturday 9 September will also have the chance to win a ticket to an exclusive author event. It is free to take part; all children need to do is visit their local library from 15 July to collect a starter pack, while stocks last. The Summer Reading Challenge ends on 9 September. This year’s Summer Reading Challenge kicks off on Saturday 15 July with a fun-filled Launch Event at Hemel Hempstead Library. Children can also download the Animal Agents App and visit: www.animal-agents.org.uk for more fun and games and don’t forget to pop into your local library!
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again, the average age was 37. Everyone has worked tirelessly to not only provide shelter but to find solutions and pathways to help get our homeless community off the streets. Hope4Harlow is so proud of their achievement with a 71% success rate and only 8 individuals returning to the streets.
Statistically, over the last 3 years, Streets2Homes has seen: 1,047 new clients accessed services. 1,011 accessed meals at the centre 13,333 meals were made at the centre 999 clients engaged with one or more elements of their project such as allotment, volunteer programme, IT skills workshop, job club, accredited courses, well-being sessions to improve their confidence, self-esteem and enhance their employability Approximately, 74% are male and 26% female The average age is 37 33% admitted they had mental health needs and 20% had physical health needs. Main causes of homelessness are eviction from the private rented sector, loss of job, relationship breakdown Of the 1,047 to access services, they assisted 684 to either secure accommodation or prevent them from becoming homeless Over the past 5 years, homelessness in Harlow has increased in line with national figures; the number of rough sleepers has increased by 133% in Harlow alone (number of sofa surfers not counted)
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Please come along to an evening’s glorious entertainment provided by the prestigious Essex Police Choir. The concert will include songs from popular music, shows, traditional music and spirituals.
Date: 7.30pm Saturday 10th June 2017 Venue: Holy Trinity Church, South St. Bishop’s Stortford CM23 3BQ Light refreshments available
Tickets available from Sheila (01279) 656365 Price : £10 (£8 students & children)
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Saturday 17th June 2017 FUN FAIR • BEER TENT • MARCHING BANDS DANCE DISPLAYS • THEATRICAL PERFORMANCES • LIVE MUSIC SIDE STALLS • ARENA DISPLAYS • FOOD VILLAGE CHILDREN’S ENTERTAINERS • CHARITY TRADE STALLS MARKET & MUCH, MUCH MORE!
Parade Departing at 12.30, from Rhodes (CM23 3JG) Carnival fun day 12 noon - 5PM, Sworders Field (CM23 2EL) Enquires: 01279 715 001 carnival@bishopsstortfordtc.gov.uk www.bishopsstortfordtc.gov.uk Bishop’s Stortford Town Carnival and Fun Day are operated by Bishop’s Stortford Town Council. Bishop’s Stortford Town Council reserve the right to cancel this event without prior notice no liability will be accepted for any inconvenience or loss caused.
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Two months free trial membership! To give you a taste for squash and racketball, we are offering a 2 month free trial membership. This will allow you to use the courts at any time, join in on our club nights or even play in our leagues. Played Before? If you have played squash or racketball before, but have been on a break from the game why not come along and see if you are ready to start playing again with no up-front commitment! Never played? Why not give it a go? Better still, why not join with a friend? Coaching is also available, please contact Tim Osborne: coaching@chantrysquashclub.com After your free trial membership ends, you decide if you want to carry on with a wide choice of membership options available. For your free trial membership (and further details) please contact Sam Sharpe:
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WHAT’S ON in june
■■ Until MOn 18th december Bishop’s Stortford Health Walks Southern Country Park Meet alternate Mondays at Southern Country Park in the car park off Thorley Lane East, Grid reference TL476 193. Time: 10am, www. hertfordshirehealthwalks.org ■■ Every Sat Hatfield Forest Park Run 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 always welcomes new help. Time: 9am, FREE, www.parkrun.org.uk
■■ Sat 10th June Essex Police Choir Concert Holy Trinity Church Please come along to an evening’s glorious entertainment provided by the prestigious Essex Police Choir. Light refreshments available. Proceeds to Holy Trinity’s church building project. Time: 7.30pm, tickets: £10 adults, £8 children and students, available on 01279 656365.
Please come along to an evening’s glorious entertainment provided by the prestigious Essex Police Choir. The concert will include songs from popular music, shows, traditional music and spirituals.
Date: 7.30pm Saturday 10th June 2017 Venue: Holy Trinity Church, South St. Bishop’s Stortford CM23 3BQ Light refreshments available
Price : £10
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■■ Wed 7th June Isabel Hospice Summer Fair Great Hadham Golf Club, Much Hadham A variety of stalls, bar & refreshments served all day. In aid of Isabel Hospice. Time: 10-4pm, FREE entry, enquiries to 01279 755320, www.isabelhospice. org.uk ■■ Fri 9th & Sat 10th June Don’t Dribble on the Dragon Rhodes Arts Complex Presented by The People’s Theatre Company and based on the book by Steven Lee with magic designed by the legendary Paul Daniels. Time: Fri 10.30 & 1.30pm, Sat 2pm, tickets: £11 (concs £9), www. rhodesbishopsstortford.org.uk
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■■ Sun 11th June St Michael’s Church - Messy Church Windhill Churches Centre All are welcome to this fun and informal expression of ‘church’. Get messy and creative as we explore a biblical story or theme. Fun for all the family. Finish with a cooked supper. Contact: church@saintmichaelweb. org.uk ■■ Mon 12th June Young @ Heart Meet & Greet Event Hockerill Christian Centre Young @ Heart activities arranged for the 55+ age group who want to enjoy the company of similar aged people, have some fun, enjoy meals together and visit new places. Time: 12.30pm, contact: Will Andrews 01438 228232. ■■ Thu 15th June Breathe Easy Group East Herts Council Offices, Rooms A+B, Charrington’s House Network and support meeting for people living with lung conditions, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and Asthma. Time: 2-4pm, go along for more information or call 01992 531471
■■ Sat 10th June Northgate School Summer Fayre Northgate School, Cricketfield Lane Primary school summer fayre with entertainment, attractions, side stalls and food. Time: 11am-3pm, £1 entry for adults, children free, contact helen.badcock@
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■■ Sat 10th June Social Dance - Ballroom, Latin & Sequence Havers Community Centre All dancers welcome, relaxed & friendly atmosphere. Bring your own drinks. Time: 8-10.45pm, £6 entry, telephone or turn up on the day, 01279 759153.
Tickets available from Sheila (01279) 656365
■■ Fri 2nd to Sun 4th June Manuden Scarecrow Trail Manuden Village Community Centre This year’s scarecrow theme is Songs. Follow the trail and find the scarecrows. Tea, coffee and cake on sale plus raffle and bouncy castle. Time: 10-4pm, trail maps on sale from community centre for £2.50, contact Lizzie McLean: manudenscarecrowtrail@gmail.com
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■■ Sat 17th June Bishop’s Stortford Carnival & Fun Day Town Centre & Sworders Field Carnival parade departing at 12.30pm from Rhodes. Fun Day at Sworders Field from 12. Fun fair, beer tent, marching bands, dance displays, theatrical performances, live music,
side stalls, charity trade stalls and much more. | Time: 12noon-5pm, carnival@ bishopsstortford.gov.uk, 01279 715001, www.bishopsstortfordtc.gov.uk ■■ Sun 18th June Bishop’s Stortford & District Footpaths Association Meet at The Chequers, Ugley (park in the rear car park) GR: TL512 288, postcode CM22 6HZ The walks are generally 5-6 miles long and last between 2 and 2 ½ hours. All are welcome. Time: 10am, walk leader Brian: tel 01279 812574, www. walksaroundstortford.org.uk ■■ wed 21st June Midsummer Dinner for Isabel Hospice The Lemon Tree, Water Lane Join us for a delightful summer dinner at the Lemon Tree, All guests will receive wine on arrival, followed by dinner with a musical interlude. A raffle is being held on the night, so you could win some great prizes! Time: 7-10.30pm, tickets: £30pp, contact Renee Friend: 01279 755320. ■■ Sat 24th June Armed Forces Day Parade Bishop’s Stortford Town Centre Armed Forces Day Parade through the town centre. A national event to show support for all the armed services. All serving and ex-serving personnel are welcome to join the parade. Time: 2pm, contact: Julie Harvey 07980 510 317. ■■ Sat 24th June All Saints Summer Fair All Saints Primary School BBQ, refreshments, stalls, live music, tombola. All are welcome! Time: 12-3pm, pta@allsaints.herts. sch.uk ■■ Sun 25th June Grove Cottage Wag ‘n’ Walk Southern Country Park Join us for a sponsored dog walk with a fun dog show & dog agility course. Dog show categories include; Waggiest tail, Most gorgeous girl, Most handsome boy, best trick, best dressed and Dog & owner lookalike! Time: registration opens at 10am for an 11am start, dog show is £1 per dog per category, pre-register by emailing sue@mencapgrovecottage.org
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WHAT’S ON in july ■■ Sat 1st July Free Museum Tours Rhodes Arts Complex Have you discovered the Bishop’s Stortford Museum? Learn about local history and heritage from the Romans and Victorians to prominent Bishop’s Stortford residents. Our 40 minute tours give the opportunity to learn about the objects in the museum and hear some of the interesting facts and secret stories from the museum collection. Time: 11am & 2pm, FREE, www. rhodesbishopsstortford.org.uk ■■ Sat 1st July St Clare’s Midnight Walk Water Gardens, Harlow, CM20 1AN Get your glow sticks ready as we prepare to light up the night for St Clare Hospice. The party will start and finish in the Water Gardens, with the choice of two route options - 5K or 10K Time: 9pm-1am, tickets are £80 for a party of 5 adults, or £20 per adult and £10 for a child under 16, email: Jamie. hooper@stclarehospice.org.uk for more information. ■■ Sat 1st July Guns 2 Roses United Reformed Church Hall, Water Lane Bishop’s Stortford Music Festival presents the most notorious tribute band in the world: Guns 2 Roses. Featuring support from A Murder of Crows. Time: 7.30pm, admission £10, £12 on the door, tickets available from the Tourist Office or www.wegottickets.com/ stortfordmusicfestival
sculptures including Moore and Rodin and the Gibberd’s former home and gardens. Time: 10-4pm, tickets: £28 including transport and lunch, contact: 01279 442112 or email fohsandgg@gmail. com ■■ Thu 6th to Sat 8th July Love’s Labour’s Lost Monastery Gardens, Windhill Water Lane Theatre Company present Love’s Labour’s Lost in aid of Isabel Hospice. Please bring a picnic/ refreshments, chairs and blankets. Time: 7.30pm, tickets £5 available from Bishop’s Stortford Tourist Information Centre: 01279 715001. ■■ Fri 7th July Movie & Prosecco Night - Grease Sawbridgeworth Memorial Hall, CM21 9BD Enjoy the film plus dancing after the movie to 80’s music until 11.30pm, Prosecco Bar! Time: 7.30-11.30pm, tickets: £6 from www.smht.org.uk ■■ Sat 8th July Bishop’s Stortford Choral Society perform Handel: Dixit Dominus & Coronation Anthems All Saints Church, Hockerill Time: 7.30pm, tickets available on the door and from Bishop’s Stortford Tourist Information Centre, www. singwithbscs.org.uk
■■ Sun 2nd July Ukulele Picnic in the Park The Bandstand, Sworders Field Bishop’s Stortford Ukulele Society and local ukulele groups perform. Come and enjoy a musical afternoon - please bring a picnic and a ukulele to join in. Time: 1-5pm, FREE event, contact: annie.rosina.compton@gmail.com
■■ Sat 8th July The Servant of Two Masters Spellbrook Primary School An outdoor theatre production of this classical comedy by Carlo Goldoni performed by Southend Shakespeare Company. PTA BBQ or bring your own picnic and bring your own seating. Time: Last entry 7pm for 7.30pm start, tickets: £10 adults, £5 children available on the day or via https://buytickets.at/ spellbrookcofeprimaryschool/84175
■■ Thu 6th July Art & the New Town Cultural Tours The Gibberd Garden & the Gibberd Gallery Art, architecture, sculpture and garden design in one unique day out. An expert-led day tour of Harlow exploring Sir Frederick and Lady Gibberd’s life and art including: the Gibberd Gallery and his important 20th Century watercolour collection, Harlow’s hidden
■■ Sat 8th July Social Dance - Ballroom, Latin & Sequence Havers Community Centre Dances include tea/coffee and biscuits. A relaxed and friendly atmosphere and all dancers welcome. Bring your own drinks. Time: 8-10.45pm, please phone Rodney Sayers before attending 01279 759153.
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■■ Sun 9th July BS Lawn Tennis Club Open Day Bishop’s Stortford Lawn Tennis Club, Cricketfield Lane Free entry includes hitting practice with tennis coaches. Bouncy castle, BBQ food and drinks available to purchase. Discount if membership is taken out on the day. Time: 12noon-6pm, contact Natalie Dwyer: administration@bsltc.co.uk ■■ Sun 9th July Summercroft Summer Fair Summercroft Primary School Bouncy castles, pony rides, animal encounters, face painting, BBQ, arts and crafts, games, stalls and live entertainment. Time: 12noon-3pm, contact: pta@ summercroft.herts.sch.uk ■■ Sat 15th July to Sat 9th September Summer Reading Challenge Bishop’s Stortford Library Children are challenged to visit Bishop’s Stortford library over the summer, read six library books and talk to staff about the books they have read. They will be rewarded with stickers. Time: during library opening hours, free for library members, contact: 0300 123 4049. Saturday 15 July 2017
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■■ Sat 15th July This Sceptered Isle St Michael’s Church This Sceptred Isle A summer prom of English Choral Favourites performed by Harlow Chorus. Time: 7.30pm, tickets from Bishop’s Stortford Tourist Information Centre or from www.ticketsource.co.uk/ harlowchorus A Summer Prom of English choral favourites
Handel Zadok the Priest Elgar From the Bavarian Highlands Rutter Birthday Madrigals Part-songs and folk-songs including Stanford’s The Bluebird, Sullivan’s The Long Day Closes & Percy Grainger’s Country Gardens
Traditional Last Night of the Proms Finale Harlow Chorus Susan Graham Smith piano Peter Broadbent Conductor
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All information was correct going to press Harlow Chorus is a Registered Charity 2017 www.harlowchorus.org.uk
■■ Tue 25th July Get Park Active Southern Country Park Free afternoon event for the whole family with fitness themed activities and a free to enter fun family dog show. Refreshments available. Time: 12noon-3pm, contact: operations.admin@eastherts.gov.uk ■■ Thu 27th to Sat 29th July Bishop’s Stortford Beer Festival Royal British Legion Club, Windhill Large selection of rare and interesting real ales and ciders from both small local breweries and from further afield. Time: 11am-11pm, tel: 01279 653284.
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fundraising for st clare Sliding down the corkscrew tunnel slide winding around the orbit at the Olympic Park. On Saturday 22nd July at 11.15 am It is the world’s highest, longest and fastest tunnel slide. I volunteer for St Clare Hospice. The Hospice gives free specialise care to terminally ill and end-of-life patients. They need funds to carry out the free loving work they do for patients. Patients and their families are given loving support and care. The NHS gives a little help, but the rest of the money has to be raised through intense fund-raising. I am therefore sliding down the Orbit to raise money for our Hospice. You could donate by going on my donation page or by sending me a cheque made out to St. Clare Hospice, but posted to me at my home address. Thank you. Goolmohr Cantel. (Georgie)
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INFORMATION AT A GLANCE
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Arts & Crafts
Bishops Stortford Knit & Craft Club Meet Tue 2pm at South Street Pantry Contact Jodie: 07734 209999 Herts & Essex Boundary Flower Club Meet 1st Tue of every month at The Barnabus Centre Contact via: herts_essexboundaryflowerclub@yahoo. co.uk
Community
Mad Hatters Toddler Group Meet Wed at St Michaels Mead CC Contact: madhattersgroup@btinternet.com 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
Stortford Kickstart (for CVs etc.) Meet Thu and Fri 10am to 12.30pm at BS Methodist Church Contact: 501745 or 656381 www.stortfordkickstart.org.uk
St John Ambulance Meet Wed at Havers CC Contact via website: www.sja.org.uk/sja/ counties/hertfordshire/units/bishopsstortford.aspx
TUBS (Tidy Up Bishops Stortford) Meet every other month Contact: 07817 778870 or visit: www.tubs12.info
Stort Valley & Villages Children’s Centre Group Contact: 696853 or visit www. stortvalleychildrenscentres.org.uk
Fine Art & Literature
Bishop’s Stortford Decorative and Fine Arts Society Meets 2nd Tue of the month at The Rhodes Arts Complex Contact via website: www.bishopsstortforddfas.org
Guides & Scouts
1st Bishops Park Rainbows Meet Tue at Bishops Park CC Contact: www.girlguiding.org
Music & Performing Arts
Bishops Stortford Acoustic Club Meet at The Half Moon, North Street every Thu 8.30-10.30pm Contact: acousticclubstortford@gmail.com Bishop’s Stortford Choral Society Contact via website: www.bscs.org.uk Bishop’s Stortford Musical Theatre Company Contact via website: www.bsmtc.org.uk
7th Bishop’s Stortford Guides Meet Thu at Havers CC Contact: www.girlguiding.org 1st Bishop’s Stortford and Hockerill Scout Group - Beavers, Cubs and Scouts Contact via website: www.1stbishopsstortford.org.uk 1st Hockerill Brownies Meet Fri Parsonage CC Contact: www.girlguiding.org
Bishop’s Stortford Musical Theatre Company - Juniors Contact via website: www.bsmtc.org.uk/ juniors.html Bishop’s Stortford Town Band Meet Tue at Markwell Pavilion Contact Sue Swan: 506123 BSUS (Bishop’s Stortford Ukulele Society) Meets every Wednesday 7.45-10pm at the British Legion Contact via website: www.bsus.co.uk
2nd Hockerill Brownies Meet Thu Parsonage CC Contact: www.girlguiding.org 1st Thorley Guides, Brownies & Rainbows St James Church Thorley Contact: www.girlguiding.org
Social & Meeting Clubs
1st West Bishop’s Stortford Rainbows Meet Tue at Havers CC Contact: suelatto@hotmail.com Silver Leys Scout Group For Beavers, Cubs and Scouts Contact: Anne Winship silverleysscouts@ outlook.com STMM Brownies Meet Thu at St Michaels Mead CC Contact: Janet Gordon: jan@jkl2000.co.uk Voyager Explorer Scout Unit Explorer Scouts aged 14-18 Contact via website: www.voyageresu. co.uk
Health & Family Care
Alzheimer’s Support Group Meet 2nd Thu of every month PLEASE MENTION Contact: 508448 or email: june.
Thorley Manor Mother & Toddler Group Meet Tue & Fri at Thorley CC Contact: thorleytoddlergroup@live.co.uk
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Bishop’s Stortford Age Concern Open Mon to Fri at The Apton Centre Contact: 504748 or visit: www.theaptoncentre.org.uk Bishop’s Stortford Railway Society Meet on Tue and Thu Contact: 503511 or visit: www.tinyurl.com/bsrailsoc Bishop’s Stortford WI Meet 1st Thu of every month at Charis Centre from 7.30-9.45pm Contact: bishopsstortfordwi@yahoo.co.uk Bishop’s Stortford VIP Club for Blind and Partially sighted people Meet 1st Tues afternoon of each month in Havers CC Contact: 832837
NT Herts & Essex Border Centre Contact Mrs M. A. Draper: 656255 or maureendraper@uwclub.net www.nationaltrust.org.uk/hertscen The Inner Wheel Club of Bishop’s Stortford Meet fourth Tuesday of each month (except August and December)
Contact Margaret Webb: margaretwebb01@gmail.com The Phoenix Stroke Club Meet every other Thu 2-4pm at Bishops Park CC Contact: Kath 724285 The Rotary Club of Bishop’s Stortford Meet Mon 12.55pm at Bishop’s Stortford Golf Club Contact via website: www.rotary-ribi.org The Rotary Club of Stort Valley Bishop’s Stortford’s Evening Rotary Club. Meet every Tuesday at The Lemon Tree, 7 for 7.30pm. Contact via website: stortvalleyrotary.com Thorley Women’s Club Meet every Wed 8-10pm at The Christian Centre (opposite Sainsburys) Contact: Barbara Martin 303225 The University of the Third Age Contact via website: u3asites.org.uk for information on local groups and classes
Sport & Fitness
Bishop’s Stortford Badminton Club and Junior Badminton Club Contact 654464 or visit www. stortfordbadminton.net Bishop’s Stortford Bowling Club Contact: 755887 or visit: www. bishopsstortfordbowlingclub.org.uk Bishop’s Stortford Cricket Club Contact: 654463 or visit: www. bishopsstorfordcricketclub.com Bishops Stortford and District Angling Society Contact club secretary: David Tadgell 654154 Bishop’s Stortford Football Club Contact: 306456 or visit: www.bsfc.co.uk Bishop’s Stortford Golf Club Contact: 01279 654715 or visit: www.bsgc.co.uk Bishop’s Stortford Hockey Club Contact: 654463 or visit: www.bshc. hitssports.com Bishop’s Stortford Rugby Club Contact: 652092 or visit: www.pitchero. com/clubs/bishopsstordrfc Bishop’s Stortford Running Club Meet at Hockerill Sports & Social Club Contact Ian McClymont: secretary@bsrc. org.uk Chantry Squash Club Contact via: www.chantrysquashclub.com or membership@chantrysquashclub.com
Sunday Smashers Badminton Club Grove Cottage the home of Bishop’s Meet at Bishop’s Stortford High School Stortford Mencap sports hall Various clubs throughout the week Contact: 652980 or visit www. Contact: 656085 or 29 CM23 CONNECTION WHEN RESPONDING TO ADVERTS sundaysmashers.blogspot.co.uk info@mencapgrovecottage.org
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USEFUL NUMBERS ALL IN ONE PLACE
Community Centres
South Street Surgery
Bishops Park Community Centre
Thorley Health Centre
01279 712146
Lancaster Way, CM23 4DA
Thorley Hill Primary School
83 South Street, CM23 3AP 01279 465700 01279 657636
Thorley Park, CM23 2LY
01279 654496
Thorn Grove Primary School 01279 653002 Windhill Primary School
01279 696850
Havers Community Centre
Waytemore Road, CM23 3GR 01279 712146
Hospitals
Markwell Pavillion
NHS Direct
Castle Gardens, CM23 2EL 01279 712146
Parsonage Community Centre
Parsonage Lane, CM23 5PY 07843 943492
Utilities 111
PAH (Hospital)
01279 444455
Herts & Essex Community Hospital
01279 444455
St Michaels Mead Community Centre
St Michaels Mead CM23 4FZ 01279 712146
Thorley Community Centre
Friedberg Avenue CM23 4HB 01279 329686
Pharmacies Boots Pharmacy
01279 653294
Church Street
County Councillors Bishop’s Stortford West
Lloyds Pharmacy 35 South Street
(Central & Silver Leys Wards) Colin Woodward Email: colin.woodward@hertfordshire.gov.uk
Lloyds Pharmacy
Bishop’s Stortford East
Herts & Essex Hospital
Medicx Pharmacy
Tesco Pharmacy
Bishop’s Stortford Rural
Trinity Pharmacy
0808 202 5469 0345 6779056
Bishop’s Park Centre
(Includes Bishop’s Stortford Ward) Graham McAndrew - CMILT Email: graham.mcandrew@hertfordshire. gov.uk
87 South Street
Mayor
Schools 07919 520034
01279 507524
The Thorley Centre
(Meads & All Saints Wards) John Wyllie Email: John.wyllie@hertfordshire.gov.uk
Cllr Colin Woodward
01279 654021
01279 654171
Williamson Pharmacy
01279 652759
1 Snowley Parade
Mark Prisk MP
01279 836006
All Saints Primary School
01279 868686
Herts & Essex High School 01279 654127 01279 656876
Hillmead Primary School Hockerill College
Doctors Church Street Surgery
Church Street, CM23 2LY
01279 657636
Haymeads Health Centre
Haymeads Lane, CM23 5JH 01279 657636
Parsonage Surgery
Herts & Essex Community Hospital, CM23 5JH
01279 658451
Manor Fields Primary School
01279 757193
Northgate Primary School
01279 652376
Richard Whittington Primary School
01279 657778
St Joseph’s Primary School
01279 652576
St Mary’s Catholic School 01279 827608
Police Hertfordshire Police Non-Emergency
101
Bishops Stortford Police Station
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Crimestoppers
0845 555 111
Other Numbers Alzheimer’s Society
01707 378365
Bishop’s Stortford TIC
01279 715001
Bishop’s Stortford TC
01279 715000
Bishop’s Stortford Library
0300 123 4049
Citizens Advice Bureau
0844 411 1444
Isobel Hospice Advice Line 01707 382575 MS Society
07880 828858
Samaritans
0845 790 9090
Train Enquiries
0845 748 4950
EMERGENCY NUMBERS Electricity Emergency
0800 783 8838 Gas Emergency
0800 111 999
01279 654901
St Michael’s Primary School 01279 810800 Summercroft Primary School 01279 307477
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