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WELCOME HELLO AND WELCOME TO THe Aug/Sept edition of THE CM23 CONNECTION
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Hasn’t the weather been lovely, reminds me of the summer of 1976! Seemed fitting to have something cooling for this editions front cover... hope I’ve not jinxed anything! A month or so ago I commissioned 3 surveys for the magazine: one for advertisers, one for residents and one for local charities. It’s a bit out of my comfort zone (there’s always good to be found outside of it isn’t there!) however, it was made a lot easier with the help and support of Ankrah Associates (thank you Yvette!). Based on the feedback I will be making some enhancements to the mag in the coming months. They say a change is as good as a rest and I hope that I’ll be able to demonstrate that I’ve listened to the feedback that you’ve given me and make this the best community & local business magazine in Stortford! China Trek 2018 Update: our training continues as does our fundraising. Our longest walk to date is now 13 miles - hips ached for days after! I’ll post updates on Facebook, it would be lovely to have your support. Our Just Giving page - https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/ mariandlorraineschinatrek2018. Until next time,
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aug/sep ISSUE 42
CONTENTS ■ FEATURES & ARTICLES 9 Local Business People in Person Derek Perrett, Designer Bedrooms
12 Bishop’s Stortford Swimming Club Heading to Sheffield
13 Hatfield Heath Bridge Club 18 Bishop’s Stortford Choral Society 19 CS.Today
Dementia Support Group
21 Words in Walden Festival 23 Rhodes Support Group 24 St Clare Hospice
Our Charity of the Year 2018!
■ FUN & LEISURE 6 Local Walks
St Clare Hospice is our charity of the year 2018. To find out more about the wonderful work that they do visit their website of find them on Facebook. https://stclarehospice.org.uk/
CONTACTING US editor Lorraine Perry call 01279 410345 or 07808 000 113 email lorraine@cmconnection.uk email danielle@cmconnection.uk web www.cmconnection.uk Join us on Facebook PLEASE Copy deadline for all adverts and submissions for the NOTE October/November is 10th September 2018
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Meander around Maldon
14 Just for the Kids
Henry Hedgehog’s Puzzle Page
25 Puzzles & Brain Teasers
Win £25 in our Sudoku Competition
■ IT’S YOUR COMMUNITY 10 Policing Our Local Community 16 Local Community
Local notices, events, amenities and attractions to visit
26 What’s On
Upcoming local events
28 Listings 30 Useful Numbers The CM23 Connection cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions, products or services that appear in this publication.
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Pub & café Walks Explore our lovely countryside and local pubs and cafés for a perfect day...
Meander around Maldon Another coastal walk for long summer days. Turn right out of Mrs Salisbury’s, right again down Market Hill, and follow the road over the Chelmer Estuary. Keep on along The Causeway and eventually turn right into Bates Road and follow it to the end (there is an overgrown path running parallel). At the fence, turn left and then right onto the path and keep going in the same direction. At Heybridge Creek, turn left along bank and right along path beside water. Continue on the main path and follow it all the way around the Heybridge Basin with great views right across Maldon. Finally, reaching the Heybridge Sea Lock, cross the lock gates and turn left beside channel, with water on left. Follow path ahead for a couple of miles under three roads. Look out for Tesco’s across the water and turn left over the bridge nearby. Keep straight on tarmac path and turn left along Chelmer estuary. Turn right after the Sunny Sailor and return up Market Hill to Maldon’s High Street.
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local business people in person Name and Business: Derek Perrett from Designer Bedrooms, German bedroom furniture specialists. Where do you live? I live in Ware. What’s your favourite shop? That’s really difficult, it’s a tie between The Bishop’s Cave and Eat 17. What’s your favourite Venue? Aside from the bars and restaurants, Rhodes Arts Complex is a great venue - always something for everyone. What do you like best about Stortford? The Town centre, unique shops, bars and restaurants all within walking distance.
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policing our local community
advice about cold callers Hertfordshire Police often receive reports about traders cold calling at the door telling homeowners that they need work to be done to their home, garden, roof, guttering or that their trees are unsafe and need work. The work has then been badly done and sometimes the price jumped by ten times because the trader “helpfully” found other gardening work that also had to be done! We also receive reports about other home maintenance cold calls such as driveway work and roof cleaning. In some driveway cleaning cases the traders have persuaded the homeowner to have the back patio cleaned as well as the front drive, causing the price to jump up hugely from the original estimate. Although roof cleaning may make the tiles look cleaner, the force of the pressure washer can cause other problems with the roof. The National Federation of Roofing Contractors advises that moss is not a problem on a roof and that this service is completely unnecessary.
identity of the trader who is doing the work and the total cost of the work to be carried out. The consumer must authorise the trader in writing if the work is to start within the 14 day cooling off period. Just having a statement on a flyer or business card that there is a 14 day cooling off period is not enough. Please keep an eye out for any vulnerable neighbours who may be approached by cold callers. If someone has agreed to work from a cold call and there is no paperwork, it is likely that there will be a problem. Similarly, if you see roof work being carried out and there is no scaffolding in place, there is likely to be a problem with that trader. Call 101 to let the local police know. If you need further help or advice please contact the Citizen’s Advice Consumer Service on 03454 040506. For a Trading Standards recommended tradesperson contact Trading Standards on 08454 040506 or visit www.buywithconfidence.gov.uk
Our advice is never to have work done by anyone who cold calls. No reputable trader ever approaches a customer in this way. If you think your home or garden needs work, please use a recommendation from friends and neighbours or find a good trader. You should also obtain three quotes to check if the price is competitive and if the work really needs doing - never rely on the word of a single trader. Any contracts over £42 that are agreed in a consumer’s home are subject to a 14 day cooling off period. The homeowner must be given written information about their right to cancel, about the
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bishop’s stortford swimming club stortford swimmers head to Sheffiled This year has seen a record number of Bishop’s Stortford Swimming Club swimmers qualify for the prestigious season-ending British Summer Championships and Swim England National Summer Meet, which take place in Ponds Forge International Sports Centre in Sheffield from 24th July to 4th August. Six swimmers will be off to the British Summers Champs which begin on 24th July: Thomas Ogden & Millie Fields (14 years); Henry Baker (15 years); Bryn Couser & Mia Carter (16 years) and Elinah Phillip (18 years). Twelve swimmers have qualified for the Swim England National Meet, starting on 31st July: our youngest qualifier, 12 year old Kaia Phillips (12/13 years); Thomas Ogden & Millie Fields (14 years); Alex Catton (15 years); Nicholas Botha, Bryn Couser, Callum Harold & Mia Carter (16 years); Daniel Chada (17 years); Niamh James & Elinah Phillip (17/over years); Robin Turner (18/ over years). Competition is fierce during the qualifying period, with the top 24 British ranked swimmers
being invited to attend the British Summer Champs and the next 20 ranked English swimmers being invited to Swim England. Congratulations to all of our successful swimmers and the best of luck in Sheffield! Bishop’s Stortford Swimming Club is one of the oldest competitive swimming clubs in Hertfordshire. So if you’re looking for a new club, swimming lessons with our fantastic Learn to Swim school, a competitive club or simply coming back to swimming then we would love to hear from you! Get in touch via our website.
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Hatfield Heath Bridge Club
making new friends, THAT’S what learning BRIDGE IS ALL ABOUT People who come to classes sometimes want to learn how to play this fascinating game with friends who already play but they all end up making new friends as well. Bridge is a game of partnership and sometimes two people come to classes together but most form bridge partnerships from friends they make in class. Classes run for twelve weeks in the autumn and then a further eighteen weeks in the winter and spring finishing at the end of May. In the summer months we organise a simple competition which is played in people’s homes which introduces
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WHAT WILL YOU LEARN THIS AUTUMN? Bridge is Fun at Hatfield Heath Bridge Club Bridge helps to keep your brain active and introduces you to many new friends. Anyone can learn, you don’t need to be great at maths or have a photographic memory though it does help if you can count! “Beginners” Classes Monday evenings Starting 17th September 2018 @ 7.30 pm The first class is FREE so why not come along? If you already play bridge but would like to improve your game you may enjoy our “Improvers ” Classes Tuesday evenings Starting 18th September 2018 @ 7.30 pm For more information contact: Penny Hassell Tel: 01279 721428
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We welcome groups and individuals who share our vision to join us. If you can spare a couple of hours (or even one) why not get involved? Your help will really make a difference.
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bishop’s stortford choral society Elijah: enjoyed by audience, choir and orchestra Bishop’s Stortford Choral Society and Hertfordshire Philharmonia came together under the musical direction of Richard Brain to give a spirited and enjoyable performance of Elijah on the last of the blazing days of June, but not the last day of the heatwave! As the streets of Bishop’s Stortford still hummed with local people enjoying the Mediterranean conditions, the audience in the Methodist Church heard the story of Elijah entreating the people of Israel to worship God and pray for rain. Four young and very professional soloists sang the parts of Elijah, Obadiah, Ahab & his queen, Angels and a widow, while a schoolgirl from Finchley with a clear and pure tone sang the part of a youth. Feedback from the audience was that the concert was spirited and enjoyable; sung with gusto; and very memorable. The orchestra enjoyed the experience and have promised to play with the Choral Society again and the choir members were left buzzing and exhilarated. Richard Brain’s motivational and inspirational leadership had
brought the best out of the singers, orchestra and soloists and it was very clear throughout the rehearsals and the concert how much he, too, had enjoyed himself! The Choral Society is always happy to take in more new members, without audition. It starts rehearsing again in September for a concert of Ethel Smyth’s Mass in D on 1 December. There will be an Open Rehearsal on 13 September, where potential new members can join in and see if they would like to be part of this growing and enthusiastic group!
Bishops Stortford Choral Society is a group of around 100 singers, led by its Musical Director Richard Brain. It sings large scale choral music by new and established composers and holds its concerts locally, most often in the town. It rehearses on a Thursday evening at 7.45 pm at Water Lane United Reformed Church between September and July. The Society is always open to new members.
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cst.today: dementia support group #LivingWellWithDementia, regain the joy in life
CST.Today is a not for profit social enterprise set up in October 2015 by Debbie Baker a resident of Bishop’s Stortford. Debbie had been working for a dementia support charity in Essex and realised that there was a lack of support services for people living with mild to moderate dementia in Bishop’s Stortford. She made the decision to leave her job with the Charity and set up CST.Today, an activity and social group for people living with dementia. Debbie and her wonderful team of volunteers hold the sessions in the New Apton Centre on a Wednesday and soon will be opening on a Tuesday in Birchanger Village Hall. CST stands for Cognitive Stimulation Therapy, Debbie has attended CST training held in London by Dr Aimee Spector one of the pioneers of the treatment. It is an evidence based treatment for people living with mild to moderate dementia, that has been found to help improve memory, communication, executive functioning, social interaction and more. The principles of CST are used in the CST.Today group sessions. The main aim of CST.Today is to help maintain independence for as long as possible, not only for the person living with dementia, but also for the carer, as it provides a respite for them too. After an initial free taster at the group for the person living with dementia and a friend or carer accompanying them, the person living with dementia can attend on their own, giving them a chance to meet new friends, enjoy activities with like minded people, and feel
relaxed, whilst the carer can have some much needed ‘me’ time - everyone is a winner. There is so much fun at the group, activities include: singing, dancing, exercise to music, Indoor Games such as Darts, Hockey, Volley Ball, Skittles etc plus crosswords, quizzes, arts and crafts, poetry, reminiscing and more. There is also the opportunity to join in short discussions about current affairs and what is going on in the world today. Once a month the group organises entertainment for it’s members, a few months ago they held a Royal Tea Dance to celebrate the Royal Wedding, with local ballroom dancers coming along to the group to give a demonstration and encourage the members to get up and have a go. It was such a lovely afternoon. Recently Woodwind of Dunmow and The Woodwind of Stortford have entertained the group, past events have included African Drumming, a casino morning, percussion workshop, belly dancing, a one man band and lots more. The group is held in the New Apton Centre, Apton Rd, Bishop’s Stortford on a Wednesday, and soon to be opening in Birchanger Village Hall on a Tuesday from 10am until 3pm including a hot lunch, half days are also available. If you would like to have a free taster or for more information please contact Debbie, details below.
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words in walden festival Legends of Land and Sea: A Concert for families As part of the Words in Walden Festival, Saffron Walden Symphony Orchestra presents a concert for families entitled ”Legends of Land and Sea”. The concert takes place on Sunday 30th September 2018 at 3pm in the Saffron Hall, Audley End Road, Saffron Walden CB11 4UH. Knights, giants, minstrels and mermaids, oceans and rivers, castles and caves are the inspiration for music from Mendelssohn, Rimsky-Korsakov, Smetana, Bax and others. James Mayhew, illustrator and narrator, tells the stories, and then he and Antonio RecheMartinez will paint, capturing the mystery of the legends while the orchestra plays. At the end of the concert the paintings will be raffled raising funds for charity. Tickets (£12 and £6 for under 18s) are available from Saffron Hall Box Office (Telephone 0845 5487650) or can be bought
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the rhodes Support Group retain rhodes for the community Following East Herts Council’s proposal to build a new Arts Venue on the Old River Lane in Bishop’s Stortford an independent group has been formed to support the retention of the Rhodes Arts Complex and Bishop’s Stortford Museum in South Road.
Whatever the outcome of the East Herts Council’s proposals the members of the Rhodes Support Group do not wish to see a building which is popular, fit-for- purpose, works well for the local community and has seen significant improvements over the years, go to waste.
The Town Council has agreed in principle to contribute to the on-going costs of East Herts Council’s proposed new Arts venue in Old River Lane. If it does so, there is a danger it could withdraw all, or substantially reduce its current financial support for the Rhodes Arts Complex in South Road. This would make it very difficult for the Rhodes Trustees to maintain a viable business.
As part of our campaign we launched a petition at the town’s Carnival on 16th June to ‘Call upon Bishop’s Stortford’s Town Council to continue to support the Rhodes Arts Complex and Museum on its current site in South Road by means of an annual grant sufficient to maintain it as a viable venue.’ We obtained over 550 signatures on that afternoon.
The town would be deprived of its Museum and of a thriving facility which currently provides a wide variety of activities - meeting the needs of the local community. The many donors, staff, museum volunteers, ushers and the General Public, have, by their combined efforts and support, contributed to Rhodes’ success. Their contribution must not be ignored.
For anyone else wishing to sign the petition an online version is available at: https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/retainrhodes-arts-complex-bishop-s-stortford NOTE: The Rhodes support group is independent of the Rhodes Birthplace Trust and the Rhodes Arts Complex management.
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Charity of the year St Clare Hospice take part in the orbit abseil for st clare Calling all adrenaline junkies...could you go for Gold at the Olympic Park and tackle the UK’s highest freefall abseil for St Clare? The Hastingwood-based Hospice is organising a charity abseil down the UK’s tallest sculpture – the Orbit tower – on Saturday 25th August 2018 at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Brave St Clare supporters will be kitting up to conquer their fear of heights by taking part in the 262 foot abseil. St Clare Challenge and Events Fundraiser, Emma Broadbent, said: “Do you want to get your adrenaline pumping and conquer your fear of heights? Then we have the perfect challenge for you! Join us and take part in the UK’s highest freefall abseil at the Olympic Park – you can feel like an Olympic champion and help your local hospice at the same time!” Emma Broadbent continued: “The trained professional instructors from Wire and Sky will give you a comprehensive safety briefing and all the specialist equipment, before escorting you to the upper viewing platform of the ArcelorMittal Orbit. From there, you begin an exhilarating descent to the ground, taking in breathtaking 20-mile vistas across London – including iconic buildings such as the Gherkin, St Paul’s, Canary Wharf and Wembley. As well as, of course, the world-famous sporting venues of the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park!”
sponsorship. There are three time slots available on Saturday 25th August 2018 between 14:30 and 17:30. If you have a preferred time slot, please let us know. Otherwise you will be allocated an available time. Participants must be 16 years and over, a minimum height of 1.2m and a maximum weight of 19 stone. Please note, you cannot take part if you are pregnant. The abseil will be taking place at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London, E20 2ST. For more information and to sign-up, contact Emma Broadbent on 01279 773754 or visit www. stclarehospice.org.uk/event/orbit-abseil-atolympic-park/
Registration for the abseil costs £50 and participants are asked to pledge to raise £150 in
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UPCOMING LOCAL EVENTS
WHAT’S ON in august ■■ every mon (inc bank hols) Thorley Health Walks Southern Country Park Meet in the car park at St James the Great Church, CM23 4BE. Time: 10am, www.hertfordshirehealthwalks.org
Join us for Monday Multi-sports in association with Sport England. We’ll have a selection of sports games on offer for you and your children. Time: 10.30am-3pm, FREE activity (normal admission charges apply), www.nationaltrust.org.uk
■■ Every Sat Castle Park Park Run Castle Park 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 11th August Wildlife Trail in the Garden Gibberd Garden, CM17 0NA Discover the hidden life in the beautiful Gibberd Garden with an expert naturalist. This is a weather dependent activity so please check Facebook, Twitter or the website for up-to-date information. Time: 2.30pm & 4.30pm, usual entrance fee applies with an additional £2 per child for the activity, www.thegibberdgarden.co.uk
■■ All Summer Holidays The Summer Reading Challenge Bishop’s Stortford Library The Summer reading challenge takes place each year. You can sign up at your local library and then read six books of your choice to complete the challenge. There are exclusive rewards along the way, and it’s FREE to take part. This year the challenge is named Mischief Makers and you will be taking a trip to Beanotown where rumour has it there’s a treasure chest full of epic pranks waiting to be discovered… Time: Library opening hours, FREE for library members, www. summerreadingchallenge.org.uk ■■ Thu 2nd August Bishop’s Stortford Art Society: Outdoor Sketching Meet at the Chequers, Matching Green, CM17 0PZ During the summer months we run a series of outdoor sketching or painting afternoons in the surrounding area. Subscription rate is £20 per year. Time: 2pm, www.essexinfo.net/ bsartsociety ■■ Sat 4th August FREE Museum Tours Rhodes Arts Complex When was the last time you visited your local museum? Come along to one of our free Museum tours and find out about your local history and what artefacts we hold. Time: 11 am, FREE, meet at reception, www.rhodesartscomplex.co.uk ■■ Mon 6th August Family Multi-Sports - Summer of Sports Hatfield Forest
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■■ Mon 13th to Wed 15th August Fairy Craft Workshop Rhodes Arts Complex Our children’s workshops are a fantastic way to enjoy an activity with the kids and try something new! Time: 11am-3pm, £2 per child, no need to book, www. rhodesartscomplex.co.uk ■■ Tue 14th August Coffee Morning Markwell Pavilion Coffee morning in aid of Isabel Hospice. All welcome. Time: 10.30am-12pm,contact: 01279 755320. ■■ Wedy 15th August Workshop Wednesdays: Nature and Landscape Henry Moore Studios & Gardens, Much Hadham, SG10 6EE We will look at found objects, particularly local flints, and take them as a starting point for sculpture projects. Come along and see what our pebbles will inspire in you. Time: 12noon-4pm, no booking necessary, admission prices apply, www.henry-moore.org ■■ Sun 19th August Pirates in the Garden Gardens of Easton Lodge, CM6 2BB A fun, family day out, with prizes for the best dressed young pirates. Come and visit us for our Open Day to see performances from Woodwind of Stortford and meet Essex Bat Group. Time: 11.30am-5pm (last entry 4pm), adults £4.50, children under 16 FREE,
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dogs on leads welcome, www.eastonlodge.co.uk ■■ Sun 19th August Goodness in the Park Castle Park Come along for a day of relaxation and wellbeing. There will be taster activity sessions throughout the day from belly dancing to Tai Chi - there is something for everyone. Time: 10am-4pm, all ages welcome, children must be accompanied by an adult. Max 30 spaces per session allocated on a first come first served basis, www.eastherts.gov.uk/castlepark ■■ Tue 21st August U3A Annual Show Markwell Pavilion Exhibition showing the talents of the local U3A members including garden, flowers, vegetables, crafts, cakes and photography. Time: 2-4.15pm, admission: £1.50 including refreshments, www.u3asites. org.uk/bishos-stortford ■■ Tue 21st August Come and Try Canoeing Tow Path next to Riverside House Have a go at canoeing with Bishop’s Stortford Canoe Club - all in aid of Grove Cottage. No need to book but wear clothes that you don’t mind getting wet and flat shoes. Minimum age 5 years, all abilities, subject to availability and coaches’ discretion. Time: 12.45-3.45pm, £5 per go (cash only), www.stortfordcanoe.org.uk ■■ Wed 22nd August GraveTalk All Saints Church GraveTalk is a café space, where people can talk about the big questions around death, dying and funerals. The conversation is helped along by GraveTalk conversation cards so each person can pick a question and use it to start a conversation. The purpose is to talk and listen. Time: 2.30-3.30pm. ■■ Sat 25th, Sun 26th & Mon 27th August Festival of Flowers and Music St James Church and St Barnabas Centre A journey around the world in flowers and music plus craft fair including large Fair Trade stall. Refreshments and plants on sale plus activities for the children. Time: 11am-5pm, entrance: FREE.
ENTERTAINMENT
FAIRS & FETES
FOOD & DRINK
UPCOMING LOCAL EVENTS
whats on in september ■■ Sat 1st September Bishop’s Stortford Farmers and Craft Market North Street Local artisan food and crafts. Championing local producers from Bishop’s Stortford and the surrounding area. Time: 9.30am-1.30pm, contact: rosanna.zaffuto@bishopsstortfordtc. gov.uk ■■ Sun 2nd September Takeley 10K Silver Jubilee Hall, CM22 6QX Prizes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd placed runners. Every finisher receives a technical t-shirt and there is a strict limit of 450 entries with a 90% off road route. Time: 11am, £15 entry fee for 10K, donations for the 1 mile children’s fun run, www.takeley10k.co.uk ■■ Sun 2nd September Bishop’s Stortford & District Footpaths Association Meet in Newport GR: TL522335, postcode CB11 3PL The walks are generally 5-6 miles long and last between 2 and 2 ½ hours. All are welcome. Time: 10am, walk leader Dave tel: 01279 832632 / 07914 949 547, www.walksaroundstortford.org.uk ■■ Wed 5th September Stansted Mountfitchet Garden Club The Day Centre, Crafton Green (adjacent to car park at the top of Chapel Hill) What Do I Do with this Space? Garden Design from around the world. Get some inspiration for your green space from Mr Darren Lerigo, who will be talking us through some wonderful garden designs from around the world. Time: 7.30 for an 8pm start, refreshments available, visitors £3, membership is available www. mountfitchetgardenclub.co.uk ■■ Thu 6th September Bishop’s Stortford Art Society Thorn Grove School Geoff Thorpe - Palette Knife Oli Seascape. Time: 7.30-9.45pm, yearly subscription available at £20, and a small weekly attendance fee, www.essexinfo.net/ bsartsociety ■■ Fri 7th September Photography Day Gibberd Garden, CM17 0NA
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Calling all photographers…grab your camera and come and enjoy a day of photography. A professional photographer will be on hand with hints and tips using the Garden for inspiration. Time: 10am-4pm, tickets: £25, contact: 01279 442112. ■■ Sat 8th September Opera Boys Rhodes Arts Complex The boys are back with a brand new show full of opera, classical, west end and crossover as well as their unique, unrivalled on stage banter. Combing 4 big voices with 4 big personalities The Opera Boys deliver a fabulous show full of music and laughter! Time: 7.30pm, tickets: £20, www. rhodesartscomplex.co.uk ■■ Fri 7th to Sun 9th September Woodfest Hatfield Forest As always there will be plenty to entertain over the weekend. There are traditional crafts and contemporary gifts to purchase or see how a wooden bowl is turned. Local acts from all over come to play on the main stage and take part in the open mic stage. There’s everything from folk and 90’s covers to rock, brass and metal. Caravanning and camping must be pre-booked and luxury glamping is also available. Time: 7pm (Fri) to 5pm (Sun), www.nationaltrust.org.uk ■■ Thu 13th September Out of the Block: Curator Tour Henry Moore Studios & Garden, Much Hadham, SG10 6EE Join our Head of Exhibitions, Sebastiano Barassi, for the curator’s view of our new exhibition. It features works in wood and stone from throughout Moore’s career, plus a fascinating display of archive photos and film footage. Time: 2pm, tour is included as part of the admission fee, www.henry-moore. org ■■ Thu 20th September 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. Set up in partnership with the British Lung
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Foundation, it aims to offer useful tips, advice and support for people living with these conditions in a friendly atmosphere. Time: 2-4pm, contact: 01992 531471. ■■ Thu 20th September Dad’s Army Radio Hour Rhodes Arts Complex Two actors play 25 characters in this brilliant staging of three classic radio episodes based on favourite scripts from the original TV series. Celebrating 50 years of Perry and Croft’s quintessential sitcom. Performed by David Benson and Jack Lane. Time: 7.30pm, tickets: adults £17.50, concs £15.50, www. rhodesartscomplex.org ■■ Fri 21st September A reading with Rebecca Sawyer The Markwell Pavilion Come along to our monthly meeting with our guest medium Rebecca Sawyer - all are welcome. Doors open and healing available from 7-8pm. Proceeds from this month will go to St Francis Hospice. Time: 8pm, £5 entry, www. bsmediumshipcentre.org.uk ■■ Sun 23rd September St Michael’s Church Sunday Afternoon Concerts St Michael’s Church Join us to watch the The Bishop’s Ensemble Piano Trio. Time: 3-3.45pm, entrance: FREE, www.saintmichaelweb.org.uk ■■ Fri 28th September The Best of Queen performed by Flash Rhodes Arts Complex The Best of Queen show features a selection of the most loved and iconic classics from across Queen’s entire back catalogue creating a live stage show which really catches the essence of this most incredible British band. Time: 8pm, tickets: £25, www.rhodesartscomplex.co.uk ■■ Sat 29th September St Elizabeth’s Centre Apple Day St Elizabeth’s Centre, SG10 6EW Join us for apple picking, craft stalls, live music & organic food. Time: 11am-4pm, contact: fundraising@stelizabeths.org.uk, www.stelizabeths.org.uk/ Watch out for many more events in our next issue or on our Facebook pages.
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WILDLIFE & NATURE
INFORMATION AT A GLANCE
the listings STMM Brownies Meet Thu at St Michaels Mead CC Contact: Janet Gordon: jan@jkl2000.co.uk
Arts & Crafts
Bishop’s 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
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 1st Bishops Park Rainbows Meet Tue at Bishops Park CC Contact: www.girlguiding.org 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 & 2nd Hockerill Brownies Meet Thu & Fri Parsonage CC Contact: www.girlguiding.org 1st Thorley Guides, Brownies & Rainbows St James Church Thorley Contact: www.girlguiding.org 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
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Social & Meeting Clubs
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
TUBS (Tidy Up Bishops Stortford) Meet every other month Contact: 07817 778870 or visit: www.tubs12.info
Guides & Scouts
Health & Family Care
Mad Hatters Toddler Group Meet Wed at St Michaels Mead CC Contact: madhattersgroup@btinternet.com
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
Fine Art & Literature
Voyager Explorer Scout Unit Explorer Scouts aged 14-18 Contact via website: www. voyageresu.co.uk
BSUS (Bishop’s Stortford Ukulele Society) Meets every Wednesday 7.45-10pm at the British Legion Contact via website: www.bsus. co.uk
Alzheimer’s Support Group Meet 2nd Thu of every month Contact: 508448 or email: june. iliffemunns@alzheimers.org.uk
Community
Meet Tue at Markwell Pavilion Contact: Sue Swan: 506123
St John Ambulance Meet Wed at Havers CC Contact via website: www.sja.org. uk/ Stort Valley & Villages Children’s Centre Group Contact: 696853 or visit www. stortvalleychildrenscentres.org.uk Thorley Manor Mother & Toddler Group Meet Tue & Fri at Thorley CC Contact: thorleytoddlergroup@live. co.uk
Music & Performing Arts Bishops Stortford Acoustic Club Meet at The Half Moon, North Street Thurs fortnightly. Doors open 8.30pm music starts 9pm. www. thehornbs.co.uk 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 Bishop’s Stortford Musical Theatre Company - Juniors Contact via website: www.bsmtc. org.uk/juniors.html Bishop’s Stortford Town Band
Bishop’s Stortford Age Concern Open Mon to Fri at The Apton Centre Contact: 504748 or visit: www.theaptoncentre.org.uk Bishop’s Stortford History Society Meet from Sept to May on third Thu of the month, usually at Apton Centre from 7.30pm Contact: Rob Francis 655643 or www.bshistory.moonfruit.com 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 CST.Today Meet weds in the New Apton Centre 10am until 3pm including a hot meal at lunchtime Contact Debbie: 07904 198309 or debbie.baker@cst.today, www.cst. today Grove Cottage Various clubs throughout the week Contact: 656085 or info@mencapgrovecottage.org 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
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the listings Meet every other Thu 2-4pm at Bishop’s 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.rotaryribi.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 Open Door over 60’s Club Meets 1st & 3rd Weds every month 1.45-3.45pm at The Emmaus Centre, Thorley Contact: Eve 503715 or just turn up 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 Bishop’s 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 Havers Park Bowls Club (Green) South Street, Bishop’s Stortford CM23 3JB Contact: Secretary Brian Hurst 01279 503967 or bhurst98@aol. com Sunday Smashers Badminton Club Meet at Bishop’s Stortford High School sports hall
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INFORMATION AT A GLANCE
Community Centres
USEFUL NUMBERS ALL IN ONE PLACE Thorley Health Centre
01279 657636
Thorley Park, CM23 2LY
Bishops Park Community Centre
Thorn Grove Primary School 01279 653002 Windhill Primary School
01279 696850
01279 712146
Lancaster Way, CM23 4DA
Hospitals
Havers Community Centre
Utilities
Waytemore Road, CM23 3GR 01279 712146
NHS Direct
Markwell Pavillion
PAH (Hospital)
01279 444455
Parsonage Community Centre
Herts & Essex Community Hospital
01279 444455
St Michaels Mead Community Centre
Pharmacies
Hertfordshire Police Non-Emergency
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Boots Pharmacy
Bishops Stortford Police Station
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Castle Gardens, CM23 2EL 01279 712146
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Thorley Community Centre
Friedberg Avenue CM23 4HB 01279 329686
01279 653294
Church Street
Lloyds Pharmacy 35 South Street
County Councillors
01279 654021
Lloyds Pharmacy
01279 507524
The Thorley Centre
Bishop’s Stortford West
(Central & Silver Leys Wards) Colin Woodward Email: colin.woodward@hertfordshire.gov.uk
Medicx Pharmacy
Bishop’s Stortford East
Tesco Pharmacy
(Meads & All Saints Wards) John Wyllie Email: John.wyllie@hertfordshire.gov.uk
Bishop’s Stortford Rural
(Includes Bishop’s Stortford Ward) Graham McAndrew - CMILT Email: graham.mcandrew@hertfordshire. gov.uk
0808 202 5469
Herts & Essex Hospital
0345 6779056
Bishop’s Park Centre
Trinity Pharmacy
01279 654171
87 South Street
Williamson Pharmacy
01279 652759
1 Snowley Parade
Schools
Cllr George Cutting
Local MP
Mark Prisk MP
01279 836006
All Saints Primary School
Mayor 07721 654410 0207 219 6358
01279 655936
Birchwood High School Bishop’s Stortford High School
Church Street Surgery
Church Street, CM23 2LY
Herts & Essex High School 01279 654127 Hockerill College
01279 657636
Haymeads Health Centre
Haymeads Lane, CM23 5JH 01279 657636
Parsonage Surgery
Herts & Essex Community Hospital, CM23 5JH
01279 656876
South Street Surgery
83 South Street, CM23 3AP 01279 465700
01279 658451
Manor Fields Primary School
01279 757193
Northgate Primary School
Crimestoppers
AA Helpline
01923 211122
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
03444 111 444
Isobel Hospice Advice Line 01707 382575 MS Society
07880 828858
Samaritans
0845 790 9090
St Clare Hospice Advice Line 01279 773773 Train Enquiries
Electricity Emergency
0800 783 8838 Gas Emergency
01279 657778
0800 111 999
St Joseph’s Primary School
01279 652576 01279 654901
St Michael’s Primary School 01279 810800 Summercroft Primary School 01279 307477 01279 654496
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EMERGENCY NUMBERS
01279 652376
Thorley Hill Primary School
0845 555 111
Other Numbers
Richard Whittington Primary School
St Mary’s Catholic School 01279 827608
0845 782 3333
01279 868686
Hillmead Primary School
Doctors
Three Valleys Water
0800 800 151
Police
Parsonage Lane, CM23 5PY 07843 943492 St Michaels Mead CM23 4FZ 01279 712146
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