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Newsletter of Springfield Parish Council | Summer 2016

News and events from your Parish Council

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welcome Dear fellow Springfield resident, Welcome to the summer edition of the Springfield Pump. In this publication you’ll find useful numbers, local businesses and a list for your local councillors. We hope you find the magazine a helpful and informative read.

Cllr Ms Susan Sullivan, Chairman SPC

PLEASE SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES A big thank you goes out to all the local businesses that have advertised and supported the Springfield Pump.

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Published by Community Ad Web Ltd 01843 834160 email info@communityad.co.uk web www.communityad.co.uk The views expressed in any published content are solely those of the contributors. The Publishers and Springfield Parish Council accept no responsibility for the accuracy of any information contained in the publication. The contents of this magazine including images may not be copied, reproduced, distributed, downloaded or displayed in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of Springfield Parish Council and/ or Community Ad Web Ltd. Unless otherwise specified, the authors of the literary and artistic works in the pages in this magazine have asserted their moral right pursuant to Section 77 of the Copyright Designs and Patents Act 1988 to be identified as the author of those works. The Publishers reserve the right not to publish a submission or part of a submission that they consider defamatory or otherwise inappropriate for publication.

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Springfield Parish Council Meetings All meetings are open to members of the public and are held at Springfield Parish Centre St Augustine’s Way North Springfield CM1 6GX 01245 466313 clerk@springfieldpc.org.uk

Springfield Parish Council Officers Clerk to the Council Barbara Larken Deputy Clerk to the Council Mary Martin Committee Clerk Kirsty Roberts Administrative Assistant Linda Fautley

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Schedule of meetings 2016 AUGUST Monday 1 Monday 15 Tuesday 30

6.45pm 6.45pm 6.45pm

Planning Planning Planning

SEPTEMBER Monday 5 Monday 12 Monday 12 Monday 26 Tuesday 27

7.00pm 6.45pm 7.30pm 6.45pm 7.00pm

Finance & Policy Planning Environment & Leisure (Budget) Planning Premises (Budget)

OCTOBER Monday 3 Monday 10 Tuesday 11 Monday 24

7.30pm 6.45pm 7.00pm 6.45pm

Full Council Planning Events & Projects Planning

NOVEMBER Monday 7 Monday 7 Monday 14 Monday 21 Tuesday 29

6.45pm 7.30pm 7.00pm 6.45pm 7.00pm

Planning Environment & Leisure Finance & Policy (Budget) Planning Premises

St. Augustine’s Way, Springfield, Chelmsford CM1 6GX 01245 466313 clerk@springfieldpc.org.uk www.essexinfo.net/springfield-parish-council

Parish Centre Staff Premises & Facilities Manager Patricia Hill Finance & Marketing Officer Mo Whitelaw Customer Service & Administration Assistant Federica Rainaldi

Handyman in Charge John Revill

Services Supervisors Paul Hinds & Lee Woollard

Assistant Handyman Ryan Vaughan

Cleaning Staff Paul Little

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Parish Councillors Chelmer Village & Beaulieu Park Cllr Neil Gulliver 25 Henniker Gate, Chelmer Village CM2 6QH Cllr Mrs Jean Hall ‘Pippins’, Sandford Mill Road CM2 6NT Cllr Richard Lee 29 Burton Place CM2 6TY Cllr Duncan Lumley 78 Pollards Green, Chelmer Village CM2 6UH Cllr Roy Smith 161 Pollards Green, Chelmer Village CM2 6UX Cllr Susan Sullivan 3 Millson Bank, Chelmer Village CM2 6QD

Springfield North Cllr Guy Brazendale 616 Galleywood Road CM2 8BY Cllr Richard Carson 25 Candytuft Road, Springfield CM1 6YS Cllr Ian Fuller 8 Jasmine Close CM1 6XL Cllr Christine Garrett 14 Daffodil Way, Springfield CM1 6XB Cllr Paul Hutchinson 116 Beardsley Drive, Springfield CM1 6ZG Cllr Steve Lewis 2 Bluebell Green, Springfield CM1 6XF Cllr Mrs Yvonne Spence Cuton Hall, Chelmer Village Way CM2 6TD

Cllr Jonathan Thompson 70 Lupin Drive, Springfield, CM1 6FH

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Kids love new ‘four elements’ playground in Chelmer Village The Mayor of Chelmsford proudly opened an exciting new children’s playground at Chelmer Village Green, Chelmsford, on Wednesday 15 June.

The play area was upgraded as part of the Council’s strategy to improve play across Chelmsford. Chelmer Village Green has always been a popular park, sited at the hub of the community and well-connected by footpaths.

In fact, it is so well-used that the old area could not cater for the number of young visitors wanting to play there. After the old equipment reached the end of its life and began to look dated, the Council decided to create a modern, new play area, themed around the four elements and providing fun for 84 children at once.

Kids can slide, swing, climb, chat, balance and seesaw to their heart’s content. With sensory play facilities and accessible equipment, the new playground allows all children to play together and the bonded-rubber flooring provides a gentle landing for any bumps or falls.

A short ceremony in beautiful sunshine included a speech by Cabinet Member for Parks, Councillor Bob Massey, before the ribbon was

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cut by Mayor of Chelmsford, Councillor Patricia Hughes. Once the ceremony was complete, children from the local Rainbow Nursery were let loose on the playground!

Also participating in the fun were Springfield Parish Council who have supported the project by making a financial contribution to the whole scheme and Proludic, the company who designed and manufactured the equipment.

Proludic handed out goody bags to the children who came to try the equipment for the first time.

Councillor Massey said, “Having watched the design develop, I am delighted to see the playground open. We developed the Four Elements theme through consultation with the local community, and it has worked really well.

The new equipment looks bright, exciting, and there is so much to do - I think children and parents are going to love it.”

Kiran Chouhan, Area Sales Manager at Proludic, said, “Proludic worked with the theme to produce distinct zones. In the Earth zone, there is play equipment inspired by nature. In Wind, you can feel like you’re soaring through the air on the swings and seesaw. A whirlpool roundabout is a big feature in Water, and Fire is all about moving quickly and being challenged by the equipment. We are proud to have worked on this exciting, well-thought-out play area with Chelmsford City Council.”

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Rhododendron rule number 1 - or is it…?

One day you notice a beautiful rhododendron in a garden up the road.

You decide to treat yourself to one, too.

You get a lovely rhododendron at your local garden centre, plant it, water it well – and within weeks the leaves at the top turn yellow, with just the veins staying green. What’s gone wrong?

But what about that garden up the road? A large chunk of Medway sits on top of the North Downs which are basically made of chalk, with a layer of clay with flint on top. This layer can be thick or thin. If you are in a valley, e.g. in Hempstead, the chalk may be just inches beneath your feet. On the ridges and plateaus between the valleys, e.g. Wigmore, you may be OK, with the chalk much further down.

Well, is there chalk in or beneath your garden soil? If so, this is the most likely culprit. Rhododendrons, together with azaleas, camellias, pieris and other so called ericaceous plants, simply cannot cope with lime (which comes from chalk) in the soil. Lime makes soil alkaline and in those conditions many plants cannot absorb iron that is naturally present in the soil. And they need iron like we need our vitamins.

If not sure, check the pH (acidity/alkalinity indicator) of your soil with a simple test from a garden centre. A reading of 6.0 or above, sadly, means that rhododendrons are not for you – unless you like a challenge. Well, actually, that’s not quite true anymore.

There is just one thing for it: dig up your rhodo, shake off the garden soil and plant it in a pot using a special lime-free (‘ericaceous’) compost.

North Kent is a hard-water area, meaning our tap water contains lime (which scales up your kettle), so it is rainwater only for your rhododendron. Don’t let the compost dry out, feed the plant with a special ‘ericaceous’ feed, and there is no reason why it should not thrive.

Too much hassle? Fine. There is a huge range of lime-tolerant plants that will love your chalky soil: lilac, clematis, thrift, to name just a few.

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If you can afford to pay the premium price, limetolerant rhododendrons do now exist. They have recently been introduced from Germany under the name INKARHO Rhododendrons. The secret ingredient is a lime-tolerant rootstock, onto which many popular varieties have been grafted. The resulting plants are robust and hardy, and happy to grow in a variety of soils, including those with a certain amount of lime and pH of up to 7.5, i.e. neutral or slightly alkaline. They are not recommended for shallow chalk, though, so for many of us in the valleys, our ‘rhododendron envy’ may have to last for a bit longer.

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Our carefully selected and well-trained staff are always on hand to offer friendly advice or give tours of our home at a time to suit you.

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Back for the third year with new 5K

The J’s Hospice charity is delighted to announce the return of the annual Chelmsford Marathon to the city on Sunday 23rd October and this year there is an extra exciting new 5km course!

Chelmsford Marathon

The Marathon returns to the city for the third year following the same route that was so popular with runners in 2015. It begins at Shire Hall then heads out through the city centre and into the local countryside before returning to Chelmsford and finishing in Central Park.

This prestigious sporting event is organised

by The J’s Hospice. Last year, 850 runners registered to take part, raising around £65,000 for the charity which supports young adults with life-limiting conditions and their families across Essex in the comfort of their own homes.

Chelmsford 5K

The brand new Chelmsford 5K licensed run is also on Sunday 23rd October. Participants can walk, jog or run through a 5km section of the Chelmsford Marathon route, enjoying the great atmosphere. Events Manager, Jessica Dellow, says: “The Chelmsford Marathon is such a popular event, so we have added the new 5K so that people of all abilities can take part. We are really hoping everyone gets into the spirit of the event and signs up, raises sponsorship and has a great time supporting a local charity.”

Sign up now

The money raised from the Marathon and 5K will pay for a wide range of services including respite care, nursing care, emotional and psychological support and holistic treatments as well as care at end of life and bereavement support.

Registration is open now – please visit www.chelmsfordmarathon.org.uk for more information or to book your place. If you would like to help the charity as a volunteer at these events, please call 01245 475474 or send an email to info@thejshospice.org.uk.

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WANTED Parish Tree Warden The Tree Warden Scheme is a national initiative to enable people to play an active role in conserving and enhancing their local trees and woods. The scheme was founded and is co-ordinated by The Tree Council. (http://www. treecouncil.org.uk/Take-Part/Tree-Wardens) Tree Wardens are volunteers, appointed by parish councils or other community organisations, who gather information about their local trees, get involved in local tree matters and encourage local practical projects related to the trees and woods.

In Chelmsford the Scheme is supported by the City Council. They organise 4 – 5 training session per year on subjects like winter and summer identification; conifer identification; tree health; trees and the law etc and you will be kept up to date with mail shots from the Tree Council.

If you are interested in becoming a Tree Warden for our Parish please contact Kirsty Roberts on 01245 466313 to discuss further.

Did you know?

HISTORICAL FACT Chelmer Village Road Names The names of the roads in Chelmer Village were taken from the list of shareholders of the Chelmer and Blackwater Canal when 320 shares were offered for sale in Jan 1793.

Included were John Goulding, Clerk to the Town Commisioners. John Leapingwell, The Town Commisioner.

Source: Chelmsford Council Research with grateful thanks to Mr D. Killick

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Springfield Community Library Springfield library opened its doors to the public on 17th May 2013 since then it has provided a very popular library service to the residents of Springfield and surrounding areas.

Springfield is supported by Essex libraries and is part of the library network. The library is run on a day to day basis by a great band of dedicated volunteers providing support and knowledge to the many customers including a popular Baby and Toddler Rhyme time on term time Thursday afternoons. Springfield library also supports local schools by hosting class visit sessions and facilitating the Reading Agency’s Summer Reading Challenge. Book Groups collect their choices from Springfield library and a ‘Knit and Knatter’ group meets alternative Friday and Saturday afternoons.

A brand new crafting group for mums is commencing on 21st June.

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Springfield Library is supported by our team of volunteers for 24 hours per week.

Tuesday 10am-4pm Thursday 10am-4pm Friday 10am-4pm Saturday 10am-4pm The library is also open on Monday 10am to 4pm but for self service only.

We are currently looking for more volunteer team members to help support the service especially on Friday and Saturdays.

Volunteers can decide what hours a week they can commit to but we would require this commitment to be on a regular basis of at least one session per fortnight. Induction and training will be provided by Essex Library staff who provide support to the volunteer team.

Volunteering is a great way to meet new friends, support the community and enhance your CV. Please contact Viv Wortley or Sharon Ross at Chelmsford Central Library 01245 492758 for further information, or, pick up a volunteer application form from Springfield library.

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Beaulieu Community Trust breaks ground for Community Centre On 5th April 2016, the Beaulieu Community Trust, hosted a formal ground-breaking service, to mark the start of construction of the brand new Community Centre at the heart of the Beaulieu Square Neighbourhood Centre development in Springfield. The Beaulieu Community Trust, formed of representatives from Beaulieu Church, Springfield Parish Council and local residents will be responsible for managing and curating events at the Beaulieu Community Centre for residents of Beaulieu and the wider Springfield community.

Led by the Reverend Lee Batson, Chair of the Beaulieu Community Trust, the ground-breaking event was attended by the Mayor of Chelmsford, Councillor Paul Hutchinson, Cllr Susan Sullivan (Chair of Springfield Parish Council), the Bishop of Bradwell, and the Archdeacon of Chelmsford, alongside representatives from the Trust and developers Countryside.

The new Beaulieu Community Centre is ideally located within the Beaulieu Square Neighbourhood Centre which will feature five striking buildings around a central landscaped

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square. Bright Horizons Day Nursery and a Sainsbury’s Local store, a range of retail outlets, a restaurant, and a health centre will also take residence at Beaulieu Square.

Councillor Paul Hutchinson, Mayor of Chelmsford commented: “Great partnership working between the developers, Countryside, and Chelmsford City Council planning department, and subsequently Springfield Parish Council and Beaulieu Church has produced the exciting local neighbourhood centre at Beaulieu Square which will incorporate the Beaulieu Community Centre. Residents of the new community will have a ready-made local hub, for shopping, health care, nursery and a host of community activities. And being fully accessible, the centre will be available for use by all local people. It is wonderful to see the results of so many years hard work by all partners and I am sure with this ground-breaking celebration the building will begin apace and provide a perfect facility for all to enjoy.”

Speaking about the Community Centre, Reverend Lee Batson, said: “This is an exciting

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new venture, bringing together the Parish Council and the Church. We are delighted that it will provide a focus for the new community and the existing residents of Beaulieu Park.

The Community Trust is also pleased that the new centre will be the most accessible publicly hireable facility in the City, with a Changing Places certified toilet and shower for those who are disabled and other modifications to make it a place that all can use and enjoy.”

Andrew Carrington, Managing Director of Strategic Land at Countryside, which is partnering with L&Q to deliver Beaulieu, comments: “Providing first-class community amenities and a central point for residents to come together is crucial to the long-term success of Beaulieu, and vital to ensure the new community can thrive. We are delighted to begin work on delivering this fantastic community asset and look forward to

welcoming residents to the centre next year.”

Beaulieu Square is situated off White Hart Lane in Springfield, next to the new primary and secondary schools planned to be built at Beaulieu, making it accessible to Springfield residents as well as the new residents moving into Beaulieu.

Residents and the wider community will be able to get involved with a wide range of activities and initiatives at the Beaulieu Community Centre. Under the guidance of the Beaulieu Community Trust, the Centre will help to establish a real sense of belonging, allowing both new and existing residents to come together as a community. If you wish to find out more about the Community Centre, or express an interest in hiring its facilities, please contact Revd Lee Batson on 01245 451087 or lbatson@chelmsford.anglican.org.

Play in the Park

Refurbished Parish Sign

Summer Playschemes For 2016

Springfield Parish Council handymen, John Revill and Ryan Vaughan, have been working hard over the last few weeks to refurbish the Springfield Parish Sign. The sign, which depicts the parish coat of arms granted in 1995, was first installed in the parish (at Chelmer Village) in the year 2000. A much needed overhaul has now taken place with the sign being reestablished to its former glory.

Organised by Chelmsford City Council and funded by the Parish Council, playschemes will be held during the summer holidays.

Admission is free and no booking is required.

Full details of dates and venues within the parish are available on the Parish Council website www.essexinfo.net/springfieldparish-council and on the noticeboards at Chelmers Village Hall and the parish centre.

For further details go to www.chelmsford.gov.uk/play

Parish Council Member Co-option Springfield Parish Council has a vacancy that is to be filled by co-option. If you have an interest in your local community and would like to become more involved in parish council work please contact Barbara Larken, Clerk to the Council by telephoning 01245 466313 or emailing clerk@springfieldpc.org.uk.

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What’s On At Chelmers Village Hall Village Square, Chelmer Village, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 6RF Tel: 07716 790510 CLUB NAME

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Mrs J Childs

07876 016943

Sunday

10.30am-11.30am

Redeemed Christian Church of God

John Oyeleke

Sunday

10.15am-11.30am

Craft Group

Donna Keene

01245 466665

3rd Tuesday (monthly)

7.30pm – 9.30pm

C.V. Carpet Bowls

J Matthews

01245 256611

Mondays Fridays

7.30pm-10.15pm 7.30pm-10.15pm

Drama Group

Sophie Ladd

07896 557644

Saturday

2.30pm-4.pm

JD Dance School

Jody De’Ath

07833 671104

Thursday

7pm-8.30pm

Friday

4pm-6pm 9.30am-12.30pm

Shinkyu Karate

Jason Smith

07596 410309

Saturday

Rainbow Pre-School

Monica Burdett

07901 886488

All Week

9am-3.30pm

Stretch

Carolyn Pink

07810 611501

Tuesday

6.45pm-9pm

Weston’s School of Dance

Ms E Swan

01245 287638

Thursday

4pm-6.45pm

Y.M.C.A.

Stacey Murphy

All Week

7.30am-8.45am 3.30pm-6pm

Zumba

Gemma Cook

Wednesday

7.15pm-8.15pm

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What’s On at Springfield Parish Centre St. Augustine’s Way, Springfield, Chelmsford, Essex CM1 6GX 01245 464583 MONDAY 8am - 4pm

Tiddlywinks Pre-school

Zoe 01245 463245/362035

10.30am - 12.30pm

M.S. Monday Club Multiple Sclerosis Group

Maureen 01245 360803 lesliwlodge313@btinternet.com

1pm - 2.30pm

Yoga (mixed ability)

Kim 01245 477136

3pm - 4.45pm

Tai-chi

01206 576167 or www.taoist. org.uk

4pm- 6pm

Little Learners 11+ Tuition (year 4 & 5)

Jeanette 07913 371053

5pm - 6.30pm

6th Springfield Brownies

6.30pm - 8pm

6th Springfield Guides

For details of 6th Springfield Brownies and Guides, please enquire to office@girlguidingessexne.org.uk

7.30pm - 8.30pm

Pole Fitness Beginners

8.30pm - 9.30pm

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7.30pm- 9.30pm

Springfield Art Group

Steven Martin 01245 461816 Norman Preece 01245 420637

8pm - 10.30pm

Springers Amateur Operatic & Dramatic Society

Sharon 01245 460006

8.30pm - 10.30pm

Badminton New Bowers Badminton Club

Ant 07921 167934

8am - 4pm

Tiddlywinks Pre-school

Zoe 01245 463245/362035

10am - 11.30am

Yoga (mixed Ability)

Kim Brunning 01245 477136

10.30am - 11.15am

Buggy LBT Post Natal Fitness Class

11.30am - 12.15pm

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1.30pm - 4pm

Bingo – SPC Afternoon Club

Contact SPC 01245 464583

4.45pm - 6.45pm

Parties4kidz Multisport & Nerf Club 6-11 years

Ricky 07921161350 ricky.juson@hotmail.co.uk

7pm - 8pm

Pole Fitness Beginners

8pm - 9pm

Pole Fitness Beginners

9pm - 10pm

Pole Fitness Intermediate

7.15pm - 8.10pm

Hi-low Aerobics

José 07876 016943

7.30pm - 9.30pm

Lace Making Classes

Mara 01245 492427

8.15pm - 9.10pm

Insanity Fitness

José 07876 016943

Sophie 0752664485 Info@sophisticatedpole.co.uk

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Tiddlywinks Pre-school

Zoe 01245 463245/362035

9.30am - 2.15pm

Tumble Tots

Rosemarie 01621 891948

10am – 11am

Women’s Walk

Rosie 01245 606206

10am - 10.45am

Hartbeeps Happy House (walking to 4 yrs)

11am - 11.45am

Hartbeeps Babybeeps (sitting to toddling) Charlene 07791 138077

12pm - 12.45pm

Babybells (newborn to sitting)

3.30pm - 5.30pm

Kumon After School Maths & English

Eirene 07534 812489

6pm - 10.45pm

Springers Amateur Operatic & Dramatic Society

www.springers-aods.com Jackie 07833704656

7.30pm - 10.30pm

Springfield Camera Club

Peter 01245467310 Valerie 01787273709

7.30pm - 9.30pm

Springfield Knitting Machine Club (bi-monthly)

Ginny Cooch 01245 360062

8.15pm - 9.45pm

Pole Fitness Advanced

Sophie 0752664485 or info@sophisticatedpole.co.uk

8am - 4pm

Tiddlywinks Pre-school

Zoe 01245 463245/362035

9.10am - 9.55am

Pilates

10.05am - 10.50am

Pilates

10am - 12 noon

NCT Toddler Group

Catherine 01245 473662 branch.chelmsford@nct.org.uk

1.30pm - 4pm

Carpet Bowls – SPC Afternoon Club

Contact Spc 01245464583

7pm - 8pm

Yoga (beginners)

8.10pm - 9.40pm

Yoga (mixed Ability)

7.45pm - 9.15pm

Line Dancing (beginners/mixed ability) Tracy 01621 859292

THURSDAY

Fiona Fairman 07971 523826

Catrina 07545 984592

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Tiddlywinks Pre-school

9.05am - 9.50am

Pilates

10am - 10.45am

Pilates

9.30am - 12.30pm

Sing And Sign Toddler Group

Martine 07739 832059

1.45pm - 3.45pm

Tea Dance – SPC Afternoon Club

Jeff Short 01245 450450

3pm - 7pm

Children’s Ballet with The Weston School Of Dancing

01245 287638 Office@theweston.dance

7pm - 9pm

Hip Hop (12 To 18 Years) with The Weston School Of Dancing

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6.30pm - 7.30pm

Tokon Kai Karate Academy

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Zoe 01245 463245/362035 Fiona 07971 523826

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SATURDAY 9am - 11am

Kumon After School Maths & English

Irene 07534 812489

9am - 2pm

Little Learners 11+ Tuition (year 4 & 5)

Jeannette 07913 371053

9am - 9.30am

‘Un Petit Bonjour’ French Club (3-5 Yrs)

9.40am - 10.10am

‘Un Petit Bonjour’ French Club (5-7 Yrs)

10.20am - 10.50am

‘Un Petit Bonjour’ French Club (6-8 Yrs)

11am - 11.40am

‘Un Petit Bonjour’ French Club (8-11 Yrs)

11.45am - 12.15pm

‘Un Petit Bonjour’ French Club (6-8 Yrs)

12pm - 2pm

Learning Factory

Jeannette 07913 371053

12.20pm - 1pm

‘Un Petit Bonjour’ French Club (8-11 Yrs)

Kay 01245 353227 07720 311869

10am - 11.15am

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10.45am - 12pm

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Kay 01245 353227 07720 311869

Sue Steps School Of Dance 01245 264528

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Christ Embassy Gospel Church

Pastor Tosin 07984 076494

5pm - 7pm

Tokon Kai Karate Academy

Steve Roberts (5th Dan) 07712 425585

The Springfield Parish Centre is also available for weekend functions and parties.

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