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Hello We have a great June/July issue for you and there’s definitely a bit of an outdoor theme running through the pages! Ever fancied having a Wild Sleepout? The RSPB are urging families to go on a mini adventure and discover what goes bump in the night. Details are on page 11. Our What’s On pages are full of great outdoor events including fetes, a Royal Garden Party, outdoor music concerts, street parties, flower festivals, open garden days and much more. There’s even the opportunity to sketch outdoors too. Lets hope that the weather is kind to all those who are either organising these great outdoor events and of course those who are visiting too. We also have our usual recipes, book reviews, gardening tips from Pippa Greenwood and ideas for sprucing up your outdoor space as well.

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Editor and Publisher: Sarah Banks Editorial Assistant: Amanda Findley Contributors: Amanda Findley , Pippa Greenwood, Ann Haldon and Katherine Sorrell. Advertising and Editorial: 01787 210701 / 07527 489847 Email: editor@theconnectionmagazine.co.uk Address: Applegarth, Whitestreet Green, Boxford, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 5JL

4 - Country Mutters 6 - Homes and Interiors 8 - Recipe 11 - RSPB Wild Sleepout 12 - Book Reviews 14 - 21 What’s On 23 - Whites Farm Pool 24 - 25 - Notice Board 26 - Recipe 28 - Gardening 30 - Sudoku 32 - Codeword 34 - Spot the Difference 36 - Useful Numbers 37 - Finance 38 - Index

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Country Mutters Just an Imperfect Day

A perfect day for some might be lying on a tropical beach being plied with rare delicacies while being wafted to a gentle doze by the fronds of palm trees. Mine would be a much simpler and less expensive option. It would be all about the absence of the usual plethora of petty annoyances that crease the brow and depress the spirits. I would wake up without the aid of the feral beast’s fish breath miaow in my face at 5.00am. I would not go downstairs for a cup of black tea because we’d run out of milk. I would not wander out to the greenhouse to find that my seedlings, having mouldered apathetically in the damp cold for a month, had not have been baked to a crisp at the first sign of sunlight. The car would start on one turn of the key and it would not make it’s usual variety of unpleasant death rattle-type sounds of metal grinding upon metal. There would not be a red light on the fuel gauge. I would travel into town without sitting in a traffic jam. I would park without having to do a tour of the town’s car parks to find a space. I would walk the length of the High Street without my shoelace unraveling 60 times. My shopping trip would not involve me revolving despondently in front of 360 degree mirrors in an array of garments that make me look like a cottage loaf, a bag lady or a schlemiel, whatever one of those is. Shop assistants would not ignore me or slap down my receipt in what could be described at best as an off-hand manner.

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of tools in an attempt to free it. Youngest son would not respond in a monosyllabic grunt to my cheery greeting. I would turn on my computer, which would immediately load every page without once displaying the spinning beach ball of death. The broadband would not grudgingly trickle out a connection and I would complete my online order which would not have taken me 2 days to get through the checkout process. I would glance at the newspaper, and the first story I read would not immediately incense me as yet another example of political penny pinching resulting in another spectacular example of Just Plain Stupid. I would not eat a calorie loaded convenience meal because I couldn’t be bothered to cook, nor would I have to eat it with a plastic fork because of a lack of accessible cutlery. I would not need 5 different sets of controls to turn on the tv, which would not eventually reveal 150 channels of unwatchable garbage. I would not feel the need to cut my losses and retire to bed early, only to lie awake pondering the meaning of life and listening to the sound of Husband hitting the cutlery drawer repeatedly with a hammer….

I would not arrive home to find that the cutlery drawer had jammed shut again and Husband would not be perspiring freely, swearing viciously and brandishing an array

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Home & Interiors Outdoor Living

By Katherine Sorrell

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Longer days mean it’s time to head out to the garden. However large or small your outside space, some careful planning will ensure that it is flexible enough for playing games, entertaining or simply putting your feet up and relaxing, writes Katherine Sorrell Today’s gardens are more like an outdoor room, used for playing, cooking, socialising and resting; they are multifunctional spaces that look good but also work hard for every member of the family. If your garden is in need of an update, the secret is in the planning - how will you use the space and what do you want from it? Sketch a plan of your garden on graph paper, and gather samples of the materials you intend to use – such as slate, willow or terracotta – to ensure that they coordinate. If in doubt, consider

In a large garden, the ideal layout includes separate areas for dining, relaxing and playing – perhaps with a ‘secret’ children’s area at the far end, including structures such as a swing, trampoline, climbing frame or tepee. A peaceful area away from both the house and the kids is ideal for a hammock or a deck chair – perhaps near some scented flowers or under a tree for shade. And the dining area is best closest to the house, with space nearby for a barbecue or even an outdoor kitchen. Consider changes in levels – they add interest and are easier to deal with than slopes, but avoid lots of steps between the door and the dining table. Flooring is key, too - will you choose stone slabs, gravel, bricks, decking, wood chips or perhaps tiles that complement your kitchen flooring for an inside-outside look? Just like indoors, your choice of garden flooring can signal a change from one area to another. It is also a question of practicality and cost: specify stone slabs for the dining area, for example, and save money with woodchips in the children’s play area. Verticals are just as important, providing privacy, screening and dividing, adding visual

interest and offering places for climbers to grow. Think about fences, hedges, walls, arches, arbours and pergolas – a simple metal archway over a path entwined with fragrant honeysuckle makes a lovely focal point, while a small wooden pergola can link two different areas of the garden and offer a shady spot to sit in. Finally, furniture. Consider waterproof upholstery, outdoor sofas and all-weather rattan, choosing designs and colourways that link with the whole space. You can even accessorise outdoor sofas with scatter cushions and interior throws or blankets for when it gets chilly. If space is restricted, opt for folding furniture and play equipment that can be put away, or build seating into your hard landscaping – an extra-wide low wall makes a great bench seat and you can even build in hinged storage for cushions. The time is right to start planning your stunning summer garden, and creating more useable space outdoors is far more economical than a new basement or roof conversion – in fact, turning outdoor space into an extra outdoor room may add value to your property. Image - Shrewsbury sixseater set with parasol, £899; contemporary A-frame chimenea with cooking grill, £399; all Dobbies, 0131 561 6406; www.dobbies.com.

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Ready in 1 hour plus overnight chilling time This is a classic summer British dessert made with just a few simple ingredients. Make the day before serving to allow plenty of time for the sweet berry juices to soften the bread. Serve with softly whipped cream, Greek style yoghurt or tangy crème fraiche.

Ingredients: • 275g small strawberries, hulled and halved • 275g raspberries • 175g blueberries • 100g black or red currants, removed from stalks • 175g caster sugar • 10 large slices mediumsliced white bread (preferably one day old) • 1 whole strawberry, to decorate

TIP Take care not to overcook the fruit in step one. All the berries should be just softened but still holding their shape.

Place all the fruit in a large saucepan with the sugar and 3 tbsp cold water. Heat gently, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved. Simmer gently for 2-3 minutes until the juices begin to run. Remove the pan from the heat and set aside. Cut away the crusts from the slices of bread. Cut a round of bread from one slice to fit the base of a 1.2 litre pudding basin. Cut the rest of the slices in half lengthways. Strain off some of the juice from the fruit into a shallow dish. Line the pudding basin with cling film, allowing it to overhang the sides. Dip the round of bread in the strained juice and use to line the base of the basin. Use most of the slices to line around the sides of the basin, dipping each one in the juice and overlapping the slices as you go, so there are no gaps. Use a slotted spoon to spoon all the fruits into the bread-lined basin, pressing down gently. Cover completely with the rest of the bread slices, trimming them to fit as necessary. Spoon over a little of the remaining juice then cover with a saucer that fits just inside the top of the basin and weigh down with weights or food cans. Chill in the fridge overnight. Reserve the remaining juice. To serve, remove the weights and invert the pudding onto a lipped plate. Remove the cling film. Pour over the reserved juices and decorate with a fresh strawberry.

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RSPB’s Big Wild Sleepout: 29 – 31 July Grown-ups and children alike are in for a treat over the upcoming summer holidays as the RSPB will once again be urging nature lovers to spend a night under the stars for its annual Big Wild Sleepout. The charity is challenging children and their families across the UK to go on a miniadventure, get wild and discover what goes bump in the night with the amazing nocturnal wildlife on their doorstep. Whether it be glamping in tents or caravans, getting back to basics in dens and shelters or even roughing it under open skies and a blanket of stars, there will be Sleepout styles to cater for all levels and ages. Thousands will be having Sleepouts in their gardens and back yards in addition to organised events taking place at RSPB nature reserves across the country, and partner sites for those that would prefer a guided experience teeming with wildlife. Evening activities will vary for each event, but a few will include stargazing, bushcraft, fireside cooking and fun with stories round the campfire. Some of the more extraordinary Sleepouts in the pipeline include stepping back in time and camping out in a museum, sleeping out under a wind turbine and seeing shooting stars, globular clusters and

Everyone taking part can choose to donate money to help the RSPB give nature a home. The Big Wild Sleepout is part of the RSPB’s ‘Giving Nature a Home’ campaign. James Harding-Morris, Big Wild Sleepout organiser said: “Our main aim is to get children and grown-ups connected to nature to help preserve it for future generations and what better way to do this than spending a night under the stars and getting to know the amazing animals around us that thrive in the dark. By taking part in Sleepout and sharing your experiences with the RSPB, we’re getting a deeper understanding of the wildlife around us, as well as helping to give nature a home.” Special Big Wild Sleep Out events will be held in Havergate, Suffolk, Lakenheath Fen, Suffolk and South Essex Marshes. Sign up for a Big Wild Sleepout pack and register to take part from 15 June at www.rspb.org.uk/sleepout. Participants will be invited to let the RSPB know once they’ve taken part and to share their experiences on the website and on social media using #BigWildSleepout.

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Books for Dad Struggling for inspiration this Father’s Day? Forget gift vouchers and gardening tools, books are the way to go. Whether Dad likes escaping into a thriller, getting creative with the kids, or cooking up a storm in the kitchen, there’s sure to be something in our selection to keep him happy. Conspiracy – Iain gale Bernard Cornwell fans will thank you for introducing them to Iain Gale’s series about a maverick soldier in the Peninsular War. James Keane certainly gets himself in enough scrapes and mishaps to keep the reader entertained. Wellresearched, gritty and colourful, the series brings a period of military history to life. The latest novel, Conspiracy, sees Keane ordered by Wellington to work undercover in Paris – a dangerous task indeed in such a turbulent political landscape. 50 evening adventures – tim, kerry, ella and amy meek Another great resource for tackling the ‘I’m bored’ mantra, 50 Evening Adventures provides a plethora of ideas for making the most of evenings as a family. There are suggestions for places to go, things to do and meals to cook outside. Former teachers Tim and Kerry Meek are currently travelling around Europe in a caravan with their daughters. They’re used to packing lightly, so most of the suggestions don’t need any special equipment, and can be carried out for free, or very cheaply.

the hairy bikers blood, Sweat and tyres: the autobiography – dave myers and Si king If Dad enjoys an autobiography, this is the perfect book to wrap up for him this Father’s Day. The duo didn’t have the easiest childhoods; Si was bullied about his weight, while Dave had to grow up quickly as a carer for his mother. But a love of good food and entertaining brought them together and made them household names. Warm, honest and laughout -loud funny, it’s a great testament to what true friends can do when they put their minds to it. Poor boy road – james l. weaver Fast-paced and gripping from the first page, Poor Boy Road is a good bet for fans of action thrillers. Jake Caldwell is a mob-enforcer who’s looking for a way out. When he’s called back to his childhood town to help care for his dying, abusive father, his boss hands him one last job – kill a local drug dealer. But can he do it? Great characters, believable dialogue and plenty of action combine to make this a real page-turner.

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What’s On General Nayland Flower Show At Nayland Village Hall, Church Lane CO6 4JH Saturday 6th August 2.00pm – 5.00pm The annual show has 89 horticultural, culinary, craft and family classes to view, refreshments, produce stall and raffle. Entry 50p. Classes open, with schedules from www. naylandhortsoc.org. uk or by calling Lorraine on 01206 262807.

Earls Colne Open Gardens and Flower Festival Sunday 26th June 11.00am – 5.00pm A number of gardens open to public in and around the village, refreshments available. Tickets £4.50 per adult, under 16’s free. Profits to St.Andrews Church and Essex Air Ambulance.

Aldham Old Time Rally At Colchester Rd, White Colne CO6 2PP (Off A 1124)

Nayland Street Fayre At Nayland High Street CO6 4JF Sunday 17th July 11.00am – 4.00pm Free entry to a 1960’s themed fun family day out. Performances by 1960’s band The Caverners, Village Players, Nayland Choir, fancy dress parade and competition, dress the doll competition, history of the Community Council exhibition, art display, vintage car rides, shooting range, children’s roundabout, face painting, community art project, photo booth, plant/produce stalls, Pimms bar, jewellery/ upholstery stalls, table tennis, quizzes, punch and Judy, refreshment stalls and much, much more. For more information please visit www.naylandcommunitycouncil.org.uk

Medieval Fete At the Gardens of Feeringbury Manor, Coggeshall Road, Feering CO5 9RB Saturday 25 June 12.30 – 4.30pm

Scheme, with cream teas, a Pimms bar and hot food, beer/bar tent. A free bus service will run between Coggeshall, Kelvedon and Feering to the Manor. Ample free parking in the grounds. Admission prices are adults £2, children free. In aid of All Saints’ Church Feering For further information including bus times please visit our website www.kelvedonandfeeringchurches.co.uk/ calendar-events/allsaints-medieval-fete/ or contact Joanna Brown at joanna@ horizonsregained.com or call 07855 369516.

‘Nathan’s Extravaganza’ Charity Dinner and Disco At Marks Tey Hotel, Colchester Saturday 8th October 6.30pm - 12 midnight. The night starts with predinner drinks, 2 course hot buffet dinner, live auction, raffle and 80’s disco. Tickets available now at an early bird offer of £35.00 per person (tables of 10). All monies raised goes directly to Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust, The J’s Hospice and The Sick Children’s Trust. All these charities have helped and supported the Cain family (who are local to Colchester) with their son Nathan.

Medieval Archery by Fellowship of the Dragon, Saturday 11th Eden Falconry display, and Sunday 12th fun for children including making headdresses, June 10.00 am swords and shields, fancy 400 exhibitors plus dress competition, basket stalls, craft, fair, food, making and spinning bar, auction on Saturday. demonstrations, market Admission price: adults stalls and much more. £6, children free. It’s also an opportunity If you would like to buy For more information to visit Feeringbury www.theconnectionmagazine.co.uk tickets, make a donation please call 01787 Manor Gardens, part of or donate a prize, please the National Gardens 221588.

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Model Railway Exhibition At Bocking Arts Theatre, Braintree Town Centre (Next to Argos), Braintree, Essex, CM7 9AE Saturday 25th June 10.00am – 4.00pm Presented by Braintree & Halstead Model Railway Club. At least 18 layouts including N,00, EM & 0 gauge. Local Model shops stands, secondhand train traders, Society stands and modelling emonstrations. Entrance fees: adult £4, concessions and children £2, family £10. For more information please contact gordonhumphris@ btinternet.com, call 447711863454 or visit www.braintreehalsteadmrc.co.uk

Scotland in Colchester At Lower Castle Park Sunday 12th June 9.30am - 5.30pm Pipe Band Competition, Highland Dancing Competition, Solo Piping, Massed bands. Free family day out with free parking. For more information please contact Jackie. allan@yahoo.co.uk

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What’s On Ardleigh Annual Horticultural Show At Ardleigh Village Hall, Station Road, Ardleigh (CO7 7RS) Saturday 20th August, open to the public from 2.00pm Hosted by Ardleigh & District Horticultural Society. There are classes for vegetables, fruit, flowers, dahlias, flower arranging, cookery, handicraft, photographs and children’s exhibits. Refreshments are available. Further details on http://www.essexinfo. net/ardleighhorticultural-society/

Great & Little Tey Village Fete and weekend At the Old playing field behind St Barnabas Church and The Chequers pub, Great Tey Friday 24th June Family quiz evening in Village Hall 7.30 pm Saturday 25th June 2.00pm - Village Fete at the Old playing field, wIth various displays including visit to church bells, flower and cake competition, tug of war competition. Lots of fun activities and displays including children’s races, Lucky programme, drinks tent and barbecue. Sunday 26th June 12.30pm

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Bulmer Open Gardens Saturday 4th – Sunday 5th June 2.00pm – 6.00pm We will have an Art Exhibition in St. Andrew’s Church CO10 7EL refreshments will also be available. A tombola stall, homemade preserves, cake stall and plants for sale will be available in the Open Gardens. The village school and the Stitch and Sew Group will be displaying work in the Village Hall. For further information please call 01787 269935.

Inﬂatables Family Fun Day At St Peter’s Church of England School, Myneer Park, Coggeshall CO6 1YU Sunday 22nd May 12.00 – 4.00pm Family day out on the school field with BBQ, bar tent, refreshments, café, face painting, tattoos and more. Giggle City bouncy castles, rides and slides. Wristbands £5.99 for unlimited play on the inflatables. No dogs or smoking on school grounds. For more information please call 01376 561328.

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woodland gardens and tiny gardens. Our country gardens invite you to step back in time and enjoy perfect planting in historic surroundings. Attractions include the world’s largest collection of weaver bird nests in Ben’s Museum and a chance to visit St Nicholas Chapel which is the oldest surviving postRoman brick building in the country. Guests can also learn how a working water mill operates. There will be lots of fun and games for children including a chance to collect their Town and Country Mice stickers, seek out items on the trail list and enjoy activities in a large and exciting garden. There will also be ice creams and hot dogs. Coggeshall’s renowned Cream Teas and cakes will be served throughout the afternoon by the river. Tickets are £5 per person and children under 14 are free. Tickets will be on sale in Coggeshall’s Fork ‘Andles and on the day in Market Square. For more information please visit our website http://www. coggeshallopengardens. org.uk/

ANZAC Centenary Weekend At Brightlingsea Friday 17th – Sunday 19th June

learned bridge, pontoon and road building, trench and tunnel digging and many other front line military tactics. Their departure left a significant social and sporting legacy which has not been forgotten. The centenary of their arrival gives us an opportunity to commemorate them. Friday 17th June, 7.00pm – 10.00pm A ticketed Reception to be held on the Bayard Recreation Ground, Regent Road (CO7 0NH) with canapes, champagne and a preview of the Art Show, including the Museum’s WW1 photographs and ephemera. Saturday 18th June Afternoon: ANZACthemed Carnival Procession and Fete with entertainments, stalls, food outlets and live music. Early evening: Family music event, with food outlets or bring your own picnic. Sunday 19th June 11.30am - Service of Commemoration and laying of wreaths at War Memorial, Victoria Place, Brightlingsea, CO7 0AE. 3.00pm - Cricket Match between Brightlingsea Cricket Club and Australia House Cricket Club team.

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What’s On Collectors Exhibition At Bulmer Village Hall CO10 7EH Sunday 22nd May 10.00am – 4.00pm For more information please call 01787 312915

Mount Bures Flower Festival At Mount Bures Church CO8 5AS Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th June 10.00am – 4.00pm Back by popular demand: The unique Mount Bures Fairground Organ. New for this year: Fun Dog Show (Sunday). Barbecue and fun activities for children in The Thatchers pub. Scrumptious cakes, and homemade refreshments in the village hall with book stall, name the teddy, bric a brac and raffle. Includes open gardens, plant stall and opportunity to buy metal artwork and garden furniture. Culminates in our very own “Sermon on the Mount” from 4.30 on Sunday evening followed by a Songs of Praise service at 5pm. For more information please contact Jan Hughes on 01787 227649 or email Janethughes5@ hotmail.com

Fordham Vehicle Show At The Playing Field, Church Rd, Fordham CO6 3NA Sunday 14th August 10.00am – 4.30pm

Classic cars, car clubs, commercials, tractors, buses, live music, trade stalls, refreshments, working displays, static displays and lots more. For more information please call 07532 433390 or 07534 352047 or visit www. FordhamVehicleShow. com

Great Bentley Village Carnival At Great Bentley Saturday 25th June The procession will leave Plough Road Industrial Estate at 12.30pm. A traditional fete with grand arena entertainment, BBQ, bar and refreshments plus stalls and side shows and a visiting professional funfair.

Events at Layer Marney Tower At Layer Marney, Colchester CO5 9US Sunday 12th June 2.00pm – Tower Tour. Informal tour of the Tower and Church with a member of staff. Free with entrance ticket, no need to book. Sunday 19th June 12.00 - 5.00pm – Classic Car Day. Family fun, fit for fathers with cars, vintage stalls and kite festival. Free entrance to all pre-1973 cars.

Chamber Choir. Tickets 01206 820813 Sunday 3rd July 12.00 - 5.00pm – Charrington Exhibition. A unique display of family memorabilia from the owners of Layer Marney Tower Sunday 17th July 12.00 - 5.00pm – Rule Britannia. A magical, musical afternoon of music from the 17th and 18th centuries. Sunday 24th July – Farm Day. Farm fun with tractor rides, mini petting area and scarecrow making. Sunday 31st July – ‘Notting Hill’ in association with Essex Outdoor Cinema. Tickets www. essexoutdoorcinema. com For more information please call 01206 330784 or visit www. layermarneytower.co.uk

Drama and Dance The Orpen Players West Bergholt present “Funny Money” At the Orpen Memorial Hall, West Bergholt Thursday 26th Saturday 28th May 8.00pm. (Doors open 7.30pm)

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‘Private Lives’ At The Mercury Theatre, Colchester Friday 20th May – Saturday 4th June 7.30pm A Made in Colchester production of Sir Noël Coward’s much-loved comedy about a couple who can’t live with or without each other. This charming comedy of manners is still as fresh, funny and unexpectedly moving as ever. For more information and to book tickets please call 01206 573948.

Music Summer Concert At St. Mary’s Church, Kelvedon Saturday 25th June 7.00pm for 7.30pm Presented by the Friends of St. Mary’s Parish Church and performed by The Dunmow Wind Band. Adults £10 Children £4. All profit to the restoration and repair of St. Mary’s Church.

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What’s On Events at St Peter ad Vincula Church, Coggeshall Saturday 9th July 7.30pm James Davy, Master of Music at Chelmsford Cathedral will play a concert to show off our newly rebuilt organ. Tickets £7.50/£5, under 12s free. Refreshments available. Lunchtime Organ Recitals with light lunches available from 12 noon Thursday 16th June 12.30pm – 1.15pm Philip Prior, Director of Music at St Peter’s, will perform a selection of well known organ pieces. Admission free, retiring collection. Thursday 21st July 12.30pm – 1.15pm Michael Frith, Assistant Chapel Organist, Felsted School, will play Bach, Howells and Reger. Admission free, retiring collection.

A British Celebration by the Colne Philharmonic Orchestra At St. Nicolas Church, Chipping Hill, Witham

Tickets for adults and seniors £10, under 16’s £3. Ticket price includes interval drink. Programmes £1. Tickets are available on the door or via our box office on 01206 -210933 or by email from cpoboxoffice@bigfoot.com or by writing to The CPO Box Office, 9 Church Grove, Aldham, Colchester, Essex, CO6 3SA.

Best of British by the West Bergholt Concert Band At St Luke’s Church, Tiptree Saturday 13th July 7.30pm The programme will have a home-grown focus; amongst much more, the stirring music of Holst will make an appearance, along with that of Elton John, Queen, and, just to keep you on your toes, Deep Purple! More information about the band and concerts can be found at www. wbcb.org.uk or call Graham on 07941 947541.

Lunchtime Recitals At St Andrew’s Church, Earls Colne. Thursday 9th June 1.00 – 1.30pm Jane Bellingham/Tina Sivyer – Piano duets

Andrew Carpenter - Tenor solos Accompanist – Edward Presto

Colchester Organ Society At Alderman Blaxill School, Paxman Avenue, Shrub End, Colchester On the first Friday of each month 7.45pm - 10.15pm Live keyboard concerts with music to suit all tastes, featuring top musicians from around the country. Friday 10th June – Chio Sunamoto Sunday 19th June 2.45pm - Special Sunday Afternoon Concert with Trevor Flunder Friday 1st July – Marie Jones £4 members, £6 non members. Refreshments and raffle. Ample parking inside school grounds. Free entry for two non members upon production of this advert. Contact Alan Pilgrim on 01787 269458 or email alanwpilgrim@tiscali. co.uk for further details.

Sudbury Symphony Orchestra Commemoration Concert

Hedy Morgan whose professional career was cut short by Nazi persecution and the war. In tribute to Hedy who died in September 2015 at the age of 100, the programme includes Chopin’s No 1 Piano concerto and orchestral music by Mendelssohn, Tchaikovsky and Ippolitow-Iwanow, all pieces drawn from Hedy’s wartime and pre-war concerts. There will be a retiring collection in aid of the Alzheimer’s Society. Concert details can be found at: www.sudburysymphonyorchestra.com Tickets: adult £12, children £2 ( to age 16 incl) available from Compact Music, North Street and Sudbury Tourist Information Office (in the Library) and by email: tickets@sudburysymphonyorchestra.com. For all ticket enquiries please call 01787 375099. A limited number of tickets will be available on the door.

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At Leavenheath Village Hall, Wrights Way, At St Peter’s Church, (signposted from the Margaret Hill/ Liz Market Hill, Sudbury Conductor Boris Peck. High Road)Doors open Pottinger – Singing duets CO10 1TL Mendelssohn - Hebrides 7.00pm for 7.30pm start. Accompanist – Sunday 26th Overture, Delius Refreshments (wine, Edward Preston June 6.00pm Summer Night on the beer, soft drinks, tea and Thursday 14th July River, Parry - An English coffee) will be available Sudbury Symphony 1.00 – 1.30pm Suite,18 Haydn - ‘London’ before the film starts Orchestra’s concert Please mention The Connection when responding to adverts Joscelin Carouth – Flute celebrates the life of and during the interval. Symphony 104. Saturday 9th July 7.30pm

What’s On Tickets £3.50 per adult and £2 per child. You can now reserve your seat online at www. leavenheath.org.uk or please call Lesley 01206 262505 or Ken 01206 263266 for tickets. Saturday 4th June ‘Spectre’ (12A) A cryptic message from Bond’s past sends him on a trail to uncover a sinister organization. While M battles political forces to keep the secret service alive, Bond peels back the layers of deceit to reveal the terrible truth behind SPECTRE. Starring Daniel Craig, Ben Whishaw and Ralph Fiennes. Saturday 2nd July ‘The Hundred Foot Journey’ (PG) The Kadam family leaves India for France where they open a restaurant directly across the road from Madame Mallory’s Michelin-starred eatery. Starring Helen Mirren, Om Puri and Manish Dayal.

Art Events Colchester Sketchers Colchester Sketchers have sketch meets in and around Colchester, at a different location each time for on-location observational sketching. Everyone welcome, all ages and experience. Bring sketchbooks and pencils, paints, crayons etc. There is no cost to join in, but some venues have an entrance fee. A drinkdraw involves an evening in a pub, sketching whatever takes

our fancy. Our drinks, each other, the pub but still observational sketches. Turn up when you can, leave when you like. There’s no charge, but please buy a drink to support the establishment. Friday 27th May 7.30pm – 8.30pm DrinkDraw at the Alma pub, Copford. Colchester Morris Men and Bows ‘n’ Bells are dancing. Sunday 5th June 2.00pm – 4.00pm Sketchmeet at the Medieval Fayre at Colchester Castle Park. Friday 1st July 6.00pm – 10.00pm Sketchmeet at Rocky Horror in the Park. Please buy your own entrance tickets from Colchester Borough Council, Pictures in the Park. DrinkDraw dates: Wednesday 22nd June, Thursday 21st July (venues tbc). For more information please contact Sue Pownall at www. suepownallartist. co.uk or studio@ suepownallartist.co.uk

Things for Children Free Kids Craft Events At Colchester Library, Trinity Sq, Colchester Thursday 9th June and Thursday 14th July 1.00pm – 2.30pm

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What’s On Queen’s 90th events Trinity St Festival At Trinity St, Colchester Sunday 15th May 12.00pm – 5.00pm Trinity Street will be closed for a street party to celebrate the Queens 90th birthday. Stalls and entertainment as well as food during the day. A fun family day for all with a Village Fete feel.

Queen’s Gun Salute At Colchester Castle Park Saturday 11th June 10.30am – 12.30pm 21 gun salute and military marching band to mark Her Majesty the Queen’s official birthday.

Chappel & Wakes Colne Fete At Chappel Viaduct Saturday 16th July 2.00pm - 5.00pm Come to our Fete dressed in Red, White and Blue! A fun packed afternoon for children and adults themed on the Queens 90th Birthday. Hosted by Chappel CofE (VC) Primary School and led by Colchester

Hospital Radio, we will be featuring The North Essex Hunt Hounds, The Ladies Red Barrows Team, Dance Displays, Digestive Biscuit Eating Sheep, Best Childrens Crown competition, various inflatables, beer from Chappel Brewery, Barrons Baby Turkeys, homemade pies and cakes, BBQ, egg throwing competition, musical bales, childrens’ races and lots of stalls from local businesses and organisations. For more information please call Sue Chamley 01787 222774 or Linda Goodchild 01787 228508.

Music to Celebrate Our Queen’s 90th Birthday At St Peter ad Vincula Church, Coggeshall Saturday 11th June 7.30pm Performed by Philip Prior, Director of Music at St Peter’s. Tickets £7.50 / £5, under 12s free. Refreshments available.

Royal Garden Party At St Mary’s Church, Kelvedon Saturday 2nd July 3.00pm - 6.00pm No invitation to Buckingham Palace? Then

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All this and the Beatles, Abba, Coldplay and Adele to name but a few more.

Along with all the favourite stalls including books, bric-a-brac, cakes, plants, raffles and tombolas there will be a royal selection of sideshows as well as the “Queen Vic” beer tent and barbecue.

It will be an afternoon of superb music in quintessential English surroundings – bring a picnic, enjoy the music then take a short walk into true Constable country.

A Concert for Queen and Constable by the West Bergholt Concert Band At Valley Farm, Flatford. Sunday 12th June 2.00pm A free, outdoor concert will showcase music from across every decade of the Queen’s 90 years and also celebrate the 240th anniversary of Constable’s birth. There will be something for everyone, no matter how young or old – Gershwin to Shostakovich; Louis Armstrong to Michael Buble; fabulous film music from the great John Williams.

More information about the band and concerts can be found at www. wbcb.org.uk or call Graham on 07941 947541.

Wormingford Annual Flower Festival At St Andrew’s Church Saturday 28th, Sunday 29th and 30th May 10.00am – 5.00pm Our subject this year is A Celebration of HM the Queen’s 90 years. Our lovely Church in Wormingford is always transformed for this occasion. Teas, cakes, lunches and other refreshments and our usual Bric-a-Brac sale at Wormingford Community Education Centre.

The Connection has listed all the events in What’s On in good faith. We cannot accept responsibility for inaccuracies, changes to events or cancellations. It might be advisable to check with venues before attendance.

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If you are a brass or woodwind player and would like to join the band, just come along to one of the regular term time rehearsals on a Friday evening at Heathlands School, West Bergholt. Training Band (more suitable for younger players, grades 1-4) is from 6.00pm to 7.00pm and Concert Band (Grade 4 upwards) is from 7.00pm to 9.00pm. More information about the band and concerts can be found at www.wbcb.org.uk or call Graham on 07941 947541.

Colne Valley Flower Club

We meet on the third Wednesday of the month at the Orpen Hall, Lexden Road, West Bergholt at 7.30pm (Not August or December). Visitors are very welcome. For further details please call Jayne on 01376 564135.

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Are you retired or semi-retired and looking for new interests? The U3A has over 900 local clubs nationwide and over 250 social members who

use their own skills and experience to enjoy a combination of leisure, learning and fun. There are 40 different activity and interest groups run by members. We meet in local halls, members homes and go walking, visiting gardens and bird watching. We have frequent organised trips to the theatre, stately homes and places of interest and we hold a monthly meeting with guest speakers. For more information please contact the Chairman Terry Slater at terrycslater2569@btinternet.com or the Membership Secretary Anne Slater at anne.slater4@btinternet. com or telephone 01621 810374.

‘Nathan’s Extravaganza’

Nathan’s Extravaganza is a charity dinner and disco being hosted at Marks Tey Hotel, Colchester on Saturday 8th October, 6.30pm-12 midnight. The night starts with predinner drinks, 2 course hot buffet dinner, live auction, raﬄe and 80’s disco. Tickets available now at an early bird offer of £35.00 pp (tables of 10). All monies raised goes directly to Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust, The J’s Hospice and The Sick Children’s Trust. All these charities have helped and supported the Cain family (who

Clubs and Societies Essex and Suﬀolk IVC Activities & Social Club Contact Brad on 07956 141459. Coggeshall Patient Participation Group Contact 01376 561840 or 01376 561943. Kelvedon Women’s Institute Contact www.kelvedonwi.org.uk, email contact@kelvedonwi.org. uk or call Joanna Puczkowski on 07855 369516. Photo: Steve Round

Coggeshall Heritage Society Contact Mr. R.Creswell on 01376 561570 or visit www. discoveringcoggeshall.co.uk

are local to Colchester) with their son Nathan. If you would like to buy tickets, make a donation or donate a prize, please contact Suzan on Nathan.extravaganza@gmail.com

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Chappel Millennium Green Community Orchard

On the map of Chappel Millennium Green, just inside the entrance, is an area shown as ‘The Orchard’ where memorial fruit trees have been gradually planted. Given the (thankfully) slow rate of progress the directors of CMG Ltd decided to buy in sufficient trees to boost the numbers of trees to create a more extensive orchard. Last summer classes 3 and 4 from Chappel School went onto the Green with 4.5 metre lengths of string to calculate how many trees would be needed and they came up with a total of 75. For the first phase 36 trees were purchased from the East of England Orchards Project in Norfolk who specialise in heritage fruit trees. All of the trees are Essex and Suffolk varieties, most of which are not commercially cultivated. This project has been made

possible through the generosity of Chappel Primary School via a sponsored walk and a bequest from the late Les Houghton of Wakes Colne. Since the soil is a very sticky clay the holes for planting were dug in advance and then Class 4 from Chappel Primary School spent the afternoon on a sunny Wednesday helping to plant all 36 trees. The pupils had a short lesson on what the trees were and how they were grown, a demonstration of how to plant a tree and were then supplied with tree guards, fertiliser and tree ties and let loose. They worked in pairs and had 2 trees to plant per pair. A competitive element arose for some and some pairs managed to plant lots more than others! Fortunately the ground wasn’t too muddy and a thoroughly enjoyable afternoon soon passed with them getting back to school just in time for ‘hometime’. Next year will see phase 2 of the project with the final space being filled with about another 30 trees, this time with apples, pears and cherries from Suffolk and Hertfordshire.

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Tackling Troublesome Weeds by Pippa Greenwood Why is it that weeds always seem to grow faster and more vigorously than pretty well anything you actually choose to plant in your garden? Top of my weed hate list is hairy bittercress (Cardamine hirsuta), which produces a little rosette of leaves topped with a short spike with tiny white flowers, and I despise it because it spreads so quickly. Weeds are typically described as ‘any plant which is growing in the wrong place’ such as your flowerbeds, your vegetable garden, your shrubbery or your lawn. So what makes weeds such a nuisance? • They feed and take up moisture in great quantities and sometimes compete actively with nearby garden plants. • They can create shade and stunt the growth of nearby plants. • Those with a ground-cover like effect can cause the growth of garden plants to be distorted or held back. • Weeds may harbour pests or diseases.

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Non caustic Biodegradable products Fully Insured Trading standards approved and all technicians are CRB checked Trading since 2005 We clean all makes of cookers inc. Aga’s, Ranges, Rayburn, Microwaves, BBQ, also clean Extractor Fans and Hobs, Fridges, Freezers and Dishwashers. Clean includes shelves, loose panels, grill pans and roasting trays supplied with the oven. We dismantle and clean inside the glass on your oven doors, remove and clean behind control knobs (where possible). We also carry some spares such as hinges and door seals and carry replacement lamps to suit most ovens.

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1.Drink changed 2.Girl’s eyes 3.Apron strings 4.Collar button 5.Hair colour 6.Girl’s tie 7.Wallpaper 8.Thumb missing 9.Eyebrow 10.Shirt button gone

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Earls Colne Primary School and Tel: 01787 222205 Nursery Colne Engaine C of E (Aided) Tel: 01787 222205 Primary School Colne Engaine C of E (Aided) Tel: 01787 222717 Primary School Bures C.E V.C Primary School Tel: 01787 222717 Tel: 01787 227446 Bures C.E V.C Primary School Chappel C of E School Tel: 01787 227446 Tel: 01787 222296 Chappel C of E School St. John the Baptist C.E.V.A Tel: 01787 222296 Primary School St. John the Baptist C.E.V.A Tel: 01787 269300 Primary School Great Tey C.E Controlled Primary Tel: 01787 269300 School Great Tey C.E Controlled Primary Tel: 01206 210415 School Fordham All Saints C of E Primary Tel: 01206 210415 School

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Finance

By Ann Haldon

Staying in or leaving the EU What are the implications for your personal finances?

With so much speculation about the economic implications of leaving the EU, you are probably wondering what the effect will be on your personal finances, whether we stay or go. The problem is there’s a lack of hard data or previous experience on which to model financial predictions for leaving the EU, so clear judgement is already hampered. David Cameron’s negotiations at the summit earlier this year mean that we retain the pound if we stay in Europe. Many top business people and political figures are campaigning strongly to leave, and envision a more stable UK having regained our independence negotiating trade deals on our own terms, and taking back the control we once had. So what issues should we be thinking about? To provide a clearer picture of the issues involved when thinking about the pound in your pocket, we’ve covered a few of the areas that would experience the biggest impact should we exit, as well as providing some of the expert opinions aired in the media over the last few months on: • The value of the pound • The state of the property market • Fuel prices

A majority vote to leave the EU The value of sterling At the start of 2016, sterling fell to its lowest level for 10 years against the dollar, largely due to the uncertainty surrounding our membership of the European Union. In general, a weaker sterling brings higher inflation and reduced purchasing power for consumers, but low value might only be an issue during the transition period rather than in the long-term. Others have suggested that being independent of Europe would allow us to forge our own way without impedance, taking more control over how sterling fares in the markets. In fact, former CBI leader, John Longworth, recently expressed his personal view that the UK’s future would be “brighter” if we left Europe. The property market Earlier this year, online estate agents eMoov surveyed 1,000 homeowners about the impact of an exit on property prices. 55% of people thought an exit would affect the price of their property with 34% of this number suggesting that it could increase the value of their home.¹ eMoov say that the general economic uncertainty might dissuade would-be purchasers from making such a huge financial decision, which could then reduce overall demand. Fuel prices The Automobile Association claims that petrol prices would rise by nearly 19p per litre soon after an exit vote. Their calculation was based on a report by Goldman Sachs,

which estimated a 20% fall in the value of the pound, and a tripling of oil prices. If this sounds like a huge increase you might be right; however, the RAC suggests that even if sterling did fall in value, fuel prices would not be dramatically affected by the drop. Voting to stay At the EU summit in February, David Cameron secured ‘special status’ for the UK in Europe. This includes exemption from the ‘ever closer union’ which would involve greater political integration of member states - one of the original intentions of the EU’s founders. The Prime Minister also attained specific recognition that the euro was not the sole currency within the Union, protecting the existence of sterling now and in the future. Financial regulation by Europe is expected to continue, however, and this is one of the major issues for those wanting to exit. https://www.lovemoney.com/ news/50954/brexit-eu-in-outreferendum-property-prices-petrolpensions-air-fares-jobs http://home.bt.com/lifestyle/ money/mortgages-bills/what-abrexit-could-mean-for-our-money11364042606186

¹https://www.emoov.co.uk/ news/2016/02/23/brexit-could-seeuk-house-prices-drop-by-5/

http://www.propertychecklists.co.uk/ articles/will-a-brexit-affect-UKproperty

2http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/ article-3452070/AA-doom-mongersclaim-petrol-price-soar-Brexit-Groupsays-cost-litre-19p-days-vote-leave. html

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