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Welcome once again to our June/July issue. I can’t quite believe that we are already almost half way through the year! Maybe the cold temperatures and rain has something to do with it. Anyway - let’s not let the weather dampen our spirits as we have a great couple of months to look forward to. We won’t let a bit of the old wet stuff rain on our parade! Once again our What’s On pages are full to the brim with things to do. As you would expect we have all the usual open garden days which are always so popular. We have events to mark the Jubilee. We have fetes, festivals and fairs galore, not to mention quizzes, carnivals, music, drama and dancing.

8 Book reviews 16 Number cruncher 19 - 23 What’s On 26 Notice Board 35 Recipe 30 Country Mutters 33 Badger Rescue 29 Gardening 40 Walks 38 Sudoku 40 Useful Information 44 Useful Numbers 46 Index of Advertisers

If you want to support a great cause take a look at the notice board on page 27. Alison Byrne who advertises in the Connection will be cycling 190 miles around Holland with her husband and twenty friends, helping to raise money for Ben’s Trust. There are many other fund raising events on the noticeboard pages too so take a look if you want to get involved and help out. The North East Essex Badger Group have given us an insight into the work they undertake with the national charity the Badger Trust on page 33. Lady Muck on page 30 casts a cynical eye over the impending big events of June and July. Speaking of which - the Olympic torch arrives in Colchester on 6th July and lots of events are lined up to celebrate the arrival. See page 14 for more details. Finally - after seven years of publishing the magazine we now have a website! See page 18 for details. Enjoy our eventful June and July and if you are having a street party I hope you have a great time!

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Good Sport Stories The Games are upon us and suddenly the country is sports mad. If ‘Couch Surfing’ is more your style, then how about getting some fresh air and curling up in a deckchair with some of the best sporting novels around?

Seabiscuit: Three Men and a Racehorse Laura Hillenbrand This is a classic story of seeing the potential in the underdog. Seabiscuit has wonky legs and a rather pathetic excuse for a tail but three men spot his potential and help shape this remarkable animal’s future. Who better to ride him than a partially-sighted, failed boxer? It’s a master-class in triumph over adversity that sees the men rescue Seabiscuit from a life of obscurity and transform him into the stuff of legends.

Twain’s philosophy that ‘golf is a good walk spoiled’ may be inclined to pick up a five-iron after reading this novel. The story proves that with the right support you can achieve anything. A former golfing champion shows up to compete in a 36-hole showdown against two golfing greats. But the local war hero has one secret weapon: his caddie, Bagger Vance.

The Loneliness of a Long-Distance Runner Alan Sillitoe There’s something so noble about the lone runner, battling the inclement weather like a solitary soldier. This is a story of antiauthoritarianism that will resonate with anyone who ever had to do cross-country running on a wet and windy November morning, in their vest and pants. Set in a reform school, it’s about integrity and going against the system. Stillitoe’s beautiful and moving novel cut an elegant and poised figure in the literary world and inspired a generation.

The Swimmer John Cheever Fever Pitch If you’re more inclined to Nick Hornby sprint rather than For football fans and opt for the marathon football widows, this then this remarkable semi-autobiographical short story could be Outside Edge: The Stage Play account of what it for you. Neddy Merrill Richard Harris means to support a and his wife are We couldn’t cover sports team will have you spending a drunken in this country without laughing and crying in evening hanging turning the spotlight on equal measures. The around at a friend’s cricket and there’s nothing author Nick Hornby house in the suburbs. more quintessentially has been obsessed He decides that he’s English than the play with Arsenal since before he going to swim home via the Outside Edge. It follows the could say ‘up the Gunners’. neighbours’ suburban pools. trials and tribulations of Bordering on insanity at At first he’s bursting with Roger, who’s having trouble times, this memoir charts youthful energy, spurred on putting together a team to both the pleasure and the by visiting more and more face the British Railways unique pain of dedicating friends, but towards the end Maintenance Division your life to following a of the story he’s drained and Yeading East. He’s besieged football team. It’s a brilliantly in pain until he finally drags by his club members’ marital witty insight into the working himself back home. The problems and hysterical new of a young man’s mind. story is a strange mixture girlfriends, not to mention of realism and surrealism, his own wife discovering The Legend of Bagger Vance: playing on ideals of the that he’s been ‘playing away’. A Novel of Golf and the Game American dream and what Make yourself a cricket tea, of 8 Life Please mention The Connection when responding to adverts happens when the seasons prepare to laugh out loud… Steven Pressfield change to winter and old age and don’t forget the umbrella! Those who follow Mark catches up with you.

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The Woodland Trust’s Jubilee Woods Project Millions of people across the country are coming together for one long weekend to celebrate the Queen’s Jubilee. But after the last scone has been eaten and the bunting has been taken down, there is a way of marking the occasion that will leave a lasting legacy for everyone to enjoy. The Woodland Trust’s Jubilee Woods Project aims to plant 6 million trees in hundreds of Jubilee Woods and 60 special Diamond Woods. Their flagship Diamond Jubilee Wood will be created in the heart of The National Forest in Leicestershire on 460 acres of land which will eventually be open for all to enjoy. Everyone can contribute to the project: in return for a

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Olympic Torch Relay comes to Colchester The Olympic Flame arrives in Colchester on Friday 6th July and will travel through the town from 7.25am to 8.15am. Given the length of the whole journey, timings are approximate, so if you want to be there to cheer on the torchbearers, make sure you arrive in good time. Although the torch will be with us for a short time, there are plenty of free activities in the town centre on the day to help prolong the celebrations. Beginning with a performance by Colchester’s Rock Choir at The Rovers Tye, Ipswich Road at 7.15, you could then go to St John’s Church for a community breakfast and free Zumba class. At 7.45am in East Bay, you will find the Souterrain Singers and basketball display. There will be more music at The Minories, Tai Chi from firstsite and a Ribbon Dance from the Colchester Chinese Cultural Society on the High St. At the war memorial outside the castle gates, there will be a performance of the newly commissioned ‘Colchester Anthem’ by Funky Voices and free bacon butties from the Castle Methodist Church first come first served. The Town Crier, the Town Watch and the Mayor will welcome the Torch outside the Town Hall at 7.45am. Many organisations will be opening their doors throughout the day offering refreshments, performances and activities for all ages, lots of them free and more than enough to make sure this will be a day to remember. For more information and a full listing of events call 01206 282920 or visit http://www.colchester.gov.uk/torch

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Bures Music Festival to stage world-class event The Bures Music Festival promises to bring five blistering days of music and entertainment to the region this July 4 to July 8. Traditionally known for its flagship event, Jazz by the Stour, organisers say that the format has evolved in 2012. It promises a real summer festival feel, opening up the stage to up-and-coming local talent as well as international and UK-touring bands. Tom Moore, booker for the festival says that the team wants the event to appeal to a wider audience. “We’ve broadened the range of acts to attract young people and families, and have secured some fantastic talent so there’s a real buzz around the line-up. Our aim is to rival some of the bigger festivals with our music, but remain more accessible with free camping and better value ticket prices, which we’ve lowered this year.” Acts include indie band This Boy Wonders, who performed at last year’s Reading and Leeds Festivals and successful local ska act Two Steps Twice. European festival headliner Hokie Joint will bring a touch of the blues to the event, while Robbie Gladwell of Steve Harley’s Cockney Rebel fame joins the line-up with his band. Stadiumtouring Queen tribute band ‘Rhapsody… Is This The Real Queen’ promises to be a real festival showstopper. They are stopping by on their European tour to headline on Saturday night. The festival opens on a choral note on Wednesday evening with classical quartet Four Voices. Moore says jazz fans will not be disappointed, with much loved jazz act Pete Jezard & the Blackwater Band scheduled to perform on Thursday night. Meanwhile, the ever popular B-Fest will showcase up and coming young talent in fierce competition. BBC Radio Suffolk’s Stephen Foster hosts Friday’s blues night, presenting Big Boy Bloater and the Limits supported by Blues Situation. Sunday is a great day for families. Unlike previous years, kids will be able to enjoy bouncy castles and rides while parents can relax and enjoy the music. And with the entertainment under cover, this is one festival that doesn’t rely on good weather. The Bures Music Festival is a not-for-profit event, with all proceeds going to local charities. Connection when responding adverts For line-up and ticket info,to visit; www.buresmusicfestival.org.

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Sunday 3rd June 12.00 noon. Parade, big jubilee lunch, music and drama. For more information please contact Karen Yallop on 01206 307937

Jubilee Fair At Holy Trinity Primary School, Fiddlers Folly, Fordham Heath, CO3 9UE Friday 1st June 3.30pm - 7.30pm. Giant Inflatables – unlimited bounce for 4 hours with wristband £6. Disco Tent, BBQ, beer tent, Colchester united soccer school and Eddy the Eagle. Stalls, tombola, hamper raffle, Face painting, cakes and more. £1 entrance per family Holy Trinity Primary School. For more information please contact 01206 240880.

Jubilee Flower Festival At St Andrews Church, Earls Colne. Saturday 2nd, Sunday 3rd and Monday 4th June. Escorted trips up the church tower as well.

Colchester town Friday 6th July 7.00am onwards Torch relay 7.25am - 8.20am approx starting on Ipswich Rd then East St, East Hill, High St, North Hill to Middleborough. Various free events, demonstrations and activities throughout the day including a performance by the Rock Choir. See separate entry for more detail or visit www.colchester.gov. uk/torch for information.

Brightlingsea Carnival At the Recreation Ground, Regent Rd, Brightlingsea Saturday 16th June 1.30pm - 5.30pm Arena events and stalls for all the family. For more information please contact Tracey Barton on 01206 303565.

Lavenham Summer Craft Fair At Lavenham Village Hall & Events Centre Saturday June 30th 10.00am - 4.00pm

Showcasing over 30 of the very best genuine artisan producers in the region including photography, quilting, felting, pottery & ceramics, original artwork and lots more. The cafe will be serving sandwiches, light lunches, freshly baked cakes & good coffee. Free admission, free parking. For more information please contact Justine Paul on 07704 627973.

‘Jubilation’ Flower Festival and Art Exhibition At St Andrews Churches Earls Colne and Colne Engaine Saturday 30th June 10.30am to 5.00pm (Colne Engaine closed from 1.00pm 4.00pm), Sunday 1st July 11.00pm to 5.00pm, services at 10.00am and Evensong at Earls Colne at 5.00pm and Monday 2nd July 10.30m - 4.00pm Refreshments at St Andrews Earls Colne, raffle, childrens colouring, cake stall

The Headway Dogathon At High Woods Country Park Sunday 24th June 10.30am Sponsored dog walk and fun

dog show raising funds for Headway Essex. For those wishing to take part, please see entry on Notice Board. For more information please call Anna Smith on 01206 547616.

Aldham Old Time Rally At Bures Road, White Colne CO6 2QB (new site) 10.00am - 5.30pm Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th June 400 exhibitors, stalls, craft tent, fair, food, bar, auction on Saturday. Entry £6, children free. For more information please call 07759810800

Stoke by Nayland Spring Fair At Stoke by Nayland Recreation Ground Monday 4th June 10.00am - 3.30pm Hog roast, raffle, beer tent, plants bric a brac, books, toys and games, jewellery, refreshments, craft fair and sale, dog show, bouncy castle, classic cars, folk singers, blacksmith corner. Art show and sale in the church with church tower tours. Free entry

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What’s On Halstead Fun Run Race start and finish at Halstead Leisure Centre Sunday 1st July 10.00am - 2.30pm Five mile course open to all ages via Halstead’s country lanes can be run or walked. Open to teams and individual competitors. There will be a 1k race for under 10s and 2k race for under 16s on Ramsey College Sports Field. All competitors will receive a commemorative medal. Side show attractions including stalls, hog roast, bouncy castle, face painter, swings & chairoplane, archery and sport demonstrations. Entry fees for seniors (16+ years) £6 before raceday, £8 on the day, juniors £2. Entry forms are available at the Town Council Office, Lobbs Cycles, Kodak Express & Toy Crazy or from www. halsteadtowncouncil.co.uk

Summer Sunday Teas At Raydon Church (on B1070) Sunday 3rd June and 1st July 3.00pm - 5.00pm Call in and enjoy delicious homemade cakes in aid of St Mary’s Church Fabric Fund. For further information please call Simon Tennent on 01473 310320.

Nayland Church Fete At Nayland Village Hall and field Monday 4th June 2.00pm - 4.30pm Stalls, traditional games and sideshows, refreshments, Victory Jazz Band. Entry £2 adults, 50p children and concessions. For more information please contact 01206 262970.

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Colchester Carnival At Castle Park, Colchester Saturday 30th June 11.00am - 8.00pm Procession through the town with Sparks Will Fly. The show in the park will include a stage with carnival acts, music and dancing. Childrens fairground, food and drink concessions, stalls and a showground area with an attempt at the Hopscotch World Record. For more information please contact Colchester Visitors’ Information Centre on 01206 282920 or visit www. colchestercarnival.com

Brightlingsea Town Regatta and Boat Show

Ask The Family - Family Quiz At Wormingford Village Hall Sunday 15th July 5.00 - 7.00pm A quiz designed for all generations with questions suitable for 7 years and older. All teams must contain at least one member who is under 18. In aid of Wormingford Community Education Centre and Recreation Trust. Teams of six, £12 per team. To book a place please phone 07801 543850 or email wcec12@gmail.com

Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th July 10.00am - 5.00pm

Lawford Vintage Fayre

Continental Market, local artist and craft exhibitions, live music, street entertainers, stalls and stands, bouncy castle and rides, beach hut open weekend, bric-a-brac and refreshments. Also model boats display, dinghies for hire, swimming events, demonstration racing events, duck racing and crabbing competitions. Free trips around the harbour and a free ferry service to the boatyard where Brightlingsea Boat Show will be held. Free admission, free parking. For more information please contact Jayne Chapman on 01206 302182.

At the Venture Centre, Lawford Sunday 1st July 10.00am - 4.00pm

Craft Fairs At St Peter’s, Market Hill, Sudbury Saturday 30th June and Saturday 28th July 9.00am - 4.00pm

Stalls include music memorabilia, wedding floristry, portrait and At Daws Hall Nature landscape photography, Reserve, Lamarsh wedding photography, cup Saturday 7th and Sunday Please mention cakes, beaded and silver 8th July 2.00pm - 4.00pm jewellery, face painting, home £4 adults, £1 children, £10 made jams, soaps and bath

products, hand made cards, woodturning and many more. Refreshments, free admission. Proceeds support many local and national charities.

Many stalls including clothes, handbags, jewellery, china, vintage hairstyles while you wait and much more. Refreshments available. Entry £1, children free. For more information please contact Linda on 01206 323969.

Great & Little Tey Church Fete At Little Tey Old Rectory, Little Tey Saturday 14th July 2.00pm Enjoy a traditional English fete in a lovely garden with refreshments, cakes, raffles, stalls and games, swimming for children, plants, books, toys and lots more. By kind permission of Sir Bay and Lady Laurelie Laurie. For further information please contact Mrs Freda King on 01206 211056.

Sunday 22nd July 9.00am 4.00pm (new date for event postponed from April) Trade stands, training and displays, dance performance, bouncy castle and refreshments. In aid f Essex Air Ambulance. For more information please contact Hannah Ashby on 01787 226118.

Vintage Fayre At Cressing Temple Barns, near Braintree CM77 8PD Sunday 17th June 10.30am - 5.00pm Attractions include live music, vintage bicycles and HarleyDavidsons and entertainment from Café Tabac plus donkey rides and face painting for the children. Vast array of stalls in the barns selling all things vintage from clothes and jewellery to household and garden objects plus plenty of tasty food and drink. In aid of the Helen Rollason Cancer Charity. Entry £5 adults, £2.50 under 16’s, free for under 5’s, £12.00 Family Ticket. For more information please call 01245 514325.

Fordham Fair At Fordham Village Green (or the barn at Fordham Hall if bad weather) Saturday 7th July 12.00am - 4.00pm. Stalls including books, plants, jewellery, bric-a-brac, raffle, refreshments, a barbecue, bouncy castle plus other children’s activities. For more information please call Theresa on 242228 or 07714 250949.

Open Farm Sunday At Lower Dairy Farm, Nayland CO6 4JS Sunday 17th June 11.00am - 5.00pm

Explore the farm, see the animals, learn about the history of the farm and meet Essex Motorcycle the present day farmers Show over a cup of tea and cake when responding to adverts At Weston Homes in the barn. Free entry. For Community Stadium more information visit www. in Colchester lowerdairyfarm.co.uk

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Guided summer walks for all the family, free with entrance ticket. No need to book.

Family fun. Why not step back in time and meet the Tudors brought to life?

further info www.mountbures.co.uk or contact Claire Alexander on 01787 229978

At St Mary’s Church, Raydon on B1070 Saturday 30th, Sunday 1st and Monday 2nd July 10.00am - 6.00pm

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Open Gardens

Fabulous displays, refreshments served each day with special homemade teas on Sunday. Preview and Jubilee tree planting on Friday 29th with drinks and nibbles.

Chappel & Wakes Colne Village Fete At Chappel Primary School Saturday 21st July 2.00pm - 5.00pm Live music, bouncy castle, Beer & Business Tent, The Ladies Red Barrows Team, Meg the Dog, African Drumming Band, Colchester Utd’s Eddy the Eagle, annual egg throwing competition, BBQ, lots of stalls. Also a free horticultural show for all ages, entry forms from Teresa on 01787 224559. For more information please contact Sue Chamley on 01787 222774 or Linda Goodchild 01787 228508 email girliefing@aol.com

Car Boot Sale At Instep Farm, Bures Rd, White Colne CO6 2QB Saturday 11th August 10am - 2pm £5 a pitch (fees to be donated to village projects). To reserve your pitch please call Rita on 221919 or email chrisandritap@ tiscali.co.uk In the event of bad weather on the day please call 07939 381139.

Events at Layer Marney Towers

Monday 4th June 11.00am - 5.00pm. Fun for all the family. Dog show, old fashioned stalls and games.

Elizabeth, A Royal Progress… Tuesday 5th June 11.00am - 5.00pm. Queen Elizabeth I will honour us with a visit to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II. She will be welcomed with music, dancing, drama, fairies and entertainers.

Tower Tour Sunday 10th June and Sunday 15th July 2.00pm. Learn more about Layer Marney Tower and its history, with an informal guided tour. Free with entrance ticket. No need to book.

Father’s Day/ Classic Car Event Sunday 17th June 12noon - 5.00pm. Family fun fit for fathers! Display of classic cars and motor bikes. Free entry for pre-1973 Cars.

Art Sunday Sunday 1st July 12noon - 5.00pm. Art, artists and easels. Why not bring your sketchbook and join in all the fun? Essex Craft Society Summer Exhibition begins.

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At Wormingford Community Education Centre, The Old School, Wormingford CO6 3AZ Saturday 16th June 1.30 3.30pm and Saturday 14th July 10.30am - 12.30 noon Enjoy a range of outdoor activities such as camp fire cooking, story and song, nature rambles and exploration, outdoor games, den and shelter building, whittling, using natural resources in crafts, wild food foraging, listening to the language of birds and species identification. £5 per family. Please book in advance. Led by experienced Forest school leaders Huathe. Please book in advance 07801 543850 or e-mailing wcec12@gmail.com.

Eight Ash Green Festival Day At Fordham Heath Friday 20th July 7.00pm -11.00pm and Saturday 21st July 1.00pm - 11.00pm. Free jazz evening with hog roast on Friday and a family fun day on Saturday. Live music, arena events and numerous stalls, finishing with a music evening featuring local bands and fireworks. For more details contact Louise Greenwold 01206 572645.

Mount Bures Church 44th Flower Festival Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th June 10 - 5pm both days

Brightlingsea Open Gardens and Scarecrow Festival Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th June 10.00am - 5.00pm Over 30 private gardens on view with all proceeds going to St Helena Hospice. £4.00 per adult, accompanied children free. For more information please contact Mary Goggin on 01206 308023.

Aldham Open Gardens Sunday 10th June 11.00 - 5.30pm Around 20 gardens open. Free minibus, food from 12 noon. Plants, cakes, produce, floral display and art exhibition in Church. Evensong 6.30pm with the Vesper Singers. £5 entrance, children free. For more information please contact 01206 240425 or visit www.aldham-church. co.uk Sponsored by Mill Race Garden Centre.

Coggeshall Open Gardens with music Sunday 17th June 11.00am - 5.00pm Music in 4 of gardens provided by Honeywood School, a Samba band, Traditional folk music and the Bocking Band. Lunches available in St Peter’s and cream teas and refreshments in some of the gardens. The Abbey Mill and Paycockes garden open, plant stall and display of vintage and classic cars. Picnics can be enjoyed in Scrips Garden. Entry £5, children under 16

With free entry and parking, visitors can look forward to fabulous flower displays, open gardens, live music, BBQ, art English and Continental show, bar, cream teas, dog Baroque Music, choral 01206 330784 info@ show, croquet, raffle, vintage and instrumental, both layermarneytower.co.uk or visit vehicles, stalls, bouncy castle, secular and sacred. www.layermarneytower.co.uk sumo suits, vintage bus rides, Summer Walks Visit our website Living at History Day www.theconnectionmagazine.co.uk dance display and dog trainer Sunday 3rd June Sunday 22nd July display and Sunday Songs of 12noon - 5.00pm. 12noon - 5.00pm. Praise. Please see website for At Layer Marney Tower, near Colchester CO5 9BB

Sunday 8th July 12noon - 5.00pm.

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What’s On (Cont)... free. Tickets available on the day at the Clock Tower (Market Hill) or at the Church. For further information please contact Ben and Tessa Fisher 01376 563678 or tessa.fisher@ intamail.com

Chappel and Wakes Colne Open Gardens Sunday 27th May 11.00am - 5.30pm Visit 15 beautiful gardens. Refreshments available. Admission £4 by programme (children free) from Chappel Church. For more information please contact 01206 240661.

Nayland Open Gardens Sunday 17th June 2.00pm - 6.00pm Up to 20 gardens of all sizes open in this medieval River Stour village in the Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Proceeds go towards raising funds for local conservation projects. Plant sales, refreshments. £5 per ticket from any garden or the Village Hall. For more information please call 01206 262970, email: carversnayland@ tiscali.co.uk or visit www. naylandconservation.org.uk

Music and Dancing Campaign to Protect Rural Essex Barn Dance At Coggeshall Grange Barn Saturday 18th August 6.30pm - 10.30pm

Colchester Organ Society Concerts At Alderman Blaxill School, Paxman Road, Colchester. Doors open at 7.00pm for 7.45pm Friday 1st June Michael McAneny Friday 6th July Michelle French Popular organ music from the 1950’s onwards. Members £4, non members £6. For more information please contact 01787 269458.

Music Events at The Electric Palace, Harwich At The Electric Palace, King’s Quay, Harwich CO12 3ER Doors open 7.30 pm for 8.00pm - 10.30pm Thursday 28th June The Tendering Thunderbirds Thursday 12th July Les Hanscombe’s Tailgate Jazz Band Tickets £ 8 plus £1 day membership. For more information please contact 07786 744789 or visit www. electricpalace.com

Concert by the Colne Philharmonic Orchestra At Christchurch Braintree Saturday 14th July 7.30pm Music by Handel, Britten and Delius. Conductor is William Church. Tickets are £9 adults, £3 under 16’s to include interval drink. Season tickets are available. Tickets are available on the door, from the box office on 01206 210933, via cpo-boxoffice@ bigfoot.com or by writing to The CPO Box Office, 9 Church Grove, Aldham, Colchester, Essex, CO6 3SA.

Ceildh dancing to music by The Scampering Rogues called by Mike Collins in the fabulous 13th century National Sudbury Symphony Trust property. Tickets £12.50 Orchestra Spring include Essex Hog Roast and Concert Essex Cider. Limited ticket numbers: please applyPlease by mention At St Peter’s, Market Hill, ringing 01376 572023 or Sudbury, CO10 1TL Saturday 23rd June 7.30 pm email office@cpressex.org.uk

Music by Schumann, Bizet, Brahms and Saint Saens. Conductor Matthew Andrews, leader Christina Everson. Tickets £10 (children £2) available from Compact Music, Sudbury, Tourist Information Centre at Sudbury Library or www. sudburysymphonyorchestra. com; A limited number of tickets will be available on the door. For more information please call 01787 375099.

Concerts at The Parish Church of St Peter ad Vincula, Coggeshall Kaleidoscope Lunchtime Concert Thursday 7th June 12.30pm Admission free, retiring collection. Light lunches available from 12 noon. Concert lasts 45 minutes. All proceeds towards the St Peter’s, Coggeshall Organ Appeal. For more details, please call 01376 563020 or visit www. st-peter-ad-vincula.org.uk Pirates of Penzance At St. Andrew’s Church, Halstead Saturday 16th June 7.00pm A lively rendition of this Gilbert and Sullivan favourite performed by The Halstead & District Choral Society. Tickets available from David Oswick Estate Agents, Head Street, and Frank Smith and Sons, High Street, Halstead. Tickets are £10 in advance or £12 on the door on the night. For more information, please contact hdcschoir@gmail.com

Drama ‘Black Comedy’ At Kelvedon Institute, Kelvedon Friday 25th and Saturday 26th May. Doors open at 8.00pm for 8.30pm

Refreshments will be available before and after each performance. Tickets £7 from the Box Office, The Master Butcher, Kelvedon High Street or call 07742 532192.

Cinema Leavenheath Village Hall Digital Cinema At Leavenheath Village Hall, Wrights Way, (signposted from the High Road) Doors open 7.00pm for 7.30pm start. Refreshments (wine, beer, soft drinks, tea and coffee) will be available before the film starts and during the interval. Tickets £3.50 per adult and £2 per child. Please call Lesley 01206 262505 or Ken 01206 263266 for tickets. Saturday 2nd June ‘West Side Story.’ PG Music by Leonard Bernstein Saturday 7th July ‘The Iron Lady.’ 12A Meryl Streep, Jim Broadbent and Richard E Grant

Nayland Cinema At Nayland Village Hall Friday 29th June 8.00pm ‘Midnight in Paris’ Friday 27th July 8.00pm ‘Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy’ Drinks and ice creams served at the interval. £5 per ticket.

Things for Children Meet a Roman Soldier At Colchester Castle Wednesday 6th June. Sessions at 11.00am, 12.00pm, 1.00pm, 2.30pm and 3.30pm

A Roman soldier gives you a chance to view armour and weapons as you hear about A farce by Peter Shaffer his life in the army. Free (after when responding performed by The Kelvedon to adverts normal admission to the Players. Black Comedy is a Castle). No booking required. short play with no interval.

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What’s On Clay Sundials At Hollytrees Museum, Colchester Wednesday 6th and Friday 8th June. Sessions at 11.00am, 12.00pm, 1.00pm, 2.30pm and 3.30pm How would you tell the time before clocks and watches were invented? Work with an artist to create your own clay sundial. £2 per person. Booking is essential, by calling 01206 282940 or by dropping into Hollytrees Museum, Colchester

Keep Napoleon Out! At Colchester Castle Friday 8th June. Sessions at 11.00am, 12.00pm, 1.00pm, 2.30pm and 3.30pm Take a trip back 200 years in this fun hands-on activity. Dress in the finery of a dragoon and take part in a ‘sabre-sword’ drill with fellow-visitors. Free (after normal admission to the Castle). No booking required.

Snakes and Co At Natural History Museum, Colchester Friday 8th June. Drop-in 12.00pm - 4.00pm Come and meet a whole host of animals including snakes and many of their reptilian, arachnid and amphibian friends. £1.50 per person (2yrs and under free). Booking not required.

Courses and Workshops Events at Wormingford Community Education Centre At The Old School, Church Lane, Wormingford CO6 3AZ. www.wormingfordcec.org.uk

Creative Writing Group First Wednesday of every month 7.30pm - 9pm Write, review, explore. £4 donation. For more information please contact Amanda on 01206 337338.

Ballroom & Latin Dancing Every Wednesday 7.00pm - 9.00pm Learn to dance in the company of the very charismatic and experienced dance teacher Mac Weir. £10 per couple session / £5 per person per session. To book a place please phone Jane 07801543850 or e-mail wcec12@gmail.com.

Wormingford Bookworms Second Wednesday of every month 7.15pm - 8.45pm For everyone who loves reading. Read and discuss a new book every month. £2 donation. For more information please contact Amanda on 01206 337338.

Hand Bells Every Thursday afternoon 1.30pm - 3.00pm Come and learn the ancient art and pleasure of ringing handbells. £4 donation. For more information please phone Jane 07801543850 or e-mail wcec12@gmail.com

Bushcraft At Daws Hall Nature Reserve, Lamarsh Saturday 9th June 10.00am - 4.00pm An excellent introduction to outdoor skills. Learn to be a Ray Mears! Bushcraft knives can be purchased on the day from leader John Jackson.

£35 per person. Limited places so booking essential. For more information please contact Sarah White on 01787 269766, e-mail sarahwhite@ dawshallnature.co.uk or visit www.dawshallnature.co.uk

Farmers Markets Assington Farmers’ Market At The Barn, Assington Sunday 10th June and Sunday 8th July at 10.00am - 2.00pm Contact Justine Paul 07704 627973

Lavenham Farmers Market At The Village Hall, Lavenham Sunday 24th June and Sunday 22nd July at 10.00am - 1.30pm Contact Justine Paul 07704 627973

Colchester Farmers Market The Arts Centre, Colchester Friday 1st June and Friday 6th July at 9.30am - 1.00pm Contact Rowley Castiglione 01206 367776

Brightlingsea Farmers Market At the Community Centre, Brightlingsea Thursday 28th June and 26th July at 9.00am - 12.00 Contact Bob Shotton 01206 302669

Wivenhoe Farmers Market Congregational Hall, Wivenhoe Saturday 16th June and Saturday 21st July

at 9.00am - 12.00 Contact Rowly Castiglione 01206 367776

Sudbury Farmers Market At St Peters Church, Sudbury Friday 29th June and Friday 27th July 9.30am - 1.00pm Contact Justine Paul 07704 627973

Farmers Market At Jimmy’s Farm, Wherstead, Ipswich Saturday 2nd June and Saturday 7th July 10.00am - 2.00pm. Contact 0844 4938088

Rowhedge Farmers Market At Rowhedge Village Hall Saturday 2nd June and Saturday 7th July 9.00am - 12.00 Contact Yvonne 07780 923688

West Bergholt Farmers Market At The White Hart, Nayland Rd, West Bergholt Saturday 23rd June and Saturday 28th July 9.30 - 12.30 Contact 01206 240364

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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A Proverbial Life... A picture paints a thousand words In our early days of married life each family photograph was lovingly taken with camera and film, delivered to the chemist for development and the finished prints picked up a week later. Sometimes, I’d use a special envelope for sending films off for processing to some far flung film developers before, hopefully, having them delivered back through the door. I can still remember the excitement of collecting developed pictures from the chemist; hoping the assistants hadn’t had a sneak peak at them, then hiding round the corner to scan the latest pictorial record of our life. There were always some photographs that hadn’t quite turned out as expected; blurrily out of focus, too bright or too dark, with maybe a fat thumb or skinny finger covering the lens and captured for all to see. I treasured these photographs. I used to spread them out on the living room floor and gaze at them for hours. Then once I’d had my fill of imprinting them on my memory and showing them off I’d proudly stick them into albums. As the years passed the collection of photographs and albums grew. As further years passed I became lax about sticking the photos in albums; instead tossing the packets of prints into an old apple box kept for that purpose. With the arrival of digital cameras we didn’t have to be so careful in our photo taking. Snap, snap, snap at each and every opportunity with no fears about the costs of film or processing. Transfer to the computer, delete those you don’t like, crop, adjust and save those you do. In the early days proudly printing them out on the home printer, then later, just burn them to disc and forget about the printing. Stacks and stacks of discs recording our life, sanitised, edited and suitable for viewing by all. Emailed to friends and

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family, posted on Facebook and shared with the world, backed up then slipped into little plastic wallets... and largely forgotten. Far too many to commit to memory – far too many marking insignificant and truly mundane moments. Recently, while sorting through some papers I came across a photograph. It showed three small boys in swimming trunks and a middle aged man also in trunks. They were all standing in a river, knee deep in water and holding hands. It’s a glorious summer day and while you can’t fully see their faces it’s clear they’re laughing. If you look closely you can see fishing rods, towels, a picnic and two cans of beer on the riverbank. You can also see my toes captured while sitting on the grass and taking the photograph. I’d nearly forgotten that day 25 years ago; not quite but nearly. Three young boys and their granddad fishing and swimming, the family holiday, the nettles, the trek to the swimming spot and the digging for worms. I remember a lot more but it’s not for sharing. It’s for savouring in quiet, private moments when I need to count my blessings – something I do frequently. Apart from the wonderful memories the photograph invoked it also prompted another feeling. I’m now increasingly convinced of the need to revert to actually printing my digital photographs, or of having them printed for me. I don’t want them to be forgotten or consigned to shiny metal discs and stuffed into brittle plastic envelopes. I’d quite like my children and grandchildren to come across them and think, ‘I remember that.’

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Open Farm

Sunday 17th June Open Farm Sunday is a project which sees hundreds of farmers across the UK opening up their farm for one Sunday each year. It is a fantastic opportunity for everyone, young and old, to get a glimpse of what it means to be a farmer. Each event is unique with its own activities based around the farm’s own individual story. The Taylor family of Lower Dairy Farm in Little Horkesley will be opening up their farm this year for the third time.

Jenny Taylor at Lower Dairy Farm

Jenny Taylor says ‘It’s a really fun day and an opportunity to share our farm with lots of different people. It gets everyone out into the countryside and it’s a great way to increase awareness of farming methods and where our food comes from.’ At Lower Dairy Farm visitors can go on a self-guided walk with information about the natural history of the area, there are children’s activities and displays

about the history of the farm and its timberframed buildings. You can also find out about the importance of insects on growing crops by taking part in a pollinator survey. There are refreshments available in the barn and home produced beef and pork for sale, as well as eggs, jams, preserves and ice cream, so you can even take a little taste of the countryside back home with you. Open from 11.00am - 4.00pm, free entry. http:// www.lowerdairyfarm.co.uk

For more information on the scheme and a list of other farms open in your area, visit http://www. farmsunday.org/ or contact Andrew Nottage East Anglia co-ordinator 01223 839002.

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Notice Board Your Hospice Lottery Win £1,000 every week and help raise funds for St Helena Hospice, based in Colchester. Your Hospice Lottery offers you a fantastic way to win one of 36 weekly cash prizes and a wonderful way to help carry on caring. Your entry will go towards helping patients and their families in this community who have been diagnosed with a life-limiting illness. The Lottery computer allocates a unique number for each chance. You can pay by standing order (for as little as £4.34 per month), cheque (minimum of £10), by credit/debit card (minimum £10), or by cash (minimum £10). Please call the Lottery Office on 01206 791175, or email: lottery@yourhospicelottery.org. uk or go to our website at www. yourhospicelottery.org.uk for more details.

‘The Big Mow’ Saturday 21st July 10.00am - 1.00pm at St Andrews Church, Earls Colne. Come and help tidy our churchyard! For more information please call Helen Sherfield on 01787 222526.

The Headway Dogathon The 15th Colchester Dogathon takes place from 10.30am on Sunday 24th June in High Woods Country Park and this ever popular event will raise much needed funds for Headway Essex which provides care and support for survivors of brain injury throughout Essex. The sponsored dog walk is approximately 2.5 miles through beautiful fields and woodland, and there will be an opportunity to pop

in to the Visitors Centre for a rest and refreshments, before returning to the start for the Fun Dog Show where pooches can compete for the title of Dog & Owner Lookalike amongst others! With the chance to win prizes, certificates and rosettes. If you would like to join in please call the Headway office on 01206 547616 for a registration form or email Headway fundraising@headwayessex. org.uk You will be sent an information pack for participants with sponsorship forms, posters and a map of the route. More information can be found at www. headwayessex.org.uk/fundraising

Ben’s Buddies Cycle to raise money for Ben’s Trust Over the Bank holiday weekend of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in June, Alison Byrne (see below), her husband and 20 friends will be embarking on a 190 mile cycle ride around Holland. They are all cycling to help raise vital funds for Ben’s Trust. Ben Culhane is only 13 years old. He has a condition called Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) a cruel, incurable muscle wasting disease. Money is needed to help purchase essential items to help Ben and his family care for him. If you would like to support Ben’s Buddies or to make a donation please visit Ben’s homepage http://www.everydayhero.co.uk/ alison_byrne or call 07919 522246 for more information. Many thanks for your support.

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Colne Valley Cycle Ride Join Su from Heart Breakfast for a ride around the beautiful Colne Valley on Sunday 27th May to help raise all important funds for the County’s life-saving helicopter. There are 3 routes to choose from: approx 20 miles, 40 miles and a fun family cycle ride starting from the fundraising office at The Business Centre, Earls Colne Business Park, Colchester, Essex, CO6 2NS. If you wish to take part, the registration fee is £16 per cyclist or per family for the fun family cycle ride (2 adults and up to 3 children) in advance or £20 on the day. Adult participants will receive a T-shirt and goody bag. Visit EssexAirAmbulance.uk.com to pre-register online or contact the Fundraising Team on 0845 2417 690.

But You Don’t Look Ill Cheerful support for hidden illnesses. Thursday 14th June and Thursday 12th July 1.00pm 3.00pm. Drop in any time at The Stevenson Centre, Gt Cornard. £1

Events at Wormingford Community Education Centre Play and Stay Every Monday (exc bank Holidays) 9.30am - 11.30am. Suitable for pre-school children (and their siblings during School Holidays – check website for specific dates). Lots for young people to do including enjoying the fabulous, safe playing field and an enclosed pond. Parents please stay and enjoy a coffee and cake. No booking required. £4 donation. Café & Library Open Mondays 9.30am - 11.30am. Our café serving fresh coffee, tea and other soft drinks as well as homemade cakes is an ideal opportunity to drop in and enjoy a chat. Children’s books suitable

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Chappel Millennium Green Ltd Do you use Chappel Millennium Green? Do you wish to help secure its future? Can you spare a small amount of time? If you answered ‘Yes’ to the above, the directors of Chappel Millennium Green Ltd would like to talk to you about becoming a director. We need new directors with an interest in conservation to take the Green forward and to provide a fitting memorial to the Trustees who have created it for everyone to use.

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The National Garden Scheme In 1927 the National Gardens Scheme was founded with the aim of raising money for the nurses of the Queen’s Nursing Institute (QNI). The idea was to ask individuals to open up quality private gardens for ‘a shilling a head’. At that time garden visiting was already a well-established pastime, but only for a privileged few. However in the first year of the NGS over £8,000 was raised from visitors to 609 gardens. A network of volunteer County Organisers was set up and by 1931 over 1,000 private gardens were open. Country Life magazine produced a handbook, known as “The Yellow Book” because of its bright cover. After the Second World War, the National Health Service took on the District Nursing Service, but money was still needed to care for retired nurses and invest in training so the NGS continued as before. Then in 1948 the NGS offered to join forces with the National Trust to restore and preserve important gardens and, in return, the National Trust opened many of its most prestigious gardens. Despite massive inflation in the post-war years, the entrance fee was held at one shilling. More realistic entrance fees were introduced in the 1970s and the gardens began to raise significant donations.

Of the original gardens that were opened, 120 are accessible for the 85th anniversary in 2012. In addition around 3700 more gardens will be open raising around £2.6 million. Originally the gardens were predominantly the large grounds of stately homes with teams of gardeners maintaining them. But now many more small gardens open, from cottages to terraced houses and in a community effort many neighbouring and nearby properties open their gates on the same day to enable visitors to delight in a range of styles and plants within a few hours. As much part of a day out to see the gardens is the opportunity to buy plants and to enjoy tea and cakes. Around 80% of the funds raised by both entry to the gardens and from the sale of plants and refreshments goes back to the NGS and in turn to their nominated charities. If you are a regular visitor then the NGS still produces its Yellow Book which is a directory of gardens open throughout the UK (available from the website or from bookshops), and county booklets which are available from libraries or can be downloaded from the website.

In 1980 The National Gardens Scheme In addition both regular and occasional visitors Charitable Trust was established as an can benefit from using the excellent NGS independent charity, with Her Majesty Queen website (www.ngs.org.uk) where you can search Elizabeth the Queen Mother as Patron and within a region and even narrow the results Her Royal Highness Princess Alice, Duchess down to a specific day. of Gloucester as President. In 1984 Macmillan Inspiration for your garden, raising money for Cancer Relief joined the list of beneficiary charity and cake – it doesn’t get much better charities. In the years that followed other than that! charities joinedVisit including Marie at Curie Cancer our website www.theconnectionmagazine.co.uk (For Scottish Gardens visit www. Care, Help the Hospices and Crossroads scotlandsgardens.org) Caring for Carers.

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Has there ever been a year more crammed full of organised celebrations? Every shop is plunged into gloom, their windows obscured by notices of Jubilympic-related events and you can’t buy a lamb chop without being asked if you’d like the Celebration Special Offer of a dozen for the same price as 40 cost in 1953, without inflation of course ha-ha. And while you’re working that one out, the shelves of useful things like buckets and bread have disappeared under the weight of bunting, flags and novelty hats. There’s so much red, white and blue on the streets you’d be forgiven for thinking we were at war. And then you get phone calls from people you once bought a raffle ticket from which go something like, ‘We very much hope you can come to our celebrations on the village green - it would be lovely to see you there. Perhaps you wouldn’t mind contributing something to our refreshments table - can I put you down for a vat of potato salad, 6 gross fairy cakes and a bottle of something interesting - would that be all right?’ You meekly agree, adding up the cost in your head because you know everything you bring will be scrutinised by the gimlet eye of the village oligarchy and needs to be of a certain standard. You will find yourself hyperventilating while icing the fairy cakes at 2.00am the night before, in the certain knowledge that the ample-bosomed matriarch who receives your contribution with an air of faint disappointment, will put her glasses on specially for the inspection then shout out loudly, ‘Maureen another bottle of plonk de plonk over here’. As you leave her side, you will hear a muttered, ‘Oh dear. Put these in the kitchen, will you?’ Your cakes will languish forlorn by the side of the sink, ‘accidentally’ overlooked by even the greediest children who prefer a more professional looking offering. And I’m sure I’d be looking forward to the ‘O’ (censored) games more if I thought it was about a bunch of sporty types who turn up to perform amazing physical feats rather than

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A Night Rescue One night last summer a couple accidentally hit a badger when they were driving along a country lane. The story of what happened next highlights the valuable work of The North East Essex Badger Group. On a warm August evening a couple were driving home through the country lanes when suddenly an animal ran across the road and was hit a glancing blow. They immediately pulled over and ran back to the skid marks, but could see nothing. Then they heard a snuffling sound coming from the hedge and discovered that it was a badger that had been hit. They were unsure what to do but remembered that they had in the car a pamphlet about badgers they had recently picked up from a stall at the village fete. This had a number to call for emergencies and soon a man turned up with some rescue equipment; he had a quick look at the unconscious badger, lifted it into a cage to take it to a vet. The couple asked to be kept informed of the badger’s condition and rather sadly completed their journey home. The following evening they had a phone call from the badger group man that they had met at the accident. It was good news – the badger had only suffered the loss of a tooth and had recovered from the concussion shortly after arriving at the vets. It was going to be released back into the wild the next evening and they were invited to attend. It was agreed to meet at the scene of the accident just before sunset because it was essential that the badger was returned to its familiar territory. That next evening the three people, and now a quite lively badger in the cage, made their way across a field behind the hedge where it had been found. They stopped short of the next boundary hedge, put the cage down, lifted the flap at the end pointing towards the hedge and stepped back a few paces. Tentatively the badger poked his nose out, sniffed a few times and then slowly walked out. It headed for the hedge

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Food for Thought Polstead Cherries Polstead is famous for it’s cherry orchards, in particular a variety called the Polstead Black. Cherry sellers at Sudbury market in the 19th century would cry: Polstead cherries, Polstead cherries, Red as Maria Marten’s blood!’ This referred to the infamous Red Barn murder which took place in Polstead in 1828 and marries both subjects into a satisfyingly macabre image. A Cherry Fair used to be celebrated on the village green each July. Although the old varieties are not grown as extensively now, you can still buy cherries at local farms and garden gates in summer.

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Useful Information Essex Recycling Centres Colchester Recycling Centre for Household Waste, Maldon Rd, Colchester CO3 4RN Opening hours from March to October 8am - 5pm Bank holidays in May and August 9am - 5pm Braintree Recycling Centre Springwood Dr, Braintree CM7 2YN Opening hours from March to October 9am to 5pm Lawford Recycling Centre for Household Waste, Greensmill, Riverside Avenue West, Lawford CO11 1UW Opening hours from March to October 8am - 5pm Bank holidays in May and August 9am - 5pm For more information visit www.essex.gov.uk

Suffolk Recycling Centres The walk for this issue continues with the ‘Walking Your Way to the Games’ series of walks hosted by Colchester Borough Council celebrating the run up to the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Each of the walks is linked to an Olympic colour and varies in distance. The last walk will be the Black Walk on Sunday 3rd June at 10.00am. This walk lasts ten miles and starts at The Beehive in Little Horkesley. To celebrate the Olympic Torch Relay in Colchester, an additional walk is being hosted on Sunday 8th July at 10.15am. The walk starts at Seaview Avenue car park on West Mersea and lasts for 6 miles. The ‘Walking Your Way to the Games’ series of walks have been recognised through the London 2012 Inspire Programme. The Inspire Mark recognises the most accessible, inspiring and participative projects. For more information call the Health Walk Activator on 07506 695546 or visit http:// www.colchester.gov.uk/article/6829/ Colchester-Loves-to-Walk

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St. Peter’s C of E Primary School Tel: 01376 561328 Honywood Community Science School Tel: 01376 561231 Kelvedon St. Mary C of E Primary School Tel: 01376 570411 Feering C of E Controlled Primary School Tel: 01376 570296 Earls Colne Primary School and Nursery Tel: 01787 222205 Colne Engaine C of E (Aided) Primary School Tel: 01787 222717 Bures C.E V.C Primary School Tel: 01787 227446 Chappel C of E School Tel: 01787 222296 St. John the Baptist C.E.V.A Primary School Tel: 01787 269300 Great Tey C.E Controlled Primary School Tel: 01206 210415 Fordham All Saints C of E Primary School Tel: 01206 240251 Copford C of E Primary School Tel: 01206 210439 Stanway Primary School Tel: 01206 574819 St. Mary’s Lower School Tel: 01206 211242 The Heath School Tel: 01206 571379 Stanway Fiveways Primary School Tel: 01206 574849 Holy Trinity C.E. Primary School Eight Ash Green & Aldham Tel: 01206 240880 St Andrew's C.E.V.A Primary School, Wormingford Tel: 01787 227307 Dedham C of E Controlled Primary School Tel: 01206 322242 Stratford St Mary Primary School Tel: 01206 323236 Stoke by Nayland C.E. V.C.P School Tel: 01206 262418 Stoke By Nayland Middle School Tel: 01206 262362 Littlegarth School Tel: 01206 262332 Nayland Community Primary School Tel: 01206 262348 Boxted St Peter’s C of E Primary School Tel: 01206 272239

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Fiveways Post Office Tel: 01206 330451 Marks Tey Tel: 01206 210314 West Bergholt Tel: 01206 240355 Fordham Village Store and Post Office Tel: 01206 240391 Earls Colne Post Office Tel: 01787 222258

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IndexofofAdvertisers Advertisers Index 32, 36

Accountancy

Electrician

Bathroom Fitters

Beauty Treatment

Farmshop

Bookkeeping

Fencing

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Building Services

Estate Agent

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Florist

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Lawnmowing

Marketing Services

Oven Cleaning

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Pest Control

Photography

Podiatrist

Bunting

Flooring

Carpet cleaners

Funeral Directors

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Furniture restorer

Care Services

Lawn Maintenance

Care Home

Garden Centre

Property Maintenance 38, 39

Car Tuning

Garden Furniture

Plumber

Carpenter

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Garden Services 25, 28, 38, 39

Restaurants

36, 45 11, 13, 31

Computer Services

Children’s Nursery

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Children’s Clothes

Heating Engineer

Counselling

Health Spa

Cleaners

Interior Design

39, 43

Ironing Service

Wedding Venue

32, 36, 47

Waitress Service

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Window Repairs

Decorators

Garden Designer

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Hairdressers

Designer Radiators

Joinery

Dog Walker

Kitchen Fitters

36, 45 13

Solicitor

Storage Space

Swimming Pool

Therapies

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