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Welcome back everyone,

Since the last issue, we’ve had Christmas and New Year celebrations, which were fantastic. This is now the last of our bimonthly publications as we will become monthly very soon. As it’s the start of the year we wanted to give you a fitness push so we have some enticing features that can help you on the path to looking trim and becoming fitter, it’s certainly something I’m going to work at this year! Valentine’s Day is nearly upon us, some of our advertisers have fantastic offers available to make it a really special day for you and your loved one. I wish you all a great 2014, and on behalf of everyone at Essex Central we hope you enjoy this issue and join us each month from March as we continue to grow. Regards

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s a keen cook I always look forward to the recipes from local restaurants, and was delighted to see that for the Christmas issue your recipe was from The Theydon Oak. I have lived in Epping for many years and this is by far my favourite place to eat! I tried to recreate the ‘Mulled Pears with Roquefort’ as our starter for Christmas Day (I was cooking for 8!) and I am pleased to say that everyone enjoyed it immensely. I will definitely be serving this dish again at a future dinner party! Melanie Walsh Have a super weekend!! @GreenOwl_Essex

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FOOTBALL MANAGER HARRY REDKNAPP BECOMES THE DREAM FACTORY CHARITY PATRON Queens Park Rangers football manager Harry Redknapp has pledged his support to The Dream Factory charity and agreed to become one of its patrons. Redknapp gave his support to the charity when he was the special guest at the recent awards evening at the new Epping St John’s School. Among those receiving an award was Josh Mills, the son of The Dream Factory founder Avril Mills, who was recognised for his work with the charity. Avril, from Epping - who set up the charity five years ago following the death of her son Oliver, nine, from leukaemia - had previously met Redknapp when he helped make a dream come true for a boy who wanted to have lunch with Harry and meet the Tottenham players at the club’s Chigwell training ground.

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CANINE CAPERS AS ST CLARE LAUNCHES WINTER WALKIES

Puppy love is in the air at St Clare Hospice now that registration is open for their annual Winter Walkies. St Clare housekeeper Zoe Almond, husband Michael and their seven adorable mutts will be among the walkers and their canine companions taking part in the 5km pooch parade starting at the Hospice in Hastingwood on Sunday, February 9 at 11am. A second Winter Walkies event is being held at GreenAcres Woodland Burials in Epping Forest on Sunday February 16. Zoe said: “As a nation of dog lovers, we are all animal crackers about our pets and it really is true that dogs are man’s best friend. Signing up for Winter Walkies is a wonderful way for pet owners to enjoy a fun day with other dog lovers and take the lead when it comes to fundraising for their local Hospice.” Last year, almost 250 people and their fourlegged friends took part in Winter Walkies, helping raise almost £5,500. There will be plenty of doggy fun and games, including competitions for the best dog/owner lookalike and the wackiest wellies. Anyone is welcome to join the walk – whether you are a pet owner or not. Advance registration £10 adults/£5 children. Call 01279 773750 or see www.stclarehospice. org.uk.

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CHIGWELL CHAPEL CHOIR SINGS AT EVENSONG AT ST JOHN’S COLLEGE, CAMBRIDGE The Chigwell Chapel Choir was invited to lead Evensong at one of the most prestigious of venues - St John’s College, Cambridge - where they reached new heights with a performance that defied their young age. Directed by Howard Ebden and accompanied by Simon Winters, the 40-strong choir delivered an evening service of exquisite beauty and technical prowess. The choir, which is the youngest for many years, performed with appreciable distinction, and this bodes well for a very bright future. The members of the choir are increasingly busy.

They have just released their debut album which has already raised close to £2,000, for the Lifebox Charity. Last month the choir gave a highly acclaimed performance at the Guild of Merchant Taylor’s where they raised an exceptional amount of money for Helen Green Design Foundation and the Smiles with Grace charity. In September they led Evensong at Pembroke College Cambridge, having returned from a tour to Barcelona in the summer. For more information email the school’s Director of Music, Howard Ebden, at hebden@chigwell-school.org

CHANGING PEOPLES LIVES In January 2014, Smile Design By Ash will be celebrating its third year of business. This state-of-the-art dental practice in Chigwell, Essex offers a comprehensive range of dental care including general dentistry, hygiene service, cosmetic dentistry, teeth whitening, dental implants, cosmetic dentures and braces for adult patients. The practice is proud to offer NUCALM (www.nucalm.com), which is one of the best ways for anxious patients to relax and have dental treatment much easier. Principal dentist Ash Parmar comments “Nucalm is a revolutionary system that is fantastic for nervous patients. Research shows that 4 out of 5 adult patients have some level of anxiety when visiting a dentist. With Nucalm, this will make it a thing of the past!” The dental practice has a relaxed and friendly atmosphere and has achieved a very good reputation locally. Patients are assured of the best advice and dental care

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to achieve a healthy mouth and an attractive smile. Flexible finance options are available such as 0% finance plans over two years. For more information, visit www.smiledesign byash.co.uk, or call 020 8500 0544 for a FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION.

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ackfords is a beautifully appointed Period House combining the old world charm of open fires and cottage gardens with chic and newly refurbished interiors. As a family owned business, you can be sure of a warm welcome, high quality service and a wedding that can be tailored to your specification. The hotel was one of the first venues in the area to offer civil

ceremonies and has over 50 years of experience in helping brides and grooms with their special day. The hotel’s nine individually designed guest rooms maintain the property’s period charm while providing modern amenities. Room rates include a full traditional English breakfast each morning. Tel: 0208 504 2642 Website: www.packfordshotel.co.uk

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his beautiful Ofsted registered day nursery cares for children aged 3 months to 5 years and is owned and run by two of the most Johanne dedicated and friendly people you’re ever likely Emanuel and to meet. Bobbi Chana and Johanne Emanuel Bobbi Cha na (who started out as local child minders) manage a brilliant team who have helped take Blossoms to great heights in just 3 years. They pride themselves on providing a home from home environment where children can learn, explore and develop as individuals. Bobbi says, “Here at Blossoms we see everyone as part of the Blossoms family, from the children, to staff, to the parents. We are currently arranging our next party for the children and parents. They are always great fun days as everyone gets involved.” Last year they moved the business into a large farm house just beyond Epping, which they have renovated to give the children an amazing environment in which to learn and play, including four day-care rooms, a sensory room and a cosy room. The nursery is set on 8 acres of land, with 2 acres being used as a safe playground for the children to enjoy, and they even have a duck pond! For 2014 they will be holding opens days, and hosting ‘stay and play’ sessions, as well as a holiday club for 5-11 year olds. Bobbi says, “Were busy but we love all the children, and each day is great here!” The kids certainly look like they’re enjoying themselves on our visit. Tel: 01279 429937 Website: www.blossomsnurseryltd.com

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his long standing Woodford business (originally a T.V sales and rental shop) sells a wide range of white goods and electrical products for the home. From wide screen TV’s and DVD Players to washing machines and fridge freezers, they really do have it all. They strive to offer quality brands along with knowledgeable customer service, Eddie Butcher has been a loyal employee since 1977, and has seen the business go through a change of hands. We spoke with Nasir Sharif, recent new owner of the company, who explained their plans for the future, “This year we are looking to expand the business further by opening up our basement to create a kitchen showroom. We shall supply and fit British and German built kitchens crafted to the highest standards.” The expansion of the large basement is expected to be completed by the summer, and will create an amazing space for local people to shop for a great quality kitchen. Tel: 0208 505 6325

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H E A LT H FITNESS

NEW YEAR

NEW YOU Motivational tips for the new year and beyond

hat time has come around again, too much food, too much alcohol, not enough exercise and routine goes out the window… Many of you may have made a new year’s resolution to eat better, exercise more and generally get fit…and many of you may have already given up! Well… Here’s some tips to help kick start the new routine again and create the new you for 2014! 4 SET ACHIEVABLE GOALS - because without these your training could become very monotonous and stagnant leading to a drop in motivation. 4 TAKE PHOTOS - even if it seems difficult, or you don’t want to, they will give you the incentive to push on and help you to track your progression and see how well you’re doing. 4 DON’T JUST RELY ON THE SCALES - Taking measurements can actually be a better way of tracking progress over stepping on the scales. Many people get Danny Cohen disheartened when their weight-loss plateaus, but may be surprised at how many www.dannycohenpt.com inches they have lost. 4 DO SOMETHING YOU ENJOY - You are more likely to stick to something if you actually enjoy doing it. There are many different ways in which to work out, from swimming to an exercise class to dancing. Find something that you like to do. 4 KEEP GOING - Don’t let the diet go out the window by thinking ‘I had a greasy burger and chips for lunch, therefore I will continue to eat badly for the rest of the day, and start again tomorrow’. Move on, remember your goals, and make sure your very next meal is something healthy.

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These are just some examples to kick start you in the new year, you could make up your own challenges, but remember perseverance is the key! Contact me for any other ideas or if you need that extra little push to achieve your goals quicker…

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CHIGWELL PERSONAL TRAINING New You for the New Year?

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All classes are suitable for ALL levels with modifications Wednesday & Friday 10am - Trinity Church Hall, Mannock Drive, Loughton, Essex, IG10. Tuesdays 7pm, The Murray hall, 106 Borders Lane, IG10 3DS. Classes are £24 per month (1 class per week) Walk ins £8. If participating in more than one class per week, rates will be further discounted! Please contact Mandy at mandykarimloo@sky.com/07904190047 to book and secure your place!

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GET A PERSONAL TRAINER Great for…people who want extra motivation and guidance.

Working with a personal trainer has many benefits, from extra motivation, to simply knowing you are exercising correctly and safely. John McComish from Chigwell Personal Training offers a mature and experienced approach to fitness. He works 7 days a week delivering PT sessions in and around Chigwell. As well being a fully qualified PT, he is also a fully qualified school teacher and trains people of all ages, shapes and abilities, in either their home, parks or local gym. His service is bespoke - you tell him your goal and he will help you achieve it. John said; “My workouts are fun, inspirational and not ‘same old’- clients look forward to their sessions, learn new skills and enhance their well-being. For some it simply builds their confidence and allows exercise to become part of their lives. “Many clients have reached middle age and realise the value of their health. They want to be fit, strong and active for as long as is possible, it can no longer be taken for granted, now it’s a priority.” Check out www.chigwell personaltraining.co.uk and/or contact John at john@chigwell personaltraining.co.uk Tel:07957 304 949

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GO NORDIC WALKING Great for…all levels of fitness

Nordic Walking is an enhancement of ordinary walking and makes something we can all do... twice as effective! It can be done by anybody, anywhere and does not require expensive equipment or clothing. The exercise uses poles in order to add two major benefits to walking. The poles help to propel the walker along, meaning he/she works harder than usual, yet the support provided by the poles makes it feel easier, and the upper body muscles are used as well as the legs.

Nordic Walking East London Essex, is a local organisation that are extremely passionate about Nordic walking and are committed to helping the community achieve their health and fitness goals. Based in the beautiful Epping Forest, there are a variety classes throughout the week that can be enjoyed with like-minded people. Over 350 people make up the local Nordic walking community who all enjoy exercising outside in nature away from the gym environment. To find out more please visit: www.exerciseindisguise.co.uk

GET BUGGYFIT Great for…busy Mums

Buggyfit is a great social class which enables mums to bring their babies along in their buggy or pushchair and get 1 hour of exercise without the worry of finding reliable childcare. This power walking

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WORKOUT Getting fit is all about finding a way of exercising that you actually enjoy. Exercise doesn’t have to be boring, or be seen as a chore with our pick of the 5 best ways to workout, all available locally to you.

JOIN A LEISURE CENTRE Great for…someone who wants everything under one roof

If you are interested in a variety of sporting activities then joining a leisure centre could be right for you. Harlow Leisurezone brings the opportunity to have fun, re-energise, improve health and fitness, learn new skills, relax, and unwind, all under one roof. The striking state of the art gym overlooks rolling countryside and is the perfect place to really work up a sweat, using the latest fitness equipment. If swimming is your thing then the beautiful pool is a generous size, being 25m long and 8 lanes wide, with seating for 300 spectators and a learner pool, perfect for younger members of the family. There are swim classes suitable for all ages, and even a synchronised swimming club! The sports arena is built to national club standard for badminton, basketball and trampolining and features a sprung, slip resistant floor. Other facilities include an indoor tennis hall, three fitness studios, four squash courts, health spa, daycare nursery, hair salon, therapy suite, science exhibition, lounge bar and café. Web: www.harlowleisurezone.co.uk Tel: 01279 621500 class, incorporating cardio and weights, boxing, various core strength exercises and games for a total body workout is proving to be the answer to shifting postnatal weight and re-toning the body after giving birth. The effective and safe postnatal workout burns fat and

improves posture. The morning classes (10am), performed outside in Wanstead Flats and Claybury Park also provide a great way to socialise with other mums and make new friends. Buggyfit is fun and baby comes too! What’s more, Alicia, who runs the classes, is

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INSANITY CLASS Great for…exercise enthusiasts

The latest craze in home fitness DVD’s is now available as a group class workout. Insanity, originally created in America by Shaun T uses high intensity max interval training to get results, fast! This class will push you past your limits using plyometric drills mixed with intervals of strength, resistance, power and core training. Mandy Karimloo is one of the first certified teachers of Insanity in the UK. Mandy said: “You’ll experience a huge mixture of feelings and emotions - fun, pain, challenging, tough, tearfulness, and happiness but most of all you will achieve and accomplish a great state of mind and body and leave my class full of life and motivation.” The classes are held in Loughton on Tuesday evenings, and Wednesday and Friday mornings and cost £25 a month (1 per week) or £8 for walk-ins. Contact Mandy at mandykarimloo@sky. com Tel: 07904 190 047

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Using the TRX

WHAT IS CORE STABILITY?

Core stability relates to the bodily region bounded by the abdominal wall, the pelvis, the lower back and the diaphragm and its ability to stabilise the body during movement. In practice core stability is essential for the maintenance of an upright posture and especially for movements and lifts that require extra effort such as lifting a heavy weight from the ground to a table. Without core stability the lower back is not supported from inside and can be injured by strain caused by the exercise. On a personal level, since the age of 12 my lower back had been weak causing me much pain into adulthood. But thanks to a career change into the health & fitness industry with many hours learning and teaching core stability techniques my posture has completely changed and I

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now stand upright with purpose & without pain. One of the best ways to get great results is to use a TRX (Total Body Resistance Exercise). This is an amazing invention and a fantastic way to use your own body weight to achieve core stability, body strength and toning. Thanks to the Navy Seals that took the idea from the Gymnastic rings, it gives people like you and I the ability to workout and challenge our bodies in an extremely healthy and forgiving way. Also TRX can also be used almost anywhere i.e. in your home, at the gym, in a forest or a park. It takes seconds to set up, all you need is some teaching techniques to get you going. Another really good option, which can be used within the home or gym environment is a fitness ball otherwise known as a Swiss ball. Swiss balls can really make exercise fun and help you master core stability, co-ordination control

and strength. Sitting on a Swiss ball instead of a chair is a very good way to keep your spine healthy and help you maintain good posture. Swiss balls come in 4 different sizes which range from 55cm for someone who is 5ft tall to 85cm for someone who is 6ft 2 or taller. There are many different types of exercises that you can do on a Swiss ball from the basic plank hold to a more advance jackknife press up. Using a Swiss ball ensures that you fire up all your core stabilisation muscle group as with the Swiss ball dynamics you are forced to take control of the ball rather than have the ball take control of you. Basic Swiss ball exercises can be achieved on your own but to gain the maximum benefits it is advisable to attend a Swiss ball class or have guidance from a trainer. By Jez James Godlonton Personal Trainer www.fat2fit.me.uk

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Keep warm during the final months of winter with a cape.

By Carrie Feagan As the winter months are coming to an end, why not ditch the classic winter coat for something super stylish and on trend, the cape puts a definitive twist on the normal everyday coat. Here I show you some of my favourites that I found online, so now you can grab the new cover up without having to leave your home… Ramona Navy Faux Fur Cape Prettylittlething.com £40.00

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ENHANCE YOUR HAIR With EnhanceMe by HOB Salons

Main Picture: HOB Salons Loughton From left to right, Simon Wilson - Senior Stylist at HOB Salons Loughton, Daryl White - Assistant at HOB Salons Loughton and Faye Turner - HOB Salons’ Creative Colour Director

hen we heard that awardwinning hairdressing group HOB Salons were launching four brand new colour techniques that offer the hottest catwalk trends at purse friendly prices, we couldn’t wait to try them! The EnhanceMe range includes; Duo Gloss (£50), which uses two complementing semi- permanent colours, blended seamlessly to

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create the ultimate high gloss finish to your style, Gloss Lites (£55), which creates a sun kissed effect by using a scattering of natural looking highlights to enhance an all over semi-permanent gloss colour, Illume Lites (£65), which reignites an all over tint with the tailored placement of stunning highlights to create a beautiful multi–tonal effect, and Root Stretch (from £75),

which creates a ‘rock chick’ look by adding lighter tones through the length and ends of the hair to enhance darker roots. All of the treatments (except Root Stretch) are set at a fixed price, no matter the length or thickness of your hair. Two of the team headed down to HOB Salons Loughton to see what the new EnhanceMe colour service had to offer.

ENHANCEME DUO GLOSS REVIEW

By Victoria Grace – Beauty Editor This technique uses two complementing semi- permanent colours, blended seamlessly to create a high gloss finish for £50.

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managed to blow dry my pokerstraight and uncooperative hair into every ‘Essex girls’ dream, with big bouncy curls with added volume. I left feeling very glamorous and pampered.

BEFORE HOW DID YOU FEEL ABOUT YOUR HAIR COLOUR BEFORE VISITING HOB SALONS? I felt that my hair lacked shine and wasn’t really in keeping with the season. I originally had natural mid-brown hair with lighter blonde ends, which I liked as it was a low maintainance style, however I wanted something darker for winter. Upon consultation Faye recommended that I have the duo gloss treatment with a deep (almost purple) brunette with a chocolate brown shade over the top to provide a high gloss result

AFTER and bring out the colour of my eyes. WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR NEW ‘ENHANCE ME’ COLOUR? I love it! My hair has never looked so shiny and healthy and the two different colours complement each other so well. Many people have commented on how great my new hair looks, and I have to agree with them! Even though duo gloss is a semi-permanent treatment, the colour has lasted surprisingly well and I do not have to worry about the appearance of unsightly roots. Simon even

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By Sharon Butler-Felby – Designer This technique reignites an all over tint with the tailored placement of stunning natural highlights to create a multi-tonal effect for £65.

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HOW DID YOU FEEL ABOUT YOUR HAIR COLOUR BEFORE VISITING HOB SALONS? After years of having highlights I felt like my hair was in very dry, bad condition and I had been left with a block of very blonde hair at the front. I also had very noticeable roots which I wasn’t happy with. Faye suggested that a cooler toned, all over tint would be more suitable for my skin and eye colour, with the placement of blonde foils

to break up the streak at the front and recommended an additional treatment of Luxeoil Keratin Restore Mask (£5) to help rebuild the hair from the inside. WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR NEW ‘ENHANCE ME’ COLOUR? I am very happy with the results, the colour feels lifted, looks very professional and because it suits my skin tone better it looks more natural than before. The treatment

WHAT DID YOU THINK OF THE CUSTOMER SERVICE? The customer service was second to none, all of the staff were extremely friendly and professional and I felt confident in their expert hands. I thought the little extras that you get with HOB Salons like a head massage really added to the experience. WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THE PRICE? At a fixed price of £50, I think it is excellent value for money. As my hair is both long, and extremely thick, it is refreshing to know that I can finally get a professional and stylish colour treatment that doesn’t end up costing the earth. Star Rating: HHHHH has left me more awake looking and the Keratin mask left my hair feeling silky and shiny. As the new tint is closer to my natural hair colour, I have also noticed that my root regrowth is not as prominent as before and so has lasted longer. WHAT DID YOU THINK OF THE CUSTOMER SERVICE? I thought the customer service was excellent! The consultation was very clear and thorough, which gave me confidence that Faye really knew what she was talking about. WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THE PRICE? I usually pay the same price (£65) for a mobile hairdresser to come to my home, so in comparison I thought that Illume Lites offered great value. With HOB Salons you get the feeling of being pampered in a nice environment, including a head massage, massage chair and cups of tea. I don’t get that at home! Star Rating: HHHHH

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STEP BY STEP ...MARBLED NAILS Get creative with your nails!

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Here’s my step-by-step guide on how to get artistic with your nails with some marbling. I’ve used the marbling technique to create a water splash design. In this step-by-step guide I am using a Gelish gel polish but you can achieve the same look with ordinary nail varnish at home.

WHAT YOU NEED

H 4 colours of nail varnish H 1 top coat H A dotting tool, I am using one by Nail

Harmony. If you don’t have a dotting tool, you can always use a hair grip. 1. Make sure you have everything you need and that you are comfortable. 2. Apply 2 coats of your colour choice, ensuring the first layer is dry before you apply the next, I’ve chosen the colour ‘Arctic White’. 3. Pick up your second colour and apply dots with your dotting tool. Starting with bigger sized dots from the bottom of the

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nail, working your way up to the center with smaller sized dots. The colour I’ve used is ‘My Favorite Accessory’. 4. Repeat step 3 but with a different colour, filling up the spaces in between the dots. I’ve used ‘Radiance Is My Middle Name’ a lighter shade of blue to compliment the previous colour. 5. Repeat step 3 again, with a different colour. This time I’ve used ‘Showstopping’ a glittery silver. 6. The final step is to get artistic and use your dotting tool to blend the colors into each other in all different directions to create a marbling effect with the colours. You can also use a very thin striper brush to create a smoother kind of blend. Once dry, apply your top coat.

Use colours that compliment each other for a subtle effect and use brighter clashing colours for a more striking effect. Try and stay away from using all dark colours as they tend to not mix very well with each other.

Marbling is very creative so don’t feel you have to do a design on each nail, you may just want to do a small design on a few nails only.

Choose a glitter as one of your colours to dot with as the sparkle really adds depth to your design.

By Nail Harmony Master Educator Amanda Anastasiou, owner of Finesse Hair & Beauty in Chingford. If you would like to have your nails done by Amanda, please visit www.finessesalon.co.uk

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he Spring Term is here, so parents will have researched and visited potential schools and are now ready to decide on which school is best for their children to start at in September. But what is it that parents are looking for? Regular access to teachers and the size of schools were two key factors highlighted by a survey of Oak-Tree Group of Schools’ parents. The Oak-Tree Group comprises three privately-owned independent schools in the Epping Forest area. Normanhurst School in North Chingford is available for children up to 16, and Oaklands School in Loughton and Coopersale Hall School in Epping take children from 2½ to 11. Each school has its own individual character and together they offer an excellent standard of education in happy, secure and family-orientated environments. The 2013 survey showed that a key influencing factor when considering several schools was the level of direct contact between

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Many pests are still hiding in the garden at this time of year. Check for slugs and snails under pots, old bricks and stones to expose them and their eggs. This will also provide a welcome feast for the birds.

A seasonal guide to help you get the most out of your garden.

elcome to my New Year gardening guide. It’s the start of the gardening year! I will be covering many gardening topics this year and introducing some exciting new ideas and ways in which you can bring even more interest to your garden. The beginning of the gardening year is always a good time to start thinking about making some positive plans and changes to your garden to bring all year round interest to different areas. In spring the appearance of delicate delightful bulbs, in the summer months an abundance of flowers and floral aroma’s filling the air, in the autumn amazing colourful leaves and bark, and in the winter beautiful berries. Now is the time to think about growing your own fruit and vegetables if you don’t do so already. You really don’t need that much room at all; you can grow a wide edible variety

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WHEN: Wednesday 29th January, 9am-2pm WHAT: East London and Essex Spinal Centre, provided by Spire Roding Hospital WHERE: Virgin Active Gym, Abridge Road, Chigwell. Call 0208 709 7817 for more information

WHEN: Third Monday of the month. 5.30pm WHAT: Vojan Cooking Club. Contact: Sharon Butler-Felby 07850 864 799 WHERE: The Vojan, Ongar. £30 WHEN: Every Tuesday 8pm WHAT: Pub quiz WHERE: The Theydon Oak, Epping. Cash prize. Tel: 01992 572 618 WHEN: First Tuesday of the month. From 7.30pm WHAT: The Vojan Business Networking Group - No membership fee, just £10, includes dinner, some drinks and social media support. Contact: Sharon Butler-Felby 07850 864 799 WHERE: The Vojan, Ongar WHEN: Every Thursday WHAT: 50’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Dance Night - Come and dance the evening away to the sounds of the 50’s. A fun night for all to jive, bop and stroll to the best music the 50’s produced. WHERE: Chingford Rugby Club. 7.30pm till 11pm, £5 entrance

WHEN: Thursday 30th January – 8pm WHAT: Loughton Astronomical Society - Public observing, open observing in conjunction with BBC Stargazing Live. Guests welcome. For more details visit: www.las-astro.org.uk WHERE: Scout Hall, Loughton Lane, Theydon Bois

WHEN: Sunday 2nd February, 9am2pm WHAT: Loughton Resident’s Association Farmers Market Produce stalls and stalls manned by local organisation plus a second-hand book stall. LRA councillors will be on hand to respond to residents’ questions and problems. For more details email contact@loughtonresidents. co.uk WHERE: Centric Parade, High Road, Loughton

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n the run up to his first Christmas our little friendly blob had no idea what was about to happen, I would get a pair of socks and he would get toys beyond his wildest dreams. Yet none of this mattered of course, as he decided he would spend the Christmas period hibernating in a box. His auntie had purchased him a huge giraffe toy (practically life sized, it was an absolute joy finding space for it in our home) and luckily for little man it also came with a huge box, easily big enough to house a small zoo. He crawled in with a face of joy and reappeared 4 days later, as if he’d discovered Narnia. Every now and then the cats would venture in, only to return looking very sorry for themselves and missing a few clumps of fur. We decided to place the giraffe in his new room (we’ve just moved) and tried to fit his other belongings around it, the cot now sits under the belly of the giraffe and we have to pole vault over its back to reach the chest of drawers. Thankfully the recent storm blew some tiles of the roof, so its head now pokes through the loft for some fresh air. Christmas Day was a mixed affair, it was great pulling crackers with him, placing party hats on his head that fell down over his face, and opening presents, but what wasn’t so great was listening to all the ‘kind’ gifts people had bought for him. Everywhere we turned, there was another musical toy in one form or another, singing, animal noises, sirens and flashing lights filled the air. The house soon began to resemble a nightclub rave as more and more lights and sounds started to switch on and off without warning, the toys were literally ‘alive’. In the end we grabbed some glow sticks and a whistle and just went with the flow, unfortunately I wasn’t allowed in the kitchen club though, as I was wearing trainers!

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involuntary game of wheelbarrow! “Get his arms, spin him down, its everywhere!!” comes the cry, but I look up to see the Mrs its fits of laughter whilst my hands are already coloured in 50 shades of mess. All his clothes then get thrown into the washing machine and this has resulted in a few tired mornings where I have been incredulous at how, “that dam machine has shrunk all my clothes … again!! I tell you, if I can’t wear another one of my babygrows I’ll call the makers and... hang on...oh!” only to realise my mistake, have a coffee and see the light. His clothes are an issue all of their own, no sooner have you placed him into a new outfit, you can physically see him growing inside like the Incredible Hulk, the arms start to bulge, legs tear at the seams, “get him out, he’ll suffocate, get the grease!” and we shoehorn him out of yet another redundant outfit that gets thrown into the attic (in case we ever decide to go doolally and have another child). As I mentioned before, making strange noises is his new favourite past-time, recent additions to his repertoire include; a hideous snort, a chocking cough sound and a socially awkward continuous 30 second long raspberry. These can be particularly embarrassing when out in public as people in front of us in queues can assume we are choking him, only to turn round and see him gleefully smiling at his ‘new skill’. Upon turning away again he then decides to let rip with his raspberry finale! To be fair it did help us battle the queues of the Boxing Day Sales, as the people in front of us simply ran away, with their backs dripping in saliva and we advanced to the checkout in double quick time. All in all though it’s been my best Christmas ever, as you can imagine, after all… I had wanted those socks for months. ...TO BE CONTINUED

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