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MT Welcome Hi readers, Welcome to the July edition of Moulsham Times. We arrive on your doorsteps just as the first Chelmsford Festival is ending (there are lots of events until 1st July if you are reading before then). Though we did just manage to get some photos in time before going to print (see pages 20 and 21). Remember too that you can also view our magazines online at www. issuu.com/itsyourmedia. Enjoy your month! Regards Paul & Nick
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MT Therapy - by Chelmsford Therapy Rooms Hi folks, Jenny here! This issue we have an article written by one of our therapists, Barry Bennett - and fittingly enough he has written about a very common phobia that many who are going on their holidays this summer will no doubt suffer from! I’m flying off on my holiday in a couple of days and luckily I don’t suffer from this particular phobia, but so many people do and suffer in silence. Read on to discover Barry’s take on aerophobia (fear of flying)... The majority of us look forward to our holidays, and for a lot of us that means a trip in an aeroplane. For some, this does not cause a problem. However, depending on the source it is estimated that around one in six of us suffer from fear of flying - aerophobia - which is a form of anxiety. For some it means a touch of the collywobbles, for others it is a paralysing fear and means not being able to fly at all. Then, there are those who know they suffer from this type of anxiety yet try to put a brave face on it and will go through all the preparations - deciding on the destination, obtaining travel insurance, booking the flight and the hotel - and then will cancel at the last minute. Sadly, for these sufferers, if they failed to notify their insurers of their fear in advance it could mean any claim made arising from the cancellation being denied, as some insurers view the fear of flying as a pre-existing condition. The symptoms of aerophobia are very similar to those of any specific phobia and may include some (or all) of the following: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
Heart palpitations Tummy upset Shaking A feeling of disorientation Muddled thinking Sweating Feeling snappy and irritable for no reason
It used to take years of therapy to treat a fear or a phobia. However, there are now a number of different hypnotic and NLP techniques which successfully work on fears and phobias far more quickly - in some cases as quickly as one session (overcoming the fear of flying can indeed be achieved in one session for many). For example, by using an NLP technique known as a ‘time line’ can help to you recognise the origin of the fear and help you to view that origin from a new, rewarding and powerful perspective. Other cases may require a few more sessions, however the results can be life enhancing. Just think how much better your life would be if you were free from your fear of flying and you then have the freedom to visit all those destinations you could only once dream about... Contact me for your free initial consultation! Barry Bennett is a therapist at Chelmsford Therapy Rooms who can help with a multitude of issues. Please see the therapists list on the the website (www.chelmsfordtherapyrooms.co.uk), or email info@ chelmsfordtherapyrooms.co.uk, or call 0330 100 5162 to enquire about an initial consultation. Alternatively, Barry’s own company website is www.bbhypnotherapyessex.com, his email is barry@ bbhypnotherapyessex.com and his telephone number is 07715 252 877.
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For some sufferers there can also be some physical disturbances such as sinus or inner-ear blockage and/or vertigo leading to dizziness, there may also be some underlining cardiovascular problem which then triggers a concern about developing deep vein thrombosis during a flight. Whilst it is far more dangerous travelling in a car than in an aeroplane (air crashes are relatively rare), when such an event does happen it is widely reported all over the news media, which together with the fact that the aeroplane was carrying hundreds of people, makes the event all the more tragic. Couple this with the all the safety and security measures at the airport, plus the on-board safety demonstrations by the crew, it is not at all surprising that the thought of something bad happening may creep into our minds. The subconscious (the imagination) can go into overdrive causing the sufferer to conjure up all kinds of devastating scenarios - each and every one the suffer ‘knows’ will happen. The dreaded ‘what if...’ game is played over and over. Generally speaking it is rare for a fear of flying to be a stand alone issue and it’s usually linked to other forms of anxiety disorder, for example a fear of heights or a fear of enclosed spaces, or indeed a combination of those. Similarly, the actual causes can be far ranging. For example, it may be that as a very young child you saw or heard news of a plane crash or your parents may have been sufferers and you picked up on their fear and trepidation. It may also be that you have had a promotion at work which requires you to travel by air more frequently and it may therefore be that your fear of flying is caused by your fears about the promotion and the impact the travelling will have upon your family and social life. Whatever form your fear takes, or whatever the cause of your fear of flying, maybe help is at hand.
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Essex Cricket - Twenty20 Cricket and More Twenty20 cricket returns to Chelmsford on Wednesday 4th July as the Essex Eagles begin the Vitality Blast competition at The Cloudfm County Ground.
This year also sees a calendar of other great entertainment hosted at The Cloudfm County Ground, including tribute nights, afternoon tea and live boxing.
The Eagles have the likes of Ravi Bopara, Ryan ten Doeschate and Australian internationals, Peter Siddle and Adam Zampa in the ranks and will be looking to book a place at Finals Day in September at Edgbaston.
Our on-pitch marquée will feature the ABA Eastern Counties v Home County Championship Boxing Finals on October 5th, an evening of boxing with former World Champion, Raymond van Barneveld on October 9th and a 70s & 80s tribute night on October 6th - all including a meal during the evening.
With seven exciting home matches taking place, this is the perfect event for you, your family and friends or work colleagues in the height of the summer! Never experienced a Twenty20 match? This a night which must be experienced, whether you are treating the family to a day out or enjoying some drinks with friends. There’s not just the explosive action on the pitch to enjoy, as there’s also cocktail bars, dancers, giveaways, live music and street food happening during the match. Tickets are on sale now for the popular Vitality Blast competition, priced from £25 for adults, £20 young adults and £10 juniors (U18s). These can be purchased online at www.essexcricket.org.uk or by phone on 01245 254 125. The club will also be hosting India, sponsored by XPS Administration, on Wednesday 25th - Saturday 28th July. This is your chance to see Virat Kohli’s side in action before their Test series against England in August. This game is expected to sell out across the 4 days with tickets priced from just £15 for adults and £5 juniors (U18s). After the club’s first County Championship success in 25 years last season, join them in the hunt for more silverware this season! Essex Cricket Events - It’s Not Just Cricket at the Cloudfm County Ground
Other dates for your diary include Michael Bublé and Rat Pack tribute nights which are both perfect events for a night out with friends. For more information or to book your places at Essex Cricket Events, visit www.essexcricketvenue.co.uk or phone 01245 254 120. Vitality Blast Fixtures 2018 Sussex Sharks - Wednesday 4th July, 7pm Middlesex - Friday 6th July, 7pm (SOLD OUT) Glamorgan - Friday 13th July, 7pm Hampshire - Saturday 21st July, 5pm Surrey (Family Fun Day) - Sunday 5th August, 2.30pm Gloucestershire - Friday 10th August, 7pm Kent Spitfires - Friday 17th August, 7pm Calendar of Events 2018 Official National Afternoon Tea - Monday 13th August Michael Bublé Tribute Night - Saturday 15th September An Evening of Boxing - Friday 5th October An Evening of Darts with Raymond van Barneveld - Tuesday 9th October 70s & 80s Tribute Night - Saturday 6th October Rat Pack Tribute Night - Saturday 1st October For full information on all Essex Cricket fixtures and events taking place at The Cloudfm County Ground in 2018, visit www.essexcricket. org.uk or phone 01245 254 125.
From County Hall - by Cllr Dick Madden
We now are in the month of July, our schools will shortly break up and our school children will look forward to the summer holidays. The older children, or should I say the young adults, will have an anxious wait for their exam results with some concerned as to the impact they may have on assorted potential university places and future employment. On behalf of all of us, I say to those who have been taking their respective exams these past several weeks well done, and we all wish you every success. Recently a new District Commander for Chelmsford has been appointed for our city and he is Chief Inspector Gerry Parker. This is good news and I am meeting with him later on this month. I know the matters that you will want me to raise with him in particular: rough sleepers, aggressive begging and antisocial behaviour in and around our city area. Equally, I will explain to him the perceived open and public use of illegal drugs and deals that take place on our housing estates and in the city centre and surrounding areas. I do though wish Gerry and his team good luck with his new posting amongst us and I will welcome him on your behalf. I will say you are a demanding public and look forward to changes in perceived criminal behaviour. On another matter, I have recently become a director of the newly formed Business Improvement District which is made up of many retailers in our city centre and has the backing of Chelmsford City Council and Essex County Council. Part of my role of director means that I sit on an Operations Group for the BID and today I attended our first Operations Meeting.
What I want to share with you is an important way in referring the matter of rough sleepers or aggressive beggers online in order that positive action can be taken. The weblink (below) is proving to be a positive way in ensuring action is taken, so I encourage you to make use of it if the circumstances are needed. Businesses and members of the public can report antisocial behaviour within the rough sleeper community (or any antisocial behaviour, including aggressive begging) online via this link: www. chelmsford.gov.uk/communities/community-safety/report-anti-socialbehaviour. Finally, during this summer period the FIFA Football World Cup is on and though I am not a betting person, along with two of my best friends we decided to be patriotic and put some money on England to win the World Cup. When I went into the betting shop (which is obviously not a usual practice for me) clearly I looked confused as I didn’t know how to put a bet on, and the manager of the betting shop came to my aid. When I explained what the bet was, his response to me was: “...are you on drugs!?” I feel it was my patriotic duty - and after last night’s opening nail biting England game, then if England do go on to win the World Cup, some charity will benefit from my ill-conceived bet! Come on En ger land... Be safe Dick
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MT Health
Back Pain on Holiday
Imagine the panic; you’re taking a well deserved rest away on holiday, the sun is beating down and that makes your crisp, cold drink taste all the better.
Sudden Increases in Activity If lounging around the pool isn’t your thing and you prefer to trek up mountains and take in the views, make sure you do some training beforehand.
Then, seemingly out the blue, your back goes. No! You’re in a foreign country, not sure how to get the care you need - but most importantly, the pain takes the enjoyment out the holiday.
I’ve said many times that it is contrast that is the biggest cause of pain; if you have been busy in the office and haven’t had time to train then go ploughing up mountains, your body probably won’t thank you.
At this time of year I hear this story a lot in the clinic. But fear not trusty reader, I will give you a few tips to prevent the dreaded woes of holiday back pain. By following these tips you should keep the pain away and make the most of your time off. Sun Loungers Remember, most sun loungers are designed to stack well, not to look after your back. I have rarely found a well designed lounger which offers the correct support. The other major problem with sunbathing is that it is so abnormal for us to lay down for that amount of time during the day! We often think pain is caused by doing something, but very commonly I see injury caused by not doing something. The extra rest we take on holiday can actually do us harm. Get up, walk and stretch regularly...
What to Do If You Are in Pain If the worst does happen and you do end up injured on holiday, my advice is always the same: Try to move little and often. We follow the ‘Goldilocks Rule’ - move too little, you will tighten up. Move too much and it can make the pain worse. A simple rule of thumb is that if you are injured you should break your day into twenty minute chunks. After sitting for twenty minutes get up, move, walk, give your hips a little wiggle and stretch. After twenty minutes of that, put your feet up by the pool again. The latest research is saying that it is helpful to use an ice pack for 20 minutes at a time every couple of hours, but only in the first day after the injury. After the first 24 hours, use heat and stay mobile. Of course, when you get back on home turf, get yourself booked in with your local osteopath to get you on the mend and ready to face normality. Or, if you are feeling tight before you go, prevention is always better than cure and a treatment or two can help you make the most of your well earned rest. As always, we at Forté Physical Health are here to help and you can get in touch at info@fortephysicalhealth or call 01245 522 360. If you want ideas for flexibility exercises, you can see our Facebook page or YouTube channel by typing ‘Forté Physical Health’ in your preferred platform. Have a healthy month!
Flip Flops Wearing flip flops can tighten the plantar fascia (the connective tissue under our feet) and lead to tight calves, hamstrings and hips (we call this the ‘posterior chain’). This lack of flexibility through the posterior chain can leave your back vulnerable to injury. People with tight posterior chains often have their back ‘go’ with seemingly innocuous movements, like bending down to brush their teeth or pick a small object up from the floor. It confuses them because it seems such a simple movement when actually, their back has been overloaded by the lack of flexibility in the legs and hips. Hydration It’s super important to stay hydrated in hot countries - especially if there are a few extra alcoholic drinks thrown into the mix. Being dehydrated can reduce tissue health and leave us prone to injury. 8
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MT Gardening July often happens to be one of the warmest months of the year, so don’t forget to enjoy it… rest, relax and soak in your garden. On the other hand, don’t relax too much as you’ll need to keep those plants in tip-top condition; dead head fading blooms, keep moisture levels up and remove weeds.
2. Start to take cuttings of patio and container plants for next year. I’m just about to take softwood cuttings of Heliotropium arborescens (super scented tender perennial) and Pelargonium ‘Lord Bute’ (deep blackish-red flowers with each petals finely edged with red). Take a look at this excellent link for softwood cuttings: www.rhs.org.uk/advice/ profile?PID=307. 3. Check newly planted trees and shrubs and ensure that they are watered well in dry periods. Loosen any ties that are becoming too tight and remove any suckers that may be arising from the base of the plant by pulling or cutting close to the base of the plant. 4. Continue to mow the lawn, but take care of the height of cut when the conditions are too sunny and dry. Check out this link for further information: www.rhs.org.uk/advice/in-month/july/ lawns.
Top Tips for July 1. Keep those pots topped up with water - check on a daily basis. I tend to fill the container up to the rim and then let it drain, then fill up again in order that all the compost is moist. Group your plants - like we do for interior plants - to build up a humid microclimate and reduce the heat stress on your plants. Don’t forget to top up feeds where you are watering plants in containers as nutrients will be leached more readily than those in the ground. Liquid feed as per packet instructions for the best results. Look for those feeds biased towards potassium for flower and fruiting plants. 5. Continue to harvest early potatoes, peas and beans and salad leaves. Don’t forget to continue sowing the likes of quick maturing intercropping seeds/plants of spring onion, radish and lettuce - and if space permits, more runner beans. Lastly, if you want to further your knowledge and understanding of these or other gardening jobs, why not consider one of the following courses at Writtle University College? For RHS Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Horticulture (1 year, day release on Thursdays), RHS Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Plant Growth, Propagation & Development (September - February on Thursdays), RHS Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Garden Planning, Establishment and Maintenance and for RHS Level 2 and 3 Certificates in Practical Horticulture, email tom.cole@writtle.ac.uk for information on availability of days and times. If you’d like a shorter programme, for say 1 or 2 days, then give our Short Courses a call. We’ve got courses on construction (erecting fences, paving and brickwork), general garden tasks such as pruning, propagation, container gardening, successful care of lawns and growing fruit and veg. For the professional, a whole load of competence certificates covering arboriculture, pesticide application and use of various machinery and equipment. Happy Gardening For any gardening tips, contact Tom Cole, Horticultural Lecturer, Writtle College, Chelmsford, CM1 3RR by post (including a SAE) or by email at tom.cole@writtle.ac.uk.
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Music and Blues and Roots in the City - by Nick Garner As I am writing this we are about to launch the first Chelmsford Arts & Cultural Festival in Chelmsford over eight days. Also, from the 27th to 29th July there is the Writtle Jazz Festival happening which is well worth attending. Remember, the aim of the our Chelmsford Arts & Cultural Festival charity is promote not just the festival, but the whole year, to let people how wonderful Chelmsford and Essex is and to show off our culture and arts and the wonderful landscape and pretty villages that we have. Our aim is to be on the world map and become the place that people will want to come and visit time and again.
with his wit, we are sure to be entertained on the night - his band is always fantastic as well. Jamie Williams and the Roots Collective will be playing at the Uptonupon-Severn Blues Festival on Saturday 21st July on the main stage at 7.15pm if anyone happens to be going to it. There is lots going on across the city and beyond, and what with it also being the height of the festival season as well, you are sure to find plenty do wherever you are. We have a lot of great music lined up at the football ground with some amazing acts coming up. Take a look at the advert for the rest of the year in here and get your tickets booked. Across Essex there ia always lots to entertain, from storytelling to theatre to music and dance and so much more.
So onto the music. We recently had two bands at the football club starting with The Velvet Tree from Southend. They opened the night with a set full of original songs and they were fantastic. The audience loved them as well - they were the ideal band to open for our headliners, U2 Tribe, who featured our very own Paul Stevens on guitar. Anyone who likes U2 was not going to be disappointed. Paul’s accuracy in being able to get the correct sound that The Edge gets was amazing - in fact, maybe better than the Edge himself! Dave Frawley as Bono has the look and the sound - these guys are truly amazing and having seen U2 live, this is as good as it gets in my book.
As ever, please do try to come out and support the great live scene that we have in Essex because if you do not - we may lose it. For more information on all of the above and more see the links and pick up a copy of the City Times and go to the What’s On pages to see what else in happening in your area. If you go to our Facebook pages look at our ‘events’ tabs - you can see who is playing and preview the upand-coming acts. www.bluesinthecity.co.uk www.facebook.com/bluesinthecitychelmsford Twitter: @BluesintheCity1 www.itsyourmusic.co.uk www.facebook.com/itsyourmusic Twitter: @itsyourmusic The Arts and Cultural email: hello@chelmsfordfestival.org www.chelmsfordfestival.org www.facebook.com/chelmsfordfestival Twitter: @chelmsfordaacf
Darren Hilborn was Larry Mullen Jnr on drums and Paul MacManus was Adam Clayton on bass. These guys had most of the audience up and dancing by the end of the night and they are a band we will be having back. I have also booked The Velvet Tree to play at the United Brethren pub (UB) in New Writtle Street on the 6th October - well worth putting in your diary. At the Bassment Blues Jam there was a special treat when Guthrie Govan turned up armed with a guitar. He was fantastic and played a lot that evening, including a bit of bass. He and everyone had a great time - you just never know who is going to turn up down there on the first Thursday on the month... In July there is plenty happening - keep your eye on the UB as there is always live music on a Saturday and Sunday and also sometimes on a Friday - see the full gig list in the City Times. Add a diary date for the August Bank Holiday weekend, as there is going to be four days filled with great music for one and all - details to follow. On Thursday 26th July at the Bassment we have blues harmonica legend Stevie Smith with his Blues Experience. Stevie and I have been friends for a long time and I am thrilled that he is coming to play for us. Opening is one of our greats from Chelmsford, Joe Anderton. Saturday 28th July will see a much welcome return by the sixties legend Zoot Money and his Big Roll Band. The last time they played they amazed us all with keyboard wizardry and great vocals - so along 12
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General Knowledge Quiz Round 1 - Films
1. Liberty 1 was the space ship in which 1968 film? 2. Who played the main character in the Ace Ventura films? 3. Which Best Actor Oscar winner made his film debut in the 1981 firm Carbon Copy? 4. Who played Mary Shelley in the 1990 film Frankenstien Unbound? 5. In which 1981 film starring Sylvester Stalone was Elton John offered a cameo role? 6. What is Mark Wahlberg’s characters name in Boogie Nights? 7. Who wrote the 1993 film True Romance? 8. Who directed the Bond movies, Moonraker and You Only Live Twice? 9. What does the PT stand for in PT Barnum? 10. The Mel Gibson film Payback is a remake of which 1967 film? Round 2 - Pop Music 11. Which singer/actor was born O’Shea Jackson? 12. David Bowie’s debut LP was released on the same day as which LP by the Beatles? 13. What was Roxy Music’s first single? 14. Who is the Rolling Stones’ drummer?
15. Which year did year did The Smiths disband? 16. Who is currently doing their Reputation tour? 17. The Blizzard of Oz were the backing band of which heavy metal star? 18. Who sang Groove Is in the Heart? 19. Who featured on the Cold Cut single People Hold On? 20. The albums God, Murder and Love released in 2000 were the compilations of which singer’s work? Round 3 - Words 21. What in New Zealand is a kumera? 22. What are fuggers? 23. What is hornbeam? 24. What sort of creature is a godwit? 25. What is the name a large stone resting on two others like a table? 26. From what is the japanese drink sake made from? 27. What is the name of the syrup made from pomegrante juice? 28. What sort of food is sapsago? 29. What is the name for a small group of whales or seals? 30. What is a salvo in Australian slang? (Answers on page 31)
Reward Yourself and Make a Positive Difference! Volunteer Mentors Needed Now!
For more information on joining the Essex Children & Young People Team, please contact: CAVS 01268 638 416 Email: cavsessexcyp@castlepointavs.org.uk Website: www.castlepointavs.org.uk The Essex Children & Young People’s Service provides personalised care and support to children, young people and their families countywide to lead safer, happier and healthier lives. We are seeking caring individuals who can spare just 2 hours a week to volunteer their time to mentor and offer informal one-to-one support, to children and young people age 8-19 years old and their families across Essex. This is a fantastic opportunity where full training is offered along with ongoing support, to learn, develop skills and gain practical experience, working towards enabling children, young people and their families to make positive lifestyle choices, to feel connected and included in the community and ready for developments in their lives. The role of a volunteer mentor is highly rewarding, not only for those who can already bring relevant life experience and skills, but for people who are also wishing to embrace new and worthwhile opportunities and who enjoy being part of a friendly team. If you recognise the value and positive contribution that children and young people bring to society, have a sensitive and understanding approach, then this life enriching opportunity awaits. 14 www.moulshamtimes.com
It Really Is Cool to Be Kind
Cool to Be Kind launched their summer rucksack project in style with ‘Ice Cream Sundae’ with the help of their partners at Help the Homeless Chelmsford.
Brian McGovern, co-founder of Cool to Be Kind said: “When our outreach partners at Help the Homeless came to us with the idea of Ice Cream Sundae, we thought it was a fabulous idea. Our outreach team and Help the Homeless are out every week delivering hot food and other essentials to help rough sleepers out. So we thought the guys on the street deserved a treat! The generous people at Candy Creamz agreed to step in and provide free ice creams to distribute to our very grateful service users.” Dan Skeates, co-founder of Cool to Be Kind went on to explain: “We had our most amazing response to the winter Rucksack Project having received over 400 rucksacks full of goods to make life a little easier for rough sleepers. These were donated from the general public which we distributed throughout Essex, Cambridge and into central London. “However, during the summer months when the weather is warmer, the issue of rough sleeping is often overlooked. Life can be equally as dangerous for people sleeping on the streets in summer. “We have virtually run out of kit from our winter campaign so have decided to launch the Summer Rucksack Project. What we are asking and in need of is for people to do get a rucksack and fill it full of suggested items. Alternatively we would welcome any individual item from the list below. “Please contact us via our Facebook page (details below) and we will arrange collection or alternatively goods can be dropped off at our designated collection points. We will then distribute as needed,
locally, via our outreach team and other organisations with whom we work with.”
What Does a Summer Rucksack Contain? • Rucksack • Sleeping bag • Underwear, socks, T-shirts, hat, cap, shorts, tracksuit bottoms • Deodorant, toothbrush, toothpaste, hairbrush, lip balm, soap, sunblock, wet wipes • Flask, bottled water and nonperishable food Over the years, we have welcomed involvement from individuals, Scout groups, schools and collectives. If you wish to make a donation or indeed to volunteer to join the team (many varied roles available!) please visit us at: www.facebook.com/TheRucksackProjectChelmsford. www.facebook.com/cooltobekind
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“Silence was made so that we can listen to God. When God speaks through created things, don’t cut God off.” (Madeline Delbrel, adjusted). Many times people seem to ask ‘how do you know that God is speaking to you? How can you tell what the right thing to do is?’
When you haven’t got a half hour sermon slot in which to give an answer to that question, I would like to be eager to reply by asking those people who ask that question - what exactly it is that they feel God is asking them to do? Does it feel right? Does it seem to be something that the God revealed to us through the Bible would want to ask someone to do? Have you spent any time listening to God, trying to hear clearly whether that is
the right thing to do or not? At other times I might want to ask people whether anybody else has suggested that it might be a good idea for them to do whatever it is they are thinking of doing. Because often, God speaks to us through other people, through the situations we find ourselves in where the answer is actually very clear and a lot of the time, I am finding just being quiet and listening reveals the answer to the question I may have. Why not take some time out today to listen to God and hear what God might have to say? Rev Mark Meatcher Interim Moderator Christ Church URC
The Mid Essex Osteoporosis Support Group
The Mid Essex Osteoporosis Support Group invites you to a talk about Fashion, Flair and Fractures. Finding out how to continue looking good as your body shape changes. This event will take place on Monday 9th July 2018 at 2.30pm. We are very lucky to have Suzanne Hewitt, Ambassador for the National Osteoporosis Society, coming to give a talk on how to continue looking good as your body shape changes. Suzanne is very experienced in helping those with problems associated with fractures and the change in body shape to still look and feel good about their appearance. Osteoporosis can result in bone fractures which in turn can result in a change in body shape. This is particularly true when vertebral fractures are involved. This can result in a stooped posture and a loss of height and can affect breathing, digestion, the inability to stand upright, self-image and confidence. Suzanne guides us through how we can still achieve a pleasing appearance, despite this change in body shape, which can improve our self esteem and enable us to still feel good about ourselves. The venue for this meeting is the Boleyn Room, Springfield Parish Centre, St Augustine’s Way, Chelmsford CM1 6GX. Admission is £2.00 (which includes tea, or coffee and biscuits). Doors open at 2.15pm and a committee member will be there to guide you to the meeting room. For further information please contact us on 01245 251 780 or 07720 353 825. We look forward to meeting you. 16 www.moulshamtimes.com
Green Party Air Quality Statement There is a problem with congestion in Chelmsford and we are told that only 4% of road capacity remains. This has a huge impact on the air quality in Chelmsford with particular hotspots around junctions and routes with congested traffic, such as Springfield and Rainsford Roads and around the Army and Navy, most of which are also residential areas. Public Health England estimates there are 72 premature deaths a year in the city from poor air quality. Unfortunately this is the few impacting the many, who feel they have no other choice than to use a car to travel around the city. Public transport in Chelmsford is generally poor and expensive and consequently few see it as a viable alternative to the car. The success of the two Park and Ride services shows it is possible to change this. The planned investment in cycle infrastructure in the city is welcome, but the future transport plan needs to be far more ambitious with a goal of removing our reliance on cars. We believe good air quality is a public right that we should shout about and seek to defend. The County and City councils must reverse their short term, narrow policies of the past - including Baddow Bus Gate - and look to the future. The Chelmsford Green Party wants to change this with a bold and radical plan for Chelmsford Transport. Dense electric car charging infrastructure and 20mph speed limits in the city centre will create a clean air zone for Chelmsford. The introduction of a levy on private workplace parking would be reinvested into better public transport. What do you want the future of Chelmsford to look like? We are conducting exhaustive local research and would greatly appreciate your views.
Moulsham Junior School Inflatable Fun Event 13th July
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Moulsham Junior School Inflatable Fun Event - Friday 13th July from 3.30pm. Come along and support our local school as we raise funds for new playground equipment whilst having fun in the sun! Open to all families with bouncy equipment and activities for children 2-12 years (children must be accompanied by a responsible adult). Local food and drink companies will be offering dinner and treats along with a bar for the big kids! Food, drinks, activities, face painting, glitter and lots of fun to be had! Wristbands required for children - these can be bought in advance for £5 or £6 on the day (no charge for accompanying adults).
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Moulsham Infant School End of Year We are looking forward to September 2018. During the past half term we have had many transition visits happening to ensure a smooth and successful transition for every child as they change year group, class and for some, school. Reception and Year 1 children have enjoyed several visits to their next year group where they have had the chance to explore all of the classrooms and take part in some fun maths and art activities. The Year 2 children have had many visits to Moulsham Junior School which have included a DT afternoon, a mystery trail, buddy reading sessions, a computing lesson and a visit for lunch.
achievements during the year. We wish the children a relaxing summer holiday and smooth transition into their next school year ‘as one more step along the world they go’. We would also like to take this opportunity to thank all the adults who have helped us during the year. Without your valuable help and support we would not have been able to provide the children with such a full and creative curriculum.
This half term we have also welcomed our new reception intake who have had induction afternoons to get them used to school and the parents had an induction evening too. We all had a busy meet at the teacher afternoon where the new reception children were in school meeting their teacher. Year 1 children met their new Year 2 teachers and Year 2 children went over to Moulsham Junior School to meet their new Year 3 teachers. It was a very exciting day! Finally, we held an open evening where all of the current children enjoyed the opportunity to show their parents their work and to introduce them to their new teacher. The children have all worked incredibly hard this year and as teaching staff we are extremely proud of the children’s 18 www.moulshamtimes.com
Summer Sport at Moulsham Juniors Well, it’s been another successful half term of sport at Moulsham Juniors and as always, there’s plenty of huge achievements to discuss. However, we pride ourselves on taking part in as many Sport’s partnership events as we can and with fantastic parental support, we have taken part in eight events and fixtures in this short half term. These have included some close football fixtures for the boys’ teams and girls’ teams as well as a second place finish in the rounders.
The Half Term began with teams qualifying for the county finals of the cross country where the Year 3 boy’s and girl’s teams came a very respectable 5th and 6th overall. Despite some very warm conditions, both teams ran remarkable races, competing right to the end against some very strong runners. The following day, the individual qualifiers ran to represent the school after working tremendously hard across the six meetings during the autumn and spring terms. As always, all did Moulsham proud!
District sports Hockey tournament Year 5 dodgeball
Fingers crossed for some more fantastic results! Until then… Mr Dyson & Miss Elder
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This was then swiftly followed by the tag rugby where Mr Pugh took a hopeful team to the county finals, making it through the group stages and into the knockouts where against some tough opponents, finished 4th overall. By all accounts, the tag rugby played by the Moulsham team matched the high standards set by the eventual winners and we were very unfortunate not to progress further. Furthermore, due to their fabulous sporting behaviour, the team were awarded a trophy for their sportsmanship and embodiment of the Olympic values. Next up was the mini-Wimbledon held at Writtle Tennis Club. Little did we know that Year 3 and 4 had such little tennis superstars! Both Year 3 and 4 finished 2nd overall. Finally, Mr Pugh’s cricket teams went to Great Baddow Recreational Ground to play in a tournament. The two teams that Moulsham took both won their pools and unfortunately, were drawn against each other in the semi finals. However, this did mean we were guaranteed a team in the final! After two tough matches, the teams returned 2nd and 4th overall. Well done Moulsham! The second half of the Summer Term promises to be just as busy, if not more, where we are especially looking forward to: Sports days Year 6 football tournaments 7 (yes 7!) football league fixtures. Girl’s football tournments www.moulshamtimes.com 19
Refrigerators, Now Add Wheels - by Simon Inglis Refrigerators, Now Add Wheels...and the bigger, more uncomfortably riding yet chintzy wheels the better!
the dreaded luxury car taxes yet even used these things are in great demand.
Australian motoring culture is becoming sad and dull, and it’s all happened within 15 or so years. Aussies passion for SUVs means that companies such as Ford have all but pulled out of the traditional car market with the Mustang variants being the rare exception - even the under-estimated Mondeo looks to go. Rather it’s a landscape of ever encroaching anonymous SUVs and American style trucks - Ford’s Ranger is selling like hotcakes. It’s been a sad story for the traditional car enthusiast since the closure of local production. Australia’s new Commodore is a dull looking fleet car built somewhere in Belgium by ‘Doctor Evil’... or rather in Germany, I think. I couldn’t even be bothered researching it further as only local councils are buying it. There’s no homegrown V8, no vulgar colour schemes nor brutal naming such as SSV, Redline, Monaro. All gone.
To add to my misery, last night I walked past a new Mercedes-Benz dealership and it was only at the dimly lit back of the yard that I could spot the newish C Classes and CLAs. The front spots and the showroom lights were firmly on the hideous GL series and that Ute thing, the ‘affordable’ X Class. Well it’s only my opinion and it doesn’t count for much, yet these things don’t look particularly ‘cosy’ to me.
Australia’s Holden is seemingly where Saab was a few years ago but for different reasons. The name Holden is alive yet it’s badgeengineering only now. For the first time the extensive Holden network is trying to flog import only vehicles and some have had a more than dubious past. Fancy a rebadged Daewoo? Enough said. The question is how does the Holden name survive? While the loss of local production has opened the door for some others, ie, the new Kia Stinger, the overall sales scene isn’t a nice place. While I’m in no position - and nor would I ever be likely - to purchase new, I do follow the sales charts like many motoring enthusiasts. What can I buy in 4 years’ time for example? I honestly can not identify SUVs with much success. Except via the badges on those ridiculous 20-inch wheels which seem so popular these days. I currently have 3 cars, one is so low slung that my head barely reaches level with these monster’s door handles, another is an ageing C Class, which can feel like an ant in traffic. The turbo diesel sedan is still classified in Australia as a ‘large car’ - indeed, it swallows my family including the labrador pup and all our weekend gear. While it’s still holding its own, I am wondering if I’ll even manage to sell or trade it one day. NB: In the Land of the Free it’s merely a ‘medium sedan.’ So here I am wondering what will I buy next? On lazy long winter nights I do admit to casting my eye over used prices of Land Rovers and old ML Mercs. To be frank, they’re not very appealing and beyond my father’s gravel and dirt farm driveway I can’t think how I’d actually use a 4 by 4. Then add the fuel bill so until Mister Musk has perfected his ‘pod’ (or whatever it is he really thinks will move us point to point quickly and efficiently) I suppose a diesel 4 by 4 may just be acceptable in a few - or less - years. Range Rovers are nice. The greatest compliment comes from my 5yo who labels their interiors ‘cosy’ while he thinks all other trucks are ‘yucky’. Give him time and will he too be converted to the truck obsession? Yet the problem with Rangies in Australia, even more so than in Britain, is the price. Some lesser models sneak in below 20
How long I resist the truck temptation remains to be seen, and like us Saab enthusiasts worldwide there’s a very healthy supply of proper Holden Commodore lovers in this country. As the saying goes, everything comes back into fashion eventually. In the meantime perhaps those lesser Rangies will filter down to the used market, or better still the current 5 Series, 3 Series and C Classes will devalue more sternly than their ugly X3/5 or GLC cousins? If so I’ll gladly trade my old C on a newer car-something. In my middle years I’m finally realising I should have worked harder or been smarter when I had the energy. Not for me the Maseratti or Jag that I’d really like in my stable and I’m simply unable to approach a Kia or Hyundai SUV without a smirk on my face. My options remain limited - yet for now I’ll run my old cars into the ground, as the expression goes. It’s not as though anyone really wants them at a market price, it’s not as though I can afford what I love, and as such I’ll keep on keeping on with my modest fleet. Some advice however for the kids out there; one day the young girls will look through you rather than at you and you’ll have a paunch that not even Liam Gallagher’s parka will hide... so study and work hard while you can, because the mid life crisis has gotten even more difficult now that Mercedes has stopped its once assured production of big convertibles! You. Shall. Be. Invisible. Oh dear... Step up the Prozac!
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Wine Corner
Hi everyone, the weather seems to be improving, apart from a bit of thunder. As I start to write this month though, the day is dull and windy. It must be getting ready for my holiday next week! I have read in the press this week that a survey by Didsbury Gin found that the average Brit (their term, not mine!) has between £1,000 and £3,000 worth of alcohol in the home. Well. I wish. It says we spend an average of £100 each month, topping up our stocks of 12 bottles of spirits, seven bottles of wine, two bottles of Prosecco, one of Champagne and six bottles of craft beer. This was all based on a sample of 1,000 people. Well, I don’t know who these people are or how they work out that they’re ‘average’, but it certainly isn’t me. I popped over to Calais this week and was given a copy of Hugh Johnson’s Pocket Wine Book 2018 by the wine supplier as a thank you gift. If you are interested in learning a bit about wine, it is a great little book to use and have for reference. It recommends when wine should be consumed by referencing the year of bottling (the vintage), It reviews a recent year - in this case 2016 - and explains the good and bad conditions for growing. Late frosts, low rainfall and the like for lots of grape growing countries. Some of these events will affect the wine - either its quality or its low availability - through poor yields. The rest of the book looks at wine growing countries, with maps of wine growing areas, the grapes that are grown and the wines produced, describing the different tastes and what you can expect from each. It is very easy to use and very informative. Not necessarily something you would pick up and read from cover to cover, but a fantastic reference book with lots of information in an easy format. Only one criticism, the typeface is a little small, but then if it was bigger, it would not fit in your pocket, so I guess the answer is for me to go to the opticians! I see that Morrisons have won a top award for their own-brand Sauvignon blanc from New Zealand. It has been very well received and at an offer price of £7 is a brilliant buy. Whine corner: I see there is no end to the reporting of the royals. Pictures of Meghan’s ex boyfriend marrying someone else made the dailys a few days ago. Then today, it’s reported that Meghan is soon to make a royal visit on her own with the Queen. Bless... I also saw this week that some car makers are advertising cars in such a way that some people have wrongly thought that they can drive themselves. It was reported that one accident was caused when the ‘driver’ of one of these cars was in the passenger seat eating a sandwich when it happened! Wow, a new meaning of the phrase ‘back seat driver’ don’t you think... We are in Northumberland at the moment, a little place called Embleton, near Alnwick on the coast. Today, we took a bus ride 22
to Berwick-on-Tweed, very windy, but we managed to stay on our feet. The town is one of the most northerly in England and I think it has changed occupation between us and Scotland over the years. Their football team even plays in the Scottish Football League! No vineyards up here, though. I read this week that scientists are suggesting that if you magnetise wine, it tastes better. No, really. Apparently it gets rid of some bugs and this tends to soften the taste of the wine. An earlier study suggested that it can also make the wine age by some years in just 45 minutes! Now I have checked and it’s not April 1st so it must be a viable claim. It is not just a case of waving a horse shoe magnet around the bottle, it is a purpose designed piece of kit that, of course, costs a bit. I think I will give it a miss for now though. I don’t fancy risking that the wine might fly to the nearest metal object as I pour it out! Watch this space for more news. Regular readers of this column know that me and technology do not get on. Another recent event has confirmed this. Whist on holiday I learnt that there was an Aldi in Alnwick. I got the bus and on arrival, used my iPhone to locate the nearest one, punched it into the phone and got a lovely route to the store with a bloke telling me which way to go. Amazing! So off I went following the detailed instructions. Following it to the letter, I wandered about 1.2 miles to my destination. After about 20 minutes it told me I had reached the end of my journey - a drive of a house in a local housing estate. So I knocked on the door and asked them for some meat and mushrooms. They weren’t too helpful! Went to Lidl instead and got what wanted there. Nightmare! Back to wine. It has been reported that 80 new vineyards have opened in England in the last year, a lot of them funded by investment from city bankers - especially vineyards in the south. This increase is far higher than any previous year. Five years ago, the annual new vineyards was just 36. Sparkling wines are leading the way with an increasing number of awards putting us in the world’s top ten. Not bad for a newbee, eh? This all comes as the Wetherspoon group has announced it is to stop selling French and German wines ahead of Brexit, instead, increasing the choice of UK products. Bin end chuckles What do call a device that prints instant photos, but continually worries about what people think of them? A paranoid camera! I used to be addicted to swimming, but I’ve been dry for a year now... Keep calm and carry on drinking (in moderation).
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Rotary Helps out in Broomfield Hospital children’s charities, so it was a great example of children helping children and as one of the beneficiaries was the Phoenix Ward, it could be said it was also Phoenix helping Phoenix!” The other local children’s charities benefiting from donations attended a presentation evening on 31st May at The Duke of Wellington Pub in Hatfield Peverel. You are spoilt for choice if you are looking for a Rotary club locally. There are five Chelmsford clubs meeting at different times or on different days. They try to avoid date clashes when it comes to putting on an event and sometimes each club supports a charity or local good cause without realising that one of the other clubs is also getting behind it. This was the case recently when Chelmer Bridge invited speaker Mark Long, a senior nurse in the neo natal unit at Broomfield Hospital. The club gave a donation of £2,500 and Mark gave an insight into the care and expertise provided by the neo natal teams at Broomfield. The ward was apparently thrilled by the financial help. However, this was not the only connection Chelmer Bridge had with Broomfield Hospital in the past month or so. Several of their members made the customary visit to the Phoenix Children’s Ward at Broomfield Hospital to distribute Easter eggs donated by club members. This is always a pleasant task and there is no doubt that young children still love chocolate Easter eggs! Members of the Rotary Club of Chelmsford Phoenix also attended Broomfield Hospital in May to present toys to the value of £400 to the Phoenix Children’s Ward. The toys were purchased from Smyths in Chelmsford who were very helpful and also made a donation of a colouring pens set. The presentation followed the club’s successful Primary Schools Choir competition. After many months of planning, three heats were held over three nights with 13 choirs battling it out to get through to the final with 200 children taking part. The competition was sponsored by Gepp and Sons Solicitors and members of the firm were there at all of the performances to give support and hand out certificates to the children. The winner was St Michael’s C of E Junior School from Galleywood. Janet Littlewood, Youth Committee Chair, Rotary Club of Chelmsford Phoenix said: “A surplus of £1,600 was made which was divided between four local
Alison Wood, Service Manager of the Hidden Harm section of the Children’s Society said: “We really appreciate the donation and it will go directly to support the young people in the Community Hidden Harm Awareness Team. Many of them are young carers and this money will help to provide them with a much needed day out away from their daily responsibilities.” Debra Wood, Family Support Adviser of Families in Focus said: “We are very grateful for this cheque which will help us in our work supporting families of children and young people with disabilities and special needs.” Kathryn Loveday of Kids Inspire said: “Thank you for your kind donation. It will go towards helping our disadvantaged young people turn their lives around and give them back a future. We are often the ‘end of the line’ when other support agencies consider the cases too complex to help. We can offer individual therapy, coaching and mentoring.” It is very satisfying hearing these comments as sometimes small charities miss out on receiving the essential gifts that enable them to continue with their work. They don’t have the enormous budgets of the big charities, nor the huge wage bills - but talking about high flyer charity salaries and massive advertising budgets is another story. Suffice it to say that Rotary is virtually all on a volunteer basis and certainly locally, every penny goes to charity and not in overheads. Once again I have picked out a couple of examples of Rotary working for the local community. There are many others and I mention these in other articles during the year. Rotary is always on the lookout for like-minded people to join them in continuing with the good work they have done for more than a hundred years. If you would like to know more, visit www.rotary1240.org or phone me on 01245 260 349. Stan Keller
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American Women Writers After WWII on the Road to Emancipation, 6 &7: Joyce Johnson and Joan Vollmer - by John Power
Joyce Johnson (1935 - present) Joyce was born in 1935 and had been a child actress. She a had friend, Elise Cowan, at college who had a short relationship with Allen Ginsberg and he also set up a blind date with Jack Kerouac for her, with whom she sustained a slightly longer relationship than the sexually confused, at that stage, Ginsberg couple in 1957. She was writing a piece called Come and Join the Dance at the time. She lived a few blocks from where William Burroughs and Joan Volmer and Kerouac and Ginsberg lived between 1944 and 1946. Her Minor Characters memoir, published as late as 1983, recalls the early beat scene of Greenwich Village. It is so called because it refers to the female beats who were only minor characters in beat’s essentially male first ramifications. Gregory Corso, LeRoi Jones and Peter Orlovsky are other characters in her narrative. She also published her exchange of letters with Kerouac called Door Wide Open: A Beat Love Affair in Letters 1957-58, along with three novels and two other works of non-fiction. Minor Characters won the National Book Critics Award for Joyce in 1983. Work as an editor became a career for her and she worked on Harper’s and Harper’s Bazaar magazines, so the beat life was an interlude rather than a lifestyle for her. Her first husband was James Johnson, an abstract painter, who died in a road accident. She was married and divorced again after that. Joan Vollmer (1923-51) Joan’s first husband was Paul Adams, a law student who was drafted in World War II. When he returned he was not impressed by her drug use and social circle. That circle had grown when she was at New York’s Barnard College and met Edie Parker, who was to become Jack Kerouac’s first wife. The girls shared a flat that became a meeting place for the founders of the beat movement, including their friend and intellectual inspiration William Burroughs. When Paul divorced Joan, Burroughs became her common law partner from 1946. Burroughs was on probation for drug and forgery issues and as a condition he had to live with his parents in St Louis, Missouri. When he returned to New York he found that Joan had been admitted to Bellevue Hospital (host to few of the beats at various times), after suffering drug psychosis from amphetamine use. After Bill retrieved her from incarceration, she began to style herself ‘Mrs Burroughs’. The ill-fated William Jnr was born in 1947. Joan already had a
daughter by Paul. The couple moved first to Texas then, after moral harassment, to New Orleans, and following further harassment, to Mexico. Joan was viewed by the other beats as Burroughs’ intellectual equal but was never to fulfil her true promise. This was not because of the drug use which made her age prematurely, but according to the first and best known story about her death, it was that when the couple had been drinking she tried to balance a glass on her head, and William who enjoyed target practice with guns, and recalling the tale of William Tell and the apple, went to shoot the glass from Joan’s head. But the gun fired low and instead hit her head and she died later from the injury. With legal advice he said he was demonstrating the gun to someone who wanted to buy it when it misfired and the charge was dropped from culpable homicide to manslaughter, which remarkably got him only a two year suspended sentence. Or maybe not so remarkably given the weight of the Burroughs family fortune behind the legal support. He later claimed that the incident caused him to take up writing as a form of exorcism to rid himself of the ugly spirit that had possessed him: personified guilt, we might conjecture.
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All About Moulsham Lodge & Tile Kiln
Moulsham Lodge Community Trust May was an exciting, busy and thrilling time for the Community Station. We had our first community outing to the new Clock Tower Retail Park. 20 residents and friends of the station went shopping with the help of Chelmsford Community Transport, with the whole objective being to combat loneliness and isolation, which we feel is proving quite successful. It was a wonderful first experience for the residents and for us, as the organisers. It spurred us on to organise a second trip to White Elms Garden Centre in Bicknacre, which was another success. The outing this month is to Paper Mill Lock, but if the weather is not kind to us, we have a backup plan to go shopping!
groups. If you would like further info, please contact the team at mlbrickclub@gmail.com. They will also be showcasing some of the children’s builds at The Community Fun Day on Saturday 30th June, so please come down and show your support. At the end of May we hosted a fantastic Titanic Exhibition organised by Simon Medhurst, the great grandson of Robert Hichens who was the Quartermaster and Helmsman on the Titanic. We had approximately 500 plus visitors of all ages throughout the day. Artefacts were on show from the iconic liner. Pictures, T-shirts and memorabilia of the Titanic were purchased. It was a wonderful warm day; tea and cakes were available and enjoyed by all. The sun shone on us all day.
The exhibitors and MLCT team, Simon Medhurst with father and son On the 2nd May an exciting new club opened up its doors at MLCT led by a local resident, Nikki Bunn and our own trustee, Jo Westram. Moulsham Lodge Brick Club was set up to help support children through the love of building bricks. So far, the group has shown success and has since added another group for those children who struggle in large
Following the Titanic Exhibition, MLCT representatives took part in the very first VolFest organised by CVS (Chelmsford Voluntary Service) and the City Council. We must be doing something right as the sun shone all day on us again as 2,000 people wandered and mingled amongst 48 charity organisations. They took the opportunity to explore the possibility of volunteering or using the many agents that serve Essex in so many ways, whether it should be health or even a search and rescue. Essex has so much to offer. MLCT were fortunate to be a part of this exciting opportunity and helped us raise our profile in the community. As a result, we had the opportunity to network with local organisations and since had many emails suggesting ways in which we can benefit the wider community. If you want to help us in any way - getting involved in our exciting events, becoming a part of our voluntary team, or perhaps you’d like to set up your own group using our space - please get in touch at enquiries@mlct.org.uk. You can also drop in for a chat on one of our regular Tuesday coffee mornings (10am-12pm) which offer so much - from a simple cuppa, to in depth chats, sharing information and supporting each other. The first visit is never easy but there is always someone who will welcome you with kindness and believe me you will soon become a regular! Our next event is being held on Saturday 30th June which is our annual Community Fun Day. This year we have invited local crafters to join us to share their talents. We will be hosting a BBQ and our new exciting group #MLCTRocks.
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Tile Kiln Corner - by Linda Mascot The Fledgelings Preschool began in 1998 under the ownership of Tile Kiln Church. It was previously known as the Gooding Nursery School and the Church sees the preschool as a valuable part of its service to Tile Kiln Community and beyond, with its Christian ethos underpinning the dayto-day running.
Aims of Fledgelings are to provide good quality care and education at an affordable price for children aged between two years and statutory school age. To provide a needed and worthwhile service to the local community working within a framework that ensures equal opportunities for children and their families. To work in partnership with parents to help children learn and develop and to promote an atmosphere of Christian love and values in a safe, secure and stimulating environment for the children in the provision. There is a wealth of experienced staff at the Fledgelings Preschool along with Manager Karen Smith and they are very proud to be able to offer a high ratio of adults to children, ensuring that each individual child is encouraged and supported in this phase of their development.
Fledgelings was rated as ‘Good’ by Ofsted who also commented: “Parents speak highly of the staff and value the quality of care and learning provided.”
This year Fledgelings Preschool has been running for 20 years and has seen hundreds of families through their doors during that time, many of whom live on Tile Kiln. They would love to see those families at their 20th anniversary celebration on Sunday 15th July, incorporated with this year’s preschool leavers’ service at 10am, followed by drinks and cake, crafts for the children and a chance for ex-preschoolers to reminisce together until 1pm. All are very welcome to any part of the celebration at Tile Kiln Church, Robin Way. For further details call 01245 269 691, or email fledgelings@fledgelingspreschool.co.uk. The preschool provides high quality care and education at an affordable price for children aged between 2 years and statutory school age. There is currently a waiting list system, so any prospective parents are advised to apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment. Mascotlinda@gmail.com Twitter: @lindamascot
Cllr Mark Springett - Moulsham Lodge Ward
Baddow Bus Gate Great Baddow Neighbourhood Association (GBNA) are continuing their campaign to stop the Bus Gate scheme from going ahead. Following on from additional consultations that Essex County Council (ECC) conducted, it seems quite clear to me that ECC and Ringway Jacobs data is very inconsistent and misleading. When I challenged their project team at the consultation, they admitted that the traffic modelling software couldn’t calculate the displaced traffic, I had asked the question as the figures they had displayed at the consultation didn’t add up. In fact, the reports they have produced show a level of inconsistency that must be challenged and that’s just what GBNA are doing.
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Now the problem of Bus Gate and all the other ‘improvement’ schemes is that the traffic congestion in Chelmsford is heading for a 40% increase in cars by 2036, even ECC recognise that there will be an additional nearly six thousand peak hour journeys (see diagram) produced by Essex Highways - this shows Chelmsford will be at a standstill anytime soon! On 19th June a special meeting of the Full Council voted to recommend that the Local Plan be submitted to the Secretary of State for review and approval. This plan identifies all of the sites in Chelmsford that could be developed into housing and commercial, including John Shennan. The Lib Dems on the Council voted against the recommendation on the basis of infrastructure and funding gaps, the two I highlighted at the meeting were school places and highways. The expanding population will give us an additional nine thousand students, but in the local plan there appears only to be provision for half that number, so you can see just one example of why we voted against the recommendation. I will provide more detail www.moulshamtimes.com
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Celebration Week to Pay Tribute to Students’ Progress Around 1,500 certificates will be signed, sealed and presented this week in person, as Chelmsford College gets ready to recognise and celebrate students’ achievement as part of Celebration Week. An entire week is reserved every year at the college to pay tribute to students’ progress and success. Thirteen events are delivered throughout the week, acknowledging students from every subject area and commending them on their progress. Every student involved receives a certificate and special awards are given for outstanding contribution, improvement and effort.
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“Celebration Week is an incredibly important part of college life and we urge our students, friends, family and employers who’ve supported them to take stock and join us in celebrating their success.” Celebration Week takes a lot to organise, with over 1,190 completion certificates, 110 curriculum awards and 66 principal awards over five days. The college has also chosen to award five honorary awards for individuals’ outstanding contribution to the college, their industry or specialist subject. Honorary Award Winners Are: Graham Horwood, of Hairways for his outstanding support with employability sessions for level 2 and 3 students; Tom Pryor of Spring Broth, for his outstanding contribution to students with employment opportunities and commercial advice; Edith Miller of the Chelmsford Arts and Culture Festival for her outstanding contribution to Arts and Culture in Chelmsford; Sara Robson, Schools Sports Partnership Co-ordinator for Chelmsford for her outstanding support in enabling students with volunteering projects and Jackson King of Tui Airlines, a former student who successfully gained employment with Tui as cabin crew and has inspired students with his talks on employability.
Andy Sparks, Principal of Chelmsford College said: “It’s a real joy to celebrate the progress our students have made every year. Qualifications are important, but we also recognise how important confidence, positive attitude and work related skills are in our students’ success. “Our students should be very proud of the commitment they’ve shown by investing in themselves, pursuing their dreams and consistently
Chelmsford College has around 3,500 students and the college’s focus is on ‘learning a living’. Chelmsford College offers courses in a wide range of subjects including hair and beauty, catering, construction and engineering, art, design and media, sport and public services and travel and tourism. For more information please visit www.chelmsford.ac.uk and follow @ChelmsfordCollege on Facebook and @ChelmsfordCol on Twitter, using #ChelmsfordSuccess.
Jack Petchey Glee Club Challenge Looking for Young Stars of London and Essex! After seven successful years the Jack Petchey Glee Club Challenge, the UK’s biggest Glee Club competition, is back for 2018 - and it’s set to be bigger and better than ever! Having doubled in size, it is recruiting 60 groups across London and Essex to get involved in this year’s competition. Last year’s winners, RE:VERB, a group from Essex aged 11 to 18, included singer and guitarist Ruti Olajugbagbe. Ruti has since gone on to be crowned the winner of The Voice UK 2018 as part of Team Tom! The Jack Petchey Glee Club Challenge is a free music and dance education programme aimed at performers aged 11 to 25. It’s a flagship programme of the Jack Petchey Foundation inspired by the hugely successful and award winning Glee TV series. We are recruiting now for groups from Chelmsford to take part in the 2018 Challenge. T he challenge is open to schools, youth organisations, drama and dance groups, friends with a passion for performing, established groups or those just starting out. Groups must be based in London or Essex and all members must be aged 11-25. The Jack Petchey Glee Club Challenge is fully funded by the Jack Petchey Foundation and provides free entry, free assessment/ workshop visits and free workshops and bootcamps with theatre and music industry professionals, as well as an opportunity to perform at prestigious venues across London/Essex.
The prestige of the Jack Petchey Glee Club Challenge can be seen through its patrons including Graham Norton, Eurovision star SuRie, stage and TV star John Partridge, West End star Brenda Edwards and TV star Tamzin Outhwaite. Patron John Partridge said of the programme: “It is an honour to be a part of an event which not only celebrates young people but actively encourages and helps them develop. I have been associated with The Glee Club Challenge for five years and it is without doubt one of the highlights in my calendar. Every year I am amazed at the standard, the diversity of talent, the creativity and discipline that each group shows. Choreography and vocals worthy of any TV talent show or West End stage.” All groups will be in with a chance of winning a share of the £5,000 prize money pot as well as performing in the grand final at the world famous London Palladium.
Patron Tamzin Outhwaite says: “The great thing about the Glee Club Challenge is that it’s not just a competition. The focus is always on improving performance skills and self confidence. Groups of all levels are encouraged to participate and, even if you don’t make the final, you will walk away having learnt so much. It is always a joy to judge the final and the talent and commitment just blow me away!” Groups have from now until September to apply and application couldn’t be easier! Visit www.gleeclubchallenge.org for further details.
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