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Banish the litterbug

THURSDAY 27 AUGUST 2015

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HE battle against litter has seen an Essex-wide drive gain momentum with support from local authorities and fast-food businesses with a new follow-up campaign to last year’s highly successful ‘Love Essex, campaign. This year, more than 300 local businesses across Essex, Suffolk and Kent are actively taking the lead to work in partnership with their local and county authorities, and major brands and organisations to combat litter and put pressure on offenders to change their anti-social behaviour. This year’s campaign reminds people to bin their litter with a #BINIT poster, or risk a fine for littering from £75. Following the success of the Essex-wide 2014 ‘Littering…It’s Not Pretty’ campaign, the partnership is growing in size and strength, with partners campaigning together under the banners of Love Essex, Love Suffolk and Love Kent. Companies involved include Britvic, Chelmsford Star Co-operative, Coca-Cola, Costa Coffee, Domino’s,

Essex County Council, Helping Hands, Highways England, Keep Britain Tidy, KFC, McDonald’s, RP2 Global, Smith Anderson, Tesco and Wrigley’s. From now until the end of September, they will all be doing their bit to encourage litterers to change their behaviour. Posters and fast food packaging will carry messages to to show that binning your litter is smart, classy, cool, and above aeasy to do too. Cherry Lewis-Taylor, McDonald’s franchisee, said: “As a local businesswoman I’m really proud to be supporting the second ‘Love Essex’ litter campaign and am confident that it will build on the success achieved last year. “I see the negative effect litter has on the local area, first-hand, so I am delighted that the Love Essex, Kent and Suffolk campaign is bringing together every single McDonald’s across the three counties.”

Launch of the litter campaign

Allison Ogden-Newton, Chief Executive of environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy, said: “It is fantastic to see the ‘Love Essex’ campaign going from strength to strength and the model being adopted by other counties. “Campaigns like this are the best way to tackle the problem of litter that blights our streets, parks and beaches.”

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A comedy night with the Carry On crew in brief

O-ER missus, the Carry On crew shall be heading off for a cheeky night of comic capers at a popular Brentwood hotel next month. The likes of late legendary actors Sid James, Kenneth Williams and Hattie Jacques will descend upon Marygreen Manor, for an evening of bawdy British tribute, which is rumoured to have more front than Southend! Guests at the four star Tudor-themed hotel, in London Road, will giggle their way through more than 30 classic scenes from the Carry On comedy catalogue, which tickled the nation for 34 years. “Oh Matron” and “Infamy, infamy, they’ve all got it in for me!” – just a couple of the classic catchphrases that will bring the memories flooding back during Moneypenny Productions performance of the sizzlingly saucy show, “Keep Calm and Carry On” on September 18.

The event begins at 7pm. Bookings are taken for During the side-splitting selection – which will also groups of four or more people and tickets are priced at feature parodies from movie hits such as Carry On £49.50 per person, including the three-course dinner. Camping, starring the Charles Hawtrey and Barbara For further information or to book contact Windsor - the audience will also be served a three01277 225252 or email info@marygreenmanor.co.uk. course meal in the award-winning Tudors Restaurant, the perfect spot for a serving of Carry On Henry! Amer Parikh, the Sales Marygreen Manor and Marketing Manager at Marygreen Manor, described the event as “laugh-a-minute”. He added: “Our food is already very well known for its taste and quality, but we also have a sense of humour here at Marygreen Manor, so we thought for one night only, we’d bring in the closest thing you’ll find to the original Carry On crew. For people who enjoy the Carry On films, or even people who haven’t seen them but just enjoying laughing, this evening brings you the unlikely pairing of fine dining and classic British seaside humour!”

WELLBEING

Weight loss wonders

IGH-flying weight loss experts from Great Baddow and Broomfield say they are beaming with pride after attending a prestigious event to celebrate there achievements and share the secrets of success in helping local people to lose weight. Lucy and Victoria, Consultants for the Great Baddow and Broomfiled Slimming World groups, are two of around 280 weight loss Consultants invited to the company’s exclusive ‘Gold and Pearl Day 2015’, which took place at the worldfamous Belfry Hotel and Resort in the West Midlands last month. The invite puts them in the top seven percent of the organisation’s 4,000 Slimming World Consultants, confirming Great Baddow and Broomfiled is home to some of the best slimming support in the UK. As part of the day, they were invited to share their ‘gold standard’ tips and ideas on delivering a first-class weight management service to members. The attendees heard from the company Directors about the organisation’s continued growth and plans for the future and were also given an insight into Slimming World’s latest health research projects, in a presentation delivered to them by the company’s expert Nutrition and Research teams.

Lucy said: “To have had the opportunity to meet and share ideas with other top-performing weight loss experts, as well as leading nutritional experts in weight management, was an experience I won’t forget. I learnt so much from the day and there’s no doubt the insight will enable me to support members of my Slimming World group in Great Baddow each week to an even higher standard.’” Victoria added: “I love my job and I feel so passionate about helping people to change their lives by losing weight and learning new habits to be able to keep it off. Being able to get together with the other top Consultants from across the country to share ideas and experiences is yet another example of the superb support that we get as Slimming World franchisees. There’s no better company to be part of.” To join the Slimming Word groups, which are held every Monday at 9.30am 11.30am or 1.15pm, at Millennium Center, Baddow Road, or Tuesdays 3pm, 5pm, 7pm at Broomfield Village Hall, 158 Main Road, either pop along or give Lucy a call on 07801433626 or Victoria on 07823 441198.

n THUNDERBIRDS ARE GO! To celebrate the release of the new Thunderbirds TV series, intuLakeside are offering visitors to the shopping centre on Monday August 31, the chance to have their picture taken next to the Thunderbirds rocket and Tracy brothers cut outs at the centre’s Fab Lab. There will also be arts and crafts for little ones to get stuck into including colouring and activity sheets. n BEAUTY AND THE BEACH An exhibition exploring the style, design and inspiration of women’s swimwear during the 1940s to late 1960s is being held at Chelmsford Museum until Monday August 31. Over 15 costumes are on display revealing how fashions and fabrics have changed over the decades. The Beauty and the Beach exhibition is free. The museum is located in Oaklands Park, just off Moulsham Street. chelmsford.gov.uk/ museums.

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ART & CULTURE

Essex artist making an impression

Fadi Mikhail from Harlow on the cusp of lucrative national art publishing contract

N artist from Essex has been making an impression among the art elite at Washington Green’s Summer Exhibition 2015, currently taking place at Castle Fine Art in Birmingham’s International Convention Centre until August 31. Fadi Mikhail, 31 from Harlow, studied at The Slade School of Fine Art in London before training as an iconographer under the guidance of famed icon-painter Isaac Fanous in Los Angeles. Working in oil on canvas, Fadi’s paintings which are inspired by the stories of childhood, have been gaining unprecedented interest, with thousands of art lovers visiting the exhibition so far. Those taking part in the exhibition are in with a chance of securing a publishing contract with Washington Green - if successful, they will join the ranks of the art scene elite with Ronnie Wood, Bob Dylan, Raphael Mazzucco and Stuart McAlpine Miller - just some of the names represented in the company’s portfolio. Fadi said: “My work is concerned with the joy of

NEWS

in brief n EXTRA SCHOOL PLACES More than 3,000 extra school places have been created for the new academic year following record investment by Essex County Council. ECC has spent almost £48million creating 3,000 new primary places and 150 secondary places for the 2015/2016 academic year. Cllr Ray Gooding, Essex County Council’s Cabinet Member for Education and Lifelong Learning said: “Essex is growing rapidly and the demand for school places in the county is also continuing to rise. To meet that demand we are planning to spend about £200 million over the next five years on creating extra school places.”

n JEANS FOR GENES DAY remembering childhood literature - both books and film, while enjoying the act of making a good painting. I love to close my eyes and remember what it is to ride around the river bend with Pochahontas, or to be just like one of the lost boys, or to find the mysterious Aslan in Narnia. Mix that with the love of paint itself and you have my dreams in a bottle.”

Throughout September denim fever is expected to sweep across the county as celebrities, organisations and schools take on a denim related challenge for Jeans for Genes Day on Friday September 18. The event is celebrating its 20th year of fundraising for children with genetic disorders. For more details: jeansforgenesday.org.

CELEBRITY

Mark Wright launches Hunky Helper competition One lucky person will win a day with the TV and radio favourite

V and radio presenter Mark Wright has teamed up with luxurious Greek-style yogurt brand Oykos to help one lucky person have more indulgent ‘me time’ in their day. The winner will win the chance to be waited on hand and foot by Mark, allowing them to put their feet up and relax. Mark, who married actress Michelle Keegan earlier this year, will be undergoing intensive butler training to prepare to cater for one lucky winner’s wishes. Mark will put his organisational and housekeeping skills to the test by performing a range of tasks chosen by the winner; from greeting guests, organising their diaries to answering calls, even having their ironing done. To be in with a chance all you have to do is find one of ten lucky stickers inside your Mark Wright Oykos promotional pack and visit the website to enter your details: oykos.co.uk/ winahunkyhelper. Good Luck!

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NEWS FOOD AWARDS

What is your hot favourite?

T appears Essex has some great curry houses as the front runners of the 2015 Asian Curry Awards have been revealed. Those in Essex in the running for a prestigious award, include: Ashiana Tandoori in Colchester, Foyaj Miah’s Curry Nights in Maldon, Gurkha Restaurant in Chelmsford, Spice Masala in Ongar, Wings in Southend, China Kitchen in Woodham Ferrers, Wagamama in Lakeside, Thai Up At The Quay in Harwich, Pearl of Samui in Waltonon-the-Naze and Aroma in Basildon. Giggling Squid which opened last week in Billericay is in the running for the national award for Best East Asian Restaurant. The finalists will be announced at a special Parliamentary lunch in the Terrace Pavilion at the House of Commons on Monday October 12. Over 50 MPs have already confirmed their attendance. Restauranteurs will have the chance

to meet the local MPs and discuss the challenging issues facing the curry restaurant and takeaway industry with their fellow business owners. “Ultimately the winners will be decided by a team of judges led by Pat Chapman, editor of the Cobra Good Curry Guide, but the shortlist will be determined by votes from members of the public - there’s very little daylight between them, with everything still to play for,” said Asian Curry Awards chairman Yawar Khan. Curry lovers still have time to vote for their favourite Indian, Bangladeshi, Chinese, Thai, Japanese and Malaysian restaurants and chefs. Voting for the 5th Asian Curry Awards closes on September 30, 2015. Vote online via asiancurryawards.com/nomination or email the name and location of the restaurant to vote@asiancurryawards.com.

TOBY CARVERY TREAT

Enjoy a FREE roast dinner Enjoy a roast dinner at Toby Carvery Braintree

OBY Carvery restaurants in Essex are offering a free roast dinner to anyone who sends a postcard from their summer holiday back to the restaurants. Dev Aliriza, general manager at Toby Carvery, Buckhurst Hill said: “Holidays are a great time to relax and enjoy the sunshine, but there’s nothing like coming back to home comforts like your own bed, a good cup of tea and a roast dinner with all the trimmings - especially one that is cooked for you! “As people start travelling back to Essex, we want to extend that holiday feeling and thank our loyal guests for thinking of us while abroad with a great meal and service. Whether a traditional ‘Wish You Were Here’ postcard, or a digital photo postcard through apps like Touchnote, we can’t wait to hear what guests are up to on their holidays. In return we will welcome families back to reality and ease the post-holiday blues with a tasty carvery

at the home of the roast.” Essex locals who want to tuck into a free classic roast on their return, simply need to send a postcard which includes their email to: Toby Carvery, PO BOX 11572, Birmingham, B15 1WR. The sender will then be sent a voucher to redeem their free Toby Carvery, complete with slow roasted beef, British turkey, honey and mustard glazed gammon or apple, honey & cider glazed port with crackling, Yorkshire pudding and an unlimited selection of steamed vegetables and potatoes. Toby Carvery’s in Essex include Buckhurst Hill, Brentwood, Basildon, Woodford Green, and Braintree among others. Postcards must be received by Friday September 11, 2015. The free meal must be redeemed by Saturday October 10, 2015. The best postcards will also be shared on Toby Carvery’s social media channels, twitter.com/ tobycarvery and facebook.com/tobycarvery. For full details visit: tobycarvery.co.uk.

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ACTIVE ESSEX

How Sportivate Century Tower Apartments snapped up changes lives The stylish Essex Riverside development scheme is the place to buy A TEENAGE girl has told how her life has been turned around thanks to a scuba diving course funded by Sportivate, a national programme aimed at improving young people’s levels of activity in sport and delivered locally by Active Essex, the county sports partnership for the county. Janie Banks from Basildon Academy is one of more than 17,000 young people (specifically 17-25 year olds) whose lives have been touched by the near £1million funding of Sportivate in Essex during the last four years. Sixteen year old Janie had never participated in sport before and had become disengaged from education, regularly missing school. Since her involvement with Sportivate her turnaround has been remarkable. In 2013 she completed introductory coaching sessions in scuba diving as part of the programme. Two years later, she has been awarded a scholarship from Orca Scuba Diving Academy and is on her way to achieving the Master Scuba Diver qualification, the highest level in recreational diving. To apply to Sportivate or for more details visit: activeessex.org/funding/sportivate.

FLURRY of discerning purchasers have The Apartments are beautifully presented quickly snapped up the 62 stunning apartments in Essex Riverside’s Century Tower. Only one remains for sale with the development set to be completed next month. These top quality apartments are in a great location with easy access for commuters to London Liverpool Street from Chelmsford Train Station, just a short walk away. The majority of them also offer owners scenic views over the River Can and Central Park. The John Lewis furnished Show apartment has wowed potential buyers with its easy-on-the-eye decor. Other highlights include elegant Villeroy and Boch bathrooms, white gloss kitchens and porcelanosa tiles. It’s no surprise then that this has been snapped up too. Prices from £285,500 for a two bedroom, one bathroom, 1st floor south-facing apartment with balcony and parking space. For more information visit: mcdproperty.com or to book a viewing contact la@midcity.co.uk.

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ADIO 1 DJ Scott Mills is urging people to support the Multiple Sclerosis Society and their new fundraising event ChallengeMS. “My mum Sandra was diagnosed with Multiple sclerosis at the age of 54 - a scary and heartbreaking time,” says Scott. “She is one of more than 100,000 people living with MS in the UK - it’s a devastating condition with no cure. People with MS might be fine one day but the next they might lose their sight or be unable to move. “The MS Society is a world-leading funder of research into the condition. The UK charity is fighting to improve treatment and care to help people with MS take control of their lives. It has already made important breakthroughs and this is now the start of a generation of MS research that holds incredible promise.” Scott continues: I’m supporting the charity by getting involved in ChallengeMS - a fundraising event taking place throughout September - all money raised will go towards that vital research. With ChallengeMS people can do anything from wearing an orange wig, to giving something up, to hosting an event like a coffee morning. “I’d love Made in Essex readers to join me and support the MS Society.” Find out more by visiting: challengems.org.uk. Radio 1 presenter Scott Mills and Mum Sandra

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in brief n PROMOTION FOR LEGAL EAGLE Mother of two Caroline Dowding, a former legal executive who became a solicitor at Birkett Long law firm has now just made partner. It is a far cry from the work the 44-year-old was doing when she first joined the firm 15 years ago as a trainee legal executive. Caroline said: Birkett Long gave me an opportunity to follow my dream of becoming a solicitor. To become a partner of a regional heavyweight, one of the largest law firms in Essex is not only a tremendous achievement personally but a great privilege.” n COMMUNITY SPORT SCHEME Grass roots sports clubs and running groups in and around Chelmsford will be the first to benefit from the launch of Intersport’s new community programme. Run Active in Chelmsford (part of the Intersport group) has been working with the charity Join In to launch a unique, instore programme that will support local sports groups and help them to engage with new volunteers and players. Run Active is one of the first stores to launch the scheme which will roll out across over 200 Intersport stores throughout 2015. nTYPE 1 DIABETES AWARENESS A new film competition has been launched for children and young people to help raise awareness of Type 1 diabetes in school and promote a very important health message. The ‘Diabetes in School’ Short Film Competition is open to all students aged 11 to 17 who are invited to submit a film, of no more than three minutes long, sharing their experiences of living with diabetes in school. Participants just need to get permission from their school to take part. To apply visit diabetes. org.uk/short-film-competition. n CRICKET CAPTAIN PRAISED England Cricket captain Alistair Cook has been hailed a sporting hero after leading the team to an outstanding 3-2 victory against the Australians to lift the Urn at The Oval on Sunday, despite losing the final test of the series. Cook got his first taste of cricketing success when he hit a staggering 64 as opening batsman for Maldon Cricket Club aged just 11 years-old. His superb batting performances for Essex County Cricket Club saw him catapulted into international fame as opening batsman for his country. He is only the third England captain to win two Ashes series on home soil.

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NEWS COUNCIL SERVICES

Residents... have your say! RESIDENTS are being invited to have their say on services provided by Essex County Council through the annual resident survey. Undertaken by Qa Research, an independent research and analysis company, the survey has been sent out to 15,000 households across Essex, selected at random order to provide a cross section that is representative of the county’s population. Covering all areas such as public services, transport and community safety, those who have received the survey have until September 7, to respond. Cllr David Finch, Leader of Essex County Council said: “This is just one of the ways that we engage with people who use our services, and is important as it gives us the opportunity to take stock of views and ensure we are putting our resources where it really matters. For help completing the survey: email EssexSurvey@qaresearch. co.uk or call 0800 980 9030.

ENTERTAINMENT

The X Factor is back with a bang Dean ‘Midas’ Maynard represents some of the country’s most talented

singers, bands and performers. He gives us the lowdown on show’s return

HAT an amazing year for Team Midas. We championed and promoted the current Voice winner, Stevie McCrorie and of course our X Factor champion, Ben Haenow. Twelve months on, we start again and so does our search for that elusive winning double. In 2014 our X Factor Team Midas acts included Lola Saunders (10th), Only The Young (7th) and of course, Mr Ben Haenow. This year, anything less than a place at the Final for our Team Midas acts, who we will announce soon, will be a huge disappointment. It’s all change on the show for 2015. Sadly we won’t be welcoming back presenter ‘Dancing’ Dermot O’Leary, or our favourite booming voiceover man, Peter Dickson. Xtra Factor presenter Sarah-Jane Crawford has said fairwell and so too have judges Mel B

Promoter Dean MIdas and X Factor original Louis Walsh. So who do we say hello too? Well firstly, of course, Simon Cowell returns to take his place at the helm alongside our North East Princess, Cheryl who will be joined by new judges Rita Ora and Nick Grimshaw. Olly Murs and Caroline Flack take over the presenting of the main show, whilst Melvin Odoom and Rochelle

Humes are the perfect pair to front the new Xtra Factor ship. I have a very good feeling about this, the 12th year of the X Factor and I believe a girl will win the show. So I am going to enjoy this upcoming weekend as the musical juggernaut is back and most definitely back with a bang. Tune into the X Factor, Saturday 8pm, ITV1.

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in brief n STARTING SCHOOL BAG If your child is starting ‘Big School’, then why not borrow a Starting School Bag from Essex Libraries? Each bag contains specially chosen stories and information books to help you talk to your child about what it’s like to start school. The bag also contains a survival guide for parents to help make the transition from nursery or pre-school to primary school stress-free and fun. n LIVE COUNTRY MUSIC Enjoy an evening of live Country music on Saturday August 29 at the Bardswell Club, Weald Road, Brentwood. Doors open at 7.30pm. Tickets from £3. For more details call 01277 214057. n MERCHANT NAVY DAY Chelmsford City Council will be supporting Merchant Navy Day by flying the Red Ensign on Thursday September 3. The flag will be raised on the Council’s flagpole at the Civic Centre.

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in brief n GREAT BADDOW HIGH SCHOOL Great Baddow High School, Chelmsford, is delighted with overall figures and outstanding results in a number of A-Level subjects including English, maths and the sciences. Headteacher Carrie Lynch said: We are delighted with the results of our sixth formers this year, a 99% pass rate, with 45% at A*-B, reflecting their incredible hard work as well as that of their teachers. The majority of our students are progressing to university. It’s a very exciting time for them and we wish them every success. n FREE FAMILY FUN DAY The last one of six Free Family Fun Days is running this Friday August 28, at King Georges Playing Fields in Brentwood. The day which kicks off at 11am-3pm, will be filled with adventure and activities such as face painting, arts and crafts, messy play, football and yoga sessions. Weather permitting, take a picnic and enjoy the traditional Punch & Judy show.

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FUNDRAISING

Holiday park celebrates award

EELEY Bridge Holiday Park close to the popular seaside resort of Clacton-onSea, has been awarded a prestigious Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence for the third consecutive year. The Certificate of Excellence programme, which has been running for five years, is given to outstanding businesses that have consistently received praise and recognition

in the form of great reviews from Tripadvisor travellers. Weeley Bridge, operated by Park Resorts, the UK’s largest holiday park opererator is situated in the quiet village of Weeley. The park is popular with both holiday home owners and holidaymakers due to its very personal and welcoming level of service. Attractions include a picturesque fishing lake, outdoor pool and sports court.

Terri Lacy, General Manager at Weeley Bridge said: “This is a key award as it reflects our customers’ first hand experience of the park. All of the staff at Weeley Bridge work hard to ensure that, whether you’re a holidaymaker or an owner, you’ll enjoy the best facilities combined with top quality service. To find out more about Weeley Bridge visit: park-resorts.com/ holiday-parks/essex/weeley-bridge.

Neil Andrews

Abseiling adventure RADIO PRESENTER Neil Andrews, 48, will abseil down the UK’s tallest sculpture in his latest adrenalin-fuelled adventure to celebrate 25 years on the airwaves but also to raise money for Saint Francis Hospice. The Breakfast Show presenter with Time FM which broadcasts across East London and West Essex, will be abseiling down the 80 metre ArcelorMittal Orbit in the Olympic Park on September 20. “I have always wanted to do an abseil,” said Neil from Basildon. “It is about pushing yourself to do something you would not normally do. I just hope they have strong ropes and they are not too elastic,” he quipped. To find out more about the abseil visit sfh.org.uk.

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WHAT A LIFE!

A Christmas Concert with Jackie Pittman & Guests at Ingatestone Hall With special guests Marilena Gant, Jezz Saint-James & Tim Smith

On Saturday 12th December 2015 7.30pm – 9.30pm

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This is an excellent opportunity to see some very talented artists who will perform together in the beautiful Stone Hall at Ingatestone Hall, Christmas Carols, Classical and West End favourites. We are limited to 90 guests so please book early to avoid disappointment. See some of Jackie’s previous concerts on her You Tube Channel & Website. We hope to see you there to help us raise funds for the British Liver Trust and celebrate the start of the festive season.

In Aid of the British Liver Trust • Saturday 12th December 7.30-9.30pm • Doors open at 7pm • The evening will include mulled wine and hot mince pies during the interval. • There will also be a collection for The British Liver Trust. • Ticket price £25, concessions £22. • Bookings essential: Call Colin on 01277 841667 / 07435 760153

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Our very own Steptoe

Graham Ross spotlights the unusual and exceptional in our region

F you thought the spirit of that classic comedy series, ‘Steptoe and Son’ was a thing of the past - think again. It’s very much alive and well and literally on our doorsteps! It takes the form of Brian Donelan - one of the country’s last ‘rag and bone’ men who clip clops around Walton-on-the-Naze, Frinton-on-Sea and other nearby villages on an old cart in all seasons, drawn by a colourful cob called ‘Patches’. You may spot Brian Brian - it has to be and his cob Patches said - is considerably in and around Walton-on-the-Naze more dapper than his and Frinton-on-Sea comedy counterparts, Albert and Harold. He plys his trade in the traditional manner by clanging a large brass bell and hollering ‘Rag, bone, iron and ole lumber’ attraction the attention of anyone wishing to dispose of ‘any old iron, rags, furniture, bric-a-brac and the occasional skeleton in the cupboard! Brian is part of a community which settled in Notting Hill and Willesden in West London five generations ago. Times were brutal then and hardship gave rise to ‘rag and boners’

who were originally called ‘totters’ (costers and dealers). Some were called ‘Bone Grubbers’ who were experts in plunging into icy rivers and salvaging anything which had value. One such ‘dealer’ was Brian’s great, great grandfather, Joshua Smith who established his yard in Bramley Road - the inspiration for Steptoe and Son’s Oil Drum Lane.

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Turning Dreams into Reality Avril Mills founded The Dream Factory in memory of her son Oliver. She has since gone on to grant hundreds of special wishes for sick children.

LIVER had leukaemia from the age of three and was unwell on and off for six years undergoing a bone marrow transplant from his sister Emma who was the perfect match and helped him to live for another six months. But sadly, Oliver got ill with infections and died on September 14, 1999, age 9. “It affects the whole family

having a child in and out of hospital for many reasons, so I started The Dream Factory,” says Avril. The aim of the charity is to brighten the lives of young people aged between the ages of three and 25 in Essex, Hertfordshire, Kent and Greater London with life limiting or life threatening conditions, or those who suffer from severe disabilities. “I really know how the parents feel the struggle looking after the siblings, never knowing who needs your help first, in and out of hospital at the drop of a hat, the crying because your child is either in pain or not wanting to take their medicines,” Avril explains.

Since starting the charity, Avril and her dedicated team of a few part time staff and over 20 volunteers, have so far helped to make over 350 dreams come true, including everything from family trips to Disneyland Paris, to gifting new games consoles. Examples of what brilliant work The Dream Factory does is evident with inspirational stories such as Aiden Boland, 21, who suffers from Costello Syndrome and is wheelchair bound, he had his dream granted to meet his favourite WWF wrestlers at Wembley. Whilst the charity fulfilled 16 yearold Hope Fenton’s wishes of having a spa bath in her home. Hope is blind, in a wheelchair and suffers from Hydrocephlus. Other children having a tough time as a result of their illness or disability whose dreams have been granted include: Stephanie & Stacey who went in a limo and met JLS ~ Ellis had a customised laptop ~ Grace, Dominic, Jacob, Jason, Saphina, Laura & many more went to Euro Disney ~ Mary, Alexander & many more have had family holidays at Butlins ~ Isaac went up in a helicopter ~ Charlie-Ann wanted to be Pop Star for a day and make a CD ~ Lora wanted to be a princess for a day and went in a limo to see a show ~ Anthony & Christopher met Lewis Hamilton

& Patsy Palmer ~ Joe had a shopping spree at Toys R Us ~ Josh met all the Spurs players ~ and Jack was a mascot for West Ham. Just this week eight year old Richard Traveller from Canvey Island who suffers from Cerebral Palsy got his wish to swim with dolphins in Portugal, thanks to generous donations from intuLakeside. “It has not been easy fundraising,” says Avril. “It’s very hard as there are many many charities around but over the years I have been around and met some lovely people and generous businessmen. We also put on parties sometimes around Christmas and Easter and I do encourage companies to choose us as their charity and/or put on events for us as we are very small. “I have many celebrities that have put their name to The Dream Factory too,” adds Avril. “Patrons include Harry Redknapp, Vicky Michelle MBE, Patsy Palmer, Sid Owen and Ray Winstone who all work hard to support the charity. We have granted 350 dreams with about 50 either in progress or on a waiting list. It’s ongoing and we need a lot of money to be able to grant these dreams.”

It was great news then for Avril, when intu Lakeside announced earlier this year that The Dream Factory would be their 2015 Charity of the Year. “I was amazed, honoured and so excited that such a major company chose my charity to sponsor us.” To celebrate the shopping centre’s 25th birthday in October, staff retailers and customers over the last few months have been holding fundraising events and initiatives to help raise/donate £25,000 for the charity, they have also designed a Dream Factory

mascot. This much needed sum of money will help make dreams come true for more children with life threatening conditions and severe disabilities. Donna Callandar, Marketing Manager for intu Lakeside said: “We will continue to share news and stories of the work carried out by The Dream Factory and inspire our wonderful visitors to get involved in anyway that they can. I have no doubt that we will be able to raise our target amount of money for such an incredible charity.” Last year, Avril was awarded the British Empire Medal from the Queen’s birthday honours list. “It was a total surprise and was such a

special thing to happen for me and my family,” says Avril. No doubt the parents and families of those children Avril’s charity has helped would bestow their own honours, thanking her for the tremendous work The Dream Factory does and hopefully will continue to do, for years to come. If you would like to get involved in fundraising for The Dream Factory and find out about forthcoming fundraising events and news, visit the website: yourdreamfactory.org

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Great ideas for y Home improvement specialist Wickes has teamed up with celebrity gardener, Diarmuid Gavin, to introduce some quick and easy ideas that will transform your garden or outdoor living space in five effortless steps.

URN your humble outside space into an al fresco summer kitchen and dining room to make the most of the long, warm summer evenings – ideas to inspire you eat together outside, all week long. With some bricks and basic tools from Wickes, plus the help and advice from Diarmuid Gavin, breathe new culinary life into your back garden space with a homemade BBQ fire pit. And what better way to inspire your cooking than using fresh garden herbs, grown in your easy-to-build raised bed? Diarmuid Gavin said: “These simple to follow step by step guides can turn a humble bit of outside space into a wonderfully social,

summery ‘room’ for every household. “I’m food and gardenobsessed and the two often go hand in hand, especially when the sun is shining. These guides are so easy, anyone can do them, and in just an hour be preparing a meal cooked or grown in your own garden.”

in mind when you work out its position. For instance, you might not want it in the centre of the lawn, or hidden away in a corner. You’ll also want enough space around the fire pit to place chairs for socialising.

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Build a BBQ fire pit A fire pit is a fantastic addition to your garden, making a feature for socialising during those balmy summer evenings. Our fire pit is remarkably easy to build… Step 1: A focal point First, decide on the location of your pit as it will quickly become a key focal point in your garden, so bear that

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Our fire pit is made from standard clay house bricks which in the UK are 225mm x 115mm x 75mm. These are designed to deal with the high temperatures arising in the fire pit. Step 2: Inner and outer rows Our fire pit will be about 56cm across. The layout of the bricks is critical. Lay out a row of three bricks in a line, then a brick at the end at right angles, then two more bricks and another right angle, and two more bricks, and repeat until you are where you started. This is the inner row. Then make an outer row - right next to the inner row - four bricks long, but start it half a brick along from the

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start of the inner row, so that the gaps between the bricks in the inner and outer rows do not line up. This will add stability to the fire pit. Then place a brick at the end of that row at right angle and so on around the square. Leave a (roughly) 5mm gap between bricks, but make sure that your layout is symmetrical and even and your bricks are level, too. Step 3: Mark your turf Now you know the exact position and construction of the first level of your fire pit, mark the turf underneath by digging a spade around the outside edge of the bricks. Remove all of the bricks and dig out grass and soil to about the depth of half a brick. Use a spirit level to make this flat and even. You can move the soil around to help achieve this, packing it down with your feet as you go. Step 4: Dig for victory In the centre of the hole you’ve just made, dig a

further 30cm deep hole about 20cm wide and fill with small stones and packing. This is to help drain rainwater. Then carefully replace the bricks of the first level directly into the hole you’ve just dug, one by one in the original pattern. Make sure each brick is level using a spirit level. Use a rubber hammer to gently tap the bricks level if necessary. Continue until the first level is completely laid. Step 5: The same in reverse Begin building the next level up. For extra stability, this level should consist of bricks laid at right angles to the first, across the lower level of bricks. Once again use the spirit level to check the bricks are flat. Continue to the 3rd and 4th level –the 3rd level needs to be like the 1st, and the 4th should be at right angles, like the 2nd. To make a stable base and add drainage for the fire itself, add 5cm of small stones or gravel to the

bottom of the pit, covering the entire area, including the drainage hole. Your fire pit is now ready! To light your fire, place a couple of firelighters or some scrunched up paper in the middle and some small kindling on top of them in a ‘tipi’ fashion. Light the firelighters and as the flames begin to burn the kindling, progressively add larger and larger pieces of wood, until the fire is going. Don’t be tempted to make the fire too big – it’s much easier to control when it’s the right size. Once your fire is up and running you could use the flames to toast marshmallows, or even wait until they’ve died down, put a grill on the top and make your own BBQ. Be sure to place it several metres away from trees, bushes and buildings as burning wood can smap and pop, sending sparks into the air increasing the risk of fire,

Growing herbs is one of the most satisfying garden projects you can do. Not only is it fun, but you’ll have a bounty of tasty and surprising herbs to experiment with in the kitchen this summer. Step 1: Easy access First work out where in your garden you want your raised bed to be. Think about if you need to access all four sides and whether your bed will catch the sun - ideally for six hours or more a day. Step 2: Sleeping beauty Make your raised bed out of three pre-cut sleepers. Work out exactly the area you want your raised bed to occupy, and place the sleepers into position. Make your bed rectangular - cut one sleeper into two equal halves to make the ends. Step 3: Dig it Once you’re happy with your arrangement of sleepers, mark their position on the ground on the outside of the sleepers using a spade.

Then move the sleepers aside and dig the turf out. Loosen the soil beneath using the spade to a depth of about six inches. Step 4: Raise it up To build your raised bed, carefully place the sleepers back onto the newly dug earth, into the position you have marked. To attach the sleepers to each other, drill two holes through the ends of the long sleepers, and then use two coach screws to fasten to the short sleepers. Be careful to keep the sleepers at a right angle to each other to maintain the shape. Repeat for the other three corners. Step 5: Plant the seeds Now fill the raised bed with a mixture of soil and peatfree compost to just below the edge of your bed. To plant your herbs, just pick up a few of your favourite herb seedlings or grown herbs from your garden centre. Work out how you want to position them,

remembering that as they grow they will expand. Check on the packets for instructions on how far apart each row of seedlings should be from the next. Ours are about 30cm apart. It’s also an idea to label the rows so you can remember what you have planted. To plant, first soak the seedlings in water to loosen up the roots. Then dig a hole about the same size and depth as the seedling pot. Gently tease out the seedling from the pot, and place carefully in the hole. Pack down the soil around the plant, and water again. Then let nature take its course.

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Frankie Fox and Desiree Parker, two former city high-fliers have created a revolutionary product with their Beetroot Ketchup. The women met a decade ago while pursuing successful corporate careers in the financial sector and are now co-partners in the exciting foodie venture that is The Foraging Fox.

HEIR new business harnesses their love of fresh thinking and new ingredients and is a real family affair, their children are chief tasters and assistants during the development process. The catchy name for the company The Foraging Fox has a family tie too, paying homage to Frankie’s late father Roland Fox, a much loved plant and fungi expert who was the original ‘Foraging Fox.’ Their brilliantly innovative product Beetroot Ketchup uses naturally sweet beetroot and apples together with a magical mix of spices. The result it is: natural, wholesome and delicious. Whatever the occasion or the season, there’s always place on the plate for a generous dash of Beetroot Ketchup. Frankie’s family favourites are Scrambled

Serving suggestions include: Spring - Hot Smoked Salmon Salad, mixed with a blob of crème fraiche Summer - BBQ, burgers, mixed with oil as a salad drizzle Autumn - Perfect with bangers and mash Winter - With steak, or a base for a warm beetroot soup Breakfast/Brunch Scrambled eggs or in a bacon sandwich Lunch - cheers up a cheese on toast, or in a sandwich Dinner - Cottage pie or with fish and chips

Egg & Smoked Salmon and Bangers & Mash but everyone has their own meal that can’t do without a splodge of Beetroot Ketchup on the side. It can even be used as an ingredient in a salad dressing or as a risotto base. Frankie, how did your partnership with Desiree come about? Desiree and I worked together over a decade ago, and remained friends ever since. I asked her to join me at my “small producer” stall at London’s Speciality & Fine Food Fair in 2014 with a box full of hand-made samples of my Beetroot Ketchup to get proof of concept from the most discerning individuals in the food trade. The show was a huge success and proof

that there was great potential for the product. We shook hands at the end of the threeday show and decided to launch the business as Co-Founders. What inspired you to make Beetroot Ketchup? What are the secret ingredients that make it so tasty? Born from the ethos that you don’t waste good food you just get inventive with it, the recipe for our Beetroot Ketchup started as a kitchen project with the kids from a glut of beetroot and apples and was perfected over a three year period. Harnessing the natural sweetness of beetroot and apples, our Ketchup is 100% natural - free from artificial flavours, colourings and sweeteners. It is gluten free as well as allergen free and is suitable for both vegetarians and vegans. Is it just condiments such as sauces you will be focussing on? We’re taking one step at a time. The first thing we need to do is focus on the

ketchup market but of course in the future we wouldn’t discount other opportunities where we see them. What next for The Foraging Fox? Our current goal is to increase our availability across the UK to consumers, longer term we are also looking at Export opportunities. You entered the One Competition (a small business opportunity) and were the 2014 winners. How has it benefitted your business? Winning The One Competition in 2014 was an incredible experience from start to finish. It has given us the platform to grow at a faster rate than we could ever have anticipated. To have such a wealth of experience and talent behind you is simply invaluable. Winning the competition when we did at an early stage of our company’s development gave us such an advantage. It gave us the opportunity to define our brand clearly, to communicate it widely and to commercialise it

Will you be making appearances at any forthcoming food events/ festivals? Yes, we will be at the BBC Good Food Show Winter, November 2629 at the NEC Birmgham (bbcgoodfoodshowwinter. com). The best way to keep up to date with what we are up to, is by visiting the Events Page on our website foragingfox.com/events. The last word from Frankie: “It has been a phenomenal feeling to receive such fantastic feedback from people that sample our Beetroot Ketchup! Launching The Foraging Fox has been an inspirational journey for all the family. We’re convinced that those who try it will never look back.”

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Childhood memories revisited The Isle of Wight - romantic for couples and fun for families. The ideal long weekend away or even longer holiday from Essex, says KARIN RIDGERS Seaview Hotel

Callum thoroughly enjoyed the Isle of Wight

T’S been a fair few years since we visited the Isle of Wight. On one hand it hasn’t changed, remains untouched and not too ‘touristy’ on the other hand it seems to have upgraded, become a little more sophisticated and grown up too, says KARIN RIDGERS. For many of us the Isle of Wight holds a special place in our hearts of childhood holidays and feeling like for the first time we were actually going abroad. Now visitors like my husband Glynn and I, are returning with their own young children and going back to attractions and areas that we enjoyed as kids. Although it is possible to be car free, to make the best of your trip I would recommend taking your car which is made

even easier with Wightlink. A pleasant two hour drive from Essex and you can be at Portsmouth and straight on the ferry in holiday mode relatively quickly. I remember the excitement of getting onto the ferry as child and was pleased to see that this hasn’t changed as my son Callum was excited too. The 40 minute crossing was pleasant with helpful staff, a Costa Coffee shop on board, comfortable lounges in which to relax, as well as the outside viewing areas where we and other passengers pointed out ships, boats and hovercrafts as well as the welcoming views of Fishbourne, Ryde and Seaview on the East of the island. A must do for all holiday makers is to pick up a copy of the brilliant Wightlink magazine ‘Whitelife’ – it never left our side while we were away, packed full of great places to visit and a handy island map too. We decided to focus on the east of the island and stayed in the gorgeous historical fishing village of Seaview with its handful of eateries, beautiful beach, and scenic coastal path where we took numerous daytime strolls. .

Our base was at the Seaview Hotel where their motto is to go that extra mile and this really showed with how friendly and helpful the staff were. A chic coastal getaway, as well as having beautifully furnished rooms with crisp white linen, exceedingly comfortable beds and fragrant toiletries in which to indulge, the hotel has its own traditional pub “The Pump Bar” which has a relaxed and atmosphere in which to enjoy a tipple or two, The Navel Bar and Terrace for lite bites

to eat and a light and airy restaurant too. Although famous for their fish dishes the Seaview Hotel cater for all dietary requirements with notice. Being vegan we were very

pleased with our veganfriendly full English fry up for breakfast – complete with mushrooms, beans, local tomatoes, hashbrowns, fried bread as well as vegan sausages and meat free bacon! Fresh fruit, cereals, toast, and juices are also readily available buffet style. One beautiful summer’s evening, rather than dine in the restaurant we head to the supermarket and local farm shops before making our way to the beach for a dinner picnic and BBQ and watched the sun go down over the waterfront, enjoying a nice glass of wine as the sky turned pink. The views too were memorable across the Solent to Portsmouth and the Spinnaker Tower, and the famous Solent forts. Seaview Beach has its own yacht club and also provides the ideal launch platform for boats and watersports too. For a more traditional seaside flavour you need to travel further down the Island to Sandown on Shanklin for

candy floss and crazy golf! Although keeping mainly east we couldn’t resist a visit to childhood favourite Blackgang Chine. The oldest theme park in the UK opened in 1843 and is still owned by the Dabell family. A highlight is “Restricted Area 5” the super dinosaur area new for 2015 and although tucked away a little we loved the aerial film shown in their own cinema twice an hour. Allow a day to enjoy Blackgang Chine or several half days mixed in with some beach time. Another must visit is Osbourne House part of English Heritage. The holiday home of Queen Victoria with Prince Albert and their nine children. This historic house, gardens and private beach provide an incredible insight to how royalty lived. A short walk from the private beach takes you to Swiss

Cottage the super play house for the royal children. They also learnt how to plant, grow and then sell vegetables from their own vegetable plots and cook them in their own small size kitchen. Allow a full day here as there is plenty for children as well as couples to do. Another place worth a stop off for young dinosaur loving children is Dinosaur Isle, the interactive museum based in Sandown. Their fossil walks are popular although the inside of the museum could do with some revamping. We have fallen in love with the Island again - our childhood memories most certainly reignited. TOP TIPS BEFORE YOU TRAVEL • Research in advance as to where you want to visit and pre book tickets to save you £’s. • Buy tickets as soon as you arrive as many places offer free returns in the next 7 days. • A Joint Park Freedom pass is £33.50 per person and allows you unlimited free returns to both Blackgang Chine and Robins Hill for 7 consecutive days. • There are 3 English Heritage sites on the Isle of Wight. Joining as a member means free entrance too all 400 English Heritage sites so well worth joining. Info: english-heritage.org.uk.

GETTING THERE Wightlink Ferries has both car and foot passenger services. Families heading over to the Island by car can enjoy a service from either Portsmouth or Lymington and arrive on the Island in just 40-45 minutes. Alternatively, foot passengers looking for a day trip to the Island can enjoy a 22 minute catamaran journey over to Ryde from

Portsmouth harbour from just £37.50 return. Day Return: Car + 7 passengers from £43.75 Short Breaks (2-4 nights): Car + 7 passengers from £54.25 To book, visit

wightlink.co.uk or call 0333 999 7333 Seaview Hotel offers rooms from £95 per night (two sharing), B&B To book, visit seaviewhotel. co.uk or call 01983 612711

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HE UK’s leading walking and outdoor leisure holiday provider, HF Holidays are offering a fantastic range of activity holidays, geared towards those who want to combine a break away with learning a new skill. Activity holidays ranging from painting and photography to dancing and cookery are sure to inspire those of all ages, whether you want to enjoy your favourite hobby or try something completely new.

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If you fancy yourself the next Picasso but don’t know where to start, then a HF Holiday art break is a great opportunity to challenge yourself and take your skills to a new level. Get creative and rouse your inner artist with holiday options ranging from a seven night Landscape Painting break from £869 per person, Natural World Sketching for four nights from £465pp, Basic Print Making for three nights from £339pp or an Introduction To Watercolour for four nights from £439pp. Combine superb scenery with talented tutors and come home inspired with a masterpiece to be proud of! To get your creative juices flowing, try a course in Chinese

Brush Painting, an ancient art form dating back to around 4,000BC. The experienced tutors will introduce you to the different tools and materials and teach you the basic techniques that are easy to practice at home. Many enjoy this type of painting as a form of meditation due to the concentration needed in the preparation of the paint and the brush strokes used, so it’s a fantastic way to relax and take yourself away from the stresses of everyday life. Prices start at £339pp for three nights. What would a holiday be without the chance to let loose and have a bit of fun? Dancing is a great way to improve both your physical and mental health, so what better way to enjoy a break away than with a bit of boogying. Take your pick from a range of packages including; a three night Ballroom and Latin break (from beginner to advanced), with prices starting at £269pp, Folk Dancing and Walking for four nights from £479pp, Festive Folk Dancing and Walking from £859pp for seven nights or Dance

Around The World for seven nights from £739pp. For those first time dancers, an Introduction to Ballroom and Latin is a great start. HF Holidays has carefully selected dances, from the quickstep to the waltz, that are fun and easy to learn so you can start gaining confidence in your ability from day one. Prices start from £269pp for three nights. If photography is your passion, take a shot at one of HF Holidays’ Photography breaks. Spend up to seven days with an experienced tutor in beautiful locations ranging from Lulworth Cove to Tennyson

Down. Whether you’re a novice or an advanced snapper, the professional guidance given will help to improve your results. Choose from holiday options including: Landscape Photography, for four to seven nights priced from £439pp, Digital Photography (for both beginners and advanced) for four nights with prices starting at £459pp, Photographic Eye courses for three to four nights, starting at £384pp and a Focus On Light seven night break, priced from £759pp. Those looking for a break away this Christmas can enjoy a six night Festive Landscape Photography package, starting at £859pp. Travel to Glen Coe in Scotland and capture the spectacular winter landscapes that come with

the festive season. At the end of the day, return to the warmth of your fine Highland residence and enjoy delicious hearty meals and excellent company. For something a little further afield, immerse yourself in Italian or Spanish cuisine and learn to cook! Choose from trips to Liguria or Umbria in Italy or visit Andalucia or Picos de Europa in Spain. Whilst on holiday you’ll be taught how to cook traditional dishes, using locally sourced produce and at the end of the day you can relax and enjoy tasting it all. The trip also includes guided walks and sightseeing trips to some of the best spots in the area such as the Cinque Terre coastline in Italy. Prices start at £779pp for seven nights and include half board en-suite accommodation, cooking sessions, excursions, local transport and services of an HF Holidays’ leader. For more information about HF Holidays, please visit www. hfholidays.co.uk or call 0345 470 7558. For regular updates and news about HF Holidays, follow it on Twitter twitter.com/hfholidays and Facebook www.facebook.com/ hfholidays.co.uk. *Prices quoted for above holidays are per person and include full board en-suite accommodation, a full programme of walks with all transport to and from the walks, and light-hearted evening activities.

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ong before the wannabes of TOWIE brought the town to national fame, Brentwood has regularly been the home of celebrities from the worlds of television, sport and music. It remains a sought-after area to live

but as our ‘picks’ below prove, you don’t have to be rich and famous to realistically aspire to a new home in and around Brentwood. The town’s appeal is surely its ‘best of all worlds’ qualities – set in pleasant countryside, only a short commute by rail into London, close to the M25, and with superb local amenities and excellent schooling. Land Registry figures showed capital appreciation rising 13% on average in Brentwood in 2014, and many property industry professionals predicts further

You don’t have to be a star... Famed for its celebrity connections, Brentwood has some great options for every fan of new build property

significant increases as the launch of Crossrail approaches in 2018. Real estate experts JLL reported at the beginning of this year that property calues in Brentwood are likely to increase by 43% over the next five years, partly due to these improved rail services to and through London. With the property market in the area dominated by family detached and semidetached homes, this is likely to benefit homeowners more than traditional buy-to-let investors who target flats. While Brentwood

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Borough Council recognises that the private rented sector is small, there will certainly be increased demand for rented property if the predicted effects of Crossrail come true. The council’s Objectively Assessed Housing Needs report from December 2014 indicates that Brentwood needs around 350 new homes a year to keep up with demand, mostly from ‘migrating’ residents attracted to the area. As with many other satellite towns around London, Brentwood will be a target for families finding themselves priced out of suitable homes in the capital and wanting the kind of work/life balance that Brentwood provides. If you aspire to buy a new home in Brentwood, now could be exactly the right time to consider your options and make the move.

WhatHouse? picks...

2. The Galleries (City & Country Group)

3. Brindles Close, Hutton (Hilbery Chaplin)

Pilgrims Hatch is a sought-after area, not least due to its proximity to two country parks (Weald and Bishop s Hall) and two golf courses, Brentwood Golf Club and Bentley. These new homes have an appealing, traditional weatherboarded exterior. The three-bedroom semi-detached property (priced at £450,000) opens from the side to a hallway with cloakroom; off one side is the lounge and the other is the kitchen, with an L-shaped worktop arrangement. Upstairs are two double bedrooms, with built-in wardrobes to the master bedroom, a single bedroom and family bathroom.

The Galleries has won numerous awards – including those from WhatHouse? – but availability is now low at this collection of one-, two- and three-bedroom conversion and new build apartments on the site of the former Warley Hospital, on the outskirts of the town. Each conversion apartment offers a wealth of period features coupled with contemporary living, while the new build apartments are designed to sit inconspicuously alongside. All homeowners can enjoy the beautiful landscaped grounds, with open lawns and enclosed, formal planted gardens. The station and shops are under a mile away. Prices start at £420,000.

Find out more at www.countryplaces.co.uk 01277 204768

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This new development of just three highquality four-bedroom detached executive homes is due for completion this winter. These new homes are situated in a cul-desac off Hanging Hill Lane. Among them is ‘Vine Cottage’ which comprises hallway, bay-fronted living room, open-plan kitchen/ family room, utility room, ground floor cloakroom and integral garage, four wellproportioned bedrooms, en suite to the master and a family bathroom. With the properties within the catchment area for the popular St. Martins School and only a short distance from Shenfield mainline railway station there’s great appeal to commuters and families. Guide price is around £650,000. Find out more at www.hilberychaplin.co.uk; 01277 218387

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Talk of the town Living in the centre of the action has its advantages. Fiona Brandhorst shows committed townies the door

Witham BRIDGE STREET Croft House is a beautiful Grade II listed property built in the

the family room, with French doors leading out to the rear

breakfast room and custom made conservatory. Packed with

garden. Upstairs there are four double bedrooms and the master

original features this family house has ample parking, a double garage with electric door and a well-stocked and bespoke-

and guest bedroom have en suite shower rooms. The family

designed rear garden that includes a Second World War air-

bathroom features a Thomas Crapper high-level cistern WC and Victorian-style roll-top claw-foot bath. To the front, there

raid shelter. Price: £985,000

is off-street parking for two vehicles and access to the well-

Selling agent: William H Brown 01245 262266

established rear garden enclosed by red brick walls. Price £550,000 Selling agent: Fenn Wright 01245 292100

18th century, set on a large plot with many historic features throughout including original doors and fireplaces, exposed

Saffron Walden

beams and sash windows. There are five bedrooms in the

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former dairy, three reception rooms and an Aga in the kitchen. The garden has a superb array of mature trees, shrubs and

Formerly two cottages, this quaint Grade II listed period

borders, including vegetable patches and a natural spring that

NEW LONDON ROAD This high-end apartment is situated centrally in Chelmsford with access to both the city centre and station. Finished in

townhouse is of timber-frame construction with rendered and pargetted elevations under a peg-tiled roof. The accommodation

runs through. There is off-street parking for several cars and a workshop.

COMMUTER TIMES • Witham to Liverpool Street, just over 40 minutes • Whittlesford (Saffron Walden) to Liverpool Street, fast trains from 60 minutes • Chelmsford to Liverpool Street, around 36 minutes • Colchester to Liverpool Street, fast trains in just over 50 minutes Included in the sale is Little Newmans, a detached bungalow situated to the rear of the main house, providing handy accommodation for relatives or to rent out. It has its own driveway and parking and a section of garden. Croft House is a stone's throw from Witham town centre as well as walking distance to the mainline station. Price: £595,000 Selling agent: Haart 01376 510710

comprises a large dining hall with inglenook fireplace and oak beam. The kitchen/breakfast room has a vaulted ceiling with exposed timbers and a door to the courtyard garden. The sitting room has a central open fireplace. The family bathroom is located on the ground floor with the master bedroom and adjacent shower room on the first floor. Stairs lead up again to the two top floor bedrooms. The rear courtyard garden is a delightful retreat with walled with raised beds, a brick-built garden shed and log store. There is parking for two cars. Price: £550,000 Selling agent: Mullucks Wells: 01799 520520

2006, the property was built to blend in with the surrounding period properties. The apartment boasts period style features such as high ceilings and sash windows. A modern, wellequipped kitchen is complemented by two equally impressive bathrooms, one en suite, and living room. Outside there is residents’ parking and communal gardens. Price £275,000 Selling agent: William H Brown 01245 262266

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Chelmsford MILDMAY ROAD Located in the favoured Old Moulsham city-centre location, this substantial Victorian detached home was completely refurbished by the current owner. It now offers five en suite bedrooms, three large reception rooms, a bespoke kitchen/

HENRY LAVER COURT NEWLAND STREET This attractive four-bedroom detached Victorian property offers a great deal of charm and character, set back from the road behind ornate gates, approximately 0.5 miles to Witham mainline railway station. Packed with period features, this convenient townhouse has an impressive entrance hall that retains the original tiling. The white wooden kitchen has a Rayburn cooker and butler’s sink. Adjacent to the kitchen is

An immaculately presented two-bedroom, ground-floor apartment in a very central location, ideal for a first-time buyer or investor. The spacious lounge opens out onto the fully fitted kitchen with integrated appliances. There are two double bedrooms, one of which has an en suite, as well as a family bathroom. Secure, gated underground parking is included and there is no onward chain. Price £160,000 Selling agent: William H Brown 01206 577772

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itchens and bathrooms are two of the most important selling points of a property, and are also among the most popular update and extension projects. Just how

much value an extra bathroom will add depends on the number already in the property, their current condition and whether they are conveniently located, but it can be as much as 6%. Whether you want to add a new bathroom to maximise value, ease pressure on the existing facilities in the peak morning rush, or simply to indulge in a touch of luxury, it makes sense to ensure the project is cost effective, says Michael Holmes, spokesperson for The London Homebuilding & Renovating Show. Here Michael shares his top tips on where to spend and where to save... 1. Is it necessary to spend a large amount of money on plumbing? Getting the layout right is vital for a well functioning bathroom and this will usually mean altering the plumbing unless starting from scratch, even though this will usually add to the cost. If you want to fit oversize showerheads, power showers and mixer taps

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successfully, you will require good water

it in which plumbing can be concealed is

will be beneficial in the long term, as they

8. Is panelling the be-all and end-all for

pressure (at least 3 bar) and a plentiful supply of hot water, so discuss this with your

a simple tidy solution, built using either timber or metal studwork covered in tile

will be less susceptible to wear and tear.

your wet room? Panelling can be cheaper than laying ceramic

plumber as you may need to upgrade your current heating and hot water system. Solutions include fitting a high-output combi-boiler providing high-pressure hot water on demand, a large pressurised ‘unvented’ hot water cylinder, or at least adding booster pumps to the flow from your existing hot water cylinder.

backing board, or plasterboard. Steel frame modules for wall mounted basins, WCs and bidets are a worthwhile investment, reducing costs through ease and speed of installation. Modules for a WC or basin cost from £150-£400 when you use ranges from Geberit Duofix, Grohe Rapid or Screwfix. VERDICT: SPEND – To ensure the best possible use out of your space, house plumbing in a service void behind a false wall.

6. Mirror, mirror on the wall, does it pay to invest? A cleverly sized and positioned mirror is a great way to make a bathroom appear more spacious. This inexpensive feature is also a necessity. The best way to create the illusion of space is to have mirrors cut to fit wall to wall and or floor to ceiling. Some fit a mirror under the vanity unit, or to the side of a bath too. Mirrors are not expensive but having them template and predrilled for mixer taps or light fittings will add to the cost. Where a bathroom has no windows, a large mirror and good lighting will compensate. VERDICT: SAVE – Mirrors are not an expensive feature, although having a fitted mirror templated and predrilled for mixer taps or light fittings will add to the cost.

tiles on your wall to achieve a watertight decorative finish. Traditional wainscot tongue-and-groove boards or Georgian raised panelling are currently popular as is v-grooved moisture resistant MDF that looks like wainscot panelling. Any timber material must be painted to seal it from moisture if it is to last in wet conditions. VERDICT: SAVE – A designer look for less than the cost of ceramic tiles, and easy for the DIYer to install.

VERDICT: SPEND – It will be more expensive if you have to replace plumbing due to poor quality fixtures or installation problems. 2. Is there a difference between top range bathroom ceramics and discount pieces? When it comes to ceramic plumbing fixtures, it’s hard to tell the quality of simple white sanitaryware simply by looking at it. Most sinks, lavatories and toilet bowls appear to be manufactured in the same way and just the design counts. Even if you don’t opt for expensive pieces, if you mix and match your ceramics with high quality taps and fittings from different suppliers, you can successfully enhance the aesthetics of your bathroom. VERDICT: SAVE – Evaluate the deals that each supplier provides and then select the items to suit your budget and taste. 3. Can I conceal the plumbing in my bathroom? If you are looking for a clean, uncluttered look in your bathroom that will maximise the sense of space, then concealing the plumbing runs, WC cisterns, and the body of shower and tap mixers will all help, as will using wall mounted sanitaryware, frameless shower screens and large mirrors. A false wall with a 100mm clear void behind

4. Is flooring important? Flooring can be relatively inexpensive with vinyl and ceramic tiles costing as little as £6 to £8 per square metre. These surfaces can be installed on a DIY basis providing you take your time and practice first and ensure the substrate is well prepared. Ceramic tiling is a DIY skill you can master, buy ensure you buy the correct adhesive, grout, tile spacers and tools, including hiring a good quality tile cutter. VERDICT: SAVE – Tiles are a hardwearing finish and you don’t need to spend a fortune to get a great look. 5. Are expensive showers worth it? Shower trays and enclosures, if not installed correctly, can leak around the seals which can damage floor finishes and structure and the ceiling, decoration and furniture in any rooms below. It’s worth buying quality and making sure the installation is exactly in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions (especially for wet room trays, which can leak easily if the timber floor structure around it moves at all). VERDICT: SPEND – Investing in a high quality shower tray and enclosure or door

7. What’s the fuss about underfloor heating? There’s nothing like stepping out of the bath or shower onto a lovely warm floor, especially in the winter months when a tiled floor could be chilly, which is why underfloor heating is a must-have luxury in a bathroom update project. Electric tile warming systems range from around £25 to £45 per square metre, and as they are only 3-6mm deep they can be installed beneath ceramic tiles or engineered wooden flooring without significantly increasing the finished floor height. Another form of heating such as a radiator or heated radiator towel rail is still likely to be necessary in a smaller room without much floor area. VERDICT: SPEND – An inexpensive luxury that you can’t afford not to install.

9. Is stylish brassware worth it? Poor quality taps wear out incredibly quickly and inferior metal castings can sheer in no time requiring replacement of the whole fitting and the result can be a messy leak and expensive repairs. It’s worth paying for quality brassware with ceramic disk valves. VERDICT: SPEND – Focus your budget on the things you will use most. 10. Should there be light? Bright lighting can help a bathroom feel fresh and hygienic and it needn’t cost much money to upgrade from the typical single central pendant light fitting to a multidirectional spotlight fitting with four or five bulbs. Make sure your new light fitting is fitting is IP-Rated (waterproof) for use in bathrooms. A dimmer switch fitted outside can allow you to change the atmosphere from wake-up bright, to relaxing twilight and is a simple and inexpensive (£25-30) replacement for a conventional switch. VERDICT: SAVE – You can upgrade a single pendant to a multiple spotlight fitting and dimmer for well under £100.

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Eight unique Grade II listed 2, 3 and 4 bedroom barns converted to a high specification, retaining many original features. All properties have private gardens with plots 1, 2 and 8 having the added benefit of a paddock. ‘The Barns’ Merton Grange is situated in an idyllic rural location on the edge of Gamlingay in South Cambridgeshire. The approach is via a private drive with far reaching views either side across fields.

Specification includes: A range of contemporary and traditional kitchens  Stoves Richmond 900EI Stainless Steel Range Cooker*  Stainless Steel Cooker Hood  Integrated Neff appliances  Integrated Prima wine cooler Utility rooms (not applicable to plot 3) come with either a washer/dryer or washing machine and tumble dryer  Bathroom and En-Suites have contemporary bathrooms with Ideal Standard Sanitaryware and are fully tiled with Porcelanosa tiles  

 Floors are finished with Porcelanosa floor tiles to Kitchen, Utility, Bathroom, En-suite, Cloakrooms and Carpets to all other areas*  Oak panelled internal doors with pewter finished door handles  Built in wardrobes to most bedrooms – please refer to sales layouts – with oak panelled doors and pewter finished door handles  Air Source Heating, offering reduced running costs, with under floor heating to all ground floor areas and radiators to upper floor rooms with 5 year service and warranty package.

*Where possible we will be able to offer buyers variations and choices on the internal finishes, although the availability of this will depend upon the stage of construction that each property has reached when a reservation is made. For full specification details please see the brochure.

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he current WhatHouse? Housebuilder of the Year, City & Country Group, is set to launch a new development in Colchester, Angel’s Courtyard, based on a collection of historic buildings in the heart of the town. The developer specialises in the high-quality conversion of period (often

listed) buildings into high-quality new homes, retaining their heritage and character while re-

Angel delight High-quality conversion properties are just about to hit the market in central Colchester

purposing them as desirable residential developments. Angel’s Courtyard comprises a selection of one-, two-

The development is taking shape within a collection of seven historic buildings, some of them Grade II listed. City

specification including Hacker kitchens, integrated Neff and Smeg appliances and stone worktops. Bathrooms are

and three-bedroom apartments which are located just off

& Country is restoring and redeveloping the site in addition

fitted with Laufen sanitaryware, Crosswater brassware and porcelain tiles. In keeping with modern expectations, the homes are based around open-plan living, kitchen and dining areas, which feature whitewashed oak-style flooring and 100% wool carpets, making them excellent entertaining spaces. “With their town centre location and stylish interior specifications, we expect these properties will appeal to young professionals and downsizers,” says Suzanne Aplin, sales and marketing director at City & Country. “The tranquil central courtyard has been attractively landscaped providing residents with a delightful, private outside space, yet it is moments from the shops, restaurants and indeed the train station.” The properties at Angel’s Courtyard are expected to cost

the High Street and concentrated around a landscaped

to the former council offices located behind the High Street.

from £150,000 to 500,000. The sales suite at the site will open in September 2015, but you can already register your

courtyard. Most of the homes offer a balcony or terrace overlooking this tranquil open space, which also features a

Two commercial spaces on the site are already being leased to The Royal British Legion and Bill’s restaurant.

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As wellstretching as aworth bespoke indoor heated Colchester’s tentedon garrison, Properties situated “Lanes” are swimming pool with unique handunbroken down to the River Colne. over £100,000 more than those on a ‘Street’ painted tiles and Originally built for the Colonel, the property according to new research by Barclays wall murals, there’s awas split-level galleried recording by studio, cinema room built as an data, "upstairs/downstairs" house Mortgages. The generated findings and private and fully equipped pub, The Horse and Cart, with the servants quarters to the right hand provided by property specialists Hometrack,

that 64% of Londoners use the Tube Rock legend Steve Harris of Iron Maiden calls time on his Essex mansion, Sheering Hallto get to

work; over a lifetime, Londoners will spend three-bedroom coach house, a whopping 417 days travelling to and from extensive garaging and workshop. work. Other data from the Greater London

Time is running out to buy a highquality new Redrow home in Lexden

complete with ale with on tap! In theaddress grounds side ofthat the house aofseparate entranceyou’ll find a floodshows the first line your lit tennis court and football pitch. where a back staircase ran up to the really can say something about the value of Sheering Hall is an medieval country house quarters and down to eight-bedroom the cellar. your home. ofHomes around 11,000 sq ft full of character and period features. The house was initially without deeds, on “Lanes” come in with a ince its offi cial launch in on the site everything It’s Grade II listed: there has been a house since in between,” she says. “They as these were not required for governmentresounding victory at an average property January, sales have been brisk all recognise that the development offers a the Domesday Book parts Enjoying of thethe house date back to owned at and thehigher time. value of properties £245,906 (22% than at Redrow’s King’s Park, a winning combination of high-specification 1427. accommodation levels, this national average),across homesseveral on “Streets” development of 31 homes in homes in a sought-after village location with Surrounding entrance hall with its exposed beams expertly renovated six-bedroom home has an come towards thethe bottom of the list, with the village of Lexden, just west good local amenities and strong commuter and open fireplace are theofthree main reception rooms. The impressive 4,600 sq feet floor space. The properties averaging £142,374 (29% under of Colchester. Now, just seven links. These factors have helped make King’s sitting room andhas drawing both basement alone including afine detail and the national average –nine androoms aroom whole 42%have lower homes remain for sale – five houses and two Park a success and now that availability character with floor-to-ceiling, oak-panelled butler's room and the slate bin winewalls and high than “Lanes”) across theoriginal UK. apartments – so opportunities to buy a peach is limited we’re encouraging would-be ceilings with ornate cornicing. The drawing cellar, still in use, viewed through a window room boasts Just “Ways” and of a behind home at“Lanes” the siteare arethe now limited. homeowners to contact us without delay.” afrom grand carved fireplace with wood burner. The thewooden butler's room. The old servants' “Roads”, average values £218,742 Withwith prices ranging fromof£278,995 to With everything from a two-bedroom kitchen from aby four-oven Aga and raised breakfast bells arebenefits still there although no longer and £212,717, followed “Closes” and £674,995, there’s plenty of variety, however, apartment to three- and four-bedroom area, and from the kitchen there is access to the playroom, working, positioned outside the butler's “Avenues” £204,964 and £192,344. which isat bound to interest a diverse range of homes available, there are also two crucial boot room and utility area. room, for his attention. One of the bells was descended stairs and was ready for his Regionally, the biggest dividesales between expensive atthe £309,415 followed by “Drives” buyers, says Kerry Jenkins, director assistance schemes on offer from Redrow.at From the entrance hall, the main wood-panelled staircase connected to the stair post at the bottom of glass of sherry. street name prices occurs in the South East £246,517. Which justscheme goes toisprove the for Redrow Homes (Eastern). The Help to Buy openthat to all leads up to There the first floor to are the an principal bedroom, dressing the stairs. was a revolving wooden top only Many original is features still exist in where properties “Lanes” average “way” Essex! “King’s Parkon continues to attract a good buyers onreally properties under £600,000, room enmore suiteexpensive bathroom. There areon seven further to£137,145 thisand stair post, which, when turned rang this splendid period home with stunning of than those mix of purchasers ranging from first-time offering the chance to buy with a 5% deposit bedrooms, a family bathroom and three shower rooms as and the "sherry bell" outside the butler's room. It fireplaces, somecommute original working window east “Streets”. the East of England, which also buyers In to growing families, downsizers and Go thanks to a government-backed equity loan well as staff accommodation. Additionally there is a separate indicated to the butler that the Colonel had shutters and wide plank wooden floors to Londoners spend over a year of their lives includes parts of Essex, “Ways” are the most

Sheering is in aStreet highly Authority shows that Hall Liverpool and sought-after area and occupies by a heavy Stratford were the 6th and 7th busiest

a secluded and rural position, wooden door, the tack room tube stations inwas 2014 with 73.6million and approximately 35 miles from with its wooden pegs still lining the49% wall. 59.3million passengers, up 14% and London andwas 11.6 miles from The present kitchen the original stable. respectively. However, the quietest station Stansted Airport. Nearby Beneath the courtyard is a cistern, still was positively peaceful Roding Valley in in Sawbridgeworth station hasonly original except the had pump, Zone 4 on condition the Central Line for which direct trains to London Liverpool which is long gone. The enclosed rear2014. 260,000 people pass through it during Street taking 41 minutes. Bishop’s And breathe.

Stortford is six miles away, of 20% of the property price. This means Redrow’s Hertford Mastermove optionand means they’ll 13 miles Cambridge Happy inlocal Havering work with agents to fi nd a buyer you a lower initial payment and then lower 39 Happy miles. At Home Index forfor Rightmove’s 2015 monthly mortgage payments, as the loan is – and pay their fees, so you won’t have to. The area as offers a wide selection has“Whether placed Havering the fifth happiest interest-free for five years. you’re an aspiring first time of state and private schools place live in the UK. Nearly people For homeowners struggling to sell their buyertoor a homeowner looking25,000 to move up including St distinct Nicholasfactors School, were asked to rank 12 existing property – or simply wanting the property ladder we can help makeabout your Felsted School, Haileybury College, where live including safety, contentment to avoid the hassle of selling on the open dreamthey move a reality,” adds Jenkins. Bishops Stortford College and andThe décor with Havering votedoffi ince asatthe market – a part exchange might be the show homes and sales King’s Mount Prep School. There are also a number good many rooms. The bedrooms are Heath arranged garden is mainly laid to lawn withofof raised on the Tube, suggests a new survey from fifth happiest London borough out 33. answer. With this, the housebuilder makes Park are open from 10.00am to 5.30pm, golf courses within driving distance, including the Royal fl owerbeds. To the front of the house there over the fi rst and second fl oors and a shower OnePoll TheonWatchHut, whichvaluation, also People weretoalso asked to rate the following is on offerand based an independent Thursday Monday. Worlington and Hanbury Manor. ample off-road parking and a carwho portlive with room is located in the tower room at the very reveals commuters from the east ofchain the statement: “Generally, the people in which that if accepted, eliminates a buying Sheering Hall has a guide price of £3.95million through roller door. top of the house. capital have you the second commute my area friendly and polite”. Havering and allows to stay shortest in your old home at Find outare more at http://whathou.se/NoUIhJ Hamptons www.hamptons.co.uk; The in property is oninthe market for £700,000 A garagebeaten is to the rear, originally the 27 minutes only by commuters from International, came third place London behind the until your new one is ready. Alternatively, 01206 430241 01483 572864 with William H Brown: 01279 755400. coach house, and attached to it, accessed the south at 24 minutes. The poll also showed City of London and Richmond upon Thames.

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Wild things A wildlife haven of bugs, hedgehogs and wild flowers is being encouraged in Ingatestone

urchasers and residents at CALA Homes’ exclusive Trueloves Grange development will be given a selection of wildlife habitat for birds, insects and hedgehogs to attract wildlife to their new gardens in support of the RSPB’s Give Nature a Home campaign. Each kit includes two bird nest boxes, a ladybird bug house and a hodgitat hedgehog shelter, all made from regulated timber. Michelle Relton, sales manager for CALA Homes says: “It’s so important to give nature a helping hand when we can, so we want to do our bit to help take care of local wildlife and make it fun at the same time.” The RSPB campaign urges residents to provide a place for wildlife in their gardens and outside spaces. Whether it’s installing habitats like bug boxes, hedgehog homes and nest boxes, or planting wildflowers – little actions can make a massive difference.

RSPB’s top tips for encouraging wildlife • Give the mower a rest - The flowering plants that bugs and beasts love to hide in will benefit and longer grass won’t dry out so quickly • Grow flowering plants - Pollinating insects will be attracted by planting a variety of traditional plants such as cornflowers, foxgloves, honeysuckle, guelder rose and English lavender • Build a bug hotel - A wildlife stack – made from crates, canes, newspaper, and plant pots provides insects with somewhere to live • Create nature corridors - Plant a mix of trees and flowers on your doorstep to create corridors for wildlife to move and get from place to place • Add some water - A water feature with different depths is great for wildlife. Shallow areas are used by bathing and drinking birds, dragonflies and amphibians to lay eggs. Deeper areas help aquatic insects survive cold spells and are good for newts

Discover the heart of Trueloves Grange TRUELOVES GRANGE is a bespoke gated development of five, six and seven bedroom detached family homes in an idyllic setting overlooking beautiful open countryside. Each home is built to CALA’s high quality design and specifications with between 3,217 and 4,970 square feet of living space. Prices start from £1,695,000. Ingatestone, on the edge of Fryerning, is a charming village surrounded by open countryside. Its thriving centre offers all the essential shops, pubs and cafés and is neatly located between Brentwood and Chelmsford, so it’s is easy to swap rural charm for cosmopolitan glamour. Trueloves Grange sales office and showhome is open daily from 10am to 5pm, call 07823 341611 or visit www.cala.co.uk.

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ssex maybe one of the prettiest Home Counties but it’s also one of the most reasonable to buy a family home. According to haart estate agents, average prices in London are up 16.7% annually to £536,286, driven by 20 prospective buyers chasing each property. No wonder buyers are flocking to Essex! Here’s what on offer if your budget is a cool half-a-million.

1 Grace and favour This turn-of-the-century detached home in the suburbs of Harlow is perfect for family buyers looking for space and charm with its five bedrooms and plethora of original features, including fireplaces, wooden floors and sash windows. Families love space, so the two separate receptions rooms will be well used, as well as an eat-in kitchen with wood-burning stove and butler sink. A utility room leads off with a door to the garden. The first floor has four double bedrooms, one en suite, and a family bathroom. The master bedroom is a loft conversion on the second floor and is a wonderful retreat for parents, with its own dressing room and en suite. Located on the popular Kingsmoor Road, there is a spacious garden to the rear and plenty of off-street parking along with a carport for two cars. Harlow is well connected to the city by train in 30 mins. Guide price £500,000. Selling agent: haart Harlow 01279 443311

2 Designer dream Time is precious, so moving to a highspecification state-of-the-art home means no DIY and more downtime with family and friends. This five-bedroom detached home in a quiet close of executive houses in Great Totham, near Maldon, has been extended and modified to appeal to the families where commuting is on the agenda. Trains take around 45 minutes to London Liverpool Street from nearby Witham. A highly impressive, huge open-plan kitchen/ lounge/dining room with up-to-the-minute, on-trend bi-folding doors has been created opening on to the rear garden with two decked patios. The kitchen offers integral appliances and an island unit with induction

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3 ...average prices in London are up 16.7% annually, driven by 20 prospective buyers chasing each property. No wonder buyers are flocking to Essex! hob and inset sink. A separate living room overlooks the front garden. The ground floor features wooden flooring and underfloor heating. Five bedrooms, with an en suite to the master, are to the first floor, as well as a family bathroom with free-standing bath. Good local schools will score highly with families looking to move to the area. Priced at £499,950. Selling agent: Church & Hawes in Maldon 01621 855195

3 Escape to the country Set to appeal to the aspiring country living set, this detached home in Little Clacton has

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On the first floor there are four spacious bedrooms, with the master enjoying its own full bathroom, and a separate family shower room. The garden is mainly laid to lawn and enclosed with panel fencing. A canopied area houses a Jacuzzi which is to remain for the new owner. With some of the county’s finest beaches (Frinton-on-Sea, Walton-on-the-Naze and Clacton-on-Sea) within in a short drive and Thorpe-Le-Soken’s main line station nearby, this home offers a sought-after lifestyle change. Offers in excess of £500,000. Selling agent: haart Little Clacton 01255 222666

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market. It means homeowners can move into their new property far faster, and takes away the hassle of selling an existing property.

What sort of people do your developments attract? When downsizing into one of our properties, people often want to stay in the area they’ve lived for many years. However, we also see people moving areas, perhaps to be closer to their families or to be near the sea in their retirement years. Location is really crucial in our business to ensure we’re providing customers with everything they need, right on their doorstep. We won’t build developments more than a reasonable level walk from a town centre with a good range of facilities and services. It's often a long process for someone to leave a cherished family home later in life - what do you find are the main concerns of older buyers? Leaving a family home is never an easy decision but for many of our buyers, removing the hassle and stress involved with maintaining a larger, older property is a huge relief. I often hear owners say they wished they’d made the move years ago and how moving to a Churchill development has given them a whole new lease of life. The idea of selling a home and going through the buying process again is the main concern for many older buyers, but we offer a number of packages to help make it a stressfree move and our highly trained consultants are on hand to guide them through every step of the process. Are there ways in which you can help buyers sell an existing home and make the move smoothly? Our ‘Selling Made Easy’ service takes away the stresses and strains associated with selling a property. We deal with estate agents on the purchasers’ behalf to help ensure that the property is being well marketed and viewings are being arranged to secure a sale as quickly as possible, at a good market price. We also offer significant sums toward estate agents’ fees and panel solicitors’ fees. In addition we can help pay for standard home removals, including packing and unwrapping.

What do you think the appeal of Essex is, as a place to live, and particularly the locations you're currently selling in? Essex has always been a popular place to seek that more relaxing way of life. It offers a rich tapestry of everything that makes Britain great – which makes it an excellent place to live. The county has an abundance of picturesque towns and villages such as Saffron Walden and Waltham Abbey, all with their own individual history and character. The coast is terrific, with something for everyone and there are a whole host of places to visit and things to do, from spectacular old houses and gardens such as Audley End, to country parks and nature reserves. The larger towns such as Chelmsford also offer fantastic amenities with great shopping and leisure facilities on your doorstep. Quality of life is especially important later in life - what does a Churchill development offer in this respect? A great deal of thought, research and planning goes into selecting the location of every development. We ensure our retirement properties are built in central locations within easy access of public transport links, shops, local facilities and essential services, all reducing the need to travel by car. Alongside this, other benefits include companionship and a community which reduces isolation, loneliness and depression. Our apartments help to maintain an independent lifestyle and heath and general wellbeing. The safety and security features we have as standard also reduce anxieties and worries experienced by many elderly people. What are your current schemes in Essex and what others are in the pipeline? We currently have three selling developments, King Henry Lodge in Chingford, Saffron Lodge in Saffron Walden and King Harold Lodge in Waltham Abbey. King Henry Lodge in Chingford has just one apartment remaining and Saffron

A huge differe Lodge launched last year and is already over 70% sold,new-build with is tha a wonderful, lively community now well established there. from a lodge ma We’ve just welcomed our first owners at King Haroldowners and run Lodge, which is a new development of 28 apartments ingood the neighbour. lovely market town of Waltham Abbey. Construction work has also just started on a new What sort of peo development of 55 one- and two-bedroom apartments on New downsizin When London Road in Chelmsford. We’re hoping to release the want to stay in t first homes for sale here in April 2016. However, we also We have exciting plans to increase our presence in Essex, be closer to their with contracts recently exchanged on a development site retirement years 200 yards from Hornchurch High Street and further land to ensure we’re p purchases to come on the Essex coast. We have a big growth need, right on th phase planned in the Eastern region, so watch this space as than a reas more Churchill will be increasingly active in the years to come. good range of fa

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It's often a long family home lat concerns of olde Leaving a family many of our buy with maintainin I often hear own years ago and h given them a wh The idea of sel process again is but we offer a nu free move and ou Saffron Lodge, Saffron Walden guide them thro Saffron Lodge is a development of 31 one- and two-bedroom apartments situated in the picturesque town of Saffron Are there ways Walden. The development is over 70% sold with one-bedroom apartments available priced from £255,940. (01799 282 635)existing home a King Harold Lodge, Waltham Abbey Our ‘Selling Mad King Harold Lodge is located on Broomstick Hall Road in the and strains asso popular market town of Waltham Abbey. The development estate agents on offers 28 purpose-built apartments with one-bedroom the property is b apartments available from £244,950 and two-bedroom arranged to secu apartments priced from £348,950. (0800 458 1847) For more information on either development, visit the showmarket price. W complexes, which are open daily from 10.00am to 5.00pm, or agents’ fees and find out more at www.churchillretirement.co.uk. pay for standard unwrapping.

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Fight frizz As hair becomes drier with age, it can become more prone to frizz. Look for products that contain Argan Oil to help combat frizz or mix your own treatment at home! Either make a mix of coconut oil and water, and spray it to your hair, or apply it directly to the ends and

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T is the perfect choice to pep up tired limbs, relieve aching feet whilst leaving skin supple with the smoothest of finishes. This hardworking body polish exfoliates skin for real radiance. After just one energizing hit, skin tone improves, circulation is heightened and skin has never felt better. The secret to its success is the intelligent natural silica formula that

allows the salts to be perma-nently suspended within each tube so each application is evenly distributed on the skin’s surface. Perfect for: Creating refreshed radiant and super soft skin, a home spa treatment that does what it says on the tin for all skin types. Key Ingredients: Natural sea salts - mineral rich to

gently slough away dead skin and optimize skin’s natural cell renewal for a fabulously smooth, radiant finish. Spearmint oil - provides a zingy, invigorating aroma and cooling effect to revive tired toes. It also helps to stimulate circulation and the lymphatic system meaning that it reduces swelling and water retention to smooth and revive the limbs. Sweet almond & coconut oils -

vitamin, anti-oxidant and fatty acidladen to seal in moisture. Top Tip: Use daily on wet skin or for a more intense exfoliation apply onto stubborn patches of hard skin, such as on feet, before stepping into the shower. 150ml, £18 Balance Me is available at Waitrose, John Lewis and Debenhams For full stockist details visit balanceme.co.uk

Get your hair coloured less often Enhance your colour and it will keep you looking younger for longer but over colour and hair can look dry and damaged. There are lots of new colour techniques to try in the salon but our favourite is the Root Stretcher, which lengthens your roots with a natural shade so that you can grow out your colour more naturally without any obvious roots and less trips to the salon!

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Keep Active with Virgin

OGETHER, they are helping members discover innovative ways of keeping healthy and active with a big focus on teamwork and training indoors to make sure you’re able to get the maximum benefit of enjoying the great outdoors

Team Work Makes the Dream Work With a rise in popularity of team sports such as Netball and Women’s Football, we are seeing an increased emphasis on the importance of teamwork. Group classes are always in demand, with members telling us that the supportive environment of sessions like fast-paced bodyweight training class ZUU where participants high-five and shout encouragement to

each other, have a positive effect on how they feel about their workout There are many benefits of working out in a group, as explained by Hugh Hanley, National Personal Training Manager: • Training with a friend or in a group will help push your training even further and will also help keep your training interesting and intense • You will skip fewer workouts as you will have to deal with the guilt of letting your training buddy down and potentially spoiling their workout • Once at the gym with your workout partner they will help push you further and to the best of your ability • When you and your gym buddy have got in a groove you can start to try new exercises

Virgin Active’s fitness experts bring you the most effective and fun ways to keep in tip top shape.

and make the workouts more interesting • If you need a spotter they are right there with you • Time flies when you’re

having fun, so keeping the workouts sociable yet intense passes the time and you may even start to work out longer Keeping with the trend,

Virgin Active have recently partnered with Tough Mudder to create the Mudder Maker. It’s the first class of its kind in the UK, where all participants work together in groups of 3 or 4 to complete the circuit based class which is integral to Tough Mudder’s core value of team work. Mudder Maker, available exclusively at Virgin Active Health clubs nationwide, has been created for participants of all fitness levels. The 45 minute class re-defines obstacle training, putting participants through a circuit of eleven obstacles, designed to mimic the challenges of Tough Mudder events and improve fitness, stability,

agility and strength. In their teams participants choose an intensity level; advance (8 laps), intermediate (6 laps) or beginner (4) laps, before taking on nine obstacles before facing “The Eliminator”. They are challenged to do as many reps as possible on a designated body weight exercise like a press up or burpee, and the “Gauntlet” – pushing

Are you making one fitness-sabotaging gy says personal trainer Peter Lemon So you’ve been hitting the gym, eating right, cutting down on the booze and fags and the scales still aren’t shifting?

O, you’re not the victim of some elaborate practical joke, and yes, there really is a light at the end of the tunnel. Chances are, one of these common workout mistakes is standing between you and that beach body you’ve been dreaming of. How many have you been making? 1) Doing what you are good at rather than what you need to improve at Why is it that every time I walk into the gym I see skinny guys on the treadmill, bulky guys lifting weights and stretchy ladies on the yoga mat? Fitness covers more than just the ability to run far or lift hard, and by neglecting elements of your fitness you could be doing your health and your workout a disservice. The good news? We tend to make gains much more quickly when we step out of our comfort zone. 2) Neglecting the warm up We’d all like to be in and out of the gym in under an hour, so if you are pressed for time,

the warm up is often the first to go. But a thorough warm up is the best way to protect yourself from an injury that could take weeks or even months to recover from. Don’t gamble with your hamstrings - there are plenty of robust warm up routines that you can learn online. 3) Not wearing the right gear A good workout is supposed to be tough on your body, but don’t make it harder than it needs to be by wearing the wrong clothes. If your gear doesn’t fit properly, gives you blisters or even makes you feel self-conscious then it’s distracting you from giving 100% to the task at hand and needs to be replaced ASAP. 4) Not talking to a personal trainer It’s easy to spot a beginner at the gym they’re the ones that are desperately avoiding making eye contact with anyone else. It’s true that gyms can be intimidating places, but the

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the tackle shield-wearing instructor across the studio. Some of the obstacles in the class are: Swamp crawl: a soft plyometric box that sinks and depresses slightly when jumped onto, increasing the challenge, aiding balance and stability Electroshock therapy: a “shocking” game of hot potato, the ball gets passed between team mates, randomly emitting electric

shocks when you catch it, to help with coordination and facing your fears1 Horse power: two team members sit on the TiYR, while the other two drag it along using the battle rope. Don’t get too comfy… it’ll be time to swap in a minute Drum runner: ZUU style moves with the added element of a waterfilled drum, for example participants will bear crawl along the floor, sliding the drum with them to increase strength and stamina Swimming With so many outdoor swimming ponds opening up

in the UK, and the inevitable dip in the sea while at the beach, it’s important to be a confident swimmer. All Virgin Active Health Clubs have pools for practising a few laps and building up swimming strength. Whether it’s recreational or competitive swimming you’re into, there are multiple benefits to be gained from a few laps in the pool. Swimming is low impact exercise (so perfect for coming back after injury or if you have stiff joints), and it gives a full-body workout, working almost every muscle in the body without putting it under stress. It’s also a great cardiovascular workout that helps build strength in the legs, arms and torso. For people who are just discovering the benefits of

e of these 8 common ym mistakes? staff and personal trainers are an invaluable source of information that you shouldn’t feel shy about tapping into. Using machines incorrectly is not only ineffective, but it can also be dangerous. 5) Doing spot-reduction training Bingo wings, wobbly tummy, generous behind - we’ve all got our ‘problem areas’ that we’d like to iron out as quickly as possible. Unfortunately that’s not how real life works. Where you accumulate fat is largely determined by genetics, and while you can reduce your overall body fat with a good training program, you can’t choose where you lose it from first. 6) Not following a program or measuring results Turning up at the gym without a plan is a little like trying to get smarter by going to the library and opening books at random pages. No doubt it does some benefit, but probably not in the way you want and certainly not at the speed you’d like either. Not only do you need a goal, but you also need to measure your progress so that you can make adjustments and hit your targets. 7) Neglecting resistance training There is an enormous number of weightconscious ladies that avoid doing so much as looking at a barbell out of a fear that they’ll turn into the she-hulk after one or two reps. The truth is that resistance training is an essential

element of fitness for both men and women, and that a good weights program will help women look lean, slim and feel powerful. Remember, if it were so easy to ‘accidentally’ bulk up, you’d see a lot more muscular men walking around than you actually do. 8) Expecting results within an unrealistic time frame We are bombarded with headlines daily that shout about getting a perfect body with ripped abs and a bullet-proof immune system in ten days or less, so it’s not surprising that a lot of people end up disgruntled when ten days have passed and there’s not so much to show for their efforts. While exercise can help you shed water weight almost immediately, getting some noticeable muscle definition or shifting body fat can take two months or more, depending on a whole host of factors. By the way, the fact that it can take so long is a reason to get started today rather than putting it off until tomorrow.

About the author: Peter Lemon is a personal trainer and nutrition coach with over fifteen years of experience. He now runs the Academy of Fitness Professionals to help aspiring personal trainers to become accredited and launch their careers. For more details visit: academyoffitnessprofessionals.com, email info@aofp.co.uk or call 0845 270 1990.

swimming, Virgin Active recommends Aqua Aerobic classes, like Aqua Zumba, that will build water confidence whilst giving a full body workout. The class uses cardio fitness using low impact moves against the resistance and inertia of the water all to great latin music! By attending classes regularly, participants can expect to gain lean muscle tissue and tone as a result of working-out against the resistance of the water and burn up to 400 calories in a 45 minute class.

Running Training for a 5K, 10K or a Marathon? Virgin Active has state of the art Technogym Artis Treadmills and Woodway Curves that will help you run the roads like a pro.

The benefits to running are endless, it’s a great cardio workout that’s good for the heart and lungs, and also strengthens the bones and tendons. It’s also been found to increase brain power, alleviate stress and boost overall energy levels. James Harrison, Personal Trainer at Virgin Active Barbican says: ‘There are benefits to be had from both outdoors and treadmill running, depending a lot on the individual. Running outside gives you a more realistic training environment

if you’re planning on taking part in events, like 5Ks or 10Ks, and the changing scenery can really take your mind off the repetition of running, which some people can find boring. However, running on a treadmill may give you a more controlled situation, which can be of great benefit to beginners – you stay in charge of the pace and you can stop at any time without being potentially miles from home in the freezing cold and rain.’ For more details on your nearest Virgin Active visit: virginactive.co.uk. Pick up a copy of Made in Essex in Virgin Active Chigwell and Thundersley and our new paper Made in Kent in Virgin Active Chislehurst and Rochester.

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SHE is Britain’s youngest baker and only 17-years old, Mary Berry should be extremely impressed!

French Macarons A beautifully wrapped gift box of French Macarons makes the perfect gift

For the macaron mixture:

OR Amy-Beth Ellice from Stamford Rivers near Epping Forest, baking has always been part of her life. Taught by her mother Gillian from the age of three, she has been baking homemade cakes and treats for special occasions ever since and at the age of 14 bagged a book deal. Amy’s first cookery book entitled ‘Amy’s Baking Year’ which is now on sale, was published in November 2014 and includes amazing creations from French Macarons to fluffy sponges and whoopie pies to toffee apple jam and cinnamon doughnuts. Here’s a few of her temptingly gorgeous recipes for Made in Essex readers to give a whirl:

175g (6oz) icing sugar 110g (4oz) ground almonds 75g (3oz) caster sugar 3 egg whites Pinch of salt Yellow food colouring (gel/paste is best) Pink food colouring (gel/paste is best) Green food colouring (gel/paste is best)

Cake Pops

s Amy’s tip: To make your cake pop secure before coating them with melted chocolate, it is important to chill them in the fridge after you have inserted the sticks.

These heavenly bitesize cakes covered in white chocolate are a very special sweet treat for you and your guests.

(Makes 20) Ingredients: 110g (4oz) butter, plus extra for greasing 110g (4oz) caster sugar 110g (4oz) self-raising flour 2 eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract For the buttercream: 110g (4oz) butter 225g (8oz) icing sugar, sifted For decorating: 300g (101⁄2oz) white chocolate Food colourings (gel/pastes are best) 15cm (6 inch) lollipop sticks Edible glitter

For the lemon buttercream filling: 50g (2oz)

(Makes 20) Ingredients:

Method 1. Preheat the oven to 180°C/ fan 160°C/350°F/gas mark 4. Grease a 20cm (8 inch) cake tin and line the base with baking parchment. 2. Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs and vanilla extract then beat well to combine. Sift then fold in the flour. 3. Put the mixture in the tin and bake in the oven for 25 minutes until golden brown and well risen and a skewer inserted into one of the cakes comes out clean. 4. Transfer to a wire rack, gently peel off the baking parchment and cool completely. Once cooled, break into fine crumbs using your fingertips. Set aside. 5. Prepare the buttercream. Beat the butter until soft and creamy, then add the

sifted icing sugar until mixed well. Add the buttercream to the cake crumbs and work together until the mix has the consistency of moist crumbs. Roll the mixture into 2.5cm (1 inch) diameter balls using your hands. Set onto a tray and chill for 1 hour. 6. Meanwhile, melt the white chocolate gently over a pan of simmering water. Once melted, transfer half to another container, adding a small amount of food colouring. Allow the chocolate to cool slightly for 10 minutes. 7. Dip the end of each lolly stick in the chocolate and insert one into each cake ball, about three-quarters of the way through. Chill for 15 minutes. 8. Dip the cake pops into the melted chocolate until fully coated. Push the cake pops into a block of polystyrene or acrylic cake pop stand. 9. Before the chocolate sets, sprinkle with edible glitter and top with pretty edible decorations.

Method Preheat the oven to 150°C/ fan 130°C/300°F/gas mark 2. Sift the icing sugar and ground almonds into a bowl to remove any lumps. 2. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg whites with a pinch of salt to soft peaks, then gradually whisk in the caster sugar until thick and glossy. 3. Using a spatula, fold half the almond and icing sugar mixture into the meringue. Add the remaining half then cut and fold the mixture until it is shiny and has a thick, ribbon-like consistency as it falls from the spatula. 4. To make assorted colours as I have, divide the mixture into three small bowls. a. For rose flavour macarons, in one bowl add 1⁄4 tsp rosewater and mix in a little pink food colouring using the tip of a cocktail stick. b. For the white chocolate and pistachio ganache macarons, add a little green food colouring. c. For lemon flavoured macarons add 1⁄2 tsp lemon juice and mix in a little yellow food colouring. 5. Line 2–3 baking trays with baking parchment. Pipe 4cm (11⁄2 inch) rounds of the macaron mixture, about 1cm across, onto the baking trays. You can draw around a round cutter onto the baking parchment to make an outline to help you. Give the baking trays a sharp tap on the work surface to make sure they don’t go flat in the oven. Leave to stand at room temperature for 30 minutes to form a slight skin. This is important – you should be able to touch them lightly without any mixture sticking to your finger. Bake for 15–20 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool. 6. Meanwhile, make the fillings. For the white chocolate and pistachio ganache filling: 60ml (2fl.oz) double cream 40g (11⁄2oz)

butter 110g (4oz) icing sugar, sifted 1 tbsp lemon juice Yellow food colouring (gel/ paste is best) For the rose buttercream filling:

50g (2oz) butter 110g (4oz) icing sugar, sifted 1 tbsp milk Rosewater Pink food colouring (gel/paste is best)

white chocolate, chopped 10g (1⁄2oz) pistachio kernels 1 tbsp caster sugar To make the lemon buttercream 1. Cream the butter and icing sugar until combined, incorporating the lemon juice. Add a little yellow food colouring using the tip of a cocktail stick. Mix until soft and creamy. 2. Fill a piping bag fitted with a round 1cm (1⁄2 inch) nozzle and pipe the lemon buttercream filling onto half of the yellow macaron shells. Sandwich the other half of the yellow macaron shells on top. To make the rose buttercream 1. Cream the butter and icing sugar until combined, incorporating the milk. Add 1⁄4 tsp rosewater and mix in a few drops of pink food colouring using the tip of a cocktail stick. Mix until soft and creamy. 2. Fill a piping bag fitted with a round 1cm (1⁄2 inch) nozzle and pipe the rose buttercream filling onto half of the pink macaron shells. Sandwich the other half of pink macaron shells on top. To make the white chocolate and pistachio ganache filling 1. Heat the cream in a saucepan until it is steaming. Put the white chocolate into a bowl and pour the cream over it. Grind the pistachios and caster sugar in a food processor until fine. Add the ground pistachio and sugar mixture to the white chocolate ganache and mix until combined. 2. Refrigerate for half an hour until cold. 3. When cold remove from the fridge and whisk with an electric whisk to form stiff peaks (take care not to over whisk) 4. Fill a piping bag fitted with a round 1cm (1⁄2 inch) nozzle and pipe the filling onto half of the green macaron shells. Sandwich the rest of the green macaron shells on top.

Mother’s Day Cupcakes Make your mum feel loved and appreciated by baking some pretty and delicious treats for her

(Makes 12)

Ingredients: For the cupcakes:

175g (6oz) butter 175g (6oz) caster sugar 175g (6oz) self-raising flour 3 large eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract For the buttercream:

225g (8oz) butter 450g (1lb) icing sugar 2-3 tbsp milk 1 tsp vanilla extract Pink food colouring (gel/paste is best) To decorate you will need:

Handmade fondant rose, flower and butterfly decorations Decorative wrappers White edible glitter (or another colour of your choice) Method

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C/fab 160°C/350°F/gas mark 4 and line a 12hole muffin tin with paper cupcake or muffin cases. 2. Put the butter, caster sugar, eggs and vanilla extract into the bowl of a free-standing mixer (or you can use a handheld electric whisk and mixing

bowl). Then sift in the flour, lifting the sieve quite high to incorporate air, and beat for 1-2 minutes until light and creamy. Be careful not to overmix. Divide the mixture evenly between the paper cases. 3. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until well risen and a skewer inserted into one of the cakes comes out clean. Remove from the oven and leave to cool in the tin for 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. 4. Meanwhile, prepare the buttercream. Beat the butter until soft and creamy. Sift the icing sugar and add to the creamed butter in two stages alternating with the milk mixing on a low speed. when fully incorporated, add the vanilla extract and beat for 3-5 minutes on a higher speed. 5. Divide the buttercream between two bowls. Leave one bowl of buttercream white. Use the tip of a cocktail stick to add a little pink food colouring to the other bowl of buttercream. 6. Spoon the white buttercream into a piping bag fitted with a star nozzle and swirl it on top of six of the cupcakes. Fill a second piping bag with the pink buttercream and swirl it on top of the remaining six cupcakes. 7. Dust with edible glitter and decorate with handmade fondant roses, flowers and butterflies. Amy’s tip: For an extra special finishing touch, sit each cupcake in a decorative wrapper.

Shaken Udder recipes Shaken Udder has just celebrated its ten year anniversary. The company have conquered the chiller cabinets in the UK with their 100% natural, low fat and low sugar milkshakes which are available in Chocolush, Top Banana and Vanillalicious flavours.

If you’re a Shaken Udder devotee then why not try these fantastic recipes using the milkshake: ice and pulse until smooth and creamy. Serve in a tumbler or fluted glass and garnish with a pineapple wedge.

Chocolush Banana Muffins Top Banana Pina Colada This delicious, creamy, thirst-quencher is perfect for a summer’s day and can be made with or without alcohol. The addition of Shaken Udder Top Banana gives it a really creamy texture. Serves: 2 Prepare: 5 minutes Ingredients

60ml pineapple juice 120ml Shaken Udder Top Banana 60ml coconut cream 25ml sugar syrup Wedge of pineapple, to garnish 6oml white rum (optional) Ice Method

Into a blender add all the ingredients. Tip in a handful of

These delicious, moist and easy-to-make muffins are perfect for whipping together in a flash. Or why not make them with the kids? Makes: 6 large or 12 small

muffins Prepare: 15 minutes Cook: 20-25 minutes Ingredients

75g butter, melted 250g self-raising flour 1 tsp baking powder ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda 1 pinch salt 115g caster sugar 1sp honey 2 large ripe bananas 2 medium eggs 125ml Shaken Udder Chocolush milkshake 30g icing sugar Dried banana (optional) Method

1. Preheat the oven to 190ºC. Leave the melted butter to cool and mash the bananas well. 2. Sift the flour, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda and salt into a bowl. Tip in the sugar and mix well. 3. In a second bowl, use a fork

to beat together the eggs, honey, butter and Chocolush milkshake. Add the bananas and stir. 4. Make a well in the dry mixture and pour in the egg mixture. Stir roughly with a fork so it remains thick and lumpy. 5. Fill the muffin cases with the mixture and place in the oven for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and firm on top. Leave to cool before transferring to a wire rack. 6. Once cool, mix together a little of the remaining Chocolush milkshake with some icing sugar to top the muffins. Add dried banana pieces to decorate. For more information on Shaken Udder and its products visit www. shakenudder.com Shaken Udder comes in 330ml bottles, RRP £1.39 from Waitrose, Tesco and Sainsbury’s. www. shakenudder.com

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Kids Back To School…… The summer holidays have ended and it’s back to that tiring routine ‘the school run.’ So here’s some helpful hints and tips to ease you ( and the kids) back in!

Spice up your children’s lunchbox this Autumn term, with a few of our healthy suggestions!

NNABEL KARMEL shares her new app ‘ Family Cooking’ to help get kids and parents cooking, it has a wealth of family cooking ideas and great ideas for lunchboxes…. To inspire every generation to explore new foods and enjoy cooking, food guru Annabel Karmel has launched a stateof-the-art Family Cooking app which advances kids’ cooking skills whilst equipping busy parents with failsafe family recipes for every occasion. A sequel to Annabel’s award-winning baby and toddler feeding app, Family Cooking for iPhone and iPad provides instant access to more than 120 simple recipes using a variety of readily available ingredients. Easy to navigate and built with family routines in mind, the recipes are split into everyday meals, quick & easy, prep ahead, lunchboxes and light snacks, sweets and weekend get-togethers. What makes this app even more special is its unique Kids Rule the Kitchen section - a special cooking course designed to feed children’s imaginations whilst teaching essential cooking skills. Created for children as young as 4 years, there are 12 recipe challenges to complete. For each one, Annabel’s trainee chefs first take part in an interactive ‘drag and drop’ cookery lesson. They then put their virtual experience to the test by cooking the real thing.

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From Bolognese Enchiladas to Tasty Stir Fry’s and Puff Pastry Pizzas, each completed recipe earns the child a new badge and the chance to photograph and share their masterpieces! Additional app features include: • My Planner lets you organise meals for the week ahead • Recipe Notes so that you can personalise recipes • Interactive Speaker lets you to navigate a recipe by saying “next” to avoid touching the screen • Conversion calculator enabling users to convert weights and measurements Download Annabel Karmel Family Cooking via the App Store (http://apple. co/1LU3Hji). For more information visit annabelkarmel.com

Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 25 minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients: 2 peppers, diced (380g) 1 courgette, sliced (250g) 1 red onion, cut into chunks (200g) 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 25g pack basil, torn 100g sun dried tomato paste 1 tbsp olive oil 150g wholewheat pasta 4 handfuls Baby Leaf Salad (100g) Method: Preheat the oven to 200oC, gas mark 6. Place peppers, courgette, onion, garlic and half the basil in a large roasting tin and stir in the tomato paste and oil, season and roast for 25 minutes. Allow to cool slightly. Meanwhile, cook the pasta in boiling water for 10 minutes until tender, drain then toss into the cooked vegetables. Set aside and allow to cool. Stir the vegetable mixture into the salad with the remaining basil and serve.

Celery and cheddar pitta pockets with spring onion & lemon mayonnaise Perfect for packed lunches or just an easy, very quick and delicious snack anytime. Serves: 4 Preparation time: 10 mins. Ingredients: 4 wholemeal or white pitta breads 4 sticks celery, finely sliced 4 spring onions, finely sliced 100g mature Cheddar cheese, grated 2 -3 tbsps mayonnaise ½ lemon 1 bag lambs lettuce Method: Warm the pitta bread, split in half. Mix together the celery, cheese and spring onions. Stir in the mayonnaise, a good squeeze of lemon juice and freshly ground black pepper. Fill the pittas with the mix and the lambs lettuce and serve with some celery on the side. For more recipes visit: www.lovethecrunch.com

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Love Beetroot Rainbow Salad Different colours in fruit and veg signify different nutrients, so ‘eat the rainbow’ with this fresh, colourful salad for a healthy boost to your children’s daily nutrient intake. Full of flavour thanks to the infused beetroot and with added crunch from the radishes and peppers and mange tout, this salad is delicious served with smoked salmon, chicken or ham.

1 slice rye bread, sliced into cubes Beetroot, cut into wedges 1 yellow pepper, sliced 1 carrot, grated 100g mange tout, sliced 10 radishes, quartered a large handful of rocket small bunch of parsley

Serves: 2 Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: n/a Ingredients: 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds 1 lime, juice only 1 tangerine, juice only 1 tbsp olive oil ½ shallot, finely sliced 1tsp pink peppercorns, roughly crushed

Method: In a small frying pan toast the pumpkin seeds until they start to pop, tip into a small bowl and add the lime and tangerine juice, oil, peppercorns, shallots and a pinch of salt. In the same pan dry fry the rye bread until toasted on all sides. Toss the rocket in a little dressing and lay on the plate. Put the rest of the ingredients on top of the rocket, drizzle over the pumpkin seed dressing and finish with rye croutons. For more recipes visit: www.lovebeetroot.co.uk

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Smoked Salmon & Watercress Frittata Simple and quick enough for: breakfast, yet impressive enough to serve for supper or lunch with friends and family, this frittata is loaded with goodness. If you’re not a fan of fish, replace it with some cooked ham or chicken, or for a vegetarian option, try chickpeas or roasted sweet potato. Serves: 4 Preparation Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 5-10 minutes Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil 6 spring onions, finely sliced 150g watercress 150g hot smoked salmon Zest of half a lemon ¼ tsp dried chilli flakes (optional) Salt and pepper to taste Pinch of ground nutmeg 10 large, free-range eggs 1 tbsp crème fraîche 25g feta cheese, thinly sliced (optional) Method Pre-heat the grill. Warm the olive oil in a non-stick frying pan with an oven-proof handle and sauté the spring onions over a gentle heat for a few minutes until soft. Add the watercress and stir, gently, until the watercress begins to wilt. Remove the skin from the hot smoked salmon, and flake it into pieces into the pan. Add the lemon zest and dried chilli, if using. In a bowl, season the eggs generously with salt, black pepper and a pinch of nutmeg, add the crème fraiche and whisk until combined. Pour into the pan and cook over a gentle heat, moving the mixture around with a spatula every now and then, until the bottom of the frittata is set and the top is still wobbly. Scatter over the feta cheese (if using). Pop the frittata under the grill for another 2-3 minutes, to finish cooking the top. For more recipes visit: www.watercress.co.uk

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Lunch bags, notebooks, pens, pencils the list is endless! Our kit gets the kids sorted ready for a productive and fun year ahead…. Sketch & Sniff pencils, £9 www.shop.royalacademy. org.uk

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A page turning career Natasha Radford chats to Steven Butler, author of the Dennis the Menace Diaries, published by Puffin.

T just 32 years-old, Steven Butler has packed an awful lot in, from training to be an aerialist, to writing and performing in the Horrid Henry stage show, not to mention his laugh-out-loud books ‘The Wrong Pong’ and ‘Dennis the Menace’. He started professionally writing at the age of 27 but has been writing stories his whole life. Luckily for me, Steven was having a rare day off after a book signing and reading of The Diary of Dennis the Menace at Lakeside Shopping Centre in Essex, when I caught up with him to find out more about Dennis and Co. “I found reading really hard and embarrassing as a child,” says Steven. “Then my mum bought me The Beano Annual one Christmas, and even though it took the best part of a year to get through, it opened up a whole new world of literacy to me.” A world that, according to Steven, is “missed off the literacy ladder in schools.” “The beauty of a comic or graphic novel is that they take the scariness out of reading, becoming fun and threatening because of the ratio of pictures to words,” he adds. As a campaigner and staunch advocate for comic books in the classroom and at home, Steven is delighted that

writer of children’s books and illustrator Chris Riddell, is the new children’s laureate. “Who doesn’t love Chris Riddell,” he says. Steven even owns an original drawing from Chris Riddell, of a My Little Pony climbing out of the toilet. “It’s a reflection of misspent youth

as an older brother…,” he chuckles. It seems that Steven has much in common with Dennis the Menace! As a performer and author Steven says that he has the best of both worlds, as he can write all day and perform at night – unless he’s filming of course, in which case

writing tends to slow down. It sounds exhausting, but highly rewarding. The longevity of writing is something that Steven loves, as “books last forever,” as he so rightly puts it. He utilised his experience on the stage when he hosted the World Book Day Tour 2015, reading an excerpt from his own WBD book, ‘World Menace Day’. When it comes to writing, he has been inspired by his love of The Beano (naturally) and the fact that his primary school Head Teacher was none other than children’s author Jeremy Strong. Although he

didn’t realise quite how special that was at the time’, Jeremy Strong has certainly had a long lasting impact on Steven. And what of The Beano itself? “I was a bit of a rascal as a child so can relate to the characters easily,” he says. “My favourite character is Dennis’ little sister, Bea. There aren’t many female characters in The Beano and fewer that are as tough as Dennis.” Steven admits that Bea’s superpower of ‘the worst fart in Beano Town’ appeals to his ‘incredibly immature sense of humour.’ (His words, not mine!). “Writing the Dennis books is great fun, especially because the diary format eliminates the need for a strong story arc, meaning that the process is relatively stress free. Creating worlds and setting scenes are my favourite part of the writing process; particularly in ‘The Wrong pong’ series, where much of the narrative is set underground.” This enabled Steven to go into great detail about the lighting for example, otherwise the characters would be literally in the dark. So, what’s next? “Two new Dennis books are being negotiated at the moment and one ready for publication very soon; ‘The Wrong Pong’ is being translated into German, with all new illustrations; I’m hosting of the World Book Day Tour 2016 and a new picture book ‘Strange Children’ (illustrated by Jarvis) due to be published next year.” It sounds like we’ll be hearing a lot more from Steven Butler.

Steven is a supporter of independent bookshops and festivals, so keep your eyes peeled for events, including the Edinburgh Festival, Cheltenham, Jersey and closer to home too. To find out more about Steven and his books visit his website www. stevenbutlerbooks.com Throughout August, intu Lakeside Shopping Centre in Thurrock have been running a Beano Takeover with activities for children at the centre’s Kids Club, plus there’s the chance to star as a crazy comic book character in an edition of The Beano. To enter, take a picture of your best menace face with the hashtag #MyMenace and send it to intu Lakeside’s Facebook.

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HE award-winning pre-school dance concept for girls and boys from 6 months to 6 years has been featured on Cbeebies and Nick Jr and has now has 70 franchised schools teaching over 11,000 children every week.

Babyballet offers fantastic opportunities for children throughout the UK to enjoy the magic of the Song and Dance Academy. With the rapidly increasing number of babyballet franchisees there has never been a better time for you to come and join in the fun. The babyballet franchise network is opening up fantastic opportunities for children throughout the UK to enjoy the magic of the babyballet Song and Dance Academy, and for the selected Franchisees, a chance to be right at the heart of our magical world. Miss Laura has taught babyballet classes for the past five years in and around Essex. “The classes are so much fun,” says Laura, “it’s fascinating to watch the children grow and develop each week. I had children come in who wouldn’t leave their mum’s side at first, and after a few weeks they are now flying about and playing with the other children.” Some of these youngsters haven’t yet learnt to walk but are already grasping the basics of ballet, something founder Claire O’Connor from Halifax where the businesses headquarters are based, is immensely proud of. Claire has worked tirelessly since 1999 to make it into the award-winning reputable concept it is today. This year Claire and the entire babyballet team are excited to be celebrating their tenth birthday and have just won Dance Franchise of the Year and Dance Brand of the Year in the latest `oscars’ of the dance world. “I loved ballet but it didn’t love me,” says Claire. “I was the wrong shape and I felt that only the best were accepted. It left me

with a tremendous lack of self-confidence and a very poor body image which followed me through to later life.” After spotting a gap in the market Claire set to work to bring fun, non-competitive pre-school classes to pre-schoolers, which would be focussed on learning to dance through fun and increasing every child’s confidence. Initially she only ran classes but has since developed themed parties, uniform, merchandise, the babyballet characters, themed music, live entertainment shows and children’s events and the concept is franchised. Claire introduced the babyballet characters Twinkle, Teddy and friends to promote the positive messages of babyballet and they have since become a huge part of the brand, adored by members and nonmembers alike. “There has been a lot of blood, sweat and tears over the past 10 years,” adds Claire, “but I wouldn’t change it for anything. It has been a remarkable journey and we have achieved so much in a short time. Roll on the next 10 years.” For more information or to book a trial at a class in Essex please contact Miss Laura on 07534260067, email romfordcentral@babyballet. co.uk or visit babyballet.co.uk.

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Step back in time as the Jousting Knights of Merrie England take centre stage at Hedingham Castle on both Sunday August 30 and Monday 31. The action-packed display will include stunts such as saddle falls, drags and rearing horses. There will also be craft stalls and an array of exciting entertainment over the two days. Highlights include the Norfolk Longbowmen demonstrating the art of Archery and Birds of Prey displays. Tickets £14 per adult, £10 per child. For more details hedinghamcastle. co.uk/events.

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weekend’s Open Day. The artillery fort was built in the 1860s to guard the lower Thames from seaborne attack. It stands at Coalhouse Point in Essex on the north bank of the river. Surrounded by parkland it is a great place for families to enjoy riverside strolls or take a picnic for the day - weather permitting of

Jazz, Funk and Soul will be played out at Orsett Hall’s Goldmine event tomorrow night (Friday August 28). Kicking off at 7.30pm until the early hours, special guest for this event is Caister Soul Weekender’s DJ Pete Collins. Guests can also look forward to sets by Brian ‘The Reverend’ Kelly (Caister, Lagoona Soul, Soul by the Jetty), Lee ‘Fatbloke’ Aldwinckle (Caister, Lagoona Soul), Jon Ovel (Goldmine, Hadleigh Suites), Les Knot (Essex Funkers, Zero Radio), Mark Lee Horner (Zero Radio, Family Affair) and Gary Walden (Legends, OJs, Soul City & The Frogmarch). Limited tickets are

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There’s plenty of tastings to savour at Dedham Vale Vineyard, Colchester, on Saturday August 29 and Sunday August 30 as the 4th Cider & Wine Festival takes place. Ciders, local ales and English wine will line the winery with food stalls and live music outside

overlooking the lake. Tickets Adults £3, children free. For more details: dedhamvalevineyard.com.

It’s your last chance to enjoy the 150th anniversary celebrations of Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, at RHS Garden Hyde Hall, Chelmsford until Monday. Take the themed gardentrail on an adventure of curious encounters. More details: rhs.org.uk.

Enjoy a Victorian Weekend at Epping Ongar Railway

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ANK Holiday is a great excuse to go out on a day trip with the family and make the most of the summer holidays whilst they are still with us. This weekend there are lots of special activities for you to explore, experience and enjoy... The Epping Ongar Railway is marking its 150th Anniversary Celebration with a Victorian Bank Holiday Weekend. The longest heritage railway in Essex will whisk Soldiers and Spies at Audley End House you back in time with its period stations and steam and diesel hauled heritage trains. A fitting event to celebrate this milestone anniversary. The Guild of Essex Craftsmen is welcoming people to Cressing Temple Barn near Braintree. There will be over 70 members displaying a wide range of handmade original, traditional and contemporary crafts, plus other attractions and food outlets. There are also free arts, craft and writing activities to be enjoyed in Maldon High Street as part of the ‘Make it Maldon’ event. A wide range of inspiring events are being held in shops, cafés and businesses throughout the three-day weekend. Glorious Audley End House & Gardens in Saffron Walden, is

holding a WW11 Soldiers and Spies Weekend. Those who want to fully immerse themselves in the experience are actively encouraged to dress in 1940s style and also visit the onsite photographer for an historical keepsake! Get ready to take cover as this explosive action packed weekend propels you into wartime Britain. From the Trooper of the D-Day landings to the kitchen maid dishing out meagre wartime rations, fall into step at soldier’s school, put on your dancing shoes for music, fashion and food from the era and be blown away at the spectacle of the explosive river assault. The Countess of Warwick Country Show at Little Easton is an annual celebration of local country life and offers a fantastic array of experiences for visitors of all ages. Get up close to rare breeds and other animals from shire horses and bulls to alpacas, enjoy egg and spoon races, archery and equestrian displays. There’s an art and horticultural show too or be taken back in time by a Classic Car Show and Ploughing Matches. There’s also a Big Outdoor family Event at Kelvedon Hatch Secret Nuclear Bunker taking place over the four-days from August 28-31. Highlights include entertainment for kids and adults

alike including a fairground, climbing walls, a wildlife show, a bar with entertainment and a kids inflatable world. With an option to camp or caravan over the weekend too. The The Essex Austin 7 Club will be at the Countess of Nuclear Bunker Warwick Country Show museum tour and the Roperunners tree top adventure course will also be open however booking is advised. For more Bank Holiday events: www.visitessex.com

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7.00am The Breakfast Show with Mike Porter in association with Saint Francis Hospice 10.00am Eat My Brunch with Michelle Ward 1.00pm One 2 Three - local news and chat with Bob Simpson in association with Affinity Wills 3.00pm Drive with Keith Rogers 6.00pm Rock music with Chris Hood (Ronnie O’Sullivan is back next week) 8.00pm 50 Shades Of Chay - indie and alternative music with Chay Appleyard 11.00pm Cultura Brazil - news and music for the local Brazlilian Community (in Portuguese) with Ezequiel Cassol Friday, August 28

7.00am The Breakfast Show with Mike Porter

10.00am Eat My Brunch with Michelle Ward 1.00pm One 2 Three - local news and chat with MIke Jones 3.00pm Drive with Keith Rogers 6.00pm That Friday Feeling - pop and club news with Nikki Mills 8.00pm Friday Night Extra with Patrick Sherring 10.00pm Sonny Jay Saturday, August 29

7.00am The Breakfast Show with Antonia Jones 10.00am Feelgood Saturday with Alan Johnson upbeat music and local interviews 12.00pm Between The Lines - local sports news with Steve Robertson 2.00pm The Angel Hour - chat with Victoria

Eisermann 3.00pm Phoenix FM Sport with Chris Hood 6.00pm Turn It Up - the latest dance music tunes with Vixter 8.00pm Phoenix Fridays on Saturdays in association with Papa Johns Brentwood featuring live sets from local bands 10.00pm From The Underworld - blues and rock with Brian Ager

4.00pm Sunday Vibes - more relaxed tunes with James Phillips 6.00pm Sundown - indie and alternative music with Matt Hines 8.00pm 33rpm - indie and album tracks with Chris Siviter 10.00pm Cut The Cord - music through the decades with Chris Sullivan

Sunday, August 30

7.00am The Breakfast Show with Mike Porter 10.00am Eat My Brunch with Michelle Ward 1.00pm One 2 Three - local news and chat with Scott Ross 3.00pm Drive with Keith Rogers 6.00pm All That Jazz - jazz music from the 40s to

7.00am Sunday Breakfast with James Moloney 10.00am Keep Calm It’s Sunday with Joe Agius 12.00pm Chris Sullivan 2.00pm Eddie’s KItchen with Paul Golder loungecore and easy listening

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the present day with Adam Dyer 8.00pm A Journey Through The Years In Music with Gary Casserley 10.00pm The Interesting Alternative Show avant-garde and progressive rock with Steve Davis and Kavus Torabi Tuesday, September 1

7.00am The Breakfast Show with Mike Porter 10.00am Eat My Brunch with Michelle Ward 1.00pm One 2 Three - local news and chat with Scott Ross 3.00pm Drive with Keith Rogers 6.00pm GR80s - 80s music and chat with Xanthe Bearman 8.00pm Brentwood’s Only Alternative - indie,

alternative and local acts with Eddie Curry 10.00pm Synth City - new wave and electronic music with Rob Harvey Wednesday, September 2

7.00am The Breakfast Show with Mike Porter 10.00am Eat My Brunch with Michelle Ward 1.00pm One 2 Three - local news and chat with Bob Simpson 3.00pm Drive with Keith Rogers 6.00pm Words and Sounds - book reviews and readings with Christopher Stagg 7.00pm Body Talk with Mel Watson in association with Spire Hartswood Hospital 8.00pm Curveballs - indie, alternative, rock and local bands live with Nick Field 10.00pm The Playlist

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Limited edition of VW’s Amorak

OLKSWAGEN is turning up the heat this summer with the arrival of the new limited edition Amarok Atacama. Named after the vast desert region of South America that covers Chile, Peru, Bolivia and Argentina, the Amarok Atacama features an equally broad and impressive specification that is guaranteed to appeal to adventurers and city-dwellers alike. On sale now through Volkswagen’s UK Van Centre network, the new Amarok Atacama is priced from £26,850 (basic excl. VAT) and features enough standard equipment to keep even the most demanding of explorers happy.

The latest addition to the acclaimed Amarok range is powered by a 2.0-litre BiTDI 180 PS engine with a choice of two transmissions: a sixspeed manual with selectable 4MOTION four-wheel drive or an eight-speed automatic with permanent 4MOTION fourwheel drive as standard. Available in three colours – Candy White, Horizon Blue and Deep Black – the Amarok Atacama comes with a raft of design and styling features that give it a striking look. These include bi-xenon headlights, black rear styling bars, black rear bumper with integrated step and 19-inch ‘Cantera’ alloy wheels. The load bed features a ‘Durabed’

protective coating, while distinctive black foil finish on the B-pillars and unique ‘Atacama’ side decals complete the design package. Inside, even the hardiest adventurer can sit back and relax with luxurious Vienna leather upholstery, a newly designed leather multi-function steering wheel, Bluetooth phone connectivity and Climatronic 2-Zone air conditioning. What’s more, should drivers venture into unfamiliar territory, the Atacama’s standard RNS310 sat nav system will help them get back on track. As with all Amarok models, the Atacama is available with a vast selection of Volkswagen accessories.

Volkswagen Amorak Atacama is priced at £26,850 The range includes practical additions such as towbars, tonneau covers and waterproof seat covers, along with styling features including chrome surrounds for the fog lamps, indicators and tailgate

New engine for Jeep Cherokee CHANGES to the Cherokee range have just been announced by Jeep, with details of a powerful new engine, offering better fuel economy, greater torque and improved standard content. The current two-litre diesel 140 hp manual versions have been joined by a modern 2.2-litre MultiJet engine, available with 185 hp and 200 hp outputs, and offering a significantly wider spread of torque from low rpm, greater power, improved performance and better fuel economy than the out-going two-litre 170 hp automatic engine. The new 2.2 engine is already Euro 6 compliant. Available only with Jeep’s segmentfirst nine-speed automatic gearbox, and matched to the Active-Drive four-wheel-drive systems, all new

Cherokee 2.2 versions are packed with equipment. The Cherokee range, from entry level, now has additional specification as standard including electric tailgate, windscreen wipers with rain sensor, dusk sensor, eightposition electrically adjustable seat, four-position lumbar adjustment and automatic anti-dazzle rear-view mirror with built-in microphone. The new 2.2 MultiJet II engine, which places Jeep Cherokee towards the top of its class for performance, refinement and true efficiency, can now be ordered in the UK. Two power variants are available: 200 hp and 185 hp, both with 440 Nm of peak torque. The 200 hp variant is available on Limited specification while the 185hp

is fitted on Cherokee Longitude and Longitude+ variants only. The new 2.2 is matched to Jeep’s Active Drive I system, but can be specified with Active Drive II on the Limited 200 hp model. Active Drive I offers Jeep’s original rear-axle disconnect system which improves fuel economy, while Active Drive II adds a two-speed power transfer unit, for 2:92:1 ‘low range’ capability and hill-descent control. Both versions carry an impressive towing capacity of 2.5 tonnes. The Cherokee range has extremely strong technological credentials with the award winning UConnect system, a class leading touchscreen and Sat Nav unit and market-first wireless charging pad, all standard on Limited. Cherokee also has a 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating and is among the safest Mid-Size SUVs. The Limited 2.2 200 hp versions also offer the option of the ‘Technology Group’ pack. This ‘peace of mind’ oriented pack includes Advanced Brake Assist, Lane Departure Warning Plus, Smartbeam automatic main beam dipping function, Full Speed Forward Collision Warning Plus, Adaptive Cruise Control, as well as Start&Stop, mirror with Blind-Spot Monitoring function, and a rear parallel parking assist system.

handle. All can be fitted by the supplying retailer with most coming with a two-year warranty. The Amarok Atacama is available now through Volkswagen Van Centres.

Around 500 of the special edition model are expected to find UK homes. For more information on Volkswagen’s Amarok range visit www.volkswagen-vans. co.uk

VOLVO RANKS HIGH IN PREMIUM BRAND CHART VOLVO ranks highest among premium brands and Honda ranks highest among volume brands in UK customer satisfaction with vehicle service, according to the J.D. Power 2015 survey. The inaugural study measures UK customer satisfaction with their service experience at a franchised dealer facility for maintenance and repair work. The study explores customer satisfaction with their service dealer by examining five measures (listed in order of importance): service quality (26%); service initiation (23%); service advisor (19%); vehicle pick-up (17%); and service facility (16%). Satisfaction is calculated on a 1,000-point scale. The CSI Study is a comprehensive analysis of the vehicle service experience and is conducted by J.D. Power in 16 countries worldwide, providing detailed after-sales solutions for automakers and dealerships. Volvo ranks highest among premium brands in satisfaction with a score of 779. Volvo is followed by Land Rover (767) and Audi (762). Honda ranks highest among volume brands in satisfaction with a score of 768.

Suzuki and Toyota rank second in a tie (759 each), and Kia and Skoda rank fourth in a tie (758 each). “The common perception is that the luxury brands are able to deliver a more satisfying customer experience, but the study shows this is not the case,” said Dr. Axel Sprenger, senior director of European automotive operations at J.D. Power. “Any brand and any dealership can provide a consistently positive customer experience if they make it a priority and have the people and processes in place. When they do, they likely will see an increase in revenue and will be able to build customer loyalty.” Among the 20 percent of customers who are highly satisfied with their dealer service (overall satisfaction scores of 900 and above), 78%say they “definitely will” purchase their next vehicle from that dealer and 85%“definitely will” recommend the dealer to friends and family. In contrast, among customers less satisfied (scores of 700-899), only 36% indicate an intention to purchase their next vehicle from that dealer, and only 42% say they “definitely will” recommend the dealer to others.

‘A small turning circle is another really useful feature and the visibility outwards made things like manouevering into parking slots hardly any problem’

Auto box and Dualjet engine for Celerio F TEST DRIVE

ROM Suzuki, it’s goodbye to the Alto and Splash – and hello to the Celerio as a replacement for both models in the Japanese manufactuers lineup. The newcomer is claimed to be roomy enough for five people and to have class-leading luggage space. Vital statistics include CO2 emissions of 99 g/km, so no annual road tax or city congestion charges apply, and a start price of just £7,990. The official claimed urban fuel consumption figure is 55.3 mpg from the 998 cc, 3-cylinder engine. Two manual models were available at launch earlier this year. Now, a newly-developed auto box is also on offer. It turns out to be a sort of automated manual gearbox that works quite well and has no affect on the fuel consumption. There’s also now the Dualjet version of their little engine in the top-of-the-range car that extends the official urban consumption to an official combined 68.9 mpg, along with emissions further reduced to 84 g/km. For this, though, the price goes up by £500.

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This engine propels the car perfectly adequately and smoothly As ever, beauty is in the eye of the beholder, so the Celerio’s rather high roof-line hardly gives the car a ‘cool’ image, but then what’s cool about always having your head bumping against the ceiling? In the Celerio, your hair will not get disturbed...not that your reviewer has got any. The cheaper of the first two launch versions, the SZ3, might cost less than £8,000, but it has a good selection of equipment as standard. From the safety angle, ESP (Electronic Stability Programme) is the automatic anti-skid device that should be standard on every new car made; well done to Suzuki for installing it into their cheapest car. There are six airbags, too,

should the laws of physics prevail even over the ESP; these cover driver, front passenger and side and curtain areas. For convenience and comfort, there is manual air-conditioning and DAB radio and Bluetooth. Alloy wheels are a further standard item. On the road for my test,

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Model: Suzuki Celerio Engine: 1.0-litre three cylinder Dualjet engine developing 68hp of power and 93Nm of torque Transmission: Six-speed manual Performance: Maximum speed 96mph, 0-60, 14 seconds Economy: 68.9 mpg offical combined CO2 emissions: 84g/km Price: £8,499

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the Celerio did prove to provide a pleasant interior ambience. Actual spaciousness has been enhanced to the eye, Suzuki tells us, by clever design of the dashboard area. The SZ4 version tested costs £1,000 more than the SZ3, at £8,999. This enabled us to gaze at polished alloy wheels and bodycoloured mirrors, not forgetting the chrome-accented front grill. Of more practical importance are front fog-lamps and the electric operation of the mirrors and rear windows. The audio is enhanced by having extra speakers – four in all. It was very easy to fold down the rear seats 60/40 to enlarge the boot capacity. This is almost three times more than the already class-leading 254 litres of the boot on its own; around the car, there is a useful variety of places to stow smaller items. The new Suzuki was really

nice to drive, all very easy, nice and light, without feeling fragile in any way. A small turning circle is another really useful feature and the visibility outwards made things like manouevering into parking slots hardly any problem. The steering was a little dead-feeling in the straight ahead position, but was otherwise fine and the handling was perfectly acceptable, given that the car is probably going to be used mainly around towns rather than in sporting fashion along twisty roads, where a slight leaning over could be detected. The seats and ride were very comfortable over the 90mile test route. The indicated overall fuel consumption in the manual car was 45.7 mpg. In the Dualjet, the trip computer recorded 68.5 mpg, so do the arithmetic and relate

the mileage to the extra £500 initial outlay. Suzuki’s automatic gearbox automatic gear shift (AGS) is in fact a manual gearbox converted to be operated without a clutch pedal or manual gear lever. A short drive in a Celerio fitted with this box indicated that it is not quite as smooth in the lower gear-changes as a full auto would be; this was most noticeable when starting off uphill: there is a bit of a lurch as the car goes from first to second. Downhill, this doesn’t happen and in all other respects it seems fine. Overall, Suzuki’s city car appears to be well-built and seems to be very good value for money, certainly the basic SZ3, with ESP anti-skid, six airbags, air-conditioning, DaB radio and Bluetooth all standard at less than £8,000.

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Clarets suffer a four goal drubbing

HREE goals in the first 22 minutes from Whitehawk all but sealed the points early on against a completely out-of-sorts Clarets side. Scott Neilson opened the scoring after just five minutes when he tapped in Danny Mills’ low cross before a rocket from Neilson flew into the top corner to make it two. Sam Deering then put the home side almost out of sight when Ashley Timms failed to get enough behind his bouncing strike before a goal early in the second half from Mark Hughes gave City a glimmer of hope. Mills then tapped in from close range to restore Whithawk’s three goal lead, and despite a penalty from Hugo Skepelhorn putting Chelmsford in with a shout it was too little too late as Whitehawk claimed their first win since the opening day of the season. Mark Hawkes made two changes to his side that started the 2-1 win over Bishop’s Stortford on Tuesday night, with Lee Sawyer

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being brought in for Charlie Henry and Bagasan Graham being given his full debut in place of Harry Morgan. After severe traffic problems in the area due a combination of events, including a plane crash at a nearby air show, the game had to be delayed by 15 minutes. The delayed start appeared to have no effect on the home side as they took the lead after less than five minutes through Scott Neilson. Danny Mills found acres of room on the right before crossing low for Neilson to tap in from close range. Neilson would then double the home side’s lead with a rocket of a strike from 20 yards out after the ball fell to him on the edge of the area the Hawks number 11 would send the ball flying into the top corner giving Ashley Timms no chance at all. Whitehawk were continuing to

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Pirates inflict hammer blow

THE Vortex Lakeside Hammers concluded their 2015 home season at The Arena Essex Raceway with a 10 point loss at the hands of the current Elite League leaders, The Poole Pirates, who took a 40-50 victory on the night. In front of a good crowd, the Hammers, running with three guests, initially matched the Pirates, with the scores level at 24 points a piece after heat 8. The Dorset team however delivered two 1-5 heat maximum hammer blows in heats 12 and 13, a race which saw Maciej Janowski take an alarming looking fall as he tussled with Andreas Jonsson at the start of lap 2, an incident which saw the Swedish GP star excluded, a contentious decision in the eyes of some. For the Hammers, skipper Andreas Jonsson again led from the front, top scoring with 11, backed by Richard Lawson with 9 (paid 10) and Edward Kennet with 8. For the Pirates, former Hammers skipper Davey Watt showed his knowledge of The Raceway with 11, but star of the show for the visitors was the impressive Kyle Newman who picked up 15 (paid 17), highlighting the strength at reserve for the current league champions.

look dangerous going forward and City weren’t helping themselves with their poor decision making. The game was then effectively over before the midway point of the first half after a howler from Timms. Hawks captain Sam Deering cut inside from the left onto his right and sent a dipping shot towards goal which lacked power, but after the ball skipped up off the turf Timms failed to get a both hands to the ball as it went in off his finger-tips. If it wasn’t for the feet of Timms it could well have been four after Mills was played through only for his toepoke to be cleared, and Deering went within the width of a post of making it four himself after his strike from the edge of the area clipped the outside of

the post on the way out. The Clarets desperately needed the half time interval to regroup after a disastrous opening 45 and they gave themselves a glimmer of hope early in the second half as they reduced the arrears through Mark Hughes. A tug on the shirt of Bricknell won City a free kick which was whipped in by Aiden Palmer and headed home passed Craig Ross to put Chelmsford in with a shout with over half an hour still remaining. That was Palmer’s fourth assist in three games since joining on loan from Ebbsfleet, but any hope of a remarkable comeback from City was put to one side when Mills restored the home side’s three goal lead. Neat build up play by the Hawks lead

to Nick Arnold finding himself free on the right. With time to line up the shot the right-back dragged his effort into the path of the on-rushing and unchallenged Mills to tap home. Last season’s four meetings between the sides in league and cup produced 23 goals and instalment one of this season’s saga had itself at least six after Bricknell was brought down in the area by Jordan Rose. Having missed their previous two, Hugo Skepelhorn stepped up to try and make it third time lucky for the Clarets from the spot and edged City back into the game once more sending the goalkeeper the wrong way to put City within two but it was too little too late for the Clarets.

Brentwood edged out by Harrow Borough A FIRST-half header earned Harrow Borough a narrow 1-0 victory over Brentwood Town at Earlsmead. Harrow had the better of the first half and were deservedly in front at half-time through captain Charles-Smith. Brentwood looked better at the start of the second half but failed to test opposition keeper Ben Goode as Harrow picked up their first win of the season. After making changes for the League Cup defeat in midweek, manager Dean Holdsworth reverted to a more familiar starting eleven, making just one change to the side that beat VCD Athletic last weekend with Sam Cross replacing Dave Collins at left-back. The Blues almost got off to the perfect start when

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winger Leon Gordon broke in behind the Boro defence to latch on to Liam Hope’s flick on in the second minute, but his powerful shot from an acute angle was denied by the legs of Goode. After that Harrow had the better of the first half and should arguably have taken the lead 10 minutes in when Martyn Guest’s poor goal-kick gifted Lewis Driver a gilt-edged chance, but the keeper was quick off his line to atone for his error and thwart the striker one-on-one. Driver was a potent threat for Steve Baker’s side and he bundled the ball over

the line 20 minutes in after Dave Taylor’s shot came crashing off the underside of the crossbar, but the goal was chalked off after he handled in the process. The hosts continued to press the Brentwood defence and winger Dylan Cascoe dragged decent opportunity wide, but with 31 minutes on the clock they eventually made the breakthrough. Joshua Webb whipped a fine free-kick into the centre of the penalty area and Charles-Smith rose highest to glance a header into the far corner. Harrow’s lead could have been cancelled out just three minutes later, however, after they failed to deal with Hope’s corner. The ball fell to the inform Shad Ngandu and the forward found space inside

the box before unleashing an effort on goal, but he skewed his shot over the bar. Boro had chances to extend their lead through Driver and Taylor late in the half but neither player was able to convert. Leon Fisher, signed earlier this week from VCD Athletic, replaced Gordon at half-time and the attacking midfielder made a difference going forward as Brentwood looked to get back on level terms, but that clinical finish continued to elude them. Strikers Sherwin Stanley and Jordon Holdsworth were introduced later in the half, but there was still no way back for the Blues who slipped to 17th in the league following the defeat. Brentwood host Leatherhead this Saturday. MARTIN VOLLER

ICE HOCKEY

Zatopek returns for Chieftains at Riverside

Hammers caption Andreas Jonsson

CHIEFTAINS are pleased to announce their second ‘import’ for the new season will be a familiar face. Czech defenceman Lukas Zatopek is back for his second season at Riverside. Zatopek moved to the Chieftains from Milton Keynes Lightning last season and became a firm favourite with the fans. The big 6’ 3” is solid on the blue line, always playing with a calmness that

comes with experience. Coach Sean Easton remarked: “It’s with great pleasure that we announce Lukas is returning this season. Last year he was a rock at the back, plays with tons of experience behind him as well as his intimidating size and strength.” ‘He brings the best out of his team mates with his calm head and shares his experience with the younger players.

“I will be looking for Lucas to again lead from the back, using his puck patience to again set up the offensive play while again producing the best plus minus stats in the team”. First home game is on Sunday, September 20 against London Raiders in the NIHL Cup at 6:30pm with the first league game of the season an away fixture the day before against Wightlink Raiders.

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CHELMSFORD CRICKET CLUB

MOTORSPORT

Win over Chingford puts Chelmsford back on top

EN Clifford was the headline act in a largely positive week for Chelmsford. His maiden league century set the stage for a comprehensive win in the first team. The seconds and fourths also won well whilst the thirds and fifths drew in contrasting fashions. Availability was a real problem for this weekend as has been traditional on this weekend in the past. Usually, it has been because of the V Festival, but this time it was a variety of other reasons and injuries that left the captains scrambling around and the sixth team without a fixture. There was a feast of runs in the first team game at Loughton with Clifford’s wonderful hundred supported well, particularly by Dan Hagen and Jack Sterland. Three wickets for Aaron Beard and six for Karamat Ali completed a victory that saw Chelmsford return to the top of the table. Brentwood 1ST TEAM

Chelmsford 329-7 Loughton 166 all out

(Chelmsford won by 163 runs) Shepherd Neame Essex League Premier Division Played at Loughton

AFTER losing the toss and being inserted to bat, Chelmsford soon picked up where they left off last week with both openers striking a number of boundaries all around the wicket. Dan Hagen and Clifford launched an assault on the

are only four points behind though and Chelmsford have the two most challenging fixtures possible left to come. The seconds had a workmanlike win over Chingford. Craig Thompson and Harry Green took three wickets each as Chingford were bowled out for 126. The expectation of a straightforward chase proved wrong and it required a good partnership between Vit Sapaetharan and Brad Green after an early wobble. Unfortunately for them, Wanstead won again and they are 20 points off the pace. For the thirds there was no wobble just a fall as they collapsed to 9 for four chasing 230. Chris and Stephen Drain played very well to secure a draw with Harry Arnold also showing some maturity. Ian Hare had bowled a superb spell to take five for 64 in the first innings. Chelmsford are second in the table, six points

Loughton bowling with a series of powerful strokes. Both batsmen quickly reached their half-centuries and with the score at 178 for one at lunch and just under 30 overs to go, Chelmsford had built an excellent platform from which to post an imposing total. Loughton may have thought that the wicket of Hagen (72) would slow down the scoring, but the arrival of Jack Sterland in fact increased the rate of scoring still further.

WITHAM racing driver James Winslow will join AMAC Motorsport for the world famous 12 hour endurance races at Sepang in Malaysia and Bathurst, Australia. James will join team owner Andrew Macpherson and Brad Shiels from Australia, in the team’s IMAK backed Porsche GT3-R in both 12 hour events. Bathurst holds happy memories for James having won many races and setting outright lap records in a number of categories at the Mount Panorama circuit in the past. The F1 Sepang circuit is another James knows well having raced there in A1GP and during his championship winning seasons in Formula Renault V6 and Asian Formula 3.

behind Harlow with Wanstead and Woodford Wells still in the running too. Phil Arnold returned to his match-wining best as an unbeaten 91 saw his team home against Hornchurch. Keith Goodman had taken four wickets as a young Hornchurch side were bowled out for 161. Jack Campion was another to make a maiden century, although the fifth team could not force a win, Buckhurst Hill’s last pair holding out. Barry Clayden, Alex Bailey, Ben Turner and Matt Cook also made useful contributions to Chelmsford’s massive total whilst Gama (59) led the resistance for the visitors. The only game on Sunday was an under-13 match against Brentwood in which Billy Brunger made his mark taking five wickets. Matt Cole made a superb fifty and two excellent sixes from Matt Cook gave Chelmsford an exciting last over win.

The quick outfield and relatively short boundaries were being fully exploited and Clifford brought up his century with a huge six over mid-wicket. Sterland (56) continued to score quickly but after he fell to Butt (4-114), batsmen came and went quickly when trying to keep the tempo up. Chelmsford declared 5 overs early, with the total at 329 for seven. The long time spent in the

BASKETBALL

Ashby and Margai back for Leopards

Will Ashby

Endurance race duo for Winslow

LEVETT Essex Leopards have announced their first two signing of the summer. Having led the club to the NBL Division One title last season, Will Ashby and captain Albert Margai will be returning to the club. Ashby played briefly with the Big Cats as a junior but returned to the club from Newham Neptunes at the start of last season. After starting the campaign as a bench player, he forced his way into the starting line-up – hitting a game winning shot at Reading Rockets – and went on to be a key part of the team which went on to become NBL Division One champions. Margai captained the Big Cats to the championship in his first season with them, and his success attracted attention from at least one BBL side. But the former Surrey Heat players opted to return to the Levett-sponsored Essex side, and newly appointed coach Steve Ogunjimi is delighted to have the point guard back with the Big Cats.

James said: “I’m really excited to announce these drives alongside Andrew and Brad in the AMAC Porsche GT3 R, both are great guys supported by a great dedicated hard working team. “I have driven with Andrew previously and always enjoy competing with him and the team. “Bathurst is a really special circuit, words just can’t do it justice! Sepang is a super technical track, and one of my favourites too. “This year has been so busy and the end of the season looks like getting even busier, there is a lot of LMP2 racing remaining in the European Le Mans Series and Asian Le Mans Series between now and then for the Portuguese Algarve Pro Racing team.’’

James Winslow in the IMAK Porsche GT3_R

searing heat evidently told as Sam Cook and Aaron Beard were able to strike early, both bringing the slips into use by finding the edge of the bat. Ali made the breakthrough with the key wicket of Butt, before the return of Beard (3-40) for a searing spell of fast bowling brought two more wickets. Chelmsford went on all-out attack with a number of fielders employed around the bat. Two outstanding catches from Ollie Devenish at third slip and Chelmsford were able to take the final three wickets quickly. 2ND TEAM

Chingford 126 all out Chelmsford 129-5

(Chelmsford won by 5 wickets) Shepherd Neame Essex League Premier Division Played at Chelmer Park

ON A very warm and sunny afternoon at Chelmer Park the home side won the toss and had no hesitation in inviting Chingford to bat first. The Chingford innings lasted barely two hours as they were bundled out for 126 in 38 overs, with seamers Craig Thompson (3-24), Vit Sapaetharan (2-15) and young leg-spinner Harry Green (3-15) to the fore. Chelmsford’s reply reached 25 without loss, but then lost both

openers just before tea was taken. A steady stand of 70 between Bradley Green (43) and Vit Sapaetharan (46) set Chelmsford well on the way to victory, and although both were dismissed near the end, the win was duly claimed with probably 25 overs to spare. 3RD TEAM

Wanstead & Snaresbrook 229-9 Chelmsford 151-6 (Match drawn) Shepherd Neame Essex League Premier Division Played at Nutter Lane

SOME stubborn resistance from the Drain brothers rescued what could have been a disaster for Chelmsford. Those two and Ian Hare produced excellent performances and 14 year old Harry Arnold did well too but the rest contributed very little. Stephen Drain grabbed an early wicket but Hutchings (40) chanced his arm with great success to set up the innings before he fell to Harry Arnold. The next couple of batsmen hit some good boundaries but lost their wickets chasing more. Drain (2-29) dismissed Rising but it was Hare who took the majority to finish with five for 64. The aggressive manner in which Wanstead had played meant that Chelmsford would

have plenty of time to chase the runs. Those hopes were shattered within a few overs as James and Awan reduced them to 9 for four. James Arnold (18) looked in decent form but was given out lbw to make it 32 for five. That brought the Drains together, Chris was never going to give it away, Stephen nearly did as he lobbed up a straightforward catch early in his innings. Awan’s return to the attack eventually induced Stephen to play a loose drive and he was caught behind after a fine innings of 55. There were 14 overs left at that point and four wickets remaining. Harry Arnold showed some good maturity as he played sensibly whilst Drain unveiled his range of shots when the bowlers tried some desperate tactics. The runs scored were enough to get Chelmsford past 150 4TH TEAM Hornchurch 161 all out Chelmsford 162-5

(Chelmsford won by 5 wickets) Shepherd Neame Essex League 3rd XI Division 1 Played at Chelmer Park

5TH TEAM

Chelmsford 272-4 Buckhurst Hill 177-9

(Match drawn) Shepherd Neame Essex League 4th XI Premier Division Played at Chelmer Park

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