North Weald Village Life July 2022 Issue

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Bring on the summer!

Thank you to everybody who has sent me lovely comments on not only the North Weald Jubilee event but also the Jubilee issue of the magazine.

Like many people, I am looking forward to enjoying some summer weather over the next few weeks. I love nothing more than visiting somewhere by the sea or a lake, with nothing to do but get engrossed in a good book. The weather has to be nice, a little breeze and shade but nice and warm. I don’t mind the odd bee Cover photo—I don’t think I need buzzing around enjoying the flowers nearby but I don’t like wasps to explain what made me want to include this as a front cover phovery much. I am happy to be on my own so I don’t have to talk. I to—strawberries & ice cram is just can picture it now and really hope I get the opportunity this sumright for a summer’s day. mer.

We all have ideas of how we would like to spend a lovely summers day. I would love to hear from others on how you would like to spend an ideal summer day.

July Issue The summer weather always makes me feel more sociable, Page No. getting out and about is lovely.

The one thing about summer weather is that we have to remem4. Brain Teaser ber how hot the pavements get for our poor pet’s paws. I have seen some horrendous photos of dog’s burn paws. I know they 5. Beware car park scammers love a walk but going early in the morning is always a good idea 7. Events before the sun has got it’s heat.

One other thing about summer is fresh fruit, in particular straw- 8. Apply to get council tax rabate berries. I do love strawberries ideally that aren't straight from the 12. New M11 junction fridge, with sugar or cream—naughty but nice.

13. New library & reflection garden at St Andrews School I am an outdoors person at heart. I love to eat breakfast in the morning in the garden, enjoying the birds singing and the fresh 15. Schools out— 7 top tips air. We do have some strange sounding birds, the pigeons are 16. What is hybrid working quite boring with their monotonous sounds but we have one bird 17. Funding boost to playground that is so loud and doesn't chirp or sing he (or she) just makes a very high pitched noise, especially in the mornings. You can’t 24. Temporary car parking beat it though—waking up with the birds all singing. Something 26. Rededication of memorials we take for granted everyday. If I feel stressed or angry, I just sit 33. Gardening Hints somewhere outside (even in the rain) and listen to the birds.

We keep getting butterflies in our conservatory, we have to chase 35. New Census data them out carefully otherwise they may get trapped. I love butter- 37. Poem flies but I hate moths—they are so ugly.

Insects also like the summer, ants especially but so do the flies.

They are such a pain, sitting on the tv whilst trying to watch a programme, buzzing and landing on you and driving you mad.

Our little dog chases them but never catches them. I did read that flies don’t like basil or mint plants and if you put these plants on your windowsill flies won’t come in, I will have to try it. (Has anybody tried it—did it work?

Editor June Peachey june@northwealdvillagelife.co.uk We have some interesting articles in this month’s issue. Don’t 07814 863955 forget I love to hear from you. If you are raising money, want to Write to: 49 York Road, North Weald, Epping, Essex CM16 6HU share your view s in a letter, celebrate someone’s anniversary or www.northwealdvillagelife.co.uk birthday, have a good photo or recipe you would like to share. If Subscription: If you would like to guarantee your personal copy or perhaps you you have a skill or talent you would like to write about—I am sure have relatives or friends who would like to receive their own copy, you can subscribe readers would like to know. for £25.00 for 12 issues.

Contributions & Editorial: If you would like to contribute editorial, poems, Meanwhile, please take some time to enjoy the weather and our beautiful surroundings. Take a few minutes just to sit and do recipes, letters or anything else, we would be delighted to receive these. Please send them to us via letter or email. nothing, on your own and breathe. It does feel better— sometimes life is just so busy we forget to take a few minutes for Disclaimer: Whilst every care has been taken to ensure any data in this publication ourselves. is accurate, neither the publisher nor it’s editorial contributors can accept and See you around, or at the Race for Life event or enjoying the for- hereby disclaim, any liability to any party, or loss or damage caused by errors or est. resulting from negligence, accident or any other concerns. North Weald Village

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Thank you to G. Hill and well done for winning the Summer Brain Teaser.

Just search and find the words, ring them and then send your completed wordsearch to me by 20th July. Please send it to:- June Brain Teaser, NWVL, 49 York Road, North Weald, CM16 6HU. This month’s prize is a bottle of wine.

Don’t forget to include your name, telephone no or email address and home address.

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MIDWEEK MADNESS Full Body CIRCUIT TRAINING 6.30pm—7.30pm—Wednesday £7.00 Per Person Bantham & Ongar Bowls Club (Behind Talbot Restaurant)

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PLUS Pick any TWO classes a week for you to attend and you will only have to pay £10 for the TWO!!

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Two men charged with theft of watch from jewellery store Essex Police have recently confirmed that two men have now been charged by detectives investigating a robbery that took place last September at a jewellery store in Epping.

A watch was stolen from the store on the High Street at around 11.20am on 27 September last year.

Two men have now been charged in connection with the incident.

Benjamin Murphy, 36, of Dewey Road, London N1, has been charged with robbery and possession of a bladed article.

Twenty-seven year-old George Murphy, also of Dewey Road, London N1, has been charged with robbery and possession of a bladed article.

He’s also been charged with going equipped for theft and possession of cannabis in relation to two separate incidents.

They have both been remanded in custody and were due to appear at Southend Magistrates’ Court today on 22nd June.

Beware of Car Park Scammers Drivers are being warned of a parking scam when using the Epping Forest District Council (EFDC) car parks.

We have had reports of drivers being approached by someone offering assistance with using the pay and display ticket machine.

The suspect told the driver to pay by card and then claimed the credit card has been captured by the machine. Drivers may also be approached about a parking fine and asked to pay the fine using our pay and display machines. Our car park machines do not have the ability to do this.

We urge all EFDC car park users not to engage with anyone who offers to assist with paying for parking. If you are approached by someone, even if they have some form of ID, do not give them your card.

No parking attendant will ever ask you for your credit card to pay for parking. Call the police immediately or ask someone for help, then report it to our Customer Contact Centre on 01992 564000.

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If you run a community event or charity event, don’t forget to let me know so I can share the details with readers—just email me June@northwealdvillagelife.co.uk

North Weald Allstars Jazz Session 1st Saturday of each month 12pm onwards Tickets available on the door—£12

Memory Café 4U Every 3rd Wednesday of the Month—10am—12pm This is a free event At St James’ Church Hall, Ongar Welcoming café especially for those with varying degrees of memory issues and those who love and care for them.

Enjoy activities, bingo and more.

West Essex Flower Club West Essex Flower Club is celebrating it’s Platinum Anniversary with a special luncheon for members only on Monday 11th July at Thornwood Village Hall, doors open 12.15pm.

Visitors welcome to see National Demonstrator Lorena Dyer only starting at 2.15pm. £7.00 on the door

Don’t forget to send details of any events you are holding in the local the area.

North Weald W.I. Meeting

Ploughman’s Lunch Held in the North Weald Village Hall Starts at 12.00 Every Second Saturday each month - This is organised for the the benefit of the Senior Citizens Society, a North Weald institution.

Our July meeting held at the Village Hall on Wednesday 6th July starting at 1.45pm welcomes speaker Gary Matthews with his talk on Easton Lodge Gardens.

Visitors welcome £4.00 on the door.

North Weald Library Opening Hours North Weald Library have recently changed their opening hours to resume their former existing opening times which are: Tuesday 9am—1pm, Thursday 2pm—5.30pm Saturday 9am -5pm

COFFEE WITH COPS 20th July 10am—12.00 .

Thornwood Village Hall

Come along and meet local Police Officers and PCSOs. Come and meet us, raise any concerns, find out more about crime prevention.

Coffee and biscuits will be available

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Planning Applications

Winner of Davis Estate Agents Balloon Competition

Application No: EPF/0883/22 Officer: Marie-Claire Tovey Planning File No: 012534 Location: 4 Vicarage Lane, North Weald Bassett, CM16 6ET Proposal: First floor extension to extend existing loft conversion other ground floor rear extension.

Any representations on applications should be made in writing,

by Monday 18th July 2022

The lucky winner of the competition arranged by Chris Davis at the recent North Weald Jubilee event has been announced.

Chris had a car filled with the balloons and Louise Samsun correctly guessed the number of ballons. Her prize was £100.

Louise kindly offered to donate 50% of her winnings to St Clare Hospice, the charity chosen by Davis Homes to receive any monies raised at the Jubilee event.

Chris confirmed that he raised £75 and together with the £50 donated by Louise, this meant that £125 was raised during the North Weald Jubilee event for St Clare Hospice.

Well done Louise and your kind gesture.

Epping Forest District Council www.eppingforestdc.gov.uk Comment online at www.eppingforestdc.gov.uk/iPlan or by post to: The Director of Planning and Economic Development, Epping Forest District Council, Civic Offices, 323 High Street, Epping, Essex CM16 4BZ Any enquiries should be made to the Application Processing Team T: 01992 564436 or E: appcomment@eppingforestdc.gov.uk

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Garden Bonfire causes damage Crews were called to a property in Challinor, Harlow on the morning of 25th June, a garden fire had spread to a shed and a neighbouring property, despite it having been extinguished.

On arrival, crews confirmed that there was a fire in the garden, a shed and the ground floor of a property. Crews soon discovered that the fire had also spread into the roof space of the affected property.

Firefighters from Harlow and Old Harlow worked quickly to extinguish the fire by 11:05am. Fortunately, nobody was harmed.

Mobile: 07885 871508 www.nmonkplumbingandheating.co.uk

Apply for your Council Tax energy rebate This week 10,000 letters went out from Epping Forest District Council to its Council Taxpayers in bands A-D who do not pay by direct debit, explaining how to claim their energy rebate.

Apply online by 10 July The mailshot explaining how to claim the £150 rebate went out on Monday explaining that applications must be made by 10th July so that all payments can be made by 30th September.

The letter contains a QR code which links to an application form on the council website, together with simple instructions on how to download the code and complete the form.

Help is available for those who are unable to do this because they do not have a mobile phone or internet access.

If you’re having a bonfire in your garden this summer, Essex Country Fire & Rescue Services remind you that: •

Bonfires should be at least 18 metres (60ft) away from houses, trees, hedges, fences, and sheds

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Never use petrol or paraffin to light a bonfire

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Only burn dry materials – damp materials will cause excess smoke

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Never put aerosols, batteries, tins of paint or tyres on a fire

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Keep a bucket of water or garden hose nearby

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Do not leave the fire unattended, and make sure it is fully out before heading inside

Customers who do not have access to the internet, so are unable to use online services can visit our welcome hub at the civic offices in Epping. Staff are on hand to assist in completing the application form.

In exceptional circumstances the £150 rebate will automatically be credited against a customer’s Council Tax account.

Discretionary fund payments A further round of payments from a Government discretionary fund is likely to be made to some households in Bands E-H who are on income-related benefits. Also houses in multiple occupation in bands A– D and third-party Council Taxpayers in bands A-D. Further information on eligibility for this discretionary fund payment will be available in due course.

All payments are required to be made by 30th November 2022.

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St Clare Opens Clearance Outlet Store in Harlow Local charity, St Clare Hospice have re-vamped their largest and busiest shop, and re-opened it as a Clearance Outlet Store. The shop, which is behind The Range, on Edinburgh Way, Harlow was first opened 25 years ago in 1991 and has become a favourite shopping destination for bargain hunters across West Essex and East Herts.

Shop Manager, Kevin Stocker said, “Since we opened our doors to the new look shop on 18th June, we have been really busy. We are selling all adult clothing for £2 each, which means you could come away from our Clearance Outlet with a fantastic new outfit for a tenner! That has to be a bargain!

Shoppers can get 4 kids clothing items for £2 so it is great value for the whole family which we know is important these days.

We are keen to let people know that we have some high street brand names on our rails; Next, Marks & Spencer, H&M and Tu are just a few. Just because it is £2 doesn’t mean it is low quality.

“What is also great is, people are coming along to buy, and just as importantly, they are also bringing good quality donations for us to sell. Our feet haven’t touched the ground, but the staff and volunteers love it as there is a great buzz about the place now. Knowing that every sale we makes helps pay for nursing and other specialist palliative care for local people is a real incentive.”

The new shop layout means there is a large furniture area too with sofas, chairs, mirrors and more, and the shop can deliver locally for a fee.

Kevin added, “We know the importance of acknowledging and thanking our donors, so we have also introduced an improved donation drop area. We listened to feedback about the experience some people were having so we have a new improved donation area so we can meet, greet and sign our donors up to our retail Gift Aid scheme. We hope our new customers love it as much as our loyal customers. We can’t wait to get going every day and hear the tills ringing up the sales for St Clare Hospice.”

The Harlow Clearance Outlet Store is open 7 days a week, 9.30am to 4.30pm.

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Leader sets Cabinet agenda for the year Councillor Chris Whitbread to set out the Cabinet agenda for the forthcoming year at a recent Overview and Scrutiny meeting.

Key among the issues facing the district will be the cost of living crisis, as the country deals with the continuing consequences of the war in Ukraine and the aftermath of the Covid Pandemic.

New Epping Forest District Council Cabinet A new-look Cabinet met for the first time on 6 June. With Councillor Darshan Sunger leaving the Cabinet to become ViceChairman of the Council, Council Leader Chris Whitbread has expanded his team and reallocated portfolio responsibilities.

Councillor Whitbread has appointed Councillors Ken Williamson and Alan Lion to work alongside the established team. The new cabinet portfolios are:

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Leader – Cllr Chris Whitbread

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Place and Deputy Leader – Cllr Nigel Bedford

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Finance – Cllr John Philip

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Housing & Community – Cllr Holly Whitbread

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Wellbeing & Community Partnerships – Cllr Aniket Patel

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Customer – Cllr Alan Lion

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Contracts & Commissioning – Cllr Nigel Avey

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Technical Services – Cllr Ken Williamson

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Internal Resource – Cllr Sam Kane

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Reviews & Efficiency – Cllr Les Burrows

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Epping Forest District Council has already made significant savings while maintaining front-line services. Councillor Whitbread will be asking his cabinet to find more efficiencies as the Council strives to retain the lowest Council Tax in Essex.

Climate Change remains high on the agenda, as the Council works toward carbon neutrality. Qualis, the Council’s wholly-owned group of companies, is moving forward with the development of new homes, car-parking and a brandnew leisure centre for Epping.

The Council is also pushing forward with the construction of more brand-new council houses. The capital programme also budgets for major improvements to existing homes on Limes Farm and other housing estates.

Commercial property investments will continue to grow as the Council maximises income to protect front-line services and minimise Council Tax. The Council will continue to work with key partners, Biffa (waste collection and recycling), Places Leisure (leisure centres), Essex Police (including district council-funded officers) as well as Qualis.

The Council continues to push towards the adoption of the Local Plan which is about more than homes – jobs are also important. To this end, Councillor Whitbread highlighted the North Weald Masterplan, set to become a magnet for jobs and opportunity.

Central government’s levelling-up policy is bringing devolution back onto the agenda. Councillor Whitbread is working with neighbouring Essex and Hertfordshire Councils to find common areas of interest and improvements to services across the board.

Epping Forest District Council has evolved and adapted.

Agile working and hybrid meetings have transformed the way the Council works. However, Councillor Chris Whitbread acknowledged the danger of some residents being left behind by the transformation process. He has brought Councillor Lion and Councillor Williamson into the Cabinet to ensure basic standards of service such as answering the phone are not lost in the drive for new ways of communicating.

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New M11 Junction 7A is now open A new junction on the M11 has opened to the public ahead of The public, whom the council thanked for their patience during schedule, following the completion of one of the biggest high- construction of the scheme, were also given a unique opportuniways infrastructure projects in Essex. ty to see the final scheme up close before it opened to traffic during a 5km charity fun run, which was supported by Harlow The £76 million M11 Junction 7A scheme has created a much- Running and Tri Club and Active Essex. needed new access into Harlow and included widening and improvement of Gilden Way, plus a new link road connecting The fun-run, which raised money for a local charity supporting Gilden Way and the junction via new roundabouts on either side children living with cerebral palsy and St Clare Hospice, saw of the motorway. more than 500 participants run from the London Road Roundabout to the new junction and back. With match-funding from As part of the project, Essex County Council with its contractor GRAHAM, their efforts raised over £9,000.

GRAHAM has built a new bridge over the motorway, constructed slip roads for both northbound and southbound traffic, and im- Dave Brown, Highways Director for GRAHAM Civil Engineering, proved walking and cycling access on Gilden Way. added: “We’re pleased to have completed construction and delivered this important project in the region. The team has worked Funded by the council and National Highways, the new junction tirelessly during the programme, which included a challenging completes a project started in summer 2020. bridge beam installation over two weeks, involving four overnight Robert Halfon, MP for Harlow, said: “Back in 2007, before I was closures to minimise disruption to road users. The new junction first elected as the Member of Parliament, I started a campaign is a testament to our team’s civil engineering expertise and ancalled ‘Fed Up with Harlow Traffic’. The purpose of this cam- other addition to our growing highways portfolio.” paign was to get an extra road junction built for our town to help ease the traffic gridlock whenever there is an accident or roadworks of any kind.”

"Not only will this junction help to ease the flow of traffic, it will boost Harlow’s economy by unlocking thousands more jobs and homes, and by bringing even more business investment into our town.”

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New Library and Reflection Garden at St Andrew’s School It has been so lovely to have a more normal spring and summer term at St Andrew’s primary school in North Weald. Activities and projects at the school have really ramped back up. We’re excited to share two of our recently completed projects, our new library and Reflection Garden, helping us provide a flourishing environment to help our children’s development and wellbeing.

The new school library was officially opened in May

by Reverend Jamiee Summers. This vibrant and engaging space is designed to be attractive to children, a place where they would want to go to, to read, increasing reading for enjoyment. We have updated our reading system and are usng accelerated reading, which helps the children to choose a book at the correct level for them, again enabling them to enjoy it more. They are then able to complete a quiz to show their understanding and progress.

We have been able to appoint some children in year 5 as librarians after a large number of applications. This is increasing their leadership skills and selfesteem.

The new Reflection Garden was opened in June and focusses on supporting the wellbeing of our children. The design of the garden was influenced by children and parents, who visited an exhibition of the plans back in February. Once an unused and unloved space, it now offers a place where children can access nature, wildlife and serenity away from the day-to-day hub bub of school life. It features bug hotels, a den, a boat even (St. Andrew was a fisherman after all), and seating in a serene environment surrounded by established trees, and nature all around. The children will have the opportunity to learn more about nature in a gardening club that will engage them on the importance of looking after nature and supporting biodiversity for our climate.

The Reflection Garden project was kindly funded by the School PTA (FOSTAS) and a generous contribution from North Weald Mums.

Many parents and children (too many to name here sadly) have played a huge role in completing this project, for which, we are hugely grateful.

We hope you get to see these wonderful new additions to our school during our open days, or Christmas and Summer Fayres.

Katie Henson Head Teacher

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‘Step Up’ for St Clare this July Supporters are preparing to ‘Step Up’ for St Clare as part of a month-long sponsored step challenge taking place to raise funds for the West Essex and East Hertfordshire charity, St Clare Hospice.

The challenge asks participants to walk 10,000 steps every day, for the whole month of July, the same number of steps as a St Clare Hospice nurse walks on an average shift. Challengers will be collecting sponsorship for their 310,000 total step challenge, which they can complete individually or as part of a team.

Amongst the supporters signed up to ‘Step Up’ for St Clare is 27 year old, Lottie Stock. Commenting on her upcoming challenge, Lottie said: “I can’t wait to get started on my Step Up challenge!

Walking 10,000 steps a day for the whole of July will be a great way to get fit and raise money for my local hospice at the same time. I know St Clare do so much to help local families when they need it most, so whatever I can raise for them will be worth it.”

“I’ll be doing most of my steps on my daily dog walks with my French bulldog, called Bear, so he’ll be benefiting from the extra exercise too, and keeping me company!”

Leading the ‘Step Up’ campaign is St Clare Hospice’s Challenges and Events Fundraiser, Dani De’ath, who said: “We’re inviting people across our local area to Step Up this July and take on our sponsored step challenge to raise funds to help their local hospice to care for more families in your area. You can do the challenge alone or with a team, supporting each other to reach your goal.

Whether you decide to walk, swim, or run your steps is completely up to you!”

‘Step Up’ is free to enter, and individuals will receive a St Clare tshirt. Participants are just asked to commit to fundraise as much as possible through sponsorship – by setting up an online fundraising page or collecting sponsorship offline.

For more information and to sign up, visit stclarehospice.org.uk/ step-up

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Schools Out for Summer – 7 Top tips for making the 6 weeks holiday a breeze!

With the weather looking up and the start of the summer holidays looming, some of us might be starting to feel the pressure that can come with the 6 weeks break. Whether you’re a working parent who is trying to figure out the headache of childcare or if you are feeling some anxiety around how you are going to keep your little ones happy and entertained for all that time (without loosing too many of your marbles!), this break can be both a blessing and a time of increased stress.

Whilst we all have our own joys and challenges that come when schools are out, the following tips will hopefully help to make life a little easier and the time with your children a lot more enjoyable.

1. Don’t try to pack too much in.

I have definitely been caught out by this one. It seems like a great idea to plan or say yes to every single activity or outing that’s out there for fear of missing out on the event of the summer and in the hope that it will wear out the kids, but it’s not just the kids that will be worn out. And when our tank is empty, the little daily annoyances that come with entertaining our darlings all day long are a lot less bearable. Try to remember that despite what they sometimes might have you think, children do not need constant entertainment or grand days out and 6 weeks is a long time, so pace yourself.

2. Do things that you enjoy too.

5. Do talk to and spend time with friends and family when you can.

Interacting with others positively gives us a nice boost of serotonin – the happy hormone that will help us to have a happier day and lighten our mood.

6. Do try to focus on the good times.

We all have tricky days and it’s easy to let them convince us that the whole summer has been a shambles and that we have officially lost at the parenting game. Instead, if we take time to think about what has been good, the golden moments, the little nuggets of joy, then quickly your brain will repay you with yet more of that lovely serotonin, which acts fast to lift our mood and pull us out of the dumps. Try creating a habit with your children at the end of each day to choose at least one thing you’ve enjoyed or that has been good that day.

7. Do eat all of the ice cream!

A daily dose of ice-cream has proven benefits to our mental health. I might have made that bit up, but it feels like it could be true, so why not!

This article was written by Rose Horgan of Inspired to Change Epping Forest. Rose is a Clinical Solution Focused Hypnotherapist who works both online and face to face with people who are suffering with a wide range of issues such as anxiety, depression, phobias, weight or pain management, sports performance or those who just generally want to get some control back in their lives.

So, if you can’t do everything, then spend some time really thinking about what YOU will enjoying doing with them. If the beach is your thing, then go for it, but if sandy pants and seagulls pinching your chips is not your bag then maybe this is one for the grandparents to take on. This is your summer too you You can contact Rose on 07825983960 or email: know!

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3. Don’t compare your holiday plans to others.

or via her website: inspiredtochange.biz/hypnotherapist/eppingWe all know that comparison is the thief of joy and often the forest-hypnotherapy. shiny holidays snaps that are plastered all over social media You can also follow Rose on social media: can lead to us feeling lesser than or inadequate. If this is an issue for you, try taking a social medial holiday as well a sum- Instagram - @inspiredtochange_eppingforest mer one. And always remember that the life you see on social FB – Inspired to Change Epping Forest media is NOT a reality and is NOT a reflection of you of your Website: inspiredtochange.biz/hypnotherapist/epping-forestparenting. hypnotherapy.

4. Don’t feel bad for taking a break or calling in favours from friends or family.

Us humans are creatures of habit and when our usual routines are disrupted, i.e, 24/7 parenting kicks in when we are used to having the respite of school, it requires our brains to use additional energy on figuring out a new way of doing things for a while. That can feel draining, even if things are going relatively smoothly. So, accept those offers of unaccompanied play dates or put on Encanto for the 7 zillionth time and slyly shuffle off to ‘rest your eyes’ while no one talks about Bruno.

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What is hybrid working and how to make it work?

There’s been a lot of talk in the media in recent months about hybrid working. But what exactly is it? Hybrid working is where you have a balance of working in an office and working from home.

As a result of the permanent home working that many had to do during the pandemic and the various lockdowns, many organisations have had to consider the safety of their working environments mitigating the spread of Covid-19. Now that restrictions are all lifted, and we’re learning what it means to live with the virus, a lot of workplaces are paying attention to patterns of working in a postCovid world.

The common approach seems to be that organisations are saying people should come into the office between 2-3 days a week, and the other days can be worked from home. This approach accommodates those with health needs, caring and parenting needs and responsibilities. Also, many people want to save costs on commuting, so hybrid offers an improved balance for being with your colleagues and working from home.

There are other approaches, where some companies have decided to let their teams work from home or work remotely 100% of the time. That’s because they’ve decided that an office space isn’t needed for a company to succeed, and the productivity of the team isn’t reliant on them being in a physical space. And some central London companies have expectation for their teams to return to the office 100% of the time, as it used to be pre-Covid.

The key factors in allowing hybrid working to work effectively are around: Trusting your team to fulfil their job role without needing them in a physical space together Bringing the team together for important social bonding e.g. team training or project working Listening to the needs of team members and providing accommodation where possible Giving an allowance for people to have the right home kit needed – most people don’t have an office at home available to them. E.g. a good headset, a desk and ergonomic char.

• Don’t fill up the diary with meetings – people need time to do work • Make sure to check in with individuals about their wellbeing – it’s harder to know how people are doing when they are working remotely And of course, there is a third option to hybrid working and that is to use a coworking space like The Epping Connection. We offer a great option for people to be productive without worrying about the distractions that come with working from home.

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Funding Boost for Playground Epping Playground Association has been awarded £40,000 from The National Lottery Community Fund to help develop the Lower Swaines recreation ground.

This additional funding will help ensure everything on the association's 'wish list' can be delivered for the community.

The money will help the charity make the recreation ground an inclusive space for families, catering for children with special educational needs, physical or sensory challenges as well as developing an important space to encourage teenage girls to play.

Original plans have recently been upgraded following ongoing research among local families and children as well as consultations with Epping Town Council which is supporting the playground development.

Town clerk Beverley Rumsey said: "The town council would like to congratulate Epping Playground Association on its National Lottery grant success.

It is hoped the project will be completed in September.

The new-look area will be a space for everyone in the local area, which it is hoped will also fulfil a need for local schools and groups to have essential green and outdoor spaces to meet and play.

The team is planning an October event to officially open the new playground.

Charity trustee Habibah Wise said: “Thanks to National Lottery players, this grant means we can expand and build on our existing plans to include an accessible path and install equipment chosen by local girls as part of our research last year.

"We’re delighted to have won this grant since it really shows how important play and outdoor equipment is to families and children, especially following two years of the pandemic where children were not able to socialise.

"This will make a big difference to people’s lives in the local community.”

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GriefLine is here to support bereaved people across West Essex and East Herts GriefLine (01279 945089) is a local resource offering much-needed emotional support, across West Essex and East Herts, to anyone struggling with their grief around the loss of someone.

GriefLine operates from 9am – 5pm, Monday to Friday. It is run by a team of St Clare staff and volunteers, trained to deliver emotional support to those who are struggling with their grief.

Anyone who has experienced a loss, whether recently or in the past, is welcome to call GriefLine. No previous connection to St Clare Hospice is required to access support.

What can GriefLine offer you?

• Talk to a trained volunteer offering emotional support and a listening ear • Talk about your grief in a safe and confidential space, with someone who understands what you’re going through • Get help accessing other services and local community resources Fiona Venus, Bereavement Support Services Manager at St Clare, said: “Grief affects everyone differently, and it is normal to feel overwhelmed after the death of someone. But you do not have to struggle with your grief, alone. At GriefLine we understand that there are stages to grief, but as individuals we all move through them differently, and grief is not always a linear experience.”

“People often say to me that grief comes in waves. It can feel like you are doing ‘ok’ when all of a sudden, intense feelings of loss and sadness can well back up. It might be because today is the anniversary of your wife’s death; or you heard your brother’s favourite song on the radio; or Father’s Day is approaching and this is the first year without your Dad. Whatever the reason, if you just feel like you need someone to talk to about your feelings around the death of someone, we are here to listen, offering a non-judgemental space.”

If you would like to speak to someone about the loss of someone, no matter how long ago you were bereaved, the number to call is 01279 945089. GriefLine is free to call, though charges may apply in line with your standard network rate.

For more information on GriefLine, visit: griefline.co.uk

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Dear All Firstly we would like to say a very big THANK YOU to all those who supported us by way of sponsorship & Pitch hire for the event - this enabled us to make the day as FREE as possible - and we know that during the current economic climate this was such a must for us when putting the event together - so thanks to CHRIS DAVIS HOMES / STUART POULTON / THORNWOOD GROUND MAINTENANCE / LVM PAINTING / MONTAGUES / CARL FRESHWATER / JAKE DYER / DANIEL JAMES LANDSCAPES / UKA / DOGGIE DOO'S / JAYMEY MCIVOR / RED SCHOOL / ANDY WHIPPY / CANDY VAN / EAT STREET CATERING - your help made this possible.

We would also like to to thank those who showcased their clubs on the day by way of free activities on the field - North Weald Cricket Club / Evolve Fitness The day was a great success - and many have since asked if there will be something each year - well I am sure we can look at this but I would have to say we need commitment from people to put this on - this event was organised by just the 3 of us - and it was a lot of hard work but well worth it to see our village and many other visitors to the queens hall - so if you feel you would like to do something then please email queens.hallcc@gmail.com and we will see what we can do - no promises but we can look at this.

Funds raised at event are going to support the following: St Clares Hospice - A donatation of £500 was taken to St Clares this weekend.

Queens Hall Food Support - £500 has gone towards vouchers - so we can continue to support the parish at this difficult time - if anyone is in need or knows of anyone who could benefit from some support with vouchers then please email queens.hallcc@gmail.com and we will do our best to help.

Community Defibulator at the Queens Hall - Funds are going to go towards this along with a grant that North Weald Cricket Club has secured to put a defibulator at the queens hall for use by those using the facilities / field and the community if they need at this end of the village.

Once again THANK YOU to all those who helped with the setting up on the day - running the stalls and again to everyone who came to the day we hope it will be something to remember.

Thank you Dawn & Colin Queens Hall Community Centre.

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New partnership with to improve financial literacy Essex County Council has joined forces with HSBC UK to bring a series of community pop-up events to residents, sharing the bank’s financial literacy programmes in Essex Libraries.

Financial literacy is seen as a critical life skill and HSBC UK’s award-winning financial education programmes, for those aged 3 to 25, help young people learn about money in fun and meaningful ways.

For adults, the bank’s Financial Wellbeing Programmes help people from all backgrounds to build their resilience and overall financial fitness.

Starting in Colchester this autumn, these new events will provide face-to-face guidance around digital banking, fraud awareness and managing finances.

This will be the first pop-up event in the county, with the events then to be extended to other parts of Essex, supporting the County Council’s Levelling Up strategy.

Cllr Louise McKinlay, Essex County Council Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Community, Equality, Partnership and Performance, said: “Business and the private sector have a key role to play in our levelling up ambitions. A strong economy is absolutely essential to enabling people to fulfil their aspirations, but we know that people are facing significant challenges at the moment due to the cost of living rising significantly.

“That is why I am delighted that colleagues from HSBC UK are partnering with us to support our levelling up agenda and we are pleased to announce a new working relationship with the bank.

“HSBC UK, like us, is committed to supporting levelling up in a number of different ways, with a focus on helping young people and adults improve their financial skills and wellbeing.”

Karen Collier, Local Director for the Chelmsford Local Market at HSBC UK, said: “HSBC UK are both passionate about working with Essex County Council and the local communities we serve to improve financial inclusion across the County.”

Rayley Lane Development Recently Quinn Developers lodged an appeal because Epping Forest District Council had not made a decision regarding their planning application for Rayley Lane, the site of the old North Weald Golf Course, for 555 homes, residential homes, sport hub etc. Households who had commented on the application previously were sent details with a deadline for further comment.

However, It has now been confirmed that Quinn Estates have withdrawn their appeal to the planning inspectorate regarding the lack of decision on the part of Epping Forest District Council in relation to their plans to build 555 dwellings plus other developments on the former North Weald Golf Course adjacent to the north eastern end of the airfield.

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Statement on Essex County Council’s 2021/22 provisional outturn report Cllr Chris Whitbread, Essex County Council’s Cabinet Member for Finance, Resources and Corporate Affairs, said: “Despite another extremely challenging financial year for local authorities, I am proud of our ongoing efforts to balance our finances, while continuing to invest in the future of the county.

“It is no secret that the effect of the pandemic has and continues to make financial forecasting uncertain and volatile. When taken at face value, the provisional outturn position for 2021/2022 shows a 1.7% under spend against our total budget.

“However, this under spend must be viewed within the context of the current economic situation, which is unprecedented. With inflation nearly at 10% nationally, the short, medium and long-term outlook remains incredibly challenging – not just in Essex but across the country. As a result, I am proactively moving forward with plans to use last year’s under spend to create a new General Risk Reserve, which will allow us to mitigate risk of further inflation in the future.

“The money generated by increasing Council Tax for 2022/2023 is not enough to cover increasing costs alone. We must therefore ensure that this and last year’s under spend are used to achieve maximum benefit over the coming years, whilst also ensuring we allocate resources carefully, so we can continue to deliver key services and support the people of Essex.

“Where we have seen a under spend in some of our key services, such as highways, due to delays in work and supplies caused by the pandemic, we will be carrying this money forward to support delivery of this work in the future.

“I am confident that our strong track record of financial management will continue to serve us well. We remain as committed as ever to delivering the strategic priorities we set out in ‘Everyone’s Essex’ and achieving our vision of a county where everyone can thrive.”

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Accessible 999 service for British Sign Language users Essex County Fire and Rescue Service is promoting a new service launched to make the 999 emergency number more accessible for people who use British Sign Language (BSL).

The service, 999 BSL, connects BSL users to an interpreter for callers to report emergencies.

999 BSL can be downloaded as a free smartphone app on iOS and Android and can also be used online at www.999bsl.co.uk.

You can learn more about 999BSL and how it works here: https://youtu.be/FqSa0Yv7iOI Paul Pemberton, Inclusive Prevention and Partnership Manager at Essex County Fire and Rescue Service said: “We’re excited to see the launch of the 999 BSL service and are proud to champion its accessible service.

“Essex has one of the highest numbers of sensory impaired communities across the country outside of Metropolitan areas and it’s important that we recognise that people with different accessibility needs might need to contact us in different ways.

“Our goal is to make Essex a safe place to live, work and travel for everybody and we welcome innovative ways we can use to help keep people with different accessibility needs safe.”

Essex County Fire and Rescue Service offers a free home visit to all Essex residents where staff visit your home to give safety advice on how to prevent a fire.

When booking your visit, a member of the team will ask a series of questions to understand your level of vulnerability to a fire and to see if you need smoke alarms fitted at the property.

Sheltered housing gets revamp Frank Bretton House in Ongar was due to be redecorated and chosen as the first of our sheltered housing schemes for this first of its kind refurbishment.

Our officers worked with Buckingham Interiors who are part of registered social enterprise and charity Furniture Resource Centre (FRC) Group.

Residents chose the colour schemes, furniture, carpets and fabrics that were used throughout the home.

It is the first of its kind in a pilot scheme we are undertaking. We aim to identify interior design standards for communal areas to help meet the aspirations and expectations of our growing older population, making best use of our housing stock.

At an open afternoon on Tuesday 21 June, Frank Bretton House residents, Epping Forest District Council Chairman Councillor Mary Sartin, Cabinet member for Housing and Community Councillor Holly Whitbread, local councillors and housing officers saw for themselves the transformation of the scheme.

Chairman Mary Sartin said: “A lot of hard work has gone into this project, and it’s lovely to have seen the changes first-hand.

The project had a lot of input from many different teams across the council. It’s thanks for them and the FRC Group that the residents can enjoy the newly refurbished communal areas at Frank Bretton House.”

Councillor Holly Whitbread said: “It is wonderful to see the changes that have been made. This is a fantastic start to the regeneration of our sheltered housing. The enhancement of our sheltered schemes is at the very heart of the regeneration of our council stock.”

The Fire Service recommends you have at least one working smoke alarm on every level of your home and can supply and fit smoke alarms as well as sensory smoke alarms for free if required.

If you want to book a free home fire safety visit for yourself or someone you know, please call 0300 303 0088 or visit www.essex-fire.gov.uk/book.

Please don’t forget to Mention to advertisers that you saw their advert in North Weald Village Life

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Councillor highlights NHS issues Ongar & Rural county councillor Jaymey McIvor has highlighted various issues and concerns about the NHS. He told NHS England: “I can’t fault the health professionals when I'm in front of them, but I can pretty much fault everything I have to do in order to gain an appointment."

He told Essex County Council's Health Scrutiny Committee that whilst he can appreciate demand, "the level of customer service both face-to-face and over the phone is too often unacceptable”.

Councillor McIvor asked what training was provided in order to help staff cope.

He also asked if the NHS 'mystery shops' front-line services and told them to consider mystery shopping alternative care options such as private hospitals, which he said are “just as busy but manage to cope”.

He said: "Staff must be trained, they cannot fall below the line because of demand, they must be trained and supported to cope.”

Councillor McIvor also raised the question as to why nonmedical professionals are able to ask such personal questions.

"You have done such a great job during the pandemic, we all recognise that, we recognise demand for your service has increased but what we don’t appreciate is the lack of courtesy we sometimes receive.”

He raised this following the query as to why the wait is so long for patients trying to book an appointment.

Councillor McIvor also explained how sometimes you can “feel more unwell” whilst trying to make an appointment and that some residents are left with no choice but to “be demanding and assertive in order to get an appointment”.

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The NHS representatives recognised that this was unacceptable and pledged they were doing all they could to improve the service as they were aware of the issues regarding obtaining GP appointments.

Other councillors from other parts of Essex such as Harlow have personal examples of residents who had received better care in foreign countries such as Turkey.

One councillor remarked on the fact that many people now “would rather sit in A&E for hours” than try and book an appointment.

For a free estimate contact:Roger Linsdall Telephone: 01992 523277

Councillor McIvor has asked for Ongar & Rural residents to provide examples of their own experiences in order to provide feedback to the relevant NHS team

Or mobile: 07980 555147

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Temporary Car Parking in Epping As some of you may know there is now and will continue to be a loss of car parking and some disruption whilst work is undertaken.

Simon Rutter, Managing Director of Qualis Commercial explains ‘Following concerns expressed to us by local Councillors we have worked hard to be able to provide an area of temporary parking within our St John’s Road development while we carry out work to build the new car park at Cottis Lane.’

‘We are proposing that we provide 47 temporary spaces within St John’s as well as a separate space off the High Street within the old depot for the market traders to park their vehicles on a Monday for market day.

On site at St Johns we are restricted by locally listed buildings being retained and buildings that still need to be demolished to make way for the development.

In addition, we continue to talk to the owners of other carparks in the town to explore all alternatives whilst the works at Cottis Lane take place.’

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Speed Cheeks

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76 drivers will be receiving paperwork with some being offered a conditional offer of 3 points and £100 and others being dealt with at court due to higher speeds.

If a new driver (at any age) reaches 6 points in their first 2yrs after passing they will have their licence revoked and have to take both tests again, some of the drivers referred to court may also receive an outright ban due to the speeds (up to 62mph in one case).

Excess speed, particularly in residential areas remain a key element of the fatal four causes of death and serious injury on our roads and further checks will take place across the district.

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Parish War Memorial and Norwegian Memorial Stone Rededicated Recently two services were held to rededicate the Parish War Memorial and the Norwegian Memorial Stone in North Weald after extensive work had been taken on both memorials.

Both services were organised by North Weald Bassett Parish Council and taken by Rev'd Jaimee Summers. Local people were invited to both ceremonies.

Among those attending were Commander Stig Snedvig - 132 Squadron Royal Norwegian Airforce; representatives from the Royal British Legion, Arthur Moreton representing the Norwegian Defence Attaché, North Weald Bassett Parish Council and civic dignitaries, and representatives of Norwegian veterans who had been stationed at North Weald.

Wreaths were laid at the Parish War Memorial and flowers were laid at the Norwegian Memorial.

Speaking at the service at the Norwegian Memorial Stone, outside Ad Astra House Hurricane Way, parish council chairman councillor Alan Buckley said the special memorial "is held close to all the people in North Weald and also in the Epping Forest district".

The rededication came 70 years after it was first unveiled.

The work on both the parish war memorial, which represented the 100-year rededication, at St Andrew's Church, and the rededication at the Norwegian Stone was carried out free of charge

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Lucky Jubilee Winner enjoys Afternoon Tea Josie in North Weald was a lucky raffle winner at the North Weald Jubilee event.

She won afternoon tea for 10 people made especially for her by local catering company BLT Catering.

Josie choose to enjoy her prize and enjoy afternoon tea on Father’s Day. Afternoon tea consisted of plates of sandwiches, assortment of cakes, scones and cream.

Well done Josie and thank you so much to Jackie and the team at BLT Catering for this wonderful raffle prize.

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HAVE YOUR SAY ON THE NEW RURAL CRIME STRATEGY 2022 – 2026 The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner, Roger Hirst, together with Essex Police and the Essex Rural Partnership are asking people living, working, and travelling in rural communities in Essex to give their views on rural crime.

The survey will help build a clearer picture of the issues affecting rural communities in Essex, inform the development of the new rural crime strategy 2022 – 2026 and shape police and partner activity to prevent crime, protect the vulnerable and support victims.

Developed in 2017, the current rural crime strategy set out an ambitious plan to tackle crime in rural communities and established a Rural Engagement Team to support this aim. Since then, there has been continued investment in tackling rural crime, with Essex Police now boasting one of the largest Rural Engagement Teams in the country.

Through working with councils and partners across Essex, there has been a significant reduction in the number of rural crimes, unauthorised encampments have gone down by 51%, hare coursing has seen a reduction of 29% and the theft of large machinery, 2%.

However, there is still much more that needs to be done. The survey gives people the opportunity to tell us where police and partners should focus to help make them feel safer.

Roger Hirst, Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex, said: “Essex has a large rural community that makes a huge contribution to our county. We already work well with our rural communities and have one of the largest Rural Engagement Teams in the country.

“We want to make an even bigger difference to the safety and security of our rural communities by working together to help them build greater resilience, prioritise the crime that matters to them, support victims and protect the vulnerable. Most importantly, we want to prevent crime by building on the strength of rural communities to get crime down together.

“If you live, work or travel within the rural communities in Essex, I would like to encourage you to share your views through our survey.”

Terry Balding, Chief Inspector 3027 Head of the Rural Engagement Team, said: “Essex County is approx. 75% rural and within this rural setting there are diverse challenges for Essex Police. We have one of the national’s largest and experienced Rural Police teams with specialist Wildlife Officer and four Special Constables attached.”

“I am extremely proud to be head of the team. Within Essex Police we constantly seek to improve, progress and learn. The survey allows us to do this and ensure we give our best for rural Essex. Please take the opportunity to participate in the survey and shape the future rural crime strategy.”

On behalf of the Essex Rural Partnership, Nick Shuttleworth of Rural Community Council of Essex said: “The last Essex Police Rural Strategy proved highly effective leading directly to the creation of a dedicated Rural Engagement Team. If Essex Police are to build on this in the years ahead it is essential, we understand the needs of people who live and work in our rural communities. This survey will help us to do this.”

The feedback from the survey will help Essex Police and Essex Rural Partnership develop clear objectives to shape the work that they do in 2022 to 2026.

The survey will run throughout the summer. To take part please visit: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/ EssexRuralCrimeStategy2022-2026/

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IMPORTANT Defibrillators Recently I understand defibrillators from both Thornwood and North Weald have been needed to help people who have become unwell whilst awaiting emergency services.

So to ensure all residents are aware of the location of our defibrillators, here are the details. Once you ring emergency services to inform them of someone needing emergency assistance, they will give you the code required to access the defibrillator looked in coded cabinets.

North Weald:- Outside the Methodist Church Hall.

Thornwood—Outside the Parish Hall.

Hot pavements On hot sunny days asphalt, tarmac and pavements can become too hot for your dog’s paws, causing pain and burns, so at what temperature can you take your dog for a walk, how can you tell if the ground is too hot and what can you do to protect your dog’s paws from the heat?

Can pavements be too hot for dogs to walk on?

Yes, even on warm days, in certain conditions, pavements can become hot enough to cause pain, discomfort and even burn your dog’s paws.

Although you may think your dog’s paw pads are quite tough, it’s important to remember that they are still made of skin and can be just as sensitive as the bottom of your feet.

Fundraising at the Methodist Church Last month a cake and coffee morning was held at the Methodist church, North Weald.

The proceeds of which were donated to St Clares Hospice.

It was a great success and was very well attended including people who had not attended or visited the Methodist Church before.

There is going to be another one held in July and hopefully August.

Please keep a look out for the date.

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EPPING ONGAR RAILWAY TENTH ANNIVERSARY and ON INTO THE SUMMER PROGRAMME Since the last issue of North Weald Village Life, the EOR has celebrated its ten-year operating anniversary. An intensive timetable was in operation involving no less than three visiting steam locomotives together with our resident GWR loco No. 4953 Pitchford Hall.

The loco is shown here at North Weald Station on 2 June with Roger Wright, our MD, volunteers, families and friends.

We have published a 44-page book charting the story of our heritage railway – ‘The First Ten Years’. The book is available from our shops at North Weald and Ongar priced at just £3.50.

If you would like to receive a copy by post, please send a cheque for £5.00 (to include postage and packing) made payable to ‘EORVS’, together with your postal address to: Rodger Green, Epping Ongar Railway Volunteers Society, Ongar Station, Station Approach, Chipping Ongar, CM5 9BN. We have an exciting programme for the summer months

Photo: Owen Hayward Due to the success of our recent events our Catering Department could do with additional volunteers to assist in serving our customers. If you can help please contact me at: robertg@eorailway.co.uk or telephone 07941083696.

Epping Ongar Railway – it’s part of your local heritage!

Robert Good Epping Ongar Railway Volunteer Society

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Ongar Wildlife Society (OWLS) In July OWLS is holding its AGM which is combined with a garden party to be held in the attractive grounds of a member.

Last month, Neil Wiffin spoke to our group about the origin of the D’Arcy Spice apple. A fruitful experience that was to our taste!

Normal monthly talks continue in September when wildlife photographer, Lynn Rix will tell of her expeditions to capture images of African wildlife. As with previous talks to the society, she will add her personal experiences and tell of the people of the areas and their way of life.

Still to come this year are talks on Animal Coloration, Beyond Safari Tourism and 54 Acre Outdoor Wildlife Classroom, the story and natural history of Lambourne End Outdoor Centre.

You are invited to join OWLS. We meet on the third Monday of each month at 7.30 for 8pm. Visitors pay just £5 but you can become a member for an annual fee of only £25. As we are a way through the year, this year’s fee will be much reduced. To help you locate our venue, Toot Hill Village Hall, the post code is CM5 9LR. In July, members hold an AGM and Garden Party earlier in the day at an attractive outdoor venue.

Keith Snow

Don’t forget the wildlife Local residents have requested that households put out a bowl of water for the wildlife if the temperature is hot.

You can help the wildlife in your garden by giving animals plenty of fresh, clean water for drinking and bathing.

Don't forget to be wildlife-friendly when you're tending to your garden in the summer - take care when using lawnmowers or strimmers and keep pesticides out of reach of animals

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Gardening Hints for Summer Well July is upon us but where did June go? Although I must make a mention of the fine June edition of the Village Life magazine.

Our Editor really pulled out all the stops covering the Jubilee, well done June!!

The weather last month was very up and down, with the temperature, the winds and sunshine and cloud, the only constant was little or no rain throughout the month. During times like these newly planted trees, shrubs and other plants will need plenty of water. Judging by my customer’s comments where plants have died, it was seen that most suffered because of lack of water. It is so important to water regularly while the trees and shrubs etc get established. If planted in pots, watering will have to continue at all times along with feeding them regularly.

It’s the question I get asked the most—my plant is going yellow and looking sickly. If its planted in a pot or container this will be caused by lack of food, the roots have nowhere to go apart from the pot and eventually the plants will exhaust all nutrients within the container, so you must add plant food to keep your plants healthy. There are many options, so please come into the garden centre and I will advise accordingly.

Keep dead heading your roses to encourage further flowering and continue spraying with Rose Clear to keep black spot and aphids at bay.

You should now be harvesting first and second early potatoes, carrots, lettuce, radish and spring onions and much more.

It is when you also realise how much flavour home grown has compared to shop bought vegetables.

Keep tomatoes watered and try not to let them dry out because this can cause Blossom End Rot to the fruit, this means each tomato will develop a black bottom and will have to be thrown away.

Dead head flowers in hanging baskets and pots and water once a day, preferably morning or evening to avoid scorching the leaves during the hot (sunny) part of the day.

Getting home in the evening and being able to sit in the garden at this time of the year is wonderful. All the plants are still looking fresh, and the smells from the jasmine and honeysuckle plants are just fantastic. It’s important to keep on top of the weeds by hoeing out where necessary spraying with a weed killer where possible cover soft fruit brushes with a net to prevent bird attacks devastating the crop, they will often completely strip each plant of soft fruit in one night.

If you have apple trees its not too late to thin out the fruit to encourage strange and larger crop, achieved by pinching the apples to leave just the strongest two apples in each cluster.

As always take time to sit in your green space or garden and enjoy the sights, sounds and smells with a drink of your choice, mine as always in the summer is a glass of cold beer. Cheers!

Nigel Art Garden Centre

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Promoting waste-free shopping Ecolnes Refillery, which was created by two friends who share a vision for waste-free shopping, celebrated ‘World Refill Day’ on 16th June by inviting Essex County Council’s Climate Czar, Councillor Peter Schwier, to visit the shop.

World Refill Day’s mission is to encourage us all to stop using plastic food packaging, which is harmful to the environment and to our own health.

One way to do this is by using a ‘Refillery’ like Ecolnes in Earls Colne, where people can do their usual weekly food shop by buying items in the quantity they need, filling their own containers or those they buy at the store.

Cllr Peter Schwier, Essex County Council’s Climate Czar and local Councillor for Hedingham division, said: “It’s been brilliant to witness first-hand how simple and enjoyable shopping from a refill store can be.

“To completely cut out the plastic packaging from my weekly shop is unthinkable in a supermarket, but here it makes total sense.

“What’s more, I don’t have to buy more than I need – I can pick and weigh out the exact amount to avoid food waste and cut unnecessary extra costs too. I’ll certainly be coming back.”

The Ecolnes Refillery was started by Rachel Sprunt and Cherry Mckean, who became friends through a local Facebook Group for people interested in sustainability.

Rachel said: “Through the local Facebook group it became clear that many people wanted to refill locally so after a year of planning we were able to open the doors in April this year.

“It has been well received by customers who are new to refilling and by experienced ‘refillers’ alike.

“What we love most is that it gives people a real buzz to refill and do their bit for the environment, which we love to talk about and hopefully inspire one another to make those changes in the process.”

At Ecolnes Refillery, like many refill stores, a wide variety of products can be found – from dried and fresh foods to cleaning products and toiletries.

To learn more about how you can cut down on single-use plastic, check out the Love Essex website and the Circular Economy Directory.

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Initial date from Census 2021 is being released The first local data from the Census 2021 data has been released. The Census held every 10 years provides invaluable information to help plan for the future. The information is free to access from the www.ons.gov.uk/census.

The date is both important and interesting for many different reasons. You could be a student or teacher studying social trends, a business expanding into new markets, or a government organisation preparing for future service needs..

Later releases will provide much finer levels of detail. The first information is already providing a fascinating insight into the evolution of the district. The ONS website also provides comparison between Epping Forest District, other local areas and the national picture.

In Epping Forest the results show that:

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population size has increased by 8.3%, from around 124,700 in 2011 to 135,000 in 2021.

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6% increase in people aged 65 years and over, an increase of 5.7% in people aged 15 to 64 years, and an increase of 9.6% in children aged under 15 years.

20th least densely populated area in the East of England, with 398 people per square metre..

Nationally the results show that the usual resident population of England and Wales was 59,597,300 on Census Day, 21 March 2021.

This was the largest population ever recorded through a census in England and Wales – an increase of more than 3.5 million (6.3%) compared with Census Day 2011.

The population is also ageing, with 18.6% of people aged 65 and over, up from 16.4% a decade earlier.

The census helps inform the delivery of public services throughout the UK. Different groups and organisations use census statistics in a variety of ways. For example, academics use census population estimates for predicting trends, local authorities for planning policy and local services, businesses for product development and store locations, and local groups to support funding applications.

You can find out more about how the population has changed in different local authority areas and how they compare with others across England and Wales in the interactive article which can be found on www.ons.gov.uk/visualisations/ censuspopulationchange/E07000072/ These population and household population figures are the first in a series of Census 2021 data being released over the next two years. From October, until the end of the year, initial topic summary reports including demography, migration, ethnicity, religion, UK armed forces veterans, education, health, the labour market, sexual orientation and gender identity will be released.

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PHOTO GALLERY This month we have a wonderful collection of local photos.

Please send in your photos to me at June@northwealdvillagelife.co.uk

Photos: Terry Taylor sharing wonderful photos of his amazing robins.

ONGAR NATURE WATCH—Gene Edited Crops There is always a desire, and sometimes a need, to improve the plants that we grow for food. This may be to increase the yield, enhance appearance, permit growth with less water and fertiliser, make them less susceptible to disease or protect from attack by insects, slugs and snails.

Gene editing makes changes to the traits of plant and animal species faster and more precise than traditional selective breeding, which has been used for centuries to create stronger, healthier crops and livestock.

Gene edited (GE) crops have much simpler genetic alterations than those that are genetically modified. Genetically Modified crops often involve the addition of extra genes, sometimes from a completely different species; and in some instances, from animals.

UK scientists have recently announced the use of gene-editing technology to create a tomato containing high levels of vitamin D, which promotes healthy bone growth. Scientists at the John Innes Centre in Norwich created the tomato by switching off one of its genes. The development comes in the same week that the government is proposing a change in the law that will make it easier to develop and sell gene edited crops in UK. Scientists welcomed changes to the rules. Prof Nick Talbot, the executive director of the Sainsbury Laboratory, in Norwich, said, “We can achieve the outcomes of plant breeding – which has been so successful in controlling diseases and improving yields – but in a much more precise manner ... to produce nutritious crops requiring much lower fertiliser inputs and with greater resilience. We need innovation to help us escape from the chemical treadmill of current agriculture. In the face of the climate emergency, doing nothing is no longer an option.”

We could soon see the development of crops, such as sugar beet, resistant to viruses and which develop higher yields without the use of pesticides. Important in these days of climate change is the need to develop plants that are resilient to drought. Foods from which chemical compounds harmful to human health have been removed are also high on the agenda.

The government supports the introduction of gene editing of plants as it will help breed crops that are resistant to pests and diseases, reducing the need for chemical pesticides that harm wildlife.

Jo Churchill, the minister for agri-innovation and climate adaptation, said, “New genetic technologies could help us tackle some of the biggest challenges of our age, around food security, climate change and biodiversity loss. Now we have the freedom and opportunity to foster innovation, to improve the environment, and help us grow plants that are stronger and more resilient to climate change.”

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Summer The sun starts to rise when it can, a little earlier in these passing days, Though probably still asleep, I become conscious of its presence and its warm tingling rays.

Couple that with a dawn chorus of such variety and sound, To be very honest for me, there is not many better ways to be woken up I’ve found.

With clear blue skies to hold the sun and the whole of nature bursting into view, Surely there’s not many things in life to compare to a fresh morning with its innocent sprinkle of dew.

The presence of the sun can change the mood from low to high and therefore the actions of the day, Giving you the lift you needed and that little spring in your step to urge you on your way.

People seem happier and prepared to talk even if its just a simple ‘good morning’, Walking with their heads up and looking around as if suddenly the world got less boring.

The thought of holidays start to fill people’s minds as they plan for long lazy days in the sun, A time to forget your worries and the problems of the world and let those simple summer fantasies run.

Hosting barbeques with friends and family that so easily run on late into the night, Totally relaxed and at peace with yourself, as for once everything just feels right.

Its crazy how some warm summer weather can rasie the spirit of not just one but a whole nation, Leaving you feeling not just happier but revitalised and infused with such a new buzzing sensation.

Summer seems to be able to do all this and still do so very much more, For these great reasons and not just for me, but so many, it’s a season we all just adore.

So I implore you to open your hearts and minds to those crazy summer dreams we all have but usually lock them away, Kick off your shoes and feel the grass and let all those wonderful feelings of yesteryear scoop you up and carry you away.

Source: Andy—resident poet

Copy Deadline for Event Details For the July Issue 20th July

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Citizens Advice: Cost of Living Support This is an outline of the various Government schemes to help with the cost of living crisis.

The only measure already partly implemented is a one-off payment of £150 to council tax payers whose homes are in Bands A-D. All payments should be made by November. If your home is in one of those bands (and most are) and you pay your council tax by direct debit you may well have had this amount in your bank account in April. For technical reasons this hasn’t been possible for some people who pay by direct debit and the Council staff are having to make those payments manually, which will take a bit of time. Likewise for people who do not pay by direct debit.

If your home is not in bands A-D the District Council has some discretionary funds to help if you are in financial difficulties but there is no information as yet as to what criteria they will apply.

It is important to note that this payment does not reduce your council tax bill. It is just extra cash which you can use any way you wish.

The Chancellor of the Exchequer has announced a number of other measures, which will be implemented between now and the autumn. First, all households will get a £400 reduction in their energy bill. This will be paid as a grant over a 6 month period from October. Direct debit and credit customers will have the money credited to their account, while customers with pre-payment meters will have the money applied to their meter or paid by voucher.

Secondly, you will get a payment of £650 in total if you receive any of the following benefits: Universal Credit Income-based Jobseekers Allowance Income-related Employment and Support Allowance Income Support Working Tax Credit Child Tax Credit Pension Credit The payment will be made automatically in 2 lump sums – the first from July, the second in the autumn. You will need to have been in receipt of one of these benefits, or have begun a claim which is later successful, as of 25 May to be eligible for the first lump sum.

If the only means-tested benefit you receive is housing benefit you will not get this payment.

Thirdly, if you were entitled to a disability benefit on 25 May you will receive a one-off payment of £150 in September. The eligible benefits are: Disability Living Allowance Personal Independence Payment Attendance Allowance Armed Forces Independence Payment Constant Attendance Allowance War Pension Mobility Supplement Fourthly, pensioner households (those where a person is aged 66 or over between 19-25 September 2022) will receive a £300 extra top-up to their annual winter fuel payment in November or December.

All these cost of living payments are non taxable, will not count towards the benefit cap, and will not have any impact on existing benefit awards.

Both the County Council and the District Council have other funds at their disposal to provide further help though as yet there is little information as to how they will be used.

Contacting Citizens Advice—We can help with advice on your rights to benefits and how to deal with debt or any other financial problems you may have. You can contact us on 0808 278 7855 between 9.30 and 2.30, Tuesday to Thursday. Calls are free.

We are also in person at the Hub at the Civic Offices in Epping every Thursday between 9.30 and 2.30 if you want to talk to someone face-to-face. Please make sure you bring any relevant paperwork with you.

Source: Paul Stockton

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BIRD FEATURE - JULY 2022 Welcome to some bird and wildlife related jottings for the month of July. Obviously we are now in the middle of the summer and generally the weather has been settled and warm. The 2022 breeding season has been in full swing for many weeks now and various species have now gone on to raise a second or even third brood. I have seen juvenile birds of several types including a particularly engaging group of 5 baby Great Tits. The harsh reality is that it is highly unlikely that all five of these fledglings will survive to adulthood.

Crucial to the success of the breeding season is the good availability of food. Some species rely on just a small variety of prey and can suffer the consequences if their specialised prey is in short supply. There have not been any really cool, very wet spells and this will have helped the nesting birds, especially when brooding chicks in the nest.

Summer migrants have been much in evidence. After a slow start the number of Swifts, Swallows & House Martins has increased although my gut feeling is that there have been fewer overall than in some previous summers. Plenty of migrant warblers have been seen. Blackcaps, Chiffchaffs & Willow Warblers have been obvious with plenty of Whitethroats also in the mix, particularly obvious in areas of brambles and nettlebeds. Both habitats are hard for predators to get through to attack their nests. Just a few Lesser Whitethroats have been around but make a welcome addition to the summer birdlife in our local area.

Small reed beds in Church Lane nature reserve and the disused golf course hold small numbers of Sedge Warblers who can be heard making their scratchy calls and songs from the depths of the vegetation.

Each year we get a Turtle Dove in some of the local farmland. This is a neat, attractive dove with a lovely call that in past decades was a true feature of the countryside up and down the country. Sadly numbers are dwindling year by year & part of the problem is caused in their wintering grounds but exacerbated by habitat loss in the UK. I have only had 3 sightings so far this summer and the last was in very early June so maybe the bird that I noted has moved on. One declining species that continues to thrive in certain parts of our area is the Skylark. Indeed here are pockets of local farmland & open spaces where you can guarantee to see or at least hear this iconic bird. On bright days with the glare of the sun it can be very difficult to spot one even though you can clearly hear the song as it rises skywards. Which is a bit frustrating on occasion.

In the lanes between the village & Matching Green / Moreton /Hastingwood etc you can often see Yellowhammers, a member of the bunting bird family that is well known for its "little bit of bread and no cheese" song. This is another species that has been a feature of the British countryside for many years but is sadly declining in numbers.

At this time of year there are very few gulls to be seen in our area, most of the ones I have been seeing are Lesser Black-backed Gulls that are big, dark winged birds and not averse to flying low over the village.Birds of prey can be seen on a regular basis. Red Kites continue to drift over on a virtually daily basis and on warm days you can often see 3 or 4 Buzzards soaring high into the sky, effortlessly rising up on thermals. Kestrels and Sparrowhawks are the other species you are most likely to see but during the summer a dashing Hobby may just whiz through the area, often chasing down dragonflies.

Butterflies are obviously a feature of the summer. As we slip into July the small and large Cabbage Whites are getting very common, certainly the most frequently seen by me over the last week or two. Having said that there are a few brown coloured species frequenting the grassy clearings and woodland edges, nothing rare but they add that little bit lof extra interest to a stroll.

Cuckoos have been heard - and sometimes seen - since April and this is truly one of our most obvious summer visitors. By the end of the month we are unlikely to be hearing their calls and will have to wait until next spring to be aware of their presence.

With hot days, thick foliage and many birds recovering from the breeding season the month of July can actually be a time of the year when there is relatively little avian activity. Many birds will skulk in the bushes, recovering their energies and replenishing their feathers.

August will see the start of bird passage with summer migrants starting to hanker after returning to their wintering grounds, with this year's young starting to disperse to new areas. If you are out and about keep your eyes and ears alert, you just neverknow what might be out and about. And don't forget some of our most familiar birds can provide some great views and interesting behaviour.

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Kings Head Garage

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Kennels & Catteries

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Local Bodyshop —Sparkle & Shine

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Boss Cleaning Services

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Essential Local Numbers The Alzheimer Society

01992 717676

North Weald Chemist

01992 523887

Cats Protection

0333 200 1484

North Weald Methodist Hall

01992 522143

Citizens Advice Bureau

0808 278 7855

North Weald Library

033301 32683

Crimestoppers

0800 555111

North Weald Village Hall Bookings

01992 523731 www.northwealdvillagehall.org/

Doctors High Street, Epping

01992 579270

North Weald Parish Council

07572 507591

Doctors The Limes, Epping (visits/emergencies)

01992 566500

Queens Community Hall Bookings

07522 473024

Doctors The Limes, Epping (appointments)

01992 573838

NHS Urgent help & advice

111

Doctors The Limes, North Weald 01992 524383

Essex Police

0300 333 4444

Epping Forest District Council

01992 564000

Police, Neighbourhood/local

101

Epping Town Council

01992 579444

Police, Emergency

999

EFDC & ECC Cllr Chris White-

01992 573557

Police Online reporting

www.essex.police.uk/doitonline

MP Alex Burghart

0207 2191613

RSPCA

01279 306058

Samaritans 24 Hours a day

116 123

Stuart Poulton

01992 522607

24 Hour

01992 572607

alex.burghart.mp@ parliament.uk

MP Mrs Eleanor Laing MP

020 8508 8608

MP For Thornwood

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Hospital, St Margarets, Epping

01992 561666

Hospital, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Harlow

01279 444455

St Andrews Church

01992 577168

London & Essex Boarding Kennels & Cattery (Kents Farm)

01992 522183

St Andrews Primary School

01992 522283

North Weald Airfield

01992 564200

Traveline

0870 6082608

LOCAL CLUB DIRECTORY 3rd North Weald Beavers

North Weald Bantham & Ongar Bowls

Queens Hall Charity

Tel: 01992 524672

01992 571535

Tel: 522910

British Legion, North Weald Branch

North Weald Cricket Club

Rapier Cycling Club

Tel: 01992 614415

Northweald.play-cricket.com

Tel: 524631

Epping Ongar Railway Volunteer

North Weald Scouts Group

Taoist Tai Chi Society

Tel: 01277 365200

01992 524672

Tel: 01992 523854/07803243625

Harlow Badger Group

Theydon Jazz Club

Tel: 07941 185171

North Weald Seniors Society for over 70’s

Friends Force Hertfordshire/Essex

Tel: is 01992 522677

Thornwood Seniors

Tel: 522464

Tel: 577872

Epping Forest Rotary Club

North Weald Wireless Station Bowls Club

Tel: 07855 911323

Tel: 522803

Forest Highlanders Pipes & Drum

North Weald Women’s Institute (Afternoon)

Tel: 01708 250820

Tel: 522700

North Weald Angling Club

Queens Hall Bowls Club

Tel: 01992 522303

Tel: 523375 or 522052

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Three Valleys Male Voice Choir Tel: 01279 415563 www.3valleymvc.org.uk West Essex Flower Club

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