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Autumn is here! September was full of sunshine and warm temperatures. But now we are heading into autumnal October, full of falling leaves and more changes due to the pandemic. I am going to force a happy smile and be positive, although I have to admit it is hard with all the changes, threats of lockdown and constant reminders of Covid-19. In our house we are of course running risks, one daughter toing and froing from university, another daughter at sixth form and our eldest daughter a primary school teacher. Of course hand washing is crucial along with lots of supplies of hand cream, clothes are washed daily and all measures are undertaken but it is so hard. The one thing I did read is, if anyone was to catch flu and Covid-19 at the same time – it would of course be horrendous, so I am going to book my flu jab so at least I can minimise one risk.
Cover photo: Chosen because of warming appeal—pumpkin Latte
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4. Brain Teaser 5. Landing fees at the Airfield
So with things ever changing and on a positive note, I did hear about a drive in pantomime in Chelmsford which I thought was a great idea.
6. Planning applications
I gave the family a laugh recently, I was sitting in front of the tv on a Friday evening with some nice cheese (Wenslydale and cranberry – I have just discovered this cheese) about to watch Googlebox (which I love) and all of a sudden I realised my front tooth had fallen out, a crown I have had since I was 18 years just old fell out!!! I remember realising I had a loose tooth in my mouth and my tongue felt all my teeth and I was puzzled where it came from until I realised, with horror, it was my front tooth. After the initial shock I smiled at the family and they looked back in horror before laughing!!
11. NHS Covid-19 testing
The next morning I hot-footed it down to the chemist and explained, luckily they had some dental cement but it didn’t stop Dhruve asking me to smile which I declined of course. I was so grateful for my mask though! I have had it re-cemented at the dentist but now on the waiting list for an appointment for a new one. I was watching something recently and the crane fly (daddy long legs) was mentioned. It is the season for them now and there are so many of them around— apparently it has been ideal weather for them so that is why there are so many flying around. The one important issue I remember was that they cannot harm you and when they fly at you it is not intentional they are just confused and trying to get somewhere else. I have enjoyed the lovely weather in September, but I am ready for the seasons to be the traditional seasons. Please stay safe. JUNE Page 3
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7. Events 13. Food For You 16. & 17. Photos of the month 21. Changes to Remembrance Sunday 24. Church Chat 26. & 27. Dragonfly Special 28. Revised plans for former golf club 33. Poem 35. Citizens Advice 38. Birds Editor June Peachey june@northwealdvillagelife.co.uk 07814 863955 Write to: 49 York Road, North Weald, Epping, Essex CM16 6HU www.northwealdvillagelife.co.uk Subscription: If you would like to guarantee your personal copy or perhaps you have relatives or friends who would like to receive their own copy, you can subscribe for £25.00 for 12 issues. Contributions & Editorial: If you would like to contribute editorial, poems, recipes, letters or anything else, we would be delighted to receive these. Please send them to us via letter or email. Advertisers: Please email or telephone us for full advertising rates and sizes. Booking deadline is 5th of each month.
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OCTOBER BRAIN TEASER —Win a bottle of wine • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
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Thank you to Mr M. Ringer who won last month’s brain teaser. Just search and find the words, ring them and then send your completed wordsearch to me by 15th October. Please send it to:October Brain Teaser, NWVL, 49 York Road, North Weald, CM16 6HU. This month’s prize is a bottle of wine.
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Over 500 people share their views at public exhibition A recent public exhibition organised by Qualis which was open for six days encouraged over 500 people to share their views on the proposed redevelopment in Epping. Visitors took the time to provide their views, concerns and support on the draft proposals for their 5 sites in Epping Town Centre identified in the draft Local Plan for redevelopment. The exhibition was held in Epping’s St John’s Church. As well as the public exhibition, there have also been over 10,000 visitors to the online consultation platform with over 2,000 contributions being made so far. This was promoted via social media. Feedback from the initial public exhibition along with the contributions made on the online consultation platform, will now be fed into the designs as they are developed. There will be another opportunity in the Autumn for the public to comment on the updated proposals further, prior to the planning applications being submitted. If you would like to find out more you can visit the website workingtogetherforepping.commonplace.is/
Landing fees for airfield users Aircraft landing fees are being introduced at North Weald Airfield to bring it in line with similar facilities in the UK. A decision to charge fees for visiting aircraft/helicopters, ranging from £12 to £60 plus, depending on the type and size of the aircraft, was made at a recent Epping Forest District Council Cabinet meeting. Based on current usage around £24,000 could be collected in fees. It is normal practice in aviation that aircraft pay a landing fee as a contribution to the running of the airfield and ongoing maintenance facilities, but that has never been the case at North Weald. While home-based users pay for a runway licence with a specified number of annual movements, visiting aircraft have been able to land, free of charge. The new system means that home-based owners will be able to ‘buy’ more movements if required while visiting aircraft will pay to land, in line with almost every other airfield/airport worldwide. Charges come into force from November.
Parish council co-opts new Hastingwood councillor North Weald Bassett Parish Council has co-opted Carmela Coop-Rodia as a parish councillor for the Hastingwood ward. Carmela has lived in North Weald for seven years. She is an active member of our community and recently she became the temporary allotment warden for the North Weald allotments. I know Carmela will make a fantastic parish councillor, she has many professional skills that I am sure will prove useful in her role. Page 5
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Planning Applications Application No: EPF/1869/20
Any representations on appliOfficer: Muhammad Rahman cations should be made in writing, by Monday, 12 OctoApplicant Name: Jonen Shipping Ltd ber, 2020 Planning File No: 008365 Location: Jonen Depot. Weald Hall Lane, North Weald Bassett, Epping CM16 6LP Proposal: Proposal: Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for an Existing Use of a storage/distribution depot in breach of a condition Epping Forest District CounApplication No: EPF/1534/20 cil www.eppingforestdc.gov.uk Officer: Sukhvinder Dhadwar Applicant Name: Mr J Delaney Planning File No: 023515 Comment online at Location: Woodside Place, Woodside, Thornwood, Epping CM16 6LG www.eppingforestdc.gov.uk/ Proposal: Proposed siting of an additional 1 mobile & 1 tourer, as well as the erection of 2 stable iPlan or by post to: The Diboxes and feedstore & associated fencing. rector of Planning and Economic Development, Epping Application No: EPF/1884/20 Forest District Council, Civic Officer: Muhammad Rahman Offices, 323 High Street, Applicant Name: Essex and Herts Air Ambulance Epping, Essex CM16 4BZ Planning File No: 000200 Any enquiries should be Location: Land Opposite Hanger 7, North Weald Airfield, Hurricane Way, North Weald Bassett made to the Application ProEpping CM16 6HR cessing Team Proposal: Installation of proposed signage (9No. total) to new build Aircraft Hanger to comprise of; T: 01992 564436 -1No. externally illuminated fascia sign to Aircraft Hanger East elevation . - 1No. nonilluminated E: appcomfascia sign to Aircraft Hanger South elevation. - 1No. non illuminated ment@eppingforestdc.gov.uk monolith/totem sign to Aircraft Hanger entrance. - 4No. sets of banners installed to lamp poles within Aircraft Hanger car park. - 2No. vinyl wraps to Aircraft Hanger doors (North elevation).
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Highway Rangers taking control Highway Rangers are being welcomed back to Epping Forest District, as a way of taking back control of some of the local highways issues. Two rangers are currently undergoing training to pick up some of the tasks around the upkeep of the local environment.
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Public toilets reopen following Covid-19 lockdown The Epping Town Council public toilets in the Bakers Lane car park and Stonards Hill recreation ground have reopened following the Covid-19 lockdown. The Bakers Lane toilets are now open between 10am and 4pm Monday to Saturday. The external public toilets at Stonards Hill - next to the cafe - are open in line with the cafe's opening hours, 9.30am until about 3.30pm Monday to Sunday. Both facilities are cleaned daily. Users are asked to use the toilets considerately.
Parish council looking to take action over social media comments North Weald Bassett Parish Council is looking to take action over "defamatory and insulting" comments posted on social media about the council. Parish council chairman Alan Buckley told last night's (Monday) parish council meeting: "I feel we should be taking positive action. We need to take positive action - enough is enough. "We need to take the bull by the horns and fire back on this as quickly as we can." The meeting was told the parish council is compiling a "dossier" of comments with a view to taking further action.
Epping Forest District Council (EFDC) is working in partnership with Essex County Council Highways to provide the service. EFDC and town and parish councils are contributing to a pot of money to pay for repairs to things like fingerposts which are seen as an important part of the district’s street scene heritage. Rangers will be undertaking tasks such as cleaning and minor repairs to non-electrical road signs, trimming vegetation and grass cutting, clearing of footway drainage channels and litter picking from highway land.
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Thousands raised at Walking in Memory event A total of 220 people took part in St Clare Hospice’s Walking in Memory 5k walk on Sunday 20th September as the annual flagship sponsored fundraising event went ahead with covid-secure rules in place – raising around £8,000 for the hospice charity in vital funding. As an organised charitable event at an outdoor venue the event was allowed to proceed in accordance with the recent Government guidance issued on 9th September. Detailed Covid-19 risk assessments were completed prior to deciding if the event could go ahead, and measures included (but were not limited to): three staggered start times, social distancing measures, staff monitoring of group sizes, no admission to the Hospice building, hand sanitiser stations and gathering of participant details for the Test and Trace process. Starting from St Clare Hospice, the 5k route wound through the beautiful fields and footpaths of the local Hastingwood countryside, courtesy of Paris Hall Farm, taking participants on a thoughtful journey as they remembered lost loved ones. Event Organiser, St Clare Challenges and Events Fundraiser Emma Broadbent, said: “It was a privilege to be able to put on this thoughtful remembrance event for the people of West Essex and East Herts. A number of families who joined us at the event were remembering family members and friends who had died
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during the past, very difficult, few months and who they had not had a chance to honour because of covid restrictions at their funerals.” “It was such a poignant moment to see a sea of hundreds of windmills gently turning in the breeze – the memorial display in the Hospice gardens representing each of the people who are dearly missed. The event was needed this year, more than ever, to give families a chance to celebrate the lives of their lost loves ones, and sits at the heart of St Clare’s mission to support local people facing death, dying and bereavement, in any way that we can.” However, Walking in Memory meant so much more than only the event itself – with participants’ tickets and sponsorship money totalling around £8,000 in vital funding for the Hospice. “We’d like to thank everyone who attended, and volunteered, on Sunday for their support of St Clare Hospice – the money that we raised at Walking in Memory is needed this year more than ever as we tackle the impact that the coronavirus has had on our fundraising income. This funding will be channelled back into our care services supporting local people at the end of their life, and through bereavement,” adds Emma.
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Get a free NHS test today to check if you have coronavirus As you will know, if you have symptoms you are urged to get a swab test to check if you have coronavirus (COVID-19). You can choose to take the test:: • at a test site near you today • with a home test kit
you live with if they have these symptoms. Do not get tests for people you live with who do not have these symptoms.
There is now a Covid19 testing station at Epping Upland Rigby Club in Thornwood. This is open every Wednesday and Sunday and you cab book a test at this local site. To book the test you can do this by visitingwww.essex.gov.uk/news/ current-dates-and-locations-formobile-testing-units And this will also provide details of any other local test sites if you need to go on another day. Anyone with coronavirus symptoms can get a test. Coronavirus symptoms are: • a high temperature • a new, continuous cough • a loss or change to your sense of smell or taste
If you have coronavirus symptoms, you need to get a test done as soon as possible. You need to get the test done in the first 5 days of having symptoms.
Only get a test if you have coronavirus symptoms or have been asked to get tested. This will help make sure people who need a test can get one.
Book a visit to a test site to have the test today. Or order a home test kit if you cannot get to a test site. On days 1 to 4, you can get tested at a site or at home. If you’re ordering a home test kit on day 4, do so by 3pm. On day 5, you need to go to a test site. It’s too late to order a home test kit.
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Wash hands, cover face, make space As it appears we are heading into the second wave of covid-19, it is important to remember to wash your hands regularly, wear a face covering in enclosed spaces and stay at least 2 metres apart from others. This is nothing knew, we have all been told this repeatedly, but we must ALL remember to do continually to do this.
a face covering or other precautions There are of course people who are exempt from wearing a face mask and these people should not be judged. There are a variety or resources online including notices for.a variety of health conditions, you can find out more at https:// www.eppingforestdc.gov.uk/face-covering-exemption-cards/
As winter approaches and the risk of other viruses rises, the Government launches a new campaign, ‘Hands. Face. Space.’ urging the public to continue to follow 3 simple steps to control There will be new and revised government guidelines over the forthcoming the Covid-19 infection rates and avoid a second peak. weeks regarding any other measures The three easy steps everyone must follow to help stop coronathat need to be implemented, but hands, virus spreading: face and space will continue to be important. 1. Wash your hands: keep washing your hands regularly
2. Cover your face: wear a face covering in enclosed spaces 3. Make space: stay at least 2 metres apart – or 1 metre with
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Food for you All of us are facing new circumstances and challenges due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Not only health issues but also work and finance worries. Many people are still furloughed which finishes at the end of October and if people have not returned to work there is a real concern of losing their job, many have already lost their job due to businesses closing or reducing their workforce or are self-employed or simply people are struggling to make ends meet. Luckily for residents in our village and the surrounding area, an amazing initiative can help many local people or families has come to been extended to include our village. Launched earlier this year Pesh Kapasiawala launched a charity called Free Food for You. Surplus, short-dated or donated food from local supermarkets and shops are given to this charity and it is made available for local people to collect on set days in Waltham Abbey, Loughton and North Weald currently. On Thursday afternoon, between 3pm – 5pm, at the Queens Community Hall, Pesh and volunteers are on hand to distribute this food to anyone who needs it, all free of charge, no referrals or proof needed. This was launched at the end of August in the village and I went along and was amazed at how welcoming everybody was. All the food was organised into groups, tins, fresh vegetables and fruit, packets, bread, cereals, tea and coffee etc. Surprisingly even ready made tasty meals and sweets were available. Whilst this helps many many people out, the other factor which I hadn’t considered, is that this is helping the environment!! All this food would have gone to waste and ended up in landfill! How absurd is that? All this tasty good food could have ended up in the rubbish! volunteers are lovely, there are some local people that help out and chatting to them, they said they are enjoying being part of this, helping people, meeting other people and just feel that for a few hours every week they are doing something very worthwhile. If you would be interested in volunteering please contact a Pesh – his details can be found below. He is hoping that local volunteers will come forward. All this wouldn’t be possible without of course the support of the Queens Community Hall trustees who have agreed to support this initiative with the provision of the hall. Pop in see for yourself, they welcome donations of food, clothes, toys too. Just pop in with your donations. If you would like more information or to volunteer please contact Pesh on 01992 842642, email him - info.3good4u@gmail.com. Page 13
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From Monday 2nd November we are open for longer hours Monday: 8am—3pm Tuesday: 9am—3pm Wednesday: 9am—12pm Thursday: 9am—3pm Friday: 9am—12pm
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Rutting Season is here Autumn, between late September and early November, is the rutting season for many deer species. Rutting is where the males battle to mate with the females of the herd. As we are lucky enough to have many deer in the fields, forest and visiting other areas of the village, please be careful and ensure your dog is on a lead. While the rut is rumoured to be one of the natural wonders of the county, people are urged to keep their distance while it is taking place. Deer often change their behaviour during the rutting season, becoming more aggressive and competitive. Apparently stags and bucks will try to make themselves look bigger than their opponents by charging around and rolling on the ground.
New North Weald Preschool The new North Weald Village Preschool opened in the Village Hall at the start of September. This has taken over from the former green nursery.
The impressive creatures will put on lots of weight in the months leading up to the rut, when they put all their energy into winning as many females as they can. The deer charge back and forth and challenge each other. They may also suddenly run out into the road to get to a female.
Charlotte from the Preschool said : “We have now been open for 2 weeks and have made a great start to the new Term.” “The children have all settled in well and are enjoying the lovely weather in the garden and venturing out for walks.” From November, they will be extending the hours the nursery opens.
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PHOTO GALLERY—Your photos This is becoming a favourite feature. This month we feature some wonderful photos of local wildlife. Please share your photos by emailing them to me June@northwealdvillagelife.co.uk
These Harvest photos were kindly sent in by Jack Rush.
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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.
Parish Council Garden As many readers will be aware, the Parish Council Garden at the parade of shops in North Weald, officially opened on the 7th June 2016. The floral displays have continued to mature during the year and provide a very attractive centre piece for the village. However, the extreme weather patterns we have experienced during the last 12 months has meant that the usual colour displays have not been at their best. A lot of hard work goes into the maintenance of the garden during with weeding and seasonal plantings and again I would like to thank our volunteers, George Mulliner, Margaret Mulliner and Daphne Buckley for all their help during the year. I would also like to pass on our immense gratitude to our local sponsors namely: Stuart Poulton Ltd—The Family Funeral Directors Greenacres Woodland Burials Davis Homes—Estate Agents Cinnamon Indian Restaurant Thornwood Grounds Maintenance North Weald Bassett Preservation Society (who maintain the gardens on the village green at Wheelers Farm Gardens) For their continued sponsorship over the next 12 months 2002/21, which is greatly appreciated. Cllr Alan Buckley Chairman, North Weald Bassett Parish Council
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Gas Safety Week 2020 Gas Safety Week took place recently and with many people relying on gas to cook and keep their home warm, Essex County Fire and Rescue Service is giving advice to help people stay safe. Below are ten tips from the Service and the Gas Safe Register to keep you safe at home: Always use a Gas Safe registered engineer to install or repair gas appliances in your home. You can find a reputable engineer at GasSafeRegister.co.uk or call 0800 408 5500. Before letting the gas engineer into your home, double check both sides of their ID to ensure they are suitably qualified.
Changes to Remembrance Sunday North Weald Bassett PC have confirmed that as many of you will be aware every year in November the Parish Council hosts its Annual Act of Remembrance, however they regret to advise that due to the COVID-19 Restrictions, this service WILL NOT take place this year. Individuals are of course free to visit the Debt of Honour at any time for their own act of Remembrance. The Chairman of the Parish Council will of course still lay a wreath at both the Debt of Honour and War Memorial at St Andrew's Church in Remembrance. I completely understand this and I understand that British legion will not be selling poppies etc. Maybe as a community we could do something to commemorate this important day – maybe display coloured or head drawn poppies by children in the village in the window on Remembrance Sunday morning to remember. Or hand painted stones can be placed at the memorial.
Make sure all gas appliances in your home are regularly serviced and checked each year. If you rent your home, you can ask your landlord for a copy of the Gas Safety Record. Make sure your home has a working carbon monoxide alarm. An audible alarm will alert you when carbon monoxide levels are present. Know the signs of carbon monoxide poisoning - headaches, dizziness, breathlessness, nausea, collapse and loss of consciousness. If you experience any of these symptoms and suspect it could be carbon monoxide poisoning, seek medical advice immediately. Check your gas appliances are working properly. If you notice they are not working as usual, get them checked out by an engineer. Never attempted to fix gas appliances yourself. Make sure vents and chimneys are clear. Do not block vents in your home as they are there to make sure gas appliances burn properly. Make sure your chimney is swept regularly to prevent a build up of soot. Only use gas appliances for their intended purpose, for example don’t use a gas cooker to heat a room. Know what to do in an emergency. Visit the Gas Safe Register website for advice on different scenarios: www.gassaferegister.co.uk/what-to-doin-an-emergency/ Share this advice with your friends and family to help keep your community safe.
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Gardening Hints for September Hello one and all, Can you believe we are now reading the September edition of the NW Village Life Magazine? This year has certainly flown by. September is a busy month in the flower garden and the veggie garden alike. Herbaceous perennials will now be starting to die back, leave the leaves on until they have died right back, as the leaves start to die the goodness within them will go back into the root system, providing lots of energy and goodness and as such you will end up with a stronger healthier plant next year. Hopefully, your hanging baskets are all doing well, continue to dead head frequently and feed them 2 or 3 times a week with miracle-gro or tomato feed. With hanging baskets there are often many plants competing in a very small place with little room for roots to grow, as such the goodness in the compost is used up vey quickly, so giving extra feed now will help your plants to survive for much longer, hopefully right up until the frosts arrive later in the year. Spring flowering bulbs will be into us at the end of August, ready to be planted out from then. Keep camellias and rhododendrons well-watered, they will now be forming their flower buds for next year, should they dry out now the buds will still form but they will drop off before the flowers get to open. Now is a good time to divide herbaceous perennials, you can also collect seeds from them & from many annuals. Dividing perennials will give you not only more plants for next year but will also provide you with bigger, healthier and stronger plants. Continue to dead head roses to encourage further flowering. In the veg garden sweetcorn should soon be ready if not already, to test if its ready to harvest simply squeeze a kernel, if it produces a milky coloured sap then its ready to pick. Dig up your main crop potatoes to prevent slug damage. Leave them in the sun to dry just for a couple of hours, once dry they can be stored in hessian sacks and if kept in a cool dark place will keep well over winter. Marrows can also be left on the plant for an extra week or two totoughen up their skins, they can then also be stored over winter. Veggies such as carrots or parsnips once harvested and dry can be stored in a bucket of sand over winter. There are many veggies which can be grown at this time of year, these include broccoli, sprouts, carrots, peas, leeks, kale, lettuce, broad beans &peas. Pot up strawberry runners, to give you fresh plants for next year, strawberry plants are generally good for 3 years before they start to produce less fruit, so by using the runners you will have a continuous supply of plants and fruit. Give your lawns a final application of feed weed & moss killer. Dig over flower beds, remove weeds, apply some well rotten manure, the worms will then work this into the soil over the winter to give you a nice base to work with next spring. If there is anything you aren’t sure about then pop into the nursery where Lisa or myself will endeavour to advise you. Don’t forget we also have a Facebookpage (@ArtNGC) which Lisa keeps updated with info & current stock photos, and as many of you have mentioned she is often up through the night posting things and answering questions via messenger, she has also started an Instagram page (artnurserynw) which is all above my head! So on that note I will leave it there. Cheers
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CHURCH CHAT It’s only been a few short weeks since they returned but I’ve loved hearing how well the children at St Andrew’s Primary have settled back after such a long time at home. The speed at which they’ve settled is testament to the hard work of the staff over the summer and the warm and loving welcome they always give. There’s much to look forward to this term including Harvest Festival celebrations, which will happen this month. I don’t know about you but I suspect most adults don’t think too much about Harvest Festival. It’s but a distant memory from our own school days when we used to have an assembly and sing ‘We Plough the Fields and Scatter’ or ‘Cauliflowers Fluffy’. Nowadays, as parents, we only normally think about it when we remember at the last minute we were supposed to send our boys into school with some food for the harvest collection! This year’s a bit different for us though. Because of lockdown we’ve spent more time as a family out of doors over the last few months. Our two young boys have become expert tree climbers and every pocket is always full of acorns and conkers! They’ve been fascinated watching the crops in the local fields grow and then watching the harvest being brought in with all the exciting big machinery! If this were a normal year, we probably wouldn’t have spent anywhere near as much time watching it all.
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It’s made me appreciate the season of Harvest more than usual. As I‘ve stood with my boys for hours watching the combine harvester at work, I’ve found myself being more thankful. Thankful to God and thankful to those who work the land to provide for us. It’s made me think more deeply about my own shopping habits (plastic waste and locally sourced products) and I have considered afresh the horrendous amount of food waste that is still produced in this country (last year it was £9.7billion worth). Over the last few weeks it’s been a privilege to work with the 3Food4U initiative that now hosts a weekly free event in North Weald at the Queens Hall on Thursday afternoons. It’s an amazing thing – open to everyone, no charge, and most of the food is surplus stock, donated by local supermarkets and businesses. If you haven’t tried it yet, why not come down and see what there is. Say hello when you do – it would be great to meet you. This year, the Harvest Collection at St Andrew’s Primary will be given to 3Food4U and in that way distributed to the local community. You’re also welcome to donate - just drop bits on a Thursday afternoon to the Queen’s Hall. It’s a great way to show thanks for what we have whilst also caring for each other. Hope to see you there, in the meantime. Take care and be assured of my prayers for each of you. tomwarmit@gmail.com
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North Weald Village Hall Parking The land which includes the Village Hall, field and car park is owned by the Village Hall Charity and managed by the Trustees. The car park is private and no liability is accepted for any vehicle parked there. An agreement between the Trustees and North Weald Parish Council has provided eight parking spaces between the willow tree and the field gate adjacent to the sub station. These spaces are provided ONLY for visitors to the Common and the play areas. The car park is primarily for the use of those booked into the Hall or attending functions there and the Trustees have the right to restrict illegal parking in the car park when required. Regarding the pre school, in the present climate re Covid 19, we have to be extra vigilant, abiding by both Government and OFSTED guidelines. The car park may be ‘locked down’ at times when the pre school opens in September. Most people have been understanding when requested not to park on specific occasions and we have had few problems in this respect. However, the car park is private and we repeat that no liability is accepted for any vehicle.
Ongar Wildlife Society (OWLS) One of our members was most surprised when a large caterpillar dropped from a tree in her garden. On examining the tree closely, many more were seen, all caterpillars of the Buff-Tip moth. They were fully grown and about to leave the tree to burrow into the soil where they remain until they develop into moths in the spring.
It has been noted that some vehicles have been parked all day whilst the owners then go to work. To those people we would remind you that you are parked illegally and that we will restrict your parking when the Hall is booked for a large number of attendees. Trustees, North Weald Village Charity
The caterpillars were around 2½ inches long with a distinctive yellow They feed on a wide range of deciduous trees including Oak, Sallow, Hawthorn, Beech and Blackthorn and are found in most habitats including gardens, woodland and open countryside. Buff-tip caterpillars feed in groups and may cause severe defoliation, although they do not normally cause permanent damage. When OWLS starts again, meetings will be held at 8pm at Budworth Hall, High Street, Chipping Ongar CM5 9JG on the third Monday evening of the month. At the moment we are looking into the possibility of restarting meetings but there is still much to discuss. Keith Snow Ongar Wildlife Society Page 25
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Bobbin’ with the Robin Dragonfly Special
When safely in position the final nymph skin sets solid and splits at the weak point just in front of the wing buds. The adult dragonfly, with the aid of gravity, emerges from this split and just I promised a few months’ back that I’d talk about dragonflies and before it would drop to the ground, bends up to grab hold of its old skin. their amazing lifecycle.
Well, here we have a dragonfly nymph underwater. They are also known as Water Tigers. The humans took this, as they don’t trust me with their specialist equipment! ‘Orrible looking thing isn’t it? About 1½” or 40mm long. That ‘V’ shaped lump under its head is called a mask. It’s like a small hand with claws attached at the end that can shoot out at tremendous speed and grab nearby prey, then pull it back to its mouth. They live an aquatic life for about three years going through around twelve moults (tell me about it) during that time – of which I fully sympathise with them!
It then pulls out the remaining body segments and stays in this position for about 3-4hours while its soft body inflates further as its circulation increases. Also at this time the wings begin to unfold.
They breathe through internal gills near the end of their body and if they require a bit of oomph – can fart a water jet from their backside to accelerate away from danger or chase after something tasty. Though they normally just creep about the stones and plants waiting for a tadpole, small fish or even another dragonfly or damselfly nymph to come into range. While living underwater, they have to avoid being eaten themselves by Herons, Ducks, Newts, Frogs or larger dragonfly nymphs! When the time is right the nymph will crawl up to an anchor point either on a Reedmace, Rush stem or even the side of a rain-butt if there is nothing else suitable!
Finally when the wings have fully emerged they take up their final position locked perpendicular to the bodyline. The dragonfly then begins some short test flights to get used to its new environment.
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A Broad-Bodied Chaser
Also now the eyes have darkened and are fully functioning. All that is left after this amazing sequence is the empty nymph shell.
A Four-Spotted Chaser The dragonfly will now need to eat and mate, as it will not survive the winter. Dragonflies need water and aquatic plants in which to lay their eggs, so if you are considering a pond in your gardens – then just go ahead and do it! It will benefit so many creatures, myself included. I stand in admiration to a dragonfly’s flying ability. So for a creature that has spent most of its life crawling around underwater, now not only can they fly up, down, and sideways but forwards and backwards too! Respect!! Dragonflies have amazing eyesight and because of their flying ability, eat a wide range of insects including wasps and bees. They are also partial to a desert of blackberry juice from the hedgerow brambles.
A Southern Hawker – which you saw emerging earlier. Keep Safe!
There are two types of dragonfly from the many species. Those that stay mainly close to water and are known as darters or chasers. They dart out and snatch their prey then return to a resting place to eat it and those that fly further afield called hawkers that actually eat while flying! My humans have many different species living in their pond and I managed to capture (photograph – not eat, as they’re too big) some for your enjoyment:
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Parish council discusses amended plans for former golf club site Amended plans for the former North Weald Golf Club - which included up to 550 homes, 70-bed retirement accommodation, 70-bed extra care / nursing care accommodation, sports facilities and a country park – was among applications discussed by North Weald Bassett Parish Council on Monday 21st September via a Zoom link.
Parish Councillors discussed the proposals and voiced their concerns which included traffic problems and air quality.
The amended plans confirmed provision for a 10 hectare country park, all weather sports courts, football and scout provision and a park and ride on one side of the A414 and 550 homes, elderly provision, retail, primary school, and commercial offices on the other side.
If this development was to go ahead, in addition to the development provision for North Weald which includes 1050 homes in North Weald, 1050 in Latton Priorty and 174 in Thornwood, our population would double with in excess of 2400 homes being built.
The majority of councillors agreed to support this proposal if the number of dwellings were deducted from the development provision for North Weald in the local plan. One councillor disagreed saying that they would not support the planning proposal as it At the meeting chaired by Baden Clegg, Parish Councillors, would not be deducted from the local plan and was concerned residents and a representative for Quinn Development were about any potential infil land between developments that could provided with details of amended plans. then be open to more development.
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EPPING ONGAR RAILWAY – PASSENGER SERVICES ARE DEVELOPING
Classes 37 and 47 at North Weald Photos by Andy Duncan and George Howard Passenger services, utilising our Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU), recommenced towards the end of the summer with appropriate ‘social distancing’ and hygiene measures in place and our passenger numbers are gradually improving. On occasions the DMU has been supported by Isabel, one of our resident steam locomotives, or by one of the 03 diesel shunters, providing short rides with a compartment coach. As we all know the government advice on the Covid-19 situation continues to develop and, as you would expect, the Railway updates its operation to comply with the requirements. For current information on our services, please check the website at: www.eorailway.co.uk For 3 October we are planning a ‘Class 37 Running Day’ with 37029. The locomotive is celebrating its 59th birthday! Five round trips will be operated offering over 50 miles of haulage. On 17 October we will follow up with a ‘Class 47 Running Day’. 47635, named ‘Jimmy Milne’, will tackle some of the steepest gradients in preservation. Both locomotives served for many years on the main line and are part of our resident diesel fleet. We plan to run special steam services at the end of October using our tender locomotive, Pitchford Hall. See the website for updates. Santa Special trains will operate a little differently this year. We have been busy developing a special programme that preserves the joy and wonder of Christmas with ‘social distancing’ in mind. Whilst it will not be possible to meet Santa in the traditional way, there will still be opportunities to see him and get those memorable photographs. Early booking is essential. Our maintenance programme continues, currently we are focussing on the signal box at North Weald. The box is well over 100 years old and is of timber construction on a brick base. Whilst the brickwork is in sound condition, the timber is showing signs of serious degradation. The remedial work is being carried out and funded by the Epping Ongar Railway Volunteer Society.
Photo: North Weald Signal box Photo by David Wagstaffe If you would like to join us and assist with our operational or maintenance programmes, please contact: membership@eorailway.co.uk Robert Good. Epping Ongar Railway Volunteer Society, robertg@eorailway.co.uk
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North Weald Cricket Club Return to Action After a long hiatus due to coronavirus, North Weald returned to the field away at Little Hallingbury on 25th July, however the action was cut short by heavy rain after just 29.3 overs. Little Hallingbury reached 227/8 when play was abandoned, with North Weald’s spin trio of Leigh Ginn, Ross Haworth and Graham Perry taking 7 wickets between them. On 9th August, North Weald slipped to a narrow 3 run defeat at home versus North Enfield. North Enfield batted first and a tight bowling display restricted the visitors to 137/8, with Bob Wood taking 4/18. Despite contributions of 56 from Vince Curren and 29 from Carl Ginn, the home side were unable to get the chase over the line, a cause not helped by four of North Weald’s batsman being dismissed for ducks.
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Based in North Weald. Essex CM16
From 28th September to 12th October, Essex Police are hosting a number of Q+A sessions live, on Facebook, with local beat officers, the rural officer and the District Commander. These sessions will be occurring across the Facebook Pages for Epping Forest and Brentwood. As well as asking questions on Facebook during the hour, the police welcome questions in advance via the dedicated community policing team mailboxes. For Epping Forest this is - eppingcommunitypolicingteam@essex.police.uk
3 days later, away to Chelmer Vets, North Weald did not repeat the same mistakes in the run chase. Wicketkeeper Naren Damodaran took two stumpings and a catch as the hosts set North Weald 165 to win. Leigh Ginn and James Ward both scored quick-fire fifties to lead North Weald to a comfortable victory with 8 wickets and 15 overs to spare. The club is now looking forward to rounding off a truncated season with away matches at Epping Foresters, Dunmow, Lindsell and North Enfield.
Details of some of these can be found below:Wednesday 30th September @ 1200 hours – area of focus – Epping and Thornwood Monday 5th October @ 1200 hours – area of focus – Theydon Bois, North Weald and Passingford Tuesday 6th October @ 1200 – hours of focus – Ongar, Moreton, Fyfield, Willingale, The Rodings Page 31
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New Future Quite honestly after everything has been said and done, What we so dearly need is to bring back the fun. While the future has been one that seems full of sadness and so bleak, Enough to have even rocked the strong and absolutely terrified the weak. What would help us all, would be something to bring back our smile, Nothing drastic, just a diversion, that will restore our faith, that seems to have left us all for a while. Just to let us know that normality and whatever that may be bring, Won’t necessarily be one that’s going to be such a scary thing. Yes, life may change and never go back to quite how it used to be, But often change can be good, for the likes of you and me. We should all learn to embrace everything that we’ve still got, As if you sit down and list it all, we’ve still got such a lot. Family and friends that together will all unite, Creating our new future, that’s full of happiness, positivity and delight. For there is no question that we will all get through this, While our old routines will be something that we’ll no longer miss. Source—Andy, Resident Poet. Trying to give us something to cling on to and make us feel a more positive.
Telephone call regarding Track and Chase Please be aware … this is from a transcript of scam calls that are taking place in our area and it can catch you off guard as it features the Covid Track and Chase. “Good Morning” (At 1:30am) I’m called from the NHS track and trace service, “Sorry to wake yo! According to our system, you are likely to have been in close proximity to someone who has tested positive for COVID-19. This means that you now need to selfisolate for 7 days and take a COVID-19 test.” 'OK. Can you tell me who that person was?” “'I'm not able to tell you that. That is confidential information. But you do need to be tested within the next 72 hours. So can I just get the best mailing address so that we can send a kit to you?” “Ok” (gives address) “I just need to take a payment card so that we can finalize this and send the kit to you.” “Sorry - a payment card? I thought this was all free?” “No - I'm afraid not. There is a one-off fee of £50 for the kit and test results. Could you read off the long card number for me, please, when you're ready.” “No - that's not right. This is part of the NHS so there's no charge.” '”I’m afraid there is. Can you give me the card number please - this is very important, and there are penalties for not complying.” End of call as the phone is put down. If you were contacted about a track and chase issue, you will not be asked for any other personal details or payment information in this kind of call or message. And, crucially, you won’t be asked to pass on the details of anyone you’ve been in contact with either. Page 33
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Thinking of leaving your job? Citizens Advice offers some guidance on giving notice If you want to leave your job you’ll normally need to give your employer some warning. This is called your notice period. If there’s nothing in your contract or terms and conditions, or if you don’t have a written contract, you should give at least 1 week’s notice. It’s best to resign in writing. Send a letter or email saying how much notice you’re giving and when you expect your last day to be. You can give more notice than your contract says, if you want your employer can’t make you leave earlier. You can ask your employer to agree to reduce your notice period. Reassure them that leaving early won’t cause them any problems - for example, agree to finish any urgent work – and may save them money. If your employer doesn’t agree, but you want to leave early anyway, think about whether this would cost them any money. For example, if they’d need to get expensive agency staff to replace you at short notice, they could take you to court for compensation. If you have a fixed-term contract you don’t need to give notice if you want to leave on the last day of your contract. If you want to leave before the last day of your contract, check if the contract says you can give notice. If it doesn’t say anything, you should give at least 1 week’s notice.
contract to see how far in advance your employer should tell you to take holiday. If there’s nothing in your contract, they need to give you at least 2 days’ notice for each day of holiday. For more information on leaving a job, go to our website: www.citzensadvice.org.uk.
80th anniversary of Battle of Britain The chairman of North Weald Bassett Parish Council was among the guests at an event held in North Weald to mark the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Britain. Parish council chairman Alan Buckley joined Epping Forest District Council chairman Helen Kane and other guests for the laying of wreaths at the airfield’s gate guardian - a fullsized replica of a Hawker Hurricane with the markings of RAF 56 Squadron, as flown by 249 pilot Tom Neil during the Battle of Britain in September 1940 - before a service was held at St Andrew's Church. Squadron Leader Phillip Harrild, from 56 Squadron RAF, also attended along with representatives from North Weald Airfield Museum, Aero Legends and the Royal Airforce Association.
You should get your full normal pay if you work during your notice period. This should include any work benefits you get, such as pension contributions or free meals. If you leave early, your employer still has to pay you for work you’ve done. If you’re off sick or on maternity leave, paternity leave or adoption leave you’ll only get whatever you would have been normally paid in those circumstances. However, you’re entitled to full pay for 1 week of your notice period, whether you give notice of only 1 week or more than 1 week. If your employer tells you not to work in your notice period you should get the same amount of pay. Your employer might either pay all your notice pay at once and dismiss you straight away - this is called pay in lieu of notice or PILON - or pay you as usual until the end of your notice period when your contract ends. This is sometimes called garden leave. You can ask to take holiday in your notice period, but it’s up to your employer to decide if you can take it. If you go on paid holiday in your notice period you’re entitled to your usual wage. When you leave you’ll be paid for any holiday you have accrued but not taken, up to your first 28 days of holiday entitlement. This is called your statutory holiday entitlement. If you get more than 28 days a year (including bank holidays), this is called contractual holiday. Check what your contract says about leftover contractual holiday. You might still get paid for any days you don’t use. Your employer can tell you to use up any holiday you have left over. They’ll also need to tell you when to take it. Check your Page 35
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Preparation works start at St John’s Road During their last two weeks you may have noticed some work being carried out on the St. John’s Road site. Qualis Commercial have been carrying out some initial clearing work and site management work on the south west boundary to enable further site surveys and investigations to be undertaken which will form part of the planning application. Brambles, soft vegetation and debris undergrowth will be cleared along with any rubbish on site. These initial works will ensure that the sites are ready for development once proposals have been developed and approved.
10k Run raises thousands
A total of 212 athletes took part in St Clare Hospice’s 10k secs. 2020 race on Sunday 13th September as the popular annual sporting event celebrated its 26th anniversary, after being re- The first man back was Elisha De Mello, from Rugby and Northampton running club, in a time of 32 minutes 10 secs. He was followed by Alan Oliver from Sleaford Striders (34:17), and then Innes Fullerton of Braintree & District Running Club (34:38) who took third place overall. The first woman back was Katy Woodward of Ware Joggers with a time of 39 minutes 25 secs. Followed by Rebecca White from Saffron Striders RC (41:10), and then Vicky Simpson of Bishop’s Stortford Running Club (43:41). scheduled from April 2020 due to the coronavirus outbreak. This year’s event had additional safety measures in place due to the Covid-19 outbreak to ensure the fundraiser could go ahead safely, including: social distancing measures in the registration area, a rolling start, and disposable chip timers. The event was run in accordance with Run Britain Covid-19 road race guidelines which are updated in accordance with government guidelines.
Event Organiser, St Clare Challenges and Events Fundraiser Emma Broadbent, said: “We were thrilled that our 10k Race was finally able to take place this year, and delighted to have put on our first covid-secure event since the lockdown began back in March. We have had fantastic support from our local running clubs, supporters and volunteers, and are over the moon that the event has raised in the region of £7,000 for the Hospice, which is needed this year more than ever as we tackle the impact that the coronavirus has had on our fundraising income.”
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BIRD FEATURE - October 2020 Here are a few jottings to update you about what birds have been around our area during late August to mid September and a few pointers regarding what to look out for as the next few weeks unfold. Firstly I have seen a Raven on a couple of occasions, this is my first local sighting of this species. After a glimpse on one occasion I had a much better view a week or so later and watched the Raven fly north over the village. I have previously been aware of reports of a Raven in Harlow area and one sighting in Greensted but these were some years ago. Interestingly there have been recent reports of Ravens at Brentwood and 4 of them at Hatfield Forest and it could be an individual flying between those sites - as the crow flies (or Raven in this case ...) North Weald is about in the middle. As autumn really progresses so migration gathers pace and whilst the majority of the birds on the move will be leaving the UK there will be a number of species coming to us from continental Europe, Scandinavia & Iceland. Many of these will be ducks, geese and wading birds but they tend to gravitate to traditional coastal and wetland sites so we are unlikely to see them locally. However there will be winter thrushes - Redwings often fly over during quiet, calm autumn nights when they can be heard calling in the darkness - and plenty of familiar species such as Robins and Blackbirds that come here in large numbers to take advantage of our milder winters. Of the summer visitors there are still Swallows and House Martins to be seen and indeed mid-September's warm spill is encouraging them to stay around a bit longer. There are also plenty of warblers lingering locally. If you hear a sharp "hweet" type call it is a Chiffchaff or Willow Warbler which are very similar in appearance but the Chiffchaff will keep flicking its tail as it forages in bushes and trees, this is probably the likeliest way of identifying which species it is. They are still visiting gardens so listen out for that "hweet" and you may get a glimpse. One summer visitor that is somewhat uncommon in the UK is the Yellow Wagtail which we get in small numbers in local farmland. On a recent afternoon I saw NINE Yellow Wagtails foraging in a field to the west of the railway line, this species will gather in numbers of 30 or 40 or more as they start to move towards coastal areas prior to setting off on a southwards migration. Some of the birds I saw were juveniles and this will of course be their first migration. Some of them may return to our area next spring. Some species don't undertake long migrations, rather they re-locate from upland areas to lowland countryside and one such bird that we see locally is the Meadow Pipit. I have noticed a few recently, normally you hear their weak call as the fly over but once they settle in an area we can get small groups of a dozen or more. Meadow Pipits breed in upland areas and have the misfortune of being a prey species for birds of prey but numbers remain good in the UK. Brown and streaky with a weak call and weak looking flight, a non descript bird but interesting in its own way. Another bird that changes its behaviour during autumn and winter is the Skylark. There were quite a few to be seen during the summer with their classic singing as they fly upwards and then descend to their grassy nesting areas. Over the next few months you are more likely to see them in small flocks foraging in farmland and open areas of rough grasses. We are still getting sporadic sightings of Red Kites but literally only one a week or so. Buzzards have been taking advantage of the warm spells, on one occasion there were 6 soaring over the village and I regularly see 2 or 3, often very high up circling lazily on thermals. Gulls will also rise on thermals and circle around, at first sight they can give a Buzzard like impression but if they are a bit lower in the sky you can easily tell the more angular appearance and the paler plumage, with load classic gull calls also in evidence. We are getting more and more gulls locally as autumn develops and I have already seen flocks of 100 or more "following the plough" in local fields. You can often see lines of gulls as they fly to the latest favoured feeding site, they know that ploughing will reveal lots of worms, beetles etc and that is why they are seen in such numbers, taking the opportunity to grab a relatively easy meal. Of course gulls will eat most things so they are not averse to targeting rubbish tips as well. There are more flocks of finches to be seen, especially Linnets and Goldfinches. Some smaller parties of the very striking looking Bullfinch can be seen, and Greenfinches will readily come to bird feeders although this is a species that has seen a drastic fall in numbers in recent years, research suggests that disease is the main reason. In some areas they have all but disappeared but we do still get a small number locally. Another greenish finch is the smaller Siskin, the males are very brightly coloured and although not common there a small flocks to be seen in local woodland and they will come to feeders in gardens, a welcome sight if you are lucky enough to get them visiting your garden. The recent clearance of scrubland near to Weald Common has generated some debate but it is not for me to make comment as I don't know the full agenda of this activity. Suffice to say that a lot of nesting areas and feeding areas (berry laden bushes) have been (temporarily ?) laid to waste. However some birds such as Robins, Blackbirds, Wrens, Song Thrushes etc will be able to make the most of the exposed areas and also forage in the piles of cut twigs etc, so nature will keep ticking over. If we get a wet spell then other birds will be able to prey on worms etc in the newly exposed earthy areas. One obvious bird at this time of year is the Jay, a very finely plumaged member of the crow family. They are very busy going to and fro targeting acorns. They can be seen over and over again flying to an fro as they look to gather as many acorns as they can to store as winter larders. Of course they will lose track of some of these acorns and squirrels etc may steal them but also some of these lost acorns will germinate and develop into oak trees in time. This is certainly the best time of year to see Jays which can be quite wary. I have seen a couple of Kingfishers recently, both times at different points along Cripseys Brook. I also saw two Mute Swans flying very low over the village and on another occasion 6 Cormorants flew over. As I often say it can be sheer luck whether or not you make these sightings, but there are plenty of opportunities to see less common birds if you keep your eyes peeled. Nature provides a rich offering of berries, nuts and seeds at this time of year and a wide range of bird species will be busy foraging for food. The warm weather provides a real bonus as there is still plenty of insect activity. I was at the Church Lane flood meadow site and the thick bushes and overgrown areas by Cripseys Brook were alive with small birds including Garden Warbler, Goldcrest and a Grey Wagtail, all foraging for insects. What to us can look a tangled, unkempt patch can be a goldmine for feeding birds. Anyway, there is plenty out there, often it is the one off unexpected sightings that provide the most interest but our familiar wildlife can be just as welcome. There is a new campaign to try and to the best for our wildlife and this isn't just about the rarities and iconic species, looking after the common birds and the less wild or 'beautiful' habitats can be just as crucial for the overall health and diversity of the environment. Enjoy any connections with nature that you have, be it in the garden, going about your business or on an actual ramble or cycle around the countryside. We can all do our bit and we can all benefit from nature. All the best, Paul Corbet Page 38 Tel: 07814 863955
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01992 717676
North Weald Chemist
01992 523887
Cats Protection
0333 200 1484
North Weald Methodist Hall
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Citizens Advice Bureau
03444 77 0808
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033301 32683
Crimestoppers
0800 555111
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North Weald Parish Council
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Queens Community Hall Bookings
07522 473024
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01992 573838
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111
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Essex Police
0300 333 4444
Epping Forest District Council
01992 564000
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101
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01992 579444
Police, Emergency
999
EFDC & ECC Cllr Chris White-
01992 573557
Police Online reporting
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0207 2191613
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116 123
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Hospital, Princess Alexandra
01279 444455
St Andrews Church
01992 577168
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01992 522183
St Andrews Primary School
01992 522283
North Weald Airfield
01992 564200
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Queens Hall Charity
Tel: 01992 524672
Tel: read 01992 522618/522630
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British Legion, North Weald Branch
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Tel: 01992 614415
Northweald.play-cricket.com
Tel: 524631
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North Weald Scouts Group
Taoist Tai Chi Society
Tel: 01277 365200
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Harlow Badger Group
Theydon Jazz Club
Tel: 07941 185171
North Weald Seniors Society for over 70’s
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Tel: 577872
Epping Forest Rotary Club
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Forest Highlanders Pipes & Drum
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