Introducing a new local business

Welcome Sukh, I understand you are launching a new local business, can you tell us more about this? Hi! I’m starting up a coworking space, the first of its kind of office for Epping! Coworking is a great flexible option to use a hot desk in an office environment, without the worry of a long contract or commitment.

It’s perfect for those who want to change it up from working from home, those who want to avoid the commute into the City, and for professionals who want to be amongst others. We also have a range of meeting rooms for different purposes, from a small meeting room perfect for those counselling or coaching sessions, to larger rooms for team meetings, and solo workspaces for people to do confidential work. But, I think what people will really care about is that we’re pet friendly so we want members to bring their doggos and furries to our space! We have a great bean to cup coffee machine, and a really great chill out space when you need a breather from your busy day. Why do you think now is a good time to launch a business such as this? There isn’t anything like this in the Epping area. I’ve been thinking about it for years, so it’s not just related to the pandemic. Working patterns have been steadily changing for years now, and with more businesses giving their staff flexibility in where they can work from, coworking spaces become a great option to choose. Also, for independent workers, working out of the coffee shop doesn’t always give you the privacy or focus that you’d like to have.

Do you live locally? Is this why you have chosen Epping to launch your business?

I do! I’m over in North Weald, and lived here for 11 years. My kids have been to Epping Primary School, and we’re regulars up and down the High Street! Moreso, I’ve been on the platform at Epping Station when it’s peak travel, and I know how it can feel. So to have something local available like this just opens up the options for flexible working.

My readers love to know a bit about the people behind local businesses, can you tell me a bit about yourself?

I’m a tennis lover. What I mean is I love to watch it, my actual game leaves a fair bit to be desired! I’m always out for walks across the fields and cycling in the forest. We’re so fortunate to have such wonderful open space and greenery around us. When you’re on the train into Epping, you literally see the skies open up and that’s a great feeling. I’m a family person through and through, and love how friendly and community focused North Weald and Epping are. I’m fortunate to have made some good local friends and I love that we have the airfield!

How do you think this new business will help local businesses?

Because it’s a local space and located on the High Street, members will have the shops and local community on their doorstep. That will obviously help the local economy by encouraging people to buy local, and to support the range of community events the council holds as well as supporting local charities.

Where is your business located?

We’re just above the Artisan Fine Art Gallery, next to the BHF store.

What is your opening date?

We’re aiming for opening on 5 July!

How do people contact you if they would like to find out more information?

We’d love for people to book a tour to come and visit us to get a really good sense of the space and meet the team before deciding on what package might suit them. They can do that here https:// theeppingconnection.spaces.nexudus.com/tour

North Post office is open as usual

It has been bought to my attention that some residents aren’t aware that many residents think that North Weald no longer has a post office. This is not the situation at all, Sue Stallan left the post office and the very next day it was reopened under new ownership.

The opening hours have remained the same and the new owners have made some changes. In next month’s issue there will be an interview with the new owners introducing them to readers of the magazine.

North Weald Cricket Club league team wins 3 in 4; juniors start the season unbeaten

After a difficult start to the season with two defeats in their first two league matches, North Weald have risen to mid-table in the Premier Division of the Herts and Essex Border League after a good run of results.

On 15th May, North Weald visited Potter Street, where a solid bowling performance restricted the home side to 162. As rain closed in around the ground in the second innings, North Weald raced against time to get the chase over the line, with 50 from Mike De Conti in a partnership of 74 with Leigh Ginn the highlight. Under the darkening skies, Zoro Atwal and Vince Curren steered North Weald home with three balls to spare. A week later struggling Little Hallingbury travelled to the Memorial Playing Field. The game was reduced to 35 overs per side in an effort to get a result with showers threatening; North Weald batted first and posted 167/7. Little Hallingbury never recovered from a dismal start, slipping to 18/5 thanks to 3 wickets for Ben Payne and 2 run outs from Liam Thrift.

These two wins were followed by a heavy defeat at table-topping Nazeing Common, but North Weald bounced back in resilient style in their next game at home to Bishop’s Stortford. Having fallen to 67/7, brothers Leigh Ginn and Carl Ginn steadied the ship with a partnership of 68, seeing North Weald post a below par 148. While this should not have been enough for victory, an exceptional bowling and fielding performance saw Bishop’s Stortford collapse to 98 all out, Liam Thrift taking 5/19.

Meanwhile the juniors have started the season with 3 wins on the bounce. The Under 11 side beat Stansted Hall and Elsenham by 14 runs, the highlight a hat trick for Nathan Ward, and this was followed with a win by 1 run over Little Hallingbury where Ben Tucker hit the final ball for 4 to win. The Under 10 side started the season with a win at home to High Roding, including another hat trick, this time for Oscar De Conti.

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Photo: This photo was of a cute rabbit was sent in John Moore

Photos These three photos were taken in by Kevin Champion, local photographer who has kindly greed to share his photos taken locally with readers of the magazine.