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November 2016
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NORTH WEALD VILLAGE LIFE About North Weald Village Life North Weald Village Life is an independent magazine and website, owned and published by a local resident who is dedicated to strengthening the local community, improving communication and promoting local businesses and suppliers to local residents.
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I am not sure if you aware of the proposed local plan and the development proposals for North Weald. Please read more about this in the magazine , this will effect the village in many ways and if you don't get involved know and have your say it will be too late. Halloween is fast approaching and the Essex police have assured me that there are dispersals in place on 31st October and they can be implemented at any time. You can read more about this in the magazine. I have managed to say no to any alcohol during the whole of October. I would be lying if I didn't admit I missed having a drink or two especially at social events and particularly on Friday and Saturday evenings. However not only is Stoptober raising funds for Macmillan cancer, it has also broken a habit I had got into. My daughters are surprised that I am not missing it more and that it hasn't made any difference to me (they thought I would be more moodier than I usually was. It has shown me that I do not rely on it, I don't need it and of course it is good for my health. But I will say roll on 1st November when I will celebrate!! My eldest daughter turned 18 recently and has passed her driving test so I am now entering a new phase of my life as a parent. Worrying about her driving to and from places, don't get me wrong she is a natural driver and I am not worried about her but it is the other drivers on the road. It is strange now to be driven places and I have to remember not to be and I seat driver. For those that have heard, we had a rough month in September. Andy had been put on new medication in late July and the side effects were horrendous and worsened over the six weeks he tried to persevere, having decided with the national hospital of neurology this were not for him we had to wait for his body to recover.
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November is here and Autumn has arrived. The leaves have covered the paths in the forest and you are walking on an orange and yellow carpet. The weather is turning colder and definitely wetter, the wellies will soon need to be dug out ready to wear.
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We also had a car accident , luckily no one was seriously hurt although Andy and I are suffering the symptoms of whiplash which is very painful but no serious injuries. Our car suffered significant damage and was deemed an insurance write off. We were provided with a courtesy car and of course liability was agreed by the other party. But the insurance company valued or car at a figure that would not enable us to buy a replacement like for like vehicle. Despite evidence, arguments and lots of conversations the insurance company would not deviate so I have complained to the ombudsman. At the same time, my laptop expired and it took me a week to recover over 200,000 emails that I had thought were saved by my hosting company. We also lost our telephone for 5 days because an engineer had ‘knocked’ our plug out in the exchange. There were other personal issues going on at the same time which I won't bore you with and I know many of you go through worse things but all in all it is a month I wish never to be repeated. A very good friend of mine who had listened to all my worries, without my knowing (otherwise I would have stopped her) decided to share some of these problems and ask readers, local friends and supporters to donate to a fund to put money towards a replacement car. I was shocked and asked her or to do this and implored with people not do this as we are not a charity, we had just had a few “challenging” weeks and did not need money from people.
I have been so touched how many people have contacted me to say that it was not about the money but to show their support to us. They have said we do a lot for the village and I can say there are so many other people who do more and deserve more. My pleas have fallen on deaf ears and this has carried on. So I would like to say I huge thank you for everybody's support – just knowing you are all there is very reassuring and I can't say hue grateful I am. I have threatened to donate any funds to charity but have been assured that this will be frowned upon. We have hopefully found a replacement car after 4 weeks of constant searching by both by my husband and our friend Lee. It needs some work doing it to get it up to the same standard but at least we will have a car that the whole family (including the dogs) can travel around n again.
I am fully aware that these are little problems and many people face serious challenges and have to overcome these and I feel blessed to have had more support than I should haves so thank you.
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NOVEMBER BRAIN TEASER —Win a bottle of wine
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Congratulations this month to Mrs Watts who won last months prize and will be celebrating with a box of biscuits. This month the lucky winner can also celebrate with a bottle of wine. To enter this month, please send your completed entry to November Brain Teaser, NWVL, 49 York Road, North Weald, Essex CM16 6HU. Entries need to be received by 10th November 2016. Please ensure you put your name, address and telephone number on your entry so that I can telephone you if you are the lucky winner. Good Luck.
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Driver causes damage in the village
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On the afternoon of Thursday 22nd September, at about 4pm, a car crashed into the brick walled boundary of a home on Epping Road (opposite Bookers).
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The car was the only vehicle involved and caused considerable damage to the wall. Essex Police later confirmed that the female driver had been arrested on suspicion of drink driving.
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Shopping Park in Loughton underway Work has started on the construction of the Epping Forest Shopping Park at Langston Road, Loughton. the council-owned scheme met McLaughlin and Harvey construction project manager Alex McCalley and members of the workforce during a tour of the site on Monday 26 September 2016.
Accompanied by the Council’s Deputy Chief Executive and Director of Neighbourhoods Derek Macnab, Councillors Lea and Grigg inspected well-advanced demolition work as the former council depot buildings come down. The adjoining site bought by the council previously is already clear with excavations already evident where surface water storage tanks are to be installed. Assisted by Alex McCalley of McLaughlin and Harvey, Councillor Lea posed for traditional ground-breaking photographs.
Once completed, Loughton Shopping Park will potentially host some of the biggest names in retail including Next, Aldi, TK Maxx, Pets at Home and Hobbycraft. Around 200 permanent new jobs will be created while rental income from the park will help Epping Forest District Council provide public services to local residents and maintain one of the lowest Council Taxes in Essex. There will be on-site shopper car parking for up to 350 cars as well as excellent public transport links a short walk away at Debden Underground Station. There will be plenty of retail space with something for everyone including children with Smyths Toys expecting to be a big draw for families.
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The Royal
British Legion North Weald Branch
ACT OF REMEMBRANCE 10.50am on Sunday 13th November 2016 at
THE WAR MEMORIAL in the grounds of
St Andrew’s Church North Weald Essex Followed by:
SERVICE OF REMEMBRANCE in
ST ANDREWS CHURCH
North Weald Bassett Parish Council THE ANNUAL ACT OF REMEMBRANCE AND THANKSGIVING
North Weald Airfield Memorial & Debt of Honour Sunday 13th November 2016 at 12.15pm
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LOCAL EVENTS Every Monday
Ballroom and Latin American Dancing Classes
8.15pm & 9.15pm
North Weald Village Hall. Beginners at 8.15 and intermediate at 9.15. Contact Debbie on 07872 427946.
Every Monday
Taoist Tai Chi
10.30am— 12.30
Epping Hall, St Johns Road, Epping. Tel: 01992 523854.
Every Tuesday
Taoist Tai Chi
7.30pm— 9pm
Queens Hall, School Green Lane. Tel 01992 523854 for more information
Every 1st Tuesday
Ongar Flower Club
7.30pm
Zinc Arts Centre, High Road, Ongar. A floral art demonstration given by a qualified and experienced demonstrator. guests/visitors £4.50 members free. If you love flowers, why not come along?
Every Tuesday
Baby & Toddler Group
1.15pm— 2.45pm
Queens Hall, School Green Lane. Term time only. £2 per family.
Friday 21st October
Open Meeting—North Weald Preservation Society
8pm
Methodist Church Hall. All welcome.
Wednesday 2nd November
North Weald WI
1.45pm
North Weald Village Hall. Speaker is Mrs Sharon Guld showing how to recycle cards.
Friday 4th November
Fireworks & Bonfire Party
5pm
The Squadron, North Weald Airfield. £2. Tickets available from The Squadron.
Saturday 5th November
Local Plan Consultation
10am— 2pm
North Weald Village Hall. Find out about the local plan and why you need to have your say.
Sunday 13th November
Act of Remembrance
10.50m
War Memorial. St Andrews Church followed by Service of Remembrance
Sunday 13th November
Annual act of remembrance and thanksgiving
12.15pm
North Weald Airfield Memorial
Monday 14th November
West Essex Flower Club
1.45pm
Saturday 19th November
The Jack Free Show
12.30pm
Thornwood Village Hall. Enjoy flower demonstrations by Charles Barnard. All welcome. Visitors pay £5.00 on the door. Why not join this friendly club? North Weald Village Hall. Tickets £8 on the door.
Sunday 20th November
Family Communion
09.15am
St Andrews Church, North Weald
Saturday 26th November
WI Christmas Bazaar
11am— 1.30pm
North Weald Village Hall. Hot lunches, hot desserts, stalls and grand raffle
Wednesday 30th November
Festival Service for St Andrews Day
7.30pm
St Andrews Church, North Weald
If you know of a local event, please let me know and I will include this in the events calendar and at www.northwealdvillagelife.co.uk.
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Planning Applications I have heard from readers it would be useful to include details of planning applications submitted in the village. So I intend to include this as a regular feature.
From 1 October 2016 we’re changing our preapplication planning advice charges.
Planning File No: 024868 Application No: EPF/2531/16 Officer: Graham Courtney
Applicant name: Mr K Farrelly
Location: Bridge View Weald Bridge Road North Weald Bassett EPPING CM16 6AT Proposal: Demolition of existing dwelling and two outbuildings. Proposed replacement dwelling. Any comments or representations must be sent in writing to the Director of Planning and Economic Development by: 07/11/2016
Application No: EPF/1898/16 Officer: Mrs Johanne Emmnianue
All highway related pre-application advice must be sought from Essex County Council direct.
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Applicant name: James Rogers Location: Blossoms Day Nursery Horseshoe Farm West London Road Hastingwood Harlow Essex CM17 9LH Proposal: Proposed shed in garden. Any representations on above applications should be made in writing, by Monday, 31st October, 2016 Any enquiries should be made to the Application Processing Team Telephone: 01992 564436 or Email: appcomment@eppingforestdc.gov.uk
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The householder pre-application advice fee is increasing to £80 (including VAT) and we’re introducing a fee of £120 (including VAT) for listed building pre-application advice.
We are making these changes to ensure that pre-application advice costs are recovered directly from the landowner or developer, and not as a general cost to the Council Tax payer.
Planning File No: 23779/00178
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First Essex and Arriva offer Etickets available via mobile devices. The Mticket app allows you to download your bus ticket straight to your phone. Your ticket is stored safely on your phone and eliminates the need to carry cash for each individual journey. Search Mticket on the AppStore, Google Play and other app providers
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Cashpoint Robbery Recently it was reported that an Epping Cash point, somebody used their card to withdraw money, and on removing the card a lead appeared. On further investigation a piece of equipment had been placed on the cash point. This was removed and given to the bank. It is reported that covert cameras are used to record people entering their pin numbers. Twinned with a skimmer on the card reader the details are then matched and sent to a country that doesn't use chip/pin technology (USA, Indonesia etc). A magnet stripe card is then created and the account drained of all funds.
Fly Tipping Fly tipping is the unlawful disposal of waste and illegal dumping of items without a permit. It is an eyesore that can be dangerous and pollutes land and waterways. Fly tipping can include general domestic waste, large items such as fridges and mattresses, garden refuse, commercial waste such as builder's rubble and tyres.
According to Epping Forest District Neighbourhood Watch Group, the camera footage is very clear and when people do not entirely cover the keyboard, it is relatively easy to which keys have been pressed.
It is always advised that you cover the pin number pad fully. and put your hand right over the key pad so that if there is a there is a covert camera filming the key pad, your key strokes cannot be filmed.
If you see someone fly tipping: Do not approach them, they may become violent Do not touch the waste or open containers, they may contain hazardous material Report it – in the first instance if the offenders are still on site, call the police. After the event you can report the fly tipping to the council. The council will investigate the majority of cases to see if the offender can be prosecuted . The most serious cases may be referred to the Environment Agency. To report fly tipping you must make a note of the following information:
The date, time and place fly tipping took place The type and size of the waste The registration number and description of any people/vehicle involved
Fly tipping carries significant fines so please dispose of your waste carefully and not dumping in the area. Recently it was reported that a lot of rubbish was fly tipped out of the cemetery which is unacceptable.
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Rotary club raises money for charities A cheque for £11,500 , the proceeds of an annual golf day, was presented by the Rotary Club of Epping to St Clare Hospice. The club, in the 12-year history of the event, has now raised £140,000 for the Hastingwood-based hospice. Some 112 golfers took part in May's event which culminated in a dinner for 127 people at Saffron Walden Golf Club. The cheque was presented by Rotary Club of Epping president Barbara Scruton to St Clare Hospice community fundraiser Dani De'ath at a Rotary dinner at Theydon Bois Golf Club on Tuesday. A cheque for £500 was also presented to the 'Literacy for All' project which is supporting children in South Africa. The project focuses on children aged five to eight and provides them with specially illustrated colourful books to aid their reading. The project is currently working with 17 primary schools and five pre-primary schools in South Africa. The cheque was presented to 'Literacy for All' committee member Nico Kooij. A raffle held at the dinner raised £215 for Mrs Scruton's chosen charities, the national charity bibic and the Heart of Epping appeal which is raising money for a community centre adjoining St John's Church.
Can you recycle crisp packets? Crisp packets are currently not recyclable and should be thrown away in your rubbish bin. Although the inside of the packet is shiny and looks like foil, it is in fact a metallised plastic film. This type of material is not currently recycled and should not be put in your recycling bin. Do the scrunch test! An easy way to find out if an item is foil or metallised plastic film, is to do the scrunch test. Simply scrunch the item in your hand - if it remains 'scrunched' it is foil and can be recycled; if it springs back it is probably metallised plastic film and not recyclable.
For more information about the Rotary Club of Epping, and details of membership, ring Peter Stevenette on 020 365 6578 or email pjs@stevenette.com
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Using Mobiles whilst Driving There has recently been some changes in relation to using mobile whilst driving. The law is straight forward—it is illegal to ride a motorcycle or drive a vehicle using hand-held phones. The rules are the same even if you have stopped at traffic lights or in queues. It is also illegal to use a hand-held phone or similar device when supervising a learner driver or rider. You can get an automatic fixed penalty notice if you are caught using a hand-held phone while driving or riding. You will get 3 penalty points on your licence and a fine of £100. Your case could even go to court and you could be disqualified from driving or riding and get a maximum fine of £1,000. Drivers of buses or goods vehicles could get a maximum fine of £2,500. For new drivers, you will lose your licence if you get 6 or more penalty points within 2 years of passing your test. If you are the driver, you can only use your phone in a vehicle if you:
need to call 999 or 112 in an emergency and it’s unsafe or impractical to stop are safely parked You can use hands-free phones, sat navs and 2-way radios when you’re driving or riding. But if the police think you’re distracted and not in control of your vehicle you could still get stopped and penalised.
Stay well this winter With winter just around the corner it’s time to prepare for the colder weather with our ‘stay well this winter’ events. These free events in partnership with West Essex Clinical Commissioning Group will include; Informative talks from pharmacists, nurses and specialist health advisors A range of informative stands
Wednesday 12 October 10am-2pm/ Zinc arts centre/ Ongar, Great Stony, High St, Chipping Ongar, CM5 0AD Tuesday 1 November 10am-2pm/ The Limes Centre/ Limes Avenue, Chigwell IG7 5LP Wednesday 16 November 10am-2pm/ Loughton Hall / Rectory Lane, Loughton, 1G10 3RU Come and join us Please note that the events run all day and include a free lunch. Booking is required, please call to confirm your place—01992 564226. Page 11
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Royal Runners make marathon effort for ‘Team St Clare’ A team of ten ‘royal runners’ took part in the Royal Parks Trust Half Marathon on Sunday 9th October in aid of Clare Hospice. The running team has raised a combined total of over £3,600 so far – with sponsorship still coming in for Team St Clare. The 13.1mile race, which started and finished in London’s Hyde Park, was attended by 16,000 runners from more than 40 different countries worldwide. St Clare Hospice was represented at the event by a team of ten local supporters. Amongst the St Clare team members was seasoned marathon runner Andy Kitson (42 years from Harlow) who completed the race in an impressive 1 hour 39 minutes – finishing in 730th place. The race was Andy’s seventh event for the Hospice – having previously completed the London Marathon twice for the charity and most recently running the St Clare 10k event dressed in the charity’s Clare Bear mascot costume. The team also included husband and wife duo Jeanette and Philip Butterfield (from Saffron Walden) who completed the race together in a time of 2 hours 17 minutes. Father and son team Steve and Matt Cowlin (from Harlow) also took part – Steve finishing in a time of 1 hour 53 minutes and his son Matt completing the course in 2 hours 22 minutes. Perhaps the most incredible achievement of the day came when Sophie Ramm (aged 28 years from Bishop’s Stortford) completed her first half marathon less than a year since her husband Dave passed away at St Clare Hospice, aged just 35 years. Sophie took up running after the loss of her husband and has been motivated by a desire to give something back to the organisation that cared for him. Sophie completed the race in 2 hours 42 minutes and has so far raised around £2,000 for St Clare Hospice. Team St Clare also included Craig Clarke (25 years, Harlow), Bobby Draper (Harlow), Katie Ross (Harlow) and Gareth Day (29 years, North Weald). Virgin Money London Marathon 2017 ballot places were released to the public at the start of October and Jade Clarke is encouraging people to contact the Hospice if they were lucky enough to secure a ballot place. Jade Clarke said: “We are looking for as many runners as possible to join Team St Clare for next April’s London Marathon. We have five ‘Gold Bond’ charity places of our own, but we want to welcome as many runners as possible to fundraise for us if they secured their own place. If you were amongst the lucky 13% of applicants who secured a place through the ballot, why not make that ballot place count? Running for us with your own place requires no minimum fundraising target, and you will get all the expert support, advice and encouragement to make your London Marathon journey the best it can be!”
For more information about how you can take on a Running Challenge with Team St Clare, visit their website at: http://stclarehospice.org.uk/getinvolved/challenges/ or contact their Challenges Fundraiser, Jade Clarke, directly on jade.clarke@stclarehospice.org.uk or call 01279 773756 Tel: 07814 863955
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Early Years Foundation Stage or Not? There has been a lot written in the media recently about when children should start officially and formally learning and almost daily parents are approaching me with the worry that their 3-4 year old is unable to write their names. The reality is that children start to learn from the moment they are born. Swallowing and sucking being lifesaving skills they learn from a very early age. They then begin their journey of discovery working towards independence. It is our job as Early Educators to this complex age to enhance this journey and provide the children with interesting, engaging and relevant opportunities to enhance their development stages. Learning involves processes which children go through at different times. The introduction of a mandatory curriculum in 2008 for the under fives from birth has triggered many of debate in the early years world. We now have written targets within the first year of a child’s life of when they are expected to learn to communicate by babbling, gurgling and crying, as well as citizenship in 3 to 4 year olds.
Some people believe this is putting too much stress and pressure on ones so young and undermining their childhood. The staff at Scribbles Day Nursery have been following the EYFS and has seen it amended and change during the period since. We have found the main problem with the EYFS is it is a one size fits all curriculum, if a child does not fit into the boxes when they are supposed to there aren’t many alternative options. At Scribbles we are developing a more “in the moment” planning based on individual child’s ability. Our practitioners are skilled in creating an engaging, play based environment that is decided on by child-led activities by careful observations and assessment. Our environment is nurtured through child’s choice with adults only intervening to extend their play. Source: Lesley Seville, Manager, Scribble Day Nursery
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Befriending services to help the county’s loneliest people A life-saving friendship scheme to combat loneliness among the county’s most isolated people is set to reach more than 2,000 residents. Following a £200,000 pledge from Essex County Council, grants have been awarded to Age UK Essex, Colchester Community Voluntary Services, Royal Association for Deaf People, working with Support4Sight, Age Concern Southend, West Essex Mind and Action For Family Carers who are all now better placed over the next eighteen months to reflect local demand across Essex. These volunteer-led befriending services will continue to offer traditional telephone calls and home visits, but can now offer more tailor-made support across a larger network to combat isolation, such as supporting people to meet friends at lunch or friendship clubs; go on day trips; use computers and other gadgets to help them stay connected with family and friends; coordinate and run groups, activities and clubs; escort people on shopping trips or doctor and hospital appointments. They will also direct clients to helplines and services to make their day-to-day lives more comfortable and worry free, whilst providing advice on issues such as preventing falls, nutrition, fuel poverty and how to avoid falling victim to a scam or rogue trader.
For the first time, specialist sensory support will be provided to help older people who have become increasingly isolated due to hearing or sight loss, and also offer specialist provision for family carers in need of support. Age UK Essex - Mid, North East Essex and Basildon & Brentwood www.ageukessex.org.uk - info@ageukessex.org.uk 01245 346106. Tel: 07814 863955
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School's harvest collection supports day centre for homeless people Hundreds of cans and packets of food have been collected by Sixth Form students at Epping St John's School for this year's harvest collection. The foodstuffs - totallng some 850-plus items - will be donated to the Manna Society, a day centre for homeless people at London Bridge, which the students decided to support for a second successive year. As well gathering in the donated food, the students were also given £74 in cash which they used to purchase some 220 cans of food. Their efforts far surpassed the total of over 300 cans donated last year. Student Georgina Peachey said: "Everyone has been a lot more supportive this year because we have made the appeal a lot more public and have put posters up around the school."
Staff raise money for ‘Jeans’ charity Staff at Epping Forest District Council left their suits at home and wore jeans to work raising over £430 for Jeans for Genes, a charity that aims to improve the lives of children affected by a genetic disorder. On Jeans for Genes day on Friday 23 September 2016, staff wore jeans in return for a donation to the charity.
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Unleash the Santa in you at St Clare’s Santa Dash! It’s already beginning to look a lot like Christmas at St Clare Hospice as the fundraising team prepare for the charity’s annual festive 5k fun run and walk in Harlow. The St Clare ‘Santa Dash’ is taking place on Sunday 4th December at The Water Gardens in Harlow and features both a familyfriendly 5k route around the town, as well as a shorter ‘mini mile’ suitable for young families. The Hastingwood-based hospice aims to register more running Santas than ever before to help them reach their fundraising target for the event of £10,000. This vital amount could help the charity fund 24 hours of their essential care services. The event organiser, St Clare fundraiser Jade Clarke, said: “This year we are aiming to raise £10,000 at our Santa Dash, which is enough to fund our services on Christmas Day. While everyone is enjoying one of the most special days of the year, the reality is that our staff are still caring for patients and their families – both in our centre and in their own homes. It would be amazing if our festive fun run could raise enough to pay for 24 hours of our essential care services on Christmas Day. What a wonderful way to spread love this Christmas and make a real difference to local families in need.” Jade Clarke said: “This year’s Santa Dash promises to be a ho, ho, whole lot of fun – and a great way to kick off your countdown to Christmas. Our runners really will make a spectacularly festive sight as every participant dons their Santa suit for the yuletide dash. Entry to the event includes a free Santa suit for adults and an elf hat for children – so you don’t even need to worry about where to buy your fancy dress.” Outlining the event routes, Jade Clarke said: “Both the 5k and the 1 mile courses will start and finish at The Water Gardens. The 5k route will take our festive runners through Harlow Town Park and our special short ‘mini mile’ for kids, which is new for this year, will loop round the town. Both courses are suitable for wheelchairs and push chairs, and dogs are welcome, so it’s guaranteed festive fun for all the family!”
Advanced entry costs £12 for adults and £2.50 for children (£15 and £5 on the day). Registration opens at 9.30am and the event sets off at 11.00am. You can take part in either the 5k route or the 1 mile mini event. Visit www.stclarehospice.org.uk/event/st-claresanta-dash for more information and to register. Page 20.
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Letter
Dear Editor,
As a North Weald resident I attended the EFDC Council meeting on 6 October to hear discussion of the Draft Local Plan. I gather from the very heated and robust debate (including accusations of lieing) that it appears widely considered by Councillors that the so called Draft document would in fact prove ultimately to represent the Final Plan and that subsequent discussion would prove an irrelevance. The consensus appears that the Plan doesn't reflect EFDC resident & councillor input and that their validly held views and concerns as expressed through the supposed prior Consultation process has also proved an irrelevance. Despite protestations to the contrary by Planning councillor Mr Philip (described insincere) it appeared widely felt that the Draft Plan would not alter and that it would ultimately prove Final. The prior Consultant process was perceived a complete sham and assurances by Mr Philip that concerns about this Draft Plan would be evaluated and that changes were possible was interpreted simply as a pretence and an attempt to provide legitimacy and transparency. Clearly, in view of the apparent widespread strong disapproval from Councillors across EFDC the Plan as it stands represents strong challenges for EFDC and our Parish Councils. There remains also very major concerns about the Infrastructure Plan which, alarmingly, is not yet up for discussion! It seems that this very material consideration is not given the prominence it could arguably and reasonably be expected to receive. For example, given the great degree of North Weald house building envisaged for the Church Lane/Airfield area the need for extensive road improvements would seem of material importance when arriving at conclusions for house building contained in the Draft Plan. Also of course, any access to the Airfield from the Church Langley area could, however unintended, arguably lead to a diversion of Market Day traffic away from the A414 and through Epping/North Weald with resultant congestion. I am bound to say that amongst widespread Councillor disapproval to the Plan Process/ Conclusions Councillors Whitehouse, Knapman & Wixley were notably strident and uncompromising in their disapproval of EFDC and Mr Philip, both described as indifferent, complacent and disinterested in Councillor and Resident strongly valid concerns. Arguably these Councillors spoke for the majority of EFDC residents. Unfortunately North Weald Councillors Mr Stallan (a beneficial business proprietor) and Mrs Grigg (a Thornwood resident) stood timid amongst these titans, proving quite disappointing. Hopefully they are simply keeping their ammunition dry in preparation for the way ahead. Hopefully also, concentration of development of North Weald Village will not give rise to any perceived Conflict of Interests. Clearly North Weald is deserving of committed representation. Tony Miller, North Weald Village Editor’s comment: Thanks Tony, I could not make the meeting unfortunately. The whole issue of the Local Plan is very important and it certainly seems to have targeted North Weald more than other areas. It is easy to forget that both Dave and Anne have represented our village over the years, putting in a lot of hard work and hours. The best way we can have our say is to input into the local plan and believe that changes can be made. Tel: 07814 863955
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Nominate your Citizen of the Year Epping Forest District Council’s Citizen of the Year Awards recognises people in the community who go above and beyond and make positive changes in our district. If you know an individual or a team who make a real difference why not nominate them for
Citizen of the Year
Young Citizen of the Year
Team of the Year
Chairman Jeane Lea said: ‘The Citizen of the Year Award is a wonderful event that recognises people in our district that make a real difference and inspire others. There are people in our community that go above and beyond to selflessly help others and their environment.” “I feel it is important that their work is recognised. If this sounds like someone you know, or even a team, show you appreciation and nominate them for either a Citizen of the Year or Team of the Year award.” You can nominate online, or download a nomination form from the Epping Forest District Council website:www.eppingforestdc.gov.uk or you can pick up a nomination form from any of the Epping Forest District Council. Applications close Friday 25th November 2016, your nominee must be able to attend the Civic Awards reception on Friday 17th March 2017
LETTER Dear Editor, I wish to complete a community project covering the parish and have the support of North Weald Parish Council, the Milestone Society, Epping Forest, and the local Conservation Officer but to continue I need help from anyone who has NRSWA accreditation and would like to be involved and help save the project from strangulation by redtape! I have some volunteers waiting to start work but cannot continue until we find an accredited person for the team. If you can help, please call: 01992575950 Thank you very much. Jimmy Waters.
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North Weald Chemist is one of the local heroes celebrated at NHS Best of West Awards 2016 Eleven inspirational people and teams from across Epping Forest, Harlow and Uttlesford were crowned in the Best of West Awards 2016 on 29th September. The awards are run by the NHS West Essex Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) and were held at the Zinc Arts Centre in Ongar following the CCG’s Annual General Meeting. Teachers, volunteers and healthcare professionals all received deserved recognition for their dedication to keeping west Essex healthy and making a positive impact on our local communities. Amongst the winners were:Angie Pearson, a professional counsellor with Waltham Abbey Youth 2000, received the overall Best of West Award due to her outstanding commitment to making a difference to the local health and wellbeing economy. Angie has spent 17 years working tirelessly to help young people deal with and overcome any issues affecting their lives.
Stellar Healthcare, in conjunction with Uttlesford Health and West Essex CCG took the Best Primary Care award for delivering the Evening and Weekend GP service which has seen over 30,000 The Pharmaceutical Care Award went to joint winners North Weald Chemist, who many of us value and think are very worthy winners and the Harlow Pharmacy. Both won the awards for their exceptional customer service and care. Accountable Officer at NHS West Essex CCG Deborah Fielding said: “These awards are an excellent way of showcasing the talent and dedication of people in west Essex. Huge congratulations to the winners of the Best of West Awards 2016 and everyone who made the shortlist. “We received some fantastic nominations and the judging panel had to make some very difficult decisions. The nominations showed how lucky we are to have such inspirational people working and living in west Essex. I would like to say thank you on behalf of the CCG and the Board.” The awards were presented by Stephen King, lay member of the board at NHS West Essex CCG during a ceremony that ended with the presentation of over long service awards including Dr Ken Menon who has given over 40 years of service to the NHS. Before the awards, the CCG’s Annual General Meeting took place which detailed progress made in local health and care services over the past year, how local money has been invested and gave a brief preview of plans for the future. Page 12
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Nominations open for Young Sports Award Nominate a young person for the Epping Forest Young Sports Award. The award recognises our district’s young athletes and aims to help them develop further in their chosen sports. Do you know a young person in the district who is dedicated to a sport and deserves a helping hand to further their achievements? Why not nominate them. To be eligible for the award your nominee must:
Be aged 13-25 on or before the closing date for applications 30 November 16
Competing at county, regional or national level in a nationally governed sport
Live in the Epping Forest District
If at College or University, return ‘home’ to Epping Forest District during the holidays Last year’s winner Naomi Harryman used her bursary to help pay for specialist coaching in her discipline, the Heptathlon, and physiotherapy, to help her overcome injuries. The coaching and extra support has allowed her to train regularly, despite injuries preventing her from competing. Naomi’s mother said: ”The award has definitely helped Naomi this year. It has inspired her to keep pushing through!” Great opportunity Leisure and Community services portfolio holder Councillor Helen Kane said: ”The Epping Forest Sports Awards are a great opportunity for young athletes to further themselves in their chosen discipline.” She continued: ”Awards can range from between £100 to £1000, which can help young people pay for any costs associated with their sporting activity. So if you know anyone that could benefit, make sure to nominate them.” Make a nomination Applications close Wednesday 30 November 2016. Your nominee must be able to attend the Civic Awards reception on Friday 17 March 2017. You can nominate somebody by visiting www.eppingforestdc.gov.uk. If you would like more information please contact; Fabrizio Ferrari—fferrari@eppingforestdc.gov.uk or telephone 01992 564567.
Book your free home fire safety visit Essex County Fire and Rescue Service is commited to ensuring 100% of homes in Essex have a working smoke alarm. So, to help this happen, we carry out home fire safety visits to anyone living in Essex, completely FREE of charge.
BASSETT BUSINESS CENTRE in Hurricane Way A home fire safety visit includes:- Identifying and making you aware of the potential has a “virtual office” facility. You can have your mail/small deliveries sent fire risks Making sure you know what to do here instead of to your home for £17.50 a week OR, in addition, you could in order to reduce or prevent these risks, have your own phone line with Reception staff taking your calls in your helping you put together an escape plan in case a fire breaks out in the future company name for £25 per week. Hire of small conference room also available at £10 per hour. To arrange your home fire safety visit, or if
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Epping St John's School holds Open Evening
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OSTEOPATH Penny has been in practice for over 29 years and is starting up a new practice here in North Weald at Blakes Golf Club. Osteopathy is a gentle and effective form of diagnosis and treatment, having a very individual approach to each patient and can help improve the following:
Back and neck pain Sciatica Knee and hip pain Tension headaches Arthritic conditions
Tennis elbow Sports injuries Plantar fasciitis Frozen shoulder Repetitive Strain Injuries
Come and have a consultation and treatment and if you bring this copy of North Weald Village Life Magazine there will be a deduction of £20 off the initial fee *
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Parents and prospective students visited Epping St John's School for its annual open evening and to hear about the progress being made across the school. Headteacher Allan Osborne and Deputy Headeachers Jo Daniels and Emma Ruffles addressed a packed school hall to highlight the achievements since Mr Osborne arrived at Epping St John's nine months ago. Also addressing the audience at two sessions were student headteachers and Year 11 students Marni Rollason and Teale Cunningham and Year 7 students Mia Knight and Lewis Fisher who spoke about the transition from primary to secondary school.
Some 250 Epping St John's students volunteered to help at the evening, either showing off their work and the facilities on offer in all the school's departments or acting as guides to the many people who wanted to tour the school. Among the activities highlighted were the new dance classes introduced at the school this academic year.
Headteacher Allan Osborne said: "It was a wonderful evening which really did showcase all the rapid improvements the school has made. "What made this evening unique - more than any I have attended or been part of in my 16-year career - is the sheer number of students who voluntarily gave up their evening to talk to our visitors. They spoke with real pride about their school. They are at the heart of the new vision of the school.
Stay safe for Fireworks The best way to stay safe on bonfire night is to go to a properly organised fireworks display rather than holding your own party at home. There are dozens of organised displays taking place across Essex and they are by far the safest way to enjoy fireworks. Head of Communtiy Safety, Neil Fenwick said: “Organised displays are bigger, better, cheaper and far safer than holding your own fireworks party. “These displays last longer and are far more impressive than anything seen at a back garden firework display. They also benefit a lot of good local charities and causes. We have created an interactive map showing where many of the displays in Essex are being held. “When something goes wrong at a firework party the situation can often escalate very quickly and burns from fireworks are some of the worst people can suffer. Sparklers burn five times hotter than cooking oil, they should never be given to a child under five and should always be held in a gloved hand. “Also no matter where you’re going make sure all animals are kept indoors and that young children are under constant adult supervision.” Page 14
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Plaques, wall art and decorations
St Clare celebrates ‘Hospice Heroes’ St Clare Hospice highlighted the vital contribution made by their ‘heroic’ supporters during national Hospice Care Week which took place from 3rd to 9th October.
All handmade in North Weald Hanging plaques with cute & funny phrases Children’s wall and door plaques Pretty hanging hearts Christmas decorations Children’s Christmas card making kits
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The Hastingwood-based charity marked the national week of campaigning with the theme ‘Hospice care is Heroic’ and celebrated the dedication and heroism of its team of more than 120 skilled staff and 550 dedicated volunteers. St Clare Hospice’s Director of Patient Care, Philip Ball, said: “Every year St Clare Hospice offers care and support to over 1,700 people across West Essex and East Herts. This support is unique to the individual, helping those with a life-limiting illness to live life as fully as possible.”
Philip Ball said: “Everything we do at St Clare is only possible because of the heroic dedication of hundreds of staff and volunteers. They may not get to wear a superhero cape, but our supporters – from our volunteers, support staff and nurses, to our fundraisers, business partners and charity shoppers – make a heroic difference every day to our patients.” St Clare is celebrated a different group of heroic supporters every day of Hospice Care Week, highlighting how local people and businesses can help the charity. Throughout the week they dedicated a day to focus on their heroic: volunteers, corporate partners, friends, charity shoppers, fundraisers, nurses and clinical staff. St Clare started the week by highlighting the support given by their ‘heroic volunteers’ including the story of Val Foster – a volunteer on the Inpatient Unit who is also joining the team from St Clare who are trekking across Cambodia in November. Val Foster said: “At the start of my shift on a Friday evening, I go round and speak to every patient in the unit. It is amazing what aspects of people’s lives they will share with you. It is an enormous privilege and a very humbling position to be in. I have also just sat for my whole shift and held someone’s hand, if that is what the patient needs.” The most uplifting story came from their ‘heroic friend’ and therapy dog, Thea – a seven year old terrier who befriends outpatients in their Day Therapy service as well as those staying on the Inpatient Unit. The week finished by highlighting the efforts of their ‘heroic fundraisers’ with the story of Henry Richards, their 13 year old supporter who raised £10,000 at a charity cricket match at Woodford Wells Cricket Club in memory of his mother, Toni Richards. Henry said: “We held this charity day to help support the wonderful charities that made my mum feel cared for and not alone, from the day she was diagnosed with cancer, with their endless support and kindness. Mum’s situation, I decided to hold this day to show our gratitude for how they cared for her.” To find out how you can help St Clare this Hospice Care Week, and for all the stories of St Clare’s ‘heroic’ supporters, visit www.stclarehospice.org.uk Tel: 07814 863955
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November Gardening Hints At the time of writing the weather has just started to become Autumnal, this after all of September and beginning of October was particularly warm sunny and dry. On the positive side this unseasonable warmth has meant the hanging baskets, pots and tubs still looked very good up until a few days ago, when they have just begun to look tired and in need of emptying. We have a large selection of Autumn/Winter flowering plants such as pansy, primroses, cyclamen, violas and a whole host of evergreen plants with winter interest. To plant a new basket always replace the compost, this will encourage good strong growth. The plants will become dormant as the days get shorter and the temperature drops. This means the plants will not be taking up nutrients, so for November, December, January and February there is no benefit from regularly feeding your plants. Feeding should start again when plants begin to grow new shoots. A general well balanced food such as Miracle Gro is ideal from March onwards to maintain healthy plants. It’s still not too late to plant spring flowering bulbs such as tulips, daffodils, crocus, hyacinths etc. Keep the lawn raked of all falling leaves, cut back roses by about a third, to prevent wind rock during the winter months. If your roses have suffered with Blackspot make sure you rake up the affected leaves and dispose of. Where possible introduce well-rotted manure to your borders a vegetable garden by lightly forking in. Take advantage of any bright days by tidying up any plants and borders. Sweep all paths and patios, put away any hosepipes and fittings to prevent frost damage. Start to identify plants that may need protecting from winter snow and frost. If you are not sure what plants may need protecting in your garden, come in and see me and I will endeavour to help you. Take a photography if you don’t know the name or you can’t identify any plants. Don’t forget to keep up with all news and bargains continually update on our Facebook page, brilliantly constructed by our new member of the team, Lisa – “artnursery garden centre”. As I always say take time out to enjoy your garden, sit back and relax (probably inside) and enjoy the fantastic Autumn colours with a drink of your choice As its getting colder, mine will be something warming like a homemade sloe gin or perhaps a nice soup. No comments from the Editor please about my choice of soup, just because she is feeling rather smug about giving up alcohol for the whole of October but I will say very well done June, fantastic will power, just don’t go mad on November 1st. Cheers. Source: Nigel, Art Nursery Garden Centre. P.S. we now stock a huge range of fireworks. We are now able to show you videos of the different ones we stock. Also our new Christmas shop is now open with new stock arriving daily.
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Family Communion on Sunday 20th November at 9.15am “Christ the King” and also A Festival Service for St Andrew’s Day on Wednesday 30th November at 7.30pm – with wine, soft drinks and snacks afterwards in the church hall. Everyone is welcome to these events (and always welcome every Sunday at 9.15am). As I said last month, come with families, friends, neighbours – whoever! I’ve been doing a lot of talking (even more than usual!) recently to people about the Christian faith and what it means: talking especially to adults wanting to be baptised and confirmed. It’s not straightforward to try and distil 2000 years of Christian thinking and teaching into a few hours’ discussion, but it’s helped to focus my mind on what’s truly important. And I think two things are really coming into focus properly for me; one is that our act of following Jesus Christ is always more important than the usual stuff we think of as “religion” – especially what we do in church. For if we don’t have that innermost desire to get close to God through Jesus and to allow him to lead us on our journey of faith, then no amount of worrying about the church is going to make any difference to us and to the world. And secondly, that it’s more important to learn how God wants us to live – with other Christians and the rest of the world – than getting anxious about what we’re asked to “believe.” In other words, Christianity is much deeper and more intimate than simply a list of things we sign up to. Now this may seem a bit odd- especially to older readers whose confirmation preparation may have consisted precisely of having to learn by heart lots of things that Christians believe! And, of course, our fundamental beliefs in a loving creator God, Jesus the redeeming Son and the sustaining Holy Spirit are absolutely central to what we do. But perhaps those who think of themselves as Christians should spend more time thinking about how what we believe is actually reflected in our daily lives. And though the trials and tribulations of the Church are always good fun for the media, what will make a real difference to our world is people hearing what the loving Christian God wants from them, and shaping their lives in his service.
God Bless, Fr James. (contact me on jwerodley@yahoo.co.uk or 01279 451065)
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Your home composting habits could win £50! Although it is the season of shorter days and longer evenings, autumn also brings the promise of rejuvenation. All gardeners know that as well as being a time for harvesting; autumn is a time to prepare for the next year. Flowering plants need dead heading, hardy herbaceous plants require pruning, fading annuals need removing and weeds and fallen leaves have to be cleared. Yet these items needn’t go to waste, they can be recycled back into your garden by composting. Whether you are an avid composter or you've had a go but no longer compost, Essex County Council love to hear from you about your composting habits. Take part in their short home composting survey for your chance to be entered into a prize draw to win £50 of garden centre vouchers. If you would like to order your own compost bin please visit
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Thank you Doreen Clery for sending the information below and suggesting that other readers may find this of interest. Did you know that we had so many places of historical interest in the village and local area.
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Residents and councillors have had their first chance to view an advance version of the Epping Forest District Council draft Local Plan. You can view the draft local plan at Once agreed with any further amendments at Full Council, the draft be ready for public consultation from Monday 31 October 2016 and the deadline for responses is 12th December. A consultation website has been created to support the Local Plan consultation process. It has been designed to make consultation feedback as simple and straightforward as possible. You can find this—www.eppingforestdc.gov.uk/planningourfuture Councillor John Philip, Cabinet Portfolio Holder for Planning said: “This is everyone’s Local Plan. It is the plan for our future, the future of our children and the future of our grandchildren. It will guide development across the district including where to build new homes and employment for a growing population right up to 2033. Please get involved. Follow the process and give us your feedback.”
The Local Plan is the blueprint for the development of future housing and employment in Epping Forest district. It will protect the district from unsuitable development. However, before the new Local Plan can be adopted, the draft is set to go through a major public consultation from 31 October to 12 December 2016. Councillor Philip is encouraging people to respond from 31 October 2016. Comments by local residents will be gathered by the council as a vital part of the process of persuading a Government inspector it has met requirements for additional population growth, housing and employment up to 2033. Based on careful analysis by Epping Forest District Council: 11,400 additional homes are necessary between 2011 and 2033 1,173 homes are already built 1,194 have been granted planning permission up to March 2016 595 windfall developments allowance Almost 3,000 new homes are already accounted for
FIRST MEETING—ARRANGED BY EPPING FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL 5th November, North Weald Village Hall—10am—2pm. You will find out more information and be able to ask representatives any questions you may have. If you care about the village, go to this meeting if you can. If you cannot attend, there will be a static display in the North Weald Library from 31st December until 12th December.
3,900 new homes are proposed at strategic sites on the edge of Harlow Leaving a balance of approximately 4,550 homes to be developed across the rest of the district Areas of North Weald have been identified to for development resulting in a high quota of the required homes to be developed initially being earmarked for building in North Weald. It is essential that residents have as much opportunity to have their say as possible and they take this opportunity. Please do not feel it is not up to you to have your say and rely on others to do this, as the more people that respond the better. I have been informed that you do not have to complete the full questionnaire, you can complete the areas relevant to you although of course you can complete as many as you wish.
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North Weald Parish Council Fears in relation to Local Plan Council fears number of homes in parish could double in 17 years under Draft Local Plan proposals The number of homes in the parish of North Weald Bassett would more than double in the next 17 years if all the possible sites for housing contained in the Epping Forest District Draft Local Plan are approved. The potential 113% increase in the number of properties in North Weald, Hastingwood and Thornwood has been branded "unacceptable" by parish councillor Terry Blanks.
Are you a member of your North Weald Resident’s Association? Some readers will be aware of the North Weald Residents Association, which is a group of local residents who are dedicated to providing residents with details on important local issues and providing information on how and when to make their voices heard in order to have their say and influence the future of North Weald. The Association was initially formed some years ago to encourage participation in the Gypsy and Traveller Consultation carried out by Epping Forest District Council. The Residents Association has always been in the background since then but have now decided to increase their presence in order to focus on key issues affecting the village and in particular the initial priority is the Local Plan which is referred to above. The North Weald Residents Association will be communicating regularly with members, providing information or intelligence as and when it is made available, encouraging members to participate in consultations, petitions or surveys regarding the Local pla, providing information on deadlines and of course feeding back results to members as and when it is made available to them They will also be doing the same for any issues in relation to the village. Association members can ask for the association to focus on particular issues for the To become a member you need to be a resident in the village and over 16 years of age. Members are not committed to attend committee meetings. All members will have an interest in their village. If you would like to become a member of the resident’s association and be kept uptodate initially on the Local Plan, you can join via the Facebook page, or you can complete the slip below and return it by dropping it into the Kings Head Garage, there is a box for this or you can send it to NWRA C/O North Weald Village Life, 49 York Road, North Weald, Essex CM16 6HU.
Speaking at a recent extraordinary parish council meeting, Mr Blanks said: "North Weald is a village and we would be more than doubling the size of that village." The parish is earmarked to take 2,760 of the 8,450 allocated for the Epping Forest district, the draft document reveals. The parish council’s planning committee chairman, Baden Clegg, said the parish was "being hit extremely hard". Land south of Vicarage Lane is earmarked for some 590 homes with a further 288 homes proposed for Bluemans Farm, off the A414 near the Talbot roundabout. About 27 homes are proposed for the nearby Chase Farm industrial estate with some 225 homes proposed for North Weald Airfield, on land alongside Merlin Way. Other sites in North Weald village include fields east and west of Church Lane and north of Lancaster road (about 276 homes) and land east of Church Lane and west of Harrison Drive (about 49 homes).
Latton Priory, near the M11 roundabout at Hastingwood, is considered suitable for 1,000 homes - the largest single development site proposed in the Epping Forest district
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Fifty homes could go on the Riddings Garden Centre site in Hastingwood
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Parish councillor Sheila Jackman raised concern over the infrastructure required to support the new homes. “It's the doctors, where are we going to get the medical facilities from? Health is something that concerns everybody and that's part of the infrastructure that we should be considering very seriously. It's a worry now and it will be a worry with an increase population."
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The CAB says November is an ideal time to make your Will Why make a will? It is important for a person to make a will, even if you do not have many possessions or much money, for a number of reasons:
if you die without having made a will there are certain rules which dictate how the money, property or possessions should be allocated. This may not be the way you would have wished;
unmarried couples and those who have not registered a civil partnership cannot inherit from each other unless there is a will, so the death of one partner may create serious financial problems for the remaining partner;
if you have children under 18 you may want to appoint someone to be the children’s guardian. This is particularly important if the parents are not married or in a civil partnership;
It may be possible to reduce the amount of tax payable on the inheritance or to prevent a beneficiary under the will from losing state benefits. Is it necessary to use a solicitor? There is no legal requirement that a will be either drawn up or witnessed by a solicitor. If you want to draw up your own will you can. But you should only do this if the will is going to be straightforward. If there are errors in the will, sorting out misunderstandings and disputes may result in considerable legal costs, which will reduce the amount of money in the estate, and cause a lot of bad feeling in families. November is a good time to get a will made… …because in November solicitors who belong to a scheme called Will Aid will draft a will in return for a donation to the Will Aid charities instead of charging a fee. Will Aid has been running since 1988. During that time over 275,000 people have made a Will through the scheme and got the peace of mind that comes from knowing that their loved ones are protected if the worst happens. The scheme has raised an amazing £16m for the vital work of the Will Aid charities in the UK and around the world. How Will Aid works You contact Will Aid to find out which local solicitors are participating. You can do this through their website (www.willaid.org.uk) or their helpline – 0300 0300 013. You contact your chosen solicitor directly to make an appointment. Your solicitor will advise you on what you need to take into consideration and will then draft your Will. Your solicitor will waive their usual fee, inviting you to make a donation to the Will Aid charities instead. Suggested voluntary donations are £95 for a basic single Will or £150 for a pair of basic mirror Wills. If your Will is more complex, you and your solicitor can agree a separate fee for the extra work outside of the Will Aid arrangement. All the money raised by Will Aid is then divided between the nine Will Aid charities: Actionaid, Age UK, British Red Cross, Christian Aid, Save the Children, SCIAF, Sightsavers and Trócaire. Don’t wait! Some solicitors get booked up very quickly so if you want to take advantage of the Will Aid scheme get in touch straightaway. A reminder on how to contact Citizens Advice Where we are and when we are open: at Loughton Library on Mondays to Wednesdays, and on Fridays, from 9.30 to 1.00, and at Waltham Abbey Town Hall on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. You can also get advice via the Citizens Advice website (www.citizensadvice.org.uk) or the Essex Adviceline – 03444 77 0808. Page 34
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Halloween Precautions in the village Halloween is a great opportunity for children to get dressed up and go out trick and treating in their local roads. However, for the last four years Halloween has also been the time that our village is targeted by a large number of youths from North Weald, Epping and Ongar, aged between 10 and 17 years. Last year, fireworks were thrown at people including children, at vehicles including a police car and at houses. This year, Essex Police have issued a dispersal power which will be in place between 16.00 on 31st October and 1st November at 03.00. This power is provided by the Anti Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014, this is a preventative measure and allows officers to deal with situations immediately and order people to leave the locality for up to 48 hours. The dispersal order conditions will be utilised if an officer has reasonable grounds to suspect that the behaviour of a person has contributed or is likely to contribute to; * members of the public in the locality being harassed, alarmed or distressed * crime and disorder occurring in the locality
Dear reader of north weald and possible beyond, Lemons! There is nothing better than cutting the yellow skin of the lemon to then smell the citrus tang fill your nose. I feel lemons is a fruit that people just don't appreciate enough. People are content to buy an expensive bottle of lemon concentrate juice (with other ingredients added) instead of buying a fresh pure lemon for 30p. If the recipe says lemon it doesn't say lemon concentrate with added nastys! I can't begin to explain how much I love the little yellow fruit (I have a lemon plant in my garden) but people should cook with then more, be experiential! A simple dish for a lemon user beginner is lemon chicken. Roast chicken breast with lemon wedges and garlic. Simple,
use
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lemon!!!
From the lemon fanatic!
The officer can also consider giving a direction to leave if necessary for the purpose of removing or reducing the likelihood of anti-social behaviour, crime or disorder. Should persons from the North Weald area aged between 10-16 be located in the area and displaying the behaviour, they can be removed to a place of safety which will likely be home to parents. Essex Police urge parents to speak with their children about their behaviour in the run up to Halloween and, should parents have any issues they would like to discuss, please don't hesitate to contact them. Members of the public should use 101 in a non-emergency to report matters or, in an emergency, utilise the 999 facility. There will be a visible police presence and we will be happy to liaise with members of the public. Please also remember not everybody likes Halloween. If your children are going trick or treating, please visit houses that are decorated or displaying pumpkins. Please avoid houses if you do not know who live there or if they people may be elderly or unwell. Do not eat your ‘treats’ until you get home to make sure they can be checked by an adult. Make sure children are accompanied.
Don’t forget to visit the
Stick to pavements, visit homes on one side of the road and cross safely to the other side.
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Have fun and stay safe!
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Dear Spider
St Clare patient to host ‘glittering’ Burlesque Cabaret Event to raise funds
I know that you keep flies away that’s quite an important job, but every time I see you a scream emanates from my gob.
A former patient of St Clare Hospice is hosting a Cabaret Event to raise funds for the charity which cared for her following a devastating cancer diagnosis.
While you’re up there in the corner all calm, curled up and still, I don’t mind your company, I can cope with that, until…
Jem Ayres, 33 years from Harlow, is the founder of Burlesque Jems dance school and will be hosting their 5th annual Cabaret Event in honour of the Hastingwood-based Hospice. The ‘Burlesque Jems Cabaret Event’ will take place on Saturday 22 October at the Great Parndon Community Association in Harlow.
You crawl down the wall onto the floor, which gives me such a scare and you do a little victory dance when I jump up onto the chair. I get someone to throw you out “Take him far away!” I say, but no sooner is the door closed, to get back in you’ve found a way.
Speaking of her own personal cancer journey, Jem Ayres said: “In September 2015 I travelled alone to Thailand for a yoga retreat. On landing in Thailand I developed a nasty headache and what followed was one of the most difficult journeys of my life. I ended up having emergency brain surgery in Thailand, was flown back to Harlow in an air ambulance, and was diagnosed with advanced Stage 4 cancer.”
You don’t seem to come back alone though, you bring your family, and a few mates. You tell your wife to get me too, so for the dark she waits.
Jem Ayres was cared for by Clinical Nurse Specialists from St Clare Hospice who visited her at her own home. Jem said: “A cancer diagnosis is devastating and affects every aspect of your family, business and personal life. The staff at St Clare allowed me the space to deal with my illness in my own home, whilst massively supporting me with advice on the treatments I could receive and the benefits I was entitled to. I felt so supported by St Clare that I have decided to raise money for them at our annual Cabaret Event – so that I can give something back.”
When I’m in my bedroom sleeping, she abseils down on my face, and stomps on it while I’m dreaming, then goes back to her hiding place. Then she sends the kids out, to run amok around the house some as small as penny coins, others as big as a mouse!
Jem Ayres, who founded Burlesque Jems in 2011, explains the idea behind the dance school: “The mission of Burlesque Jems is to celebrate life in all its glorious shapes and sizes – encouraging everyone to be the best version of themselves. The women who attend Burlesque Jems have found that, as well as gaining dance skills, they have been empowered to find new levels of confidence and to feel comfortable in their own body.”
One to wait on the middle stair so I can’t get up to bed, one waits till I draw the curtains to jump down, “Tally-ho !!” on my head.
Burlesque Jems Cabaret Event will feature performances from more than 50 dancers – providing the audience with a ‘glittering’ display of ‘feathers, frills and fun.’
One to sit in the washing basket, then run halfway up my arm, one to creep up on the baby and snigger at my attempts to keep calm.
Tickets for the event cost £10 and can be purchased from Jem Ayres on 07903188404 or info@burlesquejems.co.uk. The event starts at 7:00pm on Saturday 22 October at Great Parndon Community Association, Abercrombie Way, Harlow, CM18 6YJ.
I don’t want to resort to the newspaper, or pneumatic drill or blow torch, but I might just let the cat eat you, if you come in any nearer than the porch.
You just stay up there in that corner and we’ll happily get along fine, where I’ll leave you to do your job, and you leave me to do mine.
For more information about the event you can visit the St Clare Hospice website at www.stclarehospice.org.uk/ event/burlesque-evening
Cate Hayes 2016 Thank you Adrienne Burns for sharing this with readers. Page 36
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Thank you Now I don’t know how many people know about this collection that started up for us, But really and truly it’s been done by some really great friends, despite us imploring them not to make a fuss. Unfortunately, we were involved in a car crash which was totally not our fault, And even with the perpetrator that hit us totally accepting blame, It seems, like so many others in this great insurance web, we’ve been caught. Why is it that when you take out car insurance, they always ask you what your vehicle is worth? As when it comes down to you making a claim, you might as well of been insuring bare earth. The actual value of my car that they offered after it had been written off According to our insurers wouldn’t even buy us a wheel barrow. Despite them taking out my money year after year That for me was to protect, what I thought, was something of value. But apparently not as what price that we thought was fair, seems to be so far away from theirs! So far that in fact, there would be no way that we could replace our car but soon realised when trying to talk to them that no one cares. Leaving us stuck in a no win place, as our funds are low to say the least at the best of times, With the insurance company leaving us high and dry, as if we’d committed some kind of crimes. Despite my wife’s truly best efforts to try and raise their price they just wouldn’t budge! Making us feel like we were in the wrong and that the inconvenience we had caused them had turned into a grudge. Now the unfortunate girl that hit us was happily fine and her car has been repaired and we’re happy she’s back on the road. Except our insurance company are going to take back our courtesy car Before even paying out their misally sum to allow us to join the highway code. Hence to the rescue comes our good friends and neighbours for some unknown reason prepared to help us in our hour of need. Though all attempts to stop it in its tracks having failed we are all truly touched deeply indeed. I can understand people helping June, as she does so much for the village While I just tag along behind. So the generosity I know is mainly for her And the fact it’s happening at all really blows my mind. So I’d like to thank everyone here and now For restoring my faith in human kind. Though the culprit that started this kindness Will still get a piece of my mind. There are no real words that can convey how grateful both June and I are, As its thanks mainly to you all, that I’ll be able to afford a car!
It won’t be new or flash but it’ll be something that thanks to all your kindness I will certainly treasure, While the gratitude and the actual actions of our friends and neighbours Will be carried with me forever. Thank you, thank you, all, especially Oona – there I’ve named you, As you all make this village something so very special and great, Something that no jumped up insurance company could ever break or understand or compete with, No matter how big their mistake! Source: Andy – resident poet. We all know that many readers, friend and neighbours do not feel that Andy ‘tags’ along. Not only does he make a worthwhile and much loved contribution to this magazine (resident poet) but over the years he has fixed many cars, always has a kind word to say and will do anything for anybody. But he is quite right – we are not deserving of this support and kindness and it is not necessary and despite telling you all this – you carried on. Thank you again from me too.
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BIRD REPORT - NOVEMBER 2016 Welcome to the ornithological update for the month of November. As always I am composing this in the middle of the preceding month so any sightings etc that I mention are the latest up to mid October. Well we certainly had some fine weather through September and on into early October although it has now turned that little bit chillier, especially overnight. The forthcoming weeks will see the fitness of our wildlife start to be tested by the increasingly cold weather when food sources can start to become that much harder to come by. Birds need to eat a good proportion of their body weight to get enough calories to sustain them overnight and for small birds the relative loss of body heat is that much greater. The tiny Wren can be especially vulnerable and will readily roost communally such as packing together inside an abandoned nest. The shared body warmth can literally be a life saver. At the time of writing the latest sightings of House Martins and Swallows were in the first week of October. However in previous years there have been sightings as late as 16th (Martins) and 23rd (Swallow) so there could still be a few to come through, especially if the warm autumn has delayed some individuals from starting their southward migrations. Conversely there was the first autumn sighting of incoming Redwings also in the first week of October, almost as if they had synchronised their arrival to align with the exit of House Martins and Swallows. In truth, coincidental of course. However I have yet to see any Fieldfares, which often associate closely with Redwings. Over the next few weeks both species should be increasingly obvious in the countryside around the village and if we get severe conditions they will come into gardens for food. I have started to get sporadic sightings of Little Egrets in the approaches to North Weald but not in the central area of the village. Another species that starts to frequent the village during the autumn is the beautiful Grey Wagtail which is a handsome mix of mostly yellow and grey plumage. An individual seems to be frequenting the flood relief channels near the village hall car park and further along Cripsey Brook. These are sites that have been favoured in recent years. This species likes to forage for insect food adjacent to small streams etc so the above sites provide ideal locations. Their close relation the Pied Wagtail is black and white in appearance and is more likely to be seen on playing fields, quiet side streets with lawns etc, and can even be seen foraging for insects on a house roof. They are more common than Grey Wagtails and roost communally and small flocks can be seen heading over the village at dusk, often towards Epping where there have previously been numbers of this bird roosting in trees. Another species that seems to turns up around Weald Common and nearby farmland at this time of the year is the Meadow Pipit which is a small, streaky brown bird with white outer tail feathers. This is quite common on higher ground particularly to the north and west of Britain but spreads further south in autumn. It has a weak 'seep' type of call as it flies away, you can unwittingly flush them when they are by damp ditches etc in the flood meadow area. Occasionally groups of half a dozen or so turn up at the airfield. This species is targeted by Cuckoos during the summer and is the meal of choice for various birds of prey so they don't have it easy. They are an example of a bird that is still quite common (maybe 2 million breeding pairs in UK) but is on an amber list for conservation as numbers are much reduced from the 1970s or so. Starlings and Skylarks offer a similar scenario. Whilst mentioning the Skylark there were very few in evidence during the summer but I have started seeing a few in the last month or so. I presume these are birds that have dispersed from other areas and are now settling around here for the autumn. There are still plenty of gulls to be seen. There will be flocks in recently ploughed fields, usually Black headed Gulls with a small number of Lesser Black-backed Gulls. One or two mid sized Common Gulls can be spotted among them. As dusk approaches you can see regular groups of them nearly always flying west, with many heading for roosts in the Lea Valley area. These groups can be just 3 or 4 up to 30 or so flying in 'V' formation. One bird I haven't noticed as much as I expected is the Jay. I mentioned in last month's report that they spend a lot of time fetching acorns back and forth, but so far I have only seen a couple here and there. Is it something to do with the acorn crop not being too good or maybe delayed ... hopefully things will pick up or maybe I just haven't been looking at the right time. Although feeding garden birds can continue throughout the summer it is during the autumn and winter that more people start to put food out for our feathered friends. Various stores sell bird food as well as garden centres etc and there is an almost bewildering variety of seeds, nuts, fat balls and the like. I tend to keep it simple with sunflower hearts preferred because there isn't any mess and quite a few species will take them. The main thing is to think hygiene, both for the sake of the birds and of course for us humans. If you put food out and not all of it is being eaten then try reducing the amounts you offer until you reach a level where it is all being consumed. This will prevent the build up of mould etc. If possible you should move the feeding station occasionally and give feeders and bird tables a scrub down. Water is another way of attracting birds to your garden. In fact in cold, icy weather the provision of clean water can be particularly important, even more so than in the heat of summer. Again, keep it clean ... If you are out and about, keep your eyes out for birds and other wildlife. If you have a decent knowledge of familiar bird species you have a better chance of spotting something that looks 'different'. At this time of year young birds are dispersing from the areas where they were born and with migration as well you can get uncommon birds on the move through the area. But don't forget that many of our familiar species can be delightful to watch, from glorious Goldfinches and chattering Sparrows to a cheeky Robin. Enjoy the natural history of the area ... All the best ... Paul Corbet Page 38
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Essential Local Numbers The Alzheimer Society
01992 717676
North Weald Methodist Hall
01992 522143
Cats Protection
0333 200 1484
North Weald Library
01992 522896
Citizens Advice Bureau
03444 77 0808
North Weald Village Hall Bookings
07870 465129
01992 523825
northwealdvillagehall.org/
Crimestoppers
0800 555111
North Weald Parish Council
Doctors High Street, Epping
01992 579270
Queens Community Centre Hall Bookings
Doctors The Limes, Epping (visits/emergencies)
01992 566500
NHS Direct
0845 4647
Doctors The Limes, Epping (appointments)
01992 573838
Police, Epping Station
0300 333 4444
Doctors The Limes, North Weald 01992 524383
Police, Neighbourhood/local
101
Epping Forest District Council
01992 564000
Police, Emergency
999
Hospital, St Margarets, Epping
01992 561666
Police Online reporting
www.essex.police.uk/doitonline
Hospital, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Harlow
01279 444455
RSPCA
01279 306058
London & Essex Boarding Kennels & Cattery (Kents Farm)
01992 522183
Stuart Poulton
01992 522607
24 Hour
01992 572607
North Weald Airfield
01992 564200
St Andrews Primary School
01992 522283
North Weald Chemist
01992 523887
Traveline
0870 6082608
07522 473024
LOCAL CLUB DIRECTORY 3rd North Weald Beavers
North Weald Preservation Society
Queens Hall Charity
Tel: 01992 524672
Tel: read 01992 522618/522630
Tel: 522910
British Legion, North Weald Branch
North Weald Cricket Club
Rapier Cycling Club
Tel: 01992 614415
Northweald.play-cricket.com
Tel: 524631
Dance Factory
North Weald Kickboxing
Taoist Tai Chi Society
Tel: 07976 786404
Tel: 07433 2843128
Tel: 01992 523854/07803243625
Epping Ongar Railway Volunteer
North Weald Scouts Group
Thornwood Seniors
Tel: 01277 365200
01992 524672
Tel: 577872
Epping Forest Badger Group
Three Valleys Male Voice Choir
Tel: 576038
North Weald Seniors Society for over 70’s
Friends Force Hertfordshire/Essex
Tel: 522196
Tel: 522464 Epping Forest Rotary Club
North Weald Wireless Station Bowls Club
Tel: 07855 911323
Tel: 522803
Forest Highlanders Pipes & Drum
North Weald Women’s Institute (Evg)
Tel: 01708 250820
Tel: 522258
North Weald Angling Club
Queens Hall Bowls Club
Tel: 01992 524071
Tel: 523375 or 522052
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