North Weald Village Life June 2016 Issue

Strengthening the Community

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Issue: 112 June 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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Contact Details Telephone: 07814 863955 Email: june@northwealdvillagelife.co.uk Road,

North Weald,

It was lovely to see so many people at Roy’s leaving event on Saturday 30th April. I saw so many familiar faces and also met some new people who seemed happy to be able to put a face to my name. I am not sure I have ever seen so many people in the village hall at one time. I have to say a huge thank you to all those that kindly sent letters and emails to me to thank me for organising the event, it was certainly worthwhile and wouldn't have been possible without all the support. Roy and his family had an amazing time and so did many others and I was overjoyed that so many people stayed and enjoyed the time meeting with other neighbours and friends.

Ok, now I was not going to mention this but so many of you always say that you do enjoy reading this column as you enjoy sharing family news and snippets of life in the Peachey household, so I thought I had better briefly mention that on 21st May I will be celebrating (or commiserating) reaching a milestone birthday. I am not going to divulge which milestone, but I wish it was my 40th and if anybody suggests it may be my 60th I may just cry!! I know I should embrace it and with this day and age of illnesses etc I should celebrate that I have reached this age, and I am grateful for this honestly, but it does not take away the fact that I feel so old.

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The sun is shining, the days are mild, and the evenings are light so we must be heading into summer. Walking in the forest, the spring blossom and early flowers are now fading but everywhere is so green. It really did seem that one day everything was budding and full of promise, one night of rain and the next day everything went wild, everywhere green and full grown. I would assume that the weather has been ideal for growing fruit and crops but I could be wrong.

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I know that I am lucky enough to have readers of all ages, and some will agree I am old and some will say I am still youngish, but my biggest problem is comparing people of the same age, especially on TV. You may recall that at the start of quiz shows when they introduce the contestants and they say their age, if they are 50 I always feel that they are so old and immediately compare myself to them making me feel older and the girls often kindly point out someone who is the same age and say something along the lines of ‘mum, they are the same age as you and look how wonderful they look!’ with voices full of surprise as to how someone the same age can look so good.

I know age is just a number and I always think men go through a mid life crisis and not women, so I guess I will just have to have a large Bacardi and coke and say ‘bring it on—I am in my 50’s’ (sob, sob). However look at the Queen, she is dong so well at 90!!

With hopefully, better weather ahead of us, I hope to see you walking around the village. However someone recently said that up by the radio station, over the fields, they saw a snake—a big blue one with no head, but there are snakes there often so I may not see you up there.

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Congratulations to S. Folkes won last months prize and will be celebrating with a bottle of wine. This month the lucky winner can also celebrate with a bottle of wine. To enter this month, please send your completed entry to June Brain Teaser, NWVL, 49 York Road, North Weald, Essex CM16 6HU’. Entries need to be received by 10th June 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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Parish council objects to additional gypsy site caravans

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Plans for additional caravans on the Woodside gypsy site are being opposed by North Weald Bassett Parish Council.

At the North Weald Bassett Parish Council planning committee which was held on Monday 9th May, heard that a Government planning inspector, when an original application was approved, had stated no additional caravans could be based on the site.

Council chairman Cyril Hawkins said: "We had to accept the verdict from Bristol (the planning inspector's decision). Now we expect the man from Bristol (the inspector) to back his words."

A new planning application has been submitted for one additional static caravan and one additional touring caravan with two parking spaces, a security gate at the entrance - with brick pillars and walls perimeter fence next to the boundary on the inside of existing hedges.

Parish councillors stated that the fence was already in place.

The parish council is objecting to the application highlighting the comments made by the inspector with regards to the original application.

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Conservatives retain district council control On Thursday 5th May 2016 people in the Epping Forest district had their say and voted for their District, Parish and Town Councillors, and a new Essex Police and Crime Commissioner.

The Conservative Group retained an overall majority while the Green Party and the Loughton Residents Association (LRA) increased their representation on Epping Forest District Council. Buckhurst Hill East is now the seat of Green candidate Simon Heap. The LRA also won in Loughton Forest.

Friday’s count at Theydon Bois Village Hall concentrated on the Essex Police and Crime Commissioner elections. Conservative Roger Hirst is the new Commissioner after UKIP candidate Bob Spink took the contest to the second stage count.

Former councillor Rose Brookes is back on the council, succeeding Ken Angold-Stephens in Loughton Roding. Council Leader Chris Whitbread has been joined on the council by his daughter Holly, the new councillor for Epping Lindsey and Thornwood Common.

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Cabinet members John Philip and Helen Kane were returned in Theydon Bois and Waltham Abbey respectively. Councillors Leon Girling and Caroline Pond for the Loughton Residents Association, Tony Boyce, Gavin Chambers, Maggie McEwen, Glynis Shiell for the Conservatives, and Jon Whitehouse for the Liberal Democrats were all re-elected to their seats. Councillor Heather Brady was re-appointed after an unopposed election in Passingford.

With the Referendum just a few weeks ago, Returning Officer Glen Chipp thanked all the staff and volunteers for a smoothly run set of elections. He said: ‘Thanks to everyone including all those staff who worked right through Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Candidates, agents and residents appreciated the efficient and professional approach of our staff. See you all again on the 23 June!’ www.northwealdvillagelife.co.uk

North Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Mental Health The trust is holding a Public Meeting on 21st June at the ZINC Arts, Gt Stony, High St, Chipping Ongar CM5 0AD. Doors open from 13.30 with registration at 13.45 till 16.30.

Topic - "Carers, Carers Roles and Carers Support " - and an update on Mental Health Services.

Plenty of time for questions Car Parking available, Free admission.

Tea and Cake provided Please come along, bring a friend or let other carers of people with mental health issues know.

Look forward to seeing you

SAVE THE DATE

FUN DOG SHOW Sunday 10th July North Weald Village Hall

Photographic Section for the this years Horticultural show are ALL AT SEE CHILDREN IN SUMMER TIME

In aid of North Weald mums & North Weald Scouts More information to come

CREAM TEA Sunday 3rd July After the Sunday bar which is 12pm - 2pm Open to All Cream Tea is Tickets Only Sandwiches, Scones, Strawberry Jam Tea or Coffee

ÂŁ5 per ticket 2pm to 4pm (no ticket, no tea!)

All profits go to the Poppy Appeal Fund Contact George 01992 523535 or Derek 01992 522258 Page 6

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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 3rd Wednesday

Crib Evening

7.45pm

North Weald Village Hall Lounge.£3.00 entrance includes snacks, and the bar facility.

Every Thursday

Bingo

7.30pm

Wheelers Farm Gardens, 9 games for £4.00, Good money prizes available. All welcome (over the age of 18 years)

Saturday 21st May

Jack Free Show

12.30pm

North Weald Village Hall. Tickets £8 on the door.

Saturday 21st May

Coffee Morning

10—1pm

North Weald Methodist Church Hall. Bring and buy stall.

Wednesday 1st June

WI Meeting

7.30pm

North Weald Village Hall. Speaker Mr Bob HardingJones telling us about British Comedy Greats.

Saturday 11th June

‘Posh’Afternoon Tea

3pm— 5pm

North Weald Methodist Church Hall. Queens Official Birthday. Outside in the garden if weather permits.

Pot of tea, sandwiches, cakes £2 per person. Cream tea £4 per person.

Monday 13th June

West Essex Flower Club

1.45pm

Tuesday 14th June

Southend Coach Trip

9.30am

Saturday 18th June

The Jack Free Event

12.30

Thornwood Village Hall. This months is the Charity Strawberry Tea. Come along and watch a demo entitled “Technicolour Dreamcoat” by Brenda Tubb.

We hope ot raise a good sum for Essex & Herts Air Ambulance. Visitors pay £5 on the door.

Wheelers Farm Garden. Returns from Southend at 4.30pm. Tickets £10. 00. Limited places so book early. To book and pay see Steve, Flat 14 Wheelers Farm Gardens or ring Sylvia on 01992 525465.

North Weald Village Hall. Tickets £8 on the door.

Saturday 18th June

Fundraising Event

2pm onwards

Merry Fiddlers Pub. Raising money for various cancer charities.

Tuesday 21st June

Public Meeting for Carers, Carers Role

13.30

Zinc Arts, Gt Stony, High Street, Chipping Ongar

Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th June

Wings and Wheels

Sunday 3rd July

Cream Tea

North Weald Airfield. See pack page of magazine for more details.

2—4pm

North Weald Village Hall. Tickets £5—entry via ticket only. See opposite page for more details.

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Air Fete—Celebrating 100th Anniversary

10am onwards

North Weald Airfield. Tickets £6.00 per person.

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Parish council objects to district council 'hub'

Parish council to go ahead with Neighbourhood Plan

Objections have been voiced by North Weald Bassett Parish Council to plans for a three-storey 'repairs and maintenance hub' on the edge of North Weald airfield.

North Weald Bassett Parish Council is to go ahead with a Neighbourhood Plan after 300 residents expressed an interest in the idea.

The proposed building off Blenheim Way, with 32 parking spaces, would provide office space and training rooms, storage and a joinery workshop for district council staff.

The council has decided to proceed following two months' of publicity and public consultation.

Parish councillors are concerned at the number of parking spaces - after initial discussions indicated some 80-plus staff will be based at the building.

They also want to see just one access, off Merlin Way.

The council has already budgeted ÂŁ36,000 for the Plan but does expects the final cost to be more. Funding can also be sought through grant applications.

At least 30 of the residents have the skills sought by the council to support the Neighbourhood Plan work.

Planning committee chairman Baden Clegg said: "It would concern me if these vehicles were going backwards and forwards at unsocial hours."

Councillor Sheila Jackman was concerned staff would park in residential roads.

Councillor Terry Blanks said: "I think originally the sole entrance would be from Merlin Way. It now appears there are two entrances, Merlin Way at one end for 'heavier vehicles' but also quite a lot of traffic will be coming out into Blenheim Way."

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He added: "It also seems to me it is a bit of a stupid place to put it. Why didn't they think of putting it on the airfield?"

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Help make people safer in their home Do you want to help deliver fire safety and crime prevention advice .

As an Essex Parish Safety Volunteer you’ll carry out hour-long visits in your own community and deliver crime prevention and fire safety advice, fitting of free smoke alarms and let people know where to get the best health and wellbeing guidance.

You’ll undergo training by both police and fire service officers so you have the knowledge you’ll need to deliver messages on behalf of both organisations to local residents?

If you would like any further information please contact Essex County Council 0345 743 0430.

Retired Police Dogs to receive medals Essex Police is to become the first police service in the UK to honour its retired dogs with medals in recognition of loyal service. General purpose and detection dogs who served with the Dog Unit will receive medals engraved with dates of their service during ceremonies to be held on a regular basis.

Dog handler Pc Paul Nicholls came up with the idea after installing a plaque dedicated to the memory and faithful service of police dogs in the Chief Constable’s garden at Essex Police headquarters last year.

Since then he’s been working with Dog Unit Inspector Brad Dickel, Essex Police Federation and the Essex Retired Police Dogs Fund to bring the idea to life. Pc Nicholls has worked with a total of eight police dogs throughout his career including his current general purpose German Shepherd Fidget and drug and blood detection spaniel Ludo.

He said: “Our police dogs work incredibly hard and support their police officer colleagues throughout the career. Therefore it seems only right that their loyal, brave and unfaltering service be recognised. “It’s important too that we don’t forget those dogs who have died during service so we’ll be presenting medals in their memory to the handlers they partnered.” The medals have been funded by Essex Police Federation and will be presented in a wooden box etched with the name of the dog.

The first ceremony will be held at Essex Police Headquarters in Chelmsford in June.

Dog Unit Inspector Brad Dickel said: “Police dogs deploy with handlers 24 hours a day every day throughout Essex in the ongoing fight against crime. The support provided by these outstanding animals across a wide range of specialisms ensures the safety of the public remains an absolute priority. It is only right that every retiring police dog receives recognition for their unfaltering bravery and dedication.”

Linda Belgrove, Chair of Essex Retired Police Dogs Fund said: “We are delighted to have been involved in bringing this initiative to fruition and we will continue to give it our full support.

“The medals are a fitting tribute and a symbol of the recognition that is due to these exceptional dogs who have loyally served the people of Essex.”

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House and car thefts in North Weald Please be on your alert, in the last few days there have been a number of home burglaries reported.

On Thursday 13th May a house in Weald Bridge Road was targetted and on Friday during the day a house in Vicarage Lane was broken into via the back doors.

In addition to this, car registration plates are being stolen, in the last few weeks, they have been stolen from vehicles parked in Lancaster Road and School Green Lane.

The thefts from vans are still continuing.

Please remember as the weather warms up to make sure your home is secure and do not leave anything of value in your car.

I know it is hard because despite all these measures, burglaries can still occur.

Remember to report any incidents to the Police, you can do this online and is may also be worth highlighting it on the North Weald Village Life Facebook group because so many people are now having CCTV installed and they may be able to help or someone may have seen something.

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A referendum will be held on Thursday 23rd June 2016 to decide on the question below: Should the United Kingdom remain a member of the European Union or leave the European Union?

Applications to register to vote must reach the Electoral Registration Officer by 12 midnight on Tuesday 7nd June 2016.

Applications can be made online: www.gov.uk/register-to-vote.

If you are already registered you do not have to re register. If you are unsure contact the Electoral Registration Officer.

Postal vote applications, amendments or cancellations must reach the Electoral Registration Officer, EFDC, Civic Offices, High Street, Epping, CM16 4BZ by 5pm on Wednesday 8 June 2016.

New applications to vote by proxy at this referendum must reach the Electoral Registration Officer EFDC, Civic Offices, High Street, Epping, CM16 4BZ by 5pm on Wednesday 15 June 2016.

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Beware Rogue Traders I am sure you will have read in previous issues about ‘Rogue traders which is a becoming a very common term. These are individuals or companies who call at your home pretending to be qualified tradespeople and offering to do work on your home, perhaps claiming that they are doing or have done work for your neighbours or working in the local area or pointing out loose tiles or work that needs to be done, when in reality it doesn't.

They can appear very friendly, approachable and persuasive. They often target vulnerable elderly people and people at home on their own during the day.

They often carry poor quality household repairs to roofs and driveways. They grossly over charge and then come back again and again, taking more money each time. They may even charge without completing the work.

Essex County Council, local Police and Age UK Essex are working together as part of a campaign to warn residents to 'Be Sure at the Door'. You decide whether you need any work done to our house, not them.

Free fridge magnets with advice on how to avoid cold callers are available from your local library and GP surgery.

Please remember a genuine trader will not:

Call without an appointment

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Ask you to go to the bank to withdraw cash or make a money transfer

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Offer to take you to the bank to withdraw cash for payment

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Ask you to pay in full before the work is complete

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Insist that you make a decision about the work they're offering to do on the spot.

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Bully or scare you into doing the work

If you think you've been taken in by a rogue trader, please let us know by calling 101, contact Trading Standards on 08454 040 506 or talk to a friend or relative.

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New owners of North Weald Post Office On Friday 29th April, at 1pm the North Weald Post Office officially opened at it’s new home, the News Shop in the High Road and under the control of the new post masters namely Sue and Dave Stallan.

Margaret and Linda joined Dave and Sue to officially cut the red ribbon and announce that the new North Weald Post Office was open. New customers were welcome with a glass of wine.

The first customer was presented with a chance to win big with a number of lottery scratch cards, which of course was Margaret.

For the first two weeks, the training will commence and Dave and Sue will be thrown in the deep end running the Post Office.

It may sound easy, but the a large number of services are available from the Post Office and we have been spoilt with Roy who know all there was to know because of his 30 years experience. Please remember to be patient, I for one am delighted that we have managed to retain our Post Office at a very convenient location, so please use and support the Post Office.

Good luck Dave, Sue and Amy.

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ASTHMA – ARE YOU READY FOR SUMMER? Around 5.4 million people in the UK suffer from asthma – that’s one in every 11 people and one in five households. For a quarter of a million people with severe asthma, even climbing the stairs can feel like a marathon, never mind going outside their home.

Dr Rob Gerlis, Chair at NHS West Essex CCG, said: “It’s really important for those that have a long term condition such as asthma to really understand it. By taking responsibility for your own health and following medical advice you can lead a more fulfilling life. Knowing the triggers and managing your condition can also mean fewer admissions to hospital so you can really enjoy time with friends and family without having to worry.”

Research shows there are two key things, as an asthma sufferer, you can do to reduce the effect of asthma triggers: 1.

Manage your asthma as much as possible. This means taking preventer medication as prescribed. Most of the time you won’t even know it’s working, but it is and it helps reduce your body’s reaction to triggers. Keeping a note of the circumstances of when you have an attack means you can work with your GP or asthma nurse to put together an action plan. Regular reviews can make sure you’re taking exactly the right medication.

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Understand your triggers. When you know your triggers you can work with your GP or asthma nurse on the best way to stop them causing symptoms. Obvious triggers start within minutes of coming into contact with your trigger. Other triggers aren’t as easy to pinpoint and can sometimes be a delayed reaction. If you can’t work out why you’re having an attack keep a diary of everywhere you go and what you were doing. This will help you spot patterns so the right treatment can be agreed.

You must always carry your inhaler(s) with you.

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According to www.asthma.org.uk, almost three quarters of people wouldn’t know what to do if someone had a potentially life threatening asthma attack? Would your friends, family, colleagues, fellow shoppers or commuters know what to do if it were you or your child having an asthma attack?

Someone in the UK has an asthma attack every 10 seconds and we often hear from people that they don’t think others take their asthma seriously enough whether that’s colleagues, their child’s school or distant relatives.

It is a good idea to take time to explain your condition to loved ones. Tell them about your condition, the medications you have and what they can do to help. Then should you suffer an attack they will know exactly what to do.

If you know someone with asthma take time to understand the symptoms. Ask them about their triggers and medication and whether there’s anything you can do to help.

If you have any concerns about your condition it’s important to talk to your GP or asthma nurse so they can review your health care plan.

For more information visit www.nhs.uk or www.asthma.org.uk.

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Gardens bloom for St Clare’s New venues, including Herts and Essex Community Farm, will be welcoming visitors during St Clare Hospice’s 22nd annual Open Gardens Weekend.

The two-day event, which is being held on 25th and 26th June, is an opportunity to explore some of the area’s hidden treasures and best kept green spaces and is a must for all lovers of flora and fauna.

Herts and Essex Community Farm is one of several new sites in the St Clare catchment area which will be opening its gates to the public for 2016. The farm is located on an ex-allotment at Fold Croft in Harlow and is a local wildlife hub, featuring a sensory herb garden and a stream running along the plot – making it the perfect spot for a picnic.

A total of 27 gardens in and around Harlow, Church Langley and Hastingwood are participating in this year’s Open Gardens Weekend, ranging from cottage and farmhouse gardens to courtyards and the historic walled garden of the Harlow Museum.

Many of the garden owners will be providing additional attractions such as music, raffles and plant, bric-a-brac and craft stalls. Refreshments, including homemade cakes and ploughman lunches, will be available at the majority of venues. St Clare will also be hosting a Family Fun day at The Link in Harlow from 1.00pm-5.00pm on Sunday 25 June – entry to the event is free with the Open Gardens brochure.

Entry to all the participating gardens is by brochure only. They cost £5 each and contain all the details and locations of the gardens that will be open over the weekend. This year’s Open Gardens Weekend is kindly sponsored by Pawley & Malyon Chartered Accountants.

Brochures for the Open Gardens Weekend are available from St Clare Community Fundraiser Dani De’ath on 01279 773738 or dani@stclarehospice.org.uk. .

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Editor’s Comment: So much work has gone into this event and I know the organisers are delighted with the support, you would like any more information or would like to donate something, please drop me an email to: june@northwealdvillagelife.co.uk and I will pass it onto Dean

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Parish council to take up airfield hospital idea A councillor's idea that North Weald Airfield could be a suitable site for a district general hospital to replace the current Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow, has received the support of the North Weald Bassett parish council.

Councillor Nigel Bedford's suggestion was supported, in principle, by North Weald Bassett Parish Council which will now recommend to Epping Forest District Council that this is an ideal opportunity to work with Harlow Council and look at developing an area of the airfield.

Mr Bedford has highlighted the airfield's good road links - with the M11 south to Whipps Cross Hospital, the M11 north to Addenbrookes in Cambridge, and east on the A414 to Broomfield Hospital, Chelmsford. He also stated that the air ambulance is already based at the airfield, and adds that the fire and ambulance stations in Epping and Ongar could be relocated to create a "mixed use emergency service base".

All the locations - including the current Harlow hospital site - could then be developed for housing, Mr Bedford states. Mr Bedford adds that he believes a hospital could be accommodated without interfering with aviation at the airfield.

He told Monday's council meeting: “This would be a good opportunity to make good use of the airfield. I can see this as a way of supporting flying at the airfield. We would be securing the airfield. "We could lease the land on a 100-year lease, generating revenue income and that income could sustain flying by maintaining the runway." He added that the airfield location for a hospital would benefit local people with shorter travelling times than to potential new hospital sites north of Harlow. .

Editor’s comment:- This is a suggestion at the moment and may be considered in addition with other areas by the Princes Alexandra NHS Hospital Trust and I am sure will go to public consultation if anything progresses.

In principle I do not have an objection, it would be great to make more use and protect the Airfield, but I would need reassurance that the Airfield could keep flying which is something I know residents of North Weald support. Anther cause of concern would be increased traffic on the A414 and access roads, as there appears to be an increase in accidents along that stretch of road over the last year. It would be great to hear your views on this suggestion—please email to june@northwealdvillagelife.co.uk

EU Referendum Important information regarding EU Referendum Following reports of incorrect information being shared through social media, Epping Forest District Council’s Electoral Services team have been inundated with enquiries from residents asking to register for the EU Referendum on 23 June 2016, when they are already registered.

A Council spokesperson said: “You do not need to register for the EU Referendum if you have already received a poll card for the upcoming Police Crime Commissioner (PCC) and Local Elections on 5 May 2016. If you are on the Electoral Register you will be included in all Elections and Referendums” “You only need to register for the EU Referendum if you have moved after 18 April 2016, in which case you need to do so by Tuesday 7th June 2016” Page 18

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Calling all bakers and cake lovers to make a Big Brew St Clare Hospice have launched a new community fundraising campaign. The ‘Big Brew’ initiative calls on St Clare supporters to host afternoon tea parties and coffee morning events to raise vital funds for the charity.

St Clare Community Fundraiser, Dani Dea’th, who is helping to launch the Big Brew campaign, said: “Sharing a cup of tea and cake with friends is something we all like to do – it brings friends, neighbours and communities together for some quality time. What better way to make those cake calories count than by turning your usual meet-ups into a Big Brew for St Clare!”

“The beauty of the Big Brew is that your event can be as simple or as elaborate as you wish.

Whether you raise £20 or £200, every penny counts. Taking turns with your friends to host a Big Brew at different people’s houses each month is a great way to socialise for a good cause while eating cake!”

St Clare Community Fundraiser for the Uttlesford area, Sue Fishpool, is encouraging supporter groups from across the area to host a Big Brew for St Clare as part of the Queen’s 90th birthday celebrations. Sue said: “This summer offers the perfect opportunity to raise a cup of tea to our Queen whilst raising funds.”

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“We have created a pack of helpful Big Brew resources to make arranging your event

even easier. The online pack contains extra fundraising ideas, a poster template and even a Clare Bear colouring-in template for kids! We have also put together a whole host of cake recipe cards which include the home-made recipes of some of St Clare’s most talented staff and volunteer bakers!”

The entire Big Brew resource pack, is available to download for free on the St Clare website. Visit the Community Fundraising section of the St Clare website to download your pack at: www.stclarehospice.org.uk.

If you have any other questions about hosting a Big Brew in the Harlow and Epping Forest area contact Community Fundraiser Dani De’ath on 01279 773738 or dani@stclarehospice.org.uk If you are in the Uttlesford area contact Community Fundraiser Sue Fishpool on 01279 773751 or sue.fishpool@stclarehospice.org.uk.

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The village wished Roy a happy Retirement On Saturday 30th April, the village turned out ‘en mass’ to thank Roy for his support over the last 29 years and to wish him a happy Retirement. Roy, his wife, brothers and family joined in and met many of the locals who have got to know Roy over the last 29 years.

The hall was decorated with banners, balloons and decorations, kindly provided by Party Package a fancy dress and party shop from Thornwood, the village hall kindly provided cups and cups of complimentary tea and coffee, volunteer bar staff served many drinks— with the first drink courtesy of Roy and his family to say thank you for all the support of the village.

The food was kindly donated by so many local residents, sandwiches, snacks, and cakes which all went very quickly.

Ted and Colin kindly provided two fantastic old bikes stationed either side of the doors to the village hall and Roy did not hesitate climbing aboard one and posing!

At 1pm, everybody started to arrive and continued to arrive, queues of people were trying to get into the village hall, and Roy soon met with people wishing him well, he had a constant stream of people forming a circle around him.

At 2pm, I presented Roy with his three big cards that contained hundreds of personal messages, and over £700 in cash, along with vouchers for B&Q so he can buy some paint to start all the decorating of his home, and a clock with a personalised message thanking him for all his hard work and dedication and wishing him a happy retirement from all his friends and customers, and of course flowers for Roy’s wife were presented to this fantastic lady. Roy, despite me promising him there would be no formalities on the day, did say a few words.

At 3pm, Roy still had a huge queue of people waiting to wish him well, I even heard someone saying he was as popular as Justin Bieber!!

Linda and her team in the kitchen did a brilliant job cleaning up the tables as the event went on.

It was lovely seeing so many people catching up with other local people who they knew or hadn't see for a while. Everybody seemed to be happy although of course it had a sad undertone.

I met with Roy a few days later, and he said his family did not stop talking about the event all weekend and Roy was so touched with all the support. He said he felt that everybody was his family and he assured me that just because he had retired he would not be turning his back on the village. Roy said he would be golfing with locals, attending some of the local functions and getting involved where he can.

This event was only possible with the support of everybody—so well done for giving Roy a fantastic farewell from working for the post office and welcoming him into retirement.

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LETTER Dear friends, It was more than 29 years ago when I first came to North Weald and took on the Post Office. You welcomed and made me feel part of the community in no time. I'm not sure where the time has gone, I may have gone greyer, but I've enjoyed every day and getting to know you all. It really has been an honour to serve you and North Weald will always have a special place in my heart.

Thank you truly for your kind words, support, cards and gifts - and for joining my family and I to celebrate at the Village Hall party. I don't have the words to eloquently say how appreciative I am, so I'll keep it simple - thank you and I'm sure I'll see you around the village.

Roy

Photos: some of these were taken by me and some were Kindly sent to me by Roy’s family

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On Thursday 14th April, with the help and support of Cinnamon restaurant in North Weald, North Weald Mums held a sellout evening of great food, along with singing and dancing thanks to Robbie Williams tribute act Lee Pashley.

The management and staff of Cinnamon supported us with £10 of each ticket sold going towards the current fundraising for a CCTV installation on Weald Common.

As you may know, we wish to protect the newly installed playground (first opened Oct 2014) from further damage caused by broken glass and graffiti encountered in February 2015.

Over £1300 was raised through ticket sales and a wonderfully supported raffle (thank you to all the donors), and an additional bump up was received direct from Cinnamon in support of our fund. We are still a little way away from our target, we are therefore keeping an eye out for more grants.

We’d like to thank all the team for their help to organise the event, a huge thank you to the team at Cinnamon, thanks to Lee for the entertainment, our many raffle donors and t he biggest thanks of all goes to all those who attended the event. We continue to be blessed by such a generous community and hope they and their families can enjoy the play equipment for many years to come.

All our thanks, North Weald Mums

Bus Fares Consultation From Monday 9th May until Friday 17th June 2016, Essex County Council is consulting with Essex residents about raising bus fares on specific routes over a 3 year period, to understand the impact this would have on passengers.

Please note - this is not a consultation on bus services across Essex with a view to reducing service provision.

As part of this consultation, they would like to better understand what the impact of a planned increase of bus fares may have on bus users who pay a fare to travel aboard our bus services. It is not a detailed consultation on particular routes, timetables and destinations. This also does not affect services operated commercially or where the operator sets the fares. The full list of services this affects can be found here - www.essex.gov.uk/busfares/ The increase will affect the following ticket types:  Adult Single and Return  Child Single and Return  Day Villager  10/20 Journey Villager Carnet tickets There will be no change to the Older or Disabled Persons (English National Concessionary) Bus Passes.

The proposal is that fares would rise by approximately 5% (rounded up to the nearest 10 pence) year-on-year for three years. .

They are keen to hear the views of residents, stakeholders and other interested parties. If you cannot complete this online, please call 03457 430 430 to complete the survey over the telephone or if you require it an alternative format..

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Memorial plaque returned to family.

The family of a man honoured by Essex Police have spoken of their delight at being presented with a plaque commemorating his 40 years police service.

The plaque, which commemorates the life of John Gyseman, had been hanging in Epping Police Station for thirteen years but, when the station closed its doors for the final time on 31st March, its fate was uncertain.

Station Office Assistant Jane Kimble and Police Community Support Officer Laura Martin decided to try to reunite the plaque with Mr Gysean’s family but they had no details to go on. So Laura gave up some of her free time to track down his next of kin. After searching through records, she was able to locate his daughter and granddaughter.

PCSO Martin said: “With the station closing, it was fitting and right for John’s plaque to be returned to his family. They were really grateful when I contacted them to hand the plaque over”.

John joined the Metropolitan Police in 1962 where he served as part of the special patrol group and the vice squad, quickly progressing through the ranks to become a sergeant. During his time with the force, he policed a number of high profile incidents including the Broad Water Farm and Brixton Riots. In 1980, John was posted to Zimbabwe where he assisted with the first post-independence elections in the country. Mr Gyseman passed away in January 2003 aged 60.

He lived in Epping and had been a Station Office Assistant (SOA) at Epping Police station for ten years.

Parish Council Chairman and Vice Chairman elected As the Parish Council meeting held on 9th May, the North Weald Bassett Parish Council has once again elected Cyril Hawkins as its chairman.

Councillor Alan Buckley was also re-elected as vice-chairman .

Consultation regarding Planning application for homes at Happy Grow Garden Centre An outline planning application is set to be made for 16 homes at Happy Grow Garden Centre, Thornwood, parish councillors have been told.

The planning committee of North Weald Bassett Parish Council which took place on Monday 9th May, was told of a consultation leaflet has been delivered to some 350 homes in Thornwood and surrounding area.

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ART NURSERY GARDEN CENTRE North Weald ‘s Hidden Secret - Family Run Business

Your local colourful Garden Centre

Bedding Plants, Fruit trees, shrubs & perennials Large selection of vegetable plants & seeds Trees Fruit tubs & shrubs Bring in your Hanging baskets & tubs Ready for planting

Terracotta & glazed pots Rockery stone & gravel Seed potatoes & Onion sets

Home made snacks, cakes & soups Wide range of coffees always available (Open weds to Sun 10.30am—4pm)

Art Nursery Garden Centre Your local garden Centre

TELEPHONE 01992 523346 Vicarage Lane West, North Weald CM16 6AL (On the same road as St Andrews Church)

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Gardening Hints for the month of June The lovely month of June, hopefully warm but definitely long days that stretch right into the evening – just perfect.

The end of May is the best time to put up your hanging baskets and pot up your pots and tubs with summer colour.

Use multi-purpose compost for all baskets, pots, tubs etc. It is very important to mix a slow release fertilizer to the compost when planting up. This comes in the form of small pellets which can be mixed in or in one large single pellet form which can be inserted into the compost. This will feed the plants for up to six months. Both of these products are sold in the garden centre, please ask me for details.

By mid-June when flowers are beginning to flourish, feed all flowering pots, tubs and baskets with a tomato feed, this will encourage more flowers. Also it is important to dead head the plants. This will obviously make the plants more attractive but it will also encourage further flowers throughout the season.

As your pots, tubs and baskets grow and you must keep them well watered, morning or evening being the best time, it is best to avoid watering during the hot midday sun, this could cause scorching of the leaves.

On the vegetable garden keep your runner beans and potatoes watered during dry spells and keep the weeds at bay before they grow bigger and set seed.

If you have sown beetroot and carrots, thin out to leave the strongest plants to make the best produce. Pinch out the side shoots on upright tomato plants and keep well fed and watered.

Spray roses with rose clear to prevent aphid infestation and black spot.

June is the best month for sitting in the garden, with a riot of colours and smells and those long evenings. So weather permitting I shall be doing exactly that with a nice cold beer in hand.

Cheers as always Source: Nigel, Art Garden Centre, Vicarage Lane (past St Andrews Church, North Weald).

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Nu Bar opening hours cut Councillors are cracking down on anti-social behaviour and criminal activity associated with Nu Bar in Loughton. Following a review of evidence from local residents and Essex Police, councillors have cut the opening hours by moving the closing time from 02:30am to 00:30am, with no alcohol to be served after midnight.

The only exceptions to the new closing times are special occasions such as Christmas and New Year.

The Licence Holder, Greene King, has 21 days from the date of the decision to appeal. If Greene King accept the new conditions, Nu Bar remains closed until the time permitted for an appeal has ended or any appeal is completed.

In addition to the reduction in opening hours, Epping Forest District Council has re-emphasized and reinforced a raft of other conditions designed to reduce crime and anti-social behaviour. These include high quality CCTV and facial recognition technology, door staff, dress codes to prevent people hiding their identity, training for staff in matters as diverse as sales to underage children and drug abuse, maintenance of an incident register, the banning of glass drink ware, digital ID scanning and restrictions on the number of people that can be in the smoking area at any one time.

Protecting residents A spokesperson for Epping Forest District Council said: “We would like to thank local residents and Essex Police for their hard work in pulling the evidence together. We have a legal duty as the licensing authority to take an impartial independent view based on law.

Licensing Committee councillors listened very carefully to all sides of the argument but felt a clear need to impose these restrictions and protect our residents from the nuisance and harm caused by late-night rowdy behaviour at Nu Bar.” He continued: “We expect Nu Bar’s owners to take heed of this tough stance and understand that the kind of behaviour associated with their premises over the last few months is intolerable and unacceptable. Essex Police catalogued eight separate incidents in the last few months, including one involving 40 people. Local residents have the right to a reasonable degree of peace, quiet and security.”

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On 28th April, Little Flyers Day Nursery in Woodside, Thornwood, near Epping, became the only centre in the area to be officially recognised as a specialist in caring for children with autism. There are only three Good Beginnings award-holders in the whole of Essex.

A spokesperson for Little Flyers said “Over 1 in every 100 people in the UK has autism. Although formal diagnosis takes place later in life, no parent wants their child to withdraw and feel lost at nursery because they can’t relate to the nursery setting. We felt so strongly about this that we worked hard to achieve our Good

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Beginnings award to help children who are likely to be autistic. This means a large number of staff are trained in supporting autistic children.

Sometimes children are referred to Little Flyers from other nurseries, and often parents notice a dramatic improvement in their child’s well-being within a few weeks.

The Specialist Teaching and Preschool service coordinates the Essex Early Years Autismfriendly setting award scheme as part of the Good Beginnings programme to support preschool children with autism.

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To compost or not to compost?

Whether you’re an enthusiastic gardener or just getting started, we are advised that by setting up our own compost bin not only benefits our garden but also reduces the amount of waste to be processed!

Here are 10 reasons to compost from Recycle for Essex and Essex County Council:-

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Composting at home is easy, all you need is a mixture of garden clippings and kitchen peeling

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It’s free, once you have bought your compost bin or built a heap

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Essex County Council helps residents get started by providing low cost compost bins and a helpful online guide and regular newsletter

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It reduces the amount of organic waste that goes to landfill sites - methane emissions from landfill account for 40% of all UK methane emissions

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It reduces the amount of garden waste collected and processed by your local council therefore reducing pollution and your carbon footprint

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It is a brilliant alternative to peat, which is controversially dug to produce shop bought compost

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It encourages wildlife - the natural process of decomposition require micro-organisms and invertbrates. These in turn may be eaten by slow worms, birds and hedgehogs

Our increased Council Tax Bill’s were accompanied by a plea from EFDC. We are told that every year, “thousands It’s great for your garden - you know what you have put in of pounds of out money is stolen by cheats, money that  it and so it’s as natural as you make it should be used to improve the local community”.

Laudably, EFDC urges us to “report cheaters when spot-  It improves the structure and nutrient content of your soil ted” for investigation by the Council. allowing you to grow healthy fruit vegetables and garden The Government’s austerity policies intend to ensure that plants everyone of us, without fear or favour is impacted equally.  It can also be used as a lawn dressing, mulch and potting Everyone that is excepting the Police which alone enjoys mix the dubious protection of George Osborne.

A review of my Council Tax bill’s for the past 6 years re- If you haven’t done so already, now is the time to get out in the veals that our very own EFDC has been wholly cash- garden and start your own compost heap! strapped with a 0% from Council Tax Revenue.

In contrast, during the same 5 years the Police have revelled in a 15% Increase extorted from the Tax Payer.

Yes a whooping 15% increase whilst managing to oversee a deplorable reduction in the level of neighbourhood policing and even very basic service to the public.

How’s that for the proverbial Three Card Trick.

DipCFHP MPSPract Consequently, I consider it my public spirited duty to respond to the urging of EFDC and report the Police for investigation as cheaters for stealing our money.

Tony Miller.

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Garden Security Now that we are nearly into summer, the garden is in full use and can often be an easy target for thieves.

Here is some advice for you, provided by the Essex Watch Liaison Officer:1.Sheds typically contain tools, bikes and gardening equipment which are not just valuable but which could prove useful to a burglar, so secure the door with padbolts and close-shackle padlocks or a padlock alarm. Hinges should be fitted using coach bolts and large backing washers. You could also think about installing a shed alarm and a lockable chest for chemicals and valuable equipment.

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Three outbuildings alight Early afternoon on the Tuesday 17th May, Firefighters from Ongar and Brentwood were called to three buildings alight.

The outbuildings in Fyfield Road, Ongar were two metal storage sheds and one workshop and they were all 100% alight.

7. Secure plant pots to the ground using a bolt and retaining anchor plate and mark tools and furniture with your postcode followed by your house number e.g, CM1 1PX 11.

Two hose reel jets were used to extinguish the fire which just over an hour. One thermal imaging camera was used to check for hot spots.

Sub Officer Kevin Smith, of Ongar Fire Station, said: “When crews arrived, the three outbuildings were well alight and the fire was spreading to nearby homes.

“Firefighters used two hose reel jets to stop the fire spreading. Without their quick actions, the fire could have easily spread to surrounding properties.

“There is significant damage to all the sheds involved and to nearby fencing. An investigation into the cause is ongoing.”

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NORTH WEALD BASSETT PARISH COUNCIL Parish Office, North Weald Library, 138 High Road, North Weald, Essex CM16 6BZ Tel: 01992 523825 Fax: 01992 524756 email: clerk@northweald-pc.gov.uk www.northweald-pc.gov.uk Clerk to the Council: Mrs Susan De Luca The Parish Office is located in North Weald Library and is open on Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9.15am to 1.15pm.

Details of Parish Council and Planning Committee Meetings can be found on the Parish Council’s website SERVICES AVAILABLE:CEMETERY: ALLOTMENTS:

Purchase of plots for Burials, Cremated Remains, Garden of Remembrance A limited number of plots are available to rent in North Weald, Hastingwood and Thornwood PARISH HALL FOR HIRE: The Parish Hall is located in Weald Hall Lane, Thornwood Common. Please contact Mrs Janet Abbott on 01992 571128 for further details.

PARISH MAINTENANCE: Play areas; open spaces; check street furniture, bus stops, bins; street lighting and much, much more ......

DID YOU KNOW WE RUN THE LIBRARY 3 DAYS A WEEK? Services include: Taking out/bringing back books; Photocopying/Fax Machine available; Internet COUNCILLOR DETAILS: Hastingwood Ward:

Brian Bartram – 01992 614415 Thornwood Common Ward: Baden Clegg – 01992 575636 Deborah Adams 0784 6020843 Cyril Hawkins – 01992 577100 Brian Eldridge – 01279 428622 Richard Spearman – 01992 573283 North Weald (Village) Ward: Nigel Bedford – 07973 403728 Elaine Godwin-Brown – 01992 570316 George Mulliner – 01992 523535 Terry Blanks – 01992 522216 Anne Grigg – annegrigg@live.co.uk Dave Stallan – 01992 523859 Alan Buckley 01992 522158 Sheila Jackman MBE – 01277 363740 Andrew Tyler – 07935 224573

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CHURCH CHAT St Andrews Church I wonder if, like me, you’re sometimes daydreaming about something wonderful happening (be it an end to war and hunger, or even winning the lottery!) – but then reminding yourself, “well, that’s impossible, isn’t it?

Well, even for those who don’t like football, the achievement of Leicester City in winning the English Premier League (the big news as I write this) was not only an amazing achievement (sorry, all you Spurs fans in North Weald!) but it was, strictly speaking, “impossible”. The odds given by bookmakers at the start of the season on Leicester winning the league were apparently 5000-1, in other words the same odds as Elvis Presley being found alive! But some of those bookmakers are now having to pay out quite a lot of money.

And supporters of other, fairly unregarded teams are now wondering whether, if it was possible for Leicester it might be possible for their team, too? Dreaming the impossible has suddenly become slightly less crazy than we might have previously thought.

Jesus once explained to his friends what it would take to enter the Kingdom of God, only to be told, in effect, that what he was asking was impossible. But Jesus’ reply was worth remembering – “with God, nothing is impossible.” And this isn’t about God performing some sort of amazing miracle out of the blue, but us ordinary folk allowing God to work with us and in us to make amazing things happen. I don’t know how many of Leicester City’s players would call themselves Christians, although a lot of professional sports people do have a profound faith and often talk about it. But the team’s unexpected success was down to hard work, taking responsibility for each other and perhaps a bit of good luck too – nothing to do with other-worldly miracles but the result of people making the best of their gifts and talents: things that Christians would suggest are given to us by God. They didn’t need God to conjure up miraculous goals for them – it was skill, training and dedication by the players that did that.

So it’s worth remembering that those things about which we dream but then dismiss as impossible- an end to war and hunger, for example (although maybe not necessarily winning the lottery!) - these things can happen if we allow God to use what we can do. With God, nothing is impossible said Jesus, and even if it’s only some tiny contribution (like writing to our MP, using less food and energy or even giving to a charity) we can help make these “impossible” things happen. One of the important things about Leicester City’s success, say the experts, has been the way that every single member of the team has made an important contribution, whether they’ve played every game or just one or two. And God will gladly take what we offer him, if we want it enough, to make the impossible a reality in our world.

(Just to say we’ll be having a Family Communion service on Sunday 19th June at 9.15am – slightly less formal with contributions from children at St Andrew’s School. It would be great to see you there!)

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Beware of Purchasing Pets Online The National Fraud Intelligence Bureau (NFIB) and Action Fraud have noticed a rise in the reporting of pets, and in particular puppies and kittens, being advertised for sale via popular online auction websites.

The fraudsters will place an advert of the pet for sale, often claiming that the pet is currently held somewhere less accessible or overseas. Upon agreement of a sale, the suspect will usually request an advance payment by money transfer or bank transfer.

However, the pet does not materialise and the fraudster will subsequently ask for further advanced payments for courier charges, shipping fees and additional transportation costs. Even if further payments are made, the pet will still not materialise as it is likel +y that the pet does not exist.

Here is some advice to protect yourself:: Stay within auction guidelines.  Be cautious if the seller initially requests payment via one method, but later claims that due to ‘issues with their account’ they will need to take the payment via an alternative method such as a bank transfer.  Consider conducting research on other information provided by the seller, for example a mobile phone number or email address used by the seller could alert you to any negative information associated with the number/email address online.  Request details of the courier company being used and consider researching it.  Agree a suitable time to meet face to face to agree the purchase and to collect the pet. If the seller is reluctant to meet then it could be an indication that the pet does not exist.  A genuine seller should be keen to ensure that the pet is going to a caring and loving new home. If the seller does not express any interest in you and the pet’s new home, be wary.  If you think the purchase price is too good to be true then it probably is, especially if the pet is advertised as a purebreed.  Do not be afraid to request copies of the pet’s inoculation history, breed paperwork and certification prior to agreeing a sale. If the seller is reluctant or unable to provide this information it could be an indication that either the pet does not exist or the pet has been illegally bred e.g. it originates from a ‘puppy farm’. A ‘puppy farm’ is a commercial dog breeding enterprise where the sole aim is to maximise profit for the least investment. Commercial dog breeders must be registered with their local authority and undergo regular inspections to ensure that the puppies are bred responsibly and are in turn fit and healthy. Illegally farmed puppies will often be kept in inadequate conditions and are more likely to suffer from ailments and illnesses associated with irresponsible breeding.

When thinking of buying a pet, consider buying them in person from rescue centres or from reputable breeders If you have been affected by this, or any other scam, report it to Action Fraud by calling 0300 123 2040.

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A true village send off Roy’s leaving do, what a fantastic And incredibly well attended day, It just went to show how revered he was, with simply queues of people Lining up just to get a chance to wish him on his way.

With so many wonderful people supplying truly delicious food And the decorations kindly donated by Party Package, the village hall was bursting with life.

It was clearly an absolute delight to Roy Who had brought his enormous family and by his side – his beautiful wife.

I’m pretty sure that practically the whole village attended Making it such a special day for a man with such a kind heart.

So clearly reflected in all the comments And shear number of all taking part.

He will truly be a very hard act to follow Although Dave and Sue from the News Shop have stepped up to the plate, Though trying to compete with someone who was truly such a legend Leaving it a very hard job to undertake.

I do know that June, Nicky and Linda, including so many volunteers Made the day possible and such an unforgettable success.

Leaving Roy so overwhelmed and lost for words But at all times forever the gentleman, as we’d expect nothing less.

So good luck and all our love to you Roy and best wishes to Dave and Sue As they undertake yet another part of the village as it once again changes, Still the party proved that there are still so many friends and long standing members of the village While we welcome new villagers never treating them as strangers.

Once again well done to all that made a fitting man So very humble but so very elated.

In a village that once again shows such a strong community spirit, That in itself should be celebrated.

Source:- Andy – resident poet. Andy with his style and talent has managed to sum up Roy’s leaving event very poetically, and it was all made possible with the support of everybody.

Agricultural Vehicle Stolen Overnight on the 15th / 16th May, suspects gained access to a farm workshop in High Ongar and have then removed a black and green John Deere 855 Gator agricultural vehicle.

The registration of the stolen vehicle is WA62AHY. If you see this vehicle or have any information, then please ring the Police.

If you are a farmer owning such a vehicle then please review you security measures and be aware when buying such a vehicle second hand vehicle.

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Relationship broken down? Citizens Advice can help Some of the saddest types of case we see at Citizens Advice are people who come to see us about problems arising through divorce or where an unmarried couple break up. There can be issues about where the children live, how much contact the other parent or the grandparents have, what happens to the house or flat where the family lived together, and financial issues. Even when the couple are doing their best to be reasonable, it is still a very emotional and difficult time for everyone.

At Citizens Advice we can help on a lot of this, either through our website or face-to-face. It’s all confidential, of course, and we can give advice to people not directly involved in the breakdown such as friends or relatives. We can tell you about the legal rules and processes which may apply and can help you fill out an application for divorce. We can explain what the options are for dealing with the home and how the benefits system and the child support system operate for single parents.

When there are issues to be sorted out going to court should be the last resort. Legal aid is not generally available. But if there’s been violence or the children are at risk it’s different. Legal aid is available and swift court action may be the right solution. But generally you are expected to work things out between you, and we can’t advise you on what exactly would be a fair or reasonable settlement in your particular situation. We can put you in touch with local family mediation services who will, for fairly modest fees, help you to reach agreement. If you really need help or representation from a solicitor we can give you contact details, though we can’t make recommendations. One very experienced local family law solicitor kindly gives us some of her time so in appropriate cases we arrange half-hour free advice appointments with her.

Some changes to the benefits system The benefits system is constantly changing but I want to highlight a couple of upcoming changes which may catch people unawares.

The first is the benefit cap. This is a rule introduced a couple of years ago which puts a ceiling on how much a household can get in total means-tested benefits. It has had little effect so far in our area but the Government has just reduced the cap so that lone parents or couples receiving over £20,000 per year in all types of means-tested benefit will be capped. £20,000 sounds like a lot to get in benefits but to put it in context a couple with two children living in three-bedroom rented accommodation in North Weald would be entitled to over £10,000 in housing benefit alone. That money of course goes to the landlord not the family, and the actual rent in this area would almost certainly be a lot more than £10,000.

The District Council think something like 400 families in the District could be hit by the benefit cap. If you’re worried you may be affected come and see us at Citizens Advice, but you may want to know that the cap does not apply if anyone in the household is in work or is receiving certain disability payments. Also, if you and your family may be in real difficulties, the Council can dip into their discretionary housing payment fund to make up the difference.

A second change to housing benefit which is worth knowing about in advance is a change to the length of time which you can spend away from your home while still receiving housing benefit for it. Typically, in our experience, this happens when someone goes away to care for an elderly relative or there is a new grandchild and the parents need help. At present the maximum is 13 weeks but sometime this summer this will reduce to 4 weeks. We don’t know the precise details yet. But if you think this may affect you sometime soon it would be as well to make sure that you can still cover your rent when your housing benefit stops.

Contact us A reminder of 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. We now hope to reopen in Epping at the end of June. You can also get advice via the Citizens Advice website (www.citizensadvice.org.uk) or the Essex Adviceline – 03444 77 0808.

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Doggy Days Now I have to say that I’m so glad that our village is one of dog lovers, despite a few spoiling it for our place.

We all know those certain people that deliberately encourage their dogs, then leave behind the natural waste!

I could name a few right now but they know exactly who they are and what they’ve done, It’s just their selfishness that ruins it for all the majority of the conscientious dog owners that take the wrap for the odd one.

We actually have three very different dogs that we walk each and every day, It’s really a perfect excuse, despite the weather, to get great exercise that way.

Still I do get quite cross when I come across those owners that believe their precious pet needs no lead to be put on.

As they usually shout out ‘Their only playing’ as you wrestle to separate their animals from what was quickly becoming an Armageddon.

Then you get those, that despite you doing everything possible to avoid their path and direction, They seem totally intent to make it their mission to follow your trojection.

Though most are very friendly and courteous to the need for each other’s space, And luckily they are the most common dog owners that we’re lucky enough to have around the place.

With most owners agreeing that their dogs become like one of their children only not nearly as rude, For the love you give them is returned to you tenfold, especially should you include food.

Yes I’m glad our village is full of dogs as I wouldn’t want to be without our three, For as every dog owner knows just to have that moment when they look so innocently into your eyes is more than enough for me.

Source: Andy – resident poet. Feeling full of love for the dogs!!

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BIRD FEATURE - JUNE Hello and welcome to the report for June 2016. We had a very chilly April and I would imagine the cold weather impacted on insect activity which in turn will have had a negative effect on the breeding season. June may well see many birds attempting to raise a second brood which should help to compensate for the probable losses during the spring.

One clear sign that the spring had been particularly chilly was the later than usual arrival of the familiar summer migrants such as Swallows and House Martins. In previous years I have noted these species about the village by the end of the first week of April but this year's first recorded dates were May 1st for House Martins and May 3rd for Swallows. It would be fair to say that their migration was delayed by up to three weeks. Swifts were in evidence by the start of the second week of May. Although all three of the species have now arrived in our area my initial impression is that as well as arriving later they are also fewer in number. I shall monitor this over the next few weeks.

One migrant that seemed to defy the colder weather was the Cuckoo. This species is an annual visitor to our area and has been very much in evidence so far this spring. I have seen and / or heard Cuckoos on several days and indeed on certain days I have heard a Cuckoo calling on and off throughout the day. A quick check of my records from previous years shows much more activity so far in 2016. A number of people that I know in the village have stated that they have heard Cuckoos and these observations have been at various locations. Of course this may spell bad news for the Dunnocks, warblers etc that are targeted by the Cuckoo.

I have mentioned the Little Egret on numerous occasions, a previously very rare bird that frequents our area during the colder months. This year I have seen a couple as late as the beginning of May, several weeks later than I would normally expect to see one around here. Maybe that chilly April weather kept them from dispersing to their breeding locations. I must say I don't expect to see any more now until the autumn but you never know.

If you live in a turning with grass verges or small weedy patches by the roadside then you may catch sight of a Linnet during the next few weeks. They feed on small weed seeds and virtually every year during May and early June they seem to frequent some of our quieter side roads. At first sight they look unremarkable greyish brown birds but the males have lovely crimson markings and white edges to the tails. They can be very unobtrusive and sometimes the first you know of their presence is when they fly up from the ground. They utter a trill call as they go and often wheel round and land a short distance away. I've seen them on several occasions during the last week or so and this is the time of year they are most regular in our residential areas.

One normally regular bird of the springtime is the Skylark but I have yet to see or hear one so far this year. I have been for several walks around Weald Common and I have checked out other likely, open areas, fields etc but so far there has been no trace at all. The Skylark is of course famous for its soaring flight whilst it belts out its incessant song, but for some reason they are not performing in our area at the moment. Hopefully I will have better news by the time of the next edition.

As I mentioned in the last report there are far fewer gulls about now. There has been a group of four Lesser Blackbacked Gulls in the area, I have seen them several times making their way either to or from the general direction of the airfield. A couple of times I have seen small flocks of gulls on farmland further over in the Moreton area, foraging on recently ploughed fields but this is nothing like the numbers seen in the autumn and winter.

There are some lovely bird songs to be heard at this time of year but of course the ever thickening foliage in trees, shrubs and hedges is making it harder and harder to spot some of the songsters in action. Through experience I have got to know quite a few different songs but even when I hear the song and know what species I am looking for it can be very difficult to actually see the bird. If you have access to the internet it is possible to search for birdsong and you can hear good, clear recordings of many of our familiar species, sometimes it will be the only way you will know the bird is there so even if you don't physically see the bird you will at least know what species it is.

There have been a few butterflies on the wing in the last couple of weeks and my personal favourite is the Orange Tip which has an earlier 'season' than most UK butterflies. I have seen several of this species. I believe it is only the males that have the orange marking that gives it its name. I have always viewed this as a sensational looking butterfly, it has a simple but highly effective colour scheme.

If you are out and about then do listen out for the Cuckoo. Also you can expect to see a fair few House Martins, Swallows and Swifts with occasions when we can suddenly have a flock of 50 or more flying over as they chase swarms of insects, particularly when there are dark impending rain clouds. And any reasonably warm day could see Buzzards circling lazily overhead as they drift over one side of the village to the other. And the hedgerows, copses and gardens should be alive with insects and birdlife. You don't have to be obsessive about it, just stop and take a look around (and up) and you just never know what you might spot.

If you continue to feed the birds during the summer than the usual reminder - keep feeders and feeding stations clean and if possible provide fresh water, it doesn't have to be in an ornate bird bath. Also do not put out whole peanuts because of the risk of nestlings choking. Above all think hygiene, the build up of droppings or uneaten food can create a health hazard.

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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

0844 257 1909

North Weald Village Hall Bookings

07870 465129 northwealdvillagehall.org/

Crimestoppers

0800 555111

North Weald Parish Council

01992 523825

Doctors High Street, Epping

01992 579270

Queens Community Centre Hall Bookings

01992 522910

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

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 522955

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

North Weald Seniors Society for over 70’s

Three Valleys Male Voice Choir

Tel: 576038 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

Tel: 01279 415563 www.3valleymvc.org.uk West Essex Flower Club Tel: 524631