North Weald Village Life Strengthening the Community
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Issue: 142
June 2018
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NORTH WEALD VILLAGE LIFE About North Weald Village Life
Summer is here! We even enjoyed lovely bank holiday weather, not sure if we will make it two in a row, only time will tell. Fingers crossed.
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.
Earlier today, I spent about half an hour in the garden (between doing the magazine) and enjoyed a snack of some fruit (very healthy for once) and just taking a few minutes and looking around, which is something I rarely do, and I saw so many birds flying quite low. A rather large pigeon balanced in the middle of a bush in the garden, totally hidden by the leaves, was surveying the garden and I am not sure but he may have had his eye on my fruit! But there were so many birds flying overhead it was lovely to see. I must do it more often. Usually when I am in the garden, I am working, usually squinting to see the screen of my computer or ipad and taking the surroundings for granted.
Circulation The magazine is available free of charge monthly and is distributed from 20th of each month.
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News Shop, High Road Kings Head Garage, High Road North Weald Library Art Nursery, Vicarage Lane Newsagents, Coopersale Happy Grow Nursery, Thornwood Davis Estate Agents, High Road North Weald Chemist
It has been a sad month, we have lost two residents that many people will know and you can read about these later in the magazine, both of these have lived in North Weald for many years and will be missed by many local people. Andy’s dad, Nick Peachey, who I have mentioned many times and who many people will know from the Kings Head Garage, would have turned 80 a few weeks ago. He was another well known figure in the village. He would be more than happy to have a chat with customers when serving petrol or booking in their car. He was always ready to help anybody. He is missed by his family every day, and although 12 years have gone by, it only seems like yesterday when we last saw him.
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We are surging forward to the half way mark for 2018, I know I say it all the time but really where has it gone?
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I saw a photo on Facebook (I know sorry for mentioning this and I do realise that not everybody has access to this), but this photo was taken one evening, not locally, I am not sure where, but it showed a young man on a bridge ready to jump but he had been tied to the bridge by passers by and there were so many people holding him and talking to him and encouraging him to change his mind. It really is true, you do not know what is going on in anybody’s life, outwardly people may appear confident and happy but that is not always the case. This was confirmed recently by a young guy who took his own life at my daughter’s university in the room directly above. He had not shown any signs, he was not struggling with his studies and he had not had any broken relationships but at 20 years old with his life ahead of him, he took his own life. Apparently it is not unheard of and does happen year on year, young people with so much ahead of them, taking their own lives whilst at university. Life is short and it is important that we do make the most of very day, as the saying goes!!! Easier said then done I know. On the 10th June, celebrations are in hand with a real community themed day, including a march through the village, you may have seen the notices on lamp posts but it is only for 20 minutes or so, and a large free community picnic on the Airfield in which it is hoped that many people will enjoy. You can find out more about this later in the magazine. I am defiantly going so hopefully see you there. See you around in the sun. June Editor
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SUMMER BRAIN TEASER —Win a box of chocolates • • • • • • • • • • • • •
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Congratulations this month to Mr G Hill who won last months prize and will be celebrating with a box of chocolates. This month the lucky winner can celebrate with a bottle of wine. To enter this month, please send your completed entry to Summer Brain Teaser, NWVL, 49 York Road, North Weald, Essex CM16 6HU. Entries need to be received by 10th June. 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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Beware of Rogue Traders Essex Police have noted an increase in Rogue Traders and offer the following advice. Rogue traders are people who call at your door pretending to be qualified tradespeople and offering to do work on your home. They may call and state that you could need one of the following services:Roof repairs Lawn repairs Driveways power washed or driveway repairs or replaced Fence repairs Garden services or tree lopping. Waste clearance They may seem friendly and persuasive but too often they target vulnerable elderly people and local residents are encouraged to actively try to prevent rogue trader incidents occurring in their area. The rogue traders may claim to know your neighbours and have done work for them but often the work they promise to complete didn't need doing in the first place. You decide whether you need any work done to our house, not them. If you think you've been taken in by a rogue trader, please let us know by calling 101, • • • • • •
Their advice to make sure you don't fall victim to a rogue trader is that a genuine trader won’t call without an appointment, ask you to go to the bank to withdraw cash, ask you to pay in full before the work is completed, bully or scare you.
All are welcome to come along Every Fourth Sunday of the month
Doorstep sellers As well as calling at your door and offering to carry out work on your home, other rogue traders try to sell poor quality goods for highly inflated prices. It can be difficult to refuse some sales people on your doorstep and you can be pressured into buying something you do not want or that is not good value for money. Simple steps to avoid this inclue;1.
Lea Valley Card Club meeting
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From 10am until 2pm. 4.
North Weald Village Hall 5.
Refreshments and bar available. 6.
Stamp, coin & postcard dealers also wanted.
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Check the trader’s identity: were you expecting them? If not, but you are interested in what they are selling, ask them to come back at a more convenient time and try to have another person with you. Take control: you ask the questions and try to remember that it is a business situation. Be aware that doorstep sellers are not your friends: watch out for clever sales techniques where you may be made to feel like you have lots in common. Don’t sign on the spot: even if it means that you could lose a ‘special discount’. Take time to reflect, think about your purchase and shop around. You have a right to cancel: If you do purchase something for more than £35 from doorstep sales people you have 7 days to change your mind. This information should be given to you in writing by the sales person. 6. If in doubt, ask the person to leave: phone Consumer Direct or Essex County Council Trading Standards on 08454 040 506 for further advice. You can also contact Essex Police using the non-emergency number 101. If you feel threatened by a sales person in your own home call 999.
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LOCAL EVENTS Every Monday
Ballroom and Latin American Dancing Classes
8.15pm & 9.15pm
Every Monday
Taoist Tai Chi
10.30am— 12.30
North Weald Village Hall. Beginners at 8.15 and intermediate at 9.15. Contact Debbie on 07872 427946. 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.
Every Tuesday
Baby & Toddler Group
1.15pm— 2.45pm
Queens Hall, School Green Lane. Term time only. £2 per family.
Every Thursday
Baby & Toddler Rhyme Time
10.30am— 11am
North Weald Library. For under 5’s and their parents/carers (term time only) Songs, rhymes and stories. Free to attend
Every Thursday
Bingo
7pm— 9.30m
Wheelers Farm Gardens, £4 for book of 8 pages (2 games per page) Option Flyer £1. 50p for small raffle and cup of tea/coffee. Over 18 only
Every Saturday and Sunday
North Weald Airfield Museum
North Weald Airfield Museum, Hurricane Way
Every second Saturday of the month Every second and Fourth Wednesday
Ploughmans Lunch
12 noon— 5pm 12noon
Theydon & Abridge Jazz
8pm
First Tuesday of the month
Ongar Flower Club
7.30pm
Zinc Arts Centre, Ongar High Road. friendly group who enjoy a varied programme of flower demonstrations, in a social atmosphere. Tea, coffee and all the floral designs raffled at the end of the evening! Visitors always welcome, £4.50. 01277.365441
Every Tuesday
Board Games Session
2.30— 4.30pm
North Weald Library. Learn new games. Share your knowledge and enthusiasm. All ages welcome Free drop-in session
Monday 11th June
West Essex Flower Club
1.45pm
Thornwood Village Hall. This month we have our Charity Strawberry Tea with demonstrator Susan Horne’s arrangements entitled ‘ Floral Mayhem’.
Sunday 10th June Saturday 16th June
March through the village and Community Picnic Church Aid Fundraiser
Sunday 17th June
Dog Show
Friday 22nd June
Mid Summer Evening Stroll– Moletrap pub.
Saturday 7th July
St Andrews School Fete
North Weald Village Hall. In aid of NWSS. All welcome Abridge village hall. Enquires davedyer24@gmail.com or phone 07903 879209
All Welcome. Visitors pay £5.00 on the door. North Weald Airfield 2—4.30pm
Time to be confirmed 7.30pm 11am— 3pm
Methodist Church hall. This year to raise funds for Church Aid, this fundraiser is being held. There will be no street collection. Teas, coffees, tombolas. Thornwood Village Hall and Playing Fields. Tea, coffee etc. Meet at 7.30pm Park top of Kiln Road. Organised by Preservation Society. St Andrews School, Beamish Close, Fun, stalls, bbq, Pimms. Support your local village school.
If you know of a local event, please let me know and I will include this in the events calendar on www.northwealdvillagelife.co.uk. There is also a new Facebook Group— North Weald village Life events—events are posted by myself and members that are taking place throughout Essex, London and Hertfordshire. Page 7
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Planning Applications Planning File No: Application No: Officer Name: Application Name: Location: Proposal:
000321 EPF/0917/18 James Rogers Mr William Thompson Homes Ltd Upper Clapton Rugby Football Club 61 Upland Road Epping Upland Epping CM16 6N Construction of 10 dwellings with associated access road and landscaping
Planning File No:: Application No: Officer Name: Application Name: Location: Proposal:
000321 EPF/0949/18 James Rogers Mr P Donnelly Upper Clapton Rugby Club Upland Road Thornwood Epping CM16 6NL Proposed new all-weather pitch to replace existing grass pitch and relocation of approved floodlights, alterations to approved function hall, alterations to approved car parking layout including provision of additional spaces
Any representations on applications should be made in writing by Monday 4th June 2018. Epping Forest District Council www.eppingforestdc.gov.uk Comment online at www.eppingforestdc.gov.uk/iPlan or by post to: The Director of Planning and Economic Development, Epping Forest District Council, Civic Offices, 323 High Street, Epping, Essex CM16 4BZ Any enquiries should be made to the Application Processing Team T: 01992 564436
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Staff Vacancies The Theydon Oak have the following positions available:Head chef up to £32000 Sous chef up to £26000 Both full time 5 out of 7 days Must have busy pub/restaurant experience Email cv to info@thetheydonoak.co.uk
Voucher Scam Recently I have been informed that a number of people in the local area have been victims of a scam involving ITune vouchers. Elderly or vulnerable people are telephoned and told that they have some information on a person or item belonging to them, and they need to purchase a large number of Itune vouchers in order to get this information released. A person tried to purchase a large number of vouchers in a number of stores recently and they were told that they should contact the police as it was obvious they were being scammed. In one of the shops, the police were called and the person was told to go home and not to answer the door and the police would be in touch to assist them. Apparently this is why the total purchase of vouchers was decreased from £500 to £200 recently to protect people from this scam.
If you want to include an announcement for a birth, death, marriage, anniversary or birthday of a local person —please send these to me via email and I will include it in a future issue
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Weekly activities for people with SEND Boccia, trampolining and multisports are everyone included! weekly sessions for adults with a disability. All the activities for adults with special educational needs and disability (SEND) are run by qualified coaches. Each session costs £2.20 and must be paid for at the sports centres. The activities are
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Boccia – Monday 1:30pm to 2:30pm Trampolining – Tuesday 1pm to 2pm Multisport – Wednesday: 1:15pm to 2:15p Boccia:- Every Monday from 1:30pm to 2:30pm at Ongar Leisure Centre. This session is a great way for you to take part in a Paralympic recognised sport that you may not normally get involved with. Get involved in this session and enjoy yourself and meet some new people in the process. Trampolining:- Every Tuesday from 1pm to 2pm at Epping Sports Centre. This session is a great way to have fun and keep fit at the same time. The session is run by qualified rebound therapy coaches who will assist in reaching your Winstrada grades. This means you’ll get a certificate and badge for each grade you complete. Once you have completed one grade you simply move up to the next one. We guarantee you’ll enjoy yourself as Trampolining is a very fun, enjoyable way to keep fit. Multisport:- Every Wednesday from 1:15pm to 2:15pm at Epping Sports Centre. Each week we will play a different sport and we allow participants to help our qualified coaches choose which sport they would like to play the following week. Previously we have played sports such as football, basketball, Olympic sports such as javelin, sitting volleyball and many more. For more information email Will Fordham wfordham@eppingforestdc.gov.uk or Olivia Worsfold oworsfold@eppingforestdc.gov.uk or call 01992 562563 or 01992 564220.
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The TOWIE Vintage Tractor Run Sunday the 29th April saw around twenty tractors of all shapes; sizes and ages venture out in poor but reasonably dry weather conditions on a charity road run to raise funds for the Essex & Herts Air Ambulance based at North Weald Airfield.
Participants leaving Cold Hall Farm at the start of the run.
Ferguson and Massey Ferguson’s passing the telephone box at Toot Hill.
The route they took included North Weald, Colliers Hatch, Toot Hill, Clatterford End and Greensted Green. Using both quiet public roads and (with permission) private farm and forest tracks. The run totalled nine miles but when you consider most tractors have no suspension, are open to the elements and have a top speed of 12mph – this was quite an epic journey! There was only one moderate breakdown and another minor. Both caused by fuel problems but eventually fixed. Having got caught up in very heavy traffic entering the airfield for a sports car event and not wishing to be late for a booked roast lunch at the Squadron, North Weald Airfield staff kindly escorted the ensemble across the main
Assembled tractors with the helicopter and staff.
After a fabulous lunch, tractors were scrambled to the other side of the airfield for a photo call with the point of the day’s proceedings. The event was arranged and organised by the TOWIE Vintage Tractor Club. Thank you to all sponsors and Squadron customers who donated money to this cause., in excess of £1,100 was raised. Source: Jimmy Waters. All photos – Barbara Waters. Page 12
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The West Essex and East Herts hospice charity officially launched their dedicated bereavement service for children, young people and families in June 2017 following the receipt of a major grant from BBC Children in Need. The specialist service, which is run by an integrative arts psychotherapist, provides a range of services to support patient’s relatives and loved ones who are under the age of 18 years. The service offers both one-to-one and group counselling to children, young people and families. Additional services include art therapy groups, therapeutic workshops and family workshops. Catherine Kiff, St Clare’s Children, Young People and Family Therapist, explained: “Integrative arts therapy helps us to offer emotional support when children, young people and families are faced with the death of a loved one. Using creative materials such as paint, clay, puppets, poetry, creative writing, music, and drama, can support people to access their emotions and communicate the thoughts which they find difficult to talk about.” Outlining the competition to name the service, Catherine explained: “We are looking for a short, catchy project name that encapsulates the whole service and the support we offer to children, young people, families and schools – supporting them to face death, dying and loss. By giving our service a friendly and fun name, we hope to encourage more people to find out more about it. We can’t wait to hear your ideas!” If you would like to enter this competition, please send your suggested Name for the project via email to communications@stclarehospice.org.uk The deadline for submissions is 30th June. The winner will be announced shortly afterwards. For more information on the project, please contact Catherine Kiff on 01279 773723 or email catherine.kiff@stclarehospice.org.uk.
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LETTER
Dear Editor,
A letter published in your May edition requested other peoples’ views about the recent fares increase on local bus services 420/420A. Anticipating the demise of Town Link, Trusty Bus stepped in to take up operation of the 419/420 routes on a commercial basis, as hitherto. At that time I wrote to Village Life urging people to ‘use them or risk losing them’, noting that for North Weald residents in particular the 419 offered a fast direct journey to and from Harlow via the A414. Since that time, having observed so many buses running almost empty especially between the weekday peak periods, it was surly only a matter of time before this service would cease. To date, no other Whilst recasting the 420 timetable, direct services to Ongar Have been thinned out - presumably to reflect historical demand? Fortunately (again) for us in North Weald, the introduction of the 420A variant which turns back to Epping at the Talbot roundabout, continues to provide us with a similar frequency to before. And scheduling drivers to take their layover there, rather than taking it outside Epping Station, does give these workings a much better chance of running on schedule.
Despite being retired I still use the Central Line on a regular basis most weeks. Parking my car at Epping is not an option as the Station car park is full by 07.00 (Monday to Friday) and costs nearly £7.00 for any period, however short. Those who can’t afford a car can call a taxi, but are likely to be charged just as much, albeit for a single journey. Although a 30% price rise came as something as
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a shock to us all there seems little point in Trusty Bus pricing themselves out of business by charging unrealistic fares - “just because its services are a necessity for those who cannot afford to own or drive cars”. Finally, as Essex County Council do not subsidise these services, they have relinquished any rights to monitor, control or veto the fares being charged to use them. I expect the Council are only too happy that Trusty Bus volunteered to take on the burden of full commercial risk - All of which would otherwise fall directly upon themselves! Francis Messenger
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Granddaughter records song to raise funds for hospice charity A student midwife from Harlow has honoured her grandmother by creating a charity song to raise funds for the hospice who cared for her. Kerry Garner (37 years from Harlow, now living in Welwyn) has created a charity CD of her original song ‘What a difference a year makes’ in honour of her grandmother Joan Poole, and to raise vital funds for St Clare Hospice where Joan received care in December 2017. Joan Poole (84 years from Harlow) was diagnosed with terminal cancer in May 2016 and received support from St Clare’s Day Therapy team, as well as spending time on their Inpatient Unit in Hastingwood in December 2017. Joan died on 17th December at the age of 84 years. Kerry was inspired to raise funds with a charity CD after speaking to Nan about how St Clare had helped her. Kerry Garner said: “I was visiting my Nan when she said that she wanted to find a way to thank the Hospice for their care. That was when I suggested that I make a charity CD for St Clare. I played her a song that I had written a number of years ago, but had never released, and my Nan loved it. It was the perfect way for Nan and I to say ‘thank you’ to St Clare – I am so pleased that the song has helped us to do just that.” Kerry continued: “The song is called ‘What a difference a year makes’ and is all about what is important in life, and appreciating the time that you have. When you are told you have got limited time to live, it actually does make you appreciate the time you have. You’ve really got to enjoy what you’ve got.” Commenting on the care Joan received from St Clare Hospice, Kerry said: “St Clare is a lovely place, and is not what you imagine a hospice to be like at all. All the nurses and doctors were so kind and welcoming to everyone in our very large family. It really felt like ‘home from home’ and my Nan loved the environment. She spoke about the staff at St Clare as if they were her best friends! Her one wish was that she didn’t want to die at home, on her own, so although I was obviously distraught when she died, I was pleased that she was at peace and died with her loved ones around her.” Kerry Garner’s song ‘What a difference a year makes’ has already raised more than £500 for St Clare Hospice, as well as an additional £500 raised in memory of Joan Poole. The incredible amount of £1,000 is enough to pay for more than 55 counselling sessions delivered by a qualified bereavement counsellor at St Clare Hospice. The CD is available in St Clare Hospice’s main reception for the suggested donation of £5. Alternatively, you can order a copy of the CD by contacting Kerry direct on:
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Tube Carriage Arrives at North Weald A 1959 Stock tube carriage, donated by London Underground to the Epping Ongar Railway, was delivered to North Weald Station on 14th May. The carriage, previously in the Northern Line Depot at Morden, had to be moved as part of a major upgrade project. The carriage will be put on permanent display at North Weald as an added attraction for the Railways visitors where it will become a small museum showing the history of the Epping Ongar Railway and London Transport memorabilia. Dean Walton, Business Development Manager said, �I am delighted that we have been able to add this attractive carriage to our collection of vehicles. We have no plans to bring it in passenger service but the interior is in great shape and I know that following some work by our volunteers our passengers will love it. “ The 1959 tube stock carriage is an example of the type that used to work on the Northern and Piccadilly lines before withdrawal in early 2000. It was the last tube train to be crewed with a motorman and a guard. This vehicle, number 1031, is a Driving Motor vehicle which was retained at Morden depot and converted for use as at various times as a training venue and office. It was repainted into the 1920s Underground livery to demonstrate the paint facility at the depot. The other driving car of the unit is currently at the Mangapps Museum, along with one of its passenger cars. The carriage was donated to the Epping Ongar Railway by the Underground. The carriage was in the way of major upgrade at the Morden Depot and it proved to be cost-effective to donate it to the Epping Ongar Railway. The carriage brought by lowloader from Morden and unloaded in a complicated procedure using two cranes. After delivery to the loading pad at North Weald the unit will be shunted to its final position at the top of its Up Sidings on full display to passengers. The area around the carriage will be improved to allow for free and easy access for people visiting the carriage.
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100th Anniversary of Squadron 56 On 24th April, the ‘red carpet’ was rolled out for the Royal Air Force when the ‘Freedom of Epping Forest District’ was conferred on 56 Squadron. Wing Commander Matt Fleckney, Officer Commanding 56 Squadron, witnessed the sealing of the ‘Freedom’ with Council Chairman, Councillor David Stallan at a special meeting of Epping Forest District Council to mark the 100th anniversary of the founding of the RAF on 1 April 191 Epping Forest District has a long and profound relationship with the RAF. The associations stretch back as early as 1916, when the fledgling Royal Flying Corps first arrived at North Weald. By the end of World War II, the district had three airfields at North Weald, Stapleford Abbotts and Willingale. Blake Hall had become a centre of RAF operations while RAF Chigwell – known as the ‘Balloon Site’ for its barrage balloons also became an intelligence centre. In Nazeing a dummy airfield was created in to draw enemy bombers away from their real targets North Weald also became an important focus of Norwegian national resistance. Escaping the invasion of their homeland, Norwegian pilots flying Spitfires under the colours of the RAF became some of the most successful squadrons of WWII. However, 56 Squadron has by far the longest relationship with the District. Based at North Weald from 1927 until 1941, 56 Squadron’s honors include Dunkirk and the Battle of Britain. The 56 Squadron Standard is displayed in St Andrew’s Church, North Weald.
Before opening the debate to Councillors, Councillor Stallan broke with convention by asking the Council’s Director of Communities, Alan Hall to read a personal statement. Alan Hall, spoke with pride of his father, Sergeant Bill Hall, an instrument maker who worked on the Hurricanes of 56 Squadron at North Weald. In later years, Bill Hall left no doubt of his affection for the ‘Fighting 56’ frequently reminding his family how it was his job to turn on the light at the top of St Andrew’s Church tower to guide the pilots safely back the base after dark. Wing Commander Matt Fleckney was joined in the Council Chamber by the Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Essex Michael Chapman and officers of 56 Squadron. He took great pleasure in accepting the Freedom of the District. Describing North Weald as the ‘Spiritual Home’ of 56 Squadron, the Wing Commander also reflecting on the RAF’s wider connections across the district, the ‘finest hour’ in the sky above, the jet age and some of the brave people who did not return. 56 Squadron will exercise the Freedom of the District with a parade from North Weald Village Hall to the Airfield Gate Guardian on Sunday 10 June. More about this event can be found later in this magazine and hopefully this will be a real community event.
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Sad News—another loss to the village We were saddened to hear of the passing of long time North Weald resident, Albert Archer, on 19th April, at the age of 78, after a period of illness. Albert, formerly a regular in the Kings Head Pub, lived in the family home in the High Road since the late 1970's. He may be known to many in the village as the proprietor of the "Archers of Epping" furniture store which he ran together with his wife, Diane, in Station Road, Epping from the 70s to the 90s. Albert's funeral was held recently at the Parndon Wood Crematorium on Tuesday 15th May. His family asks that those wishing to express their condolences do so by making a donation to the Essex & Herts Air Ambulance, as this organisation, as well as the airfield in general, were both close to his heart. Donations can by made at justgiving.com/fundraising/albertarcher. Editor’s Comment:- On behalf of my readers, my family and I, I would like to say how sorry we are to hear this sad news. I often hear talk of Archers of Epping and I am sure some of my older readers will know of this store and remember it well.
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Local company welcomes you to their new showroom An expanding local company has recently invested in an exciting, brand new showroom. Many local people will know of the existing showroom of the Handmade Kitchen Co which is based in Thornwood. Nick Bridger company owner, has met many local customers at this showroom over the years and has continually updated the designs in the showroom to demonstrate styles and finishes he can offer when planning and designing bespoke kitchens of all sizes. Having spent over 15 years designing handmade kitchens, Nick has in-depth experience and knowledge of planning and designing kitchens to meet individual needs including style, finish, worktop, appliances, size and budget. During that time, Nick has gained an insight into what information and advice is required when people are looking for the right company to design their new kitchen. Nick decided to invest in a brand new larger showroom which could allow people to see examples of his work for themselves. The new showroom is based only 15 minutes from their Thornwood showroom. Nick has ensured the new showroom has been designed to provide not only a showcase of designs and finishes but to provide a relaxed and unhurried atmosphere, where he can put visitors at ease and discuss any requirements in detail. Page 22
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Keyless car theft: Crime prevention advice from Essex Police As reported in last month’s magazine, cars in the village and local area have been targeted and stolen. Some of these have been keyless cars and here is some advice from Essex Police on how to make it harder for this to happen. 1. Store your keys away from household entry points. Keeping your keyless entry fob out of sight is not enough – thieves only need to gain proximity to the key to amplify the signal. Faraday Bags can be purchased online and in stores, these will prevent your signal being intercepted and your vehicle stolen. 2. Despite social media or public opinion, DO NOT leave keys in the fridge, microwave or a tin as this may do more damage to the key and is unlikely to be effective. 3. Review your car security. Check for after-market security devices such as steering locks or trackers, which are proven to deter thieves. If your vehicle has a manufacturer’s installed tracker, check with your insurers before you alter it as it may invalidate your insurance. 4. Contact your dealer and talk about the digital features in your car. Have there been any software updates you can take advantage of? 5. If you have a garage, use it!
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56 SQUADRON FREEDOM OF THE DISTRICT PARADE & COMMUNITY PICNIC On Sunday 10th June, 56 Squadron will be exercising its newly-granted right to parade in the District. This followed the vote at the Council meeting on Tuesday 24th April, which bestowed the Freedom of the District on the Squadron.
The Parade will start at the North Weald Village Hall at 1230 and march to the Museum on Hurricane Way where two wreaths will be laid. The Parade will then enter the Airfield at A Gate finishing by the Gate Guardian Hurricane with a marchpast and salute.
The Freedom Scroll Presentation Ceremony and inspection will take place at 1345 and include fly-pasts by a Battle of Britain Memorial
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Think before you park As recently highlighted by Colin Freeman on behalf of the Neighbourhood Watch Association, and experienced by many people throughout North Weald, Thornwood and Hastingwood, parking can cause problems for many vehicles and more so for emergency vehicles. Many areas were constructed long before the popularity of motor vehicles caused the parking chaos and congestion which many of us witness or experience on a daily basis. We all appreciate and realise the importance of motor vehicles in our daily lives, but, how many of us actually stop to think about ensuring that sufficient room is left on roadways to allow for the safe passage of emergency vehicles when they are called deal with what could be life threatening situations. Sometimes there is barely room for a car to get through between parked vehicles, which means that an Ambulance or Fire Appliance would have no chance of getting through. For example: an average size Fire Engine (pump appliance), needs a minimum width of 3.7 metres to safely negotiate a road, and a minimum gateway width of 3.1 meters. The average turning circle between kerbs is 16.8 metres and 19.2 metres between walls. When considering where to park, here is a reminder of some of the basic legally enforceable rules: DO NOT stop or park: • near a school entrance
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anywhere you would prevent access for Emergency Services at or near a bus or tram stop or taxi rank on the approach to a level crossing/tramway crossing
opposite or within 10 metres (32 feet) of a junction, except in an authorised parking space. (Yellow lines are often painted at junctions but do not always stretch to 10 metres, however, this does not automatically exempt you from complying with this rule). near the brow of a hill or hump bridge opposite a traffic island or (if this would cause an obstruction) another parked vehicle where you would force other traffic to enter a tram lane where the kerb has been lowered to help wheelchair users and powered mobility vehicles
in front of an entrance to a property on a bend where you would obstruct cyclists’ use of cycle facilities except when forced to do so by stationary traffic.
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Gardening Hints for June After a cold and miserable Easter we now seem to have bounced straight into summer! Lots of people have been visiting the nursery to buy bedding plants and hanging baskets, I must remind you though, although the days are lovely and warm the nights can still be very cold and we are still at risk of having a late frost , usually after the end of May we are frost free however it has been known for us to be hit with a frost in June! If you have already put tender plants out please keep an eye on the weather and if frost is forecast either bring your plants in or cover them with fleece. Now is the time when the weeds start to grow quicker than we can remove them, I’d suggest using a systemic weed killer such as Round Up (taking care not to spray any ‘wanted plants’) this will kill the weeds from the root upwards, if you’d rather dig the weeds out then try to remove as much root as possible, don’t rotovate weeds as ‘chopping’ the roots will multiply the weeds by tenfold at least. In lawns, I recommend using Evergreen feed, weed and mosskiller, if it doesn’t rain within a few days of applying then water it in and don’t cut the lawn for a few days after application. Once you’ve planted up your tubs and baskets remember to water daily and more so if this hot spell continues, to get the best from your baskets feed them regularly with a good quality plant food and dead head as required. You can also bring in any EMPTY tubs or baskets and I will plant them up for you ready to collect at the beginning of June. Runner beans should be getting away by now, again water regularly. Beans are very hungry plants so feed them regularly- Tomato food is great for them and any thing else that flowers or fruits. Keep your potatoes earthed up to prevent sunlight reaching the potatoes and turning them green, it will also help to produce a higher yield. At the end of May plant out tomatoes, Keep them staked and pinch out all side shoots, like beans tomatoes require frequent feeding. And regular watering they will take up a lot of water but need to be watered evenly, don’t let them dry out nor leave them standing in water (if in pots or grow-bags)
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Tomatoes such as tumbler are great for hanging baskets, 3 plants in a 16” basket should provide enough fruit for you and your family throughout the summer months, also with the basket varieties you don’t need to pinch out side shoots. Towards the end of May plant out other veg plants such as marrows, cucumbers, courgettes, squashes, peas, sweet corn etc If you have roses spray them monthly with Rose Clear to help prevent black spot and also to kill aphids. Keep climbing roses tied up to prevent damage from any windy spells we may encounter. When watering during hot spells try to avoid watering the foliage of plants as this can scorch the leaves, especially on plants like Acer’s. I think that’s all for now, how ever if you need any gardening advice please pop into the nursery and myself or Lisa will try to assist you. Gardening is a learning curve for every one, what works for you may not work for your neighbour.... so give it a go and watch your garden grow! As always take time to sit back and enjoy your garden as it springs into life, not just the flowers but the foliage too, the different shapes and colours of leaves which all help to complete your garden! I almost forgot... whilst enjoying your garden don’t forget a tipple of your choice as you’ll all know by now, on a warm summers evening I can be found to be enjoying a nice cold beer! Cheers Nigel, Art Garden Centre P.S Lisa has reminded me again, if you haven’t already please ‘like’ and ‘share’ our Facebook page @ArtNGC ‘Art Nursery Garden Centre’ feel free to comment on our posts as well as sharing photos from your gardens. Page 30
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Did you know from just £80 you can buy your baby all the nappies they need! Cloth nappies make a great alternative to disposable nappies and can offer great cost, health and environmental benefits. Essex County Council is offering a £30 refund per child on the purchase of any cloth nappies or laundering service. Even when you take into account laundering costs, you can save up to £1,000 compared to disposable nappies. You will need to keep hold of your receipts and provide either a photo of your maternity exemption or child’s birth certificate, Essex County Council will then process your refund – it’s that easy! Each child will use an average of 5,000 disposable nappies … or 24 cloth nappies! Disposable nappies cannot be recycled and can take hundreds of years to break down. Even when you consider laundering, cloth nappies can be up to 40% better for the environment than disposables. You can reduce your water and electricity usage by not soaking or prewashing nappies and by washing in a full load at 40 or 60 degrees.
New Director of Patient Care joins St Clare Hospice St Clare Hospice has welcomed a new Director of Patient Care, Carolanne Brannan, who took up the role as the leader of the clinical teams and Registered Manager at the West Essex and East Herts charity on 26th March 2018.
Carolanne Brannan, who has been a registered nurse for 17 years and has worked in the hospice sector for more than 6 years, joins St Clare from the clinical team at St Joseph’s Hospice in Hackney where she was the Community Manager and Clinical Lead. Prior to St Joseph’s, Carolanne was Clinical Facilitator with Co-ordinate My Care (CMC).
Modern cloth nappies do not require complicated folding and fiddly safety pins. There are many varieties to choose from, many are shaped and fasten with poppers, grips or use Velcro. Modern washing machines can make quick work of cleaning them. Please email waste.management@essex.gov.uk if you have any questions regarding the £30 cloth nappy incentive. If you have any questions about using cloth nappies, find out who you can contact for support with cloth nappies.
Commenting on taking up her new role at St Clare Hospice, Carolanne Brannan said: “I am absolutely thrilled to join St Clare Hospice as Director of Patient Care. St Clare has been providing specialist care for people with lifelimiting illnesses for over 25 years, and is a wellrespected organisation which has people at the heart of everything we do. The challenges we face are about ensuring that everyone who needs our help, is able to access it, and that includes receiving care in their own home, in the Hospice, or in a hospital or care home. We know St Clare provides excellent care in the Hospice, but the future needs to see our focus change to what is happening in the communities around us. We are committed to playing a much bigger role in the wider community, and ensuring we are there for hard to reach groups and people who haven’t traditionally accessed hospice care.” Page 31
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‘Their Beloved North Weald’ Anne & Albert Nightingale – By Rosemary I have been asked to write a short article for North Weald Magazine about my Mum and Dad who both sadly passed away recently and I was more than happy to because the village and people of North Weald meant so very much to them. Chatting with my Mum and Dad in what was sadly to become their final days gave me a much greater understanding of how important being part of the village was for them and how the people within the village were so much a part of their lives. Now, unfortunately you will have to forgive me if not everything here is factual my memory has seen far better days! but I know that my Dad was born in Toothill and moved to Skipps Corner, North Weald when he was around 6 with his Mum and Dad, Amy and Albert and three sisters Gwen, Florence and Rose. Dad would normally spend his days as a child in the fields of North Weald with the family’s dog Floss.
Dad went to school at the old school house in front of St Andrews Church but because of the close proximity to North Weald aerodrome in the war a temporary school was set up at Wildingtree Farm at Weald Bridge Road. He left school at around 14 to help my Grandad on the farm and later worked for Marconi at Ongar Radio Station as a maintenance man. Dad and Mum met when she worked as a nurse at St Margaret’s hospital, Epping when Dad was a patient there and after they married they moved to Shelley for a short time before settling in Queens Road, North Weald. My Dad was made redundant when he was about 45. However, he didn’t stop still for long and began gardening for people in the village. I know he made some very good friends and would often speak about the people he worked for with great fondness. He did not see gardening as work and said he had the best job in the world. My mum worked for a spell in North Weald chip shop in the Village and in the school holidays I would go with her. I would always love the way people would just pop in not just for chips but a chat and sometimes dare I say, a gossip! My Dad loved North Weald and especially his allotment where he went not just to tend to his plots but more importantly to chat with his friends there. The betting shop was another place you could find my Dad and again this was not just because he like a ‘small bet’ and the fruit machines he just liked to chat with people there. I soon found out that if people did not know my Dad’s name he was called ‘the man on the bike’.
My Mum and Dad until they were not able to, used to go out on a Friday and Sunday night either to the Kings Head or the Talbot. Again they loved the social part of this. When my Dad fell over in North Weald recently having been told quite specifically by me and my brother not to go out in the ice! - it was the kindness of others which makes me so very proud of people in North Weald making sure he was okay. Also I know many neighbours helped my Mum and Dad more so recently as they wanted to stay in their home independently for as long as possible until unfortunately it became apparent they could not. When my Dad’s problems with his health and mobility came about his greatest wish was to be able to “just get down the road for a paper and sit on the bench to chat with people”. I think that shows just how fond he was not only of the village but the people in it. I recently joined North Weald Village life’s Facebook group. This was firstly to find out what was going on in the village but later to tell people of the sad news of my Mum and Dad. I have been overwhelmed by the amount of people who messaged me and their comments and also have found out that Dad recently won a lifetime award for his allotment. I know that for both myself, my brother and their grandchildren who spent a lot of their childhood staying with them, have wonderful memories of North Weald and we will sadly miss our home in Queens Road, but it gives us both comfort that they will both be laid to rest here in the beautiful grounds at St Andrews Church reunited together and remaining part of the people and community which they so loved.
Dad’s funeral is to take place at St Andrews Church on Friday 25th May 2018 at 10.30am. All are welcome to attend and join the family at the Kings Head Public House later for refreshments. Editor’s comment: - Thank you Rose, this must have been so hard to write having lost your parents so recently. I am sure your parent’s memories will live on in the village.
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Compost a success Recently during International Compost Awareness Week, there were 8 events organised across Essex to offer local residents free compost.
A Right Royal Wedding So there’s another fantastic Royal wedding taking place under a sky that only god could make so blue, As two more wonderful people join together taking their place amongst our heritage where for one of them all the attention and crowds are something so new. Just like his older brother before him, Harry looks so much in love, As once again it’ll lift the whole nations’ spirits. While boosting this countries pockets as we hope It’ll encourage far more oversea visits.
Thankfully, the weather was particularly hot, which meant even more people came to collect the soil improver made from the garden waste you all recycled. Hundreds of Essex residents filled the back of their cars with quality soil improver and learned how garden waste is composted in large rows called windrows by Tamar Energy. The facility is located in Ongar and the process can be quicker than 4 months.
Though that can’t over power the fact that They are two people so very much in love. As I hope they’ll be left alone at least for a while just enjoying Everything their new life bestows upon them, all blessed by the good lord above. They have already encaptured the nations hearts While showing their true love in front of the whole world. With a blessing in front of the cameras, Showing their love story being written about and told. Despite many just watching for them to make a mistake And capture that moment just for a small fee, I for one wish them happiness and good fortune As another royal family takes their place amongst the royal family tree. So I wish them all the luck in a world That s just waiting for them to fail, While I wish them along and happy life together As life’s rocky and twisting river they have just begun to sail.
I hope their new life together s something special That they’ve chosen to undertake. Giving them a long and happy life together Being left alone by the watchers just longing for them to make a mistake. Source: Andy—resident poet. Yes he is back. Taking it slowly, but this poem is very topical
Voting Results The results for the local election held on Thursday 3rd May for our village resulted in Peter Bolton (Conservative) winning the one seat in North Weald with 80% of the votes. Well done Peter. I am sure if anybody would like to get in touch with Peter his details can be found from Epping Forest District Council.
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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: PARISH HALL FOR HIRE:
Purchase of plots for Burials, Cremated Remains, Garden of Remembrance A limited number of plots are available to rent in North Weald, and Hastingwood 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: Brian Eldridge – 01279 428622 North Weald (Village) Ward: Nigel Bedford (contact via Parish Office) Elaine Godwin-Brown – 01992 570316 Terry Blanks – 01992 522216 Anne Grigg – annegrigg@live.co.uk Alan Buckley 01992 522158 Sheila Jackman MBE 01277 363740
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Private UK Cemetery Operator Welcomes Government Decision on Child Graves Privately Owned Cemetery Operator GreenAcres Group Ltd announces all six Cemetery and Ceremonial Parks will extend their offering on burials for babies and children at all six sites to include free single-depth graves up to the age of 18 years of age. The company will also waive the interment fee and any grave digging costs for both ashes and burials where applicable. The move which increases options on their former offering of free baby burials will be based on a ten-year lease period, will grant the opportunity to use any of the GreenAcres parks located across the UK including Colney in Norfolk, Epping in Essex, Chiltern in Buckinghamshire, Rainford in Merseyside, Heatherley Wood in Hampshire and Kemnal Park in Kent. At the end of the initial lease period, families will have the opportunity to extend the lease at a discounted rate. GreenAcres Cemeteries & Ceremonial Parks have also set-up a Child Funeral Benevolent Fund which will go towards third-party supplier or other associated funeral costs for families suffering financial hardship. CEO Richard Gomersall of GreenAcres Group Ltd says ‘We welcome the Government’s decision on child burials, in addition to free baby and child burials up to age of 18 we will also waive any associated digging fees as no parent should have to pay to bury their child. At GreenAcres Cemeteries and Ceremonial Parks our families can expect a caring and dignified service always!”Keely Thompson Marketing Manager GreenAcres Group Blindfoot Rd Rainford, St Helens, WA11 7HX
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Greyhound on the lose One weekend in May, many dedicated dog owners worked together to try and locate a lose greyhound dog. The dog was anxious and timid, and despite careful encouragement with food and treats, it could not be tracked down. It was first seen near Par 3 Golf course and in Roughtallys Wood. The dog soon ran towards the Airfield at which time no sightings could be made, but Airfield staff and visitors to the airfiled the next day were alerted. However it was soon reported that it had been seen in Thornwood. To my knowledge, the dog was never found, but everybody worked so hard, giving their time up over a weekend and evening to try to catch the dog so it could be checked to see if it was chipped and returned to it’s owner or at the very least to give food and drink and keep safe. The North Weald Village Life Facebook group other groups are full of caring pet owners, who regularly work together to find lost dogs or cats. We really are a lucky community and thank you to everybody who has been involved in this at any time.
Fire at golf club Firefighters were called to a fire at a golf club on the morning of 8th May. The Epping Golf Club is based in Epping Road, Epping. On arrival crews reported that a two-storey outbuilding used by the groundsman of the club, measuring around 20 square metres, was 20% alight.
Mythbuster: Are wet wipes recyclable? A question you may or may not have considered and it may surprise you to know the answer is No. Wet wipes contain plastics that are not recyclable and so should be placed in your general waste. Better yet, don’t use them at all and choose reusable alternatives instead. On a more encouraging note the government has announced it hopes to eliminate wet wipes in Britain under latest plans to fight the war on ‘single use plastics’. The announcement was prompted after a study found piles of flushed wet wipes are changing the shape of the River Thames.
By 7am firefighters had surrounded the building and the officer in charge reported the fire was under control. At 8.19am, crews had extinguished the fire and used thermal imaging cameras to ensure there were no remaining hotspots within its timber structure. The building, which included office facilities and a gym, has been badly damaged. A full investigation into the cause of the fire will take place today Source: Essex County Fire & Rescue Service
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Here is the Newts Latest. As mentioned in an earlier article the newts have many predators. Just as they have successfully avoided being eaten by hungry birds or dug out of their hiding places by foxes (or humans) during the winter. They begin to make their way back to the pond to enjoy some frolicking around and so continue the next generation. This recent hot spell has unfortunate consequences for them at this time though.
Pictured is an unwelcome visitor in the shape of a 2- year-old Grass Snake. Snakes will often visit our pond and avail themselves of any frogs or newts they can catch. The largest snake we have seen was over 5 feet long (that’s about 1525mm for you metric people) and in a group of ½ a dozen that arrived en masse to cause sheer panic among the frog population, although the example in the photo is just over 20 inches or 500mm in length. Notice it tasting the air with its tongue. Also see the yellow band around the neck that gives it away as a grass snake.
Rockin’ Robin. Talking of Robins …. Taking pride of place in the seed potatoes at Art Nursery Garden Centre, a Robin laid four eggs which in turn hatched into four healthy babies.
Four babies
Baby grown up
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LETTER
Dear Editor,
Death is a very difficult topic for people to talk about – yet, here at St Clare Hospice, we frequently see the stress and worry that families can experience when they haven’t talked about their wishes for where and how they’d like to die – and their wishes for what happens after their death. This Dying Matters Awareness Week (14th – 20th May), I would be delighted if your readers could take time to consider what they can do to talk more openly about death, dying and bereavement with their families and friends. Dying Matters Awareness Week aims to bring death and dying to the forefront of conversations across the nation, so that we can all feel empowered and confident to talk about death, ask questions, listen, and be sure of what we and our loved ones would like to happen when our time comes. We know it can be upsetting and uncomfortable for many – but it doesn’t have to be that way. That is why St Clare Hospice has launched a comprehensive guide on ‘How to Talk about Death and Dying,’ which offers reassurance, support and guidance on having those important conversations with our loved ones.
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Although talking about death can be difficult, it can help us to alleviate our fears and feel a bit more prepared. Talking about dying does not, of course, bring death closer. We believe that when we are able to face death openly, and approach it peacefully and positively as a natural part of life, we will feel empowered to live our days to the fullest – which is just what hospice care is all about! To download our free guide on ‘How to Talk about Death and Dying’ visit: www.stclarehospice.org.uk/ care/information-support If you would like to speak to our team to find out how we can help, please call us on 01279 773700. Sarah Thompson, Chief Executive, St Clare Hospice
Telephone: 01992 522351 Tylers Green, 284 High Road, North Weald CM16 6EG
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Editor’s comment: Although this was received a few weeks ago, I felt it was important to include in this issue as it is important to discuss this difficult subject. It is such an emotional time, and in some circumstances ie., illness it is best to talk about any fears, wishes, regrets and anxieties. Not everybody gets this opportunity and as hard as it is, and it really doesn’t get any harder, it is best to face it and I am sure the information provided by St Clare Hospice will be helpful.
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Citizens Advice: your rights if your holiday flight is delayed or cancelled Your rights arise under European Union (EU) law, so the flight has to be from an airport in the UK, elsewhere in the EU, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway or Switzerland, or with an airline based in the EU or these other countries. If your flight’s delayed for 2 or more hours—Your airline have to give you: • food and drink
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access to phone calls and emails accommodation if you’re delayed overnight - and journeys between the airport and the hotel The airline should give you vouchers to get these things at the airport. If they don’t give you help at the airport, keep receipts for expenses and claim from the airline later. Airlines only pay for ‘reasonable’ expenses - you won’t get money back for alcohol, expensive meals or luxury hotels. If your flight’s delayed for 3 or more hours. - You’re entitled to compensation but only if the delay is the airline’s responsibility. So there’s no compensation if the cause of the delay is something like bad weather or a strike. You’re entitled to a set amount of compensation depending on: • the distance of the flight
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the length of the delay whether you're flying to an EU or non-EU destination The amounts vary between 250 and 600 Euros. If your flight’s delayed for 5 hours or more—You don’t have to take the flight if it’s delayed for 5 hours or more. It doesn’t matter whose responsibility the delay is. If you don’t take the flight the airline legally has to give you all of the following: • a full refund for the flight
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a full refund for other flights from the airline that you won’t use in the same booking, eg an onward or return flight if you’re part-way through a journey, a flight back to the airport you originally departed from food and drink
access to phone calls and emails accommodation if you’re delayed overnight, as well as journeys between the airport and the hotel If you do take the flight you can claim up to €600 in compensation if the delay is the airline’s responsibility If your flight is cancelled—You have the legal right to either: • a full refund - including other flights from the airline that you won’t use in the same booking such as onward or return flights or a replacement flight to get you to your destination You may also have a legal right to help with costs, and to compensation ranging from 125 to 600 Euros depending on when the flight was cancelled, how much you were delayed and the distance. How to claim—You claim from the airline operating the flight, even if you booked it through another airline. Be ready to give all your flight details and booking reference numbers. Write your claim – say what went wrong and what you want the airline to give you. The Civil Aviation Authority has information about how to write a good claim and you can download a template letter from the Which? website. Include copies (not originals) of your tickets and any receipts. Keep records – keep copies of your claim and any response from the airline. Take notes if you speak to anyone from the airline - this could be useful if you decide to take your claim further. If you’re not getting anywhere ask for your case to go to the alternative dispute resolution body that the airline belongs to. Ultimately you can report your issue to the Civil Aviation Authority if the airline doesn’t give you what you’re entitled to. What if European Union law doesn’t apply, for instance if it’s a flight with an American airline into the UK? You should apply to the airline, but what you get, if anything, depends on the airline’s policy. Contact the Citizens Advice consumer helpline on 03454 04 05 06 if you need more help on any of this - a trained adviser can give you advice over the phone. Source: Paul Stockton Page 40
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Update from Moreton and District WI Their recent meeting held on the 12th April was well attended. They had pleasure in welcoming a new member, Dawn Murphy. The beautiful flower arrangement was supplied by Anne Kerr. Jean told us the sad news that Shirley Mackenzie had passed away on Easter Sunday. We held a minute's silence to remember her and her family. Hazel has returned home from hospital but remains very ill, we joined in sending her and Norman our best wishes. Kathy handed out Data Protection forms for us all to sign as appropriate. The new regulations will be published in May. Kathy also reported that the Mental Health Matters is the resolution to be selected for the final vote at the Annual Meeting in Cardiff on 6th June.
Again this month they had a very entertaining speaker, Leonard Little, a retired police dog handler. He told us that he had spent six years patrolling the beat, four in the met and two in Hertfordshire. He desperately wanted to become a dog handler having witnessed, as a child, a burglar being caught by an officer and his trusted companion. But rules at that time were that an officer had to be married, with a house, and more importantly, a garden in which to kennel the dog. Luckily rules change and his ambition was realised, he spent seventeen years as a handler and ten years as a trainer. He also judged police dog trials. It costs ÂŁ28,000 to train a dog and ÂŁ50 to ÂŁ60,000 throughout its life. The average retirement age for a police dog is nine years and they usually spend the rest of their lives with their handler, such is the close bond that they share. Len showed us the "sleeve" used by acting "baddies" during the dog training. This is very thick and solid, reaching from the shoulder down to cover the hand. It is kept in place by a metal bar which is gripped by the hand. Certainly needed when grabbed by a six and a half stone German Shepherd travelling at speed! Whilst being expected to be aggressive in arrest situations, the dogs instinctively know when to be gentle, as when searching for lost/distressed children and adults. A police dog handler warns a suspected villain "I am a police officer with a dog - stand still or I will release the dog". If this is not obeyed the dog will give chase and hold on until the command "leave". Should an officer be attacked after this the dog will again attack and not stop until commanded , so it's not wise to disable the handler! He met his wife while she worked as a controller, getting to know each other via radio call outs. When they met in person it was the dog who won her heart, Len came second! Len also told us about his personal history, first in the army where he saw service in Borneo and Belfast. He joined the police force in the seventies. He told us about his experiences as a beat officer in the tougher areas of London, becoming a dog handler and then trainer and his travels abroad with the UN. In the eighties he trained the first female dog handler. She went on to receive the most commendations in her section and paved the way for more women to join. Eighty per cent of handlers are now women and is a much sort after profession. Their next meeting will be on May 10th, this meeting will be the AGM and we will not have a speaker. Following this there will be meetings on June 14th and July 12th. Speakers have yet to be confirmed. All meetings at Magdalen Laver Village Hall at 2pm. Why not come and join us, you can be sure of a great welcome. Source: Marianne Binder
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BIRD FEATURE - JUNE 2018 Greetings, here are the jottings for the June edition, with talk of Cuckoos and news of summer migrants The hoped for arrival of a Cuckoo has happily come to pass with the first calls that I noted being during the evening of Friday 20th April in Weald Common vicinity. Since then I have heard a Cuckoo calling on several occasions, with a couple of actual sightings thrown in as well. I know other people have reported hearing a Cuckoo and it is worth pointing out once again that this is an increasingly uncommon species in the UK. So to get them in the village on an annual basis is encouraging. It is not so good for species such as the Dunnock which are frequent victims of a Cuckoo laying an egg in their nest with the ultimate outcome being one rather large Cuckoo being raised at the expense of the doomed host eggs and nestlings. Another summer visitor that I have been hoping to see is the Hobby, a fast and agile bird of prey that is particularly noted for catching dragonflies on the wing. Sightings are few and far between in our area and indeed some years I haven;t seen any locally but spring 2018 has started well as I have seen two already - one over School Green Lane and the other over the Village Hall. Hopefully there will be more sightings to come. You are more likely to see a Kestrel or a Sparrowhawk but if you are familiar with those species then you would likely notice the difference if you see a Hobby. In this modern era you can check online and there are sites where you can see footage of birds such as the Hobby, presenting an opportunity to confirm what you saw. Swallows and House Martins have been seen in very small numbers since the last week of April but I didn't see any Swifts until I saw a pair on 14th May, and they are the only ones I have seen so far. Of course there are one or two places locally where House Martins nest - under eaves of houses - so some of you may well be seeing them more frequently. Other summer migrants have been well in evidence with plenty of Chiffchaffs calling and a host of Blackcaps singing away at various locations. Whitethroats are now about as well with a few calling from their favoured scrubby, bushy areas. All three of these species are members of the Warbler family and breed in the UK summer to take advantage of the seasonal bonanza of insect food. There are a number of bird observatories dotted around the UK with staff and volunteers monitoring the arrival (and later in the year the departure) of summer migrants and a vast amount of information is available from which average arrival dates can be calculated. As you would expect southern counties generally see earlier arrivals although then some bird species will disperse throughout the UK at different rates. For instance the Swift is one of the later arriving species but once in the UK records show that they tend to spread out that bit quicker than other species such as Swallows. Some observatories have details that have been logged over many decades and in general average arrival dates have become that little bit earlier which supports the notion of global warming. As the summer progresses it becomes that bit harder to actually see some birds as they are hidden by the thick foliage of trees, bushes and hedgerows. You can hear a bird singing from a nearby position but even though you know it is there sometimes it can be elusive and only seen if it breaks cover and flies off. Even medium sized birds such as the Song Thrush can be hidden from view, frustrating attempts to see it despite knowing it is there. There will have been many birds nesting locally, some in gardens utilising nest boxes, and already there have been some recently fledged young to be seen. For breeding birds the success of an early brood will be followed by second or even third attempts to raise more young. This is incredibly stressful for the adult birds which have the normal daily task of keeping themselves safe coupled with the constant need to find enough food to keep their chicks well fed. Any wet, chilly spells can spell disaster as insect food becomes harder to find and chicks are vulnerable to becoming cold and unable to survive. Add in the threat of predation and it is clear that success is not guaranteed. I have said before that it is worth keeping you eyes and ears alert to what is about. Only a couple of weeks ago I saw a Lesser Spotted Woodpecker by the pond at Weald Common. This is the UK's smallest woodpecker and it is becoming very uncommon. It is the first time I have seen this species locally and it was an unexpected but welcome sighting. At one point it actually flew into some gardens and the householders were probably totally unaware that they had such an uncommon bird in their garden, albeit briefly. I haven't seen it since so I imagine it was just passing through. Had I been there a few minutes either side of that moment I probably wouldn't have seen it which emphasises the point that you never quite know what is about at any one time, even at locations that you walk through on many occasions. Of course it is not just birdlife that can be spotted, with lots of flying and buzzing insects to be seen with butterflies particularly obvious. Over the last few weeks I have seen a variety of species of various colours and sizes and in some cases I have checked online to verify the identity of the type I spotted. One type I definitely relish seeing is the Orange Tip which is a spring / early summer species. It has simple colouration, literally white with bright orange tips to the wing but right from first seeing one as a child I have always regarded this as my number one butterfly species. It is a pity their flying time ends long before the summer is over. As the summer progresses other beauties such as Red Admiral and Peacock will be on the wing, sure to add a good splash of colour to gardens and countryside. During warm evenings there is also the bonus of seeing moths flying about and I struggle to identify the different types. Just being aware of what is about can add interest to your day, and within a few minutes walk of the main road we have some good habitat to visit around the village and keeping alert to wildlife can turn up some surprises. In this modern internet era there are increasing numbers of people submitting records to various natural history sites, not just bird sightings but insects, reptiles and mammals etc. If you have a particular interest you can become one of these "citizen scientists" and do your bit for research. Environmental issues are ever more important and widespread information on what is about - and indeed what ISN'T about - can supply the pieces that make up the jigsaw of knowledge. Anyway, I see the weather forecast for the start of the second half of May is looking quite sunny and warm so I'm off to spot an Orange Tip butterfly while I can. All the best, Paul Corbet Page 42
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Essential Local Numbers The Alzheimer Society
01992 717676
North Weald Chemist
01992 523887
Cats Protection
0333 200 1484
North Weald Methodist Hall
01992 522143
Citizens Advice Bureau
03444 77 0808
North Weald Library
01992 522896
Crimestoppers
0800 555111
North Weald Village Hall Bookings
01992 523731 www.northwealdvillagehall.org/
Doctors High Street, Epping
01992 579270
North Weald Parish Council
01992 523825
Doctors The Limes, Epping (visits/emergencies)
01992 566500
Queens Community Hall Bookings
07522 473024
Doctors The Limes, Epping (appointments)
01992 573838
NHS Direct
0845 4647
Doctors The Limes, North Weald 01992 524383
Essex Police
0300 333 4444
Epping Forest District Council
01992 564000
Police, Neighbourhood/local
101
Epping Town Council
01992 579444
Police, Emergency
999
EFDC & ECC Cllr Chris Whitebread
01992 573557
Police Online reporting
www.essex.police.uk/doitonline
EFDC Will Breare-Hall
01992 575843
RSPCA
01279 306058
MP Mrs Eleanor Laing MP
020 8508 8608
Stuart Poulton
01992 522607
Eleanor.Laing.mp@parliament.uk
24 Hour
01992 572607
Hospital, St Margarets, Epping
01992 561666
St Andrews Church
01279 451065
Hospital, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Harlow
01279 444455
St Andrews Primary School
01992 522283
London & Essex Boarding Kennels & Cattery (Kents Farm)
01992 522183
Traveline
0870 6082608
North Weald Airfield
01992 564200
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
Epping Ongar Railway Volunteer
North Weald Scouts Group
Taoist Tai Chi Society
Tel: 01277 365200
01992 524672
Tel: 01992 523854/07803243625
Epping Forest Badger Group
North Weald Seniors Society for over 70’s
Theydon Jazz Club
Tel: 576038 Friends Force Hertfordshire/Essex
Tel: 522196
Thornwood Seniors
Tel: 522464
Tel: 577872
Epping Forest Rotary Club
North Weald Wireless Station Bowls Club
Tel: 07855 911323
Tel: 522803
Forest Highlanders Pipes & Drum
North Weald Women’s Institute (Afternoon)
Tel: 01279 415563 www.3valleymvc.org.uk
Tel: 01708 250820
Tel: 523731
West Essex Flower Club
North Weald Angling Club
Queens Hall Bowls Club
Tel: 524631
Tel: 01992 524071
Tel: 523375 or 522052
01945 588325/davedyer24@gmail.com
Three Valleys Male Voice Choir