EN Magazine June 2010

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June 2010

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World Cup 2010 preview Wedding Tips and Advice from Celebrity Wedding Planners

Summer Weight Loss Advice Local News & What’s On

Things to do - Places to go - People to see

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Hello and Welcome to the June 2010 issue of EN Magazine.

We have enjoyed a few days of sunshine in the past month and hopefully we will have many more to come.

When the sun comes out people appear to smile a lot more. Hopefully this summer we will all be smiling, after 44 years of hurt, at the 2010 World Cup. We take a look at the 2010 FIFA World Cup set up and the chance of England bringing the trophy home.

The sunshine also makes many of us look at our shape and dread the idea of getting out our summer clothes. We investigate some dieting options available and ways to lose weight and get fit for summer.

In this issue of EN Magazine we are joined by celebrity wedding planners Ant and Dick. They have taken time out of their hectic schedule to share their advice and experience with our readers on making sure the big day is a success.

We hope you enjoy reading this, our 3rd birthday issue of EN Magazine.

Doug Douglas Lee Publisher EN Magazine

Contents Page 4 - 17 Local News and Events Page 18 - 19 World Cup 2010 preview Page 21- 23 Summer Weight Loss Page 24- 26 Weddings - Tips and Advice from Celebrity Wedding Planners Page 27 Summer Party Nights and Venues Page 28 - 31 What’s On Local Business Services and Classified Advertising

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our years ago I had an idea to produce a magazine for the local area that would positively promote the area, the community, local people and local businesses.

This issue of EN Magazine sees that idea celebrating its 3rd birthday and the 28th issue of the magazine being published.

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Local News and What’s On in the Enfield Area

Preparing your home for Christmas

Celebrity News

Win with EN Competitions

Winter Gardening

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The last three years have seen ups and downs for EN Magazine. From our early success as a publishing every two months to publishing ten times a year and expanding our circulation to include Potters Bar, Cuffley and Northaw. We have continued through the tough economic times that have affected local business and people, which we hope we will see disappear and prosperity return for all. Throughout all of this EN Magazine has continued to try and stay positive, raising the profile of the area and the community. Promoting local activities and business; from dance classes to pubs, from fish and chip shops to restaurants, from hairdressers to fashion. We also try to give you an insight into what is going on in the area and articles of general interest which we hope you, our readers, enjoy.

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Keep up the good work, your magazine is excellent.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY. Mrs C Gard - Potters Bar

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Alternative and Complementary Therapies

Diets - can they work

Raising Money For Charity Local News and What’s On in Your Area

Gardening Pots and Baskets

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Wyllyotts Theatre continues to support EN Magazine. Doug is a pleasure to work with and advertising in EN really does lead to sales. It is a local magazine, for local residents and helps us to promote our local theatre – Wyllyotts!

Debbie Wiltshire Marketing Manager- Wyllyotts Theatre

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I really enjoy EN magazine – there is always so much of interest within such a compact publication. I appreciate being kept up-to-date with matters of local interest and always find something entertaining within the monthly special features. I look forward to the next edition landing on my mat! CA. Cuffley

our editorial, effectively reflect the local community. If you have any thoughts or ideas on the articles and issues that you would like to read about or feel other local people would like than please email us at editorial@enmagazine.co.uk or write to us at EN magazine PO Box 1099 Enfield EN1 9JF. Most importantly we would like to thank all of the local business that have made EN Magazine possible, by using the pages of the magazine to advertise to our readers. Their support has made it possible for us to deliver EN Magazine to our readers and we would encourage you to support all our advertisers and local businesses.

EN Magazine is now the largest circulated local community magazine in the EN area and we hope to continue to grow over the next few years. We also want to be the favourite magazine of local residents and will continue to try and improve to achieve this aim.

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A Winter Holiday Experience Valentines Day Ideas Life Begins At 50!

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Thank you from all at EN Magazine, whether a reader or advertiser for making EN Magazine a success over the last 3 years.

Doug

Publisher EN MAGAZINE Congratulations EN Magazine on your 3rd birthday. Not only have you been a pleasure to work with thanks to your professionalism, support, advice and added service with a smile but the magazine has gone from strength to strength. Almost as soon as the magazines are delivered they’re gone! What more could an advertiser ask for.

Laura Diggins, Capel Manor College and Gardens.

EN Magazine is actually quite a rare thing, A quality magazine made for local people by local people.

Long may it continue.

Max Bywater _ Enfield EN magazine is a brilliant publication, colourful, interesting and very informative. We regularly advertise within the magazine and consider it money very well spent.

Happy 3rd Birthday “EN” and keep up the good work.

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Driving the Big Sur Valentine’s Day Ideas

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How Green is Your Home Holidays On A Budget

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Local News and Events

“The batter on the fish was light and tasty and the Matzo covered Haddock was to die for”

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New Historic Gardens to Open at Capel Manor

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apel Manor Gardens is nearing completion of its latest development project. Opening to the public on Saturday 12 June. ‘The Old Manor House ruin’, is being promoted by innovative Chief Executive of Capel Manor, Steve Dowbiggin OBE, as ‘putting the Manor back into Capel Manor Gardens’. The three-phase development is being constructed to the tune of £400,000 worth of sponsorship support. The final completed development aims to see visitor numbers to the gardens double.

“The gardens are popular with visitors because of their diversity and the inspirational nature of the National Gardening Centre. This new garden makes sense of the whole site by telling the story of the Manor during the 800 years before it became one of Europe’s leading centres for horticultural excellence.”

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The main sponsors of the project are Redwood Stone and Anglo Swimming Ponds but much of the funding of Phase I has come from the RSA Trust, News International, Scotts, Cemex, John Woods Nurseries, Beales Roses and Anglo Aquarium Plants.

The Old Manor House ruin which recreates the 16th Century Manor House demolished in 1836, will incorporate and be surrounded Hiding behind tall red by sympathetic planting. brick walls on the edge of Senior Gardeners Julie Hertfordshire and Essex, Phipps and Mark Cook, plan Capel Manor’s 30 acres to recreate scenes of how of richly planted themed things might have looked if gardens currently attract this unique Manor House 60,000 year ROCKY REEFvisitors HSv5.indd per 1 in Bullsmoor Lane, Enfield, including local residents, had not been lost. Steve coach parties, garden Dowbiggin said: enthusiasts and families on a day out. It is anticipated “We are planning to have ‘the Old Manor House ruin’ the third and final phase of the will increase that figure to development ready to coincide 120,000 by 2012. with visitors to the London Olympics Games in 2012. It For futher will be a signature garden with information visit www. world class planting that will capelmanorgardens.co.uk tell the story of Capel Manor’s history”.

Local News and Events

Owners can now join their dogs for a drink!

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ocal public house The Fallow Buck on Clay Hill has opened an owner friendly bar, where thirsty dogs can take their owners with them for a well-deserved drink after a walk!

Set between the two open spaces of Hillyfields and Whitewebbs there has been a public house on the site since 1760.

New landlord Chris Valencia said “ When I took over the pub I noticed a large number of guests sitting outside with their dogs enjoying a drink and I thought why should I not invite them into the pub. The pub already has a separate bar which was under used as most of our customers come into the main bar and restaurant area. We already have a reputation for good quality food from our restaurant and now we will be able to cater for a whole new clientele in the “snug bar” which is totally separate from

the dining area.”

The Fallow Buck is open to dogs, owners and other customers from 12pm to 11pm seven days a week with food available from 12pm to 9pm Monday to Saturday and 12pm to 8pm on Sundays.

“We have already noticed some distinct drinking habits from our new customer base with English breeds seeming to prefer our selection of traditional ales including Wells Bombardier and Adnams Bitters, whereas the more continental breeds chose the lagers. But they all enjoy a bowl of water!” added Chris.

“As well as welcoming new four legged customers, we have introduced live music nights once a month and

continue to host regular quiz nights on a Thursday. We will also be showing the World Cup matches in the “snug bar” and will be running special promotions throughout the tournament.”

For further information contact the Fallow Buck on 020 8363 9467

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Dugdale proves its worth

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n its first four months, the Dugdale Centre in Thomas Hardy House, London Road, has hosted arts events, film workshops, award presentations, sports and dancing displays.

As Enfield’s newest flexible hire venue, it is fulfilling its potential as a premier location for businesses, promotions, conferences, events and exhibitions.

The venue will host Enfield Antiques Collectors Fair and Enfield Arts Circle Autumn Exhibition in September and October.

Prime advertising space with window and TV screen slots is a new feature taking advantage of the centre’s commanding position at the junction of two busy roads.

Tourism Manager, Eleanor Hunter, says, “The glass façade towers over the busy junction allowing advertisements to be easily seen from buses, passing cars and pedestrians. “This is an exciting addition to the new facilities, excellent transport links and competitive hire rates that make the Dugdale Centre a first class resource for the community and businesses in Enfield.â€?

Eleanor will soon be developing the Tourist Information Centre (TIC) which

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Neil Rousell, co-director for education, children’s services and leisure, said, “The Dugdale Centre is fast becoming a central venue for the whole borough. Its large main space can be arranged for conferences, performances or presentations. It has the latest lighting and audio equipment and its removable 180 tiered seating is ideal for lectures and staged events.

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“This is a place to find out about the borough, hold exhibitions and for businesses to meet. It operates in a totally flexible way offering hall and exhibition space for hire in a great central location. With the addition of the TIC and advertising opportunities it is a complete package for information, ideas and events.�

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22 Years On, Still Going Strong

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fter 22 years helping people to get a good nights sleep Vic Smiths Beds is expanding.

Having spoken to Vic & the staff, one thing is very clear they all know that looking after their customers is the most important part off their business.

Vic said “Customer service is the main reason that Vic Smith Beds has gone from strength to strength and is now expanding into dining room furniture alongside their bed & bedroom furniture shops in Southgate. We have always sold dining tables and chairs, sofas & sofa beds from catalogues but now we can let our customers see and try them for themselves“ Vic also strongly believes

in buying British when you can.

“Nowadays if you want a new bed, you will get great value for money and quality by buying British! That’s whether you are buying cheap, middle or top hand made beds. British bed factories employ thousands of British workers up and down the country. So buy British when you can and save British jobs.” Vic added.

Being experts in their field Vic Smith Beds, you would expect them to have won awards and they have won many, and their internet site has been nominated for various awards, they are very clear that it is their customers that make them successful.

Vic Smith Beds Winchmore Hill Road,Southgate, London,N14 6AA, www. vicsmithsbeds.co.uk 0208882-8292

NEW ONLINE GAMES FOR ENFIELD RESIDENTS AND LOCAL BUSINESSES

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n exciting new series of on-line games is being launched by thebestofenfield.

see if they are good enough to beat the top scores.

thebestofgames is an online game series that challenges the people of Enfield Borough to compete against one another in four fun events - Hammer Throw, Bus Pull, VIP Q Jump and Trolley Ball! The idea is to find out who is the best player in Enfield Borough with the overall highest scoring player winning a fantastic pool of prizes.

Local businesses are being invited to sponsor the games represented by their own unique avatars.

People from Enfield and all over the UK now have the opportunity to battle against other players in thebestofenfieldgames to

Graham Pyle, who runs thebestofenfield says; “This is a unique opportunity for great local businesses to promote themselves to people in Enfield in a very different way. Usually online games like this are associated with brand building for multi-national corporations and big businesses but now we can offer the chance for local businesses to feature and be seen by people in a different way. Added to this we have ingame Facebook Connect and Twitter functions so players can invite and challenge friends and colleagues via social media, this should really increase the exposure for the businesses involved.” thebestofenfieldgames can be found online now at www. thebestof.co.uk

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Education!

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rom Tony Blair stating the importance of education, education, education, to the present coalition government claiming education is one of their key issues, the education of children is for many parents their highest priority. Much media hype has surrounded the fact that a large number of the new government have had the privilege of a private education but this is not within the budgets of many household incomes.

One option for parents concerned about the education and educational standards that their children are receiving is to supplement their schooling with after school educational clubs and lessons. One such organization offering educational and learning support in the EN area is, Kip McGrath.

Kip McGrath was originally launched 30 years ago in Australia and has grown to have over 680 Kip McGrath Education Centres in 20 countries around the world, offering speciality learning programs, which are designed to help everyone develop their potential: from pre-schoolers to university students.

In Enfield the local Kip

McGrath centre is run by Shaaron Kingston with her team, all experienced Primary or Secondary school teachers in England, with full experience of the National Curriculum requirements.

They are fully trained in the Kip McGrath teaching methods and, of course, have undergone CRB checks (police checks).

Before setting up her own Kip McGrath Centre, Shaaron had been a teacher at both Primary (teaching primarily year 6) and Secondary (teaching ICT – Information Communications Technology, Business Studies and English) since 1995.

“The Kip McGrath teaching systems we have in place a mixture of technology (computers) and traditional workbooks and worksheets that have shown dramatic improvements in many of our students” Shaaron told us. ”Earlier this year we moved to larger premises in Enfield Town to cater to the demand for places.”

“Initially we invite both potential students and their parents along to carry out an assessment of the pupil’s current abilities in reading, writing, spelling,

comprehension and maths.

We then sit with the parents to discuss the areas that the assessment has highlighted for improvement. From this starting point we are able to “tailor make” a program to improve specifically identified areas. We aim to help target the weakness and to show the pupil where they are improving to help them build confidence.”

The initial assessment is free of charge but thereafter sessions last for 1 hour 20 minutes and cost just £25 “Parents get involved if they have the time to.

We speak to them after each session to help them understand where their children need help and where the improvements are. This helps to build relationships between parent and child and is useful for the parents to help and encourage both the attending of the session and the homework that is set”

“Many of our pupils often attend extra sessions for a short period of time, for example in the run up to GCSE exams, SATs or if they are sitting entrance papers (11+).

By far, the majority of our clients come from referrals – I would say that most parents refer at least one person to us.”

For more information contact Shaaron Kingston on 0208 363 5008 or visit www. kipmcgrath.co.uk

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Day’s Out At Capel Manor Capel Manor gets heavy!

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apel Manor is calling all lovers of Heavy Horses to visit the gardens on Sunday 6th June for their annual Herts Heavy Horse Show and Festival of Leathercrafts.

With breed, harness and vehicle parades the show lets you admire a variety of Heavy Horse breeds including Clydesdales, Suffolks and the famous Shires.

The Shire horse holds the record for the world’s biggest horse; Sampson, foaled in 1846 in Toddington Mills, Bedfordshire, England, stood 21.2½ hands high (i.e. 7 ft 2½ in or 2.20 m at his withers) by the time he was a four year old, when he was re-named Mammoth. His peak weight was estimated at over 3,300 lb (approx 1.5 long tons).

Although you may not see any record breakers, it’s a fantastic opportunity to see these magnificent animals in the flesh and support a once struggling breed. Shire horse numbers fell from well over a million to just a few thousand by the 1960s and the breed was in serious trouble. A small group of dedicated breeders came to the rescue and the Shire is seeing a resurgence in popularity both as a working animal and a riding horse.

Alongside these gentle giants, you’ll find craft and rural stands, arena events and dray rides. Saddlery and leatherwork students from Capel Manor College and other establishments, past and present, will also be competing and displaying their work. In addition the Covent Garden Minuet Company will demonstrate 18th Century dancing and costume – complementing the

Cordwainers Company, who will showcase footwear from this period.

Capel Manor’s Herts Heavy Horse Show and Festival of Leathercrafts, Sunday 6th June at Capel Manor Gardens, 10am – 5pm. Activities start at 11am, rosette presentations take place at 4pm.

Admission fees: Adults £5.50, Concessions £4.50, Children £2.50 (5s and under free), Family Ticket £13.50 (2 adults and up to 3 children).

Your Mayor cordially invites you to visit Capel Manor Gardens on Saturday 12 June – for FREE!

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s part of their ongoing support of the London Borough of Enfield, Capel Manor Gardens are once again opening their doors and offering free entry to residents of ENFIELD. Simply take with you a utility bill or item with proof of address on to the OPEN DAY on Saturday 12th June and 30 acres of Capel’s colourful and scented gardens are yours to explore… for FREE! You can explore & enjoy richly planted themed gardens including; •Historical Gardens, an Italianate Maze, the Japanese Garden and Kim Wilde’s Jungle Gym amongst many others. The Secured by Design Garden, Le Jardin de Vincent and 2010 Chelsea Flower Show

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Gold medal winning Upwardly Mobile Garden, are our most recent additions.

•The National Gardening Centre - the permanent out of Chelsea Flower Show, with specially designed gardens such as the Outdoor Classroom sponsored by Enfield Council, a No Dig Veg Plot and the Suttons garden incorporating fruit area, grafted vegetable plants and bedding plants.

•Sunflower Street, consisting of seven front and back gardens designed by former Capel students offering inspiration and ideas to take home to your own garden.

•Our Visitor Centre with garden gift shop and plant sales.

•Which? Gardening - part of the consumer organisation Which? – trial and demonstration gardens for mainly ornamental plants, fruits and vegetables.

•The Animal corner with Alpacas, Shetland ponies, Kune Kune pigs and Rheas, cared for by our students.

Call today for your Free Entry voucher on 08456 122122 or email enquiries@ capel.ac.uk or www.capel. ac.uk

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ictured here is the proud winner of the ‘Vic Smith Beds - Win a bed’ competition from the February issue of EN Magazine. Vic Smith Beds delivered this Slumberland divan set for the lucky winner who lives in Enfield. The competition was run to raise awareness to buy British when you can.

We would also like to congratulate Lucy Hall from Enfield who correctly told us that the Beach Boys wished for Californian Girls, winning tickets to see Westcoast.

We hope she enjoys her night at Wyllyotts Theatre watching Westcoast perform the songs of the Beachboys.

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Girls Night Thurs 10th June 8.00pm Tickets: £16, £15, £10 groups 10+ Musical comedy following five friends as they relive their past on a karaoke night out!

The Searchers Sun 13th June 7.30pm Tickets: £17, £16 concs Enjoy them live performing all of their hits!

Westcoast – celebrating The Beach Boys Sat 19th June 8.00pm Tickets: £16, £15 concs Packed to the brim with all their hits & unique harmonies!

Call the Box Office for further information or if you would like to receive our free cinema and entertainment brochure.

WYLLYOTTS BOX OFFICE 01707 645005 Wyllyotts Theatre, Wyllyotts Place, Darkes Lane, Potters Bar, HERTS EN6 2HN www.wyllyottstheatre.co.uk

FREE Help for Enfield Businesses to Develop International Sales

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nterprise Enfield is offering FREE advice and hands-on support to Enfield business owners, to start exporting their products/ services. For those already exporting, expert Advisers can also help owners to explore new markets and maximise their international market potential.

This support is offered under a new programme: Developing Your International Potential: Exporting Success, which is a Solutions for Business Product, part financed by £840,000 by the European Regional Development Fund Programme (2007-13). The scheme is managed by North London Business and match-funded by the London Borough of Enfield.

Sue King, Enterprise Enfield’s Marketing Manager says, “This programme offers a fantastic opportunity to Enfield business owners to increase their prospects by developing new markets abroad. Businesses can access up to 12 hours of FREE expert advice and guidance to start exporting or to expand their export potential. I would urge any eligible business to take advantage of this opportunity now – as places on the scheme are limited. ” To be eligible to receive support under this programme businesses should be based in Enfield, registered for over 1 year, with fewer than 251 employees. For more information on how to apply for the scheme call Enterprise Enfield on 020 8443 5457 or visit www.EnterpriseEnfield. org

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Have you ever thought of Volunteering?

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f you have just got your copy of EN Magazine and are reading this article you may not be aware that this week is Volunteers’ Week from the 1st -7th June.

Volunteers’ Week is an annual event, which celebrates the fantastic contribution that millions of volunteers make across the UK. The week plays a huge part in raising the profile of the millions of people who regularly donate their time and effort, whilst inspiring others to get involved too.

To highlight the volunteers’ important role in society, there is a burst of activity during this week, from the public & private voluntary sectors;

opportunities are offered for all who value volunteers to celebrate with parties and award ceremonies to give thanks but also highlight the worthwhile work being done, whilst individuals are encouraged to use the time to find out more about volunteering.

the volunteering movement and cannot overstate enough how important to our society the contribution of volunteers is. “From the most local neighbourhood project to our essential public services, volunteers play a critical role, championing, cajoling, campaigning, collaborating and generally making things work better; improving and enriching the lives of individuals and communities”.

Volunteering England is an independent charity and membership organization, committed to supporting, enabling and celebrating volunteering in all its diversity.

Members are drawn from the public, private and volunteering sectors including national charities, NHS Trusts, arts & sports’ organizations and local community projects.

To that end, in 2010, Volunteering England is calling for more adult volunteers to help with children and young people across Britain to take part in organized activities. Without the help of adults, organizations such as Scouts, Girl Guides and St. John’s Ambulance, could not function; grass root football, rugby and cricket games are also almost entirely supported by volunteers, without whom the next generation of sporting talent would remain largely

Dr. Justin Davis Smith, CEO of Volunteering England has over 20 years experience in

Local Charity Relies On Volunteers

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he Nightingale Community Hospice Trust offers services to support people in the Borough of Enfield whose lives have been affected by cancer. There are currently about 470 clients, all with individual needs, receiving our help.

The Nightingale does not receive any statutory funding and therefore it is vital that staff costs are kept to a minimum. Only four

members of staff are employed and they are only able to deliver the services because of the large team of volunteers (currently over 150), who use their skills and abilities in a number of ways. Without volunteers the organisation would not be viable. Services to clients currently have 325 volunteers working hours. If these people were paid as staff earning only the basic minimum wage the wages bill would be £1,885 way beyond the means of a small local charity. Likewise in fundraising

Stavros Fltaley with Nightingale Shop Volunteers Sally and Barb

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undiscovered.

Volunteering England wants every child and young person to be able to fulfil their potential and take part in fun, rewarding activities, not rely on false support systems such as gangs, drugs and alcohol addictions but to enable this dream, they need adult volunteers to be inspired and more involved.

If you would like to enthuse and encourage others to reach their goals or learn more about Volunteers’ Week, why not contact Volunteering England today on 020 7520 8965 or visit www. volunteeringengland.org.uk

there are currently 425 volunteers willing to give their time, equivalent to a wage bill of £2,520.

manager. 36 volunteers are needed to staff the shop each week and to support this very exciting venture.

Volunteers help in a wide variety of ways, some help with admin in the Client Services or Fundraising office.

Others make tea and chat with clients and carers at the Drop-in sessions, provide transport or befriend people in their own homes. Fundraising events are always very busy and need lots of helpers, also many pairs of hands are necessary to prepare and distribute the Newsletter and other advertising material which helps us to promote the services we provide and the events we run.

Volunteers are a vital part of our organisation. Could you spare any time to help this excellent local charity? If you are interested in volunteering to help the Nightingale in any way, please contact Mary Rose on 020 8366 9674.

The Nightingale’s latest exciting development has been the opening of their first Charity Shop at 188 Baker Street, Enfield. Here again the shop will rely on volunteers to work alongside the shop

HELP URGENTLY NEEDED!!

Can you help the Nightingale to make our Summer Fair a great success?

We are urgently in need of raffle prizes, bottles of alcohol, tombola prizes, in fact any items that we can use to help maximise the income from our Summer Fair. Can you help us to support local people who are living with cancer? Any donations you can make will be really appreciated. Please bring your donations to The Lancaster Centre, 53, Lancaster Road, EN2 0BU.

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These families are inspirational – be inspired A thought provoking statement? Yes. In these challenging times, as many of us tighten our belts and day-today living costs continue to increase, charities like Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice who are currently working with over 90 families of life-limited children in the communities of South Hertfordshire and North London, could suffer as a result. You have only to read the national press to learn that a reduction in regular giving and donations is having an affect on the work of small charities.

Whilst it is difficult to predict what will happen in the coming year, or when the economy might return to prerecession levels, the focus underpinning the service development at Noah’s Ark continues to be about helping more families, more often.

Funding from Children In Need and other grants and trusts arrives in instalments throughout the year, but it is not enough without extra donations, which come in the form of regular giving and one-off donations from individuals and corporate supporters. With the continued generosity of its supporters, Noah’s Ark has been able to make a significant difference to many families they support through Respite Play and the Family Support Volunteers Scheme.

The value of all this support cannot be underestimated and expanding its capacity is a priority for the charity in 2010.

There are many examples of how giving can make a difference. To illustrate this, a donation of £25 could help a life-limited child receive an hour of loving time from a respite nursery nurse or play specialist; £100 could go towards creating a long lasting precious memory for a family with a life-limited child; £750 could provide five days of care from a respite nursery nurse; £1,500 could provide a purpose built trike for a life-limited child and £10,000 could cover the cost of family fun days and volunteer training for one year. Diane Parry added, “The repercussion of giving to a smaller charity like Noah’s Ark can have a major impact – adding life to days where we cannot add days to life”.

Noah’s Ark’s fundamental belief is that a children’s hospice service has to be one which is flexible and which truly responds to the needs of the children and families. Now more so than ever, this approach is reflected in the charity’s approach to its work with individual and corporate supporters. By keeping an open mind, and adapting to the changing needs and situations of its supporters, Noah’s Ark is confident it can continue to provide its services for local families, whilst constantly focusing and reviewing these against the level of financial support it receives.

It is for this reason that the charity is asking individuals and the business community in the EN area to think twice before considering a reduction or cessation in voluntary giving. “The repercussions of a significant drop in donations could be huge for a small, local charity such as Noah’s Ark. There are an estimated 350 life-limited children and their families living in our area. A regular gift to Noah’s Ark helps to sustain a much needed service for those who do not have the gift of time. We need to provide the help now”, Fundraising Development Manager, Diane Parry said.

“Our families are amazing, full of courage and stamina, and we believe in helping them to make every precious moment count. We will always argue that just because a life is limited, it shouldn’t limit the right to a quality of life”.

For more information about Noah’s Ark Regular Giving Schemes please call Diane Parry 020 8449 8877 or visit www.noahsarkhospice.org.uk Your support is Noah’s Ark’s lifeline and helps families to make every precious moment count.

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Be open to a change in your life When you are feeling under pressure it can be difficult to embrace new experiences and relationships and yet this is so often the key to a new opportunity. Try to treat every new telephone conversation, dinner party and kids’ soccer match as an opportunity to meet someone who may help you change your life for the better. Trust that every opportunity has meaning, even though you may not know what it is right now. These opportunities will enable you to meet new people, entertain different ideas and develop new skills or use existing ones in a new context.

If you are one of the many people who left their textbooks at their last point of full time education vowing never to return – think again!

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Review your life now. Be curious. Seek to understand and try not to judge yourself or others. Reassure yourself that it’s okay to not know exactly what the future may hold and try to take the pressure off always having to get it right.

If you set yourself some new goals and priorities that genuinely interest and excite you, you will find that your life begins a new natural momentum. Try to avoid overanalysing things, take time to enjoy the company of friends and family, appreciating what you have around you. In no time you will find that you have a clearer or newer sense of direction and possibly even some excitement!

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Louise Broni-Mensah, was selected by a panel of judges and the public to be a Shell LiveWIRE Grand Ideas Award winner and worthy of £1,000 funding. Louise from Enfield went to Enfield County Girls School before working in the banking industry. After being made redundant and traveling

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“I was frustrated at the inefficient selling process faced by smaller event organisers, and set up Shoobs.com as my solution to make professional ticketing accessible to all organisers, regardless of size.”

Louise told EN Magazine “The niche event market includes nightclubs and small gigs, which has largely been ignored by the ticketing industry, with players such as Ticketmaster focusing on the large events.

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“The website is predominantly aimed at young trendy 18-34 year olds who want to go out to trendy places. The audience are internet and text savvy and use the web and social media to find out what is going on and where and Shoobs.com fills the gap in allowing them to get tickets for events and gigs. I already have plans for expansion to include other cities outside the south east and to include ticketing for small venues including theaters.”

Her frustration was felt by Tim Campbell, the first winner of the BBC’s Apprentice, who provided financial investment in the business through the Bright Ideas Trust.

Event organisers can set up a profile ticketing page on a unique web address and customize their ticket event pages with pictures, video and audio to bring their events to life. Shoobs provides access to intelligent data and reports to enable event organisers to keep track of their sales and build

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Louise has also received support from the Enfield Enterprise’s Start Now Programme, where she received expert advice from business advisors and attended a number of business seminars.

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Nor do assurances that stadiums will be completed on time and easily accessible, transport links will be fine and most if not all remaining tickets will be snapped up by the big kickoff.

Never before has a World Cup been dominated by as much debate about organisation, infrastructure and the ability to cope as South Africa 2010. But then never before has a World Cup been staged on the African Continent.

Pretty soon the talking will stop, replaced by the acid test of whether South Africa can really pull it off and stage a tournament, off the pitch as much as on it, of which the world can be proud. It’s a tough ask. Sepp Blatter, the president of Fifa, knows it and so does Danny Jordaan, organising committee ceo and the public face of the World Cup who, for the best part of six years, has spoken at every © Katatonia8...

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imaginable public forum to promote the tournament. The fact that the pair of them appear so defensive about the upcoming jamboree reflects a mood of anxiety that just won’t go away, however hard the organisers try to accentuate the positive rather than South Africa’s notorious crime rate.

Among the most sympathetic supporters of South Africa 2010 is the former Tottenham Hotspur captain Gary Mabbutt who spends a good deal of time in the country. Gary recently came to Enfield as host of one of the Spurs Legends evenings that are becoming must-see events in the borough. He believes there is too much negativity about the World Cup. “When South Africa were pulled out of the envelope and announced to the world as host nation, there was a lot of negativity and pessimism that Africa couldn’t and wouldn’t do it,” says Gary. “I would say that six years down the road, a lot of those feelings have been put to one side.

What people fail to appreciate is that South Africa is doing it 15 years after becoming a democracy. What the country has achieved in that time is absolutely phenomenal. Of course there are risks but 9 million tourists go there every year and there are very few horror stories.”

Debate is intensifying in pubs and homes across the country in terms of who ends up winning the month-long tournament that starts on June 11.

European champions Spain and five-time World Cup winners Brazil are the outright favourites and understandably so given the depth of talent in their respective

squads. But Brazil are more likely to win on home soil in four years’ time and not many teams win European and World titles back to back. So can England squeeze in the back door and bring the World Cup home for the first time since 1966? Before every major tournament England’s refrain is the same: we really can win it this time. To be fair, a superb qualifying campaign, the prodigious form of Wayne Rooney and perfect weather conditions in South Africa have given England genuine hope.

Manager Fabio Capello, the Alf Ramsey of his generation, has certainly restored self-belief and will hope that negative headlines involving the likes of John Terry and Ashley Cole will not overshadow the job in hand. Injuries to key players have added to Capello’s problems but despite those setbacks England’s prospects remain strong provided Rooney can carry his domestic form into the finals. If he does, we could finally bury two generations of false hope and disappointment and emulate the heroes of 1966. But it’s a big “if”.

Striking back-up to Rooney remains a major concern. Don’t just take my word for it. “In our day if either Roger Hunt or I wasn’t playing we had Jimmy Greaves,” says Geoff Hurst, hat-trick hero of that memorable 1966 final against West Germany. “If Rooney is out we are a bit light. We aren’t quite blessed with real depth up front. On the other hand, while you can’t possibly envisage England

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winning the World Cup without Rooney, we did it without Jimmy. They key thing for us was team spirit and camaraderie and Capello has done much the same.”

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The goalkeeping situation is another area where doubts persist. In years gone by England had one - or even two - obvious contenders for the position.

Now it’s a question of selecting the best of a decent but certainly not outstanding bunch since the best keepers in the Premiership are invariably foreign. Paul Robinson, the former Spurs man, has been mysteriously omitted by Capello who promised to pick players on form yet overlooked the Blackburn keeper. David James is vastly experienced, sensational on his day but still prone to lapses of concentration; Robert Green is untested at the highest level while Joe Hart is hugely talented yet a novice on the international stage.

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With the sun finally putting in an appearance and the big jumpers being relegated to the top shelf and T-shirts replacing them for summer. The need to look good is back again and yes I have bought into the stereotype and for me looking goods means slim.

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It is a fact that the word “exercise” still remains a dirty word for many but it is a proven fact that someone who wants to lose weight, should aim for 30 minutes of moderate

exercise, five days per week such as walking, cycling or even gardening! It is also generally agreed that successful weight loss is usually sustained by combining dietary, psychological and exercise programmes and being supported by a group of like-minded people can be a major help. However there is no getting away from it exercise is GOOD. We’ve probably all walked past our local gym or checked out the adverts and thought, I really must go and enquire about joining. However we then come up with any old excuse not to do so. If you do defy lethargy and actually make it through the door there is a world of exercise that can be tailored to your requirements such as classes, machines, pools and poles (yes pole dancing is a legitimate exercise).

One of the latest crazes which I am told works well for people with busy lives or those that do not want to spend much time in the gym are Power Plates, on which it is claimed you can achieve the equivalent of 60 minutes exercise in 10 minutes!

Vibration training is an exciting development in the health and fitness industry and benefits all ages and fitness levels and more importantly uses almost 100% of a body’s muscle. A user changes position repeatedly to work different muscle groups and some machines also have stretching and massaging routines.

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“By actively monitoring calorie expenditure as well as calorie intake, it’s possible to lose weight without feeling hungry and to focus on strengthening muscles and building stamina at the same time. By concentrating on these factors, as well as your psychological relationship with food, it is possible to lose weight much more easily and to do so in a safer and more effective way,” says Mr. Christopher Pring, Consultant Upper GI, Laparoscopic & Bariatric surgeon at Spire Gatwick Park Hospital, one of the UK’s leading private hospitals and is a leader in the area of weight management.

In addition, Olympic trainer Guus Van der Meer, developed the machine further for the fitness sector in 1999 under the brand name “Power Plate”. If it’s good enough for Olympic trainees, I’m thinking it’s got to be good for the likes me.

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Weight Loss Heather Newham, Lighterlife counsellor for Enfield & Waltham Abbey lists some of the reasons people give for losing weight: Improve their sex life Improve their confidence Be able to look in the mirror Want to feature in photographs To enjoy swimming Not to be asked if they’re pregnant Walk 10 miles rather than 10 steps Come off medication Play sports/games with the kids Buy clothes from High street stores

do remember healthy is still better, so try and mix your indulgences with more fruit, vegetables and salad.

“more than a third of women on a diet are secret scoffers”

Mr. Christopher Pring’s top tips include: 30 minutes of intense activity (whatever floats your boat) five days a week Do not snack between meals Check the calories on food labels, as many “light” products are actually full of calories Try to join a support group – it’s easier to share the ‘fight’ with others Track your calorie intake and usage; for example if you are attending a big dinner party, to balance your intake make sure you fit in some extra exercise to balance the calories out.

Now you may think that this is all common sense but weight gain can also be due to underlying emotional issues.

There is usually a bit more to a weight problem than simply ‘eating too much’ Learning to distinguish between physical and emotional hunger is absolutely key to staying slim and understanding why you overeat will mean that you are less likely to return to old habits when you have achieved your desired weight.

A recent survey by weight-loss management specialists, Lighter Life, revealed that more than a third of women on a diet are ‘secret scoffers’; a massive 7 million of the nation’s ladies apparently watching their waistlines, are hiding food or eating in secret.

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Herbalife products are not available in shops – because the distributors work closely with customers to tailor their program based on their BMI and to motivate and encourage them to make sure they get the result they want, with the support and initial consultation carried out for free.

Doctors at Herbalife, research all of their products and conduct clinical trials, and are involved at the highest level in the obesity issues around the world – this year sponsoring and presenting at a Global Nutrition Conference that focussed on obesity prevention in both adults and children.

Herbalife products enable you to slim down without feeling hungry - and to have more energy while you are losing the weight. A Herbalife Formula 1 shake has more calcium than 6-ounces of plain yogurt, more protein than a roasted chicken thigh, more vitamin A than a mango, more vitamin C than a banana,

more fibre than a half-cup of broccoli and as much iron as a half cup of black beans. Fresh or frozen fruit added to the shakes offer even more vitamins and minerals as well as fibre. For further information about Herbalife call Pat Cooper on 0208 245 3856 orwww. being-well.co.uk Reluctant you may be when you start a weight loss regime but once you start seeing results, there’s nothing better.

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Weddings

Planning Your Wedding Advice From Celebrity Wedding Planners Ant and Dick nt and Dick are the cheeky chappies who know everything there is to know about putting your wedding together. They have been planning weddings and events for many years. They have appeared on many TV shows, from Richard & Judy to a week’s residency on Ireland Am. They have been seen live on stage at the National Wedding show in London and Birmingham, as well as hosting the biggest wedding show in Northern Ireland, The Wedding Extravaganza. They write for

White Wedding Pages Magazine and manage several smaller wedding shows in Northern Ireland. We have persuaded them to give us the benefit of their advice, give you some hints and tips and answer a few you’re wedding planning problems.

The bridal gown is perhaps the most important decision in the wedding planning process; follow this advice when shopping for a gown and you will get the look that’s right for you and the most flattering.

For women that have an hourglass shape, a strapless or offthe-shoulder gown is just right. When shopping for a strapless gown, lean towards the one-piece gowns instead of twopiece gowns. A two-piece gown can result in splitting you into two figures. Biascut and straight designs are not best for hourglass figures. They will usually pull the eye to areas of the body that you want to minimize.

These types of dresses are better suited for tall women. The bride with an hourglass shape will want

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to accentuate her curves. Avoid heavily beaded dresses that can tend to make the bride appear heavier.

Women with a pear shaped figure have smaller shoulders and upper body than lower body. A pear shaped bride should wear shoulder pads or puffy sleeves. This bride should avoid any type of body hugging gown, full skirts, or cuts that make the upper body appear even smaller or the lower body larger If you have a short and petite figure, there are many options. Shoestring straps and off-the-shoulder gowns will work the best. A Cinderella gown will look beautiful and will add a touch of romance. Straight gowns tend to not look as nice on a short and petite figure. If you have already fallen in love with a straight wedding gown, offset it with a full veil. Wearing the right shoes can also add height if a petite bride would like to appear taller. Keep in mind, however, that you may not want to be in high heels all night. Switching shoes will affect the way your dress hits the floor, keep that in mind when selecting your gown.

Weddings collected online to your local suit hire company or tailor. Even if your not comfortable purchasing clothes online, do your homework about designers and retailers and choose one that reflects your style.

Your groomsmen have to buy or rent their own outfits. So, keep it real. Find a price point that works for all the guys on your list. Even if they really want to be a part of your special day, one of your groomsmen might have to turn down your offer if moneys tight. Thats why its so important to look for the best possible deal.

The ideal gown for a bride with a square shape will be one that creates curves, or, create the illusion of curves.

The neckline of the dress should be beaded, or the upper part of the bodice should be beaded. Bigger skirts and sleeves are also ways to add curves. The square figured bride should avoid sheath or clingy dresses that contribute nothing to the illusion of creating curves.

Dont suck in that gut.

You are not trying to escape from a trap like Harry Houdini. Your tailor has the skill to make you look superb no matter what shape your body is in. Let the real you hang out during your fitting sessions. If you are holding something in, the bulges in your jacket will betray you on your wedding day.

No wedding is complete without a groom right? Don’t worry we never forget the groom. So here is some advice on how to survive the planning process and look good and feel relaxed on the day.

Micromanage your the ushers.

One of the most common causes of wedding stress for grooms is the tendency for at least one of the groomsmen to lose track of their schedule, miss their suit fittings, or even fail to pick up their wedding day attire. Keep a timetable of important deadlines that gives you a day or two of extra wiggle room if you need it. Then, connect with your tailor or your suit hire shop to make sure your guys are all on track. Dont wait

Start planning early. The earlier you figure out the style of wedding suit you are looking for, the sooner you can put down a deposit. Booking in advance often gets you a nice discount, and if your hiring with the rest of the groomsmen with Moss Bros or Young’s, you should get the Grooms outfit for free.

Make sure you involve your bride. No matter what we believe about equality of the sexes, your wedding day is really about your bride. Your job is to treat her to the fairytale princess fantasy that she’s been dreaming of since she was eight, as long as your budget allows it. Pick your battles wisely, remembering that every concession you make at this stage of the relationship pays off threefold in the honeymoon suite.

Go online or bring photos you have

for catastrophe to strike on your wedding day!

Pay close attention to the details, especially as you get closer to your wedding day. Remember that your special event will be as well documented and as scrutinized as any reality tv show, so stay on top of the little things. As girly as it sounds, treating yourself to a simple manicure a day or two before the wedding will make your hands look good and keep your nails from catching on your suit or her gown. Take your wedding shoes to a professional shoe shine for a flawless shoeshine. And purchase a lint roller just for the occasion.

Enjoy how great you look. Your wedding day is one of the few times in your life where you’ll be looking fabulous in front of a large group of people. Your wedding suit is not just there for the sake of tradition, though. Work it! Learn to graciously accept compliments, and revel in the amazement at how well you cleaned up. If you need any other validation, just check the expression on your brides face. If she cant figure out whether she wants your clothes off or on, your tailor did an excellent job.

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Weddings 4. Do not get caught up in etiquette etc. This is your day, you decide the orders!!

5. Don’t be pressured into having people as guests that you don’t want, be polite but firm!!

6. If arriving in a classic car or by horse and carriage ensure plenty of time is allocated for mishaps it is better to circle the block a few times rather than miss your ceremony... time slots are often very tight!!

7. DELEGATE!!! The pressure of planning a wedding is immense!! Ensure you have a team of trustworthy people at the helm!!

8. Plan stag and hen nights for about a month before the big day!! Practical jokes or accidents do happen!!!

9. Never accept the first price offered for goods or services, they expect you to bargain!!

10. If planning an outdoor wedding have a contingency plan for weather changes!

From all the planning we have done over the years, and the questions Brides are always asking us we have created the following Top Ten Tips.

too early!! The chances are temperature changes, weight loss or gain and theme may vary a few times before the final decisions are made

1. Book the venue well in advance

3. If you have a regular hairdresser try to ensure they do your hair for the big day as the trust will be greater, they know your style and hair etc.

2. Do not buy the first dress that looks nice on you and don’t go dress shopping

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We have tried to give you a good start to planning your very special day, but there are many more things you have to think about. If you would like more help in planning your day, you can email us, or just go to our website where we have lots more advice www.antanddick.com – Remember enjoy your day, don’t let the planning get to you or take over.

Good Luck Ant and Dick. X x x For further information visit www. antanddick.com

TIME TO PARTY

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e don’t want to jinx it, but looks like summer is finally here!

There is no better way to celebrate the sun’s arrival than to head out to all the great parties happening in and around town over the next month. EN Magazine courtesy of www.shoobs.com brings you a selection of some great club nights.

Name: Nice N Sexy Date: Jun 4th 2010 Venue: IF BAR, 71 Ilford Hill, Ilford Genre: RnB, Hip-Hop, Old Skool Garage, Funky House Tickets: £10 Description: The UK garage greats will be entertaining the crowd at Nice N Sexy. If you are going to Ibiza, Malia or Ayia Napa this year, this night will be sure to get you into the holiday mood!

Name: We Stay Fly Date: Jun 5th 2010 Venue: PAPERMILL, LONDON Genre: RnB, Hip Hop, Jungle, House, Party Classics, Slow Jam Tickets: £ 10 Description: We Stay Fly cater for the stylish, classy and mature clubbers of London. Expect great vibes, good music and a friendly atmosphere.

Name: Immaculate Wine Date: Jun 11th 2010 Venue: Ortega Club, London Genre: RnB, Club Classics, Hip-Hop Tickets: £5-10 Description: Supa Nytro & Get With It Promotions Proudly Presents the “Summer Heels” edition of Immaculate

Wine. As always, the best DJs in London will bring you the best in Rnb and Hip Hop to get your “heels” moving!

Name: Strictly: Confidential Date: Jun 19th 2010 Venue: Firefly, London Genre: Soca, Hip-Hop, RnB, Funky House Tickets: £12 - £18 Description: One of London’s favourite DJs – DJ Rawz, is celebrating his birthday at the exclusive Firefly and it is a open invitation! London’s finest DJ’s will be there on hand to ensure that this is the best birthday party yet! Spinning the best in R’n’B, Hip-Hop, Bashment, Funky House, Soca, Slow Jams and Club Classics.

Name: The Official Summer Send Off Party Date: Jun 26th 2010 Venue: LAVA & IGNITE, Leisure World Jarman Park, , Hemel Hempstead Genre: UK Funky, House Classics, Garage, Funky House Tickets: £10 Description: THE 100% Official Ayia Napa, Zante , Malia & Ibiza Summer Send Off Party. 30+ DJs will be spinning the decks on this special night at this 2000+ venue. This night will also have headline performances from Tempa T Performing ‘Next Hype’; Trilla Performing Etap & Who R U’; Miss Farah Performing ‘ Kiss Me’; Mr M Performing ‘Dash Down’; A Murrell & Creepa Performing Sexy Alie ; Mc Versatile ‘ Funky Anthem’; Mr Silva & Cdon ‘ If Ur On Dis Remix’.

Name: Moondance Warehouse Experience Date: Jun 19th 2010 Venue: Secret London Location, TBC, London Genre: Old Skool, Jungle, Hardcore Classics, Warehouse Classic, Drum & Bass House Classics Tickets: £ 12.50-£16.50 Description: 21 Years After The Birth Of Dance Music Moondance Takes You Back! Back to Where It All Began! Back to where the music was all smiles and the people were all fun! Back to where you partied under the Arches and under the stars! Back to Moondance The Warehouse Experience! This is not like anything else you will go to anywhere else! 3 Arenas of Old Skool, Jungle & Hardcore Classics, Warehouse & House Classics and the Full Spectrum of Drum & Bass! This is not to be missed!

For full details and to buy tickets, visit www.shoobs.com

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What’s On THINGS TO DO IN JUNE Karate Shinboku Kai This year’s Sokol will take place on 26th June at Hilly Fields by the bandstand. All instructors give their time freely as per the edicts of Sokol. We will be covering ‘Knife Defence’ which can be seen on Youtube under Karate Shinboku Kai ‘Beware the Knife’.

Live music will be provided by Kevin Dawson and guests. In the evening at the ‘Rose and Crown’ PH there is a Cash Quiz, Beer drinking competition and Raffle.

Participation is by donation only (£8 recommended) Tricks of the Trade - Floristry demonstration 11th June 2010 at Warmerdam’s, 11.00am – 12.30pm in house florist Hilary Jones will be covering some new, exciting and inspirational idea’s for floral displays for the home, weddings and various other events. £5.

Limited number of spaces left on our excellent floristry course running in June. £25 for a day’s course; however this does not include materials which are extra.

Anybody attending a course is given a discount when they make any purchases.

Family Charity Fun Fete Including Adult Auction 1:30pm Saturday 5th June 11am – 3pm Cuffley Free Church, King James Ave., Fun for the whole family including: MT Tiz, the entertainer, musical minis, Lego workshops, face painting, animals inc reptiles,

Coffee by Starbucks, wine tasting, Pimms stall, Fire engine, police, balloon race, lucky dip, Girls nail painting, fake tattoos for boys & girls, Sweets, cakes & various refreshments, Many homeware & ladies fashion stalls, photographer, Raffle & lots, lots more…..Contact: Victoria 07980 858159 or email: t20ory@hotmail. co.uk All proceeds go to Cancer Research UK Potters Bar and District Horticultural Society – Summer Show on Saturday, 26th June, 2010, at 2.00 pm at Elm Court Community Centre, Mutton Lane, Potters Bar. Visitors will experience a wonderful display of summer flowers, a friendly atmosphere, and the opportunity to have a cup of tea and purchase plants to take home. This is an event wellworth attending for inspiration for the summer garden.

For a copy of the Society’s programme of talks and events, or for more information about the Show, please contact the Secretary, Ruth Ackerley, on 01707 665 101.

Tatty Bumpkin Yoga for Children and their grown ups.

Classses now in enfield and surrounding areas of a multisensory yoga inspired music and movement class. Lots of fun, poses, relaxation and learning.

Classes-Tuesdays 9.30-10.30 at Church in the orchard N21 Wednesdays 9.30-10.30 St Monicas small hall Stonnard rd

N21 Children welcome from 2 years old. Please call Dai 08456 807634 www.winchmorehill. tattybumpkin.com Grange Park (Evening) W. I. would love you to come and join us at 7.30pm on the first Monday of every month in St. Peter’s Church Hall, Vera Avenue, when we have a speaker or quiz and make bookings for social events such as theatre outings etc... If you are interested please telephone Louise Watson on 020 8360 6969 Enfield Chamber Orchestra Saturday 10th June 7.30pm Conductor Martin Smith Leader Sarah Colley HAYDN Cello Concerto No 1 in D Major SOLOIST JESSICA BURROUGHS DVORAK Czech Suite Op.39 MOZART Don Giovanni Overture UNITED REFORMED CHURCH Fox Lane, Palmers Green, N13 4AL Admission by programme at the door: £10.00 Concessions:£8.00 (children under 12 free) email: info@enfieldchamberorch.org.uk Tel:0208 363 7257 www.enfieldchamberorch.org.uk The Bonsai Group Meets at Capel Manor College, Bullsmoor Lane - 2nd Tuesday of each month except August.

New members welcome - learn how to keep that bonsai alive!

Details from 020-8367-3169 or email joyliz.savage@virgin.net.

Website: http://www.angelfire. com/art/bonsaigroup/ ‘High Barnet to Cockfosters walk Meet at High Barnet tube station booking office, Sunday July 18th 2.30pm. A guided walk with Paul Baker, City of London guide. A mainly rural stroll across Hadley Manor Fields and Monken Hadley Common. This one will keep you fit! Phone 020 8440 6805 or email pbaker54@hotmail.co.uk.’

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The Palmers Green Festival of Health and Wellbeing Broomfield Park 12 noon -7pm Free Entry An afternoon of family funinc; face painting, clowns, community stalls bouncy castle, music and dance - Health and Well Being Zone - Food Village - Awarness Zone - Hosted by Pro Cancer Research Fund Walker Ground Summer Music Festival Saturday 5th June 19:30-00:00 Featuring the very best of North London’s rising talent – including disco.

For more information: www. thewalkerground.co.uk/musicfestival-2010 Principal Theatre Company @ The Walker Ground Presents Open Air Produtions of: Macbeth – The Taming of the Shrew, 6th – 10th July 2010 For more information: www. thewalkerground.co.uk/open-airtheatre-at-the-walker-ground Fostering Drop In Session 16th June 2010 Date: 16th Jun 10 Location: Albany Leisure Centre, 505 Hertford Road, London, EN3 5XH Time: 9:30 - 14:00 Cost: Free Do you have experience of working with children in a Fostering or other child-care setting?

Regular Events Barnet Walks A series of eight guided walks with Paul Baker, City of London guide. Including Barnet Ghosts -- hear about ghostly goings-on in Trent Park; the Battle of Barnet; High Barnet to Cockfosters -- mainly across the beautiful Monken Hadley Common; Historical High Barnet; and Georgian Monken Hadley.

Ideal for all ages. £7, under 12s £3. Contact Paul Baker 020 8440 6805 Enfield Winemakers St. Stephen’s Church Hall, Village Road, Enfield3rd Friday of each month @ 8 – 10.30pm New members welcome

What’s On Enfield Croquet Club at Bush Hill Park (off Southbury Road) Cecil Road Entrance Play a sport where men and women can compete on equal terms Club open Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday & Sunday from 2.30pm - FREE tuition - Equipment available - Free Hire- Flat soled shoes must be worn Contact 020 8886 6643 (Basil) 020 8883 6612 (Wendy) www.enfieldcroquet.org St. Benedicts Art Club, we are a friendly group who meet on Friday mornings from 9.00 t 12.00 at Bramley Road, Southgate.

All artists and budding artists welcom. Fee is £2.00 per session, which includes tea, coffee and biscuits. Contact: Carol on 020 8366 6306 Winchmore Writers Group & Reading Group Both groups are small,friendly and informal and welcome new members. The writing group meets occasional Saurdays 10am - 4.30pm .The reading group meets Tuesdays 1-3pm (term-time only) .We meet at the Friends Meeting House N21. The groups are lead by an experienced teacher and published writer and there is a modest charge.For more details,contact Christine on 0790 5209 459 or christine@ roomofherown.plus.com

Grange Par (Evening) W. I. would love you to come and join us at 7.30 pm on the first Monday of every month in St. Peter’s Church Hall, Vera Avenue, when we have a speaker or quiz and make bookings for social events such as theatre outings etc... If you are interested please telephone Louise Watson on 020 8360 6969.

Potters Bar (TTA) Petanque Club Meets Sundays 10.a.m. - 1.p.m & Tuesdays 6p.m. - 8.p.m at Oakmere Park New members are made very welcome, we compete in the Herts & Essex League.

Annual subscription £30. First 3 visits are free.

Contact Michael Penn 01707 654606 or just turn up.

Enfield Badminton Club Saturdays 6pm-9pm. We would welcome new members. Sorry, no beginners. For details please call Martin on 07973 244 015.”

Potters Bar Flower Club The club meets at 8.00pm on the second Wednesday of every month (except August) in the main hall of King Charles the Martyr Church, Dugdale Hill Lane, Potters Bar. Visitors are welcome (£4.00 a meeting). If you would like further information please ring Anne on 01707 850089’.

Potters Bar Cine & Video Society Wyllotts Centre, Potters Bar Alternate Thursdays 8.00pm Contact Penny 01707 656446 or John 01707 872210 www.pottersbarcineand videosociety.org for amateur cinematographers. Programme includes §editing, filming techniques, competition evenings, social functions “Ears of Enfield”, Enfield’s very own social group for hard of hearing people, meet at Oakwood Baptist Church, Merrivale, Southgate, London N14 4TE. Our meetings are on the first Tuesday of each month from 2pm to 4pm. We

have a varied and interesting programme to suit all tastes. For details ring 020 8482 0212.

Friern Badminton Club (Potters Bar) intermediate players (no beginners) meets at the sports hall (5 well lit courts) at Dame Alice Owen’s School (EN6 2DU) every Wednesday evening (8.00pm to 10.00pm). Visitor fee £4, membership available.

Contact: cristatoomey@homail. com for more info.

Enfield Computer Club meets at St. Lukes and St. John’s Community Center, Hawthorn Grove, off Morley Hill, Enfield,

Useful Contact Numbers Enfield Borough Police Crime Prevention Office Crimestoppers Neighbourhood Watch Anti Terrorist Hotline Hertfordshire Police

020 8807 1212 020 8345 1102 0800 555 111 020 7963 0160 0800 789 321 0845 330 0222

Enfield Council 24 Hour Contact No Hertsmere Council Hertsmere Out of Hours Welwyn & Hatfield Council Welwyn & Hatfield Out of Hours

020 8379 1000 020 8207 2277 0845 300 0021 01707 357 000 0800 111 4484

NHS Direct 0845 46 47 Chase Farm & Barnet Hospital Switchboard 0845 111 4000 Chase Farm Hospital Accident & Emergency 020 8375 1010 Barnet Hospital Accident & Emergency 020 8216 5003 North Middlesex University Hospital Switchboard 020 8887 2000 Potters Bar Community Hospital 01707 653 286

Age Concern Enfield

020 8375 4120

Alcoholics Anonymous Gamblers Anonymous Narcotics Anonymous

0845 769 7555 08700 50 88 80 020 773 0009

Childline Cruse Bereavement Care Helpline Samaritans

0800 1111 0870 1671677 0845 790 9090

RSCPA 24 Hour Emergency Vet

0870 555 5999 01992 762699

Three Valleys Water Freephone Leakline 0800 376 5325 Thames Water Freephone Leakline 0800 714 614 National Gas Emergency Service Freephone 0800 111 999 London Electricity Freephone 0800 0280 247 National Rail Enquiries Congestion Charge Phone Line

08457 48 49 50 0845 900 1234

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Option 1 above Tuesdays 8:00 – 8:45 Intermediate £90 per Argentine month Tango class 8:45 – 9:30 Beginners Argentine Tango class 9:30 – 11:00 Milonga (Free practice time for all levels) £9.00 per person which includes classes, general dancing and complimentary soft drinks and nibbles Venue- St Paul’s Centre, 102 Church Street, Enfield, EN2 6AR 07903 244085 www.dancematrix.com/tango

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every second Sunday in a month from 11am - 5pm. New members always welcome. We are a “selfhelp” club and do not provide dance matrix2.indd 1 formal lectures or lessons.

Members pay an attendance - there is no annual subscription.

Prospective new members pay on first visit. More details at www. nel80.com or telephone 0208366-6162.

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The Civil Service Retirement Fellowship, Enfield and Edmonton groups holds meetings on the first Monday of the month in Enfield (at St. Andrews Church Hall Enfield; and the third Monday at Millfield House. Edmonton,each meeting from 10am to noon.

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The Rotary Club of Enfield Chase Meets on Thursday mornings from 7.30am until 8.30 am in the Coffee Lounge, Enfield Baptist Church, Cecil Road, Enfield Town. For more information call 020 8367 7278 Edmonton Camera Club meet each monday at 7.45pm, Millfield House, Silver Street, Edmonton, N18 1PJ. Visitors welcome, please ring Pete on 020 8363 1568 or check our website edmontoncameraclub. co.uk We offer lectures, discussions, practical evenings, learning events, competitions, outings & exhibitions.

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The subscriptioin rate is £32 for the full season - Visitors are asked to pay a £1 visitor’s fee,

All former, serving, and retired Civil Servants and their partners welcome. Contact Sue on 020 8360 4361 for more information.

Enfield Wine Makers Meet at St. Stephen’s Church Hall 3rd Friday of each month 8-10.30pm. New members welcome. Social evenings of wine tasting, discussions, home brewing & speakers. Contact Peggy Osborne 020 8366 1829 Enfield Camera Club meets at Trinity Church Hall Thursday evenings at 8 pm. New members are always welcome.

Alternatively they can contact the club through the website www. enfieldcameraclub.co.uk or email

Chase Diabetic Club Meeting Chase Farm Hospital each Monday for Exercise 6pm – All welcome diabetics but for all who wish to improve their health’ Ring Pauline on 020 8363 1568 23/11/09 14:47:05 for further details Bridge Club Bridge Players – Room 6 Bridge Club plays duplicate alternating with Chicago/rubber in a social atmosphere Mondays 7.30 – 10 pm at Southgate School close to Oakwood tube station Contact 020 8360 8098 or 020 366 3769

Modern Western Square Dance Sessions at St Peters Small Hall Vera Avenue Grange Park N21 1RJ on Wednesday evenings 7:00-8:15 PM £1.50 followed with Mainstream and Plus Dancing till 10:00 PM Singles & couples welcome.

Full information from Ted 0208360-5569 Popdance Relaxed, fun, entertaining class for adults who want to learn dance routines to Pop music (and we also get some exercise without realising it!).

Ranging from Kylie to Footloose, from Girls Aloud to Michael Jackson, there is something for everyone.

Mondays and Wednesdays 8pm-9pm at The Dance Studio, 843/845 Green Lanes, Winchmore Hill, London N21 2RX. For more information please visit www.popdance.co.uk or email info@popdance.co.uk to book your free taster session!

HOT SALSA Wednesday’s Club 19 @ Trent Park Doors Open 7.30 till 12pm Beginners - Level 1 8-9 pm Improvers - Level 2 9-10 pm Intermediates- Level3 9-10 pm Advanced - Level 4 9-10 pm La Hot Salsa Social after 10 pm For more information visit www.hotsalsa.co.uk or call 07947 765 499

Dance Classes Latin and Ballroom 13:45:16 Combining the25/1/10 elegance of Ballroom with the dynamic Latin American dances these nice ‘n’ easy fun introductory classes will ease even the most hesitant firsttime dancer on to the dance floor with confidence.

WEDNESDAYS 8:00 – 8:45 Improvers/ Intermediate Class 8:45 – 9:30 Beginners Class 9:30 – 10:15 Social Dancing for all levels St Thomas’ Hall 79a Prince George Avenue Oakwood N14 4SN Car park is at the rear of the building. Call 07903 244085 for details 19/1/10

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What’s on – Lee Valley Regional Park www.leevalleypark.org.uk Free Farms Event Sunday 13 June, 10.00-17.00, FREE, for all the family Open Farm Sunday – FREE ENTRY! Lee Valley Regional Park has two fantastic farms for you to visit for a great day out - and for one day only they’re FREE to celebrate Open Farm Sunday. Come and meet all the animals - from pigs to goats, llamas to lambs, giant rabbits to chinchillas. Take a tractor and trailer ride or a walk through the countryside to see cows being milked in the modern dairy farm.

What’s On The whole family can play in the tractor barn, piglets’ paradise, the soft play area Bundle Barn and there’s the new jumping pillow to bounce on and incredible spider tower to climb. Children will be spoilt for choice: Wyllyotts Centre Darkes Lane Potters Bar Box Office 01707 645005 www.wyllyottscentre.co.uk Rockin’ on Heavens Door This sensational rock ‘n’ roll concert always has audiences dancing in the aisles.

Acclaimed as the greatest ever portrayal of Elvis Presley, Roy Orbison, Buddy Holly and Eddie Cochran, it fulfils the ultimate rock ‘n’ roll fantasy before your very eyes. Electrifying performances, a superb backing band and all your favourite rock ‘n’ roll hits ensure a great night out. Friday 11th June, 20:00 £16.00 Remember My Name Talent Time Theatre School and TT Dance Studio presents an explosion of dance and musical theatre. Remember My Name will feature exciting excerpts from top musicals. An action packed second half will feature choreography and vocal performances to the latest hits of Lady GaGa, Madonna, Britney and a very special tribute to the late, great Michael Jackson. To find out more about Talent Time and TT Dance Studio visit their websites. www.ttdancestudio. com www.talenttimetheatre.com Amateur Production Box Office: 07904 771980 17th June, 19:30 18th June, 19:30 £15.00 Joe Brown One of the country’s best loved, enduring, and most acclaimed musicians Joe is back with us by popular demand. He will be on stage all evening and the musical styles incorporated into his show are as unique as the man himself.

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