EN Magazine March 2011

Your FREE local magazine for the EN area Issue 35 • March 2011

Spring Cleaning Put the sparkle back into your home

Getting Fit By Walking & Running Gardening Tips and Advice for Spring

Local News & What’s On

Living • Leisure • Lifestyle

Hello and Welcome March 2011 issue of EN Magazine.

With Snowdrops and Crocuses appearing in gardens and parks spring cannot be that far away.

Contents Page 3 - 13 Local News and Events Page 13 - 15 Fitness - Could walking and Running be the answer?

Page 16 - 18 Spring Cleaning - Advice to get your home sparkling Page 19 - 20 Gardening tips and advice Page 21 - 23 What’s On Local Business Services and Classified Advertising

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Gardens are starting to come back to life after a long cold winter. We talk to the experts from Capel Manor Gardens for tips and advice on getting your garden ready for spring and summer.

With spring in mind in this issue of EN Magazine we tackle the issue of spring cleaning your home.

We get tips and advice from local companies and have a cleaning product giveaway to help you bring a sparkle to your home.

With lighter mornings and longer evenings many of us start to think about getting in shape for summer. In the first of a series of articles we take a look at how walking and running are great ways to get fit.

Congratulations to the winners of our Valentine’s Competition in the last issue of EN Magazine: Margaret Antill from Potters Bar, John Cole from Enfield, Ian Bowen from Cuffley and Kim Moselle from Enfield. We hope you enjoyed your prizes with a loved one.

Would you like to get involved with EN Magazine?

We are looking for a local readers to join our editorial panel. If you are interested then please email editorial@enmagazine.co.uk and you will be able to have a direct impact on the issues and articles we cover in EN Magazine.

We hope that you enjoy this issue of EN Magazine.

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Doug Douglas Lee Publisher, EN Magazine

Local News and Events

Let’s Party In The Streets Whether or not you are a fan of the Royal Family, the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton on 29th April 2011 will be a great chance or excuse to get out with your neighbours into your traffic free street and party.

were held in July as ‘Peace Teas’ as a genuine celebration of the signing earlier in June of the Versailles peace treaty after the First World War. They centred round a special treat for children in those times of hardship and were quite formal sit down affairs.

Street Parties are a particularly British tradition that have for a century been linked with Royal and other national events.

By ‘street party’ we mean organised by and for residents only as a private event, probably without money, insurance or licence, and not a public event with wider publicity and needing money.

If organising your party to celebrate The Royal Wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton on 29th April 2011, be aware that this may be an emotive subject for some people and there will be a range of views amongst neighbours. So that you can have a fun and civil day together, we suggest that you discuss this sensitively but don’t let a few with strong opinions, positive or negative, stop you from having a great event. It is not worth arguing

Street parties as we know them as popular resident events in their own streets seem to have started in 1919. They

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over the colour of the red, white, blue, green or yellow bunting!

Consider the date as it may be too chilly for a proper street party as the Met Officesays on that date the average temperature is 16C at the highest. Also, some residents may still be away after the Easter break the previous weekend.

The sort of street parties and fetes that groups of residents

get together to arrange for their neighbours can vary. The main differences between a small street party and fetes and larger public events are: Street parties and fetes: •For residents/neighbours only •Publicity only to residents •No licences normally necessary if music incidental and no selling is involved •No formal risk assessment needed •Self-organised cont. page 4

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If you need a Temporary Events Notice or would like to hold a larger public event, contact your council for further information and advice.

The number one tip for holding a party is to plan early, think about what you want to achieve and get in touch with your council at least 4-6 weeks in advance. Permission should be sought from the Council with as much notice as possible. For Enfield Council the absolute deadline for submission of applications for the Royal Wedding is Friday 1 April 2011.

For further information visit www.streetparty.co.uk, www.communities.gov.uk/ publications/communities/ streetpartyguide or your local council website.

Cash win secures home improvements Enfield Homes, the management company running Enfield Council’s housing, has been awarded just over £58 million of government funding spread over the next four years in order to continue with its Decent Homes programme.

Although this sum falls short of the original bid of £68 million, it does mean that essential works can continue on the properties in most need of upgrading.

million, it does enable us to plan the programme of works.

We will have to focus on the most urgent works since the funding is simply not available to achieve a full refurbishment in every property and we shall be working with tenants to prioritise what works can be done.”

The cash has been spread very thinly among 46 councils and 24 bids from other councils were turned down.

The original grant under Cllr Ahmet Oykener, Cabinet the last government was Member for Housing, thanked assessed at £87 million which 4/3/11 14:05:56 the officers who worked on recognised the full extent of the bid saying, “Over the the council’s needs, but under Christmas period Council the spending review this has officers worked with Enfield been cut back.

Homes officers solidly on the bid, making a very strong case The first two years of the grant for the funding, demonstrating is secure. The final two years that Enfield’s housing services may be subject to review, offer excellent value for money. but the Council is pressing ahead with its plans to work “Although we are disappointed with tenants to improve their that this funding falls short homes. of the original bid by £10

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Changes to Parking Charges in Hertsmere Parking charges are set to change in Hertsmere for the first time in several years. Charges for on-street parking, council-run car parks, residents’ permits and annual visitor permits will increase.

The council has to make £2 million savings this financial year and while the majority has been achieved through staff and service changes, the remainder will come from service charges.

A participatory budgeting survey conducted at the end of last year asked residents what changes to council services they would be more willing to

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accept than others. The results found that residents would be willing to accept some changes to the cost of parking where charges are already in place.

reasonable rate, which remains below many other areas, and we will also be keeping the first half an hour of on-street parking free to be as fair as possible.”

Cllr John Donne, Transport portfolio holder said: “Residents understand that we have to increase certain charges across the borough.

We have not raised the charges in council-run car parks for several years and due to the tough financial times we currently find ourselves in this was something we had to consider.

Amendments to parking charges are proposed as follows:

“We feel we have kept the proposed increases to a

On-street parking (parking at the side of the road) *The first 30 minutes will remain free, with a 20p charge for up to an hour. (The first hour was previously free). *Where a second hour of onstreet parking is permitted, it will be £1

Off-street parking (parking in council-run car parks) *Car park charges will go up from 40p to 50p for up to one hour and be £1 for up to two hours in Borehamwood, Potters Bar and Bushey Heath.

Residential permits *The first residential permit, currently free, will incur a £15 administration fee. *Charges for annual visitor parking permits will go up from £20 to £30 per permit.

At the council’s Executive meeting on the 16th February, councillors agreed that the relevant traffic regulation orders be published as soon as possible to advertise the proposals and seek residents’ views. This is a statutory part of the process and if the increases go ahead they will be implemented in a staged process throughout the year.

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Young People explore Enfield’s Roots Local Theatre Company ‘Skewbald’ are currently working with young people in Enfield to unearth local history in a project called ‘Rooted’. They have teamed up with 60 year 5 pupils from Worcester’s Primary School to create a special site-specific performance commissioned by Forty Hall & Estate that will rediscover it’s past landscapes and residents through drama, music and dance.

The project was launched when the pupils were invited to Forty Hall to meet local archeologists and a group of Skewbald Performers who reenacted characters from different time periods. The pupils had the task of being ‘Time Portal Investigators’ for the day and travelled back in time to meet Tudor Servants, Nicolas Rainton III and Elisabeth Breton who resided

at Forty Hall at different times and a Air Raid Warden and Land Girl from the Second World War. Artistic Director Hayley Byfield says “Enfield has such a fascinating history. There was once a palace the size of Hampton situated in what is now the grounds of Forty Hall. It was one of Henry VIII’s Palaces and he liked to visit because of the amazing Hunting grounds of Enfield Chase. Of course now a days we can only imagine what it might of been like and that’s what we are encouraging the young people to do.

By understanding our local history and exploring how people lived and imagining what different the landscapes must have looked helps us to connect with our local area” During March Skewbald Theatre will be going into

Worcesters Primary to develop the outdoor performance that is taking place on Friday 1st April at 1.30pm at Forty Hall meeting in the Forty Hall Main Car Park. The performance is free but you should call Forty Hall to reserve your place on 0208 360 7779. Audience members are advised to

wear warm close and suitable footwear.

Skewbald Theatre are also keen to hear from any local people that might have any connections to Forty Hall through ancestors. You can contact Skewbald by emailing skewbaldtheare@gmail.com

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Money for cricket wicket A school in Potters Bar has received a total of £4,000 from six local councillors towards improving cricket facilities.

Mount Grace School received the funding for improvement works from Hertsmere Borough Council’s Ward Improvement Initiative Scheme (WIIS). The school will use the money towards the cost of replacing part of their artificial pitch.

Some of the school’s cricket teams have previously won district cups and have reached the finals of the county cup.

However, a number of games have had to be played away from the school as they are unable to host any matches due to the existing wicket strip being in a state of disrepair.

Cllr John Donne coordinated the funding application and said: “I’m pleased that the school will be able to improve their cricket facilities as I know there is a great passion

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among both the pupils and staff for the sport. It is hoped that when the new wicket is in place the school will be able to offer its use to any local organisations who want to play cricket for fun in the evenings or at the weekends in summer.

We were delighted to be able to offer our support to the school”.

Local people can make a bid for cash to improve the area they live in by using WIIS, which allows each Hertsmere councillor to spend £2,000 to support local projects and schemes.

If you would like to have a scheme considered, contact your local councillor. To find out who your local councillor is visit www.hertsmere.gov. uk/findmycllr or call 020 8207 7558.

Buying A Bed

Every March the bed trade tries to drum up a bit of interest as March is traditionally a quiet month after the sales at the start of the year.

This year is very similar to last year where the recession has forced the manufacturers to come up with some fantastic offers and they are genuine.

Very often people are far too quick to judge and compare us, because we are well known, with some of the bigger stores’ constant ongoing and unrelenting “ must buy now, offer finishes this weekend” or “ closing down” only to find in small print that they are re-opening up next week.

That’s certainly not the case at Vic Smith Beds. We have just finished expanding into dining room furniture, the beds and mattresses are what we are renowned for. We have got together with some of the quieter manufacturers, many of which are still on a three day week so when the manufacturers have some great offers, it’s because they need to stay busy by lowering their prices. In the last three years, we have really pushed ‘Buy British’ to keep the British bed industry busy and this keeps jobs here in the UK.

Our website has got some extra offers that are valid during March and some offers will end at the end of March. We all strongly believe here at Vic Smith Beds that if you want a bed, you want a Vic Smith Bed. I am very lucky and it’s not everybody that can make this proud boast that all their staff do a great job, but I can. All my staff are well trained, highly motivated and experienced. All our staff undergo training whether it is in product knowledge or delivering the goods or special alterations. There is a good chance that you know someone that has bought a bed from us and been happy. We are in a cruel industry and when you’ve bought a bed from us and you are happy, we probably won’t see you for another ten years or so (unless you want a wardrobe or dining room furniture). That’s why we always ask our customers to recommend us. Having been in business for over twenty four years, we have a higher than usual repeat customer trade, one of the highest in the UK’s furniture trade. So this goes to show, with the great March offers, buy now and save pounds.

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Sporting fun in Hertsmere Do you know a young person who is interested in sports?

If so there are a number of activities taking place across Hertsmere that they could get involved in.

Hertsmere Borough Council is working alongside Hertsmere Leisure to organise a scheme for young people called Livewire.

Cllr Brenda Batten, Leisure, Culture and Health portfolio holder, said: “Sports are a great way for young people to keep fit and meet new friends. Livewire offers a variety of things for people to get involved in that are designed to appeal to a range of tastes and abilities.”

Livewire sessions are taking place at The Venue and The Hertswood Centre in Borehamwood, Bushey Grove Leisure Centre as well as at the Furzefield and Wyllyotts

Centres in Potters Bar. Sessions will run until 10 April.

Activities are happening on a variety of days and include street dance, youth gym, racketball and netball.

Sessions are for children aged eight to 15 years. For more information, please visit ww.hertsmereleisure.co.uk or to book contact your local leisure centre reception.

Team Hertsmere needs you!

Hertsmere Borough Council is putting together a team of talented young people to represent the borough in a range of different sports and you could be part of the action.

Cllr Brenda Batten, Leisure and Culture portfolio holder, said: “Getting involved in the

competition is a great way for young people to showcase their sporting talents and meet new people. Last year Team Hertsmere finished in second place at the games - the borough’s best score to date - plus our Boccia team, all from Bushey Meads School, came in first for their efforts. I am looking forward to this year’s event and it would be great if we could come top this year.”

The Herts Youth Games is a competition for young athletes aged from seven to 14 years it attracts over 1,000 young people from 10 local authorities across Hertfordshire every year.

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Training sessions, run by qualified coaches, will take place from March up until the games on Saturday 18 June in Hatfield.

If you would like to nominate yourself, or find out about the trials and training, please contact Helen Bottomley, Community Sports Officer, by email helen.bottomley@ hertsmere.gov.uk or call 020 8207 7801. For more information on the Herts Youth Games visit: www. hertsyouthgames.co.uk

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Invesco Perpetual’s Income guru Neil Woodford currently has his eye on the pharmaceutical industry and Astrazeneca in particular. “Pharmaceuticals is a very strong and powerful industry that is being given away by the stock market at the moment. I do not think the market will ignore valuations for very much longer.”

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Savers will be able to invest up to £10,680 from the start of the new tax year on April 6th 2011, the full amount can be invested in a stocks and shares ISA or half of this can go into cash, £5,340, with the balance going into stocks and shares.

New funds rejuvenate existing portfolios New funds which offer new concepts should also be considered for new ISA investments as well as rejuvenating existing portfolios.

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Get active and celebrate for women It’s International Women’s Day on Tuesday 8th March and to celebrate Enfield Council is presenting a week of free activities led by experts, which end on Sunday 13th March.

From Zumba to Salsa, Tai Chi to Pilates, trampolining to jogging and netball to Yoga there is a range of leisure taster sessions across Enfield for all women aged from 18 – 80.

Cllr Bambos Charalambous, Cabinet member for Leisure,

said, “This is ‘Enfield’s Active Women’s Week’ offering something for all ages and abilities. There are gentle exercises, dances, meditative and relaxing activities and more boisterous sports such as boxercise.

“All sessions are an hour and take place at schools, leisure centres, and parks in the borough. As a result of this week’s activities we expect many more women to pursue an activity on a regular basis.”

Full information is available on the Enfield Council website at www.enfield. gov.uk or call 020 8379 3762 to find out more and book a place.

Stubbing out the cigarettes Millions are expected to make Wednesday 9th March their time to quit.

Now in its 28th year, No Smoking Day is encouraging smokers to quit their habit and start a healthier and wealthier life.

Smokers in Hertfordshire have access to free help and support from the Hertfordshire Stop Smoking Service.

Cllr Brenda Batten, health portfolio holder, said: “Stopping smoking can be really tough for people but there is help at hand.

More than a million smokers will make an attempt to quit this year and I do hope that many will be successful.”

Dan Tickle, Chief Executive of No Smoking Day, the charity behind the annual health awareness campaign, said: “Good luck to all smokers in

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Westend Musical Direction for Local Amateur Group When Mark Newport was a schoolboy he played Curly in a production of Oklahoma.

His dad was the Musical Director, and he got to know the musical well. So when he saw an ad for a rehearsal pianist for Oklahoma a few years later while he was studying at the Royal Academy of Music, it was no surprise that he answered it. That was the start of a relationship with Enfield based theatre company ELODS (Enfield Light Opera and Drama Society) which has lasted over twenty five years.

Mark’s professional life has also been dominated by musicals.

He’s spent nearly twenty years working on Les Miserables. In that time he’s had a variety of jobs including conducting the show on tour and a spell as Associate Musical Director at the Queen’s Theatre. He’s been involved in several community activities for Les

Miserables, including concerts of the show, master classes, TV competitions and school productions as well as regular rehearsals for the cast changes and understudies. Mark has also worked on a string of other hit musicals, including Sunset Boulevard, Phantom of the Opera, Starlight Express, Cats and Chicago.

This March Mark will take part in his 50th musical with ELODS, Thoroughly Modern Millie. Every six months he has to learn a new score and coach principals and chorus members through the songs. He also has to recruit an orchestra of professional musicians to play for the week the show is running. But Mark thrives on this constant challenge. “The cast will rehearse with me for months before each show. But the musicians only join us the week the show goes on. That makes the two days before our opening night pretty intensive,

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but also great fun as the orchestra learn their parts and the cast get used to singing with them. Their professionalism always shows through, and they always pull off a great performance”.

Over the years Mark and his pit orchestras have had to put up with more than their fair share of challenges from the stage as well. During one performance of Princess Ida, one of the cast tripped over the Mark Newport flipper he was wearing as part of his costume and for a master class in musical sent the scenery falling all theatre with ELODS, and with over the stage and into the the Luton Light Opera Society. pit. In Chicago a double bed became dislodged on stage In October next year, Mark will and ended up tottering over again be involved with ELODS the pit, with one of the brass in a production of Oklahoma. players holding it up while It’s twelve years since he last trying to keep playing. And worked on a production of the inevitably, in one production, show. He’s looking forward one of the cast actually fell to the challenge of bringing a into the orchestra pit, landing fresh take to an old favourite, on the drum kit. Fun though drawing on the wealth of they were for him to reminisce experience he’s built up over about, these incidents have the years. very much been the exception rather than the rule.

“It’s surprising how many of the same basic ideas and For Mark, it has always been techniques can be used important to work with his local throughout”, Mark said about community. He has taken his his professional work and enthusiasm for music making his role with ELODS. “Les into teaching in primary Miserables has given me lots and junior schools, college, of experiences that hopefully University and some of the I can pass on to ELODS, but country’s top drama schools. equally I have learned things at In November last year Mark ELODS which have helped me organised a concert at his in my West End career.” local school in aid of Children in Need. In typical style, he drafted in soloists from Les Mis as well as from ELODS to sing with the school choir. For all involved it was a fun and very special day. He also used his West End contacts to bring the Resident Director of Les Miserables to North London

Mark Newport will be conducting for ELODS’ production of Thoroughly Modern Millie at the Wyllyotts Theatre from 22-26 March. For more information and tickets visit www.elods.co.uk or call 07770 871140.

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GARDEN DESIGN STUDENTS HOPE TO LEND CUTTING EDGE TO IDEAL HOME SHOW Garden designers from Capel Manor College were among the students who will help to inject new life into the prestigious Ideal Home Show this spring, which runs from March 11th to 27th in Earls Court.

The century-old home and gardens exhibition will host the work of top student designers for the first time through the first ever Ideal Young Gardeners of the Year 2011 competition.

The competition has been devised with sustainability charity the Prince’s Foundation for the Built Environment, and was launched by BBC Gardener’s World presenter Diarmuid Gavin.

At the competition launch, Mr Gavin, who runs his own garden design business,

told an audience of students from the eight participating colleges that “the whole landscape had changed” since the eighties when he studied amenity horticulture at the Botanic Gardens in Glasnevin, Dublin and “crazy paving and Victorian gardens” were in fashion.

He said: “This is a great chance for you. You can decide to appeal directly to the show’s visitors or you could show what is new in gardening and horticulture and try to create a name for your college. I left college in 1988 and I didn’t want to follow what had been done before. But the whole landscape has changed now.”

Angela Dixon, a former city risk manager and now a student on Capel Manor College’s Birkbec k- accredited garden design degree course, said:

“Today has been inspiring. We want to design a garden that can be used by inexperienced gardeners using as many sustainable materials as we can. We’re trying to get everything for free which isn’t easy.”

It’s reputation as launchpad for the finest innovations, materials and designs from across the Empire have ensured its popularity with royalty.

Kim Page, Deputy Head of Garden Design at Capel Manor, said: “We are excited about the challenge that has been presented to us and we’ll do our best to make everybody proud. I think they will come good.”

Tom Petherick, ambassador for the Prince’s Foundation and garden designer, who helped devise the competition brief, said: “It is great to see the show’s connection with the garden revisiting a time when British horticulture was at an all time high about a hundred years ago.”

Colleges have now submitted designs for the 5 x 4.5 metre plot, which must demonstrate an understanding of sustainability, and provide inspiration for city dwellers to make the most of small spaces.

He told students: “Food was grown at a local level, much was made in-house and there was much less transportation. If you can source materials locally and support our industry that would be fantastic.”

With 250,000 visitors over three weeks, the show is the world’s largest home show. It was launched by the advertising department of the Daily Mail in 1908.

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How To Find And Keep Your Dream Job C.V.’s and Applications advice from the

In the previous article in the February issue of EN magazine we looked at where to look for your dream job, using websites, agencies, social media and other ways.

This month we want to help you apply for a position using application forms, cold letters, covering letters and C.V.’s.

Many organisations, will require you complete an application form. Sometimes you can apply online, but often application forms are

sent in the post or available to download for you to complete.

Make sure that you spend a significant amount of time preparing your completed application form, especially if you are applying online.

Once it’s gone - it’s gone!

You can’t change your mind!

Always draft your responses on paper in advance, never lie and ALWAYS use spell check.

Many companies use HR firms to shortlist applicants on their behalf. So your application form might not always be seen by the ‘hiring manager’.

Remember that you have to ensure that you sell yourself effectively!

If you are completing a physical application form, you will invariably be required to use your own handwriting. I suggest that you photocopy it and prepare one in draft format first. Ask others to check it for spelling, style and relevance. Many companies ask for a covering letter too. This letter may become detached so ensure that anything that is really relevant is also included on your application form. Make sure that your application form and CV have details of all your contact details. Answer phone messages should not ramble, should not be humorous or inappropriate. Watch out for inappropriate email addresses too! If you have a cheeky or rude email address I suggest that you get another one for your ‘official’ communication.

Your CV is your advert. It will represent you when you are not there. It’s your number 1 sales tool and deserves some prior thought and effort.

Whatever the structure you chose Don’t use the words Curriculum Vitae, it’s so old fashioned. Just say C.V. I suggest that you avoid coloured paper on your hard copy. Boarders, fancy fonts or more than one font style are also frowned upon. Recruiters want to read the facts and are not interested in your ability to click onto different fonts!

Also, don’t put your photo on your C.V. Your opening paragraph is vital and avoid using clichés such as enthusiastic, team player, great communication skills, ambitious. Recruiters read this every day and quite frankly we have never met anyone who does NOT think that they are anything other than enthusiastic and ambitious. Instead use

objective language. Tell people what your core skills are, your relevant experience, major achievements and what type of work you are looking for.

Additionally, list your specific duties and achievements for each individual position. Do not ramble! Under interests, please don’t put “socialising with my friends”. Everyone enjoys these things and they have no relevance in any CV or application form. If you say that you enjoy reading and the cinema; make sure that you’ve got a current book or film to talk about. And don’t forget to put your telephone numbers and email address on your CV! Cold letters are letters of introduction whereupon you have no idea if there is actually a vacancy available. Make sure your letter is carefully prepared. Do your research properly. Establish what the company does and who they do it for. Think about what you can do for them and express it clearly. Use plain white paper, keep it to one page and put your contact details on it.

Above all, I recommend that you draft and prepare all communication in detail. Use spell check and get others to help you with style and content.

Good luck.

In the third article which will be in the April issue of EN Magazine The Recruitment Guy will look at the interview itself. Missed the first article on Finding Your Dream Job, then visit www.enmagazine.co.uk to view the February 2011 issue.

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Fitness - Walking and Running

Walking and Running your way back to fitness and health How many of us started the New Year with good intentions to get fit and healthy in 2011? Gym memberships signed up for, trainers and sports wear dragged out from the bottom of the cupboard. But when you opened the front door to dark, cold, rainy mornings and evenings, the settee and TV in the warm over came the good intentions!

But now with the mornings and evenings being brighter and the first glimpses of long warm days returning the need to shed the winter excess return.

You may have already noticed the increase in people jogging round the streets and parks to get fit, however just going for

a walk can be a great place to start on a route to a healthier lifestyle.

EN Magazine spoke to sports equipment manufacture Asics for some advice on getting fit.

Improving fitness and looking great needn’t be difficult - and it isn’t if you take up walking. Walking is the simple, low impact way to keep fit - and the best bit is it’s free and you can do it virtually anywhere. It doesn’t require gym membership, is sociable, flexible and it works - fast!

ASICS sportswear want to encourage men and women across the country to take to the nation’s streets, pavements

and parks to experience the many benefits of regular walking. A fitter, trimmer, leaner body, feel good factor and a more alert mind are just a few easy strides away. Just 30 minutes walking at a brisk pace everyday gets you feeling and looking great in no time. There are no excuses either as almost anyone can fit regular walking into their schedule however busy or hectic their life may be. Try leaving the car at home when you go to the shops, or walk rather than take the train or bus to work, walk around the park with friends in the morning when you’ve dropped the kids off at school or just walk the dog – there’s loads of ways to make walking a regular part of your schedule.

Why walk?

• It burns fat and calories and can aid weight loss – a person weighing 10 stone can burn 100 calories per mile • It firms and tones buttocks, thighs, hips and abdomen • It increases your sense of well being, busts stress and boosts your metabolism and energy levels • It gets you fit – quick • It strengthens your heart and immune system, lowers blood pressure and reduces the risk of heart disease and strokes

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Fitness - Walking and Running • It improves flexibility and co-ordination • It’s easy and practical – you can walk anywhere and it’s free!

Asics have but together a guide to starting your journey to fitness: Be realistic If you haven’t been very active for a while you need to start out slow. Start with short distances and don’t push yourself too hard. Increase distances and effort gradually.

Pick an easy first walk Make sure that no matter how far you get from your starting point, you are able to get back there. Walking around a local park or around the block should be fine.

Find a good place to walk It’s important you feel good about your walking and nothing puts you in a better mood than walking in a nice, familiar or interesting environment. Ask yourself what you like to see and experience when you walk and pick your walking route accordingly – it could be a circuit of your local shopping centre, a riverside path – whatever grabs your fancy.

Distance Isn’t Everything Remember it’s not the distance you cover – more important is the time that you spend walking, your technique and the briskness of your pace.

Faster and farther walks will come over time.

Set a time When you first start walking, decide how many minutes you will walk. Choose a length of time you know you can make. Do not worry about how short that period is. Just keep moving until you reach it.

Increase the time each week.

Each time you walk try and walk for a little longer than the time before. The buzz you feel from these little increases gives you a real sense of achievement and moving forward.

Work on speed and difficulty As you progress and can comfortably walk 45 minutes a day, try to work on speed

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and difficulty. Target hills and inclines that will increase the difficulty of your walk – start to pick up the pace and ensure you move your arms with a swinging motion as well as your legs when you walk.

Have a walking plan Work out how many times you are going to walk each week and for how long – then stick to the plan. Keep a walking diary to monitor progress and increase time and frequency as you progress. Don’t forget to take rest days, as taking on too much too soon can end up doing more harm than good. The Asics website www. myasics.co.uk is a great online tool to help you keep your plan.

Have a favourite walk Having a favourite walk or circuit that you are familiar with will allow you to enjoy the walk more as you’ll be walking in a familiar comfort zone and be able to relax and refresh your mind as well as your body.

But for many people walking is just the start and before long the walk will turn to a gentle jog and them into a run.

Before embarking on any training programme runners need to realistically assess what their objectives are and work back from these.Here are a couple of thoughts to consider: • Are you running to lose weight and gain general fitness?

• Are you running to meet a specific performance target?

• Are you running to compete in a specific event e.g. a marathon or a 10k?

• What distances do you wish to cover in training and/or for a race?

• How much time per week can you dedicate to running?

Appropriate training programmes for each of the above requirements will vary considerably – training to compete in a marathon obviously means a different programme and level of commitment to training for a

triathlon or fun run.

To help runners with their training and race preparation, ASICS has devised a number of training schedules that are specific to the runner’s requirements and details such as training commitment and race goals. These can be accessed free at www. myasics.co.uk The myasics. co.uk site is an easy to use website that allows you to track your walking or running and fitness level to see how you are improving.

Whatever fitness or training schedule a walker or runner embarks upon it is essential that they invest in the right running shoes and equipment.

The right shoes and equipment will optimise running performance and minimise risk of injury. ASICS Running Clinics offer a gait assessment and 3D foot mapping service to help runner’s find the best shoe for them.

A comfortable running shoe is a shoe that fits, but finding one is not always easy. There’s a science to the way you walk and run (your gait) and, since you spend a lot of time in a pair of shoes, it’s worth the effort of getting to know your personal running style in order to find a pair of trainers that are perfect for you.

Local footwear specialist and experienced fitter Peter Varnavas told EN Magazine, ”Ill-fitting footwear can cause tendons, ligaments and muscles to be weakened, becoming less efficient and increasing the risk of injury.

This is particularly common amongst sports professionals who push the limits when training and competing, but can have just as much impact on someone starting out. So whether they are training, competing, relaxing or just going about their everyday life their shoes boots or trainers could be affecting their performance.”

“If you want to achieve your potential, you should make sure that your footwear is not holding you back,” added Peter. “Irrespective of the sport, by assessing and analyzing your feet and footwear you can ensure that what you wear on your feet reduces the risk of injury enhances your performance and facilitates greater ease of movement.”

“Foot Health is more important than many people realize and we should all be placing the same importance on our feet as we do our eyes and teeth,” continued Peter. “What you wear on your feet plays a vital role in you health and the suitability of your footwear can have a direct impact on your lower limbs and back.”

With Peter’s words of advice ringing in my ears EN Magazine sent me along to

Fitness - Walking and Running his Pro-Fit center at Precious Soles in Potters Bar to find out more.

The assessment starts with having your foot measured not just the overall length and width but other measurements are taken to determine the correct footwear for your foot.

Peter then video’s your walking and or running style as you use a treadmill to determine your running gait. A complete gait cycle begins when one foot makes contact with the ground and ends when that same foot makes contact with the ground again. From watching and analyzing your running gait you are able to identify your pronation.

Pronation is the way the foot rolls inward when you walk and run. It is part of the natural movement that helps the lower leg deal with shock. Some people pronate more (overpronation) or less (underpronation) than others.

Though this is not bad in itself, it does affect the way you run

or walk and it may increase the likelihood of injury. This makes your pronation pattern an important factor in choosing the right running and walking shoes.

Through Peter’s knowledge and experience he was able to identify that when I run I naturally overpronate. Knowing this Peter was able to talk me through the kind of running shoe I should look for and also give me advice on the day-today shoes I wear. Then giving me some different running shoes to try he filmed me running in them and I was able to watch the clips side by side to compare the effect that the shoes had on my running style.

Pro-fit assessments are available at Precious Soles, 164 Darkes Lane, Potters Bar. In response to demand, a range of adult footwear and trainers is currently being introduced to cater for daytime and sports requirements. All footwear is selected for comfort, quality of fit and to promote ongoing foot health. A wide range

of children’s footwear is also available.

All Precious Soles and Pro-fit fitters are members of the Society of Shoe Fitters and Peter has earnt a reputation as one of the most respected and highly valued fitting specialists in the country and is often recommended by medical professionals.

EN MAGAZINE READER OFFER Peter is offering an assessment of your walking and running style as well as footwear advice at the exclusive rate of £26.00 to all EN Magazine readers.

For further information visit Precious Soles in Potters Bar or ww.pro-fit-footwear. co.uk.co.uk, email enquiries@ pro-fit-footwear.co.uk or call 01707 643322 to make an appointment.

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Spring Cleaning

Time For A Spring Clean With the mornings and evenings getting lighter have you started to notice the sunshine streaming through your windows, or it would once you give them a clean.

Are the rooms in your home not as bright, airy and clean in the natural light as the appeared under electric light? Is it time to give your home a spring clean?

When spring cleaning, it is best to have a plan to ensure that you get everything done.

Start from the top of the house working down to the bottom and top to bottom in each room, starting on the left and working round to right. This is the quickest and most efficient way to clean according to Pam Bader OBE, Chief Executive of Molly Maid. Her other top cleaning tips are: 1. Dust first, vacuum second. That way any bits of dust or dirt that fall to the floor will be collected by the vacuum cleaner.

2. The best dust cloth is a damp, clean, cotton cloth.

To dampen, hold the cloth by a corner and lightly mist with clean water from a spray bottle. The cloth should be just damp enough to pick up

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dust without leaving moisture streaks on the furniture.

3. A damp cloth or wearing a rubber glove to brush upholstery will remove pet hair from your furniture.

4. Sweep or vacuum floors first to collect crumbs and dirt before damp mopping.

Start washing the floor in the farthest corner of the room and work your way towards the door. Use a damp cloth on the end of a mop handle to reach the narrow space between appliances, this is also useful for getting rid of cobwebs.

5. To soften splatters inside the microwave, fill a cup with water and microwave on high for a few minutes. The steam will loosen any baked on food so you can easily wipe it clean.

6. Dish cloths and sponges can be incubators for germs.

Wash dish cloths regularly, and microwave damp sponges in the microwave on high for several minutes to kill bacteria.

7. Use a toothbrush for those hard to reach areas in the bathroom and kitchen for example - around the soap holder, taps and drain.

8. Streaks on windows are unsightly and tricky to eliminate. When cleaning windows, wipe one side of the glass horizontally and the other side vertically. This way, when polishing out streaks, it will be easy to determine which side they are on.

EN Magazine asked Ken Rolland of Furncrafts Enfield Town for tips on spring cleaning furniture. Ken told us “with soft furnishings such as sofas and chairs these should be vacuumed regularly. You

can always see the dust building up on polished surfaces but not on fabric.

Remember the amount of dust that you see on say a tabletop, has also landed on your sofa. There are many branded fabric cleaners available and I have tried many and I have found them very effective. But it is important to try a cleaner out first on the back edge of a cushion just to check that the colours do not run or fade in any way.

Polished furniture should be waxed about every two or three months. Remember always use a good quality wax and make sure that it does not contain any silicones as these build up a smeary surface over time that is very difficult to remove. When furniture is waxed three or four times a year, every time you polish it with a good quality dry duster it brings back a beautiful shine.

If you have oak or mahogany furniture you may use a wax that contains a dark stain in it. This will help to hide small scratches and marks. Last Sunday I used a dark wax on my Wood Brothers display cabinet and I must say when I stood back after I had finished, I was very pleased with the result.”

Spring Cleaning If its vacuuming the furnishings, or just trying to get into the those nooks and crannies often overlooked and missed with a traditional vacuum cleaner, here is an helpful solution. The latest cordless Core Dustbuster range successfully cleans hard to reach places, where a large vacuum just wouldn’t cut it.

This modern, stylish collection that includes six colourful models features a rotating extendable nose, that can be manoeuvred easily into awkward areas to blitz all those hidden dust traps. The hand held cleaning device can be used on all surface types, including wooden floors, sofas, worktops and curtains and the impressive 12 minute run time of the 12volt model ensures it won’t run out of power whilst in use and lasts long enough for those quick daily chores around the home.

The design is stylish and practical, with a translucent bowl for visibility and a hands free quick empty feature, so that it can be emptied with no mess. The 360 degree charging base ensures that docking is quick and hassle free and eliminates the chance of the Dustbuster toppling over while charging. Furthermore, the vertical position means it can be left to charge without getting in the way, ideal for those with limited storage.

The bathroom is one of the most unpopular rooms in the house to clean and cleaning experts Jeyes have provided their five top tips for maintaining a fresh, clean, gleaming bathroom environment.

1.Removing mould and mildew from your bath.

Soak cotton wool in Parozone bleach and push it into the silicone around the bath to ensure all bacteria are killed and unsightly mould is removed.

2.Bathroom cleaning in record time.

Use Parozone toilet wipes to clean your loo and flush the germs away in seconds. They can also be used to spruce up your sink and taps too.

3.Tackling the toilet rim.

Apply Parozone bleach or Bloo toilet cleaner to a stiff bottle brush to tackle under the toilet rim, removing hidden dirt and lurking germs.

4.Unblocking plug holes.

Use Parozone bleach regularly to keep drains clear of unsightly soap and hair.

5.Keep your loo smelling like new!

Maintain toilet freshness with Bloo blocks and add a splash of colour too. Available in blue, pink and purple, they add a dash of bright colour to your loo and keep it smelling sweet too!

Jeyes’ household products take bathroom freshness to a whole new level, for the ultimate in cleanliness for your home.

It may be that other areas of your home need greater work and specialist expertise, so to help you, regarding your curtains and blinds we spoke to Julia Sondack from Drapemasters Interior Furnishers, who will soon be appearing on tv’s 60 Minute Makeover, for more in depth advice. She suggested freshening curtains and roman blinds with a proper

no shrinkage guaranteed cleaning service. Drapemasters will come to you, take them down and have them professionally cleaned off site, using specialist curtain cleaning machines, following through with repleating and pressing equipment. They will then come and ensure correct rehanging and fitting.

She also advised that other blinds such as rollers, pleated, verticals and venetians can all be cleaned ultrasonically - quite literally shaking the dirt out of them! Again they are more than happy to come and take them down, have them cleaned ultrasonically and then refit them afterwards. Julia thinks spring is a good time to check the condition of your curtains and upholstery – are there any worn areas in need

of adaptation? Once cleaned, contrast borders can be added to take care of any worn areas along leading edges of curtains or cushions can be replaced on sofas or seat pads on dining chairs ?

Concerned about introducing chemical cleaning products into your home and the environment? Well you don’t need to be there are many environmentally friendly cleaning products available on the market. Cleaning experts Ecover are challenging consumers to say goodbye to unnecessary chemicals as well as grime, by giving their homes a great green clean with Ecover’s wide range of effective and ecological cleaning products.

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Spring Cleaning size of the property but also the requirements of the clients determine the time needed,” said Katy.

Ecover’s hardworking range will help to leave your home sparkling clean, and is powered by nature to offer products that are not only as tough on dirt as most leading brands, but also kinder to the environment and your skin. As Ecover only use sustainable plant-based and mineral ingredients in their products, you don’t have to worry about strong chemical smells or about leaving a residue of nasty chemicals behind after you’ve given your home a good clean. There’s a product to tackle every cleaning job you need to do around the house.

However if the thought of cleaning your own home is too much or you just want someone to come round and kick start the process for you there are plenty of cleaning companies available. EN Magazine went along to speak to Katy Schweiger Managing Director of local domestic cleaning specialists Domestico.

“We offer a range of services for all kinds of people, from busy professionals who just do not have the time to clean, to older retired people who just need a little bit of help once a fortnight to clean the places that they can no longer manage. The cost of a clean is based on the time that is takes: “We charge by the hours and not by the job as not only the

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“For us, as a cleaning company, it is all about what our customers want.

From an in depth top to bottom clean, to regular weekly cleans.

All my staff are trained and insured and we provide all cleaning liquids and equipment included in the price. Whether it is a one off clean and Spring clean or regular clean every client is equally important to us.

Before every clean we arrange a personal meeting with the client at the client’s property.

During this meeting we will go though all the details and personal requirements of the client and will have a good look at the areas where the client would like us to clean. This enables us to fully understand our client’s needs and provide them with a high standard of service. The most important thing for us is that our clients are happy with our work. We pay attention to detail and no requirement is too small or large for us. So far, I have never had to say, “We are not able to do that!”

Our aim is to make every client feel like they are staying in a 5 star hotel. We have customers who just want us to run the duster and vacuum round to those with more specific requirements, like removing items from shelves to clean

before putting everything back in the correct place. We have one customer who requires us to remove each bottle of wine from the rack, dust them and replace them with the label on show, this takes some time as it is a large rack with over 100 bottles. Arranging towels and cushions a specific way is another very popular request from our clients.”

“If it is a customer who we clean for regularly then we send the same team each time, so they not only know the requirements of the clean, but also get to know the property.

We usually work in teams of two, so even if one of the team is off, one of them will be familiar with the property. One touch that my customers like is that after cleaning a room we always spray a room perfume.

So rather than walk in to a room smelling of bleach and cleaners you walk into rooms smelling of lavender, rosewood or orange or whichever is the client’s favourite scent.”

“As well as cleaning we also offer a house dressing service which can include: supply and replacing fresh flowers and leaving scented candles around the property.”

“Another very popular service is our pre and after party service. We will come round and clean both before and after the party. Also if required we can help with preparation, from laying a table, using the client’s own crockery and cutlery, to displaying decorations.”

Katy added “Instructing a cleaning company will always be a little more expensive than having your neighbours cleaner but there are many advantages like: Insurance cover, vetted and trained cleaners, the same cleaner for all regular cleans, holiday and sick cover and much more. This is a decision everybody has to make for themselves but my experience shows that my clients value our attention to detail, flexibility consistency and personal approach. “ For more information about Domestico and the service they provide contact Katy on 01707 659915. Book your spring clean or pre Easter clean now and get 10% discount if you mention EN Magazine.

WIN WIN WIN As well as the fantastic offer from Domestico of a 10% saving on cleaning before Easter, EN Magazine has a selection of cleaning products to give away, for those that want to clean there homes themselves from Ecocover and Jeyes. For your chance to win just tell EN Magazine when is traditionally the first day of Spring?

Send your answer with your name, address and a contact number to EN Magazine to competitions@enmagazine. co.uk or EN Magazine PO Box 1099, Enfield, EN1 9JF. Entries must arrive by Friday 25th March to be included in the draw.

Gardening

What to do in your garden this Spring I’m writing this in February, and we’ve recently had a few warmer days after what was apparently the coldest December for a hundred years, with an average temperature of -1C compared to an average of 4C over the last century for December.

The coldest overnight temperature we saw was 12C in the Walled Garden at Capel. We won’t know the full extent of the damage until spring, but such low temperatures so early before the plants had time to harden up for winter means that it is likely to be much worse than normal. The acacias in the walled garden are looking rather sorry for themselves, which means that we might miss out on their normal spring blossom show.

I hope you took the advice in this column at the end of last year and brought your tender plants such as dahlias into the warm until spring, or failing that gave them a thick mulch to keep the frost off. Normal storage in an unheated shed

or garage probably won’t have been enough to keep the frost off them, so it’s a good time to check their condition and discard any rotten tubers or plants before the damage spreads to sound specimens.

Despite the cold there is a great display of winter colour in the gardens at Capel, and the Winter Bed in particular has a great display of Witch Hazels, winter-flowering heathers, and winter aconites.

This is a great time of the year for sweetly-scented winter flowering shrubs such as Sarcococca and shrubby honeysuckle, the scent of which can really lift the spirits on a cold, dull day. The next few weeks will see some of the new bulb plantings emerge at Capel: the first snowdrops and daffodils emerged in midJanuary and are looking lovely against their background of coppiced hazel, which has a good display of catkins. They will soon be followed by what is now my favourite spring bulb, the reticulated irises. We have planted big patches of many varieties under the roses in the Walled Garden, and they show an amazing range of colour and patterns from yellow to light blue to purple to red, with white or yellow flashes on the petals. They grow to 6 to 9 inches tall and it is easy to see the differences between the varieties, unlike snowdrops where you have to pick the flowers and pull them apart to

tell which variety is which!

A good selection of summerflowering bulbs (I’m including corms and tubers in this category) is now available at nurseries and gardens centres.

Gladioli and crocosmia are both worth considering for adding colour to your flower beds and containers, especially the shorter gladioli which don’t need staking. We’re planning on adding to the colour in the gardens. Gardening’s trial collection of Peruvian Lillies, or Alstroemeria, which will keep flowering until the frosts come, and make great longlasting cut flowers. Dahlia tubers are also available and need to be kept somewhere frost free: pot them up and you can take some cuttings to grow on bulk your varieties up.

This really needs some gentle heat to work properly, and can be done using a heated propagator on a windowsill if you don’t have greenhouse facilities. Plant them out at the end of May when the danger of frost is passed.

On to some jobs to do in your garden over the next couple of months. After the cold weather you should check your plants to see what has survived the winter, and remove what has died. Do remember the old trick of scraping the bark back to check for live green cambium tissue or its absence. There has been a trend in recent years to leave some herbaceous perennials including grasses in their natural state for “winter interest” and indeed some of the seed heads can look pretty with frost on them. This is fine up to a point but after the recent heavy snow many of them have collapsed into untidy heaps, so we have been cutting the deciduous types back to just above the new growth, and just tidying

up the evergreen types.

There is still time to lift and divide overgrown clumps of perennials, and don’t forget to protect the tender new shoots from slug damage (we use Ferramol-based slug pellets which are organically approved and wildlife safe). You should also check trees and shrubs for any damage that the weight of the snow may have caused: I have seen split and broken branches that will need careful pruning back.

We are trying a new method of disease control on some of our roses this year: black spot can be a real problem on their leaves, and a combination of cultural and chemical controls will give the best results. We’ve cleared the old leaves away from the rose beds as they can be a source of infection, then sprayed the stems and ground in a two foot circle around each stem base with a systemic fungicide (e.g. Systhane Fungus Fighter) to kill any over-wintering spores. We’re hoping that this will mean that we’ll need to spray less when bees are active in the gardens. If you are choosing new roses for your garden it seems that the varieties with the dark green, glossy leaves tend to resist blackspot infections more than those with pale green, less glossy leaves.

Hungry shrubs and roses can be fed now, as well as fruit trees and bushes: the traditional feeds such as Fish, Blood and Bone or pelleted chicken manure work well as they keep feeding the plant throughout the year and nowadays tend to be less expensive than chemical alternatives. Cornus (dogwood) and Salix (willow) grown for colourful winter stems need cutting back to encourage bright new growth for next winter’s display.

Roses need their final prune (the type of pruning needed depends upon the type of rose so you’ll need to look this up). Climbing and rambling roses need tying in to get their new framework ready for flowering this summer. If you have a vine or wisteria they need cutting back to two buds from the main stem before the sap starts rising that would

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Gardening cause any cuts to bleed and potentially weaken the plant.

Onto the kitchen garden!

Seed potatoes for growing in containers or on your allotment or garden are already for sale in the garden centres. I’ve decided to cut down on the number of potatoes I’m going to grow on my allotment this year: the long dry spell last summer meant that yields were relatively low and I could have saved more money by growing crops that cost more to buy in such as salad crops and the more expensive vegetables such as beetroot and runner beans. I’m limiting myself to first and second earlies as they are best for organic growing as their shorter growing season avoids most pests and diseases giving more useable potatoes (I’m basing this change on my wife’s advice who trained as a chef and lets me know what is worth growing for use at home, as she is fed up with sorting through slug and wire-worm damaged maincrop potatoes!).

Blight is also more of an issue for late-maturing varieties, and needs control using a fungicide when the weather turns warm and humid. We normally plant ours potatoes out in midMarch after chitting them (as soon as you buy them, put the tubers in trays in a light, cool frost-free place to encourage short, stubby green sprouts to grow rather than the long, brittle type). The old rule of planting the tubers over Easter is best ignored this year as Easter is so late, and will cause problems with low yields if we get another spell of dry weather this year.

All of your bush and tree fruit with the exception of the stone fruits (apricots, cherries, plums etc) should have been pruned by now, before the sap starts rising and new growth starts.

Autumn-fruiting raspberries will fruit on the new shoots formed this year, so cut the old canes down to the ground and compost them.

Onion sets and shallots can be planted now, and peas and broad beans can be either sown inside for later transplanting or sown directly into the ground. The No Dig vegetable plot at Capel or what’s growing in the Walled Garden will give you some ideas of what to grow and when to sow it. The middle to end of March is time to start sowing frost-hardy crops such as beetroot, carrots, leeks and parsnips as the soil will have warmed up enough to give good germination. It is worth preparing a seed bed on your plot by creating a fine tilth (a fine soil surface), removing any weeds, and covering the soil with horticultural fleece or plastic to warm the soil up to extend the growing season. It’s also time to think about sowing hardy annuals either in pots or directly into the ground, and if you have a heated greenhouse or propagator you can get your tender herbs and annuals sown. We have already got our peppers sown in the glasshouse at Capel (off to an early start as they are slow growers) and will be starting our tomatoes off early to mid-February on the heated benches.

Sweet peas are one of my favourite flowers and now is the time to start sowing them indoors. I only discovered recently that the first sweet pea seeds to be brought into Britain were sent to Robert Uvedale, and Enfield schoolteacher,

by Franciscus Cupani from Sicily. Most modern varieties are descended from theses original seeds. You may have read advice on sweet pea growing which suggests that an autumn sowing gives the best results: based on work done at Capel last year we believe that unless you are growing them for exhibition you are probably just making yourself more work. Autumn sowing should produce better root systems, but we found that keeping the plants going over the coldest, darkest months tended to produce rather straggly plants. Sowings in early February soon caught them up and were much healthier. We don’t bother “chipping” the seeds either: this entails either using a knife to nick the hard seed coat to enable water uptake, using lightly abrading with sand paper to weaker the seed coat with the same aim. We sowed hundreds of seeds last year, and after the first few pinged around the potting shed as we attempted to chip them, we just sowed them in the normal manner (and without soaking them either). There is plenty of information on specialist sweet pea websites suggesting that there is little point in damaging the seeds in this way, and that this old-fashioned practice can do more harm than good.

We had excellent results from sowing into long tom pots or Rootrainers (the cores from toilet or kitchen rolls also work well), covering the seed with 1 – 2 cm of compost, watering well once and leaving them in the glasshouse with a little gentle heat. Pinching them out several times once they get to 10cm tall encourages very strong, bushy plants that will be floriferous. There are some gorgeous varieties around: a couple of my favourites are High Scent, a pale pink with the best scent ever, and Wiltshire Ripple, white blooms flushed and rippled in deep, rich claret. We plan to be selling a good range at Capel’s Spring Gardening Show (2nd and 3rd April) and in our Plant Sales area.

One benefit of the cold weather is that it has broken the dormancy of most rhubarb cultivars: they need to accumulate enough hours at below 8C which varies according to variety. Some of our varieties in the rhubarb collection at Capel are coming into leaf, so we will be putting an upturned bucket or dustbin over an established crown to “force” the rhubarb and give those tender pale pink shoots you get when the light is excluded. Some straw inside the blanching container will help keep them cosy: if you are really keen you can cover the outside of the container with fresh manure which will give off heat as it breaks down, and give you an earlier crop! A more pleasant option if you have spare crowns is to dig some of them up and bring them into a dark shed or garage kept at 10 – 15 C (50 to 65F) . These shoots are sweeter and much more tender than the later naturally grown crops, so are expensive to buy in the shops. They are my first “new” crop of the year so it is an exciting moment when the first stems are harvested!

Happy gardening!

Martin Day Capel Manor College & Gardens www.capelmanorgardens.co.uk

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What’s On Things to do in March and April Age Concern Enfield Dinner and Dance Join us for a night of good food and entertainment on Saturday 30th April 2011 at The Ridings Barn, De Vere Venues, Theobalds Park, Cheshunt Tickets are £35.00 per person, accommodation available at preferential rate Champagne reception 7.00pm Three course dinner and disco from 8.00pm Charity auction and raffle on the night! Carriages at midnight Contact : lisa.seagroatt@ ageconcernenfield.org.uk or call 020 8375 4125 OLSGEIRE.COM are hosting a race night this Thursday 3rd March from 7.30pm at the Dog & Duck.

Why not come along enjoy the fun and support a good cause at the same time. Horses £10 (name your own horse) Race sponsorship £20 (only 3 sponsors more required) For more info phone me on 07866456249 or call into the Dog & Duck.

Music in Grange Park, Grange Park Methodist Church, Park Drive, London N21 2LS Coffee at 10.15am. Concert at 11.30am lasting for one hour Admission is FREE but a retiring collection is taken 9th April Beatrice Nicholas - pianist Simon de Montfort: the First Leader of a Political Movement in English History 8th Mar 11 Jubilee Hall, 2 Parsonage Lane, Enfield Event_Postcode EN2 0AJ Time: 20:00 - 21:15 A talk organised by the North London Branch of the Historical Association In the middle of the 13th century! Simon de Montfort led a rebellion against King Henry III. Although it ended in military defeat, it played a major role in the development of Parliament. Hear

the story from Professor David Carpenter, one of the country’s leading medieval historians. All welcome. No need to book.

Further information 020 8368 5328.

Lea Valley Cats Protection Homing Day12th March Location: The Undercroft, St Andrew’s Church, Plough Hill, Cuffley EN6 4DR 10:00 - 13:30 Come and view some of our many cats and kittens looking for lovely new homes; meet branch volunteers and discuss cat care issues and neutering. We can assist with the cost of neutering, if eligible. Come along and see some of the cats and kittens awaiting loving, new homes. For more information on the event, or to find out about the cats and kittens in our care call: 0845 371 2740 ELODS: Thoroughly Modern Millie Wyllyotts Theatre, Potters Bar Tues 22nd - Sat 26th March 7:30pm & 3pm Sat matinee Tickets: 07770 871140 £10-£15 www.elods.org.uk ELODS bring you this rip-roaring comedy musical, set in the flapper era of 1920s New York. This madcap production is guaranteed to have you tapping your toes and howling with laughter! Suitable for all the family.

charities. Ticket available from Mary on 07975 651448 or Chris on 020 8366 4046

Parsonage Lane, Enfield 20:00 - 21:15 A talk organised by the Historical Association North London Branch.

On the 150th anniversary of the first shot being fired in the American Civil War, Professor Brian Holden Reid (King’s College, London) will explain how and why the United States came to face its greatest crisis. All welcome. No need to book. Further information 020 8368 5328.

Step into Dance Enfield Borough event 17th Marrch: Kingsmead School EN1 1YQ 19:00 - 20:00 Cost: £4 (free for 10 years and under) Step into Dance Community Dance Programme in Enfield Step into Dance, a partnership project between The Jack Petchey Foundation andsix the bedroom Vacation Villa sleeps up to Outstanding two story, 12Royal available from littleoffers as £650 aForty week.Hall Located 15 minutes Academy of as Dance, Conversations from theclasses Disney Parks.in dance to Theme young people 16th April Forty Hall Front Lawn 150 London schools. 13 Borough , Forty Hall, Forty Hill, Enfield, Facilities include Swimming TVs, Games Room Events will take place this springPool, Spa, EN2 9HA14:00 - 16:00 First in Billiards, Air Hockey, Table Football and Basketball equipment leading up to our showcase event: the series, come and meet artists provided, & Wi-Fi. Step Live! 2011, returning to Rachel Labovitch and Sumer Sadler’s Wells Theatre on 17 Erek who will be speaking about Telephone 020 8366 3311 or 07967 681908 for info’ on the July. The Enfield Borough Event their past artist residencies at fantastic rates available for both high & low Season. will take place on Visit Thursday 17 Forty Hall & Estate. Rachel will www.villaneardisney.info March at Kingsmead School. For be demonstrating her free family more information please contact fun worksheet and Sumer will be Option 1launching above a pamphlet.

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A Grand National Race Night on Saturday 9th April 2011, in aid of the Friends of Cheviots Children’s Option 2 above Centre, Enfield Toy Library, and £50 per month Rotary Charities, will be taking place on Saturday 9th April at Sales • Service • Repair • Upgrades • Networking Bush Hill Park Bowls Clubs Abbey CALL OUT SERVICE £49.00 * Road Enfield. Doors open at 7pm info@hitechbroking.com with the 1st race at 7.30pm. If www.hitechbroking.com you can’t join in the fun offer your David's Florida Home.indd 1 149 Chaseside Enfield Middx EN2 0PN support by sponsoring a race for £25 or a horse for £5. *conditions apply Ticket £10 (Inc light supper) Licensed Bar available. Please join in the fun and support local

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What’s On Regular Events and Clubs Broomfield Badminton Club Friendly club plays at Enfield Grammar Upper School every Wednesday 8-10pm. Facilities with 4 courts include changing rooms, showers and parking.

New members/visitors welcome.

For details please contact Naren on 07967 672212 or by email to Narenshah@blueyonder.co.uk.

Edmonton Camera Club meet each monday at 7.45pm at Angel Community Centre, Raynham Road, Edmonton, N18 2JF for lectures, discussions, practical evenings, learning events, competitions and exhibitions. We are a friendly club and welcome any visitors. See our website; edmontoncameraclub.co.uk or ring Peter on 020 8363 1568

Enfield National Trust Association meet twice monthly, one afternoon at Holtwhites Sports & Social Club and one evening at either Enfield Grammar School or Enfield County School, Holly Walk, Enfield.

We have summer outings, London outings, concert & theatre outings as well as lectures.

Please ring Peter on 020 8363 1568 for details.

Enfield RSPB meet once a month at St Andrew’s Church Hall, Silver Street, Enfield @ 7.45pm for lectures, quiz evenings, etc & have monthly mid week walks, coach outings & two “birding” holidays a year.Check our website; rspb. org.uk/groups/enfield/news or ring Pauline on 020 8363 1568

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

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Childline Cruse Bereavement Care Helpline Samaritans

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From Buenos Aires, Argentine Tango, passionate, intimate and powerful - the ultimate dance of man and woman. Our professional, international teachers offer gentle encouragement to beginners and a wealth of experience to intermediate or more advanced dancers. Enjoy an evening of the best in traditional and nuevo music in an atmospheric setting. No partner necessary.

Tuesdays 8:00 – 8:45 Intermediate Argentine 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

The Potters Bar Photographic Society The Wyllyotts Centre at 7.45pm most Mondays Members enjoy a varied programme of photographic competitions, illustrated lectures, tutorials and workshops throughout the year. Phone the secretary Graham Coldrick on 01438 832504 and he will put you in the picture.Website: www. pottersbar.org/photosociety

Enfield Video Makers meet on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at Jubilee Hall in Parsonage Lane.Please contact Jim Meehan phone 0209 351 1829 if you would like any further information about our activities. email address is jymsyl@blueyonder.co.uk Enfield Woodcarving Club meets every Tuesday evening 7.30 to 9.30pm in the technology room at Chace Community School, Churchbury Lane EN1 3HQ. Please join us! Beginners welcome.

Ring George 0208 363 2529 or Paul 0208 363 9223

Cuffley Floral Art Club We are a friendly flower arranging club meeting every 2nd Tuesday dance matrix2.indd 1 in the month (except January and August) at Cuffley Hall, Maynards Place from 8pm-10pm. Doors open from 7pm, visitors always welcome. For more information ring Jackie 020 8441 3663 or Val 01707 889447 Oakmere Bridge Club Held at Wyllyotts Centre, Darkes Lane Potters Bar every Monday, 7.30 p.m. to 10 p.m. We are a small friendly club and would welcome new members. We have vacancies for improvers and intermediate players We play Chicago Bridge. Interested? Then

contact either:Janet (Secretary) on 01707 651461 Eleanor (Treasurer) on 01707 650376 Charles (Chairman) on 0208 449 8448 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.

For more details,contact Christine on 0790 5209 459 or christine@ roomofherown.plus.com Potters Bar Petanque Club Meets Sundays 10.15.a.m. to 1.p.m and Tuesdays 6.p.m. to 8.p.m. we now are open on the first saturday of each month 2.p.m to 4.p.m. at Oakmere Park New members are made very welcome,. First 3 visits are free. Contact Michael Penn 01707 654606 or just turn up.

Potters Bar Flower Club The club meets at 8.00pm on

What’s 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 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 a quiz and make bookings for social events such as theatre outings etc.... If you are interested please telephone Louise Watson on 020 8360 6969 “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.

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The Civil Service Retirement Fellowship, Enfield and Edmonton groupsholds 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. All former, serving, and retired Civil Servants and their partners welcome.

Contact Sue on 020 8360 4361 for more information.

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Enfield Camera Club •Regular cleaning on a weekly or fortnight basis• After tenancy cleaning meets at Trinity Church Hall •Pre and after party cleaning, including weekends• One off cleaning •Out of house ironing service as well with a free pickup and delivery Thursday evenings at 8 pm. New •All our cleaners are fully vetted, insured and take pride in what they do. members are always welcome.

For bookings or additional information please contact us: Alternatively they can contact the tel:01707 659915 club through the website www. enfieldcameraclub.co.uk or email • Digital Aerials to mail@enfieldcameraclub.co.uk.

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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 (8.15pm to 10.15pm). Visitor fee £4, membership available. Contact: ann-marie.rowland@fds.co.uk for more info.

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Enfield Computer Club meets at St. Lukes and St. John’s Community Center, Hawthorn Grove, off Morley Hill, Enfield, every second Sunday in a month from 11am - 5pm. New members always welcome. We are a “selfhelp” club and do not provide formal lectures or lessons. . More

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