EN Magazine February 2010

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February 2010

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Getting Motivated Local News & What’s On

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

Hello and Welcome to the February 2010 issue of EN Magazine It’s been a snowy start to 2010, but the snow has finally melted and here at EN we are ready to celebrate the month of Love. The team at EN have been coming up with the perfect gifts to keep you out of trouble and in the good books this Valentines day.

We are slowly creeping into 2010 and like many we hope that this year is brighter and richer than 2009. EN has been speaking to the employment experts to find out all the information you need to gain employment in 2010.

And we haven’t forgotten about those New Year resolutions that most of us have already broken! Here at EN we have been working on our motivation and we have come up with some great tips to get you back on track and keep you there.

We hope you enjoy this months edition of EN Magazine.

Patricia Patricia Conti Editor EN Magazine

Contents Page 4 - 14 Local News and Events Page 16 - 17 Book Review and Have Your Say Page 18 -19 Getting Motivated Page 20 - 21 Finding a Job in 2010 Page 22 - 23 Travel - Driving the Big Sur Page 24 - 27 Valentine’s Page 28 - 31 What’s On Local Business Services and Classified Advertising

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Local News and Events

Curwens Gets a Modern Make-Over

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e all need a solicitor at some point and normally it is for those significant proceedings that occur in our lives, which is why it is important that you feel totally confident about your solicitor.

today is proud of its up-todate technology and the professionalism of its staff, they are particularly aware of the need to provide a top class service to their clients and the local community in this fast changing world.

Local legal firm, Curwens was formed by Henry Curwen and James Carter, two sole practitioners in Holborn, who joined together in partnership in 1899. Thomas Evander Evans was taken on as an Articled Clerk in 1903 and later was taken into the Partnership which then became Curwen Carter and Evans.

Today Curwens have four offices covering North London and Hertfordshire with a team of 100, solicitors and support staff.

Many things about the law have changed since the days of Henry Curwen, James Carter and Evander Evans. Whilst the Curwens of

On the 1st January 2010 the partnership known as “Curwens” converted to the modern status of a limited liability partnership (LLP).

By converting to Curwens LLP they will continue to attract the highest calibre employees, building on their already strong foundations.

This positive move for the

future will help Curwens to remain a strong and confident business, well positioned to serve the best interests of their clients and to meet the challenges of the future.

You need not look further than the Curwens employees to see why their modern attitude keeps business booming - 60% of Curwen’s lawyers were trained in-house; training and development remains high on their agenda.

One such lawyer, Lâle Hussein-Doru, who is an Associate & SolicitorAdvocate, works in the Litigation team. She trained and qualified with Curwens in 2006. Lâle deals with major commercial and property litigation cases for private and insurance funded clients.

She is primarily a litigator with specialist expertise in property matters such as boundary, right of way and

general neighbour disputes.

She has also been involved in a number of pieces of High Court litigation concerning commercial contract and professional negligence disputes.

In 2008 Lâle achieved the title of Solicitor-Advocate (All Higher Courts) enabling her to act as an Advocate in all those courts in all proceedings and is also a Member of the Solicitors’ Association of Higher Court Advocates.

Curwens modern new look as an LLP is a great step forward for the future and their clients can rest assured that continuing to provide their clients with the best possible service remains their number one priority.

For further information call or for a free initial consultation call 020 8363 4444 & quote NEM25.

Forty Hall Park wins initial support for £1.3m bid

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he Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) has given the green light to Enfield Council to work up a £1.3m bid to conserve and restore the grounds of Forty Hall Park with development funding of £100,000 awarded to help progress their plans.

The HLF first-round pass means that Enfield Council can now progress to the second stage of the HLF application process. They now have up to two years to submit more detailed plans.

The Forty Hall Development Project sets out a detailed scheme for the restoration and refurbishment of the Hall as a cultural community attraction.

Forty Hall Park is listed Grade II, the site includes the scheduled Ancient Monument of Elsyng Palace, and the whole of the Estate is located within the Forty Hill Conservation Area. Forty Hill Park has also been awarded Green Flag status.

The Park is made up of various historic landscape features (all owned and managed by Enfield Council) that surround the historic property and adjacent buildings of Forty Hall.

These historic landscape features include: Elsyng Palace (Scheduled Ancient Monument), The Parkland and the Lime Avenue, The Water Gardens Pond, Groves, Turkey

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The Park is also developing a new formal arrangement with site neighbour Capel Manor College. This will see programmed public access to historic key features of Forty Hall Farm.

The money from the bid will be used to secure these key outcomes: Increasing the key range of audiences, conserving and improving the heritage value, increase the range of volunteers involved, improving skills and knowledge through training, improving management and maintenance.

Cllr Michael Lavender, Cabinet Member for Place Shaping and Enterprise said “I am absolutely delighted with the news that Forty Hall Park has been successful in its bid. Forty Hall Park is a rare example within Greater London of a complex and relatively unaltered 17th and 18th century country estate landscape, and the house and grounds are well loved by the community. It is vital that we do everything we can to conserve, restore and develop these beautiful grounds so they can continue to be a focal point for local people for generations to come.”

Sue Bowers, Head of Heritage Lottery Fund, London said “We know that a well kept and thriving localREEF park makes1 a really ROCKY HSv5.indd big difference to people’s lives. Enfield’s community particularly value Forty Hall Park and we hope that the news of the Heritage Lottery Fund’s initial backing for this excellent project will provide local people with some valuable community cheer.”

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HANDYPERSON SERVICE RECEIVES CASH BOOST!

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ue to a fantastic increase in funding, the Supporting Independent Lifestyles (SILs) charity is delighted to announce an increase to its general Handyperson Service.

The Handyperson Service for vulnerable Enfield residents will be made available five days a week later this year. In addition, electrical and plumbinges provided by the scheme will increase from two to three days per week.

Pauline Kettless, from Enfield’s Supporting People, said she was pleased with the successful bid for extra funding from Communities and Local Government. There will be an extra £75k funding for this year and a further

£110k for next year (2010/11).

Speaking about the increase in funding, Councillor Laban, cabinet member for Housing said: “This is an invaluable service for vulnerable people aged 18 and over living in the borough of Enfield. With increased recognition nationally of the benefits of this type of service we have welcomed this increase in funding for the Handyperson Service. The Service is focused on ensuring that vulnerable people who meet the eligibility criteria are able to remain safe and independent at home for as long as possible, helping to reduce hospital admission or pre-admission as well as improving home security.”

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Tony Seagroatt, Company Secretary for SILs and Chief Executive of Age Concern Enfield to whom SILs is affiliated said: “We are really delighted that the Handyperson Service can return to a five day per week operation. For the last two years we have only been open Monday to Wednesday and this has often proved to be a barrier to accessing these services. With the much welcomed increase in funding we can now expand both our nonspecialist and specialist

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A Night at the Theatre

here is no need to trek into the city this month for a great night at the theatre. There are some great shows happening in our area and here’s a little taster of what is on our doorstep:

Julie was born in Potters Bar and attended Anthorne School, which specialised in dance and drama.

Whilst living in Potters Bar Julie performed in many of the local venues and is now looking forward to once again performing in her hometown at The Wyllyotts Theatre This ultimate 80’s music experience is live at The Wyllyotts Theatre, Potters Bar on Friday 5th February 2010.

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The show delivers nonstop hits from the 80’s and is fronted by Tight Fit’s two original female vocalists, Julie Harris and Denise (Gyngell) Waterman. Tight Fit achieved No.1 chart status in 1982, with their hits ‘The Lion Sleeps Tonight’ and ‘Fantasy Island’.

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Comedy MC Ray Peacock A Bit Of Comedy If the 80’s was all just bad hair styles and shoulder pads and you would rather flash forward than back. Then pull up a chair and take a seat as the Comedy Network brings a night of hilarious stand-up comedy to Wyllyotts Theatre.

The MC for the evening will be Ray Peacock, plus comedians Gareth Richard, Jimmie McGhie and Winner of the Dave Award for Funniest Joke of the Fringe 2009, Dan Antopolski will be headlining.

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s recent news reports look at inequality in the country over the last 40 years, Enfield Council is hosting a conference on inequality in local services on Monday 15th February at Highlands School in Worlds End Lane N21. 9.30 for a 10am start - aiming to finish by 4 pm

Glenn Miller Orchestra Sun 28th Feb 2.00pm & 7.30pm Tickets: Mat ÂŁ12, Eve ÂŁ15, ÂŁ14 concs An array of Glenn Miller favourites, plus wartime chart toppers!

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“These views matter because we need to ensure that all residents can access our services easily, especially those who may have difficulty in getting to our buildings or in communicating effectively.�

Joining forces with health, police and other public services, the council is keen to hear the views of local people to see how services can be improved.

National speakers will be attending the conference and the day will include workshops looking at the quality of local services from the council, hospitals, doctors’ surgeries, the police and Enfield Homes.

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To attend this event, please contact Martin Garnar, Equalities Officer, Enfield Council on 0208 379 3113, or email to: martin.garnar@ enfield.gov.uk.

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ertsmere is proposing to freeze its council tax for the coming year.

Councillor John Graham, portfolio holder for finance, raised the issue at a recent executive meeting and explained: “We have been in discussion about our budget for many months now and planning ahead for the future. “We know that people have had a difficult year as we have seen an increase in demand for our services - such as benefits - and right across the country communities have been suffering. We recognise that it has not been easy for many of our residents and our proposal of a zero increase reflects this.�

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council tax will mean that an average household (Band D) will still pay an average of £160 a year - that’s around £3 a week - for the range of services that Hertsmere provides.

Leader of the Council, Councillor Morris Bright, added: “In this difficult financial climate, and in the face of another poor government settlement, this council continues to work extremely hard to ensure that services are maintained and that costs are kept under control. “ The detailed budget will be considered in full by Executive at its meeting on 10th February.

Spring is in the air down on the farm!

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ut a spring in your step with the re opening of Lee Valley Park Farms on Saturday 13th February 2010 with plenty to do and see for all the family.

Local News and Events Children can meet ‘Tallulah’ and ‘Barbara’ the pigs, ‘Ella’ and ‘Eve’ the goats, tiny mice, slimy snails, and even ‘ Newton’ the bearded dragon! Take a stroll or a tractor and trailer ride (weekends & school holidays only) to the working dairy farm and see our cows being milked, ride mini tractors, dig in ‘The Pit’, or whizz down the cow slide in our extended Bundle Barn indoor soft play area.

Join the farms mascot, Petunia the pig, at her ‘pick of the month’ events, including ‘Brilliant Birds’ in March and ‘Miniature Gardens’ in June.

And of course there will be lambing from March through to Easter, with a return of favourites such as

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The Farms make a great day out; they are on the edge of the 1,000 acre River Lee Country Park, providing all you need for fantastic family fun and are easy to get to, being only four miles from Junction 26 of the M25 or a walk through Lee Valley Regional Park from Cheshunt or Waltham Cross stations. There is also Orchard Café to keep the whole family going offering a wide range of hot and cold food.

Lee Valley Park Farms – part of Lee Valley Regional Park, also has an active breeding programme to protect rare breeds, including pigs, lambs and calves. Come and see for yourselves – they look forward to welcoming you to the Farms!

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Try something new in your area -

I’ve Been Tangoed!

by Dee Luckhurst

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am looking forward to the next year working with EN Magazine, because I am one of the lucky few that gets to try ‘Something New’ and write about it. Call this work?

My first foray into the world of new experiences started on Tuesday when I joined a class run by Krissy and Paul of Dance Matrix, to learn the Argentinean Tango.

The Argentinean Tango is a social dance that originated in Argentina and Uruguay.

Initially it hailed from lonely men socialising, drinking and gambling in dens of iniquity, bars and brothels who were

looking for ‘romance’ in the company of women of ill repute. It is very different from ballroom tango and can be executed in various embraces, from very open (connection at arms length – good idea if they haven’t used a breath mint) to very close, chest to chest or anywhere in between. It is essentially walking sensuously with a partner to music, keeping feet close to the floor and with ankles and knees brushing as one leg passes the other.

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The lesson was being given in St. Paul’s Church Hall (front entrance – I note this because I spent 5 minutes trying to find out how to get in once the car was parked at the back) . We arrived a little early to get ourselves settled and to get a feel for the evening.

The intermediate class were just finishing their lesson and watching them caused my friend and I to look like a couple of rabbits caught in headlights! Movement was smooth, feet were flicking and even those having to momentarily dance on their own looked very good – all in all quite the experienced crew!

My mouth went a little dry and I got quite nervous but little did I know, that in the next 45 minutes I was going to learn some simple steps that would have me feeling that this sexy, passionate yet graceful dance was not beyond my capabilities.

Paul and Krissy tutor the group and their friendliness, jovial banter and simple explanation and demonstration of steps help make the whole experience very enjoyable.

A circle is formed and for the most part everyone

is partnered up but after every step learnt, Paul & Krissy ask the ladies to move anti-clockwise to the next gentleman and you either repeat the step, or a new part is added and you have a go at that. The reason for not keeping just the one partner is so you experience a variety of dancers and learn (eventually) to read body language and follow where they lead. It is a dance where the macho gaucho leads the sexy lady of the night. On occasion you will find yourself not in hold (i.e. with no partner) if there is not enough men to go around (is there ever) but there is no embarrassment in practicing the moves by yourself and on the very next changeover, you will be dancing with someone!

Paul & Krissy watch very carefully and gently correct anything not going as it should be which can happen quite frequently. We learnt three sets of steps on this particular evening and the 45 minute lesson just flew and both Elisa and I felt that we were already dancing the Tango. This is how good the lesson was. The age range was anything from 20 to 70 (I apologise if I have made anyone older than they should be) so this is something anyone can do.

When the lessons are over, a period of free dancing is

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offered and this enables you to put into practice all that you have learnt. I was swept onto the dance floor by a gentleman called Justin who was obviously very advanced.

He corrected my posture and got me to relax enough to feel myself being led into the movements. He only danced the steps that I had learnt but interpreted them in various ways to go with the music.

It is hard to relax completely

with a stranger, but if you do manage it and stop looking at the floor worrying about your steps, you will find yourself flowing into the movements naturally, as your partner by hand pressure or slight touch of the knee, guides you where he wants you to be.

For further information on classes contact Krissy on 07903244085 or go towww. dancematrix.com

EN Magazine Competition Winners

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ongratulations to EN Magazine’s December/ January competition winners who won tickets to see Aladdin at Wylloyts Theatre and a Breadmaker with accessories and mixes, in association with GR Wrights and Sons.

The lucky winner of Wylloyts theatre tickets was Kate Hayes, we hope you had a magical evening.

Our winner of the GR Wright

and Sons competition was Veronica Ricci from Winchmore Hill. We hope she is having fun with her new breadmaker!

In this months issue we have competitions to win a fabulous double bed, tickets to a comedy show or a big band evening or an inspirational life-changing book. Make sure your read through this issue for your chance to enter.

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Recent graduate and freelance writer for EN, Amy Harris, has been nominated for the Outstanding Individual Learner Award.

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Get a little Joy in Your Life The Nick Ross Orchestra

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fter 35 successful years of trading, Lee Joy’s loyal customers will be sad to learn that she is closing down her ladies wear shop in Potters Bar. Joy’s decision to close Lee Joy’s is so that she can free up her busy schedule, to concentrate on her thriving school uniform shop and embroidery business in Potters Bar.

Joy’s reliable and quality school shop has seen many young boys and girls through their school days, and seen them returning with their children. At the beginning of this year Joy welcomed a expupil and customer into her shop, who had come in to get her grandchild fitted for their first school uniform.

Lee Joy will continue running as a family influenced business, as they bring on board Judy Martin, the daughter of Pauline who runs the Embroidery Department, as Lee Joy’s new apprentice.

This exciting addition to Lee Joy’s team will continue helping parents and children for many years to come, remaining a name that you can trust.

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“I immediately started to get responses from the ad. I also found that the response carried on after the next issue was out, proving that the magazine was read and not thrown out.”

present Sounds of the Glenn Miller Era

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he lights soften, the mood settles. An audience waits for that first moment of sound. With a lineup of saxophones, trumpets, trombones, a rhythm section and singers, the Nick Ross Orchestra faithfully recreate the classic Big Band sound of the 1940s.

complete without reference to the songbooks of Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald.

Recapturing the sounds and memories of a bygone era, the Nick Ross Orchestra present the Classic Big Band Sound of the 1940s, it’s an unmissable evening of music and song.

EN is giving one lucky reader the chance to win 2 tickets to this spectacular event. All you have to do is answer the following question and send your answer to PO Box 1099, Enfield EN1 9JF or email: competitions@ enmagazine.co.uk before Friday 19th February.

This special concert will take place on the 27th February at the Millfield Arts Centre, Edmonton, at 7:30pm.

A selection from the repertoires of Glenn Miller, Current advertiser Count Basie, Tommy Dorsey and Ted Heath and in the From just concert would not be

£200 your business could have an advertisement reaching 33,000 homes and businesses in the EN area for further information contact the Sales Team on 020 8367 3917

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Local News and Events

Palladium beckons for talented youngsters T

hree school children have won scholarships that will see them take to the London Palladium later this year.

Hertsmere Borough Council teamed up with Top Hat Stage School in Potters Bar for the second year running to offer annual scholarships at the talent school as part of a health and

welfare drive in the area.

Open auditions were held in January and Warren Bacci, Principal of the school, thanked everyone for entering. “It was very hard for us to pick from the hundreds of applicants. I would have picked them all if I could, but the three winners impressed me so much and I am so excited about developing

them - I think this will just be the beginning for these talented youngsters.”

The winners were Amy Phillips, aged eight, from Pope Paul School, George Brown, aged nine, from Wroxham School, and Alexander Timotheou, aged 12, from Dame Alice Owen School. All three live in the Potter Bar area.

Amy’s mum Denise said: “We are so delighted and we are so looking forward to the whole Top Hat experience.”

George’s mum Michelle said the scholarship meant a lot to George and that it would be “an absolute dream for him.” And Alexander’s dad Tony said: “It’s always been an ambition of Alex’s to be famous one day! He said that if he makes it big, he would look after us!”

Community Toilet Scheme Flushed with Success

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he Enfield borough wide Community Toilet Scheme, which aims to give people better access to toilet facilities that are clean, safe and accessible in convenient shopping centre locations for both residents and visitors, is being extended for another year.

Under the scheme, shops restaurants and other businesses make their toilet

facilities available to members of the public who do not have to make a purchase to use their facilities.

Businesses are provided with funding by the Council of between £500 and £800 a year (depending on the facilities available) to help towards maintaining the toilets. Regular inspections are carried out to ensure that standards are maintained.

The year long pilot was launched jointly with Enfield Over 50’s Forum last April and since then more premises have been added, including five libraries for the first time.

Enfield Council has now agreed to extend the scheme after April 2010.

Cllr Terry Neville, Cabinet Member for Environment and Street Scene said “It is wonderful that our local businesses have opened their doors to allow members of the public to use their toilets without making a purchase.” This scheme is particularly good for older people who may worry about shopping in an area that does not have many public conveniences.

“We would encourage as many businesses as possible to sign up to the scheme.”

As well as getting classes at the school for a year, the three winners will be taking part in a charity event at the London Palladium in July that will raise money for Breast Cancer.

The winners were presented with their certificates in a ceremony on Friday by deputy Mayor Cllr Linda Silver. She said: “This is a fantastic scheme the council runs and we are lucky to have such a school on our doorstep. I hope the children make the most of this opportunity and I look forward to watching out for them on the big screen in the future!”

Community Toilet Scheme Members include: Baker Street Café, 209 Baker Street, Enfield The Highland, 43 Cannon Hill, Southgate Green, The Meze Bar, 49 Cannon Hill, Southgate Green McDonalds, 31-33 Chase Side, Southgate Top Hat Pizzeria, 149 Green Lanes, Palmers Green McDonalds, 289 Green Lanes, Palmers Green Park Side Café, 90 Aldermans Hill, Palmers Green Dinero, 335 Green Lanes, Palmers Green Café Cristo, 442/444 Green Lanes, Palmers Green Co-Op, 654/670 Hertford Road, Enfield McDonalds, 4/5 Market Chambers, Church Street, Enfield Pearsons (Enfield), 11-14 The Town, Enfield Tesco Extra, 288 High Street, Ponders End Tesco, Savoy Parade, Southbury Road, Enfield

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Local News and Events

A Good Nights Sleep W

e have all experienced that morning from hell. When your alarm clock goes off just as you have finally managed to get to sleep, after a restless night of tossing and turning.

If like me, you need 8 hours sleep to be able to function as a normal human being, you will know that having the right bed is the key to a happy back, neck and general wellbeing.

I’ve been to many bed shops and laid on hundreds of mattresses, and I’ve even purchased a bed topper, all in the name of sleep!

How do you get a good night’s sleep? Is perhaps one of the most common questions doctors receive from patients across the country. Almost one-third of adults have occasional problems getting a good night’s rest, with a large number experiencing chronic insomnia.

So how can you help yourself get a good night’s sleep?

Apart from creating a good sleeping environment in the bedroom, simple lifestyle changes can also play a major role in solving common sleep problems. I know it’s hard, with work and social commitments, but try and maintain a steady sleep cycle, day by day. Give yourself half an hour to relax and wind down from your day, so that you’re not laying in bed still stressed out from the day’s pressures or thinking about what you need to do tomorrow.

When you first wake up open your curtains, try and get 15 minutes of direct daylight, also avoid bright lights before you go to bed. Don’t press snooze on your alarm clock, an extra 2 minutes of sleep is not going to make you feel any better! When your alarm goes off, try and get up straight away. However, if you’re one of those people that find’s it impossible just to pop your arm out of the duvet cover and push the snooze button, you should look into natural alarm clocks. These particular types of alarms are especially designed to wake you up in a natural way; by light gradually increasing (just as if the sun was slowly rising in your bedroom) it positively affects your energy hormones. This will make you feel more awake and give you that little bit of extra energy you need in the morning to

get out of bed. These simple suggestions can help restore the body’s natural sleep cycle.

On average we spend a third of our lives in bed, so it is not just about our sleep patterns - it’s about choosing the right bed. A bad night’s sleep can ruin the following day and even start to affect your health and lifestyle. Equally a good night’s sleep can make you feel fresh and energized.

If your bed is tired and worn out, what chance have you got of getting the rest that you deserve?

Local bed stockist and family business Vic Smith Beds have been supplying beds for 22 years. Vic Smith Beds are a firm believer in offering good quality beds at cheaper prices.

Vic Smith explained that quality is never sacrificed, and their cheaper prices are a result of promotional and bulk purchasing, which reduces the manufacturer’s prices. Vic believes in helping customers make the most of an informed choice. So here are a few bed buying tips from the specialists themselves: If you’re sleeping on an uncomfortable bed, you could be getting up to an hour’s less sleep than you would do on a comfortable new bed.

Your bed gets more use than any other household item you own, but because it does not actually break down it’s not so obvious when it¹s stopped performing properly.

Laboratory tests simulating a bed’s normal wear and tear over 10 years shows deterioration in performance of up to 75%.

You should be careful of the term Orthopaedic generally just means an extra firm bed, it’s not

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based on any medical or other common standard. Firmness is not determined by price, although comfort, luxury and durability do improve with better quality beds, while additional features such as adjustability obviously cost more.

All too often people are embarrassed about trying-out beds in stores. As a result they do not spend enough time really lying on them, in their normal sleeping positions.

5 or 10 minutes should be the minimum for each bed, but feel free to spend more time if you want to. It can be intimidating trying out a bed in a store, but your pain could be far more intimidating if you don’t spend half an hour choosing the right bed.

If you are in the market for a new bed, then now’s the time to take advantage of the current climate and cash in on a bargain – with offers of up to 50% or more off or additional extras with most purchases. Comfort has never been so affordable!

Vic Smith Beds, 4- 5 Dennis Parade, Winchmore Hill Rd, Southgate, N14 6AA. Tel ­ 020 8882 8292 or visit www.vicsmithsbeds.co.uk

WIN WIN WIN EN Magazine has teamed up with Vic Smith Beds to give one lucky reader the chance to win a 4’ 6” Slumberland bed. All you have to do to win this fabulous prize is tell us on what page of this issue of EN Magazine does a picture of a man laying in a bed appear?

Email your answer to bedcomp10@hotmail.co.uk.

Winners will be drawn at the end of February.

Good Luck

Archers Financial Services

Investments

Back To Basics 2009 proved tough for many households and with the mountain of debt being heaped onto long suffering tax payers 2010 isn’t going to be a bed of roses.

Many of those who lost money were sophisticated investors who were attracted by the higher than usual interest rates on offer. The rates on offer were too good to be true and as my mother always said “if Whilst nobody expected the golden years it looks too good to be true then it most that came with Tony Blair’s early tenure at probably is” and as it turned out it was! number 10 to last forever nobody could have foreseen the depths that this country What is also of grave concern are the would sink to, dragged to its knees by billions squandered by local authorities in politicians who seem unaccountable for Icesave. How was this allowed to happen their actions. and have heads rolled over it – I doubt it!

With the Government creating a never ending mountain of debt to be met by yours truly it is worth examining where much of our hard earned money has disappeared.

Whilst Gordon Brown was quick to reassure private investors who had lost money in Landsbanki that their losses would be met in full what right had he to burden struggling taxpayers further?

Landsbanki paid British depositors unsustainable high interest rates through its online UK banking arm Icesave. But unlike those who lost money in BCCI, following its collapse in 1991, the treasury agreed to meet all losses of British savers in the Icelandic bank.

BCCI, as those with long memories may recall also offered unsustainably high rates of interest which led to its collapse leaving savers out of pocket. Following the collapse of BCCI the treasury introduced protection for savers which at the time of Icesave’s collapse had just been increased to £50,000.

Insurance

Barnet lost £27million, Hertfordshire County Council £17million, Enfield a mere £5million by comparison. Barnet Council even had the audacity to write an article in the local advertiser stating that the money was purely surplus council taxes that had been collected and that the losses would have no effect on households.... try telling that to the local businesses who are faced with business rate rises of 40% despite their profits being down these last few years.

With 434 local authorities throughout the UK assuming the average losses amounted to £5million the total figure comes to a staggering £2.25billion!

Whilst Government officials are able to squander money without a second thought households need to go back to basics and be prudent with expenditure.

Expect no helping hand from incompetent politicians whose claims over the last ten years have run into billions. Politician’s claims were recently put at £300 million a year however being rather sceptical and untrustworthy of Government statistics I Whilst I appreciate the treasury meeting would be inclined to multiply that figure the full liability for savers in British by at least 3 which would equate to about Institutions such as the Northern Rock and a billion pounds a year! And this from Bradford & Bingley I do not agree with the a country that has always painted itself Government’s rash decision to meet the whiter than white! shortfall above £50,000 for savers who had invested in Icesave.

Mortgages Those who are lucky enough to have money to invest will be wondering what to do with it in these uncertain times.

Here are Noel’s recommendations: 1.

The basis of any portfolio is the rainy day money that should be placed on deposit, easily accessible in case of emergency. I would recommend the Scottish Widows Direct Transfer account, currently paying 3.01%.

2.

Another product worth considering is the Skipton Guaranteed Double Asset Bond. As the name suggests this product splits your investment into two parts. One third of your capital is invested into a one Year Fixed Rate Bond with a guaranteed interest rate of 6.00% gross per annum.

The remaining two thirds is invested into an Index Linked Bond, which offers a return of 100% of any positive growth dependant on the performance of the FTSE 100 Index over a five and a half year period.

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Stocks & Shares ISA’s are a tax efficient way of saving. At the moment anyone over 50 can invest up to £10,200 per tax year, extending to everyone over the age of 18 from 6th April.

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We would recommend that clients revisit existing savings plans and insurance policies as it may be possible to obtain better rates elsewhere!

For more advice on any of the above please do not hesitate to contact Noel Sainsbury at Archers Financial Services.

1 Windmill Hill, Enfield, Middlesex EN2 6SE

020 8364 5445 www.archersonline.co.uk

Archers Financial Services is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority.

Investments can be made into a selection of funds which invest in different asset classes such as cash, gilts, property and stocks & shares. These funds carry differing levels of risk. The value of the funds can fluctuate and may fall as well as rise. The Financial Services Authority does not regulate taxation and tax advice.

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Book Review

EN Book Review: Bounce

Use the Power of Resilience to Live the Life You Want

By Sue Hadfield and Gill Hasson Price: £10.99 Publisher: Prentice Hall Life

Whatever 2010 throws at you, Bounce is the answer.

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What do you do when you feel like the world’s turned against you? What you do is BOUNCE. Bounce shows you how you can face a world rife with disappointment, heartache and failure and still come through it with your head held high and your life still in tact.

For your chance to win the life changing book Bounce, answer the following question: What are the names of the two authors of Bounce?

Authors Sue Hadfield and Gill Hasson use real life experiences to enlighten and inspire. This fabulous book is great for anyone looking for a practical and positive guide to building resilience and achieving life goals.

Congratulations

Bounce is your resilience bible. Full of powerful techniques and inspirational

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stories, it will help you build an invincible armour of courage and strength to change your life for the better.

Please send your answers to: PO Box 1099, Enfield EN1 9JF or email: competitions@enmagazine. co.uk by Friday 19th February.

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ur congratulations go to Mrs C Nelson, who was the winner of our November book competition.

Mrs Nelson from Enfield has won a copy of the extraordinary autobiography No Smoke, No Fire by football

manager Dave Jones. The book was ghost –written by local journalist Andrew Warshaw. We hope Mrs Nelson enjoys reading her copy.

Happy reading!

Have Your Say

Have Your Say

If there is something that you want to get of your chest, an issue you would like to make people aware of or just feel like a moan then this is your chance. Send your letters to The Editor, EN Magazine, PO Box 1099 Enfield EN1 9JF or email editorial@enmagazine .co.uk

Parking Do’s and Donuts Dear Editor On the 17th December I decide to meet some friends at Krispy Kreme on the A10 for a pre-Christmas catch up.

Two hours later, full of hot chocolate and even hotter donuts we went on our way.

By New Years Eve I was shocked to receive a parking fine of £50, increasing to £100 if not paid within 30 days.

Apparently Krispy Kreme are trying to actively discourage customers from taking their time, eating and drinking within the establishment by limiting how long you can stay in their car park to 75 minutes.

Having been there many times before without incident

EN contacted Krispy Kreme and asked for their comments on our angry readers letter. Here’s what they had to say:

We have looked into this issue for you and can provide the following explanation.

The signs in the car park in question and subsequent time limit have been installed by the local council. The limit was implemented by the council to deter young drivers from using the car park as a meeting place.

I went back to see if there was any notice. There was … about seven foot in the air in small writing (probably the smallest they are legally allowed) and just about readable.

I could understand Krispy Kreme not wanting noncustomers using up their car parking spaces, but my friends and I were loyally spending our time and money, which you would think is exactly what Krispy Kreme is trying to attract. Well no longer will I or any of my friends or family spend any more on their over priced goods. It’s about time companies like that realized that they can only squeeze every penny out of their customers for so long before it back fires.

An Unsatisfied customer Name and address supplied to EN Magazine

It’s extremely frustrating that this has affected a Krispy Kreme customer and we apologise for this. Unfortunately the enforcement is beyond Krispy Kreme’s control.

However, we can completely understand the customer’s frustrations. We will be happy to contact the car parking company and get the ticket relinquished.

Where possible, Krispy Kreme staff try to alert customers to the time limit, unfortunately

Cinematic Horror Dear Editor, Before I have a little rant, I would just like to say how much I enjoy EN magazine with its interesting and varied content.

Ok, so now back to my bugbear – Cineworld in Southbury Road.

I absolutely love going to the cinema and immersing myself in fantasy for a couple of hours. I laugh, cry, shake with terror with the best of them and honestly find the whole experience a worthwhile night out but the crux of the matter is that it has become a very expensive outing. For a family of four you need to set aside at least £50.00 to cover the basics.

The prices are becoming unjustifiable (surely if prices were lower more people would go and the cinema giants could only benefit?) and the cost of confectionery and drinks is enough to bring this has not happened in this instance which we apologise for.

A round of applause from the team at EN , we’re glad that Krispy Kreme put the customers first!

EN Magazine subsequently contacted the council, but as yet we are still waiting on a response.

on a coronary!

I drive to Cineworld and sometimes have to park in the underground car park; the stairway leading out from this area to ground level is less than salubrious and a positive haven for otential muggers.

If they are going to keep increasing prices perhaps the revenue could be put to some good use and make the cinemagoer feel a tad safer.

My final moan is about the service in this particular cinema. When is the management going to impress upon those working at the reception desks, sweet counters and doing the cleaning that they are employed to be helpful and that they are not just doing the public a favour.

Well that’s it. Moan over but it would be nice if someone would do something about it. I live in hope.

Mrs. Cherry.

Enfield

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Get Motivated

Don’t Wait for Motivation

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ou know the reasons why you should lose weight, but how can you stay motivated once you start your new healthy lifestyle?

If you wait to get motivated, you’ll be waiting for the rest of your life. You have to create motivation.

Start by getting up and moving. Don’t just say, “I’m going to lose weight this time.” Really get up and do something about it. The very act of getting up and moving triggers parts of your brain that tell your body, “I’m serious. I’m going to do this. I’m going to get fit.” And believe it or not, your body will listen, and you’ll officially be on the road to a healthier life.

Make it happen, now!

Right now, get up and march on the spot for 30 seconds. Don’t even wait to finish reading this article.

Just get up and do it. If you can’t march on the spot, do arm circles, reach for the ceiling and twist at the waist and before you know it, you might even discover that the 30 seconds of moving just wasn’t enough! You might find yourself exercising for a minute, or 2 minutes, or even 10 minutes and then all of sudden you’ll realise you’re getting a workout.

Sign a Contract with Yourself I know it sounds silly but

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there’s something about writing it down on paper that makes you realise that you deserve to be healthy.

You deserve to lose weight.

You deserve to have energy, flexibility and strength.

When you write your contract to yourself, be specific. Don’t just say, “I promise myself I’ll lose weight;” It’s too general.

Instead say, “I promise myself that I will walk for 15 minutes every morning, even if I’m tired. I will eat a piece of fruit with every meal and have fewer carbohydrates in the evening.

This time, it’s going to be different. This time, you’re serious. And you’ve got a contract with yourself to prove it!

Chart Your Progress Charting your progress gives you the opportunity to see how much you’ve improved and how all of those seemingly insignificant little steps add up to big things. When you get on the scales, weigh yourself and write it down, so you can physically see you how much you have lost.

Also chart your exercise.

Give yourself a gold star for every day that you exercise.

Write down how long you were able to walk, jog, dance, etc… and how many crunches or push-ups you manage to do.

Exercise First Thing in the Morning You can’t procrastinate when you’ve already finished your workout because you did it right after you woke up. This also sets the pace for your day, high energy, and reduces your appetite all day long.

If you can’t exercise immediately after you wake up, exercise as early in the day as you can. Get it over with, so you won’t have to spend the rest of your day thinking, “I need to work out”.

Focus on the little things If you ever catch yourself dreading a long workout, just give yourself permission to do 5 minutes or 1 set of sit-ups.

If you just do the minimum at least you did something, and that’s definitely better than not doing anything at all. Chances are, you will find yourself doing more than the minimum, and maybe you’ll even do the whole workout.

Say “No” Say “no” to distractions.

Too often too many commitments are making your life a continuous chore.

Limit your promises and only get into things you really want to finish.

Work towards a Goal Maybe you want to run a marathon, jog a 5k, or just walk a mile. Perhaps you want to become a black belt in martial arts. You might want to win a bike race (or at least show off your mountain biking skills to your friends).

Such goals can help you lose weight. Focus on a goal and by training for it, the exercise and weight loss will follow.

Read Your Labels When I’m drooling over my favourite junk food at the supermarket, motivation is often just one glance away.

Read the label. Most of the time, the number of calories or fat content is enough to

Get Motivated put you into shock. If you still have a craving for it, looking at the label will motivate you to find a less harmful alternative or even learn to make your own healthy version.

Tell People Tell your family, friends and colleagues. It’s amazing how publicity can be motivating. Most of us don’t like disappointing people, so there’s something about knowing that people are expecting you to drop a few pounds that makes you want to reach that goal and convinces you to eat just one cookie instead of a whole bag.

Yes, peer pressure can be a good thing.

How To Feel Motivated When You Are Having A Tough Day No matter how focused, positive and hard working you are there will still be days when nothing seems to go your way. It is on days like this that you must take charge.

You need a back catalogue of memories and music you can replay to make yourself feel good. Use those happy memories of people telling you how much they value and appreciate you.

Hear them saying what a difference you are making and soak up those wonderful feelings of appreciation. Stay focused on the positives and the motivation will follow.

Reinforcement Theory of Motivation Reinforcement theory is a behaviourist application based on the idea that people are not driven by motivation, but by their environment.

Positive surroundings create optimistic attitudes meaning that you are more likely to succeed if you are happy in your environment.

This is a great excuse for a big clear out! De-clutter, use the 5 year rule, if you’ve not used it in the last 5 years the chances are you’re not going to use it in the next 5 years.

Fill your personal space with the things that make you happy; whether it’s picture, a fragrant smell or brighter walls if it makes you feel happy motivation will follow Ignore the Unimportant Learning to let go of those things that are not important will reduce stress. It is a fantastic lesson to master and much more rewarding than you think. Spanning your focus in so many areas will only weaken you. Ignoring what’s unimportant will free up energy and help you stay focused and productive.

Understand What Makes You Bored Boredom is a nasty place to be, not only do you end up eating more, you physically start to feel less motivated. Identify the things that make you bored and what situations trigger your boredom. Once you eliminate these things, you will start to feel happier and therefore more motivated.

Promise Yourself Something BIG You know how you have that list of things you wish you could do... someday.

Well, guess what! When you reach your goal weight, you get to do one of those things.

Pick one: travel to another country, go on a cruise, get laser hair removal, redecorate your house, or buy something you’ve always wanted. Of course, you’ll need to save up some money to do this as well, but it’s worth it. You get healthy, you look good and you get to cross something off of your dream to-do list.

020 8364 4332 David Lloyd Club Carterhatch Lane Enfield Middlesex EN1 4LF

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Employment

Gaining Employment in 2010

By Rob Davies

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or many a New Year heralds a huge bout of optimism, with fresh thoughts of a new start and the hope that maybe, just maybe, things will get better.

But, for the thousands who find themselves out of work, optimism is proving hard to come-by, as unemployment statistics continue to make depressing reading.

However, despite us entering the new decade in the midst of the worst recession in over 70 years, there may just be a few glimmers of hope for those of us who are despairing at the seemingly dire nature of the job market.

Though it may not seem overly apparent, things are getting slightly better, albeit slow. The most recent statistics show that, though UK unemployment statistics have continued to rise they did so at the smallest rate since spring 2008. They also show a slight increase in job vacancies as opposed to earlier in 2009, while the average earnings for both London and the UK as a whole were also up.

So will it be a bright 2010? Well sort of… Many of those badly hit by the recession were professionals, with unemployment rates dramatically rising for

Finding a career to suit you While it can be tempting to skip straight to looking at specific careers, it’s often a good idea to first spend some time thinking about what motivates you as a person. What are your interests, inside and outside work - and what are you looking for from a career? Once you’ve worked this out, you can start building up a picture of your ideal job - then find out which careers match it most closely.

Career planning: where to start Unless you’ve got a clear idea of what you want to do, it can be difficult to know where to start. And if you do have a career in mind, how do you know whether you’ve considered all your options?

As a starting point, you could try sitting down with a piece of paper and listing: courses you’ve taken in the past, or are taking now, any jobs you’ve had, including voluntary work, interests outside work, any other significant experiences, like travelling Then ask yourself: • why you chose to do them • which parts you really enjoyed • which parts you found frustrating or boring • which parts you were best at • which parts you found a challenge • what other people have said about your contribution • what other people have told you you’re good at You should start to see some patterns emerging: the types of skills you enjoy using, the sort of environment you perform best in and the types of people you like working with. information from Directgov.co.uk ©Crown Copyright

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solicitors, surveyors and teachers in the past few years.

Keith Miskelly from London Legal Recruitment Service, Blackmore Associates believes that the tide is finally beginning to turn.

“There has been a definite increase in opportunities for law professionals and graduates,” he says. “It’s not been a huge increase, but there are now more opportunities than there were six months ago.”

When the recession hit the UK it led to scores of professionals and graduates being forced to look elsewhere and re-train into other professions due to the lack of opportunities. As a result many professions have lost countless talented employees. Although one industry’s loss may be another’s gain and more importantly, it can often benefit and reinvigorate the individual.

Retraining has proved to be a popular alternative to beat the Credit Crunch, with millions of us returning to higher education to gain further qualifications, or change career path.

The general advice being given by local employment agencies is that if your circumstances make retraining affordable, you should seriously consider it. There are few negative stories emanating from those who have tried it, with many feeling far happier, finding their new career’s more employable than their previous roles.

If you’re looking for work and considering retraining to broaden your skills, it’s vital to ask yourself three basic questions before diving in.

1. What skills do I have?

2.What would I like to do every day?

3.How important is

financial security?

Of these three questions, the last will be the most crucial and is the primary reason that many who have wanted to retrain have been unable to. However, if you’ve not already done so, explore the grants and loans now available to adults of all ages.

If retraining is a serious option, a good place to start is the Education and Learning Section of the DirectGov website, which offers a range of courses and advice as to which may be the right one for you, as well as details of how to brush up on existing skills and information on financial support.

There are also more specific websites available, particularly for professions such as plumbing or tourism.

The ranges of courses are vast and they vary from straightforward degrees to more hands on NVQ/HND qualifications. Visiting the website for both the Open

Work From Home

Employment

University and Learn Direct could be beneficial for those of you looking for a part-time, flexible way of learning.

If retraining either isn’t feasible or appealing to you, then there are still reasons to be positive. The Credit Crunch may still be biting, but there are glimmers of hope. The findings of a recent EU report showed that the EU economy had returned growth for the first time in two years.

Recruitment Manager, Gaynor Evans from Response Personnel in Enfield advises potential candidates to be as flexible as possible with their expectations.

“Most companies have had to tighten their budgets, by dropping your salary expectations this may open up doors that would otherwise have remained firmly shut.”

She explains, “that it’s Important to play to your strengths, be willing to travel a little further for the right role, and try to be open minded when being offered prospective job employment packages.”

In terms of applications and interviews, the old clichés still apply but they do carry some weight. Be persistent, don’t be down-hearted with repeated rejections and always prepare thoroughly if an interview chance does come along.

A piece of great advice is to get your CV professionally checked, either by a friend, relative in your chosen field or by an employment agency.

If you can’t find a permanent position consider a temporary role, it makes you look proactive to potential employers and you never know what a temporary role could lead to.

What can’t be overemphasised is the importance of staying positive and as Enfield Recruitment Manager Gaynor Evans highlighted the importance of keeping in contact with your agencies, either by phone or email, just to remind them that your still there and looking for employment.

The recession is still ongoing and unemployment rates are still sky high, but there does seem to be a small glimmer of hope for 2010.

Whether you’re a recent graduate, a long-time job seeker or an out-of-work professional, the options are there. In heralding a new decade, there is potential that at least in employment terms 2010 could just be the dawning of that long-awaited new start.

For further information visit the DirectGov website at www.direct.gov.uk or Response Personnel 020 8366 9992.

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Preparing for an Interview Research the company Researching the company will give you confidence should you be asked any question on what the company does. It will also allow you to ask questions too the employer.

You could contact the company to ask for an dl.indd 1 information pack Pat or -you could look at their website.

It’s helpful to find out the following things about the employer:

what they do, make or sell?

who are their customers?

what sort of organisation are they?

what is the job likely to involve?

how can you best fit your skills to match the job?

Plan for the interview Find out what the interview will involve to make sure you’re prepared.

You should think about who will be interviewing you. If it is the person who would be your manager if you got the job, the interview may be more detailed. If it’s the personnel manager, the interview may be less detailed but could still be as testing.

Plan your journey Consider travelling to the company the day before the interview to check how long the journey will take.

Creating the right image Deciding what to wear for the interview will depend on what sort of work you will be doing. Decide what to wear and get your clothes ready the day before. You don’t have to buy a new outfit. Aim for a neat, clean and tidy appearance, if you look good it will help you feel good.

Gather together the information you’ll need at the interview Remember to take a copy of your CV or application form to refer to and prepare notes or cue cards to help if think you might need a prompt during the interview. Take items the employer has asked you to bring along - for example: references, certificates or your driving licence. Reread the job advert to refresh your memory and to make sure you haven’t missed anything. information from Directgov.co.uk ©Crown Copyright

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Travel

Put Those Winter Blues Away

China Cove - Big Sur

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don’t know about you, but it’s around this time of year that I start feeling like a bit of sun. Winter’s been hanging around for far too long and I’m fed up of wearing two pairs of socks just to keep my feet warm.

I’ve also managed to get through two pairs of wellies this winter and now have a vast collection of scarf’s, I’ve forgotten what the sun looks like.

The only way out of my miserable winter slump is to start thinking about a Chilling at Nepenthe

summer holiday. Booking early does pay off, not only do you feel there is light at the end of the tunnel, but quite often early bookers do get cheaper deals.

Everyone’s vision of paradise is different; finding your own piece of heaven can be more challenging than you think. However, I found my piece of heaven last summer in California along highway 101.

The Big Sur is one of the most breathtaking coastlines

in the world, it is undecidedly the most peaceful place I’ve ever encountered. The Santa Lucia Mountains plunge into the Pacific Ocean and the rugged terrain is soaked in character.

It’s about 7am in the morning and the air is unbelievably fresh, just breathing this stuff in makes you feel healthier. I’m sitting on what feels like the edge of the world, all I can see is nature. Silence, stillness and calm fill the air, but don’t let this piece of heaven fool you this costal run is drenched in activity.

I’m enjoying a cool ice tea where a once penniless Henry Miller was taken in by novelist Lynda Sargent. Nepenthe, once Sargent’s log house, is an escape from the hustle and bustle of the modern technological cities. It hangs over the ocean revealing the 89 mile costal road that is perfectly carved into the natural landscape.

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Nepenthe was once owned by Rita Hayworth and Orson Welles is now a family run bohemian bar, restaurant and shop. It has rubbed shoulders with many celebrities, and also appeared in the 1965 film starring Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton, The Sandpiper. Putting Nepenthe’s celebrity status aside, it is a claming peaceful place that encourages people to kick back and relax on their colourful cushions or gaze out over the shore line.

You can’t ignore the history of the Big Sur, especially it’s ability to draw literally legends to its hills.

It is at The Whaler’s Watch, located about half way down the Big Sur, that I’m reminded by the sight of a Hell’s Angel’s jacket, that this place was once hitting newspaper headlines as the Hell’s Angel’s tore through the Big Sur and headed for a weekend of carnage at Bass Lake.

Travel You can almost see a young Hunter. S Thompson leaning up against his car, hoping to get some decent material for his 1966 book, Hell’s Angels, surrounded by the roaring engines of their bikes.

This was not Hunter’s only encounter with the Big Sur, in fact he worked for 8 months at what was the Big Sur Hot Springs now the Esalen Institute, during this period he started work on his novel the Rum Diary, which is soon to be made to a feature film starring Johnny Depp.

As I break away from the natural curves in the road, the white sand of Pfeiffer Beach supports my feet and takes my mind to a place of calm that I’ve never before discovered. The Ocean fight’s to claim its territory, but the forest spirals down onto the beach and the clash is overwhelming.

Pfeiffer State Beach is not the only beach that captures paradise. China Cove holds in the clear green crystal water, which has forced its way inward. It’s worth the climb down the rickety wooden steps, the water is like ice but somehow this doesn’t seem to bother its bathers they just seem invigorated by its gentle

Whale Watching - Big sur ripples.

How to get to the Big Sur:

History and fame aside, it’s impossible not to be drawn into the surroundings of the Big Sur. It has the ability to put you at peace; it’s the perfect place to escape, explore and at the right time of year whale watch.

• You can either fly into LA or San Francisco, where you will need to hire a car.

The Big Sur is Mother Nature at it’s best, there a few places in the world where you can see a waterfall flow out of the forest and into the Ocean, and then sit in a bar with locals that you have never meet, but feel like you’ve know for years. Feel you are escaping, but on an adventure. Stay in luxury or rough it down by the river, where else, but the Big Sur for whatever you’re looking for.

• I booked my trip with Trailfinders (www.trailfinders. com) but shop around for deals.

• Take the coastal road (Highway 1) and get ready to experience the best drive of your life!

Big Sur Tips: • During peak time lodges can get booked up quickly, so it’s a good idea to pre-book your accommodation.

• Gas on the Big Sur cost more than in LA and

San Francisco so fill up your tank before you head onto highway 1.

• Nights are cold in the Big Sur, so if you’re camping or staying in a tent cabin take a good sleeping bag and a big warm jumper.

• Take a detailed map of your route and of the Big Sur, before you leave the U.K. Rental shops and Gas stations do not stock in depth maps.

• Whale watching in Monterey. Although trips state ‘All year round whale watching’, you could end up disappointed. In the summer months up to December you are more likely to see Humpback and Blue Whales.

If you’re in Monterey outside these months you more likely to see Gray Whales and Dolphins. It’s also a good idea to take lots of warm clothes, as you’ll be standing out on the deck for a very long time, and trust me sun or no sun it’s freezing.

By Patricia Conti Look out next month for our list of top holiday destinations.

The Twisting Road of Highway 1 - Big Sur

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Valentine’s

A Valentine’s Gift or Two! W

e will all be waking up on the 14th February wondering if the postman will be dropping a red envelope through their letter box. It’s that one time of year when you can tell a friend, acquaintance, colleague or neighbour that actually you really quite like them!

Whether you’re looking for your wife, husband or for a new romantic interest, buying the perfect Valentine’s gift can be difficult, stressful

and tiring. Choose the wrong thing and you’ll end up in the doghouse all year, but get it right and your love will adore you all the more.

Here at EN we have come up with the perfect Valentine’s gifts so you don’t have to.

EN’s Gift guide: Under £25 – For Her Thortons, personalised chocolate goody £1.00 to £10.00, or feed her a truly

Every thing you need for Valentine’s Day at

WARMERDAM traditional and modern bouquets and gifts to say I Love You “from a single red rose to a full bouquet - we can deliver your message of love” Cattlegate Road, Crews Hill, Enfield EN2 9DX 020 8363 1928

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Madly Deeply chocolate Favour made from Belgium Callebaut white chocolate, £4.50 from Truly Madly Deeply, www. trulymadleydeeply. biz Surprise her with a romantic message in a fortune cookie, £9.95 from Click The Cookie,www.clickthecookie. co.uk Skate your way to her heart at Lee Valley Ice Centre. Treat your loved one to a skate across the ice in a romantically themed sessions guaranteed to melt your heart. With music and dancing and laughter, what more could your partner want? Sessions at 2pm and 8:30pm on Sunday 14th February, costing £6.60 for an adult session.

Open up your heart and show her how caring you are with The Gift of Care.

You’ll melt her heart with this alternative gift from Noah’s Ark Hopsice. This magical gift

could help a life-limited child receive an hour of loving time from a respite nursery nurse or play specialist. The gift of Care cost £25 for further information call 020 8449 8877.

If she is your entire universe, buy her a star. The Name A Star Gift is presented in a gift box and allows your loved one to name the star.

The gift pack contains the co-ordinates and map that relate to the exact position of your star. Prices start at £12.49 from Play.com.

Under £25 - For Him It may not be the traditional way to say ‘ I love you’, but saying those three special words though a

Restaurant

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Be an old romantic and melt her heart with flowers. You can create your own unique bunch with the help of Warmerdam (020 8363 1928), Elisana Florist (020 8888 4777) or go online www. serenataflowers. com.

£34.99 for Don Juan by Serenata Flowers

personalised puzzle will warm up his heart, from £6.99 from www.tescophoto.com.

Surprise him in bed with breakfast – heart-shaped eggs, courtesy of a heart shaped frying pan, £4.95 from www.kitsch.co.uk, and coffee served up in a personalised love mug, from £5 from www. amazon.co.uk If he’s the playful type, he’ll appreciate some naughty nibbles from www. valentinesgifts.co.uk Under £50 – For Her

Under £50 - For Him Treat the love of your life to an unforgettable 3 course meal at Enzo’s, after all men like to be treated too!

Valentine menu starts from £39.95.

Let your man Follow in the footsteps of his football heroes with a Football/ Stadium Tour From £26.00 www.lastminute.com.

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Why not give him The Gift of Love and change a life.

Treat her like a princess. Let her completely unwind and relax with a Aromatherapy, Reflexology or Indian Head massage, at Champneys in Enfield. Prices range £32 -£50 0208 363 7994.

Indulge in a romantic Mediterranean meal this Valentine’s Day at Restaurant One O Two. This delicious cuisine will win you a ticket straight to her heart. For menu information visit www. restaurantoneotwo.co.uk or call 01707 664411

oneotwo 1 can Help The GiftFeb.indd of Love Noah’s Ark create a special memory for a life-limited child and his or her family.

This special gift costs £50 for further information call 020 8449 8877.

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low the budget

Whisk your loved one off their feet and take them on a short break to Venice.

Spend 3 days in the capital of love and you’ll never be in the bad books ever again.

Prices start at £280pp based on 3 nights with Expedia.

Over £100 for Both

Music really is the language of love, so entertain your loved one with a ticket to see their favourite artists.

For great deals go to www. ticketmaster.co.uk or www. seatwave.com Create a romantic memory they will never forget, by flying them over London in a helicopter. This trilling gift will not only give you perfect views, but will also be the perfect day they never forget.

The Grand Tour of London by Helicopter includes a 30 to 50 minute flight, prices start at £169 with Adventure 001, contactable on 01753 642440

If your partner is an animal lover then why not treat them to a Big Cat Experience.

Your true love will jump for joy when you present them with the rare and fantastic opportunity to join the professionals who look after these amazing animals. Prices start at £198 from www. buyagift.co.uk

Take your partner on an extreme ride! Enjoy a millionaire’s lifestyle for the weekend; hire the super car of their dreams and drive into the sunset together.

Zoom around for the weekend in a Ferrari 360 Spider F1 prices start at £1,200 for a weekend( FridayMonday), or sell your house and lay down £17,500 per day (a minim of 3 days hire) and step into the ultimate super car, a Bugatti Veryon! What a bargain!

If you do have a some spare cash stuffed under your mattress contact Super Car Experiences on 0845 6022 1133 or www. supercarexperiences.com

No Date, No Worries There is no need to feel blue!

As couples snuggle up and celebrate Valentine’s Day and start splashing out on lavish tokens of love, you may feel a slight glimmer of loneliness… Don’t! Valentine’s Day is a retailers heaven; cashing in on all those soppy souls who buy into their endless commercial promotions.

Keep in mind that most couples actually only celebrate Valentine’s Day for the first couple of years of their relationship. After this time it either becomes a routine bunch of flowers or a 2 for 1 meal at a local pub.

If you venture out on the big day I think you’ll find far more singletons out than you anticipate. Cashing in on the special Valentine menu’s, enjoying a few laughs with their friends, amusing themselves with stories of past partners and chuckling away at couples set up on blind dates.

So singletons everywhere don’t hide away this Valentine’s Day, get out there and celebrate being single! Call all your single mates, and book a table for dinner and a few bottles of wine. After all you’ve just saved yourself a small fortune on buying a romantic gift that no doubt would have just sat in the bottom of their wardrobe.

5 Great Things about being Single on Valentine’s Day

1. You can watch a chick flick in peace. That’s right. No annoying whines and grumbles (or snores). And boys you can video game to your heart’s content, there’s no time restriction.

2. What better reason to meet up with all your other single friends and spend a night on the vino!

3. No one to buy a gift for… no problem buy yourself one!

4. No need to shave your legs! Boy’s you can finally grow a mustache

5. Both sides of the bed belong to you.

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Valentine’s

Valentines Day Around The World

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alentines Day or a day of love is celebrated all around the world. However our traditional gifts of red roses, cards and chocolate often differ from country to country. EN Magazine takes a look at some of the different ways of celebrating a day of love.

In Japan and Korea Only the women give gifts to the men close to them on the 14th February, however the favour is returned to the ladies on White Day, which is celebrated on the 14th March when men pamper the women who gave them gifts on Valentines Day. In Vietnam Vietnamese celebrate Valentine’s Day not just with the usual gifts of flowers and chocolates, but also by wearing the same style and colour clothes!

In New Zealand In New Zealand couples get sentimental by giving loved ones unique home made presents such as gift basket’s full of flowers and fruit.

In China Chinese valentine day is celebrated on the 7th day of the 7th lunar month. This tradition is followed by many Chinese, which relates to a old tale of the 7th daughter of the Emperor of Heaven, who fell in love with a cow herder.

The Emperor separated the two by sending each one to a different star. They were allowed to meet once a year on the 7th day of the 7th month. On this special day the Chinese go to the temple of the Matchmaker and pray.

They pray for love, happiness and the luck of love.

In Taiwan In Taiwan, they celebrate Valentine’s Day on the 14th February, but besides this date they have a special Valentine’s Day on the 7th July of the lunar calendar. This particular day comes from the previously explained Chinese tale - both are equally celebrated.

In Brazil Brazilians celebrate the day of love, called Dia dos Namorados (“Day of Lovers”) on the 12th June. On the eve before the holiday, women write the names of various loves on folded-up pieces of paper. Which they place into a

pile. Returning the following day to pick a single name from the pile who should be the man they marry or at least go on a date with.

In Maiaysia Malaysia’s day of love, which falls on the seventh day of the seventh month of the lunar calendar, women write their phone numbers on oranges before throwing them into the closest river with hopes that the man of their dreams might pick one up. Fruit vendors often collect the oranges, which are considered a lucky fruit, and resell them at the market— phone numbers and all!

Spice Up Your Valentine’s Day with -- Cinnamon Cookie Hearts This Valentine’s Day fill your loved one’s tummy with the sweet scent of cinnamon with a warm delicious treat straight from the heart.

Ingredients • 1 Cup butter, softened • 1 Cup sugar • 1 egg • 2 Tablespoons orange juice • 1 Tablespoon vanilla • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon • 2 1/2 Cups all-purpose flour • 1 Teaspoon baking powder Directions 1.

Combine the butter, sugar, and egg in a large bowl.

2.

Beat at medium speed until creamy.

3.

Add orange juice and vanilla.

4.

Continue beating, scraping the sides of the bowl

often, until well mixed.

5.

Add the flour, baking powder, and cinnamon and

mix well 6.

Divide the dough into thirds. Form each third into a

ball, and flatten to a 1/2-inch disk. Refrigerate

until firm (2 to 3 hours).

7.

Heat oven to 200°C 8.

Roll out one disk of dough on a lightly floured

surface to 1/8 to 1/4 inch thickness.

9.

Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out cookies.

10.

Place the cookies 1 inch apart on a greased baking

tray 11.

Bake for 6 to 10 minutes or until the edges are lightly

browned.

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What’s On Exhibition of Selected Works of Percy Smith Artist and calligrapher 1882-1948.

Early 20th Century etchings, drawings and watercolours including etchings and drwaing of Bronte Country, The Dance of Death and other sketches from the trenches of the Somme during the Great War. 3rd-28th February 2010 ay Forty Hall. Admission Fee Whitewebbs Museum of Transport will be holding an Antique & Collectors’ Fair on Sunday 21st February, from 10am to 4pm.

Admission is £1.00, accompanied children under 13 free. For further information phone the Museum office on 020 8367 1898.

Address – Whitewebbs Museum of Transport, Whitewebbs Road, Enfield.

The Battle of Agincourt - an illustrated talk by Professor Anne Curry 9th Feb 10 Jubilee Hall, Parsonage Lane, Enfield Time: 20:00 Cost: Free All Welcome For more information please contact 020 8368 5328 Antiques, Collectors, 20th Century & Art Deco Fair Alexandra Palace 14th February 2010 Adults £5.00, Children under 14 FREE Open 9.30am – 4.30pm info@nelsonfairs.co.uk Salisbury House poets kicks off its 2010 season on February 6th, with the well known poet, Ruth O’Callaghan. Ruth has been to Mongolia with a grant from the Arts council talking to women poets and she will be reading some of their poetry and talking about her experiences.

Evenings commence 7.30 and end about 10 p.m. with a break for refreshments and socializing.

Entrance £3.50, Concessions £2.50

London Motorcyle & Custom Show Alexandra Palace 26 – 28th February 2010 Adults £12.00, Children £5.00, Senior £10.00 Prices differ if bought at door

Regular Events Enfield NCT (National Childbirth Trust) Nearly New Sale A table top sale of toys, clothes & goods Saturday 6th March 2010 10.15am – 12.30pm Enfield Grammar School (Upper), EN2 (Entrance via Wilford Close) Parking Available, Refreshments, Accompanied Children Free Entry Items for sale: toys, books, buggies, games, childrens’ clothing, maternity wear and more!

Contact: Christine at enfieldnns@ yahoo.co.uk Cuffley Industrial Heritage Society Northaw Village Hall, EN6 4NW 7.30 for 8pm – Tickets: £3.00 for Visitors 9th February 2010 History of Croydon Airport Afternoon Tea with Entertainment 3 for 3.30pm – 5pm Tickets £5.00 p.p. in aid of Marie Curie Cancer Care 11th February 2010 – Entertainment with Love Contact: Carole 07984 623 362 or Pauline 07784 797 722

Oakmere Women’s Institute 7.45pm Tilbury Hall, United Reformed Church, Darkes Lane, Potters Bar 11th February 2010 Pamela Farley (Woodland Trust) on “Heartwood Forest” Enfield Winemakers St. Stephen’s Church Hall, Village Road, Enfield 3rd Friday of each month @ 8 – 10.30pm New members welcome 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 1artists and budding artists rosy.indd The Whitewebbs Museum of welcom. Fee is £2.00 per session, Transport will be holding an which includes tea, coffee and ‘Olde Tyme Ralle & Museum Open biscuits. Contact: Carol on 020 Day’ on Sunday 28th March from 8366 6306 10am – 4pm. Entrance is £3.00 for adults, accompanied children Potters Bar Horticultural under 13 free. Refreshments Society is a friendly, informal available, free parking on site. society for people who are Comprehensive display of interested in gardening and tractors, stationary engines and gardens. Meetings are held lawn mowers. Four floors of fortnightly on Wednesday Museum exhibits. For further evenings at Elm Court, Mutton information phone the Museum Lane, Potters Bar, and start office on 020 8367 1898. at 8.00pm. There is a varied and interesting programme, consisting of talks, slide shows, and demonstrations on wideranging aspects of horticulture.

The first meetings in the new year are on 6th January and 20th January, 2010. New members and visitors are most welcome.

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RYA Dinghy Show Alexandra Palace 6 & 7 March 2010 Adults £11.00, Chilren under 16 £5.00 Prices differ if RYA member or tickets bought at door

Are you a dynamic business lady?

Looking to promote and develop your business, make new contacts and explore new ideas?

Come and network with likeminded ladies, no early morning starts, our Enfield group meets monthly over lunch.

Call Rosy on 07711 361 368 or email rosy@theathenanetwork.com to find out more.

For a copy of the programme, please contact the Society’s Secretary, Ruth Ackerley, on 01707 665 101.

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 Park (Evening) W. I. would love you to come and join us at 7.30 pm on the first Monday of every month when we have a speaker, a quiz and make bookings for social events such as theatre outings. For February, Maggie Radcliffe will give a talk about ‘The World of Celebrity’.

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.

What’s On

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 (£3.80 a meeting). If you would like further information please ring Wendy on 01707 654179 or Chris on 01707 656796

“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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Outstanding two story, six bedroom Vacation Villa sleeps up to 12 available. Located 15 minutes from the Disney Theme Parks.

Facilities include Swimming Pool, Spa, TVs, Games Room, & Wi-Fi. Telephone 020 8366 3311 or 07967 681908 for info’ on the fantastic rates available for both high & low Season.

Visit www.villaneardisney.info

Enfield; and the third Monday at Option 2Enfield aboveCamera Club Enfield Computer Club meets Millfield House. Edmonton,each at Trinity Church Hall £50 per meets month at St. Lukes and St. John’s meeting from 10am to noon.

Thursday evenings at 8 pm. New Community Center, Hawthorn All former, serving, and retired members are always welcome.

Grove, off Morley Hill, Enfield, Civil Servants and their partners Alternatively they can contact the every second Sunday in a welcome. Contact Sue on 020 club through the website www. month from 11am - 5pm. New 8360 4361 for more information. enfieldcameraclub.co.uk or email Enfield Archaelogical Society members always welcome. We to mail@enfieldcameraclub.co.uk.

David's Florida Home.indd 1 Jubilee Hall, Parsonage Lane. are a “self-help” club and do not Potters Bar Cine & Video Society The subscriptioin rate is £32 for Enfield Monthly lectures, at provide formal lectures or lessons. Wyllotts Centre, Potters Bar the full season - Visitors are asked 8pm(except July/August.) on Members pay an attendance Alternate Thursdays 8.00pm to pay a £1 visitor’s fee, all aspects of archaeology - there is no annual subscription.

Contact Penny 01707 656446 or and history, The society is also Prospective new members pay John 01707 872210 The Rotary Club of Enfield active in carrying out local on first visit. More details at www. www.pottersbarcineand Chase archaeological fieldwork. nel80.com or telephone 020videosociety.org for amateur Meets on Thursday mornings For more details visit website 8366-6162. cinematographers. Programme from 7.30am until 8.30 am in the www.enfarchsoc.org includes §editing, filming Coffee Lounge, Enfield Baptist The Rotary Club of Enfield techniques, competition Church, Cecil Road, Enfield Town.

Potters Bar Cine & Video Society Chase evenings, social functions For more information call 020 Wyllotts Centre, Potters Bar Meets on Thursday mornings 8367 7278 Alternate Thursdays 8.00pm from 7.30am until 8.30 am in the Enfield Wine Makers Contact Penny 01707 656446 or Coffee Lounge, Enfield Baptist Meet at St. Stephen’s Church Edmonton Camera Club John 01707 872210 Church, Cecil Road, Enfield Town.

Hall 3rd Friday of each month meet each monday at 7.45pm, www.pottersbarcineand For more information call 020 8-10.30pm. New members Millfield House, Silver Street, videosociety.org for amateur 8367 7278 welcome. Social evenings of Edmonton, N18 1PJ. cinematographers. Programme wine tasting, discussions, home Visitors welcome, please ring Pete includes §editing, filming The Civil Service Retirement brewing & speakers. on 020 8363 1568 or check our techniques, competition Fellowship, Enfield and Contact Peggy Osborne 020 8366 website edmontoncameraclub. evenings, social functions Edmonton groups 1829 co.uk We offer lectures, holds meetings on the first discussions, practical evenings, Monday of the month in Enfield learning events, competitions, (at St. Andrews Church Hall outings & exhibitions.

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

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What’s On

TANGO

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

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 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

Dance Classes

Latin and Ballroom Combining the 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

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Modern Western Square Dance Sessions at St Peters Small Hall Vera Avenue Grange Park N21 1RJ on Wednesday evenings 7:008:15 PM £1.50 followed with Mainstream and Plus Dancing till 10:00 PM Singles & couples welcome.

Full information from Ted 0208360-5569 What’s on – Lee Valley Regional Park www.leevalleypark.org.uk Celebrate World Wetlands Day with a Guided Walk in River Lee Country Park; (Sunday 7th February, 10.30- 12.30, free, suitable for everyone, children also) Join us on a walk around the wonderful wetlands of the 1,000 acre River Lee Country Park .

The walk focuses on the lakes in the park and the diverse winter wildlife within it. Start the walk at Fishers Green Car Park, Stubbins Hall Lane, Waltham Abbey, Essex EN9 2EF. Contact 08456 770 600 for further information.

Lee Valley’s Fabulous Farms Re-open their Doors (Saturday 13th February, open 10am-5pm, admission prices apply, suitable for the whole family, especially children) Join us for our Holyfield Hall and Hayes Hill farms reopening as we kick off our 2010 season! From our new soft play areas to spotting pigs, goats, slimy snails and tortoises, as well as a seeing first hand how our cows live, feed and sleep in our working dairy farm, it’s a great family day out!

Lee Valley Park Farms, Stubbins Hall Lane, Waltham Abbey, Essex EN9 2EF. Tel: 01992 892 781.

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

LeeJoy Embroidery Service We can embroider most articles from work clothes and uniforms to t-shirts and horse blankets.

Names, logo’s and images - one off to full kits

Call LeeJoy 63 High Street Potter Bar EN6 5AS Tel 01707 653366

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Come and visit us and meet over 30 business professionals who meet every Friday Morning at Enfield Golf Club to refer business to each other. for more details call Douglas on 07779 100 250

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What’s On Snowdrop and Hellebore Walk, Myddelton House Gardens, (Saturday 13th February) 13.00 – 15.00, booking is essential, Adults £5.20, Concessions £3.60 Meet at the beautiful Myddelton House reception for a 2 hour stroll around the gardens with our esteemed Head Gardener, Andrew Turvey. Enjoy the many snowdrops, crocuses and hellebores and learn some of the wonderful history associated with these fascinating gardens which are being transformed from their Victorian heyday. Location: Myddelton House Gardens, Bulls Cross, Enfield, Middlesex, EN2 9HG. To book your place, contact: 08456 770 600.

Valentines Day Skate at the Lee Valley Ice Centre, (Sunday 14th February), sessions at 14.00 and 20.30, admission prices apply Warm the coldest of hearts and treat your loved one to a skate across the romantically themed ice in one of our two Valentines Day sessions. Lee Valley Ice Centre, Lea Bridge Road, Leyton, London E10 7QL. Tel: 020 8533 3154.

Star Track at Lee Valley Athletics Centre (LVAC) (Monday 15th – Friday 19th February), 13.00-16.00, from £31.50, for children between eight and 12 Come and experience the largest indoor and outdoor athletics centre serving London and the South of England. Let our top flight professional coaches teach you the skills and strengths needed for all types of athletics events, from hurdles to high jump, javelin to discus. To get your kids active and in the Olympic spirit, book now and contact the Athletics Centre on 020 8344 7230. Location: Lee Valley Athletics Centre (LVAC), Meridian Way, Picketts Lock, London N9 0AS

23 top 40 hit singles, 10 top 5 hits including: ‘Under the Moon of Love’; ‘When’; ‘I Wonder Why’; ‘3 Steps to Heaven’ and ‘Hey Rock and Roll’! After 35 incredible years Rock and Roll music is alive and kicking in the hands of the legendary Showaddywaddy!

20:00 - 13th February, 2010 £17.50, £16.50 concs Pre-Show Carvery Sat 13th Feb 6.30pm Two course Carvery Dinner, Choice of Meat, Seasonal Vegetables, Dessert, Tea or Coffee. £13 per head Advance booking only through our Box Office

Darkes Lane Potters Bar Box Office 01707 645005 www.wyllyottscentre.co.uk

The Pirates of Penzance Southgate Opera returns to Wyllyotts with a production of one of Gilbert & Sullivan’s happiest and liveliest operettas.

Amateur Production - Performed in English 17th-20th February, 2010 tickets £13.00 - £15.00

Showaddywaddy Showaddywaddy have long been established as Europe’s most successful ever exponents in the art of Rock and Roll!

Noises Off Potters Bar Theatre Company have pleasure in presenting Noises Off! What happens when it doesn’t

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go all right on the night? Follow the chaotic antics of a shambolic touring theatre company on and off stage as they attempt to perform Noises On! You can book tickets online at www.pottersbartheatrecompany. co.uk.

Amateur Production PBTC Box Office 07985 542204 (Limited availability from Wyllyotts Box Office) 23rd-27th February, 2010 Tickets £7.00 - £10.00

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