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Your FREE local magazine for the EN area Issue 43 • February 2012

Get The Most Out Of 2012

Valentine’s Gift Giveaway

Local News & What’s On

Living • Leisure • Lifestyle

Hello and Welcome to the February 2012 issue of EN Magazine.

This is the first issue of EN Magazine in 2012 and I hope that it will help to brighten up the cold spell that we are having at the moment.

If you enjoy EN Magazine please help us by telling local businesses that you read it and supporting our advertisers who make it possible.

Contents Page 3 - 10 Local News and Events Page 11 - 14 Valentine’s Day Gift Guide and Giveaway Page 15 - 16 Achieve What You Want in 2012 Page 17 Innovation Business Awards Page 18 -19 Escape the Winter Cold

As we are now in February how could we not mention Valentines Day? As well as taking a look into why we celebrate this day, I have put together a selection of gift ideas for a loved one. We also have a few gifts to give away in a competition on page 13.

Page 20 - 21 Showtime

New to EN Magazine is the new “Showtime” article, pages 20 -21. Each month we will bring you information on shows at the local theatres, both professional and amateur.

Page 22 - 23 Things To Do Local Business Services and Classified Advertising

I hope that you enjoy reading this issue of EN Magazine. Please do not hesitate to get in touch with me if you have any comments on, dal@enmagazine.co.uk

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Thinking about the cold, in this issue we give you a couple of ideas for short breaks to get some sun. Whether you are a sporty person or want to enjoy a city break, I think we have something for everyone.

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Local News and Events

Film Themed Events This February

Over the forthcoming half term week Enfield Museum service is hosting a range of activities related to the on going Remembering Star Wars exhibition.

From the 13th-15th February, you will have the opportunity to learn about how film sound effects were made in the days before computers, with Film Studio Foley Artist Arthur Gaunt. Find out about Zoetrope’s and have the opportunity to build your own,

as well as creating flick books.

The workshops are open from 11am-1pm and 2-4pm and are suitable for children aged 612. Booking is required due to limited space via www.millfield. co.uk, on 020 8807 6680 or in person at the Dugdale Centre.

The Big Weekend on the 18th and 19th February will include a visit from the Star Wars Garrison in costume as well as your chance to enter a film related fancy dress competition. Joe Robinson,

who has loaned his extensive collection of film memorabilia to the Star Wars Exhibition, will be on hand to give tours.

There will also be stalls and prize draws along with the opportunity to see classic Sci Fi films Men in Black at 10.30am and Forbidden Planet at 2.00pm. You need to book for the film screenings as above.

Both of these events take place at the Dugdale Centre, Thomas Hardy House, 39 London Road Enfield.

Enfield Investment will deliver £10.7bn boost to UK economy Independent research commissioned by Enfield Council, reveals that delivering the regeneration of the Lee Valley Corridor and neighbouring districts, will play a big role in helping

the UK recover from its economic downturn by creating over 35,000 jobs, 15,000 homes and adding billions to the UK economy.

The report by Oxford

Economics, authors of similar studies for organisations such as HM Treasury, CrossRail, Ethiad Airways and BAE systems, entitled “Investment and Regeneration in the Lee Valley Corridor - Assessing the

Potential Economic Impacts” looked at the potential for development in Enfield and the surrounding boroughs.

It estimates investing in the area would boost the UK economy by £10.7 bn.

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Local News and Events

New Cycleway for Potters Bar Cyclists in Potters Bar will soon be able to ride more safely from one end of town to the other, with the construction of a new cycleway linking the High Street with Darkes Lane.

The new cycleway, will run through Parkfield open space in the High Street and direct cyclists and walkers to Byng Drive, as an alternative route to get to Darkes Lane, as opposed to The Walk.

“The cycleway was requested by local cyclists as a means of getting around Potters Bar more safely, by avoiding the busy main roads and will also provide a useful connection to the train station and a safer route to Ladbrooke JMI School” explained Councillor Jean Heywood, Environment Portfolio Holder, explained:

Half of the route through the park has already been completed and work is currently taking place to complete the second half of it. This involves widening the existing footpath to three meters. The path will also be museum service laid in a slightly meandering fashion and rumble strips installed to safeguard against cyclists gathering too much speed. There will be signs at A social history of cinema in Enfield each entrance to warn users FREE exhibition runs until 4th May 2012 that the path is for both cyclists Half term children’s workshops 13-15 February 2012 and walkers.

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Remembering enfield Star Wars

Come and meet Arthur Gaunt, Film Studio Foley Artist (Sound Effects Person) and learn about how film sound effects were made in the early days of cinema. Try your hand at making your own ‘effect’ and then use your new skills to add sound to a piece of vintage film.

This creative and interactive workshop includes making your own Star Wars mask, an animated flick book and a Zoetrope (to make moving images).

Suitable for 6 - 12 years old.

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

WORKSHOPS TIMES: 11am-1pm & 2-4pm TICKETS COST: £4.00 per ticket BOOK ONLINE: SAVE £1.00 per ticket (Booking required. Book early to avoid disappointment)

TO BOOK: Visit www.millfieldartscentre.co.uk or call 020 8807 6680 Enfield Museum The Dugdale Centre, Thomas Hardy House 39 London Road, Enfield EN2 6DS enfield.museum.service@enfield.gov.uk www.enfield.gov.uk www.enfield.gov.uk/museum

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One particular local group of people is more interested than most in the current construction work and that’s Welwyn Archaeological Society. This is due to the fact that the site used to be home to a Roman tile kiln and they are eager to see if the excavation unearths any Roman artefacts.

Councillor Jean Heywood, added: “Once finished the new route will benefit all park users and perhaps encourage more people to ditch the car and get on a bike, especially for short journeys across town.”

The route is being implemented as part of the council’s Watling Chase Greenways Project and is being funded by Section 106 contributions and other funds. Section 106 money is paid by local developers to improve local infrastructure and amenities.

Whilst construction takes place in Parkfield, the path from the Byng Drive entrance to the Holly Walk will be closed but alternative routes are available.

Work should be completed and the route open by midFebruary, depending on the weather.

Don’t see your money go up in smoke Everyone knows that smoking is bad for your health but perhaps what is less well known is how much smoking may cost financially.

At about £7.00 for 20 (35p per cigarette) even 10 a day will cost £24.50 a week or £1,274 a year. Even at the lowest rate of income tax of 20%, that means you have to earn £1,530 to smoke 10 cigarettes a day.

Now that the Christmas credit card bills have arrived, NHS Enfield, have teamed up with Barclays Bank, to promote the free stop smoking service.

The stop smoking service has over 80 sites across Enfield,

Local News and Events which provides One to One support, and has helped over 5,000 people to stop smoking through its 6 week treatment programme. It has one of the highest quit rates in the country.

“Enfield Council is launching a campaign to once again warn of not only the dangers inherent in smoking, but the huge cost,” said Cllr Christine Hamilton, Cabinet Member for Public Health “Giving up smoking can be difficult, especially if you have smoked for a while, but the NHS give all kinds of help to people who want to quit, with advice stop smoking packs and support.”

“You don’t have to stop by yourself; stop smoking support is free, so please contact the service as soon as you can.”

If you want to stop smoking, whatever your motivation please contact the service on 0800 652 8405 or 0208 370 1022 or visit the website at www.quitsmoking.uk.com

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New Kitchen Showroom in Potters Bar With over 43 years experience between them, there is not much Mark Rainbow and Kevin Glass do not know about designing and installing kitchens.

However even they have got excited about the new show room displays at Designer Kitchens in Potters Bar.

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Wherever You Are We Need Your Voices !

Simon Gilbert, local West End star singer and voice coach, has recently established a new choir in Enfield, The Community Singers. Simon is looking for a lot more people who love singing, want to learn some great music and have fun to join him and the choir.

The choir is now meeting at The Millfield Arts Centre Silver Street, Edmonton on Tuesday evenings from 7.00pm to 9.00pm. The new session starts on Tuesday 21st February for new people to register.

Simon stresses that there are no auditions or need for sightreading, although, obviously, some musical background is an advantage.

Songs in the repertoire include Edelweiss, True Love (from High Society) Moon

River, Bright Eyes, Morning Has Broken and Wherever You Are (the Army Wives anthem)

Simon was leading man to both Cleo Lane and Ginger Rogers and ran his own musical touring company, putting on successful shows to the countries leading theatres for twenty three years. He has also run master classes, workshops and showcases in Enfield for a similar period. For more information contact Simon on 020 8360 7386 or email him at simon@letthepeoplesing.co.uk You can find out more on line at www.letthepeoplesing.co.uk

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Everyone can help in Hospice Week 2012

North London Hospice has launched its new ‘Hospice 100’ appeal to coincide with Hospice Week 2012 - a challenge to old and new supporters to raise £100 each.

Hospice Week 2012 is from Monday, 27 February to Sunday, 4 March.

The Barnet-based hospice has an exciting year ahead. This spring will see the opening of the new purpose-built North London Hospice in Enfield, with specialist day services to complement its wellestablished inpatient services at Woodside Park.

Hospice Week 2012 will include the hospice’s annual grand raffle, with £1,000s in cash prizes. There will also be a

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“This year is probably the most significant year for us since North London Hospice began 25 years ago. We will soon be providing day care from our new North London Hospice in Enfield - it will be a proud moment for everyone involved in our work, especially our exceptional volunteers and supporters, and our staff,” said North London Hospice Chief Executive, Douglas Bennett.

“Many people don’t realise that North London Hospice is a charity - we rely on the fantastic support of thousands of people and businesses every year to continue providing specialist end of life care.

However, these are challenging times and in 2012 we need that support as we expand our

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work to provide new services and reach even more people in need of specialist care in Haringey, Enfield and Barnet.”

With the launch of ‘Hospice 100’, the North London Hospice hopes to generate extra funds through all kinds of events in which everyone can participate: activities can be home-based, school-based, family-based and work-based – anything goes, from pub quiz nights and fancy dress parties to bingo nights and ‘no school uniform’ days.

Douglas Bennett added: “North London Hospice’s very own professional fundraising team is at hand to help and

advise for any fundraising activities. We hope our local communities will rise to the challenge of Hospice 100 and help us in 2012.”

Hospice Week 2012 can help North London Hospice patients in many ways: · £100 pays for two sessions of a patient’s 1-to-1 specialist support with a community nurse · £200 pays for an out-patient’s one-day complementary care and therapies · £250 pays for a hospice ambulance to take patients to and from our day services For full details, go to www. northlondonhospice.org

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New Coffee Shop Café and Hotel for Enfield Over the last couple decades the high street has seen the emergence of the coffee shop as a place to meet with friends, relax or grab a bite to eat. From global corporations, to small independents the coffee shop appears to be taking over.

Before the rise of the coffee shop, it was public houses that were seen as places to meet up, relax, chat or grab a bite to eat. Now local pub the Stag will be offering you a venue that combines both, “Coffee Edge”.

“If you look to Europe and the continental style café people relax over a choice of a coffee or a glass of wine or a mix of both with friends in the same venue, so why not offer them a similar choice here in Enfield?” asks David Wright, owner of The Stag.

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“We hope our traditional customers will appreciate the changes on offer and look forward to welcoming new customers who want try out our new café experience,” added David. “I am also really excited about the other change happening to The Stag. Opening soon will be our Saathi.indd stylish hotel rooms. We have converted the space above the bar area into a collection of single and double rooms, with on suite facilities. The rooms will be £49.50 for a single and £65.00 for a double or twin, a night.”

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Raising Money for Charity One Man’s Success

Have you ever thought you would like to do your bit for charity? How many of us see people doing silly things for Charity: running a marathon, fire walking, or jumping out of a plane to raise money for charitable organizations and thought I could do something like that?

EN Magazine met up with local resident Matthew Herd, who was inspired by a TV programme in 2004 and has gone on to raise £‘000’s for good causes.

“In 2004, I produced a charity show called ‘Faith’.

After watching a show on the perception and reality of homeless people, I was shocked. The programme inspired me to do something, to raise money for the charity Shelter.

At 22, my experience in the whole production process was very small. Every aspect of the show I co-ordinated, from organising the acts, marketing the event and lighting and operating sound for the show.

It was a steep learning curve but one that paid off. In 2008 after seeing the devastation of the earthquakes in China I decided to produce another show but this time changed

the name to Unite. In just six weeks Unite, was conceived and performed. It was a similar theme to the Faith show four years earlier with local talent on the stage, entertaining the audience whilst raising money for a good cause. In 2011, I got involved in the Tottenham’s Got Talent show and in a round about way ended up producing the show alongside a great production team. That night raised about £1,000 for the victims of the Tottenham riots and was produced in about two weeks!”

“This time, Unite 2012, we are going bigger and better. We have hired Millfield Theatre for two nights, Friday 17th and Saturday 18th February, we want to raise more money for our cause this year by selling more tickets. Kindly the Shaolin Warriors, semi finalists of Britains Got Talent, have agreed to perform their new show ‘Shaolin Elements’ for free on Friday 17th. A 90 minute Kung-Fu spectacular features the most amazing martial arts feats ever... from flying through the air with amazing acrobatic grace, to iron bars smashed across heads, The Shaolin Elements show is not to be tried at home.”

“On Saturday 18th February Unite gets back to what it does best, getting the best local talent to perform on one stage, for one night, for one cause. This time we have performances from St Monica’s Players, Ministry of Expression, Acorn Theatre Company, Finchley and Friern Barnet Operatic Society, Enfield Light Operatic and Dramatic Society, plus a family friendly burlesque act. More acts are being confirmed over the coming weeks and the show is set to be amazing. This year we are looking to raise over £3000 for our chosen cause but this is only possible with the help of the local community. All people involved are donating their time and services for free and ALL profits from both shows will be donated directly to Nightingale.”

The Nightingale Cancer Support Centre (www. nightingalesupport.org.uk), was formed by a local group of concerned individuals, who

felt that more could be done to support people affected by cancer in Enfield. We aim to work together with existing local services to ensure that we provide comprehensive support. The Nightingale relies totally on voluntary income, it can only continue to help in the community if it has community support.

Unite 2012 presents ‘Shaolin Elements’ on Friday at 7.30pm and ‘Unite 2012’ Variety Performance on Saturday 18th February at 7.30pm. Tickets are £12, £10 conc and Family tickets are £35 and can be bought from the box office on 020 8807 6680 or online at www.millfieldtheatre.co.uk.

Keep up to date with the Shaolin Warriors latest news at www.shaolin-warriors.co.uk/ news/ or join their fan club at www.shaolin-warriors.co.uk/ fan-club/

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Valentine’s

Valentine’s Day Walking round the streets, shops are already displaying products and gift ideas to tempt us to buy a present for a loved one. Has consumerism just got the better of us again? Was Valentine’s Day invented as a clever marketing ploy to make us part with our hard earned cash and who was St Valentine anyway?

Valentine’s Day is believed to have its roots in the time of the Roman Empire. In ancient Rome, February 14th was a holiday to honour Juno, who was the Queen of the Roman Gods and Goddesses. The Romans also knew her as the Goddess of women and marriage. The following day, February 15th, began the Feast of Lupercalia. In ancient Rome the lives of young boys and girls were strictly separate.

However, one of the customs of the young people was name drawing. On the eve of the festival of Lupercalia the names of Roman girls were written on slips of paper and placed into jars. Young men would draw a girl’s name from the jar and they would then be partners for the duration of the festival.

Sometimes the pairing of the children lasted an entire year, and often, they would fall in love and would later marry.

Under the rule of Emperor Claudius II, Rome was involved in many bloody and unpopular campaigns. Claudius the Cruel was having a difficult time getting soldiers. He believed that the reason was that roman men did not want to leave their loves or families. As a result, Claudius cancelled all marriages and engagements in Rome. Saint Valentine was a priest in Rome, in the days of Claudius II. He and Saint Marius aided the Christian martyrs and secretly married couples, and for this kind deed Saint Valentine was apprehended and dragged

before the Prefect of Rome, who condemned him to be beaten to death with clubs and to have his head cut off.

He suffered martyrdom on the 14th day of February, about the year 270.

According to one legend, Valentine actually sent the first ‘valentine’ greeting himself. While in prison, it is believed that Valentine fell in love with his jailor’s daughter - who visited him during his confinement. Before his death, it is alleged he wrote her a letter, which he signed ‘From your Valentine’.

Although the truth behind the Valentine legend is murky, the stories certainly emphasize his appeal as a sympathetic, heroic, and, most importantly, romantic figure. It’s no surprise that by the Middle Ages, Valentine was one of the most popular saints in England and France.

In Great Britain, Valentine’s Day began to be popularly celebrated around the seventeenth century. By the middle of the eighteenth century, it was common for friends and lovers to exchange small tokens of affection or handwritten notes. By the end of the century, printed cards began to replace written letters, due to improvements in printing technology. Readymade cards were an easy way for people to express their emotions, in a time when direct expression of one’s feelings was discouraged.

The introduction of the postal service and cheaper postage rates also contributed to an increase in the popularity of sending Valentine’s Day greetings.

In the Middle Ages, young men and women drew names from a bowl to see who their valentines would be. They would wear these names on

their sleeves for one week.

This is where it is believed the saying “to wear your heart on your sleeve” comes from.

Some people used to believe that if a woman saw a robin flying overhead on Valentine’s Day, it meant she would marry a sailor. If she saw a sparrow, she would marry a poor man and be very happy. If she saw a goldfinch, she would marry a millionaire.

One of the most extravagant expressions of love was the construction of the Taj Mahal in India, which was built by the Mughal Emperor, Shah Jahan in memory of his beautiful wife, Mumtaz Mahal. Work on the Taj began in 1634 and continued for almost 22 years.

It took the labour of 20,000 workers from all over India and Central Asia – how’s that for a Valentine’s Day gift?

On a more economical front, in Wales, love spoons of wood were carved and given as gifts on February 14th. Hearts, keys and keyholes formed the favourite theme of decorations on the spoons, which together symbolised “You unlock my heart!”

It would appear then that on reflection, there is more to St Valentine’s Day than you

certainly makes for interesting reading.

So to all our readers, we wish you a very happy Valentine’s Day and may all our female readers spot a goldfinch, sparrow or robin on February 14th!!!!

Here are some Valentine’s Day gift ideas from EN Magazine.

Find your way into your loved ones heart through food!

It is often said that chocolate and romance pave the way to a woman’s heart, and everyone knows the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach.

So if you’re looking to treat that special person in your life and pamper them this Valentine’s Day, what better gift than a box of Guylian chocolates. For Valentine’s Day 2012 the world’s favourite Belgian chocolatier has the answer: a fusion of romance and delectably mouth watering chocolates that will win over even the hardest of hearts.

Guylian has a romantic history.

The story began in the late 1950’s with the marriage of company founders Guy and Liliane. Soon after their wedding the couple combined their first names into the company name Guy-lian.

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Whereas some of the old wives tales associated with February 14th may well not be true, it

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Valentine’s Chocolate Seashells.

The well loved classic, gets a romantic twist for Valentine’s Day. Made from the finest West African cocoa beans and filled with melt-in-your-mouth roasted hazelnut praline, each heavenly Guylian seashell is lovingly crafted from a blend of delicious white, milk and dark Belgian chocolate (rrp £3.99 for 250g).

Guylian I Love You Individually wrapped, in luxurious golden foil, within an eye catching red box, these romantic heart shaped chocolates, filled with roasted hazelnut praline are the perfect way to say ‘I Love You’ this Valentine’s Day. The 50g box (rrp £1.32) which contains four praline filled hearts is the ideal love token, whilst the 125g heart shaped box (pictured. rrp £3.99) makes a more substantial Valentine’s Day present.

Guylian’s Valentine’s Day chocolates are available from all major supermarkets and selected independent stores nationwide.

Why not get besotted with clotted cream and send a delicious and delightful “True Love Afternoon Tea”?

With plenty for two to share, you are guaranteed a delicious Valentine’s Day. Available to be delivered to your loved one from delimann, “The True Love Afternoon Tea” is just one of many fantastic food gifts. The set it consists of special heart shaped scones, delicious served with extra fruity strawberry jam, rich

clotted cream and warming Westcountry tea. The “True Love” gingerbread can be snapped in half for two to share, as can the chocolate praline hearts. The hearts and stripes Valentine’s mug can be kept for a lasting reminder of your special afternoon for £17.50.

The complete set comprises: - 2 Heart Shaped Devon Scones, freshly baked on the day of dispatch - Devonshire Farm Clotted Cream, made on the local farm with milk from Guernsey cows - Extra Fruity Strawberry Jam, Delimann’s own jam, award winning - “True Love” gingerbread biscuits - specially iced and piped - 2 heart shaped chocolate covered praline hearts - Westcountry Tea, a warming, refreshing brew - Hearts and Stripes Mug, special mug by Gisella Graham “All Yours” - embossed gift tag Delimann’s signature rustic gift boxes, secured in wood wool and wrapped in wax paper.

Founded over 170 years ago, today the delimann operates from the tongue-in-cheek Deli Towers, dispatching wonderful deli gifts and products throughout the UK. For further information visit www. delimann.co.uk

Diamonds are a girl’s best friend, so they say, but do not match everyone’s budget or morals!

by Brilliant (www. byBrilliant.com) is a fine jewellery collection that specialises in amazing lab created diamonds. Made in perfect conditions, the jewels are flawless in cut, clarity and colour – and like diamonds, they will last forever. In fact, only professional gemologists, with specialist equipment can tell the difference between, by Brilliant diamonds and mined natural diamonds.

A smart girl’s best friend, by Brilliant jewels allow you to treat the love of your life in both statement and classic jewellery pieces without breaking the bank. All of the by Brilliant collection is handcrafted in solid gold or sterling silver settings, allowing fashionistas to mix, match or stack with their existing sparkles.

by Brilliant range of jewellery cost from £60 to £500 considerably cheaper than real diamonds visit (www. byBrilliant.com) for more information.

Do you think you know your Valentine? Whether you’ve been together six months or sixty years, the chances are there’s always more to learn. Recent research says the longer a couple are together, the less they actually know about each other. How about putting this research to the test?

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What is your partner’s favourite city?

Who, given the sole choice, would your partner invite round to dinner?

What part of your partner is she/he most embarrassed about?

by Brilliant simulated diamonds have a lifetime guarantee and yield a clarity of ‘IT’ (internally flawless) – in fact, they are so durable that they could cut through glass. And because they are not mined, eco-warriors can rest at ease knowing that their diamonds are guilt-free.

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From the popular ITV game show, MR & MRS is perfect entertainment for some fun around Valentine’s Day. The game’s questions are intended to tease out gems of information on subjects that you may not expect! Guaranteed to cause arguments, blushes, blank looks and lots of laughter!

What is your partner’s favourite way to eat an egg?

Your partner wins a sizeable sum – how would they spend it?

What animal is your partner most scared of?

MR&MRS is licensed by University Games and available from all good retailers with an RRP £14.99 for full board game or RRP £4.99 for travel version.

Valentine’s Playback Styles – Playback Styles help you tell your story with just one click. moviEZ HD contains 10 Playback Styles, each with unique effects, animations, and transitions, that together set the pace and tone for the perfect presentation. Playback styles react to your favorite music by automatically sensing the rhythm and synchronizing your movies and photos to the beat.

Or if quizzing your partner is not your thing but doing something together is how about: Hearty fun for the family on Valentine’s Day! Piece together these beautiful coloured hearts with your loved ones, this Valentine’s Day, whether it be hubby or the little ones, with this super jigsaw from Coiledspring Games. Puzzles are a fantastic way to bring the family together, as everyone can join in, even Grandma! What better to way to celebrate the traditional day of love, than sat round with your loved ones and a pretty puzzle!

The beautifully designed jigsaw has 1,000 pieces so you can be sure it will keep you and your little ones amused as you try to piece together

the intricate pattern of hearts.

Rather than chomping through a box of chocolates, your family can get to grips with a real challenge and get their puzzling hats on.

Or how about creating a very personalised gift, of music video clips and photos for the one you love with Sony Creative Software? moviEZ HD, a new, easy-to-use software solution for sharing photos and videos will quickly generate a movie that can easily be uploaded to social media sites like YouTube™ and Facebook®.

Transfer files from your camcorder, phone, or camera and then rearrange the clips how you want. Add your favourite music, then automatically sync your movie to the song’s length and beat. moviEZ HD does the rest by adding automatic zooms, pans, and transitions instantly.

Feature Highlights of moviEZ HD include: Three-Step Movie Creation –Choose photos and videos, select one of 10 different playback styles, add music, and moviEZ HD will quickly generate a movie.

Easy Sharing – moviEZ HD imports audio and video files from cameras, camcorders, phones, and PCs. Export ready-to-share videos for immediate uploading to popular online destinations like YouTube™, Facebook®, and popular mobile devices, like iPad®, iPhone®, or Android™.

Burn videos to DVD using the included themes. Share your memories across a variety of different platforms If you spend the rest of the year being a sports widow, how about treating your loved to an App to help them improve their game?

Whether they are trying to get the perfect golf swing, football football free kick, or yoga posture…Coach’s Eye delivers “ah-ha” moments that elevate athletes from good to great.

WIN WIN WIN EN Magazine as a selection of the gifts to give away to readers for Valentines Day. To be in with a chance of winning some of these gifts just tell us which type of bird you would hope to see to marry a millionaire?

The gifts available to win include: Guylian Chocolates True Love Afternoon Tea set Mr & Mrs Game Love Herts Jigsaw Puzzle Sony moviEZ Coach’s Eye Send your answers to competitions@enmagazine. co.uk or EN Magazine, 63 High Street, Potters Bar, EN6 5AS. include your name, address and a daytime contact number.

Please tell us which prize or prizes yo would like to be entered for.

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Coach’s Eye makes it extremely easy to review individual frames of the video to really see what is happening.

You can give them the power to create and share videos that people can understand immediately, to help them improve their game.

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Lover’s Rock in Enfield for Valentine’s

Enfield Town’s new venue, the Dugdale Centre, is presenting a very special show to celebrate Valentine’s Day.

the defining sounds of the summer, making history, as she became the first British born woman to have a reggae song at the top of the British charts. This marked a coming of age for Lover’s Rock, a softened, British reggae that focused on romance, and involved so much more, than setting teenage heartbreak to a reggae beat.

The big attraction is the ‘Lover’s Rock Monologues’ concerts featuring Janet Kay, Carroll Thompson and Victor Romero Evans, who stormed the charts in the late 70’s and early 80’s, with their own unique brand of Carroll Thompson’s solo career reggae, which came to be began with success in the known as Lover’s Rock, or shape of Lover’s Rock singles ‘romantic reggae’. This is ‘I’m So Sorry’ and ‘Simply In a unique opportunity for Love’, which both topped the fans, lovers, admirers and reggae chart in 1981, the same hopeless romantics to relive year she released her debut those heady days of love and album, ‘Hopelessly in Love’. romance. There is also a rare Carroll won two GLR Reggae chance to catch the film ‘The Awards in 1982, for Best Story of Lover’s Rock’.

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Janet Kay, Carroll Thompson and Victor Romero Evans bringing LOVE to Enfield Female Performer at the GLR awards.

Victor (aka Supa Vic) Romero Evans began his recording career in 1977 and in 1980 he recorded and released his smash hit single ‘At The Club’, followed by a string of other reggae hits. He has just released a cover of Freddie McKay’s classic tune ‘Love Is A Treasure’ for Nu-Edge Productions label.

Lover’s Rock influenced many leading pop acts such as; The Police, Culture Club and Sade, and offered an antidote to the male-dominated Jamaican roots reggae. Lover’s Rock became crucial to the formation of a black British

identity in the late 70s and 80s, and went from a small UK scene to become a global phenomenon, through artists like UB40 and Maxi Priest.

Whatever your plans for the season of love, you’ll find the perfect blend of romance, music and passion in this series of exclusive Lover’s Rock Valentine concerts. The concerts run every night from Tuesday 14th February to Saturday 18th February at 8pm at the Dugdale Centre, Thomas Hardy House, 39 London Road, Enfield EN2 6DS in the heart of Enfield Town. For tickets book online at www.dugdalecentre.co.uk or call 020 8807 6680.

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2012 Success

Achieving What you Set Out To Do In 2012 How are your 2012 New Year Resolutions Faring?

Are you going to achieve your Resolution Golds in the Olympic 2012 Year?

By the time you see this first edition of EN Magazine in 2012 you will have had at least one month to progress your New Year Resolutions. Chances are that they will have already fallen foul of the grey skies of January – a particularly hard month to make life changes as the weather is gloomy and we are all feeling rather flat after the bright Christmas and New Year’s festivities.

Some of you might not even have made New Year Resolutions this year. Who could blame you, with all the gloomy media predictions about the UK and EU economies, and the news, in particular, about record job losses in 2011/12? Best perhaps to keep your head down and be grateful that you have a job at all? Or concentrate solely on getting a job rather than a job you will enjoy, if you are one of the many who are not presently in work?

So what is the point of my title question and reading on?

Well, I think that we all deserve the opportunity to take ‘me time’ every now and again, no matter how busy our lives, and we all deserve to aspire to be the very best that we can. So I am going to help you achieve your own Olympic Gold goals in 2012.

Based on the principles of coaching top athletes and many years’ experience in performance and life coaching, as well as mentoring, I am going to suggest a simple approach that is proven to significantly increase your chances of making lasting improvements to key areas of your life.

First, do not repeat, especially word for word, any resolution that you have made in previous years and have quickly forgotten or abandoned well before Spring. Only make positively worded resolutions. Then you will be setting yourself up to succeed and not to fail. Also, do not think that you have missed the boat for 2012.

Who says that the first week in January is the only time you can make Resolutions?

Take some ‘me time’ in a quiet place away from the noise and pressures of every day life to think about what is really important for you to achieve by January 2013 (or any other date that seems more realistic for your circumstances). Imagine how you will feel when you successfully make each of those desired changes.

Compare that warm positive feeling with how you might feel if you do not succeed; whether by not trying at all, by lack of determination or by setting too high a threshold for yourself.

Compile a long list of possible resolutions if you wish, but be sure to hone that list down to those Resolutions which you really want to achieve: your Olympic Gold’s. Then, choose to set yourself no more than three realistic and positively worded resolutions to tackle in 2012. Write them down and include your desired end state, for example, I will be a healthy eater by the end 2012 and have better toned muscles.

Always set yourself some interim milestones to check and if necessary, adjust your progress along the way. Include monthly review dates in your diary now, so that you take time

to do this key step. This will ensure that you do not simply forget about your resolutions or get distracted from your focus. Which inevitably will lead to experiencing the disappointment and failure, at

a time when you will want to feel good about yourself and your future.

If you take this approach, your brain will start working immediately to support

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I suggest that you also decide to give yourself a small reward for each milestone achieved or surpassed during 2012.

You will certainly deserve a 10:05:35 treat for working hard along the way to achievement and deciding what those treats might be for you in advance and visualising them when the going gets tough - will help enormously towards achieving your milestones. They will be fun to do in themselves.

Treats need not be expensive if money is tight, why not reward yourself with a luxurious soak in a scented candlelit bath room or by listening to nature’s songs on a brisk country walk? Be creative in your choice of rewards and stick pictures representing your imagined goals and celebratory treats on the fridge door, to inspire you every time you open it or pass by to do the washing up!

Throughout the year it is very important that you do not let yourself be distracted from moving steadily forward towards your chosen Goals by other demands; negative remarks from others; or your own negative thoughts. Think only positively; enjoy and celebrate what you achieve at each stage; and remember always that you deserve to succeed - no matter how gloomy the outlook, the economy or the weather - and you will find that you do achieve whatever is most important for you in 2012. You will have your Olympic Golds.

Jo Langdale, Director of Afon Aur Ltd at www.afonaur. com and specialist in Human Resources, People and Organisation Development.

Jo is a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development (FCIPD); Fellow of the Institute of Leadership & Management (FInstLM); and has a Diploma in Performance & Life Coaching. She draws on over 35 years experience working in a variety of Organisations with people in the public and private sectors in UK and EU.

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Business Awards

Business Ideas Wanted!

Do you have an idea that you think could be the next big thing? Are you interested in starting a new business, bringing a product to market or working with the local community in an innovative way?

The Enfield Innovation Competition is now in its 3rd year and during this time it has seeded new businesses, products and social enterprises throughout the borough. The 2012 competition is being run as a collaboration between the North London Chamber of Commerce and reloop: the mdx dsign and innovation centre (part of Middlesex University) and fundded by Enfield Council.

The focus of the 2012 competition is to develop the capacity and culture for innovation in the borough within three target groups: Enfield businesses (SMEs) Enfield residents Enfield students The competition is designed to help everybody to have and to develop a business idea, and to enter into a creative and business community surrounding the competition.

Forty Enfield residents and students who enter will benefit from a two day ‘Innovation Masterclass’ to help them to develop their ideas in a collaborative environment and will be offered access

to business support services within the borough. The ‘Innovation Masterclasses’ will be run by redLoop design with the aim of giving everyone going though the masterclass a clear development plan.

Some will get the chance to go for the big prize and pitch for investment and support. 3 residents and 3 students will be selected to go to the next stage and pitch their idea to a panel of experts for the chance to win £10,000 to make their idea happen.

All businesses who enter will be given feedback on their ideas, and advice on where they could make connections for support and apply for funding. The 3 shortlisted companies will be given support by innovation experts from redLoop to develop their pitch to help get the power and potential of their ideas across to the judging panel for the chance to win £10,000 to make their idea happen.

For further information on the awards and to download your entry form visit www. enfieldinnovation.org The application process is simple, complete the form (keeping a copy for yourself) and post it to; Enfield Innovation Competition , redLoop: the mdx design and innovation centre, Middlesex University, Boulevard Drive, Aerodrome Road, London, NW9 5QZ. The closing date is Friday 30th March.

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Getaway

Cold dark mornings and evenings… how to escape from them

By Sarah Vittaci

At this time of year, the chilly breath of winter, can hold many home-grown pleasures; all that mellow fruitfulness, and the beauty of a crisp winter morning as the sun breaks over frost-rimed fields, can truly be fodder for the soul. If, on the other hand, your winter vibe is more about damp, cold starts and trying to remember what a field actually looks like as you gaze at your computer screen, you might be tempted to take a break from it all. Well, why not give in to temptation?

Whether you’re a sucker for the civilised charms of a city break, or after a more adventurous experience, there’s something out there for you. How about..?

Beautiful Bordeaux The region of Bordeaux is best known for its wines, but it has

much more to offer. The city of Bordeaux can make a great mini-break destination – and if the word ‘city’ conjures up images of grey pavements and towering office blocks, think again. Bordeaux has recently had a facelift (sorry, ‘work done’, as they say).

The buildings, historic and modern, have been scrubbed up, the waterfront has had a Gok-style makeover, and Bordeaux can now strut its stuff on the city catwalk along with the best of them.

A modern and lively city, Bordeaux looks to the future without rejecting its past. You can stroll through elegant streets surrounded by stone columns and imposing facades, eat and drink in a wide variety of cafés and restaurants, and then, if you like, hit bars and clubs until dawn – or head back to your hotel, which can be as small and bijou or as grand as you wish; Bordeaux

has both.

Apart from walking, other ways of exploring Bordeaux include by tram (you can buy a day ticket to travel around, which is a great way of getting your bearings), or by bicycle, which you can hire from over 100 places in the town. You could also catch a bus to Cap Ferret (makes a change from the 313 to Ponders End Garage); or you can hop on a train to the beautiful, historic village of St Emilion renowned world-wide for its wines.

If you’re looking for places to visit in Bordeaux, check out the redesigned waterfront, along the quays of the Garonne, lined with bars, cafés and parks. The main centres on the left bank are on the Quai de Chartrons, where a skate park has opened and an organic market is held twice a week, and Place de la Bourse, with its beautiful central fountain and the innovative Miroir d’Eau (a shallow reflective pool that doubles as a huge paddling pool for the city in hot weather).

On the right bank of the river, a new municipal botanical garden, the Jardin botanique de la Bastide, which opened in 2003, complements the historic Jardin botanique de Bordeaux, on the other side of the river.

The new and the old Bordeaux, is typified in the newly-chic Chartrons, area where the

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traditional wine merchants do business. Here you can also shop for antiques, take a break in coffee shops, visit the Museum of Modern Art and eat in tapas bars and fusion food restaurants. In fact, there are lovely cafés everywhere in town, as well as by the waterfront.

If you want great shopping, Bordeaux has the longest pedestrianised shopping street in Europe (Rue St Catherine) and a large pedestrianised Old Town.

There are also places offering wine tasting (we are in wine territory, after all), and, for the foodies, a plethora of shops offering delicious specialities, from cheese to chocolate.

Places to stay range in character and price from inexpensive, such as Hotel Normandie, to the more upmarket, 5-star The Grand Regent.

Autumn and winter are mild in Bordeaux; you may not be able to escape the seasonal damp completely (it’s winter in Europe, what can you do?), but you’ll be wined, dined and entertained. What more do you want?

For more information on Bordeaux, visit: www.bordeauxtourisme.com or bourdoux-city. com Or you could try…

Getaway

Activities in the Algarve If, on the other hand, you’re looking for a destination that offers action, adventure and temperatures that mean you can leave your winter woollies behind, what about the western Algarve? With average temperatures of 19-22 degrees Celsius (that’s 66-72 degrees in old money, aka Fahrenheit), quieter beaches and coastal walks, you can get to grips with the real Algarve away from the hordes of the summer’s tourist season.

Surf

If you’re a surf dude with ‘tude, the Atlantic coast provides great and consistent waves for surfing, with the best spots found to the west of the Algarve, where plenty of established surfing schools hold expert knowledge of the secluded beaches and perfect waves for beginners. If you’re not experienced but want to learn, the Algarve Watersport School has a ‘Surfari’ daytrip which picks up learners from their hotel if they’re in a group of four or more. Prices and

dates depend on location, but pickups include Lagos, Carvoeiro and Portimao, and prices start at 55 euro.

Kayak

Keen on your kayaking?

This can give you access to little-known inlets and coves teeming with wildlife along the Algarve coast. The Algarve Kayak Tour and The Kayak Centre take participants aged seven and upwards on two - three hour kayak tours departing from Lagos beach.

Discover the colourful rock formations known as the “Algarves”, the famous grottos and caves of Ponta da Piedade or the Alvor laguna. Places available from 20 euro.

Cycling

If you fancy cycling that doesn’t involve dodging London motorists (who you suspect are secretly out to get you), then the Algarve is an option worth considering.

The head winds often mean challenging cycling (although you’re probably used to that), but it will reap rewards. Many hotels have on-site bikes for

use by guests, although you can also visit Algarve Bike Hire, which rents bikes out for up to 15 days, with the lowest-spec bike available for 10 euro per day, or 90 euro for the full 15. Child seats are available, and all equipment, including helmets, can be delivered to your hotel for free if you’re based between Albufeira and Carvoeiro. Try cycling the rewarding 10km route west, along the coastal road, from Carvoeiro to the village of Ferragudo, which is packed with small restaurants serving fresh fish, overlooking its golden beach.

Ride

The Algarve enjoys warm weather in the autumn, which provides good horse riding conditions and spectacular views of the rolling western Algarve terrain. There are a number of riding schools that cater for everyone, from beginners to experienced riders.

Golf

golfers in the Algarve, but if you choose wisely you’ll find that often the courses will remain quiet. You’ll find warm weather on offer, minus the sweltering sun. The western Algarve tends to be quieter.

Carvoeiro is home to three golf courses, while Vale de Milho is more informal, charging 30 euro green fee, and is suited to beginners, requiring only knowledge of golfing etiquette. The Gramacho and Pinta are 18 hole courses within 3 kilometres of Carvoeiro, accommodating holidaying golfers for approximately 90 euro per round.

Discover more about the Algarve at: www.visitalgarve.pt.

We hope this has given you some ideas about getting away from it all if you’ve had enough of gazing at the condensation misting up the windows of your car, while you sit on the North Circular, or you’re squeezed in like a sardine on the 07.45 to Moorgate.

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SHOWTIME Private Peaceful

Sun 26th Feb 6.00pm Tickets: £12 written by Michael Morpurgo (2003) adapted and directed

by Simon Reade.

Fresh from two sell-out runs in Bristol Old Vic’s Studio Theatre, a sell-out transfer to London’s Soho Theatre, and a sell-out run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Scamp are delighted to present the Bristol Old Vic Production of the oneman show Private Peaceful, a powerful story of hope by Michael Morpurgo.

Private Peaceful relives the life of Private Tommo Peaceful, a young First World War soldier awaiting the firing squad at dawn. During the night he looks back at his short but joyful past growing up in rural Devon: his exciting first days at school; the accident in the forest that killed his father; his adventures with Molly, the love of his life; and the battles and

injustices of war that brought him to the front line.

This remarkable book, winner of the 2005 Blue Peter Book of the Year award, is the latest by the third Children’s Laureate Michael Morpurgo. The inspiration for Private Peaceful came from Morpurgo’s visit to Ypres where he was shocked to discover how many young soldiers were court-martialled and shot for cowardice during the First World War. Michael Morpurgo’s reputation in the world of children’s books is unparalleled, having won the 1995 Whitbread Award for The Wreck of the Zanzibar, the 1996 Smarties Book Prize for The Butterfly Lion and the 2000 Children’s Book Award for Kensuke’s Kingdom.

Wyllyotts Theatre, Wyllyotts Place, Darkes Lane, Potters Bar, HERTS EN6 2HN www.wyllyottstheatre.co.uk Box Office 01707 645005

Rioting for Dummies: A Beginner’s Guide to Modern Britain

Wednesday 29th February - Saturday 3rd March 8pm Tickets: £12 | £10 concessions Online: £11 | £9 “Without doubt consumerism, or criminal consumerism, played a major part in the riot”- Sir Hugh Orde, President of the Association of Chief Police Officers

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Dugdale Centre are staging a high energy romp through contemporary British politics as they attempt to explain, in just 60 minutes, the State we’re in.

Silly costumes, physical comedy and outlandish props will combine as they take an in-depth look at Con-Dem-ed Britain - from rioters, to bankers, the occupy movement, to expenses scandals, not to mention plenty squeezed in between.

Join them for an anarchic hour of mayhem as they try to uncover the underlying causes that are shaping modern Britain.

Supported by Middlesex University, Artist In Residence Scheme Dugdale Centre, Thomas Hardy House, 39 London Road Enfield. www.millfieldtheatre.co.uk Box Office 0208 807 6680

Showtime

All Star 60’s Supergroup

Sat 25th Feb 8.00pm Tickets: £18, £17 concs Bringing you all their hits and more in one show are: Tony Crane, lead vocals and lead guitar with The MerseyBeats, with a string of hits such as: ‘I Think of You’; ‘Sorrow’ and ‘Don’t Turn Around.

Geoff Turton lead singer/ guitarist from The Rockin’ Berries, who had such huge

hits as ‘He’s in Town’, ‘What in the World’s Come Over You’ and ‘Poor Man’s Son’.

To round off this fabulous array of talent is Chip Hawkes, former original lead singer/ songwriter with The Tremeloes who had hits with ‘Here Comes My Baby’, Silence is Golden and ‘Suddenly You Love Me’.

What a group! What a show!

Don’t miss it!

Wyllyotts Theatre, Wyllyotts Place, Darkes Lane, Potters Bar, HERTS EN6 2HN www.wyllyottstheatre.co.uk Box Office 01707 645005

Over The Rainbow: The Eva Cassidy Story Tuesday 28 February at 8pm Tickets: £19, £17 concs (Online £18, £16 concs)

Theatre Productions Limited, is proud to announce the seventh sensational UK tour of Over The Rainbow: The Eva Cassidy Story. Since its first performance in 2004, this compelling musical play has received rapturous receptions and inspired cathartic outpourings of emotion.

This is the poignant and moving story of Washingtonborn singer Eva Cassidy.

By the time of her death, she was unknown outside Washington but within four years Terry Wogan discovered and promoted her haunting interpretation of ‘Somewhere Over the Rainbow’ to the top of the chart.

This sad but uplifting musical play, journeys through her life, from her idyllic childhood growing up in a musical family, to her studio work with boyfriend and mentor Chris Biondo; to the exuberant live recording of Blues Alley and finally to her tragically premature death at the age of only 33 years.

star cast of performers and musicians, Over The Rainbow: The Eva Cassidy Story is an award-winning musical that captures the qualities of this wonderfully talented and spiritual song stylist.

Sarah Jane Buckley stars as Eva Cassidy, whilst Pauline Fleming takes on the role of Barbara Cassidy, Eva’s mother, and Rob McVeigh takes on the role of Danny Cassidy, Eva’s brother.

More than a musical life-story, Over The Rainbow: The Eva Cassidy Story is a show for anyone who has lost someone they love. A thoroughly entertaining and a truly memorable experience.

Millfield Arts Centre Silver Street Edmonton LondonN18 1PJ www.millfieldtheatre.co.uk Box Office 0208 807 6680

Featuring a truly talented all-

Ellington sings Ellington

Friday 2 March 8pm Tickets: £17.50, £15 concs (Online £16.50, £14 concs) Strictly Come Dancing singing sensation, Lance Ellington brings his velvet tones and suave, sophisticated style to Millfield Theatre. Based in Enfield, Lance is regularly seen performing alongside Millfield’s patron Bruce Forsyth.

Son of legendary bandleader Ray Ellington, Lance returns with his seven piece band and

the greatest Swing music ever written.

Hear a tribute to the great Duke Ellington, plus classics like What Kind of Fool Am I and A Certain Smile. He will captivate you in an evening of enchantment and romance.

“He is without doubt a singer’s singer, which puts him in a very exclusive society” Bruce Forsyth Millfield Arts Centre Silver Street Edmonton LondonN18 1PJ www.millfieldtheatre.co.uk Box Office 0208 807 6680

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What’s On Comedy Night at Highlands School in association with Chamberlains Estate agents Saturday 10th March 7.30pm – 10.30pm Tickets will be available in advance or on the door.

For more information go to www. highlands.enfield.sch.uk Barnet Historical and Ghost Walks March 17th and April 21st. The Battle of Barnet: a guided walk across the famous Wars of the Roses battlefield of 1471. Meet at junction of Great North Rd and Hadley Green Rd 2.30pm. 020 8440 6805 March 31st and June 23rd. Things That Go Bump in High Barnet: a ghost walk. Maeet at High Barnet tube station 7.30pm. 020 8440 6805

April 29th and June 16th. Dickens and Victorian Barnet: a guided walk. Meet at High Barnet tube station 2.30pm. 020 8440 6805 Chickenshed’s Tales from the Shed Chase Side, Southgate, London, N14 4PE Time: 10:00 - 11:00 £5.50/free to babies under 6 months - Each show is different, but all shows creatively help to improve literacy, numeracy and communication skills.

3rd February-24th March 2012 Performances on Friday at 11.30 am/Saturday at 10 am & 11.30 am. Extra performance at Half Term on Thursday and Friday.

Chickensheds hugely popular interactive performances for our youngest audiences, aged 0-7, is an introduction to a universe where children and performers go on a

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theatrical journey together, and along the way, meet characters such as Can-Can the beautiful bird and The Thing That Goes Blurgh!

Age Recommendation: 0-7 years Running time: 50 mins 1 hour http://www.chickenshed.org.uk/ NGS Weekend aturday 10th - Sunday 11th March, 10am - 5pm Capel Manor Gardens opens its doors in association with the National Gardening Scheme.

A chance for you to enjoy the gardens in their Spring colour whilst donating to the NGS. Beginners Bonsai Event Sunday 18th March, 10am - 4pm An opportunity to get a taster for this unique hobby with displays, advice, demonstrations and sales by the Bonsai Group.

Capel Manor College Bullsmoor Lane Enfield EN1 4RQ enfield councileenfield council Regular Events and Clubs North London Humanist Group: Non-religious people meet regularly for discussions on the third Thursday of the month from 8.00 - 10.00 p.m.at the Ruth Winston Centre, 190 Green Lanes, Palmers Green, N13 5UE, plus social events/outings. Visitors welcome to attend without obligation to formally join. (No charge.) www.nlondonhumanists.fsnet.co.uk email: enquiries@ nlondonhumanists.fsnet.co.uk Secretary: 01707 653667.

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

New members/visitors welcome.

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

Enfield National Trust Association meet twice monthly, one afternoon at Holtwhites Sports & Social Club and one evening at either Enfield Grammar School or Enfield County School, Holly Walk, Enfield. We have summer outings, London outings, concert & theatre outings as well as lectures.

Please ring Peter on 020 8363 1568 for details.

Enfield RSPB meet once a month at St Andrew’s Church Hall, Silver Street, Enfield @ 7.45pm for lectures, quiz evenings, etc & have monthly mid week walks, coach outings & two “birding” holidays a year.Check our website; rspb. org.uk/groups/enfield/news or ring Pauline on 020 8363 1568 The Potters Bar Photographic Society The Wyllyotts Centre at 7.45pm most Mondays Members enjoy a varied programme of photographic competitions, illustrated lectures, tutorials and workshops throughout the year. Phone the secretary Graham Coldrick on 01438 832504 and he will put you in the picture.Website: www. pottersbar.org/photosociety Enfield Video Makers now meet at one of the rooms at the rear of St. Stephen’s Church Hall, at the corner of Park Avenue, and Village Road, at 8pm on the first & third Tuesdays of each month..

Please contact Jim Meehan phone 0209 351 1829 if you would like any further information about our activities. email address is jymsyl@ blueyonder.co.uk

Enfield Woodcarving Club meets every Tuesday evening 7.30 to 9.30pm in the technology room at Chace Community School, Churchbury Lane EN1 3HQ. Please join us! Beginners welcome.

Ring George 0208 363 2529 or Paul 0208 363 9223 Cuffley Floral Art Club We are a friendly flower arranging club meeting every 2nd Tuesday in the month (except January and August) at Cuffley Hall, Maynards Place from 8pm-10pm. Doors open from 7pm, visitors always welcome. For more information ring Jackie 020 8441 3663 or Val 01707 889447 Oakmere Bridge Club Held at Wyllyotts Centre, Darkes Lane Potters Bar every Monday, 7.30 p.m. to 10 p.m. We are a small friendly club and would welcome new members. We have vacancies for improvers and intermediate players We play Chicago Bridge. Interested? Then contact either:Janet (Secretary) on 01707 651461 Eleanor (Treasurer) on 01707 650376 Charles (Chairman) on 0208 449 8448 St. Benedicts Art Club, we are a friendly group who meet on Friday mornings from 9.00 t 12.00 at Bramley Road, Southgate. All artists and budding artists welcom.

Fee is £2.00 per session, which includes tea, coffee and biscuits.

Contact: Carol on 020 8366 6306 Winchmore Writers Group & Reading Group Both groups are small,friendly and informal and welcome new members. The writing group meets occasional Saurdays 10am - 4.30pm .The reading group meets Tuesdays 1-3pm (term-time only) .We meet at the Friends Meeting House N21.

For more details,contact Christine on 0790 5209 459 or christine@ roomofherown.plus.com Potters Bar Flower Club The club meets at 8.00pm on the second Wednesday of every month (except August) in the main hall of King Charles the Martyr Church, Dugdale Hill Lane, Potters Bar. Visitors are welcome (£4.00 a meeting). If you would like further

information please ring Anne on 01707 850089’.

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Enfield Camera Club Facilities include Swimming Pool, meets at Trinity Church Hall Spa, TVs, Games Room, & Wi-Fi. Thursday evenings at 8 pm. New Telephone 020 8366 3311 or 07967 members are always welcome.

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