EN Magazine July and August 2009

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Hello and Welcome to the July and August 2009 issue of EN Magazine.

Contents Page 4 - 19 Local News and Events

Welcome to the July/August issue of EN Magazine.

This is a joint issue to allow the team at EN Magazine to enjoy a few days off and get away to the sun. We will also use this time to plan for the Autumn and Winter issues of EN Magazine, so if you have any ideas for articles or features please let us know.

Page 20 - 21 Throwing a Summer Party

In this issue we take a look at how to put on a summer party and give you some ideas to make your party “the” party of the summer.

Page 22 - 25 Education - Local Colleges

With the current economic climate many people are looking to or are being forced into having to retrain for new careers. EN Magazine takes a look at some of the local colleges and gives some advice on going back to education.

Page 26 - 27 Gardening - Surviving a Drought

On a lighter note the weathermen keep telling us we are heading for a scorching summer, so we investigate how to keep your gardens in bloom during a drought.

We hope you enjoy this issue of EN Magazine and look forward to bringing you our autumn issues.

Page 28 - 31 What’s On Local Business Services and Classified Advertising

Have a great summer

Douglas Lee Publisher EN Magazine

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New River Festival

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his year, Enfield Council will be combining the New River Festival - a FREE arts and community summer festival at Chase Green Gardens, Enfield Town with Children’s Art Day. The event takes place on Saturday 11 July 2009 from 1 – 4.30pm.

The New River Festival was originally created to celebrate the restoration of the New River seven years ago. This year the festival will offer a full range of exciting and engaging activities for kids of all ages, themed around recycling and the environment. Eco-friendly and creative activities include; art workshops, eco-active workshops, a circus skills’ workshop and the Community Environment Project Office potting and replanting workshops!

Win a hamper of fruit and veg

There will also be a bouncy castle for the little ones, live music for all the family and environment information stalls for those wishing to find out more about the benefits of recycling. Plus, exclusively for this year, Freecycle will be organising a Give and Take stall – so please bring along unwanted items that are clean, working and easy to carry and in return feel free to take away an item of your choice!

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o you fancy winning a delicious basket of fruit and vegetables?

If so, make sure you pop along to the recycling road show on Saturday 11 July, to the Community Fun Day, 1pm - 5pm at Oakmere Park, Potters Bar and as well as getting the chance to feast on free fruit and veg, you can also find out how to waste less food and save money.

To help promote recycling and the national ‘Love Food, Hate Waste’ campaign, Hertsmere council will have a pitch at the event and by completing a quick survey on your food waste habits you will automatically be entered into a free prize draw to win the hampers.

Councillor Jean Heywood, Environment Portfolio Holder, said: “A third of the food we

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Councillor Jean Heywood added: “Not only can you win a hamper of fresh fruit and vegetables and pick up a special goody bag at these events, you can also learn more about recycling and ask any questions you may have.” only getting the things you really need For more information call 020 8207 7480 or email stree. scene@hertsmere.gov.uk

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Tudor History Brought To Life

Tudor Jester who promises to entertain the crowds with court foolery!

Sunday 19th July offers the chance for you to see an excavation

by Enfield Archaeological Society on the site of Elsyng Palace, a Tudor Palace in the grounds of Forty Hall.

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orty Hall in Enfield is the venue for a fantastic two-day family event, ‘The Tudors – In Person and Under your Feet’ to be held on Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th July 2009.

Saturday 18th July offers you the opportunity to delve into Tudor life and explore how they lived and worked with a vast array of exciting activities that include a Tudor Jolly Boat on the lake, traditional Tudor cooking, Tudor Bone Comb Making and Tudor Pole-lathe Turning. Tudor demonstrators will also be bringing history to life! Highlights include a Tudor Moneyer who will produce Tudor coins using traditional skills and our fabulous

A joint initiative between Forty Hall and Enfield Museum Service, ‘The Tudors’ will commemorate the 500th anniversary of Henry VIII’s accession to the throne and celebrate The Festival of British Archaeology 2009.

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Recognition for Enfield Leisure Centres

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nfield Leisure Centres Limited has been awarded six Quest registrations following 5 weeks of extensive assessments.

The leisure centres in Enfield which include Arnos Pool, Aspire Sport & Fitness Centre, Albany Leisure Centre, Edmonton Leisure Centre, Southbury Leisure Centre and Southgate Leisure Centre were each assessed over two days against 172 key best practice principles.

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2 NEW gardens just opened: Secured by Design and the Outdoor Classroom.

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The centres all passed the Quest assessment achieving scores up to 72% and an average across the centres in the ‘Commended’ Category which is an excellent achievement for their first time of assessment. The Quest management scheme is one of continuous improvement so Quest does not stop here but will continue to be assessed over coming years.

scheme is not only recognition that all the centres are performing and developing against recognised best practice but is recognition that all staff involved in the running of the centres in Enfield are working hard to ensure the very best services for the local community.

In addition it has been remarkable that this has been achieved during challenging times for the leisure trust and in a background of difficult national economic times for the country as a whole” Quest is the UK quality management scheme for sport and leisure management launched in 1996 and recognises standards of management within leisure facilities.

In England it is recognised by the Audit Commission as being a critical tool to demonstrate quality assurance and throughout the UK, local authorities, trusts and management contractors use Quest to improve their management and services to their customers. It continues to be supported by Sport England.

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Over 30 Years Supplying School Uniforms and Ladies Outfits F

or over 30 years LeeJoy has been supplying school uniforms and ladies’ clothes to the people of the area.

“I opened my first shop in Cuffley in 1974”, Joy Prince, owner of LeeJoy told us. “ I took over the running of J Ridgeway clothing and was in Cuffley until 1997, when I moved to Potters Bar”.

Today LeeJoy has two shops, almost next door to each other in Kemble Parade, High Street Potters Bar. One shop specialises in uniforms

for schools in the area, as well as Cubs, Scouts, Brownies & Girl Guides. LeeJoy also stock sports kits for schools and local clubs. The second shop specialises in Ladies’ clothing.

“We are the stockists for uniforms for primary & senior schools in the area, offering a full range of uniforms and sports equipment. With over 30 years experience, we have built up an enviable reputation for service and quality. Many of our customers come in telling us how we fitted them out for their uniform and are now

bringing in their own kids for their first uniform! We have even had grandparents telling how we sold them a uniform and their kids are now buying for their grandchildren,” said Joy.

“The other notable comment I hear time and time again from my customers is how it is so easy to shop at LeeJoy; you walk in, get fitted out with the correct uniform and walk out.” said Joy “I have

LeeJoy Potters Bar’s Leading School Uniform Supplier Visit Joy and the team to have your school uniform professionally fitted We stock full uniforms for 12 local schools including all your sports kit needs After 35 years supplying school uniforms LeeJoys have the experience to offer a full service

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“I grew up in the 60’s when dressing up to go out was always the done thing and everyone liked to have their own look. Today most shops are part of multiple chains, so the likelihood is you will see someone in the same outfit.

I try to buy clothes that offer something a bit different from the normal high street look”.

“Many of our customers come back time and time again looking for everyday clothes as well as something for a special occasion”.

Whilst we were conducting the interview in LeeJoy clothing shop, one customer commented with a smile that she hated coming into the shop, as she always left with more than she

intended to buy but could not help coming back for more. She also commented, “the service and value that I receive is something you just cannot find anywhere else”.

As well as uniforms and ladies clothing, LeeJoy also offers an all year round embroidery service, “To allow us to always have embroidered uniforms in stock, we invested in our own machine and few years ago. Today, as well as embroidering logos for uniforms, we work for lots of local businesses and associations putting logos on anything from T Shirts, jumpers and jackets, to hats and horse blankets. We embroider one-off gifts and have doen lots of work for groups and sports teams going on trips, to hen and stag party outfits!”

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Football Success for Local Team

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ocal Football Club Bush Hill Rangers, who play in the East London And Essex League have been victorious in both league and cup competitions.

The Under 12’s successfully won their league cup and narrowly missed out on the league by just one point!

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16’s won their League and their league cup by doing the double! Winning all 23 league and cup games on route to the double.

The Under 11’s in there first season in the league finished a very respectful mid table “We are extremely proud of all the players and their

achievements” said Mus Mustafa the team manager.

“All the players have worked really hard this season and I think the success shows that hard work can pay off. I would also like to thank all the people involved with helping us to run Bush Hill Rangers and our sponsors for all their hard work and support.”

Next season Bush Hill Rangers will be competing in the Cheshunt Youth League.

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Crime Prevention for Hot Weather

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ith the recent spate of hot weather, Enfield Police are reminding residents of the need to ensure that all ground floor windows and doors are secure. Over just one weekend in June three burglaries took place in the area where the burglar gained access through a window left open in the hot weather.

Many people become complacent in the warm weather and leave doors and windows open. Burglars are usually opportunists and will take any lucky chance they are confronted with.

The Crime Prevention Officers suggest that easily accessible windows are fitted with a “limiter” device, which

prevents them from being opened to a large degree. This should also apply for easily accessible windows on upper floors. The Crime Prevention Officers are also raising awareness of the need to lock outbuildings, such as sheds.

These are often neglected, as people forget how much valuable property is often kept in sheds. Lawnmowers, bicycles and power tools are very attractive to thieves and are usually costly to replace.

The other danger with leaving sheds and outbuildings unlocked often means that thieves can use garden tools stored in them as a tool to force entry into a property.

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n ‘Outdoor Classroom’ garden has been opened at Capel Manor.

Mayor of Enfield, Eleftherios Savva and the Duke of Devonshire, Patron of Capel Manor College officially opened the garden. The opening was an opportunity

to celebrate a successful collaboration between the children from Churchfield primary school in Edmonton, local guiding brownies and beaver groups, designers of the garden, Juliet Clark and Johnny Wing (both former Capel Manor Garden Design

For further crime prevention advice call Enfield Police on 020 8345 1102

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Sunday 30th & Monday 31st August

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students), and sponsors of the project VolkerHighways/ Fitzpatrick, the REAM Partnership and the John Laing Charitable Trust.

The space has been welcomed by teachers, and children living in densely populated areas as a source of inspiration. The garden will help children to learn about plants and wild life, science, weather conditions, water conservation, and is also a place for photography and art.

Dr Steve Dowbiggin, chief executive at Capel Manor said, “The garden will encourage all age groups to understand the basic principles of good gardening, sustainability and recycling and there will also be opportunities for school parties to use Capel Manor’s many facilities.”

Enfield Council worked with Capel Manor College to develop this exciting scheme, and Garden Design graduates submitted designs for the new garden. The wining design created by Juliet Clark of Bourne Gardening and Johnny Wing of Greenwing Garden Services.

Cllr Glynis Vince, cabinet member for education, children’s services and youth said, “Pupils and students from schools across the borough will be able to visit the garden and spend time studying and observing nature. This is an excellent scheme that brings a new dimension to teaching and learning providing a lot of fun at the same time.”

Apart from supporting the project with their expertise and financial donations, sponsors VolkerHighways/ Fitzpatrick provided valuable hard landscaping assistance and professional advice on materials and resources, many of which they contributed.

REAM donated a remote weather station and bird box web cam, so that schools can get a first hand glimpse of garden activity, and the company will also be helping with the ongoing maintenance so that children can learn about construction and energy management as well. The John Laing Charitable Trust who gave a generous financial donation.

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TOO HOT TO SLEEP? M

any people are finding, especially at the moment, that they are not sleeping very well and when you look into it a little bit further, it’s not hard to see the reason why. So many of us, due to the hot nights, are finding ourselves unable to sleep unless we have a fan cooling us or a window open giving us some much needed fresh air. We would all sleep better if the bedroom was cooler than the rest of the house, but this is often not the case because heat tends to travel upwards and most bedrooms are upstairs. The best thing to do is to ensure that you make your room as cool as possible and if your duvet is a heavy tog ensure that you use a lighter rated tog.

Whilst fans can be a good idea, they can also be noisy, which may add to your sleep being disturbed.

Its recommended that it is better to cool the room with a fan a couple of hours before you sleep, rather than putting the fan on low as you go to bed. The next obvious and very important point is to make sure that your bed has plenty of padding and a good spring unit. This acts as a glorified bellows and as you turn over, pulls air in and out through the mattress, allowing it to air itself.

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How Safe Is Your Pension!

With many companies on the brink of administration employees are facing the frightening prospect of losing valuable pension benefits.

In early June ‘Thomas Cook’ employees were shocked to hear that the company’s major shareholder Arcundor was on the verge of going into administration. Arcundor owns a 52.8 per cent stake in Thomas Cook, The business world was jostled further with concerns at British Airway’s ability to survive the recession. Despite BA fending off press speculation (22 June 2009) that it was on the verge of going into administration (Times 21 June 2009) its recorded losses for the financial year 2007-8 of £401 million where evident for all to see. £331 million of these losses came in the final quarter of the year alone!

BA has large pension liabilities with analysts putting the size of the black hole at £3 billion, nearly double the company’s £1.57 billion stock market value.

This recession has already claimed many famous scalps AIG, Lehman Brothers, HBOS, General Motors and many more.

Whilst the British Government is unlikely to allow the likes of BA to go into administration, despite Richard Branson’s lack of sympathy, the company is clearly “fighting for survival” according to its Chief executive Willie Walsh.

With the public cutting back on unnecessary expenditure it was only a matter of time before the large players in the ‘leisure and tourism’ industry were brought to their knees.

This all leads to the question of how safe a company pension is?

Historically defined benefit schemes, or final salary schemes as they are

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commonly known as, were generally considered beyond reproach, particularly the schemes offered by the large multinationals however all that has changed.

In the words of Yeats ‘things have fallen apart, the centre cannot hold, mere anarchy is loosed upon the world’.

And whilst there has been a Government protection scheme on place since April 2005 to protect employees where the employer goes bust payments are subject to compensation caps. The compensation cap means that in all cases payment will not be as much as would have been paid had the original scheme not gone into liquidation!

It is not only those with company pension schemes who should be worried in this current climate.

Many who took out private pension plans in the late 80’s and early 90’s invested in insurance companies ‘with profit plans’. Many of these companies have either been sold on or have simply not added any profits to the funds for some years.

Insurers faced the same fate as the banks in the late 90’s. Household names such as ‘Allied Dunbar, Royal Sun Alliance and Guardian Insurance’ were forced out of the pension arena to make way for a smaller number of profitable insurers. Unfortunately, many of these pension funds have not been reviewed for many years

as the companies are no longer challenged to compete for new business. It is time to review these schemes and make the money work better. Archers have put together a number of pension portfolios which are actively monitored by professional fund managers. The portfolios are rebalanced on a monthly basis and incorporate what is called a lifestyler option. This means that the fund is gradually switched into low risk investments as retirement approaches.

For a review of your pension or any other financial matter contact Noel Sainsbury at Archers Financial Services. Archers has been trading as Independent Financial Advisors in Enfield since 1991.

1 Windmill Hill, Enfield, Middlesex EN2 6SE

020 8364 5445 www.archersonline.co.uk

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ertsmere residents have become record breakers by recycling so much of their waste that the recycling rate for 2008/09 is set to be 40.04% of the borough’s waste is sent to be recycled.

This is the highest rate in the borough so far and is great news for the environment.

Councillor Jean Heywood, Environment Portfolio Holder, said: “Thanks go to all residents who have been recycling their waste - they have helped to reduce the amount we send to landfill which is really important as sites are rapidly running out of space.

“Recycling rates do go up and down from time to time but this is something

definitely worth celebrating - residents really are making a difference.”

Plans are also well underway to support residents further if the blazing hot summer arrives, as weather forecasters predict.

Cllr Heywood continued: “If we do get a very long hot summer where temperatures peak for a number of days then we have got plans in place to adapt our recycling and waste collection service on a temporary basis. This means that if temperatures go over 30 degrees for five consecutive days we will come and pick up both black waste and green/brown recycling wheelie bins in the same week.”

Local News and Events their waste in the summer so we hope that by having this plan ready we will be able to react to any issues.”

The scheme will give the option for people to leave out both their wheelie bins for a weekly collection, but if residents choose to take part it does mean that all waste collected for that period will be sent to landfill. If residents do not want your green waste to go to landfill, please do not leave it out on that occasion.

“We listened to what residents said last year and have come up with something with offers a realistic solution and one which allows people to make the choice themselves,” added Cllr Heywood.

This plan will only be invoked if temperatures go

above 30 degrees for five consecutive days. If this is the case then residents will be notified of the changes with information on what to do hooked to their bins.

Don’t forget that in summer you can help to manage your waste by: *Disposing of your kitchen waste every week by using both your green/brown and black bins *Wrap food waste in newspaper or use a Hertsmere caddy bag *Keep bin lids closed *Use bags inside your black bin and tie properly *Clean out your bins regularly with hot soapy water *Rinse out recycling such as plastic bottles and food tins

“Previously some people have felt it difficult to manage

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etting agency Martin & Co who have an office in Enfield Town have been awarded the UK’s “Best Large Letting Chain” At the Estate and Letting Awards Agency (ESTAs) in London on 8th April .

The prestigious award was presented to Ian Wilson Managing Director of Martin & Co by media personality and journalist Phil Spencer of Channel 4’s “Location, Location, Location”, who said “these awards are particularly special and a true reflection on excellence in customer

service, as they are the only awards in the industry which are voted for by the landlords themselves. They are not easily won and require a letting agency to achieve a consistently high level of service to their clients over a 12 month period.” Over 30,000 questionnaires were sent out to customers across the UK Phil added, “It’s fantastic to see agents getting the credit they deserve after all the negative press they receive.

Throughout the property industry there is a constant need to improve customer

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nterprise Enfield has been selected, along with GK Partners and GLE oneLondon to work with East London Small Business Centre (ELSBC) to ensure accessibility to finace to new start-ups and small and medium sized businesses across London’s 33 boroughs.

The Access to Finance programme, funded by the London Development Agency (the LDA), will offer practical help to existing or start-up 27/5/09 businesses, seeking to12:34:43 raise £10,000 or more for their business.

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

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The programme provides businesses with a minimum of three days of support to help them develop a comprehensive viable business plan, which can

then be presented to funders with the potential of securing finance for their businesses.

Whilst the project is highly subsidised, businesses wishing to take part will be asked to make a £200 contribution.

As well as introductions to high street bank funding, clients will also be able to access loan funds managed by three of the organisations involved in delivering the programme.

Enterprise Enfield’s FREE Raising Business Finance seminars will be held on: Thurs 9th July 5.30pm8.30pm Enfield Business Centre, 201 Hertford Road, Enfield, Middlesex EN3 5JH

Local News and Events service and these awards go a long way to help agents focus on keeping clients happy.

He adds “After all the most powerful marketing tool for Agents is word of mouth so customer satisfaction is key.”

On receiving the award, Ian Wilson said “It is a privilege to win such an award, and it is a tribute to the hard work, dedication, and passion of our staff, but more than that, it is a reflection of a blend of the proven system of which we are very proud, with our unswerving aim only to recruit, and help our franchisees recruit, the very best in the business – those who really care! In an industry where numerous sales-based estate agents have recently forayed into lettings, the award has clearly demonstrated that people prefer to work with a dedicated lettings specialist.

I am especially pleased that it was our customers

themselves who voted for us, and I’d like to thank all those who took the trouble to show their appreciation by taking part in the independent survey.”

The new addition to Martin & Co franchise is Enfield and is owned and managed by Yashwant & Kirti, who have over 25 years of experience and are no strangers to running their own business, having run and managed a local Enfield Convenience Store.

Their aim is to provide professional expertise whether its Let only, Rent collection or Fully managed, the team at Martin & Co Enfield & Southgate will provide the personal service to all its clients whether Tenant or Landlord.

The franchise is also part of the National Approved Letting Scheme (NALS),

which offers peace of mind to Landlord and Tenants alike in knowing that they are dealing with a firm which, “agrees to meet defined standard of customer service, together with having in place the necessary insurances to protect clients’ money along with being able to offer a customer complaints procedure offering independent redress In Addition, they are part of the Deposit Protection Scheme (DPS) available to all private landlords & letting agents. Tenants who receive a deposit ID number, can also access their tenancy details. Landlords and Agents are able to view all deposits safeguarded by DPS, submit new deposits, update details for properties and tenants and request payment of deposits at the end of the tenancy.

The scheme also offers free Alternative Dispute

Resolution service which aims to resolve any differences quickly and without the need for court action With the increase in lettings due to difficulties in the housing market, Yashwant & Kirti are hoping that landlord and tenants will benefit from having an opportunity to discuss their requirements with local, knowledgeable business owners, who have the strength of a brand name behind them, Martin & Co’s reputation has been built on the high standards of service offered and Yashwant & Kirti are focused on adding to this.

Contact: Martin & Co – Enfield & Southgate on 020 8370 3828 for your free appraisal or to view a property. Or email us on enfield@martinco.com

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Summer Party

How to Host the Perfect Summer Party

By Patricia Conti

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ummer is the perfect time to host a party but oddly it’s more than just the weather that us Brits worry about when arranging a social gathering.

We all want to be the host of the party that people are still talking about next summer! So get writing those invites because here are some useful tips to make sure your party rocks!

Choose a theme: As silly as this may sound a theme is a great way to break down social barriers. It also sets the style

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and atmosphere of a party therefore choosing the right one is crucial to its success. Try to choose a theme that you can integrate into the entire party such as Cocktail, Oriental, Hollywood or Beach.

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Store cold drinks in a cooler or a clean bucket filled with ice. It saves on multiple journeys to the kitchen. You can tie it into your theme by decorating coolers with cocktail twizzlers or placing them on mounds of sand for a beach look.

Beer and wine can complement a garden party but don’t rely purely on alcohol.

Jugs of water and fruit juices will keep your guests refreshed and hydrated and are ideal for those

designated drivers.

Food and drinks: Do it the old way, it’s cheaper, tastes much nicer and trust me your guest’s will appreciate it. So get the cookbook out, bake your own cakes and decorate them with your theme in mind. Incorporating your food into your chosen topic is great fun and helps set the scene; for example if you decide on an Oriental party make spring rolls, but for a Hollywood shindig make mini burgers, or for a Cocktail based bash bring back the pineapple and cheese sticks and for a sunny Beach celebration make hotdogs.

When the sun starts to fade be prepared with some hot treats to keep your guest’s warm. Making your own soup is a great and simple way to keep guest feeling warm. Place the soup pot outside on a table and let your guests ladle their own portions into cups, its easy, tasty and mess free. Another idea is to provide warm drinks, this doesn’t have to be just tea and coffee, try some winter Pimms.

However if all of this is just too much hassle you can always cheat and get a catering company to do all the hard work for you. There are lot’s of companies out there such as Snappy Sarnies or Super Spreads, so do some research and haggle for a good price.

Keep them entertained: Pre-plan your music and personalise it to your

Summer Party party using an MP3 player, simply plug it into your speakers and there will be no need to worry about the music all night.

Games are a great way to get people to mix and get your guests laughing. Try to arrange some fun and easy games like Twister, Balloon Stomp or Jelly Baby Mountain. If you’ve got talented or creative friends maybe they could provide some entertainment, such as a guitar solo, singing or even some circus skills.

Keep the bugs at bay: Unwanted guests can ruin your perfect summer party, so keep insects away by burning citronella candles, or use lot’s of garlic in your cooking as the little critters hate it. Other useful tips for keeping those uninvited guests away include: setting jam jars well away from your food to distract wasps, Blue Light Insect Lamp’s or Mosquito Patches.

Beat the elements: Setting up a gazebo is a great way to shade people from the sun but also protect them

from the Great British Summer. If you don’t have a gazebo and really don’t want to fork out the extra money then set up some tarpaulin, not forgetting to decorate it according to your theme.

And if your party is going to carry on late into the night it might be a good idea to invest in some patio heaters. If you have a safe area for a fire then it can be a real mood setter, but make sure that it is prepared and has a guard around it to stop people getting too close.

Don’t forget the lighting: You may want to think about some kind of garden lighting. Coloured glass jars with tea lights give off not only light, but also give you a cool disco feel. Lanterns, fairy or gas lights are all great ways to light up your party, but whatever you decide position them wisely and safely.

Party Games: Here are just a couple of ideas to get people up and playing games. Games can be a great way to help people mingle and get to know each

other with out the host going around introducing everyone.

How to Play: Balloon Stomp Start by giving everyone a balloon that has a yard of string tied to it. Ask your guests to tie the other end of the string around one of their ankle’s (leave about 12 inches or so of string between your foot and the balloon). The object is to stomp on everyone else’s balloon, the last one with an un-popped balloon wins!

How to Play: Jelly Baby Mountain Get a big bowl and pack it full of flour.

Then carefully tip the bowl out onto a plate so it makes a flour mound. Now stick a jelly baby (or other sweet) on top.

Sit in a circle around the mound. Get a spoon and take it in turns to remove spoonfuls of the flour. Whoever makes the jelly baby fall has to eat the jelly baby without using their hands.

EN Magazine - Party Recipe Ideas Winter Pimms – Approximately 28 glasses of Pimm’s or 14 glasses if you serve doubles 1 part Pimm’s No 3 3 parts clear apple juice Heat gently until warm, but do not boil otherwise you’ll evaporate the alcohol!

Garnish with slivers of apple and orange to enhance the fruity flavour and serve in thick walled tall glasses so your guests can warm their hands.

Spiced Beef and Orange: Serves 8 1 tsp of ground ginger 2lb lean stewing beef, cubed 1 tsp of Cinnamon 2 oz of butter 1 tsp garlic gloves 1 Pint of Orange juice 1 tsp of ground nutmeg 4 oranges peeled and segmented 2 tsp of mixed spice 2 oz of walnut pieces

4 tsp of flour 2 medium onions, sliced 5 celery sticks, sliced Add spices to the flour and melt the butter in a saucepan.

Mix the beef with the flour and spices and add to the melted butter – cook until browned, once brown, lift out beef and place into an oven proof casserole dish.

Place the onions and celery to remaining juices in the saucepan and cook for 5 minutes.

Gradually pour and stir in the orange juice bringing it to the boil and cook for 2 minutes.

Pour contents the contents of the saucepan over beef and bake for 1 ½ hours at 180°C. Remove from oven and add in orange segments and walnuts return to oven to cook for a further 30 minutes.

Summer fruit fool desserts: Serves 6 2kg dessert apples peeled, cored and sliced 75ml water ½ oz sugar 2 pallets of strawberries 10 oz of natural yogurt Place apples, water and sugar in a saucepan, cover and simmer gently until soft and allow to cool.

Puree the strawberries in a blender or food processor.

Add cooled apples to the strawberries and blend.

Fold yogurt into the mix.

Spoon into individual glasses and place half a strawberry on top. Chill before serving.

Vegetable Broth: Serves 8 2oz Butter 2 Medium Carrots, diced 2 Small Parsnips, diced 1 Small Turnip, diced 2 Medium Onions, Chopped 3 Large celery sticks, chopped 2 large leeks, finely sliced 3 Pints of vegetable stock 4tbsp of Pearl Barley Salt and Pepper 2 tbsp of chopped parsley.

Heat butter in a saucepan, once melted add vegetables and cook for a few minutes without turning brown.

Pour in stock, add barley and season to taste. Bring to the boil.

Lower heat, cover and simmer gently for 1½ hours.

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Education

GOING BACK TO EDUCATION AND GETTING THAT EXTRA EDGE IN WORK

By ANNA-LOUISE BARGERY

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here’s no two ways about it; the economy is making for a competitive job market. Only those with the best skills and experience are succeeding. Sir Alan Sugar geared the tasks in this year’s tv show “The Apprentice” around the economy, testing the candidates’ abilities to create successful money-saving products for the consumer. The winner Yasmina Siadatan, based largely on her ability to keep costs down and profit margins high.

However in the real world, away from reality TV, many of us need a helping hand in the world of work, which is why ‘going back to school’ is the option many of us take to try to get ahead of the rest.

In recent years, the government has progressively withdrawn funding for life-long learning and adult education classes, making what were once wellpriced courses, now actually quite expensive. In a recession, this seems ludicrous; further cuts in March even caused some universities and colleges to shut down their courses. However

if you look carefully enough, there are still some interesting options, whether they’re in the quest of starting a new career, enhancing your current skills or simply studying for the fun of it.

If you know you want to give the grey cells a workout but you’re not sure where to start, try contacting your local council or nearby colleges for a prospectus.

You’re spoilt for choice in the area, with Enfield, Southgate, Capel Manor and Hertford Regional Colleges all within close proximity and Oaklands College in Hatfield and St. Albans. They’re currently sending out course information for the autumn and spring terms, so register your interest via their websites.

Some colleges specialise in certain disciplines, such as Capel Manor which celebrates its 40th Anniversary this year and offers a range of full and part-time courses in horticulture, groundsmanship, garden design, floristry, balloon artistry, small animals, saddlery, arboriculture, countryside management or the environment. Many students have gone on to do paid jobs in their chosen field, as well as undertaking fulfilling voluntary roles, such as at nearby Lee Valley Regional Park Authority, where they’ve put their new-found skills to good use.

Students getting to grips with flowers at Capel Manor College

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Many colleges

offer the common courses such as IT skills, Maths, English and Languages, but if you’d like to do something different, you’ll need to shop around. Southgate College has a huge variety of courses and a good website with a useful ‘Course Wheel’ which helps you narrow down your requirements and pin-point a course. You can study anything from Vehicle Maintenance & Repair on a Tuesday evening for a year, to Interior Design on a Thursday evening for 10 weeks and are promised excellent pastoral and educational support, great facilities and a sociable atmosphere.

Go to www.southgate.ac.uk for more information or attend the College’s Summer Fair on 1 July from 2 to 6pm.

Enfield College also has a wide range of courses and can discuss payment options or your eligibility for Government assistance, as well as advising you on childcare, benefit issues and counselling options. A precourse tutor can answer all your burning questions, such as whether the course is appropriate for your progression aims, what the full costs are, course content details and assessment methods.

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Education try Learn Direct’s lisitings of all the courses you can possibly ever want, by visiting www.learndirect. gov.uk or calling 0800 101 901 for advice and information.

Holiday advice from a travel student in Enfield College’s in-house travel agency Other additional support on offer includes valuable help with numeracy and literacy. The prospectus, which is available to view at www.enfield. ac.uk, is very informative and is a good place to start, with an array of core skills courses as well as several beauty therapy, childcare, counselling, IT and teacher training courses.

Emma Dent, from Hertfordshire, undertook a City & Guilds Photography Level 2 course at Hertford Regional College two years ago, which consisted of an evening lesson every Thursday; coursework and practical work at home; and a final multiple choice exam. Now living in Cumbria, her photography business, Dent Photography, is going from strength-to-strength. “I’m enjoying travelling across the country doing different jobs such as weddings, events and business conferences,” explains Emma. “I could have learned some of it by reading books, but the course gave me structure and goals towards my learning and I was able to use the darkroom, which is an essential skill to understanding the art. The course was tiring and fairly expensive, with many added costs, but I now have a recognised qualification under my belt with which to wow prospective clients. They know I’m of a certain standard and can trust me to get the job done well.”

But if money is likely to be a hurdle, do not despair. The Government also subsidises learning for those who are

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unemployed or over 65 and Career Development Loans (CDLs) have helped tens of thousands of people. You can borrow anything between £300 and £8,000 to help you fund up to two years of learning (or up to three years if the course includes one year of relevant practical work experience). You can apply for CDLs via some of the major banks. The Learning Skills Council pays the interest on your loan while you’re learning and for one month after you’ve stopped training. You repay the loan to the bank over an agreed period at a fixed rate of interest.

There are also plenty of ways of learning for free. Contact your local library to see if they have any free IT courses that will add sought-after skills to your CV. The nationally-recognised European Computer Driving License course introduces you to the common Microsoft packages and is a boost to your credentials. You can go at your own pace and there are no extra costs involved. The Open University is also a great place to start. Its OpenLearn website facility is a fantastic resource. LearningSpace allows you to download course materials on an eclectic mix of topics including Arts, History, Science, Nature, Languages and Technology which range from a couple of hours’ studying to much more. Whether you’re interested in Scotland’s heritage, classical Latin, sustainable energy or human rights, there’s something there for you. If you like the idea of distance learning and studying at your own pace,

If you’re more of an on-the-job learner than a textbook fanatic, there are still plenty of ways of widening your skill base without spending months studying or parting with your hard-earned cash.

Organisations such as Herts & Middlesex Wildlife Trust manage task days across the area, making volunteering much more than simply helping the environment. People can come along as and when they’re free to help out with anything from maintaining important habitats to assisting at events.

Such tasks require team work, good communication and use of initiative, amongst other skills, which are attractive to employers. Whatever organisation or charity it may be, there’s always the chance that skills and experience gained whilst working there may be a helping hand into a secure paid role elsewhere, giving you that extra edge.

Internships are also a popular way of gaining skills on the job. They are often unpaid but are a great way of breaking into competitive job markets where experience is favoured over educational prowess. Gemma Thomson, age 25, of Hertford, worked as a PR Assistant in the public sector, before taking up an intern role on the music desk at spoonfed.co.uk, a fast-growing and popular London events listings and reviews website.

“It’s extremely difficult to break into the media industry, particularly during the current economic climate”, explains Gemma. “Given the huge competition for jobs, it’s almost impossible to be offered a music position without experience in a similar role, so an internship is a great way to get a foot in the door.”

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Education

Here’s the EN Magazine guide to learning: 1. Decide what you want out of it Do you want to be a master chef or learn how to bake a cake? Do you see yourself as the next Van Gogh or simply want to learn a few drawing tips? College courses largely fall into three camps: - the leisure course, which often doesn’t give you a recognised qualification, but is a good taster before you commit to a more demanding course. They tend to be devised by the college itself so can vary depending on the institution. Requiring minimal homework or assessment, they are also great ways of meeting new people.

The emphasis is on fun rather than strict learning and Floristry, Pottery, Photography, Pilates and Languages are just some of the subjects on offer.

- a professional course will be provided to the college by and exam board, such as Trinity College or City & Guilds. A higher level of commitment workload and skills are expected than with a leisure course and to receive your qualification, you are likely to have to do some coursework, practical work, exam(s) and regular attendance of usually one night a week, depending on the length of the course, which may be one or two years.

- the core skills course, which may include Maths, English or IT. There are some great courses around these days for people who want to brush up on the basic skills required for work and they can sometimes be free or low cost, depending on your local council or college.

2. Know yourself and understand the requirements Think about how you learn best.

Do you like writing or did you excel in

exams at school? We’re usually one or the other. “I hated doing the history of photography essay whilst some of my fellow students loved it” explains Emma, 36. “There was a lot of coursework – three files over nine months – and a final exam.

At the weekend I was constantly out taking pictures, getting them developed or writing up another module of theory.

Those of us who hadn’t studied in a long time found it taxing, but rewarding.

Many people dropped out because they couldn’t make the Thursday evening classes and found the volume of work whilst keeping down a full-time job too difficult. It’s a big commitment - I have four children - but achievable if you’re disciplined and motivated. And I got a real feeling of inner-confidence and selfachievement. It was worth it in the end.”

3. Consider at the hidden costs So you know the cost of the course and you’ve decided on payment. That’s it, right? Wrong. Some courses have no hidden extras, but some of the more creative options do.

In the case of Emma’s photography course it was a second-hand film camera; tripod; filters; endless rolls of film, commercial processing on a weekly basis, photography paper; enlargement of photos chosen for the portfolio; train tickets to take photos; a couple of photography books to help with coursework; cleaning materials. “The list went on!” exclaims Emma.

“About the only things included in the course price were the teaching, darkroom use and photographic solutions. And just when I thought that my bank balance was my own again, I had to pay for the final exam! My advice is to ensure you get all the

information you need, prior to paying for the course”.

Also remember that you can’t put a price on your time. If you’re a perfectionist, your studies could end up taking a lot longer than the college’s estimated study times, so bear that in mind.

4. Don’t panic Starting a new course and not knowing anyone is a daunting task, whatever your age. “By the end of the first lesson, when the tutor had told us about all the work we’d be doing over the next few months, all I could think of was: ‘what have I let myself in for?’’’ says Emma. It may seem overwhelming at first, but within a couple of weeks everything will seem a lot clearer.

Remember that everyone is in the same boat and try not to compare yourself to others. If you recently studied or went on to higher or further education, coursework and exams might come that bit easier to you, but most colleges will provide you with any extra support and guidance you might need. You tutor is there to help you – use him/her – that’s what you’re paying them for!

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Gardening

Drought Tolerance How To Keep Your Garden Blooming This Summer G

ardens in the UK generally need around 2.5cms of water a week to keep plants healthy and growing well.

It’s possible that in hot, dry weather, this amount of rain will not fall if we are to believe the water companies, so it’s important to water the garden yourself from time to time. Trying to do this while conserving water can test the ingenuity of any gardener.

One great way to conserve water is to have as many water butts as you can afford and to have space for them so they can collect rainwater. Fit guttering to the shed, the greenhouse and fit water

butts to them. Butts can even be fitted to the pipes that remove waste water (grey water) from sinks and the bath.

However, if you use detergents then the water should only be used if they are bio-degradable, environmentally friendly and diluted with rain water. Don’t use grey water to water any plants that you want to consume, and make sure that you avoid the plants, but rather, water the soil instead. All water butts should be covered, to prevent wriggly things from making their home there.

The best time for watering when it’s not raining is in the evening. Evaporation will be low as the sun sets, giving the plants time to absorb the water before the morning. You’ll also be able to enjoy the plants that only release their scent in the evenings. Early morning watering is better than doing it in the heat of the day, but evaporation will be higher.

Give the garden a good watering if you are able to, thoroughly soak the soil, and then mulch it

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after planting. This means covering it with organic matter so that the water doesn’t evaporate so quickly; water will still penetrate down to the plants. There are many kinds of mulches that can be used, and they have the added benefit of helping to keep weeds under control.

Bark - Normally shredded or chipped, bark is a good choice for trees, shrubs, roses and in perennial beds. Bark is the most attractive mulch.

Grass - Grass has the benefit of being free, and is a good way of getting rid of lawn clippings. Use a thinner layer than straw, to prevent an unsightly mess, and watch out for the grass taking root. Don’t use grass that has gone to seed, or if your lawn has weeds in it that you don’t want in your borders.

Leaves - Although usually encouraged to put fallen leaves in a perforated rubbish bag and left to rot for a year, the keen gardener will realise that leaves can be put straight onto the borders. The disadvantage is that they are usually available at the wrong time of year.

Ground cover plants - These are plants that are low-growing, and fast growing. They will cover the ground very quickly, and prevent evaporation.

Other Things You Can Do Weed carefully. Make sure that every drop of water is going to a plant that you

Gardening develop shallow roots, which mean they are seeking water where it’s not going to be found easily, or for long. Giving them a thorough soaking once a week means that the lower roots will develop, and the times of drought will force the roots to grow deeper to find water for themselves.

Leave grass at least three centimetres long.

Group plants together wisely.

If all the thirsty plants are in the same place, then they can be watered together, which will help to conserve water.

want, not a plant that you don’t want.

Planting Mediterranean plants means that they won’t need as much water; they will enjoy the hot, dry months without forcing you out of the house with a watering can every evening.

Plants watered little and often

Bury homemade funnels beside the plants most likely to suffer from drought. This puts the water straight down to the roots, and prevents water from running off the soil where you want it, which is very important if you are gardening on a slope.

And still on the theme of looking after plants and displays throughout this potential hot summer, why not pop

to our Fuchsia Festival (Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th July, 10am - 5pm). This annual show with the Enfield and District Fuchsia Society is always a fabulous chance to see lots of fuchsias on display with advice on how to grow and care for them. Show opens after 1pm on Saturday. Also, plant sales and talks all within college buildings surrounding the Visitor’s Centre.

For all your garden answers, why not drop me a line together with a large SAE to Tom Cole, Head of the London School of Horticulture & Landscaping, Capel Manor College, Bullsmoor Lane, Enfield, Middlesex, EN1 4RQ. Alternatively, why not send me an email to thomas.cole@ capel.ac.uk

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What’s On ‘Friends of Hilly Fields’ in Association with the Enfield Alzheimer’s Society and The North London Hospice present: Free Concerts at Hillyfields Bandstand 3-5.30pm Sunday July 26th R&B, and Roack & Roll Sunday 16th August Salsa in the Park Collections in aid of Enfield Alzheimer’s Society, Marie Curie Cancer Care and The North London hospice If wet the concerts will be in St Lukes Church For further information visit www.hillyfield.info Get the Summertime Blues...

Reds and Yellows.

Art classes begin through the summer holidays at ‘The Artist Workshop,’ led by a qualified teacher.

Suitable for beginners or for those who wish to develop their skills. £7 per session From 10am till 12am Wednesday mornings.

Commencing 29th July till 26th August 2009.

Drawing boards and paper will be supplied.

The Community Centre, 54 Morley Hill, Enfield EN2 0BL. Contact; 020 8363 6490 grantlad@aol.com

NCT Fundraising Event - Cheeky Monkeys Tea Party (0-5 year olds) Bring your Cheeky Monkeys to our fun filled Baby & Toddler Party to help raise money for the NCT Early Days HelpLine: The event will include: * Puppets and parachute games with The Magic Music Box * TinyTalk Sing & Sign session for 0-5 year olds * Banana Break Time & Cheeky Monkeys Healthy Snack Box * Monkey Mask Toddler colouring competition with certificates and prizes * Baby Massage Taster session & Meet-a-Mum Social Area * Raffle with excellent prizes * Extensive Refreshments for sale and FREE Tea / Coffee Tuesday 14 July 2009 at 1.30-3.30pm AT: St Michael & All Angels Church Hall, Gordon Hill, Enfield, EN2 0QP Tickets cost £5 per child and numbers are limited. To reserve your place: * Text/call Waheed on 0790 585 0578 or Joanna on 020 8362 1653 * E-mail: nctpartyenfield@ yahoo.co.uk.

Grange Park Evening Women’s Institute St. Peter’s Church Hall, Vera Avenue, N21

6th July 2009 Maureen Jackson speaking on Hypnotherapy 7:45pm start Contact Louise Watson 020 83606969 Daylight Dancing Social Tea Dance Held every Tuesday afternoon at North Enfield Conservative Club, Baker Street EN1 3LD Ballroom, Latin, Modern Sequence and Line Dancing.

Non club members welcome.

There is a large free car park, hall is fully air conditioned and there is a licensed bar.

Price £3.50 which includes refreshments.

For further details phone Val or Allan on 01707 650413 or E mail val@daylightdancing. com Salisbury House Poets, Bury Street West, Edmonton N9 9LA Poetry Evening July 4th Guest Poets: Rebecca Parfitt and Sandy Phillips Evening commence 7.30 p.m. and end by 10 with a break for refreshments and socializing.

Admission £3.50, Concessions £2.50

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.

Traditional Fete 4th July 123.30pm The Vicarage garden St Andrew’s church, Enfield, Band, Barbecue, Bouncy castle, Fancy dress competition for the children (and adults!) American theme.

Admission 50p for adults, Concessions 20p.

Afternoon Tea With entertainment by Christine and Peter Padwick.

St Andrew’s Parish Centre 3.00-5.00pm Thursday 9th July at the Seaside Thursday 6th August with the Victorians Thursday 3rd September with some Murderers Please purchase tickets in advance £5.00 Contact: Carole 07984 623 362 or Pauline 07784 797 722 In aid of Marie Curie Cancer Care

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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

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Alcoholics Anonymous Gamblers Anonymous Narcotics Anonymous

0845 769 7555 08700 50 88 80 020 773 0009

Childline Cruse Bereavement Care Helpline Samaritans

0800 1111 0870 1671677 0845 790 9090

RSCPA 24 Hour Emergency Vet

0870 555 5999 01992 762699

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

08457 48 49 50

Congestion Charge Phone Line

0845 900 1234

An Intimate and Glamorous Night in Palmers Green Southgate Opera is appearing for the first time in their history at the Intimate Theatre in Palmers Green.

Highlights include songs by Ivor Novello, Noel Coward, Leonard Bernstein, Franz Lehar, Johann Strauss, Sigmund Romberg and, of course, Gilbert & Sullivan.

Expect to hear old favourites from The Student Prince, The Desert Song, The Gipsy Baron, Rose Marie, The Merry Widow, Die Fledermaus, The Gondoliers and The Pirates of Penzance.

The show at the Intimate Theatre is on Friday 10th and Saturday 11th July at 7.30pm, with a matinee on the Saturday at 2.30pm.

Ticket prices range from £8 - £12 Box Office: 020 8441 5309 Contact: Gillian Porter 020 8360 2796 or 07931 330368 Cuffley Floral art Club Cuffley Hall Maynards Place, Cuffley 14th July 2009 @ 8pm ‘Summer in the Garden

by Jackie Watson Oakmere W.I. Meets at Tilbury Hall, The United Reformed Church, Darkes Lane, Potters Bar, EN6 1BZ on the second Thursday of the month at 7.45pm.

The Museum Of Domestic Design and Architecture Middlesex University, Cat Hill , Barnet, EN4 8HT 4th July 2009 10:00am £40, £35 concessions Using Lucienne Day’s wonderful tea towel design as our inspiration, you will design and print your own tea towel and a cotton bag Artzone, 54-56 The Market Square, Edmonton Green Shopping Centre, N9 0TZ 9th JULY 2009 @ 10:00 Free Come along to a one day event to find out about training opportunities and

work placements in your area, ways into work and how to manage your money.

11.00am - Back to work sessions - Personal presentations and CV writing, interview tips 1.00pm - Money management - Help with budgeting and claiming benefits.

Self employment Working benefits Back to work advice Volunteering and work experience C.V writing and job searchinl and more...

So why not come along to get some more ideas about employment or training?

For more information please email: emma.falk@enfield. gov.uk The Wild Wild West at Ferny Hill Farm! This year we are bringing the Wild West to your doorstep in the form of our Six Acre Maize Maze adventure! Ideal fun family outing in the countryside.

Refreshments on site. 11th Jul 09 - 14th Jul 09 Ferny Hill Farm, Hadley Wood, Barnet, EN4 0PZ Time: 10:30 Cost: Adults £6, £5, Family(4) £16 Tatem Park Butterfly and Dragonfly Walk Date: 14th Aug 09 Pat weight loss.indd Location: Tatem Park, Hedge Lane, Palmers Green, N13 Time: 14:00 Cost: Free Meet at the speed skating track at 2.00pm.

Join the Herts and Middlesex Butterfly Conservation Group to learn some butterfly and dragonfly identification.

For more information please email: alan.mitellas@enfield. gov.uk Regular Events 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

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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 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 The Enfield Writers’ 1 Workshop meets Tuesdays and Fridays from 8 -10 pm at Salisbury House, Bury St. West N9 and welcomes all writers and budding writers.Tuesdays are writing evenings with tutor guidance and Fridays are for readings of work for sympathetic comment and advice.

Registration is £5 a year and £3 each attendance.

Contact Eric Savage at 020 8367 3169 or ecg.savage@ virgin.net 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.

Potters Bar Cine & Video Society Wyllotts Centre, Potters Bar Alternate Thursdays 8.00pm Contact Penny 01707 656446 or John 01707 872210 www.pottersbarcineand videosociety.org for amateur cinematographers.

Programme includes §editing, filming techniques, competition evenings, social functions “Ears of Enfield”, Enfield’s very own social group for hard of hearing people, are on the move. Our final meeting at our present venue, Trinity Church, Enfield, will be our Christmas Party.

We then move to 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.

Enfield Wine Makers Meet at St. Stephen’s Church Hall 3rd Friday of each month 8-10.30pm. New members welcome. Social evenings of wine tasting, discussions, home brewing & speakers.

Contact Peggy Osborne 020 8366 1829

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What’s On Enfield Camera Club meets at Trinity Church Hall Thursday evenings at 8 pm.

New members are always welcome. Alternatively they can contact the club through the website www.enfieldcameraclub. co.uk or email to mail@ enfieldcameraclub.co.uk. The subscriptioin rate is £32 for the full season - Visitors are asked to pay a £1 visitor’s fee, Enfield Video Makers meet at Jubilee Hall, Parsonage Lane, Enfield on the 1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month, at 8pm until 10pm.

Contact Stan Lane, 0208 363 8898, e-mail stanvee@talktalk.net The Rotary Club of Enfield Chase Meets on Thursday mornings from 7.30am until 8.30 am in the Coffee Lounge, Enfield Baptist Church, Cecil Road, Enfield Town.

For more information call 020 8367 7278

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

Edmonton,each meeting from 10am to noon. All former, serving, and retired Civil Servants and their partners welcome. Contact Sue on 020 8360 4361 for more information.

Grange Park Floral Art Club meets Church in the Orchard,corner of Park Drive every 3rd Monday of the month at 2pm.Flower arrangements are raffled at the end of demonstrations.

Visitors are most welcome.

Contact Marion 0208 3601328 Edmonton Camera Club meet each monday at 7.45pm, Millfield House, Silver Street, Edmonton, N18 1PJ. Visitors welcome, please ring Pete on 020 8363 1568 or check our website

Chase Diabetic Exercise Club at Chase Farm Hospital at 6.00pm for an hour of varied exercises not only for diabetics but for all who wish to improve their health’ Ring Pauline on 020 8363 1568 for further details

edmontoncameraclub.co.uk We offer lectures, discussions, practical evenings, learning events, competitions, outings & exhibitions.

Enfield National Trust Association meet twice monthly, one afternoon at Holtwhites Sports & Social club, Holtwhites Hill at 2pm, one evening at Enfield County School, Holly Walk, Enfield at 7.45pm.

We offer, lectures, London outings, summer outings, concert & theatre outings.

Ring Peter on 020 8363 1568 for details of next meetings & events

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

Enfield RSPB meet the first thursday of the month at St Andrews Church Hall, Silver Street, Enfield from 8.00 to 10.00 for lectures plus we have local afternoon walks, coach trips to bird reserves,a quiz evening & two “birding” holidays a year.

Contact Pauline on 020 8363 1568 for details or check our website http://www.rspb.org. uk/groups/enfield/news/

Enfield & District Fuchsia Society New members Welcome.

Learn how to grow fuchsias, Join our friendly club, meeting every 3rd &4th Thursday of the month,7-45-9-45 at Capel Manor College, Bullsmoor Lane. For more information phone Roy 0208 292 6965.

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Dance Addiction New Friday Night Practice Night (from 7th November) Large attractive hall with the very best music. Highly Qualified Teachers who are anxious to assist but not interfere .Tutorials available for all levels with the emphasis on style - all grades welcome at Enfield Highway Community Association 117 Hertford Road, Enfield (between Green Street & St. James Church) contact Bill Kincaid (LISTD Latin & Ballroom)020 8363 3636 Private Lessons to High Standards at Low Prices

Matrix 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 first-time dancer on to the dance floor with confidence.

TUESDAYS 8:00 – 8:45 Improvers/ Intermediate Class 8:45 – 9:30 Beginners Class 9:30 – 10:30 Social Dancing for all levels St Andrews Church Hall Chase Side Southgate London N14.

Situated next to Asda For more information please call 07903 244085 or visit www. dancematrix.com/ballroom CAPEL MANOR EVENTS The Three Musketeers – Saturday 18th July, 3pm – 6pm performed by the Wadham Players (open air theatre in the amphitheatre) A play by Willis Hall (adapted from the novel by Alexandre Dumas).

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Adults £10, Concessions & Children £7 (tickets sold from midday on the day of the performance).

To the Manor Re-born – Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th July A chance to step back in time to when the manor house was built with minuet dancing, croquet on the lawn, traditional Punch and Judy, craft stands with Fig Fairs (01279 835744), afternoon tea and lots of fan waving!

Standard admission fees apply.

Fuchsia Festival – Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th July Our annual show with the Enfield and District Fuchsia Society is always a fabulous chance to see lots of fuchsias on display with advice on how to grow and care for them. Show opens after 1pm on Saturday. Also, plant sales and talks all within college buildings surrounding the Visitor’s Centre.

Cinderella - Friday 31st July, 6pm – 9pm With Chapterhouse Theatre Group (open air theatre around Capel Manor House) Join Chapterhouse Group in their 5th year with us, this time as Louisa, MilkyWhite the cow and all their friends decide to act out their favourite fairytale ‘Cinderella’.

Full of magical pumpkins, perfect princes and the thrill of the ball, the children lose themselves in this sparkling tale of friendship, fun and fairy godmothers. Come in fancy dress and join the characters for the excitement of the fairytale parade…

Adults £10, Students & Children £7.00, Family £30 (2 Adults + 2 Children), Under 3’s free To book your tickets in advance contact Capel Manor on 08456 122 122 ext 200 or buy on the day after 5pm at the venue.

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