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Your FREE local magazine for the EN area Issue 37 • June 2011

Gardening ECO gardens and pot plants Outdoor Theatre coming to a park near you

Local News & What’s On

Living • Leisure • Lifestyle

Hello and Welcome to the June 2011 issue of EN Magazine.

Contents Page 3 - 14 Local News and Events Page 15 - 16 Outdoor Theatre Page 17 Eco Garden Page 18 - 20 Gardening Patio Plants and Pots Page 21 - 23 What’s On Local Business Services and Classified Advertising

Summer is now with us and hopefully this brings some sunny days and longer warmer evenings to enjoy. Many people like to take the opportunity at this time of year to sit out on patios or decked areas of their gardens, with this in mind Martin Day Head Gardener at Capel Manor Gardens share with our readers his advice on getting the most from garden pots and growing plants in containers.

Summer is also the time for outdoor entertainment, live shows and concerts. Local theatre group Skewbald Theatre are performing Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream at both Trent Park and Forty Hall. We meet up with Hayley Byfield, Artistic Director at Skewbald to find out more about the shows and what its like to perform in the parks.

There are a lot fundraising events going on in the local area that are raising money and awareness of local charities. We speak to some of the people who are giving up their time to get involved in these events.

If you would like to find out more information on what’s on, clubs and events in the local area why not visit the listings pages on our website? You can also view back issues of EN Magazine and find a directory of local companies. All of this is at www.enmagazine.co.uk We hope that you enjoy reading the June issue of EN Magazine and take a look at our website.

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Celebrities Support “Eat to Give” Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice recently launched their new yearly fund raising initiative ‘Eat to Give’.

‘Eat to Give’ is fronted by Shane Richie, actor and Noah’s Ark Ambassador who, along with other celebrities, has donated a recipe to support the fundraiser.

“Be a star and host your own ‘eat to give’ fundraiser!” said Shane Richie. “You can hold a sponsored lunch, school baking day or even meet your mates down your local for a pie and mash lunch. The point is that you’re having fun and, more importantly, raising money for lifelimited children and their families”.

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supporters and members of the public to get involved by organising an event at their school or workplace; perhaps a themed lunch, cake sale or afternoon tea.

Noah’s Ark has put together a fundraising booklet which is packed full of ideas and recipes for some wellknown faces (including

Local News and Events Shane Richie, Andy Day, Annabel Karmel and Marjorie Dawes [aka Matt Lucas]). The booklet can be downloaded from the website a twww. noahsarkhospice.org.uk

TV SOAP AWARDS DONATED Following on from their success at the recent TV Soap Awards winners Shane Richie, Jessie Wallace and Scott Maslen have kindly donated their Awards to Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice. The donated awards are: Best On-Screen Partnership; Best Actress and Sexiest Male. Together with signed photographs from the event, the Awards are being auctioned on eBay. In addition staff, families and supporters at Noah’s Ark were thrilled to learn that their distinctive logo was seen on national TV. The colourful logo was there for all to see on the suit lapel of Shane Richie, as

he collected his awards with fellow actor Jessie Wallace and the rest of the EastEnders cast. Fellow actors including Scott Maslen, Marc Elliott and Charlie G Hawkins were also spotted wearing the brightly coloured pin badge.

“I hope you all saw lots of the EastEnders cast wearing our Noah’s Ark pin badges at the British Soap Awards. It was a brilliant opportunity for us to show our support and tell the nation we’re 100% backing the work they do with life-limited children in North London. We wore the badges with pride” said Shane Richie.

Shane has also pledged to help Noah’s Ark reach its funding target to build the first children’s hospice in North London with the help of BBC (London) Clubs and is fronting the charity’s new yearly fundraising campaign, Eat to Give.

For Further information or to get with the Eat to Give campaign visit www. noahsarkhospice.org.uk

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New Mayor for Hertsmere The mayoral chains have been handed over to Councillor Peter Knell who becomes Hertsmere’s Mayor for the year.

New Mayor Councillor Knell, who represents the Potters Bar Furzefield ward, has been a councillor for Hertsmere since 2008 and was elected by councillors to be Mayor after a year as deputy Mayor. He is married to June and together they have two children. He said: “I have already enjoyed a busy year as deputy Mayor and met many lovely people across the borough. I look forward to this continuing as the new Mayor of Hertsmere.”

Each year the Mayor nominates charities, Councillor Knell will be raising money for two charities during his year as Mayor - Macmillan Cancer

Support and The Peace Hospice.

The new deputy Mayor Pat Strack, of Borehamwood Kenilworth ward, has been a councillor since 2006 and will be supported at events by her husband Geoff.

Councillor Knell takes over the role from Councillor Linda Silver who raised nearly £15,000 during her term of office for her two chosen charities - Help for Heroes and JAMI (Jewish Association for the Mentally Ill).

During her year as Mayor, Councillor Silver arranged a number of fundraisers and attended a range of community events. Most recently, she hosted the civic awards ceremony and, to mark the end of her term in

office, she held a family fun day at Bushey Rose Garden which was attended by around 200 people.

Councillor Silver said: “I have really enjoyed my year as Mayor, it’s been really lovely meeting all the different people who work in the community. I’m really chuffed with how much has been raised for charity and would like to thank everyone for their support.

“My highlights of the year include visiting numerous schools and talking to young people about local democracy and meeting and greeting people from one side of the borough to the other. I have been particularly blessed by the great support I have received from the residents of

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Bushey where I live - they have all been great.”

If you would like the Mayor to attend one of your events please contact the Mayor’s secretary, Belinda Troy, on 020 8207 7477 or email belinda. troy@hertsmere.gov.uk

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Belleveue Mortlakes Chartered Surveyors are hosting a 7-A-Side Charity Football Tournament, in aid of Chance UK. The event will take palce on Thursday 23rd June 2011, sponsored

by Paul Simon Homes. Thirty six teams representing, predominantly, property and financial institutions will be participating.

Chance UK provides one-toone mentoring for children aged 4-10, who have behavioral difficulties. The volunteer members raise children’s self esteem via activities, such as sports, visiting museums, making scrapbooks, etc.

- anything that children find interesting. Many of the children Chance work with, come from disadvantaged, no parent or single parent families. Chance’s aim is to help the most vulnerable children in society who, for no fault of their own, at a tender age, do not benefit

from the opportunities and privileges we all take for granted.

Famous ex Spurs and Arsenal players will be participating including Paul Walsh, Steve Sedgley, Paul Allen, Paul Davis, Justin Edinburgh, David Hillier, Jimmy Carter and others to be announced.

Local MP David Burrowes (MP for Enfield & Southgate), who has assisted greatly with the organisation of this event, will also be fielding a team comprising other MPs. The Tournament, which is being held at The Walker Ground, Waterfall Road, Southgate, N14 7JZ, will run from 12 noon until around 5.00 pm Spectator Tickets are available at a cost of £25 each, which includes a buffet and entertainment. For further information, please contact Zoe on 020 8447 8432 or zkaccouris@bmortlakes.com

Global Leader In SkinCare to share his secrets With the return of summer many people start to think about getting a suntan and showing off radiant glowing skin. But what if your skin is not perfectly smooth and blemish free like the models in magazines. What if you are one of the 10,000’s of people who suffer from skin ailments such as Acne, Rosacea, Scarring, Sun damage, Pigmentation or just that your skin is getting old, wrinkly and saggy?

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He is a tireless educator and annually travels throughout the world conducting lectures and training doctors, aestheticians, professionals as well as consumers.

For over 45 years and in 30 different countries, for Dr Danné Montague-King skincare has become lifelong passion.

There is no denying the impact that Danné has had on so many peoples’ skin. In fact, peoples’ lives have been changed forever!

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They perform professional Harley Street treatments in convenient local areas but also at affordable prices.

Dr King and BeauSynergy are helping to give men and women the skin and complexion they had always hoped for through their treatments and education.

To find out more about what Danné Montague King has to say on June 28th, please contact BeauSynergy and book your place to listen and learn from one of the world’s top five skincare experts.

Inspired by his own severe bouts of acne he began treating his own skin, with a chemistry that the human body recognises. The incredible results Danné achieved on himself, led him to research similar methods for treating other skin conditions including ageing and ethnic related conditions. The Danné concept is simply about restoring balance, matching the chemistry found within the body and promoting optimal skin function. This skin revision programme is done in combination with botanical based products regardless of your ethnic background, gender, age or skin condition, Danné has been interviewed countless times on TV in the USA and around the world and by journalists from magazines such as Marie Claire,

On June 28th Dr Danné Montague-King, will be in Potters Bar, enlightening local people when he speaks at BeauSynergy, the advanced skincare clinic, locally in Brookmans Park.

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Not a week will pass without an interesting activity or event happening somewhere in the borough – and many of them are free.

Called ‘The Enfield Festival – celebrating people and place’ the widest possible range of activities and community initiatives are coming together to celebrate Enfield’s diverse communities.

From Edmonton to Southgate, Trent Park to Ponders End, the festival is a mix of creativity, sports and culture led by Enfield Council with a host of partners; voluntary sector organisations and community groups; private sponsors; cultural and sporting organisations; and volunteers.

Council Leader, Doug Taylor, said “From all corners of the borough this festival includes the fullest range of art forms, heritage and museums, cultural and community activities, sports and entertainment, and takes advantage of our great venues and local talent.

“We have the Millfield Theatre, 27/5/11 10:26:04 the Dugdale Centre, wonderful open spaces and parks and bustling shopping centres.

Our leisure centres are joining in the festival and we are engaging with local groups to produce a packed, lively and varied programme that lasts five months.”

This festival is Enfield’s starting point for the London 2012 Olympic Games designed to raise the borough’s profile and build stronger communities.

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The Enfield Festival includes a number of new events: •Schools Torch Relay in May; •Night Hike through the east of the borough in association with the NHS and Nightingale Hospice, in June; •The Big Lunch in June •Edmonton Cultural Festival

and Carnival on the 23rd July to coincide with the Games Open Weekend; •Shakespeare Festival, Mind and Board Games at Millfield in July; •School Paralympic sporting activities in September A number of favourites also appear in the programme including the Enfield Autumn Show and the popular New River Festival as well as the mix of shopping events at Palmers Green, Ponders End and Edmonton and a number of leisure centre activities with special offers.

As parks reach their peak in late July, Enfield will promote the national ‘Love Parks’ week with a variety of events.

Enfield libraries are launching the children’s summer reading challenge in a local park with the theme of ‘Circus Stars’, and national play day will be a day for young children in Enfield Town Park.

But that is not all. With an emerging mood to enjoy the summer months, spontaneous events such as street parties can become part of the festival and as it develops there is scope for experimental fringe entertainment and stand up comedy.

Council Leader, Doug Taylor, said, “It is important to recognise the good that can be achieved through staging a festival like this. Enfield has a rich diversity in its communities and we want to celebrate them in a way that brings people together, encourages young people and strengthens our neighbourhoods.”

Look out for ‘The Enfield Festival’ programme in libraries and all council buildings, or visit: www.enfield.gov.uk/ artsandculture

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Photos of Past and Present Enfield Enfield Through Time is a fascinating selection of more than 180 photos old and new depicting the many ways in which Enfield has changed and developed over the last century.

Produced by Stephen Sellick and published by Amberley Publishing the book covers the area from King George V and Willaim Girling reservoirs to the East, the M25 to the north, the

northern part of Edmonton to the South and to the west the university at Trent, Cockfosters.

The contrasting photographs in this book vary from being taken in the exact spot the original photographer took his picture, to the other side of the road because of obstructions.

Most of the pictures have landmarks that tally in the old and new pictures to show how things have changed.

Stephen has always lived in Enfield and he can trace his mother’s side of the family who have resided in the area since at least the 19th century.

He has been collecting Enfield postcards since the 1980’s and other memorabilia.

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WHO’S SLEEPING WITH YOU TONIGHT? The warm, damp conditions created in an occupied bed are ideal for bugs and mites, but they are less likely to thrive when moisture is in short supply. So airing your bed is very very important. Make sure that your bed has a good supporting spring unit inside so that it springs back when it’s pushed down and in turn this acts as a bellows effect and draws air in & out of the mattress which has an airing effect. By airing your bed, this helps to dry up the moisture that we lose each night which can be up to one pint per person. Not to mention the fact that we shed about one pound of skin per year per person. And most of that goes into our beds.

House dust mites are thought to cause asthma and other allergies. The average bed could be home to up to 1.5 million house dust mites. Dr Matt Hallsworth, of the charity Asthma UK, said: “House-dust mite allergens can be an important trigger for many people with asthma.”

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BUSH HILL RANGERS BRING FOOTBALL SILVERWARE HOME TO ENFIELD! Congratulations and a Big Well Done to Bush Hill Rangers Under 18’s on winning The London Cup on Sunday 8th May. The game was played at Hornchurch FC with Bush Hill Rangers beating Dulwich Hamlet 3-2.

Match Details: DH scoring first (16 mins) BHR equalise 1-1 (44 mins) Half time 1-1 DH take the lead 2-1 (49 mins) BHR equalise again 2-2 (68 mins) BHR take the lead for the first time (80 mins) Final Score Bush Hill Rangers win 3-2.

Also Congratulations go to the under 13’s who finished as champions in their league, the Cheshunt youth league first division. They won the league

unbeaten with an impressive 20 games played, Won 18 Drew 2.

Bush Hill Rangers Football Team, was set up by Mus and Bel Mustafa in 2003 to create a fun team environment, where boys would learn the benefits of teamwork discipline and fun, whilst playing a sport they love - Football.

Bush Hill Rangers League Winning under 13’s team

The club has teams in three age groups, Under 13s, Under 14s and Under 18s, as well as running an Academy for girls and boys aged 5-11years every Saturday.

Bush Hill Rangers get no funding but relies on contributions from local businesses and people as well as its own fund raising events. Mus and Bel and all the players would like to thank all our Supporters and Sponsors: Specsavers & Hearcare of Enfield Town. For further details please visit www. bushhillrangers.com.

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Cash for Community Projects T J Higgs Sat 11th June 8.00pm Tickets: £16, £15 concs Female medium who has toured nationwide The Elixir of Love Thurs 16th – Sat 18th June 7.30pm Tickets £14 - £16 Southgate Opera presents this light hearted, colourful, love story!

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A Potters Bar community centre and an over 60’s club have been awarded funding from three Hertsmere councillors.

The Wayside Jubilee Centre received a total of £1,500 towards the cost of essential repairs from Hertsmere Borough Council’s Ward Improvement Initiative Scheme (WIIS).

Cllr James Ricks (Potters Bar Oakmere) allocated £1,000 and Cllr Robert Calcutt (Potters Bar Oakmere) awarded £500 to the centre to complete works, including painting existing fascia, remove and install UPVC guttering, as well as updating cladding.

Cllr Ricks coordinated the application for funding. He said: “Financial pressures can sometimes make it difficult to keep up-to-date with maintenance works. We were happy to be able to lend a helping hand to the youth and

community centre to allow the works be completed.”

Elsewhere in Potters Bar, Cllr Tugay Sevincli (Potters Bar Oakmere) awarded £438.95, from his WIIS allocation to the 60+ Club, who are based at the Wyllyotts Centre in the town, towards the cost of buying an electric mixer and deep fat fryer.

The 60+Club is used by many Potters Bar residents who visit the centre to make new friends, take part in activities and have a meal with others.

Local people can make a bid for cash from the WIIS scheme to improve the area they live in. Each Hertsmere borough councillor gets £1,000 to support local projects and schemes. If you would like to have a scheme considered, contact your local councillor.

To find out who your local councillor is visit www. hertsmere.gov.uk/findmycllr or call 020 8207 7558.

Take pride in Hertsmere Don’t forget you can be fined for dropping litter and dog fouling so please remember to take pride in Hertsmere while out and about this summer.

Councillor Jean Heywood, Environment Portfolio Holder, said: “No one wants to see litter or dog poo on the streets or in the parks of Hertsmere so we’d like to remind everyone to be considerate and put it in a bin – and remember dog poo can go in any bin.Our pride campaign has been running for a year and a half now and it seems to be working. We have done a lot of work around educating residents and I’m pleased to say the vast majority do take pride and respect the local environment.”

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Litter includes chewing gum and cigarette butts. You can also be fined if you don’t keep your dog out of play areas, sports pitches and tennis courts and if you don’t put your dog on a lead when asked to do so by an authorised council officer or Police Community Support Officer (PCSO).

The fine for any of the offences is £75, however a discount of £25 is applied if the fine is paid within 10 calendar days. These are the default charges set under the Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005. All income from fines is put back into combating environmental crimes. For more information call 020 8207 2277 or visit www.hertsmere.gov.uk

Watch scheme is a success Alcohol abuse, especially amongst the young is a growing problem in the UK. Some children are drinking alcohol regularly, causing drunken and anti social behaviour, but how do you stop them buying alcohol, even though its against the law.

A scheme that helps stop alcohol being sold to underage drinkers has proved to be a success in Hertsmere. The Off-Watch Scheme, organised

by Hertsmere Borough Council, aims to provide independent training, advice and support to traders who sell alcohol, as well as help them to put a stop to those aged under 18-years successfully buying alcohol.

Phil Andrews, Principal Licensing Officer, said: “We work with Trading Standards and they organise a number of test purchases throughout the borough, to see if shops are selling alcohol to children. Our results for the last year show that the Off-Watch scheme is really helping businesses in Hertsmere to think twice about serving a customer who they doubt is the legal age to buy alcohol.

“Between April last year and March this year there were 17 attempts by under-age test purchasers to buy alcohol at off-licences in Hertsmere – and all those tested passed with flying colours by refusing, or challenging.”

There are more than 60 offlicences in the borough. The Off-Watch scheme provides networking opportunities for small businesses, allowing them to share information about difficult customers – as well as support each other in the plight to reduce the amount of young people, under 18, being able to purchase alcohol without being asked to prove their age and not fall foul of the licensing laws. The council were also able to run a personal licence course for 17 licensees that provided them with up-to-date knowledge of the Licensing Act 2003, whilst also gaining a qualification. So far 30 businesses have joined the scheme in Hertsmere benefiting from support and guidance from licensing officers, Trading Standards and the police. If you would like to get more information or want to join scheme please contact Phil Andrews by email phil. andrews@hertsmere.gov.uk

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Ladies Walking Through The Night For Charity On the 10th June Ladies of all ages will be joining together to walk 15 kilometres around Enfield, in aid of the Nightingale Community Hospice Trust and the Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals Charitable Trust “da Vinci Robot appeal”.

The walk will start at 8pm from the Enfield Civic Centre and work its way around Enfield taking in refreshment breaks at Sainsbury’s on the A10 and The Beehive pub in Little Bury Street.

Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals Charitable Trust are endeavouring to raise £1.5 million for the da Vinci

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The questions and fears of if I was going to survive or not, the long hours stuck in doors feeling ill, all alone and depressed.”

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All their services are free and are also available to carers, providing them with respite and allowing them to look after their relatives more effectively.

The Nightingale Community Hospice Trust is a local charity that cares for people and their families who are affected by cancer. The Nightingale supports cancer patients from the critical point of diagnosis by providing practical and psychological support, as well

“Four years ago I found a lump in my breast, the scariest moment of my life.

After the biopsy came back positive I was to undergo chemotherapy.” Sue told EN Magazine. “All the medical treatments were arranged and the doctors and nurses

Sue Mazzoni will be one of the ladies taking part in the walk and EN Magazine went along to find out why.

“It was one of the cancer care nurses that gave me information on the Nightingale Hospice. From when I first called them they could not do enough to help me. Suddenly at the end of the phone were people who I could talk to, people who could properly understand my thoughts and fears and give me the support I needed. I was invited along to meetings where I was able to meet other people undergoing treatment in relaxed comfortable surroundings where we could discuss the challenges we were facing and learn from each others experiences. As well as just having people to chat to and the opportunity to make new friends, the Nightingale Trust also organised complimentary therapy, such as massage and reflexology as well as counselling for depression.”

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“As well as raising funds and attending events organised by the Nightingale Trust, I also help out by talking to people who are going through cancer treatment. I want to be able to give something back as they helped me through the darkest time of my life and I cannot thank them enough.”

Gleeful days come after school Who will be Enfield’s Glee Champions? Glee Clubs are coming to Enfield schools and youth settings. Young people will be eagerly preparing and polishing performances to compete before a panel of expert judges at the Millfield Theatre in Edmonton on the 13th November.

The Enfield Glee Clubs, are based on the music and singing from the American hit TV series ‘Glee’. They are being developed by local performance and drama

group, Face Front, who can bring a wealth of experience to a 20 week programme of one hour sessions at 18 after school clubs and centres.

Cllr Ayfer Orhan, cabinet member for schools and children’s services, said, “This is a positive approach to raising aspirations, especially among some disadvantaged young people by providing music making opportunities and nurturing their talents.

“Through a popular television series that appeals to many

young people Glee brings some fun and team work together for an exciting competition later this year.”

After school sessions include singing, dancing, music production, song writing and choreography. The first round of competitions will be held in October and eight finalists will progress to compete at Millfield Theatre.

The ‘Glee’ project is the result of a successful council bid to Youth Music which awarded the council £30,000.

For more information on Enfield Night Hike visit www. enfield.gov.uk or contact the Nightingale Community Hospice Trust on 020 8366 9674.

Enfield’s Big Bike Ride Would you like to take part in Enfield’s Big Bike Ride on Sunday June 26th? The Cycle ride is approximately 16 miles around Enfield and adjoining boroughs. You can join the red ride which will be clearly sign posted and marshalled at strategic points or the yellow ride which will be escorted by members of Edmonton and Southgate Cycle Club.

The organisers of this event are the Nightingale Community Hospice Trust, Edmonton and Southgate Cycle Clubs and Enfield Borough Council.

It costs £5 to register. You can either register online at www. nightingalehospice.org.uk/bigbike-ride or by contacting Clive Gerner on 020 8366 9674 or clive@nightingalehospice.org. uk

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Making Backache A Thing Of Past The glorious weather over the long weekends at Easter and the May Bank Holiday lead me, like many others to turn my attention to my garden. Cutting the lawn, digging over the beds, bending down to remove the weeds, trimming back hedges and planting new bedding plants, all of which have left me with a lovely place to relax. All the more essential as all the work took its toll and left me with chronic backache!

After reaching for the pain killers in both tablet and sprays for a few days the pain and ache was still there. A friend down the pub, which I was visiting for a purely medicinal beverage, suggested I visit a chiropractor as one had sorted out their back problem.

Well I thought if it meany that

by Alan Harvey I would not be in pain I would give it a go.

I went all along to Cat Hill Chiropractic clinic where Kirsty O’Mailey saw me. Kirsty started the consultation by asking me about the kind of pain I was suffering from. She also asked questions about my lifestyle, such as my job that can involve sitting for long periods and which could be contributing to the discomfort I was feeling.

Kirsty then took the time to explain that Chiropractic is a primary health-care profession that specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and overall management of conditions that are due to problems with the joints, ligaments, tendons and nerves, especially related to the spine.

Chiropractic treatment mainly involves safe, often gentle, specific spinal manipulation to free joints in the spine or other

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areas of the body that are not moving properly. Apart from manipulation, chiropractors may use a variety of techniques including ice, heat, ultrasound, exercise and acupuncture as well as advice about posture and lifestyle.

Kirsty then started her examination of my back and shoulders the areas that were causing me pain. She started by moving me around and asking me to move into different positions, such as raising my arms, to see the range of movement I had before feeling pain. After a series of movements and some stretching Kirsty was able to discuss the issues causing me pain. She went on to explain what she thought was causing me the pain .the treatments she proposed and the effects that these would have.

Having explained what she was going to do Kirsty carried out a deep tissue massage to help relax the muscles in my back and shoulders. This was followed by manipulation of my back, spine and hips.

After the treatments had been carried out, Kirsty explained and showed me some exercises that I could continue at home, to help aid the treatments.

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and acupuncturists who work together to make sure that they are able to solve the problems of clients with a selection of treatments and will refer a client to the therapy best suited to bring results.

I asked Kirsty about how she became a Chiropractor, she told me that she had done work experience a few years ago at the Cat Hill Chiropractic Clinic and had been amazed at seeing people walk in hunched over in pain and walk out upright and pain free.

After training for 4 years at University she has returned as a qualified practitioner, member of the British Chiropractic Association and General Chiropractic Council.

The Cat Hill Chiropractic clinic also have massage therapists

The initial consolation and treatment with Kirsty lasted an hour and cost £55.00 with follow up treatments costing £32.00. I have now been for 3 treatments and each time I have walked out of the clinic feeling a lot better and more comfortable than when I walked in. With Kirsty recommending only one more treatment and then perhaps just a regular check up every 34 months to keep me pain free.

I now feel ready for another attack on the weeds that have started to reappear in my garden.

Alan visited Cat Hill Chiropratic Clinic, 103 Cat Hill EN4 8HP 020 8275 0656 www.cathillchiro.com

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Celebrating 20 Years of Financial Advice Twenty years ago Noel Sainsbury opened the doors to a new financial services company in Enfield, today Archers Financial Services, is still helping local people manage their savings, investments, mortgages and insurance.

“Whilst a number of high street financial institutions have been forced to close their doors in recent years, Enfield alone has lost the ‘Bradford & Bingley’ & ‘Bristol & West’ to name but two and others such as the Northern Rock have been Nationalised, bailed out by the tax payer because of mismanagement.

We at Archers have stayed committed to giving our clients the best advice we can.”

“One of the reasons for our success I believe, is that we have remained totally independent financial advisors and focused on the needs of the local community, rather than making a quick profit” Noel told EN Magazine.

Since launching the company in 1991, Archers Financial Services, with Noel Sainsbury at the helm, have advised thousands of clients establishing themselves as a leading provider of professional and Independent financial advice in North London. Originally based on Windmill Hill, opposite Enfield Chase Station, the company grew and expanded to new offices in 2005 just down the road, closer to Enfield Town, overlooking the green.

Unlike most Banks and other neighbouring financial companies including the local estate agencies, Archers have stayed truly Independent and offer products from the whole market place. “We have received some very attractive offers to tie to one insurer or another over the years but I have always resisted this, I want my team and I to put the needs of the client first rather than the needs of an insurance company and their products,”

added Noel. “This means that we can recommend the best performing Pensions and Investment contracts as well as the cheapest life assurance contracts.”

The current team at Archers of Fanoulla Elias and Samuel McCue as well as Noel are all qualified and regulated by the FSA, Noel is also a member of the Chartered Insurance Institute and The Personal Finance Society. “I make sure that the team stay up to date with all the regulations and trends within the market, attending regular industry training, to make sure that when a client comes to us for advice we are able to deliver accurate and responsible solutions,” said Noel. “The regulations and rules on pensions and investments are constantly changing and it is up to us to make sure that we can help our clients fully understand the current situation.”

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The Archers team Samuel, Noel and Fanoulla

As well as running a very successful local business Noel also works very closely with the local community raising over £300,000 for local and national charitable causes over the years.

Last year Noel spent a week in Lourdes, France with a group of local children who had special needs and other disabilities and was flying out to Kenya last weekend to visit the Kidzone orphanage near Nairobi. The weekend before he flew out to Kenya, he organised a Charity running team in the 210 Mile Green Belt Relay (weekend of the 21st/22nd May) and when he gets back he has planned a 100km Charity Bike Ride from Enfield to Essex in aid of the charity Headway pencilled in

for the 19th June, to organise as well as a jazz night and coach trip for a local OAP group in July.

“As a local businessman I have always been keen to give something back and be part of the community I work and live in. The work I do for local charities as well as being very rewarding personally is my way of doing this,” said Noel.

For further information and financial advice call Archers on 020 8364 5445.

“With our twenty years experience working with other local companies, including local estate agents, solicitors and accountants, we are able to help beyond just selling our range of products by introducing clients to other professionals that we can recommend and whom recommend us to their clients.” Noel continued. “I have seen many changes over the twenty years in business.

A few years ago the majority of our work came from the mortgage market, however following the down turn in the mortgage/property market there has been a big shift towards wealth management with clients focusing on their investment and pension requirements.

The biggest challenge at the moment for us, has been to get our clients a better return on investments, than is being offered by many of the high street institutions. Whilst we have encountered a very tough property market over the last 3 to 4 years, there has been a very noticeable

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“The story behind the 60 minute makeover TV appearance” In these tough economic times promotion of a business is a must. A business may have the most fantastic products and services but if no one knows about them, then how will they know to buy from them? TV still offers businesses one of the best routes to promote to a massive audience. One local company, Drapemasters, took advantage of the opportunity to appear on national TV, so we went along to find out more.

Many of our readers may have seen local businessman, Lee from Drapemasters, on ITV’s 60 minute makeover on the 6th May and perhaps wondered how a local company like Drapemasters became involved. EN Magazine went behind the scenes to find out just how such a thing occurred.

“We were very flattered to receive a call from ITV last July asking us to help with a project in Enfield” said Lee, “as the show relies totally upon its relationship with both local and national suppliers donating the products and services for the worthy receivers.”

Lee explained that the makeover was for Helen, the only lady in a house with 4 males, all footie fans supporting different teams!

Helen has been dealt more than her fair share of sadness and disappointment over the years. Her father dreamt of taking his family to his homeland of Greece for over a decade and within the first few days of landing there he unfortunately passed away.

Helen dreamed too of owning her home and her brother Michael came up with a plan which had them living together

for 5 years. Just 2 years after her father had passed, her brother died whilst playing football. Although this was a terrible shock, she picked herself up and carried on supporting her elderly mother and her cousin Eleni, when she was diagnosed with cancer a few years back. Helen spends most of her life caring and supporting others and along with husband Martin still carries out voluntary work for the local school and runs swimming clubs for children, even though her own are grown up. Her 3 cousins nominated her for the makeover feeling she deserved something special in return for all her selfless giving.

“The deadlines from start to finish were tight – we received the first phone enquiry to make up the curtains, cushions and blinds on the 13th July. Fabric was delivered shortly afterward and then our workrooms did us proud and we were fitting on camera less than 2 weeks later on 23rd July.”

“The fabrics and styles chosen were all about bringing some femininity and warmth into the home and working alongside the designer, we certainly managed to achieve that. It

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was wonderful that I also had the opportunity to talk with the presenter on the show and tell her just how much it means to me having my own business, to be able to follow through with the fitting and dressing of our products. In all, it was a fun day for us, designer John Amibale and his team provided plenty of jocularity and we are grateful to have had the opportunity to give something back to our local community, from where many of our recommendations and business referrals come from.”

“Our appearance on the show has generated fantastic publicity for us. Customers old and new have been calling to say they saw the show and were impressed with the curtains, cushions and blinds that we had provided. It was also nice to see that some of the local press, including EN Magazine, picked up on the story which also generated a lot of interest for us before the show was aired.”

For information and advice on all aspects of interior furnishings call: Drapemasters on 020 8360 3082 or email: Julia@drapemasters.co.uk

Local Theatre

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

performing in a park near you!

Local theatre group Skewbald Theatre are following up on the success last years productions A Mid Summer Nights Dream, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and The Tale Of The Beauty And The Tail of The Beast last year and are back with new and improved version of A Mid Summer Nights Dream.

Enfield festival of events and is sure to be a walk through the beauty of Enfield Parks that you will never forget.

EN Magazine met up with Hayley Byfield, Artistic Director at Skewbald to find out more about what the show has in store.

backdrops, which makes it really magical.

You are performing at Trent Park and Forty Hall. Will the show be the same in both locations?

Essentially yes but each location has it’s own special features. Trent Park has some amazing woodland which makes a wonderful setting for the Fairy Glens but Forty Hall has it’s beautiful gardens which is a fantastic location for Duke Theseus’ wedding celebrations.

What will be the experience for the audience?

Well when the audiences arrive they will be greeted as guests of Duke Theseus as he celebrates his marriage to Hippolyta. However all is not well in Athens because a group of young lovers run away and the audience follow them off into the woodland and into the enchanted land of the

Skewbald produce a year round programme of exciting theatrical experiences, that pop up in parks, woodlands, meadows and more traditional theatre spaces across North London. Skewbald fuses together theatre, music, dance and storytelling to create magical journeys and events for audiences of all ages. Their production of A Mid Summer Nights Dream is part of this

Fairies. In the meantime we also come across a group of Mechanicals who are secretly rehearsing a play that they are going to perform for Theseus and Hippolyta. Audiences have to watch out because there is a mischievous sprite called Puck roaming around, who has a magical flower to play tricks on passers by. Everything becomes a big tangled web of love and someone even gets turned into a donkey! As you can tell the show is great fun. There’s lots of amusing characters and some brilliant comic moments.

Last year you performed this show, have you made any changes ?

Last year we just did a few shows at Trent Park and it was so popular that we decided to return but this time to do a small tour. We are going to be performing at a special Faery Festival called ‘The 3 Wishes Fest’ down in Cornwall in an amazing Country Park, right by

Skewbald Theatre is doing A Midsummer Night’s Dream in Enfield, tell us about your new production?

It is a promenade performance, that means it travels around the sites where we perform. It is a combination of a walking tour and a performance all in one.

The beautiful landscapes and woodlands are our

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Local Theatre Last year it rained a few times but only for about 5 minutes, then the sun came out again. Quite a lot of the time we are in the woodland, so that also provides shelter.

Is the show suitable for families?

Yes definitely. Our shows are designed for all ages to enjoy. The children are going to love the flying Fairy puppets.

You also run workshops for Young People do you have any of those coming up?

the sea. We’re really excited about it. In terms of changes to the show itself, this time the Fairies are Puppets and also we have made the Fairy Land even more spectacular.

Some people like to bring lightweight fold up chairs but we also supply blankets to sit on.

Any advicefor audiences wanting to come along?

Well we are hoping to be blest with sunshine most of the time, however in July you occasionally get light showers and if it looks like it might rain then we always have lots of spare umbrellas to give out.

Make sure you wear suitable footwear as you will be walking approx. a mile in total but with several stops along the way.

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What about the weather?

Yes we are doing ‘Put on a play in a week’ workshops at The Dugdale Centre in August for ages 8 upwards.

The young people are cast in roles on day one, then rehearse with professional directors during the week, then put on a show for friends and family. Its great fun the young people really get a lot out of it, it’s a great way to build confidence and make friends and to keep the children entertained during the holidays. For more information parents can email us at skewbaldtheatre@gmail. com A Midsummer Night’s Dream is showing at Trent Park and Forty Hall on Saturdays and Sundays from 2nd - 24th July. To book go to www. millfieldartscentre.co.uk

WIN WIN WIN WIN EN Magazine has 3 sets of family (two adults and two children) tickets to give away to see A Mid Summer Nights Dream. To be in with a chance of winning, tell us the name of the mischievous sprite in the show.

Send your answers along with your address and a daytime contact number to EN Magazine, 63 High Street, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, EN6 5AS or email competitions@ enmagazine.co.uk by Friday 24th June.

Winning Garden Design Shows How To Recycle Capel Manor Gardens, first established in the late 13th century, provides a 30 acre estate, a colourful and scented oasis surrounding a Georgian Manor House and Victorian Stables. It offers a unique opportunity to see behind the scenes at Greater London’s only Specialist College for those interested in plants, animals and the environment.

They have various themed gardens including: Old Manor House Garden opened by her Majesty the Queen in June 2010), Family Friendly Garden (a 2010 Chelsea Flower Show Gold Medal Winner) Italianate Maze, 17th Century Walled Garden, Japanese Garden, Le Jardin de Vincent (Chelsea Flower Show winner), Sunflower Street.

In association with London Waste EcoPark who sponsor the garden, Capel Manor organised a competition to launch a new garden that highlighted recycling. London waste handles some 800,000 tonnes of waste each year, with 175,000 tonnes of that waste being recycled and are keen to encourage people to recycle more.

The competition was open to graduates of Capel Manor College Garden Design course.

The winner of the competition was Sarah Ball, EN Magazine

went along to meet Sarah and found out how she had incorporated recycling into her garden design.

“In designing the garden I tried to follow the mantra of London Waste, Reduce, Reuse Recycle. One of the first things that visitors to the garden will see is the insect hotel. This is planned to be formed from old delivery pallets stacked up. Different recycled materials are then placed between them, such as; logs, straw, hay, stones, old bricks, roof tiles and garden canes, all used to create different environments in which insects are attracted

Eco Garden allotment. For many people space in a garden is limited and the vertical allotment aims to show people that from a little space they can grow their own vegetables, reducing the amount of

Sarah’s winning Garden Design which is being brought to life at Capel Manor

“One

of the most

adventurous parts of the garden and which highlights the recycling element is the building of a gazebo out of recycled plastic bottles. The bottles are inserted together and held together around a wire frame. Creating a sheltered area where visitors can sit and enjoy the garden.”

“I have also incorporated into the design a space for a sculpture of recycled materials as a focal point for visitors.”

to build a home in. The encouragement of insects to the garden will help the gardens ecosystem and bring other visitors to the garden like birds and hedgehogs..”

“I have also planned a vertical

Some of Capel Manors 30 acres of Gardens

products they have to buy. By designing the vertical allotment to have heavy products such as grow bags at the bottom to small pots of herbs at the top the allotment will, I hope, show the range of vegetables and crops that can be grown in a small area.”

“The area where the new garden will be already has plants growing and I aim to reuse these and replant them into different areas of the garden to create year round flowering colour.”

“My hope for the recycled garden is to encourage people to think about the materials that they could use in their own gardens rather than throwing things out.”

For more information on Capel Manor Gardens vist www. capelmanorgardens.co.uk The Gardens are open throughout the Summer .Opening: March to October daily, 10am – 5.30pm Last ticket at 4pm.

Summer Admission Prices Adults £5.50 Concessions £4.50 (including senior citizens, disabled, students, UB40 holders) Children £2.50 (5s and under go free) Family Ticket £13.50 (2 adults and up to 3 children)

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Patio, Pot and Container Gardening Advice from Martin Day Capel Manor College

I’ll start with a quick comment about the weather: after the very early, very harsh cold spell in December (we are still discovering casualties in the gardens at Capel Manor: some plants we thought might had just about pulled through are dying off and will need removing) followed by a dry spring and some very hot days in April.

Hopefully you will have taken heed of my advice in earlier articles to mulch your borders to reduce moisture loss, and installed some sort of irrigation system to water your plants efficiently. We’ve just finished setting-up the new irrigation system in the North Border in the Walled Garden at Capel which waters the newly-planted Pots come in all shapes and sizes

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fruit trees, which could give you some ideas of how to set up your home system as it will work well on containers too.

Containers can add flexibility to your gardening and greatly improve the quality and range of what you grow. If you have space in your garden it’s a good idea to have a small nursery area where plantedup containers can be grown on until they are ready for display: this is most applicable for potted bulbs which can look less than interesting before they flower (unless underplanted with flowering annuals such as pansies) and tatty after they flower.

A few words about types of containers. There is a vast

range available at garden centres and DIY stores in a wide range of materials, shapes and sizes. Terracotta containers look very attractive especially once they have got that patina of age, but dry out very quickly: try lining them with a compost bag (remember to allow for drainage) or paint the inside with a dilute solution of PVA glue to seal it.

Traditionally crocks (pieces of broken terracotta pot) are used to cove the drainage hole to prevent the compost escaping when watering, but a better solution is to use a square of plastic mesh to cover the hole: this also helps prevent some pests getting into the pot and damaging the plant. Teracotta can suffer frost-damage so ensure good drainage in winter by using “feet” to allow the water to drain out freely.

Other types of container include: plastic, which looses less water; metal which can get very hot or very cold depending on the weather and

can damage the plants, and wood which will rot, but the rotting can be delayed bylining with plastic (remember to allow for drainage). Containers designed for vegetable growing which are effectively small raised beds have appeared in garden centres in recent years and are usually made from treated pine. They are usually heavy and not designed to be moved once in place, so think carefully before you place them on your patio.

Some garden writers advise using broken up polystyrene bedding plant trays in the bottom half or third of containers to save on compost: personally I find that this just encourages woodlice to set up home which then damage the plants’ roots (yes, they do eat live plant material given the chance!). If you need to save on compost then just replace the top third each year and add some controlled-release fertiliser such as Osmocote, which releases nutrients when the plant needs them (the release rate is higher in warmer weather when the growth rates are higher). Most potting composts only have enough nutrients in them to last for approximately 8 weeks of plant growth before signs of nutrient deficiency and reduced growth appear. Remember that you are growing plants in a very restricted root space compared with the open ground, so either use the fertilizer mentioned above, include some composted green waste in the bottom half of the container (such as EcoPark compost which is high in nutrients) or be ready to use a liquid feed. Potentially the most tortured plants are those used in hanging baskets: planted very densely to give a good display they have very little compost so need frequent watering and feeding.

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Composts with added John Innes (loam-based) work best as they re-wet easily, have more weight to them to keep the container stable, and hold on to nutrients well.

The choice of what to grow in containers is practically unlimited. I will suggest a couple of things that I don’t consider worth growing in containers though: any potatoes apart from first earlies take up a lot of space, need an awful lot of watering, and give poor yields of what can be bought cheaply from a farm shop. The same probably applies to root vegetables such as parsnips, although stump-rooted or short carrots are worth growing.

Brussell sprout plants

probably won’t look too attractive on your patio (and can be a bit smelly) but you could try some of the more attractive brassicas such as the coloured cauliflowers or red cabbages.

I find that the most worthwhile crops for containers are those which are best used very fresh: I have a couple of large pots of lettuce plants at home to use as “cut and come again” plants which should see us through until the autumn. Other vegetables worth

considering are courgettes (which will need a lot of water), radishes, Swiss chard (available in some lovely colours as well as plain green), French bean especially the dwarf types, spinach (similar to chard, expensive in the shops as they wilt so quickly) and oriental vegetables such as Pak Choi and Mizuna (these tend to bolt if planted before mid-summer).

Tomatoes work well in pots, especially the tumbling types which don’t put all of their energy into growing tall stems so start cropping very early and give you a crop before the inevitable blight arrives and reduces your crop to chutney!

Herbs are great to grow too: it is best to split the planting of them into those which like dry conditions such as rosemary, thyme and lavender (usually classed as the Mediterranean herbs) and those which need more moisture such as borage, dill, mint, coriander and fennel.

Add horticultural grit to the compost of the Mediterranean types to give good drainage and prevent rot problems, and use it as a 1cm deep layer as a top-dressing to help prevent the weeds from germinating.

Most herbs such have flowers that are attractive to bees and are sweetly scented: if you place pots of herbs so that you brush against them as you walk past you can enjoy their aroma as well as their flavour in your food.

Most types of fruit can be grown in pots: apples on M27 rootstock or pears on Quince C rootstock have attractive blossom and can crop well in pots. Other examples are genetic dwarf peaches such as Bonanza or Diamond have beautiful pink blossom, crop well, and need a lot less pruning than orchard or fantrained trees, dwarf apricot Aprigold and dwarf apple Sun Red (a new variety that I have yet to try). Columnar dwarf trees are available such as Charlotte which can add height to your patio fruit garden.

For the adventurous try growing a fan-trained apricot up trellis work or fencing in:

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Gardening no problems with their roots causing foundation problems and the restriction of the pot will slow down their often rampant growth!

Soft fruits such as strawberries work well, although watering can be tricky especially in terracotta strawberry planters.

Consider installing a central watering tube to help with this problem. Blueberries need ericaceous (lime-free and acidic) compost which seems very prone to vine-weevil problems, as are all peat-based composts. The only control for vine weevil when growing edible crops, which is always more of a problem in pots, is a parasitic nematode which kills the root-eating grubs. For ornamental displays chemical controls are available in garden centres. Other pests of plants in containers are slugs and snails (control in your preferred manner) and birds wanting to eat your fruit (netting the crop is the answer).

Most bedding plants work well in containers, but try to use suitable mixtures of types to give a good display: a central “dot� plant to give height such as a dahlia, fuchsia, pelargonium or tall grass works well, underplanted with short plants such marigolds

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or pansies to give colour and cover the soil, and trailing plants to add to the design (eg trailing lobelia or dichondra). Some plants such as trailing petunias (the New Wave types are especially good) or some of the begonias manage to combine spread and height on their own and will flower until the frosts. There is a very wide range of summer bedding plants available especially compared with what is available for the winter so see what’s available at your local garden centre if you haven’t already sown your own from seed. One word of warning regarding tender plants: don’t be lulled into a false sense of security by the recent warm weather. We had a very hard frost in the middle of last May (down to -5C in Capel’s Walled Garden) which would have killed all of the tender bedding if we hadn’t had it protected under cloches or horticultural fleece.

At Capel we usually plant out in the last week of May which is usually safe, but keep an eye on the weather forecast and if a frost is predicted cover them with fleece.

Remember to keep your flowers deadheaded to keep

them flowering, keep them well-watered and fed if they show signs of needing it (liquid tomato food works well) and they will give you a fantastic display until the first frost. If you are going on holiday remember to ask a neighbor to take care of the watering or set up an irrigation system with a timer to keep things ticking over until you return.

It will be well worth visiting the gardens at Capel Manor

to see the summer bedding displays, especially the ones in Mr Fothergill’s garden and the Fleuroselect trials beds of new cultivars of bedding plants, including the first year flowering perennials. There will be some good displays of planted containers too to give you some ideas of what you could try at home.

Happy Gardening!

Martin Day Capel Manor College

Promoting in EN Magazine gets results I thought I would drop you a quick line to catch up. I have had some great feedback from customers over the last few weeks re the article you wrote on Papylon for the April edition of EN Mag. It seems that people really do take the time to read editorials in EN Magazine which is fantastic!

Martha, Owner Papylon Whenever we have a show or event that we need to promote we go straight to EN Magazine. Douglas has been a huge supporter of our work and has given us fantastic advice to help reach local audiences.

The majority of local people who come to see our shows say that they read about it in EN Magazine. I would recommend anyone with a local business to use EN Magazine for an extremely friendly, professional and cost effective service.

Hayley, Artistic Director, Skewbald Theatre

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What’s On Things to do in June and July Lunchtime Concerts Grange Park Methodist Church Park Drive, London N21 2LS Saturday June 4th at 11.30am for one hour - Angela Brownridge, International pianist playing Liszt and Sposalizio Saturday July 2nd at 11.30am for one hour - Jessicca Burroughs international cellist Coffee is served before all these performances from 10.15am There is no charge but a collection will be taken High Barnet to Cockfosters Meet at High Barnet tube station Sunday July 17th 2.30pm. £7, under 12s £3 A guided walk across Monken Hadley Common. Learn more about your area and keep fit whilst doing so! Info: 020 8440 6805 www.barnetwalks.talktalk.net Let The Sunshine – Bella Cora’s Summer Concert Saturday 25th June 7.30pm Jesus Church, Forty Hall Enfield Programme on the door £8 (£6 concessions) For more information contact Christine Bachelor on christinebachelorongooglemail. com or Hilary Biggs on 07946 438681 Music For A Summers Evening Enfield Chamber Orchestra Featuring special guests The Little Phoebe Brass Quintet Saturday 18th June 7.30pm Untied Refored Church Fox Lane palmners Gree £10 (£8 concession) for more details email info@ enfieldchamberorch.org.uk Winchmore Folk Dance Club meets every Tuesday morning in term time in the lower hall at Grange Park Methodist Church N21 2EU between 10am and 12 noon to enjoy English Country Dancing. Led by experienced callers, dances range from the 17th Century until modern times. Each session costs £2.50 which includes refreshments. Beginners welcome. For more information contact John Wood on 020 8926 7293.

The Enfield Art Circle July 16th - August 13th - Annual Exhibition of members’ paintings, drawings, ceramic and other items in the Duchess of Devonshire Building, Capel Manor Horticultural College, Bullsmoor Lane, Enfield, Middlesex EN1 4RQ. The show is open every day, 10.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. (ends at lunchtime on the last day); entry is free of charge; and most items are for sale. EAC members will also be involved in the “Budding Arts” festival at the College on 31st July. Parking, including reserved bays for disabled, and refreshments on site.

And the college gardens are worth a look too.

Contact: Exhibition Co-ordinator 020 8360 1423

Southgate Photographic Society newly refreshed website at www. is a club for photographers new southgatephoto.org.uk or if you and old who want to share, prefer you can call the Societys improve and enjoy taking Secretary, Ralph Graham on photographs. We meet on Tuesday 02083686234. Please have a look evenings at 8pm for 10 months and if interested come along to each year in the Howley Hall one of our meetings or contact at St Pauls Church, Church Hill, us via the website, you are always Winchmore Hill, N21 1JA. The assured of a friendly welcome. club hold around 10 intra-club competitions each year divided Foster for Enfield between prints and digitally Drop in sessions and recruitment projected images, with external events are a great way to find out judges. The programme also more about fostering for Enfield. features a variety of illustrated talks You can find out what’s involved from visiting lecturers, workshops and meet Enfield foster carers and and discussion evenings. The members of the Fostering Service high point of the year is an annual Wed 15th June 2011 exhibition in early August at the 11.00am – 3.00pm Enfield Garden Bourne Methodist Church Hall near Centre Cattelgate Road, Crews Southgate Underground Station.

Hill, EEN2 9DX This year is our 70th! and we would Wed 23rd June 2011 Community hymn-singing like to see the room full on each of 5.00pm – 8.00pm Russet House 19th Jun 11 Dugdale Centre the three evenings. Our best prints School Autumn Close, EN1 4JA Thomas Hardy House London are on display and each evening 3rd JulyVilla 2011 sleeps 12.00pm Outstanding two story, six bedroomSun Vacation up to Road Enfield 17:30 - 19:00 there is a “projected image” show – 7.00pm The Palmers Green 12 available from as little as £650 a week. Located 15 minutes from the Disney Theme Parks.

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

New members/visitors welcome.

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

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

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

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

Please ring Peter on 020 8363 1568 for details.

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

Useful Contact Numbers

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

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

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

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

NHS Direct 0845 46 47 Chase Farm & Barnet Hospital Switchboard 0845 111 4000 Chase Farm Hospital Accident & Emergency 020 8375 1010 Barnet Hospital Accident & Emergency 020 8216 5003 North Middlesex University Hospital Switchboard 020 8887 2000 Potters Bar Community Hospital 01707 653 286 Age Concern Enfield 020 8375 4120 Alcoholics Anonymous Gamblers Anonymous Narcotics Anonymous

0845 769 7555 08700 50 88 80 020 773 0009

Childline Cruse Bereavement Care Helpline Samaritans

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

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

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

Enfield Video Makers 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

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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 Enfield Croquet Club at Bush Hill Park (off Southbury Road) Cecil Road Entrance Play a sport where men and women can compete on equal terms Club open Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday & Sunday from 2.30pm - FREE tuition - Equipment available - Free Hire- Flat soled shoes must be worn Contact 020 8886 6643 (Basil) 020 8883 6612 (Wendy) www.enfieldcroquet.org St. Benedicts Art Club, we are a friendly group who meet on Friday mornings from 9.00 t 12.00 at Bramley Road, Southgate. All artists and budding artists welcom.

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

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

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

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

Potters Bar Cine & Video Society Wyllotts Centre, Potters Bar Alternate Thursdays 8.00pm Contact Penny 01707 656446 or John 01707 872210 www.pottersbarcineand videosociety.org for amateur cinematographers. Programme includes §editing, filming techniques, competition evenings, social functions Grange Park (Evening) W. I. would love you to come and join us at 7.30pm on the first Monday of every month in St. Peter’s Church Hall, Vera Avenue, when we have a speaker or a quiz and make bookings for social events such as theatre outings etc.... If you are interested please telephone Louise Watson on 020 8360 6969 Friern Badminton Club (Potters Bar) intermediate players (no beginners) meets at the sports hall (5 well lit courts) at Dame Alice Owen’s School (EN6 2DU) every Wednesday evening (8.15pm to 10.15pm). Visitor fee £4, membership available. Contact: ann-marie.rowland@fds.co.uk for more info.

Enfield Computer Club meets at St. Lukes and St. John’s Community Center, Hawthorn Grove, off Morley Hill, Enfield, every second Sunday in a month from 11am - 5pm. New members always welcome. We are a “selfhelp” club and do not provide formal lectures or lessons. . More details at www.nel80.com or telephone 020-8366-6162.

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

from 10am to noon. All former, serving, and retired Civil Servants and their partners welcome.

Contact Sue on 020 8360 4361 for more information.

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Enfield Camera Club 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 Pat Feb 2011.indd 1 to mail@enfieldcameraclub.co.uk.

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The Rotary Club of Enfield Chase Meets on Thursday mornings from 7.30am until 8.30 am in the Coffee Lounge, Enfield Baptist Church, Cecil Road, Enfield Town. For more information call 020 8367 7278

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