EN Magazine May 2010 by Doug Lee

EN Magazine

May 2010

issue 27

Your Free Local Magazine

British Music Festival Guide Summer Fashion Ideas Planning for your Wealth and Health

Local News & Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s On

Summer Gardening Tips

Things to do - Places to go - People to see

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Hello and Welcome to the May 2010 issue of EN Magazine. Well we have started to see some sunny days and many of us will be dragging out last year’s shorts and t-shirts. However what should we be seen wearing this summer? EN Magazine takes a look at this season’s fashion trends and colours. Once you have got the right look you may want to show it off. If you like music what better place to be seen than at one of the many music festivals that take place over the summer? In association with Visit Britain we bring you our guide to the top ten summer music festivals. For those of you who just want to stay at home and perhaps sit in the garden we bring you our tips for getting the most out of your garden. With the economy high on the agenda for many people whatever their age we investigate with the help of local specialist how to plan for the future and how to survive if things go wrong. We hope that you enjoy reading this issue of EN Magazine.

Doug Douglas Lee Publisher EN Magazine

Contents Page 4 - 18 Local News and Events Page 19 - 20 Top 10 Music Festivals Page 21- 22 Summer Fashion Tips Page 23- 25 Health and Wealth for Today and Tomorrow Page 26 - 27 Summer Gardening Tips Page 28 - 31 What’s On Local Business Services and Classified Advertising

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Enfield in Bloom 2010 T

he Enfield in Bloom Annual Garden competition was launched on Wednesday 21st April Enfield at the Millfields Theatre. Now in its 28th year the competition has not only generated winners in the Enfield area but last year won 10 awards in the London in Bloom competition.

Category Gold Winner 2009

Enfield in Bloom encourages participation from local people to help improve our environment by volunteering for the Adopt a Flower Bed Scheme (which encourages sponsorship of raised beds/planters throughout the borough) Seasonal Bulb Planting, Wildflower planting, and

Development of our Allotment site. At present they have a mobile group of four committed volunteers who work on various projects across the borough twice a week, and upwards of twenty volunteers who regularly maintain flowerbeds and planters. Mayor Category Gold Winner 2009 of Enfield, Councillor Eleftherios Savva said “The work of Enfield in Bloom Mo Cross one of the encourages people in the Enfield in Bloom volunteers local community who may told EN Magazine, “I enjoy by going through difficult living and working in a clean times to get involved, and colourful environment giving them an aim through and volunteering for Enfield gardening and a pride in their in Bloom I help to create this achievements.” for everyone.”

Local News and Events This year there are nineteen categories sponsored by local businesses or environmental groups who are committed to supporting efforts to improve the environment. The variety of categories allows everyone to enter from Front Gardens to Best Residential street, Communal Gardens and Best Environmental and Wildlife Garden. There are also categories for Business Premises Frontage, Public Houses, Public Buildings and Best School Grounds. The competition is free and the majority of entrants are amateur gardeners who have a keen interest in gardening and a desire to

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brighten up our day with their beautiful flowers. Entrants that are awarded ‘Gold’ within their category may progress to represent the borough in the London in Bloom competition. The judging for this year year’s competition will be between 14th to 25th June. The Enfield in Bloom entry form can be obtained from the Civic Centre, Libraries, Railway Stations and Garden Centres or by contacting Karen Gurrey on 020 8449 8706 email karen.gurrey@ enfieldi.gov.uk or Julie Bland on 020 8441 7833 email ... julie.bland@enfield.gov.uk or www.enfieldinbloom.org.

be used to continue our work.” said Joan Kearns, Services & Development Director.

They are looking for volunteers to help in their first charity shop.

The shop will sell a variety of goods ranging from high class clothing, good quality bric-a-brac and books to stylish accessories. There will always be bargain to be found and all you can know that the money you spend will be put to good use helping local people.

On Saturday, 22nd May at 10am the Nightingale with the support of Stavros Flatley from Britain’s Got Talent will open the doors of 188 Baker Street, EN1.

If you enjoy meeting new people and working in a team why not sign up as a volunteer. If you cannot give your time perhaps you could donate your unwanted goods.

an you spare some time to support the Nightingale Community Hospice Trust?

Since the charity’s formation in 2002, staff, volunteers and trustees have worked tirelessly to provide support to Enfield residents affected by cancer. “ Over the years we have helped 100’s of individuals and their families by providing advice, support and relief at a time when it’s most needed. All our services are delivered at no cost to the clients and all profits from this shop will

For further information please call Barbara on 0208 363 4975. Or email fundraising@ ROCKY REEF HSv5.indd 1 nightingalehospice.org.uk

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reas of Potters Bar will be cleaned up following an operation by Hertsmere Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnership. Council, fire and police officers joined forces at an Environmental Action Day (EAD) on Wednesday, 14th April, and a Spotlight event on the following Friday. The aim of an EAD is for relevant organisations to identify environmental issues such as graffiti and flytipping by walking around a particular area. Spotlight events, which involve the same organisations setting up a mobile police station in the area, take place soon after an EAD to give a visible presence in the community so that residents can talk to officers face-to-face about any concerns they have. During the EAD, graffiti was identified in Mutton Lane, Hunters Close and Willow Way. Flytipping was also found in Mutton Lane as well as Dove Lane and Hayes Avenue. In addition, a number of shopping trollies were found along the way which Tesco has agreed to collect.

was organised so relevant officers from the CDRP could see firsthand what needs to be addressed in the community. The issues we found have been reported to the responsible organisation to deal with. “Around 50 local people came to the Spotlight event in Oakmere Park car park and received advice and information on community safety and crime prevention. They also gave their views on what the police should concentrate on in Potters Bar. A number of children came along too who were given a tour of a fire engine.” If you have any community safety concerns please contact Hertsmere Borough Council on 020 8207 7801, email partnership.support@ hertsmere.gov.uk or why not go along to the next Potters Bar Crime Reduction Group meeting which takes place on 20 May at 7pm at The Wyllyotts Centre, Drakes Lane. Meetings take place four times a year and are open to all residents and businesses in the town.

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School in the Rombo district, Kilimanjaro region to help over 200 schoolchildren. “Our mission,” said Julia “ is to improve the learning environment by renovating three classrooms, constructing 14 toilet holes and constructing a safe clean kitchen by the end of 2010. Many of the children attending the school complain of respiratory problems caused by inhaling

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Enfield Pageant of Motoring

he 33rd Enfield Pageant of Motoring will take place over the late Spring Bank Holiday Weekend of 29th, 30th & 31st May and will be held at The Playing Fields, Great Cambridge Road, EN1 3PL. More than 2000 classic vehicles will be attending the Pageant bringing together an impressive and exciting show of cars, motorcycles and steam engines. These will include some pre-1930 veteran cars. There will also be displays from over 60 car clubs featuring classics such as Jaguar, MG, Ford and Triumph. With over 400 autojumble and collectables stalls the Enfield Pageant of Motoring will once again be one of the biggest and best events in the UK. The theme of this year’s show is ‘The Quest for Speed’ which will be a celebration of man’s endeavour to achieve the maximum

from his machines. In the main marquee will be the BloodHound Supersonic 1000pmh car – come and meet the team behind this exciting project. Also on display in the marquee with a full support team will be the Angelic Bulldog a 400mph land speed record breaking motorbike. The Angelic Bulldog will be attempting the world land speed record later this summer at Bonneville Flats in America. A rare treat will be a visit by the ‘Blower Bentley’ which is on loan from Beaulieu – a car not too be missed. Displays of drag racing cars and motorcycles from the North Weald Drag Strip can be found adjacent to the ‘Quest for Speed’ marquee together with bikes from the 1960’s onwards from the National Speedway Museum which is based locally at the Paradise Wildlife Park in Broxbourne. For those who like extra

Local News and Events special thrills Ken Fox is bringing his world renowned ‘Wall of Death’ – do you dare to watch the spectacular stunts performed by the icecool bikers riding just inches from your nose? There will be a full arena programme each day including performances by the ‘No Limitz Motorcycle Display Team’. They are making a return visit to the Enfield Pageant of Motoring and will be thrilling audiences each day with their spectacular tricks and stunts. How many cars will the young

stars be able to jump over this year? Last year they got up to six, can they beat their record? The show is open from 9am – 5pm each day. Admission is £9.00 for adults (no concessions), £5.00 for children 13 and under and no charge for 5’s and under. For further information please contact the Whitewebbs Museum of Transport, Whitewebbs Road, Enfield EN2 9HW, telephone 020 8367 1898, or website www.whitewebbsmuseum. co.uk.

Little Legs for Life in aid of Cancer Research UK

ew to North London is Little Legs for Life - a kids’ version of the Cancer Research UK Race for Life. Many young lives are touched by cancer, and so at 2pm on Sunday May 23rd 2010, 200 children aged from birth to 11 years will run, jog, walk, toddle or even ride in a buggy or baby sling around the playing fields of Broomfield Park, Palmers Green to raise money for this fantastic charity. The Mayor of Enfield will start the race, and a picnic and play time will follow. The entry fee is £3, preregistration is essential, and spaces are limited. Once registered, entrants will receive a race pack with a sponsor form to raise as much money as possible. All participants will receive a medal, certificate and goody bag. Children will set their own distance target.

More than one in three of us will develop cancer at some point in our lives. Many of us have lost someone to it. We all want cures to be found. Cancer Research UK is the leading independent funder of cancer research in Europe, and, surprisingly, is almost entirely funded by the public. Without the generosity and dedication of supporters they would not be able to continue making the progress against cancer which has seen survival rates double in the last 30 years. Many of the children are running in memory of a loved one. If you would like to join in, please visit http:// supportus.cancerresearchuk. org/events, or if you have a question call Helen on 0771 7331191 or email helenhamlyn@hotmail.com

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Archery and Petanque clubs on target

n archery club will be set up for Potters Bar Girl Guiding Association thanks to the latest monies from Hertsmere’s Ward Improvement Initiative Scheme (WIIS). Cllr Eddie Roach, Potters Bar Parkfield, has allocated £1,502.38 to pay for bows, arrows, targets and associated equipment which will enable the club to be set up. Girl Guides, Brownies and Sunbeams in the area will all benefit. Cllr Roach explained: “This is a new idea and I am delighted to support it. Hopefully the benefits will be two-fold - it is something a little bit different for the current members and will teach new skills, but I hope it will also attract new members.

I hope they will get many hours of enjoyment out of it for years to come.” Elsewhere in the area, Cllr Tugay Sevincli, Potters Bar Oakmere, has donated £200 towards new signs and balls for the Potters Bar Petanque Club and £288 towards tablecloths for the 60+ club at Wyllyotts, Potters Bar. Local people can make a bid for cash to improve the area they live in by using WIIS, which allows each Hertsmere councillor to spend £2,000 to support local projects and schemes. If you would like to have a scheme considered, contact your local councillor. To find out who your local councillor is visit www.hertsmere.gov.uk

Give it a Grow!

f you have a garden but don not have a compost bin why don’t you give it a grow! This year, Compost Awareness Week will take place between 2-8 May 2010. To celebrate national Compost Week Hertsmere Borough Council is offering residents free compost. Ten tonnes of organic compost will be placed in Newberries Car Park in Radlett, near the recycling banks, on Wednesday, 5 May, from 10am to 3pm. Please bring a bag to collect your compost; it will be given on a first come, first served basis and limited to two bags per household. Information leaflets and seeds will also be available. The compost is being supplied by West London Composting. For more information about visit www.hertsmere.

gov.uk/composting or call 020 8207 7480. Not to be left behind the EcoPark Compost Centre at London Waste will give visitors the opportunity to discover how grass cutting and kitchen scraps are transformed into high quality compost. For more information visit www. londonwaste.co.uk On Wednesday 5th May at 10am-1pm there will be the chance for Enfield residents to take part in a Grow your own vegetable and lettuce workshop and food tasting hosted by Capel Manor College, Senior Gardner Martin Day. Each visitor can receive a free bag of compost (While stocks last) along with a jam packed goodie bag. Interested in Gardening then check out the Summer Gardening Tips on page 26.

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The Most Used Room In Your Home I

n your home, the room that you spend the most time in but often do not realise is your bedrooms. Admittedly the majority of this time may be whilst you are asleep but it is the first room that you see when you wake up, so having a nice, comfortable and practical room to wake up in, can help to start your day off right. Obviously having a comfortable bed is allimportant, however the choice of bedroom furniture can make all the difference. EN Magazine went along to speak to James Allen the proprietor of James Allen Bedrooms, who have showrooms in both Enfield Town and Crews Hill. They have been established for over 20 years, so when we wanted to find out what makes a ‘good’ bedroom we went to them for advice.

“When planning a bedroom you need to decide if you want stand alone furniture or a fitted bedroom; we can offer a large selection of both” “If it is a fitted bedroom Sarah Jones or myself, always go out to meet the client to carry out a site visit and discuss what the

client is looking for. We then provide computer designs to show where everything will go. This is a free service that we offer. Through experience, Sarah and I have found that we can create designs that match the needs of our clients. We are usually able to point out solutions that will work. A recent example was with a gentleman who wanted shoe racks in his wardrobe but had not considered that his wife’s boots would not fit in the standard racks, something Sarah, with her broad experience, was able to point out and keep everyone happy!”

approach, our levels of service and the products we supply.” “As well as fitted bedrooms, we have an extensive range of standalone wardrobes, chests and bedside tables to complete any bedroom but we do not stop there. We also have

our furniture customers have even seen me pull out a draw from a unit and stand on it to show how well made they are.” “As a small independent supplier we pride ourselves on not only the quality and range of products that we are

“Our fitted wardrobes come in a wide range of widths, depths and heights, so we can make sure we get the best possible fit in the room. They also come with an extensive range of internal options to suit the needs of the individual bedroom.” “We have our own team of fitters who have been with us for over 10 years. Our support team of Glen, Jennifer, Hazel and Martin oversee all our jobs every step of the way. We want to make sure our clients are happy every step of the way from our non pushy sales

The team at the Enfield Showroom furniture for every other room in the house, for example dining tables and chairs, sideboards and display units. The team at the Enfield store have an extensive knowledge of the furniture styles and various size options to be able to find the table or unit you are looking for.” “All of our additional furniture is made to top quality standards and is available in a selection of solid pine and oak in different finishes. I am so confident in the quality of

able to offer our customers but the service and customer care that we are able to provide. Many customers are surprised that this does not come at an extra cost. In fact we are able to offer a price guarantee that we will beat any genuine quote from furniture stores including Sharps, Hammonds, Rhino and Spacemaker.” For further information visit James Allen Furniture at 4-6 Savoy Parade Southbury Road Enfield Town (next to Tesco) or at Phoenix Rose Garden Centre Crew Hill (opposite Springtime) or call 020 8366 9887 or 020 8363 3919.

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uperman or supermum? Who would you choose as your hero? Children and adults are celebrating their favourite heroes as part of Children’s Hospice Week, the biggest awareness and fundraising week for UK children’s hospice services. Children’s Hospice Week (15-22 May) is a fun and interactive charity campaign, set to raise the profile of and funds for children’s hospices. There are 44 children’s hospices across the UK, which provide care and support for children and young people

with life-limiting conditions and their families. Children’s Hospices UK is the national charity that gives voice and support to all children’s hospice services. They help children’s hospices to continually enhance the care and support they provide to children who are not expected to reach adulthood and their families. They raise awareness of the range of services provided by children’s hospices and fundraise to help them to continue to provide their services for free. Also they campaign and lobby on behalf of children’s

hospices, ensuring their voice is heard by government. Children’s Hospice Week aims to raise awareness of the unique services available to children and young people with life-limiting conditions and their families. It’s also about raising vital funds for the children’s hospice services all of whom are registered charities. With a HEROES theme, children’s hospices across the UK will be joining forces with celebrities, schools and local supporters to organise a variety of events including gala fundraising balls, competitions, open days and other activities during the week. For events and activities taking place during the week visit www. childrenshospiceweek.org.uk In the EN area Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice will be launching Children’s Hospice Week in style on Saturday 15th May with a prestigious Casino Night on board HMS President, in London. Children’s Hospices UK will be also be hosting an exciting art exhibition at The Gallery, Cork Street, London, called This is my hero (17-22 May). This event will display and auction artworks created by children who are not expected to reach

To bring the week to a close Noah’s Ark will be holding a Skydive in Bicester on Saturday 22 and will be attending ‘Hospices in Harmony’ music event on Sunday 23. This event is being organised by The Rotary Club of Enfield, and will raise much needed funds for Noah’s Ark, The North London Hospice and The Nightingale Community Hospice. Simon Cowell, celebrity Patron of Children’s Hospices UK is a big supporter of the week, he says: “Please do whatever you can to support Children’s Hospice Week because every single person makes a real difference”. To find out more, visit www.childrenshospiceweek. org.uk or www. noahsarkhospice.org.uk

Celebrate the music of The Beach Boys

estcoast describe themselves as not just another tribute act, but as a complete entertainment experience celebrating the iconic music of The Beach Boys. The show is coming to the Wyllyotts Centre, Potters bar on Friday 19th June. The show is packed from start to finish with familiar foot tapping hits well known to audiences worldwide including Good Vibrations, Fun, Fun, Fun, Surfin USA, Sloop John B, Barbara Ann, God Only Knows, Surfin’ Safari, California Girls… to name just a few! The original and unique harmony sound of the Beach Boys is accurately recreated by these five great singers in a light hearted and entertaining “feel good” production. So whatever your age, nationality or musical preferences come have fun, fun, fun…. A night not to be missed!

WIN WIN WIN The show is coming to the Wyllyotts Centre, Potters bar on Friday 19th June and EN Magazine has 2 pairs of tickets for readers to win. For your chance to attend this fantastic evening of music just tell us what kind of girls the Beach Boys wished for? Please send your answers to: PO Box 1099, Enfield EN1 9JF or email: competitions@ enmagazine.co.uk by Friday 22nd May.

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Congratulations I

n the March issue of EN Magazine we published a competition in association with Sony Centre Enfield to win a Sony digital photo frame. Sue Edwards of Enfield is pictured receiving her prize from Max Bywater of Sony Centre Enfield. Sue correctly told us that in photography the initials

SLR stand for Single Lens Reflex. We hope she enjoys viewing her photos .

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2010 Queen’s Award for Enterprise goes to Local Company

he UK’s Most Prestigious Business Award Conferred Upon Metaswitch Networks for the Innovation of its MetaSphere Application Server Local company Metaswitch Networks, a leading provider of carrier systems and communications software solutions, is one of a

select group of recipients of the 2010 Queen’s Award for Enterprise. This is the fourth Queen’s Award achieved by Metaswitch during its 29 year history and has been granted for the “continuous innovation and development” as well as the commercial success of its MetaSphere application server.

Metaswitch, based in Enfield Town, was formally known as Data Connection. They are a leading global provider of the technologies and solutions that are powering the migration of communications networks to open, next-generation architectures. Hundreds of network operators worldwide depend on its reliable, scalable carrier systems solutions. While its

high performance, software technologies are licensed by all the world’s leading communications equipment manufacturers. “Our commitment to high standards is a hallmark of our success, and our strength in achieving innovation after innovation sets us apart from our global competition. This is a crucial element of our products’ appeal to international markets,” said John Lazar, Chairman of Metaswitch Networks. “This Award is further recognition for the tireless work and ingenuity of all Metaswitch employees and I am extremely proud that their effort and talent has been recognized” The award, made on Her Majesty The Queen’s birthday, is Metaswitch’s first in the ‘Innovation’ category and follows only weeks after the company was yet again ranked highly in the Sunday Times ‘100 Best Companies to Work For’ league table. The Sunday Times recognised Metaswitch for its innovative culture and excellence in providing a supportive work environment. The MetaSphere application server is an innovative platform for “21st Century” broadband-enabled telephony services. Common MetaSphere applications include replacement of traditional end office telephone switches, business Voice over IP (hosted PBX), advanced voicemail (unified messaging), Web-enabled communications and wireline/mobile integration.

New safety partnership launched

ertsmere Community Safety Partnership (CSP) is the new name for the borough’s Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnership (CDRP). The partnership still comprises Hertsmere Borough Council, Hertfordshire Constabulary, Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service and other organisations and will continue to work to keep Hertsmere a safe place to live. When partnerships between local councils, police and other organisations were first officially launched under the Crime and Disorder Act 1998, individual partnerships could choose to be called a CDRP or a CSP. However, new guidance from the Home Office encourages the use of the term CSP. Valerie Kane, Hertsmere Borough Council’s Community Safety Officer, explained: “The term CSP is more widely used in Hertfordshire so it makes sense for us to use it too for consistency across the county. “Crime is relatively low in Hertsmere and overall it is steadily falling and we will continue to work in partnership to keep the borough a safe place to live, work and visit.” Last year the partnership initiated and got involved with a number of projects including: * Dog Watch and Off Watch schemes, which are similar to Neighbourhood Watch, and a Horse Watch is due to be launched in May * working with pupils to discourage drivers from speeding

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outside schools * Environmental Action Days, Spotlight events and visual audits which tackle environmental crimes such as graffiti and flytipping * community payback whereby local offenders carry out tasks to improve the local area such as litter picking and removing flytips * PL8 SAF3 events which resulted in 400 vehicles being fitted with theft-resistant number plate screws. Hertsmere’s Crime Reduction Groups (CRGs) will also be renamed Community Safety Partnerships (CSPs). These groups are open to any local resident or interested party. Public meetings take place four times a year in each local area and topics include anti-social behaviour, local crime figures, fire safety and issues of local concern. Each group is allocated £1,000 a year to spend on projects that reduce crime and improve community safety in that area. Valerie Kane added: “Local CSPs are an opportunity for people to get involved and make a difference in their local area so please come along, we welcome your views and support.” The CSP organises lots of events and projects throughout the year to help reduce crime and make people feel safer - to find out more contact Hertsmere Borough Council on 020 8207 7801 or email partnership. support@hertsmere.gov.uk

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Based in Enfield these purpose built practice studios are the idea of Steve Besemer and his partner Lisa Molloy, Steve who has 26 years experience as a professional drummer and drum teacher is probably best know locally for his performances with covers bands â&#x20AC;&#x153;Banned From The Moon.â&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Roundabout Zooâ&#x20AC;? and tours at music festivals with â&#x20AC;&#x153;Smashing Timeâ&#x20AC;?. Steve has also worked with some big names in the music industry including

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Bruce Foxton previously of The Jam, Dennis Greeves (Nine Below Zero & The Truth). â&#x20AC;&#x153;From my work teaching at local schools and music schools I realised there is an abundance of musical talent and enthusiasm in the area that was being stifled from the lack of teaching, rehearsal facilities and encouragement.â&#x20AC;? Steve told EN Magazine. â&#x20AC;&#x153;With the help, guidance and advice from Liz Gjoni of Enterprise Enfield, we were able to put together a business plan. Liz was able to introduce us to John Reynolds of Credit Union who helped us raise additional extra investment to open up Music Shack.â&#x20AC;? Music Shack will be open from 10am to 11pm Monday to Friday and 10am to M onN Sundays and Bank 10pm P there will Holidays. NInitially be two soundproof rehearsal studios and a music teaching room available for hire. Plans

offers teaching to people interested in learning to play the drums, with a free twenty minute assessment for new beginners and lessons from ÂŁ15.00 for half hour. Steve said â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have had a lot of interest from other music teachers for all kinds of instruments who have asked about hiring the rooms.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;As well as the rehearsal and practice rooms we are also planning a chill out area where band members and musicians can relax and socialise with like minded enthusiasts. We want to make Music Shack a welcoming and safe place for people of all ages and musical abilities to come and hang out and hopefully to help launch the next big thing in musicâ&#x20AC;? added Lisa. For more information on Music Shack call 02088044272 or 07943 027059 or find us on facebook www.facebook. com/musicshack

Music festivals Britain’s top 10 S

hakespere said “If music be the food of love , play on.”

Well if music is your love then the idea of sitting in a field, often wading through mud is probably something that your looking forward to. With the summer festival season almost underway, it’s time to pack the tent, put on your denim shorts and wellies and MAKE SOME NOOOOISE! In association with Visit Britain EN Magazine checks out this year’s top 10 music festivals in Britain - the home of the summer music festival. Glastonbury Festival When: 24th-28th June Where: Glastonbury, Somerset Why: Glastonbury is the Mac Daddy of music festivals, the Big Cheese, Il Supremo, the Head Honcho… (sorry, we’ll stop now), but Glastonbury really is the big one. As well as an unbeatable line-up of acts including Bruce Springsteen, Neil Young, Blur, Lily Allen and The Prodigy, there’s around 2,000 performances at 50 venues, including music, cabaret, theatre, circus, a fantastic

kids’ area, poetry, green crafts and lots more. Web: www.glastonburyfestivals. co.uk T in the Park When: 10th-12th July Where: Near Kinross, Scotland Why: In true Scottish style, this is the summer festival that shows the rest of Britain how to have a good time - the nosiest, craziest, jumping-around-onshoulders-wildest festival in the country. Now in its 15th year, T in the Park is Scotland’s major summer music festival. As well as the music from the likes of Razorlight, Pet Shop Boys, Lady GaGa The Killers, Blur and Bloc Party, there’s a fantastic fairground, delicious organic food and drink and numerous stalls and bars. Web: www.tinthepark.com O2 Wireless Festival When: 4th-5th July Where: Hyde Park London Why: The O2 Wireless Festival is the coolest music festivals in London. Held over 2 days in London’s Hyde Park, it plays host to some of the best bands, artists and DJs around. This year’s Wireless has a rum-’n’-raisin flavour with

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two distinct sounds over the 2 days. The likes of The Streets and Paul Oakenfold join the mighty Basement Jaxx to give the Saturday more of a dance vibe, while Kanye West, Flo Rida and Young Jeezy inject some fresh hip-hop beats into the Sunday. Web: www.wirelessfestival.co.uk Wakestock When: 10th-12th July Where: Pwllheli, Gwynedd, North Wales Why: Relentless Wakestock adds a completely new dimension to the rollingaround-in-mud-listening-to-bands formula we know and love. Wakestock adds wakeboarding into the mix to bring you a weekend of high-octane music and excitement. What started as a party in a car park after a wakeboard contest, has grown into one of the coolest music festivals in Europe playing host of top bands such as Moby, N*E*R*D and Dizzee Rascal, along with the biggest wakeboard competition in Europe. Web: www.wakestock.co.uk The Eden Sessions When: July-August (various dates) Where: St Austell, Cornwall Why: Set inside the Eden Project, the world’s largest glass-domed ‘global garden’, Eden Sessions offer a festival experience like no other. You’ll get world class artists such as Paul Weller, The Kooks and Kasabian, in a venue dubbed the 8th Wonder of the World. Jarvis Cocker described Eden Sessions as “no mud, no pushy sponsors, no dodgy burgers, just lots of greenery”. Web: www.edenproject.com The Big Chill When: 6th-9th August Where:Eastnor Deer Park, Herefordshire Why: The Big Chill started life 15 years ago as a series of parties in London. Today it’s become one of the country’s most impressive summer festivals set in the sweeping backdrop of the Malvern Hills. Known for its striking visual displays and New Age character boasting on-site masseurs, alternative therapists and 19

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©Britainonview / Liz Gander healers (which you’ll probably need by the end of the festival), The Big Chill is an extraordinary place to both listen to top artists and, as the name suggests, ‘to chill’. Web: www.bigchill.net V Festival When: 22nd-23rd August Where: Chelmsford and Staffordshire Why: The V festival attracts the big name acts from around the world such as Fatboy Slim, Oasis and Natalie Imbruglia, as well as acts that don’t usually do the summer festival circuit. The event happens across 2 jaw-dropping historic venues; Weston Park with its stunning 17th-century stately home and a 1000acre parkland, and Hylands Park which boasts a neo-classical Grade 2* listed house set in 570 acres of parkland including ancient woods, pleasure gardens and a serpentine lake. How’s

that for music meets heritage?! Web: www.vfestival.com Leeds and Reading Festival When: 28th-30th August Where: Leeds, West Yorkshire / Reading BerkshireWhy: Leeds and Reading Festival is Britain’s leading rock, alternative and indie festival and believe it or not, one of the oldest music festivals in the world with a head-banging history going right back to 1961. Held simultaneously across 2 locations, the outstanding line-up dash frantically between venues so you get the same top-notch artists such as Radiohead, Kings of Leon and Kaiser Chiefs, no matter which of the 2 festivals you rock up to. Web: www.leedsfestival.com www. readingfestival.com

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Creamfields When: 28th-30th August Where: Daresbury Nalton (nr Liverpool) Why: Creamfields has received endless accolades for getting the fields around Liverpool stomping to the beats of electro, house, garage, acid, minimal and every of type of dance music you can imagine. Stomp around this summer festival to the likes of Mylo, Laurent Garnier, Paul van Dyk and Sasha in the massive outdoor stage area or one of the 10 DJ-only areas. Creamfields has also had massive international success having staged the events in no less than 15 countries - although it’s home will always be our Liverpool! Web: www.creamfields.com Bestival When: 9th-12thSeptember Where: Newport Isle of Wight Why: Bestival is more than just a festival, it’s a philosophy. And there’s no better way to see out the summer festival season than this award-winning 3-day boutique music festival set in a leafy country park in the heart of the Isle of Wight. The creative vision behind Bestival brings you not only an eclectic, worldclass music, but also unusual experiences such as the Bollywood Cocktail Bar, fancy dress en mass and even a Hidden Disco. It’s this uniqueness that makes Bestival a wondrous world of discovery and a damn good end to summer! Web: www. bestival.net For more information visit www. visitbritain.co.uk

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lue skies, white clouds, what springs to mind? For me its the chance to get some new clothes! As we enter spring and look forward to summer, its time to pack away those winter warmers and sort through your wardrobe on the hunt for items that fall into this seasons trends. Pastels make a come back this summer with designers such as Louise Goldin, Burberry Prorsum and Nina Ricci as well as the high street have taken inspiration from the sugary sweet shades of mint green, baby blues, soft yellows, lilacs and pastel pinks, to indulge the stylish sweet tooth within you. Use floaty materials and chiffon to work this trend.

Beach cover up - £48 and the stockist is www.carolondon.co.uk. Prints appear all over the high street this summer, go flower power for a fool proofed spring/summer trend that will never die, visit www.carolondon.co.uk to see their new range which focuses on

creating new twists on floral and retro inspired prints, the beach cover ups are a favourite of mine. They look just as good over a pair of jeans as they look over a bikini for the beach. Or take inspiration from Africa and go tribal, with bright, primary and clashing colours in multiple and vivid prints. Look out for Zigzags and Batik designs which are key this season.

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Cuff sandals by Deichman Shoes £12.99 them to jersey basics and loose knitted cardigans. Wear shimmering silver and gold as well as sequins and sparkling embellishment. Dress your modern metallic’s for a night out by teaming with this season’s most desirable shoe the clog or peep toe shoe boots. Fed up with being constricted in your own clothes, well you’ll be happy to know that tailoring and structure are a thing of the past this season, with the sun out being sewn into your clothes can be uncomfortable, get that just come from the gym look with the sophisticated sportswear, with luxe fabrics and jersey. A stylish yet comfortable trend, so get down to your to nearest Tesco to pick up a pair of harem pants for as little as £10.00- this season staple trouser shape. Its not all about your outerwear this season, your underwear must also look its best, as it will be shown under your garments. Think weightless fabrics with

layering, ruffles, draping and rouching to create an unashamedly feminine trend. Use silks, satins and lace to create this versatile look which can be worn during the day to work with a vest top underneath. Not sure about showing your undergarments, use layering to create the look you desire. Visit New Look for a huge range of clothing to create this look. Try updating your look with these seasons’ trend-proof key accessory items. Gladiator shoes are still a big love this summer. Start off any look with a pair of gladiator heels; wear these anywhere to lengthen your legs, and glam up any outfit. Not a lover of high heels? Try gladiator or cuff sandals, as worn by pop star Rihanna, visit www.deichman-shoes. co.uk to view their wide range of sandals and heels for this season. My personal favourite being their Catwalk and Graceland collections. Invest in a pair of ballet pumps, quilted, plain or patterned, to get an easy chic look for spring. With the sun out every girl needs a pair of sun glasses, this spring get a pair of oversized retro shades or aviators, which suit just about everyone and are never out of fashion. Get your hands on the official ‘it’ bag this season, the satchel, great for all occasions, if you choose a neutral colour it will go with everything. With this spring being relaxed why not use a belt to create a shape, use a tan plaited belt, as a simple essential. Let’s not forget about the gents this Spring/Summer. With a mix of tailoring and dressed down clothing, for a more relaxed look. Creating a rigid and trim silhouette was visible from the catwalks with defined shoulders and slim fit trousers; keep shirts and jackets crisp to add a professional and finished look, visit River Island for your silhouette essentials.

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Forbidden blazer £89.99, Batwing grey tee £9.99, Oscar suit trouser £39.99, Rosette shoe £54.99 from River Island This season’s colour palette comes from influences in safari and monochrome concepts make sure your wardrobe is full of greys, blacks, whites and earthy colours such as khaki think James Bond meets Indiana Jones. Accessories can be a cheaper and easier way of updating any outfit so opt for roomy bags in all shapes and sizes and sportswear shoes, high tops in trainers are a huge hit, Office have a great selection of sports shoes available. Spring is time for rebirth, renewal and regrowth, so let the fashionista in you grow with this season’s trends. by Sarah-Jane Hennigan

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he UK population is living longer, and the strain on both the government and individual’s investments and financial plans for the future are being stretched. It is not only the financial situation that causes concern for many people but the additional burdens on the National Health Service and Social Services in looking after the elderly. Many people reaching retirement age are finding that the state pensions, personnel pensions and investments they have worked for are not delivering the returns they were hoping for in their retirement. So what steps can you take to plan for the future, to make sure that you are able to earn and what can you do if things go wrong. The first thing is planning for the future a rough guide is that you need to have an pension pot that is 20 times what you are hoping your annul income will be. So for example if you would like an annual income of £20,000 a year in retirement you would need a pension pot of around £400,000. EN Magazine spoke to Independent Financial Adviser Noel Sainsbury of Archers Financial Services. Noel has over 20 years experience and has advised thousands of local residents since setting up in Enfield in 1991. “This recession has effected a far greater cross section of the community than that of 1991 it is not only home owners who have struggled to repay their mortgages because of reduced working hours or redundancy but elderly

pensioners who worked for years to create nest eggs to see them through their twilight years are struggling on the meagre interest they are receiving from their savings.” “We have been approached by a number of elderly savers who historically sought no risk and fed off the interest from bank and building society accounts to supplement pensions, that are often meagre in size.

was clearly not keeping pace with inflation.” “Many of these clients are now spreading their savings across other asset classes such as ‘gilts and equities’. A typical cautious elderly investor is now investing as much as 25% of their savings in equities with a similar percentage in ‘gilts and corporate bonds.”

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time for a member of the family we are able to offer respite support to give them a break for an hour a day or even a full week, knowing their loved one is being looked after by fully trained professionals.” New Directions is a “3 Star Excellent” rated service awarded by the governments Care Quality Commission and has over 60 fully qualified and accredited staff available to offer part time or full time care. For more information on planning for your health and wealth contact: Noel Sainsbury, Archers Financial Services - 020 8364 5445 www.archersonline.co.uk Andrew Bone, New Directions 020 8367 1155 www.newdirectonscare.com John Crisford, Sherwood Healthcare 01277 822922 www.sherwoodhealthcare.co.uk

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What to do in your garden in early summer seedlings. We’ll be sticking with spring sowings in the future as they are less trouble to look after!

’m writing this in mid-April, after a busy week both in the gardens at Capel Manor and on my allotment. Some warm days have really go the plants moving: we’ve got amazing displays of daffodils and tulips, and the cherry blossom and camellias by the ruined temple at Capel Manor are looking superb. It is important to remove the dead flowers from your daffodils and tulips once they have finished flowering so that the plants’ energy goes back into building up the bulbs for next year’s flowers rather than producing seeds. Leave the foliage to die down naturally for at least 6 weeks after flowering to build the bulbs up.

Hardy annuals can be direct-sown now that the soil has warmed up sufficiently for the seeds to germinate. It is important to ensure that the flower bed or container you use is free from weeds. A good technique, which works just as well for a vegetable bed on an allotment, is the Stale Seed Bed. Remove any large weeds, rake the soil level and water well. Ideally cover the area with horticultural fleece to increase the temperature and make the weed seeds germinate. After a week you can either hoe the weeds off or preferably use a weedkiller such as Roundup or a fastacting one such as Weedol. If you repeat the process the bed should stay clear of weeds for the summer so long as you don’t start digging it over and bringing more seeds to the surface to germinate. Mark the edges of the areas you want to sow into with sand, and broadcast the seed over the soil, lightly raking it over to cover the seeds. Water if the soil is dry. Some of the hardy annuals we are directsowing in the Walled Garden at Capel include Ageratum, Cosmos, Larkspur, Lupins and Nigella. On to some jobs to do in your garden over the next couple of months. Don’t forget to keep a look-out for pests and diseases in your garden: despite the cold winter there seems to have been little reduction in pest numbers or types, so that’s another myth dispelled. Probably the most damage has been done to useful

Our sweet pea plants will be planted out this week on their wig-wams in Capel’s Walled Garden, as they are hardy plants. They should make a stunning display in a wide range of colours. People often recommend sowing sweet pea seeds in autumn and overwintering them in cold frames: we have tried both autumn and spring sowings this year and the spring batch look a lot healthier and will soon overtake the autumn-sown 26

predators such as insectivorous birds (eg wrens) which couldn’t find food when the snow covered the ground. We have already seen Rosemary Beetle, Aphids,

and Vine Weevil grubs in pots that were frozen solid for many weeks. Slugs and snails are active and especially enjoy hostas and tender seedlings (it’s funny how they never seem to like weed seedlings, isn’t it?). We’ve had good results using the new wildlife-friendly slug pellets. There is still time to feed your lawn with a spring top-dressing to get it to green up, and any bare patches can be either repaired with turf or sown with grass seed. Remember to keep new turf or grass seed watered until it has settled in. We’re cutting the lawns at Capel weekly now, and have re-edged the lawn areas to true them up. Over the years the edges can wander from off from straight and using taught garden line in conjunction with an edging iron and board will really smarten a garden up. Lawn weeds can be controlled using a selective herbicide available from garden centres: do follow the instructions carefully though or you can damage the grass as well as the weeds. An alternative is to remove them using a daisy grubber or hand trowel. Onto the kitchen garden! Fig trees need pruning in April but watch their sap as it is an irritant. Strawberries can be planted out in their beds: use cloches to give an early crop. Watch out for aphids on fruit (they can transmit diseases to the plant) and sawfly grubs on gooseberries as they can quickly defoliate a bush. Either pick the grubs off or use an insecticide such as pyrethrum. It’s also time to start sowing crops such as beetroot, carrots, leeks and parsnips directly in the ground, although if you have a severe problem with slugs

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then beetroot can be started in trays and transplanted as small seedlings, and leeks can be started in pots or a seed bed ready for transplanting when they are pencil thickness. Cabbages and other brassicas are best started in cells then transplanted to avoid pest damage. When you plant them out you will need to cover them with netting if there are pigeons in your area, as they will leave you with just the stalks otherwise. Leaf beet or swiss chard is well worth growing and seems to be pest-free.

If you planted potatoes (and there is still time to do this – they will just crop a little later) then the first shoots will soon emerge from the soil. Earth them up by gently drawing soil over the shoots to protect them from frost and increase your yield. Salad crops are often

expensive: they are worth growing in pots in the garden and last year I used the “cut and come again” system for lettuce. Once the lettuce plant reaches a reasonable size then you can either remove the outer leaves every couple of days, or just cut the plant off at an inch or so above soil level. It will grow back

several times over the summer, so 6 or more plants will keep you in lettuce over the summer. Our new asparagus plants are growing well in the Walled Garden, and the rhubarb is looking good. I have been enjoying both from my allotment this weekend! Happy gardening! Mr Arthur Fallowfield Capel Manor Gardens, Bullemoor Lane, Enfield EN1 4RQ www.capelmanorgardens.co.uk 08456 122 122

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The Parish of the Most Holy Trinity Winchmore Hill, 6 Kings Avenue, N21 3NA Saturday 8th May 11am – 3pm Table Top Sale. £10 per table. Tables to be booked in advance. Please call 020 8292 4292 for tickets or further information. Friday 21st May 7.30pm Classical Concert – with musicians from the Guildhall School of Music & Drama & The Royal Academy of Music featuring Robert Walker (Tenor) and Jen Carter (Piano) Email jenmarcato@googlemail for more details Tickers £5

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Durants School ‘Aspiring Minds’ Art Exhibition 19th May 10 - 27th May 10 Forty Hall, Forty Hill, Enfield, EN2 The Nightingale Community 9HA Time: 11:00 - 16:00 Hospice Trust - Teas Together Cost: Free at Grange Park Methodist Church Durants school are showcasing (Church in the Orchard) their ‘Aspiring Minds’ Art Park Drive N21 2LS Exhibition as a celebration of 3pm—5pm pupils’ achievements. Doors Open 2.45 pm Durants school have managed to In the Orchard Hall Tickets £5.00 secure this prestigious location Themes for their Art Exhibition, ‘Aspiring ELODS presents The Pajama Sunday 16th May: Railways Minds’ . Game at Wyllyotts Theatre, Sunday 20th June: Tea with Love The exhibition will display the Potters Bar Tues 18th - Sat 22th Contacts : work of independent and group May 7:45pm & 3pm Sat matinee Joyce Pullen : 01992 633446 artwork produced by pupils who Tickets: 07770 871140 £10-£15 Mobile 07706485825 have complex needs and autism. www.elods.org.uk ELODS Email: joyceipullen@talktalk.net It is anticipated that some of perform this Tony award winning Christina May 0208 363 9119 the items will be available for musical, which is charming, sale, with all proceeds going to funny and upbeat. Similar to the Could you foster a child? Durants school funds. film with Doris Day, The Pajama You don’t need any specific Game has a wonderful score and qualifications, your commitment exuberant style! and positive attitude are much Regular Events more important, but you will need The North London Hospice a spare room. Barnet Walks A series of eight annual bike ride takes place on To find out more come along guided walks with Paul Baker, Sunday 23 May 2010 to one of the following drop in City of London guide. Including Get sponsored and join us for sessions; Barnet Ghosts -- hear about a 20 or 40 mile circular route Mon 17th May Triangle House ghostly goings-on in Trent Park; through leafy country lanes from 305-313 Green Lanes London the Battle of Barnet; High Barnet Queenswood School, Potters N13 4YB 10.00am - 7.00pm to Cockfosters -- mainly across Bar, AL9 6NS. Entry: Adults the beautiful Monken Hadley £15 and children £5 including Wed 26th May Southgate Leisure Common; Historical High Barnet; refreshments. For more details call Centre Winchmore Hill Road and Georgian Monken Hadley. Evelyn on 020 8446 2288 or London N14 6AD 3.30pm Ideal for all ages. £7, under 12s £3. elydon@northondonhospice. 8.00pm Contact Paul Baker 020 8440 6805 co.uk Thurs 27th May Edmonton Baptist Enfield Winemakers Church The Green Monmouth St. Stephen’s Church Hall, Village Road London, N9 0LS Road, Enfield 3.30pm - 8.00pm 3rd Friday of each month @ 8 – Call 020 8379 2831 for further 10.30pm New members welcome information or Email: fostering@ enfield.gov.uk Women in the First World War 11th May 10 Jubilee Hall, Parsonage Lane, Enfield, EN2 0AJ Time: 20:00 - 21:30 Cost: Free A talk by Paula Kitching The First World War was a disaster for millions but did it provide new opportunities for the women left behind when the men went to war? This talk arranged by

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Grange Par (Evening) W. I. would love you to come and join us at 7.30 pm on the first Monday of every month in St. Peter’s Church Hall, Vera Avenue, when we have a speaker or quiz and make bookings for social events such as theatre outings etc... If you are interested please telephone Louise Watson on 020 8360 6969. Potters Bar (TTA) Petanque Club Meets Sundays 10.a.m. - 1.p.m & Tuesdays 6p.m. - 8.p.m at Oakmere Park New members are made very welcome, we compete in the Herts & Essex League. Annual subscription £30. First 3 visits are free. Contact Michael Penn 01707 654606 or just turn up. 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 (£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 “Ears of Enfield”, Enfield’s very own social group for hard of hearing people, meet at Oakwood Baptist Church, Merrivale, Southgate, London N14 4TE. Our meetings are on the first Tuesday of each month from 2pm to 4pm. We have a varied and interesting programme to suit all tastes. For details ring 020 8482 0212. Friern Badminton Club (Potters Bar) Friendly badminton club for intermediate players (no beginners) meets at the sports hall (5 well lit courts) at Dame Alice Owen’s School (EN6 2DU) every Wednesday evening (8.00pm to 10.00pm). Visitor fee £4, membership available. Contact: cristatoomey@homail. com for more info.

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