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We hope that you have had a good summer and enjoyed what little sunshine there has been.

This issue of EN Magazine is the first to be delivered to homes in Potters Bar Northaw and Cuffley. We welcome all our new readers along with our existing readers in the Enfield area and hope that you enjoy reading EN. In this issue we investigate local produce, farm shops and also the celebration of the harvest.

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RESTORATION STARTS AT ST JOHN THE BAPTIST CHURCH - CLAY HILL

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he church at the top of Clay Hill has served the Parish for 150 years and it was a sad time when it had to close in September 2006 because of structural problems .

After the closure of St John’s the fund raising began in earnest. Thanks go to the local community, wedding couples, parents of children baptised at St John’s and local businesses for donations received together with a grant from English Heritage. This enabled detailed initial investigations to begin.

A difference of opinion of the structural problems has meant that the main

renovation work has been delayed. Consulting engineers and English Heritage have now agreed on how the major repairs to the building should proceed but fund raising must continue to enable this work to be completed. Contrary to local rumours no money was received by the Parish for the sale of the mobile home site which is located next to St John’s.

Interim repairs to solve immediate problems with the building have been carried out and enabled the church to open again for worship. Re-ordering of the inside of the church is still in progress.

St John’s was built as a result of the Oxford Movement founded 175 years ago. During the 1850s the Vicar of Enfield wanted to establish the new found principles of apostolic Christianity represented by the Oxford Movement, i.e. that the Eucharist was the central form of worship, and that daily prayer, devotions, and instruction should be available to all people. The movement brought colour,

imagination and music back into the Church of England.

Bishop Peter will be coming to re-dedicate the Church at 11.15 am on the 21 September 2008 and all are welcome to attend.

A variety of services will be held, details of which will be publicised. Hopefully St John’s will once again be a centre for worship and other activities for all to share in.

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otters Bar to have its own Parish Council?

In Septemberresidents in Potters Bar will be given the opportunity to vote in favour for or against plans to have a parish council following the submission of two petitions to Hertsmere council: one supporting and one against the establishment of a parish council.

The referendum will form part of a ‘community governance review’ which the council must carry out under the Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007. The review will be carried out by officers who will specify the area of the parish to be considered for a council and consult with certain bodies such as the county council, local businesses and community groups.

The council will be working with the Hertfordshire Association of Parish and Town Councils.

During this process they will also help set up the parish council if residents decide that’s what they want.

What does a parish council do?

Parish and town councils are the first tier of local government. They give residents more say and control over the way public services are delivered to them and the opportunity to get involved in the issues and services which are

important to them.

Parish councils tend to look after a range of services including: Maintenance of grass verges Playgrounds Community centres Village fetes Christmas lights Farmers markets.

Running youth councils Providing services for older people (eg arranging transport to supermarkets Protecting local bus routes.

How much would it cost?

It is difficult to say exactly how much because it would depend on what budget a new parish council decided to set. However estimates, based on similar sized parish/town councils, suggest that an average household could expect to pay around £32 extra a year on their council tax.

Who would be the councillors for a parish council?

Candidates would be invited to stand before the 12/1/08 14:03:21 elections in May 2009 (or June 2009 to coincide with European elections). If there were more candidates than seats available, an election would take place.

However, if the seats were uncontested, e.g. there were five seats and five people wanted to stand, there would be no need for an election.

Local News and Events How can I vote for Report to full Council for or against the parish final decision in November council in Potters Bar? If a parish council is To vote, you will need to agreed: be on the electoral register.

Make Order and If you are already on the publicise, establish a shadow register - you will be if you council (made up of borough were sent a poll card for the ward councillors) in local elections earlier this December year - you will automatically Set council tax base, be sent a ballot paper in agree number of councillors September. and ward boundaries and Local businesses and names, agree first year community groups will also budget and set precept in be consulted.

January 2009 What happens next?

Hold first elections on 7 Below is the planned May 2009 (to coincide with timetable for the process county council elections of deciding whether or not – however the date of these there should be a parish may be changed to coincide council for Potters Bar. withEuropean elections on Hold postal referendum 4 June. and undertake consultation For further information with other interested parties email pottersbarparish@ in September hertsmere.gov.uk or call 020 Report outcome to 8207 2277.

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“Enfield Council along with Barnet and Haringey called in the decision to downgrade services, therefore the proposed ‘changes’ are on hold pending a decision by the Secretary of State for health, Allan Johnson.

Allan Johnson invited the Independent Reconfiguration Panel (IRP) to review the decision and they visited all stakeholders in July to hear evidence. The Joint Health Scrutiny panels of the three boroughs put their case. In addition, the Save Chase

Farm Group met them to present our case. In our view, the NHS decision to select Option 2, fails to meet its own criteria relating to accessibility, deliverability and sustainability. The IRP heard evidence from a number of local clinicians including GPs, midwives and consultants who are opposed to the reconfiguration. The Minister is due to make his decision in early September.

The Save Chase Farm Group strongly believes that the decision and the consultation process were flawed and that the IRP’s report will highlight the flaws and make appropriate recommendations to the Minister.”

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otor on down to the Classic and Vintage Car Show at Capel Manor on Sunday 7th September.

On show will be cars and motorcycles from as far back as the 1920’s, plus celebrate the 60th Birthday of the Annual Rally of the North London and Middlesex Morris Minors Association. As well as Morris Minors, also on display will be American Cars,Veteran Cars and the North London MG Rally Club.

The show, set in the grounds of Capel Manor, will also host a large range of activates including; Charity Stalls, Scottish Dancing, The Enfield Brass Band and a Miniature Railway. All this plus the opportunity to

enjoy the 30 acres of Capel Manors beautiful gardens which include: two Chelsea Flowe Show Medal Winners from 2007, Italianate Maze, Woodland Walk, Gardening Demonstrations and the Animals and Stable yard. A day out with something for everyone.

Free admission for all children aged 14 and under when accompained by a full paying adult. For further information contact Capel Manor 08456 122 122 or visit www.capel.ac.uk

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Bar and Fine Indian Cuisne All In One

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he arrival of a baby often has a major effect on a family’s life but for Tony Singh and Govinder Heer, it meant the launch of a new bar and restaurant in Potters Bar. “Having worked in marketing in the City of London, I wanted a career that would give me more flexibility to be with my child. We decided to open a bar and to base it on the kind of wine bars in the City that I used to know. We looked around the Enfield, Cheshunt and Potters Bar areas before deciding on the High Street, Potters Bar to open Luthers.” said Govinder.

“I had previously been involved with property development” added Tony, “but this was a whole new challenge. To create the look and feel that we wanted, we have spent over £150k on the premises. From adding new skylights to give a light and airy effect, to having special taps in the toilets.

We have tried to create a spacious and comfortable

area where people will come to relax or party but overall, enjoy themselves in a venue different to any other currently in Potters Bar. With a range of comfy sofas, bar stools or small booth style seating I feel we offer something for everyone”.

Since opening in November 2007, Luthers has established a range of regular nights from karaoke on Thursdays to Funky House Fridays and more soulful R&B Saturdays.

“As well as the regular nights we also hold “special events”, including speed dating, ladies’ nights and the forthcoming comedy and charity nights” Govinder told EN. Luthers also offers a fine dining experience of traditional and modern Indian cuisine prepared by their chef, Pramod Kumar, who has worked at leading hotels in India. Pramod leads a team who prepare a range of foods that are influenced from the Punjab region of India.

“Our fine dining menu

Local News and Events offers 2 courses for £13.95, served with 3 vegetable side dishes and naan bread. In addition, we have a wine list which was designed by a Sommelier that advises which wine best complements each of the main courses on the menu”, said Tony.

“Alongside the fine dining evening experience we offer a range of bar snacks and on Monday to Friday lunch times we present a buffet for £5.95. On Sundays we have an all day buffet for £7.95.”

Luthers is also available for private hire and Christmas bookings are already being taken. “We aim to give our customers the best possible time

and for private functions one of the little touches which customers seem to appreciate, is having a cocktail designed and named for the event”.

For more information call or visit: Luthers at 33 High Street, Potters Bar. Telephone number: 0707 662822 www.luthers.co.uk

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n the 6th September 2008, internationally renowned comedian and ventriloquist Paul Zerdin, returns to the Millfield Theatre in his own stand up show. EN magazine spoke to Paul to find out more. “ My first steps into a showbiz career started when I got a magic set as a birthday gift. I started ventriloquism at about 15 and found it caused lots of fun when I brought comedy puppets into my magic shows. When I was 17, I got my first big break with a season on a cruise ship through my agent, where I found that the ventriloquist part of my act received more acclaim than the magic show”.

Paul’s current show is a mixture of stand up comedy supported by three characters: Sam – Your typical precocious kid who something funny from observing the world around him.

Albert – Based on the stereotypical grandad; “I am not sure if my dad is turning into Albert or Albert into my dad!”

Baby – Inquisitive to the point of annoyance “I think everyone will recognise the characters’ traits from someone that they know”, said Paul, “It’s just that through my act I emphasise and highlight them”.

“My career in showbiz has given me opportunities

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Local News and Events to travel. I have had the chance to travel on cruise ships around the world. I have also entertained troops in Afghanistan; probably the largest audience I have played to – an amazing experience and opportunity.”

“One of my strangest opportunities was to perform at the birthday party of a Saudi Prince.

One of his aids saw me on YouTube and I was flown to the Seychelles for a one-off show!”

“The biggest downside of what I do is spending hours in airport lounges.

When my job is good it is the best in the world but it can be the worst. You have to be very driven and not let anyone stop you. You have to be very strong willed and not let anything get you down when starting out. If I had listened to my career advisers I would never have got into show business but I believed in myself and just kept trying until I got my break. I would advise anyone thinking of a career in showbiz to make sure that they get a good education behind them in case they don’t make it. These days reality shows are giving people their 15 minutes of fame but when I was starting there were lots of variety shows allowing people to showcase their talents, however most of these have disappeared.”

“Nowadays there seems to be a hunger for live entertainment and this is where I would advise someone with a showbiz career to look. TV shows used to pull 20 million plus viewers, it is now deemed a major success to get 4.5

million however live shows are growing in popularity especially the comedy circuit with new venues opening up all the time.”

For Paul, apart from his current tour, in which he appears with Phil Butler and Richard Morton, he is hoping to appear at next year’s Montreal Comedy Festival as well as the festivals in Cape Town and Johannesburg.

“I am also hoping to appear on the David Letterman show in the

US. I was invited to appear last year but problems with visas meant that I could not get there on time. Last time I appeared on TV in the States, I saw a massive upsurge in the sales of my DVDs, so the exposure to the American audience would be fantastic again”.

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s parents sigh with relief that the long summer school holidays are over and children return to school, many parents are installed with a new worry over their children’s exam passing abilities. This worry is often hyped up by the media, proclaiming that the GCSE and A level exams are getting easier, the increasing dependence on national statistics for pass rates and grading schools - and the fact that there is an increasing perception among

many that fewer and fewer children are learning at school, except how to pass exams. This media circus and the clamour to get children into the best schools in the area, often having to pass entrance exams, is leading to more and more parents looking to educational organisations offering out of school tutoring to help.

EN Magazine went along to one of these organisations to find out more about what they offer – Kip McGrath.

Kip McGrath was launched 30 years ago in Australia and has grown to have over 680 Kip McGrath Education Centres in 20 countries around the world, offering speciality learning programs which are designed to help everyone develop their potential: from

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Before setting up her own Kip McGrath Centre, Shaaron had been a teacher at both Primary (teaching primarily year 6) and Secondary (teaching ICT – Information Communications Technology and English) since 1995.

“Having gained a Business Studies Degree I had always had a drive to branch out on my own. After teaching for a few years I was becoming frustrated at not having time to work with the students and give them the attention that they need. It was while on a teaching conference that I found out about Kip McGrath and felt that it was a great opportunity for students and myself.”

“The systems we have in place for teaching, using a mixture of technology (computers) and traditional workbooks and worksheets have shown dramatic improvements in many of our students” Shaaron told us.

“Initially we invite both potential students and their parents along and carry out an assessment of the pupil’s current abilities in reading, writing, spelling, comprehension and maths.

We then sit with the parents

to discuss the areas that the assessment has highlighted for improvement. From this starting point we are able to “tailor make” a program to improve specifically identified areas. We aim to help target the weakness and to show the pupil were they are improving to help them build confidence.”

The initial assessment is free of charge but thereafter sessions last for 1 hour 20 minutes and cost just £25 “Parents get involved if they have the time to.

We speak to them after each session to help them understand where there children need help and where the improvements are. This helps to build relationships between parent and child and is useful for the parents to help and encourage both the attending of the session and the homework that is set” “Many of our pupils often attend extra sessions for a short period of time, for example in the run up to GCSE exams, SATs or if they are sitting entrance papers (11+). By far the majority of our clients come from referrals – I would say that most parents refer at least one person to us.”

“It is an exciting time for us at the Enfield centre as we are moving in to our new premises as soon as Summer school is over, ready for the new school term on September 1st. All of our parents and children are looking forward to this!.”

For more information contact Shaaron Kinston on 020 8363 5008 or visit www.kipmcgrath.co.uk

Out and About

A Walk Through Time and History of Enfield

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hilst I’m away, I want you to take a hike”, my boss told me cheerily before heading off on his hols. “Charming” I thought, until he explained himself a bit more. I was actually to experience an Enfield Heritage walk and write a piece on it. The walking wasn’t going to be a problem as I love a stroll and so do my dogs.

I have only lived in Enfield for a short time but I have found it to be a place of contrast, and by that I mean, city meets countryside in a successful fusion of old and new. The former hunting grounds of Kings of England is as rich in history as it is in present day entertainment and one can enjoy its canal walks, parks, back streets, shopping, theatre, cinema and all the surrounding country areas in the present but still feel the vibe of past centuries.

It’s strange how a person can drive or walk around an area for many years and take for granted the buildings, history, or look and general feel of a road or pathway traversed many times. It is only when you start doing a bit of research that you realize that your feet have trodden the same path as kings, queens, antiquarians, scholars and horticulturists.

Mind-boggling! You also find out that not all of Enfield’s historical inhabitants were

so welcome; it is said hat the notorious Dick Turpin found the once great woodland areas of Enfield Chase, the perfect locale to carry out his nefarious activities and his ghost is said to still haunt the area.

Forty Hall itself has long been a haunt of mine. The open fields leading away from the house make it an ideal and safe environment for dog walkers such as myself and this is why I chose this particular amble from “Heritage Walks in the London Borough of Enfield” I parked locally but if a person takes the pedestrian path at the junction of Baker Street & Myddelton Avenue towards Forty Hill, the first thing you will note is the 18th century gate and brick walls to Gough Park, all that remain of the residence of Richard Gough, a director of the East India Company and antiquarian. To be honest, this little piece of history has a very sad and neglected feel about it, with all the weeds and nettles fighting to take over. It makes you wish that someone would restore the gates so they might be appreciated.

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, Longbourn and the Dower House. A house of this name would often be built by a rich landowner for his widow to live in after his death, especially a house on a country estate Walking on from the kissing gate next to the Dower House, you will come to the entrance gateway of Forty Hall,

a 17th century Jacobean mansion originally built on the grounds of the former Palace Elsynge. As you wander up the pathway you will see the impressive Atlantic Cedar tree on your left. You just have to look at it to imagine romantic trysts beneath the wide spread branches, children (maybe even adults) from each era climbing the boughs and looking out over the countryside and picnics spread beneath its shading foliage – it is truly splendid.

To your right is a large duck pond where much enjoyment is had by toddlers (and some parents I’m sure) feeding the birds; rolling

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fields lay beyond, leading to fishing lakes and serene walks.

The house was originally built by Sir Nicholas Raynton, Lord Mayor of London in 1632 and then bought by Henry Carington Bowles of Myddelton House for his eldest son. It remained a Bowles’ family home until it was sold to Enfield Urban District Council in 1951. It is now a museum, gallery, tea room and banqueting hall. Many festivities are held here including an Elizabethan Fayre, Jacobean pageant and kite making workshops during the summer, to mention but a few. It is well worth a visit.

During my research I also found a report regarding an inscribed lead cross bearing the name of King Arthur,

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Out and About that had been found in the will see Elsynge House/ really was a gentleman. grounds of Forty Hall three Palace opposite, which Heading towards Bull miles from the Camlet Moat belonged to Sir Thomas Cross you will pass by and described as “possibly Lovell, Chancellor of the The Clockhouse, originally a long lost amulet from Exchequer to Henry VII, owned by George Birkbeck the tomb of King Arthur”. but which became a royal who was the founder of Unfortunately, before palace in 1539. It was here Birkbeck, University of positive identification could that Edward VI learned of London. The nurseries be made, a dispute over the the death of his father, King adjacent to it are also worth ownership broke a visit if you want to Sir Walter Raleigh out between the emulate some of the finder, Mr. Mahoney famously laid his cloak gardens that you will and owners of Forty see along this walk. over a puddle for Queen hall (Enfield council).

Beyond the drive Derek Mahoney of the Clockhouse Elizabeth 1 in Enfield refused to part with Nursery are Waltham it and ended up in jail for Cottage and Sparrow Henry VIII, and his own a short spell. Soon after Hall, both 18th century ascension to the throne; his release police found his where Elizabeth I spent part structures but substantially hanged body at his home rebuilt and beyond these of her childhood and also and a verdict of suicide was buildings, the Jesus Church; where Sir Walter Raleigh recorded. The cross though famously laid his cloak over the story behind this is that was never recovered and so a puddle for her after she the then owner of Forty we will never know whether became Queen. The cynic in Hall endowed the building, it was genuine or not. me asks, “manners or an eye because his family had Leaving Forty Hall via become reluctant to walk to future posterity?” The the entrance gateway, you into Enfield Town for Sunday romantic in me hopes he

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After the church meadow is Forty Hill school built in 1851 for only £909 9s 8d and is the oldest junior school in Enfield. It has been modernised but the original latticed windows remain, giving it great character.

Crossing Maidens Bridge you will come upon some really attractive and what I feel to be, quintessentially, English cottages and which were probably once estate property. These bijoux homes abound with character and their gardens are filled with an abundance of flowers and vegetables.

Number 3 actually has attached to it, a former single classroom infants’ school built in 1848.

Progressing forward one will pass by the formidable

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Out and About looking Victorian Garnault House, the birthplace of B.J.T. Bosanquet, the Middlesex and England cricketer who invented the “Googly� in 1903.

The next place of interest is the entrance to Myddelton House. This was home to E.A. Bowles from1865 – 1954 and he spent much of his life creating the wonderful garden. He was an enthusiastic collector and many of his unusual varieties can still be seen in the garden today. Sadly, it would appear that his enthusiasm died with him and the garden fell into disrepair for some time and many plants were lost. However between the Lee Valley Regional Park Authority and the E.A. Bowles of Myddelton House Society,

the four-acre garden has now been restored in the original style. The gardens are open daily (there is an admission charge) and are well worth a look. Historic reminders of Enfield past are also incorporated.

Pubs are always a good point of interest on any walk and by now you may be in need of some libation. The delightful, picturesque Pied Bull is just the ticket. It started life in the 17th century, part of it used as kennels for James 1’s hunting dogs and was, back then, located in a vast forest. Nowadays however, it is within a mile of the M25 (J25) but its cosy atmosphere, oak beams, small low windows, old fireplaces and real ales and wines still evoke a feeling of tranquility.

Last point of interest on this walk, but not least, is Capel Manor. This is a wonderful estate offering a 30 acre scented oasis, which has been a delight to gardeners and public alike for nearly 40 years. You get a unique opportunity to see behind the scenes of this specialist college and it has a full and varied programme of shows and events throughout the year. This is also a delightful place to take younger members of the family, as there is a play area and animals to look at.

And so the walk ends or maybe not if you have to walk all the way back again!.

It was certainly a pleasure for me to learn about the area, get exercise without really trying, looking to my heart’s content at lovely properties, and generally

enjoy myself. Satisfaction on many levels.

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EN Interview

Over 100 Years and Four Generations Supplying Goods To Enfield and The Surronding Areas

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nfield Town has gone through many redevelopments over the years with the latest, Palace Xchange, being opened last year. People up and down the country complain that these days high streets are becoming indistinguishable with the same shops owned by faceless national and international organisations appearing everywhere.

In Enfield we have had a family run business on the high street that has been there for over 100 years, a shop that gives Enfield town something different from other shopping areas throughout the country Pearsons.

EN Magazine meet up with Mrs. Carol Henderson the granddaughter of the founder, to find out more about this family run business and her relationship with the store.: “In 1903 my grandfather Arthur Pearson and his elder brother Stanley, acquired

a small drapery business.

Many different districts had been considered but it had been decided to purchase the business owned by Mr. William Locke whose premises were situated where Messrs J Lyons stood then and is now Café Nero.

In 1903 our staff consisted of two young sales ladies, two sales men and one porter. The latter, together with his internal duties also made deliveries on a bicycle.”

“Our first expansion came in 1907 when additional premises were taken where the HSBC Bank now stands. This enabled us to increase the then existing departments and to ease the congestion, which an expanding business had happily caused. Between this time and 1921 a few small alterations were made where possible, although these years were overshadowed by the First World War. To provide

for future expansion considerable purchases of property were made wherever possible, including that of the old Elizabethan Palace. In 1921 the first part of that building was opened and included underwear, baby linen, glove and cosmetics departments. At that time the staff consisted of approximately 40 people.

Over the next number of years additional expansions were made to enable us to present a furnishing showroom. This section was under the supervision of Mr. Sidney Pearson, the younger brother, who remained in the family business until 1946. In 1946 Mr. Arthur Pearson’s son Jack and Mr. George Jones, who had been on the buying staff for some 13 years became members of the Board of Directors.”

“I joined the Company in 1963, having started my business career as a secretary with the National Farmers Union, as my

father wanted me to see how other Companies ran their businesses. I went on very many business courses in different types of retail outlets including Libertys, Cuffs of Woolwich, Cheesemans of Lewisham, to name just a few from where I was lucky enough to have learnt about our trade. I first worked on the haberdashery department, fashions and jewellery.

When we opened our confectionery and tobacco department I became Buyer for approximately six months. As I had always wanted to work with people, I was extremely lucky in having the opportunity of being part of the Personnel team. This consisted of helping employees with staff training, which they had once a week for ten weeks over three periods of the year.”

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EN Interview and then, owing to my colleague’s position of having to leave the company for maternity leave, I became Personnel Manager. This was a very interesting and very rewarding position to hold. You certainly gain a very wide insight to people. I left in April 1971 to have my first son, Stuart, in September and then in August 1973, my second son Richard arrived. I am delighted to say that both my sons are now in the business, one being Store Director at Bishops Stortford and the other Store Director at Enfield.

In 1971 my husband, who was previously in the Estate Agent business joined the Company so as you can see it really is a family affair.

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We purchased our store at Bishops Stortford in 1969, which I am glad to say is flourishing. Our Wood Green Store was opened in February 1996 but as you may know we had to close in March of this year.”

“Last year we, as I hope you know, had a major refurbishment at our Enfield Store and the building has now increased to 65,000 sq.ft. We are now linked, still as the main anchor store, to the new Palace Xchange precinct. The additional space has allowed us to expand our key departments of ladies’ fashion, young fashion, men’s fashion and fragrance, all of which cater for customers of all ages and provide merchandise and brands the modern

Mrs Henderson with her Husband and Son’s - who all work at Pearsons

customer rightly expects in a pleasing and comfortable environment.

We now employ approximately 400 staff, including concession employees.”

“Finally as you can appreciate I am extremely proud that after 104 years

we are one of the very few private, independent family businesses. I hope this will remain so for many years to come.”

Harvest Festival

Celebrating Local Produce and Harvests A

s summer fades away and we are forced to stuff our shorts and tshirts at the back of our wardrobes there seems little to look forward to. Before you pull out the oversized jumper that was knitted for you by a loved one I have two words for you: “Harvest Festival”.

Since Pagan times Britain has been giving thanks for successful harvests and I proudly remember dragging into school: fruits, vegetables and all different types of foods. Some were found lurking at the back of my mum’s kitchen cupboards while others were carefully selected.

Our teacher would then get us to draw colourful pictures and decorate the classroom before we took our food to local charities and senior citizens in the community.

The celebration of Harvest Festival is a great opportunity for you and your family to re-discover your community and the local businesses that supply fresh, organic and locally grown produce. Our local farms offer a variety of products, experiences and family days out.

So pull on your wellies and grab the kids for not only a fun afternoon or morning, but a good way for children to learn about the vegetables and fruit they eat. Located on Hadley Road, Parkside is

the only ‘Pick Your Own Farm’.

Parkside Farm is a family run business and the emphasis really is on family. As you pick up your punnet, ready to pile in your delicious fruits and veg, you will be welcomed by one of the owners of the farm, Nan Whitman, whose friendly personality reminds me of what customer service is all about.

Mother and Son, Nan and Richard Whitman, are more than just their business; they provide the community with a truly pleasant and safe environment for your family to learn and experience a natural way of shopping. As you can ‘pick your own’ you can see that the produce is fresh and ripe, amazingly the flavour out shines the eye catching and vibrant colours, in what my grandma would describe as: “How food used to taste.”

I know some of you are probably thinking how much am I paying for this pleasure? Well to be honest their prices are so competitive that I would rather be shopping there than battling through shopping trolleys and sifting through punnets of pre-packaged veggies from the other side of the country.

However, if you’re not quite ready to walk out into the fields and get your hands dirty then you should pop into Botany Bay Farm Shop. Offering a large selection of fruit, vegetables, dairy products, home made jams, meat and many other mouth watering delights. For less than £3 you can pick up

some amazing Pork and Apple Burgers, for less than £4, English Sausages and for the more adventurous Whole Rabbit portions sell at £4, which is extremely reasonable.

So now we have celebrated the food, the Harvest Festival is also about the land that the food has grown from. It’s a time to forget that the sun isn’t shinning and remember all the good things that the harvest brings.

If you’re up for a challenge then grab your rain-macs and head to Ferny Hill Farm to battle through their six- acre field of corn, with a themed maze designed to test your wits and sense of direction!

When you finally find your way out you can take a rest at their beautiful tea shop and enjoy some lovely home baking.

But if you’re really not one to brave the elements and you’re quite glad to have your woolly jumper on then head to Willow Farm Village, just off of junction 22 on the M25. There are plenty of roofed areas to make sure that even if the heavens do open up, you and your woolly jumpers will stay nice and dry. With inside as well as outside play areas, there is plenty to keep you and your little ones busy for a whole day.

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Harvest Festival Something extra special about this place is that as well as farm-fresh produces and locally sourced foods including seasonal vegetables and fresh bread on the premises everyday. They have a maternity wing where you can see newborn piglets, rabbits, mice and anything else that may have just greeted the world with its presence.

This is a truly fantastic experience for all ages, and if you visit between 25th October and 2nd November they are giving children the opportunity to get involved with the harvesting of thousands of pumpkins.

The Harvest Festival is a celebration that all the family can get involved in. It’s a great way to learn about local produce and what is available on our own doorstep. It’s not just a friendly way of shopping. It benefits the environment and provides us with fresh organic food at a fair price.

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at Enfield’s Capel Manor Gardens, to celebrate an event called City Harvest Festival. Now in its 10th year, this is an event for the whole family and demonstrates all the work they do throughout the year. There are plenty of attractions, including an animal show, a marquee filled with vegetables and flowers grown in the city’s community gardens and a variety of craft demonstrations. It’s a great way to experience the spirit of the Harvest Festival.

History of Harvest Festival Traditions and Customs Today we enjoy Harvest Festival at the end of the season. However, many years ago it used to be celebrated at the beginning of the Harvest season on 1st August and was called Lammas, meaning ‘loaf Mass’.

Farmers would make loaves of bread from the new wheat crop and give them to their local church. They were then used as the Communion bread during a special mass thanking

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God for the harvest.

At the start of the harvest, communities would appoint a strong and respected man of the village known as the ‘Lord of the Harvest’.

He would then be responsible for negotiating the harvest wages and organising the fieldworkers.

At the end the ‘Lord of the Harvest’ would sit at the head of the table in a celebratory meal called a Harvest Supper, which traditionally took place on Michaelmas Day. A corn doll was made from the last sheaf of corn harvested, and often it took a place of honour at the banquet table being kept until the following spring.

By Patricia Conti

-WEDDINGSSome Ideas To Help You Get The Most Out Of Your Big Day

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k so you have met the person of your dreams and you have decided to get married. The actual marriage ceremony will last between 30 minutes to over an hour, depending on if it’s a civil or religious service.

However, the planning for the big day can take months or even years.

With all the preparation that goes into creating the big event, it would take more than the space available in EN Magazine to provide all the information that you might need for setting up your day, but hopefully we can give you some pointers to help you on your way.

Not everyone has the £3 million budget for their Wedding as the now married Mr. Wayne and Mrs. Coleen Rooney, however that does not mean that every bride and groom do not want to make their day as special as possible. Research shows that the dream of the fairytale wedding is alive and well, although there is also evidence that people are finding it hard to justify excessive expenditure on a single day.

The venue is often one of the first things that needs to be arranged for both the wedding and reception. Many popular venues will book early, some over a year in advance.

Several things you may want to consider when choosing your venue include: Location – whether the venue is easy to find and does it have ample parking.You don’t want guests getting lost trying to join your celebration.

Capacity - look to ensure that the venue you choose has a sufficient sized area for the

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number of guests and the kind of event you are planning. If you are arranging to have a disco or live entertainment, check that the venue has space for a dance floor and the necessary licenses for entertainment.

Number of Ceremonies that day - many venues hold multiple ceremonies each day. For some this may not be an issue, but for Photo from Silent Echo Photgraphy others it can be.

Cost - this is obviously imperative. consider catering and entertainment Many venues will either charge minimal arrangements. costs or nothing at all. Make sure you The majority of venues will have know up front exactly how much you in-house catering facilities that can will be charged for use of the facilities help you provide the food and drinks and what is included. Supplying your for your wedding. Remember though, own drink for example which many catered or not, you have a large venues allow, but check for corkage number of guests and not everyone and license fees and again what will be will eat the same.You may have to included in the venue hire price e.g. provide for people with special dietary furniture, staff, bar and kitchen facilities. requirements and something like veal Once you have found and may be your favourite dish, but not booked your venue you then need to necessary for all your guests; our

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The Wedding Dress & all that goes with it!

Choosing the right wedding dress is a major decision for any bride to be.

As boring as it sounds research is your first stepping-stone.

Buy an assortment of bridal wear magazines and tear out pictures of the ones that first take your fancy, then put them aside. Go and have another look a few days later and see if anything else catches your eye the second time around and do the same thing. You could do this over a few months if you have time, getting different looks for different seasons.

When you have picked out your favourites go through them again and take out the ones you no longer find so attractive. Believe it or not, you will have changed your mind and will do so several times! Then you will have the basis of what you are looking for.

Once this is done the fun begins

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and you can start going to the shops and trying dresses on. Clutching the photos of your dream dress you will have a mind set about what you want, but do be open to suggestion from the people who work in the industry. They could sell you whatever you want, but it is in their interest to make you look as beautiful as you dream of being. They will sometimes recommend a dress or accessories that you might not initially have considered – take my word for it – try them.

You do need to give yourself plenty of time to look not only for the dress but all the trimmings as well, and if you cannot make up your mind in one outing, leave it for another day. Don’t panic buy.

Alternatively think about having your dress made by a good seamstress.

There is nothing like meeting up with someone and discussing the shape of your dress, colours, materials, trains, bows etc., and coming up with a pattern for your own ‘unique’ wedding dress. Very satisfying.

In addition to the dress you will have to think about your hair, make-up and jewellery.

If you are not doing your own hair on the day, do take time to have a trial run with your hairdresser.

The elaborate coiffeur you could be planning may not work, so you’ll need an alternative; you will also need an idea of the time it will take to create your look on the day. The same applies to your make-up. Timing and planning is everything on this important occasion.

Jewellery choice should come after you have picked your dress and should enhance it, not distract from it. Study yourself and think about necklines, veils, tiaras and colours.

Capturing The Big Day For many people getting married the day is over so quickly that they do not have time to take it all in.

The emotion of the event and the celebration can be over so rapidly after the months of planning and preparation.

To make sure that you get to remember, and see, everything that happens, the answer is simple: get a wedding photographer – but what should you be looking for from your wedding photographer? EN magazine met Joel Dyer from Silent Echo Photography to find out: “When looking for a wedding photographer, I would advise meeting your chosen photographer so that you can see whether you like the actual person and feel comfortable with them. Remember, this person is going to be spending the day with you and will be a vital part of capturing your memories.”

“A wedding photographer should always show you samples of their work, and not just twenty of their ‘best’ photographs. It should consist of a selection of complete albums so that you can see a consistent quality to their work of an entire wedding. Personally, I provide a viewing gallery on my website so that a large selection of my work at various weddings can be viewed.”

“Many people have friends who can take

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wedding. Professional wedding photographers will have the experience of how to bring the best out of guests, not only the adults, but also the children.

Various equipment, such as the use of stools, lighting instruments and ladders, will provide the best individual

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Tips and Tricks of the Wedding Planner

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onia Abrams, Senior Wedding Planner from local Wedding Planning Consultancy, Sparkle & Wow shares her top tips with EN Magazine on how to get the most from your precious wedding budget….

1 - Using a 5 or 7 seater wedding car such as a stretch limousine or hummer can save you money. It can take your bridesmaids in one trip and then return for you. Better still, have a fun journey with

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If one or two tiers are sufficient to feed all your guests, why spend the extra?

Photo from Silent Echo Photgraphy 4 - A buffet is less cookie with the name of the expensive than a silverguest iced on it is fun and served or plated meal, plus will definitely get eaten. you can give your guests 3 - To ensure your a real variety of options, 6 - Before you set your wedding cake is eaten by making it easier to cater for heart on a beautiful bloom, your guests, cut it before find out whether or not it is dinner and serve as dessert. vegetarians and food fads. in the season you are getting If it is a chocolate cake, 5 - Favours – double married. Choosing flowers bowls of ice cream, fruit them up as a place card/ that are out of season coulis and chocolate sauce can be expensive, plus the on the table work really well. setting. For example, a

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Gardening

YOUR AUTUMN GARDEN

By Bryan Hewitt, Head Gardener

at Myddelton House Gardens, Enfield

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t is hard to believe, but the days are shortening now already, which triggers different behaviour in the plant world: the seed pods start drying out and the herbaceous plants begin to look tired as they die down for the winter. The late summer bedding plants should now be in full swing and some will have already gone to seed. During the last few years, the first frosts have been quite late, allowing summer bedding plants such as begonias, marigolds and geraniums in flower well into December. However, this cannot always be expected. It is always a good

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idea to leave the flowering borders and flower beds to continue as long as possible. This allows butterflies, moths and other pollinating insects to drink their final sips of nectar before hibernating. The clumps of ivy will also produce their curious greenish-yellow flowers from October onwards. These are particularly attractive to those prehibernating insects.

It isn’t too late to cut down perennials to encourage a second crop of flowers. This is often done with hardy geraniums, nepeta and tradescantia. It is important to water

the roots well and give a liquid feed.

Keep deadheading to encourage more blossoms. Sweet peas and even herbaceous clematis will benefit from regular attention and reward you with a continuous show.

Scatter ripe seed where you would want it to grow. Self sown seedlings should be potted up and given a periods of intensive care before planting out where you want them when the conditions are right.

Remember to keep watering!

September and even early October can still be quite dry and warm, even if the nights feel much colder.

Mr. Bowles grew a lot of succulents and tender exotics and we place the potted succulents and cacti along the walls and in front of the giant Wisteria. There are also many different exotic trees and shrubs in pots near the lake.

Naturally, we have to be very vigilant during September in case of an early frost, so we are careful to keep abreast of weather forecasts. Most of the tender plants need the protection afforded by the glasshouses and conservatory, but there are some slightly less delicate exotics which need only to be draped in horticultural fleece, which is easily bought from garden

Gardening centers.

The very organised gardener will start planting bulbs for spring in September, but more usually in October. September is a certainly the best time to order or buy bulbs which flower in spring, as the more interesting varieties tend to sell out quickly. Try not to plant too late, as it’s not much fun planting bulbs in very cold and damp soil!

September is a good time, as the permanently planted herbaceous plants are still very clearly visible, so the bulbs can be more carefully positioned. It’s a shame when the crocus flowers are hidden under a canopy of early sprouting herbaceous leaves! A good tip is plant from the inside out of a bed, so you don’t tread on too many of the newly planted bulbs, as bruising the bulb causes them to rot.

Here at Myddelton we leave as many of the more architectural seed heads in-situ right through the winter.

Not only do they look beautiful when they glimmer with frost, but the seeds also provide a valuable extra source of food for all sorts of creatures during the winter.

It’s best to rake up fallen leaves regularly, as clumps of fallen leaves can cause patches of yellow on the lawn.

The raked leaves can be dug into the soil or used as mulch. If you have a pond, make sure that you use a net to remove as many fallen plant material as possible, as large amounts of fallen leaves in small ornamental ponds can poison the water. Naturally some will be missed which shouldn’t be a problem.

An autumn mulching with wellrotted manure and compost is beneficial to many shrubs and trees,

but it is not a good idea to do this to flower beds, as this can encourage very early growth of the herbaceous plants which might then be killed by frost and snow during the winter.

A final tip: Always carry a note book with you when you visit a garden or a gardening centre. It is always worth noting down a new idea or the name of an unfamiliar plant that you admire!

Happy gardening!

Bryan Hewitt

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What’s On Royal Residences In England The Historical Association North London Branch Jubilee Hall Parsonage Lane, Enfield, EN2 0AJ Jubilee Hall 09 September 2008 20:00 1 hour(s) Free A talk by well known local speaker Stephen Gilburt illustrated from his large collection of slides. This will be followed by refreshments & the Branch AGM. All welcome.

Phone: 020 8368 5328 www.history.org.uk Open Church at Winchmore Hill Baptist Church Saturday 20th September: 11am-3.30pm You are invited to our Open Day - free café, bouncy castle, children’s activities, exhibitions, and more.”

Lee Valley Walking Weekend Lee Valley Regional Park 13 September 2008 – 14 September 2008 Times vary. As part of the London Walking Weekend festivities, join us and explore and disvocer what the Lee Valley Regional Park has to offer.

Phone: 01992 702200 Email: info@leevalleypark.org. uk Nature Inspired Designs In Coloured Pencil (drawing Workshop For Adults) Moda Middlesex University, Cat Hill, Barnet, Herts, EN4 8HT 13 September 2008 10:00 Duration: 6 hour(s)

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Ticket Price: £32, £26 concessions Description: Be inspired by the Art Nouveau designs in the MoDA collections and create your own coloured pencil drawings, combining design and the shapes and colours of real flowers, with artist Heather Joliffe, founder member of the UK Coloured Pencil Society.

Phone: 020 8411 4394 www.moda.mdx.ac.uk

Bulls Cross, Enfield, EN2 9HG 20 September 2008 – 21 September 2008 Time: 12:00 Ticket Price: Entry to the house is free, normal admission charges apply for the gardens.

Come and explore our wonderful house and gardens and see where E. A. Bowles created his magic.

Phone: 01992 702200 info@leevalleypark.org.uk

The Mayor’s Charity Fun Run Forty Hall Forty Hill, EN 14 September 2008 Time: 10:00 Duration: 5 hour(s) The Mayor’s Charity Fun Run comprises a 10km and 3km run through Forty Hall. Participants can run, jog or walk the course.

For more information on the Fun Run please contact the Sports Development Team on 020 8379 3762 Phone: 020 8379 3762 www.enfield.gov.uk

Battle Of Memorial Service Event Organiser: Mr Kenneth Keen Cenotaph Gardens Chase Side, EN2 6SE 21 September 2008 Time: 14:30 Description: Memorial Service, veterans, cadets and members of the public in attendance.

Contact Email: ken.keen@ tiscali.co.uk

A Batty Night At The Farms Lee Valley Park Lee Valley Park Farms Stubbins Hall Lane, Waltham Abbey, Essex, EN9 2EG 19 September 2008 19:00 £4.50 adults, £3.00 concessions Join our Biodiversity Team at River Lee Country Park.

There’ll be a short talk before we head out into the Country Park with out bad detectors to hopefully see and hear bats feeding around us.

Phone: 01992 702200 info@leevalleypark.org.uk Open House Weekend Lee Valley Park Myddelton House Gardens (enfield)

The Greater London Ballroom Dance Festival Oasis Acadamy Innova Park,kinetic Crescent,, EN3 7XH 28 September 2008 7 hour(s) Ticket Price: £7 and £8.50 The Festival is open to the world of ballroom dancers supporting all age and grades also featuring the GREATER LONDON OPEN AMATEUR MODERN & LATIN-AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIPS. Info:01992639501 Phone: 01992 639501 Regular Events Dinky Disco Brand New to Enfield An Afternoon session of party action songs with refreshments, toys and craft activity Tuesdays 1.30-2.45pm (term

time only) St Michaels & All Angels Church Hall Gordon Hill Enfield Fee £4.50 Birth-4yrs New mums to be are very welcome. Call Hayley 020 8366 3133 Enfield Video Makers meet at Jubilee Hall, Parsonage Lane, Enfield on the 1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month, at 8pm until 10pm.

Contact Stan Lane, 0208 363 8898, e-mail stanvee@talktalk.net pole-school pole dancing classes a great way to loose weight, tone up, strengthen and sculpt your body,whilst meeting new friends and having fun! classes held in barnet and enfield for details visit our website; www.pole-school.co.uk or call Nathalie on 07798524119 The Rotary Club of Enfield Chase meets on Thursday mornings from 7.30am until 8.30 am in the Coffee Lounge, Enfield Baptist Church, Cecil Road, Enfield Town.

For more information call 020 8367 7278 The Civil Service Retirement Fellowship, Enfield and Edmonton groups, holds meetings on the first Monday of the month in Enfield (except on Bank Holidays when it is the second Monday) 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.

What’s On Jack and Jill’s Music Club Fun and learning through song for 0-4s.

Thursdays 10-11am St Michael and All Angels Church Hall, Chase Side, Enfield.

Fridays 10-11am Grange Park Methodist Church, Old Park Ridings N21 For more information visit www.jackandjillmusic.co.uk or contact Jacqui 07742 545605 Diabetic Exercise Club Keep fairly fit, Exercises to suit all levels of fitness at the Chase Diabetic Exercise Club. Meet Mondays 6-7pm at Chase Farm Hospital. All welcome, you do not have to be diabetic to benefit from regular exercise. Contact Pauline on 0208 363 1568.

Edmonton Camera Club Millfield House, Silver Street, Edmonton 7.45. Visitors welcome, free entry for first four visits. Check our website www.edmontoncameraclub. co.uk or ring Pete on 0208 363 1568.

Albany Badminton Club Wednesday 8.30pm - 10pm at Albany Sports Hall The Standard is mixed from

very good to beginners and new players always welcome.

Cost £5 a night £3 for students Dolls House Club Are you interested in making miniature items for dolls houses & their gardens?

Would you like to chat with other enthusiasts?

Then why not come along to our Dolls House Club We are a friendly group of all ages and meet on alternate Thursday evenings, 7:30 9pm at Armfield Church Hall, Armfield Road, Enfield, Your first meeting is free so you can come to see whether or not it’s for you. Please ring Linda Moore on 020 8349 0121 for the date of the next meeting or to find out more about the club Enfield Carers for people who look after partners, family or friends in need of help because they are ill, frail, or have a disability. The help carers give is unpaid.

We meet 4th Monday monthly for mutual support, fun and practical advice.7.30 -9.30 pm Community House, 311 Hertford Road, Edmonton contact for more details 020 8803 1000 substitute care and

transport may be available

phone Roy 0208 292 6965.

Bridge Club Bridge Players – Room 6 Bridge Club plays duplicate alternating with Chicago/rubber in a social atmosphere Mondays 7.30 – 10 pm at Southgate School close to Oakwood tube station Contact 020 8360 8098 or 020 366 3769

Dance Classes

Soroptimists of Enfield and District Meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 8pm at the Methodist Church, West pole Street, Cockfosters. A guest speaker will talk on varied and interesting subjects such as Enfield in the early 1900’s, Life of a Lady Butler, Radio Enfield and more.

For information call 020 8364 2468 or 0208 367 5872 Enfield & District Fuchsia Society welcome new members. learn how to grow fuchsias, join our friendly club,meeting every 3rd &4th Thursday of the month,7-45-9-45 at Capel Manor College,Bullsmoor Lane.

For more information

HOT SALSA Wednesday’s Club 19 @ Trent Park Doors Open 7.30 till 12pm Beginners - Level 1 8-9 pm Improvers - Level 2 9-10 pm Intermediates- Level3 9-10 pm Advanced - Level 4 9-10 pm La Rueda ‘Cuban Wheel’ 8- 9 pm Dips & Drops 9 - 10 pm Hot Salsa Social after 10 pm For more information visit www.hotsalsa.co.uk or call 07947 765 499 LATIN DANCE CLUB Tuesday Nights at the North Enfield Conservative Club, Baker Street Enfield The best sprung dance floor we have ever seen!

Salsa Beginners 8pm, Cha Cha Beginners 9pm, Dancing til 11:30pm DANCEADDICTION Ballroom and Latin dancing at St. Thomas’s Church Hall, Oakwood, N14 (5 mins walk from Oakwood tube).

Good large floor and the very best in music. Some general

Useful Contact Numbers Enfield Borough Police Crime Prevention Office Crimestoppers Neighbourhood Watch Anti Terrorist Hotline

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

Enfield Council 24 Hour Contact No

020 8379 1000

Childline Cruse Bereavement Care Helpline Samaritans

0800 1111 0870 1671677 0845 790 9090

RSCPA 24 Hour Emergency Vet

0870 555 5999 01992 762699

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

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

08457 48 49 50

Alcoholics Anonymous Gamblers Anonymous Narcotics Anonymous

Congestion Charge Phone Line

0845 900 1234

0845 769 7555 08700 50 88 80 020 773 0009

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What’s On tuition of variations with emphasis on style, plus lots of friendly help for the less experienced. Hard-working, dedicated, very experienced teachers .

8.30 – 10.30 Tuesdays. £5.

Free parking in large, safe car park.

Enquiries to 020 8363 3636 L.I.S.T.D (BB & LA)

Botany Bay Cricket Club, East Lodge Lane Enfield Unless stated otherwise all events are subject to doors opening at 7.30pm, shows start at 8.45pm. Admission prices £5 for members and £7 for nonmembers. Guests welcome but must phone 020 8292 7562 as admission may be restricted Admission Members £8 Guests £10

Live Music Saturday Morning Concerts Grange Park Methodist Church Old Park Ridings N21 Coffee at 10.15, Concert at 11.30 to 12.30 6th Sept Abbraci Piano Quartet 4th Oct Jill Crossland (piano) 1st Nov Keith Nichols (jazz pianist) BIGBOPPA’S ROCK’N’ROLL CLUB

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The Botany Bay Jazz Club East Lodge Lane The Ridgeway Enfield EN2 7EE Meets every Tuesday Evening 8.30 until 11.00pm for the best in Traditional Jazz.

Different Band each week.

Visitors always welcome.

For further information contact Jean 0208 367 6660 or Gordon 01707 872645 2nd September - SPECIAL - Brian white/Alan gresty

Carpentry/Handyman Maintenance Refubishments Carpentry 24 Hour Callout Contract Work

Call Martin Holness mobile 070906 168 811 tel 020 8372 8523 email mhcarpentary@itsmyoffice.net

Ragtimers Members £8 Guests £10.00 9th September - George Tidiman’s Old Era Jazz Members £5.50 Guests £7.50 16th September - SPECIALAndy Woon’s Hot 5 Members £8.00 Guests £10.00 MILLFIELD ARTS CENTRE Silver Street, Edmonton, London N18 1PJ. www. millfieldtheatre.co.uk Box Office 020 8807 6680 Book Online : www. millfieldtheatre.co.uk Katy Setterfield – One and Only (Dusty Springfield) Wednesday 3 September 8pm Katy Setterfield battled 11 other contestants in front of a regular 7 million viewers

to become the winner of the BBC’s ‘The One and Only’. £18 Ga Ga – Queen Thursday 4 September 8pm From playing at the International Queen Convention to appearing in a recent BBC documentary, GA GA continue to prove why they are so highly rated by critics and audiences alike.

“Stunning” – Official Queen Fan Club “Superb” – Brian May £15 Comedy Tonight with Paul Zerdin Saturday 6 September 8pm Described as a Ventriloquist for the South Park generation, Paul Zerdin is a hugely talented and highly experienced comedian, ventriloquist and puppeteer.

“If you think the words

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What’s On ‘brilliant’ and ‘ventriloquist’ have no place in the same sentence, go and see Paul Zerdin for some brutal re-education” – The Evening Standard £14 Unforgettable – The Nat King Cole Story Thursday 11 September 8pm The incredible smooth soulful voice of Stephen Bayliss is simply incomparable. £16 Concessions £15 All Star Super Slam American Wrestling Saturday 13 September 7.30pm All the thrills and spills of American Wrestling come together on the Millfield stage. £13.50 Concessions £12.50 Springs Dance Company Saturday 20 September 3pm Springs Dance Company presents a double-bill for

children aged 3 – 9 and their families, telling inspirational children’s stories through dance.

3yrs+ (Running time: 1hr 15mins including interval) £8.50 The Vagina Monologues Tuesday 30 September 8pm Based on author Eve Ensler’s ‘Vagina Interviews’ conducted with women from all around the world, this hilariously witty and moving collection of tales gives voice to a chorus of lusty, outrageous, poignant, brave and thoroughly human stories.

Bring your mum, your best friend, your sister or even your granny – this is the ultimate girls night out… trust us! £17

Sports massage will help alleviate muscle tension with a combination of techniques that have a tremendous success rate, It will also help prevent further injuries and encourage rehabilitation.

Wyllyotts Centre Darkes Lane Potters Bar Box Office 01707 645005 www.wyllyottscentre. co.uk The Elvis Show Fri 5th Sept 8.00pm Tickets: £18.50 This fantastic show pays tribute to the early days of pure hipswivelling Rock ‘n’ Roll, the ‘68 Come Back Special and Elvis’s Las Vegas performances. www.elvis-theshow.com Thurs 11th Sept 2.00pm Tickets: £11.00 Rolling Back The Years Thurs 11th Sept 2.00pm Tickets: £11.00 Beautifully costumed, choreographed and performed by four world class singers, this roller coaster ride of nostalgis

features the brilliant ‘Memory lane’ dancers.

Big Fat Live bands Fri 12th Sept 8.00pm Ticket: £5.00 Four acts will take to the stage in what promises to be a fantastic evening of the most cutting edge, coolest artists currently making a name for themselves in the local scene, mixed with some of tomorrows break through signed acts.

Antiques and Collectors Fairs Sun 14th Sept 10.00am 4.00pm Tickets; Adult £1.50, Senior £1.00 on the door Penny Farthing Fayres presents a quality range of 70 stalls including porcelain, jewellery, linen and glass. All enquiries please call: 01438 813060

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