EN Magazine September 2009

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Hello and Welcome to the September 2009 issue of EN Magazine.

The promised summer heat wave did not appear and now we have darker nights of autumn just around the corner. Hopefully this issue of EN Magazine can help to brighten things up.

In this month’s issue we take a look at womens fashion trends for the autumn, the styles, the looks and the colours.

The national media is full of stories of the recession - is it deepening or getting better? EN Magazine believes in supporting and promoting local business. As well our regular news and events section this month we launch a new section promoting local business - Business Profiles where we take a closer look at a local successful business. Remember that if we do not support the local businesses they will not survive.

Also in this month’s issue EN Magazine is promoting Children’s Hospice Week and local charity Noah’s Ark - a cause we at EN Magazine feel is extremely worthwhile.

We hope you enjoy reading this issue of EN Magazine Kind regards

Contents Page 4 - 15 Local News and Events Page 16 - 17 Autumn Fashions Page 18 - 19 Business Profiles Page 20 - 22 Charity Report - Children’s Hospice Week and Noah’s Ark Hospice Page 23- 25 Home Improvements - Kitchens Page 26-27 Gardening - Getting Ready for Autumn Page 28 - 31 What’s On Local Business Services and Classified Advertising

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ow in it’s 56th year, the Enfield Autumn Show returns to Town Park, Enfield on Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th September 2009.

The Enfield Autumn Show is the borough’s largest annual community festival, and this year it promises a wonderful weekend filled with an array of cultural and sporting delights!

From horticulture to world food - kids activities to sheep shearing - you can see it all!

This year there will be an exciting and enviable lineup of acts, performances and demonstrations to enchant the whole family.

Including: The Knights of the Damned who will deliver a breathtaking display of jousting and horsemanship, and Wellgate Community Farmyard who will be bringing a few friends with them!

Other activities include Greek and Turkish dancing, youth football and a German Strolling Oompa Band.

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A highlight of this year’s show is the Colchester Bird of Prey Display team who promise to show the wonderful art of falconry!

Prepare to be amazed as birds take to the skies and get up-close and personal with the hawks and falcons as the team encourage you to come and touch the birds yourself!

A full range of services from Enfield Council will also be represented at the Enfield Council Village promoting the services that are offered to residents across the borough.

People will have the opportunity to seek advice and guidance about aspects of the Council’s services, and find out how the Council works with residents to make Enfield a great place to live, work and do business.

Local community groups and businesses will also be at the show, so this is a unique opportunity to discover what’s available right across the borough!

What’s more, organisers of the Enfield Autumn Show are offering discounted admission fees for 2009! Ticket prices are only Adult £3.00 and £2.00 Concessions. 16yrs and under GO FREE! Proof of age may be required. 10.30am – 6.00pm both days.

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Not only do these community projects, which exist mainly in urban areas, create a patch of welcoming green space to visit, but also Saturday 19th September, offer an amazing array of 10am – 4pm benefits and opportunities to Organised by the Federation enrich lives which can include education programmes, of City Farms and play schemes, healthy living Community Gardens initiatives, work and skills ondon City Farms and training, social enterprises, Community Gardens volunteer opportunities, are coming together for the environmental schemes, 11th time at the annual City horticultural therapy groups, Harvest Festival at Capel facilities for people with Manor Gardens, Enfield on disabilities…the list goes on.

Saturday 19th September.

The City Harvest Festival Ranging from tiny wildlife celebrates their excellent gardens to fruit and vegetable work with a fun family event, plots on housing estates, from which is as close as London community polytunnels to gets to its own county show! large city farms, many people Horses, ducks, geese, rabbits, assume that city farms and adults and children, in fact community gardens are all creatures great and small, simply nice places to visit make their way from farms

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across London to compete in various categories. With all these animals on display not to mention produce from across the city, craft stalls and demonstrations, handson activities plus the Enfield Brass Band whether you’re supporting one of the farms or just admiring the animals on show it’s a great day out.

Some elements of the show are fiercely competitive such as the tug of war contest; the staff at Capel Manor College always have their sights set on this. You can rely on the more light-hearted ‘the Animal that most looks like its owner’ competition to put a smile on your face.

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Admission to the show also includes entry to Capel’s 30 acres of beautiful themed gardens including an Italianate Maze, Japanese Garden, front and back model gardens plus their very own animal corner.

Admission fees: Adults £5.50, Concessions £4.50, Children £2.50 (under 3’s free), Family Ticket £13.50 (2 Adults and up to 3 Children).

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uthers Bar and Restaurant has re launched its dining area. The Kitchen, is the new name for the dining area which is being run by Chef David Earl.

serving is a mix of traditional favourites such as burgers and chips to homemade sandwich of the day to food with more exotic influences including Thai Curry,” said David.

David brings with him a wealth of experience and culinary influences from New Zealand, Australia and the Far East where he has previously worked.

Luthers Kitchen is open for lunch from 11.30am – 2.30pm and evening meals from 5pm -10pm.

“The key to the success of my food is using fresh quality ingredients that are sourced from naturally reared suppliers. As well as serving a full range of lunch and dinner meals from our menu I will also be producing daily specials. The food that we are

Fridays and Saturdays offer late nights at Luthers with the bar open till 1pm.

For more information and the full menu visit www. luthers.co.uk or visit Luthers Bar Restaurant 35 High Street Potters Bar

Get cozy for winter I

t may still be summer, but residents in Hertsmere will soon be getting a prompt through the post to see if they could benefit from home insulation.

A third of all heat loss from an un-insulated house is through the walls which means around £115 year is wasted on heating bills.

If your home was built after 1920, the chances are there’s something you can do to reduce that heat loss dramatically, keep your home warmer in the winter months and save some cash.

Cllr Jean Heywood, portfolio holder for the environment, explained: “There are a number of grants and specials offers available to help people. It may feel too soon to start thinking about the colder weather but if you act now, it could really make a

difference to you this winter.

Eligible Hertsmere residents can get cavity wall insulation for just £99 (saving you around £400 on the cost of installation), subject to a technical survey under the Herts and Essex Energy Partnership (HEEP). If you receive a qualifying benefit you could even get your insulation free of charge.

Insulating cavity walls is straight forward and only takes about three hours.

HEEP is a governmentfunded organisation and residents can contact their qualified advisors to find out the best possible deal, depending on their individual circumstances. Find out more about grants and offers in your area, call free on 0800 512 012, email enquiries@ est-eofe.org.uk or visit energysavingtrust.org.uk or www.heepgrant.org

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Enfield puts itself on the map as top London location for arts and culture at launch of North London Cultural Map.

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nfield has long been proud of its excellent arts provision in the area, and has published an eye catching North London Cultural Map, giving Londoners the opportunity to discover the arts and cultural treasures Enfield has to offer.

The exciting new arts map, created in conjunction with neighbours Barnet and Haringey, will enable residents and those further afield to explore the wealth of arts on offer in North London, including cultural venues, galleries, theatres, museums and cinemas.

Distributed to every major arts and cultural venue in London, including important arts venues as The South Bank, The Tate and venues throughout the West End, the arts map will be telling everyone far and wide that Enfield is alive with high quality arts, not only created by, but also to be enjoyed by people of all ages and tastes.

Cllr Jon Kaye, Cabinet Member for Leisure and Culture said “Residents who live in Enfield are extremely lucky, as they have amazing arts and culture right on their doorstep.

“The arts map gives lots of great ideas for things to do with children and families, and remember many of the activities are free!

“In addition, Open House Weekend over the 19th and 20th

September also reminds us that some of our beautiful buildings that help us bring culture to people, are themselves of great historical interest. Forty Hall, a Grade I listed building and built in 1629 is always a wonder to see, and the Millfield Arts Centre, a Grade II listed building from 1778, a former orphanage and hospital, is now renowned for high quality theatre and performances.

“Everyone should make sure they get a copy of the arts map, so that they know where the best places to go are in our beautiful borough.”

Amanda Smethurst, Director London at Arts Council England, said: “The North London Cultural Map shows how boroughs can work together and highlight the broad cultural offer available in North London. Sometimes simply letting people know what high quality art is on their doorstep can begin a lifetime involvement in and love of the arts. ”We are proud to be working in partnership with the North London boroughs as they help us achieve our mission of great art for everyone.”

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Chris Packham – Never Mind the Buzzards Sat 12th Sept 7.30pm Tickets: £14, £13 concs, £10 children Lively and informative talk about some of the World’s most peculiar wildlife!

An Evening with Derek Acorah Sat 19th Sept 8.00pm Sun 20th Sept 7.30pm Tickets: £17.50 Brings his hugely entertaining evening of psychic ability to Potters Bar! Fascinating Aida Fri 25th Sept 8.00pm Tickets: £16, £15 concs Comedy trio entertain you with new songs and intricate rhymes!

Call the Box Office for further information or if you would like to receive our free cinema and entertainment brochure.

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n oasis of calm and tranquillity amongst the hustle and bustle of North London. For over 50 years Sylvan Healing Sanctuary has provided spiritual healing to people in need throughout London, Enfield and beyond.

This type of healing

has existed for literally thousands of years and can support and help all types of physical, mental and spiritual problems. Cheryl, one of the healers within Sylvan’s group for 20 years, explained that whilst none of the healers ever promises improvements and cures, few people leave

without feeling some benefit, sometimes substantial and often in unexpected ways. It’s not unusual for someone to come needing help for, say, migraines and find that they are suddenly sleeping better and perhaps a long-standing back pain that they have never even mentioned to the healers disappears.

People arrive requesting help for physical complaints ranging from cancer and heart problems to diseases of the lungs, digestive tract, muscle and bone problems – in short, anything that

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causes discomfort, pain or disruption to enjoyment of day-to-day living. On the non-physical side, Sylvan works with patients suffering a wide range of stress-related symptoms, grief, addiction, depression, schizophrenia – again, any problem of the mind causing distress to the sufferer. Whatever the problem, there are always careful checks that standard medical treatment has been sought. It is a strict part of the ethos here to work with, not instead of, G.P.s and specialists to aid and speed recovery. Many come for healing as a last resort when medical treatments can offer no further help and even here healing can often help with pain relief, support and comfort.

People coming for healing find it wonderfully relaxing and calming.

Healing sessions last around 20 minutes, the recipient lying down comfortably on a therapy bed in a quiet room. The healer works gently along the body from head to toe as this is a holistic therapy, treating the whole body.

The healers all find their work tremendously rewarding. They take no payment for their time and, as Cheryl explained, for someone to arrive for a healing session reporting that their pain and suffering has lessened since their previous visit, or better still, that it has completely disappeared, is a thrill for each of the healers even after so many years.

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Give old furniture a new home

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f you are about to throw out a sofa or a table and chairs, before you do, could someone else make use of it?

Hertsmere Borough Council has teamed up with The Peace Hospice charity shop in Borehamwood to give old furniture a new home.

Councillor Jean Heywood, Environment Portfolio Holder, explained: “If residents enquire about getting rid of large items of furniture, we will put them in contact with The Peace Hospice which can collect items for free, providing they are in a good, safe condition. So instead of perfectly good items of furniture getting dumped or thrown into landfill, they’ll be sold in the shop and reused by others, who might be on a low income.”

“We at The Peace Hospice are delighted to work with Hertsmere Borough Council.

It is so nice to be involved in a project that benefits the community from every angle.

“All money raised in our shops supports The Peace Hospice, which cares for people living with a life limiting or terminal illness and supports their families across Hertsmere and South West Hertfordshire.”

If you have any unwanted items, you can either take them along to the shop in Shenley Road or call The Peace Hospice direct on 020 8953 1985. Electrical items can also be accepted, subject to conditions.

The Peace Hospice will usually pick up from Potters Bar but it might depend on what it is and what they already have in the shop.

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Free Swimming Looks Set To Continue

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ertsmere Borough Council has been running a pilot programme of free swimming for residents in the 16s and under and the 60s and over since April at specific times for seven hours per week. Free swimming is available for the specific age groups Monday, Wednesday and Fridays - 7.30am to 9.30am and 4pm to 6pm and on Saturday from 1pm to 4pm The pilot programme - available in Borehamwood, Bushey and Potters Bar - has been paid for by the council and is due to end on 30 September. A report being considered at the council’s

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next executive meeting will recommend that free swimming for Hertsmere residents in these age groups continues for at least another year.

Cllr Brenda Batten, Leisure, Culture and Health portfolio holder, said: “There has been oneotwo.indd 1 a fantastic response to the free swimming. Regular swimming has specific health benefits and can contribute towards an improved quality of life so this is great news.”

The executive will meet on 9 September to make a final decision on the scheme.

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Become part of the fabric of London life T

ransport for London has launched a competition to design a brand new seating fabric for the tube.

From graphics to roundels, Tube stations to textiles, London Underground is steeped in a history of innovative design. As part of the refurbishment and upgrade of London’s transport system, Transport for London is holding a competition to design a new seating fabric, also known as Moquette, for use on the Underground system. The closing date is 14 September before 5pm.

The winning design will launch on the Piccadilly line and will then be adopted across the London Underground system. This is a chance to become part of the fabric of London design and transport history and the winner’s work will be seen by the 3.5 million daily users of the Tube.

Professional and nonprofessional designers are invited to take their position in the prestigious hierarchy of artists and designers who have all created designs for the Tube. The design brief, which remains very much the same as it did in 1930, emphasises that the design’s colours should respond well to both natural and artificial light, with a pattern which takes account of wear and tear. The durable velveteen woven wool fabric called Moquette uses a Jacquard weave and ensures comfort, temperature control and hold.

The pantone reference for the new Moquette design is featured below. A maximum of three primary corporate identity pantone references can be used, which are shown from the inner wheel of the chart. Any secondary colours, shown in the outer wheel of the chart can be proposed if considered visually necessary.

The design will require applicants to take into consideration certain utilitarian elements, as required by public seating, such as being commercially viable, having a repeat pattern, and not being too small to cause “dazzle” or “strobe” visual effects.

However entrants are also encouraged to challenge conventional ideas of traditional seating fabric designs where possible.

Saskia Boersma, Brand licensing manager, Transport for London, said: “I’m really looking forward to seeing the entries people send in.

Design has always played an important role for London Underground and the new seating fabric will continue this tradition of high quality design.”

The competition deadline is 5pm Monday 14 September 2009. To download the brief and terms and conditions, please visit https://shop. tfl.gov.uk/moquettecompetition.html.

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ZORBING GOOD FUN I

n the last issue of EN Magazine we wrote about the new high adrenaline activity available in Enfield called Zorbing.

Danny Milroy who runs Zorbing London invited the EN team to give it a go and find out what it is like to roll down a hill strapped inside a ball. So on a sunny Saturday morning four members of the EN team set off to give it a try.

As we arrived at the Zorbing centre off the Ridgeway in Enfield the

two people in the Zorb were rolled down the hill, head over heels.

bravado and banter set in. “It does not look like much of a hill” and “after a bungee jump this looks easy!”

Danny went through a safety briefing before explaining how to get in and out of the Zorb and how to strap yourself in securely.

He also explained that the Zorbs can get up to speeds of 35mph.

And then it was time for the first two victims, I mean participants, to give it a go.

Watching them try and get into the Zorb and get strapped in is part of the fun for spectators.

And then they were off, being rolled down the hill. As they set off we could hear a mixture of screams and laughter as the

Before all too long they were back with the Zorb ready for the next run, which meant it was my turn. After receiving some stick about how much fun and easy it was there was no turning back. Once in the Zorb and strapped in I was rolled over to hang upside down while another member of the team was strapped in. It’s a strange feeling hanging upside down just waiting. You are hanging there looking down at the ground waiting and then you are off. Rolling down the hill with the sky then the ground spinning in front of your eyes.

The adrenalin kicks in and the fear disappears and suddenly what seemed a daunting experience has turned into fun.

One note to anyone trying

Zorbing with a friend like Marge, take ear plugs to block out their screams of fear and excitement. However as soon as she got out she wanted another go so I guessed she enjoyed it.

Congratulations to Joanne Ford from Enfield who was drawn out as the winner of our Zorbing Competition. We hope she has as much fun as we did and we look forward to hearing about her experiences.

For more information visit www.Zorbit-London.co.uk

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Local Business Success Recognised I

n this tough economic climate many business owners are facing enormous challenges. They deserve recognition for their sheer hard work and determination to succeed. The Enterprise Enfield Business Awards, sponsored by local charity The RSA Trust, are designed to acknowledge, celebrate and promote the excellent efforts of businesses in the region.

Owner of Cockfosters based wedding planning & event business Sparkle and Wow, has refused to fall victim to the economic downturn, she says: “Winning the Start up Business of the Year has been a real boost for my

business – helping to raise my business profile and enhance my reputation.

Promoting my company as an award winning business compliments my marketing activity and has helped me attract new customers.”

Business of the Year (over 2 years of trading) Green Business of the Year Barclays Innovative Business of the Year In addition business winners will gain valuable publicity and the opportunity to display the award logo on their website and marketing material. The awards will be announced at a Gala Dinner

celebration evening at the Royal Chace Hotel on 29th October.

The closing date for entries is 5pm Monday 28th September. Please check the Enterprise Enfield website for full details of categories, and to download entry forms, rules and eligibility guidelines: www.EnterpriseEnfield.org or call 020 8443 5457.

The Awards are open to all small and medium sized businesses (no more than 50 employees) in Enfield as well as other Enterprise Enfield clients located in other London boroughs.

Winners in each of the following categories will receive £1000 and runners up will receive £500: Start-Up Business of the Year (under 2 years of trading)

Two ways of accessing cash for the over 50’s 1.

For those over 50 in need of extra cash it is worth considering equity release. Those who have benefitted from rising property prices over the last decade or so can be ‘asset rich but cash poor’.

The most common type of equity release is where you take out a ‘mortgage’ where the interest is not paid each month but is rolled up until you die or move into sheltered accommodation.

The money released can be used for a variety of reasons.

For example, to improve the home or even be used to take a cruise, whatever the need or desire.

The money released could also be used to help a child or grandchild get on the property ladder and benefit from the current deals available in the market or to assist a grandchild through university.

Releasing money from a property can also be a great way to reduce future inheritance tax liabilities.

Archers recommend that you should always use a reputable company for equity release and only companies that adhere to the SHIP code of conduct (Safe Home Income Plans).

It is also advisable to keep your children in the loop, “let them know what you are planning” as there may be alternative options.

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It may also be possible to release up to 25% tax free cash from existing pension plans.

If you are aged 50 and have a plan or plans totalling £80,000 for example, you would be able to get a £20,000 cash sum.

A plan totalling £400,000 would allow you to access up to £100,000 as a tax free cash sum. The remainder of the pension can be either used to generate an income or left until a later date to allow the fund to grow. If the income option is required this can be either via an annuity or income drawdown plan.

Rules are changing in April 2010 at which time the age limit is being raised to 55.

For those looking to invest it is worth noting that from October the Government have increased the ISA contribution limits for those over 50. The new limit is £10,200 into investment ISA’s or up to £5,100 into a cash ISA and the same amount into an investment ISA. For more information on any of the above topics or any other financial matter contact Noel Sainsbury at Archers Financial Services. Archers has been trading as Independent Financial Advisors in Enfield since 1991.

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The First North London Bump to Baby Fair

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he first Bump to Baby Fair takes place on the 12th of September 2009 at Alexandra Palace. This show is aimed at expectant parents as well as parents with newborns.

The show aims to bring local businesses and families together for a really great day! A total of 15,000 babies are born every year in North London so there is a huge market for this kind of event plus the first 500 visitors will receive a free show guide and goody bag!

The Bump to Baby Fair will

be a fun packed family day out. With free face painting, demonstrations, classes and over 60 stalls aiming to be every parent’s and expectant parent’s one stop shop for everything baby!

Exhibitors include baby wear and maternity designers, natural and organic products, local nurseries and support groups, massage therapists, fingerprint jewellery, dance and ‘music with baby’ classes.

The Bump to Baby Fair will be supporting Tommy’s which exist to save babies’ lives. They fund research into and provide information on the causes and prevention of miscarriage, premature birth and stillbirth.

Admission: Adult: £5.00, Senior: £3.00, Family (2 Adults): £8.00 Children (accompanied under 14’s): Free. For more details visit: www.bumptobabyfair.com

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ack in the February issue of EN Magazine we reviewed local Fish and Chip restaurant Rocky Reef. At the time we at EN Magazine were very impressed with the quality and flavour of the food that was served to us.

Last month we received a letter from one of our readers who told us “I have seen the local fish and chip restaurant advertising in your magazine Rocky Reef. I remembered reading a review of them in your magazine and having just moved into the Bush Hill area from another part of Enfield I decided to give them a try. Until I ate at Rocky Reef I thought fish and

chips shops were pretty much the same but my eyes have been opened. The fish was fantastic and the all you can mange chips really is just that - we could not have managed another chip. I have now become a regular customer both for eating in and take home. ” If you have any comments on any of the articles in EN Magazine or would like to send a review of a local business please write to us at editorial@enmagazine.co.uk or EN Magazine PO Box 1099, Enfield, EN19JF

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Local News and Events

EYE SPY WITH MY LITTLE EYE Why a regular sight test is important for children?

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e all know that children are learning constantly about the world around them, using all of their senses, but did you know that 80% of what they learn is obtained through their sight, rather than hearing or touch? If a child’s vision is impaired, then this can seriously affect their ability to gain all the knowledge and skills they need to develop at the normal rate. As the child grows older, impaired vision can affect them in other ways too. They may seem to have trouble concentrating or they may become frustrated at their inability to see and

understand things, which can lead to behavioural problems.

In turn this can affect their long term future in terms of jobs, relationships and even socialising.

You may be surprised to know that 5% to 10% of children under five and 25% of children aged five to eleven have vision problems.

However, most sight problems in children can be corrected if spotted early enough.

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earlier these problems can be solved.’ Suki, optometrist ‘Young children deserve the best opportunities in life and as part of this they need an eye test before the age of 7 to ensure they have no sight problems; leaving it any later may mean there is no possibility of a satisfactory solution.’ Garry Andrew Kousolou F.B.D.O Children, especially younger ones, are unlikely to complain about their sight.

After all, they have never known any different, so they don’t know that the world can become clearer for them.

One ten year old, on being fitted with glasses for the first time, spent the first few weeks going about with a smile on her face, regularly exclaiming, ‘I can see the birds’, ‘I can read the bus numbers’, etc.

Parents, therefore, need to be aware of signs that their child is struggling to see clearly. They should be particularly vigilant if there is any family history of visual problems, if the child gets headaches, if one eye turns in or out, if they have trouble recognising letters or numbers, or if physical or developmental problems occur. Children who find it difficult to read print at school can become frustrated which can result in poor academic performance. Problems such as Amblyopia (lazy eye) ought to be treated while the child is still growing, when it is likely to have a very successful outcome, whereas left untreated it could even lead to blindness.

Children often used to refuse to wear glasses at a young age as they felt it made them more vulnerable to bullying. The media often represented these children as ‘geeks’ without realising the negative impact it had on their health. However, now there is a very wide range of

stylish and attractive glasses, and many children see them as being a desirable fashion accessory. More children than ever before wear glasses, as parents become more aware of the need to deal with visual problems at an early age, and so there is no longer a stigma attached to wearing them. Parents can encourage the child to choose their own style and colour of glasses, which usually come with an attractive case, and are either free through the NHS or at low cost.

Eye tests should be done regularly as a condition may develop over time. It is essential for children to take an eye test before the age of 7 as one child in four has vision problems, causing delayed progress or behavioural difficulties in school.

Children are entitled to free NHS sight tests up to the age of sixteen, or until eighteen if they are in fulltime education. It is usually recommended that up to the age of 16, this is done once a year, then every two years after that, unless there is a specific problem. Opticians are trained to work with people of all ages, and most children will find the sight test interesting and fun.

Please remember, your young children cannot tell you they have a problem with their sight. As a parent,you need to ensure that you make having their sight tested part of your routine, in the same way as you would take them to the dentist, or have the size of their feet checked to make sure they are wearing the correct size of shoes! It will not cost you anything, but the benefit to your child could be enormous.

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Reading should start at an early age and EN Magazine wants to help

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orth London author Andrew Segal has teamed up with EN Magazine to give away a set of 3 of his children’s books to one lucky winner A business recovery professional by trade, Andrew Segal started writing about fifteen years ago seeing his first book, a thriller called The Hamilton Conspiracy published on the internet by a US internet publisher.

Latterly an interest in children’s books has seen the introduction of the Village Folk Series of books comprising some 20 or

Children seem to love them, and perhaps just as importantly so do adults. Andrew’s website can be viewed at, www. villagefolkbooks.com

WIN WIN WIN WIN so titles. Each little book, written in verse, is designed to appeal to the 4 to 8 year old age group. The books which will help early readers, those learning English and even children with dyslexica.

All of the texts are based on the concept of love, the promotion of self-confidence and the importance of helping others.

To be in with a chance of winning a copy of each of the books on this page just tell us the name of the clown in Andrew Segal’s book? Send your answers to competitons@enmagazine. co.uk or to EN Magazine, PO Box 1099, Enfield, EN1 9JF including your name, address and contact number. The closing date for entries is Friday September 18th.

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Fashion Report

What To Wear?

Autumn/Winter Trends for 2009

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he Autumn/winter trends for 2009 are interesting and diverse.

This season is a melting pot of 1980s inspired fashion, including leather and velvet.

Tweed has also made a big, fashion comeback and shoulder pads have been revived. The question for this season is not what clothes to wear, but how to wear them?

As a rule you should choose one trend at a time and keep your colour scheme to a maximum of two colours.

Regardless of age, this article will endeavour to show you how to wear these trends to suit your lifestyle. Feel comfortable in these revised designs by adjusting the fashion level to suit your age and comfort zone.

1. Thou shalt wear Tweed Tweed has made a massive comeback for this season. A grey tweed suit is a classic must have. If you have blue or hazel eyes opt for a pale shade of grey. If you have dark grey eyes or brown eyes, wear a dark grey skirt suit. For a feminine look try wearing a pink tweed suit, a look shown off by Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. For a modern take on tweed, wear a black and white tweed skirt suit or dress to the office. This look can be teamed up with black accessories or a matching tweed handbag.

2. Thou shalt wear shoulder pads The 1980s have been revived in 2009 to suit modern tastes.

This trend has taken inspiration from Dynasty and Joan Collins. On the catwalks, sharp shoulder pads in jackets and dresses are teamed with wide belts that define the waist.

Topshop’s new ‘Manhattan Dolls Range’ range pays homage to 1980s New York Power dressing by having wide shoulder pads in their collection.

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Amber Satin Dress £59.99 from River Island 3. Thou shalt wear velvet Velvet has made a return for the season. It can bring a touch of glamour to your outfit but is best reserved for the evening. Velvet has been revived in jewel colours that look amazing on cocktail dresses and add a touch of 1980s to your outfit. A purple velvet dress is both glamorous and stylish. For a modern take on velvet, wear a black fitted velvet jacket (or blazer) with a crisp white blouse. Match your outfit with a velvet handbag for effect.

Accessorise your knitwear with a belt to give it a defined shape.

5. Thou shalt wear leather Leather has been made elegant and stylish for the season with the introduction of elegant skirt suits and dresses. For this season, a must-have is a fitted leather coat with a wide belt.

Accessorise this look with matching leather ankle boots

4. Thou shalt wear knitwear Predictably, knitwear is on the fashion forecast for the season with an updated modern look.

A long knitted scarf is the must-have for the season. Knitwear is best worn as a coat or dress with thigh-high boots giving a modern twist on a classic look.

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and gloves and a leather handbag is an investment and a must-have for work - opt for brown or black for style.

6. Thou shalt wear sequins The 1980s theme continues with a sparkle in the trends of this season.

Sequins should be worn in the evening for you to experiment with and to have more fun.

For a glamorous evening look, wear a sequinned dress. If you want to add a touch of 1980s glamour to your outfit without looking too sparkling, use a sequinned clutch bag with matching jewellery. A gold sequinned clutch bag is a fashionable accessory for the season. For those who would like a subtle effect, sequinned flats are both pretty and feminine.

7. Thou shalt wear purple This Autumn Purple is “must” colour of the season.

Purple and pink are the colour scheme for this season’s make-up. Christian Dior’s make-up range includes both these colours in their collection of warm tones for the season including a new and exciting range of purple eye shadows and soft pink lipsticks. BareMinerals also boasted a range of purple eye shadows that give a fashionable vibe to your outfit. Purple and black

also make a great colour combination. Team a purple dress with black leggings and ankle boots for the perfect evening look.

8. Thou shalt wear a camel coat This season is the time to invest in a winter coat, opt for a classic camel coat for style and comfort. This coat is set to make a comeback in fashion as it has been spotted on celebrities and on the catwalks. This look works best with Bobbi Brown’s make-up collection of natural colours containing browns and nudes.

9. Thou shalt wear studs This season sees a return of the studs. They are being seen everywhere – on clothes, jeans, shoes, bags and jewellery. As a general rule, try to use studs on clothes or accessories – it will look too much on both!

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Business Profiles

Food Glorious Food W

hen you first walk into Restaurant One O Two you are greeted by a warm friendly ambience. It’s clean, friendly and bright, nothing that special it would appear. Darren Rata the chef and owner greets you in a friendly yet unassuming way, that is until you ask Darren about the food. Suddenly the whole reason for the success of this restaurant becomes clear. Darren is not just knowledgeable about food but his enthusiasm and passion for the food that he prepares is apparent.

“For as long as I can remember I have enjoyed cooking,” Darren told us. “After studying at Ware College I was lucky enough to work at the Five Horseshoes Restaurant in Little Berkhamsted. I joined the restaurant in

a general role working in lots of areas from kitchen assistant (washing up) to preparing food in the five star restaurant. Over the next five years through hard work and persistence I managed to work my way up to be head chef.”

After further developing his skills in various restaurants and also a stint working with celebrity chef Steven Saunders. Darren decided to bring his own style of food and restaurant to Potters Bar launching Restaurant One O Two six years ago.

“When I planned the restaurant I wanted to create somewhere that felt very comfortable for people to come and eat.” Darren said “I wanted to serve top quality food, the kind you would

find at a five star restaurant but served without the formality, letting the food I serve take centre stage.”

“People always ask me to describe the kind of food that we serve in the restaurant and the main influences are English and Mediterranean cuisine. I feel the best way I can describe the food I serve is simple, well prepared fare that people can enjoy and is priced fairly.

I make sure the quality of all the ingredients I use is of the highest standard and where possible I try to buy local produce. Because of this I have a constantly changing menu reflecting seasonal availability and offer a range of daily specials. One of my favourite ingredients to cook with is fish and I always try to have a range of fish on offer.

One of the most popular dishes that people comment on all the time is my home made pies which they say remind them what a pie should be like, full of flavour and with chunks of meat not just gristle and gravy. I make everything from scratch in the kitchen including the

desserts, we do not buy in any pre prepared food.”

Having eaten at Restaurant One 0 Two the EN team highly recommend the food for its quality freshness and value.

We started with the deep fried Calamari with Salad Garnish, that was a pleasure to eat. My main course was Supreme of Chicken wrapped in Bacon with a Madeira Sauce, the chicken was moist and succulent the sauce full of flavour and the selection of vegetables were served perfectly. We will definitely be back!

To book a table or for more information Contact Restaurant One 0 Two on 01707 664411 or visit www. restaurantoneotwo.co.uk

WIN WIN WIN WIN EN Magazine has teamed up with Restaurant One O Two to give a lucky reader the opportunity to win dinner for two. All you need to do is tell us which celebrity chef Darren worked under.

Please send your answers to competitons@enmagazine. co.uk or to EN Magazine, PO Box 1099, Enfield, EN1 9JF including your name, address and contact number. The closing date for entries is Monday 14th September.

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Business Profiles

every picture tells a story…

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hen you walk through the bright red door of Peter Dyer Photographs Ltd in Enfield’s London Road, your eyes are drawn to the kaleidoscope of fabulous photographs upon the shop walls - in an amazing variety of shapes, sizes and styles of presentation. From wedding groups, family portraits, pets and parties – events on the grand scale and moments of quiet reflection.

Every one is individual.

And every picture tells a story…

The walls of PDP Ltd are a time capsule of people and places – lives that are captured forever in a photograph.

Peter started out as a photographer back in 1957: “Having learnt and developed my trade, in 1972 I set up the company with my photographer wife Pam. In our first year we photographed forty-nine local weddings and it grew from there.” Pam adds: “Recently we’ve covered occasions in Las Vegas, St Lucia and Australia, but we still love the

atmosphere of a traditional English church or synagogue - we’ve now covered over 15,000 weddings!”

Peter and Pam’s love of capturing memories has been passed onto their son Joel and he’s benefitted from their wealth of professional experience: “People think being a photographer is just getting everyone to stand in the right place, point the camera and ‘CLICK’! - they couldn’t be more wrong! At different times we need to be stress managers, comedians or the friend everyone relies on. It’s a lot of responsibility.”

PDP has become a full family affair, with Joel’s wife Debbie helping to take over the day-to-day running of the company: “Peter and Pam want to take more of a back seat, so when they’re not photographing events for the company they’ll be with their grandchildren, while I take care of the admin.”

PDP caters to the individual, offering everything from location shoots to portrait photography at their large Enfield studio utilising former Pinewood film sets. It

embraces all styles ranging from classical to modern, using the latest digital technology - to catch that up to date family feeling.

Studio manager Chris Hands has been with PDP for over 20 years: “We’ve seen it all – people come back to record family events; to mark a new birth, anniversaries, birthdays and now we can transfer peoples’ old photographs onto superb quality DVD, even when they are over 30 years old! Photographs and memories make great gifts!”

PDP is the highest qualified wedding and portrait studio in Europe, Peter, Pam, Joel and Chris all being members of the British Institute of Professional Photography. Ultimately, it’s all about the pictures and the people. As Peter says: “Our aim is always to delight our clients.”

WIN WIN WIN WIN EN Magazine has linked up with Peter Dyer Photographs to offer a lucky reader the opportunity to have a free studio session and wall mounted portrait. All you need to do is tell us how many weddings did Peter Dyer Photographs do in their first year?

Please send your answers to competitons@enmagazine. co.uk or to EN Magazine, PO Box 1099, Enfield, EN1 9JF including your name, address and contact number. The closing date for entries is Monday 14th September.

For more information contact Peter Dyer Photographs 020 8363 2456 or www.peterdyerphotos.com All Pictures on this page are from Peter Dyer Photographs

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Special Charity Report

Supporting Children And Families In Time Of Need Children’s Hospice Week takes place between 19th and 26th September up and down the country and people will be making time to fund raise for this special charity week.

There are 42 operational children’s hospice services in the UK with a further 2 in development. It costs an average £5m to set up a hospice and a further £2.5m per year to keep them running. All provide their services for free to the children and families that use them.

Being told your child is going to die is every parent’s worst nightmare but is an actual reality for 20-25,000 families across the UK. Some children will die young, others will deteriorate over

the years and in most cases it will be the parents who will have the full time care.

Families affected are under huge emotional, physical and financial strain and the children’s hospice services help them deal with these challenges. Aid includes, specialist care in the home, 24-hour telephone support, advice and information and in the end, bereavement support for all members of the family.

The EN area has Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice, committed to developing a hospice service, which provides practical support to an estimated 350 life-limited kids and their families, living in South Hertfordshire & North London.

A children’s hospice service supports families in a flexible way – responding to their specific circumstances, which will vary over time.

Within the child’s own home, or in a hospice building, the care team can provide practical, medical or emotional support to the child and their family, free of charge.

Providing short breaks for family members forms a large part of the service by children’s hospice, offering parents/carers opportunities to spend quality time with their children or get some shopping done. Families can also stay at the hospice facility for up to two weeks, where they include therapies for children, help with symptom

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control and also enjoyable activities for the siblings of the children being cared for who are just as important.

At Noah’s Ark they want to develop strong community services (respite play support, community respite care & family support, outreach nurses) and, ultimately, complement our community work with in-house care provision.

Noah’s Ark’s community outreach service delivery has begun, with play specialists working in the homes of families living in Enfield and Barnet, providing positive play experiences for the child (and their siblings) and giving parents a break from their caring responsibilities. This year, we plan to expand our outreach work – including the provision of a befriending scheme to link families with trained volunteers.

This wonderful care and support is offered from the moment of diagnosis onwards and the children and family members often build relationships for many years before a child reaches end of life. Specialist bereavement support is also provided after the child has died.

To give you an idea of what it means to these families to have this wonderful and caring service during the most heartbreaking period of their lives, this is what some of them say about the help and

Special Charity Report services they receive: “It is good to have someone to listen to me when things are hard. I don’t like to upset my family so it’s so nice to have someone else I can tell all the thoughts that are in my head” “I don’t have time to spend quality time with the family and encourage them to play games together. Our volunteer is able to do this – she is loads of fun and is just like a big kid too!“ “It was so nice to go out together for the day. I would never have taken all the children on the train on my own. I know they are safe when they are with her” “Having someone to take us to hospital appointments has made such a difference.

Not just financial (although that has really helped) but also having an extra pair of hands and someone to talk to on the day” “I would definitely recommend the Family Support Volunteers to other families – especially for families without transport or for children who are off school for a long period of time” Noah’s Ark, in common with many children’s hospices, receives no financial backing from Government. In order to continue and develop our services we rely on the generosity of our supporters.

That’s why they need your support… if you have the time, energy, or indeed, money, to help them achieve their aims please look through the website www. noahsarkhospice.org.uk or get in contact with Noah’s Ark on 020 8449 8877.

Join the Big Jump! and take the challenge of a lifetime for children’s hospices This year during Children’s Hospice Week why not join the Big Jump! (19 – 27 September), sponsored by Foresters an international financial & charitable organisation. Take the challenge of a lifetime and join Children’s Hospices UK to raise money for your local children’s hospice.

Free jumps Take advantage of our special offer reduced sponsorship fee of £350 when you join the Big Jump! If you raise over this amount you can jump for free! With 25 jump locations throughout the UK it’s so easy to take part.

Noah’s Ark has arranged its skydive at Bicester Airfield, Oxfordshire on Sunday 27 September . There are still places left - and if you raise £350 you can jump for free!

Want more details? Contact Chris Harbour on 020 8449 8877.

Make a difference, the money you raise will go towards the dedicated care of children and young people with life-limiting conditions who live in your community.

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You are invited to place your bid for the paintings from 7 September.

From Monday 7 September AUCTION – original artwork Noah’s Ark is delighted to have the support of Creative Drawing Studio, Temple Fortune during Children’s Hospice Week. Students at the Studio, aged between 1115 years, have created three individual paintings which will be auctioned during Children’s Hospice Week 2009, to raise money for the charity. The paintings will be on display from the middle of August at Starbucks Temple

Telephone Laura at Creative Drawing Studio on 020 8458-0707 or email her at info@creativedrawingstudio. com. Starting bid is £250 per painting. Auction will close on Sunday 26 September. For further information please visit www. creativedrawingstudio.com.

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state Agents and property stylists tell us that one of the most important rooms in a house is the kitchen. A kitchen in good order can increase the value of a property. It is often the focus of the house, not only a room for food preparation it can be a dining and family room all in one. But what is it that makes a kitchen ? EN Magazine spoke to some local kitchen companies to find out more.

How do you go about creating the perfect kitchen?

“People often come in to us who have just moved in to

a new home wanting a brand new kitchen but I always advise them to live with what they have for a while, to get a feel of living in the house.

The ideas that they initially come up with often change once they have been there for a while”, said Sue Butler of Highgrade Developments.

“As a kitchen designer, we often end up advising people not to have what they first ask for”, said Mark Rainbow of Designer Kitchens in Potters Bar, “Do people really want the dishwasher with 20 washing options when realistically they will only use one setting? These are some

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We want our customers to be happy with their kitchens, not just the price wise but for years to come” “Many people come in to our show room with an idea of what they want with regards to the fixtures, fittings and appliances. Often these turn out to be impractical for the size or shape of the room.

Once we sit down with our customer and start to discuss

Home Improvments ideas, we get to understand their requirements better and then put together a design.”

“Whether its working with the architect to plan the kitchen around the design of a house or extension to supplying and fitting the finished kitchen working with the kitchen designer at every stage will make sure that you get your dream kitchen” added Mark Rainbow.

New laws and legislation mean that installing a new kitchen is not just a case of putting in new units. All of the appliances and utilities have to meet current standards.

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Home Improvments said Greg Stanley of Master Craftsmen Kitchens. “Since this government legislation, fitting kitchens is no longer a ‘one man show’; it is a task that requires not only the materials, but also personnel, co-ordination, flexibility, organization and time.”

Using a professional kitchen company to design and install your kitchen will help to over come the government legislation. Their experience and knowledge, as well as where applicable their teams of skilled trades men, from kitchen installers to tillers plumbers and builders, will help make the journey of creating your dream kitchen as smooth as possible EN Magazine challenged two local companies to design a kitchen for differing clientele; A kitchen for a family by Designer Kitchens:

This kitchen was designed for a family who wanted the room not only to prepare food but also as a family area to sit down with the children & eat together.

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Initially the family wanted a separate table and chairs but once we had spoken with them, we realised that most of the time they would eat in a separate room. We suggested that due to limited space available and the requirement for plenty of work surfaces, we should incorporate a breakfast bar to allow them somewhere to eat.

With the need for plenty of workspace, we incorporated a corner hob unit into the

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This has no naked flame and only works once the pan is on the hob.

The family told us that they are very health conscious especially with cooking for the family. With this in mind we suggested a steam oven as well as a single conventional oven and microwave and to

balance up the unit to a set of four we also installed a coffee machine, something the parents said would help them!

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A kitchen for a modern couple by Master Craftsmen Kitchens: The kitchen we designed was for a young couple who wanted a funky functional kitchen but like many today wanted to reflect their concerns for the environment.

The design that we came up with incorporated handle-

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All of the units had soft close internal draw systems making for ease of open and closing and storage.

As the couple in question had strong environmental requirements we installed an integrated waste disposal unit to the sink for the wet waste. We also installed an

A hot and cold filtered water system was integrated into the sink unit. The cold water is filtered saving on bottled water both cost and plastic.

The hot water is held at a constant 98 degrees. This means there is no need to boil a kettle.

Research has shown that this system is less costly and e more environmentally friendly than boiling a kettle more than two times a day.

The design included a single oven and a oven microwave combination saving on the need for a

separate microwave and space. We also included a two door dishwasher. This again offers both money and environmental savings. You do not need to wait to fill the dishwasher or use it more frequently half empty.

As space against a wall was limited for units due to the open plan nature of the kitchen we incorporated a separate island station with hob and over head extractor.

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Autumn Gardening Preparing For The Winter B

y autumn, most perennials are through blooming and by then you might be ready to throw in the towel, but there are still a few duties you need to do to ensure that your perennials survive the winter. Follow these tips on this checklist, and you should have an even better perennial garden next spring.

1. Make a rough plan to mark out where everything is. I don’t know about you, but later in the season it will be really difficult to see what is what and where once is has died back!

2. Make new beds. If you want new perennial beds by spring, autumn is a good time to start. If long grass, cut back low now. For sodden areas, Capel Manors No Dig Veg Plot

strip off sods with a rented sod/ turf cutter. Or you can use an herbicide to kill the grass such as Glyphosate (Roundup). Or you can just cover with black plastic, and most of the grass will be dead and composted by spring, and fairly easy to plant. Or you could try the no dig approach and apply a 15cm layer of compost to the surface of the cut grass and plant into it in the spring. A good example of how this technique works can be seen at Capel where Ramsay Sherwell-Cooper has introduced a no-dig vegetable plot which has worked very nicely this year.

3. Cover or mulch? This depends in part on your philosophy. Mine is that perennials should be able to survive with their summer

mulch; a couple inches of bark mulch, shredded leaves, or similar material, or else placed in a warmer microclimate site, put in pots to winter indoors, or just not grown. Other gardeners don’t feel this way, or have special perennials, in which case the rule would be to add more winter mulch.

However, if we think that we might have another winter as harsh as last year’s then mulching is the best bet.

A foot or more of loose organic material such as straw can be used. Don’t use hay as it often contains weed seeds.

And don’t use such mulch if you have rodents, as this only provides them with a home with your perennials as their winter food supply.

Apply mulches late, around mid-November, as perennials need some cold to harden properly and it helps encourage the flower buds to form for the following spring/ summer.

If you don’t mulch your perennials during the growing season, you may want to provide a light layer of a couple inches of mulch for winter protection as mentioned above. This will

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Calamagrostis x acutiflora provide 5 to 10 degrees of temperature protection to the soil in autumn and spring, which may mean life or death for certain perennials at a time when they are least hardy. And even a light layer of mulch helps prevent wide temperature fluctuations with freezing and thawing, which breaks roots. Such organic mulches, of course, will break down, adding vital organic matter to the soil, and help conserve moisture and reduce weeds during the growing season.

4. Should perennials be cut back now? It depends.

If you normally get little snow or heavy rains, you may want to leave them until spring. If you have perennials with attractive

Gardening winter interest such as Sedum (Herbstfreude Group) ‘Autumn Joy’ or ornamental grasses; Calamagrostis x acutiflora ‘Karl Foerster’ or Miscanthus sinensis, you may wish to leave them for winter effect.

Some seed heads, such as those of Rudbeckia and Echinacea purpurea, may provide food for birds. If your perennials are diseased, you may wish to cut them back and destroy; don’t compost the diseased stems and leaves. Or put them into your council green bin where they will be composted at a high temperature to kill the pests and diseases off.

When cutting back, leave a couple of inches of stems to help trap the snow and give some protection to the new shoots. If cutting back tall ornamental grasses such as Miscanthus, cut back a foot or more above the ground as this part of the shoot often has next year’s growth.

5. Roses. Many gardeners have questions on over wintering these. Some tips include making sure grafted roses have the graft union Coralie Rose

a couple of inches below the ground, or are covered with soil; mulch only with soil if you have rodents, not with straw; and cut back only to top of mulch.

Or plant some of the many hardy shrub roses.

There are both new ‘Boule de Neige’ - a fine shrubby rose and old varieties on the market that require colour with the production of little or no protection. hips in some shape or form, Personally, I just love the use which you can leave on the of the Bourbon types; ‘Boule bush for winter colour and de Neige’ - a fine shrubby rose food for the birds. with glossy foliage bearing full flowers of white with a Other items on my strong fragrance, and Damask autumn checklist include types such as ‘Coralie’, having checking and labelling plants soft blush-pink, fully double as needed, putting out traps flowers on a wide but not for rodents, digging tender intrusive plant. Also scented. summer bulbs, checking These shrubby types often autumn fertility and adding have an extended season of compost, and making supports for next year’s tall perennials.

If there’s one thing you do this year as we approach cooler weather, you must add at least one grass to your borders or containers.

Purely for the fact that they could give you up to eleven months worth of interest.

For me there are three good user friendly examples to choose from. First, Calamagrostis x acutiflora types, as these are very upright and go

from many shades of green through to straw and even white by February, try Miscanthus sinensis cultivars for their buffering effect with windy sites and their ability to add great height to the borders, and lastly, I would use Stipa tenuissima for its graceful and fine texture.

Keep mulching!

Mr Arthur Fallowfield Capel Manor

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Call 020 8366 4443 for more information Chickenshed 10K Any Way! Sunday 20 September To celebrate Chickenshed’s 35th Anniversary, we are challenging you to find your way down a 10K route from Chickenshed’s s original shed in the beautiful surroundings of Wrotham Park to our current home. For more information on how you can take part, please contact Rachel Lee on 020 8351 6161 ext 250 or email: RachelL@ Chickenshed.org.uk Jazz Shed Fridays: 25 September, 23 October Berny Stringle invites you to one of our popular evenings with the crème of London’s top jazz players in Chickenshed’s Bar. Doors open at 7.30pm Music begins at 8.30pm Admission: £10 in advance, £12 on the door Evening menu available

Chas & Dave Saturday 26 September Following the success of previous appearances by Chas & Dave, the wellloved Londoners are back at Chickenshed. Come to the theatre on Saturday 26 September to hear them play old classics in their nononsense rock ‘n’ roll style.

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

Thursdays 10-11am Christ Church United Reformed Church, Chase Side, Enfield EN2.

Fridays 10-11am Grange Park Methodist Church, Old Park Ridings N21 (Term-time only from Sept.) £3.50 per child, sibling discounts apply For more information visit www.jackandjillmusic.co.uk or contact 07742 545605 Edmonton Camera Club Back from Summer Break Meeting @ Millfield House, Silver Street N18 1PJ 7:45pm most Mondays from 7th September 2009 Contact Peter 020 8363 1568 www.edmontoncameraclub. co.uk Enfield National Trust Talk by Jonathan Forrest on History of Royal Veterinary College North Mymms 10th September 2009 7:45pm Contact Peter 020 8363 1568 ‘Barnet and Cockfosters Guided Walks. Paul Baker, City of London guide, offers eight guided walks in the Barnet and Cockfosters area, including: the Battle of Barnet; Barnet Ghosts; Barnet to Cockfosters (a mainly rural walk to keep you fit!); Historical High Barnet; Georgian Monken Hadley; Barnet Pubs and Churches.

Walks are at an easy pace, and last about two hours. Phone 020 8440 6805.’

Albany Park to Trent Park 10am – Free 9 Mile walk through greenbelt countryside and former royal hunting grounds Contact: alan.mitellas@ enfield.gov.uk

Mayor’s Chairty Fun Run 13th September 2009-08-24 10:15am Forty Hall Free Entry No Parking at Forty Hall Regular Events Enfield Croquet Club at Bush Hill Park (off Southbury Road) Cecil Road Entrance Play a sport where men and women can compete on equal terms Club open Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday & Sunday from 2.30pm - FREE tuition Equipment available - Free Hire- Flat soled shoes must be worn Contact 020 8886 6643 (Basil) 020 8883 6612 (Wendy) www.enfieldcroquet. org Enfield Badminton Club Saturdays 6pm-9pm.

We would welcome new members. Sorry, no beginners.

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Potters Bar Flower Club The Club meets at 8.00pm on the second Wednesday of every month (except August) in the main hall of King Charles the Martyr Church, Dugdale Hill Lane, Potters Bar. Visitors are welcome (£3.80 a meeting). If you would like further information please ring Wendy on 01707 654179 or Chris on 01707 656796 The Enfield Writers’ Workshop meets Tuesdays and Fridays from 8 -10 pm at Salisbury House, Bury St. West N9 and welcomes all writers and budding writers.Tuesdays are writing evenings with tutor guidance and Fridays are for readings of work for sympathetic comment and advice.

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Annual subscription £30. First 3 visits are free.

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

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

We then move to Oakwood Baptist Church, Merrivale, Southgate, London N14 4TE. Our meetings are on the first Tuesday of each month from 2pm to 4pm. We have a varied and interesting programme to suit all tastes.

For details ring 020 8482 0212.

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

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Contact Peggy Osborne 020 8366 1829 Enfield Camera Club meets at Trinity Church Hall Thursday evenings at 8 pm.

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

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

For more information call 020 8367 7278 The Civil Service Retirement Fellowship, Enfield and Edmonton groups holds meetings on the first Monday of the month in Enfield (at St. Andrews Church Hall Enfield; and the third Monday at Millfield House.

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

Visitors are most welcome.

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Ring Peter on 020 8363 1568 for details of next meetings & events Enfifeld RSPB Meetings 1st Thursday of each month 8pm from 3rd September 2009 Lectures, walks, coach trips & Quiz evenings Contact Pauline 020 8363 1568

Edmonton Camera Club meet each monday at 7.45pm, Millfield House, Silver Street, Edmonton, N18 1PJ. Visitors welcome, please ring Pete on 020 8363 1568 or check our website edmontoncameraclub.co.uk We offer lectures, discussions, practical evenings, learning events, competitions, outings & exhibitions.

Chase Diabetic Club Meeting Chase Farm Hospital each Monday for Exercise 6pm – All welcome diabetics but for all who wish to improve their health’ Ring Pauline on 020 8363 1568 for further details

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

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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

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Dance Classes Dance Addiction New Friday Night Practice Night Large attractive hall with the very best music.

Highly Qualified Teachers who are anxious to assist but not interfere .Tutorials available for all levels with the emphasis on style - all grades welcome at Enfield Highway Community Assoc117 Hertford Road, Enfield (between Green Street & St. James Church) contact Bill Kincaid (LISTD Latin & Ballroom)020 8363 3636 Private Lessons to High Standards at Low Prices Matrix

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City Harvest Festival Saturday 19th September, 10am- 4pm Run in conjunction with the Federation of City Farms and Community Gardens, this show brings together

local community farms and gardens from across London.

A show for the whole family where ducks, geese, rabbits, ponies – all creatures great and small – make their way to Capel to compete for the best in show. Can you pick a winner?

Taste of Autumn Saturday 10th October, 10am - 4pm A chance to sample and use some unusual vegetables including Capel’s first crop of chillies in dishes in the terrace restaurant. Local produce for sale along with children’s activities and plants for sale.

Garden walks at 1pm each day.

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