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Everything Epping ForestPage 8 of 23Memorial find is "significant discovery"7.41am - 21st May 2013A "LOST" memorial carved by the famous sculptor and typographer Eric Gill (1882-1940) has beenrediscovered by chance by two members of Loughton and District Historical Society.In 1964 Eric Gill's brother, Evan, produced an inventory of Eric's work and it referred to a memorial to JohnnieMann. No location was given for it however as presumably he did not know its whereabouts.The Eric Gill Society had no knowledge where the memorial was. It has described the find as a "significantdiscovery".The discovery was the result of a communication between society member John Harrison, from Loughton, anda friend, Jonathan Del Mar, son of the famous conductor Norman Del Mar and an eminent musician in his ownright.John had asked Jonathan about his connections with the area as he had heard that his parents had beenmarried in Buckhurst Hill.In his reply Jonathan said there was a memorial to his uncle, Johnnie Mann, in the church of St John theBaptist, Buckhurst Hill by Eric Gill.John shared this information with another society member, Lynn Haseldine-Jones who is an expert on thehistory of Buckhurst Hill. She was familiar with the memorial and had in the past asked the church who hadmade it, but they did not know. Thus she realised this was an important discovery.Johnnie Mann was born on May 16, 1921, and died on November 28, 1925, from osteomyelitis.The memorial shows him dropping a toy engine, symbolically leaving his it behind, and reaching up to heavento take Jesus' hand.The memorial is in the church's Lady Chapel.Eric Gill was a friend of the Mann family - Pauline Mann, Johnnie's sister, married Norman Del Mar.St John's Church is currently closed for refurbishment.The work is scheduled to be finished for September.The 'lost' memorial discovered in St John's Church, Buckhurst Hill PICTURECash boost for youth club5.42pm - 20th May 2013A YOUTH club for young disabled people in Loughton has received a £1,000 donation from a local Nisa store.The club, Fun United, is run by disability charity Papworth Trust, giving young people aged 11 to 19 theopportunity to make new friends and have fun.The donation was made by the Nisa Local store in Pyrles Lane, Loughton.Papworth Trust asked store owner 'Harry' Chahal for support through the 'Making a Difference Locally' schemewhich helps independently run stores add value in their communities through donations to good causes.Mr Chahal said: "I chose to support Papworth Trust through charity scheme because of the excellent work theydo in the community and the services they provide to disabled youngsters and their families."Helen Stanley, business transitions manager at Papworth Trust, said: "Disabled young people wantsomewhere to go to make new friends and have fun. So Papworth Trust runs a youth club every Monday at theLoughton Centre for Young People."It's a place where teenagers can get together and enjoy games, arts and crafts, karaoke, music and otheractivities."We are very grateful for the kind donation. It will help us to provide activities and equipment which will be usedby young people in the local area."We are absolutely thrilled to have been chosen and look forward to Mr Chahal visiting us soon to see the newequipment in use."To find out more about Papworth Trust's youth clubs, visit www.papworth.org.uk/youthclubs or emailinfo@papworth.org.ukHelen Stanley, Papworth Trust's business transitions manager, 'Harry' Chahal, and Mr Chahal Jnr atthe Nisa Local, Loughton store, with the cheque for the Fun United club PICTUREStudent, nine, raises £6,4009.26am - 20th May 2013CHIGWELL School student Hanna Johal gave up birthday presents to raise cash and secure six iPads forOakview School in Loughton.Hanna, nine, raised £6,400 after friends and colleagues responded generously to her gesture.Oak View School is set to put the cash towards a new climbing frame as well as iPads for classroom learning.The iPads have become increasingly useful in helping disabled people communicate, assisting with learningand play.Hanna's older brother, Aaron, 12, suffers from autism and attends Oakview.When asked what she wanted for her birthday, Hanna insisted friends and relatives must donate money to helpher brother's classmates.Hanna delivered the money and iPads to the school on Friday.The iPad - as well as being light and portable - has proven to be an especially useful communication tool foryoung people with autism. It provides a way to express themselves through words and images, it can be usedto teach them about everyday scenarios and give them more independence.Hanna's father Jag Johal, 40, said: "Hanna's selfless act is a touching reminder of just how much we couldlearn from our own kids about supporting those in need - and we're massively grateful to the dozens of peoplewho have donated very generously."For many adults using iPads is a chore but for kids like Aaron, they can be crucial in helping speed uplearning and enhance communication. He's lucky to go to a school like Oakview and the staff do an amazingjob helping young people develop."Oakview headteacher Diane Ryan said: "This is an absolutely wonderful gesture that will go a long way tohelping us enhance the learning experiences of pupils at Oakview."Hanna's kindness should be a model for children across the country and act as a gentle reminder to everyonehow personal gestures can be amplified through the community for a far greater impact such as this."Simon James, head of junior school at Chigwell School, said: "Hanna set up a stall and raised funds andawareness of her cause through selling various items during break and lunch time to the staff and children atthe school."We are proud of Hanna's beliefs and achievements, her actions go to the heart of the school's ethos andmotto."Hanna started her fundraising efforts after she visited Oakview School last Easter and was sad to see therewas only one swing in the playground.She decided she would help to raise the money needed to improve the playtime facilities.Husband and wife to take part in Midnight Walk9.19am - 20th May 2013HUSBAND and wife Elaine and Glenn Bates will be among the hundreds of people taking part in the St ClareHospice Midnight Walk on Saturday, July 6 (10.30pm).Elaine will be walking in memory of her friend Pam Hoskin, from North Weald, who died from breast cancer lastOctober, aged 66, following a short stay at the Hastingwood hospice.Elaine, 53, of Garnon Mead, Coopersale, said: "She was a very dear friend."Now she is looking forward to taking part in the walk for the first time to help the hospice with its ongoingfundraising efforts having heard about previous night-time events.Elaine said: "There will be a great atmosphere and the hospice's events are always really well organised. Thehospice does such a fantastic job. It is just unbelievable and they do an awful lot of fundraising. The care theyprovide is remarkable."01/07/2013
Everything Epping ForestPage 9 of 23Despite the pink theme of the Midnight Walk - with walkers turning out in pink fancy dress - the walk is open tomen and women, boys and girls.Elaine's husband, Glenn, 54, is all set to enter into the spirit of the event - whether he likes it or not!"He's going to have a pink wig and I'll try and buy him some pink glasses," Elaine said."We might also have some face painting!"Entry costs £15 per person and each walker will receive a Midnight Walk t-shirt, goody bag, and a medal at thefinish.Walkers are encouraged to raise sponsorship for the hospice.Last year each walker on average raised £110 with the £67,000 sponsorship total enough to pay for 17 days ofcare in the inpatient unit.For more information, and to register, visit http://stclarehospice.org.uk/midnight.html, ring the fundraising teamon 01279 773750 or email fund@stclarehospice.org.ukWoman robbed after being threatened with gun and knife6.58pm - 19th May 2013A WOMAN suffered a broken finger when she was threatened with a gun and knife and robbed of possessionsincluding a Rolex watch in Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill.Two robbers on a motorbike drove off at high speed the wrong way along the road following the robbery whichhappened after 11pm on Thursday (May 16).A police spokesman said two men threatened the 38-year-old local woman as she walked along QueensRoad.She had keys, a mobile telephone and a Rolex watch taken from her and suffered the broken finger when oneof the men grabbed her.Investigating officer Detective Constable Nina Fletcher, said: "We're looking to speak with anyone who mayhave witnessed the actual robbery, heard the woman screaming or saw a motorcycle being ridden at highspeed, the wrong way up Queens Road between 11pm and midnight on Thursday night."The rider and his passenger are both described as white and were wearing helmets and dark clothing, withone taller than the other.The woman was taken to Princess Alexandra Hospital, Harlow, where she was treated for her hand injuriesand other cuts and bruises.She is being supported by relatives and is now recovering at home.A search of the area was carried out by armed police and the officers from the Air Support Unit.Anyone with information in connection with the robbery is urged to contact detectives at Loughton PoliceStation on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.Litter pick volunteers wanted4.48pm - 18th May 2013VOLUNTEERS are wanted to join Ongar Town Council's litter pick on Saturday, May 25 (10am-noon).Following a successful litter pick last October the council will this time be concentrating on the Shelley areaincluding the alleyways and area near Shelley Park.Volunteers should meet at Ongar Leisure Centre, Fyfield Road, at 9.30am.Although some equipment will be provided volunteers are asked to wear suitable clothing and footwear.Town clerk Aimi Middlehurst said: "It would be great if everyone could join us to improve the local environmentfor the benefit of all residents and to provide a good example to our children that litter is unacceptable."Author to attend Algarve Book Fair4.47pm - 18th May 2013EPPING author Victoria Robertson, author of 'Swimming through the Reeds', has been invited to attend theInternational Algarve Book Fair 2013, the largest event held for the international community of Portugal.The event is being held on Saturday and Sunday, June 1 and 2.Victoria will be with her publishers, Austin Macauley, talking to authors about her experience of being apublished author and reading from her title.Never miss a district council meeting4.46pm - 18th May 2013EPPING Forest District Council's meetings can now be viewed on a tablet computer and mobile phone.Following feedback from users, the council has changed its webcasting service.All tablet computers, iPads and mobile phones can stream both the live and past meetings ensuring thecouncil's commitment to being an open, accountable and transparent council.Last year more than 20,000 people watched more than 100 meetings making Epping Forest District Councilone of the most watched local authorities in the country.Cabinet, full council and planning meetings were the most popular.Support services portfolio holder Haluk Ulkun said: "Our users have asked us to make meetings available ontheir portable devices."With the help of Public-i, we have now made our meetings more widely available."If you follow us on Twitter @eppingforestdc you will get a webcast meeting alert with a link to watch to themeeting live as it happens."Hospital holds remembrance event4.45pm - 18th May 2013A REMEMBRANCE event was held at St Margaret's Hospital, Epping, as part of Dying Matters AwarenessWeek.Among those attending the event were representatives from West Essex Clinical Commissioning Group, SouthEssex Partnership NHS Trust, St Clare Hospice, The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust , DanielRobinson and Sons and Macmillan Cancer Support.Local residents and staff were able to leave messages for loved ones on the remembrance wall in thehospital's memorial garden.Information was also available on starting conversations with loved ones around death and dying, hospicecare, writing a will, planning a funeral and becoming an organ donor.West Essex Clinical Commissioning Group chairman Dr Rob Gerlis said: "The event highlighted the issuessurrounding the need to plan ahead for end of life care. It was a good opportunity to raise awareness of theoptions available to people, ensuring they receive the care they deserve."Dying Matters Awareness Week (May 13-19) was organised by the Dying Matters Coalition to encouragepeople to talk openly about dying, death and bereavement.The theme for the week was 'Be ready for it'.There are five steps which people are being encouraged to take - Make a will, record your funeral wishes, planyour future care and support, register as an organ donor and tell your loved ones your wishes.Winning hospice lottery numbers4.43pm - 18th May 2013THE winner of this week's £1,000 jackpot in the St Clare Hospice lottery lives in Harlow. The winning numberis 837178.The £100 prize goes to number is 698595. The winner also lives in Harlow.For information about how to join the lottery, visit www.stclarehospice.org.uk or ring 01279 773730 (Monday-Friday 9.30am-1.30pm).01/07/2013
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