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Everything Epping ForestPage 14 of 25to help a local cause."They were such a great help to us at such a bad time. They do such great work at thehospice and in the community for the patients and their families."The May Fair runs from 11am until 4pm.There will be a circus workshop, reflexology, tombolas and raffle and stalls selling cakesand preserves, linens, soft toys and much more.There will also be a children's stall and a stall selling knitwear.Admission is £1 for adults (50p for children).Vehicle appeal over arson attack8.01pm - 19th April 2012POLICE investigating an arson attack at business premises in Old Nazeing Road,Nazeing, are appealing for information about a van seen leaving the site.A blaze broke out at a pallet yard at Chimes Nursery at about 10pm on Thursday, March22. Nobody was injured.Investigating officer Michael King said: "A white new transit van with Xenon headlightswas seen to leave the front of the nursery at just before 10pm, heading towards NazeingRoad in the general direction of the parade of shops."Also, it is believed three mopeds may have been in the area. If anyone has anyinformation, or if you were driving any of the vehicles mentioned, please contact me asyou may hold information relevant to our enquiries."Anyone with any information should contact PC Michael King on 101 or Crimestoppersanonymously on 0800 555 111.Cricketer to be guest at churches6.58pm - 19th April 2012EX-international Zimbabwean cricketer Henry Olonga will be the special guest at twochurches - in High Ongar and Norton Mandeville - and speak at two services next month.Olonga made his international debut in 1995, becoming the youngest player and firstblack cricketer to play for Zimbabwe.Aged 27, he was picked to play cricket for his country in the 2003 World Cup in SouthAfrica and Zimbabwe.Olonga achieved international recognition (along with team mate Andy Flower) in 2003 bywearing a black armband in a World Cup match to protest against the policies ofZimbabwe's government.Olonga had to flee Zimbabwe from impending threats to his life. An evening of food,music and testimony with Henry is being held at St Mary's Church, High Ongar, at 7.30pmon Saturday, May 19.Tickets, priced £7.50, are available from the church office on 01277 366047.And then on Sunday, May 20, Olonga will be speaking at the 10.15am morning service atSt Mary's, High Ongar, and the 6.30pm service at All Saints' Church, Norton Mandeville.In his book, 'Blood, Sweat and Treason', Olonga explains how he had been taughtMugabe was a great leader but as Olonga grew up, he realised the president hadchanged his methods and stories circulated of violence being used to overcome peoplewho were against Mugabe.Olonga now lives in England and undertakes commentary for Channel 4 and the BBC.He is also a photographer, singer and does public speaking around the country, talkingabout his life and his faith.Olonga has been a practising Christian since the age of 15 and enjoys travelling andpreaching the gospel and sharing the story of God's mercy in his life and how God hasfaithfully preserved him and sustains him and what God can do to all humble enough tocall on His name.He tries to use his story and songs to convey this testimony to point people in thedirection of the good news of Jesus Christ.All set for Great British Cucumber Festival6.56pm - 19th April 2012ACTRESS and comic Hattie Hayridge, 'Holly' in the cult British sci-fi comedy show RedDwarf, will open Cue Fest 2012 in the Abbey Gardens, Waltham Abbey, on Saturday,May 12.Hattie's father and both grandfathers worked in the cucumber industry.National Cucumber Day will be celebrated at The Great British Cucumber Festival whichruns from 10am until 4pm.The festival will be the highlight of Waltham Abbey Town Partnership's 'Waltham AbbeyLoves Food' initiative 2012 programme of events and activities.A food festival event was initially the idea of Waltham Abbey Town Partnership but it hasbeen wholeheartedly and enthusiastically supported by Lea Valley Growers.The festival's aim is threefold - raise awareness of the significance of the Lea Valley saladindustry and highlight the importance to buy local, to raise funds for local charities and tooffer a great day out for all.There will be live music on the Cool as a Cucumber stage and an arena area will hostdemonstrations from dance groups and the return of the now infamous cucumber relayrace.Various other sports will be featured to fit in with this year's health and fitness theme.There will also be tomatoes, peppers and strawberries to taste and buy and a variety ofdifferent refreshments on sale including hog roast, Chinese, Jamaican and specialistsausages plus cooking demonstrations.There will also be craft stalls, health, fitness and beauty stalls, local businesses, voluntaryorganisations, clubs and local tourist attractions stands to visit too.The day is very much for children with hands-on activities and cucumber-related arts andcrafts free of charge plus competitions to enter including 'The Longest CucumberCompetition', bouncy castles, Zorbing, face painters and puppet shows.Also taking part will be Waltham Abbey Town Crier Peter Frost and Mr Cucumber andMini Cucumber mascots.For more details, visit http://www.cuefest.co.uk/ or contact the organisers via Facebook"The Great British Cucumber Festival" or Twitter @cuefest.Charities benefiting from the event are 3rd Waltham Abbey Scouts, Hillside Dog RescueKennels and The Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution.Anglers wanted for competition6.54pm - 19th April 2012ST Clare Hospice is casting its nets in search of budding anglers, with an invitation totake part in a fishing competition at Moreton Lake, Moreton, on Thursday, May 10.Ongar & District Angling Society is holding the event in aid of St Clare Hospice.Entry costs £12, with prize winnings, a trophy and goody bags sponsored by DanielRobinson and Son funeral directors of Epping.Dave Bishop, the hospice's community fundraiser, said: "We'd like to thank the guys fromOngar & District Angling Society for agreeing to hold this competition in aid of St Clare."Although I'm no expert in the art of angling, the venue appears to have a great variety offish available.01/06/2012
Everything Epping ForestPage 15 of 25"It's a popular venue, so early booking would be strongly advised. "We'd also like to thankour sponsors Daniel Robinson and Son for kindly agreeing to provide the prizes andtrophy for the event."If you have been hooked and want to take part in the event contact Dave Bishop byemailing dave.bishop@stclarehospice.org.uk or ring 01279 773747.MP appeals for police role candidates8.13am - 18th April 2012EPPING Forest MP Eleanor Laing is encouraging people to come forward as candidatesfor Essex's Police and Crime Commissioner.Applications remain open for anyone who would like to apply to stand as the Conservativecandidate in the forthcoming elections for Essex Police and Crime Commissioner.The law has been changed so that after the November elections the Chief Constable ofeach county will report to an elected county Police and Crime Commissioner, instead of tothe existing county police authorities.Police and Crime Commissioners will aim to cut crime and deliver an effective andefficient police service within their force area.Police and Crime Commissioners will not be expected to run the police; they will holdChief Constables and the force to account with the aim of making the police answerableto the communities they serve.The Conservatives will choose who will be their candidate after the May local elections, inpreparation for the PCC elections on Thursday, November 15.Epping Forest MP Eleanor Laing said: "This is a very big change in the way the police areheld accountable."Few people even know of the existence of the Essex Police Authority, but these are thepeople who appoint the Chief Constable and hold him to account for his performance."In November, Essex will elect its own Police and Crime Commissioner - rather like theway that US County's elect their county sheriffs."Essex Conservatives are determined to field the very best candidate. You don't have tobe an active Conservative or even a member of the Party to apply to be our candidate."We have had some very strong applications already, and we are expecting more toapply."Mrs Laing added: "There are no formal qualifications required, but we are looking forpotential candidates who can demonstrate a track record of leadership and managementof significant responsibilities."You might be a partner in a law firm, a director of a company, or have experience in localgovernment or elsewhere in public life. This will be a highly visible role, and it is likelythere will be times when your role will be controversial."You will have to take a leading role in your own election campaign if you are selected,though the Conservative Party in Essex will give you every possible support."North Weald and Nazeing Conservative county councillor Anthony Jackson, who ischairman of the Essex Police Authority, said: "The Police and Crime Commissioner's(PCC) role will involve working with the public, the police and local partners to ensureeffective policing as well as contributing to national requirements."The PCC will be responsible for overseeing policing on behalf of more than 1.7 millionpeople in Essex. He or she will be chosen by an electorate of about 1.4 million and setthe Police Council Tax precept for more than 700,000 homes as well as holding the ChiefConstable and force to account."The PCC will have the power to employ and if necessary dismiss the Chief Constableunder whom there are more than 6,000 officers and staff."The PCC will have responsibility for ensuring an effective and efficient force in everythingfrom counter terrorism and serious and organised crime through a huge range ofspecialist operations including, mobile units, firearms, marine and helicopter operations tolocal neighbourhood police officers."Essex collaborates closely with Kent in many front line as well as back office activitiesand this will grow."'Wacky Rally' racer just needs a car!10.59am - 17th April 2012A WALTHAM Abbey pub landlord and two friends are raising money for St Clare Hospiceby taking part in The Wacky Rally which will see them drive 'an old banger' from France toSpain.However at the moment they are lacking one vital piece of equipment for their fundraisingchallenge - a car!Pete Wilson, landlord at The Volunteer pub, Waltham Abbey, will be teaming up with MikeClarke, deputy manager of The Plough pub in Cuffley, and Peter Hack, from ChefsxpressLtd, for the four-day, 1,500-mile adventure in July which is set to feature some 125 cars.Drivers set off from Lille on July 6 and must arrive in Barcelona by July 9 having crossedthe French Riviera, The Alps and Monte Carlo, and having completed a number ofchallenges along the route.But forget any thought of the team - Team MIB - speeding along in a top-of-the-rangeFerrari, because the cars taking part cannot be worth more than £250!Pete, who has not taken part in the race before, is looking forward to the challenge - andto raising money for St Clare Hospice - provided that someone can provide him with a carto at least start the race in.He said: "I've always raised money for St Clare. It's a local charity. There are a lot ofpeople taking part in the event for other causes so I just thought we would do it for a localcause."And despite having to compete in "an old wreck", Pete is confident his team will reach thefinish.He said: "There are loads of mechanics involved and we will have a robust car. Even if itbreaks down you can swap cars along the way, if we can find a good scrap yard and getanother one!"Dave Bishop, the hospice's community fundraiser, said: "We'd like to say a big thank youto Pete and his team from The Volunteer in Waltham Abbey, for entering this excitingchallenge in aid of St Clare Hospice. We wish them all the best."For more about The Wacky Race, visit http://www.wackyrally.co.uk/index.phpIf you can help Pete and provide the team with a car, ring The Volunteer pub on 01992713705.The Volunteer pub landlord Pete Wilson is appealing for a car so he can take part inthe Wacky Rally click hereTeacher prepares for first marathon3.10pm - 16th April 2012A TEACHER at Roding Valley High School will be taking part in his first marathon whenhe joins thousands of other runners for the London race on Sunday.David Tisdale, 43, the school's Head of Art, hopes his marathon efforts will raise £500 forSt Clare Hospice.He hopes to reach the finishing line in 3hrs 59mins.Mr Tisdale, who lives in Epping, has been preparing for the race by undertaking one longrun at the weekend and only one shorter run during the week.01/06/2012
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