Apr 12 - Everything Epping Forest

Everything Epping ForestPage 4 of 25The collision happened between the Rye Hill Road junction and the M11 roundabout atabout 5.20pm yesterday (Saturday) and involved a Ford Focus estate car and a Volvoestate.A police spokesman said that both vehicles were attending different incidents at the time.The Volvo was using sirens and blue lights. The Focus was not travelling under"emergency response conditions", the spokesman added.Two male officers, aged 29 and 34, in the Volvo were taken to Princess AlexandraHospital, Harlow, and treated for minor injuries before being released.The driver suffered bruising and the passenger had a dislocated finger and bruising.A 30-year-old male officer, who was the sole occupant of the Focus, was badly shakenbut did not need hospital treatment.Three fire crews were called to the scene and firefighters used hydraulic cuttingequipment to free two of the officers who were trapped.The road was closed for about three-and-a-half hours while the vehicles were recoveredand the debris removed.The investigation is being led by the Serious Collision Investigation Unit.Flood alerts issued for River Roding9.36am - 29th April 2012THE Environment Agency has issued flood alerts for two stretches of the River Roding.The alerts, issued this morning (Sunday), are for the Upper River Roding, includingMolehill Green, Dunmow, Ongar, Fyfield, High Ongar and Stapleford, and the MiddleRiver Roding, including Abridge, Loughton and Buckhurst Hill.A statement on the Environment Agency website states: "A large band of persistent rainpassed over the area through the night. This combined with the wet ground from previousdays rainfall means the river has reacted and is currently rising."The River Roding in the High Ongar area is expected to exceed bank full levels and floodlow lying land and roads near to the river in the next few hours."The rain is expected to ease off by early afternoon which will allow any flood water torecede and the water levels in the river to lower."Currently no property flooding is expected. Surface water flooding or ponding of water onroads or fields is expected due to the heavy rainfall over night."A few light showers will develop on Monday but these will not affect river levels."Dog show raising money for charity8.54am - 28th April 2012A COMPANION Dog Show is being held in Waltham Abbey, on Sunday, June 3, as partof the promotion of responsible dog ownership by Epping Forest District Council andWaltham Abbey Town Council.The show - at Town Mead Park, Brooker Road - is raising money for German ShepherdRescue (West Essex) and Hillside Dog Rescue.The Kennel Club Licensed show opens at 10am with judging from 11am for both thepedigree and obedience and novelty classes.There will be five obedience classes, 18 novelty classes and eight pedigree classes aswell as various stalls, a barbecue, licensed bar and refreshments and a professionalphotographer.Entries are £1.50 per class.There will also be a German Shepherd Rally with ten classes. Dogs need not be KennelClub registered and may be of any breed except Pit Bull Terriers.Puppies under six months are not eligible for competition.Full entry requirements, the schedule and further information can be obtained bycontacting Lyn Cook on 01992 564077, emailing lcook@eppingforestdc.gov.uk or visitingwww.eppingforestdc.gov.ukStudents enjoy Shakespeare visit8.54am - 28th April 2012YEAR 7 students at Roding Valley High School, Loughton, watched a performance by theBlue Sky Theatre Company.The performance was linked to the end of the Year 7 'Introduction to Shakespeare' unitthat students have been studying and coincided with the recent anniversary ofShakespeare's birthday.Head teacher Paul Banks said: "The performance was superb, with many students takingpart and dressing up in costume and reciting lines."Organised to also coincide with the recent anniversary commemorating Shakespeare'sbirth, the day was a fantastic success."Winning hospice lottery numbers8.54am - 28th April 2012THE winner of this week’s £1,000 jackpot in the St Clare Hospice lottery lives in Harlow.The winning number is 403369.The winner of the £100 prize also lives in Harlow. The winning number is 610817.For information about how to join the lottery, visit www.stclarehospice.org.uk or ring01279 773730 (Monday-Friday 9.30am-1.30pm).MP questioned about life in the Commons4.10pm - 27th April 2012THE work of an MP was outlined to students at Debden Park High School, Loughton,when Epping Forest MP Eleanor Laing spoke to pupils today.Mrs Laing was at the school to present the Epping Forest Schools ParliamentaryDebating Competition trophy to Clare O'Keefe and Haris Duherich who won the annualcompetition held each year by Mrs Laing.During a question and answer session involving some 35 Year 10 and 11 students, MrsLaing was asked a range of questions relating to the forthcoming London Mayoralelections, what her roles are as a Member of Parliament, whether she gets nervousbefore a parliamentary speech - and how much she earns.Mrs Laing was also interviewed for DNN - the school's video news channel which can beviewed on the school's website http://www.debdenparkhighschool.org/Speaking after her visit, Mrs Laing said: "I was most impressed by the incisive andinteresting questions that the pupils asked. They are rightly curious about the work of anMP and clearly have a good idea about what is important to them."I always appreciate having the opportunity to speak to young people in our communityand they were great in asking me questions about what matters to them."Mrs Laing added: "I was most impressed by DNN (the Debden Park High School NewsChannel) and the enthusiasm and excellent technical skills of the pupils."Epping Forest MP Eleanor Laing presents the Epping Forest Schools ParliamentaryDebating Competition trophy to Clare O'Keefe and Haris Duherich click here01/06/2012