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Lifestyle 

Animal services 11 

Car body and paint repair 10 

Christmas events 9 

Holiday home to rent 68 

Hotel 37 

Residential & retirement homes 7 

Travel Agents 6 

Used mobility scooters wanted 7 

Health and Beauty 

Chiropractors 1,13 

Dentist 1,20 

Hairdresser (mobile) 12 

Nail spa 11 

Private healthcare 2 

Skin treatments 20 

Garden Services 

Fencing 26 

Garden equipment 22 

Garden maintenance 21,23 

Landscape gardener 26 

Log cabins 22 

Mobile pressure washing 27 

Paving - cleaning 23 

Paving - installations 21,25 

Pools and spas 24 

Tree surgeon 24 

Turfing 27 

Home Improvement & Construction 

Architectectural services 41 

Bathrooms 3,32,72 

Building services 33 

Cabinet makers 50 

Carpentry 29 

Conservatory insulation 35 

Curtains, blinds and soft furnishings 46 

Doors internal and external 47 

Fireplaces 45 

Flooring 41,43,44 

Guttering 34 

Home maintenance 28,46,50 

Kitchens 28,40 

Painter and decorator 29,31,42 

Property renovations 34,51 

Tiling 33 

Roofing 38,48 

Rubbish clearance 49 

Shutters 32,51 

Skip hire 49 

Timber and building merchants 38 

Timber windows 42 

Windows 39 

Household Services 

Appliance repairs 55 

Carpet, upholstery and leather cleaning 54,60 

Cleaner - domestic 57,61 

Heating engineer 54,56 

Laundry service 62 

Locksmith 61 

Oven cleaning 58 

Plumbing 60,62 

Removals 58 

TV aerial services 56 

Upholsterers 55 

Window and door repair 59 

Financial, Legal, Property Services & B2B 

Accountants 63,65 

Digital creative agency 66 

Estate agents 1 

Solicitors 36,64

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Welcome to our OCTOBER issue 

This month we turn our attention to 

National Cholesterol Awareness month. 

See p52 & 53 for more details on how you 

can stay healthy. 

Our Focus On feature is Tony Baxter. 

Providing painting, decorating and a whole 

host of other services for your home. 

Turn to p30 to find out more. 

You’ll find our monthly crossword and quiz 

on p36 & 37. 

The Brenwood Art Society are this months 

Clubs and Associations Profile feature. To 

learn more about them turn to p69. 

Contact our team 

Bookings / Editorial / Artwork 

Sarah Emmins 

info@network-magazine.co.uk 

General enquiries 


Accounts 

Phil Scott 

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01277 849161 

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4 ADVERTISERS INDEX 

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Editorial Contents 52 

52-53 FEATURE Cholesterol Awareness Month 

14-17 WHAT'S ON Latest events in your area 

18-19 CLUBS & CLASSES Get your club noticed 

30 FOCUS ON Tony Baxter 

36 CROSSWORD Get your brain in gear 

37 QUIZ Your chance to win £50 

69 CLUBS & ASSOCIATIONS PROFILE 

70 SPOT THE DIFFERENCE 

70 CROSSWORD ANSWERS 

70 LAST MONTHS QUIZ ANSWERS 

71 USEFUL NUMBERS 

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Shenfield Environmental Partnership 

Village sign links 2000 years 

of history of old Shenfield. 

Shenfield Environmental Partnership, 

has installed a village sign on 

Chelmsford Road to celebrate some of 

the history of the village over 2000 

years. Chelmsford Road is a section of 

the road that Roman soldiers built. It 

represents the first proper road built 

into Essex and East Anglia. 

Funding was received from Brentwood 

Community Fund and Essex County 

Council Community Initiative Fund to 

create the sign which also featured the 

logo for the new Elizabeth Line. 

Students from Shenfield High School 

and St. Mary’s C of E Primary School 

worked together to create ideas for 

the sign which also shows Shenfield’s 

entry in the Domesday Book of 1086 

when the village was called Chenefield 

which means “good lands”. There were 

6 households and 40 pigs. Also 

depicted are St. Mary’s Church 

established in 13th century, The Olde 

Green Dragon Pub, Shenfield Cricket 

Club and logos of both schools. 

The sign was launched by Charles 

Courage whose family has long been 

benefactors to Shenfield. 

Attending the sign’s launch was Cllr. 

John Aldridge, Chair of Essex County 

Council, the Mayor of Brentwood, Cllr. 

Willy Russell, Cllr. Barry Aspinell and 

Charlotte Simpson and Sophia Morgan 

from Shenfield High School. 

Valerie Webb commented that this 

was a community effort which 

celebrates the history of the village at 

a time of significant change. 

Shenfield Environmental Partnership’s 

aim is to improve the environment for 

local residents by planting spring bulbs 

in association with Shenfield Garden 

Society, 1st Shenfield Scouts and 

students from Shenfield High School. 

John Newberry, 

as chair of SEP, 

started the 

local 

Community 

Speedwatch 

Scheme which 

operates 

regularly in 

Shenfield and is 

now run in 

association 

with the Community Safety 

Partnership of Brentwood Council. 

If anyone would like to join us, 

please contact John Newberry, 

01277 210675. 


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What’s on? 

Your essential guide for what’s on in October 

THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION 

(BRENTWOOD BRANCH) 

EVERY 2ND MONDAY 

8pm in the Army Reserve Centre, 

Clive Road, Warley. New members 

welcome, you do not have to be a 

veteran to join. Call 01375 409708 

www.branches.britishlegion.org.uk 

/branches/brentwood 

THE BILLERICAY TWINS CLUB 

EVERY MONDAY 

Have you got/expecting twins? 

Come along for a friendly chat and 

a coffee. 10:30am - 12pm (during 

term time). The Christ Church, 

Perry Street, Billericay. 

£4 per family. Contact 

www.billericaytwins.co.uk or call 

Rachel on 07979 243119 

BEREAVED PARENTS 

SUPPORT GROUP 

1ST MONDAY OF THE MONTH 

An opportunity to talk about loss 

in a caring environment. All 

welcome. Call Bridget 01277 

210104 / 07581 866395. 

DAI-ICHI BONSAI CLUB 


7.30pm Shenfield Parish Hall. 

Regular talks, workshops, activities 

and social events. 

BRENTWOOD CANCER 

SUPPORT GROUP 


Tea & Talk at Tobys. 10am-12pm. 

Chat to other people in the same 

situation. Free coffee, tea, cake 

and parking. Anne & Eric will 

welcome you. Call 07552 503487. 

E: TeaTalkatTobys@outlook.com 

THE PILGRIM LADIES 

PROBUS CLUB 

3RD MONDAY OF THE MONTH 

Enjoy lunch together with a group 

of like-minded women at Mount 

Avenue Banqueting Suite, 

Shenfield. The Club is for retired 

professional and business women. 

We meet for lunch followed by a 

speaker. A variety of outings is 

arranged. Ring our Membership 

Secretary on 01708 224 619 

GONE TOO SOON – NEW 

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP 

3RD MONDAY OF THE MONTH 

For parents who have lost a son or 

daughter. Reids, 66-68 Laindon 

Road, Billericay CM12 9LD from 

7pm - 9pm. Come along and meet 

other parents who can relate to 

how you feel. Please call Linda on 

07387 805406 or email: lyncurrie@hotmail.co.uk 

SINGLE ESSEX FRIENDS 

EVERY OTHER MONDAY 

SEF is a friendly, member run 

social group for the single, 

divorced, widowed over 50 in the 

Mid Essex area. Events are put on 

by members e.g theatre visits, 

socials, walks, meals out etc. Bar 

nights are held fortnightly at 8pm 

Blue Boar, High St, Billericay, 

please call if you are interested 

07922 415 298, we would be 

pleased to see you. 

THE BLUE FLOWER CAFE 

EVERY 3RD MONDAY 

Brentwood Theatre foyer. 10-30 

until 12. We are a support group 

for dementia carers run by 

dementia carers. Any carers are 

welcome, together with their 

cared-for. The only people who 

understand are those going 

through the same experience. 

Contact Lesley on 01277 216617 

for more information. 

PHOTOFOLD CAMERA CLUB, 

BILLERICAY - EVERY TUESDAY 

8pm-10pm at The Fold, Laindon 

Road, Billericay CM12 9LD. Friendly 

club. Our programme includes, 

speakers, competitions, workshops 

and field trips. Call Jim Brewster 

on 01277 654054 or 

jbrewst@sky.com 

URUS BABY AND TODDLER 

GROUP - EVERY TUESDAY 

All under- fives with parents or 

carers are welcome for a fun 

afternoon. Toys, activities, messy 

play and refreshments included 

for just £1 per family. United 

Reformed Church Hall, High Street 

Ingatestone. 1.30-3pm. Informal 

and friendly, just turn up or ring 

Sue on 01277 352917. 

HUTTON ALL SAINTS CHURCH – 

BELL RINGERS NEEDED 

EVERY TUESDAY 

Are you interested in learning to 

ring? Come along to All Saint's 

Church in Hutton on a Tuesday 

evening at about 7.45pm. Ringers 

can be any age from about 12 

right up to old age. You don't 

need to be a member of any 

particular church or denomination. 

Contact Sylvia Martin: 

07806 337 275 or e.mail: 

peter.l.martin@btopenworld.com 

BEGINNERS’ OFF-ROAD CYCLING 

EVERY TUESDAY 

10:30am. Come and join our 

friendly instructor-led group who 

cycle in and around beautiful 

Thorndon Country Park. These 

rides are designed to build your 

cycling fitness and confidence and 

are rounded off with optional 

coffee and cake in the visitor 

centre. New members always 

welcome. Call Geoff on: 

01277 811012 or email 

geoff@trailnet.org.uk 

OPUS 5 SINGERS 

EVERY WEDNESDAY 

7.30pm, Budworth Hall, Ongar. 

Contact: Jane 07798 571501 or 

E: opus5singers@gmail.com 

W: opus5singers.co.uk 

BRENTWOOD BUDDIES 


New social group, ages 40-60 yrs. 

Do you want to make new friends 

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and enhance your social life? No 

membership fee and no charges. 

At The Essex Arms, Warley hill, 

Brentwood CM14 5HA. 8pm. Call 

Julie on 07969 071 392. 

WORD OF MOUTH BRENTWOOD 

EVERY 3RD WEDNESDAY 

10.30am. Free network meeting at 

the Slug and Lettuce for the 

community to share events, 

charity information, local 

businesses/retailers and more. 

Just turn up or follow 

@wordofmouthbwd 

THE BRENTWOOD COMPUTER 

CLUB - EVERY WEDNESDAY 

7:30pm at Bardswell Social Club, 

off Weald Road. Meetings are 

essentially social and hands on – 

laptops, tablets, etc. 

Occasional illustrated talks or 

demonstrations. 

BrentwoodComputerClub.weebly. 

com 

SHORT MAT BOWLS 


1.30-3.30 at the Brentwood 

Centre, Doddinghurst Road. 

Brentwood. A very friendly group. 

BRENTWOOD PARKINSON’S 

GROUP - EVERY WEDNESDAY 

Hutton and Shenfield Union 

Church, Roundwood Avenue, 

Hutton. Dance and movement 

therapy, 2-3pm. Alternate 

Wednesdays, singing, 3.30- 

4.30pm. Helps patients to 

maintain their mobility and 

welbeing. The group also offers 

outings and other social activities. 

Call Wendy on 01277 232093. 

BRENTWOOD VIDEO CLUB 

EVERY THURSDAY 

7.30pm-10pm. The Bardswell 

Social Club, Weald Road, 

Brentwood. New members 

welcome. Learning editing skills, 

adding titles, voice over, music 

etc. Call Doug 01245 421863. 

MAYFLOWER MORRIS MEN 

EVERY THURSDAY 

Billericay’s Morris dancers practise 

every Thursday and are now 

teaching beginners in St Mary 

Magdalen Church, Billericay High 

Street. Free. No age limit. Our 

town has had a Morris side since 

1575 – come along and be a part 

of a great English tradition. 

Contact: Julian Whybra 

01277 654228 

www.mayflowermorris.com 

YOUNG AT HEART - EVERY FRIDAY 

Young at Heart is a non-profit 

making club for the over 60's. 

Merrymeade House, Merrymeade 

Chase, off Sawyers Hall Lane, 

Brentwood, CM15 9BG. 2-4 pm. 

Members £7.50, Guests £8.50. 

Sandy Trott, 01245 237590 / 

07840 854064 

ROYAL NAVAL ASSOCIATION 

(BRENTWOOD BRANCH) 

EVERY 3RD FRIDAY 

7pm at Army Reserve Centre, Clive 

Road, Warley, CM13 3BN. All past 

and serving members of RN, RM, 

WRNS, QARNNS and RFA. Partners 

welcome. Tel: 01277 228928. 

SHENFIELD COUNTRY MARKET 

EVERY FRIDAY 

8:45am to 10:45am. Parish Hall, 

60 Hutton Road CM15 8LB. 

All producers hold current food 

hygiene certificate. 

BRENTWOOD PHOTOGRAPHIC 

CLUB - EVERY FRIDAY 

Friends Meeting House, Shenfield 

CM15 8NF. Learn Digital and 

Traditional Photography. Beginners 

welcome, three free trial 

attendances. Call Peter Elgar 

01277 217304 or visit 

www.bdpc.co.uk 

BRIDGE CLUB - EVERY FRIDAY 

Small friendly club at Billericay 

Lawn Tennis Club, Blunts Wall 

Road, Billericay, 1.30pm-4.30pm. 

New members welcome. 

Call Pam Perry on 01277 354542. 

CANCER SUPPORT GROUP 

EVERY FRIDAY 

Palliative care for cancer sufferers 

at the Healing and Teaching 

Sanctuary, Pea Lane, Upminster, 

RM14 2XH. 2-4pm. All welcome. 

Just turn up for a cuppa, cakes 

and a chat with experienced 

helpers and therapists. Occasional 

helpful talks. Free parking, free 

refreshments. See 

www.healingandteaching.co.uk 

DEMENTIA FRIENDLY GROUP – 

BRENTWOOD BOJANGLES 

EVERY OTHER FRIDAY 

Winifred Dell House, Essex Way, 

Warley, Brentwood, CM13 3AX. 

10:30-12noon, refreshments for 

only £1, dementia friendly singing 

group, a morning of jolly fun, 

featuring classic songs. BLT café. 

Tel: 01277 215151 

BILLERICAY MEMORY CAFÉ 

EVERY OTHER FRIDAY 

Memory (Dementia) café. 1:30pm 

- 3:30pm. Chantry Way Day 

Centre, CM11 2BB. 

INCLUSIVE BIKEKLUBZ 

EVERY SATURDAY 

11am. For children and young 

people between the ages of 4 and 

25 who need a bit of extra support 

to enjoy cycling. We have range of 

adapted bikes and trikes and our 

experienced instructors will try to 

ensure that everyone has a good 

time. Sessions comprise a 

selection of team games followed 

by a supervised ride around 

beautiful Thorndon Country Park. 

Family members and friends are 

encouraged to join us for the 

rides. Call Geoff on 01277 811012 

or email geoff@trailnet.org.uk 

REMUS HORSE SANCTUARY 

OPEN DAY - 1 OCTOBER 

1pm to 5pm, the Sanctuary offers 

entertainment for the whole 

family including competitions and 

games, special guests such as 

Cinderella or Snow White, music 

from local band Midnite Blu, 

delicious refreshments including 

gluten-free sandwiches and 

homemade cakes, lots of stalls 

and a raffle. Remus Memorial 

Horse Sanctuary, Little Farm, 

Buttsbury, Near Ingatestone 

CM4 9NZ. 

CHELMSFORD JAZZ CLUB 

1 OCTOBER 

Cramphorn Theatre, Chelmsford. 

Doors Open: 11.45am Gig starts: 

12.15pm. Advance booking: 

01245 606505. Buster meets 

Buster featuring Jo Fooks, Pete 

Ringrace, Neil Casey and Buster 

Birch accompanying Buster 

Keaton’s classic 1928 ‘Steamboat 

Bill Junior.’ 

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SPIKES PLACE - 3 – 24 OCTOBER 

3rd - Bruce Adams with Richard 

Busiakiewicz, Dave Chamberlain 

and Matt Home. 10th - Jim Mullen 

Olly Wilby Simon Woolf drums 

tbc. 17th - Elaine Delmar with the 

John Pearce trio. 24th - Vasilis 

Xenopolous & Nigel Price Quartet. 

8pm. Spikes Place, The Bardswell, 

Weald Road, Brentwood Essex 

CM14 4TJ. Admission £15 

members £12. T: 01245 420475 

E: susan_may@btinternet.com 

myspace.com/spikesplacejazzclub 

BELVEDERE JAZZ & MUSIC CLUB 

4 – 25 OCTOBER 

4th - Embraceable Ella – Joanna 

Eden + Chris Ingham Qrt. 11th - 

Jazz Dynamos with Lucy Randall. 

18th - Len Phillips Big Band – Prior 

reservations only £20. 25th - Al 

Nichols’ Swing Quartet. Admission 

£12.50 ~ Food from 6:30pmThe 

Chichester Hotel, Old London Rd, 

Rawreth, SS11 8UE. 

T: 07850 607075. 

E: belvederejazz@gmail.com 

W: www.belvederejazz.co.uk 

SHENFIELD FLORAL ART CLUB 

5 OCTOBER 

Demonstration by two of our club 

members entitled 'Flowers for all 

Occasions'. Shenfield Parish Hall. 

8pm. Refreshments available. 

Visitors always welcome £6. Call 

Debbie on 07748 075 686 

THE FB POCKET ORCHESTRA 

7 OCTOBER 

7.30pm. The Fold, 72 Laindon 

Road, Billericay CM12 9LD. Blues, 

ragtime hot club jazz, songs and 

dances from long ago. Tickets:£12. 

Café layout - bring your own 

drinks. www.baathefold.org.uk or 

tel. Reception on 01277 659286 

1ST WARLEY SCOUT GROUP 

FALLFEST – AUTUMN FAIR 

7 OCTOBER 

12-4pm at Christ Church Centre, 

Warley Hill. BBQ / Beer and 

Prosecco / Tea, Coffee and Cakes / 

Raffles / Tombolas / Books / Toys / 

Games / Toys and lots more! 

BRENTWOOD MUSEUM 


Brentwood Museum, Lorne Road, 

Warley CM14 5HH. Sat & Sun: 

2.30pm - 4.30pm. Monday: 

10.30am - 12.30pm. This year's 

themed exhibition is called Brave 

New Britain and shows home life 

in Britain during the years 1945- 

54. Admission and parkingare free. 

For further information please 

telephone 01277 218854. 

LIVE MUSIC - 7 & 28 OCTOBER 

7th - Enjoy the blend of Popular 

and Country music with the 

entertaining band Redwood. 28th 

- Live on stage for a Country 

music session will be the Smokey 

Mountain Boys. Bardswell Social 

Club,Weald Road, Brentwood. 

Doors open at 7.30pm. Admission 

£5. Telephone 01277 214057 or 

visit www.thebardswellclub.co.uk 

BRENTWOOD WINE 

APPRECIATION SOCIETY 

10 OCTOBER 

Join us and guest speaker Brett 

Jones at Shenfield Parish Hall 8pm 

to sample a range of wines with 

intriguing flavours and 

authenticity. Prospective members 

welcome as a trial, free of charge. 

info@brentwoodwinesociety.co.uk 

MINDFULNESS-BASED STRESS 

RELIEF COURSE (MBSR) 

11 OCTOBER 

This local course is proven to help 

people better cope with stress, 

anxiety & long term pain. 

Brentwood Quaker Meeting House 

for 2 hours on 8 consecutive 

Wednesdays 7.30-9.30pm plus 

retreat 19th Nov, and daily home 

practice. Cost £175, including 

handbook and audio recordings. 

Call Andy at Brentwood 

Mindfulness 07534 700186 or 

e: info@andypowellcoaching.co.uk 

ONGAR ART SOCIETY 

12 OCTOBER 

Brin Edwards will give a talk Titled: 

Wildlife Artist. High Ongar Village 

Hall, Mill Lane, High Ongar CM5 

9RN. 8pm-10pm. We welcome 

visitors (admission £4) and of 

course new members (annual 

subscription £30). Members 

benefits include free admission to 

monthly meetings, opportunities 

to join full day workshops, 

sketching days and in 

competitions. Contact Lynne 

Harris on 01277 372123 or Beverly 

Hughes on 01708 688554. Or 

alternately visit our web site 

ongarartsociety.moonfruit.com 

COFFEE MORNING - 12 OCTOBER 

Join us for coffee at Mount 

Avenue Banqueting Suite, Mount 

Avenue, Shenfield CM13 2NS. 

10.30am - 1pm. Raffle, Christmas 

Cards, Tombola, Crafts and lots 

more. Supported by Parry Cohen. 

All proceeds to guide dogs. 

CALAMITY JANE – INGATESTONE 

MUSICAL & OPERETTA GROUP – 


Ingatestone Community Club 

Theatre. Performances 7.30pm 

with a matinee at 2.30pm on 

Saturday. A hilarious comedy 

musical, including "Secret Love", 

"Black Hills Of Dakota, "Deadwood 

Stage" and "Windy City". Tickets 

are £12 Adults. Concessions on 

Thursday and Saturday matinee - 

Senior £10 and Child £7. Tickets 

are via www.imog.org.co.uk or call 

the Box Office on 01277 354015. 

CHARITY LUNCH - 14 OCTOBER 

Billericay Methodist Church, 

Western Road, from 12.30 - 

1.30pm. A snack lunch and drink 

for £4. The proceeds this month 

will be split between Cancer 

Research and Chantry District 

Senior Guides. There is no need to 

book. All welcome. 

BRENTWOOD PHILHARMONIC 

ORCHESTRA - 14 OCTOBER 

7.30pm. Brentwood Ursuline High 

School, Queens Road, CM14 4EX. A 

Concert of Music by Mozart & 

Mahler with local young soloists. 

Tickets:- Adults £12 or £10 in 

advance, 18 yrs and under £6 on 

the door or in advance from 

www.wegottickets.com. On-line 

booking closes at 6pm the day 

before the concert. Tickets also 

available for payment in cash 

from Crown Street Café, Crown 

Street, Brentwood CM14 4BA and 

The Shenfield Wine Company, 86 

Hutton Road, Shenfield CM15 8NB. 

www.brentwoodphil.org.uk 

PLANT SALE & COFFEE MORNING 

14 OCTOBER 

Shenfield Parish Hall at 10am- 

16

noon, & the monthly meeting on 

Tuesday 17th October at 8pm in 

Shenfield Parish Hall features 

Robin Carsberg speaking about 

"Flowers for an East Anglian 

Garden". Raffle & refreshments 

available. All welcome. Further 

enquiries from the secretary on 

01277 202433 or visit us at 

shenfieldgardensociety.org.uk 

QUIZ - 14 OCTOBER 

Fun quiz at South Weald Parish 

Hall. London Road. Opposite 

Marygreen Manor to raise funds 

towards refurbishment of our 

community hall. Tickets only £8. 

To include a ploughmans supper. 

Bring own drink, glass and nibbles. 

7.15 for 7.30 start. Call 215680. 

BRENTWOOD SPIRITUALIST 

CHURCH - 14 OCTOBER 

7 top mediums. Brentwood 

Spiritualist Church, Primrose Hill, 

Brentwood CM14 4LT. 

Enquires 07931 848 023. 

brentwoodspiritualistchurch.co.uk 

SOROPTOMIST INTERNATIONAL 

CHELMSFORD & DISTRICT 

14 OCTOBER 

Working with stopthetraffik.org we 

will be raising awareness of 

human trafficking. Come along 

and find out the differences to 

lives we can and do make. 

Contact us: Facebook: Soroptimist 

International of Chelmsford 

www.sigbi.org/Chelmsford, email: 

sichelmsford@gmail.com call: 

07528 789991. 

BLOODWISE - 14 OCTOBER 

Bloodwise are holding an Evening 

of Magic with the ever popular 

Ilford Magical Society in Shenfield 

Parish Hall, Hutton Road, 

Shenfield. 7.30pm. Tickets £15 to 

include light supper. Bring own 

drink and glasses. 01277 214499. 

WOMEN'S WISDOM 

WELLNESS EVENT 

14 OCTOBER 

South Weald Parish Hall, London 

Road Brentwood. 9.45am-2.45pm. 

Women's Day for Women's 

Health. For full timetable email : 

gill.bauer@btinternet.com 

www.tranquil-waves-ofmotion.co.uk 

BRENTWOOD MUSEUM SOCIETY 

19 OCTOBER 

Monthly talks begin with The 

Gunpowder Plot, a talk given by 

Bob Theobald. The talk starts at 

7.45pm in the Gwendoline Lewis 

Room, Shenfield Parish Hall, 

Hutton Road, Shenfield. All 

welcome. Admission £3. (Society 

members free). Tel 01277 212142. 

INGATESTONE & FRYERNING 

HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY 

19 & 21 OCTOBER 

19th - ‘A Tapestry of Foliage’ Geoff 

Hodge at 8pm, Parish Room, Stock 

Lane. 21st - Coach Trip, RHS 

Wisley ‘Taste of Autumn’ Festival. 

JAZZ AT THE FOLD - TIMELESS 

21 OCTOBER 

72 Laindon Road, Billericay CM12 

9LD. 7.30pm. The Carol 

Braithwaite Quartet with Tim 

Huskisson (piano), Roger Curphey 

(bass) and Jason Campbell 

(drums). Mix some swing, add 

some jazz and blues, toss in some 

latin and the odd standard plus a 

few surprises gives you an idea of 

the sort of evening to expect from 

this well accomplished quartet. 

Tickets:£10. Café layout - bring 

your own drinks. Visit 

www.baathefold.org.uk or tel 

reception on 01277 659 285. 

CHELMSFORD & DISTRICT WELSH 

SOCIETY- 26 OCTOBER 

7.30pm at St Cedd’s Hall, 

Cathedral Chapter House, 

Chelmsford. Open to anyone with 

Welsh connections, or with an 

appreciation of Welsh heritage 

and traditions. All welcome. 

Contact Gwenno on 07724 144 

432. Facebook chelmsfordwelsh. 

chelmsfordwelsh.org.uk/home 

HANSEL AND GRETAL - THE FOLD 

27 OCTOBER 

Family entertainment at its very 

best. 72 Laindon Road, Billericay 

CM12 9LD. 2.30pm. During the 

light hearted half hour workshop 

some children are chosen and 

rehearsed into parts while the rest 

of the audience is taught three 

chorus songs. Suitable for 5 year 

olds and above. Tickets: £5 

children and £8 adults. Family 

offer (2 adults and 2 children) £22. 

www.imagemusicaltheatre.co.uk. 

Visit www.baathefold.org.uk or 

call reception on 01277 659286. 

FUND RAISING CONCERT 

28 OCTOBER 

Frog Island Jazz Band, Shenfield 

Parish Hall, CM15 8LB. Tickets £15 

and include a fish or chicken and 

chips supper. 7.30pm, bring your 

own drinks and glasses. Call Mick 

Hedges (01277 231367) or Bob 

Dawson (01277 262011). All 

proceeds will support local Wildlife 

Trust projects to protect wildlife 

and the environment. 

BILLERICAY COMMUNITY 

GARDEN DIGGING DAY 

28 OCTOBER 

Come and join our friendly group 

of volunteers in the garden for as 

little or as long as you like from 

9.30am to 2.30pm. There is 

always something to do on our 

digging days, whatever your 

ability, age or gardening 

experience. We’re on Facebook 

and Twitter. E: billericaycommun 

itygarden@gmail.com 

HOPEFIELD ANIMAL SANCTUARY 

HALLOWEEN OPEN DAY 

29 OCTOBER 

T: 01277 201110. 

E: office@hopefield.org.uk 

Sawyers Hall Lane, Brentwood 

CM15 9BZ 

NORSEY WOOD SOCIETY 

30 OCTOBER 

Free open meeting. The Chantry 

Way Centre, Billericay starting at 

7.45pm. Dougal Urquhart, Ranger, 

Cudmore Grove Country Park, 

Mersea Island will present an 

illustrated talk, 'Managing for 

Butterflies - ideas for increasing 

their numbers and our 

enjoyment'. Everyone welcome. 

norseywoodsociety1977@gmail.co 

m or telephone Ken on 01277- 

651125 if more detail required. 

For a free listing of local 

events please send an email 

to: whatson@networkmagazine.co.uk 

Max. of 70 words per entry. 

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Clubs & Classes 

Spanish Lessons in Billericay 

For all ages and abilities. Private tuition or small 

groups. Competitive prices and discount for 

GCSE students. Spanish Coffee Mornings. 

Beginner / Improver. Intermediate/ Advance. 

Location opposite Stock Brook Country Club. 

Only £6 Reserve your space now. 

Call Maria 07762 574275. 

Email: mariagxgreen@hotmail.com 

Local Personal Trainer - Sarah Ransom 

Hello! I currently train a number of clients 

locally, house visits and at In Fitness In Health 

Gym, Upminster. Personal Training is £40ph, 

£25 for half hour, £20 for group training / 

workshops, seasonal discounts, gift vouchers 

and offers available. All types of training 

covered with over 15 years of experience. 

Personal training is not just for fitness fanatics, 

it's a luxury we can all benefit from. My aim is 

to help improve your health and fitness, 

encouraging you to lead a healthier and 

happier lifestyle. I look forward to hearing from 

you! Any enquiries please contact me on 07834 

228047 or take a look at Facebook. 

Health Wellness & Toning Class 

Promoting Body Maintenance, Conditioning, 

Flexibility & Wellbeing. Hutton & Shenfield, 

Union Church Hall. Tuesday 19:30 - 20:45. 

Gentle exercise, toning muscles, soothing joints, 

releasing tension, harmonising the bodies 

systems. Finishing with: Relaxation techniques 

promoting balanced health and wellbeing. All 

adults welcome, fit or unfit. The best of Pilates, 

Tai chi, Yoga and Remedial Therapies. Contact 

Pete The Feet Remedial & Sports Injury 

Therapist College Lecture and Reflexologist 

I.M.T, M.A.R, A&P, B.M, S&PT 

Mobile: 07887 720064 

Look forward to welcoming you. 

Fitness for Older Adults 

I am a specialist qualified personal fitness 

instructor for older adults available to visit you 

and help keep you fit and moving. Exercise in 

groups or one to one. Improve your physical 

and mental health, reduce the risk of disease 

and illness and have fun! Sessions involve 

cardio, strengthening, stretching and balance 

exercises including some Pilates and yoga. 

Also qualified to instruct in pre and post natal 

fitness and personal training. 

Contact Nicola Lane for more information. 

Email: nicolajlane@btinternet.com 

Phone: 07973 681148 

Pure Pilates Essex 

Mat classes, private tuition, pre & postnatal. 

Suitable for men and women of all ages and 

levels of fitness. Pilates can help alleviate lower 

back pain, achieve greater core strength, flexibility 

and all round body toning. Classes held in and 

around the Billericay area. 

Monday - 9.30am Beginner/Improver. 

Wednesday - 5.45pm- Beginner/Improver. 

6.45pm- Intermediate/Adv. 

At Ramsden Heath Village Hall, Dowsetts Lane 

Thursday - 9.30am at The Forge, Billericay. 

Contact Lisa Webster 07976 922580 

www.purepilatesessex.co.uk 

Level 3 Pilates Diploma, GP Referalls 

Level 4 Lower Back Pain Specialist. 

Health & Fitness Classes 

at South Weald Parish Hall, London Road, 

Brentwood. Try brand new ZUMBA BURST 

combines mini bursts of energy HIIT's into its 

dance program. Zumba Circuits/Zumba Fitness. 

Other classes include: Legs Bums Tums, Body 

Conditioning, Chair Aerobics, Chi Ball & Core-work. 

Yoga/Pilates & Tai-Chi Qigong combining 

Meditation, breath for relaxation and stress 

release. Therapeutic classes: Somatic and joint 

care, Tension Release. Kinesiology, Nutrition, 

Weight Management and Detox programs. 

Request timetable for details. Tuesday/Saturday 

9.45am/10.30am. YMCA/REPs/ZIN Level 3. 

Contact Gill Bauer: 07779252432. 

Email: gill.bauer@btinternet.com 

Website: www.tranquil-waves-of-motion.co.uk 

Jazzercise - Brentwood, Shenfield, Hutton 

Want to be in the best shape of your life? Burn up 

to 600 calories in one full body fun workout. 

Regular classes on: 

Mon 10am-11am - Bentley Hall (Tennis Club, 

Ongar Rd, Brentwood). 

Tues 7.30pm-8.30pm - St Martins School, 

Hanging Hill Lane, Hutton. 

Thurs 7.30pm-8.30pm - Holly Trees Primary 

School, Vaughan Williams Way CM14 5RY. 

Thurs 10am-11am, no class 3rd thurs each 

month - Shenfield Union Church, Hutton Mount. 

Call Lesley 07808 879 096. 

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Meditation for Beginners 

Thought about meditating? Don't know where 

to start? It helps the mind to switch off and 

relax, it allows the body the rest it needs to 

release stress and anxiety to stay healthy. 

Saturdays: 10-11am-St Andrews Church Hall. 

Contact: Joan Jaggernauth (BWY; Pregnancy 

Yoga). Email: j-jaggers@live.com 

Tel: 07775 924573 

Core-on-the-Barre with 

Pure Stretch Course 

£36.00 - Holistic Hub Brentwood Centre CM15 

9NN. October 30 – December 11 (Mondays 

09.30 – 10.30 no class 13 Nov). Take Pilates to 

another level with this dynamic 2-in-1 workout 

and embrace your inner ballerina! A handrail is 

your balance prop while you Stretch Pulse and 

Plié engaging your core, gluts and upper body 

working deep into the legs shaping a lean 

strong ballerina body. Then straps, balls, blocks 

and hoops will add new flourishes to your mat 

workout leaving your muscles relaxed and 

lengthened. To enquire/book contact Lisa 

Armstrong Level 3 Pilates, Pure Stretch, and 

Pilates Barre Instructor. 07764 390705 / 

lisaarmstrong25@btinternet.com 

Reflexology and Massage 

Enjoy reflexology and massage in the comfort 

of your own home. Great results and 

testimonials at reasonable prices by a qualified 

practitioner of many years. Gift vouchers for 

Birthdays, anniversaries also available. Give me 

a ring today and make an appointment. Call 

Georgina on 07986 986537 

Fitness@ Pilates & Yoga Studio in Hutton 

We offer Yoga, Pilates Mat & reformer classes 

for all abilities. We pride ourselves on a bespoke 

service which offers individuals personalized 

instruction. Our classes are small groups which 

enables our instructors to correct and adapt 

exercises. To see our class timetable please visit 

our website: www.fitnessinessex.co.uk or give 

us a call 01277 232790 

Fitness@ Exercise for 55+/senior years 

We have a specially designed program for older 

participant who want to enjoy exercise in small 

groups and at their own pace. Our small classes 

encourage Balance, flexibility, good posture & 

well being in a fun and comfortable enviroment. 

Classes need to be booked and run Monday 

2.45pm, Tues/Wed 12.15 all based in Hutton 

Oakliegh Farm, CM13 1SE. We offer Aqua 

Aerobice sessions aswell at Lake meadows 

Billericay on Thurs/Fridays at 11.15am. Please 

contact 01277 232790 or visit our website: 

www.fitnessinessex.co.uk 

Contour Pilates - 

Reformer and Barre Pilates studio - group 

classes. All levels and all ages welcome. Private 

classes available too. Reformer and barre 

classes: 

Mon: 0930 - dynamic reformer, 1030 - beginner 

reformer, 1900 - dynamic cardio power, 2000 - 

beginner. Tues: 0930 - dynamic, 1030 - mixed 

ability cardio jump, 1900 - barre, 2000 - mixed 

ability reformer. Weds: 0930 - dynamic, 1030 - 

barre, 1900 - beginner, 2000 - dynamic. 

Thurs: 0930 - mixed ability reformer, 1030 - 

beginner, 1900-1955 - dynamic cardio power, 

2000-2055 - mixed ability reformer. Fri: 0930 - 

barre, 1030 - barre. Sat: 0800 - mixed ability 

reformer, 0900 - beginner, 1000 - dynamic 

power, 1100 - barre. Sun: 0900 - mixed ability 

reformer, 1000 - dynamic reformer. 

On Brentwood high street. Exclusive offer - 4 

classes for £40. Whole body and challenging 

workout. 10 machines. 

For more information go to: 

www.contourpilatesstudio.co.uk 

Email: amy@reformerpilatesbrentwood.co.uk 

Craft and Sewing tuition centre 

Beautiful Things HQ is based in the village of 

Ingrave, 2 miles outside of the main town of 

Brentwood. You will find a friendly team of 

tutors who are dedicated to enabling you to 

learn all manner of crafts in a fun and 

enjoyable way. Suitable for complete beginners 

or experienced crafters, there is something for 

everyone at BTHQ including the kids! We run 

regular craft clubs and offer 121 tuition. Take a 

look at our website to view all of our classes 

www.clairemackaness.com or you can call us 

01277 811136 or email 

admin@clairemackaness.com 

facebook/BeautifulThingsClasses, 

Twitter @clairemackaness 

Want to list your club or classes? 

Send an email to: 

whatson@network-magazine.co.uk 

Only £10 + VAT per entry, per month. 

Telephone: 01277 849161 

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Focus on 

Decorate before Christmas or a 

discount in the New Year? Why 

choose when you can have both! 

2017 has been our busiest year yet but we still have a few slots available 

before Christmas but you will need to be quick because they are going fast! 

If you are not in a rush why not take advantage 

of our New Year Double Discount? We are 

doubling our £75 discount for work carried out 

in January and February 2018! 

That's up to £150 off! 

Quality 

Don't forget when you have a room decorated 

in your home by us you have peace of mind 

that the work will be carried out to a high 

standard, using only the best quality materials. 

One customer said: “I would like to thank you 

again for all the work carried out, we are very 

happy with the results. We will definitely use you 

again in the future.” 

Reliability 

Whether it’s painting, wallpapering, plastering, 

carpentry, plumbing or electrical work it is 

important to know the work will be carried out 

to the highest quality and the latest safety 

regulations. All our work will be planned, 

coordinated and project managed for your 

convenience. 

One customer said: “Everyone arrived when you 

said they would and I felt really comfortable with 

them in my house, that is really important to me.” 

We can help you transform your home and get 

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Fair Price Guarantee! 

Fair Price Guaranteed 

Every estimate we provide comes with a clear, 

free, detailed specification of the work. 

We are proud to guarantee that if we 

overestimate the cost of your work we will 

reduce your final invoice and if we under 

estimate the cost of the work detailed in your 

estimate we guarantee not to increase the price 

you pay. 

One of our new customers said: “I am delighted 

with the decorating and pleasantly surprised to 

have money off the final bill – thank you.” 

Why not visit Tony’s website 

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Quiz 

Answer the following questions 

correctly and you could.. 

1. Which Prime Minster used 

the phrase ‘Education, 

Education, Education’ to put 

classrooms at the top of 

the political agenda whilst 

in office? 

2. What term is given to a first 

year university student or 

undergraduate? 

3. Name the 1983 

comedy/drama film about 

a hairdresser who wants to 

better herself by studying 

literature? 

4. What two word Latin term 

meaning ‘nourishing 

mother’ is used to refer to a 

school which an individual 

has attended? 

5. In what year was corporal 

punishment banned from 

UK State run schools? 

6. Since 1962, how many 

different presenters have 

hosted University 

Challenge? 

7. Which two teams contest 

the only annual school 

cricket match played at 

Lord’s Cricket Ground 

8. Which 1970’s single 

included the line: ‘We 

Don’t Need No Education?’ 

9. Who was education 

secretary under Edward 

Heath who stopped free 

milk for children over 7 

years of age? 

10. What does the 

examination grading term 

GCSE stand for? 

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National Cholesterol Month 

Raising awareness of the dangers of high cholesterol 

High cholesterol increases your risk of heart 

disease and heart attacks. You can improve 

cholesterol with medications, but if you'd rather 

first make lifestyle changes to improve your 

cholesterol, try these healthy changes. If you 

already take medications, these changes can 

improve their cholesterol-lowering effect. 

Eat heart-healthy foods 

Even if you have years of unhealthy eating 

under your belt, making a few changes in your 

diet can reduce cholesterol and improve your 

heart health. 

Choose healthier fats 

Saturated fats, found primarily in red meat and 

dairy products, raise your total cholesterol and 

low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, the 

"bad" cholesterol. As a rule, you should get less 

than 7 percent of your daily calories from 

saturated fat. Choose leaner cuts of meat, lowfat 

dairy and monounsaturated fats, found in 

olive and canola oils, for healthier options. 

Eliminate trans fats 

Trans fats affect cholesterol levels by increasing 

the "bad" cholesterol and lowering the "good" 

cholesterol. This bad combination increases the 

risk of heart attacks. Trans fats can be found in 

fried foods and many commercial products, 

such as cookies, crackers and snack cakes. 

Even small amounts of trans fat can add up if 

you eat foods that contain small amounts of 

trans fat. Read the ingredient list and avoid 

foods with partially hydrogenated oils. 

Eat foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids 

Omega-3 fatty acids don't affect LDL 

cholesterol. They have other heart benefits, 

such as helping to increase high-density 

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lipoprotein (HDL, or "good") cholesterol, 

reducing your triglycerides, a type of fat in your 

blood and reducing blood pressure. Some types 

of fish such as salmon, 

mackerel and herring are 

rich in omega-3 fatty 

acids. Other good sources 

of omega-3 fatty acids 

include walnuts, almonds 

and ground flaxseeds. 

Increase soluble fibre 

There are two types of 

fibre - soluble and insoluble. Both have hearthealth 

benefits, but soluble fibre also helps 

lower your LDL levels. You can add soluble fibre 

to your diet by eating oats and oat bran, fruits, 

beans, lentils and vegetables. 

Studies have shown 

that whey protein 

given as a supplement 

lowers both LDL and 

total cholesterol. 

physical activity can help raise high-density 

lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, the "good" 

cholesterol. With your doctor's OK, work up to 

at least 30 minutes of 

exercise a day. Adding 

physical activity, even in 10- 

minute intervals several 

times a day, can help you 

begin to lose weight. Just 

be sure that you can keep 

up the changes you decide 

to make. Consider taking a 

brisk daily walk during your 

lunch hour, riding your bike to work, swimming 

or playing a favorite sport. To stay motivated, 

find an exercise buddy or join an exercise group. 

And remember, any activity is helpful. Even 

taking the stairs instead of the elevator or doing 

Add whey protein 

Whey protein is one of two proteins in dairy 

products - the other is casein. Whey protein 

may account for many of the health benefits 

attributed to dairy. Studies have shown that 

whey protein given as a supplement lowers 

both LDL and total cholesterol. You can find 

whey protein powders in health food stores. 

Exercise on most days of the week and 

increase your physical activity 

Exercise can improve cholesterol. Moderate 

a few situps while watching television can make 

a difference. 

Quit smoking 

If you smoke, stop. Quitting might improve 

your HDL cholesterol level. And the benefits 

don't end there. Within 20 minutes of quitting, 

your blood pressure and heart rate decrease. 

Within one year, your risk of heart disease is 

half that of a smoker. Within 15 years your risk 

of heart disease is similar to someone who 

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Clubs & Associations Profile 

BRENTWOOD ART SOCIETY 

Brentwood Art Society came into 

being when a new arrival thought 

the town lacked culture and set 

about forming an art group. Just 

three people responded to Mr 

Balch’s newspaper advert. That 

was in 1958 and today, despite 

that unpromising start, the Society 

is a thriving organisation bringing 

like minded people together to 

share and develop their interest in 

the visual arts. 

The Society meets twice a week, 

from 7.30pm to 9.30pm in the art 

studios of Brentwood School. 

Monday evenings are practical 

sessions led by professional tutors 

who provide starting points in 

different media, often using 

approaches that are challenging 

but always interesting. On Thursday 

evenings members work from a life model, 

without a tutor. 

There are talks, gallery visits, a printmaking 

week with access to a 19th century Albion 

press, weekend workshops, art weekends 

away, an annual exhibition held in 

Brentwood Library, local painting days and 

an annual dinner. Last June members of 

the Society were guests of another group 

of artists based in Montbazon, the French 

town that is twinned with Brentwood, and 

we are looking forward to a return visit by 

our French hosts next June. 

The Society is not for complete beginners 

but associate membership is available for 

those with less experience. Membership is 

£25 per year and £5 for each studio 

session. Membership is open to those living 

within and outside the Brentwood area. 

Those interested in joining can email 

Julie Gowers, Publicity Officer, 

brentwoodartsoc@gmail.co.uk or 

contact Margaret Hurst, Secretary, 

tel: 01277 227205. 

TO ADVERTISE PLEASE CALL 01277 849161 

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Answers at the bottom of the page. 

Last Months Quiz Answers 

Crossword Answers 

Thank you for all your entries in last 

months quiz. The lucky winner was A Billings, 

Brookside, Billericay who receives 

A 

£50 

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Useful Numbers 

Advice Agencies _ 

Citizen's Advice Bureau 08444 770 808 

Directory Enquiries _ 

BT (£2.46pm, and a £1.99 charge) 118 500 

Healthcare _ 

Brentwood Community Clinic 01277 302550 

Brentwood Diagnostic Centre 01277 214800 

Blood Donor Sessions 01277 306000 

Health Authority SE 01268 464500 

Hutton Clinic 01277 245000 

Mental Health Advocacy Partnership 01277 302389 

Mind Health Movement 07533 988 177 

NHS Advice 111 

S. Essex Mental Health Info. Line 01268 284130 

Saint Francis Hospice 01708 753319 

St John Ambulance Brentwood Division 01277 223817 

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Helplines 

Alcoholics Anonymous (24 hrs) 01245 256147 

CARESS - HIV/AIDS helpline 

(Wed, Sun 7-10pm) 0208 220 0110 

Basildon Healing Mission 07956 587583 

Brentwood Crossroads (caring for carers) 01277 201789 

Childline (freephone) 0800 11 11 

DIAL Disability Helpline 01268 294400/1 

Essex Drug and Alcohol Action Team 01245 434646 

Havering & Brentwood Bereavement Service 01708 476912 

Hearing Concern, National Helpline 01245 344600 

Hearing Help Essex 01245 348440 

Home-Start (helping families under stress) 01277 263325 

In Focus (family disabilities support) 01245 353575 

Narcotics Anonymous (24 hrs) 01277 655352 

Overeaters Anonymous 01634 817372 

Parentline 0808 800 2222 

Samaritans 08457 909090 

SNAP (Special Needs and Parents) 01277 211300 

S. Essex Rape & Incest Crisis Centre 01375 380609 

Synergy Counselling (Addiction Specialists) 01277 655662 

Victim Support 0300 3030 165 

Women’s Refuge, 24-hour emerg. line 01268 541140 

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Hospitals 

Brentwood Community Hospital 01277 695000 

Basildon Hospital 01268 524900 

Broomfield Hospital 01245 362000 

Essex Nuffield Hospital 0800 688 699 

Highwood Hospital 01708 465000 

Mayflower House 01277 621130 

Queen’s Romford 01708 435000 / 0330 4004333 

Spire Hartswood Hospital 01277 232525 

Libraries _ 

Essex Library Service 0345 603 7628 

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Local Authorities 

Billericay Town Council 01277 625732 

Brentwood Council 01277 312500 

Benefits Agencies 01268 363000 

Jobcentre Basildon 01268 365400 

Job Centre Brentwood 01277 306300 

Registrar for Births and Deaths 01277 211076 

Registrar for Marriages 01277 233565 

Pharmacist _ 

Boots The Chemist, Brentwood 01277 210808 

Boots The Chemist, Billericay 01277 655233 

Burntwood Pharmacy, Brentwood 01277 219728 

Co-Op Pharmacy, Hutton 01277 214628 

Cohens Pharmacy, Shenfield 01277 225789 

Day Lewis Chemists, Brentwood 01277 229203 

Day Lewis Chemists, Warley 01277 216834 

Filmcroft Ltd, Billericay 01277 624862 

Lloyds Pharmacy, Billericay 01277 622828 

Pharmchoice Pharmacy 01277 215809 

The New Pharmacy, Brentwood 01277 216897 

Rowlands Chemists, Shenfield 01277 220705 

Sainsbury’s, Brentwood 01277 264758 

Shadforth M.W, Billericay 01277 622927 

Shadforth M.W, Ingatestone 01277 352125 

Shadforths Pharmacy, Billericay 01277 652241 

Waldman Maurice, Brentwood 01277 211599 

Police _ 

Essex Police 101 or alternatively 01245 491491 

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Post Office 

Brentwood 

Ex-Directory 

Ingatestone Post Office 01277 352883 

Shenfield Broadway 01277 210627 

Sunnyville P.O 01277 651846 

Sunnymede P.O 01277 636160 

Woodland Avenue 01277 220162 

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Taxis 

128 Taxi 07921 810839 

Doones 01277 221237 

Ingatestone Station Taxis 01277 354335 

Ingatestone Taxis 01277 353535 

Pilgrim Cars 01277 622403 

Treble Twenty Cars 01277 202020 

Shenfield Taxis Ltd 01277 225544 / 227544 / 225050 

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Transport 

Bus Services 0871 200 2233 

Rail Services 08457 484950 

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Utilities 

Anglian Water 08457 145145 

Electricity – Power Supply Problems 0800 783 8838 

Gas – Urgent Calls/Gas Escapes 0800 111999 

Minicom – Transco 0800 371787 

Thames Water - Supply or Wastewater Services 0845 9200 800 

Three Valleys Water 0345 823333 

Water Essex & Suffolk Water 01245 491234 

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Vets 

Best Friends Veterinary Surgery 01277 221193 

House & Jackson 01277 655524 

Ingatestone Veterinary Centre 01277 353642 

Orchid Veterinary Surgery 01277 227462 

Summerdale Veterinary Centre 01277 631889 

Vet Savers 01277 652100

Network October 2017

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