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Festive Friday Fives At 

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Chelmsford City Council has a range of Easter holiday activities as part of 

its Join Get us In! this Mini Christmas and City for Camps, our Festive Active Friday Fun Fives and Skills on 16 Clinics December taking at 

place Chelmsford at Riverside Museum, Ice Oaklands and Leisure Park, Centre, Moulsham Dovedale Street, Chelmsford. Sports Centre, 

South Friday Fives Woodham offers parents Ferrers and Leisure little Centre ones a and chance Chelmsford to sing, share Sport a story and 

Athletics Centre (CSAC). The Get In! holiday courses offer great fun 

together, get crafty and explore some of Chelmsford Museum’s 

and learning for children aged between 4 to 12, and help youngsters 

fascinating objects. The Friday Five Sessions has been running at 

to develop a passion for sport that will last a lifetime. 

Chelmsford Museums for nearly 10 years. The Festive Friday Fives event 

The Easter City Camps program runs between Tuesday 3 April and 

will have a special ‘Christmas is coming’ theme that is bound to get 

Friday 13 April and there is a choice of Mini City Camps for younger 

children, parents and carers well and truly in the 

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children aged between four and seven, and City Camps for older 

children Friday Fives aged is available between for eight toddlers and aged twelve. between The 18 range months of activities and four 

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and also Bricks 4 Kidz, where Lego is used to explore science 

and engineering. For those who want to fine tune their sports skills, 

Get In! Skills Clinics are also available and offer intensive short courses 

designed to give a foundation in a particular sport such as; archery, 

athletics, horse riding, ice skating and numerous courses for 

swimming and diving. 

Chelmsford City Council's Cabinet Member for Leisure, Councillor 

Julia Jeapes, says: "The Get In! City Camps, Skills Clinics and Active 

Fun sessions are a fantastic way to keep kids active during the 

holidays - where they can learn a new activity or improve existing 

skills". Councillor Jeapes continued: "The Get In! courses are also an 

affordable and fun child-care option for parents over the Easter 

break". 

The price for City Camps are £30 for a full day and £15 for half-day 

Active Fun sessions start from £4 per session and rise to £35, 

depending on the course. To discover more on the Get In! holiday 

courses as well as the term time Get In! Sports Schools, visit 

www.chelmsford.gov.uk/getin 

Please come along to our coffee morning and cake sale 

on Saturday 8th October 2016 

Senior Citizens Christmas 

The cake stall will be outside (or inside if the weather is 

bad) Holy Trinity Buffet Church in Lunch the town centre from 10.30 

am to 12.30 pm. There will also be the opportunity to 

purchase paperback books for 50p. 

You can also enjoy a cup of coffee/tea and cake for £1.00 

in our meeting room. 

All proceeds will go to help maintain a Church of 

England presence in the town. 

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The Town Council’s Christmas buffet lunch for some of the town’s senior 

citizens was recently held at Champions Manor Hall Community Centre. 

Funding was provided by the Town Council for the entertainment from 

the singer Tracey Cogger and the buffet lunch from The Eatery. A number 

of Town Councillors volunteered to help with the serving of tea and 

coffee and the Town Mayor was in attendance. A good time was had by 

all and it was an excellent start to the Christmas festivities. 

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South Woodham Ferrers WI March Report 


Our WI celebrated its 95th birthday with a party. The Eatery provided an excellent lunch which we enjoyed before the Meeting. 

Steve and his girls did us proud again and thanks go to him and all the staff. Our guests arrived early and were delighted to have 

done so as they joined us for lunch. They were most impressed with the food too. It was a lovely way to start our celebrations. 

We welcomed guests from local WIs in the Hanningfield Group and they too enjoyed their lunch. 

The Speaker was Steve Scruton from Scruton Wyatt Media and Ian Wyatt came 

along to fill in the technical details as Steve spoke about ‘His Life in Radio’. 

He told us he always wanted to be in radio as a boy and it took him a long time 

to break in. He was always fascinated with Radio Caroline and even took his friends 

to Harwich to take a boat trip round Caroline. Unfortunately they missed the boat 

and he still regrets it didn’t happen for him. He worked on hospital radio for a 

while and his break eventually came when he got a job at BBC Essex. He worked 

there for 22 years and he and Ian still fill in when needed. Their shows are a good 

listen. 

When the anniversary of the demise of Radio Caroline came around, Steve and Ian 

put their heads together and managed to get agreement to broadcast from a 

vessel off Harwich with lots of the old ‘crew’. This turned out to be such a success, 

bringing funds into Harwich, that when the Queen visited to see what had been 

going on there, Steve found himself in a room full of local dignitaries lined up to 

meet her. There were so many there that he thought she would just talk to a select 

few. She actually spoke to everyone (he even remembered to call her ‘Mam’ – to 

rhyme with ‘jam’) and he told her he was there as a thank you for recreating Radio 

Caroline. He was amazed when she said that they used to listen to that at the 

Palace! So the young lad with aspirations to be in radio couldn’t believe he was 

talking to the Queen. It was a fascinating afternoon, full of musical memories (thanks to Ian) and very much enjoyed by the ladies. 

Following this, we had tea and coffee (and cake, of course!) served by Delphin and Linda. Many thanks to them and also to the Committee who 

worked so hard to make sure the afternoon was a success. 

The Essex Federation County Annual Meeting was held at The Cliffs Pavilion this year. The ladies who attended reported that they had a lovely day. 

The weather was most agreeable and they were even able to sit outside in the sun for a while during the break. The morning Speaker was a former 

fighter pilot with the RAF, Mandy Hickson. She worked with a team of elite fighter jet pilots and emphasised the importance of maintaining a calm 

demeanour under pressure. It was most interesting to hear her experiences. 

The afternoon entertainment was by the West End Rat Pack which really went down well with the ladies! 

A lovely lunch at The Royal Tiger in Rettendon was enjoyed by our ladies on one of the snowiest days of the year. This didn’t put anyone off and we 

had a great meal. Thank you for making us so welcome – we will be back! 

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• Bedroom with walk in 

wardrobe 

• Allocated parking plus 

visitor parking 

• Communal gardens 

• Ideal for investors or First 

time buyers 

• Conveniently located close 

to local shops and railway 

• To be sold with no upward 

chain of sales 

South Woodham Ferrers £330,000 

•Three bedroom ‘Gough 

Cooper’ family home 

•Square bay fronted lounge 

with open plan dining room 

•Fitted kitchen with integrated 

appliances 

•Re-fitted shower room 

•Double glazed windows and 

doors 

•Well tended front and rear 

gardens 

•Extra long garage and 

driveway parking 

•Recently installed boiler 

East Hanningfield £360,000 

• Vastly improved three/four 

bedroom home 

• Re-fitted kitchen and 

bathroom suites 

• Separate lounge and dining 

area 

• Study area 

• Garage plus driveway parking 

• Decorated to a high standard 

throughout 

• Situated in a delightful village 

setting 

• To be sold with a completed 

onward chain 


• Cottage style two bedroom 

terrace home 

• Luxuriously re-fitted white 

bathroom suite 

• Master bedroom with built in 

wardrobes 

• Kitchen with French doors 

leading to 45’ garden 

• Allocated car parking space 

• Conveniently located for local 

shops 

• Presented to a good decorative 

standard 

• Gas central heating 

North Fambridge £349,950 

• Three bedroom cottage a stones 

throw from the railway 

• Separate lounge and dining 

room 

• Fitted kitchen and utility room 

• Ground floor cloakroom 

• 57ft rear South facing garden 

• Timber insulated and heated 

workshop 

• Allocated car parking to the 

front 

• No onward chain of sales 


• Four bedroom detached home 

occupying a wide corner plot 

• Lounge with adjacent dining 

room 

• Re-fitted kitchen 

• Bathroom suite and ground 

floor cloakroom 

• Modern double-glazed 

conservatory 

• Well tendered rear garden 

• Garage plus driveway parking 

• A well presented super family 

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• Three bedroom link detached 

property 

• Re-fitted beech kitchen with 

integrated appliances to remain 

• Re-fitted white family 

bathroom 

• Dual aspect lounge/diner 

• PVCu double glazed windows 

and doors 

• 17 X 10 Garage 

• Block paved driveway plus 

front and rear gardens 

• To be sold with a completed 

upward chain 


• Extended four/ five bedroom 

detached house 

• Substantial Master bedroom with 

en-suite and walk in wardrobe 

• Family bathroom and downstairs 

cloakroom 

• Re-fitted Shaker style cream kitchen 

plus utility 

• Extended lounge and dining room 

• Garaging for one car with driveway 

parking 

• Wrap around rear garden with 

westerly aspect 

• Close to town centre and country 

park 

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Springtime at the RHS Gardens 

Hyde Hall, Essex 

March, April and May 2018 

DAY TRIPS 

Wed 4th April Greenwich £20.00 

Tues 10th April Brighton £21.00 

Thurs 12th April Faversham & Quex Park £34.00 

Tues 17th April Hidden London & Regents Canal £58.00 

Tues 24th April Pevensey Bay Lunch & Scenic Ride £35.00 

Thurs 3rd May Rye on Market Day £20.00 

Wed. 9th May Oakham & Rutland Water Cruise £39.00 

Tues. 15th May Chiddingstone Castle, Lunch & Knole Park 

£46.50 

SHORT BREAKS 

21.05.18 – 25.05.18 Heaven In North Devon £379.00 

30.05.18 – 03.06.18 Lake District £429.00 

09.07.18 – 13.07.18 Gunton Hall, Lowestoft £369.00 

29.07.18 – 04.08.18 Hidden Gems Of The East – Ireland 

£605.00 

24.09.18 – 28.09.18 Rail & Sail, Yorkshire £375.00 

THEATRE TRIPS 

Thurs 26.04.18 St George’s Day, Brick Lane £63.00 

Tues 04.09.18 Tina Turner, Aldwych Theatre £59.00 

Sun. 25th Nov Classical Spectacular £71.00 

For more information or to 

make a booking contact 

01245 323039 

New Brochure is now ready 

for collection 

It’s a great time of the year to visit the RHS Gardens and shake 

off memories of chillier months with the uplifting colours and 

scents of spring 

It is truly the season of new beginnings at Hyde Hall as its major 

investment projects near completion this spring, and work 

begins to create beautiful new horticulture in the Hilltop area. In 

the meantime, there will be plenty to find around the Hilltop 

Garden on the Spring Trail, including the delightful pink and 

white blossom of Malus ‘Butterball’, fragrant Viburnum x 

burkwoodii ‘Anne Russell’ and double-headed Narcissus ‘Thalia’. 

In late spring, look out for rich blue spires of camassia with its 

striking star-shaped flowers on tall stems. 

On Clover Hill, plants that have earned the RHS Award of Garden 

Merit offer plenty of seasonal inspiration for home gardeners. 

The burst of golden flowers on Forsythia x intermedia 'Lynwood 

Variety' AGM are a welcome sight in early spring, while the pinkflushed 

white blossom of Japanese quince 'Moerloosei' AGM will 

put on a show for several weeks. The earliest-flowering rose of 

spring can also be found here: the sunny yellow blooms of Rosa 

xanthina 'Canary Bird' AGM appear in May to herald the coming 

summer months. 

Check on the progress of Hyde Hall’s new Winter Garden close to 

the Visitor Centre and see how the planting has been designed 

to create interest throughout the year – not just winter. The 

drooping sprays of bell-shaped yellow flowers on Stachyurus 

praecox ‘Rubriflorus’ in early spring offer a contrast to the fluffy 

white balls of blossom appearing on Prunus maackii ‘Amber 

Beauty’. Elsewhere, containers of tulips including deep purple 

‘Recreado’ and lemon yellow ‘Budlight’ can’t fail to raise a smile. 

RHS Garden Hyde Hall, Creephedge Lane, Rettendon, Chelmsford, Essex 

CM3 8ET www.rhs.org.uk/hydehall 

AN OASIS OF CALM 

MID ESSEX BUDDHIST CENTRE 

Are you free on Wednesday evenings or Thursday mornings? 

Would you like to learn to meditate? 

Learn more about Buddhism? 

If you have answered yes to the above – you are invited to our regular classes: 

Tickets available from Town Council Office at 

Champions Manor Hall 8.30 - 4pm Monday - Friday 

Check Facebook for regular updates 

All children must be accompanied by an adult 

Wednesdays: doors open 7.15 pm, class from 7.30-9.30 pm. 

Thursdays: doors open 9.45 am, class from 10 am – 12 noon. 

Meditation is a way of becoming more aware and alive to our experience. In the short 

term meditation is an antidote to stress, a means of becoming calmer, in the long term 

it is a tool with which we can create change in our lives. 

Suitable for newcomers and regular meditators. Come and try it! 

Where? Mid Essex Buddhist Centre, 17 Trinity Square, 

South Woodham Ferrers, CM3 5JX 

Everyone is very welcome! 

For more information: 

Go to www.mid-essex-buddhist-centre.org.uk, see us on Facebook or 

ring 07936 534546 or just turn up! 

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£550,000 

Stunning and exceptionally spacious four bedroom 

family home offering well-proportioned 

accommodation, including a large kitchen diner that 

opens on to a lovely garden room, large living room 

and ground floor cloakroom. Benefitting from four 

double bedrooms with two Ensuites and a family 

bathroom. This super property offers a nicely 

landscaped, low maintenance rear garden, a carport 

and garage with off-street parking for three vehicles. 

Call to view 01245 323729 

Cold Norton 

£650,000 

Beautifully presented and extended five bedroom 

detached family home, which has been completely 

refurbished by the current owners. The property 

boasts stunning re-fitted kitchen/diner, 25ft 

Orangery, two ensuites, study, refitted family 

bathroom double garage and driveway with 

parking for 6 vehicles. Situated within walking 

distance of the outstanding Cold Norton Primary 

School and Three Rivers Golf Club. 

Call to view 01245 323729 

Woodham Ferrers 

£325,000 

Beautifully presented two bedroom detached 

Chalet bungalow is offered with no forward chain 

and features Lovely views over open fields to the 

front. Offering modern, contemporary 

accommodation including open plan Living dining 

room and En suite to master. 

Call to view 01245 323729 


£200,000 

Re-furbished and beautifully presented end of 

terrace town house enjoys a popular and 

convenient location close to the town's amenities 

and offers spacious and versatile accommodation 

throughout. Featuring a re-fitted kitchen with 

appliances, a family bathroom and either two 

bedrooms and one reception or vice versa. Further 

benefitting from allocated and visitor parking 

spaces and well maintained communal gardens. 

Call to view 01245 323729 

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Romford 

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Brentwood 

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£280,000 

Luxurious two bedroom penthouse apartment in 

EXCESS of 1,000 SQUARE FEET, built by Messrs 

Barratt Homes in 2007, which benefits from refitted 

bathroom, re-fitted en-suite, 15ft dressing 

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covered allocated parking on the ground floor and 

secure bicycle store. 

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Attractive detached bungalow is offered with no 

forward chain and offers well-proportioned and 

spacious accommodation which enjoys an 

abundance of natural light. Benefitting from a large 

living room with separate dining room, a good sized 

kitchen, re-fitted 4 piece bathroom and further 

cloakroom and two double bedrooms. Externally 

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and a garage approached via a driveway providing 

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See your artwork on display in 


Chelmsford City Council is looking for pieces of artwork 

or photography that are bright, colourful, vibrant and fun, 

to help create the Community Gallery which is once again 

to be located in the South Woodham Ferrers Library. 

The Community Gallery will bring together a range of 

artwork and photography celebrating the local South 

Woodham Ferrers area. If you’re a budding artist or keen 

photographer, submit your work for a chance for it to be 

on display for all to see and enjoy. 

This project, sponsored by Frames First, is open to 

everyone to enter and asks that entries are less than or 

equal to A4 in size, suitable for displaying in a frame and 

either inspired by or relate to South Woodham Ferrers. If 

you know someone whose work deserves to be shared and 

enjoyed by others, then tell them about the Community 

Gallery and encourage them to get involved. 

Please send entries to SWF Library, Trinity Square, South 

Woodham Ferrers, CM3 5JU or to Community 

Engagement, Chelmsford City Council, Civic Centre, Duke 

Street, Chelmsford, CM1 1JE. Entries must be received by 

no later than 12pm on Monday 9 April. Your contact 

details, the title of the piece and age category for the 

submission must be included on the back of the entry. 

After the closing date, Chelmsford City Council will review 

all the submissions and contact you if your artwork or 

photography is going to feature in the gallery. So get 

creative and showcase your artistic talents for the whole 

community to admire and enjoy! 

For more information and to view full terms and 

conditions, please visit 

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Maybe, that’s what love is all about, how we express 

it. When I officiate at weddings and the bride and groom exchange 

rings, part of what they say is “I no longer live for myself I am now 

living for you.” And the ring becomes a symbol to that truth, that 

they are now living for each other. 

Back to Easter, the hot cross buns and Easter eggs are cool, but the 

true expression of Easter is found in God’s great love for you and 

me, expressed in Christ Jesus on the cross. Because it was there! 

Nailed! With a broken body and spilled blood that Christ called out 

“Father, forgive them they don’t know what they are doing.” That’s 

an amazing expression of love! Christ carries the marks of the cross 

on his hands as a reminder that he no longer lives for himself, but 

that he is living for you. That love asks the question, who are you 

living for? 

Have a great Easter – and please don’t eat too many Easter eggs. 

SOUTH WOODHAM 

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South Woodham Ferrers Christian Council 



Removing tea and coffee from your carpet 

Kevin Barber Owner of Careclean, Carpet Cleaning Business has been established 

for over 34 years and will be writing our featured monthly column on Cleaning 

providing tips and guidance to keeping your home clean and healthy. 

What’s the most common spill we get asked about? Would you 

believe, it’s tea and coffee? We all love a good cuppa, but what do 

you do when you spill some on your carpet? Well, before you 

head for the cleaning cupboard, WAIT! Read our top tips below for 

removing the spillage. 

Removing tea and coffee from your carpet 

When removing tea and coffee from your carpet, you actually take 

the same approach as any other spillage. Stains generally occur 

when a substance dries on a fabric… so don’t worry a spillage is 

not an immediate stain! However, if possible, try to remove tea and 

coffee as soon as possible after the spill. Here’s how you do it: 

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Firstly, use a towel or cloth to dab the tea/coffee out. Do not 

rub as this tends to spread the spill and can damage the 

carpet pile. Be very patient, take your time and remove as 

much as possible this way. 

Next, dampen a cloth with a little water and dab this onto the 

area. Again, no rubbing! Then repeat with a dry cloth to again 

soak up any of the moisture. 

When you feel nothing much more is coming out (or you run 

out of patience!), place a large wad of paper tissues on the 

area, with a couple of heavy books on top, and leave 

overnight. This draws liquid out of the carpet into the tissue; 

by morning things should look a lot better! 

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CONGRATULATIONS 

Happy 8th Birthday to one of my besties and 

birthday twin Millie. 

Have a great day Love Erin xx 

Happy 4th birthday Maidie. Have a 

wonderful birthday beautiful girl. Lots of 

love Mummy, Daddy and Emmi xx 

Happy 8th Birthday to our gorgeous girl Erin 

Lots of Love Mummy, Daddy, Jack & Molly xxx 

Happy 5th birthday beautiful boy, you 

are loved beyond words. Love 

mummy, papa, your best sister/friend 

and your crazy puppy dogs xxx 

Could you please wish our Mum, Rita Aspinell, a 

very happy 70th Birthday for the 4th April lots of 

love from Lisa, Julie and all of the family xx 

Happy 18th birthday to my handsome 

grandson Alex. Lots of love from nan xxx 

Happy 4th Birthday to my annoying little brother 

Kian, I love you really, especially when you are 

asleep. Love Hayden XxxX 

Happy 4th Birthday Kian. You are a 

cheeky, funny, handsome little beast, but 

Mummy & Daddy love you to infinity & 

beyond (just like Buzz) xxxx 

Bang a drum!! 

It’s Toby’s 18th Birthday!! 

Have a great day and keep just being ‘you’ 

as you move on to the next stage of your life. 

With love from Mum, Dad, Sam and Megan 

SOUTH WOODHAM 

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email: birthdays@swfocus.co.uk


CONGRATULATIONS 

15 

LOOK 

WHO’S 

10! 

Happy 

birthday 

to our 

wonderful 

daughter 

Emily. 

Wishing 

you a 

birthday 

as special 

as you 

are. All 

our love 

Mum, Dad 

and all 

your 

family and 

friends. 

XxxX 

Happy 40th Birthday to the best daddy in the world!!! 

We love you so much!! 

Love Lynnie-Kay & Leo xxxx 

Happy Birthday to my wonderful mum, 103 year’s old on 1st 

April. Lots of love from Elaine and your loving family xxx 

Happy 

10th 

Birthday 

to my 

crazy 

cousins 

Evie, Ruby 

and Toby. 

Have a 

fabulous 

Birthday. 

Lots of 

love 

Darcey 

(Auntie 

Holly, 

Uncle 

Peter, 

Henry and 

James) 

xxxxx 

Happy 7th 

Birthday to our 

beautiful Layla on 

2nd April. We’re 

super proud of 

the little lady 

your growing 

into. Love 

Mummy, Daddy & 

Skylar xxx 

'Happy 3rd 

birthday to our 

beautiful girl Ava. 

We are so proud 

of you and hope 

you have the best 

day. All our love 

Mummy, Daddy 

and Alex xxxxxx' 

SOUTH WOODHAM 

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EASTER IS COMING – MAKE SURE YOU’RE 

PREPARED WITH YOUR PRESCRIPTIONS 

Easter will be with us before we know it. As most pharmacies 

and GP practices close on bank holidays, Mid Essex Clinical 

Commissioning Group (CCG) is reminding people who need 

medication to get ready by making sure they have enough of 

their usual medicines to see them through the long weekend. 

Paula Wilkinson, Chief Pharmacist at Mid Essex CCG, said: “We 

advise that you put in the order at least a week before your 

medication is due to run out, as it can take three to four working 

days to process a repeat prescription. The lead-up to Easter sees 

GPs and community pharmacies even busier than usual, so it’s 

even more important to be prepared.” 

“It’s also worth making sure that you only tick the items you 

require if you take more than one medicine. Using electronic 

repeat prescriptions is an easy way to help you do this – if you are 

not already registered for the service, just speak to your GP 

practice.” 

In an emergency, pharmacies sometimes can issue a medicine you 

really need without a prescription. There are pharmacies around 

mid Essex open on Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Easter 

Monday – there is a list over the page. 

If you do need an emergency supply from a pharmacist, take 

along an old prescription or the medicine's packaging if you have 

them. 

If you can’t get to a pharmacy, there are still a number of ways 

you might get urgent help. For general information about 

options available to you when your usual pharmacy is closed, visit 

NHS Choices at http://bit.ly/2Gm1LlX. You can also call NHS111 

free of charge. 

By being organised, we can all support our hospital and 

ambulance services to prioritise the patients with greatest need 

and reduce delays for the right care. 

Don't forget.... 

The CHemist covering over Easter In South Woodham Ferrers 

Govani Chemists, 14 Queen Elizabeth Square, CM3 5TD 

Good Friday 10:00 – 12:00 

Easter Sunday 10:00 – 12:00 

Easter Monday 10:00 – 12:00 

SOUTH WOODHAM 

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THE FUTURE OF SOUTH WOODHAM FERRERS 

We would like to thank all residents who managed to comment in the 

consultation period despite Chelmsford City Council making the process 

extremely difficult to do so! 

Reading the comments on their portal it is evident to us that there are 

a lot of passionate people in this town who want no development and 

those that do only want it with guaranteed improvements to 

infrastructure and local services. 

So far, we have counted that 251 people have made objections with only 

3 in favour. We expect these numbers to rise as the city council inform 

us that they are still processing submissions and this may take a few 

more weeks. No other town or area in the local plan has anywhere near 

the amount of comments from SWF. In fact, if you add all of the areas 

together, their comments do not add up to ours. Many residents are 

clearly passionate about their town as they also showed when 700 of 

them objected in the consultation last year. 

We believe that the message is now loud and clear and should 

encourage our MP, Essex councillor, City and town councillors to now 

use every opportunity they have to represent the views of the residents 

that have elected them and use their influence to deliver what the 

residents have said in their consultation comments. In last years’ 

consultation, and this, the comments have been consistent and the 

message is the same. We now need the city council to listen and start 

giving this town the respect it deserves. 

This group has no political associations but we can tell you that our 

conservative MP, our conservative Essex county councillor, our 

conservative city councillors and the vast majority of our town 

councillors, including most independents, are all in favour of 

development of our town. Some will say that this must come with 

appropriate infrastructure and improvements to local services, but to 

date, there has been little detail given from the city council of exactly 

what this will be and we have little confidence there will be. You may 

wish to contact our elected representatives and ask them to reflect your 

views and you may also want to remember these facts when the next 

elections come along! Only town councilors Donna Eley and Peter Wyatt 

(both independent) have spoken out against development of our town. 

The wider picture shows that South Essex needs to deliver over 50,000 

new homes as instructed by central government but it appears that the 

infrastructure to support this has to be funded in the main by the 

developers. The numbers are frightening and will change our lives 

completely. 

There are action groups such as ours elsewhere - Billericay, Rayleigh, 

Hullbridge to name just a few. We are not all “Nimbys” we are just very 

concerned as to how our towns and county will cope with the increased 

numbers. It is irresponsible to just hope all will be well. We have a 

responsibility to existing residents and future generations to ask what 

will be provided and when. 

We believe that as central government is dictating these numbers then 

it is they that should provide the infrastructure and the local services 

that will be required across the whole county. Our elected 

representatives, particularly our Essex MPs, should be uniting together 

to send the same message. 

Our own MP, John Whittingdale, has been very quiet on the subject and 

seems unwilling to engage publicly. He told this group when we met 

with him that he is in favour of the town growing but indicated he 

would be asking for the appropriate infrastructure. 

If he is reading this (or his conservative colleagues are), it would be 

great to hear from him stating his current position and what he intends 

to do in the face of the clear concerns that have been expressed by 

residents in this town. Sixteen years ago when the town last faced 

development plans, Mark Francois (now Conservative MP for Rayleigh & 

Wickford) helped us to stop them. We now call on Mr Whittingdale to 

do the same. 

Thanks for reading and thank you for all of the messages of support you 

have sent us. 

We really appreciate it. 

Kevin Green 

South Woodham Action Group 

Gunner 2498 George Henry 

Thorne Killed in Action ( 

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British Army, signing up on London, and 

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and the 3rd Battle of Ypres 1917. Following the Russian surrender and 

the collapse of the Eastern Front huge numbers of German troops were 

transferred to the Western Front as the German High Command knew 

they had to use this advantage before the arrival of fresh United States 

troops following their entry into the war on the allies side. The German 

Spring Offensive started on 21st March 1918 and George would have 

been involved in the battles of St Quentin 21st - 23rd March and 

Baupaume 24th - 25th March leading up to the 1st Battle of Arras which 

started on 28th March. British troops had not been involved in defensive 

battles since the 2nd Battle of Ypres in 1915. It is not clear whether 

George was killed on 27th or 28th March but, no doubt, as a gunner his 

position would have been under fire before the German attack on 28th. 

He is buried at Gommercourt Wood New Cemetery, Foncquellers which 

contains the remains of 750 Great War casualties of which nearly two 

thirds are unidentified. He was awarded the 1914/15 Star together with 

the British War Medal and the Victory Medal. He was just 23 when he 

was killed. 

George was born in London and baptised at St Jude’s, Whitechapel on 

12th August 1895 the son of Christopher, a butcher, and Lucy Thorne of 

36 St Jude Street. When he was 16 George was also employed as a 

butcher. The 1911 census shows Christopher, by then a widower, living at 

Gresham Villa, South Woodham Ferrers. Sadly George’s brother Francis 

was also killed in action 25th September 1915. 

If you have more information about George or any of the other residents 

commemorated on the war memorial I would love to hear from you. You 

can reach me on 01245 321364 or sam.coley@talktalk.net. 

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Swimarathon 2018 

The annual 14th Swimarathon, which is run by the South 

Woodham Ferrers Rotary Club, is open to anyone who can 

gain sponsorship to earn money for charitable good causes. 

Overall 254 swimmers swam during the period from Friday 

evening March 16th to Sunday afternoon March 18th. and 

swam 5040 lengths of the pool which equates to some 126 

kms overall. Certainly it could be termed a good workout for 

many. 

The event was opened by the Town Mayor, Councillor Peter 

Wyatt Pictured also are Rotary President Geof Clark, and Lynn 

Adams from Action for Carers in Essex who were the main 

nominated Charity for this year’s Swimarathon. 

Last year the Swimarathon earned £9k for charitable 

organisations and we are hoping to match that amount or 

better again this year. 

Thanks to Ahead4 who also provided computers and their 

partner Essex Digital Copiers who provided a large copier to 

print the certificates for the swimmers. Our grateful thanks 

to our corporate sponsors Church and Hawes, Peach Financial, 

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South Woodham Ferrers Leisure Centre, Palmers Solicitors, 

Meadowcroft Garden Centre , Radars football Club and 

Brickfield Dental Surgery and Finrod who pay for the costs of 

the event and so that all the sponsorship of the swimmers goes 

to the charity. Also we wish to thank SWF Focus for all the 

publicity they help us to create for the Rotary events. 

Many of the teams from this year have already booked up for 

next year’s event and we will be looking to include more 

swimmers to enjoy the excitement that everyone did this year. 

We would like to thank everyone who supported the 

Swimarathon and for making it such an enjoyable and successful 

event. Details are available online at:- 

www.swfswimarathon.co.uk 

Maldon Drama Group 

It’s at Maldon Town Hall 7.45 pm 19th 

to 21st April! 

It’s almost time for the curtain to rise on the next production by 

Maldon Drama Group. A Bunch of Amateurs is a heartwarming 

comedy set in deepest Suffolk telling the tale of a hard working Am 

Dram group who manage to persuade fading Hollywood star 

Jefferson Steel to travel to the U.K. to star as King Lear for the 

Stratford Players in order to raise funds to save their theatre. 

Arriving in Stratford St John in Suffolk rather than Stratford Upon 

Avon, Jefferson is not best pleased! 

Written by Ian Hislop and Nick Newman the Samuel French 

production is directed by Helen Rasmussen and stars many familiar 

MDG faces. Scott Peters returns as Jefferson Steel, with Carey 

Brown as Dorothy. The play also features David Ford, Ghislaine 

Davis Rade, Dina Harris, Martin Adams and Marie Belsey, with 

support from Carole Ash and Chris Pond. 

This comedy is not to be missed, after many weeks of rehearsal it 

is still making the cast laugh out loud, a good sign if ever there was 

one! 

Tickets are on sale now from Maldon Tourist Information Centre, 

Wenlock Way, Maldon and can be purchased over the phone on 

01621 856503 for £9 stalls or £10 Balcony plus a small tic admin 

levy. 

Town Mayor’s 

Spring Ball 

Saturday 7th April 2018 

7.00pm – Carriages at midnight 

Dress code: Black tie / Evening wear 

Three Course Meal & Entertainment 

Three Rivers Golf and Country Club, Stow Road 

Cold Norton, Purleigh, Chelmsford Essex CM3 6RR 

Raising Funds for the Town Mayor’s Charity Action for Family 

Carers. Tickets £45 per person. Contact 01245 321817 or 

christine@southwoodhamferrerstc.gov.uk 

SOUTH WOODHAM 

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Job Opportunities 

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W.D. Smith & Son is one of the leading 

growers of container bedding and vegetable 

plants in the UK. We are a family-run business 

and have been growing plants for over 75 

years. 

! We grow and deliver thousands of plants every 

year to Garden Centres ! & horticultural 

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whatever the weather’, quality and service, ! and our customers 

are ! at the heart ! ! of what ! we ! do. ! Our delivery ! ! drivers ! are ! our ! ! ! 

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customer facing representatives providing a professional and 

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make early morning starts. We will consider ! !! drivers who may 

be available 9 for certain days of the ! week ! or ! only ! available ! part ! 

time. ! 

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detail of any previous work experience to: 

sales@wdsmith.com or phone on 01245 320220 

Valentine Cuisine 

Bespoke Personal Caterers 

Valentine Cuisine are recruiting 

Silver Service Waiting Staff & Plate Waiters 

for Summer 2018 

Full Training Sessions given in advance, 

flexible working & flexible hours to suit 

£7.50 - £8.50 per hour 

Hours - 4 hours minimum shifts 

valentinecuisine@sky.com 

Tony 01245 325829/07711101306 

ESSEX PHYSIOTHERAPY 

Part-time receptionist/admin assistant 

required, approximately 13 hours per week. 

NOW HIRING 

Excellent computer and admin skills 

required. The applicant must be able to 

work as a member of a team, enjoy working 

with the public and have a good telephone 

manner. Flexibility required to cover staff 

holidays, including some evenings. 

An interest in advertising and 

social media an advantage. 

Please send CV to: 

Mrs. J. Russ, Practice Manager 

info@essexphysio.co.uk 

Essex Physiotherapy Clinic Ltd. 

7 King Edwards Road, 

South Woodham Ferrers. CM3 5PQ 

High House Weddings is now hiring for the upcoming wedding season, beginning in 

spring 2018. 

This is a unique opportunity for friendly, experienced, enthusiastic and flexible 

individuals to join our award-winning team and work in a stunning countryside 

setting. 

Roles are available on contract and casual bases with advantageous rates of pay 

for those willing to work flexibly and roll their sleeves up. 

ROLES AVAILABLE* 

Bartender Minimum age of 19yo with at least 1 year of 

bartending experience 

Bar Team Member Minimum age of 18yo. 1 year of 

hospitality experience desired 

For more information or to apply, see our website 

www.highhouseweddings.com/work-with-us/ or contact our Operations Manager, 

rob@highhouseweddings.com. 

*NOTE: due to our location, own transport is essential. 

SOUTH WOODHAM 

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Charity Barn Dance raising 

funds for Helen Rollason 

Cancer Charity. 

Saturday 7th April at 

Woodham Walter village 

hall CM9 6RE. 

Live music by Metric Foot 

band. 7.30-ll.00pm. 

Ticket £7 bring own food 

and drink. 

Contact 01621 859202 

FOCUS ON HEALTH 

Due to the pressure of deadlines over the Easter break, 

John is grabbing the opportunity to have a couple of 

weeks off from bring you the current medical news! 

Never fear he will be back after Easter. 

at 

Champions Manor Hall 

Community Centre 

Hullbridge Road 

CM3 5LJ 

ANNUAL 

TOWN 

MEETING 

Friday 6 April 2018 

Displays from local groups from 7pm. 

Main meeting at 8pm. 

Your opportunity to discuss what you like about 

South Woodham Ferrers and what the Town 

Council can do to improve the area 

SLIMMING WORLD BARRY 

HITS TARGET 

Barry Taylor of Burnham on Crouch recently hit his target of over 

four stone weight loss , Barry attends Geraldine Windsor's 

Slimming World class held on a Tuesday morning in the Village 

Hall South Woodham Ferrers 

Barry who has osteoporosis , and has also suffered for many 

years with high blood pressure and asthma , also had to have a 

hip replacement ,he decided then that he needed to then make 

some life changes when he met his new wife Sue three years ago 

, he knew as he got older he had to get more active and change 

his eating habits , so he joined the class with Sue who has also 

lost over a stone so far , Sue does all the cooking and changed his 

favourite dishes in to healthier options , at slimming world there 

are no faddy foods , no pills or magic potions, just good healthy 

foods, members can eat freely , meat, fish, pasta and potatoes , 

enjoying fruit without weighing or measuring or counting ,and 

still enjoying those favourite treats as syns and turning all that 

lovely free foods into lovely meals , nothing is banned at 

slimming world , it's all about making healthier choices and Sue 

is always coming up with new ideas and recipes and hints and 

tips she shares with the other class members . 

Barry looks so different and is a very poplar member of the class, 

losing weight is not just about looking good it has so many 

health benefits as well as making you look and feel younger , 

and Barry is living proof of that , it's not all about woman at 

slimming world now , we are seeing more and more men join 

the classes now because they 

never need to be hungry and 

it's a life style not a diet ..... 

shown are Barry's before and 

after pictures 

Guest Speakers: 

Action for Family Carers 

Essex County Council Wastebusters 

Further information is available from South Woodham Ferrers Town 

Council. Tel 01245 321817. www.southwoodhamferrerstc.gov.uk 

SOUTH WOODHAM 

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SWF U8's vs Chelmsford 

25th March'18 

With the weather over the 

last month - we hadn't 

played much rugby, so to 

get back into the swing 

against Chelmsford was a 

good challenge. 

The squad was spilt into 

two teams of : Alfie, Keith, 

Logan, Luca and Olly on 

one pitch and Brad, Katie, 

Mikey, Noah, and Reighly 

on the other. Chelmsford 

gave us a player for each game to allow us to go 6-a-side. 

Both Woodham Teams started brightly and showed good 

defence, causing Chelmsford to turn over the ball. We didn't 

always manage to keep up that level of focus and intensity, 

but it shows that we have it in us. The passing and support 

play was good throughout. The odd knock on coming for both 

Woodham and Chelmsford due to the pressure of the 

defences were putting on each other. We did play very tightly 

at times and need to use the full pitch more to our advantage. 

The try count was running fairly even and there were some 

excellent phases of play that had the supporters shouting 

their appreciation. 

SWF RU 

The birthday celebrations and Easter egg dish out were done 

at the end of the games! 

If you are interested in playing rugby - call Gerry on 07880 

498565. 

BBC Essex Radio visit SWF RUFC for Sports Relief 

This week South Woodham Ferrers assisted Rob Jelly, BBC 

Essex Early Morning Breakfast radio presenter, with his 

attempt to try as many sports in a day. Rob was attempting 

to try 12 different sports in 14 hours all in aid of sports relief. 

Starting at 06:00 Rob had already taken part in Boxing, 

Synchronised Swimming, Weightlifting, Fencing, Korfball, 

Rock Climbing, Table Tennis, Football, Paddle Tennis and 

Tennis before taking on Rugby at the home of London 1 

Team South Woodham Ferrers RUFC just before 13:00. 

Rob’s stop at South Woodham Ferrers Rugby Club marked 

his half way point of the day. Working with Under 14’s Coach 

and Club Press Officer David Lawrence, Rob was taken 

through a number of rugby drills introducing hand/eye 

coordination, passing/catching of the ball, safe tackle 

technique, presentation of the ball after the tackle, tackle 

practise and general rugby fitness drills. 

With a background in American Football, Rob was a natural 

at Rugby and David said that ‘Rob had a natural flair for 

Rugby and was very easy to coach, tacking on board advice 

during each of the sessions to improve his ability. He would 

be more than welcome back to the club to take part whenever 

he wanted’. Rob went on to complete Gymnastics, Skiing, 

Kayaking and Netball before finishing off the day with 

Athletics back in Chelmsford. 

SOUTH WOODHAM 

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Top international guitarist tops the bill at major MS Easter charity gig in Colchester 

AWARD-WINNING Australian blues-roots guitarist and singer Geoff 

Achison will top the bill at an exciting Easter gig in Colchester in aid 

of the charity MS-UK. 

Achison - winner of plaudits, including a coveted Albert King Award 

from the American Blues Foundation - is known worldwide for his 

energetic live performances, original songwriting and unique guitar 

style. 

He is taking time out from a busy UK spring tour schedule to play a 

very special MS-UK Virtuosity show at Colchester Arts Centre, on 

Easter Saturday (March 31), appearing alongside two of Essex's most 

popular home-grown blues acts. 

Tickets are on sale now for the four-hour show, which also features 

Tim Aves & WOLFPACK and solo artist Martin McNeill. 

Achison tours the UK most years, backed by the UK Souldiggers, a 

crack squad of British musicians, including British Blues Hall of Famer 

Sam Kelly on drums. The 

music is firmly steeped in the 

blues but with elements of 

funk, soul, jazz and even 

classical elements - Achison 

terms it "bluesic". 

Equally adept on electric or 

acoustic guitar, Achison's 

shows range from blistering 

blues/rock to solo acoustic 

performances. He can rock 

the house with brilliant 

intensity - then the crowd to 

silence with beautiful, 

delicate phrasing. 

Second on the bill Tim Aves & 

WOLFPACK are fronted by 

singer, guitarist and 

harmonica player Aves, still 

well remembered in 

Colchester as a member of 

long-running r'n'b band 

Automatic Slim. For this show, 

WOLFPACK be joined on 

guitar by a special guest, 

American guitarist Ben 

Tyzack, of top London band, the SPIKEdrivers. 

The show is opened by veteran Thames Delta bottleneck slide guitar 

master Martin McNeill, one of the busiest musicians on the Essex 

blues scene and a Colchester resident for several decades. 

The show is part of MS-UK's national 25th anniversary celebrations, 

and is being filmed and audio-recorded by students from the 

Colchester Institute as part of their coursework. 

With nearly four hours of music in prospect, doors at the Arts Centre, 

in Church Street, Colchester will open at 6.30pm, with the first act 

hitting the stage at 7pm sharp. 

Advance tickets are £16 (£15, concessions) with a four tickets for the 

price of three offer also available. Admission on the door on the 

night will be £19. For tickets and details, call Colchester Arts Centre 

on 01206 500900 or visit www.colchesterartscentre.com 

Wanderers wish Joshua “au revoir” 

The reverse fixture of South Woodham Ferrers under 13 Wanderers 

versus Trinity Youth Blacks saw a second half Trinity annihilation of 

Wanderers, so there was some trepidation prior to kick off. 

Wanderers opened brightly: an alert Tom H long range pass found 

Mack running on and the keeper was forced to parry the ball with his 

feet. From Charlie’s huge goal kick Will gave Jacob a similar 

opportunity but the well-organised defenders wrestled the ball away. 

Freddie had a busy half, getting back to defend and battling to move 

the ball forwards; he and Mack had the lion’s share of first half 

possession before Wanderers fell behind from a scrambled own 

goal (not Daniel for a change!) Charlie made a splendid save when 

the impressive, rangy Trinity midfielder danced through a series of 

half-tackles. Luke moved back to break up the play: Will’s forward 

ball found Jacob’s feet perfectly but the keeper again booted the ball 

off the line. Trinity pressed forwards relentlessly but Daniel and 

Matthew kept calm at the back, while Tom H set off on a trademark 

charge down the wing, only for the ball to somehow reverse and 

give Charlie another save to make. In a game of multiple free kicks 

on both sides, Trinity edged further ahead as an enormous free kick 

was deflected over the line (this time Daniel’s knee made sure). 

Undeterred, Wanderers were soon back in the mix, with Alfie’s pass 

setting up Luke’s header past the keeper to open Wanderers’ 

account, but Trinity pushed on with a hopeful ball that was 

deceptively dangerous to put the reds 1-3 down at half time. 

The second half was full of emotion as Joshua came on for his 

swansong game. Daniel and Joshua have been team mates since 

the AFC Woodham Wildfire’s seven a side squad formed and 

together they joined the Wanderers - Wildfire – Burnham – Danbury 

hybrid team with Charlie R, Freddie and Matthew. There have been 

ups and downs along the journey, but the boys have listened and 

learned from assorted coaches over the years: they win, lose or 

draw with dignity and play the game the right way. Historically, we’ve 

been verbally abused by some “charming” opposition parents and 

many have doubted that Joshua is really eligible for our age groups 

over the years. Joshua has taken it all in his stride and though we 

are sorry to see him go, it is to his credit that he recognises his 

commitment to karate has hampered his training and match 

availability recently. Personally, I am disappointed that I do not have 

to spend my Sunday evenings searching for references to 

mythological giants to describe Joshua’s pitch presence. Wistful 

feelings were soon cast aside as Luke’s persistence and 

determination kicked in, beating three defenders and the keeper to 

put Wanderers within sight of their opponents. Tom F and Luke 

combined effectively to surge forwards but a grateful defender 

edged the ball off the line. Joshua delivered a superbly timed tackle 

when a sprinting striker powered forwards but nothing could be done 

to keep out a subsequent, unstoppable Trinity lob. Ultimately, the 

real difference between third and seventh in the league was Trinity’s 

slightly more accurate passing. That a Trinity player commented on 

Wanderers’ improved physical presence illustrates their progress in 

this far more challenging division A. Wanderers pushed forwards, 

drawing plenty of tackles but free kick king Will was kept busy 

without managing to fully penetrate the defensive shield. 

Exasperatingly given the positive defensive stance, Trinity edged 

ahead when the ball rebounded in from a corner. Luke and Daniel 

both had gilt-edged chances to even the scores but could not beat 

the posts. Final result? Wanderers scored three times the number 

and conceded half as many goals as their previous Trinity thumping: 

hopefully a fitting tribute to send our friend Joshua home smiling x 

Squad: Alfie, Charlie R, Daniel, Freddie, Jacob, Joshua, Luke, 

Mack, Matthew, Tom F, Tom H, Will 

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SWFU FC U15 LIONS 5 – 1 DUNMOW 

UNITED VIPERS. 

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Blackwater and Dengie League U15 

Division Three League Cup Semi-Final – 

1st Leg. 

SWFU U15 Lions took a massive stride towards their third 

consecutive League Cup Final, with a hard-earned victory against 

Dunmow United Vipers. 

Joe S netted two of the Lions goals in the first half, with Alex 

adding the third. Dunmow had clear intentions to cause an upset 

and scored before the interval. 

The Lions sustained a barrage of attacks in the first ten minutes 

of the second half. United goal-stopper Oliver (aka: Mr Safehands) 

was on top form, producing some excellent blocks. Josh, 

Callum, Dan W, James O, Morgan and Edward were keeping the 

back line secure, assisted by Sam P and Dan S. 

It was only a matter of time before the Lions broke through and 

it was executed in clinical fashion. Tom H cleared the ball to Alex, 

who charged onwards on the right with Joe S, Sam B and Michael 

in support. Gliding past the last Viper defender, he dummied the 

goalie and slid the ball into the net. 4-1 to the Lions! Woodham 

were now dictating the play. Dan S chipped the ball to Joe who 

saw his shot saved. His next strike on goal extended the Lions’ 

lead to 5-1. 

The home side came close again when Joe side-passed to Alex, 

who attempted a ground curling shot inside the left post. 

Frustratingly the ball was nudged out of play by a small divot. 

Michael was then brought down just outside the goal box. His 

free kick was headed by Dan L and skimmed over the crossbar. 

The final whistle ended the first leg of an entertaining Semi- 

Final. The Lions visit Dunmow in a fortnight, with the highest 

aggregate scoring team progressing to the League Cup Final. 

SWFU U15 Lions today were: Sam B, Josh B, Will C, Callum C, Alex 

G, Tom ‘H’, Dan L, Morgan L, Edward M (Capt), James O, Sam P, 

Oliver R, Dan S, Joe S, Michael T and Dan W. Thank you to Chris 

for being the Lion’s linesman today. 

The SWFU U15 Lions wish everyone a very happy and peaceful 

Easter. 

How would you like to learn to play BRIDGE? 

Well come along to our friendly bridge school 

You can learn to play this fascinating game and make new friends in no time. 

We meet every Monday at the Bicknacre Village Hall 

every Monday from 7.15pm 

You get 3 hours lessons and play for £2.50 a session 

This includes tea, coffee and nibbles 

At christmas you also get a free full xmas dinner at the Brewers Arms and 

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Important Telephone Numbers 

Police Station non emergencies 101 or 0300 333 4444 

Fire Station 0300 3030088 

Neighbourhood Watch 

(contact via the Police Stn above) 

Town Council Champions Manor Hall Community Centre 321817 

Leisure Centre (SWF Swimming Pool) 605600 

Village Hall 325568 

Library 0345 603 7628 

Volunteer Centre Chelmsford 250731 

Community Transport 477750 

‘Dial A Ride’ 9.30am - 4.45pm 

Post Office 324066 

Food Allergy Testing 

Food Allergy Testing Ltd 426032 

Jan Taylor Dip AIT, Holistic Centre 325312 

Healthcare 

Health Clinic 0300 3032619 

NHS Direct 111 

Dr Susan Matthew, Kingsway Surgery 321391 

Anson Close Surgery 328040 

Brickfields Surgery, Dr’s Patel & Everett 328855 

Dr J Cormack 426898 

Chemists 

Govani Chemist 321910 

(Sunday & Bank Holidays 10am - 12pm) 

Village Pharmacy 320344 

Dentists 

Oakland Dental Care (Dr. H Chaudry) 328451 

( Brickfields) 328060 

Counsellors 

Bill Bliss Hypno/Psychotherapist 426414 

Marriage Care 0800 389 3801 

Joanne Calcott Counselling 07795175550 

Osteopath 

Graham Hiscott Osteopath & Cranial Osteopath 01702 584400 

Physiotherapist 

Essex Physiotherapist Clinic 325037 

Ben Farrell 615051 

Homeopath 

Senior Meals On Wheels 

Senior Meals on Wheels Service The Eatery 322263 

Nartural Healing Centres 

Spinal & Natural Healthcare Centre 333900 

Schools 

Collingwood Primary 322258 

Elmwood Primary 321301 

St Jospeh’s Catholic Primary 321828 

St Mary’s Primary (Aided) Woodham Ferrers Village 320505 

Trinity St Mary’s (Aided) 321711 

Woodville Primary 321755 

William de Ferrers 326326 

Vets 

Blaircourt Pet Clinic 324437 

Crouch Vale Vets 807518 

Churches 

Evangelical Church 07375936840 

Church of England 322134 

Methodist Church 01621 853423 

New Life Church 01245 321188 

Roman Catholic Church 324138 

Riverside Church 426511 

Salvation Army 01268 768803 

Woodham Ferrers Congregational Church 01702 551950 

St Mary’s Church Woodham Ferrers. 

contact Church Warden, Sharon Hutton Mayson 01234 328480 

Religious Centres 

Mid Essex Buddhist Centre 07936 534546 

South Woodham Town Councillors 

Chetwood Ward 

Donna Eley, Ashley John, Bob Massey, Keith Miles and Alan 

Shearring 

Collingwood Ward 

Peter Ferry, Anne Humphrey, Malcolm Sismey, Christine Weir- 

Ewing and 

Richard Weir-Ewing 

Elmwood Ward 

Jackie Birch, Sam Coley, Lisa Kelly, Martym Lobar 

and Murrough O’Brien 

Woodville Ward 

Keith Bentley, Steve Betteridge, Kevin Golding, Ian Roberts 

and Peter Wyatt 

Jan Taylor Homeopath 325312 

Joy Bliss 426414 

Reflexology & Facial Reflexology 

Angela Cottle 07443 339378 

South Woodham Ferrers City Councillors 

Elmwood & Woodville Ward 

Linda Denston, Bob Denston, Tricia Hughes 

Chetwood & Collingwood Ward 

Ashley John, Bob Massey, Malcolm Sismey 

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BLANKETS and 

HIGHCHAIR only used at 

Grandparents home £30 

Call Chris 01245325419 

REPTILE TANK plus 

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light, mesh cover 96cm 

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wide Cost over £350 new 

- £100 ono 

Tel: 07432880231 - SWF 

BUILD A BEAR 

WARDROBE, pink, good 

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Digital Baby Monitor 200, 

good condition used at 

Grandparents house 

£10.00. 6 Dressing up 

dresses age5/6, Snow 

White,Belle,Rapunzel,Cin 

derella,Anna,Tiana, £2.50 

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LOUNGE SUITE .Two 

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Pale green Draylon with 

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G.C. £40 . Buyer collects 

.phone 07947608476 

S.W.F. 

LG FRIDGE/FREEZER 

1500h x 600d x 550w in 

good working order 

except salad crisper tends 

to get too cold also a 

couple of small marks on 

the door. FREE. Call Trevor 

on 07941072174 [South 

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DARK BROWN LEATHER 

FURNITURE – King size 

bedframe with head and 

foot board, beech feet 

and slatted base £75.00. 

Next Console table 1.2m x 

35cm £35.00. 2 x Rocha 

John Rocha leather 

storage trunks with 

handles approx 45 x 45cm 

£40.00. Studded cube 

stool £10.00 Tel 07970 

851987 

BLACK WROUGHT IRON 

WINE / drinks cabinet 

£25.00, set of three cast 

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cream, wooden handles 

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crueset £25.00, nest of 

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tables with iron detail 

£20.00 Tel 07970 851987 

MID SLEEPER BED - silver 

frame as in argos- £40 

SINGLE BED - light wood 

slatted standard size £40 

HEADBOARDS - one pink 

floral and one Football 

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each 

PROM DRESS - Beautiful 

dusky pink occasion dress 

from Next with corsage 

on the left strap, age 

12yrs immaculate worn 

once £10 

ROLLER SKATES - girls 

white, pink and purple 

quad skates vgc £8 

ASTRO NIKE trainers - 

White with pink and 

yellow size 3 vgc £5 

WDF Boys blazer size 32, 

WDF Girls blazer size 30 

both vgc £12 each- 07986 

772972 

JUNIOR SCRABBLE £2 

Operation £2 

Large Squiggle puzzle 

snake £2 

Boom Boom Balloon £2 

Scramble £2 

Kerplunk £2 

Pieface £4 

Skylanders Swap force 

Guess Who £2 

Mousetrap £4 

Bop it £4 

Wii Steering wheel £2 

Mario Ds case £2 

Plop trumps £ 

Adventure time trumps £2 

Titanfall 2 collectors guide 

book £2 

Roman emperor costume 

(age 7/8/9)£3 

Glass chess board and 

pieces £4 

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MINK COLOURED GOOD 

QUALITY plain carpet. No 

pattern so can be laid 

either way. 10ft 6ins by 

8ft 9ins. 

Very good condition only 

been down for 6 months. 

Wrong colour and hence 

replaced. 

Can be viewed before 

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£25 Tel 01245 323439 

FREE Hotpoint aquarius 

60cm freestanding 

dishwasher for collection 

07779009221 

SOLID OAK TABLE and 6 

brown leather high back 

chairs. In excellent 

condition. 

Table measurements with 

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3.5in 

One leaf - 5ft 4in 

No leaves - 4ft 

3 ft wide 

£450 o.v.n.o 

Photos can be sent 

Please ring 07976381046 

BEIGE METAL FRAMED 

glass top garden table 5’ 

8” x 3’ 4. 

Reasonable condition. 

Needs to be seen. 

Must be collected. £15. 

Tel. 07742 572372 

TWO CAMEL SADDLE 

STOOLS with brass inlay 

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cushions £60 each ovno 

(I can email a photo if 

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Two 8 cup punch bowls 

£10 each or both for £15 

Tel: 07876346542 

BERNINA Sewing 

machine New - Foot 

Pedal, lovely condition 

£80 

Dini Table and 2 chairs - 

Brand New (Cost over 

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Gardeners Cloche 6 

hoops and Nylon New 

£10 

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CURTAINS 2 Sets swags 

and tails fit windows 10ft 

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cream trim, complete 

with tie-backs, pelmets 

and all fittings. 07958 

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Removeable glass top. 

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