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SWF Rotary 

Supports 

Kids Inspire 

The Rotary Club of SWF 

were pleased to hear of the 

work that Kids Inspire in this 

area. Katharine Loveday, 

Their Corporate Fundraiser 

is pictured below receiving a 

cheque from President Geof 

to go towards their fund to 

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do but their website www.kidsinspire.org.uk would give a fuller 

picture of what they do. 

Kids Inspire helps disadvantaged young people turn their lives 

around and gives them back their future. 

We support young people across Essex who are at an 

educational, social and/or economic disadvantage resulting from 

trauma or emerging mental health issues. For example they may 

have experienced sexual or domestic abuse, separation anxiety 

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the specialist services we are able to offer, Kids Inspire has 

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Kids Inspire provides disadvantaged young people, their parents 

and young carers (siblings) a bespoke service package consisting 

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This service accounts for 60% of provision. 

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workshop about the proposed changes to Our Services 

ACUTE HOSPITAL and some local health 

services. This meeting was also really 

important because of the new Health 

Centre and development plans for the new 

houses around South Woodham Ferrers. 

It was a very positive and productive 

discussion. We have added the 

presentation discussed at the event to our 

website below: 

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We are planning a public meeting to be 

held on Monday 25 June 2018 

from 6.30-8.30pm in Holy Trinity Church, 

Trinity Square, SWF. 

This is to be all about residential care, 

frailty and care of the elderly; more details 

to follow. This meeting will include our 

AGM and the annual election of our 

officers; Invitations for nominations will 

follow at the right time in accordance with 

our constitution. 

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Please come along to our coffee morning and cake sale 

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Senior Citizens Christmas 

"Kind of Blue's" got rhythm. 

Buffet Lunch 

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

When bad) listening Holy Trinity to a "jazz", Church "rock" in the or town "pop" centre band, what from makes 10.30 

you want to clap, tap your feet or click your fingers? 

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

It's the rhythm section, led by the drummer, who dictates the 

purchase paperback books for 50p. 

beat, enticing your feet, hands and fingers to join in. 

He You is the can one also member enjoy of a cup the band of coffee/tea who has to and sit cake down for in order £1.00 

to in drive our the meeting band on. room. 

His drum kit has evolved, using instruments from all over the 

world: All proceeds will go to help maintain a Church of 

The England basic snare presence drum, in bass the drum town. and cymbals (they have found 

bronze cymbals similar to those used HOPE today, TO which SEE YOU were made THERE! in 

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the globe by armies for marching and communication. 

Later on, using instruments from the American civil war, the 

citizens of New Orleans used them for "Mardi Gras" and funeral 

processions. 

The drum, easy and cheap to make, would have been the 

The instrument Town Council’s of Afro-Americans Christmas buffet lunch in the for cotton some of plantations, the town’s senior and 

citizens they contributed was recently to held the at exciting Champions rhythms Manor of Hall this Community new music. Centre. 

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cymbals to be "clashed" together). 

His stool became an essential part of the 

kit, because he could no longer march. 

Military and Afro-American rhythms 

fused together to provide a joyous 

foundation for the lead instruments. 

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THE WILD WEST COMES TO SOUTH WOODHAM FERRERS CAMERA CLUB 

South Woodham Ferrers Camera Club recently held a fun studio photo 

session with a Wild West theme. 

John and Mike, two members of the Spearfish Creek Re-enactment 

group were our models posing in their authentic costumes. They also 

brought along many interesting props for our members to photograph. 

It was great opportunity for members to practise photography using the 

club’s studio equipment and everyone enjoyed this studio session with a 

difference. 

If you are looking for some inspiration and help with your photography 

for the coming spring and summer why not come along to one of our 

meetings and see what we have to offer. 

We are not like most traditional camera clubs whose main focus is 

photographic competition. We are a small friendly club whose main aim 

is to help members increase their enjoyment of photography and 

improve their skills, showing and sharing our photos and knowledge 

with each other and having fun while doing so. 

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You don’t need to have a fancy camera either, some of us have small 

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Some of us have been taking photos for many years and other have just 

started, but everyone is there to learn, share and enjoy our hobby.. 

Photography is often thought of as being male dominated but at our 

club approx 1/3rd of our members are women, and over half of our 

committee are women. We welcome everyone and all ages, although for 

those age under 18 we require they are accompanied by a parent or 

guardian. 

We do not teach photography in an academic way, but we do aim to 

help improve our photography with a programme which we hope offers 

something for everyone. 

Our practical sessions include - How to develop and bring out the best in 

our photos using photographic software, Still life/tabletop/macro 

sessions, Portraiture and studio work. 

We have talks from visiting photographers and our own members who 

share their work, photos from their travels, and techniques and ideas. 

In addition, everyone is encouraged to take an active part by submitting 

their photos in our regular appraisal evenings, where we get feedback, 

advice and discussion from experts. 

You can come along for 2 free visits so you've nothing to lose. 

We meet in the Small Hall, opposite the “blue cage” at the Village Hall, 

South Woodham Ferrers at 8pm every Wednesday between September 

and the end of May. 

For more information and to check out what’s coming up on our 

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CONGRATULATIONS 

Happy birthday to my crazy little sister 

Imogen, love you loads love Ria xxx 

Happy birthday to our beautiful Daughter 

Imogen, we can't believe your 8! Enjoy 

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Daddy xxx 

Happy 10th birthday to our cousin Ashby. Have 

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Happy Birthday to our 

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Love you always 

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Congratulations and Happy 59th Wedding Anniversary Mum & Dad (Sylvia & Colin Morgan) with 

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Happy birthday to the number one woman in our 

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A very happy 80th birthday to you Mum/Granny 

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Happy 16th Birthday 

Elise for the 11th April 

you have grown into a 

beautiful young lady. 

Love Mum, Austin, 

Connor, Charlie, 

Amelia, Lucy, Emily 

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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 

Look who’s 40. Happy 40th Birthday Lucy. 

Lots of Love from all your family and friends. 

Happy 8th 

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A Once in a Lifetime Celebration! 

Stow Maries Commemorates 100 Years of RAF 

Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome in Maldon, Esse celebrate the centenary 

of the Royal Air Force on Sunday 1st April 2018. 

Jonathon Whaley flying 

the Sopwith Camel 

WThe aerodrome was originally opened in 1916 and was home to B Flight of No 

37(HD) Squadron, Royal Flying Corps. The site saw the birth of the Air Defence of 

Great Britain in response to the first raids by Zeppelins and Gotha bombers on 

London and the South East. 

On 1st April 1918, 

following the 

amalgamation of 

squadrons, personnel 

of the Royal Flying 

Corps and the Royal 

Naval Air Service, the 

Royal Air Force 

became the world’s 

very 

first 

independent air arm. 

The RAF continued in 

its dedicated role at 

Stow Maries until 

Spring 1919, when it 

closed its doors 

forever. The site then 

reverted to Flambirds 

Farm and its age-old 

farming role. 

William and Samule Squire, Charle Bassinton, Matten Compton, 

Joe Diss and Grace Bettis with the build a plane project 

Now 100 years on and with the aerodrome 

boasting Europe’s largest known surviving group 

of Royal Flying Corps buildings on a WW1 site, 

plus its growing collection of objects directly 

related to the aerodrome and its activities, this 

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Ride for Helen is back on Sunday 13th May for its fifth year and promises to 

be one of the region’s biggest and best cycling events in 2018 for Helen 

Rollason Cancer Charity! (HRCC) 

Cyclists from across the county will be meeting at the Crix in Hatfield Peverel, 

Essex to take part in this fantastic, family-friendly event which offers a choice 

of cycling routes to suit all capabilities; 6 miles, 15 miles, 35 miles, 65 miles 

and NEW 100 miles. 

All ages and abilities are welcome to join in as individuals or as a team, and 

families can enjoy two FREE child places for every paying adult on the 6 

mile route. Included in the registration price is a fundraising pack, route 

maps, route signage, first aid support, mobile mechanic support and 

recovery, refreshment stops and a medal for finishers. Entrants have the 

option to purchase a Ride for Helen t-shirt on registration or a special cycling 

jersey which has been designed for the charity by Scimitar (available to 

purchase from www.stores4sports.com). 

Nadije Butler from Ilford has volunteered to act as sweeper for the 65 mile 

route; “My role as sweeper involves cycling at the end of the 65 mile riding 

group to ensure all riders are safe and keeping together. I really enjoy this 

role and it will be my third year in a row taking part as a volunteer. 

As a breast cancer survivor myself, I know first-hand how important 

complimentary therapies and support are for cancer patients and their 

nearest and dearest. I am delighted to support the Helen Rollason Cancer 

Charity – they do amazing work and have helped so many people and their 

families.” 

Hayley Robertson, 29 from Southend works at Essex Audi and will be taking 

part in the event in May; “I have taken part in Ride for Helen a number of 

times already, but missed out in 2017 as I had a baby! Now my little one is 

10 months old I’m really keen to get back into training and involved in this 

fantastic fundraising event again. 

My colleague Chris Nobes and I have challenged ourselves to take part in the 

100 mile London to Surrey cycle ride in July, so we have signed up for 65 

miles for Ride for Helen – just enough to warm us up! We all know someone 

who has been effected by cancer so I am really pleased to be supporting the 

Helen Rollason Cancer Charity at this annual event – let’s keep our fingers 

crossed for sunny skies! 

HRCC Fundraising Manager Kate Alden said: 

“We are all really looking forward to this year’s 

Ride for Helen on Sunday 13th May as it’s 

always such an exciting and popular event 

which attracts a variety of participants. We have 

worked really hard to map out the best routes 

through the beautiful Essex countryside to 

ensure that all of our riders have a fantastic 

experience. 

I’d like to thank Essex Audi for the use of their 

vehicles as recovery cars, Wilkin & Sons for 

providing the medals, drinks and snacks for 

everyone taking part and Winfresh for donating 

bananas – perfect for a healthy energy boost! 

Also thanks to The Lion at Boreham for 

providing essential water, Spokes Cycle Care 

and Repair in Chelmsford for their services and 

repairs and Eat Natural for donating their snack 

bars and bike seat covers. 

In 2017, Ride for Helen raised an incredible 

£41,442 for Helen Rollason Cancer Charity, with 

over 1,400 people taking part. It was fantastic to 

see families, groups of friends, and experienced 

Nadije Butler and 

Deadpool taking part 

in Ride for Helen 2017 

cyclists all enjoying the ride. We also feel very lucky that our patron Ian 

Twinley, has kindly allowed us to use the beautiful grounds of The Crix as a 

starting and finishing point every year. We couldn’t organise such an amazing 

and successful event without the help of our dedicated team of volunteers, 

staff, sponsors and supporters.” 

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call 01245 380719. You can also find out more about the great work that 

Helen Rollason Cancer Charity does at www.helenrollason.org.uk 

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MALDON FILM CLUB 

Maldon Film Club’s very successful season continues with the 

screening of After the Storm on Wednesday 11th April and Love 

and Friendship on Wednesday 25th April 2018. 

In After the Storm Ryota, whilst dwelling on his past glory as an 

award winning author, wastes the money he makes as a private 

detective on gambling and can barely pay child support. After the 

death of his father, his mother and ex-wife seem to be moving on 

with their lives. Although he renews contact with his family Ryota 

struggles to find a lasting place in the life of his young son – until a 

stormy summer night offers them a chance to change all that. 

The second film in April, Love and Friendship, is based on “Lady 

Susan” by Jane Austen. Young widow Lady Susan Vernon visits 

her in-laws estate to wait out the colourful rumours about her 

dalliances circulating through society. Whilst there, she decides to 

secure a husband for herself and for her eligible but rather 

reluctant daughter Frederica. In doing so she attracts the attention 

of three men, with great complications. Directed by Whit Stillman, 

Love and Friendship starts Kate Beckinsale, Chloe Sevigny and 

Stephen Fry 

The Club meets at Maldon Town Hall and doors open at 7.15pm. 

Wine and soft drinks are available, at a charge, from 7.30pm and 

all films begin at 8pm. From now until the end of the season films 

will be screened on a Wednesday. 

The current season continues until May 23rd and the remaining 

two films to be shown are Victoria and Toni Erdmann. Why not 

come along as a guest for the rest of the season and pay just £3 

per film. Membership forms for 2018/19 will be available soon and 

new members are very welcome! 

For further information please check out our web site 

www.maldonfilmclub.info, visit the Maldon Tourist Office or call 

01621 869340 (for membership enquiries) or 01621 850250 (for 

general enquiries). 

Springtime at the RHS Gardens 

Hyde Hall, Essex 

April and May 2018 

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 

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Relaxed Opening at Chelmsford Museum Is A Success 

Chelmsford Museum's special 

relaxed opening on Monday 26 

March, as part of World Autism 

Awareness Week, was a big success 

and was enjoyed by children and 

adult alike, and future relaxed 

openings are already in the diary. 

The Chelmsford Museum at 

Oaklands Park reduced lighting and 

sounds to ensure a suitable 

environment for those on the 

autism spectrum. The theme for the 

relaxed opening was ‘Victorian Life 

and Inventions in Chelmsford', with 

the opportunity to experience and 

smell kitchen herbs and spices, 

handle mystery kitchen objects, try 

some hands-on washing-up of 

Victorian objects, as well as 

following an ‘eye-spy' picture trail 

around the museum's galleries. A 

comfy ‘chill-out' area was also 

available for those needing time to 

relax. The Mayor of Chelmsford, 

Councillor Duncan Lumley, also 

paid a visit to the relaxed opening. 

Chelmsford City Council's 

Champion for Disabled Children 

and Adults, Councillor Stephanie 

Scott, said: "Places and events 

which provide support for people 

with autism and their families are 

enormously valued and the move 

towards greater accessibility at 

Chelmsford Museum has been 

positively received. In June 2017 

Chelmsford Museum was awarded 

by The National Autistic Society 

the prestigious National Autism 

Friendly Award. One of the first 

museums in the country to have 

achieved this status for the 

welcome extended to children and 

adults on the Autism Spectrum, 

their families and Carers." 

She added: "Chelmsford City 

Council is now working to extend 

the autism access project to other 

cultural venues in the city and are 

already providing relaxed 

productions at Chelmsford City 

Theatres. The first relaxed 

production was the Snow White 

Pantomime at the Civic Centre in 

January this year. Future inclusive 

events at Chelmsford Museum are 

currently being planned and I am 

delighted that the City Council is 

considering more relaxed Civic 

Centre Theatre performances 

also." 

The next relaxed opening at 

Chelmsford Museum will be on 

Sunday 23 September, 10am to 12 

noon. 

To discover more about 

Chelmsford Museum, including 

more information about autism 

and downloadable resources, visit 

www.chelmsford.gov.uk/museums 

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Champion for Disabled 

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To the South Woodham Community 

It is with great sadness that a dear friend of mine has recently 

experienced some online abuse in a local community (SWF) 

Facebook page. The online abuse and bullying she was 

subjected too by local residents (and one from outside of the 

town) was appalling and has left her and her family (including 

her young son) extremely upset. 

There is NO excuse for any form of bullying and online 

harassment. Sadly, we know only too well what the effects of 

inappropriate and threatening social media usage can have on 

our young people. In this case, it was actually adults subjecting 

my friend to insults and threats. 

Unfortunately the police are helpless unless there are direct 

threats to the persons welbeing and home. They can however 

request that such posts are removed and all parties refrain from 

posting answering posts. If online harassment and abuse 

continues it can be dealt with legally through solicitors. 

The bottom line here is that we as adults must set examples to 

our young people, ensuring that social media is used 

appropriately and there is no verbal abuse and harm inflicted 

on others and their family. Too many young people (and adults) 

have suffered the consequences and live with th effects of a 

online bullying from such ‘trolls’. IT MUST STOP. 

Anon 

What a Load of Rubbish! 

This is a photograph taken of a 15 tonne capacity grain 

trailer containing the litter , mainly plastic, picked up on a 

mile of sea walls and saltings on Fen Creek and the Crouch 

at Tabrums Farm. 

John Theobald 

WANTED - SNOOKER/POOL BALLS 

I wondered if any of your readers could help us. 

We have a lovely pool/snooker table with cues but no 

balls. 

Would anyone have a spare set to donate to us. 

They can be dropped into reception at any time. 

Jain and Nicola activities coordinators 

Windle court care home, The Withywindle, South 

Woodham Ferrers, Essex, CM3 7BR 

T. 01245 425980 

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DIRECTORY 

South Woodham Focus swfocus@maypolepress.com 01245 426 555 

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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- BEAUTIFUL WEDDING VEIL - 

unused so as new - white and 

with crystals interspersed all 

over, 

two layers one extending to 

thighs height. £45 ovno. Tel: 

07510 557024 

4 DINING ROOM CHAIRS in 

light oak with matching seats. 

Very well built chairs with no 

scratches or marks on seats. 

Selling due to down sizing. 

£25 Tel 01245 323439 SWF 

NEW UNUSED nature’s purest 

Moses basket with folding 

stand. 

Absolute bargain £25 no 

offers 

Tel 01245 322613 or 

07568169420 

NEST OF TABLES – 3 PIECE 

Vida Oakridge from Wayfair 

cost £70 

Will sell for £35 V.G.C. 

Table Lamp -Crystal stem 

beige shade £15 

Tel 07900 403712 

MOTHERCARE XTREME 

PUSHCHAIR - (3 wheeler). 

Little used as grandparents 

spare. 

Includes raincover and 

matching cosy toes. Excellent 

condition. Only £60 ovno. 

Tel: 07510 557024 

HAMA CAMERA-BAG 

Black Nylon Webbing 

250 mm x 250 mm x 350 mm 

Numerous pockets and 

dividers. 

£25 ONO. 

COFFEE-TABLE BEVAN- 

FUNNELL 

Regency repro; genuine Yew 

veneer, Lyre-feature legs 

900 mm x 45 mm 

Very good condition 

£70 ONO 

CROWN ELECTRIC HEATER 

1200 W, 3 heat and oscillating 

settings. 

MOTORING 

BILLBOARD 

SAAB 93 AUTO CONVERTIBLE 

2.0 litre turbo. 02 plate 

Full service history, fully 

stamped service book. 

25,000 miles from new. 

2 owners from new. 

V.G.C 

M.O.T till August 

£2,950 ono 

Tel: 07733 231206 

NISSAN MICRA AUTOMATIC 

3 Door, Mileage 50k genuine 

Some scratches. M.O.T till 

October 

1 Lady owner from new. 

£300 

Tel: 07914 585411 

YAMAHA YBR for sale 16 plate 


£30 ONO 

ORIGINAL VINYL 12" 

RECORDS 

ROD STEWART 1977 LP "Foot 

Loose & Fancy Free". 

Includes six-page original artwork 

book. 

£2 ONO 

CULTURE CLUB 1983 "Karma 

Chameleon "7" Mix b/w "I'll 

Tumble 4 Ya" US 12" remix. 

£2 ONO Or £3 the pair. 

REGENCY REPRO NESTED 

SIDE TABLES 

Set of three. 

Possible basis for "New- 

Vintage" project? 

£25 ONO. 

0790 321 2000 

CARDBOARD PACKING 

BOXES 

20+ Sufficient for twobedroom 

flat contents. 

Double sided 457 x 457 x 508 

Used once February 2018; 

including wrapping paper, 

parcel tape and shredded 

paper. 

£ 50 OVNO 

Buyer to collect from Leighon-Sea. 

0790 321 2000 

KITCHEN SCALES BLACK with 

brass weights very practical & 

decorative £10. 

Harley Davidson Heritage 

softail telephone good 

condition £20. 

Golf Cubs ladies Hippo 3 to 

sand wedge good condition 

£20. 

01245323499 

953 miles on clock. Excellent 

condition reluctant to sale 

just do not get time to ride it. 

£1,850 ring Linda on 

07854863306 

2012 FORD FOCUS 1.6 

Titanium in Midnight Blue 

35.5k, immaculate in & out. 

£6,850 

Call 07725008613 

RENAULT 

TWINGO 

HATCHBACK 0.9TC Energy 

Dynamique. 5 Door. 6000 

miles (stop-start). Diamond 

Black. Alloys.A/C. Bluetooth. 

30 months left on warranty, 

New Condition £6,995 01245 

320974 

SOUTH WOODHAM 

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£525,000 

Outstanding six bedroom detached property is 

located in a quiet cul de sac and is immaculately 

presented throughout. Offering six double 

bedrooms, re fitted En suite to the master bedroom, 

a re fitted family bathroom, Jack and Jill shower 

room, ground floor WC. It also features a spacious 

kitchen and utility, lounge, separate dining room and 

47ft rear garden with covered dining area. 

Call to view 01245 323729 

Bradwell-on-Sea 

£225,000 

Envious Hall, so named for its super location as 

the last residence before the Waterside on 

Bradwell Creek is a detached bungalow dating in 

parts back to the 1800s.* Featuring a spacious 

living room, re-fitted kitchen and bathroom, a 

large utility room and two bedrooms. Further 

benefitting from a well maintained and private 

rear garden with gated access to the driveway at 

the front. * (As advised by vendor) 

Call to view 01245 323729 


£280,000 

Lovely two bedroom terraced house is presented 

to a good standard and benefits from a stunning 

South facing garden which has been beautifully 

landscaped to give maximum benefit with 

minimal maintenance. Further featuring a modern 

kitchen with integrated appliances, a re-fitted 

bathroom, fitted wardrobes to both bedrooms 

and enjoying the added advantage of its own 

garage and driveway. 

Call to view 01245 323729 

Mayland 

£385,000 

Four bedroom detached family home built by 

Messer’s Abbey Homes in 2000. Benefitting from 

23ft re-fitted white high gloss kitchen/diner with 

built in appliances, detached double garage, refitted 

ground floor cloakroom, study/playroom, 

lounge, ensuite to master bedroom and family 

bathroom. 

Call to view 01245 323729 

Basildon 

t: 01268 271 110 

e: sales@balgoresbasildon.com 

Lettings: 01268 280 066 

Gravesend 

t: 01474 369 955 

e: sales@balgoresgravesend.com 

Lettings: 01474 369 959 

Romford 

t: 01708 755 507 

e: sales@balgoresromford.com 

Lettings: 01708 755 508 

Brentwood 

t: 01277 216 800 

e: sales@balgoreshayes.com 

Lettings: 01277 210 506 

Hornchurch 

t: 01708 470 756 

e: sales@balgoresproperty.com 

Lettings: 01708 478 333 


t: 01245 323 729 

e: sales@balgoresswf.com 

Lettings: 01245 455 584 


£475,000 

Significantly extended five bedroom detached 

family home enjoys a location in the Town Centre 

and offers bright and spacious accommodation. 

Benefitting from a large living room with separate 

dining room, family kitchen and ground floor 

cloakroom. Five double bedrooms with a refitted 

en-suite to Master and a refitted five piece family 

bathroom. Integral garage with off street parking to 

driveway and a lovely enclosed rear garden. 

Call to view 01245 323729 

Chelmsford 

t: 01245 492 424 

e: sales@balgoreschelmsford.com 

Lettings: 01245 455 584 

Ongar 

t: 01277 369 925 

e: ongar@balgoreshayes.com 

Lettings: 01277 210 506 

Upminster 

t: 01708 259 539 

e: sales@balgoresupminster.com 

Lettings: 01708 259 535 

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£475,000 

Offered with no onward chain, is this vastly 

extended and deceptively spacious family home with 

a beautifully landscaped Easterly facing rear garden. 

Further benefitting from three receptions, a family 

kitchen/diner, ground floor cloakroom, four 

genuinely double bedrooms with en-suite and 

dressing area to Master and a modern a re-fitted 

family bathroom. Further enhanced by off road 

parking for several vehicles and an integral garage. 

Call to view 01245 323729 

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