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Major Anne Raid who is UK Director of the 

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will be giving an illustrated presentation on the work of 

the Salvation Army in this area at The Wickford Corps on 

the 2nd June 2018 at 3.30pm. Please come along and listen 

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Safety Railings 

Girlguiding South Woodham Ferrers were very pleased to 

receive an award of £5000 from the Essex County Council 

Community Initiative Fund. This has contributed towards 

the cost of completing a concrete path around our new 

Lodge and for the installation of railings by the emergency 

exits for the safety of all concerned. We are very grateful 

for the support we have received. 

We are always looking for volunteers to help at our 

weekly meetings particularly with Rainbows and Guides. 

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Suddenly on 15th May at 

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Trevor Greenway 

Trevor Greenway, died 

unexpectedly on 2nd May 

2018, aged 64 years. Much 

loved husband, father and 

grandpa who will be greatly 

missed by all family and 

friends. 

A service celebrating his life 

will take place on Thursday 

14th June 2018 at Basildon 

Crematorium at 12:40 p.m. 

Family flowers only. 

Donations in his memory to 

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David Alan Barker 

It is with great sadness that we 

announce his recent passing. 

Dave recently retired as the owner of 

South Woodham Motor Spares & 

Cycles in Hullbridge Road, which he 

opened in 1981. 

If any of the local community would 

like to say goodbye to him on 

Wednesday 6th June, we will be 

arriving at 1pm at South Woodham 

Motor Spares & Cycles, for a short stay. 

Family flowers only; donations if 

desired to Farleigh Hospice, via 

https://david-alan-barker.muchloved.com/ 

Andrea, Jo and Danny. 

Calvin Granger 

4-7-67 - 11-5-18 

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brain cancer. 

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and will be refunded on the day of outing 

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JILL JACKSON – 

ARE WE THERE YET? 

macTheatre has a growing reputation for bringing high calibre artists to 

Maldon and next month’s music night with Jill Jackson is no exception. 

This Paisley born, Cetic Connections Award winning singer songwriter 

has just released her 5th solo album Are We There Yet? which Maldon 

audiences can hear Live at the picturesque Sunny Sailor on Sat 9 June at 

7.30pm. 

Jill Jackson (All Photo credits to Kris Kesiak Photography ) 

This long awaited album by the accomplished Jill Jackson is a record that 

bears the hallmarks of a 25yr musical journey that has taken her from 

Scotland to Top of The Pops to playing in every State of America (50 

States in 50 Days!). For a while , Jill temporarily relocated to Nashville 

where she became immersed in Music City’s culture of storytelling 

songwriting. Personal struggles and a bucket list hike of the Grand 

Canyon saw this artist return overflowing with lyrical and musical 

inspiration. Are We There Yet? Is a journey through childhood, loss, life 

struggles and ultimate happiness. These momentous life changes and 

reflective nature flow through every word and note of the 10 new songs 

– an uplifting, accomplished, mature record. Jill says, “These songs fell 

out of my heart and guitar with a little bit of country, rock n roll and old 

timey.” Produced by Boo Hewerdine (Eddi Reader, Emily Barker), Are We 

There Yet? combines innovative, playful arrangements that would not 

sound out of place in Lindy Hop, Harlem or the heart of the deep South 

with an unabashed embrace of gleeful, melodic choruses delivered in 

Jill’s unmistakeable warm and heart-wrenching voice. “Boo Hewerdine 

was incredible to work with and we were on the same crazy wavelength 

from day one.” explains Jackson, “He completely understood my vision 

for this album and the sound I wanted to create.” 

macTheatre organiser, Nicola Timson says, “ When I first saw Jill perform 

Live, I was struck at the intimacy of her performance, how she drew 

people in through her voice and lyrics and her sweet picking guitar 

playing . She also plays a variety of stringed instruments including 

mandolin, ukulele and banjo and really knows her way around the 

fretboard. When I then saw Boo Hewerdine had produced her new 

album, I jumped at the chance to bring her to Maldon and knew The 

Sunny Sailor would be the perfect setting for the tenderness in the 

songs. It will sound stunning there!” 

Jill Jackson has previously worked and toured with Rod Stewart, Bryan 

Adams, Albert Lee, Runrig and Mel C (Spice Girls) and also attracted the 

attention of the television and film industry, with her songs “Just Not 

Myself” and “Genie In A Bottle” cover featuring on several UK & 

International TV shows. Tickets are limited so booking advisable and are 

£10 from Maldon TIC 01621 856503 or on-line at 

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Now near you is a new Church 

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given up on Church services. 

The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) is a 

mainstream Christian denomination with over 5 million 

members worldwide and is a member of ‘Churches 

Together’ in England. We are committed to Christian unity 

among all believers and seek to actively support and 

contribute positively to the communities in which we work. 

Christ the King Church is designed to get our community 

back to loving God, loving one another and becoming a 

force for good in the 21st century. 

We want to impact the community with the joy of 

Christlikeness. 

See you Sunday! 

Contact: 

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christthekingrccg@gmail.com 

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Community Coffee Club 

(No Need To Be Lonely) 

Held another successful Fundraising 

evening on Wednesday 23rd May at 

Bar Vino. Many thanks goes out to 

our entertainers, who donated 

their time to help raise funds and 

sing for you. 

Mark Wisken, 

Angie Gilbey and 

Abbie Gunnell. 

To all the Staff at 

Bar Vino and for all that bought raffle 

tickets and donated prizes. Great fun was 

had by all. 

Community Coffee Club (No Need To Be 

Lonely) Meets atvthe Village Hall Hullbridge Road SWF 

Every Tuesday 12.00 til 15.00. 

We are a varied bunch of friendly people and welcome 

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Are you a voluntary 

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If you need addiitonal funds remember 

to apply for a donation from the Mister 

Gees Foundation. Please request an 

application form from the Village Group 

- email us at 

thevillagegroup1972@gmail.com for an 

application form (hard copies are also 

available in the shop.) Please also like our 

Facebook page - 14 local groups have 

benefited so far 

Closing date for emails 

expressing interest in this 

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"Jazz on a summer's 

day" last chance 

Tickets for the event of the year are going fast, so if you 

want to experience a most enjoyable afternoon, whilst 

contributing to a worthy cause, get in touch with the 

with us this week. 

The "gig" is on Sunday 10th June 2.30-4.30 in the 

grounds of the Bell, Woodham Ferrers (except if it's 

raining, when we will open up the Bell hall) 

 

 

Tickets are £8 including 

afternoon tea (proceeds to 

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The music is provided by the modern jazz group 

" Kind of Blue". 

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We’ll help: 

fundraising ideas • decorations • recipes • 

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Just a quick note to thank 

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on Saturday 12th May ’18 at 

‘The Bell’, where our band 

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for Prostate Cancer. Thanks 

also to Sue for the use of the 

Hall, a great time was had by 

everyone. Thanks once again 

for everyone who supported 

us. 

We would like to say a ‘big 

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John Seeley’s Jazz 

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Summer Concert 

An evening of Jazz 

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Thursday 21st June 

2018 at 8pm 

Free admission and 

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Free parking 

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Main Hall, St. Michael and 

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Well Done Olivia 

One very proud and emotional lady got her target 

at South Woodham Slimming World recently, tears 

of joy for Olivia Wood who got her 8 stone award 

and wow what a journey for Olivia. She was doing 

really well and on the way to target when she got 

pregnant, that didn't stop her from attending 

group and she stuck with i , Slimming World is a 

healthy eating plan so perfectly safe to continue 

through her pregnancy, and 14 1/2 months ago she 

gave birth to her beautiful daughter Fleur, she 

gained a little weight but after having the baby 

soon managed to get back into size 14/16 clothes 

such an achievement as she was wearing 24/26 

when she walked through those doors to start her 

slimming world journey, to help with her weight 

losses Olivia has been real active and you would 

often see her running round south woodham and 

has competed in many running events as well as 

going to the gym, Geraldine Windsor who runs the 

group said, I've never had a member with such 

determination and willpower, she was an 

inspiration to other members with her input in 

group, her recipes and ideas . Olivia is a very busy 

lady even more so now she has her daughter but 

never did she give up, if she was working and 

could not attend her weigh in that night she 

would find another group to keep her on track, 

and wow look at the pictures what a difference 

going from the size 26 to size 10/12 we are all 

super proud of her , and I know she's enjoying the 

new fit and healthy and stunning Olivia .... 

The Sounds of The 60's 

Festival 

9th of June 

On the 9th of June South Woodham Ferrers is 

playing host to Rock and Roll Royalty. 

A 60's music festival in aid of the British Heart 

foundation sees the Zombies, featuring original 

members Colin Blunstone and Rod Argent, 

Edison Lighthouse, The overtures (the UK's top 

60's tribute band), Maddie Cole - Ladies of the 

60s (Dusty, Lulu, Cilla and more) and local bands 

Illicit, Frog on A Rocket and Aaron Norman rock 

the Village Hall Playing fields, 

Tickets are £25 with under 14's free with paying 

adults. This is a rare and unique chance to see 

the band who brought you hits like 'She's not 

there' and 'Time of the season' play an intimate 

festival setting. 

And we are raising money for a fantastic cause! 

For anymore info, please call Annie on 

07944575726 

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The Sunshine Kings Jazz Band 

Set in the wonderful grounds of`RHS Hyde Hall 

Bring your own chairs and picnic, or use the on site 

catering with a beer tent from Mighty Oak Brewery! 

Visit of Meaux and Saarbrucken Rotary 

Clubs to SWF Rotary May 2018 

.The Rotary Club of South Woodham Ferrers entertained their twinned 

clubs Meaux of France 

and Saarbrucken of 

Germany over the 

weekend of 18 to 20th of 

May 2018, a total of 42 

visitors. 

This is an annual 

arrangement each year 

where we visit one of the 

clubs on a rotational 

basis from which we 

have generated many 

friends. 

Our friends arrived 

on 18th May to the 

Holiday Inn at 

Basildon after a 

long journey by 

coach from 

Saarbrucken of 12 

hours, our friends 

from Meaux 

arriving under 

their own steam by car. An arrival reception was held in the evening 

where we all met up again to greet each other. 

The evening finished reasonably early to allow all to rest before the 

following days activities. 

Saturday 19th May. 

We all departed early for a visit to Chartwell the home of Sir Winston 

Churchill now looked after by the National Trust.. 

The House, Grounds and Studio set in 80 Acres were all part of the visit. 

This was followed by a light lunch before returning to the hotel to 

prepare for the evening. 

The Gala Dinner was held 

at “Le Talbooth” Dedham. 

Nr Colchester “John 

Constable Country” 

A marquee in the lovely 

grounds catered for 

around 90 guests where 

an enjoyable evening was 

had by all with “excellent 

food, wine, music and 

conversation. 

Pictures of “Dedham Vale” 

were presented to both Rotary 

Clubs. The picture shows the 

presentation to 

Saarbruckens’ President 

President Martin Schlechter 

and Richard Coutte 

represented the French 

President Jean Francois Lefort 

by SWF President Geof Clark 

Sunday 20th 

A farewell lunch was held in the grounds of one of our Rotarians. 

Sandwiches, cakes, scones with cream and strawberry jam were enjoyed 

by all in wonderful weather. 

To everyones’ surprise, including the SWF Rotarians, we were 

entertained by an excellent opera singer John Pierce who finished his act 

with that well known 

World Cup anthem 

“Nessun Dorma” 

Guests from Saarbrucken 

and Meaux departed at 

around 2p.m. for onward 

journeys 

We all look forward to 

our next get together 

which will be hosted by 

our friends from Meaux 


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CONGRATULATIONS 

Happy 40th birthday to my wonderful wife and best 

Mummy in the world, love you lots Ryan, Eva-Mae and 

Hettie xxx 

Happy 

birthday 

to the 

best little 

brother 

ever 

Woody 

love from 

your big 

sister 

Bobbie. I 

love you 

lots and 

lots 

Happy 1st Birthday to our 

beautiful son Woody. We love you 

very much. Lots of love from 

Mummy & Daddy 

Happy 9th Birthday Will! We 

hope that you have a fantastic 

day! Love from Mummy, Daddy, 

Evie and all your family xxxxx 

Happy 15th 

Birthday to 

Daniel & 

Callum for the 

31st. Lots of 

love from your 

very proud 

family and 

most 

importantly, 

Baxter the 

dog! 

Happy 10th 

Birthday to 

Flynn! 

Hope you 

have a 

wonderful 

day and 

enjoyed 

your party. 

We are so 

proud of 

you and 

love you all 

the stars in 

the sky. 

All our love 

Mum, Dad 

and Imogen 

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Happy 70th Birthday to our very special ‘mum/nana/wife’ we all 

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appeared, hovered very close, and said “get onto my back, I’ll carry you to the top”. They refused. 

Then an air/sea rescue helicopter flew in and over the loudspeaker said “We’re dropping a rope 

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you safely into the chopper” But the stranded climber refused to let go of his precarious hold on 

the ledge. By this time a crowd was gathering on the cliff top and they were praying that the climber 

& 

might be rescued. The crew of a light aircraft who were watching all this happening flew close in 

and dropped a rope ladder long enough to be secured at the top and to reach the ledge. The climber would not 

climb it. Instead they decided to pray again for God to rescue them. He replied “I sent you an eagle, I sent you a 

helicopter, I sent you a rope ladder and you refused them all, why didn’t you make use of one of them? - And the 

climber woke up in bed feeling both sweaty and confused. 

That’s the thing about prayer, it has to be accompanied by trust, not only that God hears the prayer but that His 

answer is the way forward. Often the answer He gives sends provides more than one solution, more than one way 

forward. But he doesn’t send the answer which we have decided we want to hear. In other words we don’t trust his 

answers. Quite often He answers through what seems like a ‘natural’ event – and why shouldn’t He as He created 

everything and knows about everything that is going on. Sometimes His answer is a random, unexpected or 

inexplicable event. 

This is the point when we need to stop and think about prayer. It’s got two sides. The prayers we ask - the little 

things and the immense even life changing things. But there is the times when each of us can be the answer to 

prayer by allowing ourselves to be led by God to help by responding to a need;, to do, by using our energy or skills 

for someone elses benefit;, or to give our time or our money to help someone. 

SWF Christian Council 

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FOCUS FOCUS ON ON HEALTH HEALTH 

LEADERS IN EUROPE. We may not have the team that won the 

Champions League but we are way ahead of our fellow Western Europeans 

in one important respect. We are top of the ‘Obesity League’ … indisputable 

champions! Whilst others may shy away from the risk to life and limb that 

this entails, we Brits fearlessly step up to the plate. 

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Professional football games a reflect the wider problem – whilst there are 

a few fine specimens of humanity on the pitch, in the stands there are 

supporters of all shapes and sizes. The outsize fans seem to gather as close 

to the TV cameras as they can wearing their shiny, clingy team shirts or, as 

the excitement mounts, not wearing their shiny, clingy team shirts (neither 

being ‘a good look’ for those who can stand to lose a pound or two.) Perhaps 

their propensity for self-publicity skews one’s view of the ratio between 

the slim and fit and the overweight – but all too often the young Adonises 

appear heavily outnumbered by those with a propensity for pies and pints. 

So where is this leading? In case you missed it, here is this week’s story. The 

number of 10 and 11-year-old children classed as severely obese (the ‘most 

overweight’ scale) in the final year of primary school is nearly double that 

of those in’ reception’, new analysis by the Local Government Association 

revealed this week. For children to be classified in this way they have to 

have a BMI (age adjusted) at or above the 99th centile. 

The LGA, which represents 370 councils in England and Wales, is warning 

that severe child obesity rates, which have been published for the first time, 

are contributing to a multi-billion pound ill-health time bomb. It analysed 

Public Health England figures … and the figures show that more than 

22,000 children aged 10 and 11 in Year 6 are classed as severely obese. 

For most adults, a BMI of 40 or above means a person is severely obese – 

at least 60 per cent higher than the upper healthy weight BMI limit of 24.9. 

As I’ve mentioned before here, severe obesity puts people at serious health 

risks, including diabetes, heart disease, stroke and cancer - obesity is the 

second biggest cause of cancer. Severe obesity can shorten a person’s life 

by 10 years – an equivalent loss to the effects of lifelong smoking. 

The worry is that children are gaining weight at a drastic rate as they go 

through schools. 

Severe obesity rates vary significantly by area and are highest in children 

living in the most-deprived towns and cities, and those from Black and 

Minority Ethnic (BME) groups. The LGA saays that the figures should 

serve as a “wake-up call” for concerted action to tackle the obesity crisis 

which is costing the NHS more than £5 billion a year. 

Despite budget reductions, councils are spending more on running effective 

prevention schemes to help children stay healthy, which is key to tackling 

the child obesity crisis and reducing future costs to hospital, health and 

social care services. 

Alongside the health warning, the LGA have a political message. It says 

this preventative work, including the ability of councils to provide weight 

management services for children and adults, is being hampered by a £600 

million reduction in councils’ public health budgets by central government 

between 2015/16 and 2019/20. The LGA is, therefore, calling for reductions 

in public health grants to be reversed by the Government and for further 

reforms to tackle childhood obesity. This includes councils having a say in 

how and where the soft drinks levy is spent, better labelling on food and 

drink products, and for councils to be given powers to ban junk food 

advertising near schools. 

Cllr Izzi Seccombe, Chairman of the LGA’s Community Wellbeing Board, 

said: 

“Unless we tackle this obesity crisis, today’s obese children will become 

tomorrow’s obese adults whose years of healthy life will be shortened by a 

whole host of health problems including diabetes, cancer and heart disease.” 

Laura (aka Dr Cormack jnr) with Tom (born 27th May) 

WANTON WASTE. As the Prime Minister is gearing up to announce more 

funding for the health service as its 70th anniversary approaches, Prof Keith 

Willett, medical director for acute care, has been sounding off in The 

Telegraph. Laura Donnelly’s piece says he has accused the NHS of being 

guilty of a “ridiculous waste of resources” - and that he claims we could 

improve care without spending a penny more. His bugbear is bed-blocking 

- and he says that too many surgeons were left unable to operate - 

sometimes on a daily basis - because of a failure to tackle bed-blocking, 

with beds filled by those unable to discharged for want of help at home. 

Guy Birchal, writing in The Sun, quotes him as saying: “The best problem 

solving happens when senior clinicians and managers come together 

because we start to understand the reasons for blockages and where they 

could, with some leadership, common sense thinking and a rearrangement 

of resources, be solved.” 

Whilst most of us think the NHS desperately needs a HUGE injection of 

cash if it is to continue trying to claim that it can be all things to every man, 

women and child ‘from cradle to grave’ whilst continuing as a ‘free at the 

point of use’ service funded by the taxpayer, the Prof does have a point. 

There is eye watering waste in NHS – and nobody ever seems to get the 

blame. Look at what’s happened here in SWF. The Practice, hitherto known 

as the New Surgery’ was a £multi-million folly. In the PCT era, those 

making decisions thought it would be a jolly good idea to open a 4th surgery 

in the town centre (the 4th having been put there on the basis of a ‘business 

plan’ supported by 53 people in a town with a population of some 18,500!) 

The premises alone were an example of profligacy on a grand scale … fully 

equipped portakabins were erected for no good reason, their power supplied 

by a generator which ran day and night - and GPs were flown into the 

country and put up in hotels in order to help keep it ticking over. Then the 

portakabins were made redundant and everyone was moved to the 

McCarthy and Stone building where we were told the total outgoings were 

(and are) £105,000 per annum. This, incidentally, is MUCH more that the 

cost of the remaining premises in the town centre which cater for three times 

as many patients. In order to pay for this foolhardiness the primary care 

allocation for thousands of patients was cut to the bone and beyond. What 

is more, at about the time all this took place, South Woodham’s £21,000 

development grant was taken away – and we were expected to avoid 

making the connection. 

Now of course, that practice has been laid to rest in the graveyard reserved 

for white elephants … and yet nobody was openly disciplined and nobody, 

as far as we know, was fired as a result. Whilst these people continue to get 

away with it, the NHS will go on wasting taxpayers’ money (which, lest 

we forget, is also patients’ money as it is supposedly earmarked for their 

care.) Hopefully, therefore, Prof Keith will continue his war on waste (but 

that doesn’t mean we don’t also need a lot more cash.) 

Dr John 

HOME ALONE . Sue and I were surprised to hear of the birth of our 

grandson,Tom, on Saturday. The labour lasted about 90 minutes from 

beginning to end and, Gary having taken the boys out in order to let her 

have some P&Q, Laura was left to get on with it. The midwife arrived at the 

house with just a minute to spare and managed to talk her through it without 

hesitation, deviation or repetition. We were as much taken by surprise as 

everyone else involved - but delighted to have such a welcome addition to 

our extended family! 

SOUTH WOODHAM 

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OVER TO YOU..... 

Passing of Legends! 

The Alzheimer’s benefit concert 19th May 

Hello, just a note to say that the Village Hall concert went very well and 

that it produced £1500 for the Alzheimer’s Society . I am sure that they 

will put the money to good use. 

Thanks are due to the Rotary Club of South Woodham Ferrers, the 

Village Group and the generosity of the audience . 

Peter Taylor 

A Big Thank You 

I would like to take this opportunity to Thank everyone for their 

flowers, cards and sympathy on the passing of my husband Alan 

Dunnett, including my neighbours in Abbotsleigh Road, our 

Bowls friends in top Woodham, The Spar/Post Office, The South 

Woodham Village Hall and friends. 

We also Thank the Reverend Carol Ball for the lovely service at St. 

Mary's Church and for Paul J. King for taking care of us all on 

the day. 

Regards, Peggy and Family. 

Another Big Thank You 

We would like to say a big thank you to Lisa at Asda and WD 

Smith garden centre for the donations of bedding plants and 

bulbs for our dementia gardening club here At Windle ct Care 

home . 

Nicola and Jain Activities coordinators 

With much sadness we announce the passing of David 

Barker & Calvin Granger within 5 days of each other. David 

had owned South Woodham Motor spares & Cycles for 31 

years . 

On Tuesday 5th June Calvins funeral car will be stopping at 

12.30 outside the shop, & David’s funeral car will be 

stopping at 1pm on 6th June, for anyone wishing to pay 

their respects to these South Woodham Legends ! 

Family Fun Day at Rettendon Church 

The organisers were 

very pleased with the 

numbers of families 

who turned up on a 

glorious Bank Holiday 

Monday. Most people 

sat outside for the 

attractions and went 

inside just to cool off 

for a tea or coffee. 

Many of the children 

enjoyed the face 

painting, the bouncy 

castle and the apple 

bobbing, which is more 

difficult than you think. 

One star of the show 

though for many was 

Porridge, a lovely Saint 

Bernard who can be 

seen in the photograph 

attached on her way 

into the church 

grounds. Most of her 

day was spent sat 

under a gazebo 

receiving hugs from 

children of all ages” 

Mike Fogg 

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WHEELIE SUPPORTIVE CYCLISTS TAKE PART IN RIDE FOR HELEN 2018! 

Almost 1,000 cyclists from around the county and beyond, gathered at the The Crix in Hatfield 

Peverel yesterday (Sunday 13th May) to take part in Ride for Helen 2018, raising over £30,000 

for the Helen Rollason Cancer Charity! The annual bike ride, now in its fifth year, has become 

a firm favourite on the Essex Sporting calendar, with participant ages ranging from the youngest 

at 4 years old and the oldest at 76. 

The charity welcomed riders of all ages and abilities, with a choice of cycling routes to suit all 

capabilities; 6 miles, 15 miles, 35 miles, 65 miles and NEW 100 miles. Those enjoying the beautiful 

countryside routes included families with small children, seasoned road cyclists and even a family 

of Penny Farthing riders! 

Back at The Crix, supporters were kept entertained by local radio station Saint FM 94.7 

represented by Lou Blackwell, as well as various refreshment trucks including Scoff & Sip, Cees 

Cees Catering and Cafe2u. The team from Spokes were also on-hand to offer complimentary 

bike repairs and advice. 

BBC Essex Radio presenter Sadie Nine took part in the 6 mile route and alongside husband Al, 

and doggies Janice and Tiger-Lilly, also helped our fantastic volunteers with the goody bag packing and medals. Every participant received a medal 

and sparkling drink courtesy of Wilkin & Sons, as well as refreshments and bike seat covers from Eat Natural. 

Four water stops were available along the longer routes, including one at the Hare & Hounds in Layer Bretton, the Western Arms in Silver End and 

another at Earls Colne Recreation Club. Essex Audi sponsored the event for the fifth year running and provided support vehicles as well as goodie 

bags. 

Helen Rollason Cancer Charity Fundraising Manager Kate Alden said: “What a fantastic turnout with almost 1,000 supporters attending our annual 

Ride for Helen raising over £30,000 for the charity! The rain held off, the winds were light and the sun shone in the afternoon – it was perfect cycling 

conditions for our riders. 

We feel very lucky that our patron Ian Twinley, has kindly allowed us to use the beautiful grounds of The 

Crix in Hatfield Peverel as a starting and finishing point every year. 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. 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. 

We couldn’t organise such an amazing and positive event without the help of our dedicated team of 

volunteers, staff, sponsors and supporters so thank you everyone for making the day so successful.” 

Find out more about the great work that Helen Rollason Cancer Charity does by visiting 

www.helenrollason.org.uk 

The Helen Rollason Cancer Charity is dedicated to championing quality of life for everyone living with 

or affected by Cancer through the provision of free access support centres, complementary therapies, 

information and advice and supporting clinical trials. 

SOUTH WOODHAM 

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On Saturday 19 th May, SWFU Under 7 Rangers became the 

first team from the club to play at Roots Hall, home of 

Southend United. 

SWFU Under 7 Rangers 

Team coaches Dave and Nige feel it’s a great achievement to 

go to an event like this and go unbeaten all day and without 

conceding a single goal in normal time. Also, their calmness 

during a nail biting shootout finale was incredible for 6/7 year 

olds. 

Massive thanks go to kit sponsor Fisk Fire Protection and 

track suit sponsor Joe’s Carpets. 

If you have a child that wants to play football, you can’t go 

wrong with South Woodham Ferrers United so get in touch. 

On arrival the boys checked in, looking the part in their Joe’s 

Carpets sponsored tracksuits, and shortly afterwards were 

announced onto the pitch individually as they came out of 

the tunnel to the ‘roar’ of the crowd. 

The 7 aside tournament was a different format to the 5 aside 

they usually play. The teams were split into two groups with 

Rangers securing third in the group stage with three 0-0 

draws and a 1-0 win. They then went into a play-off against 

the 3 rd place in the other group to decide 5 th /6 th place. The 

game ended 0-0 so went to a penalty shootout which the 

Rangers won 3-2. 

Three Rivers Golf Club Ladies 

Section - competition results 

On Monday 21st May we held our guest day when we 

were able to welcome guests from a number of different 

local clubs. The format of the day was a 4 ball better ball 

competition and the results were:- 

Winners Caroline Crispin and Sue Sande 43 points 

( on countback) 

Runners Up Sharon Warrington and Pat Drew 43 points 

Nearest the Pin on 15th: Lynne Kirkham 

Best front 9 holes: Julie Champion and Mary Jenkins 

Best back 9 holes : Carol Birch and Ann Hill 

Members pairings:- 

Best front 9 holes Jennie Wilson and Ginny Chapman 

Best back 9 holes Jane Hatfield and Bridget Brown 

Everyone had a very good day with refreshments at the 

mid way point and followed by a meal and prizegiving in 

the Clubhouse. 

SOUTH WOODHAM 

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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 

Jan Taylor Homeopath 325312 

Joy Bliss 426414 

Reflexology & Facial Reflexology 

Angela Cottle 07443 339378 

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 

Christ the King Church, RCCG. 07538097421 

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, 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 

South Woodham Ferrers City Councillors 

Elmwood & Woodville Ward 

Linda Denston, Bob Denston, Tricia Hughes 

Chetwood & Collingwood Ward 

Ashley John, Bob Massey, Malcolm Sismey 

SOUTH WOODHAM 

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BILLBOARD 

HOSTESS TROLLEY with 

four dishes and lids and 

warming compartment. 

Fully working. 

Buyer collect 

£50 

01621 828189 

REEBOK ZR7 Treadmill / 

Running machine. 

24 Preset programs, instant 

speed setting, manual 

program setting, Time, 

Speed, Distance, Calories 

and Pulse indicators. 

Safety key and Hill incline 

setting. 

Folds for easy storage 

6 months old and very little 

use, Excellent condition and 

still under warranty. 

Cost £399 from Argos, will 

except £250. 

Telephone 07594 856851 

MOTHERCARE 

pram/carrycot/seat complete 

with accessories in excellent 

condition hardly used as 

spare at nanny's 

£65 

07974607425 

GAS BBQ 

Sunshine Legend 

20 yrs old (hardly used) 

£20 

Dawes Mens Tracker Bike 

Needs cleaning, good 

condition 

£25 

Tel: 01268 560609 

MADAGASCAR THE 

MUSICAL. Cliffs pavilion. 

One adult & one child 

tickets. Sept 4th. 2.30pm. 

FRONT ROW SEATS. 

£65 

07813711663 

BLAUPUNKT 16 INCH LED 

TV with dvd; freeview; HD; 

remote control 

£20 

tel 07971534277 

ALUMINIUM LADDER 27 

foot 

£50 

Tel 07816080252 

APOLLO OUTRAGE BMX 

BIKE as new rode twice. 18 

inch wheels. Paid £100. 

Will accept £40 Ono 

Tel 07971534277 

HEELYS (Style X2) Black size 

5 in box as new worn twice. 

£30 

Tel 07971534277 

BRAND NEW BALLOON 

LAMP lights up different 

colours in box not opened 

£10 

Tel 07971534277 

MAMAS & PAPAS Herbie 

girls dolls pram red with 

cover and hood really 

lovely and excellent 

condition folds down. 

£20 

tel 07971534277 

OVER 150 children’s dvd’s 

all v good condition – 

various £40 the lot 

Tel 07971534277 

LARGE SQUIGGLE PUZZLE 

snake £2 

Boom Boom Balloon £2 

Skylanders Swap force 

Guess Who £2 

Wii Steering wheel £1.50 

Mario Ds case £2 

Plop trumps £1 

Adventure time trumps £2 

Titanfall 2 collectors guide 

book £2 

Roman emperor costume 

(age 7/8/9)£3 

Glass chess board and 

pieces £3 

All in very good condition 

07914595564 can send pics 

of any of the above) 

BMX FOR SALE (£20) - 

white BMX with 20" 

wheels, was bought around 

2010 and comes with 

helmet (black, large). 

Please text or call 

Jon 0755 4704366 

P. A . SOUND SYSTEM. This 

Robust , Powerful , Easy to 

use System has 6 / 12 

Inputs Amplifier.Comes 

complete with compact 

Monitor L.S. with cables 

.etc. This is a. real bargain 

for any musician or small 

band at 

£155.00. 

Tel. 01245 426028. 

DARK BROWN LEATHER 

Furniture – King size 

bedframe with head and 

foot board, beech feet and 

slatted base £60.00. Next 

Console table 1.2m x 35cm 

£30.00. 2 x Rocha John 

Rocha leather storage 

trunks with handles approx 

45 x 45cm £30.00. Studded 

cube stool £10.00 

Tel 07970 851987 

BLACK WROUGHT IRON 

WINE / drinks cabinet 

£25.00, set of three cast 

iron saucepans with lids in 

cream, wooden handles 

hardly used same as le 

crueset £25.00, nest of 

three dark wood side 

tables with iron detail 

£15.00 

Tel 07970 851987 

BABY ANNABEL GEORGE 

doll that drinks & baby 

Annabel cot £25. In 

excellent condition 

07897563736 

DOUBLE MATTRESS in 

excellent condition £40. 

07897563736 

STEREO SEPARATES. Spent 

over £5000. Arcam, Denon, 

Ruark. All in excellent 

condition. 

Would like £500. 

07897563736 

UNUSED and BRAND NEW 

Karrimor Jura 30 

rucksack(colour-Bottle 

green. Still has 

manufacturers labels 

attached)complete with 

water bottle/insect 

repellent and orienteering 

compass. 

£25. 

Phone Ian 01245 328665. 

FOUR WHITE PLASTIC 

garden chairs and two 

tables (one circular, one 

Oblong with detachable 

legs). Very good condition 

£20. 

Phone 07984719777" 

RAYLEIGH TANTRUM 26" 

WHEEL (ladies) bike, off 

road 

Finished in two grey colour, 

Shimano 18 gears, SIS 

Shimano derailleur, promax 

brakes, 

soft saddle for comfort, 

kept in excellent condition . 

£170 New, will accept £65. 

01245 321312 / 

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CARRERA MIRAGE hand 

built 26" wheel (Mans) 

mountain bike, 

Finished in green/silvery 

colour, Shimano 18 gears, 

Acera Shimano derailleur, 

racing shape saddle, in 

good condition £180 New, 

will accept £50. 

01245 /07967104990. 

MAISTO TECH RACING 

SERIES Mclaren 12C GT3 

(Radio Controlled) Car NEW 

still in box 

£23.00 

TONE W 

FLAT: 01245 225863 

MOBILE: 07938528145 

MOTHERCARE BEDDING for 

cot/cot bed - duvet 4 tog 

rating + pillow, both cotton 

& polyester. Two sets of 

reversible cotton duvet 

covers and pillow cases, one 

beige and white (gingham 

and stars) one white and 

pale blue (gingham and 

boats). All items as new in 

excellent and spotless 

condition used at 

grandparents occasionally 

for just one grandchild. 

Smoke and pet free home, 

photos available. 

£15. 

Tel: 07799 061248 

COT/COT BED Mothercare 

‘Hertford’ natural wood 

range, including spring 

interior mattress. Excellent 

clean condition, used 

occasionally at 

grandparents for just one 

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grandchild. Full assembly 

instructions. £60. Smoke 

and pet free environment. 

Photos available. 

Tel: 07799 061248 

4 WOODWORKING PLANES 

Bailey Stanley No 7 USA £30 

Record No 51/2 £25 

Record No 5 £25 

Stanley No 91/2 adjustable 

mouth £15 

Bill 01245321645 

3D VR HEADSET (practically 

new) for iPhone 

6/6s/6+/5s/5/5c with blue 

tooth remote £10 

Large Squiggle puzzle snake 

£2 

Boom Boom Balloon £2 

Skylanders Swap force Guess 

Who £2 

Wii Steering wheel £1.50 

Mario Ds case £2 

Plop trumps £1 

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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BILLBOARD 

Toyota Aygo 

1.0 litre, 3 door, 2006, 128,042 

miles, owned from new, full 

service history, £20 road tax, 

metallic black, alloys, air con, 

it’s been a very reliable local 

city car, serviced September 

2017, MOT due October 2018, 

ideal first car, £850. Please call 

01245 325185. 

WANTED SMALL LITTLE RUN 

AROUND NEEDED for single 

parent to make my life a lot 

easier. No bigger than 1.2 

litre with MOT anything 

considered on a budget from 

£200 - £350 wanting to buy 

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All in very good condition 

07914595564 can send pics of 

any of the above) 

MASIO TECH Racing series 

Mclaren 12C GT3 Radio 

Control Car : NEW in Box 

£23 Flat : 225863 

Mobile : 07938528145 

MOTHERBOARD BUNDLE, 

consisting of AMD FX8350 

Motherboard, 32gb DDR3 

ram(4x8gb), Arctic Air 

Cooling Fan.165.00p o.n.o. 

Tel: Roy 01245 323826. 

KITCHEN APPLIANCES for 

sale following refit, all in 

excellent condition. 

Bosch Series 2 dishwasher, 

model SMS24AW01G. £100. 

Purchased from ao.com on 11 

September 2017, price paid 

£289 and still under 

warranty. 

Neff four burner gas hob £60 

Kenwood combined 

microwave and grill, large 

capacity. £30 

Tel 01245 320083and grill, 

large capacity. £30 

Tel 01245 320083 

Billboard/Billboard Motoring 

Adverts are FREE and your advert will appear in the 

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VAT) and will appear in maximum 4 consecutive 

issues unless previously sold. Maximum 35 words. 

Please either email adverts to 

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office at First Floor Trinity House, 1A Trinity 

Square, South Woodham Ferrers, CM3 5JX 

in about 5 weeks so if 

anyone is getting a new car 

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South Woodham Ferrers 

£190,000 

This nicely presented terraced town house enjoys a 

popular and convenient location close to the town's 

amenities and offers versatile accommodation 

throughout. Featuring a re-fitted kitchen with 

integrated oven and hob, 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 


£215,000 

This charming one bedroom cottage is situated in 

a popular and convenient location within close 

proximity to the Town Centre and transport links. 

Featuring a spacious living room, re-fitted kitchen 

breakfast room, a double bedroom and bathroom. 

Further benefitting from a lovely 50ft Westerly 

facing rear garden, off street parking and visitor 

spaces. 

Call to view 01245 323729 


£220,000 

This super one bedroom detached bungalow enjoys 

a pleasant and convenient walkway location close 

to the Town Centre and shops and is presented to 

an excellent standard throughout. Benfitting from a 

bright and spacious living room, re-fitted kitchen 

and bathroom and a good sized Master bedroom. 

Further featuring a Westerly facing rear garden and 

off street parking in the form of a carport. 

Call to view 01245 323729 



GUIDE PRICE £350,000 to £375,000 

This nicely presented four bedroom detached house 

enjoys well-proportioned accommodation throughout 

including a spacious living room with separate dining 

room, re-fitted kitchen and ground floor cloakroom. 

To the first floor are four good sized bedrooms with 

re-fitted en-suite to the master and a re-fitted family 

bathroom. Further benefiting from 37ft rear garden, 

attached garage and off street parking for 2 cars. 

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 

£575,000 

This most attractive detached family home is 

exceptionally well presented and features an 

absolutely stunning rear garden. Situated in a 

popular and convenient location and benefitting from 

a modern re-fitted kitchen-diner, a large utility room, 

two bright and spacious receptions, a conservatory 

and four bedrooms served by two modern 

bathrooms. Further enhanced by a detached garage 

and off street parking for numerous vehicles. 

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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GUIDE PRICE of £425,000 to £450,000 

A rare opportunity has arisen to offer for sale this 

exceptionally generous detached bungalow, 

including three double bedroom with double garage 

and workshop backing onto South Woodham Ferrers 

Bowls Club. The property enjoys good sized side and 

front gardens with a plot measuring 105ft X 65ft 

being screened with mature hedges giving the whole 

plot a nice feeling of seclusion and a space with 

plenty of room for extending (stp). 

Call to view 01245 323729 

GET YOUR 

FREE 

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VALUATION 

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