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Issue 861
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Are you bored with life now that the "World cup" and
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Do you sit at home on these bright summer evenings with
nothing to do, because you have nowhere to go that's
interesting and different?
If the above describes you, well we may have just the remedy
to cheer you up.
"Kind of Blue", a local modern jazz quintet, will be playing a
mixture of jazz "classics" and songs from the "Great American
songbook".
Let these joyous melodies, (uniquely arranged by the band)
inspire you into thinking that life is worth living after all.
You'll find a friendly atmosphere in the pub, and entry and
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So why not give it a go, and board the 36 bus to Woodham
Ferrers on the 30th, you never know, you may like it so much
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exists to provide a range of challenging and learning
activities for retired and semi-retired people in our town.
Our meetings are friendly and informal and are normally
held on the afternoon of the fourth Tuesday of each month.
If you would like to participate in one of our groups then
come along to our meeting to meet our coordinators who
will tell you all about the activities available. Or if you just
want to meet new
friends and keep active then the U3A is the best place to
start. Why not give us a visit; we may have just what you are
looking for.
Visitors to our meetings are made very welcome and we are
also happy to welcome new members into our U3A. We
have over 18 thriving interest groups, BUT WE ARE ALWAYS
LOOKING FOR NEW IDEAS AND TALENT, so if you have a
particular interest or skill that you would be happy to pass
onto others we would love to hear from you. We welcome
suggestions for new groups from our members not catered
for by our existing groups. We would be delighted to offer
the opportunity and help to set up new challenging
activities The speaker at this month’s meeting will be
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found on our website.
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Doreen Sewell
Peacefully at Broomfield Hospital
on 3rd July 2018.
A much loved, Partner,
Mum and Granny.
Known by many from her time at
'Cards R Us'.
Funeral service will take place on
Monday 30th July 2018 at
Chelmsford Crematorium at 10.30am.
Family flowers only please, donations if desired in memory of Doreen, to,
'Parkinson’s UK' can be made via 'Tributes & Donations' at
www.pauljking.com or sent to: Paul J King Funeral Directors. 5 Guild
WaySouth Woodham Ferrers CM3 5TG. Tel: 01245 321866
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The newly appointed Deputy Town Mayor Councillor Kevin
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The school’s Breakfast Club wanted an Art Trail that would
inspire the children and remind them of their time at the beach.
The Art Trail has a beach scene, [which the children painted on
the back of the P.E. shed] a boat full a flowers, a cave, a sail with
seats underneath and a pathway which leads to our Willow
Dome. Well done to all children involved.
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today.
Learn how to grow beautiful Fuchsias including taking cuttings
and overall general care of your plants throughout the year.
For the first time this year BHN are sponsoring the 50th Annual
Fuchsia Show, a date to definitely put in your diaries for July and
the plan is that this will be a regular event held at BHN every
year.
The Club meets the first Thursday of each month at Basildon
United Reform Church Hal, Honeypot Lane, Basildon SS14 2JZ
The Fuchsia Fellowship was formed in 1968 following a meeting
between two men who both had an interest in growing and
showing Fuchsias, so they decided to create a new society. The
club is fortunate to have one of these men, Ray Saunders, as a
member and also their current President.
The first meeting was held at the Halfway House Tea Room and
70 people attended that meeting. From those 70 people a
committee was formed and the South East Essex Fuchsia
Fellowship was born.
Over the past years the Fellowship have used several locations
for both meetings and annual shows. Shows were held at
Markhams Chase Leisure Centre and recently at the James
Hornby School, Basildon. The Fellowship is now starting a new
venture by moving the annual show to Buckhatch Nursery and
Garden Centre who are supporting and helping us in this new
episode of the Fellowship’s history.
Apart for one other society the Fellowship is one of the longest
established societies and is celebrating its 50th year in existence.
Over the past years the Fellowship has produced many fine
growers. All existing members carry on the ideals and standards
that has been carried on from the past growers and members,
who formed and created the basis of how the Fellowship is
If all that makes you feel thirsty and hungry, our cafe supplies
delicious food and drinks, including gluten free cakes!
Come and have a look around our garden centre, a relaxing way
to shop for all your gardening needs.
Buckhatch Nursery and Garden Centre is open
Monday- Saturday: 9am-5pm,
Sundays (browsing at 9:30am) 10am-4pm.
For further enquiries, please call: 01245 400360
or visit our website: www.bhngardencentre.co.uk
South East Essex Fuchsia
Fellowship
50th Annual Fuchsia Show
Saturday 21st July 1pm-5pm
Sunday 22nd July 10am to 3pm
Held at Buckhatch Nursery & Garden Centre
Fuchsia Plants
Tombola
Key Box & Raffle
Advice
Auction
Everyone is welcome!
0 Everything for all your gardening needs
0 Wide selection of plants in our nursery
0 Range of quality garden furniture
0 Well stocked Gift Shop
0 Licensed refurbished café
Don’t forget to check out our
Website & Facebook page
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vintage fair caMe to creSSing teMple for helen rollaSon charity
Over 2,500 vintage and retro lovers rolled back the years and
dressed to impress for Vintage Fair on Sunday 8th July, raising
over £13,000 for Helen Rollason Cancer Charity!
In its ninth year, the annual charity event was held at Cressing
Temple Barns near Braintree and showcased a myriad of vintage
stalls including pop up hair and beauty parlour, kitchenalia,
fashion, jewellery, pre-loved furniture and more. Over 130 classic
cars and motorbikes were on display including vehicles from the
Austin 7 Club, classic Fords and Minis, American cars as well as
Harley Davidsons, Volkswagens, Messerschmitts and members of
the Rochford Hundred Vintage Tractor & Engine Club with their
stationary engines. Live music was provided by rock’n’roll band
Kingsmen who played their vintage instruments from the fifties,
and dancing from LJ’s Jive School.
Other delicious food options such as pizzas, a hog roast, gourmet
hot dogs, waffles and fudge were also on offer.
The fair has been a great success and looks set to have raised
over £13,000, which will go towards supporting those affected
by cancer in Essex, London and Hertfordshire. We are a local
charity, serving our local community, and every penny raised at
this event will go towards ensuring we continue to provide the
best possible cancer support care now and in the future.
We would like to thank Cressing Temple Barns for again hosting
our event, all of our visitors, stall holders and of course our
supporters for making it such a fantastic event!”
Helen Rollason Cancer
Charity Fundraising Manager
Kate Alden said:
“It was fantastic to see so
many people coming along to
the Vintage Fair to enjoy
themselves while supporting
our charity. There were lots of
opportunities for shopping
with a selection of stalls
selling vintage fashion, crafts,
jewellery, kitchenalia, furniture and collectables. Plenty of
refreshments were available, including Molly Moo’s Ices and a
VW Camper van bar offering a range of alcoholic beverages.
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South Woodham Ferrers
Guide Price £260,000 to £270,000
This Penthouse apartment offers extraordinary
space measuring above 1000 sq. ft. and occupying
the entire top floor of this modern and highly sought
after development. Benefitting from a 22' x 16'
open plan living/kitchen/dining room, two large
double bedrooms with dressing room and En-suite
to Master and a spacious family bathroom. Further
enhanced by exceptional storage facilities and a
secure underground large parking space.
Call to view 01245 323729
South Woodham Ferrers
OIEO £390,000
Unexpectedly re-available. We offer for sale this
extended five bedroom semi-detached house over
three floors. The property benefits from lounge,
separate dining room, fitted kitchen, ground floor
shower room, family bathroom, dressing room to
bedroom five, 47ft rear garden, garage and block
paved driveway with parking for three vehicles.
Call to view 01245 323729
Bicknacre
£450,000
This four bedroom detached family home is
beautifully presented throughout and finished to a
very high standard. Featuring bright and spacious
accommodation including a stylish living room open
to dining room, a re-fitted family kitchen with
integrated appliances and quartz work surfaces, and
a ground floor cloakroom. To the first floor the three
double bedrooms and large single are serviced by a
modern re-fitted family bathroom.
Call to view 01245 323729
South Woodham Ferrers
Guide Price £475,000 to £500,000
We offer for sale this vastly extended, four double
bedroom detached house which boasts a 55ft west
facing rear garden and detached double garage with
off street parking for numerous vehicles. Further
benefitting from re-fitted ensuite and family
bathroom, study, kitchen/breakfast room, utility
room, spacious lounge, separate dining room and a
double glazed conservatory.
Call to view 01245 323729
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Romford
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Brentwood
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Hornchurch
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South Woodham Ferrers
£530,000
Unexpectedly re-available. Constructed in 2009 by
Messrs David Martin Homes. We are favoured to
offer for sale this immaculately presented four
bedroom, three reception, large detached family
home which benefits from a larger than average
Easterly facing rear garden, own garage and off
street parking. The property is located in a private
mews with just three similar properties. Viewing
strongly adviseable.
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This four bed family home benefits from spacious
and beautifully presented accommodation
throughout including two large receptions, a 19'5"
kitchen, utility, study and ground floor cloakroom.
The large Master bedroom enjoys a super en-suite,
with a further Jack and Jill shower room to beds two
and three, leaving the fourth double bedroom use of
the family bathroom. The property provides parking
for several vehicles, garage, and a lovely rear garden.
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SECOND WAVE OF EARLY BIRD
DISCOUNTS FOR GET IN! SUMMER FUN
WITH CHELMSFORD CITY COUNCIL
SECOND WAVE OF EARLY BIRD DISCOUNTS FOR GET IN! SUMMER FUN WITH
CHELMSFORD CITY COUNCIL
The school summer holidays will soon be here and parents will be looking for
childcare, or something fun for their children to do over the long summer break.
Help is at hand from Chelmsford City Council, which has a range of Get In! Skills
Clinic and Active Fun sessions that will ensure there's never a dull moment, and that
children will have fun, be active and learn new skills. The first wave of early-bird
discounts for the first two weeks of the school holiday has now closed, but
parents/carers have until 24 July for early bird discounts on bookings for weeks three
and four of the holidays - weeks commencing 6 and 13 August.
Councillor Julia Jeapes, Cabinet Member for Leisure is proud of Chelmsford City
Council's commitment to leisure and their support to keeping the community fit and
active. She says: "Once again our leisure team has devised some really interesting and fun-packed sessions for youngsters to
keep them fit and active over the long summer holidays. Our Get In! activities are also ideal for busy working parents looking
for fun and friendly childcare options."
Get In! Skills Clinics are intensive, short courses designed to give children a solid foundation in a chosen sport at a choice of
locations in and around the city: Riverside Ice & Leisure Centre, Dovedale Sports Centre, Chelmsford Sports & Athletics Centre
and South Woodham Ferrers Leisure Centre. Between the hours of 9am and 5pm, parents can leave their children in the care
of friendly, qualified staff and coaches for a jam-packed half or full day of indoor and outdoor activities from Monday 23
July - Monday 3 September. Activities are dependent upon venue but include swimming, archery, athletics, cycling, football,
horse riding, and trampolining to name but a few. Children will have the opportunity to make new friends, have fun, as well
as learning some life-long sporting skills. There's also an option for children to arrive early (8am) or be picked up late (6pm).
The Get In! Skills Clinics are available for children aged between 3 and 15 (depending on the activity). Early-bird discounts
are available and are staggered with the weeks of the summer holiday. Half-day clinics are £15 (£12.50 early-bird) and £30
(£25 early-bird) for whole-day clinics. Early To discover more, visit www.chelmsford.gov.uk/getin or call 01245 606707.
Chelmsford City Council will also be offering a wide range of Get In! Active Fun sessions for kids aged 3-16. The activities on
offer include athletics, canoeing, climbing, drama and dance, as well as new sessions such as obstacle inflatables, Bricks 4 Kidz
Robotics workshop and the Detective Project. The sessions range from one to five hours and start at £4.50 (depending on
the activity). To find out more visit www.chelmsford.gov.uk/getin
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EDITING HUMAN EMBRYOS IS OK ….. so long as it's done for
good reasons rather than simply because you want a 'designer
baby.' The official press release says: "An independent inquiry by
the Nuffield Council on Bioethics has concluded that editing the
DNA of a human embryo, sperm, or egg to influence the
characteristics of a future person (‘heritable genome editing’)
could be morally permissible. If that is to happen, a number of
measures would need to be put in place first to ensure that
genome editing proceeds in ways that are ethically acceptable."
The Nuffield Council says that technique of genome editing –
"the deliberate alteration of a targeted DNA sequence in a living
cell – could theoretically be used in assisted reproduction to alter
the DNA of a human embryo, before it is transferred to the
womb. This is not currently lawful in the UK, but could, in time,
become available as an option for parents who wish to influence
the genetic characteristics of their future child (for example, to
exclude a heritable disease or a predisposition to cancer in later
life). The Council says that the possibilities raised by this radical
new approach to reproductive choices could have significant
implications for individuals and for all of society, and there must
be action now to support public debate and to put in place
appropriate governance."
For more info see
http://nuffieldbioethics.org/news/2018/heritable-genomeediting-action-needed-secure-responsible
DIABETES AND CANCER. The World Heath Organisation (WHO)
divides the complications of diabetes into two groups:
microvascular (due to damage to small blood vessels) and
macrovascular (due to damage to larger blood vessels).
Microvascular complications include damage to the eyes
(retinopathy) leading to blindness, to kidneys (nephropathy)
leading to renal failure, and to nerves (neuropathy) leading to
impotence and diabetic foot disorders (which include severe
infections which may lead to amputation).
Macrovascular complications include cardiovascular diseases such
as heart attacks, strokes and insufficiency in blood flow to the
legs. A spokesman for The World Health Organisation, Dr WHO,
said: "There is evidence from large randomized-controlled trials
that good metabolic control in both type 1 and 2 diabetes can
delay the onset and progression of these complications."
These risks are well known to everybody except those at most
risk ... seemingly because they have developed the ability to blot
it out and because their friends and family have given up
nagging them.
"Did any of us in our wildest dreams ever think we'd live long
enough to see the end of the DFS sale?" Ken Dodd
To the above list we can now add another - diabetes seemingly
increases the risk of cancer. Diabetes is a risk factor for all-site
cancer for both men and women, but the increased risk is higher
in women than in men, according to a new article in
Diabetologia (the journal of the European Association for the
Study of Diabetes).
The journal reminds us that "cancer is the second leading cause
of death in the world. It is estimated that 1 in 4 women and 1 in
3 men develop cancer during their lifetime. In 2015 there were
17.5 million incident cancer cases and 8.7 million cancer deaths
globally, and these figures are expected to increase in the next
decades. Diabetes prevalence has also grown rapidly: 415 million
adults were reported to have the condition in 2015, with 5
million deaths attributed. In the same year 12% of global health
expenditure was spent on diabetes and its complications."
Diabetes has been associated with the risk of all-site, and some
site-specific, cancers in several systematic reviews and metaanalyses.
"Previously, however, there has been no systematic
overview of the evidence available that sex differences may
impact on this risk. This study (conducted by the University of
New South Wales, Sydney, Australia and the University of
Oxford, Oxford, UK) assessed whether there are sex differences
in the association between diabetes and cancer. It confirms that
diabetes is indeed a risk factor for all-site cancer in both sexes,
but shows also that the effect is stronger in women than in men,
and that this increase in risk for women varies with cancer site.
The authors stress "the importance of a sex-specific approach to
quantification of the role of diabetes in cancer research,
prevention and treatment," and concludes that (as you'll have
guessed) "further studies are needed to clarify the mechanisms
underlying the sex differences in the diabetes-cancer
association."
Wear short sleeves! Support the right to bare arms!
SUMMER RISKS. As soon as we get a bit of sunshine and warm
weather the killjoys want to spoil it all. The BBC warns that
"Potentially toxic algae are blooming in rivers and lochs during
Scotland's long, hot summer. Blue-green algae, which poses a
health risk to humans and animals, has flourished during the
warm spell ... and, following death of two dogs "scientists are
urging people to record sightings of the algae in a bid to speed
up response times."In the past we've had these algae down
south too so keep a look out.
The biggest risk though at present is the sun. Here in the UK we
tend to think that our brand of sunshine is safe - perhaps
because we see so little of it for so much of the time. This year
(in case you haven't noticed) it's different. Children's skin is
particularly vulnerable so do keep them safe! This may mean
keeping them out of the sun - or covering them up (long sleeves etc.)
As for sun creams, Sunsense.com tells us that: " “The SPF [sun
protection factor] of a sunscreen is derived by taking the time it
takes you to burn with a sunscreen and dividing it by the time
taken for you to burn without a sunscreen. For example if you
burn in 300 minutes with a sunscreen and 10 minutes without a
sunscreen, this is 300/10 = 30."
Whilst there are benefits from sensible sun exposure we are all,
irrespective of age, at risk of skin cancer ... even those who have
passed the first flush of youth. Lynne Hyland writes in the Mirror:
"We’re meant to get wiser as we get older, but when it comes to
SPF, we seem to have a bad case of sun blindness. Over-55s are
officially the UK’s worst at applying sun cream, with alarming
new Mintel research showing 43% didn’t use SPF even ONCE in
the past year." She quotes Dr Jonquille Chantrey: "A lot of
people think, 'Well, the damage has been done, it’s futile to start
using SPF now.' However sun damage isn’t a finite thing. Keep
adding to it and you risk tipping your immune system past the
point where it can’t repair mutations any more, leading to skin
cancer." (And in the meantime, you’re making yourself look
older, faster.)"
As I've mentioned here before, the definitive guide to sun
exposure comes, not from a medic, but rather from Noël Coward
whose song: "Mad Dogs and Englishmen" should be displayed
on large placards throughout the summer on every beach in the
land:
In tropical climes there are certain times of day
When all the citizens retire
To tear their clothes off and perspire
It's one of those rules that the greatest fools obey
Because the sun is much too sultry
And one must avoid its ultry-violet ray
The natives grieve when the white men leave their huts,
Because they're obviously ... definitely ... nuts!
Dr John
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• Top floor studio apartment
• Dual aspect living room
• Re‐fitted white bathroom
suite
• Maple style kitchen with
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• A short walk to the town
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• Lease renewal on
completion to 125 years
• Ideal investment or first
time purchase
• To be sold with no onward
chain
South Woodham Ferrers £205,000
• Well presented one bedroom
town house
•Large modern fitted
kitchen/diner
•Dual aspect lounge
•Fully tiled bespoke shower
room
•PVCu double glazed windows
and doors
•Engineered oak flooring and
solid wood internal doors
•Allocated car parking and
communal gardens
•Must be appreciated by way
of an internal viewing
South Woodham Ferrers £190,000
• Exceptionally spacious top floor
two bedroom apartment
• Located a stone’s throw from the
local railway station
• Dual aspect lounge with private
balcony
• Fitted kitchen/diner
• Family bathroom
South Woodham Ferrers £315,000
• PVCu double glazing and gas
fired central heating
• Allocated parking and communal
gardens
• To be sold with no upward chain
of sales
• Three bedroom semi‐detached
Gough Cooper home
• Situated in a quiet cul de sac
setting
• Close to local shops and railway
station
• Lounge and dining room
• Re‐fitted shower room
• PVCu double glazed windows
and doors
• 60ft rear garden
• Garage and driveway parking
South Woodham Ferrers £355,000
• Three bedroom detached
family home
• Lounge plus separate dining
room
• Downstairs cloakroom
• Master bedroom with built in
wardrobes and en‐suite
• Re‐fitted white family shower
room
• Block paved driveway and
single garage
• Mature front and rear gardens
• To be sold with no upward
chain of sale
South Woodham Ferrers £365,000
• Three bedroom extended home
• Extended kitchen breakfast
room
• Lounge with square bay window
• Dining room
• Ground floor bathroom
• Master bedroom with en‐suite
and Juliette balcony
• Garaging plus driveway parking
• Secluded rear garden with a
Southerly aspect
South Woodham Ferrers £385,000
• Four bedroom detached
family home
• Cream shaker style kitchen
with laundry room
• Conservatory overlooking
rear garden
• Separate lounge and dining
room
• Large single garage plus
driveway parking
• Situated on a large corner
plot
• To be sold with no onward
chain
• Well located for local schools
and shops
South Woodham Ferrers £500,000
• A well presented five
bedroom detached family
home
• Offering an abundance of
living space
• 100ft rear garden
• Modern fitted kitchen/diner
• Dual aspect lounge plus large
sitting room
• Ample off street parking
• A short walk from the train
station
• Highly recommended
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Tel: 01245 329429
Email: swf@churchandhawes.com
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CONGRATULATIONS
Happy ninth birthday to our kind
gorgeous funny clever boy.
Hope you have wonderful time
All our love always and for ever
Mummy, Mark, Teddy and Maggie x
Happy 5th Birthday to our lovely
George for 18th July. We love you lots
from Mummy, Daddy, Nanny &
Grandad. X x x x
Happy 13th birthday
Georgia have a lovely day.
Love from Dad, Mum, Ben, James
and all the family xxx
Happy 8th birthday Rocco
All our love Mummy daddy harley lola sasha
Luke maison Delilah you make us
very proud xx
Happy 6th birthday to my beautiful niece
daisy. Have a brilliant day princess. Love
you, from auntie dan and maisie xx
Happy 8th Birthday to our
beautiful Elsie Belle!
Love you so much gorgeous girl, big hugs
Mummy, Daddy, Charlie, Tiger,
Betty and Mr xxxxxxxx
Happy ninth birthday to our kind
gorgeous funny clever boy.
Hope you have wonderful time
All our love always and for ever
Mummy, Mark, Teddy and Maggie x
Happy Birthday Daddy,
love you more than diggers & tractors.
Love Thomas
xx
Wishing our beautiful girly a happy
7th birthday. Love u all the world
and more. Mummy, daddy, klay and
the smelly pups xxx
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CONGRATULATIONS
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Happy 93rd Birthday on 12 July to
Lily Godfrey.
Love from her sons and all the
extended family
Happy 93rd Birthday on 12 July to
Lily Godfrey. Love from all her
extended family and friends
A big happy 6th birthday to this little
dude! Have a great day! Lots of love and
hugs from Mummy, Daddy, Ruby and all
your friends and family xxxx
Happy Birthday James for the 23rd
June. Double figures at last!
Lots of love from Nanny, Grandad
and all your family xxx
Happy 12th Birthday
To the One and Only Emmy!
Enjoy your birthday it’s finally here!!!
Love you lots from Mum, Dad, Christy,
Charlotte and all your family xxxx
Happy 60th Birthday to our gorgeous
Mum and Nana. We love u lots Kirsty,
Rob, Alfie & Grace xx
Happy 10th
Birthday
William on
19th July.
Love
Always,
Mummy,
Daddy, Jack
& Kitty Soft
Paws
xx
Happy Birthday to my little sister
lots of love from Joseph xx
HaPpY HaPpY BiRtHdAy!!! Zack Durant
8 years old on 27th of July
CONGRATULATIONS & BIRTHDAYS
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South Woodham Focus
celebrate your
chelMSford'S parkS
On 27 July, families will be able to enjoy free fun in Central Park,
Chelmsford, as part of Love Parks Week - and vote on the new
Central Park playground.
As part of this year's celebrations, Chelmsford City Council is
offering a selection of free activities on Friday 27 July, 10am-2pm.
There's no need to book: just turn up and join in at the garden
area outside the Cake at the Lake cafe in Central Park.
There will be lots of family-friendly things to do and a chance to
let your city know what you love about Chelmsford's parks. Bring
a picnic and take part in free activities for children such as badge
making, table tennis, a recycling art project, pebble painting,
designing your own park, wildlife activities and more!
This is also your chance to see the newly improved Bell Meadow
which is being officially opened by Mayor of Chelmsford,
Councillor Yvonne Spence, at approximately 10.00am by the war
memorial, with a walk through to all the fun of the event after
the proceedings.
Excitingly, there will also be the chance to vote for your favourite
design for Central Park's play area. The current play equipment
has been much-loved by children through the decades and is
now in need of a spruce up – the current multi-play unit was
installed in 2007 and swings date back to 2004.
Chelmsford City Council is now planning a full revamp of the
playground and has shortlisted three designs to go to the public
vote. Children can vote too, so bring the whole family along to
have a say!
For more information, follow @LoveYourChelmsford on
Facebook.
cheShire catS raiSeS
Money for breaSt cancer
Despite the World Cup and the hot weather Maldon Drama
Group’s latest production Cheshire Cats attracted wonderful
audiences who helped to raise £258.60 for the Breast Cancer
Charity Walk the Walk (walkthewalk.org). Cheshire Cats told the
story of a team of 5 women from Cheshire who travelled to
London to take part in the moonwalk, a story which raised both
laughter and tears from an appreciative audience.
Not ones to rest on their laurels the drama group already has
two new productions underway. George Orwell’s 1984 to be
staged in October and then in November another charitable
piece Hope Flowers which will support the Poppy Appeal as part
of the WWI commemoration.
Thursday 26th July
Thursday 2nd August MR HAPPY
Thursday 9th August
Thursday 16th August
Thursday 23rd August
11am till 1pm
Event subject to weather conditions, please check Facebook ok
for any
changes or contact the Town Council Office fi
on 01245 321817
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Please bring a picnic, hat and drinks and don’t forget the sun cream.
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The Light
IS LIFE GOOD FOR YOU AND HOW DO YOU MEASURE
HOW GOOD?
The people around you – your family, friends, maybe work colleagues, the neighbours;
all these people and our interaction with them can affect your mood. We accept that
some days are better than others, certainly when the sun is out for some this brightens
them up.
However, we need to look within ourselves at how we feel inside – this part of ourselves isn’t always apparent to others, such
as the company we mentioned. So, what satisfies you as an individual when you look in the mirror.
Our appearance to others – image, look can dominate our thoughts. This is where we can seek to improve/ change the way we
look – treating ourselves with clothing, gadgets, a new car; but are we happy with a satisfied feeling, and is there are beneficial
change within us? Others may not see it, but it is important to us. What about reaching out for a joyful feeling, a rewarding
feeling – this is the best of me!
Be shaped not by what you have, but how you live. We know when we feel the greatest rewards – supporting each other, maybe
those who are finding life difficult. “Give or receive” – we know that the giving gives back. We are seeking an inner joy, for that’s
the person we live with all day long, all our lives. When we reflect on people we know around us that appear to have it all, I
really hope they do - only they would know: to work diligently all your working life and provide for your self and family is a good
thing.
A Christian evangelist said, “Live simply so others can simply live”. We need to acknowledge that we are part of a worldwide
community, where some of us have grown up in vastly different circumstances. Your life may acknowledge this and reflect itself
in some of the ways we live day to day – what we buy, what we give in time to each other as well as money. The former is, quite
often, the most valuable gift.
How does life change through Jesus – we shine through living as he did in this world. He served, he gave a gift of new life to us
all through His death and resurrection.
SWF Christian Council
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OVER TO YOU.....
DOG ATTACK
Almost every day I walk 3 dogs around SWF, often one Westie in
a pet stroller (pink). On the 2/7/18 the other Westie was attacked
in Salcoates Park by the Cricket Clubhouse. The attacking dog
was not controlled and pulled its head from the collar and lead.
The Westie - Buster needed stitches and medical attention. The
dog was a large long haired Alsation type dog. If you have any
info or similar experience please report to the police on 101 ex
430011, incident number 1352 4th July.
Fred
CAUGHT ON CAMERA!
Some aluminium double-glazed window panes were removed
from the front of my property in Carisbrooke Drive on 8th July.
You were caught on my cctv camera. I can only assume you
thought they were surplus to requirements - wrong. I'd like these
back please. Kindly return them and this will go no further.
Otherwise I will have to take this evidence to the police to
investigate.
Carisbrooke Drive Resident
Dear Friends,
I said I would keep you up to date with the garden where Alex
lives. We have found a new provider to take over from SCOPE.
We’ve had the paths renewed, bought a greenhouse and shed
and had a good tidy up. Thanks from Alex and his friends,
Morley Road in Tiptree. Myself and Alan I know, will be looking
down and saying that too.
Marjorie Forder
volunteerS needed for
chelMSford Marathon
Runners from across the UK will be heading to Chelmsford on
Sunday 21st October to take part in the 2018 Chelmsford
Marathon. It is the fifth year of this major sporting event and
organisers at The J’s Hospice are appealing for more volunteers
to help make it even bigger!
The Chelmsford Marathon raises tens of thousands of pounds
each year for The J’s Hospice charity which cares for young adults
with life-limiting conditions and their families across Essex, in the
comfort of their own homes or in the community.
It would not be so successful without the 260 volunteers who
kindly give their time to help in the run up to the event and on
the big day.
The charity needs people to help set up and take down the event
plus there are a variety of roles throughout the day including
water station volunteers, marshals and photographers along the
route as well as baggage, t-shirt and finish funnel volunteers in
the event village at Central Park. There really is a role for
everyone!
Jane Cox has volunteered as Head Marshal at the Chelmsford
Marathon since it began. She explained: “I organise a team of
marshals by placing them in their positions, supporting them
when required and generally communicating to them the
importance of their role because without them the Marathon
would not be able to run. I encourage people to volunteer at the
Marathon because there’s a great atmosphere and you get to be
part of a big community event which is raising money for The J’s
Hospice which is a fantastic cause to support!”
To volunteer, please contact Lucy:
lucy.burgess@thejshospice.org.uk or 01245 475474.
To take part in the Chelmsford Marathon or watch a video of
last year’s event, go to
www.havenshospices.org.uk/chelmsfordmarathon
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From left to right: Jane Cox, Lucy Burgess and Denise Whiffin.

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Female Care Assistant Required
Care Assistant for 44 yr old lady living in South Woodham Ferrers
1 Saturday/month 9am-6pm,
1 Sunday/month 9am-6pm,
Every Friday 3pm-6pm
Good rates of pay, sick pay, holiday pay, pension
(where applicable)
Duties will include personal care, general household duties &
accessing the community i.e. cinema, shopping etc.
You must be friendly, GSOH, reliable, and trustworthy and like cats
as I have 5. You must be 25 or over (car insurance requirement) able
to drive and have a clean driving licence as you will be required to
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Experience is preferable but not necessary. You will also be
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runWell hoSpital boWlS club celebrateS 50 yearS
In glorious sunshine on Wednesday 4th July, Runwell Hospital
Bowls Club celebrated its 50th year, with a match against a team
of In-Pensioners from the Royal Hospital Chelsea.
Runwell Club President Mike Hammond, himself a founder
member, both Captains, Pam Petts and Dave Thomas and many
current members of the club welcomed The Chelsea Pensioners
to their bowls green at St Luke’s Park, Runwell. The Pensioners,
who were led by their bowls captain Walter Swan and Lt. Col.
Jonny Lowe, looked splendid as they arrived in their Scarlet
Uniforms.
After photographs had been taken Col. Lowe presented the Club
with a commemorative plaque. The visitors were then able to
remove their ‘Scarlets’, which are very warm and it was a very
hot day. After light refreshments they proceeded to the green
to play 18 ends of enjoyable bowls. The games were all played in
a friendly and pleasant, but competitive, spirit with no-one
taking any real notice of the final scores.
After supper, Walter thanked the club for the invitation, saying
that the day, with perfect weather, a perfect green, in pleasant
surroundings and good company had been most enjoyable. Mike
Hammond then presented Walter with a framed cross stitch
panel depicting Chelsea Pensioners and also a teddy bear dressed
as a Chelsea Pensioner, both of which had been made by his wife,
Brenda. Both Walter and Mike said that they were looking
forward to the return match, in Chelsea, in 2019.
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South Woodham Focus
three riverS golf
ladieS Section
We held our Club Championships last week with a Strokeplay
competition played over 36 holes. We also held the Big Bertha
competition a competition played over 18 holes.
The results were:-
Club Champion
Handicap Cup
Big Bertha Winner
Ruth Collins
Jan Tindale
Kathyrn Lane
Top photo
shows Ruth
Collins with
Sharon
Warrington
(Ladies
Captain) and
Jo Stentiford
(Vice Captain)
The bottom
photo on the
left shows Jan
Tindale with
Sharon and Jo
and the
bottom right
shows Kathryn
Lane with
Sharon and Jo.
diStrict SportS eventS
DISTRICT SPORTS FIELD
EVENTS - On Tuesday 3rd
June, Maldon Court took
part in the Maldon District
Sports Field Events. Six
pupils competed in the
long jump, high jump and
ball throw, one boy and
one girl were entered into
every event. The
atmosphere was incredible, and the competition fierce. Maldon
Court performed to an elite level, demonstrating fantastic skill
and precision. We were thrilled to be placed 1st in three events
and 2nd in three events, making us Maldon District Sports Field
Event Champions for 2018. A big thank you to all the parents
who came to support us.
DISTRICT SPORTS TRACK EVENTS - Last week we saw our
selected Key Stage 2 children compete at the prestigious District
Sports athletics track events. The children competed in true
Maldon Court style with fantastic determination in all of their
races. The Relay Cup was the culmination of a superb day of
competition where both the boys and girls won with at least an
80m win over the four other schools. Wow! Well done to all
children and to Mrs Holden, Mrs Guest and our parent helpers
for all of their hard work training the children. It was most
certainly worth it, the children are now 2018 Maldon District
Field and Track Champions, Relay Champions and Overall
Athletics Champions, a truly remarkable achievement.
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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
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
Natural Healing Centres
Spinal & Natural Healthcare Centre 333900
Schools
Collingwood Primary 322258
Elmwood Primary 321301
St Joseph’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

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£550 but will sell for £99. V
front and back with small silk
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The front has a fitted waist and
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There are Swarovski crystals on
a gathered side and a small
train. There are no sleeves. It
comes with a travelling bag
and a silk wrap that has never
been used. Size 14. Mothercare
and Tomy swimming arm
bands for Sale £2/£3. 0-2 years
and 1-6. Bottle steriliser and
bottle warmer £5.99. Infant
travel booster seats (Tomy and
Munckin) £3. Samsung
Telephone and Fax SC 360
£7.99. All from a clean and pet
free house. Cash only. Please
Ring Julie on 07813 323469
UNUSED 13 KG. GREEN CALOR
GAS BOTTLE (BBQ, Patio Heater
etc.) £20 or offers. Buyer
collects. Tel: 01245 325467
SOUTH WOODHAM
FOCUS
TWO DRAWER CUPBOARD.
Mahogany coloured wood £10.
17”x 17”x 22” 01245 328974
WANTED
Local wants vintage games,
dolls, toy soldiers and cars and
modelling construction kits not
completed. Any condition
considered. Good prices paid.
Tel 01245 320644
FOR SALE
6 x hardwood garden chairs
(Royal Craft) £20 each or £100
for six. Microwaveable
hotplate (NEW) £5. Tel: 07878
346542
FOR SALE
New and still in the original
box, Breville Professional
Fryer, Stainless Steel. 2000w
Element, 1kg food capacity.
£15. New and still in the
original box, Delta Steam Iron
with Stainless Steel Sole Plate.
£10. Tel: 07803 879666
SILVER METAL FRAMED BUNK
BEDS. Bought for
grandchildren. No longer
needed. No mattresses. Free to
collect. Tel: 01245 327546
FOR SALE
AEG AG71A. Rapidclean Stair
and Car Vac. Boxed. Hardly
used. £20. Corby 2200 Trouser
Press. Good working order.
Black ash. Free-standing or
wall-mounted. £15. Lindam
Sure Shut Stair Gate. Model
MK18/00. Hardly used
(grandparents house) £12. Tel:
01245 321510
TWO BLACK BARS WROUGHT
IRON GATES, 34” long x 36”
high with wall fixing struts
(not supplied), will measure
approx. 36”/38” wide, £20
each OVNO, tel: 07570 808759
PATIO GAS CYLINDER FOR
SALE. Almost full cylinder of
Patio Gas. 13kg. £20. Tel: 07773
957858
FOR SALE
Faux silk lined curtains.
Damask pattern in duck egg
blue and white with tape top
and tie backs. Two pairs 90”
drop x 60” wide and 90” drop
by 84” wide. £25 for both
pairs. Can separate.
Gold ‘waffle’ look curtains
with tape top and tie backs.
90” wide by 72” drop. £15.
‘Workzone’ 400w Wood
BILLBOARD
Turning Lathe Model WWL
400/14. As new, never used.
£45. Elu Timber Cutting Saw on
removable legs for
transportation, with various
accessories. Used but well
looked after. Two reclining
garden chairs with mattresses.
Good condition. £10 the pair.
Tel: 01245 320657.
GUITAR FOLDING STAND
Brand new £10. Tel: 07947
608476
MCLAREN 12C GT3 RACING
SERIES RADIO CONTROL CAR
NEW STILL IN BOX Maisto Tech.
£22.00. Mobile: 07938 528145.
Flat: 01245 225863
WANTED – TRADING CARDS
Magic the Gathering trading
cards wanted. The game dates
back 25 years, so check the loft!
Contact 07933 138093.
DUE TO MOVING, for sale, 3
seater settee, 2 seater settee, 1
armchair, 1 storage stool, sage,
good, perfect condition, £145
ONO, buyer collects, tel: 07967
328787
HALFORDS 24 ltr electric cool
box, 12v plus 250v mains, VGC,
£30, PORTABLE double electric
hot plate, 250v, VGC, £15, tel:
01245 328496
BERNINA SEWING MACHINE.
730 Arista with Embroidery
unit. Purchased March 2010.
Cost £2,750 New.
All attachments; Manual; B.S.R.
Tel: 01245 328430
FOR SALE, TWO SETS OF PINE
DRAWERS. one set has six
drawers, one set has four
drawers plus two small
drawers, was nearly six
hundred pounds brand new, in
excellent condition, £50 each,
(will separate). Tel: 01245
425018
South Woodham Focus
WHITE KNIGHT SPIN DRYER.
Very good condition. Sad to
part with it but need the
space. £30. Must be collected
SWF. Daylight craft table lamp
with adjustable magnifier. £20.
Must be collected SWF.
Contact 07986 935359
YAMAHA ELECTRIC PIANO
For sale £300 offers invited.
Buyer collects. Very good
condition full working order.
Please ring 07710 330015
DANSK MAHOGANY DINING
TABLE AND FOUR CHAIRS
Table has a heat stain. Free to
anybody who can collect
01245 630359
CEILING AND WALL LIGHTS
with brass finish and
patterned glass shades. 2
ceiling lights with 3 shades, 3
wall lights with 2 shades. Also
one round kitchen light with
glass shade and brass finish.
Can be sold individually. All
items previously used. £20 for
all lights o.n.o. Tel: 01245
321609 or 07763476839
CANVAS WARDROBE with
blue cover and wooden frame.
Already dismantled but with
instructions to
re-assemble. Good for child’s
bedroom or spare room.
1750mm high, 900mm wide
550mm deep. £5.00 o.n.o. Tel:
01245 321609 or 07763 476839
CONSERVATORY SET
consisting of: 1 settee, 2 arm
chairs, small table wicker
made, cushions - Was £800
accept £200. Tel: 01245 322606
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PLUMBING & HEATING
COMPUTER SERVICES
Computer Services
Upgrades, Virus Removal
Hardware/Software Installation
Advice and Basic Tuition.
Reasonable Rates.
For a Home Visit call:
Mark Piesse
01245 321514
07973 522412
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Plumbing & Heating
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Mob: 07860 270778
Tel: 01245 320138
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01245 425904
07415 421381
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SATELLITE & TV
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Environment
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Prices from £45
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inc. 10% discount
Call Claire on
01245 22 76 55
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PLASTERERS
SLIMMING CLUBS
South Woodham Village Hall Hullbridge Road - Tues 9.30am
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