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Issue 863
3rd August 2018
We are on the move again!
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From 1st August our office will now be on
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Dictionaries for Primary Schools 2018
The Rotary Club and the Inner Wheel Club of South Woodham
Ferrers delved into their charity funds to buy dictionaries for Year
6 and a few for Year 3 pupils who attend the local Primary
Schools. Pupils from Collingwood, Elmwood, Priory, St Joseph’s, St
Mary’s, Trinity St Mary’s and Woodville Primary Schools were
presented with their dictionaries at the school by members of
the Rotary Club of SWF .
Pictured below are some of the pupils from Collingwood.
Elmwood, with their headteachers Mrs Buckland-Garnett and
Mrs Shaw and also Trinity St Mary’s school being presented with
their dictionaries. In all, some 246 pupils received their
dictionaries.
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UNIFORMED YOUTH ROAD
The summer holidays have arrived and so to have the workman.
Works have commenced on the Uniformed Youth Road and are
expected to be completed by early September 2018. Users of this
road will be pleased to hear that not only will it be replaced by
a new concrete road, but a brand-new footpath shall run
alongside it to ensure safety for both pedestrians and drivers. In
addition to this the lamp columns will be replaced and fitted
with new LED lights.
We are looking forward to being able to open this new
improved road once it is completed and would like to apologise
for any disruption caused. We are confident that the result will
be worth it in the long run.
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cooperation.
If you have any queries about the works or access, please do
not hesitate to contact the Town Council Offices on 01245
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Silver Award for Good Beginnings
Collingwood Pre-school has now achieved the Good Beginnings
Early Years Autism-Friendly Setting Level 2: Silver Award.
In their letter of congratulations the Panel said:
"The Good Beginnings Panel would like to acknowledge the
efforts of you personally, and your staff team in demonstrating
how your setting is a positive, inclusive and inspiring
environment for children with autism and their families."
We will be celebrating our achievement when we return to preschool
in the autumn term.
Many thanks to the staff, committee and all our families for their
continued support of our pre-school and wishing you all a
wonderful summer!
Jan Green, Manager.
Men’s evening
Calling All Men!
If there are any men that would like to meet together one Friday
evening in November at the Eatery for a three course meal and
listen to a guest speaker.
Es Kaitell the author of a book called “I’m asking you nicely “
Es chose a fast paced life that skirted a fine line between
enforcement and crime; family life and fun; building a business
or looking for trouble. Crisis came when a savage brawl left him
with injuries serious enough to jeopardise his career as a
nightclub doorman. Should he get his revenge? The right
decision was to yield far better consequences than Es could ever
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Remus Horse
Santuary Open Day
A Fun Day Out for the whole Family
Ingatestone, Essex
Remus Horse Sanctuary’s Open Day on Sunday 5 August will see
children’s entertainer, Magic Dave, and with a dedicated
children’s area with two bouncy castles, music from Midnite Blu
and competitions and games to entertain the whole family.
Entry to the event will be just £4 for adults and £2 for children
and will take place from 1pm to 5pm at the Sanctuary near
Ingatestone. Parking is available on-site, with disabled access,
and dogs are welcome on a lead. Members can obtain a discount
on the entry price by bringing their membership card.
The Sanctuary opens its gate just six times a year offering
entertainment for the whole family, with a kids’ corner,
competitions and games, music, delicious refreshments including
sandwiches (including gluten free) and homemade cakes,
alongside stalls and a raffle.
The Sanctuary provides rehabilitation and care for over 200
animals, including horses, ponies, donkeys,
cows, goats, sheep and cats. The Open Days are a vital source of
fundraising for the charity which, due to its location on
greenbelt land, can only open to the public for a limited number
of days each year.
Founder of the Sanctuary, Sue Burton, says, “The Open Days are
a really important to us, not only in terms of fundraising, but
also in educating people about what we do here. Visitors will be
able to meet Jake, our latest rescue, and learn about our many
other successes.”
Entertainer this Thursday will be MR Happy. Don't
forget to bring your picnic and blanket. See you there
between 11am and 1pm on the Band Stand.
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North Fambridge
£600,000
This stunning family home enjoys a wonderful semirural
location with a 100ft rear garden affording
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feature bay to garden, playroom, large utility/study
and four double bedrooms with a re-fitted Ensuite to
master and a family bathroom.
Call to view 01245 323729
South Woodham Ferrers
£500,000
Beautifully presented four bedroom detached family
home that enjoys a super location, featuring a
modern 30ft kitchen diner, a light and spacious
living room, playroom/study and re-fitted ground
floor cloakroom. The Master bedroom benefits from
re-fitted Ensuite and the remaining bedrooms are of
a good size and share a re-fitted family bathroom.
Further benefitting from extensive parking, garage
and a landscaped rear garden.
Call to view 01245 323729
South Woodham Ferrers
Guide Price £350,000 - £375,000
This stunning detached family home has been
significantly extended and benefits from a modern
re-fitted kitchen with integrated appliances and
granite work surfaces, a spacious lounge diner,
conservatory and ground floor cloakroom. To the first
floor there are three double bedrooms and a
re-fitted family bathroom. Further benefitting from a
south facing rear garden an office/garage conversion
with remaining storage and own driveway.
Call to view 01245 323729
South Woodham Ferrers
£355,000
This three bedroom end terraced family home
enjoys a fantastic location and exceptional garden
space. Featuring a spacious living room and
conservatory, re-fitted kitchen, study and ground
floor shower room. To the first floor the three wellproportioned
bedrooms share a modern family
bathroom. Further benefitting from a single garage
and off street parking for two vehicles. Early viewing
is strongly advised.
Call to view 01245 323729
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Lettings: 01268 280 066
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Lettings: 01277 210 506
Hornchurch
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Lettings: 01708 478 333
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Lettings: 01245 455 584
South Woodham Ferrers
£310,000
This nicely presented three bedroom semi-detached
family home enjoys the benefit of an extraordinarily
large garden and further formal garden to rear.
Further featuring a bright and spacious living room
leading to a conservatory, re-fitted kitchen and
bathroom and three bedrooms to the first floor.
Along with its own driveway to garage this house
really must be seen without delay.
Call to view 01245 323729
Chelmsford
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Lettings: 01245 455 584
Ongar
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Lettings: 01277 210 506
Upminster
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Lettings: 01708 259 535
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South Woodham Ferrers
£270,000
This attractive two bed end-of-terrace house enjoys
gardens to front, side and rear, with its own garage
and off street parking. Featuring a spacious lounge
diner, re-fitted kitchen, a large master bedroom and
good sized second bedroom sharing a modern family
bathroom. This nicely presented home is well
situated within close proximity of the town centre
and early viewing is strongly advised to avoid
disappointment.
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This is an annual charity event to raise funds for our village hall
and sports facilities.
It is held in East Hanningfield Village Hall (postcode CM3 8AE)
on Saturday 22nd September from 10.00am until 5.00pm and
Sunday 23rd September 10.00am until 4.00pm.
It will be well sign posted.
The adult entry price is £1.50, children free. Wheelchair access
and parking are available.
Artists from the region enter a variety of work in different media
including photography, fabric and embroidery.
There can as many as 700 items displayed on walls with also a
range of portfolios i.e. work that is unframed and displayed on
tables. These are a great way to buy a lovely piece of art and
have your own choice of frame.
There are usually as many as 100 plus artists involved. The
exhibition is of an excellent standard and has a wide range of
appeal as well as prices for all pockets. Some of our artists also
have a selection of their work as cards. We have a resident artist
at work.
It is hoped there will be a few select craft artists displaying their
work in our upstairs room, attached to our library loft. We will
be holding our 3 monthly book sale as part of the art exhibition.
There is a huge selection of good quality, second hand books at
rock bottom prices.
There is a stair lift to enable easy access.
The WI will be running a café for refreshments.
Come and spend a pleasant hour or two with us, taking
refreshment, and enjoying some talented artists’ work and with
a chance to find a good book or two! What better way to help
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South Woodham Ferrers £185,000
• Two‐bedroom first floor
apartment
• Lounge/diner
• Fitted Kitchen
• Re‐fitted white bathroom
suite
• PVCu double glazing
• Convenient for the local
rail station
• Allocated carport parking
• Communal gardens
South Woodham Ferrers £209,995
• Top floor two‐bedroom
apartment
• Spacious lounge with private
balcony
• Fitted kitchen
• Modern bathroom
• Allocated car parking
• Loft space
• Countryside views
• 125 year lease
South Woodham Ferrers £315,000
•Stunning two‐bedroom home
•Luxurious kitchen with
integrated appliances
•Dual aspect lounge/diner
•Master bedroom with fitted
wardrobes
•Parking for numerous cars
•White bathroom suite and
ground floor cloakroom
•Garage
•Southerly facing rear garden
South Woodham Ferrers £335,000
• Three‐bedroom semidetached
home
• Lounge/diner
• Kitchen/breakfast room
• PVCu windows and doors
• Gas heating
• Garage
• Close to schools, shops and
railway station
• 42’ westerly aspect garden
South Woodham Ferrers £375,000
• Four‐bedroom detached
home
• Re‐fitted white high gloss
kitchen
• Re‐fitted white family
bathroom
• Separate dining room
• Garage/storage
• Block paved double driveway
• PVCu double glazed windows
• Enclosed rear garden
South Woodham Ferrers £425,000
• Three‐bedroom detached
bungalow
• Dual aspect lounge/diner
• Re‐fitted kitchen
• Wet room
• Master bedroom with
en‐suite
• 31’ Garage
• PVCu double glazed windows
• Westerly facing garden
South Woodham Ferrers £450,000
• Four‐bedroom detached
home
• Kitchen/breakfast room with
utility
• Dual aspect lounge
• PVCu d/glazed conservatory
• Re‐fitted white bathroom and
cloakroom
• Re‐fitted white en‐suite
• Nest wireless controlled
central heating system
• Enclosed rear garden
South Woodham Ferrers £465,000
• Detached four‐bedroom
home
• Fitted kitchen/breakfast
room
• Lounge and separate dining
room
• Cloakroom
• Garage
• Gas radiator heating
• En‐suite shower to the
master
• Dressing area
19 Reeves Way, South Woodham Ferrers, Essex CM3 5XF
Tel: 01245 329429
Email: swf@churchandhawes.com
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ROTARY PRESENTS A CHEQUE TO ElMWOOD SCHOOl
Elmwood School entered a number
of teams in the Swimarathon this
year which consisted of Students of
all ages as well as teams of parents
and other supporters of Elmwood
School.
They earned praise for their efforts
with their swims and earned an
amazing £2565 from their sponsors for the Swimarathon in
March.
Pictured right is the presentation of a cheque by Past President
Geof Clark to Mrs Shaw Headteacher of Elmwood. The cheque
was for their share of the sponsorship which will be used for the
benefit of their school.
WOODVIllE lEAVERS 2018
The last day of Primary School
for the Woodville 2018
Leavers proved to be
emotional but also a lot of
fun.
Thanks to the generosity of
the parents, the children were
treated to a great party at
Club Woodham.
They all looked amazing in
their Woodville Leavers 2018
T-shirts and had amazing fun
in the dance-offs with music
and entertainment provided
by DJ Bobby @ Nightlife
Discos, delicious hot food
served by Club Woodham and
cakes by ‘Cake Me To The
Moon’ and sweets came from
Sweet Tree. The fun was
topped off by a balloon
release in Woodville colours.
A perfect way to end such an
emotional week for both the
parents and the children.
Thank you to all that came
and gave their support with
special thanks to Tracy and
Lindsey for all of their help
organising the event.
T-shirts from ‘Love To Print’
and Balloons from ‘Sweet
Desires’ and ‘Blissful Balloons’.
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CONGRATUlATIONS
Happy 7th birthday to James on 3rd August and happy 3rd birthday to
Amelia on 7th August. All our love Mummy & Daddy. Xxx
Dear Imogen
Have a wonderful 7th birthday.
We are so proud of you and love you
more than all the stars in the sky!
All our love Mummy, Daddy and Flynn
xxxxxx
Happy 5th Birthday to our
amazing girl Eva! We hope you have a
fantastic time! All our love, Mummy,
Daddy, Elle and Jack xxx
Happy 7th birthday to our
cheeky Anais.
Love you to the moon and back,
Mummy, Daddy & Amelie Xx
Happy 9th
Birthday
Abigail for 5th
August.
We hope you
have a
fantastic day.
Lots of love
from Mum,
Dad, Nathan
and Boodle
xxx
Happy 6th Birthday to our
Gorgeous little Phoebe.
Loads of special love from Nanny,
Grandad, Gran and Grandad Mick.
xxxxxx
Happy 6th birthday wishes to
our crazy little lady Phoebe.
Hope you have a fab time love
you millions
Mummy, Daddy and Skye xxx
Happy 14th Birthday to our beautiful daughter
Nicole Burton for the 31st July lots of love always
Mum and Dad xxxxxxxxxxxxx
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CONGRATUlATIONS
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Congratulations
Russell Hilditch
on getting a
1st in Business
Management.
We’re all very
proud.
Love Mum, Dad
and all your
family.
Happy Sweet Sixteenth Jamie-Lee!!
We are so proud of you! Enjoy your day!
Lots of Love, Mum, Dad, Luke, Josh,
Lauren & Brad xxxx
Happy 7th birthday Harry on
2nd August. We love you to the
moon and back, all our love
Mum, Dad, Lucy and the other
critters xxx
Happy 21st Birthday James and 2nd Birthday to
Oli. All our love Mum/Nanny, Frandad, A and K
xxxxxx
Wishing our
Lily Rose
Woodley a very
Happy 13th
birthday for
2nd August,
enjoy your
birthday
celebrations.
We love you
Mum, Dad,
Katie and Bella
xxxx
Happy Birthday wishes to our
beautiful daughter Nicola for 30th
July. Lots of love
Mum and Dad xxx
Well done Kirsty Archer on getting
First Class Honours, we are all very
proud of you. xx
Happy 7th
birthday for
the 3rd August
to my funny,
loves to sing
and dance
daughter
Molly, I love
you so much,
all the way to
the moon and
back, love
always baby
girl love
mummy
xxxxxxx
Happy 7th birthday for the 3rd
August to our sister Molly, have a
great birthday love brothers
Charlie and Stanley xxx
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OVER TO YOU.....
BIG THANk YOU
Mister Gees Foundation
It has been less than forty weeks since Mister Gees Foundation
opened its store on Warwick Parade and in that time, building
on the legacy left by Audrey Hatcher from the Muscular
Dystrophy Charity Shop, it has raised over thirty thousand
pounds for good causes.
To all that supported out summer fete at Windle Court care
home here in South Woodham Ferrers.
Without the support of local companies and the community we
would not be able to have such fun days.
Thanks to Asda, Costa, Subway, Alistair Black, Club Woodham,
The Town Crier, The Ladybird singers and Sparkles to name a few.
Plus all the great relatives who come along to help and
support us.
Nicola And Jain Activities coordinators
Windle Court Runwood Homes
THE NATIONAl HEAlTH SERVICE
Feeling unwell for some time, I went to see my GP at Brickfields
Surgery on Monday afternoon.
Following a thorough check up I went to St Peters at Maldon the
following morning and had an xray and blood test and was back
home before 11am.
My GP sent for me PM the following day, (Wed} having received
the blood test results. He decided further action was suggested
and phoned the emergency assessment ward at Broomfield who
agreed to see me at once. I arrived at 4.30 and was give a further
blood test and an ECG. I then saw a Dr then a consultant who
sent me for a scan. I was home by 8.30 that evening,
All of this in 48 hours. Who says that our NHS is not working.
Thank you all at Brickfields, St Peters and Broomfield. I am very
very grateful.
Much of this success can be attributed to the simple idiom,
“charity begins at home”, so unlike most “Charity Shops” where
the profit made is sent to a national head office or regional
organisation not less than 50% is spent locally in South
Woodham Ferrers. To date over fifteen thousand pounds has
been given to local groups or causes by The Village Group with
the remainder earmarked or donated to UK registered water
related charities.
Clearly the Foundation has the ability to make a real difference to
where you live and beyond; however it can't continue to operate
unless more people come forward and help staff the shop.
The shop is simply a vehicle that converts generously donated
items into cash, but it takes time, time to sort the donations, time
to price the articles, time to serve the customers, time to cash up,
time to do the correct book-keeping in order to be transparent,
time to comply with all of the red tape and time to keep the
village informed, via social media, our website and publications
like this.
Regretfully the number of helpers that we have at present is just
not enough to ensure that all of the above is being done
efficiently and consequently more and more work is falling on
the shoulders of the few, something that can't go on indefinitely.
In particular the shop needs reliable sales assistants to operate
the till on a regular basis or to provide holiday cover and
although this might sound daunting and something that you
have no experience of, rest assured the till does not bite, it will
not break if you press the wrong button and full training will be
given before you are thrown in at the deep end.
Volunteers of any age are welcome, be they sixteen or sixty; at
sixty it is a reason to get up in the morning and at sixteen it will
look good on you CV when job hunting.
So, in a nutshell, unless more helpers come forward a wellconceived
and proven idea to benefit the community as a whole
is likely to drown in its own success, only you have the lifebelt.
For more information visit www.mistergees.org
GOODBYE TO STAN GITTOS
I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who
attended Stan’s funeral and wake. I would also like to thank all
those who sent kind words and cards but could not attend.
A big thank you to Paul King for a very professional job (and
especially Leslie in the office), they turned a very sad day into a
fitting tribute. Also to the Eatery for a lovely spread at the wake
and the Rugby club for their help in hosting it. And finally, a big
thank you to Tina Wilson for the wonderful family flowers.
Barry and Mark Gittos and family.
PS Over £1,000 was raised between the two charities as a tribute
to Stan.
INTERESTING FACTS
Coca-Cola would be green if colouring wasn’t
added to it.
You cannot snore and dream at the same time.
A crocodile can’t poke its tongue out.
A mole can dig a tunnel that is
300 feet long in only one night.
It is physically impossible for pigs to
look up into the sky.
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love one another as I have loved you
There has been a lot in the press recently about the growth in hate crime. Hate crime is an attack
on someone who is perceived to be different, be it race, nationality, religion or sexuality. People
who commit hate crime use this difference as an excuse for verbal or physical abuse. It’s so sad
that there are people who see difference as a threat rather than a gift. I have travelled a lot,
and I have been to many countries where I am the minority, as a white person, as an English
person, as a Christian in a Muslim area. And I have received a warm welcome in these places.
Often people are curious and want to know more about my life and my country. Sometimes
people ask strange questions: Have you met the Queen? Do you live in a castle? Why don’t you speak other
languages? Sometimes people think we eat rubbish food, we are aloof, and we don’t really like other cultures. The
prejudices people have may seem daft to us, and our perceptions of people who are different are probably equally
daft. Jesus said, ‘Love one another as I have loved you’ (John 15:12). There was a lot of prejudice in his day too,
but he reached out to children, women, lepers, tax collectors, Romans, sinners… His own followers came from many
and diverse backgrounds. We don’t know the story behind the refugee, the transsexual, the Muslim. But if we did
there is no doubt we have much to learn from each other. Every time I meet some different, I come away wiser and
with a new perspective. That is the gift of diversity. Perhaps if we all start embracing the differences amongst us,
we will deter the haters. That’s what Jesus would do. His commandment to love one another gives us a powerful
yet simple and practical way to make our society and our world a much better place.
SWF Christian Council
RECRUITMENT
General Administrator/ Receptionist
Part time/Full time
Local Vacancy in a cool office
Friendly environment based in the Town Centre
Long established firm of Accountants
Please apply by email: Anna@KhanThornton.co.uk
Khan Thornton Chartered Certified Accountants
Town Centre, 14-18 Heralds Way, South Woodham Ferrers
01245 328217
Office Administrator – Part Time
This job opportunity suits someone looking for a 5 day
working week with the flexibility of shorter hours. This is a
customer focused office support role and previous
experience in sales/office support would be advantageous
but not essential. The type of candidate we are looking
for would benefit from having a dynamic, outgoing
character that enjoys working in a busy team
environment, with a positive and
pro-active approach to their work.
This is a permanent role and the hours are
10am – 4pm (negotiable).
We are a local business based in South Woodham Ferrers
Please send a copy of your CV to
graham.everett@kingdomgroup.com
HIGHLINE ROADMARKINGS LIMITED
TRAINEE ROAD MARKER REQUIRED
(NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY)
MUST hold full clean driving licence, £70.00 per day whilst
training for NVQ level 2 then rising to £80.00 per day
and will increase upon experience.
RING 01621 741777 Ask for Lauren or Debbie Wallace
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DYING WITHOUT LAWYERS. It's hard to know how many people
are lying in hospital in a vegetative state in the UK but it's certainly
in excess of 100. In the most extreme of these cases uncovered by
BBC Radio 4's Today programme, a patient cared for by the
Western Health and Social Care Trust in Northern Ireland had been
in a minimally conscious state for 20 years. I suspect most people
who are in the process of making a 'living will' would say: "What's
the point? If I end up like that then please pull the plug and leave
me alone to let nature take its course."
The suspicion is that a lot of these patients were left in limbo
because few wanted to embark on the legal process that was
required until this week. Many seemingly considered the time, the
stress, and the costs prohibitive.
All that has changed. Alex Matthews-King writing in The
Independent says: "Families will no longer need to go before the
courts for approval to withdraw feeding tubes from loved ones in
a permanent vegetative state, after the UK’s highest court upheld
a ruling on the end-of-life decision-making of a man with
extensive brain injury. The 52-year-old man, who can only be
identified as Mr Y, had been in a vegetative state since June 2017.
Experts said it was improbable he would ever regain consciousness
and agreed with family members’ decision to withdraw hydration
and nutrition – something which usually requires approval from
the Court of Protection ... The decision means where doctors and
families are in agreement of the best interests of patients there
should be no need for a judge’s authorisation – a process which
can take years to complete and cost local health authorities tens
of thousands in legal bills for appeals."
Not everyone agrees with this decision, warning that a "vital legal
safeguard" has now been compromised.
Furthermore, NHS managers, many of whom have been in a
vegetative state for years, are deeply concerned about this turn
of events.
For our auction we would be grateful for anything you want to
get rid of. Come on the day and bring your husbands. (Women's
Institute notice.)
THE GAP BETWEEN RICH AND POOR. Richard Bilton, Reporter for
this week's BBC Panorama, writes: " The life expectancy gap
between rich and poor people in England has been widening for
nearly two decades. The rich stay healthy longer. The poor die
younger. That bleak assessment is based on national data.
Stockton-on-Tees is the town with England's biggest gap in life
expectancy, according to Public Health England, and resident Rob
Hill, who is only 46, is getting ready for his death. A lifetime of
cigarettes and poor food have taken their toll and Rob has
numerous health problems including emphysema, lymphoedema
and type 2 diabetes. Two years ago he was given six months to
live. Rob's on borrowed time."
'I've made a few bad choices," he told Panorama. "Smoking -
worst choice I could have ever made in my life." Needless to say,
it's hard for his kids to watch their Dad, dependent on his oxygen
supply, getting sicker by the day.
Solving the rich/poor health divide continues to defeat the
country's best minds. You don't have to be a member of Mensa,
though, to realise that prevention is better than cure.
If you want to pull the wool over your wife's eyes, you need to
have a good yarn. Gyles Brandreth
ABORTION PILLS ONLINE. Jean Mackenzie reports that
programme reports that "Women in England are illegally buying
the abortion pill over the internet because they cannot get to
clinics to take it." The story was made public by BBC's Victoria
Derbyshire programme.
We're told that: "In England, women must take the pill at a
hospital or clinic, before travelling home for the abortion process
to begin. But the effects can start within 30 minutes. One woman
said she had started to pass her pregnancy in the taxi home. The
Department of Health said it was monitoring the evidence on
home use. Scotland and Wales have both recently changed the
law to allow women to take the pill at home."
The practice is widespread. JM tells us that: "Over the past three
years, drug enforcement officers had seized almost 10,000 sets of
abortion pills heading to addresses in Britain, the Medicines and
Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) told the Victoria
Derbyshire programme."
There are two pills which are used for 'early' medical abortion and
they must be taken 24 to 48 hours apart - and going back to the
clinic for the second pill is the problem. JM says that The Royal
College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) has now
called on England's Health Secretary, Matt Hancock, to change the
legislation so that women can take the second pill at home.
I went to a massage parlour. It was self service! Rodney
Dangerfield.
OLD JOKE FINALLY VINDICATED BY NEWS STORY. We have known
for a long time that condoms have to be rigorously checked. Back
in 2014 The Telegraph's Harry Wallop published an article on Steve
Abbott, Britain’s unofficial chief condom tester. Wallop says: "In
practice, this means he blows up condoms for a living. “I’ve
probably blown up over a million in my time,” says Abbott, who
has worked at the company for 20 years. As the company tests
around 3,000 prophylactics a week, he is not exaggerating. He also
tests surgical gloves, but says he much prefers condoms"
When Steve Abbott says he blows up condoms, let me clarify ... no
explosives are involved. Wallop explains: "The two main tests that
condoms are put through are a “burst volume and pressure test”,
which involves slipping a condom onto a mandrel, and slowly
pumping it full of air. To gain a Kitemark it has to take between
16 litres and 22 litres of air before bursting (depending on the size
of the condom). Most high quality ones can take as much as 45
litres, making the condom blow up to the size of a full-sized
dachshund dog before bursting. The other test is a “freedom from
pinhole” test. Abbot fills a condom with 300ml of water then,
after having wiped off any lubrication, he rolls the filled condom
around a piece of blotting paper, squeezing it as if he were a
magician at a child’s party and about to construct a balloon
animal."
And the news story ... this week the BBC reports that "Condom
maker Durex has recalled some of its products sold in the UK and
Ireland over fears they could split. Ten batches of its non-latex Real
Feel and Latex Free condoms with expiry dates between December
2020 and February 2021 are not passing "stringent shelf-life tests".
As a result, they could burst if used towards the end of their expiry
dates. The company has apologised and offered refunds to
customers."
And the old joke ... "Durex condoms - approved to BSI Kitemark
3102. (What of it? So was the Titanic!)"
Dr John
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ARMED FORCES DAY AT STOW
Over 1000 people attended Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome’s ‘Stow At War’ event this weekend. The immensely popular event
saw aircraft take to the Summer skies in a magnificent air display. The public were also treated to performances from Living Historians
The Great War Society, 10th Essex and the Royal Navy Blue Jackets. The Stampe Formation Team, led by the famous Chris Jesson, were
a delight to watch, as well as the WW1 AHT BE2-E, Nieuport 17 and many more.
Chief Executive Ian Flint said: “It fills the heart with emotion to see these classic aircraft flying in the skies above Essex. With hundreds
of members of the local and regional communities present, the atmosphere was wonderful – a great family day. We hope to repeat
the event next year, and if our planning application is granted by Maldon District Council, we know it will make many residents of
Essex very happy indeed!”
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EYOTT SAIlING ClUB SUMMER SOCIAl EVENTS
During July, we have had two excellent social events, first the
breakfast race held early one Sunday morning. Eleven people
sailed and thirty-one sat down afterwards for a full English
breakfast. The weather was glorious so we were able to sit
outside in our lovely grounds.
Two weeks later over 50 people enjoyed the warm evening at
Eyott Sailing Club’s summer BBQ and buffet. The evening event
is scheduled around high tide in Fenn Creek allowing members
from other clubs to row or sail up to Eyott. It was lovely to
welcome two gigs and a cruiser from South Woodham Ferrers
Yacht Club. It is a long time since such a large vessel moored in
the creek. Ex- members, who learnt to sail at the club were
visiting from Aberdeen Boat Club / Aberdeen Racing Academy in
Hong Kong where they continue to enjoy their sailing,
participating in international events. Eyott members provided
a superb selection of salads and sweets to compliment the BBQ.
Many of our guests left as the tide turned having enjoyed a
fantastic evening.
If you are interested in joining our family dinghy sailing club
come and visit us. Check our website
(http://www.eyottsailingclub.org.uk) for the next taster day
or ring the Commodore, Alan Brunning on 01245 322282 for a
trial sail. We also have kayak paddle board members
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lOCAl GOlFER SElFlESS SARAH HONOURED BY PGA
“The cancer Wendy has is extremely rare,” explained Bennett, a
PGA Fellow Professional. “The plan is to start a charity for people
who have this rare form of cancer.
“There are support groups for other dreadful forms of cancer
but Wendy has had nobody to speak to except me. For me, that’s
massively important.
“We also want to set up in the UK the first pod, if you want to
call it that, for thymic carcinoma.
Sarah was presented with her award by PGA captain John Heggarty at the
Association’s annual cocktail party on the eve of the 147th Open Championship
at Carnoustie.
Sarah Bennett, a golf pro from Essex who is as well known for
the hours she devotes to helping the less fortunate as she is for
her excellence as a coach, has received a prestigious PGA award.
Sarah is the head professional at Three Rivers Golf & Country
Club, has won the Association’s Toby Sunderland Award, an
accolade given annually to celebrate the many wide-ranging
charitable achievements by PGA pros across Great Britain and
Ireland.
Sarah’s work for charity over the years has included the Golf Fore
Recovery initiative for wounded and sick services personnel and
Canine Partners.
Her latest involvement, however, is not only her most
challenging but also very close to home.
It is the result of her friend and Under 18 boys and girls England
Golf East regional manager, Wendy Lodder, contracting an
extremely rare form of cancer.
The 51-year-old was diagnosed with thymic carcinoma in 2016
and has subsequently undergone two major thorasic surgeries
as well as chemotherapy and immunotherapy in a bid to combat
the disease.
“And I’m pleased to say that’s well on its way. Unfortunately
there are only two specialists in the UK who have any idea about
this chest cancer but King’s College, London, will hopefully be
joining forces with Guy’s Cancer Centre, London, to increase their
expertise.”
In terms of hitting their financial target, the pair are almost
halfway there and hoping a fundraising golf day at Three Rivers
next week will go a long way towards making up the difference.
The £1,200 that goes with the Toby Sunderland Award, however,
is an unexpected bonus.
“I’m humbled and surprised to receive the award,” Sarah added.
“But I’m delighted for the charity - hopefully it will help raise
awareness of the disease, which is what Wendy wants. It’s the
only way people will understand what this type of cancer is.”
There were seven candidates in the running - one from each PGA
region -but Bennett was the unanimous choice. “There were
seven very worthy entries,” said Tristan Crew, the PGA’s executive
director - Member services.
“But Sarah’s achievement is all about true charity. It’s about
giving her personal time to support individuals who are more
needy than herself.
“I first became aware of her charity work and what she was
doing in my last career, which was in the British army.
“In 2009 she was working with Colchester Garrison with injured
service personnel, teaching them golf and using it as a
rehabilitation tool.
“Meanwhile, in a parallel world, I was setting up the Battleback
golf programme but Sarah did everythng herself without any
support really from the military apart from goodwill.
Wendy’s plight has prompted the two women to set about
raising £20,000 to fund research into the disease and form a
charity to support people who contract it.
“She did one-to-one and group coaching, raised funds for a
Huxley artificial green to be installed at Colchester Garrison. She
ran a golf challenge between all the army recovery centres and
a fundraising day for Canine Partners.
“Now she has embarked on a cause to help her friend and those
who suffer from this rare form of cancer and I’m delighted she
has been chosen to receive the Toby Sunderland Award.”
*If anyone wishes to contribute to the fund, please follow this
link:
https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fundraiserdisplay/showROFundraiserPage?userUrl=wendylodder&pageU
rl=2
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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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TV Wall Mounting, new in box.
£20.00. Wooden Ladder, 3(8’)
lengths. £10.00. 3 doors, 16” x
6’6”. Ideal for partitions or
wardrobes. One door has glass.
£20.00. 4-wheel mobility
walker, with folding seat
£20.00. Tel: 01245 325765.
William de Ferrers School
Uniform, 2 x PE Poloshirts 1 x
128cm, 1 x 130cm, 1 x PE Shorts
size 22/24. 2 x PE Sweatshirts
Size 140. Whole Bundle £25.00.
1 x Pair Winter Track Pants Size
152cm £5.00. 2 pairs girls black
school trousers, never worn.
£10 the pair. All uniform in very
good condition. Tel: 01245
324473 after 8pm.
Lady Sayers Golf Clubs. Sand
Wedge, Pitching Wedge, 3, 4, 5,
6, 7, 8, 9 Irons, Putter, Driver 3
& 7 Woods, Hippo Golf Bag and
Towel, Golf Trolley, Assorted
Golf Balls and Tees. All in
excellent condition. As new
£60.00 ono. Tel: 01621 740661.
Grey Filing Cabinet full size £20
Phone 01245 320234.
Wood and Green Leather Top
Desk with 2 drawers £25.
Phone: 07223 608052.
Garage Sale
Compressors, tools drills cd's
dvd's and ornaments
workmates garden tools.
Downsizing please ring
07923 608052 to come and
have a rummage.
35 litre illuminated fish tank
with stand, good condition
comes with pump, heater
& accessories. Just
decommissioned, as downsizing
property. Tank size 12” x 13”
x 14”. £25 - Steve 07849 666920
Office Furniture Beech Desk.
138cm x 90cm. Filing cabinet.
Black chair. Can be sold
together or separately.
Excellent condition. £100 ono.
Buyer to collect.
Tel: 01245 325118
Blanco Sink cream composite
bowl and a half sink with right
hand drainer (can be reversed),
includes stainless steel basket
for half bowl, stainless steel
mixer taps, waste and care
instructions. Very good
condition, photo available -
£30. Tel: 07799 061248
Mamas & Papas Stroller sport,
complete with rain covers,
excellent condition, hardly
used at Grandparents house
only.
£95 ono 01245320974
Sunday Scout BMX Bike,
bronze with animal big4 bars,
cartel stem, united grips, bsd
stay strong fat seat, bsd and
demolition tyres also eclat
slash pedals and spare
demolition tyre and Odyssey
wheels, excellent condition,
barely used, many upgraded
parts, bike is brakeless"no
brakes" bike cost £500 new,
bargain £200 no offers. Call
Lee 01245 321536
Brand New Sideboard. 48 x 28
x 22 inches. 2 front doors and
an inner glass shelf. Light Oak
finish, cost £700. From Bourne
and Hollingsworth. Accept
£80. Phone Ian 01245 328665B.
Mothercare Double Buggy
includes two matching cosy
toes and either one or two
rain covers. £50.00. SWF
Collect. 07719226309. Picture
available
Kitchen Table and Four Chairs.
Natural wood table (6' x 3')
and white chairs with cushions.
£80. 07983 892461
JVC HD not UHD TV for sale.
Full working order can be
shown working. £35.00 ono.
Please call 01245321453.
McLaren 12C GT3 Radio
controlled Car NEW STILL IN
BOX Maisto TECH Racing series
£20.00. Mobile: 07938 528145
Flat: 01245 225863
GREENHOUSE
(Half Size) which attaches to
Fence/Wall for Sale. Aluminium, with
Sliding door. Measurements 70”
Width, 24” Depth, 69” tallest Point
height. £75.00. Buyer collects.
Call Jan - 01245-323505, 07798-637987
BILLBOARD
Visonic Power Max Express E
Wireless House Alarm.
Less than 3 months old
Complete with control panel
2 x Remote Key Fobs
1 x Magnetic Door Switch
3 x Room Sensors
1 x Dummy Box
1 x Outdoor Siren
Instruction Manual
All Batteries
Please note there is no GSM
Module fitted to panel which
can be purchased separately
£130. 01245 323235
Neff Gas Hob - brown , 4
burners, good, clean and in
perfect working condition,
operating and assembly
instructions included. Selling
due to kitchen refurb - too
good to throw out. Can email
photo. £25 - Tel: 07799 061248
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Ford Ecosport, 2016, 16
Registration, petrol 1.5L
powershift automatic, 20,000
miles, full Ford service history,
Panther black, Alloys, Air con,
parking sensors, electric door
mirrors, as new excellent
condition, still under Ford
warranty £10,800. 01245 320974.
Astra convertible rear wind
deflector fits behind front seats
Cost over £100.00 new £35.00
for a 2002 upwards .model .
07535 432165
South Woodham Focus
Donnay Golf Clubs, full set,
bag, trolley, ex. Cond., £55
ONO, MENS DUNLOP WELLIES,
black, size 42, £6, LEATHER
SAFETY GLOVES, 5 pairs, £6,
PROJECTOR SCREEN, 1m
square, £9, WHITLE WALL
TILES, 40 x 25 cm, £9, Tel:
01245 325251
Patio Table and Chairs Smoke
Grey Glass Top Aluminium
Table 5’7” X 3’3”
4 reclining chairs to match.
£40 very good condition
Buyer to Collect Tel: 01245
320468
Garden Bench, Cast Iron and
Wooden construction 4ft in
length I year old very good
condition £25 telephone
01245-324021 – SWF
VW Golf GTD 2014, 6 speed
manual gearbox, 5 door, nearly
43,000 miles, one previous
owner (was VW dealer
demonstrator), full service
history, £20 road tax, tornado
red, alloys, air con, sat nav,
parking sensors, folding door
mirrors, heated seats, MOT to
January 2019, £11,995. Please
call 01245 325185.
Electric Garage Door. Opening
remote control double/single.
Working order. Offers please.
Tel: 01245 325765.
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