869 FOCUS

SOUTH WOODHAM 

FOCUS 

Serving the Community 

for 17 years... 

Issue 869 

14th September 2018 

Bird of prey taken from David Ammon’s Lounge, in 

Bulbecks Walk. "Can you identify this Raptor?” 

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‘KIND OF BLUE’ AT WORK 

"Kind of Blue", a local modern jazz group will 

next be performing in the Bell pub, Woodham 

Ferrers on Monday 24th September, 8.30-11 pm. 

One of the numbers from our “book” of jazz “classics” we 

feature, will be “Work Song”. Written by Nat Adderley in the 

'60s, it exhibits a feeling prevalent in the civil rights movement. 

Jazz in the hands of bands, such as the Modern Jazz Quartet was 

becoming more and more sophisticated, influenced by European 

"classical" music and to some Afro-Americans this was a betrayal 

of their black culture. 

Musicians such as Adderley and the organist, Jimmy Smith, 

wanted to show pride in their ancestors, and composed some of 

their works in the style of the "slave music". Jimmy Smith was 

influenced by early black gospel songs. 

Nat's "Work Song" (as the title implies) harks back to songs that 

were used to accompany the back-breaking labour on the 

plantations. But it "swings" enough to make a perfect vehicle 

for modern jazz improvisation and you can hear how good it is 

if you come to the Bell on the 24th. 

Entry and sandwiches are free, and you will experience a 

convivial atmosphere. See you there!! 

JUST A NOTE FOR YOUR DIARY 

We were due to be in the Bell on October 29th, but we have had 

to move it forward to the 22nd 

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CALLING ALL GIRLS 7+ 

Would you like to 

be a Brownie? 

Welcome to Collingwood Pre-School 

Collingwood Pre-school would like to extend a very warm 

welcome to all our new children and their families and our 

current families too. We hope you all had a wonderful summer! 

We have an exciting new garden area to share with you all and 

would like to express a huge thank you to Adam Bailey who has 

worked so hard to transform our outdoor space into an area that 

can be used all year round. 

Adam is a perfectionist and, as always, goes that extra mile to 

make his projects look wonderful. He also put in our new stage 

together and cleaned all our outdoor equipment too! 

Thank you so much Adam for all your hard work, it looks 

amazing and we can’t wait to use it. 

The photos show part of the garden, before and after! 

For the first time for many years we 

! have spaces in our Brownie units in 

South Woodham Ferrers. It's an exciting time for Girlguiding 

as we've just introduced a new programme. If your 

daughter would like to join Brownies please visit the 

Girlguiding website at www.girlguiding.org.uk/joinus to 

find out more information and to register her. You will then 

be contacted by our waiting list co-ordinator. If you would 

like more information about volunteering with Girlguiding 

then please contact swf.districtcommissioner@gmail.com 

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Michael (Mike) Alan 

Fletcher 

Died peacefully, following a 

short illness, on 

Wednesday 22nd August. 

Will be sadly missed by all his 

family and friends. 

Funeral service will take place on 

Wednesday 26th September at 

Chelmsford Crematorium 

at 11.30am 

Any donations will go to the 

Farleigh Hospice, via Paul King 

Funeral Directors, SWF. 

Photography Exhibition 

27th and 28th October 2018 

Between 12 and 20 amateur photographers will be exhibiting 

examples of their work at The Chapel and Schoolroom in 

Woodham Ferrers over the weekend of the 27th and 28th 

October 2018. Come along and see the varied work on 

display and have a tea or coffee and a cake in the café, all 

mixed in with fellowship. 

The exhibition will be open from 1030 till 1530 on Saturday 

and from 1300 to 1530 on Sunday. 

For more details contact Emma on 07850 118140 or Mike on 

07973 294820. 

THE VILLAGE GROUP 

Are you a voluntary club or 

organisation in SWF? 

If you need additional 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. 

The Barns, Crows Lane 

Woodham Ferrers CM3 8RR 

01245 324437 

Your Pet 

is Our Priority 

An independent veterinary 

practice set in a countryside 

location, including a large car 

park for your convenience. 

Our warm and friendly staff 

are here for you and your 

beloved pets and we also offer 

an emergency after hours cover. service. 

Visit & like our facebook 

page for information on 

regular offers, yearly health 

plans and much more. 

Closing date for emails expressing interest in this quarter’s 

donations: 15/10/18. 

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‘TURN UP THE BEAT’ 

Sponsored by Andrew Skinner Wealth Management 

Saturday 13 th October 2018 7p.m. 

William de Ferrers Centre, 

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TICKETS £12 

Tickets available on-line from Eventbrite –www.Eventbrite.co.uk 

Alternatively, phone Bob Hemmings on 01702 612117 

You can visit our website and find out who we are – 

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The 

Mayor of 

Chelmsford's 

Charity meal 

Chillies Restaurant hosted 

another fantastic Bangladeshi 

meal last Monday evening 

3rd September, to raise money 

for The Mayor of Chelmsford's 

Charities. 

The Mayor of Chelmsford, Cllr 

Yvonne Spence thanked Cllr 

Linda Denston for organising, 

and Chillies Restaurant for 

hosting the splendid Mayor’s 

Charity supper. She said It was 

great to be in South 

Woodham Ferrers and that 

everyone had a super time. 

£727 was raised for her 

charities, Kids Inspire and the 

Dementia Project at 

Broomfield Hospital. 

Thank you to all who 

attended to make the evening 

so successful and to Kam 

Hussein and his staff for the 

delicious meal, wonderful 

service and friendly 

atmosphere! 

Those in the photo: Deputy 

Mayor Cllr Christine Garrett, 

Cllr Linda Denston, The Mayor 

of Chelmsford Cllr Yvonne 

Spence, Cllr Bob Denston, 

Kam Hussein and his staff. 

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EYOTT SAILING CLUB REGATTA WEEK 

were learning how to compete on equal terms with more 

experienced sailors. 

Results 

1st Helm – Mike Ettershank 

2nd Helm – John Hancox 

3rd Helm – Matt Picke s s 

1st Crew – Jamie 

2nd Crew – Jack 

3rd Crew – Hayley 

Five days of dinghy racing in South Woodham Ferrers 

The last week in August provided perfect conditions for Eyott 

Sailing Club’s annual regatta with warm and sunny afternoons 

and light to medium winds. The five-day competition was open 

to all local sailors and it was great to host members of Up River 

Sailing Club, Hullbridge. As well as sailing the week included 

family activities at the club during the day with social events 

most evenings. 

The racing was as competitive as ever with 77 boat starts during 

the week. It was great to see competitors spanning the 

generations with sailors from 7 to over 70 years old enjoying 

their sport. The racing was very close especially among the 

Heron and Comet fleet where many of the younger competitors 

Whilst the fleet was racing non-sailing family members and 

supporters enjoyed the sun and the peaceful surroundings of the 

club whilst the children (of all ages) competed in the week-long 

crabbing completion. This year’s winner was Tierney with a 68 

gram ‘nipper’ that was returned safely to the river after it had 

terrorised the judge during the ‘weigh in’. 

The now-traditional evening events included; a light hearted 

game of rounders at Saltcoats Park followed by tea and biscuits 

back at the club, a fantastic treasure hunt in the club grounds and 

a quiz with fish & chip supper in the clubhouse. The week ended 

with the prize giving, BBQ and buffet supper on Friday evening. 

Eyott Sailing Club organises taster days for anyone interested in 

dinghy sailing or kayaking. 

If you would like to try sailing 

in a dinghy or paddling a kayak 

just contact Alan Brunning 

(01245 322282) or Liesl Hadley 

(01245 321986). 

Why not ring and pop for a 

chat and see what goes on at the club. 

www.eyottsailingclub.org.uk 

BIG BAND CONCERT COMES 

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LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY CELEBRATES 

40 YEARS 

The South Woodham Ferrers Local History Society celebrated the 

40th anniversary of its formation at a meeting of the Society on 

Wednesday 5th September, with more than 50 people present. 

South Woodham 

Ferrers Town Mayor 

Peter Wyatt 

presenting former 

chairman of the 

Local History Society 

Bill Thomas with a 

lifetime 

membership of the 

Society. 

South Woodham 

Ferrers Town Mayor 

Peter Wyatt making 

the first cut in the 

40th anniversary 

cake, flanked by the 

Society’s chairman 

John Frankland and 

Local History Society 

committee member 

Jackie Birch. 

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MILITARY AND FLYING MACHINES 

SHOW MOVES TO PURLEIGH AND 

CHANGES NAME TO ECHOES OF 

HISTORY SHOW 

The military heritage preservation charity, Essex HMVA, would 

like to announce that their flagship event, the Military and 

Flying Machines show is to be renamed Echoes of History, 

which will be a multi-period history-based event, that will 

take place at Barons Lane, Purleigh, Essex, CM9 6PF. 

Colin Tebb, Chairman, Essex HMVA said: “Moving the show to 

Purleigh gave us an opportunity to look once again at the best 

of what the Military and Flying Machines show has to offer, 

this has enabled us to have greater focus on living history 

displays, military history preservation and exhibitors. We 

sincerely believe that these changes will prove to be exciting 

to both prior and new visitors alike 

The new event will continue to be run on a charitable basis by 

a team of unpaid volunteers, with profits going to support 

the Charity and other good causes”. 

The new show will remain a two-day event, taking place on 

Saturday 10th & Sunday 11th of August 2019. 

The Essex HMVA is committed to its aims to promote an 

understanding of military preservation as well as military 

history, providing a source of education and information to 

support similar minded individuals and organisations. 

Associate memberships are available (and ownership of a 

military vehicle is not a requirement) as many of our members 

have collections of varying military objects. 

The Essex HMVA looks forward to progressing with the show, 

which in various guises has been running for over 25 years and 

sees this as an opportunity to make the new Echoes of History 

event better than ever - we hope you will continue to support 

us on this new and exciting adventure. 

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WE’VE GOT A GREAT TEAM! 

You know us for our expertise in treating muscle and joint problems, 

but here are a few things you may not know about us… 

We can support you at home if you are older or looking after elderly 

members of the family, Adia (who has won an award for Community 

care) says Physiotherapy at home from someone who can support the 

whole family makes a huge difference. We can help with walking, 

rehab after illness, and chest problems which can make life more 

comfortable for everyone. 

If you’d love to feel fitter, why not gain confidence and get started with 

Dave’s help? He is a Personal Trainer as well as a Physio. He loves 

taking people forward from their treatment back to full fitness. Lots 

of our patients take up the opportunity as they finish their treatment 

and feel so much better and more confident for it. 

Ro is our fantastic massage therapist and reflexologist. We see people 

leave her treatment room in a relaxed and blissed out state all the time. 

Did you know she is also a hypnotherapist and life coach? So if you 

are looking for support or motivation to get through a rough patch or 

achieve a new goal she is here to help. 

Rhea uses an acupuncture technique called Dermarolling that acts as 

a non-surgical face lift. She gets amazing results and says feeling good 

about yourself is an amazing confidence booster. 

Our work place wizard Melanie specialises in ergonomics – she assesses 

and advises people at and about work so they don’t get injured. If you 

think your work or your work station may be part of your problem, 

Melanie has great tips and solutions. 

Like a good read? Angela has just finished writing a Novel with a 

Physiotherapist as the heroine and is now beavering away to find a 

publisher. Watch this space. 

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SWF ROTARY CLUB CONTRIBUTE TO 

MERCY SHIPS 

CALLING ALL YEAR 8s TO YEAR 11s 

Peter Montgomery of the Mercy Ships 

Charity gave a very interesting presentation 

to the Rotary Club about the work that the 

Mercy Ships do. 

Mercy Ships is a faith-based international 

development organisation that deploys 

hospital ships to some of the poorest countries in the world, 

delivering vital, free healthcare to people in desperate need. 

Conditions requiring surgical treatment 

kill more people in low-income 

countries than HIV/Aids, TB and malaria 

combined. Globally, five billion people 

have no access to safe, affordable 

surgery when they need it. 

In sub-Saharan Africa, up to 69% of 

people live on less than £2 a day. 

Healthcare in these countries either 

doesn't exist or is unaffordable to the 

vast majority of the population. 

As well as completing thousands of 

urgent operations onboard its “floating 

hospital”, the Africa Mercy, Mercy Ships 

Peter Montgomery 

pictured receiving a 

cheque from President 

Terry Tillbrook. 

volunteers also work closely with host nations to improve the 

way healthcare is delivered across the country, by training and 

mentoring local medical staff, and renovating hospitals and 

clinics. 

If you are age 12 and in Year 8 or above and are interested in 

Flying, Shooting, Fieldcraft, Archery, WaterSports and the D of E 

Award Scheme (and much more!!) the Royal Air Force Air Cadets 

could be the organisation for You! 

2531 Woodham Ferrers Squadron will be hosting an Open 

Evening for new recruits on Thursday 20th September at 20:00hrs 

at our HQ on Creekview Road, SWF, CM3 5GX 

We would love to see as many potential cadets as possible and 

encourage you to join our fantastic Squadron. 

On the evening we will be showcasing some of the activities we 

offer and displaying some of our high profile awards. We look 

forward to seeing you there! 

For more information about our Squadron please visit our 

Facebook Page by searching @2531ATC" 

GIRLS FOOTBALL SESSIONS 

Have fun, make friends, play football! 

Our all girl offical FA Wildcats sessions restart this Saturday, right here in 

South Woodham Ferrers, on the 3G pitch from 9-10. 

If your daughter is aged between 5-8 and looking to get into Football 

then get in touch. 

These informal sessions we will run by our female coaches and are designed 

to enable you to learn how to play football whilst having fun. 

Founded in 1978 by Don and Deyon Stephens, Mercy Ships has 

worked in more than 70 countries, providing services valued at 

more than £1 billion. By improving healthcare delivery in every 

country it visits, Mercy Ships is working to eradicate the diseases 

of poverty and effectively do itself out of a job. Mercy Ships 

follows the 2,000-year-old model of Jesus by “bringing hope and 

healing to the forgotten poor”, helping people of all faiths and 

none. Among the countries Mercy Ships serves, which lie on the 

lower third of the World Health Organisation’s Human 

Development Index, access to safe, affordable and timely surgery 

is extremely limited. As a result, countless people suffer and die 

from “diseases of poverty” that can easily be cured. 

For more information see their 

website@mercyships.org.uk 

LOCATION - 3G PITCH AT THE LEISURE CENTRE 

WHEN - EVERY SATURDAY MORNING 9:00 - 10:00 

HOW MUCH - JUST £1 PER SESSION 

For more information please contact us on 07741 656135 or just come 

along on Saturday - all are welcome. 

South Woodham Ferrers United 

United together t 

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providing i 

football o 

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for all 

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CONGRATULATIONS 

Happy 

Birthday 

Nicole, enjoy 

your day, 

love you lots 

Mum and 

Dad xx 

Happy 

Birthday to 

my little sis! 

Love you 

millions. 

Love Scarlett 

xxxx 

❤ 

Happy 10th birthday to a 

wonderful son. 

Have a great time in York 

with Daddy. 

Love you lots mummy.xx 

Happy 9th 

Birthday to 

our beautiful 

daughter 

Savannah, 

you make us 

proud every 

day. Love you 

to the moon 

and back 

Mum. Dad & 

Scarlett xxx 

❤ 

Happy 5th Birthday to our beautiful 

princess April, hope you have a fab day, 

lots of love Mummy, Daddy, Paige 

and Amber xx 

Happy 5th 

Birthday to 

our amazing, 

cheeky, kind 

little man 

Thomas, you 

make us so 

very proud 

every single 

day. All our 

love always 

Mummy & 

Daddy 

Happy Birthday to the best little brother a 

girl could have I love you to the moon and 

back. Lots of love always Abigail xxxx 

Happy Birthday Luke, hope you had a 

great day, Love you loads Nan and 

Grandad xx 

ANOTHER YEAR, ANOTHER DAY 

Happy 10th Birthday Lottie 

Love Mum & Hannah xxx

CONGRATULATIONS 

15 

A big Happy 1st Birthday 

to Elise & Oscar 

Lots of love, 

Mummy, Daddy, 

Roseanna and Madeleine 

xxx 

Happy 18th Leila. 

Have a wonderful day. 

Love Mum. xx 

Wishing our beautiful Remi-Rose a 

wonderful 8th Birthday for the 

13th September. You make us so proud 

every day! 

All our love and kisses from 

Mummy, Daddy Lee, Taylor, Bailey Beau, 

Halle-Belle and Nanna xxxxxx 

Congratulations to Hayley Saffell & Dan 

Myers on their Engagement on 

29 August 2018. Lots of love 

Mum, Dad, Sarah, Matt & Jenson xxx 

Happy 18th birthday, 

(17th September 2000) 

Love you tons 

Nanny & Grandad xx 

Happy 90th Birthday to Joy 

from Iris and Stephanie xx 

Happy 6th 

Birthday 

Darcey, 

lots of love 

from 

Mummy, 

Daddy, 

Henry & 

James xxxx 

Happy 6th Birthday to our Kind, funny and 

loving little girl. Lots of love Darcey from 

Mummy, Daddy, Henry, James and all the 

family xxx 

email: birthdays@swfocus.co.uk



OVER TO YOU..... 

Thank you 

To the very kind and thoughtful gentleman who handed in my 

handbag into Asda after I left it in a trolley. I am sorry that you 

didn't leave your name as I would have liked to thank you 

personally. Thank you so very much. 

Josie 

Kind Support 

Just to let you know that our annual car boot sale was held last 

Sunday and raised over £1200 towards the upkeep of Stow 

Maries’ Church of St Mary & St Margaret and The Smythe Hall. 

Many thanks for your continuing support. 

Peter Taylor 

(for the Stow Maries Fund Raising Group) 

Solve the Riddle 

1. How many drops of wine can be put into an 

empty glass? 

2. Mrs Brown is late getting to the shops. 

She buys the last 5 apples in the greengrocer, but she 

has six children, herself and her husband to feed. 

How does she share the fruit equally between all the 

family members? 

3. Gwendoline tells her friends that her grandmother is 

only one year older than her mother. 

How can that be? 

3. The grandmother she is talking about is her father’s mother. 

2. She makes a fruit salad. 

1. One. Because after that, the glass is not empty. 

Millwood WI 

The WI for Inspiring Women 

Instead of our August meeting our ladies met for lunch at The Warren Golf Club. We 

were also joined by some members from South Hanningfield WI. 

We were served a delicious two course lunch in beautiful surroundings and then whilst 

enjoying our coffee we were given a talk by Kerry about the history of The Warren. 

Kerry has worked at The Warren for many years and one evening she glimpsed a small 

boy dressed in old fashioned clothes. When she mentioned what she had seen she was 

shown a photograph of a small child which was identical to the boy she had seen. He 

was a member of the Durham family who used to own The Warren and his name is 

Freddie. He has been seen many times and now has a room named after him. 

Kerry showed us another photograph and if you look closely you can see a ghostly 

figure in tudor costume. He has been seen many times but he is not a friendly ghost. 

They have hosted some paranormal evenings and have a video of a roaring fire in the 

bar area which spontaneously ignited. There were lots of doors opening and closing 

on there own and their equipment picked up white noice and some very cold spots 

especially in the banquet room. We asked the question does anyone ever spend the 

night at The Warren and the answer was a definite no! We were very pleased that we 

were there at during the day time. It was a very interesting learning about the history 

of The Warren and its ghosts. 

Our Forth Coming Events 

On 19th September we have a theatre trip to see Ellio Pace and his Band playing ‘The 

Billy Joel Song Book’ at The Palace Theatre Southend. 

We have a trip to see ‘Tribute Adele Song Book’ at The Civic Theatre in Chelmsford on 

11th October. 

Also at The Civic Theatre on 8th November we have a theatre trip to see ‘Les 

miserables’ by Chelmsford Young Gems. 

Our next meeting is on Wednesday 26th September at champions Manor Hall 7.30pm 

for 7.45pm start. Our speaker is Paul Pemberton with a talk titled ‘Fire Safety’. Our 

trade table will be Home Made Cakes, so don’t forget to get baking ladies. New 

members are always welcome. 

SOUTH WOODHAM 



17 

SALTMARSH75 TWO-DAY ULTRA MARATHON 6TH & 7TH OCTOBER 

Could you walk or run 75 miles in just two days? 

The Saltmarsh75 is a two day ultra-marathon, where competitors 

tackle 75 miles of some of England’s most unique and stunning 

coast line; the Saltmarsh Coast of the Maldon District. People 

take on the challenge as a walker, a runner, or a bit of both - we 

have a variety of packages to suit all, including relay and duo 

options. 

is the psychological challenges presented by the never ending 

flatness of the Saltmarsh Coast that defeated them. Others claim 

the camaraderie of other participants and volunteers make the 

Saltmarsh 75 their favourite ever event. 

The event, conceived by two Council employees, is also a good 

test of the Council’s emergency response resources and 

protocols. Owing to the remoteness of some parts of the course, 

the event is supported by Rover Rescue which is part of Essex 

Land Rover Club and RAYNET, The Radio Amateurs' Emergency 

Network. 

For further information please see www.saltmarsh75.co.uk, or 

visit the Facebook page www.facebook.com/saltmarsh75. 

Last year’s event saw over 150 competitors come to Maldon 

District to test themselves in the two day event. 

Cllr Bob Boyce MBE, Chairman of Community Services, said “The 

Saltmarsh 75 is a great event and a true challenge. Competitors 

travel the full length of the Maldon District coast line and 

discover miles of stunning wilderness and coastal towns. The 

Council is proud to be able to support this event, but without 

the efforts of all our volunteers it could not take place.” 

Limited places are still available at www.Saltmarsh75.co.uk 

Starting in South Woodham Ferrers, the 75 mile trail follows the 

River Crouch until it meets the North Sea, before turning left 

through the remote Dengie Marshes to Bradwell-on-Sea at the 

mouth of the Blackwater Estuary. Sunday’s remaining 37 miles 

run through the Blackwater’s historical towns and villages of 

Maldon, Goldhanger and Tollesbury, finishing at the hamlet of 

Salcott-cum-Virley. 

Participants can choose either to run or walk the course, and 

many do a mix of both. Some complete each day in around seven 

hours while many walk until well after darkness has fallen, which 

in the Dengie is very dark. Over the last few years only around 45 

- 75% of participants have managed to complete the challenge 

and many have returned to try again. Some participants claim it 

SOUTH WOODHAM 




The Gift of Communication 

We all have a gift of communication. What sets us apart from other species, is the 

ability to consider and formulate what we say or respond to what we have heard; 

and express ourselves in different ways. There are animals that appear to have similar 

skills but, not having the ability to use other ways of communicating, they nurture 

and support each other on a more basic level, yet effective. 

Communication is a two-way operation. We are the same species, trying to live our lives out in Love, Joy and Peace. How we listen 

is more important than what we say. In the Bible the tongue is referred to as a rudder on a large boat, insofar as it appears to 

be small in relation to the scale of the boat, yet it`s influence can be huge. 

The ability to consider what we have heard before speaking, emailing, texting, posting in whatever form (words or pictures) is 

important. It is important that we do not stop talking to each other in whatever form but appreciate that we are different, in 

different situations and not fall into judgement without a full appreciation of the other situation. Life can be hard enough, at 

times, and what we say (and sometimes it can be good to talk) should be True, Helpful, Inspiring, Necessary, and Kind. 

It is important that children are encouraged to have a voice. The environment that they are brought up in, whether home, 

school or clubs, will involve people of different ages and stations in life and examples should be set of open conversation, a 

listening and guidance. If the rudder is not controlled, the boat goes off course. 

We have all seen or heard the news where it is upsetting and disturbing and we state that those involved are worst than animals. 

This suggests that animals are worst behaved in general than us. Sometimes I feel that the gifts that we have been given as 

mentioned earlier are misused and we fail ourselves and others. 

We are capable of acts of kindness and encouragement which improve each other’s lives. We need to guard against thoughtless 

comment. 

SWF Christian Council 

SOUTH WOODHAM 



19 

IN THE NEWS: The European Heart Journal reports that teenagers who 

both smoke and drink suffer ill effects by age of 17. There is, for example, 

evidenced of stiffening of the arteries (something that usually takes 

place later in life and is associated with conditions such as high blood 

pressure, heart attacks and strokes ... which, in some cases, can leave you 

in a wheelchair and incapable of speech.) 

The fact that damage to the heart and blood vessels starts to occur early 

has been known for years. For example, it was shown in the Korean 

Soldiers Study (which was begun in 1951.) They looked at young 

American soldiers (mean age: 22.1 years) killed in the conflict. 

Here are the findings: "In 77.3% of the hearts, some evidence of 

atherosclerosis was discovered. For 35% of the cases, the disease was 

limited to “fibrous thickening or streaking causing insignificant luminal 

narrowing.” For 13.3% of the population, plaques had narrowed the 

lumina by 10%. For 5.3% of the population, the lumina had narrowed by 

90%." The lumen, (pleural = lumina) by the way, is the hole in the middle 

of the blood vessel that the blood has to pass through ... so if this is 

narrow, less and less blood can get to the heart muscle and it's ever more 

likely that it will clot and cut the supply off ... thereby causing a 'heart 

attack.' The message to the young is, therefore, that it's never too soon 

to start looking after your health. 

"What do colour blind people do when they are told to eat their 

greens?" - Flo and Joan 

AND ... Joe Watts writes in the Independent that "Shops will be banned 

from selling Red Bull and other drinks “packed to the brim with caffeine” 

to teenagers, under plans announced by Theresa May. The scheme will 

see retailers blocked from selling energy drinks to under 16s and possibly 

even under 18s. Insiders told The Independent the intention is to use the 

same sanctions as selling cigarettes to children – meaning shops could 

be slapped with fines of £2,500. Ms May said she was acting as evidence 

shows excessive consumption of the drinks by children is linked to serious 

health problems. Some deaths are even connected to them. The move 

was welcomed by campaigners including Jamie Oliver, but there will be 

a backlash from manufacturers and even some ministers who see it as 

“nanny-statism”. 

Apart from the damaging physical effects, the worrying thing about 

reliance on these drinks by the young is that it encourages a state of 

mind whereby they genuinely feel they need pharmaceutical help to 

get through the day. This attitude tends to stick - so by the age of 30 

many of these people will be taking a bucket-full of medication every 

day (most of which will be unnecessary.) That is most definitely NOT good 

for your health. 

FOCUS ON HEALTH 

GENERAL PRACTICE UNDER THREAT. GP newspaper reports that "More 

than 1,000 GPs and patients have written to health and social care 

secretary Matt Hancock in just 10 days as part of a campaign to highlight 

the crisis facing general practice." 

The Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) is behind the scheme. 

The letter states: "As plans are drawn up to spend the additional money 

committed to the NHS by the prime minister, the vital importance of 

general practice to the NHS must be recognised. That is why I’m backing 

the RCGP’s calls for £2.5bn extra a year to be invested in general practice 

services by 2020/21, bringing investment up to £14.5bn a year." 

Underfunding is threatening the continued existence of general practice 

as we know it - and SWF is more underfunded than most other areas. 

Those patients who take an interest in these matters are calling for NHS 

England to "GIVE US BACK OUR £500,000" (That being a guesstimate of 

how much has been taken out of the SWF healthcare budget each year 

due to the comparatively recent closure of two practices and cuts to 

practice budgets.) Watch for developments. 

"I took out a loan to pay for an exorcism. If I don't pay it back, I'm going 

to get repossessed" - Olaf Falafel 

NEEDLESS DEATHS. Every week patients die because of a lack of body 

parts. A bit of them goes wrong and sooner or later it starts to give up 

the ghost. At this stage the gift of a new liver or kidney ... or a new heart 

and/or lungs .. gives them a new lease of life. 

This week the BBC reports a major shortage of people willing to donate 

their lungs and tells us that NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) has said 

that "the challenge of matching lungs of the right size and a rising 

number of ageing donors are possible factors. It called on people to talk 

about organ donation, because lung transplants are the only hope for 

those on the list. The overall waiting list for organs has come down over 

the same period." 

Those who saw Simon Pegg in Burke & Hare on TV will know that the 

shortage of bodies and body parts isn't new. In 'the bad old days' the 

legitimate supply of bodies (from sources such as hangings) hich could be 

used for teaching anatomy to aspiring doctors was inadequate. 

Entrepreneurs therefore started digging up 'fresh' bodies ... and B & H 

even turned their hand to murder in order to keep up with demand. 

From time to time we hear talk of an 'opt out' system for organ donation 

... whereby instead of giving permission it will be assumed that you have 

agreed unless you have filled in a form saying you DON'T want anyone 

to have your organs after you die. It's not an ideal solution but it would 

overcome the 'inertia factor' and would enable thousands more patients 

to receive a timely transplant. 

“My mother made us eat all sorts of vitamins and supplements. One day 

I nearly choked on part of The Sunday Times.” – Milton Jones 

AND ... Nick Triggle (of the BBC) writes that many serious ops are 

cancelled "on the day" ... including "everything from heart operations 

and cancer surgery to complex abdominal cases and joint replacements." 

He adds that "Research led by the Royal College of Anaesthetists and 

University College London looked at more than 26,000 cases in a sevenday 

period in March last year, across 245 UK hospitals. They found one in 

seven operations were cancelled on the day of surgery. However, 

researchers acknowledged it was likely this figure would be lower during 

quieter periods of the year. Nonetheless, they said the problem needed 

addressing as it put the health and welfare of patients at risk." 

At the moment we're encouraged to have 'the conversation' with the 

family - so that, if a tragedy occurs and your organs potentially become 

available to those who desperately need them, family members won't 

stand in the way. 

That said, the shortage will remain for the foreseeable future. SWF isn't 

short of entrepreneurs, though, and I did wonder when I saw this van 

parked, if a resident who is capable of thinking 'outside the box' has 

found a solution to the crisis. 

This frequently happens because there is no spare capacity in the NHS ... 

and it will keep happening because funding is such a problem. We GPs 

frequently see people who have had out-patient appointments 

postponed time after time. 

Another major factor is poor management - for example, months in 

advance a consultant books time off for a holiday in, say, June but 

nobody thinks to cancel his clinics or to ensure that there is a 

replacement consultant available. Consquently, when Jne comes around, 

everybody is taken by surprise. 

"I've always wanted to go to Switzerland to see what the army does with 

all those wee red knives." Billy Connolly. 

In case I'm wrong about this, can I suggest that you Google: 'organ 

donation' or go to https://www.organdonation.nhs.uk/register-todonate/ 

Dr John 

SOUTH WOODHAM 




RECRUITMENT 

JOB VACANCY: ADMIN – SWF COMPANY 

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Monday to Friday: 1.15pm to 5.30pm. Start asap. 

Must have eye for accuracy and confident with IT. 

For more details, please email or call Olga Brookes: 

E: o.brookes@rayleigh.com T: 01245 428551 

Rayleigh Instruments Ltd www.rayleigh.com 

The Oakland Hotel 

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 

require 

Housekeeper 

Breakfast Cook 

£8 per hour 

Full or part time (possible live in position) 

Please phone 01245 322811 or send C.V to 

info@theoaklandhotel.co.uk 

Shakespeare Engineering 

is looking to recruit an 

Electrical/Mechanical Assembler 

to join our team. The role includes, but is not exhaustive, the 

assembly of company products using the following skills:- 

The ability to read and understand assembly drawings, identify 

the component parts and assemble in the prescribed manner. 

The ability to build electrical assemblies. 

Brazing and welding of components. 

Soldering a wide variety of components, wires, connectors 

etc, to the satisfaction of the Quality Control Inspector. 

Testing company products using a range of electrical test 

equipment such as voltage, current, and resistance meters to 

predefined test procedures. 

Ensuring adherence to the manufacturing documentation 

system and general operating procedure at all times. 

Experience of the above is desired but not essential as we will 

provide training for the right candidate. 

This position is on a full time basis 37.5 hours per week. 

If you feel that you have the relevant skills and experience 

please apply to/send CV to Linzi.Golding@sei.uk.com 

SOUTH WOODHAM 




THE COMMUNITY 

COFFEE CLUB 

Maureen at the Community Coffee Club, 

(No Need to be Lonely) 

are pleased to announce 

We are now doing a trial second session, 

for September and 2 weeks in October. 

Friday 14th, 21st and 28th September we are closed for 

2 weeks in October 3rd and the 9th. 

Back for both sessions, Tuesday 16th and Friday 19th. 

Fridays Sessions, are for Art and Craft Making for our Craft Stall 

for our Bazaar in October. 

In the small village hall, 11.00 – 12.30. 

Entrance is Free but there is a charge for teas and 

coffee and cake. 

Tuesday sessions, are in the Main SWF Village hall and Lunch 

is served from 12.00 til 15.00 

Email: 

communitycoffeeclubnoneedtobelonely@outlook.com 

Mob:07943583121 

Website@ https://commuinitycoffeeclubnotlonely.co.uk 

SOUTH WOODHAM 


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SOUTH WOODHAM 




DIRECTORY 

South Woodham Focus Email: swfocus@maypolepress.com Tel: 01245 426 555 

Important Telephone Numbers 

Police Station non emergencies 101 or 0300 333 4444 

Fire Station 0300 303 0088 

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 328855 

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 07795 175550 

Oestopath 

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 

SOUTH WOODHAM 


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 

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 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, Martyn Lobar 

and Murrough O’Brien 

Woodville Ward 

Keith Bentley, 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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BILLBOARD 

VICTORIAN STYLE KING SIZE 

BED frame - head and foot 

frames. Ivory /cream with 

gold knobs - includes slatted 

bed frame and frame canvas 

in good condition. Buyer to 

collect - Images available 

£100 ovno 

TABLECLOTHS - round and all 

new, unused and in original 

package - 63 ins - seats 4-6. 

100% microfibre - design 

molly Green check gingham - 

The Hathaway collection by 

Emma Barclay £9. 

70 ins - seats 6-8, 100% 

polyester - Damask Rose - 

White by Emma Barclay £12 

70 ins - seats 6-8 100% 

polyester - Chocolate - design 

Chequers by Emma Barclay 

£12. Tel: 01245 329928 

BRAND NEW BLUE NOODLE / 

WOGGLE (SWIMMING AID). 

Pet and smoke free home. £5 

Tel: 01245 350205 

GCSE REVISION GUIDES & 

TEXTBOOKS 

1. Revise Edexcel GCSE (9-1) 

Combined Science Higher – 

Revision Guide – (OP £9.99 - 

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Combined Science – Revision 

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3. Edexcel GCSE (9-1) 

Combined Science 

Studentbook – (OP £27.14 - 

£13.50) 


Mathematics Higher – 

Revision Guide - £2.49 


Mathematics Revision Cards 

(New unopened box) - £3.15 

6. An Inspector Calls (J.B. 

Priestley) 4 pages have 

annotations – (OP £7.99 - 

£3.00) 

7. Macbeth (Cambridge 

School Shakespeare) 3 pages 

have annotations – (OP £7.25 

- £3.50) 

OP = Original Price Paid 

Text / Call 07749 256 982 

GUITAR AMPLIFIER. Stagg 

40GAR, in perfect condition. 

Ideal for bedroom or small 

gigs. In Argos at £159 but 

yours for only £70. Phone: 

07940 201094 

SOUTH WOODHAM 


NEC 20" DIGITAL COMPUTER 

MONITOR 

DVI-D & VGA inputs 

£40 ovno. Can be seen 

Working but no longer 

required. Chelmsford 323516 

M&S 2 TWO-SEATER SOFAS, 

gold material, good 

condition. £65.00 each. Tel: 

01245 321462 

FREE STANDING OVAL PINE 

MIRROR. Good condition. 

£10.00. Tel: 01245 321461 

TWO SETS BONE CHINA 6 of 

everything. Very pretty and 

immaculate condition. Good 

for charity teas etc. £15 each. 

A PINE LAMP STANDARD 

with a pink shade very good 

condition £30 offers invited. 

All belonged to a careful 

lady owner!! 07710 330015 

PANASONIC MICROWAVE 

Colour silver, features 

include:- clock/timer, auto 

defrost/reheat/cook. Full 

instruction book included. 

Selling due to kitchen refit. 

Excellent condition - £15. 

Can email photo. Tel: 07799 

061248 

CROMFORD RECLINER CHAIR. 

Swivvle action. armchair with 

Fabric material. Really good 

condition. £40.00 ono. Tel: 

01245 426028. 

BRITAX CAR SEATS. Stage 

2/3. 1 blue 1 black in 

excellent condition. Was 

£100 when bought last year. 

Would like £20 each. Tel: 

07897 563736 

STEREO SEPARATES. Spent 

over £5000. Arcam, Denon, 

Ruark. All in excellent 

condition. Would like £500. 

Tel: 07897 563736 

GARDEN WHEELBARROW 

£10. 

LARGE SPANISH PAELLA DISH 

new £5. Tel: 01621 742056. 

RUSSELL HOBBS TABLE TOP 

FREEZER (white) 

Tel: 01245 321406. £60 

BRAND NEW KING SIZE 

ORTHOPAEDIC MEMORY 

FOAM MATTRESS 

all still wrapped up unwanted 

gift. treble the price in 

Dreams. Absolute Bargain 

£150. Tel: 01245 400041 

Can deliver locally. 

QUALCAST 36V 34CM 

CORDLESS RECHARGEABLE 

LAWNMOWER £85 (was £184 

new). Qualcast 18V cordless 

rechargeable strimmer £35 or 

£100 for both. VGC & hardly 

used. Selling due to having 

artificial grass fitted. 

Tel: 01245 322215 

MEXICAN PINE WINE RACK 

Holds up to 16 bottles 4 on 

each shelf, and 4 glasses. The 

drawer at the top of the unit 

holds your bottle openers 

MOTORING 

BILLBOARD 

KIA SOUL 1.6 CRDI, 2011, 

Diesel • 2 Owners (we have 

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• 89,000 miles • Full Kia 

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• MOT expires 7/12/18 • 5 

Speed gearbox • Remote 

central locking with 2 keys 

• Reverse Parking sensors • 

Tow bar with electrics • Full 

leather interior • CD player 

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connections • A/C • Standard 

18" alloys with locking 

wheelnut. Tel: 07894 264386 

and coasters. In original pine 

finish excellent condition. 

From non smoking, no pets 

100cm high...53cm 

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ono. Tel: 01245 321315 

ARTIFICIAL GRASS OFFCUT - 

quality 38mm pile. Square 

shape with a corner cut off 

so 2.4 x 2.4 metres at widest 

point & 1.1 x 0.8 metre at 

narrowest. £25. Tel: 01245 

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FISH TANK AND A FEW COLD 

WATER FISH. Tank includes 

pump and filter. It’s white 

measuring 31 x 12". Fish 

include goldfish and black 

mollies. Text Debbie 07811 

450351 

ROVER 45, 2002. £400 ono. 

77,000 miles, MOT May 2019, 

New head gasket & Cam belt. 

New front discs & pads. 

01245 324613 

FIESTA ZETEC S, 57 reg, 

102,000 miles in vgc. New 

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