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At our September meeting we welcomed Deb Hart who came 

to talk about willow weaving. Deb started life as a 

horticulturalist at Writtle College and got involved in willow 

weaving whilst working there. She now weaves willow 

instillations and teaches willow weaving as a full time career. 

She has been fortunate to be asked to weave willow structures 

for show gardens at Chelsea and for schools and parks. She 

recently demonstrated at the Hyde Hall Design and Craft Fair. 

Deb’s talk introduced us to the varieties of willow that can be 

used for weaving and how these are grown and prepared. She 

followed this with a power point presentation which 

introduced us to a variety of willow instillations from around 

the worlds including some which were made from living 

willow. 

Deb then went on to demonstrate willow weaving and made 

a 4 foot high obelisk which she kindly donated to the raffle. 

collected, all woven from plant material, some which were 

antique and some modern - and which had originated from 

various parts of the world. This was an excellent and 

informative evening which was enjoyed by all the members. 

During the evening members were able to purchase plants 

which other members had brought along from their own 

gardens. 

Our next meeting will be held on Monday October 15th at 

7.30pm in Purleigh Village Hall. Our speaker for the evening is 

Nick Dobson on the theme of ‘A Funny Thing Happened on 

the way to the Potting Shed’. This promises to be an amusing 

evening around the theme of gardening. Visitors are very 

welcome to join us for £2.00 for the evening. 

Jill Challis 

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14 Oct at 7.30pm. One 

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poignant lyrics, he is that 

rare breed that can write both tender and humourous songs, 

astutely observing human behaviour and the evening will be 

guaranteed to be one of warmth and uproarious banter. 

says, “Huw Williams is a wonderful orator and communicator, 

his openness with his audience encourages instant engagement 

and he’s a fabulous guitarist too. We’re very much looking 

forward to welcoming him back to Maldon after several years! 

It’s really a one-off chance to experience this brilliant 

performer. 

Tickets are £12 from Maldon TIC 01621 856503 or on-line at 

www.mactheatre.org.uk 

Huw Williams started his professional career as a 

singer/songwriter. He toured and recorded as part of the duo 

Huw and Tony Williams, whose songs were covered by many 

other artists in the USA and Europe, including Fairport 

Convention whose version of Summer Before the War and 

Simon Nicol’s Rosemary’s Sister brought him to a much wider 

audience. He has also worked as a broadcaster producing and 

presenting programs for BBC in the UK. Folk Wales accurately 

sums his performance up, ‘Well-crafted and finely-honed 

songs, each one an absolute belter. Many songwriters could 

take a lesson from his brilliant chord progressions and his 

thoughtful and entertaining lyrics, but his magic touch just 

about seals it and cajoles the listening public to come back for 

more – and more and more. All this along with dry and 

hilarious humour.’ Nicola Esson from organisers, macTheatre 

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LITTLE BADDOW WI REPORT FOR SEPTEMBER 2018 

On September 6th, our Centenary celebrations continued for our members with a posh Cream Tea being served 

at the meeting, The Committee worked very hard to organise this, dressing the tables with our own china Tea 

Sets, Coffee pots and Table linen. There were vases of fresh flowers and bountiful supplies of finger sandwiches, 

delicate cakes and beautiful scones with clotted cream and jam. Then we were thoroughly entertained by our 

speaker Jane Malyon, with an interesting and interactive session on the etiquette and history of the Great 

British Afternoon Tea. 

At our October 4th meeting we will be hearing from John Stirling with a talk entitled “From Toy Town to Buckingham Palace”. He 

was practically born on stage, and has spent his life in theatre and television. I don't know if he spent any time playing the Tail end 

of a Donkey in his career, but he now spends his life rescuing Donkeys. 

And looking forward to our November 1st meeting, where we will hear from Seona Ford, Chair of the DLS Society, about the Life 

and works of the Fascinating Dorothy L Sayers. Dorothy was born in Oxford, bought a house for her mum in Witham, where she 

became a resident herself for the last 28 years of her life. A renowned crime writer of books and plays, Dorothy also penned poetry. 

A Christian Humanist, she concentrated the later years of her life Religious themes; translations and essays. 

We hold our meetings on the 

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We are a very friendly group 

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SAY NO TO SINGLE USE PLASTIC 

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Purchase fruit and vegetables which are loose rather than 

in plastic packaging 

Use a razor with replaceable blades rather than a 

disposable one 

Cllr Malcolm Sismey, Cabinet Member for Waste 

Management and Recycling said ‘We are urging residents to 

think about the products they buy and whether they can use 

or buy alternatives. Less plastic means less to dispose of, 

which saves money and resources and it’s better for the 

environment and wildlife. 

Chelmsford City Council are running a campaign over the next 

couple of months to encourage residents to reduce the amount 

of single use plastic they use. 

Love Your Chelmsford, the Council’s programme to encourage 

residents, community groups and organisations to help improve 

the local environment in and around Chelmsford, aims to raise 

more awareness on plastic pollution. Love Your Chelmsford will 

be hosting several roadshows to help you on your way to cutting 

down on single use plastic with some advice and free give-aways. 

The council already organises a number of litter picks and river 

clean-ups throughout the year and the amount of single-use 

plastic that is collected both on the ground and in the river is 

shocking.’ 

Let us know what you are doing to cut out single use plastic 

at home on Facebook @LoveYourChelmsford. 

For further information on the campaign please email 

lyc@chelmsford.gov.uk 

The David Pickthall Big Band at 

You may have seen the team at: ASDA, South Woodham Ferrers 

on Saturday 29 September, they will also be at the following 

venues througout October... 

ASDA, Chelmer Village on Thursday 11 October 10am-2pm 

Morrisons, Newland Springs on Friday 19 October 10am-2pm 

Sainsburys, Springfield on Saturday 27 October 9.30am-4.30pm 

300 million tonnes of plastic is manufactured every year, half of 

which is discarded after use and every day approximately 8 

million pieces of plastic pollution find their way into oceans. 

Plastic pollution, as seen highlighted on recent TV documentaries 

is a worldwide problem since it is a long-lasting pollutant which 

does not breakdown, polluting and damaging the environment 

and wildlife. 

There are many ways you can reduce how much single use plastic 

you use: 

USING A REUSABLE BAG 

l Using a reusable water bottle. There are now several 

locations in Chelmsford where you can fill up your water 

bottle for free (See www.refill.org.uk) 

l Refusing plastic straws when out and about. There are also 

alternative metal and paper options available to buy to use 

at home. 

l Try not to use plastic cutlery 

l Use a sandwich box instead of cling film 

Friends of St. Mary’s Church Woodham Ferrers (FOSM) 

are delighted to announce a concert by The David Pickthall 

Big Band on Sunday July 14th 2019 at 3p.m. David 

Pickthall MBE and his Big Band only usually meet up to 

perform four concerts for charity a year but have very kindly 

agreed to make St. Mary’s an exception! Their repertoire is 

drawn from the classic swing sounds of the 1930’s right 

through to contemporary ballads and film themes. The full 

band with strings and vocalists coupled with church 

acoustics makes for an incredible musical experience. For 

more details and to hear some of their recordings you can 

visit www.davidpickthall.co.uk 

Friends of St. Mary’s decided to opt for an afternoon concert 

to maximise accessibility. Tickets will be available from 

January 2019. 

They will be on sale at the church on Tuesday mornings from 

10 a.m. -12 noon or by calling Sharon on 07773 644326 . 

Tickets cost £11 Under 12’s and FOSM members pay £5 and 

this price includes homemade 

interval refreshments. All proceeds will go towards the 

restoration of the Bell Tower. This promises to be an 

exceptional occasion – we hope to see you there. 

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CONGRATULATIONS 

Happy 6th Birthday Sebastian 

With lots of love from a very proud Mum, 

Dad and Little Bro Zachary. 

Wishing my handsome son a very 

Happy 12th Birthday, hope your day 

is as special as you! Love you millions 

boy love from mummy Ava & Maya 

xxx 

Paige 

Congratulations on the 

birth of your gorgeous 

son Grayson 

We are all very proud of you. 

A gorgeous Grandson blessed us 

with his presence on the 

22/09/2018, 8lb 2oz. 

With love you both 

very very much 

xxxx 

Happy 11th 

Birthday to 

my bestie! 

Love you lots 

and lots 

Mum, Dad, 

Mica, Milo 

and all the 

family xx 

To our crazy princess 

Mad Millie Morgan 

Happy 4th Birthday 

Lots of Love 

Mummy, Daddy, Harry and Nelson 

xxx 

Dear Grayson, 

I am going to be the best Auntie in 

the whole wide world. 

I'll hold your hand, tickle your tummy 

and be there when you need me. 

Lots of love and kisses 

Maddison xxxxxxxxxx 

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‘KIND OF BLUE’ PLAYS JIMMY SMITH 

Once jazz bands became static, and were used for dancing in a 

hall (or in a bar), rather than in a march, they were able to 

incorporate piano players into their personnel. 

Consequently there have been many great jazz pianists in the 

20th century (for example Jelly Roll Morton at the beginning, to 

Herbie Hancock at the end). 

Some of these performers (e.g. "Fats" Waller and "Count Basie") 

"dabbled" in playing the organ, but these were few and far 

between. 

In 1935 the Hammond electric organ was invented and at first it 

was used in churches, but club owners realised that an organ trio 

was cheaper than hiring a big band. 

The most famous of these musicians was Jimmy Smith. He played 

a Hammond B-3 organ and became world renowned in the '60s 

by combining jazz with soul. 

The sound he achieved, appealed to many jazz and pop fans, in 

a time when Afro-Americans were looking back to their "roots". 

Several musicians, such as Georgie Fame and Booker T and the 

M.G.s were influenced by him, and the Hammond organ became 

an integral part of R.& B. groups. 

Thanks to modern technology, the Yamaha keyboard as used by 

"Kind of Blue" (a local modern jazz group) today, can replicate 

the sounds of the Hammond organ, and if you want to hear 

some Jimmy Smith (e.g."the Preacher" and "Midnight Blue") 

come to the Bell pub in Woodham Ferrers on Monday 22nd (not 

the 29th) October, 8.30-11, sandwiches and entry are free. 

You're bound to get a friendly welcome, so, see you there!! 

THANKS TO TWIZZLE TOPS NURSERY 

Many thanks to all the children and staff at Twizzle Tops Nursery 

from Windle Court Care Home residents, for the invitation to Marsh 

Farm. We had a lovely lunch with the little ones and a guided tour 

around the farm and animals, everyone had a great time. 

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OVER TO YOU..... 

Taste of Autumn, 6-7 October at 

RHS Garden Hyde Hall 

Severe Fire Littlecroft, 


Dear Editor, 

May I through your publication say how grateful I am personally, 

for the dedication to protect our local community by Essex Fire 

& Rescue Service. Without the fast response by SWF wholetime 

fire fighters, the fire at Littlecroft (SWF) could have been so much 

more devastating. The community owe a debt of gratitude to 

our local fire fighters for protecting our Town from fire and 

other emergencies. 

I hope everyone that has been displaced by this fire have now 

been found alternative accommodation and that the apartment 

block can be repaired and made habitable as soon as possible. 

I also understand, SWF Town Council’s Emergency Rest Centre 

procedures were activated by CCC Community Safety Officer to 

provide emergency shelter to those evacuated during the fire. 

Thank you once again to SWF firefighters, the Fire & Rescue 

Service & the Town Council for their commitment to our 

community. 

Regards 

Barry Smith 

Celebrate the sights, sounds and tastes of the 

season with a weekend that combines food, drink 

and gardening. 

This wonderful festival showcases a mouth-watering 

array of regional produce including artisan cheeses, 

pies, sausages, locally handcrafted chocolates 

and craft beers. 

There’s also a plot-2-plate harvesting, cookery demos 

and for the daring amongst you, chilli pepper tasting. 

Admission Prices: 

Adults £11.50 

Children (5-16) £5.75 

Child 4 and under FREE 

RHS members FREE 

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At the South Woodham Ferrers Beer and Cider 

Festival there is more than one way to turn beer 

into water. 

GUESS MISTER GEES FIRKIN WEIGHT 

How many firkins of Crouch Vale Brewers Gold does Mister Gees 

weigh? 

For less than the cost of a pint you could become the proud owner 

of a yard of ale glass and enough Crouch Vale Brewers Gold to fill 

it five times over; simply guess how many firkins of this award 

winning ale Mister Gees weighs. A small clue, it is between two 

and a half and four and a half firkins. 

Your donation will be used to help fund a bursary enabling a 

graduate to study for a master’s degree in Sustainable Water 

Engineering based at Sydney Sussex College, Cambridge – a leader 

in this field. 

Go on, open your wallet and dig deep, after all it takes approx. 

twenty gallons of clean water to make one pint of beer. 

Footnote 

The Gees foundation operates a shop on Warwick Parade that sells 

donated goods at very reasonable prices; not less than half the 

profit from this shop goes directly back to support good causes in 

South Woodham Ferrers, from the Girl Guides to the Fun Run 

Group and from the Community Coffee Club to the provision of a 

defibrillator on the railway station. The balance is used to 

encourage education in water management, sustainable farming 

and fishing. 

OPEN PUBLIC MEETING 

Tuesday 9th October 2018 

6pm - 7pm 

Bicknacre Memorial Village Hall 

Bicknacre Road, Chelmsford, CM3 4ES 

Come along and find out 

more about how 

you can help 

SOUTH WOODHAM 

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We hear a lot of talk these days of a 'work/life' balance, and the importance of getting that balance 

right. In the Gospels Jesus often makes the point that times of solitude are essential for our spiritual life 

and our sense of well-being. 

The world we live in now has never been noisier or calculated to keep us 'busy'. Many of us can 

remember when the television finished at midnight; when there weren't such things as email and social 

media; when the only telephone you had was plugged into a wall. Life was simpler, we weren't always 

'switched-on', it was so much easier to be alone, to lose ourselves in our thoughts, to use our imagination, 

and, to have a spiritual life. 

There was a programme on the radio last week about what smartphones have done to our kids. In the 

trailer for the programme a few facts were mentioned: 80% of kids under sixteen have a smartphone; 

the smartphone has induced in them feelings of anxiety, of negative body-image, an inability to imagine, and the stress of being 

constantly 'in touch'. Why, it has to be asked, does a child under sixteen, need a phone that does anything more than receive 

and make phone-calls? 

But what applies to children and technology could apply to so many of us: we've become slaves to it: it rules us. It can't be a 

coincidence that with the rise of technology has come a fall in religious observance: God has been displaced by all-day-andnight 

television, the computer, the smartphone. And yet we know, if so many surveys are right, that we're less happy today than 

we've ever been, children included. If that's the case, you'd think people would use all this technology less, but they don't, 

because technology has become an addiction: how easy it is to send a text, surf the internet, look at thousands of photos, rather 

than read a book, speak to a friend, go for a walk or, indeed, to pray. In short, we haven't got the balance right anymore and 

the simple truth is, if we replace God with something else, we'll be unhappy. 

That radio programme is perhaps an indication of a reappraisal, or a realisation, that our relationship with technology is out of 

kilter, and, if we're to be happy we have to spend a lot less time staring at screens and having our lives run by geeks in California. 

As Christians too, we have to find the right balance and give God his fair share of our time, which is simply what prayer is: 

making the time to talk to him, and listen to him. But to do that we have to have times of quiet, without distractions, especially 

the distractions of modern technology. God isn't interested in texts or emails or messages on Instagram: he simply wants us to 

have a real relationship with him, a relationship based on that straightforward social-medium we call 'prayer': we talk to him 

and he talks to us, directly, not via a screen. 

SW CHRISTIAN COUNCIL 

SOUTH WOODHAM 

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19 

'SELF-POISONING' AMONG YOUNG PEOPLE. This week I'm raiding 

the British Journal of General Practice (BJGP) where we're reliably 

informed that self-poisoning (e.g. overdosing) accounts for up to 

90% of all cases of self-harm among young people. A large study, 

analysing over 40,000 poisoning episodes, has found considerable 

increases in the rates of self-harm from taking readily-available 

substances, including paracetamol, alcohol, NSAIDs (such as 

ibuprofen), and prescribed antidepressants and opioids. The biggest 

rise in self-poisoning was found in 16–18 year-old females, with a 

sharp rise in paracetamol poisoning among 10–15 year-old females 

in the most recent 2 years of the study. For poisoning involving 

alcohol, the biggest increase was among females aged 19–24 years. 

Self-poisoning among males showed the biggest increase in the 

same age group. 

Parents are warned that they need to be aware that substances 

often found in domestic medicine cupboards are frequently used for 

self-harm. It's a good idea to keep all medicines/drugs out of reach 

and under lock and key when there are children and young people 

in the house. We doctors (and other prescribers) are advised to give 

careful thought to the quantities of drugs prescribed to young 

people. This presents us with a problem - if you make it difficult for 

young people to get the medication they need for the treatment of 

a long-term condition then they will often stop following 'doctors 

orders' ... whereas if we dish out large quantities we give them the 

wherewithal to overdose. 

I bought the world’s worst thesaurus yesterday. Not only is it terrible, 

it’s terrible! 

OLDER PATIENTS AT RISK OF ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE DRUG 

INTERACTIONS. The BJGP advises GPs and pharmacists to ask about 

non-prescription drug use, such as evening primrose oil, St John’s 

wort, ginkgo, glucosamine, and omega3 fish oil, due to risk of drug 

interactions. 

Polypharmacy (taking a variety of different medications) is common 

among older adults, with increasing numbers also using prescription 

drugs with herbal medicinal products (HMPs) and dietary 

supplements. There is no reliable evidence from the UK on 

concurrent use of HMPs and dietary supplements with prescription 

drugs in older adults - so we're asked to play it safe. 

The difficulty is that 'alternative medications' are often not 

standardised (so it's difficult to be sure of the exact ingredients 

and/or the exact amount that they contain.) Moreover, it's frequently 

quite difficult to discover which ones interact with other alternative 

medicines - or with prescription drugs. I suppose the safe advice is 

'Try not to take alternative medicines when you're taking 

prescription medicines unless you know for sure that they are safe.' 

Cosmetic surgery used to be such a taboo subject. Now you can talk 

about Botox and nobody raises an eyebrow 

MOST MEDICATIONS FOR PERSISTENT COUGH DON'T WORK. 

The BNF (British National Formulary) has said for years that most 

over-the-counter cough remedies are a waste of time and money ... 

but what about prescribed medicines? These have a better 

reputation 'within the profession' but the BJGP now says that: Drug 

treatments for a cough which persists after a respiratory infection, 

including budesonide, fluticasone, salbutamol plus ipratropium, and 

montelukast, (all of them 'bona fide' medications) have no benefit. 

Some children with asthma will, present with a cough rather than a 

wheeze - so they would not be included in the above advice as, 

following diagnosis, genuine asthma treatments will help their 

cough in most cases. 

It's the people who are perfectly fit and well but who get a chest 

infection and then keep coughing in a way that irritates them, their 

friends, families and work colleagues that the BJGP is talking about. 

They can try steam inhalations but, if that fails, they should take up 

residence in the shed at the end of the garden until nature has 

effected a cure. (The BJGP people don't actually say that ... but I'm 

pretty sure that's what was in the back of their minds when they 

wrote the piece.) 

I hate that feeling after surgery when you're not sure if you're 

awake or asleep ... or if you operated on the right patient. 

FLU JABS - the local surgeries have had their deliveries of flu vaccine 

SOUTH WOODHAM 

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FOCUS ON HEALTH 

so, if you are in a group that's entitled to a free jab 'on the NHS', 

have a look at what arrangements your practice is making to give 

you your annual vaccination before the flu-season gets under way. 

Briefly, all people aged 65 years and over (including those becoming 

age 65 years by 31st March 2019) are eligible as are people aged 

from 18 to less than 65 years of age with a specified condition 

(mainly 'chronic' or long-term conditions). 

Google: 'eligible groups for NHS flu vaccine 2018' for more info. 

I bought some shoes from a drug dealer. I don’t know what he laced 

them with, but I was tripping all day! 

ASTHMA DRUGS - STEROIDS. In asthma, steroids are lifesavers. They 

are usually given in small doses targeted at the bits of you that most 

need them (i.e. the airways) via an inhaler or similar. 

Sometimes inhaled steroids are not enough and oral steroids are 

needed (and these are often in tablet form.) Because these are 

absorbed from the gut and pass into the bloodstream they are 

spread around the body - so they end up in your big toe or your 

earlobe (or your 'whatever') as well as your lungs ... so they have to 

be given in higher doses and are more likely to produce side effects 

... which is why we tend to use them in the smallest possible doses 

for the shortest possible time. When used appropriately they are 

magical in their effect - the child that is awake all night coughing 

rapidly becomes able to sleep through (which in turn means that the 

poor parents also get a good night's sleep.) They also work well in 

other conditions - including some skin conditions - so it's easy to see 

why, in the early days they were dished out like Smarties. 

The problem arises in those with very severe asthma who need to 

be on high doses of steroids over prolonged periods - perhaps 

months or years. These people can get quite marked side effects 

which is why researchers have been searching for an alternative for 

years. 

Kat Lay takes up the story with an alarmist article in The Times 

captioned: "‘Toxic’ asthma drugs making thousands sick." She goes 

on in the same vein: "Tens of thousands of Britons with asthma are 

suffering debilitating side- effects from their drugs, a patient charity 

has said. Patients suffer weight gain, difficulty sleeping and 

tearfulness from oral steroids, research from Asthma UK found, with 

some even developing cataracts, diabetes and brittle bones. Others 

said that they felt depressed or suicidal. It is calling for widespread 

use of a new generation of drugs called monoclonal antibodies that 

have been shown to cut the number of asthma attacks by 40 to 50 

per cent in suitable patients. While some of the drugs are already 

approved for NHS use, doctors have been slow to adopt them." So 

... SHOCK, HORROR - let's burn down the factories that make these 

poisonous pills and potions! 

The key words are 'in suitable patients'... i.e. not the vast majority of 

people whose exposure to oral/systemic steroids is minimal. In other 

words, we're talking about patients with severe/'brittle' asthma at 

this point in time - people who are treated in specialist units. 

For the rest of us, here's some advice from Asthma UK entitled 

'Steroids in brief.' 

• Many children and most adults with asthma are prescribed 

medicine that contains 'corticosteroids' - a copy of the steroids 

produced naturally in your body. 

• Steroids help to calm and prevent inflammation in the airways by 

blocking the effects of certain chemicals your immune system uses to 

'kick-start' inflammation. 

• Taking steroid medicines makes it less likely that you will 

experience asthma symptoms such as coughing, wheezing and 

shortness of breath. It also means you’re less likely to react to asthma 

triggers, such as pollen or pollution. 

• Like all prescription drugs, there is a risk of side effects when you 

take steroids. But you'll only ever be prescribed them if the benefits 

outweigh the risks. 

For more info, have a look at 

www.asthma.org.uk/advice/inhalers-medicinestreatments/steroids/ 

... this includes a helpful YouTube 

presentation. 

Dr John

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karen@southwoodhamferrerstc.gov.uk 

CALLING ALL YEAR 7 AND 10 

BOYS…… 

Want to have fun? Want to make new friends? Want to keep 

fit? Want to build your confidence and develop social skills? 

PLAY RUGBY!!!!! 

SOUTH WOODHAM FERRERS RUGBY CLUB 

is a friendly welcoming club where you can do 

all that! The U12’s and U15’s need a boost to 

their teams – come and give it a go!! 

The team meet once midweek for training and then have 

training or a match on Sunday mornings. Their home ground 

is Saltcoats Playing Field. 

• Teamwork 

• Respect 

ect 

• Enjoyment 

• Discipline 

i 

• Sportsmanship 

For more information contact: 

U12’s Coaches - Colm 07896-813830 and Wally 07766-315578 

U15’s Coach and Youth Chairman - Paul 07507-490834 

SOUTH WOODHAM 

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SWF U15’S v OLD BRENTWOOD’S U15’S 

This week Woodham hosted Old Brentwood’s in what would be 

a tough second game of the season. 

Old Brentwood’s came with 15 players due to loosing several 

over the last few days to injury via school fixtures. With a strong 

squad, 12 of who play for Essex, the league 1 team were going 

to be fearsome opponents for the league 2 Woodham in the first 

cup match of the season. 

Woodham kicked off the match and both sides spent the 

opening minutes testing each other’s defence. Woodham 

looked good in the tackle but OB’s were stronger with some 

larger more physical players. The scrums were fairly evenly 

matched but OB’s were far more drilled and effective at the 

breakdown. 

This strength showed as they attacked the Woodham defence 

and swung the ball out wide to push up on the Woodham 22. 

The ball pulled back in and after drawing Woodham at the 

breakdown OB’s let loose their back line and easily pushed over 

the line for the first try of the match. With the Conversion the 

visitors were up 0-7 inside 4 minutes. 

OB’s continued to apply the pressure and although Woodham 

were able to win the ball they were not able to capitalise on the 

win, and kept cutting back in to contact rather than shipping the 

ball wide. OB’s had another break and again crossed the 

Woodham line. This time the conversion was missed and the 

score 0 – 12 to visitors. 

against OB’s. However, they still couldn’t seem to find the chink 

in the OB’s armour to push through and cross the visitors line. 

OB’s again getting the better of the Woodham side by drawing 

them in and working quick ball through the running backline 

crossed for their 3rd try at 14 minutes. The conversion 

completed the score now 0 – 19. 

Four more trys followed at 17, 22, 24 and 28 minutes with 3 

conversions completed, Woodham’s head had dropped and the 

score line of 0 – 45 at half time didn’t reflect the effort put in by 

the team. 

OB’s continued to apply pressure in the second half and a quick 

ball out to their wing and too much space being left available 

allowed them in for their last try of the day. The conversion 

good the match was won 0 - 52 to OB’s. 

After a short break both sides agreed to continue as a training 

game, played in the spirt of the core values of Rugby. 

Woodham’s man of the match this week went to George who’s 

work rate and tackling in the front row was impressive. 

Woodham did manage a consolation try through Bullet and the 

conversion was completed by Ox. 

Plenty to take for today’s game and to implement at trying next 

week. If you’re interested in trying rugby and want to join the 

boys then come down on the 7th October at midday where 

you’re sure of a warm welcome, or contact Head Coach & Youth 

Chair Paul Neal via nealandbreezy7@gmail.com. 

Woodham again pushed hard and were gaining some ground 

 

 

 

 

 

SOUTH WOODHAM 

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22 South Woodham Focus 

SWFU UNDER 14 WANDERERS MATCH REPORT 

Wanderers seal cup victory with five minute 

goal flurry 

South Woodham Ferrers United under 14 Wanderers have 

struggled to get past the opening stages of cup competitions in 

recent years with some tough fixtures against loftier opponents. 

After a delay to the start of the season their inaugural match 

was a home County Cup tie against unknown adversaries Harlow 

Kestrels. Tom started as he left off the 2017-18 campaign with an 

early shot just wide, followed by plenty of Wanderers’ lively 

possession passing to welcome in new but familiar squad 

members Bobby, Harvey and Harrison. Luke made a powerful 

clearance when Harlow surged forwards, sending Harrison off 

on a rapid race down the left wing, but his zippy cross was too 

fast for the forwards to reach. Charlie R impressed in his initial 

season as the named keeper after volunteering to stand in with 

such success last year, making the first of several calm, competent 

saves under pressure, happy in the knowledge that Will, Luke 

and Harvey’s headers saw off most attacking attempts. Tom put 

in a hopeful punt from the half way line, forcing the Harlow 

keeper to react quickly to the surprise element in Wanderers’ 

game. Jacob sent a classy through-ball to Harrison to prompt the 

keeper into action again before Will’s trademark mighty free 

kick from the half way line made it three saves in quick 

succession. This was followed up by a fourth anxious, close-range 

parry when Charlie W snatched a chance as the ball pinged off 

players in the box before the half time whistle. 

Keith’s half time inspirational team talk did the trick to convert 

Wanderers’ dominant possession into goals: Harrison opened his 

Wanderers’ account when a hopeful shot foiled the keeper. They 

were soon two-nil up as passing between the midfielders set up 

the sort of chance relished and converted by Tom. Alfie’s long 

range attempt rebounded off the post and Tom pounced on the 

ball to leave the bewildered keeper to pick the ball out of the 

back of the net for the third time in five minutes. Daniel enjoyed 

his more attacking role, shooting wide, while Harrison had 

another chance calmly passed out by the keeper, only for 

Harrison to steal the ball and set up Freddie for Wanderers’ 

fourth. Harlow dug deep, bringing Harvey, Luke and Charlie W 

into the action and occasionally forcing Charlie R to demonstrate 

his solid handling, but Wanderers continued to push forwards: 

Jacob’s instinctive shot hit the bar, Mack’s telling runs down the 

wing enabling Matthew, Daniel and Tom to link brilliantly while 

Freddie was consistent in his demonstration of positive mentality 

and skilful footwork throughout. Overall Wanderers put on a 

splendid competitive opening display and uncharacteristically 

landed a much-deserved place in a cup second round draw. All of 

that hard work in the summer seems to be paying off with no 

weak links in a proper footballing team. 

Squad: Alfie, Bobby, Charlie R, Charlie W, Daniel, Freddie, 

Harrison, Harvey, Jacob, Luke, Mack, Matthew, Tom, Will 

HATFIELD PEvEREL FC U16 PANTHERS 1 – 6 SWFU FC U16 LIONS 

Blackwater and Dengie League Division Two 

League Cup Qualifying Match. 

On a bright cool day in Hatfield Peverel, SWFU Lions had their 

first League Cup group match. 

We wanted the team to play more football on the ground and 

to boss the midfield with high intensity, so Hatfield were under 

pressure from the kick off. The first ten minutes set the tone for 

the whole match, with every player doing their bit winning their 

battles. 

From the off they were testing the keeper and on the eighth 

minute mark, Alex scored a deserved first goal. With flowing 

passes from H and Dan Washer to wingers Alex and Michael, 

(with Joe up front), the Lions produced numerous shots on 

target which the Hatfield keeper did well to keep out - until the 

fifteenth minute when Joe opened his account. 

Hatfield tried to up their intensity, but Oli had the measure of 

them making some fine catches, reading the game and sweeping 

when necessary. The defence today consisting of Callum, 

James.O, Morgan and Josh were immense. The strikers tried their 

hardest to force a way through but every time they attacked, we 

had a defender holding them up waiting for a chance to nick the 

ball and time and again they were successful. 

Hatfield started launching long balls. With Eddie in defensive 

midfield he calmly headed the ball to one of our players in space. 

Martin came on and added to the intensity, from a corner he 

hooked the ball back in the penalty area and Joe got on the end 

of it and hit the post. 

Halftime 0-2 to the Lions. 

The second half got under way and it wasn’t long before Alex 

moved into space and his shot was blocked by the keeper. 

Keeping the pressure on to extend the visitors’ lead, H went on 

a great run twisting and turning, beating and drawing players, 

and then pulled back a delightful pass for Alex to tap in. 

Hatfield kept pushing and from a corner Callum cleared the ball 

for Joe to collect which he turned, run on and buried in the 

corner of the goal. This was soon followed by Alex on the left 

helping win the ball back and delivering a great cross for Joe to 

control and score again. With a few changes, Dan L was clearing 

up and making slick passes and James D was working hard up 

and down the wing. 

Hatfield were attacking more, now trying to get something from 

the game and a fine shot from the right beat Oli. This enabled the 

Lions to find more space and H and Alex were giving the defence 

a hard time. Joe was slipped through and he just missed wide. 

Under some more pressure, Oli made some fine saves and his goal 

kicks were always great. Joe, Martin and Alex combined with 

quick passing giving Joe a shot at goal that again hit the post. 

Finally nearing the end, Joe broke through their defence and 

rounded the keeper to tap into an empty goal. 

A fantastic team display that all players should give themselves 

a pat on the back. Their combined efforts meant there was only 

going to be one result today. 

Next Sunday, The Lions return to League action away to 

Galleywood Falcons. 

The U16 Lions today were: Oliver, Josh, Callum, James O, 

Morgan, Edward, Dan W, Thomas ‘H’, Alex, Michael, Joe, James 

D, Martin and Dan L. 

SWFU FC U16 Lions are proud to be sponsored by ‘Chelmsford 

Audi’. 

Report written by U16 Lions manager, Andy Crouch 

SOUTH WOODHAM 

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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 

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 

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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 

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 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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Combined Science – Revision 

Workbook – (OP £9.99 - £5.00) 

2.Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Combined 

Science Studentbook – (OP 

£27.14 - £13.50) 

3.An Inspector Calls (J.B. 

Priestley) 4 pages have 

annotations – (OP £7.99 - 

£3.00) 

4.Macbeth (Cambridge School 

Shakespeare) 3 pages have 

annotations – (OP £7.25 - 

£3.50) 

OP = Original Price Paid 

Text / Call 07749 256 982 

WEIGHTS. Ball shaped 3 kg. 

20kg and 24kg hardly used 

£15. 01245 322025 

LADIES DARK BROWN 

QUILTED COAT which has a 

really lovely bronze sheen to 

it, label says Size M but will fit 

a petite size 8/10. Lovely and 

warm in the winter and has a 

detachable fur-lined hood. 

Happy to email pictures. 

£10.00 Tel: 01702 231681 

LADIES CLARKS 

"Unstructured" Un Astin 

Aubergine coloured suede 

dessert boots. Size 5 (D fitting). 

Were expensive when bought 

and literally have only 

worn once, so like really like 

new. Happy to e mail a picture 

if needed. £25.00 Tel:- 01702 

231681 

FOR SALE 

M&S Loire fine cut Crystal 

Candlesticks (2) 18cm tall. 

Boxed/unused £4 

Gleneagles Crystal fluted vase 

16cm tall. Boxed/unused £4 

Stuart Blenheim Crystal vase 

15cm tall. Boxed/unused £4 

Phone number 01245 328235 

'QUINGO SPORT' For Sale 

Invalid Scooter 'Quingo Sport' 

As new only one year old. 

Cost New £6,125 will accept £750 

Tel: 01245 322704 Mob: 07545 320944 

Free waterproof cover to go with it! 

Rap £200 

ANTIQUE BRASS CARVED 

FOLDING TABLE 58cm wide. 

Used but in good condition. 

Design on top is Egyptian and 

very clear. The legs may need 

re-varnishing. Family heirloom 

looking for a good home. £55 

ono. Tel: 01245 3283235 

FOR SALE 

Bohemia 24% lead Crystal 

Fruit/Trifle Bowl. 7 1/2"dia. x 

4"tall. Clear crisp design/lovely 

deep sparkling pattern. 

Boxed/unused £10. 

Bohemia 24% lead Crystal 

fluted vase 14cm high. 

Boxed/unused £4 

Royal Doulton finest Crystal 

10cm Fluted vase. 

Boxed/unused £4. Tel: 01245 

3283235 

THOMAS & FRIENDS 

TRACKMASTER MOTORISED 

TRAINS - Ferdinand, Phillip, 

Royal Spencer, Mike, Hiro, 

Gatar, Muddy Spencer, James, 

Emily and Belle plus many more 

(list available). All in excellent 

clean condition, £6 each train. 

Tel: 07799 061248 

MOTHERCARE PUSHCHAIR - 

Black with black and white 

seating, reclining seat with two 

safety harness settings, suitable 

for both small babies and 

toddlers, foot rest, shopping 

tray and waterproof cover, 

multi turn lockable wheels for 

easy pushing. Folds down to fit 

in boot of car with carry 

handle. In excellent clean 

condition, only used at 

grandparents. Photo available - 

£20. Tel: 07799 061248 

RADIO CONTROLLED CAR 

MCLAREN 12C GT3 NEW STILL 

IN BOX Maisto Tech Racing 

series £18.00 Mobile : 

07938528145 Flat : 01245 

225863 

STEREO SEPARATES. Arcam, 

Denon, paid over £5000 would 

like £500 Ono. 07897563736 

TELEVISION CABINET/STAND 

excellent condition, very heavy 

made of beech wood. 38x25 

inches. £35. 07897563736 

FOR SALE WEIGHTS 3kg 20kg 

and 24kg Ball weights ideal 

for toning up or keeping fit . 

£15 01245 322025 

IMMACULATE BUCKET CHAIR. 

Light brown suede look. 

Collection only. 01245 327591 

OCTONAUTS DVDs - (2) 'Pirate 

Adventuresí &' Creatures of 

the Deepí. OCTONAUTS 

BOOKS (4) ëThe Flying Fishí, 

íThe Decorator Crabí, ëThe 

Whale Sharkí and íThe Orcasí - 

£6 for all 6 items. Excellent 

condition. Smoke & pet free 

home - tel: 07799 061248 

WOODVILLE SCHOOL 

UNIFORM - 2 white polo t- 

shirts 26î chest £3 for the 2, 4 

blue long sleeve jumpers 26î 

chest £7 for all 4, will separate, 

PE Kit - t-shirt to fit chest 22î, 

shorts (2 pairs) elasticated 

waist 18î+ and kit bag - £5 for 

all 4 items, all items have 

school logo on. 5 pairs of 

charcoal grey long trousers, 

age 5/6, side pockets, 

adjustable waist, zip front - £6 

for all 5 pairs, will separate, 2 

pairs light grey school shorts 

£2. All items in good, clean 

condition. Tel: 07799 061248 

BILLBOARD/BILLBOARD MOTORING 

Adverts are FREE and your advert will appear in the 

next available issue. Photo adverts cost £34 (plus 

VAT) and will appear in maximum 4 consecutive 

issues unless previously sold. Maximum 35 words. 

Please either email adverts to 

julie@maypolepress.com or call in with them to the 

office at First Floor Trinity House, 1A Trinity 

Square, South Woodham Ferrers, CM3 5JX 

SOUTH WOODHAM 

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All work at a High Standard, Competitive Prices. 

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OIEO £325,000 

This extended and beautifully presented three 

bedroom semi-detached Gough Cooper house 

enjoys a great location with off street parking and a 

good sized South Facing rear garden. Featuring a 

spacious living room leading to kitchen/diner and 

separate utility room. To the first floor, the three 

good sized bedrooms are served by a re-fitted family 

bathroom. Early viewing is encouraged. 

Call to view 01245 323729 


£375,000 

This deceptively spacious four bed semi-detached 

family home is situated in a popular and convenient 

location. Featuring a spacious living room, separate 

dining room, conservatory, re-fitted kitchen, utility 

and ground floor cloakroom. To the first floor the 

Master bedroom benefits from a modern En-suite 

and three double rooms share a four piece family 

bathroom. Further benefitting from a low maintenance 

rear garden, garage and off street parking. 

Call to view 01245 323729 

Mayland 

GUIDE PRICE £425,000 - £450,000 

This exceptionally spacious detached family home is 

beautifully presented throughout. Featuring a well 

maintained rear garden, two large receptions, a refitted 

kitchen diner and conservatory. Further 

benefitting from a ground floor cloakroom, en-suite 

to Master bedroom and a family bathroom serving 

the remaining three double bedrooms. Laid well back 

from the road and enjoying off street parking, this 

lovely family home should be viewed without delay. 

Call to view 01245 323729 


£425,000 

This beautifull detached bungalow lies within close 

proximity to the Town Centre and Station. Featuring 

well maintained accommodation including a 

spacious living room, Kitchen/diner with separate 

utility, Master bedroom with en-suite, two further 

bedrooms and a family bathroom. Further 

benefitting from front, rear and side gardens with 

own driveway to garage. Early viewing is strongly 

advised. 

Call to view 01245 323729 

Basildon 

t: 01268 271 110 

e: sales@balgoresbasildon.com 

Lettings: 01268 280 066 

Gravesend 

t: 01474 369 955 

e: sales@balgoresgravesend.com 

Lettings: 01474 369 959 

Romford 

t: 01708 755 507 

e: sales@balgoresromford.com 

Lettings: 01708 755 508 

Brentwood 

t: 01277 216 800 

e: sales@balgoreshayes.com 

Lettings: 01277 210 506 

Hornchurch 

t: 01708 470 756 

e: sales@balgoresproperty.com 

Lettings: 01708 478 333 


t: 01245 323 729 

e: sales@balgoresswf.com 

Lettings: 01245 455 584 

Bradwell-on-Sea 

GUIDE PRICE £550,000 - £600,000 

This exceptional bungalow enjoys stunning gardens 

and views beyond. Featuring an impressive living 

room opening to a raised dining area, and garden 

room, a large family kitchen with separate utility, 

three double bedrooms with en-suite to Master and 

a large family bathroom. Externally the property is 

further enhanced by a detached double garage with 

off street parking and beautifully landscaped 

surrounding gardens. 

Call to view 01245 323729 

Chelmsford 

t: 01245 492 424 

e: sales@balgoreschelmsford.com 

Lettings: 01245 455 584 

Ongar 

t: 01277 369 925 

e: ongar@balgoreshayes.com 

Lettings: 01277 210 506 

Upminster 

t: 01708 259 539 

e: sales@balgoresupminster.com 

Lettings: 01708 259 535 

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OIEO £550,000 

The Althorne is an exceptionally spacious four bed 

detached house, presented to an excellent standard. 

Featuring a large kitchen/diner which opens onto a 

lovely garden room, a grand living room, utility and 

ground floor cloakroom. The two upper floors offer 

impressive suites to the Master and second 

bedrooms with the two remaining double bedrooms 

sharing a spacious family bathroom. Externally there 

is a double length garage and off street parking. 

Call to view 01245 323729 

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