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16th November 2018 

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HOLLY CLACY FOUNDATION 

We are thrilled to be able to 

tell you that our initiative to 

create a garden area at the top 

of what is known as ‘Radar Hill’ 

is almost ready to launch!! 

Firstly, the new owners of the 

land, ‘Supported Business’ have 

granted the Foundation a 50 

year lease. 

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Wednesday 3pm to 8pm 

Thursday 3pm to 8pm 

Friday 3pm to 8.30pm 

Saturday 12.30pm to 7.30pm 

OAP cod & Chips 3.95 served 3pm to 5pm 

Essex County Council has also 

agreed a further 10 x 7 metre 

area for us to create this new 

garden area. The permissive 

footpath and licence for this all 

to move forward, is now in the 

final stage. 

It has been our intention from the beginning to create a 

peaceful rest area for the community to use. With the funds so 

generously donated by the local community this year, we have 

commissioned, and purchased, two solid oak benches which will 

form the seating area for those who wish to sit, contemplate and 

view our town from the hill. In time, and with help, we intend to 

create and maintain this oasis of calm for everyone to enjoy. 

This is where we need volunteers. . . 

• On Saturday 17th November we need help to carry, and plant, 

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Everyone is welcome to come and see the garden area, gathering 

to remember Holly this Sunday 17th (late morning), just before 

the anniversary on 20th November. Exact times will be confirmed 

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South Woodham Focus 5 

POPPY ROCKS FROM THE BROWNIES 

The 6th SWF Brownies have been very busy over the last few 

weeks remembering the people who died in WWl. 

First, they found out the 

names of real soldiers 

from this little corner of 

Essex who perished in 

the Great War- 

Sergeants, privates and 

corporals. 

They dedicated each 

rock to a particular 

soldier, writing his 

name, and theirs and 

painting a beautiful red 

poppy on the rock. 

Then we went on an 

evening hike and carefully placed them around the town, next 

to pathways, walkways and in the park. 

We ended up at the chip shop in town - carrying rocks around 

can be hungry work! 

The fact that although it was a 100 years ago but had the 

Brownies lived then these men could easily have been their older 

brothers, dads, cousins or uncles really made an impression on 

them. 

If you are interested in volunteering with Girlguiding please 

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LET ‘KIND OF BLUE’ START 

YOUR CHRISTMAS 

For an unusual Christmas concert, come to the Bell, Woodham 

Ferrers on Sunday 16th December 2-4 pm. (not Monday 17th) to 

support "Kind of Blue", a local modern jazz group, bring in the 

festive season. 

We will begin the afternoon with our usual mix of jazz "classics" 

and songs from the "Great American Songbook" played in a 

modern jazz style. 

In contrast, the second half will consist of a Christmas "singalong" 

performed essentially "by yourselves". 

All of this will be accompanied with mulled wine and mince pies. 

Expecting a large audience 

(following our success in 

June's ''Jazz on a summer's 

day'' ) we are having to limit 

numbers due to the available 

space. 

We will be entertaining you in 

the hall of the pub, which 

holds a bigger audience than 

the inn itself, but if want to 

come, contact the Bell (01245 

320443) or Dave 

(07774912083) for a ticket at 

the princely sum of £5 

(proceeds will go to breast 

cancer). (Do this asap. as we 

have sold a some already) 

There will also be a raffle to 

boost the charity's takings. 

So if you want a "fun" 

afternoon, and help a 

worthwhile cause, get a ticket 

for the 16th December. 

Our November gig 

If you can't wait until then 

come to the ''Bell'' on 

Monday 26th November 8.30- 

10 pm. to hear numbers from 

our normal repertoire- covers 

of such diverse artistes as 

Dave Brubeck and Sade. 

All of this, and sandwiches are 

free- plus you'll find a 

friendly welcome. 

We are all looking forward to 

seeing you at either one (or 

both) of these ''events''. 

COPY DATES FOR THE FOCUS 

MAGAZINE 

If you have an entry for the Focus 

Magazine in December or over the 

Christmas and New Year holiday, we will 

be publishing the copy dates next week. 

These have to be strictly adhered to so 

keep an eye out!

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PUBLIC MEETING FOR HEALTH HUB 

We are writing in reply to the letters in the previous issues of the Focus about the new health hub. We understand from 

conversations with local organisations and residents that you want to know more about plans for the health hub being built 

on the new supermarket site. 

We are pleased to say that we are looking to organise a public meeting where you can hear about plans for the practices 

working from the hub and other health services we expect to be available there. 

We are looking to hold this meeting in December or January and will confirm the date and venue as soon as we can, giving 

Focus readers the notice they need to come along. If anyone would like to share questions in the meantime so we can get a 

response ready for the meeting, please email meccg.ppe@nhs.net or call 01245 459381. We look forward to welcoming you to 

the meeting soon. 

Dr Krish Krishnamurthy, Kingsway Surgery 

Dr Suzanne Everett, Brickfield Surgery 

Dr John Cormack, Greenwood Surgery 

RECORD BREAKING CHALLENGE 

On Tuesday 16 October we were delighted to welcome a former 

student, Dawn Wood, back to William de Ferrers School. 

Dawn, who is a professional yacht master and skipper with the 

Essex police marine unit, spoke to a selection of year 8, 9 and 13 

geography classes about her upcoming 'Row Aurora' challenge. 

This challenge will see Dawn attempting to break the word record for the fastest time a solo female has crossed of the Atlantic, 

whilst at the same time collecting valuable scientific data and evi-dence on ocean plastic pollution. Students and staff thoroughly 

enjoyed listening to Dawn's fas-cinating presentation. At the end of her presentation one year 8 student commented ‘I enjoyed 

listening to Dawn Wood today because she inspired me and made me think if I put my mind to do something, I can do it. You don't 

need all the money in the world, just a big dream’. 

To find out more about Dawn's challenge, please visit her website www.rowau-rora.co.uk .

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The annual Curry and 

Quiz Night was really 

well supported with 10 

teams securing tables. 

Lots of fun and 

laughter, followed by 

curry or Jacket Potatoes 

and Entertainment by 

Mark which was held at the Main Village Hall on Saturday 10th 

November. 

Prizes for the top three winning teams and lots of Raffle prizes 

too. 

Community Coffee Club was set up by Maureen McCabe a year 

and a half ago to re-kindle community spirit and help combat 

loneliness and isolation. 

We meet on a Tuesday afternoon 12.00 noon til 3.00pm in the 

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9 

SOLDIER’S vIOLIN SOUNDS OUT ONCE MORE IN TOUCHING REMEMBRANCE TRIBUTE 

A violin which went to the 

Western Front with a young 

soldier is to be played once 

again in a special free concert 

to mark the Centenary of the Armistice. 

Born in Walthamstow, Albert Edward Burchell enlisted into the 

Essex Regiment on 30 December 1914 at the age of seventeen 

and a half. In 1916 he was posted to the Western Front as part 

of the Hertfordshire Regiment, carrying with him his treasured 

violin, on which he scratched his Army numbers, units and some 

of the places he served in. 

Private Burchell survived to see the end of the First World War, 

one hundred years ago on 11 November 1918, and lived to the 

age of 86. After his death, his family very kindly donated his 

violin to the Essex Regiment Museum. 

Now it will be played once more as part of a free concert 

arranged by Chelmsford City Council in collaboration with Essex 

Music Education Hub and Orchestras Live. 

On Wednesday 7 November, a hundred young musicians from 

five Chelmsford schools will perform a new composition for 

orchestra and choir, 'The Violin', at Chelmsford Cathedral. The 

concert will feature Private Burchell's violin, played by one of the 

young local musicians side-by-side with professionals from the 

City of London Sinfonia and other young people from 

Chelmsford County, Hylands, Sandon, Boswells and Great 

Baddow High Schools. 

Created by the young musicians in collaboration with composer 

John K Miles, the piece tells the story of Private Burchell and his 

instrument as they journeyed to the front line in the Great War, 

through many battles and ultimately to a safe return home to 

look forward to future peace. 

The concert also includes readings by the students and music 

performed by the City of London Sinfonia of works written by 

wartime composers, including Holst, Ravel, Vaughan Williams 

and George Butterworth. 

Private Burchell's grandson, Alan, and granddaughter Adele are 

coming all the way from Cornwall to hear the concert. 

The family were contacted by Major Peter Williamson, Chairman 

of Trustees of the Essex Regiment Museum, who said, "We are 

delighted that one of our most interesting museum exhibits is 

being brought back to life in a way that reminds all of us alive 

today of the sacrifices made by so many who have fought for 

our freedom over the years." 

Albert's violin to be played at such a poignant centenary 

Remembrance concert." 

The Mayor of Chelmsford, Councillor Yvonne Spence, said, "This 

is a wonderful way to remember those in the First World War, 

serving and supporting the Armed Forces, and their families left 

at home. Thanks to all involved - it should be a very special 

evening." 

Peter Lovell of Essex County Council's Music Services said, "It is 

not every day that a new work is composed by young people 

about World War One, and this work based around the unique 

journey of a soldier's violin has been a superb stimulus." 

Stuart Bruce of Orchestras Live said, "This is the fourth project we 

have produced with City of London Sinfonia, Essex Music Services 

and schools in Chelmsford, the main aim being to enable young 

people to shape their collaboration with world-class musicians 

by creating, performing and presenting music for an orchestral 

concert." 

A collection will take place at the concert in aid of the Royal 

Anglian Regiment Benevolent Charity, which helps to look after 

veterans in need, whether old or young, Regular or Reserve. 

Doors open at 6.30pm and the concert takes place 7pm - 8.15pm. 

To avoid disappointment, booking is advised. Please telephone 

Chelmsford Civic Theatre Box Office on 01245 606505 or visit 

www.chelmsford.gov.uk/theatres. 

Albert added, "This cherished violin not only came home from 

the trenches as a soldier's memento, but also survived World War 

Two when my grandfather lost not one, but two, homes during 

the Blitz. 

"We are so thrilled that this small battered and scratched 

instrument not only survived, but will be heard again after one 

hundred years. It is a little sad that Albert will know nothing of 

this occasion, but we think he would be both mildly amused and 

hugely moved to hear his beloved violin again, and to feel such 

a tangible connection. We are looking forward to honouring his 

memory with this small but important piece of our country's 

history." 

The concert is one of a number of events taking place across 

Chelmsford to mark the centenary of the end of the First World 

War and to remember all those who made sacrifices. 

For further information, please visit 

www.visitchelmsford.co.uk/armistice2018. 

Alan said, "I was delighted to hear about the Chelmsford 

Cathedral concert very recently, it was wonderful timing, as 

Major Peter Williamson had been trying to find me for a while - 

I had moved since the violin was donated by my family to the 

Essex Regimental Museum in 1999. 

"I have vivid memories of my grandfather Albert Burchell playing 

this violin to me when I was a young boy - he and his wife were 

evacuated to the Lizard in Cornwall during World War Two and 

remained there for the rest of their days. 

"Private Burchell's son David and his daughter-in-law Jo are now 

both in their late 80s and they have their own memories of 

Albert playing this violin when they were engaged in the early 

1950s. 

"My parents, my sister Adele and my children all feel so proud 

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Armistice 

Day in full 

glory! 

As usual the people of South Woodham 

turned out for a moving service in 

commemoration of 100 years since the 

end of the First World War and then with 

all the service and youth groups in the 

town, they crossed the car park to have a 

small ceremony at the Cenotaph. Here 

are some of the photos captured on the 

morning. 

OvERNIGHT AT LOCAL 

ONE STOP 

The photo (left) of the 'dageurreotype' 

painting that appeared overnight at 

One Stop in Hullbridge Road a few days 

ago. 

Staff at the shop deny any involvement 

and do not know the artist's name 

(Banksy or otherwise) 

Thanks to Alan Perry for sending this in.

SOUTH WOODHAM 


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The new season‘s films have been well received with all getting an approval rating of Good or better. However, the best is yet to come for what 

promises to be another blockbuster season for the Maldon Film Club. 

The Club meets again at Maldon Town Hall Tuesday 4th December when the film to be shown will be The Insult, a nomi-nee for Best Foreign Language 

Film 2018. The Insult describes how a misunderstanding involving a drainpipe on a bal-cony incongruously sparks a politically charged scandal that 

reopens historical and political wounds in Lebanon. When Yasser, a Palestinian refugee, and Tony, a Christian nationalist, go head to head Yasser utters 

an insult Tony cannot for-give. The media and a famous right wing Christian lawyer fuel the two stubborn men in court opening old wounds and unresolved 

tensions that threaten to divide the nation. 

Our second screening for this month, on Tuesday 18th December, is Finding Your Feet. Finding Your Feet, described as a light hearted, happy and 

uplifting film, stars amongst others Imelda Staunton, John Sessions, Josie Lawrence, Celia Imre, Timothy Spall and Joanna Lumley. When Lady Sandra 

Abbott discovers that her husband of forty years is having an affair with her best friend she seeks refuge in London with her estranged older sister 

Bif. Bif drags her along to a community dance class where gradually she starts to find both her feet and romance. 

The programme for the rest of the 2018/19 season, which covers a wide variety of themes with films from different regions of the world, includes Jules 

et Jim (this season’s classic), The Shape of Water, In Between, Film Stars Don’t Die in Liver-pool, The Florida Project and the mutli award winner Three 

Billboards Outside Ebbing 

Missouri. The season continues 

until 29th May 2019 with films 

being shown fortnightly on 

Tuesdays in 2018 and Wednesdays 

in 2019. 

The Club, which meets at the 

Maldon Town Hall, works on a 

membership basis and is run by a 

committee that selects and 

screens an annual programme of 

18 films from the best of recent 

English and foreign language 

releases plus one “classic”. The 

price of an annual subscription is 

just £25 so join now and enjoy 

the remaining 13 films of the 

season for free. In addition there 

are a limited number of places for 

junior members aged 16-18 in full 

time education and training at 

the reduced cost of £18 and 

guests are welcome for just £3 

per film. As a member you will be 

asked to give your reaction to the 

films you have seen and also help 

the committee compile the 

programme for the following 

season. Membership is open to all 

and new members will be made 

very welcome. 

Door open at 7.15pm, wine and 

soft drinks are available , at a 

charge, from 7.30pm and the 

films begin at 8pm. 

For further details and an 

application form please check 

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the Maldon Tourist Office or 

phone 01621 869340 for 

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Alternatively you are welcome 

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pay your annual subscription on 

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If you have any general 

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THE IMPORTANCE OF CLEANING CARPETS AND UPHOLSTERY 

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featured monthly column on Cleaning providing tips and guidance to keeping your home clean and healthy. 

Kevin says “Homeowners often assume that their carpets and upholstery are clean simply because they look clean; however, 

even carpets and upholstery that look spotless may have collected germs, dust and soil below the surface. To increase the life 

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CHELMSFORD REMEMBERS THEM – IN CONCERT 

Chelmsford has not forgotten its men taken in the Great War. 

100 musicians from five Chelmsford schools performed ‘The 

Violin’ – a work inspired by a First World War Soldier, Private 

Burchell, and his Violin. 

Private Burchell’s family will never forget hearing the Violin 

again. 

violin, which both made the journey to the Front Line of the 

Great War, through many battles and ultimately a safe return 

home to look forward to future peace. The areas of Europe 

where he fought with dates are etched on the back of the violin 

in Burchell’s hand. 

After Burchell’s passing in 1999, his family very kindly donated 

his violin to the Essex Regiment Museum. 

When the idea of using Burchell’s violin in a concert was 

discussed, Major Peter Williamson, Chairman of Trustees of the 

Essex Regiment Museum, contacted the family and added "We 

are delighted that one of our most interesting museum exhibits 

is being brought back to life in a way that reminds all of us alive 

today of the sacrifices made by so many who have fought for 

our freedom over the years." 

Private Burchell as a young man and later in life. 

Private Burchell's grandson, Alan, and granddaughter Adele and 

other family members travelled from Cornwall to hear the 

concert. Alan said "This cherished violin not only came home 

from the trenches as a soldier's memento, but also survived 

World War Two when my grandfather lost not one, but two, 

homes during the Blitz. 

Private 

Burchell’s 

Violin in its 

case. 

“My parents, my sister Adele and my children all feel so proud 

and very honoured that time and money was spent on restoring 

Albert's violin to be played at such a poignant centenary 

Remembrance concert." 

"We are so thrilled that this small battered and scratched 

instrument not only survived, but will be heard again after one 

hundred years. We are looking forward to honouring his 

memory with this small but important piece of our country's 

history." 

The Violin was created and performed by the young musicians 

with composer John K Miles in a concert on Wednesday 7 

November in Chelmsford’s Cathedral. The five schools formed an 

orchestra and choir and performed with City of London Sinfonia, 

a leading chamber orchestra, directed by Miles. The now 

restored soldiers’ violin was performed throughout the world 

premiere of this original work by young violinist Iris Heij from 

Boswell School. 

The Violin musically describes the story of Private Burchell and his 

Grandson Alan Burchell said "I have vivid memories of my 

grandfather Albert Burchell playing this violin to me when I was 

a young boy - he and his wife were evacuated to the Lizard in 

Cornwall during World War Two and remained there for the rest 

of their days. 

Private Burchell's son David and his daughter-in-law Jo are now 

both in their late 80s and they have their own memories of 

Albert playing this violin when they were engaged in the early 

1950s. 

After the concert, The Mayor of Chelmsford, Councillor Yvonne 

Spence, said, "This was a wonderful way to remember those in 

the First World War, serving and supporting the Armed Forces, 

and their families left at home. Thanks to all involved - 

Composer John K Miles commented “It was, as I said at the 

concert last night, a genuine privilege to be part of such a 

memorable event, at the heart of a community, with musicians 

ranging from beginner to top flight professional.” 

Valerie Tinker, Culture and Community Engagement Lead, Essex 

County Council said “A truly remarkable evening, great to see 

all the young people involved and a new composition that won’t 

now leave my head! I know how much work goes into such 

events, so thank you all.” 

The concert also included poetry readings by students who 

entered the Chelmsford Festival of Ideas, Peace Poetry 

Competition. Young students also introduced the music by the 

CLS of works written by wartime composers including Holst, 

Ravel, Vaughan Williams and George Butterworth. 

The retiring collection in aid of the Royal Anglian Regiment 

Benevolent Charity, raised a significant amount of money. 

The concert is one of a number of events taking place across 

Chelmsford to mark the centenary of the end of the First 

World War and to remember all those who made sacrifices. For 

further information, please visit 

www.visitchelmsford.co.uk/armistice2018. 

Chelmsford Remembers Them was produced by Orchestras 

Live and Essex Music Education Hub in partnership with City 

of London Sinfonia, Chelmsford City Council, Essex County 

Cultural Development, Chelmsford Theatres, Essex Regiment 

Museum, Chelmsford Ideas Festival and Chelmsford Civic 

Society. 

For more information please contact:- Sam Dordoy, 

Communications Manager, Chelmsford City Council T: 01245 

606459 E: samantha.dordoy@chelmsford.gov.uk

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THE SKY’S THE LIMIT FOR STOW MARIES GREAT WAR AERODROME 

In the week leading up to one of the most poignant dates of the 

year, Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome has received 

confirmation from Maldon District Council that the site will be 

able to increase its aircraft movements to no more than 3,000 in 

any one calendar year. 

A movement is defined as a take off or a landing, and the 

condition is also subject to a daily limit in any 24hr period, of 30 

movements, 15 take offs and 15 landings. On special public flying 

days, the site will be allowed a maximum of 120 movements, 60 

take offs and 60 landings. 

After months of waiting, CEO Ian Flint, spoke of the success, and 

the future: “The Team at Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome are 

overjoyed that the site has just been granted permission to 

increase the activity of its classic and traditional light aircraft. 

While we have not changed what sort of aircraft we fly, or when, 

being able to welcome members of the aviation community 

again is a brilliant achievement. I’m so proud that our 

neighbours have embraced us, like the regional and national 

historical and aviation community have.” 

The long campaign has been supported by neighbours, 

politicians and Historians Dan Snow and Saul David, and the 

increase will bring a much needed boost to the much loved local 

treasure. 

On hearing the news, award winning historian Dr Saul David, 

Patron of SMGWA said: “I’m really happy to hear of this decision, 

which will help to secure the future of this highly prized heritage 

site.” 

Peter Martin, Chair of the Board of Trustees added: “We’re very 

clear on what we want to see at the Aerodrome, and the beating 

heart of the site is the aircraft that echo its original purpose. It’s 

great to have Maldon District Council show that they recognise 

this and support our work to breathe life into this wonderful 

local heritage resource. This will have a real impact on our 

funding to continue to fund our renovations.” 

The Aerodrome will once again welcome ‘Single engine, fixed 

wing’ aircraft, but will still not host balloons, twin engine 

aircraft, helicopters, gliders or chartered passenger or cargo 

flights and has no intention to change this. 

Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome boasts Europe's largest 

collection of Royal Flying Corps WW1 buildings which were not 

adapted for further military use later in its history. Over the 

winter season the site will be open to the public from 10am – 

5pm, every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Pre-arranged group 

visits, including coach trips, are also very welcome. 

For more information about visiting 

Stow Maries Great War 

Aerodrome please visit 

www.stowmaries.org.uk. 

BBC RADIO 4 GARDENERS’ QUESTION TIME WITH RHS GARDEN HYDE HALL 

On 28 November 2018, BBC 

Radio 4 Gardeners’ Question 

Time records a programme at 

RHS Garden Hyde Hall. 

The celebrated panel of 

gardening experts, including 

Matthew Wilson, Christine 

Walkden and James Wong along with Peter Gibbs in the chair, 

will be tackling the questions put to them by local gardening 

enthusiasts. 

Gardeners’ Question Time is a Radio 4 institution, attracting over 

two million listeners a week. Recorded in a different location 

each week, this long-standing radio programme as answered 

well over 30,000 questions since its inception in 1947. 

The panel members have been guests of a diverse range of 

gardening clubs and other organisations; including recording at 

the top of Snowdon, broadcasting from Buckingham Palace and 

answering questions from inside Number 10 Downing Street. 

The panel NEVER see the questions before the recording. Their 

encyclopaedic, seemingly effortless answers are completely 

spontaneous and reveal their huge experience and depth of 

gardening knowledge. Being on the GQT panel is not for the 

faint hearted! 

Hosted by RHS Garden Hyde Hall. Tickets cost £4.50 and are 

available to purchase from the RHS central booking line on: 

020 3176 5830. 

Wednesday 28th November 2018 

Doors 5.30pm 

Recording starts 6.15pm 

TICKETS £4.50 

RHS Garden Hyde Hall, 

Creephedge Lane, Rettendon, Chelmsford CM3 8ET

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SWF ROTARY CROCUS PLANTING 

FOR END POLIO CAMPAIGN 

The occasion was to help the Reception and Classes 1 and 2 to 

plant their crocus, the Club had supplied each child with a pot, 

compost and 9 crocus bulbs as part of the Rotary ‘End Polio’ 

campaign. All the bulbs will flower purple, this is because when 

a child overseas receives the vaccine developed to stop polio, 

their little finger is dipped in purple dye to indicate they have 

been immunised. 

Rotary with other Health Organisations have been involved in 

the project since 1950 and is 99% on the way to eradicating polio 

globally. There have been no new cases in Africa for over a year 

and the focus is now on achieving similar result in India, Pakistan 

and Afghanistan. 

Our thanks to the staff at the school who helped to make this 

possible, and of course to the children who appeared to enjoy 

themselves whilst learning about polio and planting their pots. 

I know the Rotarians also enjoyed joining in. 


Christmas Fayre 

Family Christmas Fun 

Stalls, Food and Hrink Stands, meindeer 

and of course the main man himself; Father Christmas. 

Saturday 17th November 2018 

LEST WE FORGET! 

Woodham Ferrers in Essex 

has, like many towns and 

villages, installed 

silhouettes of First World 

War soldiers. This one is 

positioned in Ormonds 

Cresent at the top of the 

hill and is one of several 

within the village. 

The silhouette is attached 

to the village sign and 

reminds us that the village 

is in the Doomsday Book. It 

also reminds us that the 

soldiers went from a rural 

Essex background with its 

village church to defend 

our land. The silhouette is 

visible to everyone 

travelling along the main 

road in the village. 

The image also shows that the silhouette is positioned amongst 

the very ordinary ongoing aspects of aspects of village life. It is 

near a bus stop from which people come and go, the bus stop 

has a litter bin. The autumnal foliage clearly shows us that this 

is the time of year that the First World War ended. Life does go 

on, seasons turn and now there are very few people alive who 

remember the First World War. At least we can demonstrate that 

we don’t forget the men who fought for us in such terrible 

conditions” 

Christmas Tree 

Recycling 

Register before 

3 rd January 

12 noon 

Ems c O MAmS TmSEs TE ACT 

Other acts include; local primary school performances, 

Genesis pheatre Arts, Josh Erough and Eeau Langdale. 

Library, Holy prinity and b arket Square will all also be open. 

Register now on the Farleigh Hospice website: 

www.farleighhospice.org/trees 

We will collect on 5th and 6th January 2019 

from: CM0, CM1, CM2, CM3, CM7, CM8, CM9 & CM77. 

Suggested minimum donation of just £5 per tree, 

but please feel free to give more. 

Open 3-6pm 

If you would like to help please call us on 01245 457411 

Town Centre, South Woodham Ferrers CM3 5Js 

It is because you care 

that we can 

Registered charity no 284670 

In association with

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CONGRATULATIONS 

Happy third birthday to Grace, from 

Mummy and Daddy, Grandma and 

Grandpa, Nanny and Granddad, and 

Uncle Paul 

“Happy birthday Grandad. Sending you a 

big slobbery kiss! Love you from Emily xx” 

Happy birthday Grandad. Thank you for 

playing cars with me! Love you from 

Isaac xx 

Happy 2nd 

Birthday to 

our crazy 

sister Lulu. 

You make us 

laugh and 

smile every 

day. Even 

though I call 

you a beasty, 

you’re the 

best! 

Lots of love 

from Big sister 

Annabelle and 

little sister 

Isadora xxx 

(ps if you 

could stop 

sitting on our 

heads we’d 

love you more

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Wishing our beautiful daughter Isabelle a 

very happy 7th Birthday. 

Happy 40th Birthday to my wonderful 

husband and amazing daddy to our boys. 

Enjoy all of the celebrations! Love you 

millions Jayne, Leo, Max & Connor XXXX 

Happy birthday Esmé 

Have a great day lots of love 

Mummy Daddy, Nanny and Grandad 

and Uncle Christian xxxx 

Happy 12th Birthday Maisie!! 

We love you lots beautiful little lady. 

Enjoy your special day. With love from 

Mum, Dad, Teddie and Dennie xxxxx 

Happy 13th birthday to the best brother ever love Jaspyr 

CONGRATULATIONS & BIRTHDAYS 

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018 South South Woodham Focus 

Over to 

you... 

Children pay respects 

Our children made their own poppy 

wreath's and went down to the town 

to pay their respect to the fallen 

soldiers. 

They were very sad that so many people 

never came home to their families. 

SWF Childminder 

Some consideration for pets when it comes 

to fireworks? 

I’m sitting here in my lounge where, for the 6th night in a row, 

our dog is hiding under the sofa and shaking because of the 

sound of fireworks. The only advice for dog owners is to keep 

them inside, shut the curtains and turn the TV sound up. We do 

all that, but so far, every night from last Friday to today 

(Thursday 7th) someone somewhere has fireworks, and we’re 

expecting it will continue through to this weekend as well. 

We don’t expect fireworks to disappear completely, but while 

people are all deciding to have their own display, when it 

happens every night in a row, our dog has to suffer for over a 

week. There are some things that could help: 

After-eight Social Club 

for the mature and young at heart… 

are holding 2 fabulous festive dances in December! 

SATURDAY 22nd DECEMBER 

West Maldon Community Centre 

Dancing to music from 5 Star 

Admission: Members £6 - Non members £8 

Cold Norton Village Hall 

Dancing to the sounds of Mike’s Music 

Admission: Members £8 - Non members £10 

There is no bar at either of these venues 

please bring your own drinks and nibbles! 

Everyone welcome! 

Doors open 8pm 

The after eight social club runs various activities every month of the 

year including quiz nights, meals out, coffee evenings, excursions etc. 

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- the obvious thing is to go to the public displays - more fireworks 

to see and that would limit the number of nights of noise 

- if you can’t go to public displays, having your fireworks on the 

same night would help, or at least limit it to evenings at the 

weekend, not all week 

- if you are going to buy industrial size fireworks, please go 

somewhere suitable to let them off. It was one of these going 

off unexpectedly next to our house that started this off when 

our dog was in the garden. No warning - just a thunderclap that 

felt like we were being shelled. 

Thanks for listening, Alan 

To all dog walkers 

As a regular runner along the river and Saltcoats park, I 

constantly encounter free running dogs bounding up. I have no 

way of knowing whether they are friendly or aggressive and 

some can be intimidating. May I therefore ask dog owners to 

please, if you see a runner approaching, just hold your dog until 

we have passed. I fully accept the pleasure dogs and their owners 

get from free running but in return I am entitled to expect 

consideration for my safety and to run without having dogs 

jumping into me. Thankyou. 

Frederick Knighton 

Used postage stamps for horses 

Someone used to collect used postage stamps for horses, If 

anyone still deals with this, could they contact me Bob, on 

01245321042. Many Thanks 

Bob Bell 

Extended Access to GP Services hub in 

Maldon moves to Blackwater Medical Centre 

From Monday 12 November, patients who have booked an appointment 

with the mid Essex Extended Access service in Maldon 

will be seen at Blackwater Medical Centre. 

Extended Access offers GP-led appointments outside normal 

surgery times to everyone registered at a GP practice in Maldon 

District, Chelmsford City or Braintree District. You can book the 

appointments through your own GP practice and can choose to 

be seen at one of four locations, in Braintree, Chelmsford, 

Halstead and Maldon. 

When the service launched in Maldon on 1 October 2018, 

appointments between 6.30pm and 8pm on weekdays and 

between 8am and 2pm on Saturdays and Sundays were offered 

at Longfield Medical Centre in Princes Road. This is now moving 

just down the road to Blackwater. 

The two premises are only a couple of minutes’ walk apart so it 

ishoped there should be no disruption from the change. 

Other hubs from which Extended Access appointments are 

available are: 

• Elizabeth Courtauld Surgery, Halstead 

• North Chelmsford Health Centre in Springfield, Chelmsford 

• Mount Chambers Surgery in Braintree 

Appointments may be with practice nurses, GPs or other healthcare 

professionals, and there is no walk-in service. If you want to 

book an appointment outside of your own GP surgery’s opening 

hours, you can call NHS 111 who may decide an Extended Access 

appointment is the best care for you. 

If you no longer need an Extended Access appointment you have 

booked, you should contact your own practice during working 

hours, or outside surgery hours, call 07384 579479 to cancel. For 

more details of Extended Access, visit http://bit.ly/ExtendedAccess

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ANDREW BRIGGS 2019 CALENDAR – THE STORY BEHIND THE PHOTOS 

It has been 2 years in the making, and when looking through the 

final images it is hard to believe these are all walking distance 

within our beautiful town. Whilst at the Arts & Craft fair I had 

many questions of how I captured the images, and so I thought 

it would be nice to share the stories behind the pictures. 

January & December – at last we had snow, and a 4 hour walk 

around our entire town allowed me to capture snowy scenes 

that had not been possible during the previous four/five years. 

February – those deep frosty mornings, and convincing myself to 

get up and out before sunrise, then hoping I have picked the 

right location. The Fenn did not disappoint as the sun rose. 

March – those mornings when the Sun rises up from the river are 

spectacular, it means a 4:30 to 5:00 alarm and waiting by the river 

in the dark before sunrise, but when it rises out from the river 

….wow. 

April & June – The Woods on the top of Radar Hill, somewhat 

illusive for me until this year. April bluebells were stunning. June 

involved a bit more scrambling through the woods, and 

unbeknown to me at the time, insects disturbed decided to feast 

on me…..I now carry antihistamines! 

May – our wonderful wildlife. This image involved a week of 

walking round the river every evening as the famous “ride a 

white swan” only happens on one day as the parent swans then 

force the cygnets to swim on their own. Using a long lens, so as 

not to disturb them, I hoped they would look, and they did. 

July – 2 years finding a right tree that would line up with a 

setting sun, on a cloudless sunset, not too much to ask. Saw in 

on a Monday, but had a wide-angle lens for the sunset, so the 

tree was far too small, the chance missed. A second chance in 

photography is something you rarely get and Tuesday was 

cloudy, was the chance gone? Wednesday’s weather looked 

promising so I waited at the start of Willow Grove. I could be 

seen running down the pavement as the sun came down, 

carrying a very large lens, then coming to an abrupt halt. The 

sun had lined up and click…got it, at long last. 

August – the 4-sister trees, for me there is just something special 

about this view, one that I always look at whenever passing. For 

this image straw bales, good weather, and a hayfever tablet! 

September – I still remember shaking as I took this image, I could 

not believe what I was seeing. Never have I seen such a sunset, 

this the result of Sahara sands in the atmosphere. 

October - the misty mornings at the river, getting up super early 

and standing in the cold as the mist floats down the river and 

the sun comes up. I have so many special memories of 

spectacular sunrises at the water’s edge, and here in SWF, that 

early alarm soon forgotten. 

November – sunrises are like fingerprints, all one of a kind. I 

posted this one in an international Canon forum and had many 

questions asking what part of the orient this was, I replied, it’s in 

a small town in Essex! 

It has been a challenge, and fun capturing images around our 

beautiful town, and this is what makes photography such an 

enjoyable hobby for me. It can be frustrating but so rewarding 

and it takes me to a place where the stress of work is gone. A 

huge thank you to everyone for the likes and comments on my 

images over the years, and who have bought and will be buying 

my 2019 calendar, it is truly humbling.

SOUTH WOODHAM 



MORE THOUGHTS ON SOUTH WOODHAM DEvELOPMENT 

So, the Plan goes forward. Despite the fact that no result of the 

questionnaire the council sent out has been published so 

transparency seems to be missing on this subject. As far as I am 

concerned I am totally convinced that even if every resident in 

Woodham objected to the plan the development will still go 

ahead for the following reasons. 

Westminster wants more houses built and despite the fact that 

a massive development is taking place on the outskirts of 

Chelmsford which, by the look of it will ultimately be bigger 

than South Woodham it is very convenient to stick another 

bunch of properties here because every house, shop, and factory 

unit will be subject to tax, so they satisfy the requirements of 

their lords and masters in Whitehall and do very nicely thank you 

We are still carrying the highest rate of tax despite dwindling 

services. We are A VERY EASY EARNER for the Chelmsford 

council. 

There is a requirement to provide a base for travellers so under 

the euphemism of ‘travelling entertainers’ Chelmsford can meet 

this requirement well away from their own doorstep. And they 

call people like me a NIMBY! 

The developers will undoubtedly be giving the council a 

handsome sum of money’ for the development of services’. I 

wouldn’t mind betting that we will experience very little in the 

way of this money or services, it’s too tempting to use it nearer 

to home. 

Despite the residents objecting the petrol station went ahead 

and now further desecration of our rural environment is going 

to take place by building a fast food place where landscaping 

would be so much more suitable. This is evidence that no matter 

what we, the people who will have to live with the after-math 

say, Chelmsford will go ahead anyway. 

The plan will undoubtedly go through with a big rubber stamp. 

Why else would they be building a massive structure like the one 

we can see when coming down from top Woodham? A shop that 

size will need a lot of customers. 

I know that I have regularly commented about the developers 

platitudes. Their interest lies purely with making money and they 

will build to make as much money as possible and hang the 

environment. As far as they are concerned paying for a good 

public relations officer who can say all the things the city council 

want to hear is money in the bank. 

I wrote the above comments before I read Kevin Greens 

comments in a recent Focus and I have avoided, thus far, making 

any comment of a political nature but I must agree with Mr. 

Green in this case. It is blatantly obvious that no matter how hard 

or how many residents protest the group who are supposed to 

be representing us, the people, will always be biased in favour of 

their political paymasters. After all, wouldn’t you want to protect 

your income before worrying about what people think of you? 

The city council goes to bed at night and sleeps well knowing 

that they will get approval from their masters and who knows 

what from the developers? 

I am reminded of words from Douglas Adams’ Book The 

Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy wrote “Resistance is futile” just 

before the earth is destroyed. 

Bill Bliss 

Collingwood Primary School) 

ON THE ROAD... 

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on Saturday Nov 10th 

with a brand new series of pop classics and new 

arrangements for show stopper fans. 

7pm for 7.30 start sees Billy Joel....ELO...Michael 

Buble...Freddie Mercury and more strutting their 

musical stuff in up-tempo harmony by men2sing's 

team of fast moving singers at 

HAVERING ROAD Methodist Chapel (RM1 4YD) 

Tickets £10 from the website: 

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Bob: 01702 612117 

or on the door. 

Charity receipts are used for the on-going renovation 

and maintenance of this unique venue. 

Christmas Fair 

Friday 7th December 5pm—7pm 

Featuring Santa& his Elves in his Grotto 

Entrance is voluntary dona 琀 on 

Hot food & drink, Christmas Treasure Hunt, Grand Raffle 

with lots of exciting prizes, Mechanical Ponies, Christmas 

Stalls …..… and lots, lots more. 

Everyone Welcome! 

Please come along to 

support the school 

and our children. 

Thank you. 

The FOCUS team wish you and 

your family a very Merry Christmas 

and a Happy New Year. 

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Christmas is coming…. 

Yes, it’s that time of year when we all start gearing up for the big day, and I expect that YOU are expecting a message about 

putting the ‘Christ’ into Christmas. Well actually the Christian faith has more to offer at this time of year than carol services, 

christingles and midnight mass. The Christian faith is a practical faith, that gives you the tools to steer yourself through this 

busy time. Exodus 20: 8-10a “Remember the sabbath day and keep it holy. Six days you shall labour and do all your work. 

But the seventh day is a sabbath to the Lord your God; you shall not do any work.” The Israelites had come from slavery 

in Egypt – where they worked 7 days a week making bricks. God knew that rest was important to his people, so he told 

them to take some time out. If you are the one that buys the presents, orders the food and decorates the house, build in 

some time to do nothing. And don’t feel guilty – because God says you need it. Hosea 6:6 “For I desire steadfast love and 

not sacrifice, the knowledge of God rather than burnt offerings.” God was fed up with his people practicing religious 

ritual, rather than showing love for him. Now if your turkey ends up a burnt offering – that could be a problem. But is it? 

Does it really matter if the lights on the tree go out, or you forgot the cranberry sauce, or you left it too late to wrap the 

presents. We get so tied up in getting everything right, we sometimes forget to enjoy ourselves. Don’t worry about these 

things – God says they don’t matter. Finally: 2 Timothy 2 23: “Have nothing to do with stupid and senseless controversies; 

you know that they breed quarrels.” Sadly, when families come together, it’s not always harmonious, arguments can start 

over the smallest of things. Be aware – you are not going to sort out Brexit over your Christmas dinner – don’t go there. 

You can walk away from arguments – God says so. So, there’s the Bible’s tips for a good Christmas. Oh, and by the way, don’t 

forget to put Christ in it! 

SW CHRISTIAN COUNCIL 

MISSING 

Please can people keep an eye out for 

our very loved cat. Sparkles went 

missing from the Ormsby Chine area on 

the 1st November, it could be a 

possibility that she has been shut in 

somewhere as she is a cat that very 

much stays around our area and could 

have been frightened from fireworks 

and travelled around South Woodham 

so please could people check garages 

and out buildings in case she is hiding. 

A possible sighting of her was around 

Asda petrol station and also a possible 

sighting around Rainbow Walk. 

Sparkles is microchipped and is a larger 

size cat (6kg) but could have lost 

weight by now, has a complete black 

face/back and short tail with white 

paws/belly and chest she is a very timid 

cat. If anybody sees her or has been 

looking after her thinking she is a stray 

please can you contact me, Catherine 

07837 044985.

SOUTH WOODHAM 


THE CHANGING OF THE GUARD. As a newly qualified doctor, I had to 

move from from Addenbrooke’s Hospital to Chesterton Hospital ... this 

was to Addenbrooke’s what St Peters is to Broomfield. 

As some of you will recall, when I was working on Swavesey Ward at 

Chesterton, I met a student nurse called Sue and, whilst we were putting 

up a 'drip' for a patient called Mrs Swan (who’d had a severe stroke and 

had shown no sign of the recovery hitherto) I asked her out. For those 

of you who are wondering: "Why did he ask Mrs Swan out?" let me 

make it clear that it was Sue I asked, not her! When I did so, although she 

had not previously reacted to any stimuli, Mrs Swan appeared to smile – 

at least that’s the way we interpreted her response. It could of course 

have been a grimace – her way of saying: "Take heed of the advice of 

your fellow nurses about the dangers of going out with young doctors. 

You're walking into a minefield!" Fortunately, we’re still ‘going out’ - so 

it may have been a smile after all. 

There were several World War I veterans on the ward who gave the 

impression that living with constant shelling was preferable to being 

forced to listen to the loud 'pop music' station that the Swavesey Ward 

Clerk felt would cheer them up. I did not spend a lot of time talking to 

them about their experiences as the First World War seemed a very, very 

long time ago - even then - and, for many, myself included, an interest 

in history tends to develop in later life. 

Armistice Day 2018 has brought with it a rash of WW! programmes but, 

of all those that have attempted to enable us to see the war through the 

eyes of those who served, the most spectacular is 'They Shall Not Grow 

Old' the new documentary by Peter Jackson (of 'Lord of The Rings' fame.) 

He’s taken shed-loads of WW1 footage, cleaned up the grainy old film 

stock, 'colorized' much of it, found a way of dealing with the erratic 

speed that was typical of hand-cranked cameras, had lip-readers work 

out what was being said, and pinched the idea that was used so 

successfully in The World at War (that is to say, he's added sound effects 

so that, for example, you get some idea of just how loud it was when a 

shell exploded anywhere near you. It’s definitely one to see – providing, 

of course, you can stand the sight of the carnage that is part and parcel 

of any war on whichever stage it is set – and that was taken to extremes 

in this particular conflict. 

Although the WW1 veterans are, by and large, long gone, we’ve seen a 

lot of Second World War veterans whilst practicing in South Woodham, 

of course – but even they are disappearing rapidly now. The latest was a 

Halifax bomber pilot called Stanley Emms, a Halifax pilot in WW2, who 

survived around 30 raids over Germany (when the average was around 

3 or 4 sorties before they were shot down) only to go missing in South 

Woodham when a relative moved him elsewhere without giving us any 

opportunity to say goodbye. (You’d be amazed how often this happens 

– elderly people who have been around for years and whom we count as 

friends are suddenly whisked away ... and we never see or hear of them 

again.) 

I visited him once on Remembrance Sunday to check his TV was working 

as it had been playing up. (It wasn't working - and he was on his own). 

We managed to get it going and watched the cenotaph ceremony 

together. Like many survivors he was reluctant to tell tales of derringdo. 

He said: "People are always asking me about it. I've spent my life 

trying to forget." 

“Do you know what I love most about baseball? The pine tar, the resin, 

the grass, the dirt. And that’s just the hot dogs.” – David Letterman 

BREAST CANCER NEWS: Breast cancer is commonly diagnosed, with 

around one in 8 women being given the diagnosis at some point in their 

lives. 

Lucy Bode, writing in Women's Health says that: "The risk for the disease 

increases with age – with most cases diagnosed after the age of 50. A 

strong family history, inheriting a faulty gene, being overweight (and 

being female) also play a role here. But, according to new research, those 

who wake up early are less likely to fall victim. A team at the University 

of Bristol analysed data from hundreds of thousands of people and 

found that morning people have a 40-48 per cent lower chance of 

developing breast cancer. In addition, they noted that women who slept 

longer than seven to eight hours had a 20 per cent increased risk per 

additional hour. 

The researchers put this down to the body clock – also known as your 

circadian rhythm – which determines your sleep patterns. The caveat: 

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they still haven’t determined why exactly it has such an impact on the 

development of cancer." 

So, if you're one of those people who can't get out of bed in the 

morning, buy yourself a new 'super-loud' alarm clock. If that doesn't 

work, ring James Dyson and ask him to invent a gadget that sets off the 

burglar alarm if you don't step out of bed onto a pressure pad within 30 

seconds and goes on to throw a bucket of ice cold water over you if, 

despite all of the above measures, you continue to lie in bed. 

“I like a woman with a head on her shoulders. I hate necks.” – Steve 

Martin 

Kat Lay, writing in The Times, reports that: "Breast cancer survivors 

undergoing reconstructive surgery are not being warned that their 

implants may lead to them developing the disease again. Women are 

devastated by the news that they have a type of lymphoma, a potentially 

deadly cancer, years after recovery, experts say. Surgeons have been 

urged to report all cases of breast implant-associated anaplastic large 

cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) to the health products watchdog, amid 

concerns that numbers may be underestimated." 

Kat goes on to say: "The cancer, whose exact cause is unknown, was only 

identified in 2010, with the first case reported in Britain in 2012. Typically, 

women notice one of their breasts swelling rapidly and painlessly." The 

good news? According to this article, if the cancer is diagnosed early, "it 

can usually be treated with surgery." 

“I used to work at McDonald’s making the minimum wage. You know 

what that means when someone pays you minimum wage? You know 

what your boss was trying to say? ‘Hey, if I could pay you less, I would, 

but it’s against the law.’” – Chris Rock 

RABIES - A holidaymaker from the UK has died after being bitten by a 

Moroccan cat, according to Public Health England (PHE). A PHE 

spokesman is reported in The Telegraph as follows: "If you are bitten, 

scratched or licked by an animal you must wash the wound or site of 

exposure with plenty of soap and water and seek medical advice without 

delay. There is no risk to the wider public in relation to this case but, as 

a precautionary measure, health workers and close contacts are being 

assessed and offered vaccination when necessary." 

If you are going to any destination(s) where there is a risk of rabies, you 

are advised to have the vaccine before you go - unless you are one of 

those people who don't believe in vaccinations in which case you'd be 

wise to avoid countries where it is endemic. (The WHO says: "Rabies is 

present on all continents, except Antarctica, with over 95% of human 

deaths occurring in the Asia and Africa regions." It goes on to say: "We 

understand Bognor Regis is very nice.") 

As for accessing jabs - at Greenwood we give pretty much every travel 

vaccine including the more esoteric ones like yellow fever and rabies. At 

other surgeries you can check the website first and then give them a ring 

if you're in any doubt. If you want to go anywhere else for your jabs 

Google 'Travel vaccinations Essex.' 

“Trump’s nothing like Hitler. There’s no way he could write a book.” – 

Frankie Boyle 

MEETING. As you will have seen from the updates, preparations are afoot 

for the long-awaited public meeting to discuss plans for healthcare in 

South Woodham. The 'communications' people are keen to know the 

type of questions that will be asked and have asked if the local practices 

can let them know what to expect. Our Patient Participation Group (PPG) 

is meeting this week to decide how best to go about this, and the other 

surgeries in SWF are also doing their bit. If you feel strongly about the 

matter - and no doubt many share the Mayor's view that this is one of 

the most important developments in healthcare in the history of the 

town - I'm sure your practice’s PPG will be happy to hear the sort of 

question you would like to have answered. Failing that, pitch up to the 

meeting and have your say. 

Dr John

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WANDERERS’ DREAM OF A SUCCESSFUL CUP RUN 

War poet Siegfried Sassoon’s anthem “Dreamers” describes the 

comrades that he sheltered with under siege on the Western 

Front in World War One: 

“In the great hour of destiny they stand, 

Each with his feuds, and jealousies, and sorrows. 

Soldiers are sworn to action; they must win… 

And in the ruined trenches, lashed with rain, 

Dreaming of things they did with balls…” 

This seems like an appropriate refrain for South Woodham 

Ferrers United under 14 Wanderers at present: with perpetual 

hammerings in the premier league, respite has occasionally 

surfaced in the form of cup competitions. On Remembrance 

Sunday Wanderers travelled to encounter Hambro Colts in the 

League Cup and unusually, rather than being “lashed with rain”, 

the weather happily abated. The sun emerged in time for the 

impeccably kept two minutes silence, which gave the boys an 

opportunity to reflect on recent performances and perhaps 

remember former Wanderers’ comrades with whom they stood 

arm in arm on other such anniversaries, their absent friends: 

gentle giant Josh, talented Tom Foster, Harry, James and Sam. 

Would the injury-hit squad reach their second round cup destiny 

and strive to play on another week? 

The Hambro keeper gratefully grasped an early shot from Tom’s 

forward raid, but was unable to do so when Matthew’s precisely 

slotted pass was juggled and converted by crusading Tom to put 

Wan-derers ahead for the first time in many outings. Delightful 

passing throughout the squad was reminiscent of Wanderers’ 

campaign of assault on the league at the end of last season This 

demonstrated the contrast between the sort of play Wanderers 

prefer to dream of and the recent Premier League nightmarish 

reality: Daniel’s intelligent ball forward was passed through 

Charlie and Bobby before ambitious Matthew ventured a shot 

which forced a save. For once the defence was able to relax a 

little: Luke, Harvey, Will and Daniel were well-organised and 

equal to any Hambro attacking forays, confident in Harrison’s 

growing goal-keeping prowess in Charlie R’s frustrating absence. 

Matthew was lively throughout the match, drawing singular 

praise from father Paul, while Charlie put in a battling 

performance down the wing. Also in the thick of it were Bobby, 

whose shot fluttered just wide from Tom’s powerful free kick, 

and Freddie, whose through-ball to Jacob forced a splendid save. 

A delighted Harvey headed home from the resulting corner to 

give Wanderers a dizzying two goal advantage. Will’s free kick 

was perfectly placed for Tom, whose scorching shot blasted just 

over the bar. 

Wanderers’ positive approach, free from sorrows, persisted after 

the break, when Will’s wondrous free kick forced a corner which 

Freddie deservedly converted for their third goal. “They’ve got 

a bit of bite in them today” was Jacob’s grandad’s analysis of the 

Wanderers’ performance and indeed they had: Bobby had two 

chances in quick succession which carried over the bar, Matthew’s 

mighty shot fell wide, while Freddie threaded his way through 

the entire Hambro squad only to have his shot saved. From 

Matthew’s amazing cross Tom was unlucky to hit the post, then 

Tom’s whipping cross was a fraction too pacy for a Wanderers’ 

toe to turn the ball home. Becoming frustrated at their lack of 

possession, a rare Hambro sortie forwards resulted in a skirmish 

which left keeper Harrison with two foot-long stud scars down 

his shin, inflicted long after the ball had scudded away. Luckily, 

after the supporters eventually managed to draw the attention 

of the referee to the outcome of his unwarranted wrangle, 

Harrison was able to soldier on, recovering sufficiently so that 

emergency substitute “little” Daniel A was not called upon to 

make a daunting debut in goal. Continuing to push forwards, 

Jacob hit the post, then forced the keeper to block, however a 

jubilant Matthew was quickest and best placed to follow up, 

scoring a rare and much celebrated goal. With the last touch of 

the game Daniel’s hopeful shot fell wide to leave Wanderers 

smiling, dreaming of future cup matches where “they must win.” 

Squad: Alfie (side-lined), Bobby, Charlie W, Daniel A (in case of 

emergency), Daniel B, Freddie, Harrison, Harvey, Jacob, Luke, 

Matthew, Tom, Will. 

SWFU 

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SWF U15’s v MALDON U15’s 

This week Woodham hosted local rivals Maldon. The teams had 

played twice last season with both games being very close but 

Woodham coming out on top for them both, so today was going 

to be a grudge match between the two sides. 

‘SINGLE-USE’ IS THE WORD 

OF THE YEAR FOR 2018 

Maldon lost the toss and Woodham elected to kick off. The 

Maldon side were straight at Woodham from the off and with 

2 minutes had crossed the line for their first Try of the game, 

with the conversion missed the score 0-5. 

Woodham restarted and again Maldon were up at the 

Woodham defensive line. Maldon were well drilled and hitting 

the gain line at pace, and the forwards were making ground 

through the Woodham defences. Maldon again crossed the hosts 

try line and again the conversion was missed 0-10. 

After 2 more try’s Woodham seemed to wake up to the fact they 

were playing rugby. They started to make ground on the Maldon 

defences but were held out by some good defensive work from 

the visitors. However, Maldon again pushed hard against 

Woodham and again crossed for another Try. The score at half 

time was 0 – 34 to the visitors. 

In the second half Woodham continued to improve but Maldon 

we stronger in the scrum and again pushed towards the 

Woodham line. 3 more tries followed along with 2 conversions 

before the game was stopped with Maldon taking the win 0-53. 

A special mention to Travis who joined the team today for his 

first match for South Woodham Ferrers. 

Remembrance Day 

Our mini section today stopped their training sessions to honour 

those who fought in war for their country, observing 2 minutes 

silence coinciding with the country’s silence to commemorate 

100 years since the end of the 'War to end all wars'. 

Other matches were rescheduled to later kick offs to allow 

players to attend remembrance day services across the local area. 

ue Blue 

This is thanks to Prince Charles, Sky Ocean Rescue and other 

high-profile campaigns to reduce the use of ‘single-use’ plastic 

which is adversely affecting our marine environment. 

Our very own Dawn Wood (AKA Smiffy) is also trying to reduce 

the dependence on ‘single-use’ plastic. She is currently talking 

to SWF William de Ferrers & St Joseph schools and schools in 

Burnham on Crouch, who have energetically taken on the 

challenge to reduce the reliance of ‘single-use’ plastics. 

Dawn has recently appeared on Sky television to promote her 

Challenge and will be featured on BBC Breakfast on the 17th 

December prior to leaving on 28th December for her mindblowing, 

incredible, epic solo challenge to row across the 

Atlantic Ocean (completely unsupported) from Gran Canaria to 

Barbados a distance of 3,000 miles. The Challenge is to highlight 

the problems we Together face as we the can human make race a difference from discarded plastic 

material contaminating our oceans. 

She will also carry out sea water sampling throughout the 

voyage, the micro plastic samples collected will be examined and 

the test data made available to try to stop plastics from 

damaging our seas Our Dawn would like to take this 

opportunity to thank the many people and organisations who 

have very generously contributed to the ‘ROWAURORA’ 

Challenge by means of events, collections & donations. She 

would also like to thank everyone who follow on Facebook, 

Twitter and website, she is extremely grateful for the support. 

Although, this is a solo journey she knows she is not alone!!.... 

we thank you most sincerely. Thank you to the East of England 

Ambulance Service HART team for helping Dawn to brush up on 

her medical skills and making sure she has the right kit. Thank 

you so much to Clear Thinking IT for your support and for 

becoming a sponsor. Clear Thinking IT delivers IT & Telephony 

services to businesses locally, nationally & internationally and 

have pledged to reduce their ‘single use’ plastic in the 

workplace. 

It has been absolutely incredible to see so many people wishing 

Dawn well for the extraordinary Challenge she is going to 

undertake. Don’t forget to track her epic journey throughout 

January & February 2019 

God Bless Dawn, a very special person and not forgetting True 

Blue a very special rowing boat…. 

Website for more info www.rowaurora.co.uk 

Facebook www.facebook.com/rowaurora 

Twitter @aurora_row 

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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 

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 

Sports Massage Therapist 

Kathryn Taylor 07989 430541 

Homeopath 

Jan Taylor Homeopath 325312 

Joy Bliss 426414 

Taxis and Minibuses 

Happicabs SWF (24hr Taxis) 01245 321 321 

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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BILLBOARD 

MOBILITY SCOOTER. Sterling 

Little Gem Mk2 mobility scooter. 

Very little use, immaculate 

condition. Cover included. 

Sterling are a UK company, full 

service and spares back up are 

available if needed. £395. Tel: 

01245 400335 or 07940 294650. 

MODERN LIGHT OAK SHELVED 

coffee table, as new,1.2m, cost 

£299 only £50, buyer collects 

07970 833616. 

JOHN LEWIS MODERN TAN 

LEATHER SOFAS,1 = 2.25m, 1 = 

1.45m, excellent condition, £200 

for both, buyer collects - 07970 

833616. 

CAMERAS: SOLD AS SEEN 

Canon EOS 33 £30.00 

Canon EOS 650 £20.00 

Canon AE-1 £30.00 

Canon Lenses x £30 each 

Braun Trend Zoom 105 £20 

Agfa from 1960’s £10.00 

Box Ilford Photographic paper 12 

x 16” (30.5cm x 40.6 cm) £10.00 

2 Boxes Ilford Photographic 

paper 8 x 10” (20.3 cm x 25.4 cm) 

£10.00 

Tel: 01245 321609 or 07763 

476839 

FOR SALE 

Antique Edwardian double 

wardrobe £125. Antique pot 

cupboard £45. Velpon Tripod 

Camera Stand and Case unused 

£35. Laura Ashley Double size 

quilted throw and cushion £85. 

Mulberry chocolate colour 

shoulder bag and purse £220.00. 

Black leather John Rocha 

shoulder handbag £30. Mens 

Rayban P sunglasses £75. All 

excellent condition. Tel: 07816 

080252 

NEW DUROPAL WORK TOP still in 

wrapper. White laminate with 

marble effect 

(Colour Carrara Marble). Size 

1515cm x 600cm x 40cm £40. 

(Orig. price £109) 

TRANSLUCENT FROSTED GLASS 

TABLE TOP, sits securely on two 

solid wood 

trestles. Suitable for computer, 

audio system, artwork etc. Size 

Length 

1.50m x Width 0.80m £30. Tel: 

01245 321493 

FREE - HARD LAPTOP CARRY 

CASE. Approximately 33cm H x 

42cm W x 10cm D. Also has space 

for documents, phone, pen etc. 

Can send photo. Collection from 

South Woodham Tel 

07913533864 

ROUND PARROT CAGE WITH 

STAND Five feet in height. Good 

condition. £95 ono. 

PETROL LAWNMOWER (not 

needed due to astroturf) Cood 

condition. £35. 

CHIMINEA FIRE PIT. Metal. Good 

condition. £30 ovno. 07570 

808759 

4 FULL LENGTH PLAIN, OFF- 

WHITE, LINED SILK CURTAINS. 

Excellent condition. £10. Tel: 

01245 325134 

CUPCAKE METAL STAND holding 

23 cup cakes by Miniamo. New 

and boxed. £9.00. 

SET OF 20 KRAFT EDGERS CRAFT 

SCISSORS in Rotating Wooden 

Stand. In excellent condition. 

£9.00. 

SET OF 4 BONE CHINA CUPS and 

Saucers by Jeff Banks Queens 

Home 'Nostalgic Spots'. New and 

boxed £10.00. Telephone: 07909 

193 010. 

ONE PIECE FLADEN RESCUE 

SYSTEM FLOTATION FISHING 

SUIT. Medium size, worn three 

times. Cost over £100 when new. 

Asking price £65.00. Tel: 01621 

7440661 - N. Fambridge 

HOOVER, freestanding 

condensing tumble drier. 

All in good working condition. 

£30 07412 622259 

FOR SALE 

OCCASION DRESS - Beautiful 

dusky pink occasion dress from 

Next with corsage on the left 

strap, age 12yrs immaculate 

worn once £10 

W.D.Ferrers Boys blazers size 32 

& 34, also boys green PE top & 

black shorts. 

W.D.Ferrers Girls blazer size 30 

all at £12 each 

BASKETBALL GAME- Hypro 

electronic game that folds down 

for storage - folded dimensions 

are D: 88cm x W: 110cm x H: 

203cm 

unfolded dimensions are D: 

210cm x W: 110cm x H: 203cm. 

still in argos at £119.00 - still 

wrapped up, never taken out of 

the box- £70. 

PROCAT college uniform- black 

combat style trousers 30R 2x 

polo shirts, 1x sweatshirt to fit 

16yrs (small man). Hardly worn 

vcg cost £55 new want £30 

call 07986 772972 

MICROWAVE, Black 3 months 

old, paid £40. For sale at £25 

Telephone 01245-324021 SWF 

FOR SALE Alloy Extension Ladder 

plus ladder stand - off stablizer. 

£30. 01245 325319. SWF 

FREE GARDEN RELAXER CHAIR 

with Cushion. Metal folding 

frame. FREE. Tel. 01245 426028. 

BOAT FOR SALE, 11ft double 

skinned Dingy on winched road 

trailer. Has launching Wheels and 

hubs. Also has brand new wheels 

and tyres complete with road 

hubs with new bearings.Also 

included in sale, 2 seagull 

outboard engines 1 long shaft 

with clutch 1 short shaft, boat 

cover, anchor chain and rope, 

oars plus rowlocks. Complete 

outfit used for fishing. Tel. 

07597951425 

FISHING GEAR for sale. Sea gear 

Swedish Abu reels fishing box sea 

rods. lots of quality stuff.open to 

sensible offers Tel. 07597951425 

WOODEN DOLLS ROCKING 

crib/cradle £8. 

Dressing up outfits for Frozen 

Characters x3 (Elsa, Anna and 

Frozen fever dresses ) £2 each. 

Call 07786984465 

PINK DISNEY PRINCESS 

illuminated headboard and 

Princess freestanding sling 

bookcase, both in excellent 

condition £20 for both. Call 

07786 984465 

RADIO CONTROLLED CAR 

McLaren 12C GT3 NEW STILL IN 

BOX Maisto Tech Racing Series 

£16.00 Mobile: 07938 528145. 

Flat: 01245 225863 

MOTORING 

BILLBOARD 

1999 VAUXHALL ASTRA 1800 

CDX only 2 owners from new 

VGC Been looked after by 

present owner but due to poor 

health is no longer allowed to 

drive. Vehicle drives really well. 

£400.00 ONO Phone 07745 

570712 

UPRIGHT FRIDGE & MATCHING 

FREEZER white. V Good 

appearance and excellent 

working order. £50.00 each or 

£90.00 the pair. Buyer collects. 

Tel: 01245 327312 

PS2 STARWARS GAMES: The 

Video Game; The Original 

Trilogy; Jedi Starfighter; 

Starfighter; Bounty Hunter; 

Episode III; The Clone Wars. 

£4.00 each or 3 for £10. PS2 

COLIN MCRAE RALLY 2003; 

COLIN MACRAE RALLY 2005 

£3.00 each or both for £5.00. 

PS2 Logitech RALLY VIBRATION 

FEEDBACK WHEEL £10.00 ono. 

All items in original boxes in vgc. 

Tel: 07706063616 

BOOKCASE - 5 shelves and 2 

small drawers - mahogany in 

excellent clean condition. £80.00 

ono telephone 01245 321540" 

LONG BLACK LEATHER COAT. 

Ladies size 14. A small 14 

though. Hardly worn. £10. 07897 

563736 

TV CABINET in excellent 

condition. £25 ono. 

07897563736 

STEREO SEPARATES all in 

excellent condition, Arcam, 

Denon and more. Over £5000 

worth. Would like £300 ono. 

07897563736 

WHEELCHAIR HARDLY USED. 

Paid £180 from Argos. £90. 

07897563736 

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Guide Price £270,000 - £280,000 

This nicely presented two bedroom end of terrace 

property enjoys a popular and convenient location 

within easy reach of the Town Centre. Offering a 

spacious living/dining room, a re-fitted kitchen, two 

double bedrooms and a re-fitted family bathroom. 

Further benefitting from attached garage and 

driveway. Early viewing is strongly advised to avoid 

disappointment. 

Call to view 01245 323729 


£295,000 

This spacious three bedroom family home is offered 

with no forward chain and enjoys a popular and 

convenient location. Benefitting from a 70ft rear 

garden and featuring a kitchen/diner, good sized 

living room and three well proportioned bedrooms 

served by a family bathroom. Further enhanced with 

own driveway to garage providing off street parking. 

This property is perfectly habitable but would benefit 

from some modernisation and is priced accordingly. 

Call to view 01245 323729 


£325,000 

This two bedroom semi-detached bungalow enjoys a 

super plot with a large rear garden and stunning 

views to the front. Offering well-proportioned 

accommodation throughout and affording off street 

parking for several vehicles it should be viewed 

without delay to appreciate the considerable 

potential to improve or extend. 

Call to view 01245 323729 


£375,000 

This four bedroom semi-detached family home offers 

well-proportioned accommodation throughout. 

Featuring a spacious living room, 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 the three 

remaining 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 


£400,000 

A spacious four bedroom detached house which 

benefits from a two storey side extension. This 

particular home features a dual aspect lounge, 

separate dining room, modern fitted kitchen/ 

breakfast room and utility room, master bedroom 

with large en-suite bathroom, further family bathroom 

plus ground floor cloakroom with a pleasant uPVC 

double glazed conservatory overlooking the south 

facing rear garden plus garage and off street parking. 

Call to view 01245 323729 

Battlesbridge 

POA 

This architect designed five bedroom detached 

family home features spacious and well planned 

accommodation throughout with impressive atriums, 

floor to ceiling windows, bi-fold doors, vaulted 

ceilings, fully integrated kitchen/diner and modern 

stylish bathrooms. Further benefitting from large 

terraces and enjoying extensive gardens with parking 

and detached garages. Early viewing is strongly 

advised to see these remarkable properties. 

Call to view 01245 323729

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