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JANuARy sTARTs ON The RIghT NOTes 

The New Year starts with some great live music acts lined-up at Chelmsford's Civic Theatre and Cramphorn 

Studio. 

The Illegal Eagles will swoop down and land on the Civic's stage on Saturday 12 January at 7.45pm. The 

world's No.1 Eagles tribute has been playing for over 20 years, delighting audiences wherever they perform. 

The Illegal Eagles musicians know the Eagles back catalogue inside out and are backed by a stunning light 

show and audio visual backdrops. The band will perform the very best of The Eagles, so expect to hear 

‘Take it to the Limit', ‘Desperado', and of course ‘Hotel California'. 

John Hylton will be reviving the greatest hits of Neil Diamond in his ‘Real Diamond' show which comes to the Civic on Friday 18 

January at 7.45pm. Neil Diamond sold over 100 million records during his career, but has now retired. ‘Real Diamond' is now the best 

way for fans to appreciate Neil's remarkable songs. The show will feature ‘America', ‘Sweet Caroline' and ‘Forever in Blue Jeans'. The 

show will also celebrate Neil's landmark album, ‘The Jazz Singer', so why not come along and say ‘Hello Again' to the only Neil 

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prog rock band Headspace in 2007, and they will be playing songs from their collected repertoire and from those they have worked 

with. Catch Wilson and Wakeman on Friday 25 January at 8pm. 

January will end with ‘That'll Be The Day' on Thursday 31 January and Friday 1 February at the Civic. The ever popular production 

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The Lunchtime Concerts continue every Wednesday in the Cramphorn Studio at 1pm and offer a delightfully relaxing interlude to 

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CROuCh VALLey u3A DATes AND eVeNTs 

The Walkers group meet (during 

BST on the second Monday and) 

on the fourth Wednesday of 

each month at 10.00am at SWF 

Village Hall car park. 

Members can join the group at any time providing they are 

willing to take a turn in leading a walk. This is fundamental to 

the success of the group's schedule of walks and ensures that all 

dates in the schedule are filled. Members are free to swap dates 

with others if necessary. 

Dates for your Diary 

Fri Jan 4th 

Walkers planning meeting at the Eatery in SWF at 14.00. A bit 

later than usual due us being away over the festive break. 

Please bring your diaries and any ideas for walks old & new, so 

we can get a plan together for 2019. 

I will supply reference books for those who would like some 

inspiration for ideas. 

Bird Watching – Wed Jan 16th 2019 

The Bird Watching Group makes visits to reserves on each third 

Wednesday of the month. 

This usually takes place between the rush hours and we often 

call somewhere near to lunch after the walk. 

The group receives an email a week before the visit to give 

details of the venue. Contact is Colin Martin. 

Book Group 

Mon Jan 21st 2019 

The Book Group is meets on the THIRD MONDAY at 2-30 in the 

Small Hall of the Village Hall (door opposite the children’s play 

area). 

The Group meets to review the book read the previous month 

and to collect their book for the month ahead. 

The meeting lasts up to two hours with the essential 

refreshments. 

Contact for the Group is Joan Martin. 

Family History 

Thu Jan 24th 2019 

Please note – We shall not be meeting on the 27th December 

The Family History Group meets in the upstairs back room of the 

Village Hall on the fourth Thursday of the month from 10 till 12. 

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We usually have a feature for the first part of the meeting, such 

as a presentation or talk by a member. Then a break for 

refreshment. 

As we are able to access Wi-Fi, we then help each other with our 

research. 

If you are not a member of the group but would like to find out 

about family history and how you get started, please come along 

and join us. Contact is Colin Martin 

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heAThCOTe sChOOL’s FuNDRAIsINg suCCess! 

The end of the Autumn term at 

Heathcote School has been 

exceedingly busy with fun filled 

Christmas activities; the delightful 

Early Years and Key Stage 1 

Nativity, the beautiful Carol 

Service at St John’s Church in 

Danbury and much much more. 

However, we have not just been 

enjoying our festivities, we have 

been thinking about others too. 

The school has been collecting shoe boxes for a local Essex based 

charity, British Aid for Deprived Children, which sends aid to disabled 

children in the Ukraine. Heathcote has had connections with this 

charity for many years and once again, George Mills was 

overwhelmed by our support for this important project with a 

fantastic 83 shoeboxes filled with small gifts and other practical 

essentials. 

Furthermore, for the third year running our Key Stage 2 children 

were invited to sing at The Meadows Shopping Centre in Chelmsford 

to help raise money for the RNIB. The children and staff enjoyed 

singing carols for the Christmas shoppers, which also included a carol 

written by our Headmistress, Mrs Forgeron. We had many 

compliments from passers-by who enjoyed listening to our musical 

performances. 

Lastly this week the children held a Christmas fayre to raise money 

for this year’s school charity, ‘Little Havens Hospice’. The children 

organised a tombola, decorating baubles, icing biscuits, name the 

reindeer and a treasure hunt. A superb £370 was raised for this vital 

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“Genuine poetry can 

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We are delighted to announce 

that our Head Boy, Ben 

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successful in achieving 3rd prize 

in the National Schools Poetry 

Competition with his poem 

entitled ‘Peace’. The result was 

announced in the House of 

Lords. The competition is 

designed to unlock the 

potential of young people and 

to encourage them to express 

their emotions through writing 

poetry about peace. Ben has 

really demonstrated a real flair 

for poetry writing at Heathcote 

Preparatory School in Danbury, 

producing poems for 

significant events including 

Remembrance Day and the 

Harvest festival. 

Notably, last weekend, he 

stood up with other children at 

the Mission in Danbury to 

make a speech and read a 

special poem he had written 

for this event in support of 

keeping the local library open. 

Essex County Council is 

planning to close a group of 

local libraries across the region. 

http://thenationalschoolspoetry 

competition.com/news/ 

Our school is looking forward 

to an exciting and busy Spring 

term with lots of upcoming 

events; academic, sporting and 

musical. 

The Heathcote School & 

Nursery would like to wish 

everyone a Happy New Year. 

SOUTH WOODHAM 




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2018 has ended with the news that at long last the Charities 

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WILLIAM De FeRReRs sChOOL 

CONTINues TO Be A gOOD sChOOL 

CheLMsFORD MAkes shORTLIsT 

FOR gReAT TOWN AWARD 2019 

Chelmsford City Council is pleased to announce that Chelmsford 

was nominated as one of three finalists for the Great Town 

Award in the Urbanism Awards 2019. 

The Academy of Urbanism is an autonomous, independent and 

self-funded organisation that promotes and celebrates great 

places. The Academy includes more than 500 leading developers, 

designers and city leaders as its members, who all seek to 

recognise great places and share knowledge and best practise 

that inspires place-making. 

Each year, the Academy selects 15 places in the following 

categories: 

● Great European City 

● Great Town 

● Great Neighbourhood 

● Great Street 

● Great Place 

Pictured: Mike Applewhite, headteacher with Nadir Emam, year 9 

and Annabelle Hickman, year 8 

William de Ferrers School is delighted to be able to share the 

final report following their short Ofsted inspection that took 

place on Wednesday 05 December 2018, where the inspection 

team concluded that William de Ferrers continues to be a good 

school. 

The school was inspected by a highly experienced team led by 

Andrew Hemmings (Her Majesty’s Inspector). During the day 

they visited lessons, reviewed pupils' progress in their books and 

reviewed a range of documentation. 

Some of the findings of the inspection include: 

● The leadership team has maintained the good quality of 

education in the school since the last inspection 

● Students make good progress in their A-level studies 

● The proportion of students leaving the sixth form and going 

into higher education, employment or training is consistently 

above average 

● Safeguarding is effective and leaders understand and address 

the issues which affect pupils at this school 

● Pupils told inspectors that they feel safe in school 

● Pupils told inspectors they have someone that they can talk to 

in school 

● Behaviour in lessons is typically good 

● Pupils say that bullying is rare and that, if it happens, they are 

confident adults will deal with it effectively 

● Pupils say that it is a welcoming school where people are 

treated equally 

● Governors have a strong understanding of the school and 

work well with leaders in improving the school 

Mike Applewhite, headteacher said: 

‘We are very proud of the inspection outcome, and will build on 

our strengths to ensure that William de Ferrers continues to 

improve for the benefit of our pupils. Our pupils are a 

wonderful credit to the school and I would like to give my 

personal thanks to all the staff and governors at William de 

Ferrers School for all their hard work and commitment.’ 

The full Ofsted report is available to view on the school’s 

website: www.wdf.school . 

Chelmsford was shortlisted in the Great Town category along 

with Barnsley in South Yorkshire and Paisley in Renfrewshire. All 

the finalists were acknowledged for their successes as postindustrial 

places. 

As part of the judging process, all candidates had to produce a 

self-assessment report and organise a visit for the lead assessors. 

In August, Chelmsford hosted members of the Academy as part 

of the assessment visit, where local business owners, developers 

and Council leaders alike all came together to celebrate the fastgrowing, 

dynamic, creative city that is Chelmsford. 

On Wednesday 7 November, the winners were announced at the 

Urbanism Awards Ceremony in London. Paisley pipped 

Chelmsford to the post as the Great Town 2019 with their 

impressive partnerships and cultural practice. 

Councillor Roy Whitehead, Leader of Chelmsford City Council, 

said, "Being named as one of three finalists in the country for 

such an award is a fantastic recognition of Chelmsford's 

reputation as a Great city in which to live, work and play. It also 

provides an opportunity to learn and share best practice with 

other great places. We do fantastic work here in the city and to 

make the shortlist in a competitive award category for the UK's 

Greatest Town is an honour." 

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'TIs The seAsON TO ReCyCLe! 

The end of the week sees 12th night and the end of Christ,as for this year, so, if you haven’t recycled all 

your christmas waste yet here is a reminder what to deal with it responsibly. 

Wrapping paper and Christmas cards 

Place non-foil backed wrapping paper and Christmas cards into your Paper Sack for collection or if you live 

in a flat, place in your Paper and Card recycling bin. 

Remember, any paper/card with glitter cannot be recycled and must be placed in the general waste bin if 

you are not re-using them. 

Food waste 

All food waste, including bones, shells and ‘out-of-date’ food, should be placed in your food waste caddy - so please remember to 

recycle your turkey carcases, nut shells and vegetable peelings. 

Cardboard 

Flatten your cardboard and place in your cardboard sack to be collected. If you run out of room in your sack, flat pack cardboard and 

place it next to your cardboard sack. Make sure you place any smaller pieces of cardboard inside a cardboard box, so they do not 

blow away. If you live in a flat, please place cardboard into the Paper and Card recycling bin. 

Mixed Plastics 

Please rinse dirty packaging, squash plastic bottles and put the lids back on. Households can recycle their mixed plastics in plastic 

bags provided by the Council. If you live in a flat, please place your mixed plastics into the ‘Plastics’ communal recycling bin. 

Please note that Essex County Council’s Household Waste and Recycling Centres cannot accept bags of mixed plastics. Only plastic 

bottles can be recycled at the Recycling Centres. 

Foil, cans, food tins and glass bottles 

These items should be placed into your Green Box. In you live in a flat, cans, foil and food tins should be placed inside the communal 

bin for cans. Glass bottles and jars should be placed into the glass recycling bin. 

Real Christmas Trees 

Real Christmas trees can be chopped down and placed in your Brown Bin to be collected (lid must be shut). Alternatively, the Farleigh 

Hospice collect real Christmas trees for a donation of £5 in the following postcodes: CM0, CM1, CM2, CM3, CM7, CM8, CM9 and 

CM77. For more information and to register your interest visit www.farleighhospice.org/trees or call 01245 457 411. 

Christmas collection dates 

Remember that your collection days may change over Christmas and the New Year period. Please check your recycling collection 

calendar or visit www.chelmsford.gov.uk/bins-and-recycling/check-your-bin-day where you can look up your address which will include 

any details of alterations. 

New Year clear out 

If you are having a New Year clear out, then place any small electrical items and old clothing inside your Green Box for collection. 

Larger electrical and furniture items can be taken to your local Household Waste and Recycling Centre. If you cannot transport larger 

items to the Recycling Centre, a bulky 

waste collection is available for 

residential households. The charge for 

this service is £12 for one item, then £6 

for each additional item. Visit 

www.chelmsford.gov.uk/bins-andrecycling/special-collections 

for more 

information on this service. 

Further details on the Council’s waste 

and recycling collection scheme is 

available at 

www.chelmsford.gov.uk/recycling. 

If you would like to request one of 

our Recycling ‘Easy Guides’ which 

gives further information on what 

households can and cannot recycle, 

please email 

recycling@chelmsford.gov.uk. 

For more information on which items 

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WHEN DRIVING ABROAD 

Driving abroad is a much more common fear than I used to think. 

Different road laws, different Road signs and the age old fear of 

driving everywhere back to front on the wrong side of the road is 

something that I share too so. Taking your own car over on the ferry 

and using that is an option but having tried that up against renting 

one once I'm there, I would now opt to rent any time. 

So you suddenly find yourself on the wrong side of the road in the 

wrong side of the car. The first thing those not in the know generally 

want to ask is are the pedals in the same order and the answer is 

yes, exactly as in English cars. However the gear stick is now to your 

right and adjusting to that takes a bit of time. Your instinct is to 

change gear with your left hand but now the door catch is where 

the gear stick used to be and in a lapse of concentration I have 

visions of accidentally opening the door, falling out and having to 

chase down the road after the car, completely unnerving my 

passenger. 

A very common mistake is to forget that you must now look left 

first at junctions, especially on roundabouts. You see the 

roundabout lane closest to you is empty and prepare to pull out 

only to have a car whiz by you from a direction you weren't 

expecting it to come from. But the biggest fear for us all, the one 

about remembering to drive on other side of the road is actually 

non founded. Most roads have cars on them all driving on the 

correct side and as daft as you may think you are, your brain just will 

not allow you to turn into oncoming traffic. 

The different road laws are probably the biggest headache. 

Obviously the fundamental rules are universal. Obey the Road 

signs, stop on Red, go on Green etc. but differences do occur. In 

Holland, for instance, on smaller roads, unless the road markings 

say otherwise you have to give way to people turning onto your 

road from the right. This means you can be driving along and 

suddenly someone will just pull out of a right hand turning directly 

in front of you. Or indeed, he may try to but because you don't 

give way, he will be forced to brake sharply which will cause him to 

get very cross indeed. 

In Canada though, there are some even more troubling codes of 

practise. The stop on Red rule, for instance, although mainly 

correct, isn't always. If you are approaching a junction and the light 

is red of course, you have to stop. However, if you are turning right 

and it's clear to do so you can (and should) go through the red light. 

You would not believe how difficult it is to make yourself do such a 

thing when it is such a No No everywhere else. But if you don't, the 

person behind you will very likely threaten to do something very 

destructive to your bottom. 

It is a fact that an angry Canadian, as with their American 

counterparts will, in almost all situations, prefer the usage of 

bottom related threats, except they don't call it a bottom they use 

the “A**s” word. They are either going to Kick it, Flay it, Bust it, 

Wop it, Bite it, put it on the line, whip it, drive their car into it or 

even shoot it. In fact there's very few forms of punishment that your 

bottom is exempt from. But on top of that they may also request 

that you do things to it yourself, like move it, shift it, loose it, get it 

into gear or remove my head from it. Once in a while you may also 

be asked to kiss theirs. Although these demands on you can be 

made anywhere, they predominantly seem to be reserved for road 

use so be aware. 

A very good way of receiving one of these threats is to approach a 

four way junction without lights, notice that everyone has kindly 

stopped to allow you to cross and take them up on the offer. You 

may think they are just being nice but in actual fact this is the legal 

protocol. At such a junction everyone should stop and the first 

person to have arrived then gets to go across first. To just drive 

across it, waving to the other drivers and thanking them is a major 

risk to the safety of your behind. 

The flashing green light for a left turn on a big junction is something 

I did like though. This is basically like you just played a joker as, if 

it's flashing in your lane, no matter how unsafe it may look you can 

rest assured that all other traffic has been halted and the road is 

yours to make your manoeuvre without any interruptions. Be quick 

though, as it only lasts a few seconds and hesitation will annoy the 

driver behind you and we all know what that means. 

But speaking about right of way, the Canadian pedestrian has bag 

loads of it. Now of course anyone knows you are not supposed to 

just run people over whatever country you're in and quite rightly 

so, but in Canada it is particularly illegal. Excuses like, “He was 

taking too long to cross.” or “She couldn't seem to make up her 

mind what she wanted to do.” just don't cut it with the Canadian 

police. You don't do it and that's final. And oh, don't the 

pedestrians just love it. They take great delight in walking right out 

in front of you, not so much on the major highways but in the towns 

and especially in car parks you really have to have your whits about 

you. It simply isn't up to them to watch out for cars, they just 

wander about at their leisure and it is entirely your responsibility to 

avoid hitting them. 

All in all though, as long as you familiarise yourself with the different 

traffic laws in advance and use your common sense, you can 

generally get about without incident. 

By Jon Greavesey 

SOUTH WOODHAM 




ANDREW BRIGGS 2019 CALENDAR – 

THE STORY BEHIND THE PHOTOS 

The Andrew Briggs Calendar is designed and printed by Maypole 

Press and can be purchased at their office in South Woodham 

Ferrers for only £5. It took Andrew Briggs 2 years to get the pictures 

ready for the calendar and details are below, the stories behind 

each photo and what 

was entailed to capture 

it. 

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 

A frosty morning at the Fenn 

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. 

Early morning sunrise down by the river 

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. 

And the sun broke through – the woods on top of Radar Hill 

July – 2 years finding a 

right tree that would line 

up with a setting sun, on 

Ride a White Swan spotted on a river walk. 

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 

The straw bales of SWF 

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. 

A beautiful misty sunrise down the river 

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! 

Andrew says, ”It has been a challenge, and fun capturing the 

images,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 




South Woodham Ferrers WI December Report 

We had a Christmas Lunch at The 

Bull in Great Totham, expertly 

organised by Shirley. The resident 

singer, Glenn Barnes, entertained us 

with songs of the 50s and 60s (our 

era!) and some Christmas ones as 

well. It was a lovely afternoon and 

we look forward to more of Shirley’s 

excellent outings in 2019. I hear 

there are more in the pipeline 

already! 

Traditionally, the December 

Meeting is our Christmas Party and 

this year was no exception. We 

started an hour earlier than usual 

with a delicious lunch, provided by 

The Eatery. This included a large 

selection of sandwiches, samosas, 

spring rolls, prawns, sausage rolls, 

crudités and chicken pieces. The 

fruit platters were a great hit too. 

We had our usual selection of mini 

cream cakes afterwards, which 

always go down well. 

The entertainment was provided by our guest, Karl Jacey 

who sang a selection of popular songs originally by ‘Rat 

Pack’ singers, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy 

Davis Jnr. 

We also heard the ever-popular Bobby Darin ‘Mack the 

Knife’ tribute as well as songs made famous by Kenny 

Rogers, Elvis and more. Karl finished the afternoon with 

a selection of Christmas songs to put us in the mood for 

the forthcoming festivities. 

Once again our ladies were very generous in providing 

items to be included in our Christmas Hamper, which was 

first prize in the Raffle. It was won by Christine who was 

delighted as she has a large family to feed! 

The Punter Cup is awarded to the member who gains the 

most points during the year in our monthly Competition. 

This time it was won by Joy. We were very pleased by 

this result, as she came to within one point of winning 

last year. Well done Joy! 

The ladies of the Committee always make the tea at 

Christmas so a big ‘thank you’ to them for that and for 

all the help setting up on the day - we couldn’t do it 

without you! 

The Craft Club will re-start on Tuesday the 8th of January 

at 1.30 until 4.00pm in the WI Hall, Guys Farm Road. 

Anyone is welcome to join us. You never know, there 

could be some mince pies left to go with our cup of tea! 

SOUTH WOODHAM 




CONgRATuLATIONs 

15 

Happy 7th 

birthday to 

our beautiful 

Ellena. We are 

so proud of 

you and love 

you so much. 

Love mummy, 

daddy and 

socks xxx 

Happy 13th Birthday to our not so little 

Princess! Have a great day shopping!! 

Love you millions, Mum, Dad, Joshua & 

Joseph xxxx 

Happy 13th Birthday on the 9th January 

Lightening Lydia! 

Lots of love Daddy (running partner) 

X 

Happy 9th birthday to my little drama 

queen Sophia 

love mum, grandparents and all the cats 

Happy birthday to my best big sister 

Love Nathan 

Happy 10th Birthday to the best brother 

in the world. Lots of Love Millie x 

Wishing our beautiful twinnies Oliver and 

Jasmine a very happy 1st birthday! 

We love you with all of our hearts. 

Love from mummy and daddy xx 

Happy 10th Birthday to the best son in 

the world! 

Lots of love mum & dad xxx 

Happy 2nd birthday to our gorgeous 

daughter and wonderful sister, Isobel. 

Have the best time! Lots of love 

Mummy, Daddy and Taylor xxx 

SOUTH WOODHAM 




Over to 

you... 

Over £10,000 raised for Farleigh 

hospice …….in just one day! 

And oh what a day it was! In June last year over 20 gardens in 

Danbury and Little Baddow opened their gates and welcomed 

hundreds of visiting, green fingered enthusiasts to explore their 

gardens. Over £10,000 was raised on the day for Farleigh 

Hospice and £950 from a plant sale which took place in May. 

Careless Driver 

I would just like to say thank you so much to the person in the 

small white vehicle who very kindly damaged the paintwork on 

the front offside wing on my car between the hours of 2.00 and 

2.30 pm in the ASDA Car Park near the petrol station on Tuesday 

18th December 2018 and who then drove off leaving their white 

paint behind on my grey car without leaving their contact 

details. You know who you are.... This damage is likely to cost 

me several hundred pounds to get fixed. My car only has 3000 

miles on the clock and damage such as this only depreciates its 

value. Perhaps the person responsible would like to telephone 

me to let me know how they intend paying for the repair? 

Patricia 

(Please contact the office 01245 32 31 30 

and we give you Patricia’s details) 

Town Carol service 

I would like to say how much I enjoyed the Town Carol Service. 

It was well attended. Sad our churches are not full every Sunday. 

The school choir was excellent. Well done. 

The same again next year please. 

Sheila 

Thanks Millmark 

Thank You Thanks to Millmark Electrical solutions for turning up 

promptly and sorting out my lighting without charge it’s good 

to know we have such helpful tradesmen in Woodham. 

2019 is the 20th year of Open Gardens and we already have 3 

new gardens signed up to take part. If you would like to be part 

of this wonderful day and open your garden, please contact 

Margaret Axon on 01245 222674. This year’s event will take 

place on Sunday 9th June, and it is not only a lovely day out for 

the whole family, but it can also be a very helpful day! Why? I 

hear you saying! Well, if you are having trouble getting 

inspiration for a specific part of your garden or you want to 

redesign your garden completely but don’t know where to start, 

then what better way than having a look at over 20 other 

gardens! Our garden owners will be happy to talk about their 

lawns, lakes and lavender and hopefully their beautiful gardens 

will give you lots of ideas. Many of the gardens also have plants 

for sale on the day. 

Even if you don’t think gardens are your thing, I’m sure we can 

interest you in homemade lunches, afternoon teas, Pimms and 

real ale, a miniature railway and much, more for the whole 

family. 

There is a free hop-on hop-off bus service linking all the gardens, 

so all you have to do is park your car in one of the local car parks 

and let the bus take you on a tour. 

Put it in your diary, Sunday 9th June ……. See you there! 

BIg ThANk yOu 

I would like to say a big thank you to the kind man who helped 

me across the road on Wednesday 12th December when I 

had an anxiety attack, hope he had a lovely Christmas. 

SWF Resident. 

Maureen Killey 

hearing help essex Walk-In session Dates 2019 

l Have your NHS hearing aid cleaned and re-tubed 

l Learn about specialist equipment 

l Receive help and advice 

This is a free service provided by the Hearing Help Essex volunteers and held in the Chelmsford 

District. 

South Woodham Ferrers Clinic, Merchant Street, CM3 5BF 3rd Tuesday if each month 2.00pm - 3.45pm 

for further details please visit the website or contact the office 

www.hearinghelpessex.org.uk 

infor@hearinghelpessex.org.uk 

Tel: 01245 496347. Text 07950 406 173 

Donations towards their work would be gratefully received. 

Opportunity to join an award winning Volunteering team 

Due to the rising demand for our services we are looking to recruit volunteers to the following roles in 


For Hearing Aid Support Technical Volunteers and Meet & Greet Hosts at Sessions 

Full training is provided for both roles; minimum commitment required is approximately 2 hours per month. 

For full role descriptions, further information and an application form please contact Sophie or Susan in the Resource Centre, 

email info@hearinghelpessex.org.uk or visit www.hearinghelpessex.org.uk/volunteers/ 

SOUTH WOODHAM 



0 South Woodham Focus South Woodham Focus 17 

MALDON AND DIsTRICT COMMuNITy VOLuNTARy seRVICe 

At the Centre of the Local Community 

Maldon and District CVS is a local charity that works to support 

a strong community and voluntary sector across Maldon District. 

Our services include supporting local people to get and stay both 

emotionally and physically well through weigh management, 

increased activity, volunteering opportunities and involvement 

with local clubs and services. 

In partnership with ACE Lifestyle Service we run weight 

management drop-in sessions in friendly community settings 

where our trained staff and volunteers can help to guide you 

through the free 12-week programme and provide support to 

keep you motivated. 

We offer monthly themed Wellbeing Walks during winter and 

weekly walks throughout the summer and our walks are 

designed for those who want to walk as much for company as 

for exercise. 

Harbour Coffee Morning, at the Octagon, St Mary’s Church, 

Maldon every Monday, has a warm welcome for all between 10 

am and 12 noon with a volunteer team always available to chat. 

There are often activities, such as craft, for those who wish to 

take part and you can get help to access the local Social 

Prescribing Service ‘Connect Well’ to find activities and services 

that might be of interest to you. 

Our volunteering brokerage service has a database of over a 100 

local volunteering opportunities covering a wide range of 

interests. Why not get involved and give something back to the 

community by offering a local organisation a few hours of your 

time? 

Don’t know where to start? We can provide one-to-one 

guidance and support to identify activities and/or volunteering 

roles that are right for you and can assist with completing forms 

and talk through any anxieties you might have. 

If you are a charity or community group we can assist with 

funding help and guidance; charity structure and governance; 

affordable DBS checks; regular newsletters and bulletins; a local 

meeting room and resources; training opportunities; and more. 

. 

Please get in touch if you’d like to know more about what we 

do or are interested in any of the above. You can come and 

chat to us at Tesco, Fullbridge, Maldon on Wednesday 6th 

February 2019 between 11 am and 2 pm or email 

admin@maldoncvs.org.uk or call Catherine on 01621 851891. 

A Selection of Current Volunteering Opportunities 

Retail Volunteers – new Maldon outlet 

A recently opened charity furniture and clearance warehouse in 

a handy Maldon location urgently requires Shop and Warehouse 

assistants. Morning and afternoon shifts are available 7 days per 

week and the hours are flexible. Training will be provided. 

Volunteers are particularly needed on weekends and 

Mondays/Thursdays and Fridays. 

Day Centre Assistants - Tiptree 

A newly opened Adult Day Care Respite Centre in Tiptree, needs 

volunteers to join their team of staff and other volunteers in 

supporting their clients. The role involves encouraging clients 

to participate in conversation, entertainment and activities and 

assisting at meal times. You’ll need enthusiasm and good 

listening and communication skills. Hours are weekly on 

Mondays from 7th January 2019 between 10 am and 3 pm. This 

is a rewarding, satisfying role with ongoing training and 

development in a supportive environment. 

Harbour Volunteers 

Volunteers are needed to act as hosts at a social support project. 

Harbour is a weekly coffee morning in Maldon on Mondays 

between 10 am and 12 noon. The project offers a safe space for 

the community to relax over a cup of coffee; chat to others; and 

find out about support services. Volunteers must supply two 

references and be prepared to undertake a DBS check. If you 

have good communication skills, empathy and a friendly manner 

this is rewarding role within a friendly team of volunteers. 

Training and support are provided. 

MaldonSOUP Volunteers 

MaldonSOUP offers occasional host soup evenings where, for a 

donation on the door, attendees get a bowl of soup and the 

opportunity to hear pitches from local organisations. A vote is 

taken and the favourite receives the donations. The volunteer 

role can include organising the events, preparing soup, helping 

with promotion, hosting the events and counting votes. As part 

of a team you’ll help prepare simple soups on site for up to 50 

people. You should have an interest in your local community 

and good organisational skills. 

VOLUNTEER CENTRE DROP-IN AND CONTACT DETAILS 

If you would like more information about these and other 

volunteering opportunities please visit our Drop-in held at 

Maldon Library between 10 am and 12 noon on the 2nd 

Thursday of each month. The next Drop-in takes place on 10th 

January 2019. 

If you are unable to visit the Drop-in please call Linda on 

01621 851891, email volunteering@maldoncvs.org.uk or visit 

www.volunteeressex.org 

JOke CORNeR 

I asked my French friend if she likes to play video 

games. She said, "Wii." 

I went to a seafood disco last week... 

and pulled a mussel. 

If anyone needs an ark, I happen to Noah guy. 

I was going to make myself a belt made out of 

watches, but then I realized it would be a waist 

of time. 

Last night, I dreamed I was swimming in an ocean 

of orange soda. But it was just a Fanta sea. 

SOUTH WOODHAM 



018 South South Woodham Focus 

COuNCIL sAys NeW RIVeRsIDe WILL Be suPeR-gReeN 

Chelmsford City Council has just released the very latest artist's 

impressions of the new Riverside Leisure Centre - and it says the 

rebuilt complex is going to be one of the greenest and cleanest 

in the country. 

New images show in more detail than ever before the outside 

of the centre, which is set to open to the public in April 2019 

after 20 months of construction. Additional funding was granted 

earlier this year to improve the green riverside walkways and 

cycle paths around the centre, which can be seen for the first 

time in the new impressions. 

The new leisure complex, which is the Council's biggest ever 

investment in the community, was rated 'Very Good' during an 

independent environmental assessment known as 'BREEAM'. 

That puts it in the top 25% of new non-domestic buildings in the 

UK. 

Chelmsford City Council is adopting the government's 'Soft 

Landings' programme, which means that builders and 

contractors will stay involved with the project for some time 

after the practical work is completed. Architects Pick Everard and 

main contractor Kier will work with the Council for two years 

after the new complex has opened to the public, making sure 

that it isn't using too much energy and fine-tuning all its systems 

so they are energy-efficient during summer and winter. 

A combined heat and power unit means that the new Riverside 

will generate much of its own electricity, at a fraction of the cost 

of buying it from an electricity company. The unit will also act as 

the main boiler. While generating electricity, it will also produce 

heat, which it uses to supply hot water for the pool, showers, 

taps and heating systems. 

When the centre needs more power than the combined unit can 

provide, the cavalry will arrive in the form of modulating gas 

boilers which fire up to meet demand. Because the boilers are 

'smart', they only use as much energy as they need at the time. 

They will often be working at less than full capacity, meaning 

they will last longer and won't waste energy. 

Although the new Riverside is heated in an efficient way, visitors 

will be warm and comfortable - though if you look around the 

airiest and most open part of the centre, you won't see a single 

radiator. The main concourse and the walkways that cross it 

overhead all have underfloor heating, meaning they stay warm 

without any need to heat the air - perfect in an area close to the 

main entrance, where fresh air is coming in every time the doors 

open. 

Smart sensors pick up on the weather outside and control the 

heating indoors accordingly, so there will always be the right 

amount of warmth for the conditions. 

"With the technology and knowledge we now have at our 

disposal, we have the opportunity to create a leisure complex 

that's as good for the health and fitness of our planet as it is for 

human beings. Thanks to clever engineering and great design, 

we are building a centre that can serve our city sustainably and 

cleanly for the next 60 years - and with beautiful landscaping 

and improved paths, we are also encouraging sustainable 

transport by helping people to walk or cycle to their activity of 

choice." 

Keith Prendergast, director at the national property, construction 

and infrastructure consultancy Pick Everard said, "We're excited 

to be working on the Riverside Ice and Leisure Centre which will 

offer the community a new sustainable facility for years to come. 

"Riverside's impact on the environment was central to our 

designs, having utilised low carbon technology, airtight detailing 

and enhanced insulation in order to create a building which 

provide carbon reduction and efficient energy use for the life of 

the building. 

"We are incredibly proud to have designed a building which has 

surpassed efficiency standards and look forward to seeing its 

completion in the spring." 

Ian Gifford, Operations Director for Kier, said, “Working 

collaboratively with Chelmsford City Council, we are proud to be 

delivering the Riverside Leisure Centre which has been carefully 

designed to be as sustainable as possible. We are installing a 

number of energy efficient measures that will not only make the 

running of the building more cost-effective but it will also 

provide a greener legacy for the local community to enjoy for 

years to come.” 

Find out more about the new centre at 

www.chelmsford.gov.uk/riverside. 

After- eight Social Club 

Winter Warmer 

Dance Night 

Saturday 12 January 

Langford Village Hall 

Doors open 7.30pm 

Admission: Members £8 Non members £10 

Includes soup and a dessert! 

Bring your own drinks 

Even the lighting is efficient. These days, it is standard to use LED 

bulbs - but Riverside's lighting will also be intelligently controlled 

via sensors, depending on the levels of daylight outside. When 

rooms are not in use, their lights will automatically switch off. 

Councillor Julia Jeapes, Cabinet Member for Leisure, said, "The 

old Riverside Ice and Leisure Centre, which was built in the early 

60s, was pretty inefficient compared to the buildings of today. 

Since it was built, man has been to the moon, invented the 

Internet and become globally aware of climate change! 

The after eight social club runs various activities every month of the year including quiz nights, 

meals out, coffee evenings, excursions etc. 

For further information contact Mike on 01621 856219 

www.aftereightsocialclub.co.uk 

SOUTH WOODHAM 





SOUTH WOODHAM 




Christmas in Perspective 

“Gaudete in Domino Semper, Iterum Dico Gaudete” Rejoice in the Lord Always, and Again I Say 

Rejoice! 

Christmas is our Christian festival when the birth of Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace is celebrated. 

Recently, most parts of the world have experienced an explosion of great joy and intense preparation 

for this great event (Christmas). Christmas echoes peace, love, hope, salvation, etc., with Christ as the 

protagonist in the play. 

To receive the greatest gift (Jesus Christ), enough time has been set aside during Advent for Christians 

to prepare themselves spiritually and physically. Tens of thousands of people as part of their 

preparations travelled across the globe to meet their family, friends and loved ones to share the joy, 

peace and love with them. 

Nevertheless, in our spiritual preparations therefore, the Word of God (Jer 33:14-16, 1Thes 3:12-4:2, Lk 21:25-28, 34-36, Bar 

5:1-9, Phil 1: 4-6, 8-11, Lk 3:1-6, Zep 3:14-18, Phil 4:4-7, Lk 3:10-18, Mi 5:1-4, Heb 1:1-6, Jn 1:1-18, etc) did give Christians 

worldwide an orientation and the methodology in our spiritual preparation and reception of Jesus Christ at Christmas; as the 

Messiah, Son of God, Son of David, Redeemer, Liberator, Saviour, Prophet, Priest, Servant and of course as King of the Universe. 

With regards to physical preparations, people flocked our shops and supermarkets worldwide. In our case here in South 

Woodham Ferrers, our renowned supermarkets such as ASDA, Co-Op, George etc., also did play a vital role in our material 

preparation and reception of Christ. 

Having prepared, received and celebrated Christ as the Prince of Peace and King of the Universe, we Christians and all other 

people of goodwill need to be reminded that Christ’s Kingdom is not of this world. 

Unlike other earthly rulers, Christ is not swayed by politics and greed nor by power and the ability to control and dominate 

others. Rather, the “Son of Man” (a title which refers to the kingship of Jesus) came as a liberator to free us from slavery and 

the bondage of sin and death. 

Christ himself is the greatest gift among all our Christmas gifts received at this favourable time and he is in the centre of our 

lives. Having received Him, it is appropriate to reflect deeply with acknowledgement what great marvels God has done in our 

lives since our birth. Christmas should not just be a time of merry making only, but also a time of thanksgiving. The Prince of 

Peace has come to renew and transform us, changing our hearts of stone to those of flesh. As beneficiaries of Christmas, we 

are to take off our clothing of; sorrow, hatred, anger, greed, bitterness, gossip, hypocrisy, envy, etc., and put on an amour of 

love, peace, hope, faith, joy, forgiveness, sincerity, gentleness, hospitality, humility, simplicity and mutual support of one another 

as pilgrims on this earth. 

May the new born baby fill us with the grace to be renewed and transformed. Shallom! 

Fr Moo K. Gervase CSSp 

SW Christian Council 

Drive through and take away restaurant at 

Shaw farm roundabout 

I went to the council planning meeting on 18th December to 

make my objections to the drive through restaurant intended on 

the Shaw Farm roundabout site. I was disappointed to see there 

were only 6 people voicing an opinion about this, me included. 

Basically the developers and Chelmsford Council by default seem 

to be happy to put a traffic light controlled pedestrian crossing 

around a close to the Shaw Farm roundabout, this will without 

doubt create a problematic situation for traffic flow in both 

directions especially as this is a two lane piece of road with a slip 

road to the petrol station accidents will happen. Still traffic jams 

are ok so long as we can have our fried chicken. I don’t suppose 

it matters too much to the developers that children on bikes will 

try to cross the dual carriageway, after all, what’s the life of child 

when compared to the money to be made by them and 

Chelmsford council. 

We live in a rural town with a very picturesque approach. I find 

SOUTH WOODHAM 


IRResPONsIBLe PLANNINg 

the ugly white block with the glaring BP sign a complete let 

down and now we are going to have a treetop high neon sign 

glowing for miles totally wrecking the entrance to our rural 

town. That area really needs landscaping but as usual, no money 

in that. It is much better to have a totally nonessential drive 

through fast food place with a nice regular tax bill. 

Our council can only offer their opinion based on what we the 

residents say. The only way we can influence Chelmsford is by 

direct contact. Strange to say, the web portal access is down so 

we can’t make a representation direct, yet again. If you really 

want to do something to influence Chelmsford in to listening is 

to write to our town council who, I am assured will pass the 

information on. 

On another note and just in case you missed it. On Wednesday 

January 9th at 7.30 pm there is a meeting at William De Ferrers 

School to discuss the future our medical services. It may be 

worthwhile finding out just how it is planned that we get from 

the residential areas across the Burnham Road safely if you are 

of limited mobility and don’t own a car. 

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NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS. We all make them - and they tend to be 

vague e.g. "I'll get more healthy in 2019." We all start out well but, as 

time passes, all too many of us fall by the wayside. (I know I do!) 

We start from a place which allows huge scope for improvement. Quite 

how bad things are depends to an extent on what newspaper you read 

and when. Haroon Siddique wrote in The Guardian in Nov 2017 that: 

"The UK is the most obese country in western Europe, according to the 

Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Its annual 

Health at a Glance report, published on Friday, shows that 26.9% of the 

UK population had a body mass index of 30 and above, the official 

definition of obesity, in 2015. Only five of the OECD’s 35 member states 

had higher levels of obesity, with four outside Europe and one in eastern 

Europe. 

The OECD’s report, which says obesity in the UK has increased by 92% 

since the 1990s, illustrates the scale of the public health challenge, with 

fears it could bankrupt the NHS. Tam Fry, chair of the National Obesity 

Forum, said: “One could weep over the figures, the result of successive 

governments who have, for the last 30 years, done next to nothing to 

tackle obesity." 

As a nation it's comforting to know that we are beating those pesky 

Europeans at some things, I guess - but on a personal level, there is a big 

price to pay for our complacency about recognising the importance of 

the role of lifestyle when it comes to maintaining good health. 

Laura Donnelly wrote in The Telegraph in Sept 2018: "The UK is now the 

third fattest nation in Europe – fuelled by its boozy lifestyles, the World 

Health Organisation has warned. Research on 53 countries found Britain 

rising up the obesity league tables, and among the “world champions” 

for alcohol consumption. The WHO said the trends were “alarming” and 

threatened to cut short the lives of generations growing up on a diet of 

junk food and alcohol. 

The study of 900 million people found that only Malta and Turkey have 

higher levels of obesity than Britain, which has risen from fifth place, in 

just six years. The UK’s alcohol consumption levels are among the highest 

in Europe, on a par with countries such as Poland and Latvia, the 

international statistics." 

So cutting alcohol, which is helping you put on the pounds (as well as 

quietly, efficiantly and unobtrusively wrecking livers) is a good move. If 

you're planning to live until you're 80 you need your liver to last that 

long too - you can't do without it so you're in BIG trouble if it packs up 

when you're 70 - and in MASSIVE trouble if it gives up when you're 30). 

Alcohol is now reckoned to be a major cause of a large variety of cancers 

- including those at the 'exceedingly unpleasant' end of the spectrum - 

so this is yet another reason to cut back. 

BITTER NOT SWEET. This week's news is that children are consuming their 

entire childhood allowance by the time they are 10 ... averaging 13 sugar 

cubes a day (when it should be around 5 or less.) Despite fluoride, tooth 

decay is still rampant - extraction of rotten teeth is the most common 

reason for primary school kids to be hospitalised - and much of the sugar 

is 'hidden' in the food they consume. 

Our kids sugar consumption also fuels, obesity, Type 2 diabetes, heart 

disease - and it triggers cancers. For a lot of the time their sugar intake 

is under the control of their Mums and Dads ... many of whom are slow 

to recognise that an element of being "cruel to be kind" has to apply. If 

you really hated your kids then you would do your level best to ensure 

that they grew up to be unhealthy adults - feeling shite, on bucketfuls 

of medication, and in and out of hospitals and doctors surgeries. And 

yet this is what a lot of parents who really, really love their kids are doing 

unwittingly. Everybody needs to wake up to the risks. 

By the way - this killjoy advice applies to you too grandparents! We love 

to see the smiles on their little faces when they are given a 'treat' ... but 

too may treats does untold damage. 

What do the experts say? Public Health England produced a report in 

2015 which told us that: "We are eating too much sugar and it is bad for 

our health. Consuming too many foods and drinks high in sugar can lead 

to weight gain and related health problems, as well as tooth decay. 

Almost 25% of adults, 10% of 4 to 5 year olds and 19% of 10 to 11 year 

olds in England are obese, with significant numbers also being 

overweight. Treating obesity and its consequences alone currently costs 

the NHS £5.1bn every year. 

Sugar intakes of all population groups are above the recommendations, 

contributing between 12 to 15% of energy. Consumption of sugar and 

sugar sweetened drinks is particularly high in school age children. It also 

tends to be highest among the most disadvantaged who also experience 

a higher prevalence of tooth decay and obesity and its health 

consequences. 

Over the last 30 to 40 years there have been profound changes in our 

relationship with food – how we shop and where we eat as well as the 

foods available and how they are produced. Food is now more readily 

available, more heavily marketed, promoted and advertised and, in real 

SOUTH WOODHAM 


FOCus ON heALTh 

terms, is much cheaper than ever before. All of these nudge us towards 

over consumption. The changes have crept up on us and while none of 

this is anyone’s fault, it is time to do something about it. 

The Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN) has concluded 

that the recommended average population maximum intake of sugar 

should be halved: it should not exceed 5% of total dietary energy. SACN 

also recommended that consumption of sugar sweetened drinks should 

be minimised by both adults and children. By meeting these 

recommendations within 10 years we would not only improve an 

individual’s quality of life but could save the NHS, based on a 

conservative assessment, around £500m every year. 

Children in England are exposed to a high volume of marketing and 

advertising in many different forms both old (eg TV advertising, radio, 

cinema, press and billboards) and new (eg advergames, social media, 

online advertising), as well as through sponsorship by food and drinks 

companies of TV programmes, public amenities and events. Available 

research evidence shows that all forms of marketing consistently 

influence food preference, choice and purchasing in children and adults. 

Food retail price promotions are more widespread in Britain than 

anywhere else in Europe. Foods on promotion account for around 40% 

of all expenditure on food and drinks consumed at home. Higher sugar 

products are promoted more than other foods. Price promotions increase 

the amount of food and drink people buy by around one-fifth. These are 

purchases people would not make without the in-store promotions. 

They also increase the amount of sugar purchased from higher sugar 

foods and drinks by 6% overall and influence purchasing by all 

socioeconomic and demographic groups. 

Research studies and impact data from countries that have already taken 

action suggest that price increases, such as by taxation, can influence 

purchasing of sugar sweetened drinks and other high sugar products at 

least in the short-term with the effect being larger at higher levels of 

taxation." 

Progress has been made since this was written ... but not nearly enough. 

Something has to be done ... and there is a threat to the food industry 

that if radical changes are not made "other measures should be 

forthcoming." The aim is to reduce by at least 1/5th the amount of sugar 

in foods destined for consumption by kids. There are discussions about 

whether or not we need a "pudding tax" on cakes, biscuits (oh no!) and 

other 'sugary stuff' ... in other words, do we need to expand the levy 

which applies to soft drinks. Sadly we have demonstrated to politicians 

that we don't mend our ways if we aren't 'fined' for our bad behaviour 

- look, for example, at the tax on alcohol and cigarettes. We learn this 

week that over 15 million NHS GP appointments (1 in 20) are wasted in 

the UK every year costing the NHS £216 million ... at an average cost of 

£30 per appointment (a very conservative figure given the fact that many 

young docs work as locums these days because they can charge silly 

prices), the total cost of the disruption could pay for the annual salary 

of 2,325 full-time GPs. The government has yet to learn the lesson it's 

learned about changing behaviour from its attempts to cut alcohol and 

tobacco usage - so those of you desperate to get appointments will 

continue to be disadvantaged by those who abuse the system. 

I digress ... the bottom line is that the answer is much more simple than 

many of the popular health gurus would have you believe - it's the usual 

lifestyle advice we all know: take more exercise, drink less, stop smoking, 

improve your diet etc all of which will pretty much guarantee you will 

achieve a 'healthy weight.' 

That's enough doom and gloom for this week - but I'll return to the 

subject in the next edition. 

WE NEED YOUR HELP. One of the biggest and best resolutions you can 

make for 2019 is to take an interest/get involved in SWF's healthcare 

discussions. Throughout the time I've worked here, SWF has been a loser 

when it comes to healthcare provision - and this has happened despite 

the best efforts of its healthcare professionals. Although there is now a 

glimmer of light, without the help and assistance of the people who use 

the NHS - i.e. the patients - the situation will not change significantly for 

the better. You need to take it seriously and, at a time of change, make 

sure the inequalities are resolved - not just for your own sake but for 

that of your friends and family. Watch this space for further details - 

and/or contact your practice's PPG. 

REMINDER RE IMPORTANT MEETING being held to discuss the health hub 

and its implications for SWF. We are told that the communications people 

will distribute posters/flyers ... but in case you miss these, it's on 

Wednesday 9th January 2019 from 7.30pm to 9pm at the William de 

Ferrers School. For full details (including 'frequently asked questions') 

see your practice's website. 

A Happy and Healthy New Year to you all! 

Dr John


South Woodham Focus sITuATIONs VACANT 

23 

get your business registered for 

the Third essex Big Weekend! 

2019 will see Visit 

Essex’s third Big 

Weekend, when 

hundreds of 

residents will be able 

to visit some of the 

county’s finest tourist 

attractions for FREE. 

Organised by Visit 

Essex, the Essex Big 

Weekend is designed 

to encourage 

residents to 

rediscover the 

amazing things to 

see and do in their 

home county - and to 

then spread the 

word about them. 

The event will see 

attractions across the 

county donating 

FREE tickets or experiences for residents to use on 6th and 7th 

April 2019. Residents can bid for available tickets to as many 

attractions as they wish from 21st February 2019 at 

www.essexbigweekend.co.uk, and two tickets per household will 

be allocated by ballot to the lucky winners (some family tickets 

will be available as well). 

Dozens of attractions donate free tickets for the fun-filled 

weekend, and activities include free entry, tours, high-adrenaline 

experiences and family days out. Visit Essex Tourism Marketing 

and PR Manager Carol Jolly said: “We were thrilled with the 

keen response to the Essex Big Weekend in 2018 from local 

businesses, and want to make 2019 even bigger and better. 

Estate Horticulturist Level 1 / 

Estate Grounds Person 

Gardens 

RHS Garden Hyde Hall 

Permanent, Full Time – 37.5 hours per week, 

5 in 7 Days per week 

£20,033 per annum 

Are you practically minded? Do you have a high attention to 

detail? An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic 

Horticulturist Level 1/Estate Grounds Person to join the team 

on our estate at RHS Garden Hyde Hall in Essex. 

We are a garden of 365 acres that ranges from intensive 

horticulture to establishing woodland and with over 300,000 

visitors per year, the outer estate plays a lead role in attracting 

a wider audience. With the addition of new visitor facilities, the 

garden and estate continues to undergo extensive 

improvements along with the development of new areas. We 

welcome someone with enthusiasm and the desire to learn, so 

keen experienced horticulturists with well-rounded practical 

estate management skills are invited to apply. 

Applicants for the position should have some previous 

experience in hard landscaping. Experience in grassland 

management on a range of grass types including wild flower 

meadows along with woodland management skills. Duties 

include mowing, strimming, hedge cutting and the use of 3 point 

linkage and PTO driven equipment, so strong practical skills are 

essential as is a full manual driving licence. The ability to work 

well within a team and maintain effective communication is 

essential. Experience in dealing with the public is a must and 

experience in providing guidance to students, apprentices and 

volunteers. 

Role to close on 28/01/19 

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spring Into Action: Council offers free 

publicity for sports clubs and activity days 

Do you run a club, charity or community group which could help people try or return to a physical activity? Chelmsford City Council 

are offering a unique opportunity to promote what you offer – free of charge – and gain new members. 

Chelmsford Spring Into Action is a four-month-long festival of activities from March to June 2019. The aim is to encourage more 

people to take up a new activity and to continue it after Spring Into Action has ended. Across the Chelmsford area, from the city 

centre to Great Leighs and South Woodham Ferrers, organisations who could hold an open day or come-and-try session are invited 

to take part. 

All participating clubs and groups will benefit from free publicity, including promotion to schools, inclusion on a dedicated website, 

press releases, adverts and social media boosts. The City Council can also act as the point of contact for more information, saving you 

administration time. 

The Council has written to hundreds of local sports clubs asking them to make the most of this opportunity. Councillor Julia Jeapes, 

Cabinet Member for Leisure, said, “We’re hearing from clubs of all kinds. Some are already planning to hold try-outs and have-a-go 

sessions within the festival period, others are being inspired to hold an all-new event especially for Spring Into Action. The Council 

is offering a completely free opportunity to shout about the amazing things your team, group or club do, and it would be wonderful 

to see every active organisation in Chelmsford taking part.” 

It’s not only sports clubs that are being invited to take part. The definition is broad: as long as you’re based in Chelmsford and are 

planning an event that has some element of physical activity, you can get involved. That applies to charities and community groups 

too! 

Chelmsford City Council would like to hear about charity bike rides, organised walks, open days and fun days which require people 

to get active. 

Councillor Jeapes added, “Physical activity is hugely important to our health and happiness, but a lot of people are nervous about 

doing something for the first time, don’t want to make a financial commitment before trying it out, or simply don’t know what’s 

available in their local area. Many local clubs and charities are run on tight budgets by part-time volunteers, so this is a great 

opportunity to reach out to Chelmsford residents without the costs and time commitment associated with other forms of promotion 

and advertising.” 

To take part, you must express your interest by 10 January. There is no commitment at this stage and you don’t need to have a fullyorganised 

event ready to go. Just drop an email to Victoria.Russell@chelmsford.gov.uk or call 01245 606684 for more information. 

BIg ThANks FROM 

WINDLe COuRT CARe hOMe 

sOLVe The RIDDLe 

Gordon is desperate to join the Magic Circle, but he knows 

that the devious Lord Sleight, its President, has it in for him. 

He is told to attend a meeting of the Inner Circle, where he 

will be asked to draw one of two marbles from a bag. 

One of the marbles will be white, the other black. 

If Gordon draws the white marble, he can join. If he draws 

the black marble, he will be excluded for life. 

The night before the meeting, Gordon hears from his spies 

in the Circle that Lord Sleight is going to switch the marbles 

at the last minute and make them both black. 

What should Gordon do to make sure he can join? 

A BIG THANKS to Neil and his helpers for all the gifts collected 

in SWF from the amazing local community and delivered on 

xmas day to staff and all our residents. 

It’s so nice to see community spirit does still exist. 

Staff and Residents at Windle Court Care Home 

The Inner Circle will then look at the other marble, 

see that it is black, and conclude that Gordon has swallowed the 

white marble. Lord Sleight will have to accept the decision or he 

will be exposed as a cheat! 

When he takes the marble out of the bag, Gordon should cover it 

with his hand, put it straight into his mouth and swallow it. 

SOUTH WOODHAM 




ARTIsT sTuDIOs eXPANDeD AT hyLANDs esTATe 

Adding to its vibrant community of artists, The Stables at Hylands 

Estate, Chelmsford, is being expanded to include an additional 

nine studios. The inspiring new studios will range from small 

workshops sized from 7.2m² to open plan spaces of up to 30.2m². 

All studios will benefit from being part of the artistic community 

at Hylands Estate as well as gaining inspiration from the nearby 

Repton parkland and the iconic Hylands House. 

The new studios will complement the existing eleven studios at 

the historic converted Victorian stable block. Michelle Marwood, 

assistant manager at Hylands Estate, is excited about the 

development. She says: "The Stables are a wonderful 

environment for designers, artists and crafts people to work, 

display their art, and sell their stunning wares. We already have 

established artists working with glass, furniture, illustration and 

jewellery, as well as hand knitted designer clothes, screen 

printers and bridal hair accessories". 

Michelle continued: "The nine new studios will contribute to The 

Stables strengthening its position as the creative hub in 

Chelmsford where artists can develop their skills, work 

collaboratively with each other and thrive in an inspiring 

environment". 

Artists already producing unique and bespoke items at The 

Stables include; Georgia Farrell, a knitting designer who 

produces striking geometric designs, jewellery designer Tanya 

Krackowizer, abstract painter Mark Johansen, Mona Marnell 

who makes a wide variety of contemporary items in glass, as well 

as many more artists who all produce beautiful original items. 

Many of the artists also run workshops for those looking at 

learning a new craft or skill. 

The red brick stables date from 1815 and originally 

accommodated nine horse and six carriages, whilst the first floor 

was used as a hay loft and quarters for the stable staff. As such, 

The Stables offers a unique working space for artists and a 

treasure trove for visitors to discover. Apart from the artist 

studios, the complex also boasts a café, second hand bookshop 

and an information point. 

The Stables Artist Studios are located close to the Hylands Estate 

public car park and the studios are open to the public 11am to 

2pm Monday to Friday and 10am to 4pm on Sundays. 

To discover more about the artists at Hylands Estate, visit 

www.hylandsestate.co.uk/explore/the-stables/ 

EVES CORNER WOMEN’S INSTITUTE 

SOUTH WOODHAM 


Friday, 22nd February 2019 

7.30pm at Danbury Village Hall 

We are a friendly and welcoming group 

Tables of up to 8 so bring your friends or join others 

Quiz Master in attendance / Raffle 

£5 per head entry - Bring your own drinks & nibbles 

To Book - Please contact Pam on 01245 226190 or 

Veronica on 01245 223458 

Come and join us for a fun evening! 

Supporting Local WI Charities



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 

Counsellors 

Bill Bliss Hypno/Psychotherapist 426414 

Marriage Care 0800 389 3801 

Joanne Calcott Counselling 07795 175550 

Osteopaths 

Graham Hiscott Osteopath & Cranial Osteopath 01702 584400 

Stuart Garlick Osteopaths 200323 

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 

SOUTH WOODHAM 




BILLBOARD 

REBO EXTREME PEDAL GO- 

KART (RED) 

Ages - 3-7 

Fully assembled - never used 

as too small. 

Rubber inflatable tyres, gear 

level, adjustable seat - £40 

(ono) 

3 TIER PINE SHOE RACK - £5 

Photos available 

Tel: 07775 531273 

FREE 13 SHAKER STYLE 

KITCHEN UNITS. All in good 

condition, will be available in 

February. Could all go 

together to a community 

club/venue or split for smaller 

households. You must be able 

to collect in February. Call 

07913533864 or email 

coraladuvall@hotmail.co.uk 

for more information. 

DANSK DESIGN MAHOGANY 

SIDEBOARD in excellent 

condition £50.00. 

RECLINING LEATHER 

ARMCHAIR (electric 

operated) cream colour. 

Excellent condition. 

£75.00. Both items for 

customer collection. Call Ron 

on 07894 057753. 

FREE 13 SHAKER STYLE 

KITCHEN UNITS. All in good 

condition, will be available in 

February. Could all go 

together to a community 

club/venue or split for smaller 

households. You must be able 

to collect in February. Call 

07913 533864 or email 

coraladuvall@hotmail.co.uk 

for more information 

CHRISTMAS BAUBLE 

STORAGE BOXES x 4. Holds 

32 baubles. New. £2.00 each. 

CUPCAKE METAL STAND 

holding 23 cup cakes by 

Miniamo. New and boxed. 

£7.50. 

SET OF 4 BONE CHINA CUPS 

and Saucers by Jeff Banks 

Queens Home 'Nostalgic 

Spots'. New and boxed £6.00. 

Tel: 07909 193010. 

COLOURING BOOKS AND 

KNITTING WOOL 

Selection of 28 colouring 

books, all unused and in 

excellent condition. There 

are 8 books for all ages, 

approx 9"x9" size, 10 kids 

books, A4 size and 10 for 

grown ups, 10"x10" - A4 size, 

aimed at those looking for 

mindfulness, Zen and art 

therapy. £25 the lot, ono. 

5 large bags of knitting 

wool, various colours and 

makes, including Hayfield 

and Patons. Around 60 balls 

of wool in total. £25 the lot, 

ono. Please call Jon, tel 0755 

470 4366 

BROWN LEATHER KIDS TUB 

CHAIR and stool, excellent 

condition £15. 07786 984465 

FLOOR LAMP (HEIGHT 

179CM) SILVER COLOUR - all 

in working order and good 

condition £10 (still current 

product in Argos) 

07786984465 

FITNESS VIBRAPOWER DISC 2 

UNIT - all in working order 

with remote control and 

instructions. Also Includes 

two resistance bands and 

fitness dvd £40. 07786 

984465 

FULLY WORKING-YAMAHA 

ELECTRIC PIANO/ORGAN. In 

very good condition. A 

modern grey colour. Offers 

invited. 07710 330015 

6 MODERN BLACK DINING 

CHAIRS WITH LEATHER 

SEATS & lacquered legs/backs 

- £100.00 

2 Modern Chrome & Black 

Bistro Dining chairs - £35.00. 

Tel: 07775 704799 for further 

details. 

FOR SALE I CANDY CHERRY 

FUDGE PUSHCHAIR and 

Carrycot (pictures available) 

beige in colour 

Plus other accessories £50.00 

Call 0778 095 0202 

NINTENDO DSI GAMES 

CONSOLE with case for 

console and games cassettes 

plus 9 games. Ideal Xmas gift 

for younger/novice players. 

Immaculate. £40.00. 07866 

044030. 

WOODEN CHALET STYLE 

DOLL'S HOUSE, plain wood, 

4 rooms, sliding doors, front 

door porch, veranda. Height 

56cm to chalet top. Width 

612cm, depth 35cm. £20. 

Please call 01245 325955. 6ft 

dark wood folding snooker 

table. Olympic classic. 

Dimensions 183cm x 91cm. 

Two small slits in green but 

perfectly playable. All 

accesssories included, cues, 

rest, spider, score board etc. 

£50. please call 01245 

325955. 

FISHING TACKLE FOR SALE. 

Beach casters, Uptide Rods, 

Heavy tope and Conger 

Rods, Rod holdalls Tackle 

boxes, Perks, wire traces, 

Flotation Suit, Abu shamano 

daiwa reels. Tackle for your 

every need a lot of it brand 

new and quality stuff. 

Private sale see what you 

want make an offer. Phone: 

07597 951425 

BIKE FOR SALE. Mans 

mountain bike. Claud Butler 

A-TX Hammer. Vuelta Alloy 

wheels, Road tyres and off 

road tyres, Front suspension, 

10 gears, Mud Guards and 

Carrier. Nice Bike £50 ono. 

Phone 07597 951425. 

CHRISTMAS BAUBLE 

STORAGE BOXES x 4. Holds 

32 baubles. New. £2.00 each. 

SET OF 20 KRAFT EDGERS 

CRAFT SCISSORS in Rotating 

Wooden Stand. In excellent 

condition. £8.00. 

SET OF 4 BONE CHINA CUPS 

and Saucers by Jeff Banks 

Queens Home 'Nostalgic 

Spots'. New and boxed £6.00. 

Tel: 07909 193010. 

MENS ADIDAS ASTROS, 

barely worn, size 9 £5 

Boom Boom Balloon £2 

Wii Steering wheel £1.50 

Plop trumps £1 

Adventure time trumps £2 

Titanfall 2 collectors guide 

book £2. Roman emperor 

costume (age 7/8/9) £3 

All in very good condition 

07914595564 can send pics of 

any of the above) 

SAMSUNG SMART TV 55" 

Freeview, excellent picture, can 

be seen working. Reason for 

Sale, having a clear out. 

£450.00 

Call Bob 07909 804123 

BROWN LEATHER KIDS TUB 

CHAIR and stool, excellent 

condition £15. 07786 984465. 

SONY BRAVIA 32”LCD 

COLOUR TV 

Model No 32S3000 HD 

Freeview. Plus remote. £100 

Tel 07900 403712 

SOUTH WOODHAM 


BREADMAKER in Excellent 

Condition. Boxed. with Full 

Instructions A real bargain at 

£15.00. Tel 01245 426028 

ADJUSTABLE GUITAR STAND. 

Would suit accoustic guitar in 

very good condition. £5.00. 

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Mayland 

Guide Price £375, 000 - £400,000 

This spacious four bedroom detached family home 

offers beautifully presented accommodation 

throughout. Featuring a large living room with full 

length conservatory, a modern kitchen diner with 

walk in larder, ground floor cloakroom utility and 

family room. The Master bedroom benefits from an 

ensuite and the three remaining bedrooms share a 

modern family bathroom. Further enhanced by a 

large rear garden and off street parking. 

Call to view 01245 323729 

Mayland 

OIEO £400,000 

This beautiful detached family home was formerly a 

four bedroom house that the current vendors have 

re-configured as an exceptional three bed. The 

fourth bedroom could be re-established if required. 

Offering a large kitchen diner with separate utility, 

three spacious receptions, large en-suite Master 

bedroom and a family bathroom. Further enhanced 

by a private family garden and a detached double 

garage with ample parking. 

Call to view 01245 323729 


£500,000 

One of two available, this stunning newly built 

bungalow is located in a Country setting on the 

periphery of Woodham Ferrers. Featuring excellent 

specification throughout including underfloor heating 

and integrated kitchen appliances and benefitting 

from a large living room, kitchen/diner, two double 

bedrooms, two stunning bathrooms, front and rear 

gardens, and garage with driveway parking. This 

bungalow should be seen without delay. 

Call to view 01245 323729 


Rettendon Common 

OIEO £550,000 

OIEO £600,000 

This attractive detached family home is exceptionally This stunning family home has been significantly 

well presented and features a stunning rear garden. enhanced with the addition of a fabulous orangery 

Situated in a popular and convenient location within and high spec, open plan kitchen diner and family 

close proximity to the Town Centre, station and room with Bi-fold doors stretching the length of the 

schools and benefitting from a modern re-fitted rear with ceramic tiled flooring extending onto the 

kitchen-diner, a large utility room, two receptions, a patio. Further enhanced by two further receptions, 

conservatory and four bedrooms served by two ground floor cloakroom, four double bedrooms with 

modern bathrooms. Further enhanced by a detached en-suite to Master and a re-fitted family bathroom. 

garage and off street parking for numerous vehicles. Enjoying off street parking and a large rear garden. 

Call to view 01245 323729 

Call to view 01245 323729 

Cold Norton 

OIEO £600,000 

MORE LAND ADDED!!! A total of circa 0.9 acres 

(STLS) including a fully habitable Lodge building and 

further driveway with electric gated access. Superb 

development opportunities! Detached single story 

barn of modern brick/block construction and slate 

tiled roof with residential planning consent. Offering 

a usable floor area of 259.14 sq. meters (2879 sq. 

ft.) in a lovely semi-rural setting bordering the 

popular villages of Cold Norton and Latchingdon. 

Call to view 01245 323729

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