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18th October 2019

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CLUB WOODHAM

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Are you interested in helping to launch a

community Tennis club right here in South

Woodham Ferrers?

Chelmsford City Council and the LTA are

looking for volunteers, players, coaches and

parents to help set up a community Tennis

club right on your doorstep.

We are hosting a focus group meeting, with

an open invite to anyone interested in

being involved, at South Woodham Ferrers

Leisure Centre on Monday 2 th December

2019 at 7.00 PM.

Please register your interest by email to

csaw@chelmsford.gov.uk.

It’s an exciting opportunity you will not

want to miss out on.

We are also keen to determine the level of

interest in Tennis in South Woodham

please let us know your thoughts by

completing our Tennis Survey here:

www.chelmsford.gov.uk/swftennis

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MENS DINNER

Richard Hewes held a men’s dinner last

November at the Eatery

He has decided to hold another on

Friday 1st November

He has another good guest speaker.

Javier Candal who is the Project Manager at an East End

drug rehabilitation centre.

They take in men with all kinds of addictions

for 18 months.

He is also involved in a Street food outreach

distributing nearly 20,000 hot meals on London's streets,

several drop in coffee houses in churches. A gangs ministry

working to help gang members exit gang life.

Come and join us for great food and hear his story.

WINNERS OF THE BEST INSTALLER OF THE YEAR

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Date. Friday 1st November

Cost. £22 for a two course meal

To book your place contact

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Or email richard@hewesgroup.com

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St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Trinity Square, South Woodham Ferrers, Essex. CM3 5JX.

Headteacher: Mrs. Sarah Ginzler-Maher

Telephone: 01245 321828 Fax: 01245 321795

e-mail: admin@st-josephspri.essex.sch.uk

website: www.stjosephscatholicprimaryswf.org

The St Joseph’s PTA would like to say a huge thank you to all the local business that

contributed to our raffle prizes for the summer fete and school choir night. Both events were

a huge success, and wouldn’t of worked so well without such fantastic prizes. We truly

appreciate everyone that gave so generously and supported us through the school year, and

would like to give a special mention to all those that contributed.

•! Barrett & Coe

•! Club Woodham

•! Aura Hairdressers

•! Dogs at Harts

•! Meadow Croft Garden Centre

•! Cheeky Monkeez

•! The Coffee Lounge

•! Marsh Farm

•! The Co-Operative

•! Sparkles

•! LKB Fitness

•! Thai Bualuang

•! Bella Balloons

•! Chillies Restaurant

•! Rockin Locks

•! Barons Barbers

•! Creepy Crawlies

•! South Woodham Ferrers Swimming Pool

•! Boo Boutique

•! Scrummy Yummy Cake Company

•! The Curlew

•! Essex Kids Camp

•! The Hair Hub

•! Butlers Sweet Shop

•! Clayhill Vineyard

•! Phoebes Pantry

•! Toby Carvery

•! DR Matthews Insulations Limited

•! Brooks Carpentry and Joinery

•! Communicate UK Security Systems

•! Not Just Travel

If you have recently had a fundraising event, don’t forget to

send in a report and let us know how much you raised and

send in any photos to accompany it.

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over 7,000 homes and businesses.

We are always looking for items of interest to publish

for our readers!

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Terry King

Sadly passed away on 28th September 2019

He was a truly wonderful man, the absolute best

there is and was loved by everyone who knew him.

Our hearts are broken, he will be loved and missed

forever by his wife Linda, children Anita & Anthony

and grandchildren Carter, Lois, Austin and Alec. Xxxx

The Funeral Service will be held on Monday 28th

October at 1:30pm at Chelmsford Crematorium.

At the service, we would welcome a single red rose as a floral

donation and if desired, a special collection will be held on the day,

which we as a family, would like to donate to Macmillan Nurses.

Thank you for everyone's invaluable support at this extremely

devastating time. xx

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WARNING

TELEPHONE SCAM FOR FREE FLU JAB

As you may have seen on the Essex Live website today, a mid Essex

resident has been targeted by a telephone fraud that you may want

to use your networks to warn your fellow patients about. I have

contacted your practice managers about the matter separately and

the police are involved.

The scam involves a criminal telephoning an elderly patient to claim

their GP practice cannot administer their flu jab. The patient is told

they will have to attend a different practice and that there may be a

small charge for this. The criminal then asks for bank details to take

this charge – and removes a large sum from the patient’s account.

The scam may be sophisticated enough to affect telephone calls, as

the patient affected seems to have tried phoning her own practice

to confirm the change of venue, and in fact spoken to an accomplice

in the fraud.

We are putting a general message about telephone security on our

social media channels, which you are welcome to use if you wish:

If someone claiming to be from the NHS contacts you by phone and

asks for a payment, please be aware they could be a criminal trying

to trick you. NHS services are generally free at the point of use and

NHS professionals are very unlikely to ask for fees such as

prescription charges by phone.

Please remind family and friends not to share bank account details

or other financial information unless they are sure of who they are

talking to.

You are also welcome to share our tweet if your PPG or members

have a Twitter presence:

https://twitter.com/MidEssexCCG/status/1180570220055932934

The story, for your reference, is online here:

https://www.essexlive.news/news/essex-news/urgent-warningover-flu-jab-3402565

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MALDON CONSTITUENCY

IF YOU HAVE A PROBLEM???

JOHN WHITTINGDALE OBE MP

will be holding

ADVICE BUREAUX

FRIDAY 25th OCTOBER 2019

5.00pm

CLUB WOODHAM

5-7 BARON ROAD, S. WOODHAM FERRERS CM3 5XQ

RING 01621 855663 FOR AN APPOINTMENT

Community Coffee Club

Meets Each Tuesday

At The SWF Village Hall – Hullbridge Road SWF

12.00 noon – 15.00pm

Home Cooked Lunches plus Tea, Coffee and

Cake or Fruit £4.50

ENTRANCE FREE

RAFFLE £1.00 a ticket.

Contact Maureen on :07943583121

Open to all abilities and ages.

LET’S HAVE

A LAUGH

Q: What music frightens

balloons?

A: Pop music.

Q: How does Darth Vader

like his toast?

A: On the dark side.

Q: What room doesn’t have

doors?

A: A mushroom.

Q: What do you say when

you lose a Wii game?

A: I want a Wii-match.

Q: What do Alexander the

Great and Winnie the Pooh

have in common?

A: The same middle name.

Q: Why did the golfer wear

two pairs of pants?

A: In case he got a hole in

one.

Q: What did the policeman

say to his belly button?

A: You’re under a vest.

Q: Why is Peter Pan always

flying?

A: Because he never lands.

Q: Why was the broom late?

A: It over-swept.

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KIND OF BLUE AT THE BELL

The next performance of "Kind of Blue " will be in the hall of the

Bell, Woodham Ferrers, on Monday 28th October, 8.30-11 pm.

If you like the songs from "the Great American Songbook" and

other jazz "classics" played by a small group (quintet), then come

to your local pub and enjoy a "jazz club" atmosphere.

The move to the hall has been a real success, and we would like to

thank those of you who braved the rain and darkness to come to

our last September gig.

TRINITY ST MARY’S C OF E PRIMARY

SCHOOL HELD HARVEST FESTIVAL

Change of day

Following on from that, we have listened to some of our audience

who find it difficult to come out on dark wintry nights.

In 2020, at least while the clocks are on Greenwich meantime,

(January, February and March) we may move our gigs from Monday

to the last Sunday afternoon in the month, finishing before sunset.

Christmas arrangements

One "special" afternoon to put in your diary is Sunday, December

15th, when we will be organising our yearly Christmas mixture of

jazz and "singalong".

Entry by ticket, proceeds to breast cancer and Crohn's disease.

Details to follow.

But until then, please come to the Bell on the 28th.

You'll find a friendly welcome from the band and management.

Sandwiches and entry are free.

CROUCH VALE HEALTH CENTRE

The move to the new Crouch Vale Heath Centre is scheduled to

take place soon with a provisional opening date of Monday

November 4th but there have been so many delays don't be

surprised is there's another one.

Trinity St Mary’s C of E Primary School’s community came together

at their recent Harvest Festival service held in Holy Trinity Church.

The service was led by their Collective Worship Group. The

children spoke of the meaning of harvest and of how lucky they

are to have food, shelter and the community who cares for them.

The children also spoke about how important it is to think about

those who are not as fortunate as them and what they could do to

help. Rev Carol joined them for the service and gave the food and

congregation her blessing.

The children chose to support the Chelmsford/South Woodham

Ferrers Food Bank. Thank you to parents, carers and grandparents

for their generous donations.


Christmas Fayre

Would you like to be a part of the Christmas Fayre this year?

Saturday 16th November 2019

If you would like a stall or you have an act for either the Main Stage or

the Bandstand, please contact Elaine on

elaine@southwoodhamferrerstc.gov.uk

as soon as possible

Open 3-6pm

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CROUCH VALLEY U3A

MONTHLY MEETING

New Homes Event for

Residents of Maldon

Are you interested in a new affordable home to rent or buy

through shared ownership? If so, Maldon District Council is

holding a Housing Information Event on Thursday 17th

October.

The monthly meeting for October will take place on Tuesday

22nd October in the Multi-Purpose Room at Champions

Manor Hall, Hullbridge Road at 2pm.

If you are recently retired, or been left on your own and want

to meet new friends and get active then this is the best place

to start. Why not come to our next meeting?

Crouch Valley U3A is based in South Woodham Ferrers and

exists to provide a range of challenging, learning & enjoyable

activities for retired and semi-retired people in our town. Our

meetings are friendly and informal and are normally held on

the afternoon of the fourth Tuesday of each month.

If you would like to participate in one of our groups, then

come along to our meeting to meet our coordinators who will

tell you all about the activities available. We will be

showcasing one or two groups each month. This month the

group leaders of the Weekenders and the Family History

Groups will be available to chat. Why not give us a visit, we

may have just what you are looking for.

The event, which will take place within the Council offices, is

being held in conjunction with housing association CHP, and

will highlight the housing schemes that are being developed

in the District. Details will be available for a range of

properties available to rent and for shared ownership.

To find out more, come along to the event on

17th October 2019

2.00pm – 7.00pm

Maldon District Council Offices,

Princes Road, Maldon, CM9 5DL

The Council is also keen to encourage any vacant properties

to be brought back into use and therefore is asking to be

alerted of any long-term empty homes that could be bought

back into use.

For more information please call the Council on

01621 854477

After-eight Social Club !

Visitors to our meetings are made very welcome and we are

also happy to welcome new members into our U3A. On your

first visit to us you will be accompanied by one of our mentors,

who will explain the meeting agenda and answer any

questions you may have. We have over 18 thriving interest

groups. Something for everyone to get involved in. you will

be able to speak to the group coordinates that interests you.

Some of our popular groups are below.

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Maldon Town Hall!

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l Going out group. Inc. London walks, theatre visits.

l Walking or Strollers

l Garden Group, visit to local venues.

l Jazz appreciation.

l Week Enders. For those who are busy week days

l Wine appreciation. 2 groups

l Bird watching & Wildlife and much more.

Please see our website.

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Put your glad rags on and dance! !

Doors open 7.30 pm !

!

Please bring your own drinks !

Admission: Members £6, Non members £8

The speaker at this month’s meeting will be our member

Carole Galbally who will be speaking on the subject of

“Mindfulness”.

All the details of our organisation and its activities can be

found on our website. The address is -

http://u3asites.org.uk/crouch-valley.

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Have Your Say on the Future Priorities of

Essex County Fire and Rescue Service

The Essex County Fire and Rescue Service have launched a public consultation that gives residents the chance to have

your say on how the future priorities of the Service are delivered.

The responses the Fire Service receive will enable the development of the 2019

Integrated Risk Management Plan (IRMP).

The risks and demands in Essex continue to change, which means that there is a need to regularly review the

priorities and activities so that the Fire Service can be more responsive to local needs.

The 2016 Integrated Risk Management Plan still has outstanding issues relating to the change of crewing status at

Dovercourt, Great Baddow, South Woodham Ferrers and Waltham Abbey from day crew (wholetime firefighters)

to on-call (firefighters who have everyday lives and jobs but respond to pagers when they are needed to attend

incidents).

If you would like to have your say on this very important public consultation please visit

www.essex-fire.gov.uk/irmp

A hard copy of the consultation is available by emailing irmp@essex-fire.gov.uk or calling 0300 303 0081.

If you would like to speak to personnel on the IRMP Team please call 0330 303 0082

(Lines are open Monday to Friday between 10am – 2pm).

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HEDGEHOGS NEED YOUR HELP

Please put out cat or dog food for little hedgehogs too

small to hibernate.

If you see a hedgehog out in daylight, put it in a high-sided

box with a warm hotwater bottle, water and meaty

cat or dog food.

Ring the Hedgehog Haven

07709 767511

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Paper Game

Two or more players will

enjoy this simple yet

challenging game. Each

player begins by drawing a

four space by four space

square on a piece of paper

and hiding it from the

other player(s). The players

take turns calling out a

letter. As each letter is

called out, players must

write the letter somewhere

on their grid. The goal is to

make as many four-letter

words as possible. Called

out letters may be

repeated. When all of the

grids are full, players

disclose their grids and

count how many four-letter

words they were able to

create vertically,

horizontally, and

diagonally. The player with

the most wins the game.

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Close Your Eyes Drawing

Game

Close your eyes and draw

a picture. Choose

something simple, such as

a house, tree, or stick

figure person. Those

watching may think you are

praying, meditating, or in

deep concentration. All the

while you are attempting

to draw a familiar object

from memory without

looking at the paper.

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King Prawn and Crayfish Cocktail (gf available)

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Breaded Brie (v)

served with redcurrant jelly & salad

Soft Centre Scotch Egg

served with mustard sauce dip & salad

Smoked Salmon Rolls (gf)

with horseradish crème fraiche and dressed salad

Mains

Traditional Roast Turkey (gf available)

served with pigs in blankets, stuffing, roast

potatoes, maple glazed parsnips, yorkshire

pudding, cauliflour cheese, butter mashed swede,

turkey gravy & selection of seasonal vegetables

Roast Topside of Beef (gf available)

with pigs in blankets, stuffing, roast potatoes,

maple glazed parsnips, yorkshire pudding,

cauliflour cheese, butter mashed swede, rich beef

gravy & selection of seasonal vegetables

Parties of

up to

50 people

Valid from 1st December to 23rd December 2019

Adult £24.95pp, Children under 10 £12.50pp

£10 per person deposit

Homemade Nut Roast (v)

served with sage & onion stuffing, roast potatoes,

maple glazed parsnips, yorkshire pudding,

cauliflour cheese, butter mashed swede, &

selection of seasonal vegetables

Oven Roasted Duck Breast (gf)

served with parmentier potatoes, spiced red

cabbage & port jus

Oven Roasted Salmon Fillet with Herb Crust

served with buttery crushed new potatoes, glazed

asparagus & hollandaise sauce

Desserts

Traditional Christmas Pudding

served with brandy sauce

Lemon Cheesecake (v) (gf)

served with berry compote & raspberry ripple

ice cream

Chocolate Chip Brandy Bread & Butter Pudding

served with custard

Sticky Toffee Pudding

served with whisky ice cream

To Finish...

Coffee and dusted mince pies

To book contact us at

Old Wickford Road, South Woodham Ferrers CM3 5QU

Tel: 01245 320231

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The Salvation Army in South Woodham Ferrers

A THANKFUL HARVEST INDEED!

Many people joined together on Tuesday 1 October

at the Evangelical Church in Hullbridge Road, to

celebrate Harvest Thanksgiving with The Salvation

Army’s Tuesday Group – the Home League. The best

way of showing our appreciation for all we have in

our lives is to not only thank God for our situation,

but be practical in helping those around us.

Those who attended this special service certainly

showed love to others by the wonderful gifts of

food for the Gateway Food Bank held at The

Salvation Army’s community hall at Wickford, and

the amazing crafted and bought items presented for

the Mission Romania shoeboxes. This display of care

was furthered by the freewill offering of £139 made

following the pictures and commentary given by

Major Brian Miller who co-ordinates the team’s

personal visit to Romania for delivery of the

shoeboxes, clothing and food to those in poverty

known to the Salvation Army officers working there.

The service was led by Home League Secretary

Mary Parker, with Home League members

participating throughout. Two beautiful solos were

given by Maureen Rock, accompanied by Jill

Cuthbert (pianist for the afternoon), prayers offered

by Divisional Envoy Olive Anstead, and Daphne

Bilney read one of her own harvest poems.

Traditional harvest hymns were enjoyed by all and a

responsive Bible reading engaged the whole

congregation.

The whole afternoon concluded with refreshments,

and soon the complete display was packed ready for

its destination to Wickford and Romania.

Thanks are due to everyone who made such an

effort to make it a success; it was not only those who

were present, but so many people had already

contributed items of food or crafted items and

handed them in before the actual day.

Secretary Mary Parker brought a thought-provoking

final message based on the initials H.A.R.V.E.S.T.

which had been presented by Rita Slieker, Brenda

Neale, Mary Attrill, Pam Hart, Yvonne Whale and

Olive Anstead throughout the afternoon. We must

never forget God who provides all the gifts of the

earth for us to share.

As we approach winter days, we continue to meet

on a Tuesday afternoon at 2pm for our informal

gathering in the Evangelical church, to which anyone

is welcome, and we are preparing for services that

many of you would particularly like to attend. On

Tuesday 12 November, there will be a Remembrance

Service, and on Tuesday 3 December, there will be

our Annual Carol Service; a warm invitation is given

for each occasion.

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Focus

Happy 9th birthday Dan Dan!! We love

you loads. Love Mummy, Daddy, James,

Isabella, Koko and Duke xxxxxxxxx

Happy Birthday Andy, have a great day

All our love

Mum, Fran, Chris, James and Kathryn

xxxxxx

Happy Birthday Fran

All our love

Lyn, Chris, Andy, James and Kathryn

xxxxx

Happy 21st Birthday Kathryn, enjoy your special day

All our love

Mum, Fran, Chris, Andy & James xxxxx

Look who’s two!

Wishing our special little boy Sammy

a very happy birthday.

You are the most wonderful grandson,

nephew and cousin.. and we love you to bits.

Nannie, Grandad, Amy, Danny,

xx Jessica & James xx

CONGRATULATIONS & BIRTHDAYS

Please either email messages and photographs to

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or call in with them to the office at:

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CONGRATULATIONS

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And just like that...she’s in double digits!

Happy birthday to our beautiful little lady.

You make us proud everyday. Lots of love

from mummy, daddy, Hettie & Bear xxx

Happy 9th Birthday Tommy! We hope you

have a fantastic time celebrating.

We love you all the way. From Mummy,

Daddy, Ollie and Max xxxx

Happy 4th Birthday Jake, we hope you have

the best day ever, with lots of love from

Mummy, Dad, Abbie and all your family

xxxx

Happy Birthday to our cheeky , silly but

lovely sister have a great day love us xxxx

Harry is a TEENAGER ! Happy 13th

Birthday to our biggest boy. We hope

you enjoy your celebrations. With all

our love, Mum, Dad2, Ruby & Teddy

xxxxx

Happy 9th birthday to our adorable

daughter Macey.

All our love Mummy, Daddy, Harvey and

Stanley xx

Happy Birthday to our cheeky , silly but

lovely sister have a great day love us xxxx

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Over to

you...

Widespread discontent?

The ‘Over to You’ letters were interesting last week – an irate resident

wrote that a year after the fire in Littlecroft “they once again attempt

to downgrade the fire station from full-time to 'on-call' – something

we did NOT vote for, nor want …”

new facilities included in the new health centre (such as an x-ray

facility etc.) but as soon became clear that this wasn’t going to come

about. There was a bigger surprise in store, however. It wasn’t made

clear to either the clinicians or the residents was that there was a

hidden agenda - the cunning plan was to close ALL the facilities in

the town centre. Even when we began to get wind of this, due to a

failure to have learned the lessons of history, I personally couldn’t

bring myself to believe they would go ahead with this plan in their

‘great and unmatched wisdom’ given that there was bound to be a

substantial and long-lasting public outcry. Had we fully woken up to

the magnitude of the knock-on effects of this decision in good time

I think the docs would have added a caveat to any contract signed

to the effect that this should only go ahead providing suitable

facilities were made available for the frail and elderly, those with

mobility problems, and those without transport etc. Mea culpa.

What we are getting ticks lots of boxes for ‘the powers that be’ in

this area - the pressure from the upper echelons of the NHS is for a

move towards a ‘bigger is better' primary care system. Refusal to

take note of the views of the residents, however, and failure to

incorporate them into a plan for SWF which works for all - including

the most vulnerable - is culpable.

The following letter started with the line: “I have made several

observations about the City Council and Essex and roadways in

recent times about the appalling treatment South Woodham Ferrers

is receiving but I’ve had absolutely no feedback or credible

justification for what is happening from them." This bears out the

observations of South Woodham’s resident ‘highwayman’, Alan

Brunning about his dealings with Essex Highways ... and gels with

the results of his ‘highways survey’ (published in Focus.)

Do I detect widespread discontent? My brief is to concentrate on

healthcare matters, however, so I was delighted to see that, in yet

another letter, the old chestnut about the reason for the location of

the new Medical Centre came up again. We were told: “The siting of

the new medical centre was a business decision by the town’s doctors

to move away from their customer base.” Unless I am very much

mistaken none of the doctors moving to the Crouch Vale Medical

Centre will make as much as a single penny out of the move – indeed

they are much more likely to lose money - so my advice to them is

that they should sack their 'business' adviser forthwith.

Given the continued confusion about the subject, let me explain

again how the South Woodham Ferrers GPs got involved. We were

approached by a chap called John Niland (from an organisation called

Provide.) His task was to interest us in the prospect of a new medical

centre – and it soon became clear that this was not going to be

anywhere near the centre of the town. The GPs nevertheless felt that

a new purpose-built facility would be a good idea given that South

Woodham had been constructed without any thought for medical

facilities - so they had sprung up in an unstructured way in the wake

of the development. What is more, the existing premises were

deemed to be no longer fit for purpose by the 'powers that be' (and

this remains the official position) - although patients were, by and

large, happy with them. Another consideration was that, following

the closure of two practices by 'the NHS', the remaining surgeries in

the town were much too small to accommodate the patients who

relied on their services. Moreover, it had also become clear over the

years that the NHS had neither the desire nor the ability to carry out

a scheme of the magnitude of the Crouch Vale Medical Centre itself

in SWF - it needed somebody else to do the job for it - so the

proposal on offer appeared to be the only way forward. When it

comes to medical services in SWF, because of the way we have been

treated in the past by both the NHS and Essex County Council, the

best we can realistically expect is 'the least worst option.'

That said, I (and I think others) naïvely believed that there would be

Getting back to the "business decision", let’s look at the balance

sheet for the GPs moving into the new premises. They will receive a

small grant which should cover part of the cost of the move. The IT

costs will be fully covered as this is now a fundamental requirement

- they won’t profit from this but nor will they lose out. However, unlike

the white elephant that was the New Surgery, (which was lavishly

fitted out at huge cost to the taxpayer) as far as I can make out the

rooms in the new facility will have ceiling-lights and sinks but little

else. The surgeries will have to provide their own

furniture/equipment, most of which is likely to be secondhand and

derived from what they have already (at their existing surgeries) and

what they can scrounge or purchase elsewhere. They will have to

cover some substantial costs themselves – such as the cost of a new

telephone system. No doubt there will also be maintenance/service

charges etc.

Maybe in a year's time the docs working in the new health centre can

give us an update on the costs involved in the move - any losses or

gains they have made as a consequence of their

"business decision" ... as, until then, I suspect this story will continue

to be recycled - irrespective of the costs borne by those working in

the Health Centre.

Another old chestnut that keeps reappearing, despite there having

been no hard evidence produced on which to base the claim, is that

the Crouch Vale Medical Centre is plenty big enough for the needs

of the town both now and in the future - bearing in mind the rapid

expansion of the town that has been proposed. A member of one of

the Patient Participation Groups (PPGs) - one of which is 'attached'

to each of the three practices in SWF - decided to try to get hold of

the facts by means of Freedom of Information Act (FoIA) requests.

This is not easy ... as those of you who have tried getting healthcare

info by this means will have found, it's like swimming through treacle

(as the NHS seems to think that it isn't subject to the Act.)

Here's the second attempt at getting an answer to a straightforward

question - and the response that was eventually forthcoming ...

Dear Mr Almadi

With regard to our request for the information you hold relating the

usable floor areas for the doctors surgery’s practising (and closed)

for South Woodham Ferrers and the town's Health Clinic, you replied

as follows on 13th September 2019:

continued over

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Over to

you...

a letter published in Focus that purported to be from the Kelvedon

and Feering Health Centre (which was later republished, supposedly

under the auspices of the SWF practices) said: "How the clinic

premises will be used in future is still under discussion and there is

not yet a final decision." He went on to says that the PPGs had been

told in the past that the clinic would need to be mothballed for 2

years to ensure that it is surplus to requirements. He asked for clear

and unambiguous details of the decision - given that it must have

been made some time ago. Despite reminders he has yet to receive

a reply!

"Under section 21 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000, a public

authority does not have to provide information in response to a

request when that information is reasonably accessible to the

applicant by other means. The information with regard to Net

Internal Area (NIA) of commercial premises (GP Surgeries) can be

found for free on the District Valuation Office Agency (DVOA)

website, by following this link: https://www.gov.uk/correct-yourbusiness-rates"

We have looked at the website and have found that all the

operational health premises in SWF show a value of “not published

“ on the website. The only premises with an area value published

are:

Clements House. 160.00 m2/unit

The New Surgery (aka The Practice) 371.13 m2/unit

Can you please address this as soon as possible, as we do need this

information.

Here's the reply:

Please see below a response I have received from the team. I hope

this is helpful.

Floor areas for surgeries below (Nett Internal Area)

Anson Close – 99.77sqm

Brickfields Surgery - 283.60 sqm

Greenwoods Surgery - 408 sqm

Kingsway Surgery - 136.76sqm

GP demise in new Crouch Vale Medical Centre – approx.. 1,066sqm

Regards, Jimmy Allimadi, Freedom of Information. Admin, Email:

j.allimadi@nhs.net

So this question refers to the floor-space available before two of the

surgeries in SWF were closed and the patients were packed like

sardines into the remaining premises. My arithmetic is unreliable -

but I'm pretty sure that if you add the floor areas for the six surgeries

listed above you will arrive at a figure that is significantly greater than

the 1,066sqm we're told is available to the GPs and their staff in the

Crouch Vale Medical Centre.

There was also a FoIA question about advice received from "a

representative of NHS Property Services" that all new NHS facilities

must have a 25% patient growth capacity built into the original plans.

This is ongoing but hopefully there will be a bulletin soon.

Finally ... another PPG member wrote (following a discussion on 30

July 2019) to a representative of the NHS who has been closely

involved with the issues surrounding the new health facility

requesting clarification. The letter stated that the PPGs had been

told the Health Clinic would be put up for sale later in the year, but

The PPGs, which have distinguished themselves by tireless

campaigning on behalf of the patients they represent throughout

these turbulent times, are meeting shortly to decide on any further

course of action that is appropriate and will no doubt keep us posted.

Absurd Situation

Dr John

I should like to bring to your attention the absurd situation I find

myself in as a direct result of the closure of services prior to the

overall closure of The Clinic in the town centre.

Since my retirement four years ago I have used the local clinic blood

test service, as I have to have at least four blood tests a year as a

part of my ongoing treatment for a chronic medical condition. Living

in South Woodham it is obviously very convenient and makes good

sense to use the Clinic, but I am now told blood tests are no longer

available at the Clinic. I am also informed this service will not be

available at the new Health Centre. This means I now have to drive

to either St. Peters at Maldon, where parking is horrendous, or

Broomfield Hospital where the queues can easily exceed two hours

plus equally horrendous parking problems.

This morning I went to St. Peters, a twenty mile round trip taking one

hour and forty minutes including a forty-five minute wait for the two

minute blood test.

We are constantly told to reduce our carbon footprint in the news

everyday and yet “the powers that be” are not only causing us more

expense in transportation costs but are forcing us to actually increase

pollution by making us go much further distances to obtain this

necessary procedure. Where is the common sense in that? It is

particularly apparent when referring to the new town Health Centre

that logic and common sense are the last considerations in the minds

of these so called “planners.” Maybe the activists of Extinction

Rebellion should be camping out on “the planners” doorsteps to

make our feelings known.

Thank you

Howard Long

My grateful thanks to everyone who helped make our trip to

Torrevieja so memorable.

The sunshine, sea, sand, lovely !

Food, Hotel , Companionship all good!

And we helped raise 500 Euros for the deprived children of

Torrevieja!

Thank you,

M.P. (Swift Singer)

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BECOMING AN ON-CALL FIREFIGHTER AT 18: HARRY'S STORY

MEET SOUTH WOODHAM FERRER’S NEWEST ON-CALL FIREFIGHTER

At 18-years-old, Harry might be one of Essex County Fire and Rescue Service’s (ECFRS) youngest on-call firefighters, but with the level

of dedication to training and community safety he demonstrates, you’d be forgiven for thinking he’s been in the role far longer.

Earlier this year Harry, who used to live in Maldon but recently moved to South Woodham Ferrers, started training to become an on-call

firefighter.

"Being a young driver and motorcyclist, I form part of Essex’s high risk group for road traffic incidents. This is one of the reasons I wanted

to be a firefighter, not only to give back to the public services, but to contribute to the safety of my friends, family and other people in

Essex,” said Harry.

Providing on-call fire cover during the day and evenings is easy for Harry - he lives and works within 5 minutes of South Woodham Ferrers

Fire Station so when his pager sounds he can immediately make his way to the fire station to attend anything from a road traffic collision

to a field fire or even a chemical spill.

Harry is paid for the time he is available to work, regardless of whether he is called out and is also paid an additional hourly rate for

attending incidents and training. The amount on-call firefighters depends on their availability but they can earn anywhere between £4,000

and £8,000 a year, sometimes more.

Just like all new on-call firefighter recruits, Harry initially passed a fitness test and an assessment day and then spent two full weeks

training at ECFRS's Service Training Centres, followed by 10 weekly evening training sessions.

"The training covers everything from ladders and hoses to road traffic collisions, and everyone on your squad is new like you,” said Harry.

“My advice to anyone thinking about becoming an on-call firefighter is to do your research on the job and the commitment you’ll need

to give. But don’t overstress on things, the Service has fantastic training team who will work with you throughout every part of the

process.”

"It’s a really great feeling to know I’ll be supporting the local community and helping to make Essex a safe place to live, work and travel."

Could you be an on-call firefighter? If you're aged 18 or over, live or work within 5 minutes South Woodham Ferrers Fire Station and are

physically fit you could be paid to protect your local community.

South Woodham Ferres Fire Station began its week-long recruitment information week on Monday 14 October and has daily events

running until Friday 18 October. To find out more visit www.essex-fire.gov.uk/swf

We’ve also recently created a South Woodham Ferrers Facebook page – make sure you give us a like to keep up to date on news and

events from the station: https://www.facebook.com/SouthWoodhamFerrersFireStation/

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WHAT GOES AROUND COMES AROUND: In the bad old days, those who

could afford it paid others to breast feed their children for them. "Wet

nursing is an ancient practice, common to many cultures" says Wikipedia

... adding: "It has been linked to social class, where monarchies, the

aristocracy, nobility or upper classes had their children wet-nursed for the

benefit of the child's health, and sometimes in the hope of becoming

pregnant again quickly. Wet-nursing was a well-paid, respectable and

popular job for many lower class women in England. In 17th- and 18thcentury

England, a woman would earn more money as a wet nurse than

her husband could as a labourer."

In recent times the emphasis changed to donated milk. When my wife,

Sue, was feeding her first baby (Laura) she regularly donated milk to the

maternity hospital in Mill Rd, Cambridge. It was very laid back in those

days - a midwife brought round a bottle, the nursing Mum filled it up, and

in next to no time a needy baby was being fed the perfect 'formula' for

tiny humans ... one that contains an abundance of immunoglobulins to help

protect them.

On Monday night 'Look East' shone the light of publicity on the work of

'The Human Milk Foundation' ... which takes up the story. "In the UK, milk

banks used to exist in every hospital that delivered babies. After the 1980s,

a combination of funding constraints and the discovery of HIV meant that

only six milk banks that had equipment to heat-treat the milk remained.

Even now, only a handful of NHS milk banks exist in England and Wales,

meaning donor milk has been a precious resource rationed to the most

sick, premature babies.

We believe a new approach is possible. One of the primary objectives of

the Human Milk Foundation is to enable infants to receive human milk

when breastfeeding is impossible for medical or practical reasons. We also

aim to support exclusive breastfeeding and breastmilk feeding for parents

who have not yet fully established their breastmilk supply and for whom

supplemental feeding of their baby has been recommended by a

healthcare professional."

The Human Milk Foundation's vision is to work to help more families feed

their babies with human milk. It provides screened donor milk to sick,

premature babies in NICUs, and to mothers with cancer and other

conditions. The screening has to be of the highest order these days to

meet NICE guidelines ... which makes it safe but adds greatly to the cost

- hence the foundation's greatest need is for fundraisers. For further details

see: humanmilkfoundation.org

“My father drank so heavily, when he blew on the birthday cake he lit the

candles.” – Les Dawson.

GOING OUT WITH A BANG. The Telegraph reported that "The country's

departing chief medical officer has said she would favour a ban on

flavoured e-cigarettes, in line with actions planned in the United States.

Prof Dame Sally Davies, who has just stood down, spoke out amid growing

concern about the promotion of candy-like flavours which could attract

children to vaping." As for the overall picture ... Public Health England has

championed the role of e-cigarettes, which it claims are 95 per cent safer

than smoking.

What caused the biggest stir, however, was the mention of eating on buses

and trains. Sarah Boseley, The Guardian's Health Editor, wrote: "The

government should put children’s health before companies’ profits, says

the outgoing chief medical officer in a hard-hitting report calling for tough

action against junk food, including a ban on eating and drinking on public

transport, to tackle obesity. Dame Sally Davies, in her final report as CMO

for England, said: 'Today’s children are drowning in a flood of unhealthy

food and drink options, compounded by insufficient opportunities for

being active. It’s the right of children to live in a healthy environment and

with proper nutrition. What we’ve done to date has not stopped the

problem.'"

Ten in every 30 primary school children are now overweight or obese. Each

week the equivalent of 13 school buses of children are admitted to hospital

for tooth extraction under general anaesthetic because of decay caused

by sugar, she said, adding: “That’s damaging children, costing the NHS.”

In later life it leads to heart disease, cancer and type 2 diabetes.

SB tells us that "The report said England was “nowhere near” the

government’s goal of halving childhood obesity by 2030. It proposes a

lengthy list of radical taxation, legislative and other changes."

In this part of the world Dame Sally is up against the planners who seem

to think that what this town needs is more fast food outlets.

For further info see: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/timeto-solve-childhood-obesity-cmo-special-report

“A good rule to remember for life is that when it comes to plastic surgery

and sushi, never be attracted by a bargain.” - Graham Norton

THE STATE OF THE NATION'S HEALTH SERVICE. The Nursing Times

reports that: "In its latest annual assessment of health and social care in

England, the Care Quality Commission highlighted that 14 independent

mental health hospitals that admit people with a learning disability and/or

autism had been rated “inadequate” and gone into special measures since

October last year. Overall, the number of inpatient services for people with

these conditions tagged with the lowest rating had increased by nine

percentage points, from 1% in 2017-18 to 10% in 2018-19. Meanwhile, 7%

of child and adolescent mental health inpatient services were rated

“inadequate”, up from 3% in 2017-18."

The NT points out that: "They said difficulties recruiting nurses specialising

in these areas meant vulnerable patients were too often being cared for

by staff who lacked the skills and expertise to meet their needs."

As for A&E, it's the bad news that made the headlines although a national

patient survey says 80% report a good A&E experience (but there are still

problems with patient discharge and people waiting too long for pain

relief.)

Having said that, the BBC reports: "Half of A&Es in England are not good

enough - and there are no guarantees services will get better despite the

extra money going into the NHS, the regulator says. The Care Quality

Commission said people were turning to A&E in a crisis because of a lack

of support in the community. It said services would remain under pressure

until a funding solution was found for social care."

We're told that: "Analysis by BBC Newsnight and the Nuffield Trust found

an average of 86% of patients were admitted, transferred or discharged

from A&E within four hours in the six months to September. This is the

worst performance in that period since the 95% target was brought in in

2004. NHS England said it had been "the busiest ever summer" for A&Es.

"In the past six months, there have been half a million more visits to A&E

than at the same point last year," a spokesman said. Doctors warned that

the system was "running out of resilience" and that winter in A&Es was

going to be "really difficult".

Growing demand and staff shortages are causing problems across the

national health service and A&E is left to pick up the pieces. Patients

attending inappropriately take up acres of staff time and waste £millions

of NHS resources

So ... as we approach winter, what can you do to help? The first point to

make is please don't go to A&E unless it's really necessary (i.e. is it an

accident meriting hospital treatment or a genuine emergency?) Back in

2010 A single visit to A&E was estimated to cost £124 (just to be seen) and

it's bound to have risen since then.

Patients are also being advised not to call an ambulance unless it's really

necessary. In 2015 The Guardian reported: "The London ambulance service

says each patient costs on average £7.81 per 999 call. To be further

reviewed on the telephone by a clinician costs £64.59, to receive an

ambulance and be treated at home is £155.30, and to receive an ambulance

and be taken to hospital costs £254.57." Perhaps more important is the

fact that, if ambulances are called needlessly (as happens surprisingly often)

it has the potential to hold them up at times when they are needed for

heart attack victims, serious road traffic accidents and the like.

What can the NHS do? It can start by strengthening general practice . The

way primary care has been dealt with in SWF in the past has been

scandalous but there is hope that things will improve here - so let's hope

that the NHS in South Woodham eventually gets its fair share of the NHS

cake.

There are also plans to support GPs by increasing use of the allied

professions - and, if well managed, this could take some of the strain off

'the system.'

What else needs to be done? Social care is an ongoing problem and it

needs to be addressed as its impact on the NHS is considerable.

Keeping the NHS going is a joint effort - if we don't all pull together it will

go under.

LIFE SAVING ROLE FOR AN OLD DRUG: There's an interesting paper in

The Lancet which features a drug that has been around for many years and

has been widely used in general practice for conditions such as heavy

periods. Its cause called tranexamic acid and has also been used maternity

units for e.g. postpartum haemorrhage.

In recent years it has been in emergency departments for conditions such

as stab wounds - and in suitable cases it can stop patients bleeding to

death. A new study has shown it's ability to arrest bleeding makes it very

effective in reduction of deaths from head injuries – it is most effective

when given to patients with moderate injuries (and, needless to say, least

effective patients with severe head injuries).

The fact that it is a tried and trusted medication means that it's available

for use now - the BBC reports that it can potentially save hundreds of

thousands of lives a year worldwide if it's routinely given to people brought

into hospital with head injuries - so let's end on that bit of good news!

For full details see:

https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-

6736(19)32233-0/fulltext

Dr John

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SITUATIONS VACANT

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Facilities Assistant

RHS Garden Hyde Hall

Permanent, Full Time - 37.5 hours per week,

5 in 7 days per week.

£17,360 per annum

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

detail? Would you enjoy keeping Hyde Hall smart, clean and

well maintained, providing helpful assistance to members of the

public and staff among beautiful surroundings?

The Facilities Assistant will assist with the supervision of

building maintenance, safety and security, plus help set up

practical arrangements for events and functions. General duties

will also include – cleaning visitor facilities and litter collection

and with training, you’ll also provide first aid for visitors.

You will have building maintenance skills to a DIY level, and be

able to provide a high quality finish to your work. You will work

well using your own initiative. Basic literacy and numeracy skills

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

work well within a team is essential. Effective communication

and the ability to deal sensitively with visitors and difficult

situations is a must. Some experience in dealing with the

general public is desirable.

To apply please visit our website at:

https://rhsocli.webitrent.com/rhsocli_webrecruitment/wrd/r

un/ETREC107GF.open?VACANCY_ID=0292703L3R&WVID=

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EBAY LISTERS REQUIRED

Part time ebay listers wanted working with small friendly team.

Basic knowledge of clothing and styles.

Full training given. 5 days a week

7.30 - 12.30 or 12.30 - 5.30

Call Terry for details 07883 706030

off the A130 at Rettendon

ROOM TO RENT

Double size for single occupancy

All bills included, wifi, tv, £520

Single size room £400

Near SWF station and bus stops for Chelmsford

Please call, Peter Strickland on 07860 168051

Pharmacy Service from Village Pharmacy

I would like to take this opportunity to reassure our

customers that our pharmacy services will remain the same

as usual after the Health Centre has opened. For those that

are worried about being able to put their repeat medication

requests into the repeat slip box, we can send requests on

your behalf via secure emails, all you have to do is give us a

call, tell us which items you would like to order, we’ll tick

them off on our system and ping it over, saving you the

hassle of making a journey to the health centre.

Thank you for your continued support

All at the Village Pharmacy

Mon-Fri: 09:00 - 17:30

Tue: 09:00 - 19:30

Sat-Sun: 11:00 - 15:00

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117 Hullbridge Road, South Woodham Ferrers, CM3 5LL

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South Woodham Ferrers United

Weekly News and Results Roundup

U15 Phoenix v Benfleet Villa

SWFU were under the cosh in the

first half, at one stage finding

Benfleet shooting for fun and

capitalising on their possession to

lead 4-0 at the break. With nothing

to lose in the second half, we piled

on the pressure: Josh forced two

saves, Jack impressed down the

wing and Callum F and Samuel dug

in defensively. A further goal when

the team struggled to clear the ball

was quickly countered by clinical

finishing from Jack to put the score

at 5-1, with Matthew showing

composure to save a penalty to

leave Phoenix heads held high.

U10 Ravens v Woodham Radars

A fantastic display from both

teams saw the first meeting of

the towns U10 girls teams result

in a draw. Following a brilliant

goal from Millie Radars battled

back to earn the draw. A great

result for both teams - well done

girls!

U7 Eagles v U7 Wolves - Derby games don't get anymore local than this!

Once again we saw two of our teams competing against each other in league action. The Wolves, who have been together

longer than the Eagles showed this with slick play and well worked goals. The Eagles coaches asked their players to give

maximum effort and they certainly did that! Elliot was awsome in defence today, making great tackles and clearances. Noah

was fantastic in goal, making some excellent saves. Today's captain, Max, followed some great tackling and running by

scoring the Eagles goal. Seb and Ralph made some great tackles and clearances. George, Bobby, and Henry are improving

every week, with some great play. Bobby was unlucky not to score. Arthur also made some great tackles. Our coaches and

parents are extremely proud of every player and we love seeing them all smile when they are playing - well done to both

teams today!

Results Roundup - Selected Games

U7 Eagles - Lost U10 Reds - Lost U12 Lions - PP U15 Wanderers - PP

U7 Wolves - Won U10 Lions - Lost U12 Redcats - Won 5-3 U15 Terriers - Drew 2-2

U7 Sharks - Lost U10 Swifts - Lost U13 Lions - Won 15-3 U16 Reds - Won 3-2

U8 Panthers - Lost U10 Ravens - Drew U13 Leopards - Lost 3-0 U16 Dynamos - Lost 13-0

U8 Reds - Lost U11 Hawks - Lost U14 Eagles - Won 1-0 U17 Wildcats - Won 10-2

U8 Whites - Won U11 Lions - Won U14 Cobras - Lost 4-0 U17 Lions - Won 5-0

U9 Rangers - Lost U12 Pumas Won 7-2 U14 Dolphins - PP Men's First - Won 1-0

U9 Eagles - Lost U12 Jaguars - Lost 8-0 U14 Warriors - Drew 2-2 Men's Res - Lost 3-0

For more information and fixture details go to our website or follow us on social media

www.swfu.co.uk

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24 Focus

SWF RFC U10'S TRAINING

Training on Sunday 13th was physical,

fun and energy sapping.

We did a quick HIT warm-up followed

by some passing skills. Then it was back

to the new elements of the game this

year - rucking and mauling.

We've a good record of ripping the ball

from other teams in the tackle and

maul, but also need to tidy up our

presentation and rucking skills.

The effort of this was telling on the

players. So much so when we did our

knot's and crosses game our thinking and decision making wasn't as clear

as normal.

Great to see the intensity going up week on week, and the enjoyment of

the game.

Our warm-down was more hunt and rip - physical and fun.

We are always looking to grow the squad. Please contact Gerry on 07880

498565 if your U10 or someone you know is interested in playing a great

Team game that helps to develop :

Physical Health, Social Skills, Life lessons, understanding the benefit of

working hard, Making Friends, Positive Role Models, Respect for yourself

and others.

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THREE RIVERS GOLF CLUB LADIES SECTION

CAPTAINS DRIVE IN

On Monday 7th October, we held the Drive In for our new lady Captain, Jo Stentiford. In keeping with our usual tradition, a theme

relating to the Captain was chosen, and as Jo is the mother of 3 small boys, a theme relating to children was chosen with particular

reference to Matilda and Harry Potter. Our new Vice Captain, Jane Hatfield and members of the Committee dressed Jo up as Miss

Trunchbull from Matilda and following the putt out from Sharon Warrington the outgoing Captain, Jo drove in as can be seen in the

photo attached. Our lady members also dressed up in accordance with the theme and the second photo attached shows some of them

in their costumes.

An 18 hole competition followed the Drive In, which was won by Ruth Collins, Dolly Wilson and Sue Soar. The is proved to be a very

enjoyable day which finished with a meal and prizegiving in the Clubhouse.

DUST OFF THOSE BOOTS AND JOIN US

AT THE 3G EVERY TUESDAY EVENING!

The same traditional down to earth Football, just a slower pace -

all ages and abilities welcome

Our popular walking football sessions continue at the

3G pitch every Tuesday evening, year round

It's exactly as it sounds - a standard game of

football where players walk instead of running. It's

designed for all ages to help people get fit or maintain an active lifestyle no

matter what their current fitness levels or ability, as well as helping people

get back into football following injury

Where 3G pitch at the Leisure Centre

When Every Tuesday 8:00 - 9:00 pm

What Suitable footwear is needed. Ask us for details

Cost £3 per session, payable on the night

All new players welcome - feel free to join at any time

South Woodham Ferrers United FC

For more information contact us on 07870 272665 or email

us at info@swfu.co.uk

Follow us on Facebook @swfufc or visit our website at www.swfu.co.uk

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WOODHAM’S EWAN HYND IN DEBUT DIVISION 1 VICTORY

Burnham League Division 1

Woodham A 4-6 Mapledene B

Burnham League Division 2

Woodham B 7-3 Blackwater A

West Maldon C 6-4 Woodham C

It was a week for noticeable victories for the young talent coming

through the ranks of South Woodham’s table tennis Club. 13 year

old Ewan Hynd was the player of the match for the C team in their

close loss at West Maldon, but Ewan defeated one of the best

players in that division 3-0 and was duly called up for the A team

when a space became available.

Ewan was incredible in his debut making each of his opposition

work very hard – and he even secured one victory with a nail biting

deciding set 13-11 victory. For the B team in Division 2 another

great 13 year old talent was on show - Ben Porter scored two good

victories to help his team to victory.

In addition to Ewan’s one win for the A team in Division 1, Dan

Piggott won 2 singles and was unlucky in his third match to go

down in a tight deciding leg. The final point was racked up by

Cameron Gray on his season debut.

In Division 2 Alan Dadswell completed the scoring for the C team

with a creditable brace of wins to add to Ewan’s 2 wins. The B

team have struggled for a consistent team so far however they

now sit top of Division 2 after 3 rounds courtesy of the 7-3 home

win against Blackwater. Blackwater have the most awkward player

in this division and it was his skill that stopped the B team from

recording an even higher score as he defeated all 3 Woodham

players – but in turn Allan Steel, Eamonn Hall and the

aforementioned Ben Porter won every other match to secure the

points.

Photos:

Above: Ewan Hynd in Division 1 action against Mapledene’s Ian

Rattray.

Right: Ben Porter resplendid in Woodham kit.

Bottom Right: Division 2 table.

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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

Greenwood Surgery 426898

Life Chiropractic Clinics 01268 774008

Chemists

Govani Chemist 321910

(Sunday & Bank Holidays 10am - 12pm)

Village Pharmacy 320344

Dentists

Oakland Dental Care (Dr. H. Chaudry) 328451

Brickfields Dental Surgery 328060

Heralds Way Dental Clinic 322277

Opticians

Duffield & Duffield Opticians 01245 329475

OBSERVATORY The Opticians 01245 322114

Counsellors

Bill Bliss Hypno/Psychotherapist 426414

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

DIRECTORY

Email: nicola@focuspp.com Tel: 01245 32 31 30

Taxis and Minibuses

Happicabs SWF (24hr Taxis) 01245 321 321

CM3 Cars 01245 328818

SWT Taxi’s & Private Hire 01245 322262

Airport Transfers 01245 328030 / 01621 828356

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

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 01245 328480

Religious Centres

Mid Essex Buddhist Centre 07936 534546

South Woodham Councillors

Chetwood Ward

Bob Massey, Ashley John, Alan Shearring,

Russ Crosbie, Ian Hammond

Collingwood Ward

Peter Ferry, Malcolm Sismey, Anne Humphrey, John Miller

Elmwood Ward

Murrough O’Brien, Jackie Birch, Lisa Kelly, Martyn Lobar

Woodville Ward

Keith Bentley, Donna Eley, Ian Roberts, Peter Wyatt

South Woodham Ferrers City Councillors

Elmwood & Woodville Ward

Ian Roberts, Keith Bentley, Tricia Hughes

Chetwood & Collingwood Ward

Ashley John, Bob Massey, Malcolm Sismey

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FOR SALE

BILLBOARD

Adverts are FREE and your advert will appear in the next available issue.

Photo adverts cost £34 (plus VAT) and will appear in maximum

4 consecutive issues unless previously sold. Maximum 35 words.

Please either email adverts to nicola@focuspp.com or call in with them to the office at

UNIT 2, BLOOMSBURY COURT, BRICKFIELDS ROAD, SOUTH WOODHAM FERRERS, CM3 5XB

WANTED

2 BAGS SHARP SAND AND 1

CEMENT free must collect

Call Fred 07941 332259

NEXT - Childrens single pine bed.

Photos available, £60 (ONO)

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)

Tel:- 07775531273

TWO SEATER SOFA BED (IKEA)

Very good condition. Looks like

New, used for one month only.

Very comfortable mattress,wide

140 long 190 cm. Selling as I am

moving house. Comes with a

cover. Can send pictures. £110

Call 07741637144

BLACK & DECKER hedge trimmer

240volts good working order £15

PETROL LAWN MOWER needs

attention runs well £12.

01245323499

BATHROOM MIRROR

Helios 120cm x 50cm, nonilluminated,

slimline 5mm thick

luxury mirror glass, polished

bevelled edges, solid wall fixings,

can be mounted portrait or

landscape. Brand new - in box.

£20.00. Tel: 01245 321665 / 07989

399105

CADDY TRAILER FOR SALE

150cm in length, 86cm in width.

New tyres will be required and

rear lights etc. Collection by

buyer £50.00 ono. Tele:

07938682939.

GOLD FRAMED BEVELLED

MIRROR in excellent condition.

69cm in length and 118cm width

approx. £50.00 ono.

SET OF BOWLING BOWLS make

Sterling slim line size 1hm very

good condition £35. Also puppy

carrycase ideal for car in case as

new £10. Tel: 07983341299

CAST IRON FIRESIDE

COMPANION SET. Black,

comprising, brush, dustpan, tongs,

poker on stand. Excellent quality.

£15. Can email photo. phone

07449 988069

IKEA MALM light oak veneer 3

drawer chest of drawers 80cm w,

480cm d, 780cm h. £10.

07810553405

BROWN LEATHER TWO SEATER

SETTEE and matching armchair.

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Ideal small room. Rounded

padded back.. V.Good

condition'£70 Tel. 07810413533.

STAG DINING TABLE

Opens out from round to oval,

Very good condition

Can send photo, £10.00 Tel:

07974 386077

MAHOGANY SLEIGH COT

bought as new for sleep over for

grand children now to old

Immaculate condition £70 . Tel

01268753956 or 07557220474

CLOAKROOM BASIN AND

PEDESTAL, white Ideal Standard,

50cm wide x 42 deep, vgc £15

FOR SALE

Curtains in a Cream Satin fabric –

fully lined and with the metal

‘crimping’ curtain hooks. All very

clean and from a non-smoking, no

animals home. Photograph of the

material available upon email

request to dw@awilkins.me.uk

4 curtains 49in. (124cm) width by

52in. (132cm) drop.


89in. (226cm) drop.


60in. (152cm) drop.


53in. (134cm) drop.

Offers around £50.00. Call (01245)

323461. SWF local area.

4 IN 1 MULTI-BEAM LASER

LEVEL KIT Power Master

professional. As new in carrying

box, instructions, perfect working

order. £16

PAIR OF QUALITY CURTAINS,

New & unused. Flecked (mid blue)

colour.

Covers 2m window, drop 140cms

cost £380. Sell for £25. Tel: 01245

324555

OLD CHARM CABINET – dark

oak finish, superb condition -

81cm. wide x 48cm. deep x 91cm.

high. shelves, double doors, £150

– buyer collects, also two AIWA

50W speakers, £25 the pair, will

deliver locally. Tel. 01245 322689.

FOR SALE

Golf Equipment, immaculate

condition, includes Wilson Golf

Bag, Wilson Prostaff Clubs 1, 3

and 4 drivers (with head covers),

sand wedge, pitching wedge,

Clubs 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 and putter

(with head cover). A “Powerkaddy

Twinline 2” trolley, 128 golf balls

and variety of tees. £149

complete. Tel: 07932 756271

PURE TEMPUS 1S DIGITAL

RADIO BOXED. £38 Tel: 01245

322025

JOHN LEWIS Black leather tote

£30

FAT FACE BROWN SUEDE

SHOULDER bag £15

BEWITCHED pretty pink with

spots canvas shoulder £8

SPIRIT mink light weight shoulder

£5 contact Jane 07787 131208

FOR SALE

Pine chest of draws £25

2 bedside cabinets £20

Bow fronted fish tank on stand

with pumps, filters, etc £86

Phone 07436 0121741

WOODEN ROCKING WINNIE

THE POOH baby crib. Only used

for a doll. £10. 07897 563736

MOTORING

BILLBOARD

FORD FINESSE L X

(silver) 04

3dr,90,000 miles.

Full service history.

MOT until August 2020.

Bluetooth/music /hands free

parrot. A/C. Reliable runner /good

condition. Ideal first car £750.00

Tel: 07747 066520

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WANTED

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CARS - VANS - 4x4s - CLASSICS

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FOR SALE

Single wardrobe, five drawer

chest of drawers, and bed side

cupboard. All matching solid

wood, still sold in Argos (Puerto

rico). Great condition. Plus

wrought iron double bed £200.00

07957 608170.

WANTED

Bed with adjustable head and leg.

Please phone - 01245 441097 or

01245 490917

NORFROST CHEST FREEZER. in

Excellent Working Order. £30.00.

Please Tel. 01245 426028.

CAR BOOT TIDY. Excellent

Condition. Measures 36 by 22 by

4 in. £10. Tel 01245 426028.

PEUGEOT 308 GT LINE 1.2 2016

Metalic blue 23000 miles FSH Mot

Touch screen sat nav climate

control in car music system inc

connectivity to your phone manual

6 Speed gearbox ECO setting.

£9250

Tel. 07813955190 perfect

condition.

07902 129431 - 01621 740855

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I always have one eye open.

What am I?

QUESTION 3

I'm made of eight letters,

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Pay a very small fee,

And send me for a ride.

What am I?

QUESTION 4

I have a thousand needles but I do not sew.

What am I?

QUESTION 5

I act like a cat, I look like a cat, Yet I am not a cat. What am I?

Answer 1: A blackboard.

Answer 2: A needle

Answer 3: An envelope.

Answer 4: A porcupine.

Answer 5: A kitten.

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