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Local News and Trade Section
Serving the Community for 18 years...
925
18th October 2019
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Salvation Army Harvest Festival - Page 14
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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Focus
OFFICE OPENING TIMES
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Dear Readers
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South Woodham Ferrers CM3 5XB or
email: nicola@focuspp.com
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is now sent through to us before the Thursday of every week, anything sent in after
this date may not be included in the issue. Please see the deadlines
below for the next few weeks.
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collected from our office in
Intercounty, 2 Bloomsbury Court or
Club Woodham, Ahead 4,
South Woodham Leisure Centre,
Londis at Cold Norton,
Meadowcroft Nursery, Greenwood Surgery
Issue 926 copy date – 17th October 2019
Issue 927 copy date - 24th October 2019
Issue 928 copy date - 31st October 2019
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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.
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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.
The Focus is the magazine to be noticed in, going out to
over 7,000 homes and businesses.
We are always looking for items of interest to publish
for our readers!
TIDE TABLES OCTOBER 2019
a.m. mtrs p.m. mtrs
16th Wed 3:00 5.31 15:16 5.39
17th Thu 3:27 5.28 15:45 5.38
18th Fri 4:05 5.17 16:13 5.25
19th Sat 4:30 5.06 16:51 5.16
20th Sun 5:10 4.81 17:25 5.02
14th Mon 1:58 5.23 14:12 5.26
15th Tue 2:28 5.31 14:44 5.43
16th Wed 3:00 5.31 15:16 5.39
17th Thu 3:27 5.28 15:45 5.38
18th Fri 4:05 5.17 16:13 5.25
19th Sat 4:30 5.06 16:51 5.16
20th Sun 5:10 4.81 17:25 5.02
Start Sailing at Eyott SC, Families Welcome'.
Whitetree Court, CM3 7AL
01245 321986 01245 322282
www.eyottsailingclub.org.uk
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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
20% OFF OPALS
DURING OCTOBER
When you shop at
22 Queen Elizabeth II Square, South Woodham Ferrers,
Chelmsford, Essex. CM3 5TD
Tel: 01245 322334
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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 happens to a frog's
car when it breaks down?
A: It gets toad away.
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Q: What did the duck say
when he bought lipstick?
A: "Put it on my bill."
****
Q: What's the difference
between a guitar and a fish?
A: You can tune a guitar, but
you can't tuna fish.
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Q: Why did the school kids
eat their homework?
A: Because their teacher told
them it was a piece of cake.
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Q: What type of sandals do
frogs wear?
A: Open-toad!
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Q: What did the big chimney
say to the little chimney?
A: "You're too young to
smoke."
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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.
South Woodham Ferrers
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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l Early Viewing Advised
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l Garage and Off Street Parking for Several Vehicles
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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.
!!
!Saturday 16 th November !
Maldon Town Hall!
!
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.
!
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
LET’S PLAY
A GAME
Word Square Pen and
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.
***
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.
Scrimshaw’s Restaurant
Starters
Spiced Parsnip Soup (v) (gf available)
topped with parsnip crisps, served with crusty roll
& butter
King Prawn and Crayfish Cocktail (gf available)
served with brown roll & butter
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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Bring friends and family to get a taste of what we do at the Mid Essex Buddhist Centre
2.15 Talk: Change your mind and you change the world
2.50 Yoga taster
3.20 Meditation taster
4.00 Mindfulness for stress reduction
4.30 Buddhist ritual
Indian Head Massage at 2.00, 2.30, 3.00, 3.30, 4.00, 4.30
All events are free of charge.
THE AIM AND VISION OF THE MID ESSEX BUDDHIST CENTRE IS TO CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE SPIRITUAL
FRIENDSHIP AND SANGHA CAN FLOURISH TO ENABLE PEOPLE TO GROW AND DEVELOP TOWARDS THEIR FULL
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16 CONGRATULATIONS
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
nicola@focuspp.com
or call in with them to the office at:
OFFICE ADDRESS
Unit 2, Bloomsbury Court, South Woodham Ferrers CM3 5XB
Messages must be with us by 3pm on the Thursday before the issue you wish it to be published in. Pictures can be collected following publication.
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CONGRATULATIONS
17
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
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 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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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:
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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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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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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
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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.
2 curtains 100in. (254cm) width by
89in. (226cm) drop.
2 curtains 128in. (325cm) width by
60in. (152cm) drop.
2 curtains 25in. (63cm) width by
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
BE PREPARED THIS WINTER
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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
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£9250
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condition.
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