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8th November 2019

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Update on Medical Centre - page 8

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We meet every second Monday in the month at the

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Margaret Lá Pierre

(Irish Marg)

Sadly passed away on October 17th at

Broomfield Hospital following a

short illness.

The funeral service will take place on

November 26th at 10.40am at

Our Lady of Ransom, Rayleigh, followed

by a committal at Basildon Crematorium.

She will be sadly missed by family and friends.

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Girlguiding has launched a campaign

called Future Girl Acts and over 5,800

units nationwide took part in the first

Planet Protectors challenge. We want to

make big change so for this first

challenge we are working together to

tackle plastic pollution. Our units in

South Woodham, from Rainbows to

Rangers, took part in activities to

highlight the problems of plastic

pollution and how we can help tackle it.

The girls were asked to collect their

plastic rubbish over a week and bring it

into their meetings. They then worked

out how much there was and made a

plastic sculpture of an animal that they

would like to save. They talked about

what they could do and whether it would

be a good idea to introduce a plastic

bottle deposit scheme. Finally they

made a plastic promise.

Most of the promises were about

recycling more and using a reusable

water bottle but the star promise from

one of our Brownies, Chloe, was about

what her family has already done to

reduce plastic use and would be a good

one for all of us to follow:

• We have replaced our cutlery and

crockery with products made with

bamboo. We use reusable cups

• We use reusable shopping bags

• We have reusable water bottles

• We will not use plastic straws

• We have milk delivered in glass bottles

• We use beeswax wraps instead of cling

film

If your daughter interested in joining

Brownies or you are interested in

volunteering with Girlguiding in South

Woodham Ferrers please register with

www.girlguiding.org.uk/get-involved

or email

swf.districtcommissioner@gmail.com

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Something for everyone this Christmas at The Railway Pub….

Saturday 7th of December - Fight night is on the big screen in the form

of heavy weight boxing, Anthony Joshua v Andy Ruiz Jr.

Saturday 14th of December - Blarneys Irish cover Band. Join us whilst

we host the Blarneys cover band. Playing a mixture of Christmas songs,

modern classics with an Irish twist.

Friday 20th December - Neil Diamond Tribute, performed by Nick Fratini

the man of many voices. Other covers include Elton John and Billy Joel.

Saturday 21st December - Railway Christmas Party!

A fun filled community event from 3pm including traditional games, pool

competitions and a raffle all topped off with Karaoke!

Christmas Eve 24th December - A festive day and evening which

includes a free juke box, lit fires and mulled wine!!

Christmas Day

- Open between 12pm-3pm

Boxing Day

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Open between 12pm-7:30pm for all the sports!

NEW YEARS EVE-

- Miss Vintage Voice is headlining our Black and Gold

Party, dress up in your best attire as we see the year off in style. Tickets on

sale at the bar. £5 per person, including a glass of Prosecco on entry.

https://therailwaypubsthwf.co.uk 01245 323300 FB: The Railway pub, South Woodham

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GP SURGERIES AND OTHER NHS AT CROUCH VALE MEDICAL CENTRE FROM 11 NOV

After four years of planning, discussion and construction, the three

GP surgeries in South Woodham Ferrers will be open in a modern

new facility from Monday 11 November.

Greenwood Surgery, Brickfields Surgery and Kingsway Surgery will

be moving into Crouch Vale Medical Centre, on Burnham Road near

the Sainsbury’s site, over the weekend of 9th and 10th November.

This is the first of its kind medical facility in Mid Essex – where

multiple GP practices will be providing primary care services within

one medical centre.

The new medical centre will provide a premises that is fit for the 21st

century and gives a great opportunity for integrated health provision

for the town.

The practices and other parts of the local NHS have worked with local transport

companies, charities and other NHS services that support you to ensure the smoothest

possible transition. And we are incredibly grateful to you, our local community, for

your patience during the transition.

The latest version of the FAQ for the three surgeries’ registered patients will be up on

their websites very soon along with details of transport arrangements to make getting

to Crouch Vale Medical Centre (a name chosen suggestions submitted by local

residents) as smooth as possible.

The reception desk on the ground floor of Crouch Vale Medical Centre will be

residents’ gateway to most of the services available in the new building. Medical

services ranging from GPs and practice nurses to the blood testing service from Mid

Essex Hospital Trust and voluntary groups based on the first floor will all be offered

from this new medical facility.

The practices are also sharing a newsletter with their patients covering more details

of the move and this is available on their websites.

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NEWS

We have been delighted with new people coming through the door to experience the restaurant, word is certainly getting

about! Ben has changed the menu’s and added a few new items and taken some away, but we will be varying the menu

every couple of months; as some customers tell us they have had every single item on the menu with the frequency of their

visits!

November is now here and we have a few tickets left for our West Ham night with Tony Cottee on November 20th, 3

courses plus speech from Tony for £39.95. Tony was a prolific striker for West Ham Everton and Leicester but better known

now for his work on Sky TV as a pundit. Earlier this year Tony had a brain haemorrhage and if it was not for his quick-thinking

football pal Phil Thompson then it might have been a different story. Tony will talk of his career and his views on this season

so far not only for West Ham but for the other premiership clubs as well.

Then we start the Christmas countdown; we have booked a few groups and parties in and hopefully you will join us?

Christmas day and New year’s Eve is filling up but at time of print still a few places available.

As we meet many people who visit we get asked the story of Ben and his progression to being head chef and owner of the

Drunken Dragon.

David, Ben’s dad tells the story. “Ben when he left school wandered from job to job. Then one night he decided he wanted

to get into catering, my wife and I both raised our eyebrows and said “Okay Ben” we will leave it to you. Ben said he wanted

to start at the bottom as a kitchen porter and learn the trade. He joined Cotes in Chelmsford as a kitchen porter doing the

washing of the dishes pots and pans etc, we were waiting for the conversation, “I have had enough of this I want to look

for another job” then one Sunday night, my wife and I were watching Poldark and Ben bursts

into the Lounge putting all the lights on and pausing the TV all excited explaining how the

dessert chef had not turned up and Ben was now on desserts, however he had to learn

20 odd different desserts ingredients and process how to make the dessert and

garnish. He wanted us to name a dessert and he would parrot fashion tell us all

the information it was like the chants you hear at monasteries for 2 weeks. Since

then he has not looked back. He joined a number of local well-known restaurants

in the area and moaned bitterly that they were not making dish’s from scratch bu

just getting something out of the freezer and cooking it or re heating a pre prepared

item. He ended up happy at The Lion at Boreham and for several months was

part of their successful team. Ben likes progression and it was inevitable that I would

get a text with an estate agent details of the Brewers Arms.

The rest as the saying goes is history, we have totally transformed the kitchen and the

pub has had a facelift. Our latest edition is the artwork in the Garden room, although

we wanted this for the opening it was delayed by a number of weeks. I was thinking

I had been scammed by an international art dealer & started the process of getting

my money back then the family of the artist advised that the artist had just

passed away. Leonid Afremov was a renowned Pallette knife oil painter

and Ben managed to get 3 of his originals Miles Davis, George Benson

and Jimmi Hendrix when you visit have a look. As David says “Art is to

everyone’s taste but Ben really likes them and of course there was

a certain Dragon that was not to everyone’s taste on the

side of the pub restaurant Wall!”

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KIND OF BLUE GETS READY

FOR CHRISTMAS

On Sunday afternoon 2-5pm 15th December, "Kind of Blue", a

local modern jazz group, will be providing a Christmas

spectacular in the hall of the Bell, Woodham Ferrers.

This event will consist of 2 parts:

In the first section we will entertain you with our usual blend of jazz

"classics", which has obviously pleased our regular clientele over

the last year of "record size" audiences.

At the halfway point in the afternoon, the band will "down tools"

for a 30 minute interlude, when you'll be able to avail yourselves

of Sue's delicious buffet and mulled wine.

Winners of the raffle will be announced, before we begin the 2nd

half:

This will be in the form of a Christmas "singalong", led by Pauline,

thus, finishing the afternoon in true "festive" spirit.

This is a charity event, and due to demand, we will have to restrict

numbers, so entry will have to be by ticket only, priced £5.

Make sure you get yours soon, for they are already going like

wildfire!!

Contact Dave 07774912083, or the Bell 01245 320443.

Proceeds will go to Breast Cancer and Crohn's disease.

If you can't wait until then, the band will be performing on Monday,

25th November 8.30-11 in the hall of the Bell.

Entry and sandwiches are free.

So, hopefully we will see you soon in one, or both of the "gigs"

above. We will endeavour to give you a good time.

SWF INNER WHEEL

ARTS AND CRAFT EVENT

The Mayor of Chelmsford

City Cllr Bob Massey and

his Mayoress Jan

Cheeseman, were

delighted to offically

open the Arts and Craft

Weekend in South

Woodham Ferrers. SWF

Inner Wheel wishes to

thank everyone who

visited the Arts and Craft

weekend and all the stall

holders who helped make

it a success. Over £700

was raised for the

President's charities -

Barrow Riding for the

Disabled, the local

Parkinsons Society group

and support with setting

up a Youth Group in SWF.

This annual event is a partnership between South Woodham Town

Council and South Woodham Ferrers Inner Wheel, with preference

given to local people who would like to have a stall. If this is of

interest or you would like to find out more about SWF Inner Wheel,

please email alison.monk@canaccord.com

Pictured above: Cllr Bob Massey Mayor of Chelmsford, Mayoress

Jan Cheeseman, Joint Presidents of SWF Inner Wheel - Brenda

Peffer (with the chain and shaking hands) and Maureen Graham.

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Drunken Dragon Restaurant/Brewers Arms

UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP

Ben Davies (Chef & Owner) welcomes you to the

Restaurant and Pub for

Lunches and Dinners Tuesday-Sunday

The restaurant food is British and European themed with snacks available Lunch time.

Our wine list is comprehensive with a few delightful surprises.

Our Sunday Lunch is a sell out each week so book (advised) to avoid disappointment or turn up

and see if we can fit you in. Midday till 4.00pm

Happy hours Monday-Thursday 5.00-7.00pm

Bottled Beers 2 for £5 or a bottle Lanson Champagne for £35

Sunday Quiz Nights

With cash prizes starting November 3rd

West Ham Night with Tony Cottee

20th November

3 courses, fixed menu £39.95 (tickets now on sale)

Please register your interest for tasting menu with wines

Bookings now being taken for Christmas Day, Boxing Day and News Year Eve

Christmas menu’s available for 1st-24th of December

Private function or party hire the Restaurant or for small parties our Garden room

Website https://www.drunkendragonbicknacre.co.uk/

Phone 01245 224061

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SOUTH WOODHAM FLOWER CLUB

South Woodham Flower Club enjoyed a fabulous evening of flowers at their Gala Night on Friday, 27th September at William de

Ferrers School. Our demonstrator, Emily Broomhead who had travelled from Salisbury to be with us, created the most amazing designs

with an extravagant array of flowers. We were pleased to have members from several other clubs in the nearby area join us for what

was a very enjoyable evening.

If you are interested in flowers and flower arranging then why not join us. Our next meeting is on Thursday, 14th November at the WI

Hall in Guys Farm Road at 8.00 pm. We are always pleased to welcome visitors and new members. I hope to see you there!

SOUTH WOODHAM FERRERS SCHOOL PASTORS – 1 YEAR ON

The South Woodham Ferrers School Pastors Team have been

supporting students within William De Ferrers Secondary school

since September 2018 and were recently awarded a £2000 grant

from South Woodham Ferrers Town Council. So who are the School

Pastors and what exactly do they do?

School Pastors is a UK wide initiative of the Christian Charity

Ascension Trust. Other Ascension Trust initiatives that you may

have heard of include Street Pastors who help provide support to

those enjoying nights out in Chelmsford as well as other Town

Centres at the weekend. Rail Pastors and Response Pastors are

other initiatives run by the charity.

The aim of School Pastors is to work in partnership with Secondary

schools, colleges and other local agencies to enhance the safety

and emotional and social well-being of students through caring,

listening and helping.

Mental health disorders in young people have increased in recent

years and with teachers managing a busy workload and often both

parents out at work, it can be difficult for students to find someone

that has the time to listen to them. That’s where the School Pastors

come in . They are able to help ensure students have access to the

right support by pointing them to the particular agencies they may

require.

After spending the spring/summer of 2018 training for the role,

the South Woodham Ferrers team launched in William De Ferrers

School in September last year becoming the first School Pastor

team in the East of England. They started with 8 people from 4

different local churches who happily volunteer their time providing

support to students. The team is made up of people from a range

of age groups and backgrounds.

The School Pastors have provided support to the School by

providing a presence within the school grounds at lunchtimes as

well as patrolling after school in the local community, helping to

act as a deterrent for anti-social behaviour. They have also enjoyed

attending local events such as the School Christmas Carol service,

East Hanningfield fete, SWFest and Wickford Carnival.

Mr Applewhite, the headteacher at William De Ferrers has praised

the work of the School Pastors. Students and staff have embraced

the members of the team and some great relationships have

started to form over the last year, with young people happy to

come and chat with members of the team about how they are.

Many look forward to the weekly visit from the School Pastors and

gladly accept the refreshments or treats that the team occasionally

hand out during lunch time.

After being fortunate enough to receive a generous £2000 grant

from South Woodham Ferrers Town Council the School Pastor

team hope to expand the support that they are currently offering

to the students and staff at William de Ferrers. The money will help

towards the costs of recruiting, training and providing uniform to

new volunteers, enabling the team to increase the amount of days

that they are in school as well as events that they are able to

attend.

Coordinator for the team Jordine Nunn stated “The heart of each

person on our team is to ensure that young people feel listened

to, valued and supported.

The teenage years come with many challenges. We want to cheer

young people on, helping them to overcome those challenges, see

their self-worth and step into all the amazing things life has for

them. We truly believe that each person has the ability to be a

world changer.”

More information about School Pastors can be found at

www.schoolpastors.org or via the teams Facebook page: School

Pastors – South Woodham Ferrers.

Anyone interested in becoming a volunteer for the South

Woodham Ferrers team can request an application by emailing the

coordinator at southwoodhamferrers@schoolpastors.org.uk

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Come and join us to honour those who

served their country past and present in

a service of Remembrance

10.15am November 10 th

South Woodham Evangelical Church

85 Hullbridge Road

ST JOHN

AMBULANCE

CHARITY SHOP

Just to let everyone

know we will be open

all day on November

16th (lighting up day)

we have a tombola,

Christmas gifts and

clothes.

We look forward to

seeing you all then.

LET’S PLAY

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Marshmallow Straw

Race

Have the kids sit around

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REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY

Holy Trinity Church on

Sunday 10th November, at 10.45am

In November every year poppy sellers will be seen throughout

the country with their trays of poppies, for the 2 weeks prior to

Remembrance Sunday. We will be in the Asda foyer from

Saturday 26th October until Saturday 9th November, with

poppies and other merchandise available. We would like to

thank Asda for allowing us to collect in the foyer again, and also

the many businesses around the town who also support us.

It is 80 years this year since the start of World War II, and there

are those who still remember the war and the effect it had on

their lives. 2019 has also seen the 75th Anniversary of D-Day

and many of you will have seen the commemorative events on

the television. We are very proud that one of the members of

our Branch is a D-Day Veteran.

Another area of conflict in World War II was the Far East, and

the Battle of Kohima also took place in 1944. The Kohima poem

is recited at every Remembrance Service and says “When you

go home, tell them of us and say, For your tomorrow we gave

our today”, and this is still relevant today.

We should never forget the sacrifices made by so many in two

World Wars, and areas around the world where conflict still

exists.

The Poppy Appeal total for the year 1st October 2018 - 30th

September 2019, stands at a magnificent £25,424.20, and we

would like to thank everyone for their generosity.

We hope you will continue to support the Poppy Appeal and

thereby enable the Royal British Legion to continue their work

in helping our Armed Forces and Veterans who are in need.

Please Note: There is a change of Venue for the

Remembrance Service this year. It will be held in Holy Trinity

Church on Sunday 10th November, starting at 10.45am

For Evermore Their

Names Will Live

For evermore their names will live

and timeless are the thanks we give

to those who gave us peace.

Remember those once close and gone,

remember, as our time moves on,

their sacrifice for us

and joys they never shared.

For evermore our debt will grow

and evermore our pledge must show

that we keep freedom safe.

Remember now their gift and say

“Remembered with true pride today”

for the all the peaceful years

in memory. Their memory.

T. John Foster

Stafford

Ongar Art Society

Our Programme for November and December 2019

We meet on the second Thursday of each month

Time: 8pm-10pm

Venue: High Ongar Village Hall, Mill Lane,

High Ongar, CM5 9RN

The hall has a large car park.

November 14th 2019

Stephen Cheeseman: Movement in Pastels

Stephen is a painter of people in sport, combining human

action and movement He loves to observe an individual or

group and secretly invents a story based on their

movements, inflections, and attitudes. He works quickly on a

coloured canvas in Oil Pastels. Stephen writes….. ‘I interpret

the scenes in the colours I perceive …to create a vibrant

active painting, showing movement and effort’.

Stephen hopes that everyone who watches his demonstration

will go away and try something different….

December 12th 2019 : Members’ Christmas Social

Cancelled!

Owing to The Election: High Ongar Village Hall will become a

polling station for the day.

January 9th 2020: We are back for our usual meeting with a

speaker on ‘ The Great Artists of Bardfield’. We look forward

to seeing you there.

A Date for your Diary:

WINTER ART SALE

Buy your Early Christmas Gifts of Affordable Paintings, Crafts

& Cards

Saturday 16 November 2019

9.30am – 4.30pm

ENTRY FREE : Budworth Hall High Street Ongar, CM5 9J

The Ongar Art Society Membership: We are a group of people

who enjoy all aspects of Art. We welcome new members

whether they are practising artists or simply have a love of the

subject.

Our annual subscription is £30. Visitors are welcome.

• Free admission to monthly meetings – enjoy an exciting and

varied programme of demonstrations and talks

• Join full day workshops, sketching days, and competitions.

• Be part of our annual exhibition in June and November

Winter Sale

• Exhibit and sell your own Art works

For information contact: Lynne Harris: 01277 372123 Beverly

Hughes: 01708 688554 .

For more information about all Ongar Art Society events, visit

our:

• Website: www.ongarartsociety.moonfruit.com

• Facebook Page: Ongar Art Society, UK.

Read all about our 2019 / 20 programme and see pictures of

members’ artwork and information on all events.

Marian Williamson.

Publicity Officer for Ongar Art Society

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Focus

Happy 8th Birthday to our lovely Siena! We

love you so much and hope you have a fab

day. Love Mum and Dad xxxx

Happy 12th birthday for the 6th

November to my loveable, caring, funny

young man Stanley, I love you so much

and so proud of you every day, hugs and

kisses love mummy xxx

Happy 12th birthday to our brother

Stanley for 6th November, we love you

lots really! Happy birthday! Love charlie

and molly xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Happy 8th Birthday to my crazy sis Siena! Have

a great party! Lots of Love Freya xxx

Happy 8th birthday to our beautiful, kind

hearted, funny, Abigail for the 2nd

November. We hope you had the best

birthday.

Love always and forever, Mummy, Daddy

and Thomas x x x x x x x x

To Warren & Max,

Happy Birthday to you both for the 11th

& 12th November, enjoy your

celebrations!

We love you loads

Michaela/ Mummy & Lois xxxx

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CONGRATULATIONS

17

Happy birthday 7th have a great day

love from all the family.

Happy birthday to my little sister.

Happy 2nd Birthday to our tiny but mighty

Isla. With all our love Mummy, Daddy and

Mia x x x

Happy 70th Birthday Dave. We hope you

enjoy all your celebrations.

Lots of Love Joyce, Tony, Steven, Vicki,

Adam, Toni, Nicola, Reece, Jade, Luke, Izzy,

Charli, Eden, Will, Evie, Liam and Teddy.

Xxxxx

Happy 6th Birthday to our Isabella

Hope you had a lovely day. Lots of

love Mummy, Daddy, George, Jake

and Marley Xxx

Happy 1st Birthday to our Jake. We

love you very much. Love Mummy,

Daddy, George, Isabella and Marley

xxxx

We wish our Granddaughter Amber

a very Happy First Birthday from her Grandparents

Mick & Vicky, Roy & Sue

Happy 16th Birthday Callum have a

fantastic day lots of love dad, mum,

Brooke and Oscar x x

more birthday’s over the page...

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CONGRATULATIONS & LETTERS FROM YOU

18 Focus

Over to

you...

Is the Sainsbury's Roundabout safe?

Happy 15th Birthday Eryn. Hope you have

a fantastic day. Lots of love Mum, Simon,

Phoebe, Ashby & Harry xxxxx

Happy 11th

Birthday Toby on

6th November!

Have a Brilliant

Birthday and a

Super Party!

Love you loads

Mummy, Daddy,

Nanny, Grandad,

Maggie and

Annabelle xxxxxx

It's taken a local resident Alan Brunning to give up his time to

check out the mistakes ,that seem to have been made with the

significant issues stated in issue 927, about the problems at the

new roundabout .Maybe a Big Brown envelope may have passed

hands between those responsible for the development. Well done

Mr Brunning in taken the time to bring this problem to SWF

residents.

Sainsbury's Roundabout

Name with held

I fully agree with Alan Brunning regarding his comments in last

weeks Focus regarding this roundabout and I attach the text

below of an email that I sent to Essex Highways. So far I have not

received a response other than a promise to forward my

comments to the relevant Manager who would respond to me.

It appears to me that the planning for this site has been carried

out by a person or persons who have little concept of road safety

but Sainsburys have obviously offered something to ease the

project along.

The fact that the project is taking so long and has caused an

immense amount of disruption and cost to local residents and

businesses speaks volumes for whole planning process and the

contractor who is carrying out the work.

Essex County Council. This reflects badly upon you.

T.G.N Smith M.C.I.T. (Ret)

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Happy 9th Birthday Jayden for 29th

October! Have a great Spy Mission party!

Love Mummy, Daddy, big brother Max

and Foxy & Heidi! x

The notice of implementation is dated 17th October 2019 but the

crossings are already in situ before that date albeit minus the

electrics. This does not allow you to deal with any objections that

you may receive as we are presented with a “fait accompli”

My objections are as follows. The Pelican Crossing is too close to

the junction with Hullbridge Road.

My understanding is that 25 metres is the distance required not

21.5 metres that you suggest.

The Zebra Crossing in Hullbridge Road is too close to the junction

with the 1012 Burnham Road

And the Zig Zag lines are not of the required length.

If these facts are in dispute, can you say why in the past a request

for a Zebra Crossing 200 metres further along Hullbridge Rd

outside the Community Centre to assist the Lollipop crossing was

turned down. The reason given was the proximity of the junction

with The Chase.

I must conclude that road safety has been compromised and that

your Statement of Reasons is flawed.

I look forward to your response

Yours sincerely

T.G.N Smith


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Woodham Ferrers Partnership of Schools

working together for excellence in schools

Primary School Open Days

for children born between 1st September 2015 and 31 st August 2016,

who will be starting school in September 2020

Collingwood Primary School

Collingwood Road Thursday 14 th November 2019

South Woodham Ferrers

9.30 – 11.30 am

CM3 5YJ

tel: 01245 322258

Woodville Primary School

Brent Avenue Monday 18 th November 2019


9.30 – 11.30 am

CM3 5SE

1.30 – 2.30 pm

tel: 01245 321755

St. Joseph’s Catholic Primary School

Trinity Square Wednesday 20 th November 2019

South Woodham

9.30 – 11.30 am

CM3 5JX

tel: 01245 321828

Trinity St. Mary’s Cof E Primary School

Trinity Square Wednesday 20 th November 2019


1.30 – 3.00 pm

CM3 5JX

tel: 01245 321711

St. Mary’s Cof E Primary School

Main Road Thursday 21 st November 2019

Woodham Ferrers

9.30 – 11.30 am

CM3 8RJ

tel: 01245 320505

Elmwood Primary School

Guys Farm Road Friday 22 th November 2019


9.30 – 11.30 am

CM3 5NB

tel: 01245 321301

(school tours take place every half hour)

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Millwood WI October Meeting

Maggi Piper was the speaker for our October meeting with a talk titled ‘Street Art’. Maggi is a London Blue Badge Tourist Guide.

Maggi began photographing things that made her smile. Maggi entertained us showing us her slides of the things she had

photographed including ‘Two mice and a piece of cheese’ in Philpot Street and a statue of Thomas Coram of the East India

Company who started the Foundling Hospital in the late 1700’s. Another slide was a photograph of an Arabian Bank which was

covered in symbols to do with the sea. Maggi wondered why and discovered that it had been the Oceanic Insurance Company.

We all had a very interesting evening looking and learning about Maggi’s slides.

Our trade stall was ‘Traidcraft’ selling Christmas cards as well as biscuits, chocolate, coffee and sugar and many other items.

Forth Coming Events

16th November we will be having a stall selling cakes at the SWF Christmas Fayre.

The WI Group Carol Service is at Holy Trinity Church on Friday 13th December at 11am.

29th February we have a theatre trip to see “Priscilla Queen of the Dessert” at Cliffs Pavillion.

31st March we have a tour of the Amazon Warehouse at Tilbury.

20th April we have a theatre trip to see “Six” (Henry V111 Wives) at Cliffs Pavillion this is a matinee performance.

Our next meeting is on Wednesday 27th November at Champions Manor Hall 7.30pm for a 7.45pm start. Our speaker is Ann

Hardy with a talk titled ‘The Theatrical Costumier’. Our trade stall is Books and Bric-a-brac. New members are always welcome

just come along on the night.

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Rest in Peace

There have been many discoveries, inventions and achievements by humanity which, down through the

centuries, have enhanced, enriched and prolonged life. But, despite these many advances, when a loved

one dies, alongside our grief and heartbreak, we are likely to experience a feeling of complete helplessness.

The reason for this is because their body, which in our love for them we comforted, fed, nursed, clothed,

washed, protected and willingly sacrificed ourselves for, is no longer living and will not respond to our

attentions. Our love for that person does not of course end with their death, but the immediate practical,

physical expressions of our love for them does. When death occurs, it would appear that there is nothing

more we can do, except provide a respectful end to their mortal remains.

However, the Catholic Church has always encouraged us to continue to show our love for those who have gone before us in

tangible, practical ways. The Church does this by maintaining a tradition of the Jewish Religion which dates back to the Old

Testament times of over 2000 years ago. Even before the coming of Jesus Christ and His Resurrection, His victory over bodily

death, God’s chosen people were already offering prayers and making sacrifices to help those who had died; they continued to

show their love for them in tangible, physical ways.

During the month of November especially, the Catholic Church asks us to focus our thoughts on all the faithful departed and

particularly on those in Purgatory - that school of love provided by Almighty God to prepare those destined for heaven, but who

left this life not loving Him and their neighbour as much as they should or as much as they could. Jesus Christ said, “I am the

Way, the Truth and the Life, no one can come to the Father (get into heaven) except through Me.” The “Way” of Christ was

always the way of love, perfect love for His Father in heaven, perfect love for His neighbour here on earth. A love which culminated

and was visibly shown on the Cross: the definitive act of love shown by God and man in the one Person, Jesus Christ, who is both

truly God and man. This love shown by Jesus is the only true yardstick which the whole of humanity is called to live up to and, if

practised, becomes our means to heaven.

By our prayers (the sacrifice of time), by our charity (the sacrifice of time or possessions given to others), we can make up for

what those who have gone before us may have sometimes failed to do while on earth, and so help them on their way to heaven

- that place of perfect joy, peace and happiness won for everyone, if they want it, by Christ’s death on the Cross and prepared

by the Risen Christ, our God and brother, who has gone before us. May the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy

of God, rest in peace.

Canon Peter Connor OFS (Catholic Parish Priest of Danbury and South Woodham Ferrers).

South Woodham Ferrers Christian Council


FOCUS ON HEALTH

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ALTERNATIVE TO SMEAR TEST IN THE PIPELINE. Researchers at

Queen Mary University and The Royal London Hospital have developed

a non-invasive test to detect cervical pre-cancer by analysing urine and

vaginal samples collected by the women themselves.

EurekAlert explains: "The initial use of self-sampling is likely to be for

women who do not attend clinic after a screening invitation and

countries without a cervical cancer screening programme. In the longer

term, self-sampling could become the standard method for all screening

tests. The study indicated that women much preferred doing a test at

home than attending a doctor's surgery,"

Cervical cancer is the fourth most frequently occurring cancer in women

in the world. In the UK around there are about 2 deaths every day.

Infection with the human papillomavirus (HPV) is the main cause of

cervical cancer - and 'safe sex' has been the mainstay of prevention.

Now we also have the HPV jab - and the NHS website reminds us that

"From September 2019, all 12- and 13-year-olds in school Year 8 will be

offered on the NHS the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine" ... and ...

"Those who missed their HPV vaccination in school Year 8 can continue

to have the vaccine up to their 25th birthday."

The current gold-standard method for picking up precancerous and

cancerous changes is the smear test - but, whilst the 'smear campaign'

in the UK has been very successful, there has been a decline in its

uptake, particularly in some areas in the UK.

Jerry Seinfield said: “A recent survey stated that the average person's

greatest fear is having to give a speech in public. Somehow this ranked

even higher than death which was third on the list. So, you're telling me

that at a funeral, most people would rather be the guy in the coffin than

have to stand up and give a eulogy.” The 'Don't die of Embarrassment'

campaign worked on the same principle - some people would rather

risk dying of bowel cancer (which is eminently treatable if picked up

early) than send off a 'poo sample' when they get an invitation in the

post ... or seeing their GP when they develop symptoms. (Google

'Bowel cancer - Symptoms - NHS' - and scroll down past the rubbish -

for details). It seems the same theory applies to smear tests - and the

new test (which raises the possibility of samples being collected at

home) - may help get round this problem. This new test won't, however,

be rolled out throughout the NHS for some considerable time - so, for

now, the message is have your smear test when it's due. Google '

Cervical screening - NHS' for more info.

I remember what my grandmother said to me on her deathbed. She

said: ‘I wish I’d bought a normal bed.' John Luke Roberts

MEASLES acts like a computer virus - it can wipe your immune system's

memory. The New Scientist journal explains: "Measles is known to make

children vulnerable to other infections. Now two major studies of Dutch

Orthodox Protestants, who reject vaccination, have discovered why: it

massively damages the immune system, making measles even more

lethal than we realised. That is bad news, as measles cases worldwide

rise to levels not seen since 2006, increasing tenfold in Africa and

doubling in Europe. They have reached the highest numbers in years in

the US and England. There were 7 million cases worldwide in 2017, but

figures expected to be published this December show that numbers

rose “substantially” in 2018, says Katrina Kretsinger of the World Health

Organization. “All cases are because people who should have been

vaccinated were not,” she says, because of weak health systems, poor

public information and anti-vaccine sentiment."

The NS reminds us that: "After measles vaccination was introduced in

the 1960s, cases fell dramatically. Mysteriously, wherever that

happened, deaths from completely unrelated infections also dropped."

Now we have lost our measles free status we will doubtless see the

same trend here.

I'm reminded of the AIDS-education campaign lunched in the 1980s.

The catchphrase was: ‘Don’t Die of Ignorance.’ The same applies here -

measles is not just another mild childhood illness - and it's eminently

preventable. Perhaps the catchphrase for the next measles prevention

campaign should be: "Don't Dice with Death."

latest NHS figures show ... The shock stats, which work out at 42 every

day, include only admissions for “mental or behavioural” disorders and

not for physical harm."

One of the 'physical harms' that is seen with cocaine use is heart attacks

(even in the relatively young) - and, sure enough, cocaine deaths are on

the rise.

Meanwhile, The Daily Mail's front page proclaimed: "Hospitals deluged

by 5,000 diabetics a DAY: One in 10 admissions is for diabetes as cost

of treating patients DOUBLES in a decade." Sophie Borland's article

went on to say that:

"More than 1.7million type 2 diabetics were admitted to hospital last

year.

GP leaders warned some type 2 diabetics need up to 200 appointments

a year

The illness even appears to be having a worrying impact on younger

women.

One in ten patients admitted to hospital are suffering from a form of

diabetes linked to being overweight and inactive."

I imagine that many if not most of these patients are blissfully unaware

that they are running into major health problems until they're in the

ambulance.

This news does not come as a surprise. The trend has been apparent for

many years as more and more of us develop weight problems and fail

to take enough exercise. It has been widely asserted that the bills for

diabetes care swallow up a 10th of the NHS budget. Diabetes.org.uk

reckons that: "Total health spending in England in the 2018-19 financial

year was £129bn, in Scotland £13bn and about £7bn in Wales" ... and

it's spiralling upwards all the time.

There is no shortage of information about the dangers of being

overweight and being diagnosed as a 'type 2' - and there is an increasing

awareness of damage to the vital organs (and the risk of heart attacks

and strokes). Science Daily adds another warning to the mix: "For years,

scientists have been trying to solve a medical mystery: Why do people

with diabetes have an increased risk of developing some forms of

cancer? Today, researchers report a possible explanation for this double

whammy. They found that DNA sustains more damage and gets fixed

less often when blood sugar levels are high, thereby increasing cancer

risk."

When it comes to taking avoiding action before you become one of the

statistics on the front pages, The Mail did run a series of articles which

offered sound advice. Google: 'David Unwin 7 rules to beat the bulge'

for a taster. They also ran articles by the same author on 'mouthwatering

recipes' which take the pain out of adopting a healthier diet -

so take a look at them while you're at it.

As we all know, there's a lot of crap on the web - but, if you want more

good advice on this topic because you're worried about yourself or your

nearest and dearest, take a look at the Diabetes UK website ...

www.diabetes.org.uk

You know you’re getting old when you get that one candle on the

cake. It’s like, "See if you can blow this out.” Jerry Seinfeld

CREDIT WHERE IT'S DUE. I went to St Peter's Hospital last week ... and

it was great. I wrote to 'the manager' as follows:

Dear Sir

I wish to complain that there was nothing to grumble about when I

visited St Peter's Hospital today for an x-ray. I’m now in my 70s and am

never happier than when there is something to whinge about – so I left

feeling bitterly disappointed.

The x-ray department is wonderful – whatever you pay your receptionist

it’s not nearly enough as she deals with all comers quickly and efficiently.

As an added bonus, she is extremely pleasant. The radiographer was

likewise congenial and clearly very competent.

I half hoped that, when I got back to my car, I would find a parking ticket

on it – (as I couldn’t find anywhere to pay for parking) – but there wasn’t

one, so that was yet another opportunity missed for a bit of a beef.

Having a two-year-old is kind of like having a blender, but you don't

have a top for it. Jerry Seinfeld

IN THE NEWS. This Monday the Sun's front page went with the

headline: "MIDLINE CRISIS" adding: "Middle-aged cocaine users are

being rushed to hospital at a record rate. Cases involving those in their

50s and 60s hit 1,774 last year — three times the number five years ago,

It seems you don't pay for parking at St Peter's. The cafe was also

terrific. The staff couldn't have been more friendly and helpful and there

was even a pianist!

I went to The Springfield Hospital the following day as an NHS patient

and it was fine - but, that said, the receptionists could learn a thing or

two from their counterparts at St Peters - and there was no pianist.

Dr John

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Weekend on the Isle of Wight - By Tim Saunders

A weekend on the Isle of Wight gives the opportunity of discovering some wonderful litter free beaches.

We sail from Portsmouth to Fishbourne with Wightlink. Arriving by car at the port near Gunwharf Quays it’s a matter of showing our

home printed boarding pass and then queuing. Once on board the ferry we go outside to wave goodbye to Portsmouth and watch the

white foam of the waves behind. It’s a bit wetter than usual on deck due to the heavy rain and we venture inside for the children to go

to the play area complete with slide and climbing area. They thoroughly enjoy this. The boat seems very new and up to date with plenty

of comfortable seating. It’s a surprisingly quick crossing taking around 30 minutes. The sun is shining when we disembark and drive to

Cowes.

We’re able to find a side road to park with no time restriction and then saunter off towards the town. Soon the children discover a park

and demand to play in it. They’ve been ever so good. So how can we decline? Henry spots a policeman, who says, “Good morning.” And

Henry (3) becomes shy, for a change. After a while we all agree to head towards town. There is an array of independent and charity

shops. Caroline and Heidi (6) stop to watch two street entertainers while Harriett (8), Henry and I window shop. We make our way to the

water’s edge to see the start of the world famous Cowes Week regatta, which we later learn is postponed due to bad weather. Apparently

visibility is very poor and there are strong winds. Hard to believe when our crossing was fine. The heavens have opened and everyone is

ducking for cover, apart from us. Despite this we do glimpse some action on the water.

After our picnic in the car we make our way to Sandown to the AA 2 star Wight Bay Hotel, with its imposing and historic roadside frontage.

There is ample parking for guests. An open mind is always important when staying in any hotel, no matter what the rating. Up the front

steps and inside where we are greeted by an extremely helpful and friendly receptionist. That cannot be said of many hotels we have

stayed in including some four star ones. We are informed that breakfast is between 730am and 9am and that check out is 1030am. It’s

almost bang on the 3pm check in and Henry desperately needs the toilet, as only he can. Key in hand we dash up the stairs to our ensuite

family room and Henry can now uncross his legs.

The room has two single beds and one double; Henry shares with Heidi, despite his insistence on the double bed. The room, which has

a new carpet, is comfortable and clean with a sea view. There’s a good supply of hot water, too. So often we have stayed in so-called

luxury establishments where the hot water runs out.

Time to explore Sandown. Leaving the car at the hotel without a worry we head down the road where there are various shops and further

on, the seaside. What a joy. Here we can rest and have some fun. We’ve brought a bucket, spade and a kite. So while Henry is busy

building sandcastles we un-wrap the kite and find that it’s very easy to fly. So often these can be complicated to operate but this is very

child friendly and perfect for daddy, too. The fairly strong sea breeze makes it soar high and for a long time. We all enjoy having a go.

After a meal we retire to the hotel where there is entertainment in the bar from Tony, a singer and guitarist, who plays well-known hits.

It’s great.

A restful night’s sleep follows and in the morning there is a self-service breakfast in the dining room; cereal or cooked. We chat to other

guests as we queue.

This is a very down to earth hotel with friendly staff who talk to you. After saying our goodbyes we head for Shanklin because Harriett

needs some new shoes and the hotel receptionist helpfully points us in this direction.

Shanklin boasts another wonderful sandy beach with no litter in sight. Here we find ourselves back to building sandcastles and flying our

kite. However, we also do a spot of paddling and Harriett finds some sea snails that she rescues and then puts back in the sea.

Our return crossing to Portsmouth with Wightlink is prompt and the little ones discover the cinema, which is showing Sing, a computer

animated film. They watch it for the duration of the trip.

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www.wightbayhotel.com

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SWF RUFC WEEKLY ROUNDUP

SWF RFC U16 vs Thames

This week Woodham travelled away to

Thames. This would be the team’s first

visit to the Thames ground in South

Ockendon, with the Thames team

being formed from some of the u16’s

from the Stanford team that folded

this season.

Woodham received the kick off on a

nice flat pitch, with the Autumn sun

beating down in stark contrast to

yesterday’s downpours. Woodham

pushed hard from the off and were

soon encamped deep into the hosts

22. The scrum was working well and

dominating the Thames pack. The

first of Woodham’s try’s came after 7 minutes.

The forwards won the ball at the scrum and punching through split the

Thames defence. The ball quickly out to the backs and H broke free

opening his legs to drive for the corner. With 2 defenders chasing him

down it looked like he wasn’t going to make the line, but tackled across he

kept control of the ball long enough to apply downward pressure. After a

discussion with the touch judge the try was awarded. Rhino took the

conversion but with this missed the early lead was 5-0.

The early try seemed to shake the home side, and Woodham continued to

apply the pressure from the restart. The home side cracked after 4 minutes

of Woodham attack and Woodham’s second try came from Nathan. This

time Rhino’s conversion was good and Woodham’s lead stretched to 12-0.

The Woodham pack continued to dominate the scrum, but both sides were

struggling with the throw at the lineout, with the referee not giving any

leeway to either side. Woodham’s lifting was on point and the jumpers

were being held high for long enough to win the ball. Woodham force 2

errors on the home side at 18 and 21 minutes, with Woodham being

awarded penalty’s and electing to take the points with both kicks good.

The score now 18-0 with 14 minutes of the half left.

More of the same continued and Woodham managed to get another score

before the end of the half on 27 minutes. Again the forwards working hard

at the breakdown to secure/win the ball and getting it out to the backs

saw Redmond cross the line. Again the conversion was good and the score

remained unchanged at 25-0 as the half time whistle blew.

Woodham took the kick off to start the second half and were firmly pushing

again into the Thames 22. Woodham’s pressure taking its toll on the hosts,

another well worked set piece saw Gerrard push though the Thames

defence to cross within 2 minutes of the restart. The conversion from Rhino

good, Woodhams lead extended to 32-0.

Woodham dominated the hosts for the remained of the game and 2

minutes later saw the deciding try of the match through scrum half Jim

under the posts. The conversion taking the score to 39-0, the match was

concluded in line with this seasons league rules. The home side elected to

play on with the score not counting and Woodham moved players into

different positions to mix things up.

The home side didn’t give up and pushed the Woodham team hard, looking

like a different team for the last 20 minutes. However, Woodham still

managed to score several more converted try’s before the end of the 70

minutes.

The whole team worked hard today, with only the Woodham scrum tiring

in the last 10 minutes being one of the things to work on in training this

coming week. Man of the Match could have gone to any of the players,

but Redmond stood out with his drive, tackles and crossing for one of the

try’s of the game. Eddie getting donkey of the week through dropping

the ball as he crossed the line for what would have been his first try for

Woodham.

SWF RFC U13 vs Westcliff

Great game today from the boys whose scrummaging was excellent. The

pack was changed around today just before the match due to injury of Jack

who was missed today. Josh, Lukian and Mitchell formed a new front row

and they gelled well, Hayden and Cody were the locks and we tried Big

Joe as No 8. Once they formed a plan to lock out and absorb the first

shove, they then pushed as a unit and at that point there was no stopping

them. Numerous times the ref had to stop the scrum because the “Woods”

had pushed Westcliff back more than 1 metre (Age related safety rule)

which is a massive achievement. With some hooking practise this pack will

be a force to be reckoned with.

Westcliff had a couple of very talented players who would not have been

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out of place in a Division 1 team. As a result they were able to put a couple

of scores on the board. What followed though was a fantastic effort from

Hayden who made his debut for the team today and topped it off with a

fantastic try.

Westcliff pushed back hard but then the boys rucking started to show

results opening up a gap for Noah to push through and score a well-earned

try.

A clash of heads left Woodham without Cody and Dan for some time and

Westcliff capitalised on 2 of our powerhouses being off the pitch. Cody

showed great spirit and demanded to get back on the pitch but was not

allowed and went off for a check-up. We wish him well. Tom came on and

got stuck in with some crunching tackles on players much bigger than

himself and reminded everyone why he’s such a good tackler.

The rest of the team stepped up with George and James trying to put some

plays together and motivate their team. They fed into the centres who

were doing everything possible to smash through Westcliff’s defence.

Noah, Dan (who’d returned to the pitch) and Nathan linked in well and put

in some good attacking plays. This created space for Ewan and Presley on

the wings who not only put in some testing runs but also put in some try

saving tackles. The effort being put into training by the boys is starting to

pay off with the ball being passed more regularly out to the wings.

James Skelt’s leadership and manner with the match officials was the

subject of positive comment and when the issue of Westcliff pushing in the

scrum too early was raised, this was listened to by the ref and acted upon.

George played out of his skin today and was everywhere. What’s more he

is developing brilliantly into the role of a scrum half by co-ordinating the

forwards in the rucks and getting a grip of every situation. We’ve created

a monster!! He repeatedly stifled the play of the opposition scrum half at

the scrum with some crunching tackles. Such was his influence that he was

awarded the ”Stinky Boot of Love” as man of the match.

Just before half time, Woodham were on the charge with at least 7 phases

of crash ball being strung together. The Westcliff defence were strong but

could not stand up to the intelligent fast ball being played and Dan crashed

over the line. Unfortunately, the TMO ruled that the ball had been held up

and the try was cruelly disallowed.

Not being put off, the “Woods” knuckled down and hit them again. Joe

took the ball into contact and forced a number of their players to commit

in order to bring him down, his quick thinking and playing the ball up

allowed Noah to drive on the attack and muscle his way through the

Westcliff defence to score his 2nd try of the match.

In the later stages of the match, Joe showed what a danger he can be. He

was put in the position of No8 for the first time today with the intention of

using his speed and power off the back of the scrum. This is a new concept

for the boys and it shows real promise for the future. Joe ran in the final

try for Woodham showing superb strength and determination by driving

through at least 4 players to score.

The final score 8 – 4 to Westcliff does not reflect how close the game was.

The boys came together as a team today and did themselves proud. At

every break of play they were huddled in together motivating each other

and showing a fantastic level of commitment and group determination.

There’s much to be proud of here and with the squad enlarging and

experience growing, it is just a matter of time before Woodham makes

some significant wins.

SWF RFC U10 vs Burnham, and Old Cooperians

Two teams turned up to play us. Burnham making the short trip, and Old

Coops ( with two teams ) making the longer journey.

Our squad was Brad, Ellis, Hayden, Keith, Luca, and Noah.

Old Coops up first. Some great rugby, plenty of effort, good skills and

rewarding to see some very enjoyable tries scored by both teams. Rucking

and mauling still improving with practise.

Old Coops again for the second game. A tougher proposition. The game

was faster and more physical. Both Teams played well and showed terrific

phases where it looked, smelt and felt like rugby...….brilliant. We needed

to play a player down for part of the game due to knocks and niggle, but

the Team dealt with this and rose to the challenge. Ellis tracking back the

length of the pitch to make try saving tackle on our line, then we win the

turnover, and go the full length to score - WOW!!!

Burnham for the last game. Everyone was blowing hard by this time, so we

cut the game time down. Some great passing and movement. The game

got pretty lose for both teams, and plenty of space opened up. Both teams

took advantage of this when someone's energy allowed.

Well done all the players on the day. Another step forward. Happy Days!

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

498565 if you have, or know an U10 who wants to play rugby.


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YOUNG SHOTOKAN TIGERS SHINE BRIGHT FOR THE MAYOR

Above: Mayor of Chelmsford Councillor Bob Massey and some of the Medal Winners and Officials.

Right: Photo of Jane Naylor-Jones, Mayor of Chelmsford Councillor Bob Massey, Richard Naylor-Jones and Richard

Kheder (KUGB Mental Health Ambassador).

Last weekend saw a large number of young athletes from Karate

Union of Great Britain (KUGB) Clubs from across the South East of

England enter the Shotokan Tigers Competition held at the William

De Ferrers Leisure Centre in South Woodham Ferrers.

This friendly tournament is for children aged 4 to 15 years old

(White belt to Black belt) allowing those competing for the first

time to watch, learn and compete alongside more experienced

competitors, many of whom have gone on to compete successfully

at National level, including members of the KUGB England Squad

for 2019.

The competition began with an opening ceremony with all the

Competitors lining up to take a bow in front of the enthusiastic

and supportive spectators. This certainly helped to relax the

youngsters knowing that the crowd would be cheering them on

throughout the competition.

The day began with the Elimination rounds for both Kata (set

forms) and Kumite (sparring). The level of Karate performances on

display were superb and it was evident that all the competitors had

been training hard to prepare. Throughout the day there were

some great matches demonstrating the passion and desire by the

young, enthusiastic athletes to reach the Finals.

The Finals were opened by Sensei Jane Naylor-Jones (5th Dan) who

introduced special guest Mayor of Chelmsford, Councillor Bob

Massey. In December, Sensei Jane was crowned ‘Coach of the

Year’ by Active Essex and she was commended for her work not

only with elite athletes but also in encouraging children to get

involved in Karate over many years. Jane highlighted that, as part

of Active Essex’s campaign to get more people active, today’s

competition was a great example of how KUGB Clubs across the

South East can get children to be active and support them to be

both healthy inside and out.

Sensei Richard Naylor-Jones (5th Dan), who is the KUGB’s National

Disability Officer and also an Active Essex All Together

Ambassador for Disability Sport, explained that the KUGB’s chosen

Annual Charity for 2019/2020 was ‘The Zachary Geddis Break the

Silence Trust’ bringing more awareness to the topic of mental

Health and a raffle was held to raise money for them. Richard

explained that “Karate is a martial art that has positive benefits for

both physical and mental health.

At the end of the exciting Finals there was a Ceremony where the

young finalists were presented with their medals by the Mayor of

Chelmsford Councillor Bob Massey alongside our Sponsors and

Senior Coaches.

We would like to thank everyone who competed and supported

this event – especially the Mayor of Chelmsford and our Sponsors:

Church and Hawes (SWF), ST Clothing (SWF), Asha Style, Finishing

Touches, JCY Steel Supplies, Kamae Martial Arts Equipment,

Regashi Karate Academy, Senshuken SKC, Stock SKC and Wok Inn.

We have received a lot of positive feedback from everyone who

attended who enjoyed the competition and friendly atmosphere

and Chelmsford Karate Club are look forward to hosting this event

in South Woodham Ferrers again next year.

SWF U8’S VS BURNHAM

This Sunday saw the U8’s play a

home game against Burnham.

We had enough players on both

sides that we split the teams in half

and had two games running to

allow the kids to have a well

needed runabout.

The growth in confidence and the

amount of ability they are showing

at such a young age is excellent.

Having 4 girls on our team is

actually rare for a club but it

certainly brings a different skill

when it comes to defence and

grabbing those tags!

As a coach, it is becoming exciting

seeing the joy these kids get with

every game.

The teams joined together after

for a well deserved post match

lunch in the club house.

Burnham bought a very good

team today which made the

matches a great challenge!

Players: Will, Taylor, Macy, Liam,

Hayden M, Hayden B, Hugo, River,

Hardy, Frankie, Gracie, Amelia

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South Woodham Ferrers United

Weekly News and Results Roundup

U14 Cobras U7 Wolves U12 Pumas

The Wolves continued their

successful campaign with a great

game v Hatfield Peveral. The

Hatfield keeper started well,

keeping the Wolves shots out of

goal. However, the Wolves

attack broke through and

continued throughout the

match. Today's scorers were

Tyler, Zach, Joseph, Jacob, &

Damon. MOTM to Joseph and

players player to James - well

done!

The Cobras continue to go about

their business, racking up

another win this weekend, with

a 3-0 win v Writtle Minors. The

boys showed some great

defending and were dangerous

going forward. MOM is Harry for

some excellent saves - well done

boys!

A depleted Pumas travelled to

Corringham Cosmos in today's

league cup match. Corringham

opened the scoring with a great

through ball. The Pumas

attacked but couldn’t get the

equaliser. The second half saw

further attacks from the Pumas

but they just couldn't break

down Corringham. In a great end

to end match Corringham came

out victors. The Pumas are flying

high in the league and continue

in the County Cup so a great

season ahead.

U7 Eagles

The Eagles put in their best performance of the season so far today, which ended in a narrow defeat to Maldon. The big

story was just how narrow the gap has closed v previous encounters. In an even game, Maldon opened the scoring with 2

great early goals. The Eagles then got what they deserved with the first of 3 goals from Max. Maldon extended their lead,

but the Eagle dug in. Every playing putting in a huge effort. Bog mention to Henry, who won coaches MOTM for a great

performance. The Eagles levelled the match with 2 further goals from Max to complete his hat-trick. A draw would have

been a fair result but despite some defending from Oliver and some great keeping from Harry, Maldon added 2 late goals.

The coaches and parents were extremely proud of the boys today and everyone enjoyed a great game - well done Eagles!

Results Roundup - Half Term Week

U7 Eagles - Lost U10 Reds - Lost U12 Lions - Won 4-0 U15 Wanderers - Lost 5-4

U7 Wolves - Won U10 Lions - Draw U12 Redcats - Lost 1-2 U15 Terriers - Won 8-2

U7 Sharks - Won U10 Swifts - Won U13 Lions - PP U15 Phoenix - Lost 8-2

U8 Panthers - Lost U10 Ravens - Lost U13 Leopards - Won 12-0 U16 Vipers - Lost 4-3

U8 Reds - Won U11 Hawks - Won U14 Eagles - Lost 5-4 U16 Reds - Lost 2-0

U8 Whites - Lost U11 Lions - Lost U14 Cobras - Won 3-0 U17 Lions - Lost 6-0

U9 Rangers - Lost U12 Pumas - Lost 5-2 U14 Dolphins - PP Men's First - Lost 3-1

U9 Eagles - PP U12 Jaguars - Lost 3-0 U14 Warriors - Lost 2-1 Men's Res - Won 4-1

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

www.swfu.co.uk

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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

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Graham Hiscott Osteopath & Cranial Osteopath 01702 584400

Stuart Garlick Osteopaths 200323

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Ben Farrell 615051

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Joy Bliss 426414

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Happicabs SWF (24hr Taxis) 01245 321 321

CM3 Cars 01245 328818

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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

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Church of England 322134

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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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in packaging. £20.00 Tel 01245

325462 or 07772 038844

PHILIPS TV/MONITOR. 25 inch

screen. Needs freeview box or

connection to internet talktalk or

any other provider to watch

television. Good picture. Photos

available. £25. Tel: 07976381046

PLAYMOBIL 6001, HAWK

KNIGHTS CASTLE, with dungeon

& hidden traps. Hours of fun for

every little boy. Includes 2 cannons

& Knights. Excellent condition, £30

(RRP 89.99) 07596076852

LARGE CREAM FABRIC SOFA

Comfortable, comes with 4

cushions. Good condition and from

non-smoking home. £50 Available

to view. Tel - 07725692626

KING SIZE ASH WOODEN

BEDFRAME & SILENT NIGHT

MATTRESS

Very good condition and mattress

is comfortable. Comes with 2

matching side oak cabinets

(optional). Picture available. £75

ono Tel - 07725692626

GRANITE FIREPLACE with electric

flame effect fire very modern

approximately 950mm x 950mm

complete with granite hearth.

Hardly used. £100. Can send pics

or view. SWF. Tel: 07860 142958.

GREY METAL AND CHROME

HEADBOARD. 3ft. From spare

bedroom. Great condition. View

SWF £15. Tel: 07860 142958

PAINTED WOODEN FIRE

SURROUND (off white) complete

with marble back plate and base.

48” high 54” wide 14” deep. In

good condition. Photo can be sent.

Open to offers.

Buyer collects. Tel. 07742572372

LONG BLACK EVENING DRESS

size 10 star by Julian Macdonald.

As new, worn once, v neck and

back, sleeveless, gold detail. £30

07845328507 or 01268766518

RUSSELL HOBBS BLACK TABLE

TOP FREEZER, perfect

condition, grab a bargain, £30.

Call Hazel 01245 321536.

HOME OFFICE DESK: W 120cm D

80cm H 75cm Complete with CPU

Cabinet & Monitor stand. New

Condition £65 Photo available on

request. 01245 320959

UPVC DOUBLE GLAZED FRONT

DOOR. White. Good condition with

brand new sill (40 mm) half glazed

window. Measurements: Width:

880 mm. Length: 2100 mm. Sill: 40

mm. Tel: 07747 066520

GEORGE FORMAN SMALL

GRILLING MACHINE. Hardly used

£5. 07780 698467

HARDY PILOT BOAT. 18ft 6ins 2

berth Marina outboard, 2 cylinder

10hp/4stroke. Can email pictures.

More info on request £3,500. Tel:

07867973802.

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COMPUTER WORKSTATION.

Light wood. 142cm high x 46cm

deep x 82 wide. Has shelves above

and to the side of the main desk.

A retractable shelf

under the main desk and storage

beneath. Used but in good

condition. £25 Phone - 01245

328235

CHRISTMAS TREE. Artificial tree

with 200 fixed lights, all working.

180cm (6ft) tall. Cost new £60 at

B&Q. With a wooden base 38cm

square x 34cm high. £25 Phone -

01245 328235

BATH SHOWER PANEL phone

07436012174.

2 BEDSIDE CABINETS, 3

DRAWERS. Veneered. Natural

colour. Height 25 inches, Width 24

MOTORING

BILLBOARD

BRAND NEW FORD FIESTA

WHEEL AND TYRE

Size 195/50R/15 £25 Tel

07517403191

FULL SET OF FRONT/REAR SEATS

to fit 2007/2012 Honda CRV in

dark blue with matching door

cards. All in extremely good

condition with no tears or burns.

All fixings etc.attached.

Free, but you will need to collect.

07850 674969

FORD FIESTA WHEEL AND TYRE.

Size 175/65 R14 In perfect

condition. £20 Tel: 01245 322046

SAAB 9-3 VECTOR SPORT DTH

estate, black, '09, full service

history, MOT'd until Mar '20,

120,000 miles, £1,000 (no offers).

Tel 07811 269693.

GASGAS TRIALS BIKE, Blue ,

unused for last 8 years, runs but

needs a small amount of attention

to be competetion ready. Buyer

collects . £175. Tel 07525055591


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£170,000

l 1 Large Bedroom

l Popular and convenient Location*

l Large Lounge / Dining room

l Allocated Parking Space

l End of Terraced*

Call to view 01245 323729


Guide Price £300,000 - £325,000

l 3 bed semi in poor condition with drive and garage

l EPC Band C



OIEO £300,000

l No Onward Chain l Convenient for Local Primary

School l Close proximity to Town Centre

l Convenient for Train Station with links to London

Liverpool Street l Three Good Size Bedrooms

l Ground floor Cloakroom

l Fitted Kitchen l Refitted Bathroom

l 48ft East Facing Rear Garden

l Block Paved Driveway with Off Street Parking for

Three Vehicles



£350,000

l Link Detached Bungalow l Central Cul-de-sac

Location l Two Double Bedrooms l Re-Fitted

Kitchen l Re-Fitted Shower room l Spacious

Lounge Diner l Conservatory l Own Driveway to

Garage l Front and Rear Gardens l Solar Panels l

Early Viewing Advised

Danbury

Guide price of £500,000 to £550,000

l Detached l Deceptively Spacious l Large

lounge/diner l Family kitchen l Two conservatories l

Ground floor cloakroom l Study/bedroom four l Three

Double bedrooms l En-suite to Master l Family

bathroom l Double garage with extensive off street

parking l Stunning rear garden l Easy access to

Chelmsford City park and ride

Bradwell-on-Sea

£700,000

This attractive family home enjoys a wonderful mix of

old and new and is presented to an excellent standard

throughout. Comprising of five bedrooms, three

bathroom/en-suites, seven receptions and an

impressive family kitchen diner. Externally the

meticulously kept grounds include several outbuildings,

a swimming pool, large fish ponds and a detached

double garage with Independently accessed

studio/treatment/games room to rear. Further

benefitting from extensive off road parking and storage

areas, this Wonderful property should be viewed

without delay to appreciate the charm and splendour of

this highly versatile lifestyle choice.


Basildon

t: 01268 271 110

e: sales@balgoresbasildon.com

Lettings: 01268 280 066

Gravesend

t: 01474 369 955

e: sales@balgoresgravesend.com

Lettings: 01474 369 959


t: 01245 323 729

e: sales@balgoresswf.com

Lettings: 01245 455 584

Brentwood

t: 01277 216 800

e: sales@balgoreshayes.com

Lettings: 01277 210 506

Hornchurch

t: 01708 470 756

e: sales@balgoresproperty.com

Lettings: 01708 478 333

Upminster

t: 01708 259 539

e: sales@balgoresupminster.com

Lettings: 01708 259 535


Chelmsford

t: 01245 492 424

e: sales@balgoreschelmsford.com

Lettings: 01245 455 584

Ongar

t: 01277 369 925

e: ongar@balgoreshayes.com

Lettings: 01277 366 092


Dagenham

t: 02085 921 038

e: sales@balgoresdagenham.com

Lettings: 02085 921 038

Romford

t: 01708 755 507

e: sales@balgoresromford.com

Lettings: 01708 755 508

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