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15th November 2019

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FAMILY HISTORY GROUP

South Woodham Ferrers Library

Last Saturday of the month

1pm – 4pm

Come along to our next meeting on Saturday 30th November

and discuss your family history with others researching their

family tree.

Share your knowledge and experience and pick up some tips

and guidance on genealogy from others.

South Woodham Ferrers Library is looking for a volunteer to

assist our group. If you have an enthusiasm for family history

and can help customers to understand a variety of online family

history resources, then you may be interested in volunteering

at South Woodham Ferrers Library.

For further information visit South Woodham Ferrers

Library or contact Essex Libraries on 0345 603 7628.

South Woodham Ferrers Tea

Dance Group Supports SSAFA

We have had a good year

attendance wise and we had

another good turnout at our

October dance. In light of this we

were able to make another

donation at the last event. At this

time of year, with our thoughts

turning to Remembrance Sunday,

we chose SSAFA (Soldiers, Sailors

& Airmen’s Families Association) as

our latest beneficiary. On this

occasion we were joined by Brian

Turner (Divisional Secretary) of

SSAFA. Brian provided us with a history of SSAFA and an

overview of the work carried out by them. This can range from

giving physical and emotional support to older veterans to

supporting serving personnel in the transition to civvy street, from

providing welfare services to the family members of the Armed

Forces community to helping cope with bereavement, injury and

other forms of stress and a whole range of other services. If you

wish to learn more about their activities please see the SSAFA

website ssafa.org.uk In addition to SSAFA, as we previously did

in the Lions Club and have done subsequently, we will also be

making a donation to our local Royal British Legion Club.

Holy Trinity Church Knit and Natter Group

We meet every second Monday in the month at the

Town Crier Pub Function Room and knit mostly for

charity.

12 O’clock for lunch and 1pm to 3pm for knitting.

Everyone is welcome for more information contact

Christine Hardy on 01245 325234.

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As we have said before, if you fancy some Ballroom, Latin or

Sequence dancing please come along, as it is only the excellent

support from our dancers that gives us the opportunity to help

good causes. Our next dance is on the 17th November 2019 at

the Village Hall.

For more information call Derek on 07790 292403 or Chas on

07960 718732. Entrance fee is £4.00 per person.

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KIND OF BLUE LOOKS FORWARD

TO NEXT YEAR

"Kind of Blue", a local modern jazz group, is looking forward to

new challenges:

We really appreciate those of you who have been supporting us in

the dark Monday evenings this year (attendances have risen

considerably), but listening to many of you who came to them, and

to the audience of the"jazz on a summer's day" concert, we are

going to change our "gigs" to Sunday afternoons 2-4.30, thus

making it easier to go home at a reasonable hour.

(Because of space, comfort and acoustic reasons we will be holding

these performances in the hall of the Bell, Woodham Ferrers).

Therefore we will be in the pub on the Sunday afternoons of 26th

January, 1st March and 29th March 2020.

Please put these in your diary.

Hopefully this experiment will work, and we will be able to extend

these times into the spring and summer months.

It will be dependent on the size of the audiences!!

Entry and sandwiches will be free.

If you cannot wait until then, we still have the end of 2019 to enjoy.

On Monday 25th November, our normal free "gig" will be in the

Bell, 8.30-11pm.

On Sunday afternoon 15th December, begin your Christmas

celebrations with our charity concert in the hall of the Bell.

For the princely sum of £5 (proceeds to Breast Cancer and Crohn's

Disease), you can take part in a concert of 2 halves:

Jazz (with some festive references, such as the Modern Jazz

Quartet's iconic arrangement of "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen")

Followed by an interval with a buffet and mulled wine.

The second part will include a "Christmas" singalong.

(This is an all ticket affair, please contact Dave 07774912083 and

the Bell 01245 320443. Hurry, they are going like hot mince pies).

Therefore, there is plenty to look forward to in the ensuing wintry

months.

Forget the dark evenings, and enter a world of bright entertainment

in Woodham Ferrers.

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14th Thu 1:37 5.36 13:53 5.42

15th Fri 2:10 5.34 14:26 5.38

16th Sat 2:46 5.26 15:03 5.32

17th Sun 3:14 5.01 15:37 5.26

18th Mon 3:53 4.86 16:16 5.03

19th Tue 4:36 4.67 17:12 4.88

20th Wed 5:36 4.51 18:14 4.67

21st Thu 6:50 4.40 19:39 4.69

22nd Fri 8:17 4.49 20:56 4.94

23rd Sat 9:30 4.74 22:13 5.19

24th Sun 10:35 5.18 23:06 5.32

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Name a Christmas Star

By public request, Paul J King

Funeral Directors are once

again offering the bereaved

the chance to ‘Name a

Christmas Star’ in memory of

a loved one. All donations

will go to Mr Gee’s

Foundation in recognition of

the wonderful work they do

in the town.

Stars will be hung in our

windows in Guild Way,

reminding everyone that

there are some very special

people to be remembered at

this time of year and for

some, this will be their first

Christmas without that

special person.

Staff at Paul King’s realise

that Christmas can be a

difficult time for those who

have lost a loved one, and

know from previous years,

that remembering them in

this way can bring some

WINNERS OF THE comfort. BEST INSTALLER OF THE YEAR

All we ask is for a minimum

donation of £1 with all

proceeds going to Mr Gee’s

Foundation.

If you would like to Name a

Christmas Star, please call in

to our office at 5 Guild Way,

South Woodham Ferrers.

Showroom at:

Unit 2 , 49 Cutlers Road


CM3 5WA

Tel : 01245 917 588

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Overmead Dr, Saltcoats, Bakers Close

• Wednesday 11 th Dec

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HullbridgeRd South,Pintolls,Chamberlains Ride

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Gandalfs Ride,all roads off, Shirebourne

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Blackwood Chine, Starboard View

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Inchbonnie Rd

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Champions Way, Pertwee Drive, Mount

PleasantRd, Hullbridge Rd, Guys Farm Rd,

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WELCOMING TRINITY ST MARY’S

PRE-SCHOOL CLASS OF 2019

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have settled in to Pre-School along with their enthusiasm on our

topic, ‘Marvellous me’. The children have been learning about each

other, their families and their five senses. It has been fabulous

watching them participate in lots of exciting new activities,

including food tasting, making magic potions and creating their

own musical instruments. The children also created a beautiful

family tree using their own handprints. Each child also brought in

a photo of their family and we were impressed with how

confidently they spoke about them during circle time. The photos

were then placed on the tree creating a fantastic display.

The children have also been making the most of the outside area;

exploring in our mud kitchen by making mud soup and cakes,

playing parachute games, riding bikes and scooters and painting

some wonderful pictures.

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We are now looking forward to this half term when we will be

learning all about autumn and of course, getting excited for

Christmas!

If you would like to come and visit Trinity St Mary’s School and Pre-

School, we will be holding an open afternoon on Wednesday 20th

November at 1.30pm. We look forward to welcoming you.

Mrs Kelly Cowell, Pre-School Manager


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Christmas at Buckhatch Nursery & Garden Centre

The festive season is fast approaching, look no further than Buckhatch Nursery & Garden Centre for all your festive needs. As you walk

into the garden centre shop, you will be greeted by an abundance of festive fayre including sweet treats, savoury snacks and luxury

chocolates. New to Buckhatch is well known YumYum fudge with the most amazing flavours that will certainly tickle those taste buds, why

not pop along to the Christmas shopping evening and taste the fudge for yourselves. For those that like something special to drink there

is the complete range of Tiptree flavoured Gins & Vodkas including The Sweet Potato company’s complete range of moonshine Gin & Rum,

along with a host of other alcoholic tipples.

Everywhere you look has that festive feel and there is a huge array of decorations to adorn your tree or decorate your home inside and

out. There is a great selection of artificial Christmas trees, some prelit for those that don’t like to put the lights on themselves, and some

fantastic realistic trees available. We also have an array of furniture on display available for you to order, along with accessories including

cushions from Voyage Maison, glass vases, lamps foot stools which will give you the style that would certainly enhance any home.

We all love to show off our dining table at Christmas time, laid ready for all the festivities from the finest table cloths, napkins, beautiful

glassware, oven to table ware, and don’t forget your crackers to finish off the perfection.

Who finds finding gifts for everyone a chore, well not anymore, there are so many gift ideas for all ages here at Buckhatch Nursery &

Garden Centre. There is a wonderful toy department with traditional, nostalgic toys to modern, imaginative toys. Gifts for aunties, uncles,

nan’s, grandads, and all those loved friends & family. If home fragrance is something you love, there are Yankee candles, Woodwick candles,

Milliefiori and many top brands available, flameless fragrance for the home also on offer.

Well it wouldn’t be a Garden Centre without all your traditional Christmas plants including British grown Poinsettias, planted

arrangements, houseplants & cacti. Also from the 28th November freshly cut Christmas trees and pot grown trees will be available including

the finest quality grown Nordman non drop trees in various sizes. Freshly made Christmas Wreaths will certainly dress your front door.

After all that shopping why not pop into the licensed coffee enjoy a hot drink or maybe a glass of bubbles, sit back and relax and enjoy

some homemade cake, or have a tasty meal prepared for you by our creative chef. Christmas dinner is available to book from mid

November and throughout December also available to book on the shopping evening.

The opening hours at Buckhatch Nursery are Monday to Saturday 9am to 5pm & Sunday 9.30am to 4pm Check out the garden centre

Facebook page to keep up to date with news and what’s happening at Buckhatch. Not visited before? Then why not try the Christmas

shopping evening and enjoy the on the night special offers, food and drink tasting and an extra special offer for those early bird shoppers

on the night.

Buckhatch Nursery & Garden Centre, East Hanningfield Road, Chelmsford, Essex CM3 8EW

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RAISING MONEY FOR CHILDREN IN

NEED

The Jilleroos Line Dancers

raising money for this years

Children in Need.

Meadowcroft, & a number of

Hampers made & donated

by class members.

Once again the Jacks Centre

Latchingdon donated the

use of their excellent

facilities giving us plenty of

room for loads of dancing.

We also had a raffle &

auction with some amazing

donations from Shaw Farm,

Lisa The Beauty Hut,

The residents of Clements

court held a coffee morning

& have donated the money

they raised. So far we have

just over £1,300 & still

counting.

Come and join us for our

Children’s Christmas

Party

(under 12s)

on

Sunday 15 December e

e

2019

4:30pm till 6:30pm

at

Champions Manor Hall Community Centre

Hullbridge Road, South Woodham Ferrers, Essex CM3 5LJ

Tickets £7

(includes a present from Santa, Food and Drink)

Santa will be visiting from the North Pole

and

Bam Bam will be on hand to entertain

Under 12s only

Come and join us on

Friday 6 December 2019

for our

Senior Citizens Christmas Lunch

12:30pm till 3:00pm

at

Champions Manor Hall

Hullbridge Road, South Woodham Ferrers, Essex CM3 5LJ

Food, drink and entertainment provided

Tickets £3

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WOW, 30 years!

"where have those years gone "

Sharon, salon owner of Jagged Edge, started out after completing

an apprenticeship from 1983 to 1986 with a large Essex salon

group. She moved on to a stylist position at a salon in South

Woodham Ferrers, progressing to a managerial role at the tender

age of 23. She then with no business experience, but with

exceptional hairdressing skills, risked opening her own salon.

In 1989, Jagged Edge was established, opening with 3 stylists and

2 juniors working a 69 hour week, Sharon created a professional

and reliable salon.

In 1999, the business was growing, plus now having 2 beautiful

daughters, to look after, she decided to move premises to a larger

property, across the way to our current address of 6 Guild Way.

Although going through turbulent times with the economic

climate, in 2009 and after 2 years of negotiations, Sharon managed

to purchase the freehold of the premises, allowing her to take on

a complete makeover and expansion of the salon for her team and

clientele to enjoy a sumptuous atmosphere, with a little help from

her supportive hubby Karl .

So now in 2019, she is celebrating 30 years in business!

The salon is constantly evolving, the team are always updating their

knowledge and techniques in all aspects of hairdressing. Staff

attending courses at London academies with 2 members of staff

achieving the highest accolade of L'Oréal Colour Specialists.

Sharon's staff have stayed loyal to her over the years, most

having been apprentices with her, who now are senior stylists,

married and have children of their own! The jagged edge team

are one big happy family.

Sharon would like to thank all the staff old and new, who have

worked with her in creating a highly professional salon. Also to all

clients, old and new, "Jagged Edge would not be here without

you" thank you.

So back to what Sharon's team do best "making people look

and feel beautiful" and of course ‘Partying’, cheers and here's to

the next milestone.xx

‘40 YEARS LATER’ IN CONCERT

Andy Wing (Andrew Wing Landscapes) would like to inform

you that our band '40 Years Later' will be appearing live at The

Bell in Woodham Ferrers (top Woodham) on Saturday 23rd

November '19,

This consists of two old school friends (myself and Peter

French – lead guitar), Clare Taylor-rhythm guitar, Steve Lovettbase

guitar & Andy Metcalf -drums. We have a terrific mix of

music for you, including AC/DC, Free, Led Zeplin, Thin Lizzy,

Bad Company & much, much, more.

Every penny raised will go to the ‘Essex Air Ambulance’ and

‘Breast Cancer Awareness’. The band makes no charge for

their performance and Sue at the Bell charges nothing for the

hall – 'thank you Sue'.

All we ask is minimum donation of £5, so lets fill the hall for

these good causes.

Jagged

Tel: 01245 323965

Celebrate 30 years

with us!

30% off

all services

(excluding full head woven

highlights and full head balayage)

MON 18TH NOV -

SAT 23RD NOV

Book now to avoid

disappointment

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John Seeley’s Jazz and Saxophone Group

present a

Christmas Concert

An evening of Jazz, Popular and Christmas tunes

Thursday 5th December 2019 - 8pm to 10pm

Free admission and refreshments

Raffle

Main Hall, St. Michael and All Angels Church,

62 Leigh Road, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 1LF

Email: info@johnseeleyjazz.co.uk

Website: www.johnseeleyjazz.co.uk

INVITES YOU TO AN EVENING OF

M CLAIRVOYANCE

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WITH JEANIE JACKSON

WEDNESDAY 20TH NOVEMBER

CHAMPIONS MANOR HALL, HULLBRIDGE ROAD CM3 5LJ

Doors open 7-45pm for 8pm

Tea’s, and Coffee’s available

Admission £4.00 at door All proceeds to charity

Tel: Jo 01702 322422

LET’S PLAY

A GAME

‘What if’ Game

How to Play:

Everyone playing gets a

piece of paper and a

pencil. Each person

writes down a question

that starts with "What

If" such as: "What if the

sky fell?". Then all of the

papers are collected.

Then they are handed

back to a different

person so that each

player has someone

else's question. Then

everyone answers the

question that is on the

page. (So, if someone

got "What if the sky

fell?" they could answer:

"It would be the end of

the world". Then papers

are collected once again.

And handed back out to

a different person. Now,

the fun begins....

Someone starts by

asking the question on

their page. The person

beside them reads the

answer on their page,

followed by the question

on their page and so on.

You could end up with

an answer like this:

"What if the sky fell?"

"We would eat chicken

instead?". And what's

funnier, sometimes the

answer makes a bit of

sense such as: "What if

the sky fell?" "We would

have to get another

one."

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16th SWIMARATHON 2020

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Get out your water wings and take the plunge in the 16th Swimarathon being staged by the

Rotary Club of South Woodham Ferrers. It commences on Friday 13th March and runs until the

afternoon of Sunday 15th March at the South Woodham Ferrers Leisure Centre Swimming pool,

Trinity Square.

The cash raised will help Little Havens Hospice and Moorfields Ophthalmic Hospital, Rotary

Charitable Trust and those charities as requested by the swimmers. Teams of six will be collecting

sponsorship and will be in the swim in relays throughout the weekend in an effort to swim

constantly for 55 minutes.

Organisations who put a team in and gain sponsorship for their swim can claim back 25% of it

for their registered charity. The most important thing is that it is fun. It could be a family event or people of any age getting together to

form a team. You can even renew your interest in swimming for fitness. It could be a team from your work or your club, church or school.

There are trophies for schools or youth organisations with most teams entered, teams with highest sponsorship, commercial companies

with most teams entered as well as medals for swimmers who “catch our eye”. These are awarded at the Swimarathon Committee’s

discretion. At the end of the day a lot of people get satisfaction actually raising money for special events.

If you want to take part, log on to the Rotary Club’s website www.swfswimarathon.co.uk team entry page to enter a team. After checking

the time slots available on the page you can enter your teams direct from the website or contact us via the “contact us” button on the

web page.

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Woodville Primary School

will be hosting its Christmas Bazaar which is

organised by the PTA on

Saturday 30 November 2019.

If you would like to have a stall on the day to

showcase your business/products for the Christmas

season. There are few spaces left and if interested,

please send an email to -

woodvilleprimaryschoolpta@gmail.com

with subject - Stalls for Christmas bazaar

RESPITE DAY CENTRE SOUTH WOODHAM FERRERS

We were very lucky to have had Magician Richard Jones come into

the day centre and treat the

clients, staff and volunteers, to

some fantastic entertainment.

We would like to say a big

thankyou to Richard a great

afternoon was had by all.

Do you care for someone who is

elderly, frail, or has dementia or

a physical disability?

Do you need a break once or

twice a week, for time to

yourself?

Action for Family Carers run a

respite day centre at Champions

Manor Hall from 10am to 3pm.

We are open on Wednesdays

and Fridays, 10 until 3 with the

exception of the first Wednesday

of the month, and also excluding

Bank Holidays.

Enjoy a two course meal while

being looked after by our trained

care assistants and volunteers,

who help us to provide a varied

programme of events. We have

lots of activities going on all day

- games, crafts, quizzes, pool, to

name a few. We have day trips

out and also have local

entertainers visiting us regularly

and we join in with singing and

dancing. And most importantly

of all we have lots of fun and

laughter!

If you are a carer who needs a

well-earned break or you know

someone who would benefit

from coming along to the day

centre to socialise please give us

a call, we have a few places left.

To book a taster day and for

more information please contact

Jayne Hare or Lisa Whiteley on

01621 851640 or

visit www.affc.org.uk

Registered charity number

1127164

Old Wickford Road, South Woodham Ferrers CM3 5QU

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16 CONGRATULATIONS

Focus

And in the blink of an eye you are a toddler!

Happy 2nd birthday to our beautiful little

sassy pants, Georgia.

We love you the whole world!

Mummy, Daddy, Kyla & Daniel

xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox

Happy 13th Birthday Ellie!

Love mum, dad & Tia xx

‘Happy Birthday to the best Dad in the

world. Love you lots, James and William

xxxx’

Andrew hope you enjoyed your birthday

on the 10th November

Love from all the family xxx

Happy birthday to our gorgeous little sister, we hope

you have a magical day.

Lots of love, from the rest of your gang xxx

Happy 16th Birthday to our favourite big brother!

Love Lydia & Joseph

X

Happy 16th Birthday to our not so little squashy!

Love Mum, Dad, Lydia & Joseph

X

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CONGRATULATIONS

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To the greatest Dad, wishing you a happy

Birthday for the 15th

Love Nigel, Helen, Joshua, Lydia & Joseph

X

To the best cousin EVER

Happy 18th Birthday Abi

We love you so much

Lots of love

Evie and Jude xxx

Happy 14th birthday Harrison!!

Love Mum, Dad, Jaspyr, Louis and Arlo

Happy 3rd Birthday to our gorgeous little

girl Evelynne.

We will all be extremely happy to say

goodbye to the terrible twos...it’s a good

job you’re cute!

We are so proud of the little girl you are

becoming.

Although you like to keep us on our toes

you are a very sweet girl and beautiful inside

and out, you never fail to make us laugh.

Have the most amazing birthday!

Lots of love

Mummy and Daddy

Xxx

Happy 3rd Birthday on the 14th November to our sister

Evelynne!

Thanks for always playing with us! We love you millions. We

hope you enjoy your Moana party.

Lots of love

Annabelle & Isadora

Xxx

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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LETTERS PAGE

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reinstated at this point for the safety of pedestrians accessing the

Health Centre."

Over to

you...

I heard this report of one incident which occurred on the day that the

new Health Centre opened: "My wife scouted the area today with

her electric wheelchair and informs me that the lights at the crossing

weren't operating and that she had to take her life in her hands

crossing the Burnham Road."

I looked at Essex Highways' website recently and came across the

claim that "Safety is at the heart of everything we do." Maybe they

should add: "Except in South Woodham."

Essex Highways' almighty mess

The Crouch Vale Medical Centre opened to mixed reviews on

Monday. The building itself seems to have met with widespread

approval as did the brave attempt by the staff of the three practices

involved to achieve the impossible task set for them by 'the powers

that be.' I refer to the plan to close all the practices simultaneously,

moving everything to the new premises over the course of a single

weekend, whilst leaving nothing open in the town centre for the

benefit of the surprisingly large number of people who hadn't heard

the news and showed up at their old surgeries.

We have had experience of the complete lack of common sense on

the part of the shadowy figures known locally as 'the powers that be'

- those who make important decisions for healthcare in SWF far away,

behind closed doors. and usually without any reference to public

opinion. The mishandling of the closure of the Clement's House

Surgery is one example that many will remember - but, for those with

short memories, this will serve as a reminder.

It's likely that the new facility will enjoy a 'honeymoon period' as a

result of the hard work and dedication of the practice staff. That said,

there was a great deal of criticism of factors that were outside the

control of the practices involved - such as access difficulties and the

parking problem. With regard to access and the new roundabout,

you may well have seen the Town Council's robust response to the

request by Essex Highways for "comments you may wish to make"

on its proposals "by 8 November 2019" ... i.e. long after its

"proposals" had already been implemented.

South Woodham's Highwayman, the redoubtable Alan Brunning,

published yet another criticism of the deeply inadequate and entirely

unaccountable body known as Essex Highways in Focus recently.

Prior to the opening of the new Medical Centre, he also noticed the

installation of "dropped kerbs marking an informal crossing across

the Sainsbury's access road. As such there is no pedestrian priority

or safe access to the medical centre from the westbound bus stop,

Hullbridge Road or Brent Avenue."

He pointed out that: "A formal Zebra crossing was drawn in the

original planning application" but notes that "this has been

downgraded ‘to informal’."

Presumably a formal crossing was part and parcel of what was

approved when planning permission was granted. Maybe it has

disappeared because it has been subsumed under the almighty mess

that is Essex Highways' solution to the access problem at the

Sainsbury's site.

Alan Brunning is asking the town's representatives to "Find out who

approved this change and insist that a formal zebra crossing be

Medical Centre

Dr John

Having read many comments on this and the road layout structure,

it's time to have a say. Having past it a few times on the way by bus

to Chelmsford during the whole construction, I think that it's about

time we had a better and bigger medical centre that can cater for

much more things than previous in ways of health and surgeries. Yes

it's a much longer walk than 5 minutes for me but that's fine, so why

do people here grumble on it. As for Sainsburys, again about time

long overdue for a choice of supermarkets here and probably better

quality foods compared to Asda, and for me will be shopping there.

Also it seems there will be an Argos there, so double bonus. I'm sure

many are waiting to shop there and switch over to. For those that

grumbled on road works, yes they can be annoying at times and

especially when they dig up the road or pavement in the same spot

time and again in short periods of time, but needed to be done for

the new buildings. As for one letter writer saying about the pelican

crossing location, well should it be miles down the road instead and

shoppers play leapfrog across the road. For the sake of a few metres

as he has quoted, what's the impact difference. Has he also

personally gone into the road to actually measure with a ruler the

length of the zig zag lines as he says they are not required length.

Besides road safety is only compromised if there are potholes, sharp

objects littered about and idiot drivers and motorists.

Kingsway Doctors & Staff

From a Changing Shopper

I think we are so lucky to have such good and understanding Doctors

from Kingsway, Dr Mathews, Dr Kris & staff. I wish them the very best

in their new surgery.

Mrs M. Blake

Dog Waste

This is the third time I have had to write to the Focus about this

matter, concerning the dog walking public who PERSIST in putting

their dog waste in our shop (CUMMINS) litter bin. This bin has a large

notice on the top of it stating it is NOT for dog waste and as our staff

have to empty it, this disgusting habit has continued. If you are a

responsible dog walker and go to the trouble of picking it up then

please take to one of the appropriate bins, of which there are many

around SWF or take it home with you. I am sure you have noticed

we have had to tape up this litter bin this week until this disgusting

habit stops.

We will also be sending a copy of our CCTV to the council.

Many thanks Cummins Gandalf Ride

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Get in the Christmas Spirit-German Style!

Visit an authentic German Christmas Market without ever stepping on the Eurostar……because it’s in Essex!

MEADOW CROFT GERMAN CHRISTMAS MARKET IS NOW IN ITS 5TH YEAR – AND

BIGGER AND BETTER THAN EVER

Open daily from 7th November – 23rd December

Why go all the way to Germany to experience an authentic German Christmas Market?

Meadow Croft Garden Centre (located near) Battlesbridge is once again hosting their now

hugely popular German Christmas Market and it’s even bigger than last year! Complete

with 30 hand-built stalls packed full of authentic German goodies, this year promises to

be an outing full of festive cheer (and German beer and glühwein of course!)

Meadow Croft do the travelling, so you don’t have to!

The Garden Centre Manager, Simon Charlick goes to Germany every year with a small

team to find new crafts and suppliers so that they can bring traditional hand-crafted

products to their customers. Many of the craftsmen they meet work in garden workshops

handed down from generation to generation, perfecting the most intricate Christmas

ornaments for everyone to enjoy. This year, you can browse stalls laden with authentic

German gifts ranging from Nutcrackers, stollen, a variety of advent calendars to Cuckoo

clocks, ‘Likor Ansatzmischung’ -a ‘liquor batch mix’ from an artisan bakers in Germany,

‘Winter Secco’ – which Simon describes as ‘a cross between Prosecco and Gingerbread in a glass’ – soap made from sheep’s milk, candles

and much more.

Feeling peckish, thirsty?

What could be more reminiscent of a Christmas market than a hot glühwein and a German sausage! Their staff will be happy to serve you

real bratwurst and sauerkraut, German beers, German soft drinks and hot authentic German glühwein. This year they have a stall dedicated

to German sweet treats - warm waffles, strudel, freshly baked gingerbread, chocolate treats and of course the delicious Schokokuss

chocolates.

They have two fantastic local singers entertaining us with live Christmas music on the following weekends - 14th, 15th, 21st and 22nd

December, if you aren’t feeling Christmassy enough, you will after that!

So, where can you find all this festive fun?

Meadow Croft Garden Centre is not the easiest place to find, but worth it when you do! They are on the Old Woodham Road, from the

Rettendon Turnpike going down towards the town of South Woodham Ferrers, in the wilds of rural Essex. Please don’t follow the signs

for Battlesbridge Antique Centre, whilst that is also worth a visit, they don’t sell delicious Bratwurst! If in doubt, you can always call and

speak to one of their lovely staff - 01245 320314 (option 3) during opening hours, email: meadowcroft@wdsmith.com or by messaging

their Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/MeadowCroftGardenCentre/

Meadow Croft hope you can join them for this lovely festive event, where the true spirit of Christmas really comes to life.

EAST HANNINGFIELD WI

We held our annual Harvest Lunch on Wednesday 30 October.

As usual we were fully booked for this event.

Jacket potatoes, lots of choice of fillings and masses of salad.

Our EH Members did us proud, bringing along LOTS of home

made pudddings, cream/custard. Our guests were delighted

with the vast choice available, we had so many there were

seconds, thirds and in some cases fourths. Followed by tea

or coffee and biscuits.

Our hall was beautifully decorated and the noise in our little

hall with chatter and laughter was roof raising. Everyone

enjoyed themselves and we are already getting bookings for

our Souper Lunch in February.

Thank you very much to our WI ladies for supporting us and

all the visiting WI’s for their support at this special event.


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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.

Light in the Darkness

At this time of year it is easy to forget the warm summer behind us as we walk into the autumn of mists and shorter days. As a

teenager I remember that once the clocks had gone back I had to walk home from school in the dark. When I got home, as I was

the first member of the family to arrive, I turned on the lights and the electric coal effect fire heater. With those couple of switches

the cold dark house changed and became the warm and light home that was a comfortable and safe place. When my Mum was

there it was totally different, walking in to a greeting of ‘hello,’ the house was light and warm, with the possibility of bread

pudding in the oven and the aroma filling the kitchen.

Recently when visiting friends, we needed to walk along a lane to get to their house. At times the footpath was completely

obscured and it was only because we were walking towards the house lights that we remained sure footed. However, on leaving

as we walked away from the house we were plunged into darkness and had to take care where we walked to avoid mud and

hidden potholes. In this situation others would have taken out their mobile phone and used the torch to show the way. I reminded

myself to do just that the next time we came.

Sometimes life seems confusing and circumstances can be difficult. Knowing what to do and making the right choices can be a

struggle. Jesus said, “I am the light of the world. If you follow me you won’t have to walk in darkness because you will have the

light that leads to life.” John 8.12

By allowing the light of Jesus to live in us we are able to create a safe and comfortable place for others to share, and by walking

in the light we are able to avoid or negotiate the mud and potholes of life so we can see where to put our next step.

South Woodham Ferrers Church Council

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E-CIGARETTE DANGER WARNING. A few weeks ago I reported that Public

Health England had championed the role of e-cigarettes, which it claimed

were 95 per cent safer than smoking. There are, however, a few clouds

hovering over this 'new way' of smoking.

Zoe Tidman writing in the Independent, reports that: "Researchers have

made a breakthrough in determining exactly what could be behind the

mystery vaping-related lung illness which has killed 39 people in the US.

Vitamin E acetate, an oil, was found in every lung fluid sample from afflicted

patients tested by the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

As of last week, there had been over 2,000 recorded cases of e-cigarette,

or vaping, product-use associated injury (ECVPI) by the CDC. Most patients

said they had used vaping products containing THC, the high-producing

ingredient in marijuana, before falling ill.

This problem seems to have afflicted those who have been experimented

with 'dodgy products' rather than approved versions - so the message

seems to be 'be very careful what you put in your E-cig.'

NBC News has looked at another problem associated with these devices -

and one that has potential implications for all 'vapers.' "Smoking cigarettes

has long been established as a major cause of heart disease deaths; now,

there's growing evidence that electronic cigarettes may hurt the heart, too."

This story concerned two separate studies presented at the meeting of the

American Heart Association, where e-cigarettes use was shown to impact

on your cholesterol, as well as the body's ability to pump blood.

NBC reports: "In one study, researchers at the Boston University School of

Medicine compared the cholesterol levels among four groups of adults:

people who used e-cigarettes, people who smoked regular cigarettes, those

who used both products, and non-smokers. All 476 participants were

basically healthy and had not been diagnosed with heart disease. But those

who vaped, the study found, had higher levels of unhealthy LDL cholesterol,

on average, compared with non-smokers. And levels of healthy HDL

cholesterol were lower among people who used both traditional and e-

cigarettes.

A second, smaller study looked at how smoking either traditional cigarettes

or electronic cigarettes with nicotine impacted the heart's ability to pump

blood through the body at rest and during exercise. That research included

19 smokers in their 20s and 30s, as well as an additional small group of

people who didn't use either tobacco product.

Normally, blood flow increases during exercise. This was predictably

observed in the nonsmoker group, using a type of ultrasound imaging called

myocardial contrast echocardiogram.

Traditional cigarette smoking is known to reduce blood flow during exercise,

which was also observed in the study. After exercise, the study found, blood

flow returned to normal in smoking participants.

But the researchers found something surprising when they measured the

blood flow of e-cigarette users: Their hearts' ability to pump blood was

diminished both during exercise and rest."

risk of a heart attack and early death.

This is an important subject because raised blood pressure is known as "the

silent killer". It has earned this title because those who don't take steps to

keep their blood pressure within safe limits run a much higher risk of

dropping off the perch well before their time - so anything that helps to

avoid this eventuality deserves our close attention.

The excellent NHS 'Behind the Headlines' service has taken a look at the

'take your BP meds at night' claim and reports as follows: "This follows a

large trial carried out across general practices in northern Spain. It included

around 20,000 adults (aged 60 on average) with high blood pressure. Half

the people were told to take their blood pressure tablets at bedtime, and

the other half upon waking. They were followed up for an average of 6 years,

during which time around 1 in 10 experienced a heart attack, heart failure

or stroke, or died from cardiovascular disease.

The study found that people who took their blood pressure tablets at

bedtime had significantly lower night-time blood pressure and were 45%

less likely to have any one of these outcomes. The trial lends support to past

research with similar findings. However, the trial only looked at Spanish

people of a white ethnic background. It also did not look at the effect of

timing on specific blood pressure tablets. Therefore, as the researchers say,

further study is needed before we see if the advice on how to take blood

pressure medicines should change."

The conclusion drawn was that: "This is valuable trial investigating the best

time to take blood pressure medicines. It has particular strengths of a very

large sample size and long duration of follow-up, which is fairly rare for a

randomised trial.

It finds that taking medicines at bedtime lowers blood pressure during the

night and reduces risk of heart attacks and other cardiovascular outcomes.

They found this difference not only when looking at all events combined,

but each of them individually. This suggests that the timing of taking

medicines can make a real difference. This lends support to previous trials

that have had similar findings."

The bottom line is: "Unless you're taking diuretics (water tablets), which

could mean you have to get up a lot in the night to pee, there should be no

negative effects from taking them at night. But it's probably worth speaking

to a GP first before making any changes to how you take your medicines,

particularly if you're taking a few different medicines."

Don't rush to make an appointment now - particularly at such a busy time

for the SWF practices - if you've got a routine review appointment coming

up soonish then use that. And remember that a lot of the time it is practice

nurses/nurse practitioners who look after patients with blood pressure. I

imagine that some practices will, in time, come up with a 'blanket policy'

based on these findings and the results of subsequent research ... so keep

an eye on your practice's website.

For more information on blood pressure see: https://patient.info/hearthealth/high-blood-pressure-hypertension

Doctor: "I'm sorry but you suffer from a terminal illness and have only 10 to

live."

Patient: "What do you mean, 10? 10 what? Months? Weeks?!"

Doctor: "Nine."

NBC adds: "This is not the first time vaping has been found to impact (on)

blood vessel function. Research published in August by the University of

Pennsylvania also showed e-cigarette use reduced blood flow, and the effect

lasted for about an hour after vaping."

As with all innovations, users are part of an experiment because, self

evidently, the long term problems only become apartment in the long term.

The current belief is that lung cancer is likely to be less of a concern in vapers

than in cigarette smokers as there are less carcinogens in 'E-cigs'. Even this

assumption has come under scrutiny recently though. CNBC reports that:

"Exposure to nicotine from e-cigarette vapour causes lung cancer in mice,

according to new research from New York University. Funded by the National

Institutes of Health, the study is the first to definitively link vaping nicotine

to cancer. The amount of smoke the mice were exposed to was similar to a

person who’s vaped for about three to six years."

My advice to mice is, if you are offered an 'E-cig' by a stranger in a lab-coat

with a promise of as much cheese as you can eat, just say NO. My advice to

humans is: watch for developments. Short term use (as an aid to giving up

smoking) still seems like a jolly good idea. Long term vaping, however, may

not be quite as safe as the experts thought ... so carefully weigh up the

potential risks and review them as new evidence becomes available.

There’s no such thing as fun for the whole family. Jerry Seinfeld

COULD BLOOD PRESSURE TABLETS BE MORE EFFECTIVE IF TAKEN AT

BEDTIME? This headline, or similar, appeared in several newspapers

recently. The articles claimed that, following this advice, would reduce the

THE BERLIN WALL. It's 30 years since the Berlin wall was demolished - but

for me the scars have yet to heal. At the time I was doing health reports for

TV AM and regularly being quizzed by the likes of Lorraine. This involved

coming up with a topical subject, chatting to a researcher on the day before

the recording whose notes were then used to frame the questions. The night

before the broadcast I had to drive down to a hotel near the studio (arriving

at about midnight.) A car was sent at around 4.30 to pick the 'doc of the

day' up and take him/her to the studio and thence to make-up (or 'Mission

Impossible' as it was called when it came to those of us who were

'telegenically challenged'.) I then did two live broadcasts - one at 6.30 and

one at 8.30 - before being taken back to the hotel to pick up my car in order

to return to the practice to do a day's work.

Thirty years ago I duly turned up on time only to find that the Berlin Wall

was being demolished - and the pictures were being shown on every screen

in the building. Nobody was at all interested in my carefully prepared

dissertation on piles - so, unable to share the joy of the occasion, I sat around

for 3 hours twiddling my thumbs and then set off home with my tail between

my legs.

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with me and I couldn't get a word in edgeways, and once when I was picked

up in Private Eye's 'Colemanballs' column for saying: "Premenstrual tension

is more common in women." (It was very early in the morning!) But it is the

pain I endured on the morning the wall came down that lives on.

Dr John

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2019 sponsored by

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customers have submitted an ESTAS survey so far this year, 9,000

of them for conveyancing firms.

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also awards for best regional and national groups as well as the

Grand Prix Award for the Best Single Office.

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South Woodham Ferrers RFC v Diss

RFC

Saturday 9th November 2019

South Woodham Ferrers made the trip to

Diss this weekend on the back of two

home wins and looking to gain their first

win on the road of the season. Sadly his

was not to be; the lads going down 31

points to 15 to a Diss team who’s attack

was incisive and clinical. The home side

made the most of their attacking chances

where the visitors coughed up the ball or

gave away silly penalties on their visits to

the opposition twenty-two.

SWF RUFC WEEKLY ROUNDUP

Diss opened the scoring with a penalty

early in the first half as the two sides

tested each other’s defence. Woodhams attack was starting to look

promising when a Diss managed to break through the line to score

the first of their four tries. Woodham hit back with a series of well

worked attacks and after two penalties found themselves on the

Diss 5 metre line. Diss were able to keep them out but with a scrum

under the posts Woodham looked like getting their first score.

Sadly, it was not to be; a knock on in the scrum enabled the

defenders to clear their line.

The home side scored their second before Woodham hit back with

a well worked try from the back of the scrum. Joey Dukelow

pounced on a ball chipped through the Diss defence to carry the

ball over the line.

The half ended with Diss on top 17 points to 5.

Some poor defending in the opening minutes of the second period

allowed Diss to draw ahead with a third try. The visitors then

enjoyed a period of ascendancy during which they scored a second

try from a dominant scrum, Jake Knowles touching down. Alex

Baker slotted the conversion and followed that with a penalty as

Woodham fought to get back on terms.

The last quarter of the game saw both sides testing each of others

defence but on each occasion the ball was either turned over or

stalled by a penalty. The game looked like fizzling out into a

stalemate until Woodhams Stuart Whatling was sin binned for a

high tackle on a falling Diss attacker. The home side took full

advantage and scored their bonus point try in the closing minutes

of the game.

ruck they scored again. Half times score was 35-10 to SWF.

The lad’s half time talk was to not to commit to the ruck, guard the

edges and get turn overs from the next one or two phases of play,

a tactic which worked well as they turned the ball over numerous

times in the second half. Brad opened up the scoring for SWF

making it 40-10. Clacton brought on some new forwards and

through pure strength and determination, they scored the next

two tries making it 40-20. Regrouping themselves after these two

scores against them, SWF had a lineout 10m from Clacton’s try line

and while SWF lifted a player in the air to look as if the ball was

coming to him, Oli was passed the ball at the front and went

steaming in to score. 45-20. Joe finished off the scoring with one

of his trademark runs from far out and made the final score, 50-20

to SWF.

Through good defensive work and decision making, SWF put

pressure on the Clacton team which resulted in a good number of

turn overs and opportunities to go forward. This was a good allround

team performance with all of the lads putting in an

enormous effort against a very physical side. Next week they have

Basildon, at home, in the 2nd round of the Cup.

Mini Section Observe 2 minutes Silence on Remembrance

Sunday

Both sides will have been disappointed with their performance,

handling mistakes or moments of ill-discipline saw promising

attacking moves halted. It seemed that neither side really hit their

straps but the visitors will be most aggrieved that they just couldn’t

hit the level of intensity that had seen them victorious in the last

two games.

U15 SWF RFC v Clacton RFC

On Remembrance Sunday, SWF U15’s hosted Clacton with all

showing their respect before the beginning of the game.

Having not played for four weeks since their first defeat of the

season to Rochford, hopes were high that the lads would bounce

back. The team could not have had a better start when from the

kick off the ball was caught, passed out to Joe who ran in 50m to

score. From the next restart this time it was Zach who returned the

ball and within three minutes the team were 14-0 up thanks to the

conversions by Will C. The next two tries were scored by Zach and

Tom and with the conversions from Will C, it was now 28-0. Clacton

now got into their rhythm and through good work from the

forwards, they got themselves on the score board. 28-5.

Woodham struck again; Zach scored again and Will C added the

extra’s. 35-5. The Clacton forwards upped their work rate again

and through a series of ‘pick up and goes’ from the base of the

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The mini section of the club were at home this weekend training.

This didn’t stop them taking part in a 2 minutes silence to

remember those men, women and animals that paid the ultimate

sacrifice giving their todays so that we may have our tomorrows.

All groups of the mini section, coaches and parents created a

horseshoe shape in the centre of the 1st team pitch to observe the

2 minutes silence at 11:00. Well done to all involved. Lest we

forget.


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BURNHAM TABLE TENNIS LEAGUE

Div 1 – West Maldon A have the Keys to Success

West Maldon A took a great leap forward towards the title this

week with a convincing 8-2 win over Cold Norton B. With a trio of

Gary and Daniel Young supported ably by Harry Keys this team will

be hard to stop this season. Both Daniel Young and Keys added

another hat-trick each and combined in the doubles for a perfect

evening. They remain on a 100% win rate this season but lag

behind current top man Duncan Taylor of Cold Norton A who has

played significantly more games and remains unbeaten too. Taylor

was on top form this week as they held Fambridge to a 5-5 draw

courtesy of his 3 wins, but the main story from that match was the

inclusion of the Fambridge Chief Exec and former top player Peter

Ballard. Mapledene A need a few big wins to pull themselves back

into contention so they will be frustrated at having only won 6-4

at Woodham A this week. Woodham had the good form of Capt

Dan Piglet, and star player Lee McHugh to thank as both racked

up a brace of wins. The most impressive being McHugh’s 3-2

victory over his recent nemesis Kevin Read. Read, and team mate

Babul Mcleod, also won 2 each, with Read taking the player of the

match award on countback. Stow A finally have a win under their

belt following their decisive 8-2 scoreline against fellow strugglers

West Maldon B. Ryan Pitt was on blistering form winning all his

singles in 4 sets – not good enough to be selected for the doubles

though as team-mates Gary Brignall and Richard Storey combined

to complete their own ‘soft’ hat-tricks (2 singles + the doubles).

The league is taking a predictable shape now with the A teams and

B teams congregating at the top, and bottom, respectively.

seems done and dusted already as Stow D plough on undefeated

and untroubled, with a 26 point lead after just 6 rounds of matches.

In Peter Chastin they have the division’s star player – with just 1

defeat out of 18 matches. With another player of the match award

Chastin led his team to a 7-3 victory over Woodham D. Woodham’s

new signing David Meah was on good form taking 2 singles and

combining with the wily Mike Burton for the doubles. West

Maldon D came away with a 6-4 win from a match where last

season’s ladies singles runner up Andrea Alleyne had to retire early

due to injury conceding 2 games to their opponents from Stow E.

West Maldon’s Gary Smith was undeterred and held his nerve to

win all his matches, whilst team-mate Noah Sage dropped his first

point of the season to the very experienced Richard Riebold. In

the first of the season’s St Lawrence derbies – the A team came

out on top with a 7-3 victory that propels them to 3rd place in the

league. David Siggins was their star player as he remained

unbeaten throughout. In the final encounter of the week – the

Stow F ladies team of Anne Mills, Jo Hart, & Jas Brown all won 2 a

piece to record a good 6-4 win, but none of them were able to

cope with the power of Jon Stevens who, along with Dad Ken’s

help in the doubles, won all the points for his team.

Woodham’s new signing David Meah

Div 2 – Stealth & Delf

Mapledene C are now top of division 2 following their 8-2 mauling

of 3rd placed Maldon C, with a strong line-up of Barrie Delf, Ben

Matthews, and Patrick White. Even Maldon’s junior sensation

Thomas Page could not thwart the Mapledene juggernaut as Delf

hit a hat-trick and Matthews and White both recoded braces.

Maldon’s Mark Shorney and his spinny serves just about got the

better of Matthews in a last ditch 12-10 5th set clincher. These

wins push Matthews into joint second place, with Maldon’s Mervyn

Perriman, in the averages league table. The Bandana Man Tim

Pulham holds top spot with 11/12 wins so far this season which

includes another 3 wins from his team’s 6-4 win over Blackwater A

this week. Maldon B cling onto 2nd place in the league and were

made to work very hard by the youngsters from the

Woodham C team – luckily Colin Napper was on top

form and recorded a solid hat-trick over 14 sets – in

fact there was not a single love game recorded on this

scorecard, with half the matches going to a deciding

leg – sounds like a late one! As predicted a fully

staffed Mayland A crew are creeping up the table and

this week’s 7-3 win against West Maldon C helps them

leapfrog a place or two. Steve Aspland was the main

man for Mayland with a perfect set of wins across the

singles and doubles encounters. In Gary Eames,

Maldon D have a player not fit for their venue – he is

far too tall and reachy – however this did not deter him

this week as he was able to use his huge frame to

defeat everything Cold Norton C had to throw at him.

Unfortunately his team-mates weren’t able to keep up

with Eames’ endeavours as they went down 4-6 with

Cold Norton’s Dave Hancox and Terry Hyland picking

up 2 wins a piece and combining for a very convincing

doubles win too.

Div 3 – Blackwater Storm hits Burnham

The most unexpected result of the week came from

the winless Blackwater B versus Burnham A – where

the 9-1 scoreline had to be checked twice to ensure it

was the correct way round. What a fantastic fillip for

the Blackwater team as both John Kuhl and Phil West

went undefeated all night, and a nod to Burnham’s

David Bateman who picked up his team’s sole point in

the last match of the night. In league terms this one

Photo: West Maldon’s ‘Young’ Star – Daniel

Young 100% wins so far this season.

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26 Focus

South Woodham Ferrers United

Weekly News and Results Roundup

U15 Phoenix - Thank you to Clare for a fantastic report!

On a bright November Sunday morn, an old man sits a while

Looking through old photographs, he can’t help but smile

They’re all there, all the boys, with hair cut short and neat

Uniforms of red, multi-coloured boots upon their feet.

An impeccably observed two minute silence was followed by a

radically different SWFU Under 15 Phoenix this week: a far more

confident approach, a more careful passing performance and a

determination not to concede as readily they had done in recent

weeks. In the glorious Rettendon sunshine, perhaps the thoughts that

went through the boys’ minds as they stood together.

They met as strangers but soon became like brothers to the end

Smiling at the camera, there could be no truer friends.

The old man’s eyes mist with tears as he remembers every face

Each of his Phoenix brothers and the matches which took place.

Given the date, the details of the game seem almost trivial: None of

the boys will remember the score, but what they will hopefully recall is

the sense of camaraderie and positive spirit which abounded today

with their Phoenix family.

I wish that I could tell the man that he should fear not

This soldier and his brothers will never be forgot.

We owe a debt of gratitude that we can never pay

Our country will remember them, on each Remembrance Day.

(Poem based on the work of Maria Cassee)

This weeks results are published on our webite and Facebook page - we want to let the pictures do the talking

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

www.swfu.co.uk

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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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CHILDS WOODEN HORSE in VGC

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SOLID HARDWOOD DOOR.

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'Devon' Decanter by Frank

Thrower - Used in excellent

condition £15.


'Rachael' Wine/Sherry Decanter -

Used in excellent condition £15.


Large Wine Decanter - Used in

excellent condition £20.


Rachael Woodman Large Jug -

Used in excellent condition £15.


Ice Bucket - Used in excellent

condition £10.

Tel: 07909 193010. Text me if you

need to see photos.

NEED EXTRA SEATING FOR

CHRISTMAS?

3 seater sofa from Multiyork in

plain Teal colour.

In good condition £50.

Buyer must collect.

Contact Debbie on 07811450351

LADIES EASTEX COAT full length

camel style cashmere blend with

detachable collar camel colour size

18 excellent quality coat recently

dry cleaned £15 07974607425

SUPER KING BED AND

MATTRESS [ 6ft by 6ft] One year

old in Excellent Condition. Very

Comfortable indeed. £75.00.

Please Tel. 01245 426028. Buyer to

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OAK EXTENDABLE SQUARE

DINING TABLE, 90cm x 90cm

extending to 155cm,

and 4 Brown high back leather

effect chairs, all in good condition.

Pictures available if interested.

£250 Tel: 07594856851

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FORD MONDEO (OLDER STYLE)

temporary spare wheel 125/85 R16

unused FREE. 01245 327374

2 SEATER GENUINE LEATHER

MANUAL RECLINING SOFA in

dark brown. Non smoking home.

Very good condition. Only 2 years

old. Original price 600 pounds,

Now only 245.00. Available for

collection mid December. 50.00

pound deposit required to hold.

Call Paul on 07941362770.

HEELEYS. As new. 2 pairs. 1 pair

size 4 & 1 size pair 5. £10 each.

07897563736

WOODEN ROCKING WINNIE

THE POOH BABY CRIB. Only used

for a doll. £10. 07897563736

3FT ARTIFICIAL GREEN

CHRISTMAS TREE FROM

HOMEBASE. Used only once. £5.

Telephone: 01245 321092

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Bonnie & Clyde

Tuesday 12 - Saturday 16 November 2019

7.30pm (Sat mat: 2.30pm)

At the height of the Great Depression, Bonnie Parker and Clyde

Barrow went from two small-town nobodies in West Texas to

America's most renowned folk heroes. Fearless, shameless and

alluring, the Tony-nominated Bonnie & Clyde is the electrifying story

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When Bonnie and Clyde meet, their mutual cravings for excitement

and fame immediately set them on a mission to chase their dreams.

Their bold and reckless behaviour turns the young lovers' thrilling

adventure into a downward spiral, putting themselves and their loved

ones in trouble with the law.

Tickets: £16.00

PREMIUM seats £2.00 extra

Venue

Cramphorn Studio

The House of Bernada Alba

Tuesday 12 - Saturday 16 November 2019 7.45pm

Sweeney Entertainments proudly presents

T.Rextasy

Upon her second husband’s death, domineering matriarch Bernarda

Alba imposes an eight-year mourning period on her household in

accordance with her family tradition. Bernarda has five daughters,

aged between 20 and 39, whom she has controlled inexorably and

prohibited from any form of relationship.

Tickets: £12.00

Concession: £10.00 (except Friday and Saturday)

Venue

The Old Court Theatre

Money for Nothing

Friday 15 November 2019 7.45pm

Money For Nothing is a tribute to the Dire Straits like no other before.

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Performing Money for Nothing, Romeo and Juliet, Sultans of Swing,

Private Investigations, Walk of Life, Brothers in Arms, So Far Away

and many more much-loved classics drawn from six platinum albums.

Featuring all of their legendary hits, audiences are treated to those

soaring guitar solos and instantly recognisable riffs by an incredibly

talented band in a musical encounter you will never forget.

This is a tribute show and is no way affiliated with any original

artists/estates/management companies or similar shows.

Tickets: £24.00

Concessions: £22.00

Venue

Civic Theatre

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