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ROTARY SANTA’S ANNUAL VISIT - PAGE 6

SOUTH WOODHAM WI NOVEMBER REPORT - PAGE 14

CHRISTMAS GIFT APPEAL - PAGE 15

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LAST CHANCE TO SEE “KIND OF BLUE” THIS YEAR

''Kind of Blue'' l(a local modern jazz group) are performing their

last gig of 2019 in the Bell hall, Woodham Ferrers on Sunday

afternoon (2-4.30 pm) 15th December.

The gig will be in 2 parts:

The first half consisting of our usual mixture of jazz ''classics''

(some of them with a Christmas slant-e.g. ''God rest ye merry

gentlemen'') and songs from the ''Great American Songbook".

After the interval Pauline will lead us in a Christmas ''sing-song''.

All of this washed down with mulled wine and Sue's delicious

buffet.

Entry for this fun event will be by a reasonable £5 ticket, proceeds

going to breast cancer and Crohn's disease.

Order your ticket from the Bell 01245 320443 or Dave

07774912083

There will also be a raffle- so, apart from entertaining, the

afternoon will contribute to worthwhile causes.

Therefore, for one day only, you can see ''Kind of Blue" for the

last time in 2019- make sure you get a ticket we have sold several

already!!

2020

Next year we are going to try a new experiment:

We are changing the day and time of our regular gigs from Monday

to Sunday afternoons, 2-4.30.

This will make it feasible for those who hate the dark, cold evenings

to be entertained by "Kind of Blue".

First 3 Sunday afternoon gigs in 2020:

January 26th

March 1st

March 29th

Entry and sandwiches are free.

See you soon.

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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 Mister 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 Mister

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


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• Wednesday 4th Dec

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Melville Heath, Reynolds Gate

• Friday 6th Dec

King Edwards Rd,WhitehouseRd, Eastbridge

Rd, Bridgend Close, Hamberts Road

• Saturday 7 th Dec

The Chase, Kingsway, Elm Rd, Old Wickford Rd,

Fennfields Rd, Fenn Close, Tanners Way

• Sunday 8 th Dec

Brent Ave, Redshank Cres, Dunlin Close, Barton

Close, Freemantle Close

• Monday 9 th Dec

Clements Green Lane, Longfield Rd, Downleaze,

Overmead Dr, Saltcoats, Bakers Close

• Wednesday 11 th Dec

Marsh FarmRd, Ormesby Chine,& roads off,

,Dawberry Place, Drywoods,Bulbecks Walk

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• Kids Inspire

• Dictionaries for Schools

• Local Youth Oranisations

• Rotary Club Local Good Causes

• Dawn Woods Plastic in Oceans

• Local Hospices

• Thursday 12 th Dec

FinchlandView, LettonsChase, Littlecroft,

HullbridgeRd South,Pintolls,Chamberlains Ride

• Friday 13 th Dec

Gandalfs Ride,all roads off, Shirebourne

Vale,Crickhollow

• Saturday14 th Dec

Spinnaker, Anchor Reach, Leeward Rd,

Carron Mead, Windward Way, Broughton Rd,

Blackwood Chine, Starboard View

• Sunday 15 th Dec

Celeborn Street, all roads off, Thorins

Gate, Withywindle,Gladden Fields, part

Inchbonnie Rd

• Monday16th Dec

Champions Way, Pertwee Drive, Mount

PleasantRd, Hullbridge Rd, Guys Farm Rd,

• Tuesday 17th Dec

Victoria Rd, Coburg pl,Carrisbrook Dve,

Albert Rd

• Wednesday 18th Dec

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Call to view 01245 323729


£340,000

l Detached Bungalow

l Two Bedrooms

l Set back from Road with Extensive Parking

to Front

l Large Rear Garden

l Re-fitted Kitchen

l Modern Shower Room

l Spacious Lounge Diner



£400,000

l Four Bedroom Detached Family Home

l Premium Cul-de-Sac Location Close to Private Pond

l Spacious Kitchen Diner

l Dual Aspect Living Room

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l Garage and Ample Off Street Parking

l Enclosed Rear Garden



£450,000

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Re-Fitted Bathroom, En-suite and Ground Floor

Cloakroom l Living Room with Contoured Media

Wall and Acoustic Ceiling l Garage and Carport

with Off Street Parking l Largely Unoverlooked

Westerly Facing Rear Garden l Popular and

Convenient Location l Early viewing advised


Basildon

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Gravesend

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t: 01245 323 729

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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

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Lettings: 01708 259 535


OIEO £500,000

l We offer for sale this very well presented three/four

bedroom detached house which boasts re-fitted White

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under floor heating, re-fitted bathroom and shower

room, garage, carport, and no onward chain.

l This exceptional detached family home enjoys an

unparalleled setting with delightful views over the River

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Ongar

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l Premier Location

l Attractive Detached Family Home

l Versatile Layout with Three Receptions

l Kitchen Diner with Separate Utility Room

l Four Bedrooms

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l Detached Double Garage

l Ample Secure Parking

l Landscaped Rear Garden


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Romford

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YOU CAN TAKE CARE AND BE A

#WINTERHERO THIS SELF CARE WEEK

LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY

CHRISTMAS VARIETY

Health teams have got together with Livewell

Essex to create a set of messages to help us

help you this winter.

Self Care Week, which runs from 18 November to 24 November,

provides messages about how people can stay well, including

recognising early triggers and symptoms of illness and taking

action to prevent them getting worse.

Paula Wilkinson, Chief Pharmacist for NHS Mid Essex Clinical

Commissioning Group said: “By covering your nose and mouth

when it’s cold, particularly if you have COPD and Asthma, getting

your flu vaccine, or asking your pharmacist for advice at the first

sign of a cold or upset stomach, you can prevent worsening of your

long-term condition and avoid visits to the GP Practice.

“We are asking people to #BeAWinterHero and do things to help

themselves and people in their community. Essentially choose selfcare

for minor ailments and know where to get advice if you are

worried about you or someone in your community.”

The strapline for this year’s Self Care Week is ‘Think Self Care For

Life’ is all about making improvements in your life to protect your

physical health and mental wellbeing.

Clinical Commissioning Groups are promoting all the ways you can

self care including:

• Keeping a medicine cabinet with essentials like, remedies for

upset stomachs, rehydration powders, paracetamol and ibuprofen

and cold and flu remedies to see you through any ailments.

• Know how to prevent triggers for feeling unwell in the cold – like

wrapping a scarf around your nose and mouth to prevent cold air

from hitting the lungs.

• Getting your free flu jab if you are under 65 and living with a long

term condition, over 65, a carer, have children under 10.

• Making your pharmacist the first port of call for minor ailments if

you want advice or call 111.

• Eat well and live well, taking regular exercise and getting plenty

of rest.

• Keeping an eye on more vulnerable members in the community

and helping them get the right care if they seem cold or unwell or

even just popping in for chat to prevent loneliness.

ST JOHN

AMBULANCE

CHARITY SHOP

Would like to say a big

‘thank you’ to all who

supported us on light-up

day. We surpassed last

years total.

Thanks to Butlers for their

donation.

An extra big thanks to all

who helped on the day.

Wishing all our customers a

Happy Christmas and good

New Year.

Thanks again for your

continued support and

donations.

Don’t

hide

your

smile...

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The South Woodham Ferrers Local History

Society’s December meeting - being the

meeting closest to the Christmas break - takes

on a less formal format compared with the

society’s usual meetings, with contributions

from members wherever possible. The society

is fortunate to have members who also belong to South Essex Film

Makers and the evening will commence with a showing of one of their

films: a 16-minute film ‘Rayleigh Through the Millennium’ based on the

reminiscences of the town’s longest serving resident Ernie Lane -

otherwise known as ‘Mr Rayleigh’ - who moved to the town in 1920 and

celebrated his 100th birthday last year. And, yes, Ernie really does have

a lane in Rayleigh named after him!

This will be followed by another showing of the

Open University’s 25-minute film ‘A Community

by Design’. Part of an OU design course, first

aired in 1983, this examines the design origins

of South Woodham Ferrers and the reasoning

behind Essex County Council’s innovative

Design Guide for Residential Areas which underpinned so much of what

has been built here. The film has many recognisable shots of the

developing town and includes interviews with key players including

architects and builders.

Following a break for festive fare, including

mince pies, the rest of the evening will be

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occupied by another of the society’s popular –

and very informal - local history quizzes that

will again draw on archive photographs to

provide visual ‘teasers’ from our town’s past.

This quiz will cover South Woodham Ferrers and the wider Essex context

and will feature multi-choice answers - thus giving even those with

perhaps only a cursory knowledge of the subject the opportunity to make

a reasonable guess at the answers! No teams necessary – individuals

welcome.

The meeting will be held on Wednesday 4th December at Champions

Manor Hall, Hullbridge Road CM3 5LJ and will start at 8.00 pm. Visitors

are welcome to attend (£3 admission).

2 Heralds Way


Essex, CM3 5TQ

T: 01245 322277

E: reception@heraldswaydental.com

HERALDS WAY

DENTAL CLINIC

are accepting new patients.

CALL NOW and make an appointment.

HERALDS WAY

DENTAL CLINIC

Whitening voucher

25% OFF

bleach and tray or laser whitening

systems with this voucher

01245 322277

This voucher has

no monetary value

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As the festive season is fast approaching you need look no further…

As the festive season is fast approaching you need look no further than Buckhatch Nursery & Garden Centre. When walking in to the garden

centre shop you will be greeted by an abundance of festive fayre. On offer are 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. For those that like something

special to drink there is the complete range of Tiptree flavoured Gins and vodkas, The Sweet Potato company complete range of moonshine gin

and rum are also available 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.

For those that like to decorate with style you certainly need not go anywhere else to make your home a festive one. There is a huge 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.

The furniture on display is available to order and will give you the style that would certainly enhance any home, to compliment there are

home textiles and soft furnishings beautiful cushions from Voyage Maison, complimenting glass vases, lamps foot stools... too much to tell all.

Who doesn’t love to show off their 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 you need not look any further, something for all

ages. 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 and family.

If home fragrance is something you love there are Yankee candle, Woodwick candle, 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 Christmas plants traditional poinsettias British grown, planted arrangements, houseplants

and cacti.

From the 28th November freshly cut Christmas trees will be available. The finest quality grown Nordman non drop trees in various sizes,

there will also be pot grown trees available.

Freshly made Christmas Wreaths will certainly dress your front door and remembrance posies for our lost loved ones are available from the

28th November.

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.

The opening hours at Buckhatch Nursery are Monday to Saturday 9am to 5pm and 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.

Pop along to see us over the weekend of the 7th and 8th December and enjoy the Essex Guild Craft fair between 10am-4pm as an added

extra this is a free event with no entry fee.

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

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BROOMFIELD HOSPITAL TO HOLD FIRST

EVER CHRISTMAS PRESENT DROP ON

SATURDAY 7TH DECEMBER

THURSDAY 5th DECEMBER

6pm til late

We are hosting a Xmas shopping and beauty event!

Come and join us for a fun evening in conjunction with All

Dolled Up Essex, Overboard Food Co, Jagged Edge and Bar Vino

Make up demonstrations, hair demos and advice plus lots of

fab foodie nibbles and more .... (work in progress)

I’ll be supplying fizz and fun and lots of great gifting ideas plus

some little treats in store.

It’s going to be a great evening,

put it in your diary my lovelies!

Christmas at Broomfield Hospital promises to be bigger and better

this year as we hold our first ever present drop on Saturday 7th

December.

If you’d like to make a donation to the hospital, come along to the

main hospital atrium from 10am – 2pm and get into the Christmas

spirit.

At midday, the motorcycling Santas of the Dengie and South Essex

Bikers will be arriving from Burnham-on-Crouch to donate toys to

Phoenix children’s ward, and at 2pm the fantastic Funky Voices choir

will be here to entertain everyone with renditions of festive favourites.

Nobody wants to be away from home for Christmas and some patients

may not have families to visit them. By purchasing a present for

someone spending Christmas in hospital, you can help spread cheer

and bring smiles to faces on Christmas morning.

If you want to give something to a ward or department at Broomfield

but are not sure what to buy, this year we are asking for gifts for our

elderly patients. Washbags and toiletries, puzzle and colouring books,

and socks would all be perfect presents for our senior citizens.

If you’d prefer to purchase something for patients on our children’s

wards, any PG or U-rated DVDs, colouring books or infant

development toys would be gratefully received.

Charlotte Jefcoate, fundraising coordinator for Mid Essex Hospitals

Charity, said: “Every year we receive wonderful donations from

individuals, businesses and our community of fundraisers. I’d like to

invite everyone who is thinking about giving to the hospital along on

the first Saturday in December.

“The charity team and the Friends at Broomfield will be in the atrium,

so please pop in, say hello, and help make a patient’s Christmas.”

Are you planning to make a donation to Broomfield Hospital this

Christmas? Please contact fundraising@meht.nhs.uk and we’ll help you

spread some magic.

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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For 琀 ckets, please contact 01245 321817 or

katkins@southwoodhamferrerstc.gov.uk



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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

-

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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12 Focus

South Woodham Flower Club

I was so lucky to win this gorgeous arrangement of beautiful red roses at our last meeting held on

14th November. Gill McGregor was our demonstrator. She used a wonderful array of exciting flowers

and created some very inspiring christmas designs.

If you are interested in flowers and flower arranging and would like to have the chance to win a lovely

arrangement then why not join us.

Our next meeting is on Thursday, 12th December 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!

Anne Rowland,

Chairman

Aerial pictures of

SWF in the library

This Saturday (30th

November 2019) is the last

chance to see the exhibition

of Terry Joyce’s aerial

photographs of South

Woodham Ferrers in our

library! There are 12 A3

images on the wall and over

45 images in the PowerPoint

Presentation.

The PowerPoint presentation

takes place in the library

between 1000 and 1200 on

Saturday. Both of the previous

presentations have sparked

lively debates about how the

pictures show our town in a

slightly different way to the

way we see it from the

ground! Terry was also

quizzed about how he

managed to fly the plane and

take photographs at the same

time! Come along and see if

you can see your house!

The image above shows how

near we are, as the crow flies,

to the River Thames at the

top of the picture.

Scrimshaw’s Restaurant

Starters

Spiced Parsnip Soup (v) (gf available)

topped with parsnip crisps, served with crusty roll

& butter

King Prawn and Crayfish Cocktail (gf available)

served with brown roll & butter

Breaded Brie (v)

served with redcurrant jelly & salad

Soft Centre Scotch Egg

served with mustard sauce dip & salad

Smoked Salmon Rolls (gf)

with horseradish crème fraiche and dressed salad

Mains

Traditional Roast Turkey (gf available)

served with pigs in blankets, stuffing, roast

potatoes, maple glazed parsnips, yorkshire

pudding, cauliflour cheese, butter mashed swede,

turkey gravy & selection of seasonal vegetables

Roast Topside of Beef (gf available)

with pigs in blankets, stuffing, roast potatoes,

maple glazed parsnips, yorkshire pudding,

cauliflour cheese, butter mashed swede, rich beef

gravy & selection of seasonal vegetables

Parties of

up to

50 people

Valid from 1st December to 23rd December 2019

Adult £24.95pp, Children under 10 £12.50pp

£10 per person deposit

Homemade Nut Roast (v)

served with sage & onion stuffing, roast potatoes,

maple glazed parsnips, yorkshire pudding,

cauliflour cheese, butter mashed swede, &

selection of seasonal vegetables

Oven Roasted Duck Breast (gf)

served with parmentier potatoes, spiced red

cabbage & port jus

Oven Roasted Salmon Fillet with Herb Crust

served with buttery crushed new potatoes, glazed

asparagus & hollandaise sauce

Desserts

Traditional Christmas Pudding

served with brandy sauce

Lemon Cheesecake (v) (gf)

served with berry compote & raspberry ripple

ice cream

Chocolate Chip Brandy Bread & Butter Pudding

served with custard

Sticky Toffee Pudding

served with whisky ice cream

To Finish...

Coffee and dusted mince pies

To book contact us at

Old Wickford Road, South Woodham Ferrers CM3 5QU

Tel: 01245 320231

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South Woodham Ferrers WI November Report

It is with great sadness that we learned of the passing of our loyal member, Viv Porth. She] had been suffering, without complaining,

for a long time and managed to attend as many of our meetings as she could. She will be greatly missed. We held a minute’s silence

to remember Viv.

After the usual business, read by Hazel in Margaret’s absence, Shirley reminded us of the upcoming outings she has arranged. We

are going to Beth Chatto’s Christmas Fair at the end of November with lunch at The Rose Tree Tea Room at Dedham afterwards.

We are also looking forward to our After-Christmas Lunch at Scrimshaws in January.

The Speaker this month was John Watkins who gave a very interesting talk on ‘The Reflections of Nature’. He is a professional

photographer and showed lots of beautiful wildlife slides. He has travelled extensively and always has his camera with him. The

presentation was expertly put together with music to accompany the slides and our ladies really enjoyed the afternoon.

Unfortunately, we were told that John is retiring from presenting his talks which is a great shame as we haven’t heard them all.

The afternoon ended with Pat’s Quiz and a Raffle and delicious cakes, courtesy of Sylvia and Susan. Thank you very much for those

and for making the tea.

Our Christmas Coffee Morning was held on Friday the 22nd of November and we welcomed visitors as well as our own members.

Our advert in Focus always works! There were plenty of handmade Christmas cards (and birthday cards for those of us who have

birthdays in December!) made by the Craft Club. These sold very well, so thank you ladies.

We welcomed ladies from other organisations as well as our own members. It was a very successful morning and got everyone in

the Christmas ‘Spirit’ although we only served teas and coffees!

It’s hard to believe we only have two more Craft Club afternoons before Christmas i.e. the 26th of November and the 10th of

December. We meet in the WI Hall from 1.30pm until 4.00 and anyone is welcome to come along.

Thank you very much to Claire who put some lovely knitting patterns for toys through our letterbox. They were very well received

by our ladies and much appreciated.

South Woodham WI members please note that our Christmas Party on the 18th of December will start early with lunch at 1.00pm.

#WARMMALDON 2019 LAUNCHES

Most of us are lucky enough to have a warm coat to wear when

the weather gets colder and to be able to turn the heating up.

However, this isn’t the case for many families in the District.

This year a partnership of organisations has come together to

deliver a programme of events and initiatives focused on

supporting the more vulnerable residents in the District to keep

warm.

Maldon CVS, Maldon District Council, United In Kind, Maldon

Citizen’s Advice Bureau, Essex Child and Family Wellbeing Service

are working together on the programme. Some key activities that

will be happening over the next few months include:

Maldon Soup events which give grants to community projects that

support residents

#WarmMaldon coat rails will be dotted around the District for

anyone to donate warm coats and for those families who need

them to take them for free

(Maldon Library, United Reformed Church (Burnham-On-Crouch)

and Watership Downs Nursery)

Fuel vouchers will be issued to those families and individuals who

are identified as being in need and eligible for help to ensure that

they can heat their home over the cold periods

In addition, Maldon District Council is keen to know of any other

groups who are doing something to help those vulnerable

residents who may be at risk of being cold this winter. If you know

of any please use #WarmMaldon and mention or tweet us

(Facebook: Maldon District Council, Twitter: @MaldonDC).

Richard Holmes, Director of Service Delivery said “Cold weather

can seriously harm our health which is why it is so important that

these initiatives are taking place. If you start to feel unwell during

the winter, even if it is a cough or a cold, don’t wait until it gets

more serious. Seek advice from your pharmacist.”

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HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL DAY

Chelmsford City Council supports the annual Holocaust Memorial

Day Commemoration organised by the Chelmsford Jewish

Community and would like to invite everyone to remember the

victims of the Holocaust during World War Two and other

genocides.

The commemoration event will be held on Thursday 30 January

2020 at 7pm in the Council Chamber located at Chelmsford City

Council, Civic Centre, Duke Street, Chelmsford, CM1 1JE.

Holocaust Memorial Day is the international day of remembrance

for the millions of victims killed in the Holocaust and other

genocides and is marked each year on the anniversary of the

liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau. 2020 marks the 75th anniversary,

and this is a significant milestone made particularly poignant by

the dwindling numbers of survivors who are able to share their

experience.

This year’s principal speaker will be Henri Obstfeld BEM; a

holocaust survivor who reveals the day-to-day fear and horror

experienced by those evading capture and persecution in Nazioccupied

Holland during the Second World War.

Chairman of Chelmsford Jewish Community, Stanley Keller said:

“The theme for this year’s Holocaust Memorial Day 2020 is ‘Stand

Together’. As we hear about the terrible experiences of Henri

Obstfeld in war-torn Holland, we must act on the theme to ensure

such atrocities are never repeated.”

‘Stand Together’, explores how genocidal regimes throughout

history have deliberately fractured societies by marginalising

certain groups, and how these tactics can be challenged by

individuals standing together with their neighbours and speaking

out against oppression.

This commemoration provides an opportunity to learn of and

reflect on many memories and to hear the testimony of Henri

Obstfeld.

Admission to the commemoration is free but must be booked in

advance. Places are limited, so please book early by calling 01245

606987 or online at www.chelmsford.gov.uk/holocaustmemorial.


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WHAT AM I?

QUESTION 1

I am a ball that can be rolled, but never bounced or thrown.

What am I?

QUESTION 2

I can be hot, I can be cold, I can run and I can be still, I can be

hard and I can be soft.

What am I?

QUESTION 3

I can be any shape, I can a be surprise to your loved one, just

fill me up and make sure to hold me real tight so I won’t fly

away. What am I?

QUESTION 4

You find me once in the morning, twice in the afternoon but

never in the evening. What am I?

QUESTION 5

I can be broken or attacked, I can be clogged or crushed, I can

be given and I can be kept, sometimes I am warm and other

times I am cold. What am I?

Answer 5: A heart.

Answer 4: The letter O.

Answer 3: A balloon.

Answer 2: Water.

Church of England

Christmas Gift Appeal

CAN YOU HELP US?

The Church of England is here for everyone in the town. We

are your first port of call for Baptisms, Weddings and Funerals

even if you don’t attend church. We welcome you at Christmas

and Easter. We are always happy to be here for you – and we

would like to be here for generations to come. But all of these

wonderful services cost money, and in South Woodham Ferrers,

we are facing some challenges in this department. We need

your help. So, we are asking you to support us by giving a

Christmas gift to our church. If everyone residing in the town

donated just £1 per year, the Church of England’s presence

here would be secure.

On Saturday 7th December 2019 between 2 and 4pm the

church will be open to visitors and there will be people there

who will be happy to take your donation and show you around

Holy Trinity Church. You can have a chat with our Vicar, The

Reverend Carol Ball, and enjoy tea, coffee and mince pies.

If you would like to help us, or to book a Baptism or

Wedding for next year please do come along. If you can’t

make it on the day, please visit our website:

http://www.holytrinityswf.org.uk/anglican/ for other ways

to donate.

And may we take this opportunity to wish you a happy holy and

peaceful Christmas.

Answer 1: Eyeball.

Main Road

Woodham Ferrers

Chelmsford

Essex

CM3 8RJ.

http://www.stmaryssw.co.uk/

01245 320505

St. Mary’s CofE (VA) Primary School is a small, Church of

England, primary school where every single child matters and is

known.

Would you like your child to be a part of a community that values

the uniqueness and individuality of every child?

Why not come along to our open morning on Monday 2 nd

December 2019 between 9.30am and 11.30am?

We would be delighted to see you.

If you can’t make the open morning, we would be pleased to show

you around our school individually at a more convenient time.

Whichever way you choose to view our school, please contact the

school office (01245 320505) who would be happy to book an

appointment for you.

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16 CONGRATULATIONS

Focus

Happy 11th Birthday William for the 4th

December! We are so proud of you! Lots of

love, Mummy and Simon xxx

Happy 3rd Birthday to our beautiful

Millie. Lots of lots Mummy, Daddy &

Phoebe xxx

Happy 8th Birthday to my big

brother Hayden, today is the only

day I promise not to annoy you,

now can I open a present please?

Love Kian xx

A very happy 11th birthday to William on

the 4th December and his friend Gadget

who's 5 on the 9th of December , both

have a great time. All our love from the

rest of the family xxxx

Happy 9th

birthday to

Harry, lots of

love from

Daddy,

Catherine,

Ashby, Eryn &

Phoebe. Xxx

Happy 6th birthday Alexis!

Hope you have a wonderful day

love Mummy, Daddy, Finley and

Nanny xx

Hope you have a wonderful

birthday my beautiful little sis & the

guinea pigs said happy birthday

too. Love from Emily, Meadow &

Beau xxx

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CONGRATULATIONS

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Happy 8th Birthday Hayden, just

keep being you and making us

proud every single day. Love you all

the bubbles at West Ham, love

Mummy & Daddy xx

Happy Birthday Daddy, we love

you to the moon and back, love

your boys xxx

Happy Birthday to my wonderful

husband, have a great day. Love

Karen xx

‘Happy 12th Birthday Phoebe, enjoy

your celebrations, Lots of Love Mum,

Dad & Oscar xxxx

Wishing our beautiful Eliza an amazing

5th birthday. You make us smile every

day & we love you to the moon &

back 199 times. Love Mummy &

Daddy xxx

Happy 11th

birthday to

Hayden.

Hope you had a

lovely day

Lots of love

Mum, Tony and

Rose

X

Happy 13th Birthday to my gorgeous best

friend Maisie. Love you always. Emily.

XXXXXXXXXXXXX

more birthday’s

over the page...

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Wishing our beautiful granddaughter Ruby

Sparks a very happy 4th birthday

on 28th November have a wonderful day .

All our love Nanny and Gan Gan,

Nanny Shady and all your family XXX

Happy 6th Birthday to my little sister

Eliza ! I love you from Hugo xxx

Happy 6th Birthday to our precious

princess Eliza.

Hope you enjoyed your wonderful

party ! Lots of love Nanny, Parby,

Aunty Becky and Uncle Pete xxx xxx

Happy 10th birthday Esmé

Lots of love

Mummy, Daddy, Nanny, Grandad and Biggie Smalls xxx

Happy 6th Birthday to our amazing

daughter Eliza

You bring joy and happiness to us

everyday beautiful girl.

Lots of love Mummy, Daddy and Hugo

xxx xxx

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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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Response to Tired old Town

In praise of Asda Opticians

Over to

you...

For many years I have used a well known local opticians. My

prescription has always been complex due in part to having double

vision but after cataract surgery in both eyes they could not make

my new glasses correctly. I was without glasses for 5 months and

even after 5 attempts to make them they were no good. The cost

would have been £365 for lenses only (even though they were not

correct) or they had to be returned to the optical laboratory.

Obviously as they were no good they were returned leaving me still

without glasses. Over the years I have spent thousands of pounds

with them on glasses.

I have always been a believer in saying you get what you pay for. How

wrong I was. After being recommended to try Asda's opticians I

chose a cheap frame (which was more than adequate) thinking that

the lenses might not be all that good but they were absolutely

perfect at a cost of only £45 and I picked them up after only 1 week

(I normally have had to wait weeks if not months for them to be

made).

Well done Asda Opticians, you have done what I thought to be

impossible and I am so impressed.

From a very satisfied customer

Bluebell Homecare

I am my wife’s 24/7 carer and have been for many years. During this

time I’ve had many different care companies.

I’ve had carers come in to attend to my wife, who leave within 15

minutes, another fell asleep and another told me she “wasn’t here

to clean up mess”. I even had to show one carer how to maneouvre

a commode safely with my wife on it, because they didn’t know how.

I thought all care companies were alike until last year when I met a

care company called Bluebell Homecare, who genuinely really do

care. From day one my wife was treated with such love, care and

kindness; they were like family then, and continue to be so today.

Previously, when carers from the other companies came in to tend

to my wife I use to dread their visits; not knowing what would happen

next. That’s if they showed up at all. Now I look forward to the visits

from Bluebell Homecare.

Bluebell Homecare have certainly transformed my life and more

importantly that of my wife’s.

So, Bluebell Homecare, I would like to congratulate you on your all

green results from your first CQC inspection.

Sam and Sue, you are the best, you worked so hard to get this and

no one deserves it more. Also, not forgetting your caring staff, what

a fantastic team you have built.

I believe that everyone who requires care deserves to have the level

of expertise and compassion that Bluebell give all of their clients.

Why settle for third rate care when Bluebell can provide the best?

I also would like to reach out to any care workers who do not feel

like they are reaching their potential where they currently are, I know

that Sam and Sue will help you reach your true potential and give you

the job satisfaction you are looking for.

Finally, to all the Care staff that visit my wife Sylvia I would like to

thank you personally.

Roy Edhouse

I feel the need to respond to the letters in the 22nd November issue.

“Tired old Town” – Im sure many residents would agree on your

comments regarding Asda / their monopoly / the weary look of the

town centre. However, I find your remarks rather insulting that you

feel local people “constantly moan” and that they should find

something more valid to do. I believe residents have a right to voice

their opinions and I find the majority of views constructive (rather

than destructive).

I think the medical centre will be a good facility and its great to have

another supermarket but I totally agree with the repeated views on

bad planning, evidenced by a small inadequate surgery car park (only

6 disabled bays ??), lack of crossing facilities across a busy road and

I wonder whether the new road into Sainsburys will become clogged

by traffic causing a problem for patients trying to turn right out of

the surgery ........only time will tell.

A number of concerned residents have made a valiant effort to point

out these problems after taking the time to investigate situations

which could cause problems/accidents and I can only commend

them. I feel sad that after all their efforts little notice of their

observations seem to have been taken by the powers that be.

Kind People

Mrs L F Lawrence-Anderson

(local resident but only 4 years!)

I wish to express my sincere gratitude to all the wonderful caring

people who looked after me following my accident in Lettons Chase

on 4th November.

I was barely conscious during the one and half hour wait for an

ambulance but I'm told that there were several people there,

including one gentleman that arrived with his patio heater and

another with lamps!

After nine days in hospital I am now making good progress from

multiple facial fractures, spine fracture and a few other injuries.

It's reassuring to know that there are still so many good people

around, despite all the bad news we hear these days. So many thanks

again to all my neighbors and also to the delivery driver who was first

on the scene. Also thanks for the many get well messages from the

Woodham Group.

Ongoing Disquiet

John Cole

On Monday of last week I wrote that the Palace had taken steps

to keep Prince Andrew under wraps "for the foreseeable future."

On Wednesday last came the official announcement that he's

effectively going into hiding "for the foreseeable future" ... thereby

proving that the reliability of my Palace source.

I mentioned in last week's Focus that, because of the inadequacy

of the NHS communications machine during much of the run up to

the completion of the new Medical Centre, rumours have been

circulating that Prince Andrew had been commissioned at the

outset to plan and coordinate the task of winning over public

opinion in SWF. That said, I have a 'mole' with access to local NHS

financial info who informs me with certainty that no payment has

ever been made to Prince Andrew - which raises the suspicion of a

quid pro quo arrangement. So was our local 'communications'

team guilty of encouraging the Prince to agree to his 'car crash'

interview? Apart from the damage to the Monarchy resulting from

this rash decision we must ask ourselves if allocating health service

time and resources to such matters is a justifiable expense given

the pressure on the local NHS budget. Accordingly, I am calling for

a public enquiry.

Dr John

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20 Focus

Dear Editor

Over to

you...

As I’m sure everyone will appreciate, all the GP Practices and NHS

people involved needed to make the decision about when to move

to the new Crouch Vale Medical Centre (CVMC) a few weeks

beforehand so all the removals and fittings could be planned and in

place for the opening. At that stage, in the context also of the

opening date for the new superstore, promises and assurances were

in place, as they had been for many months in advance, that all the

roadworks would be fully completed and crossings fully operational.

Also overflow parking in part of the superstore car park had been

promised would be available as it was known there would be extra

vehicles on site at the start with people setting up and delivering the

necessary support services in CVMC.

The fact those provisions were not in place when CVMC first opened

was through no fault of any NHS people. NHS representatives and

other key Town representatives made robust and relentless efforts

to get those things rectified, which they were by the end of the first

week. Everyone greatly regrets the difficulties those things caused.

All previous services provided at the old Merchant Street Health

Clinic have transferred and are now delivered at CVMC and that

includes the Diabetic Eye Screening. This is an occasional service

which is delivered in blocks in rotation between several locations so

people using this service have a choice to wait until the service is in

SWF or if they want or need a more urgent test they will be

signposted to the earliest appointments and told of the location.

Yours sincerely

Peter Blackman

Chair, SWF Health & Social Care Group

Welcome to Crouch Vale Medical Centre

The Crouch Vale Medical Centre has been open for two weeks.

During this time the Patient Participation Groups(PPGs) of the three

Practices have supplied volunteers to meet and greet patients. As

expected with a new venture there were a few hiccups to overcome

but the professionalism of the staff and the forbearance of the

patients has meant a successful start to the new venture.

During this fortnight we have learnt a lot about how the system works

and we can give some advice on best practice from a patient viewpoint.

1. Car parking- Remember that the staff are not responsible for

difficulties in parking. The PPGs and others advised that the parking

provision would be inadequate from the outset of the development

proposals. Hopefully the opening of Sainsburys will relieve the

pressure.

2. Access- Remember access problems are not the fault of the staff.

PPGs, South Woodham Ferrers Health and Social Care Group, the

Town Council and many others have been, and still are, constantly

lobbying the Highways authorities to try and ensure safe and

practical access.

3. Arriving at the Centre- When you enter through the two sets of

automatic doors you will have three options. If you have an

appointment with a service previously provided at the Town Centre

Clinic, turn right and go up the stairs or by lift to the upper floor

where you will be met and directed to the correct waiting area.

4. If you have an appointment for a service provided by a Practice,

book in using one of the two small screens on right hand side.

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5. If you wish to make an appointment or to discuss any other

Practice service you need to talk to one of the three receptionists

straight in front of you. Sometimes you may need to join a small

queue but any of the receptionists can deal with your needs

regardless of the Practice with which you are registered.

6. After booking in - There is a large screen above the booking in

screens. When the health professional (doctor/nurse etc) is ready for

you, your name will appear on the big screen with the name of the

person you are seeing and the room number to go to. In some cases

the doctor or nurse may still come out into the reception area and

call you by name.

7. Repeat prescriptions - The pillar boxes in which you can place your

repeat prescription are situated in the foyer on the right hand side

before the second set of automatic doors so you do not have to enter

the reception area. You should be aware that there are alternative

ways of getting repeat prescriptions. You can get a form from the

receptionist to register for the arrangement to request your

medicines on line. The pharmacies are running a service whereby you

can take in your prescription request to them and they will deliver it

to the Practice for authorisation and onward fulfilment.

8. At time of writing the only service not available to patients is

blood tests previously provided at the Clinic. This service is under

review.

9. Practices continue to provide blood tests by appointment.

In conclusion the volunteer greeters would like to thank all the

patients for their consideration and understanding during this major

transitional period.

PPG Chairs: David Birch, Linda Denton, Barbara Wood

Message from Mid Essex CCG

The local NHS is grateful for the feedback from South Woodham

Ferrers residents in last week’s Focus about the opening of Crouch

Vale Medical Centre. We are very pleased that initial problems with

crossings and parking at the site have now been addressed – the

light-controlled crossings near the centre were operational within

days of the centre opening.

The three GP practices will be updating their websites next week with

a new version of the Frequently Asked Questions list about the

medical centre.

The practices, their patient participation groups, volunteers, staff at

Provide CIC, NHS commissioners and the IT supplier all deserve

thanks for their hard work to keep everything running smoothly

through the first week of opening. Most of all, though, we are grateful

to the people of South Woodham for your interest in the project and

for bearing with us during the wait for its opening and the transition

of the services into the new building.

We will continue to seek your feedback on local NHS services as we

are committed to working with you in developing them.

Health Centre

NHS Mid Essex Clinical Commissioning Group

Chelmsford

I have just came out of the new Health Centre, as I do not drive I had

to get a Bus, there is a shelter outside, but nothing to indicate its a

Bus stop, if it is a Bus shelter why is there no Bus stop sign and no

timetable to indicate Bus times?

There are a lot of elderly people in Woodham who do not drive, so if

they are coming out of the Health Centre they have no idea the times

of the Buses to get them home.

(Common sense has gone)

Christine

MOBILE PHONE FOUND

A mobile phone has been found in the grounds of the

bungalows of Clements Court between Tutors Way and

Clements Green Lane.

If you think this could be yours please ring Clements Court

office on 01245 324055 and please leave a message.


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South Woodham Focus 21

LIVING NEAR A BUSY ROAD CAN STUNT CHILDREN'S LUNG

GROWTH. The findings, contained in a report written by King’s

College London and released by a coalition of 15 health and

environment non-governmental organizations (NGOs), including

ClientEarth, the British Lung Foundation, and the UK Health

Alliance on Climate Change, shows that living within 50 metres of

a major road in may increase your risk of developing lung cancer

by up to 10%.

Kings tells us that: "The levels of recorded roadside air pollution

stunt lung growth in children by approximately 14% in Oxford, 13%

in London, 8% in Birmingham, 5% in Bristol, 5% in Liverpool, 3% in

Nottingham, and 4% in Southampton. One third (33%) of

Londoners - around 3 million people - are estimated to live near a

busy road. (1,2,3)

The new research shows an increased risk of cardiac arrest, heart

disease, stroke, lung cancer, bronchitis as well as reduced lung

function in children."

Dr Rob Hughes, Senior Fellow at the Clean Air Fund, said: “Air

pollution makes us, and especially our children, sick from cradle to

grave, but is often invisible. This impressive research makes this

public health crisis - which affects people all across the UK - visible,

and shows the urgency with which all political parties must

prioritise cleaning up our air.”

The health and environment groups involved are calling for all

political parties to commit to adopting a legally-binding target to

meet World Health Organisation (WHO) guidelines for particulate

matter pollution by 2030 and take steps to immediately reduce

illegal air pollution across the UK.

Even small towns such as SWF can benefit immensely from

measures to clean up the air - such as walking or cycling instead of

driving whenever possible, not leaving car engines running whilst

stationary, and keeping our fingers crossed that truly affordable

and practical electric cars will be widely available soon.

Money cannot buy health, but I'll settle for a diamond studded

wheelchair. Dorothy Parker

A TWICE-YEARLY JAB TO REPLACE STATINS? Statins are one of

the big success stories of modern medicine, protecting millions

from an untimely demise resulting from vascular catastrophes such

as heart attacks and strokes caused by the furring up of arteries.

They are not without their disadvantages, however - a major one

being that you have to take them every day.

For this reason the media outlets have exultantly reported the

merits of an injectable alternative following the early results of a

trial

The British Heart Foundation (BHF) takes a slightly more measured

approach - saying that the jab "shows promise."

Jennifer Mitchell gives the BHF's Party line: "A new gene silencing

drug could be used to lower ‘bad-cholesterol’ in the blood

according to new findings presented at the European Society of

Cardiology conference in Paris. Injection of the new drug, called

inclisiran, reduced cholesterol levels by around 50% in patients also

taking a maximum dose of a statin. Importantly, there was also an

associated reduction in heart attack and stroke in people taking

the drug.

Inclisiran is one of the first of a completely new class of medicines

(small interfering RNAs, known as gene silencing drugs) that can

block production of specific molecules for many months. Instead

of being taken in pill form they are given to patients as a single

injection under the skin.

Longer-term trials are now needed to confirm sustained clinical

benefit and to confirm safety, but these results are very

encouraging – and may point the way to a future where medicines

like Inclisiran replace statins.

Cholesterol is a fatty substance found in your blood. It's produced

naturally in the liver. Everyone has cholesterol. And we need it to

stay healthy because every cell in our body uses it. However, having

high levels of ‘bad’ (non-HDL) cholesterol can increase your risk of

heart and circulatory diseases such as heart attack, stroke and

vascular dementia.

Some people can effectively lower their cholesterol levels by

making lifestyle changes, such as improving their diet and exercise.

When this is unsuccessful, reducing cholesterol by taking a statin

daily is a highly effective way to reduce the risk of a heart attack

or stroke.

However, some people are unable to effectively lower their

cholesterol with statins, and it’s these patients who would benefit

from this new way of lowering cholesterol."

Professor Sir Nilesh Samani, Medical Director at the British Heart

Foundation said: “Lowering your LDL or ‘bad’ cholesterol is a key

goal in reducing your risk of suffering a heart attack or stroke. This

injection under the skin may be a safe and effective way of

delivering a gene-silencing drug that works on the liver to lower

LDL cholesterol. As it’s injected twice a year, some patients may

prefer to have this treatment rather than taking a pill every day.

More work is needed to prove the long-term safety of the drug,

but this could provide a significant advance in preventing heart and

circulatory disease.”

"Alright lads, a giant fly is attacking the police station. I’ve called

the SWAT team!” Greg Davies

MORE EXERCISE FOR TEENS. ABC News reports that "A vast

majority of adolescents around the world are not participating in

enough exercise, putting their current and future health at risk,

according to a new study. The study, conducted by researchers

from the World Health Organization and published in The Lancet

medical journal on Thursday, found that more than 80 percent of

children aged 11 to 17 worldwide did not meet current

recommendations of at least one hour of physical activity per day.

Researchers also found that girls were less active than boys in all

but four of the 146 countries studied.

The WHO recommends that adolescents engage in at least 60

minutes of “moderate to vigorous exercise” per day to promote

both healthy physical development and social skills. The benefits

of physical activity during adolescence include improved

cardiorespiratory health, muscular fitness and bone strength.

Existing evidence suggests that many of these benefits will

continue into adulthood, according to the WHO".

A widespread problem for 'the youth of today' is that 'screen time'

competes with 'activity time' - so perhaps we should attempt to

ration the use of devices such as mobile phones to, say, 12 hours a

day. "Easier said than done", I hear you cry, "Were you born

yesterday, mate?" OK, OK - I know - the point I'm making is simply

that South Woodham is blessed with an abundance of sports

facilities - so the opportunities are there for those who chose to

listen to the advice given by Dr WHO.

Dr John

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Who gets your vote?

Left or right? Stay or go? This

manifesto, that manifesto? The only

thing we can be certain about is that

things are uncertain. And it’s been

like that for a while. Sadly, I am

addicted to this unfolding saga – but

sometimes I have to take a break

from it all. Leaders of our world are

transitory figures, here one minute,

gone the next. Whether they have a positive or negative

impact, their time will be up, and a new figurehead will

emerge. Sunday was the feast of Christ the King. He is

not a transitory figure. He has been here since time began;

he will be here forever. What is his manifesto? Well no

need to plough through loads of figures and bar charts on

this one – it can be summed up in one word – Love. And

his manifesto is a two-way street. He promised us

salvation and he has done everything he promised. He

gave his life that we might live. Now, in return, he asks us

to practice love for Him and for each other. When things

go wrong, it is so often because we forget this. So

whatever decision you make in the coming weeks –

remember there is one leader with a proven track record

and an easy manifesto. Christ the King. And He gets my

vote.

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4:30pm till 6:30pm

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Tickets £7

(includes a present from Santa, Food and Drink)

Santa will be visiting from the North Pole

and

Amazing Entertainment

Under 12s only

Reverend Carol Ball on behalf of the

South Woodham Ferrers Christian Council

For tickets, please contact 01245 321817 or


Collingwood Primary School)

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support the school

and our children.

Thank you.

Come and join us on

Friday 6 December 2019

for our

Senior Citizens Christmas Lunch

12:30pm till 3:00pm

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SWF RUFC WEEKLY ROUNDUP

1st XV v Ipswich


suffered another defeat

on the road this weekend

going down 52 points to

7 against Ipswich. This

was always going to be a

difficult game, but it was

made harder with several

first team players

unavailable for selection.

Nevertheless, the lads

played with heart and will

take some positives from

the game, despite the

score line.

The first half belonged to the home side and they took full

advantage of a Woodham side that had been put together with

very little time to prepare properly. Five trys in the first period put

Ipswich out of sight and it was clear that the mix and match

Woodham side was not going to get their first win on the road.

Playing for pride in the second half Woodham started brightly and

their attack began to bite into Ipswich’s defence. Sadly, it was the

home side that scored first, with a breakaway try and they followed

that up with two more scores to put the game beyond any doubt.

Woodham showed some real heart and despite the mounting score

against them, continued to hammer at the Ipswich defence. On

one visit they managed apply enough pressure to get two Ipswich

players sin binned as the defensive penalty count built against

them. Tate Holliday got the consolation try that Woodhams second

half effort deserved with Baker converting for the full seven.

Although the score looked alarming Assistant Coach Gareth

Harper was keen to point to the positives of the Woodham

performance. The line out and scrum held their own throughout

the game and the team played with real spirit. He was keen to

extend a special thanks to the second team players, including

debutant Kieran Coulson, who stepped into the breach and played

their hearts out.

Under 13 v Woodford

The game started off with hope that the team could pull off

another victory and the boys were in good spirits. Woodford made

a great start getting their first team try over the line within the first

6 minutes. SWF were not disheartened. The boys pushed and put

together some good passes but unfortunately lost the ball on the

ground. With some crushing tackles, Woodham eventually turned

the ball over again, and with great spirit, managed to get the ball

to BigJoe who did what the big man does. He pushed through the

Woodford defensive line to get the first Woodham try over the

line.

Woodfords defence was strong and their ability to rip the ball was

proving tough for the Woods to deal with. Woodford carried the

ball well and took the ball over for another try within minutes.

Some great tackling and passing from both sides saw the play

going back and forth up and down the field, but Woodford had

the advantage with a very well organized attacking line and

managed to push another 2 tries over before the halftime whistle

went up.

After a great team talk, and with some strong substitutions coming

on, the boys went out for the second half with renewed vigour.

With the likes of Hayden, Dan, Mitchell, Tom and Josh showing

Woodford that the Woods were a force to be reckoned with in

defence, as well as pushing forward, some unbelievable effort got

them close to the try line on a couple of occasions. Woodfords

winger then took the ball and ran through almost the entire team

and scored a very good individual try. Nathan made a couple of

fantastic runs, as did Dan, but Woodford were very strong in

defence and the boys just couldn’t penetrate. Mitchell made a

couple of amazing lunges for the line, with 3 or more Woodford

players hanging off him, leading to him unanimously winning the

golden (stinky) boot for his match long efforts.

Woodford scored again halfway through the second half with

another great solo effort from their winger, and the Woods knew

that they had lost this battle. They didn’t give up. The tackling

became a little untidy as the legs were wearing and a couple of

high tackles and one particularly dangerous tackle were noted. The

teams were asked to calm down and Woodham could see another

try coming their way. Re-enter BigJoe. Again, with his trademark

run, took the ball through the Woodford defence for the second

of the Woods tries for the day, bringing the final score to 30-10.

Under 12 v Chelmsford

Kenny B was off to a flying start today as the boys gave a

Chelmsford a warm welcome. Straight into tackling and ripping

the ball, Kenny B was straight into the Chelmsford’s attack.

Unfortunately, Woodham were caught napping and were swiftly

punished with a try from Chelmsford. This did not deter the boys,

though. Charlie and Dan tackled well and Kenny B tackled into

touch. Louis returned following his injury and put up a good

defence. Chelmsford’s defence was tough to breech. Following a

knock on from Chelmsford, the boys’ scrum was successful and

allowed Josh to make great gain before passing to Dan, who ran

in the equaliser. Just before half-time, Chelmsford bundled the

ball over the line from a penalty.

Chelmsford ran in three tries in quick succession – one from a

cracking interception. The Woodham boys did not give up –

crunching tries from Will and Josh. Felix ripped the ball

successfully and Jared made a great tackle. Chelmsford then ran

in two more tries before the Woodham boys began to fight back.

A great period of play began: great gain and tackles from Archie

led to good ground from Felix. Byron made a fantastic tackle.

Thomas got hold of the ball and led Chelmsford on a merry dance

with good pressure, finally leading to Kenny B going over for

Woodham’s second try. Straight from the kick-off, Kenny B

bulldozed through to score Woodham’s third. End of the first

game.

The second game was much closer. Josh and Will putting in quality

tackles before a passing breakdown allowed Chelmsford to score.

Kenny R showed great strength in his rucking today, Archie made

use of his strength to make good ground. Jack C played well in the

fullback position. The ball then became a hot potato and

Chelmsford took advantage running in another try. Jack B then

came on, providing more great tackles with Jake making up

ground. Josh gained a lot of ground before Kenny B went over

for his third try of the day. Following the restart, Kenny B

produced yet another amazing tackle and Josh tackled Chelmsford

into touch. Byron covered a lot of ground before Chelmsford stole

the ball to score. Kenny R made a good run with the ball before

passing to Archie. Chelmsford scored once more before the final

whistle.

Under 8 v Chelmsford

The U8s team had great numbers which meant them playing 2

matches (extra time rolling around in the mud!). They all played

exceptionally well today with some great passing, tagging and

showing improvement as well as really understanding the rules.

Special mention to Anthony who has shown a great improvement

in defence and to Will M for his hard work and always playing with

a smile!

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BURNHAM & DISTRICT TABLE TENNIS LEAGUE

Woodham youngster Jenson Davis continues his

100% winning streak in Division 3.

Fambridge’s Liam Squirrell in hat-trick action against Woodham’s

Lee McHugh this week.

Luca Bailey of Woodham B –

back in action this week.

Division 1 – A League of Two Halves

As a gift from the god of fixtures we had the unusual situation of

the top 5 teams playing the bottom 5 in division one of the

Burnham & District Table Tennis League this week. A chance for a

few upsets perhaps, and a chance to close the gap? Unfortunately

the opportunity was wasted as the top sides all recorded

significant victories to widen that gulf even further. Even without

their talisman Cold Norton A came through the challenge of a

hearty Stow B for a table-topping 9-1 win – both Matt Stringer and

Sam Lowman came through unscathed. A strong Mapledene A

trio of Charles Sweeny, Steve Muth and Reece Seddon

whitewashed West Maldon B 10-0 to edge themselves into second

place. Fambridge are now up into 3rd place following a convincing

win over Woodham A – Fambridge have games in hand and the

matches against the other top sides will be key to any success they

have this year. For Fambridge Liam Squirrell was in fine fettle just

dropping 1 set all evening to Woodham’s Lee McHugh. The

returning Keith Adams also recorded a hat-trick but only after a

last gasp 5th set decider against McHugh. McHugh didn’t go

home empty handed as he defeated the consistent Mark Stones

in straight sets, and paired up with Daniel Piggott for the doubles.

West Maldon A rediscovered their mojo with the return of Dan

Young and Harry Keys, as they both recorded a full set of singles

victories and then paired up for the doubles, in their 8-2

destruction of West Maldon B. Finally in 5th place and hanging on

in there are Maldon A following their hard fought victory over Stow

A where the durability of their star players paid dividends as they

came through on top in all 3 five-setters to record a much needed

8-2 win. The old war horse Steve Whiteley was on top form

winning all 4 of his matches, whilst Stow’s Gary Brignall picked up

his teams two points.

Division 2 – Queen of the Night

In Division Two this week the top two teams battled it out with

Maldon B coming out on top courtesy of their doubles win over

Mapledene C. The final score was 6-4 with Maldon’s Colin Napper

the pick of the bunch. Despite Napper’s hat-trick most eyes would

have been on the all-female encounters as arguably the league’s

best 4 ladies were up against each other and putting down markers

for the league Singles competition in early 2020. Mapledene’s Lin

Roff emerged as the Queen of the Night with two excellent 3 set

victories over Maldon’s Dawn Baldry and Jan Fuller. Whilst

Mapledene C and Maldon B were playing out their top of the table

clash, Maldon C snuck in between them courtesy of a 7-3 win over

their D rated stablemates. Maldon C’s young starlet Thomas Page

was on top form winning all 4 of his matches, but the best

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individual performance must have been Tom Elder’s final match

deciding set 14-12 victory over Brian Riedling – what a way to finish

the evening’s sport! The biggest scoreline of the week saw

Woodham B overcome Cold Norton C 8-2. Woodham’s Luca Bailey

is back from injury and despite his ring rustiness recorded a hattrick

in singles and partnered up with Ewan Hynd for the doubles

too – nice to see you, to see you nice. Cold Norton’s Terry Hyland

was on fine form with 2 singles victories and he was unlucky to lose

to Bailey when 9-7 up in the decider only to see his young

opponent pull out his best 4 shots to steal the POM from his grasp.

In the battle of the Hammers at Mayland this week Ralph Gibson

secured bragging rights with a 5 set victory over the division’s most

valuable player Tim Pulham of Stow C, Pulham went on to win his

other matches but this wasn’t enough to counteract the

consistency of the Mayland trio who recorded a 6-4 victory. Alan

Scammell continues to baffle the division 2 players as he recorded

yet another hat-trick with his awkward but very effective style. This

time it was Valerie Board and her Woodham C team-mates who

were in the firing line, however they took the Scammell on the chin

and fought back to earn the draw with everyone contributing to

the points tally.

Division 3 – Stowicide

Stow D are proving to be too consistent and too strong for this

division this year. They were ruthless and heartless in their

destruction of stablemates Stow F this week to strengthen their

top spot – almost a full whitewash, with only Anne Mills taking a

set off Jean Chasmer to obstruct the perfect score. A full house

for the Stow D regulars of Chasmer, Dave Goody and Peter

Chastin. West Maldon D must have thought their 9-1 victory over

St Lawrence B would help them close the gap – alas not! West

Maldon’s Noah Sage led the statistics and maintains his excellent

form this season. The most intriguing match-up was 14 year old

Jakob Mortensen pitting his wits against the leagues only

nonagenarian Dave Toe – would his 76 years of extra experience

help him through this match? Youth was the victor this time around

as young Jakob won in 4, 4 & 7. Woodham D continued their good

run of form with new youngster Jenson Davis maintaining his 100%

record so far, and matched by his captain and slightly older than

13 Mike Burton they created the platform for a 7-3 win over

Blackwater B. The St Lawrence A team bounced back from defeat

last week to record a 9-1 victory over Mayland B, and Maldon E

were able to overcome Burnham A 6-4 thanks to a singles clean

sweep from that old campaigner Roger Warren. Most impressively

Warren took the scalp of Michael Pratley – a rare occurrence.




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

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(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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Stuart Garlick Osteopaths 200323

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Ben Farrell 615051

Sports Massage Therapist

Kathryn Taylor 07989 430541

Homeopath

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Joy Bliss 426414

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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

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Church of England 322134

Christ the King Church, RCCG. 07538097421

Methodist Church 01621 853423

New Life Church 01245 321188

Roman Catholic Church 324138

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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(20cm). Luxury satin case with

instructions. Simple to use, can

even sleep in them. £30

01245 400779

LITTLE TIKES 3FT INDOOR

TRAMPOLINE, suitable for child 3-

6 years. Very good condition with

original box. £35

Tel: 01245 320959

HOME OFFICE DESK Light Oak,

W120cm D80cm H75cm. with side

cabinet, in excellent condition. A

real bargain. £55 Photo available

on request.

Tel: 01245 320959

ANTLER 2 WHEELED LAPTOP

TROLLEY/CASE - in excellent

condition £30.

REFLECTA DELUX 150 x 150cm

Freestanding Projector Screen -

Used in excellent condition £20.

DARTINGTON CRYSTAL VINTAGE

'DEVON' DECANTER by Frank

Thrower - Used in excellent

condition £15.

WOODLORE TIE RACK Cedar

Wood 40 Peg Hanger - Used in

excellent condition £10.

Tel: 07909 193010. Text me for

photos.

I PHONE 5. Unlocked, very good

condition,includes new cover, lead

and charger. Pink colour. One

owner. Price £90. I can send a

photo, call 07741 637144

NEARLY NEW ....

Ladies fur coat ( Simulated ) by

Tyber Baccara

Brown ¾ length size 14 cost £350

for sale £75

Ladies Monsoon, Heather coloured

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ankle length single breasted shawl

collar coat

Size 12,Cost £199 for sale £50

Ladies rain proof trench coat with

hood coat made by Jane Austin,

maroon, ankle length

Size 12 cost £85 for sale £40

Tel: 01245-324021 - SWF

SONY 5.1S MASTER FULL

DIGITAL AMPLIFIER turner DVD

home cinema DAVs400.

Working order in good condition

including remote control. 5 small

speakers and one larger base.

£30 07814636952

LEFT HANDED GOLF CLUBS

Titleist 712 AP2

5-PW Excellent condition

£ 225 ono

Mobile : 07879 613 352

Home : 01621 828 227

SOLID 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. Or can be split:

Table £150. Chairs £100.

Tel: 07594 856851

HEELEYS. As new. 2 pairs. 1 pair

size 4 & 1 size pair 5. £10 each.

07897 563736

WOODEN ROCKING WINNIE

THE POOH BABY CRIB. Only used

for a doll. £10. 07897 563736

3 PIECE CONSERVATORY

WICKER FURNITURE SET with

cushions, selling due to move, also

Beko Fridge/Freezer H180cm,

D55cm, W55cm, £30 each or £50

for both. Must be collected' Tel:

07539 67120

TV CABINET MAHOGANY (NEXT)

very good condition £35.00

buyer to collect. Tel: 01245

320246

KITCHEN UNITS

Two new and unused Howdens

kitchen corner base unit carcasses

900mm x 900mm. Oak finish.

£35.00 each. 07970311100

GIRLS SKI JACKET

LIGHT BLUE AND NAVY PADDED

SKI JACKET. Used for one ski

holiday. All cleaned and in good

condition. Size 164cm. £10.00.

Girls smart black winter coat in

good cleaned condition although

two buttons are missing. These can

be replaced. Size 164cm. £5.00.

07970 311100

CONVERSE ALL STAR low rise,not

boot, size 9 and half,

wrong size sent to me £20 phone

Jo on 07989 125063

SCHOOL NATIVITY PLAY - KING

OUTFIT - includes hat, age 7-8

years, in excellent condition as

new, smoke & pet free home - £5.

Photo available. Tel/text: 07799

061248

BRAND NEW ORTHOPEDIC

MEMORY FOAM MATTRESS

Double 4ft 6 wide

all still wrapped up

Quality Mattress £499 New

must sell as need space urgently

Absolute Bargain

£140. Tel: 01245 4000 41

Can deliver locally

FENDER TELECASTER CLASSIC

50’S series in blonde. Excellent

condition.Purchased from new 8

years ago. Played at home

occasionally and never been

gigged. Comes with Fender gig

bag. RRP £959 asking price of

£500 ovno . Call 07818 402972 for

more information

CHARLTON HESTON

BIOGRAPHY (NEW CONDITION

BOOK) £12

PORTABLE ELECTRIC INDUCTION

TWO RING HOB ( NEW NOT

USED ) £50

Mobile: 07938528145

Flat: 01245 225863

BEAUTIFUL HARDWOOD DOOR

with arched half inset glass leaded

panel. Can email photo. £45

SWF. 07449 988069

MUSIC ALLEY JUNIOR DRUM KIT

as advertised in Argos £40.00

o.v.n.o. can send picture if

required.

From a smoke free home.

Please phone Claire 07711037794

LEFT HANDED GOLF CLUBS

Titleist 712 AP2. 5-PW Excellent

condition. £225 ono

Mobile : 07879 613 352

Home : 01621 828 227

HARDY PILOT BOAT. 18ft 6ins 2

berth Marina outboard, 2 cylinder

10hp/4stroke .can email pictures.

More info on request £3.500

07867973802.

LED METAL DETECTOR (t150)

only used once £15 call hazel

01245 321536

COLLECTABLE CHURCHILL

HORLICKS MUGS. 6 Horlicks 1/2

pint mugs and 4 matching Tea

towels. Manufactured by Churchill

potteries. Mint condition in

original Pack. AN IDEAL

CHRISTMAS GIFT, or a unique

addition to your home. £20 -

01245 328235

12 LARGE ROCKERY ROCKS

ideal for your garden. £50 buyer

to collect.

BE PREPARED THIS WINTER

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Based in South Woodham Ferrers for over 30 Years

WANTED

FOR CASH

CARS - VANS - 4x4s - CLASSICS

* ANYTHING CONSIDERED

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. Over 25 Years Experience

. Domestic & Commercial

. Full or Partial Rewires

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01245 425904

07415 421381

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01245 321514

07973 522412

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- Fault Finding

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- Electrical Installation, Inspection & Testing with Certification

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- PAT Testing

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Email:

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office

01245-328805

mobile

07949 600966

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COMPLETE INSTALLATION BY BATHROOM SPECIALISTS

Full Domestic Plumbing Service Available

All work at a High Standard, Competitive Prices.

Bathrooms, En-suites, Cloakrooms, Power Showers etc,

All types of bathroom furniture. Work Guaranteed and Fully Insured

Call Vince: 01245 324187 or 07768 695140

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VINTAGE PETROLIANA &

AUTOMOBILIA WANTED

Look in your Sheds, Barns, Factories & Garages

CLIFF PAIN Established 1980

HOME ENTERTAINMENT SPECIALIST

TV’S & SOUND SYSTEMS SUPPLIED & INSTALLED

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10% discount

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Petrol / Diesel Pumps

Petrol Cans

Oil Cans / Oil Drums

Enamel Signs

Vintage Tools

Cast Iron Clocks

Vintage Oil Cabinets

Car Club Badges

Car Mascots

Vintage Fire Extinguishers

Vintage Tax Discs

Boxes of Vintage Vehicle

Parts

Motorcycles & Parts

Darren 07775 998628

Email : motorcyclebuyer7788@outlook.com

HENRY

Your Local Tree Surgeon

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Conifer Hedge Specialists

Trees / Hedges

Trimming, Topping

Pruning Service

Tree Crowning

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Dead Wooding

Tree Felling

Wood Chipper Service

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Stump Grinding

Stump Removal

Trees Removed

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Waste Removed

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