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13th December 2019

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ST MARYS C OF E PRIMARY SCHOOL

BULB PLANTING

On Tuesday 19th November our Year 2/3

children worked alongside the local Parks

Volunteers to plant some beautiful crocus

bulbs in the communal area in Woodham

Ferrers by St Marys School.

We are very proud of the Chestnut Class

children who were impeccably behaved and

planted over 100 bulbs.

The children learnt how to use dibbers and worked very hard to

ensure the bulbs were evenly spread around the green, they are

very excited for them to surface in the spring time.

We hope the local community agree that they did a super job and

enjoy watching the bulbs grow.

All the staff at Studio One

would like to wish past, present and future

clients a very Merry Christmas.

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Woodham Ferrers on the afternoon of December 15th, and haven't

a ticket, then I'm afraid you are out of luck, because, due to the

fantastic response from so many local residents, we have sold out

of our £5 entry tickets.

We are thus very pleased how this will benefit our 2 charities

(Breast cancer and Crohn's disease), and are looking forward to an

entertaining afternoon, with good music, delicious food and plenty

of seasonal festivity.

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Those of you who will not be fortunate enough to attend the 15th,

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5

June Welch

Peacefully at home on the 23rd November.

Aged 89 years.

The Funeral Service will take place on

Monday 16th December

at Chelmsford Crematorium at 2.00 pm.

Family flowers only, donations if desired to

'Marie Curie Cancer Care' may be made via

'Tributes & Donations' at www.pauljking.com

or sent to: Paul J King Funeral Directors

5 Guild Way, South Woodham Ferrers, CM3 5TG

01245 321866

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OIEO £290,000

l No Onward Chain l Convenient for Local Primary

School l Close proximity to Town Centre

l Convenient for Train Station with links to London

Liverpool Street l Three Good Size Bedrooms

l Ground floor Cloakroom l Fitted Kitchen l Refitted

Bathroom l 48ft East Facing Rear Garden

l Block Paved Driveway with Off Street Parking for

Three Vehicles

Call to view 01245 323729


£350,000

l Link Detached Bungalow l Central Cul-de-sac

Location l Two Double Bedrooms l Re-Fitted

Kitchen l Re-Fitted Shower room l Spacious Lounge

Diner l Conservatory l Own Driveway to Garage l

Front and Rear Gardens l Solar Panels l Early

Viewing Advised



£400,000

l Four Bedroom Detached House

l Cul-de-sac Location

l 53 ft East Facing Rear Garden

l Conservatory

l Ensuite to Master Bedroom

l Separate Dining Room l Ground Floor Cloakroom

l Utility Room l Garage and Carport



Guide Price £400,000 - £425,000

l Four Bedroom Detached l Great Location close

to Country Walks l Three receptions l Re-fitted

kitchen l Utility l En-Suite to Master l Re-fitted

family bathroom l Garage and Driveway l Enclosed

rear Garden


Basildon

t: 01268 271 110

e: sales@balgoresbasildon.com

Lettings: 01268 280 066

Gravesend

t: 01474 369 955

e: sales@balgoresgravesend.com

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t: 01245 323 729

e: sales@balgoresswf.com

Lettings: 01245 455 584

Brentwood

t: 01277 216 800

e: sales@balgoreshayes.com

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Hornchurch

t: 01708 470 756

e: sales@balgoresproperty.com

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Upminster

t: 01708 259 539

e: sales@balgoresupminster.com

Lettings: 01708 259 535

Battlesbridge

£575,000

l This three bedroom detached bungalow has been

renovated to a high standard. The property sits on a

plot approximately 350ft x 50ft and benefits from Air

source heat pump, solar panels and porcelain floor

tiles with zoned underfloor heating throughout,

stunning living room with vaulted ceiling, Velux windows

and multi fuel burner, re-fitted kitchen with granite

worktops, re-fitted bathroom, master bedroom with

vaulted ceiling and Velux window and 31ft conservatory.


Chelmsford

t: 01245 492 424

e: sales@balgoreschelmsford.com

Lettings: 01245 455 584

Ongar

t: 01277 369 925

e: ongar@balgoreshayes.com

Lettings: 01277 366 092


£600,000

l Premier Location

l Attractive Detached Family Home

l Versatile Layout with Three Receptions

l Kitchen Diner with Separate Utility Room

l Four Bedrooms

l Three Bathrooms

l Detached Double Garage

l Ample Secure Parking

l Landscaped Rear Garden


Dagenham

t: 02085 921 038

e: sales@balgoresdagenham.com

Lettings: 02085 921 038

Romford

t: 01708 755 507

e: sales@balgoresromford.com

Lettings: 01708 755 508

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BASILDON HOSPITAL RAISES AWARENESS OF THE IMPORTANCE OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

The Research and Development (R&D) department at Basildon Hospital currently contributes to over 60 studies that benefit patients

and the wider NHS. Medical research plays an essential role in developing new treatments, devices and methods of managing disease.

By constantly striving to improve the effectiveness of existing treatments we will be able to provide better care to our patients, not just

at Basildon but across our hospital group.

Recently, the R&D team hosted an open day to showcase the great research the hospital supports and invited staff and patients to come

along to find out how this research improves the current and future health and care of our local population.

Perry Curley is one patient currently taking part in a clinical research trial, FLAIR. FLAIR (Front-Line therapy in CLL) trials new therapies

in patients with previously untreated chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL).

Perry said:

“My family and I have seen a

significant improvement in my

health, all thanks to the work of

our hospital and other

healthcare researchers. It is

essential that these trials and

others continue so we can make

improvements to treatments

and make them available to all

who need them.”

Ashley Solieri, associate

director of research and

development at Basildon

Hospital added:

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Sunday 22nd December 2pm @ Club Woodham

“It was excellent to see Perry

doing so well and to see other

patients and our staff showing

such an interest in our research

activity. Without our patients

agreeing to take part, we would

not be able to support the

many studies that we do. Our

team is passionate about

improving outcomes for our

patients and contributing to

evidence based treatments and

healthcare delivery of the

future.”

Everybody welcome, have you got what it takes to

show us your Christmas Jumper?

Come and join in the fun and a chance to win in

our Christmas Hamper raffle!

Live Music from Monkeys Wedding

One other important study that

the R&D team are currently

supporting is GLAD (Genetic

Links to Anxiety and

Depression). Research has

shown that 30%-40% of the risk

of depression and anxiety is

genetic. Taking part in the

GLAD study will help

researchers to understand

these genetic links and enable

more effective treatments to be

developed for patients who

suffer with anxiety and

depression.

If you would like to take part,

participation is simple and

you can register by following

the instructions at

www.gladstudy.org.uk

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SOUTH WOODHAM MOTOR SPARES & CYCLES

Bill Pearce, the new owner of South Woodham Motor Spares & Cycles had to fill some big boots when he took over from David Barker (who was the

previous owner for almost forty years) and Calvin Granger, who helped manage the Maldon branch and then South Woodham branch over the years.

In May last year, both David and Calvin died within 5 days of each other. It was very sad for everyone who knew them and a great loss to the community.

This was also a difficult time for Bill, having worked at the shop whilst David and Calvin were having their respective treatments. They became great mentors

to him, trying to pass on all those years of experience, enabling him now, to take over the running of the business and carry on giving the excellent service

that the shop has been renowned for, over the past forty years.

Bill has completed various cycle courses to keep him up to

speed and ahead of the game with the latest repairs and

servicing. He will also be bringing his own specialist knowledge

in Batteries to the shop, from his previous employment and

offering expert advice on all types of batteries, which includes

Automotive, Garden, Mobility, Leisure, Marine, Motorcycle and

the latest AGM EFB Lithium Technology.

Bill would very much like to take this opportunity to thank all

the local community for all their help and support so far and

hope it may continue.

Summer 2020 Bill hopes to organise a Charity Bike Ride to raise

funds for Cancer Research in memory of David and Calvin.

South Woodham Motor Spares & Cycles

75 Hullbridge Road, South Woodham Ferrers,

Chelmsford, Essex CM3 5LJ

Tel: 01245 322804

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Chelmsford, Essex CM3 5LJ (Just a two minute walk from the station) Tel: 01245 322804

Find us on FACEBOOK at South Woodham Cycles for regular updates and view pictures and prices of all our new stock

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Come on and Celebrate

It’s getting closer - weeks are turning into days, days into hours, hours into minutes, then on 25th December,

after the last sleep - it will be Christmas.

Shops are full of toys, presents, cards, wrapping paper and decorations. Lights are shining on houses and

trees, supermarket tills are full as we buy our food delights of mince pies, chocolate logs and of course the

turkey - the list could be endless. The economy figures are rising as we spend millions on this special event.

24/7 we are being encouraged to CELEBRATE!!

Recently it was the South Woodham Ferrers Christmas Fayre, there were various acts on stage and numerous stalls offering

Christmas goodies. However, one stall’s theme was ‘Happy Birthday Jesus’, celebrating His birthday with balloons, a birthday

cake on which children could place a candle and party bags which included a small book about Jesus. Two churches had joined

together and lovingly prepared the stall, having cooked amazing cakes which people could yummily enjoy. However, a particular

item caught my attention - there was a box stating ‘What Does Jesus Want For His Birthday’(Christmas). As people peeked into

the box the answer to that question was revealed - it was the face of the person looking inside as a mirror was reflecting their

image. This brings home a truth that Jesus wants each one of us to give ourselves as a present for his celebratory birthday. It is

put well in the last verses of two carols ‘Away in a Manger’ and ‘In the Bleak Midwinter’ –

BE NEAR ME LORD JESUS I ASK THEE TO STAY, CLOSE BY ME FOREVER, AND LOVE ME I PRAY. BLESS ALL THE DEAR

CHILDREN IN THY TENDER CARE, AND FIT US FOR HEAVEN TO LIVE WITH THEE THERE. AND WHAT CAN I GIVE HIM, POOR

AS I AM. IF I WERE A SHEPHERED I WOULD BRING A LAMB. IF I WERE A WISE MAN. I WOULD DO MY PART, YET WHAT I

CAN I GIVE HIM – GIVE MY HEART.

Yes, let’s Celebrate this Christmas, enjoy time with friends and family, have fun, give presents and enjoy wonderful food but can

I suggest we PAUSE and remember whose birthday it is and give Him the best present of all - OUR HEARTS………. COME ON

AND CELEBRATE, HIS GIFT OF LOVE, WE WILL CELEBRATE!!

SWF Christian Council

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YOUR HOSPITAL APPOINTMENT – DO YOU NEED TRANSPORT?

South Woodham Ferrers Community Care

is a local charity which provides a door to door service to take South Woodham residents, who have difficulty arranging their own

transport, to medical appointments, normally within the Basildon, Chelmsford, Braintree and Maldon area.

It is not intended as a transport service to local doctors' surgeries at The Crouch Vale Medical Centre.

Transport is provided by a pool of drivers.

How it works

Patient calls the Community Care Co-ordinator SANDRA 01245 321180 to request transport giving as much notice as possible.

Co-ordinator arranges a driver from the pool and rings the patient to advise of the driver's name and pick-up time.

On the day - the driver takes the patient to the appointment and waits for them before taking them home.

Patient puts a voluntary contribution in an envelope and gives to the driver.

There are suggested contribution rates, depending on the distance of the appointment, but it is entirely up to the patient.

The envelope is then forwarded to the Community Care Treasurer.

Maldon Town

Centre FREE

Parking Days For

Christmas

Announced

Maldon District

Council is pleased to

announce that there

will be FREE parking in

all Maldon town centre

pay and display car

parks on Saturday 14

December, Saturday 21

December, and

*Christmas Eve,

Tuesday 24 December.

The Council hopes that

everyone will take

advantage of these

FREE parking days in

the run up to the

festive season to help

support and boost the

economy of the town.

*Please note, the

Council Offices Car

park in Princes Road,

will NOT be available

for use until after 12.30

on Christmas Eve -

Tuesday 24 December.

Normal charges will

apply at all other times

and in Promenade

Park during these

periods.

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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Ongar Art Society

Our Programme for

January and February 2020

We meet on the second Thursday of each month

Time: 8pm-10pm

Venue: High Ongar Village Hall, Mill Lane, High Ongar,

CM5 9RN

The hall has a large car park.

January 9th 2020

Our first meeting of the New Year promises to be an excellent

introduction to the local Artists who lived and worked in the

beautiful Essex village of Bardfield.

Jacqui Eykelbosch: Paint and Print : The Artists of Great

Bardfield

Jacqui is a professional Artist and Print maker. She has

delighted Ongar Art Society members before with her

fascinating insights into artists’ lives and works.

Her studies of the Bardfield Artists will be the basis of this

fascinating talk illustrated with slides of their paintings

and prints.

February 13th 2020

Sharon and Graham Hamilton: Painting For Panto

Sharon is a member of Ongar Art Society and a talented local

Artist.

She and her husband Graham have been designing and

creating props and stage sets for a number of years for their

local Drama group shows. Their colourful and vibrant sets

have enhanced the productions.

This talk promises to reveal a diverse and highly creative

aspect of Art.

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

who enjoy all aspects of Art. We welcome new members

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

subject.

Our annual subscription is £30. Visitors are welcome.

• Free admission to monthly meetings – enjoy an exciting and

varied programme of demonstrations and talks

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

• Be part of our annual exhibition in June and November

Winter Sale

• Exhibit and sell your own Art works

For information contact: Lynne Harris: 01277 372123

Beverly Hughes: 01708 688554.

For more information about all Ongar Art Society events,

visit our:

• Website: www.ongarartsociety.moonfruit.com

• Facebook Page: Ongar Art Society, UK.

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

members’ artwork and information on all events.

Marian Williamson.

Publicity Officer for Ongar Art Society

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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

Amazing Entertainment

Under 12s only

For tickets, please contact 01245 321817 or

katkins@southwoodhamferrerstc.gov.uk

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‘Happy 11th Birthday Ben

Lots of Love

Mum, Dad, Reece & Liam xxxxx’

To Uncle Syd

Wishing you a very Happy Birthday

Lots of love

Bertie Bertster xx

A BIG HAPPY first birthday ALBERT, lots

of love from Nan & grandad, Uncle

Gareth, Aunty Lisa and cousin Phoebe

xxx

To our funny, happy grandson Elliott Poole

happy 5th birthday love nanny and

grandad Martin xx

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Happy 3rd Birthday to our cheeky Zachary.

Love Mummy, Daddy and big brother Seb.

Xxxx

Lots and lots of love to our bright and

gorgeous Nikita Lily on her 9th Birthday!

Have an amazing day and year ahead.

From Mummy, Daddy and Amba.

Wishing our beautiful Rhiana a very happy 10th

birthday. Lots of love Mum, Dad, Chloe and Olivia.

xxxx

CONGRATULATIONS & BIRTHDAYS

Please either email messages and photographs to

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LETTERS PAGE

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Over to

you...

We cannot begin to list all the wonderful people who have supported

us in so many ways this year, without you all we certainly would not

be as strong as we are and we thank you from the bottom of my

heart for always being there for us.

We have worked very hard with collecting donations and will do so

again in 2020 to support Georgie, Duchenne Uk, Action Duchenne,

Muscular Dystrophy UK, Little Havens Hospice, Farleighs Hospice,

Banardos, various animal rescues and breast cancer.

Please keep supporting us and help us help others in need - we will

be collecting donations of:

40 Years Later

Charity Gig with ‘40 Years Later’ playing at The Bell that was held on

the 23rd November ’19, we raised over £300 for the Air Ambulance

& Breast Cancer Awareness. It was very successful and would like to

thank everyone that came along to support us. Also thank you to Sue

at The Bell for letting us have the hall free of charge.

Kind regards & much appreciated.

Sandra & Andy Wing

Merry Christmas & Thanks from Georgie !

2019 has been a wonderful year for Georgie and one we are so very

proud of him for he has coped with so many things that have

changed in his life and taken it on the chin in true Georgie style.

Georgie has started senior school and is doing very well and enjoying

his lessons especially Design & Tech ! he was awarded a bedroom

make over this year too and unlike most children he asked for a 5'

work bench not a toy LOL ! ! He has really enjoyed working with

Daddy in their man cave and building lots of things to help him along

his journey and make life a little easier for himself.

Clothes shoes handbags bedding towels DVDS CDS Xbox Games

Play station games Brass wear, teddies & unwanted gifts.

Please call TJ: 07933.233012

If anyone would like to hold one of our collection pots for Duchenne

UK Please contact me and also any runners out there wanting a

London Marathon place also call. x

Love & thanks always

Georgie Tj Baz Lili Jane xxxx

CHRISTMAS TONGUE TWISTERS

Silly smelly snowman slips and slides.

Eleven elaborate elves hid Ellie elephant.

Seven Santas sang silly songs.

Tiny Timmy trims the tall tree with tinsel.

Santa's sleigh slides on slick snow.

Bobby brings bright bells.

How many deer would a reindeer reign if a reindeer could

reign deer?

Running reindeer romp 'round red wreaths.

Kris Kringle chose to climb the chimney at Christmas.

Chilly chipper children cheerfully chant.

We have shared many happy times laughing, singing, dancing,

holidaying and eating ! all his favourite things. Lili Jane has kept us

well and truly stocked with cakes and has been a wonderful daughter

and sister as always, we are so proud of Lili and think she is so brave

in helping Georgie live his life to the full !

Georgie has written his first book this year and his first sale was to

nanny ! such a cheeky boy. Our dear friend illustrated it for him and

the Focus printed it and now SWF library will have a copy in there

too ! not forgetting his tutor for helping him with spellings etc.

2020 is going to be tough for Georgie due to a operation and various

other things but Im sure we can keep him smiling ! DMD is not easy

to live with 24/7 but we will always work hard to keep him

comfortable and happy.

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BOOK SALE

AT SOUTH WOODHAM FERRERS LIBRARY

A book sale will be running every Saturday at

South Woodham Ferrers Library.

Come along and pick up a bargain!


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ARMY AND NAVY CONSULTATION

A public information brochure has now been published outlining the initial options for a long-term solution at

the Army and Navy junction in Chelmsford.

This brochure is available on the project website at www.essex.gov.uk/armyandnavy and printed copies are

also available to view in all Chelmsford libraries now.

TOWN COUNCILLOR VACANCIES

The Town Council currently has 3 co-option vacancies please view the website or contact the Town Clerk on 01245 429 441, deadline for applications

5th January 2020.

SOUTH WOODHAM FERRERS TOWN COUNCIL GRANT SCHEME

Do you or your organisation need financial help with a project? The Town Council operate a scheme making Grants to individuals and local

organisations which is administered by the Town Council's Policy & Resources Committee.

Applications for £200 or less can be agreed between meetings, further information and application available from the Town Council

website http://www.southwoodhamferrerstc.gov.uk/Policies_16687.aspx

Consideration in the next round of Grant applications will be made at the next meeting of the Policy & Resources Committee meeting being held

on 11th February 2020. The deadline for applications is Friday 31st January 2020. Further information relating to the Grant scheme can be obtained

from the Town Clerk on 01245 429441 and the application forms can be found online at www.southwoodhamferrerstc.gov.uk

DOGS TRUST – Collection point for donations of dog food and dog treats –

FIRST FLOOR FOYER AT CHAMPIONS MANOR HALL.

All donations will be gratefully received by our local Dogs Trust branch.

Getting a dog should be a thoroughly researched decision that considers the financial, physical and emotional responsibilities of dog ownership.

Christmas can be a very busy time with visiting family members, travelling and new and exciting sights and sounds, which is sometimes not the best

environment to introduce a dog to your family. If you are thinking about getting a dog this Christmas, read on the Dogs Trust website 5 reasons why

now might not be the best time.

WILLIAM DE FERRERS GCSE PRESENTATION EVENING

TOWN MAYOR’S AWARD TO TRUDY CARR

At the recent Annual GCSE Presentation evening, the Town Mayor’s Award was presented to Trudy Carr by Deputy Town Mayor Councillor Jackie

Birch. During Trudy’s time at William de Ferrers School, she has worked tirelessly supporting her peers and form tutor, organised a number of charity

events for young carers, supported community events such as Colour Run and participated in a number of school music concerts.

The Deputy Town Mayor Councillor Birch said “I was delighted to present the Town Mayor’s Award on behalf of the Town Council to recognise

Trudy’s outstanding involvement both in school and the wider community.

DISTINGUISHED COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD – CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

The scheme is designed to recognise significant contributions to the residents of the Town.

It is asked that any nominations made, are done so by Monday 10th February 2020. In order to make a nomination, you must complete a form

available from the Town Council.

Full details, criteria and nomination forms can be sought from the Town Clerk, Karen Hawkes on

01245 429441 or via karen@southwoodhamferrerstc.gov.uk

PLANNING APPLICATIONS

The next Planning Meeting is to be held on 17th December at 7pm, please note that due to the Christmas period an additional meeting will be held

on 14th January 2020 to consider applications received over the Christmas period.

Applications being discussed are detailed on the planning agenda which is available at

https://www.southwoodhamferrerstc.gov.uk/Planning_16684.aspx or on the Town Council noticeboards at various locations around the Town from

Wednesday 11th December 2019.

Chelmsford City Council is the principal planning authority; to check their website, please visit www.chelmsford.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control

for further details.

TOWN MAYOR AND DEPUTY TOWN MAYOR

Councillor Alan Shearring is the South Woodham Ferrers Town Mayor for 2019-20.

Councillor Jackie Birch is Deputy Town Mayor for 2019-20.

The Town Mayor’s Charity for his Year of Office is Dogs Trust.

If you would like to invite the Town Mayor Councillor Alan Shearring or the Deputy Town Mayor Councillor Jackie Birch to attend your event, please

contact the South Woodham Town Council

on 01245 429 442.

HALLS FOR HIRE AT CHAMPIONS MANOR HALL COMMUNITY CENTRE

We have two, rarely available evening Hall hire slots at very competitive rates.

Tuesday evening– Multi Purpose Room

Thursday evening – Main Hall

Both Halls are air conditioned and discounts are available for regular bookings.

Are you planning a children’s birthday party, a celebration or fundraiser? The Halls are ideal for one off or regular group activities e.g. dance and

drama classes, exercise, Tai Chi, art class.

Champions Manor Hall has two modern, attractive halls with excellent facilities for hire for a variety of functions at very competitive rates.

There are also two meeting rooms, ideal for business training sessions and local group meetings.

For further details, please contact Christine at the Town Council office on 01245 429 442.

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PLASTIC RECYCLING BAGS FROM CHELMSFORD CITY COUNCIL

Regarding Chelmsford plastic bags for recycling plastic waste, the Town Council has been advised by Chelmsford City Council there is going to be

a potential change which may mean the arrangements for supplies will be changing.

Supplies of cardboard and paper sacks will remain unchanged.

The Town Council holds a supply of paper/cardboard and dog waste bags which can be obtained from Champions Manor Hall Community Centre

(first floor), Hullbridge Road from Monday to Friday 9am to 4.00pm.

For food waste bags and a replacement recycling calendar, please contact Chelmsford City Council Recycling Department at 01245 615 800.

CONTACT US

South Woodham Ferrers Town Council opening hours are – Monday to Friday 9.00am to 4.00pm.

Champions Manor Hall booking enquiries, please contact us on 01245 429 442

Garden of Remembrance enquiries, please contact Karen Atkins 01245 429 446

General enquiries 01245 321 817

www.southwoodhamferrerstc.gov.uk

We are situated at Champions Manor Hall Community Centre in Hullbridge Road on the first floor

(lift available).

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY – Meetings of the Town Council

Tuesday 17th December at 7pm Planning Committee

Tuesday 17th December at 8pm Environment Committee

Tuesday 14th January at 7pm Planning Committee

Tuesday 14th January at 8pm Council

Tuesday 28th January at 7pm Planning Committee

Tuesday 28th January at 7pm Leisure Committee

All meetings of the Council and its Committees are open to the public and take place at Champions Manor Hall Community Centre, Hullbridge Road.

Agendas are displayed on the notice board in Champions Manor Hall Community Centre and are available at the Library, Trinity Square for three

days before the meeting. Agendas and Minutes may also be viewed on the Town Council’s website or viewed at the Town Council Office at Champions

Manor Hall Community Centre.

VE Day 75 2020

Should anybody be running events for VE Day next year please do get in touch so that we may help to coordinate and advertise

events.

Season’s Greetings

From the Town Mayor, Councillors and Staff at South Woodham Ferrers Town Council, The Town Council office at Champions Manor

Hall Community Centre will close at 4pm on Monday 23rd December 2019 and re-open at 9am on Thursday 2nd January 2020

NO SILENT NIGHT!

Many people gathered at the local Evangelical church to share

the Salvation Army's Annual Carols at Christmas, which is always

enhanced by the presence of a group of happy children from the

Elmwood Primary School, and the presence of brass music to

accompany the congregational singing. This year, twenty nine

children brilliantly contributed "Christmas Tree" and "All I Want

for Christmas is You." During the singing of "Away In A Manger"

some of them, suitably dressed in costume, made a beautiful

tableau around the manger bed. Pictures were taken, but we have

been requested not to publish these as some parents used their

right to stop any photographs of their children put into public

domain, and we honour that. This year, the band members were

from Wickford and Rayleigh Salvation Army Corps, under the

leadership of Deputy Bandmaster David Spencer (Rayleigh) and

gave a much appreciated musical contribution.

entered our world .. and the peace He can bring to each one of us

today.

May this Christmas, although there is so much strife and unrest

around us, bring calm to us as we realise the great love that God

has for each one of us, in the giving of His Son, Jesus Christ. May

we personally receive the greatest gift we could ever have in life,

and open our hearts and lives to Him. A Happy and Blessed

Christmas to everyone!

A sketch entitled "Silent Night" was presented by Home League

ladies together with Daniel Parker, who played the part of Joseph.

It dealt with all the noises occurring on the night of Christ's birth,

including those of animals stabled in the inn, (the children

delighting in performing those at the right time!) until baby Jesus

cries and all other noises cease. Mary hushes the baby, and speaks

of the noises to come in His later life- cheering crowds, angry

mobs, clash of steel, hammering of nails. She ends "but.. that is

not now .. now we praise God, and treasure in our hearts the

transforming peace your birth has brought us!" After a moment's

silence, everyone sang the carol "Silent Night" thinking more of

the reality of that first night-the noise as the Prince of Peace

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LIVING WITH CANCER: The search for a cancer cure is overshadowing

"huge" progress being made in allowing sufferers of the disease to live

longer, the Institute of Cancer Research (ICR) has warned. A report in

The Telegraph goes on to say: "Survival time from cancer has roughly

doubled in a decade, with the average patient now living more than

10 years after first being diagnosed. But experts said those focusing

exclusively on a breakthrough to eliminate the disease meant positive

advancements in treatment were being "masked".

Just 28 per cent of people believe the disease can be controlled in the

long-term, according to an ICR-commissioned YouGov poll of members

of the public and cancer patients. In comparison, 46 per cent of people

said they believed heart disease can be managed in the long-term, and

77 per cent said the same for diabetes."

Caroline Davies in The Guardian picks up the story: The charity (ICR) is

calling for more attention to be given to cancer’s ability to resist

treatment so more people can live longer. One third of people

misunderstood the widely used term “all clear” to mean the disease is

completely cured, rather than simply undetectable and with the

potential to still return, the poll of 2,103 members of public and 366

patients found.

Only 60% understood the term “drug resistance” means cancer

treatment has stopped working, with many assuming the term related

to antibiotic treatment. Fifteen per cent of the public, and 16% of

cancer patients, were not aware that cancer can resist treatment and

return.

The ICR is launching the world’s first “Darwinian” drug discovery

programme at its new cancer centre aimed at increasing the proportion

of patients whose disease can be controlled long term. A final £14m

needs to be raised to finish the Centre of Cancer Drug Discovery, and

equip it with the state-of-the-art facilities needed for it ambitious

Darwinian drug programme. Scientists who will be working there

believe its pioneering approach can deliver long-term control and

effective cures for cancer comparable to progress made in HIV."

The article highlights the experience of Barbara Ritchie Lines who

"underwent eight years of treatment after being diagnosed with breast

cancer in 2005. Her cancer is now undetectable. She said: “When I first

got diagnosed, I was told that I had maybe only 12 months – but it’s

been 14 years, and here I am. I’m so grateful that I now have all this

time to spend with my new grandchildren.”

CD quotes a couple of experts. Dr Olivia Rossanese, who will be head

of biology at the centre, said: “We believe cancer should no longer be

a case of ‘cure or nothing’. At the ICR our aim is to discover many more

anti-evolution treatments to overcome drug resistance, so we can not

only cure a greater proportion of patients but also to give others with

advanced disease the chance of a much longer and better life”.

Prof Paul Workman, the ICR chief executive, said: “Overcoming the

challenge of cancer evolution and drug resistance is the key to

defeating cancer. If we can finish off cancer evolution, we will

effectively finish cancer.”

During my time in practice, several cancers were moved from the

'incurable' or 'difficult to cure' to the 'curable' category. Some years

ago I presented a programme on cancer for Channel 4 and, since that

time, advances such as immunotherapy have turned hopeless situations

into the upbeat scenarios of the sort described by Barbara Ritchie

Lines. Whilst this group of diseases still takes its toll, many patients do

now enjoy a good quality of life for many years after their diagnosis. In

September 'Lancet Oncology' reported that cancer survival in the UK

is improving ... although there's still room for further progress. As

treatment of the disease after initial diagnosis AND management of

recurrences improve, it's time for all of us to take a new 'all

encompassing' view of the state of play.

FLU JABS. Vaccines are in the news this week ... and the BBC's Duncan

Sleightholme has unearthed a worrying story. He reports that: "Kevin

Mutch was offered a flu vaccine by his GP because he has asthma, but

he declined it. When he then contracted the flu earlier this year, he had

to be put into an induced coma for three months to help his body to

fight the infection, during which he also contracted sepsis. Now

recovering, Kevin from Weymouth in Dorset, wants to share his story

to encourage others to take flu vaccines seriously."

Thanks Kevin for making the point! Sounds like you had a lucky escape.

It has been pointed out, though, that there is a heavy bill to be paid

by the NHS. One estimate is that the cost to the health service of this

sort of 'high tech' treatment over three months would be around

£80,000, possibly more. Even if you take the view that you've got to

be rather unlucky to suffer the same fate as Kevin, you have to admit

that it's a whole lot cheaper (and less traumatic) to have a flu jab so, if

you're at risk, (Google 'Who should have the flu vaccine? - NHS' to find

out if you are) you can see if your GP still has a supply. Failing that many

pharmacies still seem to have stocks.

DEATHS IN CHILDREN. The World Health Organization (WHO) is up

in arms ... again ... and it doesn't mince its words. It says that the Antivaxx

movement was complicit in 140,000 global measles deaths in

2018, mostly in children ... and the 'US Centers for Diseases Control

and Prevention' endorses this claim.

Pharmafile reports that: "Several countries lost their measles

elimination status in 2018. This included the UK, Albania, the Czech

Republic and Greece, while the US has been reporting its highest

number of cases for 25 years. This rise is in large part due to the

prominence of anti-vaxx misinformation campaigns.

Anti-vaccine movements have been around for centuries but the

modern incarnation has its roots in the 1990s. A study by Andrew

Wakefield, now widely debunked, said there was a link between

vaccines and ‘contracting’ autism. This false study has been parroted

and spread by notable individuals like Robert DeNiro, Robert F

Kennedy Jr and President Donald Trump.

Having a US President who often leans towards being a vaccine sceptic,

has helped garner legitimacy for a movement based on manufactured

evidence, and the results have been devastating. Other anti-vaccine

movements use isolated cases of vaccines causing death to spread

misinformation. One of the worst recent examples of a measles

epidemic is Samoa, where 39 people have died since October. The

World Health Organisation has blamed an anti-vaccine campaign for

most of the casualties. In 2015, immunisation rates were measured at

84% but in 2018 it had fallen dramatically to 31%."

Professor Heidi Larson, from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical

Medicine, said: “These numbers are staggering. Measles is the most

contagious of all vaccine-preventable disease threats and should be a

wake-up call.”

We're told that it's likely the number of measles deaths will increase,

with 413,000 reported cases by mid-November this year compared to

353,000 for the whole of last year.

Changing tack, I recently wrote about the damage measles does to

kids' ability to resist other infectious diseases. The Sanger Institute

reminds us of the problem: "Scientists have shown how measles causes

long-term damage to the immune system, leaving people vulnerable

to other infections. Researchers from the Wellcome Sanger Institute,

University of Amsterdam and their collaborators revealed that the

measles virus deletes part of the immune system’s memory, removing

previously existing immunity to other infections, in both humans and

ferrets. Importantly, the team showed for the first time that measles

resets the human immune system back to an immature baby-like state

with only limited ability to respond to new infections."

Needless to say this is just one more strong reason why patients should

ensure their kids are fully vaccinated. As for advising those of you who

keep ferrets ... a Mid-Essex spokes-ferret tells me that: "There is at

present no agreed vaccination policy for protecting us ferrets against

measles. Fortunately the disease is rare in our community but there is

always the potential for infections to cross the species barrier,

particularly when we draw blood by giving you a friendly nip, so we

recommend that those of you who love and cherish your furry friends

should make sure your family is protected against measles. If you don't

get it, we won't get it!"

Dr John

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Millwood WI

The WI Inspiring Women

Ann Hardy was the speaker for our November meeting with a

talk titled ‘The Theatrical Costumier. Ann was brought up in

Stratford.

She wanted to be a dressmaker and when she left school she

applied for a job at Baldwins Department store. Sadly the pay

was only six shillings and her mother made her get a job at

Clarnico sweet factory as it was better paid.

Eventually she was able to get a four year apprenticeship with

Marshall & Snellgrove. It was very bespoke and she loved

working there.

It got taken over by Debenhams & Freebody, they changed

things and it was no longer bespoke and customers stopped

coming.

Ann decided to start looking for another position and saw an

advert in the Evening Standard for a job with the BBC at White

City. It sounded perfect but she didn’t get it. She applied for a

job at The Royal Opera House but again she didn’t get that

either. She applied for a job at Nathans and it was third time

lucky as she got the job.

Nathans was set up in 1790 in Time Street near by Regent Street

by the first Mr Nathan. In those days actors had costumes made

just for them but Nathans came up with the idea of hiring

costumes. Mr Nathan designed a label property of Management

props and this was sewn into every costume. The second Mr

Nathan was great friends with Charles Dickens and made many

of the costumes for the characters in his books.

Even QueenVictoria hired a costume for a Fancy Dress Ball Soon

after that they got The Royal Warrant.

Our present day Queen put on plays as a child with costumes

curtesy of Mr Nathan.

Ann showed us lots of photographs and letters from film stars

including Laurence Olivier, Anna Negal and James Mason. Ann

talked about Ellen Terry who made a beetle dress which has

been conserved by The National Trust. Ann explained about the

costumes used in the series “Sharp”and how they would rub dirt

and grease into the costume to make them look old.Deborah

Kerr wore a dress that Ann made. Nathans were taken over by

Burmans and later they got taken over by Angels.

The cloak that Alec Guiness wore in Star Wars was sold at

Bonhams for £54,000. Ann talked about the film “Gladiator” and

how they have to make the armour with lightweight materials.

Oliver Reed died halfway through filming so they had to

superimpose his head on to a look alike so that they could finish

the film.

On Ann’s first day she met Peter O’Toole, Vidal Sassoon did his

highlights for the part of Laurence of Arabia. Ann worked on

costumes for Anne of a 1000 days.

She worked on the costumes for Dora Bryan in “Hello Dolly” Ann

talked about The Bond films, In “Titanic” they had 23 dresses

for Kate Winslet and that in "Lord of The Rings” they had 15,000

costumes.

Ann talked about Tommy Steele and the film “Half a sixpence".

Ann adored Tommy Steele and many years later she wrote to

him saying that she had made the costumes for the film and she

was very disappointed with the impersonal letter she got back

from him.

It really was a fascinating and interesting talk and afterwards we

were able to look at all the photographs and letters.

Millwood WI participated in the SWF Christmas Fayre with a

homemade cake stall and a raffle for two Luxury Christmas

hampers.

We would like to thank the Christmas Tree Farm on Woodham

Road for sponsoring our stall.

Forth Coming Events

The WI Group Carol Service is at Holy Trinity Church on

Friday 13th December at 11am

Our post Christmas lunch is at Three Rivers on

Thursday 30th January

We have a theatre trip to see “Priscilla Queen of the

Dessert” at Cliffs Pavillion

We have a tour of the Amazon Warehouse at Tilbury

We have a theatre trip to see a matinee performance of

“Six” (Henry V111) at Cliffs Pavillion

Our next meeting is on Wednesday 18th December at

Champions Manor Hall 7.30pm for a 7.45pm start. This will

be our Christmas Party.

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SWF RUFC WEEKLY ROUNDUP

SWF 1st XV v Wanstead

The game started with the visitors showing the greater promise with

a series of attacks that threatened the Woodham line. Some great

defending kept them out, but pressure finally resulted in a penalty

to Wanstead in front of the posts. Fortunately for the home team the

kick was missed and that seemed to wake the lads up. For the rest

of the half it was the Woodham attack that dominated play. Strong

defending kept the home team at bay until an accidental offside

resulted in a Woodham scrum just inside the visitors 22. Quick ball

from the scrum and some fine passing out to James Price on the wing

allowed the speedster to cross the line for the only try of the day.

Alex Baker, having just missed a penalty in front of the posts, landed

the more difficult conversion.

After more Woodham attacks the lead was stretched to 10 points

with a further penalty from Baker. Wanstead couldn’t quite get their

attack going and when they looked to threaten, the Woodham

defence was equal to the challenge and pegged them back. The half

ended with home side on top with 10 unanswered points.

The home supporters could have expected the team to kick on in the

second half and build a big score, but this was not to be. Despite

having most of the possession, they simply couldn’t crack the

Wanstead defence. A series of mistakes and some silly penalties let

the visitors off the hook. The frustration may have got to the lads as

when Wanstead did manage to clear their lines and go on the attack,

they gave away penalties and allowed the visitors to reduce the lead.

Twice Wanstead were gifted kickable penalties which they took. With

the lead down to four points a tense closing 15 minutes was to follow.

Woodham continued to have the best of possession but just couldn’t

find that final killer pass to break the spirited Wanstead defence.

Fittingly it was a defender who produced the defining moment of the

game when, in the closing minute, one of Wanstead’s rare attacks

was halted by a bone crunching tackle from Sammy Sharp that not

only stopped the attack but gave the ball to the home team who

were able to put it into touch to close the game out. This was a must

win game for Woodham and they showed real spirit throughout. Both

sides turned in a massive defensive effort neutralising each other’s

attack but in the end it will be the home side who will feel a little

frustrated that they couldn’t turn possession and field position into

more points.

SWF U16 v Bancroft/Epping Upper Clapton

Woodham kicked off with the wind behind them, but the home side

were quickly pushing the visitors back towards their 22. Woodham

dug in for the onslaught, and after being pushed back to their 5m

line received some relief via a well-placed kick from Rhino, which with

a favourable bounce, took the visitors 10m inside the home teams

half.

Woodham put on the pressure and working the ball well at the

breakdown then shipping it to the backs had the first break through

from a determined Redmond to cross fir the first of the game. The

conversion from Rhino good the visitors took a good lead 0 -7.

Woodham’s scrum was working well, but the Home sides 7 was

making a nuisance of himself at every opportunity. Woodham’s line

out wasn’t fairing so well this week, with a taller home side using this

to their advantage, and the wind affecting the throw in. However, it

was Woodham who were to score again this time though Bullet,

crossing over through a final tackle to take the visitors 12 points clear.

A difficult conversion but cleanly taken by Rhino saw the lead extend

to 0-14.

There was then 15 minutes of play where both sides were battling

hard, before the home side broke the visitors defence to cross in the

corner via a well work try. The conversion missed Banclapton were

now looking to get back into contention. However, the score

remained unchanged at the half time whistle.

The second half saw both teams pushing hard with the play moving

from one end of the pitch to the other. Woodhams defence stood

strong within 5m of their line to push the home side back into their

own half. Play continued for another 25 minutes without either team

scoring, for play to be halted due to injury to Gerrard. It was clear

that play would not be able to continue so the ref called the game,

with Woodham taking the win.

Thankfully, after using the services of London Ambulance and the

local NHS, Gerrard was given a clean bill of health, although he is

sure to be aching tomorrow. Another good win for the Woods as

they head towards their final game of the year at home against

Thurrock on the 22 December.

SWF U15’s v Billericay

The home teams kick from the start went long and out of the dead

ball area and Billericay choose a scrum for the restart on the halfway

line. Nerves were soon calmed as SWF won the scrum and mounted

their first attack. The early momentum was now with SWF and within

four minutes, Jake got passed the ball from a maul 5m out and

dotted the ball down. Will C converted, 7-0, a great start.

The next try came from Ryan five minutes later, after a sustained

period of playing in the Billericay half and with Will C again

converting, 14-0. The next period of play was pretty even between

the teams but played mostly in Billericay’s half. A few substitutions

were made for the home side and one of these, Hamza, scored on

his debut with a great run on the wing. Will C converted. 21-0.

With the continuing pressure from SWF, it wasn’t long before Rowan

scored and Will C converting for the 4th time. 28-0. Throughout this

period, Billericay had battled against a very determined home team

and they had the reward of a converted try before half-time. 28-7.

With the wind now in their faces, SWF started the second half full of

confidence and it wasn’t long before Will C got the ball and got

himself on the wing and ran 30m to dot down. 33-7. Billericay came

back and scored with a converted try making it 33-14.

Within a minute SWF were back on the scoreboard through Zach

popping up on the right-hand side and running past the defenders

in this part of the pitch. Will B converted. 40-14. End to end stuff, a

great match for all to watch and there was still more to come.

Back on the pitch and eager for the ball, Hamza scored his second

try. 45-14. Billericay were not done and with a few minutes left they

scored and converted, making the final score 45-21 to SWF.

This was another great game of rugby played by 40+ lads who were

just there to play. It was played with great spirit from both sides and

a great deal of physicality. Well done to both teams. Next week is

home to Eton Manor for the next league match.

SWF U9’s v Romford & Gidea Park

All the players put in a great shift in the two games we played.

In the first game we focused on passing and offloading the ball at

the tackle which they carried out well, even though it was really windy

we still kept the ball.

In the second game we continued with the offloading, but had a

further focus on tackling early. This the players listened to and were

tackling better. We even got a few turnovers via the seven tackle rule,

to regain possession of the ball. The coaching team were proud that

as a team they all put in a huge effort and are all improving their

game play each week.

Medals could have been handed out to all the players but this week

the Medal winners were:

Leo, for really tackling well and showing great resilience and

determination. Even when a bit hurt he still wanting to get back on

the pitch and get stuck in.

The other was Harry T. Today as captain, he showed great leadership,

keeping all the team included in the game, giving them the chances

with the ball and putting in a great effort himself on the pitch.

As I say great effort from all the players:

Jake, Charlie, Olly, Dan, Archie, Luke, Harry S and Henry. All

winners!!!

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BURNHAM TABLE TENNIS LEAGUE - PRESS REPORT

Division 1 – Fambridge on a Roll

Even with a game in hand the Fambridge Boys have stormed to the

top of the league with their third 10-0 whitewash of the season and

now look the team to catch. Regulars Liam Squirrell and Mark Stones

were joined by the ever young John Poysden to overcome a Stow A

trio that were only able to register 2 individual games all evening such

is the strength of this Fambridge side. Of their nearest rivals only

Mapledene A recorded a win as they defeated Maldon A 6-3 with both

teams only fielding 2 players it was officially the shortest game of the

season so far. In the mid-table battles Cold Norton B continued their

fine season with a 9-1 thumping of West Maldon B winning all their

singles and graciously giving up the doubles – the hat-trick kings were

led by Eric Green who only dropped a single set during the evening’s

play. Not to be outdone Mapledene B also recorded a 9-1 victory –

this time against the bottom team from Stow B. Hat-tricks for Andy

Seaman and Paul Brown led the way, but the most impressive

performance was from Division 1 debutant Peter Chastin, currently

plying his trade in Division 3, who was able to record his team’s single

victory but was also his team’s most competitive player against all 3

Mapledene players – surely one for the Stow selection committee to

ponder! The match betwixt West Maldon A and Woodham A had to

be abandoned due to a serious shoulder injury to West Maldon’s Chris

Buer – we all wish Chris a speedy and full recovery.

Division 2 – Mapledene Stretch Their Lead

It was top 5 versus bottom 5 week for Division 2 and the results went

to form as all of the top sides ran out comfortable winners. A Barrie

Delf inspired Mapledene C stretched their lead at the head of the table

with a comprehensive 8-2 victory over Maldon D. Hat-tricks for Delf

and Patrick White provided the foundation for the victory, but they

also combined for a straight sets doubles win too. Both Maldon B and

C were also involved in 8-2 scorelines this week, but in a more positive

manner than their D team compatriots. The B team blitzed West

Maldon C with the ever reliable Colin Napper recording the only hattrick

of the night, and the C team overcame Blackwater A where the

unthinkable happened as Blackwater’s talisman Alan Scammell

recorded his first blank of the season and his team-mates out-scored

him. For the C team young Thomas Page was on scintillating form

winning all his singles and combining with the not-so-young Brian

Riedling for the doubles. In the Woodham derby the B team came out

on top 7-3 thanks to hat-tricks from Allan Steel and Luca Bailey, Given

their dominance in the singles you would have thought the doubles

was a ‘gimme’ but they somehow managed to yank a defeat form the

jaws of victory as the C team’s experienced duo of Alan Dadswell and

Chris Crooks added to their singles wins. Although Crooks had to

work extremely hard against Ewan Hynd for his sole victory – he

eventually won the decisive opening set 20-18, by which point umpire

Val Board had run out of fingers and toes and resorted to a scoreboard.

A fully loaded Mayland A continue their climb up the table with an 8-

2 win away at the under preforming Cold Norton C – Peter Lucraft had

the only singles win for Cold Norton whereas both Ralph Gibson and

Steve Aspland recorded hat-tricks for Mayland.

Division 3 – Woodham Encroach

With runaway leaders Stow D afforded a week off, their two closest

rivals were up against each other in the battle for the runner up and

promotion spot. Woodham D took their chance with a fine 7-3 victory

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Far Left: – Fambridge stalwart

Mark Stones in action this week

Middle: – Eric Green v Dick

Wyman from this week’s Div 1

encounter

Right: – Ewan Hynd (Woodham B)

versus Chris Crooks (Woodham C)

in Div 2 this week

Below: – David Meah (Woodham

D) recording a hat-trick this week

over West Maldon D to slip into that coveted no 2 slot. Woodham new

boy David Meah was on sparkling form to record 4 wins on the night.

The closest match was between Meah and the ever improving Noah

Sage – it went to 5 sets, and deuce, and then 13-13 before Meah

closed out the enthralling encounter 15-13 to secure the nights

bragging rights. Both these players deserve to be playing in higher

divisions next year. Michael Pratley continues to rack up the points

with his sixth hat-trick and 5th ‘player-of-the-match’ award this season

as his Burnham A side overcame Stow E 7-3. Pratley’s most impressive

win was over Stow’s Jason Bush who has been in fine form over recent

weeks. St Lawrence A stumbled a bit with a draw against the

experienced trio from Stow F, but were grateful to have Karen Braney

in their ranks as she recorded consecutive hat-tricks for the first time

this season – if she continues this form her odds for the individual

Ladies crown will drop significantly and she will certainly be the ‘one

to avoid’ in early rounds. Mayland B’s Jon Stevens continues his one

man assault on the opposition as he was unbeaten yet again in his

team’s 4-6 defeat to Blackwater B. Stevens is currently on 94% win

rate and is sitting in second place in the averages for this division –

some season he is having.

THREE RIVERS GOLF CLUB - CHARITY NEWS

Our Captains' Charity this year was

the Dream Factory This is a local

charity which was founded in 2008 to

brighten the lives and encourage

hope for children and young adults

from the age of 3-25, who have either

life limiting or life threatening

conditions. The aim is to grant a

young person's dream be it meeting

their favourite celebrity or sporting

hero to taking a magical trip.

After a number of fundraising initiatives we were very pleased

to have raised £ 5103.73 to support this charity and a

presentation took place at the Club on Thursday 5th December

when one of the Charity's fundraising team was presented with

a cheque by Sharon Warrington our Lady Captain for

2018/2019. Attached is a photo of Sharon ( on the right) making

the presentation.


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SOUTH WOODHAM FERRERS BOWLS CLUB MOVING INDOORS

With the end of the competition season – after a very successful year finishing as runners up in the Chelmsford Midweek Bowling League

- members compete in the Indoor Outdoor League at Jacks, Latchingdon - outdoor players compete indoors. So far the teams have

won four out of the six games, with another six games to play.

Roll ups at Champions Manor continued to the end of November when reluctantly we had to concede that even with scarves, gloves and

thermals, it was not much fun in the increasing cold and wet. As soon as the weather improves in early 2020 we will be out there. In the

meantime we have time for more social events – darts, bingo, quizzes etc. This year saw us in Hastings, Clacton and Thorpe le Soken,

amongst others - with good weather and a lot of fun every time. Roll on 2020!! Come and join us.

www.swfbowlsclub.org.uk

swfbowlsclub@talktalk.net

Tel: 01245 324833

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South Woodham Ferrers United

Weekly News and Results Roundup

U15 Wanderers U7 Wolves v U7 Eagles Mens Section

The U7 Wolves hosted the U7

Eagles in a thoroughly

enjoyable affair. Both teams

played fantastically well

cancelling each other out early

on in what was a very tight

game. Both teams played

superb with the tackles going in

well and the passing being

brilliant. Both teams were a

credit to the club and our

development. Well done!

A tricky fixture v Ongar for the

Wanderers today resulted in a

fantastic match. Following a

late pitch inspection the game

went ahead on a tricky surface.

An end to end first half ended 3-

4 with the visitors enjoying a

lead. Following the HT team

talk the boys competed and

ultimately dominated the 2nd

half to turn the game around,

coming out 7-4 winners!

Mixed results this weekend

with our Saturday side drawing,

First team suffering a loss and

our reserve team winning 3-0 v

our local friends, Woodham

Radars.

U14 Eagles v Concord Rangers - An early morning kick-off saw the Eagles away to Concord Rangers. Tricky conditions

welcomed both teams. The Eagles were slow to start but found their rhythm after the first 10. A lovely move involving 3

or 4 players was finished when James B played the ball through to Martin who placed it into the corner and the Eagles

took the lead 1-0. A few minutes later a well hit shot from James B was spilled by the Concord keeper and Jack was

quickest to respond putting the ball into the net to extend the lead to 2-0. Good defensive play by Aidan D, Harry, James

H and Freddie kept Concord away from goal. The teams went in at half time at 2-1. The second half resulted in a much

scrappier affair with the Eagles coming out on top. Final score 4-1 to the Eagles. Well done everyone, especially Freddie

who won MOTM!

Results Roundup

U7 Eagles - Lost U10 Reds - Lost U12 Lions - Lost 2-0 U15 Wanderers - Won 7-4

U7 Wolves - Won U10 Lions - Won U12 Redcats - PP U15 Terriers - PP

U7 Sharks - Won U10 Swifts - Won U13 Lions - Drew 1-1 U15 Phoenix - Drew 1-1

U8 Panthers - PP U10 Ravens - PP U13 Leopards - Won 6-0 U16 Vipers - Drew 5-5

U8 Reds - Lost U11 Hawks - PP U14 Eagles - Won 4-1 U16 Reds - Won 2-1

U8 Whites - Lost U11 Lions - Lost U14 Cobras - Lost 5-3 U17 Lions - Won 4-2

U9 Rangers - Won U12 Pumas - Lost 3-2 U14 Dolphins - Drew 1-1

U9 Eagles - Lost U12 Jaguars - Lost 1-2 U14 Warriors - Lost 4-1 (CC)

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

SWF Community Care 321180

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

Salvation Army 01268 768803

Woodham Ferrers Congregational Church 01702 551950

St Mary’s Church Woodham Ferrers.

contact Church Warden, Sharon Hutton Mayson 01245 328480

Religious Centres

Mid Essex Buddhist Centre 07936 534546

South Woodham Councillors

Chetwood Ward

Bob Massey, Ashley John, Alan Shearring,

Russ Crosbie, Ian Hammond

Collingwood Ward

Peter Ferry, Malcolm Sismey, Anne Humphrey, John Miller

Elmwood Ward

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

Woodville Ward

Keith Bentley, Donna Eley, Ian Roberts, Peter Wyatt

South Woodham Ferrers City Councillors

Elmwood & Woodville Ward

Ian Roberts, Keith Bentley, Tricia Hughes

Chetwood & Collingwood Ward

Ashley John, Bob Massey, Malcolm Sismey

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FOR SALE

BILLBOARD

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

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

4 consecutive issues unless previously sold. Maximum 35 words.

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

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

WANTED

FOR SALE

Antler 2 Wheeled Laptop

Trolley/Case - in excellent condition

£25.

Reflecta Delux 150 x 150cm

Freestanding Projector Screen -

Used in excellent condition £15.

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 £7.

Tel: 07909 193010. Text for photos.

LIGHT OAK TABLE WITH TWO

DRAWERS - £30

BEIGE LEATHER 3 SEATER suite -

£50. Both excellent condition from

a pet and smoke free house

Please call 07870 566607

FISHING TACKLE. My fishing days

are over. I have 1 split or made

cane rod, (B James and Co Avocet),

and 2 fibreglass rods, all

approximately 11 foot. 2 fixed

spool reels, large green umbrella,

rod tube and rod carrying case.

Also sturdy tackle box with drawers

and padded seat. All in excellent

condition as not been used much.

View and make me an offer for

what you want. Call: 07962 036332

COMPUTER WORKSTATION. Light

wood. 142cm high x 46cm deep x

82 wide. Has shelves above and to

the side of the main desk. A

retractable shelf under the main

desk and storage beneath. Used

but in good condition.

£25 Phone - 01245 328235

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

PG TIPS CALENDERS. 5 in total,

collectors items. 1991 - Golden

Year Award, 1992 - Euro Chimp,

1993 - Behind the scenes with the

Tips, 1994 - A year in the life of

Kevin Tips and 1995 - A year in the

Life of Shirley Tips. All unused,

excellent condition. A bargain for

a Cheeky Monkey. £18 - 01245

328235

BASKET BALL EXTENDABLE

STAND. 165cm to 205cm including

hoop backboard and net. Box

unopened. It was the wrong size

for us and box too big for posting

back. £40 Please call: 01245

328438

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BEAUTIFUL SOLID HARDWOOD

EXTERIOR/INTERIOR DOOR with

arched half inset glass/leaded

panel. Can email photo. £35.

SWF 07449 988069

WILLIAM DE FERRERS girls green

cardigan x 2. Barely worn and look

like new. Size 36/XS and 34/11-12

years. £7 each. 07733 548211

LINDAM SURE SHUT SAFELOCK

BABY STAIR GATE. Excellent

condition. £10. 07790 716608.

3 ADULT FATHER CHRISTMAS

OUTFITS, trousers, jacket,belt, hat,

and beard...all brand new still in

wrappers. £5.00 EACH ONE

Tel: 07909 838946

ARTISTS EASEL (Windsor and

Newton "perfect easel"), with fully

adjustable legs and table and in

original box. £12. Tel: 07962

036332

DURONIC AIR FRYER

Never used, black,unboxed, but

with instructions. £30 tel. 07870

161755

LEC FRIDGE FREEZER. Good

working order. H123cm x W 54cm.

Ideal for garage. £25

Tel: 01245 321563

2 BRIDESMAID DRESSES. NEW

SATIN. Long, in light green. Sizes

10-12. Beautifully made to order.

£25 each. Tel: 01245 321563

MOBILITY SCOOTER

An excellent condition Mobility

Scooter for sale. The model is a

Prism4. Weighs 47Kg and will fit

into a boot of a Fiesta size car

complete but can be easily

separated into several parts if

necessary. Has red decals with an

optional lime green set. Rarely

been used as have alternative

transport. Well worth viewing.

£325. Tel: 01245 322046

KENWOOD 25 LITRE STAINLESS

STEEL MICROWAVE. w513mm x

d425mm x h305mm 850-900 watts

output. Excellent condition £20

DELONGHI BLACK 4 SLICE

TOASTER. £15 (Still sold in Currys)

Tel: 01245 322667

ELECTRIC LEAF

BLOWER/VACUUM, brand new

and not used. Make is OYPLA,

collection capacity 40 Litres. £30

Any questions please call 07921

351781

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

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