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TRANSPORT TO YOUR HOSPITAL APPOINTMENT - PAGE 11

CHRISTMAS EVENTS - PAGE 14

FOCUS ON GARDENING - PAGE 15

LOCAL DIRECTORY - PAGE 27

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Saturday & Sunday – Closed

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CHRISTMAS Issue 935/936 copy date - 13th December 2019

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All the staff at Studio One

would like to wish past, present and future

clients a very Merry Christmas.

Best wishes

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Name a Christmas Star

By public request, Paul J King

Funeral Directors are once

again offering the bereaved

the chance to ‘Name a

Christmas Star’ in memory of

a loved one. All donations

will go to Mr Gee’s

Foundation in recognition of

the wonderful work they do

in the town.

Stars will be hung in our

windows in Guild Way,

reminding everyone that

there are some very special

people to be remembered at

this time of year and for

some, this will be their first

Christmas without that

special person.

Staff at Paul King’s realise

that Christmas can be a

difficult time for those who

have lost a loved one, and

know from previous years,

that remembering them in

this way can bring some

comfort.

All we ask is for a minimum

donation of £1 with all

proceeds going to Mr Gee’s

Foundation.

If you would like to Name a

Christmas Star, please call in

to our office at 5 Guild Way,

South Woodham Ferrers.

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MISTER GEES FOUNDATION

REGISTERED CHARITY NO. 1181204

As we approach the holiday season on behalf of everybody at

Mister Gees Foundation charity shop may I take this opportunity

to wish you all a Very Blessed Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Having completed another twelve months of trading, unlike the

limited “festive period for giving”, here in the village it has lasted

throughout; for this we can only say thank you. In return the staff

have sorted, priced and sold your donations enabling the shop to

contribute one hundred and twenty thousand pounds to the

registered charity since December last year. Not less than half that

sum has been earmarked for good causes here in South Woodham

Ferrers and to date used by such diverse groups as flower

arrangers, park runners, local pre-schools and girl guides, not to

mention the defibrillator on the station and seating on the sea wall.

Sixteen scholarships, each worth five thousand pounds have also

been funded by the shop since opening in November 2017. These

have made it possible for students that otherwise might not have

been able to afford a master’s degree in sustainable farming,

sustainable fishing and water management at UK universities. The

expertise gained by these individuals will be indispensable in a

world affected by climate change and with a growing population

that will need food and water.

Once again many thanks for your continuing support and can I

remind you that the shop opening hours over the festive period

will be as shown below.

CHRISTMAS OPENING HOURS

Sat the 21st of December – open 10:00am - 4:00pm as per usual

Mon 23rd December – open 10:00am – 2:00pm

Tues 24th to Thurs 26th of December – Closed

Fri 27th and Sat 28th of December – open 10:00am – 2:00pm

Mon 30th and Tues 31st of December – open 10:00am – 2:00pm

Wed 1st of January – Closed

Thurs 2nd of January – open 09:30am - 4:30pm as per usual

TIDE TABLES DECEMBER 2019

a.m. mtrs p.m. mtrs

11th Wed --- --- 12:04 5.02

12th Thu 0:36 5.08 12:44 5.19

13th Fri 1:17 5.22 13:31 5.30

14th Sat 1:53 5.22 14:07 5.35

15th Sun 2:32 5.22 14:54 5.46

16th Mon 3:09 5.11 15:32 5.33

17th Tue 3:49 5.08 16:19 5.15

18th Wed 4:33 4.91 16:59 5.01

19th Thu 5:29 4.78 18:05 4.80

20th Fri 6:31 4.71 19:10 4.69

21st Sat 7:42 4.59 20:29 4.74

22nd Sun 8:53 4.75 21:43 4.85

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Vivian Porth

31st May 1946 - 19th Nov 2019

Peacefully at home on the 19th November.

Aged 73 years.

The Cremation will take place on

Thursday 2nd January at

Chelmsford Crematorium at 12.30 pm.

Family flowers only, donations if desired to

'Farleigh Hospice' 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

Tel: 01245 321866

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We will collect on: 11 th & 12 th January 2020 from; CM0,

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Simply donate online and we will collect your tree. 90%

of the monies raised go directly to Farleigh Hospice and

the remaining 10% will be donated to other local charities.

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Creekview Rd, Cornwallis Dv, Bickerton Point,

Beatty Rise, Collingwood Rd. All Roads Off

• Wednesday 4th Dec

Thornborogh Ave, Benbow Dve,Hallowell Down,

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

Where did your money go last year?

• 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

Abbotsleigh Rd, Leighlands, Roding Leigh,

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• One/Two Bedroom Town

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• Re‐Fitted White Bathroom

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• Re‐Fitted Maple Style

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• Pvcu Double Glazed

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• Lounge/Diner

• Allocated Car Parking

• No Onward Chain


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• A Lovely First Floor

Maisonette

• Two Bedrooms

• Large Spacious Lounge

• Modern Bathroom

• Gas Central Heating

• Pvcu Double Glazed

• Own Rear Garden

• Garage


• Prominent corner plot

• Four bedroom detached

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• Master bedroom with

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• Lounge, Dining room

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• Modern kitchen with

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conservatory

• Landscaped gardens

• Double garage


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• Gas Fired Central Heating

• Pvcu Double Glazed Windows

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• 44 Ft Rear Garden

• Allocatted Car Port


• Spacious Three Bedroom

Town House

• Lounge And Seperate Dining

Room

• Additional Family/Garden

Room

• Fitted Kitchen

• Ground Floor W.C

• Pvcu Double Glazed Windows

And Doors

• Rear Garden

• Garage And Driveway


• Georgian Style Three/Four

Bedroom House

• Kitchen With Granite Work

Surfaces

• Master Bedroom With

En Suite Dressing Room

• En Suite Shower Room

• Dining Room And Pvcu

Double Glazed Conservatory

• Secluded Rear Garden

• Double Width Garage

• Close To Train Station


• Beautifully Presented Four

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• Two Reception Rooms

• Luxury Kitchen With Granite

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• Pvcu Conservatory

• Landscaped Rear Garden

• Garage And Driveway Parking

• Close To Train Station


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• Contemporary Styled Kitchen

• Two Reception Rooms

• Garden Room


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• South Facing Rear Garden

• Double Garage Plus Ample

Off Street Parking.

19 Reeves Way, South Woodham Ferrers, Essex CM3 5XF

Tel: 01245 329429

Email: swf@churchandhawes.com

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Broomfield Hospital’s Tabitha Stuthridge has been crowned Midwife of the Year at the national

Butterfly Awards.

The awards, which took place at Chesford Grange Hotel in Warwick, recognise the work of medical

professionals, carers and volunteers who support those who have experienced baby loss.

Tabitha runs Broomfield Hospital’s Blossom suite and has been praised for the exceptional round-theclock

care she offers families.

Mum Stacey Alliston, who nominated Tabitha, described her as an ‘Earth angel’.

It is Tabitha’s second award in a

month after she won the

improving patient experience

category at Mid Essex

Hospitals’ Outstanding Care

and Service Awards.

“The award ceremony was

beautiful and I was surprised I

won,” said Tabitha, who joined

the Trust eighteen months ago.

“I wasn’t prepared for it

because there were so many

wonderful people there.

Everyone there deserved to

win.

MIDWIFE TABITHA WINS NATIONAL BUTTERFLY AWARD

CHRISTMAS JUMPER SUNDAY

Sunday 22nd December 2pm @ Club Woodham

“It was such an honour to meet

so many inspirational people

and hear their stories. People

don’t tend to think about this

side of midwifery and the fact

anyone even thought to

nominate me is really lovely.

“It’s really nice to know that the

work I’ve done here has made

a difference to people, because

that’s why I do it. I hope this

helps to raise awareness about

baby loss.”

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

Ros Bullen-Bell, head of

midwifery and gynaecology at

Mid Essex Hospitals, said:

“Congratulations to Tabitha,

it’s very well-deserved. She’s an

outstanding midwife who’s so

passionate and committed to

all the women and families she

looks after. What she has done

for bereavement services here

is just unbelievable.

“We didn’t have a

bereavement midwife before

Tabitha, and when she came in,

she wanted to make a

difference. The time and

energy she has for staff as well

as the women she cares for is

exceptional.”

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BIKERS BRING CHRISTMAS CHEER TO

CHILDREN AT BROOMFIELD HOSPITAL

OVER 170 SCHOOL CHILDREN

ATTEND THE DISCOVERY FESTIVAL

The annual Discovery

Festival returned to

Chelmsford for its

seventh year to

support the United Nation’s International Day of Persons with

Disabilities (IDPwD).

Motorcyclists dressed as Father Christmas, elves and reindeer

roared into Broomfield Hospital to spread festive cheer and donate

presents to young patients on Phoenix children’s ward.

The Dengie and South Essex Bikers came bearing gifts with a super

sleigh-full of toys, books, games and DVDs for children of all ages.

The group set off from the Cabin tea rooms in Burnham before

dropping in to Morrison’s in Maldon who generously donated toys

and treated the bikers to free tea and coffee. From there bikers

brought some seasonal noise and colour to Maldon High Street

before heading to Broomfield.

The festive toy run is in its second year and was the idea of the

group’s leader Steve Maples.

Steve, from Burnham-on-Crouch, began fundraising for Mid Essex

Hospitals Charity after he and partner Leanne tragically lost their

baby daughter, Paige. This year the couple are celebrating a new

arrival as just two weeks ago Leanne gave birth to a baby boy,

Rhys, at Broomfield.

Steve said: “We had a really good turn-out again and we brought

even more toys with us this year. I’d like to thank everyone who

donated toys, from our group members, to people who contacted

us through our Facebook page and also Morrison’s.

“We really wanted to do something for the children and we’ve

even bought nappies for babies on the post-natal ward. It’s been

a really good day and we’re planning on something even bigger

next year.”

The Discovery Festival was held across two days at Chelmsford

Museum on Monday 2 December and Tuesday 3 December,

welcoming students from Columbus School and College, Our Lady

Immaculate, Southview and Thriftwood schools to take part in

several interactive activity sessions.

These sessions aimed to promote a positive image of people with

disabilities, celebrating their achievements, increasing

understanding of disability and promote inclusivity. Sessions

included Simulation Specs from Support 4 Sight, boccia from Sport

for Confidence, table cricket provided by Essex County Cricket

and communication equipment and a sensory tent from Inclusive

Communication Essex. Ace Music Therapy provided fun music

sessions and the Mushroom Theatre Company provided an

inclusive theatre workshop.

Event organiser, Ryan Mitchell from Chelmsford City Events said:

“This year’s Discovery Festival focused on the younger generation

and was a great opportunity for some of the younger residents of

Chelmsford to come together and learn about those who live with

disabilities.

“The event also highlights the great work that goes on across

Chelmsford and between partner agencies to help those living with

a disability and their families and carers. Thank you to all the

schools for attending and to the organisations for their fantastic

support in providing the activities that made the event possible.”

To keep up-to-date with the ways in which Chelmsford’s local

community are working towards a fully inclusive society, follow

@DiscoverAbilityChelmsford on Facebook.

Charlotte Jefcoate, fundraising

coordinator for Mid Essex

Hospitals Charity, said: “We’re

really grateful to Steve and all

the bikers for supporting the

hospital. Having the bikes lined

up outside the atrium was

amazing and the children were

so excited to see them. It was

certainly a bit different to see

Santa’s sleigh being pulled by a

motorcycle rather than a

reindeer!

“Donations like these make

such a difference to the

children who are in hospital

over Christmas. The staff on

Phoenix do a wonderful job in

decorating the ward and

making it feel Christmassy and

being able to give the children

presents to open over the

festive season always puts

smiles on faces.

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The Source and Summit of the Christian Faith

In a few weeks’ time the Catholic Church will experience a biannual phenomenon! As at Easter, the Christmas

Eve and Christmas Day Masses are likely to be full to capacity. There will be some non-Catholics and visitors

in the congregation, there will be those who go to Mass every week come rain or shine, but there will also

be many Catholics who only come to Mass on this great Feast and sadly will not be seen again until they

attend Mass on the even bigger Feast of Easter.

The Catholic Church describes the Mass as “THE SOURCE AND SUMMIT OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH” and

for the benefit of its members places a grave obligation on them to attend Mass every Sunday, unless they

have a grave reason why they cannot come, eg, frailty of age or sickness, impossible distance, treacherous

weather, an unavoidable and essential duty to care for someone. Making the effort to come to Sunday Mass, or a Saturday Vigil

Mass, begins our fulfilment of keeping the first and third of the Ten Commandments, ie, to love God with all our heart, mind,

body and soul, which is true worship, and then to keep the Sabbath Day holy. Attending weekly Mass continuously reminds us

that although we are sinners, for we do not always love God or our neighbour as much as we should or could, God never stops

loving us. The Mass is proof of God’s unconditional, enduring, perfect love because it makes present, again and again, that same,

definitive act of perfect love made by His Son, Jesus Christ, on the Cross of Calvary. There, He freely sacrificed His life for our

sakes, knowing full well we could never fully understand such extravagant love, never to love Him back in the same measure and

never be able to thank Him adequately.

In sacrificing a few minutes of our time by coming to weekly Mass, we enjoy the privilege of standing at the foot of the Cross to

hear, in our hearts, what Jesus Christ, in His dying breath, said to each one of us, “l LOVE YOU”. In the presence of Love Himself

we receive that necessary help to love others as He loves them, with patience, forgiveness and with all our heart. Coming to

weekly Mass measures and demonstrates the level of our maturity, of which one hallmark is the ability and willingness to

acknowledge what others have done for us and to recognise the need to say, “thank you”. Every Mass celebrates not just the

Sacrifice of Jesus on the Cross but also His Resurrection. By coming to Mass, we are also privileged to be in the company of the

Risen Christ Who now comforts us with the sure hope that we and our loved ones, if we want it, will share in that same victory

over death one day.

It is good to see so many “twice-a-year” faces at the Christmas Masses, but do not miss out on what Mass, every Sunday, offers us.

Wishing you all a very holy Christmas and a peaceful New Year.

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

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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.

Wishing all our customers

a Merry Christmas

and a Happy New Year

We are still taking bookings for Christmas Day and

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SITUATIONS VACANT

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measuring and showing us a brochure which was also from a local

Supplier to supply all the fittings promised us a quote. We

received this later that evening. The original quote was more than

our budget but he worked with us to reduce the price without

losing out on quality or workmanship.

We now have a beautiful bathroom with a walk in shower and

modern units. He fitted a new ceiling with spotlights and to

conceal all the pipes a new floor with all the pipes hidden away.

Of course we had a weeks upheaval and some mess but he was a

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Santa’s Special Train, Epping Ongar Railway

CHRISTMAS EVENTS IN ESSEX

Hop on Santa’s stream train and let the Christmas spirit flow. Whilst an old-fashioned brass band will be playing some festive numbers,

famous characters such as Scrooge and the Grinch will be looking for only the nice children to meet Santa. Naughty children, beware!

When: 30th November - 24th December

Where: Ongar Station, Station Approach, Essex, CM5 9BN

Prices and Times: £18.00 or £21.00, times vary

Christmas Starlight Night, Colchester Zoo

As Christmas fast approaches, Colchester Zoo are getting ready to host their magical events. The festive spirit will be in full flow as they

will introduce to the fantastic Christmas illuminations! Along with Santa’s Reindeer Stable, Elves’ Workshop, the Christmas train and

festive family shows, there is a ton of things for everyone at Colchester Zoo this Christmas.

When: 30th November, 7th, 14th, 21st & 22nd December

Where: Colchester Zoo, Maldon Road, Stanway, Colchester CO3 0SL.

Prices and Times: 9:30am till 7:30pm, from £16.99 for adults and £15.29 for children and seniors

The Father Christmas Experience, Marsh Farm

The Father Christmas Experience at Chelmsford’s Marsh Farm has a reputation for being one of the best festive family days out in the

Essex area. This magical experience will take the little ones on a magical journey as they meet Santa’s little helpers, who will then help

them progress through Elf-ville and graduate from the Elf Academy. Then they can meet Father Christmas himself!

When: 16th November - 24th December

Where: Marsh Farm, Marsh Farm Rd, South Woodham, Ferrers, CM3 5WP

Prices and Times: £12.95 for an adult, £25.50 for a child (reduced prices for members), under 1s free, times vary

The Magic of Christmas, Colchester Zoo

Head to Colchester Zoo's enchanting Christmas experience this season and delve into the Elves' workshops, listen to Christmas tales,

enjoy festive treats and interact with Santa's reindeers.

When: 30th November, 7th, 14th, 21st & 22nd December

Where: Colchester Zoo, CO3 0SL

Prices and times: Christmas combo includes zoo entry and Santa experience- £19.99 or £22.99 dependent on date. Santa Experience

(Does not include Zoo entry)- £9.00

Enchanted Audley End, Audley End House, Saffron Walden

Explore round the grounds of Audley End after dark in this new Christmassy u topia. With amazing lights, colours and sounds leading

you along an enchanting garden trail into a magical wonderland, the kids will be amazed when they find the dolls house-sized characters

illuminated in the shadow puppet theatre. It’s mainly outside so make sure you wrap up warm and then make the most of the hot mulled

wine!

When: Throughout December

Where: Audley End House, Audley End Road, Saffron Walden CB11 4JF

Prices and Times: (For non members) Thursday and Friday £12.00 adults, £7.50 child, Saturday and Sunday £14.00 adults, £9.50

child. At 4.30pm, 5.30pm, 6.30pm and 7.30pm.

Magical Grotto, Cressing Temple Barns (between Braintree and Witham)

Meet your elf and be led on a magical adventure. You will have the opportunity to:

Write a letter to Father Christmas, sit in the sleigh, which is being prepared for the big day, make some festive crafts to take home, visit

the Wish Queen in the magical woodland, select a toy from the Toy Shop, play some festive games and meet Father Christmas. And the

adults get to sample a mulled wine and mince pie

A truly magical experience!

When: Weekends in December and Christmas Holidays.

Where: Cressing Temple Barns

Prices and Times: 10am-6pm. From £20 per child / £7.50 per adult

Please check websites for dates left - pre-booking essential

Book here: https://experiencetickets.co.uk/project/magical-grotto/

Or call: 01206 573948

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FOCUS

ON GARDENING

HERBS

The dormant period of winter is the ideal time to plan an herb

garden. Preferably somewhere warm! Most herbs should be

planted in a sunny, south-facing position and with some protection

from north and east winds. A south-sloping plot of ground is ideal.

The taller, sun-loving herbs can be planted at the back, and the

smaller herbs, which do best in a moist soil, can be planted at the

bottom of the slope.

larger garden a round bed may be marked out in wedge-shaped

segments, each for a different herb.

Where space permits, an attractive herb garden may be planned

as a chess-board, each square containing one species. Alternate

the patches with equal-sized squares either paved or filled with

gravel or granite chippings.

Elizabethan knot garden

More complicated designs, such as an imitation of the Elizabethan

knot garden, must be carefully drawn up on paper. The pattern of

the design is formed by planting in individual beds herbs whose

leaf textures or colours contrast with those of the next bed. Each

bed or shape may be outlined by box or violets.

When you have decided on the shape and size of the herb garden,

it’s then time to order your seeds in readiness for sowing in the

spring. Herbs that are grown from seed are the most economical

way to stock your herb garden. Apart from their uses in cooking,

most herbs are also highly decorative and absolutely vital for

attracting wild life into the garden. They will flourish in small

patches of ground, preferably near the kitchen; or they can be

grown more formally in an herb garden laid out to a pattern.

Planning herb borders

Small herb borders, sufficient to provide flavouring, may be treated

as an integral part of the vegetable garden. On a larger scale the

herb border can virtually be an herbaceous border and may include

many perennial herbs. An herbaceous herb garden needs careful

planning, to give the most pleasing effect to the eye, and a natural

or contrasting grouping of plants.

A small collection of herbs can be based on an old cartwheel laid

on the ground; each segment is planted with a different herb. In a

Personally, I had great success with planting an edging to an island

bed in my own garden using oregano and allowing it to flower

before cutting for the kitchen (the flowers are edible too). All

summer long the oregano flowers were smothered in bees of

different species.

I look forward to sharing the forth coming, gardening year with

Focus readers once again.

By Carol Milton

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16 CONGRATULATIONS

Focus

Happy 9th Birthday to our gorgeous cheeky little legs.

Hope you have the best birthday!!! Love always and

forever Mummy and Den xxxxxxxxx

Ryan and Quinn - our twin superstars.

Happy birthday to the two brightest, kindest and loveliest boys. We are so

unbelievably proud of you both.

Love Mum, Dad and Alex xxx

Happy 5th

Birthday

Ralph. Lots of

love from all

your friends &

family xx

Happy 10th Birthday to these 2 superstars

Lenni & Jude !!

Lots of love Mum, Dad & Pearl Xxx

Happy Birthday to our Lynnie-Kay

turning 9 on 18th December.

Lots of Love from Mummy, Daddy, Leo & all

of your family xxx

Wishing our beautiful Jessica a very

Happy 7th Birthday on

21st December!

We love you lots and lots always,

Mummy, Daddy and Isabelle xxxxx

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Happy birthday Daddy we love you to the moon and back

love your girls xxx

Happy 9th Birthday Jess love from all your

family x

Wishing our beautiful Skylar (Mary) a happy

4th birthday love Mummy, Daddy, Nannie &

Layla xxxx

Happy Birthday Tom from all your friends

and family x

CONGRATULATIONS & BIRTHDAYS

Please either email messages and photographs to

nicola@focuspp.com

or call in with them to the office at:

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COMMUNITY COFFEE CLUB

NO NEED TO BE LONELY

Maureen McCabe Would like to thank everyone who attends

the Community Coffee Club (No Need To Be Lonely)

Every Tuesday 12.00 – 15.00

SWF Village Hall – Hullbridge Road

For all of your support and help throughout 2019.

A big thank you to all of our Volunteers, without your help

and support the Club would not be able to operate.

A big thank you to all who have given funding

over the last year.

A big thank you to the staff at the Village Hall for your help

and support also.

Merry Christmas and a Very Happy New Year.

Our last session for 2019 is on the 17th December 2019 –

We will return on the 7th January 2020

All abilities welcome, our group is for anyone who is feeling

alone or isolated, or who would like simply to come and

interact and make new friends. We have a broad spectrum

of customers,

Some with Dementia, some with learning difficulties,

many who do not have any visible limitations.

If you care for someone, or are being cared for, we will

welcome you.

New to the area, come with an open mind.

In the new year we are hoping to change the format slightly.

From the 7th January 2020

Lunch 12.00 – 13.30

Music from 13.30 til 14.00

Raffle 14.00 – 14.15

For those who attend a little later in the session we will be

re instating the following.

Weekly Activities – Art and Craft, Bingo, Quiz, Flower

Arranging and Cake Decorating.

14.15 until 15.15. Close and away by 15.30.

Meal Cost will rise from £3.50 to .£4.00 for Hot Freshly

Cooked Meal.

We would like to invite all those who have been along in

2019 to come to our Christmas Party on 17th December,

Due to not so much funding this year, we are unable to do

the Christmas Meal for free.

£5.00 for 3 courses and tea or coffee

Entertainment and Raffle

The Bar will be open.

RSVP BOOK YOUR PLACE AND £2.00 deposit to secure you

meal.

60 places available – so book you spot asap.

Contact : 07943583121

Maureen McCabe

Chelmsford Theatres Listings

Book Online:

www.chelmsford.gov.uk/theatres

Peter Pan

Friday 29 November 2019 - Sunday 5 January 2020

Civic Theatre

Peter Pan, the high-flying family pantomime, will be at the Civic Theatre

from Friday 29 November 2019 to Sunday 5 January 2020.

When Peter Pan and his fairy friend Tinker Bell fly into the bedroom of

the Darling children one night, a treasure chest of magical adventures

begin.

Fly with Peter, Wendy, John and Michael to Neverland and meet the

brave Lost Boys, the fearsome Tiger Lily and friendly Smee as Peter Pan

takes on his old enemy - the dashing but villainous Captain Hook and his

band of dastardly pirates. Hook has more than one foe to contend with

in the form of a hungry, tick-tocking crocodile who has already had a

taste of Hook’s hand and is now after the rest of him!

In association with the Chelmsford Civic Theatre, One From The Heart

brings another soaring production to Chelmsford, featuring magnificent

scenery, dynamic dance routines, stunning costumes, an abundance of

comedy, plenty of audience participation and heaps of fairy dust!

Hook your seats now before they fly out the door!

Our relaxed performance is on Thursday 2 January 2020 at 2pm.

Bookings for the relaxed performance cannot be made online and must

be made by phoning box office on 01245 606505 or in person.

Special price: all seats £17 on Thursday 2 and Friday 3 January 2020 at

6pm.

Tickets: £24.00 Concession: £21.00

Family Ticket: £78.00 (cannot be used in conjunction

with group rate)

Groups 10+: £19.00 per person

Schools rate: £14.00 plus 1 in 10 free

Relaxed performance: £17.00

The Rolling Stones Story

Friday 17 January 2020 7.45pm

Civic Theatre

The Rolling Stones have dominated Rock ’n’ Roll music since the 1960s

and were at the forefront of the British Invasion of bands that conquered

the US in 1964. They ran neck and neck with The Beatles in the

popularity stakes with the late sixties and early seventies considered by

many as their Golden Age.

Their live shows are legendary and The Stones musical legacy is up

there with the very best. They’ve recorded some of the most

phenomenal Rock ‘n’ Roll songs of all time - Satisfaction, Jumpin’ Jack

Flash, Not Fade Away, Honky Tonk Woman, Brown Sugar, Start Me

Up...to name just a few.

You can now relive all these classic hits in The Rolling Stones Story, a

high energy concert celebrating the music of the World’s Greatest Rock

‘n’ Roll Band. Let’s Spend The Night Together in the company of Mick

and the boys and you will experience a truly authentic Rolling Stones

spectacle; complete with an awesome production, the finest musicians

and the world’s No. 1 Mick Jagger lookalike in Paul Ashworth.

The Rolling Stones Story promises you an unforgettable Jumpin’ Jack

Flash back in time. It’s Only Rock ‘n’ Roll, but we like it!

Tickets: £26.00 Concession: £24.00

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What’s in my cat’s

vaccination?

Ever wondered what exactly is in that booster? Listed

below are the diseases most commonly covered amongst

vaccination programmes developed for cats:

• Feline panleucopenia virus – This virus is highly

contagious and often fatal. It attacks the bone marrow

and lymphoid tissues which are responsible for

producing important blood cells and maintaining the

immune system. The virus also attacks the lining of the

intestines and can also affect the brain and eyes in very

young cats. Infected pregnant cats can give birth to

kittens with underdeveloped brains or even have

stillbirths. Many cats show no signs of the disease at all

and can die very suddenly; others will suffer from

vomiting, diarrhoea, neurological deficits and severe

dehydration.

• Feline herpesvirus (feline viral rhinotracheitis) – Cats can

get infected by herpesvirus, calicivirus (mentioned

below) or both of these viruses at the same time, causing

what is known as Feline Respiratory Disease Complex.

Signs typically include sneezing, inflammation around

the eyes (conjunctivitis), inflammation of the linings of

the nose, fever and thick nasal discharge. Some cats go

on to develop painful sores inside their mouth which will

make it hard to eat. As with herpesvirus in humans, once

contracted, your cat will have it for life, and will get

flare-ups in times of stress.

• Feline calicivirus – As with herpesvirus, feline calicivirus

also attacks the mouth and lungs. Some strains of the

virus can even cause fluid build-up within the lungs

which can progress to pneumonia. Antibiotics may be

prescribed to help combat any secondary bacterial

infection that has occurred but they cannot kill the virus

itself.

• Feline leukaemia virus (FeLV) – This virus is transmitted

through saliva and urine, so spreads easily between cats,

especially if they spend time outdoors or if they ever

fight another cat. It also spreads from an infected

mother to her kittens through her womb and her milk.

FeLV can predispose a cat to many different issues

including anaemia, neurological signs (such as blindness),

immune system problems and cancer.

The above diseases can be very nasty and cause severe

symptoms including death. There are very few drugs

available for treatment of viral disease, meaning much of

the treatment is supportive only. Thankfully, these diseases

are becoming rarer because of vaccination. To find out

more information about these diseases and hear about our

yearly vaccination plan (Fit Friends), please call the clinic

on 01245 324437.

Charlotte Westgarth BVMBVS MRCVS

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PREVENTING HOMELESSNESS V SUPPORTING THE HOMELESS

Going by the old adage, ‘Prevention is better than cure’, we at

Housing Dilemmas CIC, work proactively to prevent another case

of eviction or homelessness than allow a tenancy to be lost and

then react to resolve it. Once a tenancy is lost and the household

is made homeless, it becomes a lot more difficult to house the

individual or household. Secondly, the repercussions of

homelessness can be devasting, as it often leads to other socioeconomic

adversities, which affect both the individuals and the

community as a whole.

Homelessness can lead to unemployment, drug and alcohol

abuse, rough sleeping, crime, lack of self-esteem, abject poverty,

social exclusion, isolation, loneliness, depression, mental health,

chronic health issues, malnutrition, vulnerability and the list goes

on. Areas that are prevalent with homelessness and rough

sleeping also affect businesses and property values as

entrepreneurs and home buyers tend to look elsewhere; where

their investments will yield good returns.

Most individuals and households facing homelessness would

prefer help to come to them in time to prevent the eviction.

Offering homeless individuals, blankets, duvets, hot meals and

sleeping bags are very charitable and as such applaudable, but

do they resolve any of the above socio-economic impacts?

Everyone needs a roof over their head. Sleeping outside at

shopfronts, train stations, in sheds, under bridges and on the

streets are no options regardless of whether it is wet, dry, warm

or cold.

With Christmas fast approaching, many will give handouts to

support the homeless; some will offer them a warm place for a

night or 2 and cook them a festive meal, which is all good in light

of the festive season; but what happens after Christmas, when the

season of giving and loving is over?

If you would rather see another potential eviction prevented and

homelessness eventually become a thing of the past, then support

Housing Dilemmas CIC to do just that with a gift that goes beyond

Christmas www.housingdilemmas.org.uk/donate.

We are based in Chelmsford and offer a FREE a proactive

community outreach service to all to ensure that tenancies are

sustained, backed with a comprehensive tenancy sustainment

training programme.

Our employment search support services are designed to help

individuals find work and get back on their feet.

We are also currently working actively to offer supported housing

accommodations to single homeless individuals. To find out more

about us visit us at

www.housingdilemmas.org.uk ,

www.facebook.com/HousingDilemmas/

PLEASE MAKE A DONATION TO:

www.housingdilemmas.org.uk/donate

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Tuesday 24 th December

4.00pm Crib Service – all are welcome to come and

remember the wonderful Christmas Story

Tuesday 24 th December Christmas Eve

6.00pm Roman Catholic Mass

8.00pm Roman Catholic Mass

11.00 for 11.30pm Joint Anglican and Methodist

Midnight Service

Wednesday 25 th December Christmas Day

8.45am Roman Catholic Mass

10.15am Joint Methodist and Anglican Service

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EXERCISE BENEFITS FOR WOMEN: Women with a greater

exercise capacity on a heart stress test have a lower risk of dying

from heart disease and other conditions. Heathline reports on a

study which "found poor exercisers were twice as likely to die from

cancer and more than four times as likely to die from other causes,

compared to women on a higher fitness level."

It goes on to report: "HIIT (high intensity interval training ) can be

one way to help your heart even if you don’t have much time to

work out. Women who can exercise at a higher intensity during a

heart stress test are less likely to die from heart disease, cancer,

and other causes, say the authors of a new study."

Scotty Butcher, PhD, an associate professor of physical therapy at

the University of Saskatchewan in Canada, said these findings are

“right in line” with other research looking at the impact of fitness

level on the risk of dying from these kinds of conditions.

Healthline concludes: "It’s no surprise that exercise is good for your

health, but does the new study mean that all women should take

up more vigorous exercise like running, swimming laps, or

kickboxing? Not necessarily. There are many ways to increase your

fitness level. Still, for some women, higher-intensity workouts can

be a great option."

The bottom line is that all exercise is good for you - indeed walking

has been praised to the rafters because it confers numerous

benefits - but it's looking as if, the more you do (within reason) the

greater the beneficial effects.

VAPING AND DEPRESSION: JAMA, the respected peer reviewed

journal, has come up with a possible link. Healthline reports that,

in the study, researchers asked the participants about their use of

e-cigarettes and their history of depression. "When the researchers

analyzed the data, they found that people who vaped — both

current and former — were more likely to report a history of

depression. But it wasn’t clear from the study if vaping was

responsible for the participants’ depression or the other way

around, the authors state. People with existing depression could

be vaping because they’re depressed."

NEWS FOR SMOKERS AND VAPERS. It's time to start planning

your New Year's resolutions. Giving up smoking is the best thing

you can do to improve your health and longevity ... with the

possible exception of stopping bull riding or playing Russian

roulette. A recent report underlined the point that just a few

cigarettes a day worsens lung health. The NHS website

commented that this adds "to the weight of evidence that shows

that any level of tobacco smoking is harmful and that the best way

to protect lung health – and health more generally – is to stop

smoking altogether."

Vaping has been hailed as a new way of cutting down and stopping

- but, as you know, it's under a bit of a cloud. There have been

deaths and reports of severe lung damage ... but this seems to

principally involve people who use DIY cocktails rather than

approved products.

Public Health England still advises that vaping is MUCH safer than

smoking. However, as the NHS points out, e-cigarettes have only

been available for a relatively short time, so there is still uncertainty

over their potential health effects, particularly with long-term use.

Recently there was a worrying headline in The Sun: "E-cigarette

smoke could cause lung cancer – despite being tobacco-free,

experts warn." The NHS website points out, however, that: "The

Sun's headline does not mention that this was based on a study

using mice and the findings cannot be automatically applied to

humans."

The NHS website concludes that, although Public Health England

is probably right to recomend vaping as a much less damaging

alternative to smoking, we are not yet certain that e-cigarettes are

completely "safe". The advice given is as follows: "One way to

reduce any potential risk would be for people to only use e-

cigarettes as a short-term measure to help them stop smoking,

rather than using them long term as an alternative to cigarettes."

The NHS website does not give any advice to the mice involved in

this research or others who might be following their example.

There are, however, unforeseen consequences which need to be

highlighted. The tiny vaping devices made for use by mice who are

trying to wean themselves off cigarettes are a health hazard -

particularly when used by absent minded or untidy members of

the species. Babies at the crawling stage tend to put pretty much

anything they find on the floor in their mouths and these 'mouse

friendly' devices are dangerous if swallowed or inhaled. For this

reason, Public Health England is advising parents NOT to give in

to pressure from the rodents with whom they share their home to

purchase 'mini E-cigarettes' as the risks outweigh any possible

benefits.

NEW PRODUCT TO HELP SMOKERS QUIT. Voke, a new nicotine

inhaler which looks like a traditional cigarette (and works a bit like

an asthma inhaler) is now available.

Sandhiya Sodhaim writes in MIMS: "The Voke inhaler mimics a

traditional cigarette through both its packaging and administration

but does not rely on heat or burning to disperse the nicotine into

the body. It is indicated to aid smokers over 18 years wishing to

quit or reduce prior to quitting, to assist smokers who are unwilling

or unable to smoke, and as a safer alternative to smoking for

smokers and those around them.

Voke differs from an e-cigarette as it is a non-electronic device

which delivers a low (450 microgram) dose of nicotine into the

arterial system via the lungs, without vaporisation.

There are three steps to using the Voke inhaler: click, charge and

inhale. The stick is removed from the box and pushed into a

charging slot at the base of the box. This fills the stick with a low

dose of nicotine which is then inhaled, over a similar time frame to

a cigarette."

We're reminded that smoking in pregnancy is a no-no and told that:

"Ideally smoking cessation in pregnant and lactating women should

be achieved without nicotine replacement therapy (NRT). However,

if the mother cannot quit without pharmacological support, NRT

may be used as a safer alternative to smoking."

Voke is theoretically available on prescription as an aid to smoking

cessation or reduction, but I imagine it will be some time before

GPs are allowed to dish it out in this part of the world. You can buy

it over the counter, though - but it's not cheap.

Needless to say, because it's 'new', you'll need to keep a look out

for the pros and cons that become apparent after it's been in

widespread use for some time.

Dr John

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Annual Santa Visit and Request

for Donations

Each year over Christmas Santa and his friends visit two elderly

care homes in SWF - Windle Court and Eastham - to hand out

presents to residents (and staff if we have enough) and look for

help from the local community in donating a gift or two. These

are people often on their own, have no friends or family and

might be alone at Christmas. We try and spread a bit of joy and

happiness. If you are able to help please wrap a present (if

possible), mark it M (male), Female (female) or E (either) and drop

to 42 Brent Avenue or contact me and I will collect.

Many thanks for your continued support and Merry Christmas!

Neil Casey aka Santa. 07949 592110.

CHRISTMAS SERVICES 2019

HOLY TRINITY SWF -DEC. 15 th NINE LESSONS & CAROLS 10 a.m.

ST. MARY’S WOODAM FERRERS –DEC. 15 th CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT

6.30 p.m.

HOLY TRINITY SWF – DEC. 17 th TRADITIONAL CAROL SERVICE 2 p.m.

SWF TOWN CAROL SERVICE – DEC 18 th 7 p.m.

ST. MARY’S WF – DEC. 22 nd CHRISTINGLE SERVICE 4 p.m.

ST. ANDREW’S BICKNACRE – DEC. 22 nd CHRISTINGLE SERVICE 6 p.m.

ST. MARY’S WF – DEC. 24 th CRIB SERVICE 4 p.m.

HOLY TRINITY SWF – DEC. 24 th CRIB SERVICE 4 p.m.

ST. MARY’S WF – DEC.24 th MIDNIGHT COMMUNION 11.30 p.m.

HOLY TRINITY – DEC. 24 th MIDNIGHT COMMUNION 11.30 p.m.

ST. ANDREW’S – DEC. 25 th MORNING WORSHIP 9.30 a.m.

HOLY TRINITY – DEC 25 th MORNING WORSHIP 10.15 a.m.

!

Being Santa

Being Santa must be fun!

Giving gifts to everyone

And riding on a magic sleigh;

Jingle jingle all the way.

He's read a billion Christmas lists,

Employed some elves to wrap the gifts,

Fed the reindeer, tied his boots

And slipped into his nice red suit.

Setting out on Christmas Eve,

Flying over towns and trees,

To every place, down every road

To all the children round the globe.

It's such a feat of dedication

Speeding to each destination

With a smile upon his face

Then onward, to another place.

When he's been all round the world

To every boy and every girl

And left some presents to be found,

His work is done; he's homeward bound!

Mince pies and milk, he's had plenty.

His heart is full, his sack is empty.

He cheers as he returns, a winner.

Home in time for Christmas dinner!

~ Ms Moem

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WEST HAM FC BRING FESTIVE FUN TO ESSEX CHRISTMAS MARKETS!

Kids Inspire was named charity of the year at two local festive

events this past weekend. Monies raised will make a positive

difference to young people across Essex and this is all thanks to

the generosity of those in attendance and the organisations which

manage the events.

On Saturday 7 December, Stock Village Christmas Market chose

Kids Inspire as one of two named charities for the annual festive

event.

While on Sunday 8 December, Kids Inspire were chosen as the

charity of the year for the annual Christmas Market in Shenfield.

Organised and sponsored by local Solicitors, Rainer Hughes, a

highlight at Shenfield was a visit from Carlton Cole & Marlon

Harewood from football team West Ham United. One of the

talented team held a claret and blue ‘Worry Buddy’ as his mascot

for the day, while Jack Sullivan and other representatives from

West Ham ladies team joined in the festivities holding fundraising

buckets and happily posing for photos with fans throughout

the day.

Additionally, Barclays hosted a Santa’s Grotto and Rainer Hughes

a gaming bus, while other shops supported the fundraising by

holding their own hamper raffles and collecting pots! Proceeds will

all go towards making a positive difference to children across

Essex.

Jason Panesar, Practice Consultant

from Rainer Hughes commented:

“The Rainer Hughes team

sponsored both the Gaming Bus

and Santa Grotto. Over 20 staff

volunteered over the weekend to help setup and run both facilities.

The event was a real success and Rainer Hughes were helped by

Jack Sullivan, Carlton Cole and Marlon Harewood from West Ham

FC.”

Rachael Basset, Kids Inspire Fundraiser said: “We were so pleased

to be named charity at not one but two Christmas events. These

events are not just about monies raised, but also about the

opportunity to get out and about locally to tell people about the

work we do.

This weekend has been busy but it has really got us all into the

Christmas spirit. It is satisfying to know that all efforts will make a

positive difference to young lives across Essex. Thank you to the

local businesses and organisations that have well and truly shown

us the true spirit of ‘giving at Christmas’.”

At both Christmas markets, the Kids Inspire fundraising Team

hosted a stall selling reindeer food, sweets, a teddy tombola,

Christmas Eve books and the iconic Worry Buddy’s – all handknitted

by a team of Kids Inspire supporters.

Andrew Briggs

2020 Calendar

£5 each from the Focus office

ON SALE

HERE!

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Essex County Councils new initiative

United in Kind heralds Bicknacre Friendship Club.

lunch, have a friendly chat with other like minded locals, who were

in the same time of life as themselves. All in the welcoming

atmosphere of The Brewers Arms Pub.

It was Peter Brown, the then Pub Landlord, that played a major

role in the launch and the continued growth, supporting the Club

with his wonderful, community spirit, for 7 years, until retiring last

July.

The Club went on to start up ‘Learn to Play Bridge’ club, initially

at the pub until its success meant it outgrew this venue and had

to move to the village hall.

Also, in those years BFC ran brilliant ‘Murder Mystery’ nights,

along with the new village tradition of ‘ The Spirit of Christmas’.

All with Peters undying support.

So it was particularly wonderful when BFC and all its members,

were able to return his friendship and welcome Peter and Karen

as new members, at The Rettendon Bell for Christmas lunch.

Committee Members all worked hard both, to prepare for and on

the day itself, to ensure “ A great time was had by all”.

Photo left / right: Molly Cooper, Martin Brandon, Dennis Smith &

Shirley Wood toasting Bicknacre Friendship Club and Xmas

Essex County Council has recognised there are many, many

isolated, lonely or alone people in Essex, so they launched a

campaign to reach out to try to help combat it.

The campaign, United in Kind, is being rolled out throughout

Essex and ECC was so impressed by the successful activity already

established at Bicknacre Friendship Club ( BFC ), they asked them

if they could join them for the Christmas lunch, so they could

witness for themselves the friendship members already enjoy and

give to others.

Our unending thanks go to...

Martin ( Our Bridge Master) who set and delivered a great Xmas

Quiz, giving a lovely bottle of wine in a fab wine cooler, to the

winner Angelina Robinson

Molly who runs the lovely ‘Afternoon Tea” monthly at Woodham

Ferrers School Room Tea Rooms.

Angelina, who comes up with all the wonderful ideas and

manages ‘Events and Trips’.

Sandy, Chair & ‘Lunch Club’ organise & management.

Not forgetting our own Parish Council who’s support meant, most

of the ‘Free’ raffle prizes and table gifts could be purchased in

addition to donations from Committee Members themselves.

“ What an amazing day”.

That just leaves one thing to say. “Thank You Essex County

Council for making us your ‘stars’ and for using BFC as an example

of the friendship and happiness available, if you it’s wanted.

For further information or to enjoy the club for yourself, ring Sandy

01245 225351

Bicknacre Friendship Club..... Your Young Active over 55

Community.

Photo left / right: Shirley, Dennis, Sandy, Martin & Molly

Front: UiK coaches Stella Scrivner and Donna Reilly

United in Kind bought with them BBC TV, ITV, BBC Radio Essex

as well as ECC own photographer, all with the intention of using

BFC story as inspiration to others throughout Essex.

The atmosphere was bonkers, diners had double the usual fun

watching cameras roll, interviews and photos being taken.

Roy, the Manager at The Bell Pub at Rettenden was wonderful,

making sure lunch wasn’t spoilt and everything went smoothly.

“Thanks Roy for being a great host”. You can see from the photos,

everybody “had a hoot” Shirley said.

BFC started in 2013 with the launch of its Lunch Club. This gave

locals the opportunity to wander down to their local pub and over

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Photo left / right: Dennis and Shirley both 86 years old


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FOOTBALL

FOR ADULTS

I organise casual football matches for adults on the

3G pitches at the William de Ferrers Sports Centre.

If you are like me and want to play football but don’t

want the commitment of playing for a club then get

in touch. The idea is just to enjoy a game and get

some exercise at the same time.

We play every Tuesday night in all-weather between

9pm-10pm and hire half of the full size pitch closest

to the centre itself. The cost is £5 on the night.

The sports centre run a strict cancellation policy

which means I need to give them 15 days’ notice if

we do not have enough players and want to cancel,

otherwise I still have to pay. For that reason I need

to ask players to confirm availability in advance and

ask that you avoid dropping out.

If you are interested contact Andy on 07754 890188

or email andyswheeler@hotmail.co.uk

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South Woodham Ferrers United

2019 Review

Development Squad and

Wildcats

This year again saw record

numbers of future stars attend

our fun based sessions at the

Leisure Centre 3G pitch every

Saturday morning. Our FA

qualified coaches ensured

everyone enjoyed every session

and on behalf of the children

we are extremely grateful to

our volunteers. Four new teams

were born from these - our U7

Sharks, Wolves, and Eagles

along with another all girls

squad, our U10 Ravens.

Mini Soccer Teams (U7 - 10) Youth Teams (U11 - 18)

We are extremely proud of our

mini teams, who have all

progressed brilliantly this year.

Every team plays with great

spirit and our coaches are

committed to developing all of

their players. Our all new U7's

have started really well and

have turned a few heads since

the start of the season. A big

thank you to all of our coaches

and helpers who ensure these

(very) young players enjoy

every game. Also thanks to TT,

our mini soccer coordinator.

Our youth section has enjoyed

many successes this year. Our

Vipers were outstanding treble

winners. Many teams reached

cup finals and the club ensured

they all thoroughly enjoyed

their special days. We were

extremely pleased to see many

of our ex youth players

returning from semi retirement

to form a new Saturday team,

along with our U18's who

formed our Men's Sunday

reserves.

Key Dates

Last Training on 3G - 19th December

First 3G training after Christmas - 4th January

Development Squad and Wildcats next session - 4th January

Walking Football for over 40's return date - 7th January

Thank you!

On behalf of the children please accept a big thank you for your fantastic support. Whilst you get enjoyment from

watching them we cannot put into words the enjoyment they get in the knowledge you are watching. The club also

would like to thank our army of volunteers who make it happen - unsung heroes, every one of them! We hope you all

have a great Christmas and we'll see you all in the cold in January.

2019 Club Honours

U8 Panthers - Roots Hall & Maldon Saints Tournament Winners

U9 Lions - GSA Academy Tournament Winners

U9 Rangers - Heybridge Swifts Tournament Winners

U14 Eagles - South League Trophy Finalists

U15 Terriers - Southend League Champions

U16 Vipers - Triple Winners (League & Cup Champions)

U17 Lions - League Cup Finalists

U18 Wolves - Southend League Trophy Finalists

U18 Hawks - Double Winners (League and Cup)

Men's First Team - Cup winners and promoted to Prem Division

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

2 X 2 SEATER RECLINER SOFAS

v.g. condition, fully functioning,

beige colour micro fibre fabric.

170w x 97d x 99h (cm) £300 for

pair ONO. Call or text 07533

695575

2 MATURE KOI no longer wanted.

Must be collected. Tel: 01245

901003

BRAND NEW ORTHOPAEDIC

MEMORY FOAM MATTRESS

Double 4.6 all still wrapped up

Cost £499 new. Must sell as need

space urgently. Absolute Bargain

£140. Can deliver locally

01245 4000 41

DR MARTENS LADIES SHOES

Vintage Smooth (RED). UK Size 6

Style (Indica Mary Jane). Used but

a few times, Very Very Good

Condition. £30.00. Call Kevin

07717 205709

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

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

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

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

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 '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 for

photos.

BENCE VICE. Excellent

Condition. £15.00. Tel. 01245

426028.

ROSEBYS ALUMINIUM

VENETIAN BLIND 165cm

65inches wide 152cm 60inches

drop still boxed 07788 615740

£20

FOR SALE

Mens Champion racing cycle. All

good working order. 10 gears.

£75

Mens racing cycle. 12 gears.

Good condition. £100 ono.

Ladies Dawes pink handmade

bike. Good order £50.

The Easy Garden Book. Month by

Month. £5.

Ray Moore Signed book.

Autobiography. £4.

Dickie Birds Autobiography £3.

Haynes Motor Manual for Nissan

Premiere £2.

Phone 07737 569490

FOR SALE

ladies navy blue padded coat.

Never been worn. £10.

Set storage jars. Alpine poppy

design £5.

Storage canisters, blue and white

£3. Tel: 01245 690647

FOR SALE

Bush Washing Machine. White.

£50.

Bush Fridge. White (under

worktop) £45.

Both in good working order and

less than a year old.

Tel: 07539998553 SWF.

CONVERSE ALL STAR PLIMSOLES

MENS dark blue, size 9 &1/2

Brand new, wrong size sent to me,

£20. Call/text 07989 125063

MOTORING

BILLBOARD

ALLOY WHEELS WITH TYRES X 4,

gloss black ,19”x8.5j. ET 44 off set

full black , no curb marks , or

scrapes , excellent condition!

Genuine reason for selling, new

COMPLETE BATHROOM SUITE.

A used white bathroom suite in a

‘shell’ design. Comprising of a

Bath, Wash basin with stand and a

Toilet. Complete with gold finish

taps and all waste fittings. In

beautiful blemish free condition.

£80 Buyer to collect.

Photo’s can be sent via email if

required. Tel: 01245 322046

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

CHARLTON HESTON

BIOGRAPHY (NEW CONDITION

BOOK) £12

PORTABLE ELECTRIC

INDUCTION TWO RING HOB (

NEW NOT USED ) £50

Mobile: 07938528145

Flat: 01245 225863

ELECTRIC LEAF

BLOWER/VACUUM, brand new

and not used. Make is OYPLA,

collection capacity 40 Litres. £30

Any questions please call 07921

351781

BENCE VICE. Excellent Condition.

£15.00. Tel. 01245 426028.

WOODEN ROCKING WINNIE

THE POOH BABY CRIB. Only

used for a doll. £10. 07897563736

DISNEY FROZEN L.E.D light up

Wall Art: brand new in packaging,

50cm x 30cm inc. auto timer.

Collection SWF. £10 Tel: 07795

513873

car). 7 months old. Cost new

£1100, accept £600, for quick sale.

Tel: 07765 578091. Can send

photos.

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Make a Bunny Pinata

Things You'll Need

Large, round balloon l Newspaper

Paper mache paste or flour and water mixture

Masking tape l Cardboard

Bowls l Paint and brushes

Crepe paper or tissue paper l String or yarn

Scissors l Sweets

Prices from £45

(60cm single oven)

inc. 10% discount

Call Claire on

01245 22 76 55

01277 26 44 88

Paper Mache Bunny Pinata Instructions

Step 1

Cover the entire work area with newspaper, including the floor if you

are working with small children.

Step 2

Tear sheets of newspaper into 1 by 8-inch strips, and set them aside

to be used later.

Step 3

Prepare the paper mache paste by mixing 1 part flour to 2 parts

water in a large bowl. Continue mixing and adding more water or

flour until the mixture is thick or the consistency of glue. Make sure

there are no lumps.

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Step 4

Blow air into the balloon until it is nice and firm. Close it by tying a

knot at the end. Using the cardboard and scissors, cut out two ear

shapes and tape each one to the top of the balloon. Place the

balloon inside a round bowl to hold it in place as you work on the

paper mache bunny.

Step 5

Dip strips of newspaper into the flour paste mixture and spread

them onto the surface of the balloon, smoothing the strips as you

go. Cover the entire balloon with the strips, leaving only a small hole

at the top. The hole allows you to fill the pinata with sweets; so

make it big enough to push the sweets through. Allow the first layer

to dry.

Step 6

Continue adding more layers of paper mache to your balloon,

allowing each layer to dry before starting another layer. After the

balloon is completely dry, pop it.

Step 7

Decorate your pinata by painting, or any other desired technique to

make your bunny.

Step 8

Add 3-inch squares of tissue paper to the bunny by spreading glue

on the pinata. Grab all four corners of the tissue paper and stick the

center of it onto the glue with the corners sticking up. (This step is

optional, but it looks more store-bought.)

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Step 9

Stuff the sweets through the hole of the pinata until full (your

preference). Hang your pinata by poking four holes spaced evenly

around the original hole at the top. Thread yarn through each hole, tie

the ends together at the top and tie another piece of yarn to the end.

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l Semi Detached family house

l Three Bedrooms

l Extended to Rear

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l South Facing rear Garden

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l Circa 120ft Westerly facing Rear Garden

l Detached Garage and Parking for Several Vehicles

l Popular and Convenient Location Within Close

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l Two Receptions

l Wet room

l Early Viewing Advised



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l Light and spacious four bedroom semi-detached

family home in a quiet walkway location with own

driveway to detached garage. Featuring a spacious

lounge diner a modern re-fitted kitchen diner with

adjoining but separate playroom/sitting room. Master

bedroom with spacious en-suite with the three

remaining bedrooms sharing a modern re-fitted family

bathroom. Further benefitting from a South Easterly

facing rear garden with gated access to driveway.



£375,000

l Offered with the Advantage of No Onward Chain

l Convenient for South Woodham Ferrers Train

Station l Convenient for Local Primary Schools

l Three / Four Bedroom Extended Detached House

l Ground Floor Shower Room l Fitted Kitchen with

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l Great Location l Detached

l Double Garage

l Three Spacious receptions

l Re-Fitted Kitchen Diner

l Separate Utility

l Four Double Bedrooms

l En Suite to Master

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Cold Norton

£550,000

l This extended Four Double Bedroom Detached family

home features a rear extension allowing for a modern

Kitchen Breakfast room with separate Utility and Study as

well as a spacious Lounge Diner and further independent

Sitting room. To the first floor the aforementioned Four

Double Bedrooms are complimented by a large modern

En suite and a family Bathroom. Further enhanced by a

double length Garage and off street parking and Solar

Panels providing cheap electricity.


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Romford

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Lettings: 01708 755 508

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