Potters Bar Eye_June21

JUNE 2021 • ISSUE 182 • FREE

Potters Bar Eye

Est 2006

Making Businesses Visible

FESTIVAL 2021

30 REAL ALES & CIDERS • BUD BAR • PIMMS TENT

KIDS ENTERTAINMENT • FOOD STALLS

LIVE MUSIC FROM

MR CREOSOTE • BARNYARD JUNKIES • NICKY LOUISE

CLINT HENDERSON & FRIENDS

TICKETS IN ADVANCE: ADULTS £7.50 + booking fee OR £15 ON THE DOOR

KIDS UNDER 12 FREE ENTRY

Should the Festival not go ahead due to Covid restrictions, advance tickets will be fully refundable

THE LA CONSTRUCTION STADIUM, WATKINS RISE (OFF THE WALK)

POTTERS BAR, HERTS EN6 1QB

BEER TOKENS 6 FOR £11, 14 FOR £23

MORE INFO / TICKETS @ WWW.PBBEERFEST.CO.UK

Potters Bar Beer & Music Festival is raising money for clubhouse and ground improvements and local charities

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POTTERS BAR BEER & MUSIC FESTIVAL 2021

WILL TAKE PLACE ON SATURDAY 31st JULY

AT POTTERS BAR TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB, WATKINS RISE.

12 NOON UNTIL 9PM. ALL THE FAMILY IS INVITED!

Matt Giles, a CAMRA Member and long time supporter of

the club, is organising this annual Festival again, now in

its 9th Year. This year it is promoting the ‘Music’ as well,

and there will be at least 4 popular bands to entertain you

until 9pm.

THE BEER is being supplied by Tring Brewery and other

local Breweries and there will be 30 REAL ALES and also

CIDERS to choose from.

The LIVE MUSIC will be provided by MR CREOSOTE,

BARNYARD JUNKIES, NICKY LOUISE and CLINT HENDERSON

AND FRIENDS.

Other attractions include the popular Bud Bar, Pimms

Tent, Food Stalls, various Kids Entertainment, Tombola and

local Charity Stalls.

We are pleased that BPM HIRE, ESSENDON COUNTRY

CLUB, OAKMERE GROUP, HOME COUNTIES ESTATE AGENTS

and PAKEX (UK) plc, have all agreed to support the event.

Discounted advance tickets: Adults £7.50 + booking fee

can be purchased online at: www.pbbeerfest.co.uk. Kids

under 12 are free, as are CAMRA members.

Admission on the gate will be £15. Should the Festival not

go ahead due to Covid restrictions, advance tickets will be

fully refundable.

Proceeds from the Festival will go to local charities

and the Potters Bar Town FC project to modernise the

clubhouse and ground improvements.

For more information, tickets and updates please visit

the website: www.pbbeerfest.co.uk.

Welcome to the June issue.

I hope you’re all safely enjoying the benefits

of lockdown easing. At last we can once again

experience the joy of choice and of social

interaction.

We are social animals, us human beings. Yes,

we enjoy TV, online shopping, social media

and group calls, but their benefit to wellbeing

and morale is small when compared to

physical interaction with other people.

Now that our high streets are open again

please try to use local businesses, as they

really appreciate your custom.

If you’re thinking about taking a break in the

UK this year, have a look at our article on the

delights of Pembrokeshire on pages 66 & 67.

As always - please join our facebook group

Potters Bar Eye Group.

t: 01707 800 568 m: 07890 858 031

e: deborah@eyemediapublications.co.uk

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Potters Bar Eye Group

Deborah Pottinger

Editor

@pottersbareye

Contents

1&4 Potters Bar Beer & Music Festival

9 Home Counties Loft Ladders

10-11 My-iClinic Premium Eye Care

16-17 F Upson & Son Funeral Directors

36 Kip McGrath Educational Support

37 Keep Fit with Medau

38 The Luxury of Bathing

40-41 Calida Beauty & Aesthetics Clinic

42 Perfect Planting

52 Lemony Pea & Broad Bean Risotto

54 The History of Chess

58-61 Out & About & Phone No’s

62 What are Premium Fuels?

66-67 Discover Pembrokeshire

70 Is Buy-To-Let Still Worthwhile?

72 Cycling With Bionic Legs!

Puzzles are on pages 13, 24, 26 & 68

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Plumbing and

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based in Potters Bar

With over 18 years experience in all

aspects of central heating and gas

inspections, we deliver the best possible

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Call us on 07872 002355

to discuss your needs or to arrange

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Appliance

breakdowns

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Qualified Electrician also available

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8 7 2

SUDOKU – EASY

4 1

8 7 2

6 1 7 9

4 1

3 2 1

6 1 7 9

9 7 6 8

3 2 1

4 6 8

9 7 6 8

2 7 8 9

4 6 8

8 5

2 7 8 9

5 1 3

8 5

5 1 3

EASY # 1

EASY # 1

SUDOKU – HARD

6 1

8 4 1

6 1

2 5

8 4 1

3 9 4 6

2 5

9 3

3 9 4 6

2 4 7 1

9 3

7 6

2 4 7 1

8 5 2

7 6

3 9

8 5 2

3 9

V. HARD # 2

V. HARD # 2

G A N R Y N

You have two minutes to find all the words of

three or more letters that can be made from

the letters above. Plurals are allowed, proper

nouns are not. The 6-letter word will always

be just a normal everyday word.

3 letters: 9 4 letters: 5 5 letters: 2 6 letters: 1

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

ACROSS

3. Block of compressed meat, fish or vegetable

extract (5,4)

8. Call used three times by a Town Crier (4)

9. Less than average surge of the sea (4,4)

10. Meeting of spiritualists (6)

13. Tree also known as the mountain ash (5)

14. Leaves dried and prepared for smoking (7)

15. Temporary military shelter (3)

16. False hairpiece fashionable in the 17th-18th

centuries (7)

17. Greta ___, film star (1905-1990) (5)

21. Tree with sharp thorns (6)

22. Branch of biology that studies heredity and

variation in organisms (8)

23. British explorer of the Arctic and Antarctic (4)

24. Enquiry into the finances of a person applying for

monetary aid (5,4)

DOWN

1. Person drafted into military service (9)

2. Activity of making things out of iron, steel, etc (9)

4. Ringworm (5)

5. Two-wheeled horse-drawn battle vehicle (7)

6. Metropolis (4)

7. External structure of a vehicle (4)

11. Bird-frightening effigy (9)

12. Act of mass destruction and loss of life (9)

14. Tow boat (3)

15. Register of victims to be eliminated (3,4)

18. Flying insects with a formidable sting (5)

19. French for ‘father’ (4)

20. Sean ___, US film actor and director (4)

ANSWERS - PAGE 64


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Tablecloth

Tables

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Tip

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remaining letters will spell out a related phrase


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DOMESTIC • COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL

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EXTRA EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT

IS AVAILABLE FOR YOUR CHILD

AT Kip McGrath

The education centre offers primary and secondary

tuition in core subjects.

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Kip McGrath Education Centres provide specialist

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a comfortable, positive learning environment to aid

development

HELPING CHILDREN THRIVE ACADEMICALLY

Founded in 1976, Kip McGrath has been helping

primary and secondary school aged children across

the world to improve or extend their learning. The

Potters Bar centre opened in 2004 and has helped

hundreds of students achieve their potential.

As well as academic development, Kip McGrath aims

to enhance children’s self-confidence and establish

good foundations on which to build on.

One example of how the centre at Potters Bar has

helped to improve self-confidence and academic

development, includes a Year 10 student who was

struggling in both English and Maths and had low selfesteem,

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You will receive progress reports

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POTTERS BAR • 01707 644884

1 Southgate Road, Potters Bar, Herts EN6 5DR

kipmcgrath.co.uk/pottersbar

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Fun, friendly, fitness for all!

‘KEEP FIT WITH MEDAU’

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Contact Tracy on: 07949 055958

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I have tried other classes

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Please contact Tracy Levy

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exercisewithtracy.co.uk

exercisewithtracy@gmail.com

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38

Have we lost the art of bathing? Twenty

Have we lost the art of bathing? Twenty

years ago, half of the adverts on TV

seemed to

to

feature a woman luxuriating

in bubble bath (usually while eating

in

chocolate).

a bubble bath

These

(usually

days, we’re

while eating

more

chocolate). likely to grab These a lightning-quick days, we’re more shower

likely before to we grab sprint a lightning-quick out the door. shower

before A couple we of years sprint ago, out my the family door. and I moved

house. Our new home needed a lot of work, but

A one couple improvement of years ago, we haven’t my family been and able I moved to make

house. is putting Our a new shower home in. needed So I started a lot taking of work, baths but

one again. improvement And while I we still haven’t miss a been shower, able I’ve to found make

that I love the experience of soaking in the tub.

is putting a shower in. So I started taking baths

No luxury bath

again.

would

And

be complete

while I still miss a shower, I’ve found

that without I love at the least experience one of soaking in the tub.

No scented luxury candle. bath

Personally, I love

would lighting be a complete few tea

without lights around at least the one

scented bathroom. candle. I’m

Personally, recently discovered I love

Echo Candles

lighting (www.echocandles.

a few tea

lights co.uk). around Handmade the in Somerset, the soy wax

bathroom. candles smell I’m gorgeous and are great value for

recently money. My discovered personal favourite is the Cedar and

Wildflower blend. Five tea lights cost £5, or a

Echo Candles

medium jar (fifty-six hours’ burn time) is £14.

(www.echocandles.

I once knew someone who chose their toiletries

co.uk). based on Handmade the colour in of Somerset, the packaging. the soy I kid wax you

candles not. Everything smell gorgeous in his bathroom and are great had to value match. for

money. My personal I’m not favourite suggesting is the you Cedar go to and that

extreme, but a decent-looking

Wildflower blend. Five tea lights cost £5, or a

bathroom is much easier to relax

medium jar (fifty-six in. Why hours’ not burn decant time) your is £14. toiletries

I once knew someone into nicer-looking who chose their bottles? toiletries

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Dame Alice Owen’s School, Sports Hall, Potters Bar.

Every Tuesday 8pm to 10pm.

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We are a long standing club and play Duplicate on

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Room 6 is an old established bridge club, meeting

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would be delighted to see you at our meetings. For

more information please ring Jackie 0208 4413663

or Val 01707 889447

CUFFLEY HALL - ACTIVITIES

Short mat bowls, badminton, tea dances, yoga,

ballet classes, art society, horticulture, theatre and

much more. Please contact us on: 01707 875389

or visit our website at: www.cuffleyhall.co.uk

CUFFLEY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY

We have 10 meetings each year, with interesting

speakers on a range of garden related topics.

We meet in Cuffley Hall (doors open 7.30p.m.),

usually the last Thursday in the month. Members

receive 6 newsletters annually. Outings for 1 day

also 3-4 day breaks to interesting places occur

through the year. Why not come and join us?

For further information please see our website:

www.cuffleyhortsoc.co.uk

CUFFLEY WEDNESDAY GAMES CLUB

Northaw & Cuffley Youth & Community Centre,

Cuffley Hill, Cuffley.

1.30pm – 4.30pm. EVERYONE WELCOME.

SNOOKER - TABLE TENNIS - BOARD GAMES - CARDS.

Annual Membership fee £45. No additional game

fees. Call John White on 01707 875589

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DE HAVILLAND AIRCRAFT MUSEUM

COME FOR A VISIT!

Salisbury Hall, London Colney, Herts AL2 1BU.

We are also looking for volunteers, so if you are

passionate about aircraft, why not give us a call.

01727 822051(Info), 01727 826400 (Answerphone).

www.dehavillandmuseum.co.uk

DEMENTIA SUPPORT - HERTSWISE

Designed with people living with dementia, low

level memory loss or mild cognitive impairment,

and their friends, family and carers at its heart.

Join us for refreshments, fun and games at our

new Café. Thursdays – 1.30pm to 3.30pm at Elm

Court Community Centre, Mutton Lane, EN6 3BP.

£5 contribution. Carers welcome at no extra charge.

Ageuk.org.uk/Hertfordshire/our-services/hertswise

HERTFORDSHIRE SHOWBAND

Concert and marching band for all ages. Brass,

woodwind, flutes and percussion.

Senior Band – Mondays 7.45pm, for teens and

adults. Minimum Grade 3 level. Show and film

music, pop, big band etc. Very sociable band.

Opened the Olympic Stadium in 2012,

Lord Mayor’s Show, World Championships 2017.

Training Band – Mondays 7pm, from age 10,

playing and having lessons.

Bands meet at Mount Grace School, Potters Bar.

Membership around £180 per year.

Call Terry on 01707 650209

www.hertfordshire-showband.org

HERTS YOUNG FARMERS

Run by young people for young people and always

looking for new members. If you enjoy BBQs and

parties or want a go driving a tractor why not come

along to one of our meetings. YFC really does offer

so many opportunities.

For more information contact the county office

on 01920 821393 or 07825 525573

or email us at: hertsyfc@btinternet.com or visit

www.hertsyfc.com

MACULAR SOCIETY – VOLUNTEER SPEAKER

• Macular Degeneration – top cause of sight loss

• Cause – Diagnosis – Prevention & Treatment

• Where to go for help/advice.

Call 07850 111955 or email: jean@mimica.me.uk

MASSAR’S TAEKWONDO ASSOCIATION

FIRST LESSON FREE! For full information on classes

please visit www.massartaekwondo.co.uk

or call Luke on 07585 008101

NORTH LONDON FLYERS MODEL FLYING CLUB

A community Sports Club based at Holly Hill Farm

just off The Ridgeway, Enfield, Middlesex EN2 8AN.

We are beginner friendly and welcome new

members. If you are interested in model flying

please come and see us one weekend!

Our club is primarily a fixed wing club but we have

members flying a very large variety of model types.

e: info@northlondonflyers.co.uk

www.northlondonflyers.co.uk

NORTH LONDON OUTDOOR GROUP

Throughout the year we organise weekends away

from London, day walks and summer evening

walks. We also hold a social meeting on the

second Tuesday of the month, 8.15pm to 10pm at

Discovery Hall, Stevenson Close, Netherlands Road,

New Barnet EN5 1DR.

See www.northlondonoutdoorgroup.org or

www.meetup.com/North-London-Outdoor-Group

or tel 01707 654813

NORTH MYMMS ALLOTMENT ASSOCIATION

For more information please contact our Parish

Clerk, Chris on 01707 268418

NORTH MYMMS BOWLS CLUB

Situated in Welham Green. We welcome beginners

and give coaching. We have a lot of members who

live in Potters Bar.

Please contact Val on 01707 645320

POTTERS BAR AND BARNET RSPB LOCAL GROUP

Interested in wildlife? We have monthly talks

throughout the year. Fridays 7.45pm at Tilbury

Hall, Darkes Lane, Potters Bar and Wednesday

afternoons, 2pm at St John’s URC Hall, Mowbray

Road, New Barnet. Also coach outings to places of

wildlife interest. Non-members of RSPB welcome.

Further details on our website:

www.rspb.org.uk/groups/pottersbarandbarnet

POTTERS BAR AND DISTRICT HISTORICAL

SOCIETY

All meetings start promptly at 8pm in the Sixty Plus

room at the Wyllyotts Centre, Potters Bar.

Please call: 01707 654179 for more information or

visit: www.pottersbarhistory.uk

POTTERS BAR AND DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL

SOCIETY

We are a friendly, informal society for people who

are interested in gardening and gardens. Meetings

held fortnightly on Wednesday evenings – 8.00pm,

at Elm Court, Mutton Lane, Potters Bar. There is a

varied programme of talks on wide-ranging aspects

of horticulture. New members and visitors, whether

beginners or life-long gardeners, are welcome.

For information, or a copy of the programme,

contact Margaret on 01707 643357

POTTERS BAR COMMUNITY CHOIR

We meet every Thursday in term time from 7.30pm

to 9.30pm at the Wyllyotts Centre, Potters Bar.

We welcome anyone who enjoys singing and we

perform a variety of song styles. The ability to read

music is helpful but not essential.

Contact the Wyllyotts Centre on 01707 645005

for more information.

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POTTERS BAR COMMUNITY MUSIC SCHOOL

We are a new venture for children from 6 years old

through to adults. Saturday mornings at Mount

Grace school.

PBCMS has two String Orchestras (grades 1 to 5,

and grades 4 to 8 +), a small Wind Band, 5 advanced

Chamber groups (quartets etc), Singing for all and

individual Wind, Piano and Theory lessons.

There is also an Adult Orchestra (called “Da Capo”)

for those parents and friends who used to play and

want a second chance to just play for fun, all levels

invited. All our teachers are professional musicians,

fully qualified and DBS checked.

Contact: admin@pbcms.org.uk

POTTERS BAR CRICKET CLUB

The Walk, Potters Bar, EN6 1QE

New players welcome - seniors and colts.

Pitches at The Walk and Owens School.

Contact us on 01707 654801 or visit our website:

www.pitchero.com/clubs/pottersbarcc

POTTERS BAR HOCKEY CLUB

The Walk, Potters Bar, EN6 1QE

New players welcome - mens and ladies teams.

All standards. Pitch at Owens School.

Contact us on 01707 654801 or visit our website:

www.pottersbarhc.co.uk

POTTERS BAR PETANQUE PLAYERS

Interested in “French Boule”? Potters Bar Petanque

Players meet on Sunday mornings from 10am and

Tuesday afternoons from 2pm.

We are a very friendly petanque Club. New players

are always welcome, any ability/experience.

For more information please call Jane on

01707 266517 or visit the website:

www.pottersbarpetanque.co.uk

POTTERS BAR PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY.

Meeting most Mondays at the Wyllyotts Centre at

7.45pm, it is a friendly club that will help you get

so much more out of your camera.

Call Graham Coldrick on 01438 832504 and he’ll

put you in the picture.

POTTERS BAR SHOTOKAN KARATE CLUB

Our friendly club has been running for nearly 30

years. Furzefield Centre, Mutton Lane, Potters Bar.

Wednesdays from 7–8pm for juniors aged 7–16,

8–9pm for adults.

Sundays 11.30 –12.30 for juniors and adults.

Four week beginners’ course starting now only £20.

FIRST LESSON FREE.

Tel: 07534 563456. www.karate-masters.co.uk

POTTERS BAR SWIMMING CLUB

We are a friendly but competitive club with over

240 members. We cater for swimmers from 5yrs

upwards of all abilities, from ‘learn to swim’ to

those competing in national events. There is also

an active masters swimming section.

The club is keen to hear from any swimmers who

are interested in competitive swimming but

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particularly from youngsters wanting to learn and

grow into competitive swimming.

For all enquiries please email Tracey at:

membership@pottersbarsc.co.uk

POTTERS BAR TENNIS CLUB

The Walk, Potters Bar EN6 1QL

6 Astroturf Courts with Floodlights. We welcome

players of all standards from 5 years and above.

Junior Courses / Camps taken by our Club Coach

Karl Mills. Call 07939 303483

Membership information from Sue Vallance.

Call 01707 645909

email: pbtcmembership@gmail.com

Club website: www.pottersbartennis.net

POTTERS BAR TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB

Watkins Rise, off The Walk, Potters Bar, EN6 1QB.

01707 654833 or 07539 302752.

www.pottersbartown.co.uk

Everyone welcome. Monday to Friday open from

2pm. Saturday and Sunday open from 12 noon.

Also available for hire in the daytime or evening.

Catering for parties up to 120.

POTTERS BAR’S VERY OWN YouTube!

Potters Bar Film Makers, meets alternate Thursdays

at Wyllotts in Potters Bar. Help and advice on how

to make the most of your videos, through technical

evenings, competitions and open evenings when

members present their videos.

All of this in a friendly atmosphere. To find out

more ring Penny on 01707 656446

RSPCA - Middlesex North West and South

Hertfordshire.

Contact details: 0208 966 9688

e: info@rspcamiddlesex.org.uk

We provide advice and support for local animal

owners and welfare assistance to those on benefits

who meet our criteria.

We have cats and small pets looking for new

homes and we are always in need of foster homes

for animals which the branch will fund.

Our charity shop in Darkes Lane need donations

to sell and volunteers to help in the shop.

SCOUTS - 1st CUFFLEY SCOUT GROUP

Located at our HQ in wooded land leading from

Church Close, Cuffley, we provide traditional and

innovative Scouting to girls, boys and teenagers

through: Beavers (6-8 yrs) - Wed 18.30 to 19.30

Cubs (8-101/2yrs) - Tue 18.30 to 20.00

Scouts (101/2-14 yrs) - Fri 19.30 to 21.30

Explorers (14-18yr) - Fri 20.00 to 22.00

For more details visit www.cuffley-scouts.org.uk,

email: firstcuffleygroup@gmail.com or message or

call us on 07784 861218

SCOUTS - 1st NORTHAW SCOUT GROUP

Offers an exciting outdoor and adventurous

programme to boys and girls from 6 –14 based at

the well-appointed Northaw Scout HQ. Beavers

meet on Fridays, Cubs on Mondays and Scouts

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on Fridays. The Group serves the communities of

Essendon, Newgate Street, Little Berkhamsted,

Bayford and Northaw.

For more details call Mike Aston on 01707 658644

or email: mike@kcited.co.uk

SECOND SUNDAY CAR CLUB

Meet on the 2nd Sunday of each month at the

Plough Pub, Crews Hill, Enfield, from 10am to

midday. All car enthusiasts welcome. The meeting

is free. Bring something fast, old or unusual. Check

out the Facebook page.

SNOOKER and TABLE TENNIS

The Kidston Institute has facilities for snooker and

table tennis players of all abilities. 7 Northaw Road

West, Northaw, Herts EN6 4NW. For further details

see our web site at www.kidstoninstitute.uk

or send us an email: info@kidstoninstitute.uk

SOUTH HERTS HIKERS

A hiking group based in Potters Bar using the social

media website Meetup. Sunday hikes in

Hertfordshire and hiking weekends away. Sign up

for events on-line. www.southhertshikers.uk

email: southhertshikers@gmail.com

ST. GILES C of E SCHOOL

Blanche Lane, South Mimms, EN6 3PE.

“Success through work and play.”

At St. Giles, we provide a caring and supportive

environment for all pupils within the context of

a Christian community. We are concerned that

each child should develop as a whole person –

academically, physically, socially, emotionally,

morally and spiritually.

Tel: 01707 642170. www.stgiles.herts.sch.uk

POTTERS BAR U3A

Learn, Laugh and Live with Potters Bar u3a.

With over 600 members this is one of the most

diverse community groups in the Potters Bar area,

with over 50 interest groups including art, sport,

music and hobbies.

All who are no longer in full time work are welcome.

Do join us … membership is only £12 a year!

Visit www.u3asites.org.uk/potters-bar/home or

phone 07544 263356 for further details.

USEFUL PHONE NUMBERS

Barnet Hospital

0203 758 2000

Chase Farm Hospital

0203 758 2000

Childline

0800 1111

Citizens Advice Bureau

0344 411 1444

Domestic Violence/Abuse

08088 088088

Drinkline

0300 123 1110

Hertsmere Borough Council

020 8207 2277

Herts Police (non-emergency)

101

NHS Direct

111

NSPCC Helpline

0808 800 5000

QEII, Lister & Hertford County Hospital

01438 314333

RSPCA

0300 1234 999 emergency helpline

Samaritans

freecall 24hrs - 116 123

Welwyn Hatfield Council

01707 357 000

Welwyn/Hatfield Environmental Health

01707 357 242

Wyllyotts Centre

01707 645 005

Fed up with trudging the streets?

We can deliver your leaflet/flyer with

the Potters Bar Eye. So, if you want to

reach 16,000 homes & businesses over

two months then give us a call.

Only £42 per thousand

plus VAT

If you would like to advertise in the

Potters Bar Eye, please call Deborah on

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You’ve probably seen premium fuels on offer when

filling up. They’re often more expensive than ‘regular’

petrol and diesel, commanding more pence per litre

with the promise of better efficiency – among other

things.

So, are premium fuels really worth it and what do

they do?

What are premium fuels?

So-called premium fuels promise better engine

response, smoother running, lower emissions and

improved fuel economy. Premium petrol options

deliver a higher octane rating – whereas regular

unleaded has an octane rating of 95 in the UK, super

unleaded increases this to between 98 and 100. This

higher rating unlocks the engine’s full potential and

allows it to run more effectively.

Many petrol retailers offer premium fuels, such

as Shell V-Power, BP Ultimate and Esso Synergy

Supreme.

Diesel, meanwhile, features a higher cetane rating

in premium versions compared to standard ones. It

means that the fuel ignites quicker when subjected

to pressure in the engine.

What do they promise?

Premium unleaded is said to have an effect on

throttle response, engine smoothness and emissions.

They’re mostly pitched towards performance cars,

as more highly tuned engines react more favourably

to higher-octane fuels. You’ll probably notice that

the powertrain responds more keenly to throttle

inputs when it’s using premium fuel.

Premium diesel, meanwhile, won’t affect engine

response much but promises cleaner running with

fewer exhaust particulates being emitted.

Should I run my car on premium fuels all the

time?

You’ll likely notice the switch to premium fuel if

you have a high-end sports or performance car,

particularly when it comes to longer trips where the

fuel can better work through the engine’s system.

Diesel owners will most likely benefit from premium

fuel if they have a sooty engine, as these fuels can

‘clean’ the engine of any leftover deposits and hence

rid your car of sooty emissions from the exhaust.

What is the price difference?

The difference between regular and super unleaded

is quite large. At the time of writing it was 15p per

litre on average – quite an increase that will certainly

make a difference for a full tank of fuel.

For example, a regular family-sized car with a 55-litre

tank that cost £62.70 to fill with regular fuel would

cost to £70.95 to fill with premium fuel.

Should I use premium fuels as a way of

maintaining my car instead?

It’s a good idea. Rather than using a premium

fuel each time you fill up, look at it instead as a

way of preserving the life of your engine. Perhaps

prior to undertaking a longer journey fill up with

super unleaded or premium diesel and allow it to

effectively work through the engine.

By doing this, you allow these fuels to clean

your engine. Over longer trips, your engine can

properly warm up and clear any deposits. It’s a

good technique to use prior to an MOT, too, when

engines have to be at their cleanest in order to meet

emissions tests.

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Discover Pembrokeshire

If you’re craving sandy beaches and coastal scenery, but aren’t pinning much hope

on travelling abroad this summer, the Welsh county of Pembrokeshire

could be the staycation you’re searching for.

Nestled into the tip of Wales’ most westerly point,

Pembrokeshire’s dramatic cliff faces, horseshoe

bays and sandy beaches could fool you into

thinking you travelled abroad after all. The

county’s coastline is so beautiful, in fact, that it’s a

national park in its own right.

Then there are its Celtic and pre-Celtic sites,

stunning castles and offshore islands, not to

mention Britain’s smallest – and probably most

charming – city. Whether you’re a rambler,

birdwatcher or historian, or simply want to feel

the sand between your toes, Pembrokeshire has

something for everyone. And to top it off, it’s no

more than half a day’s drive from much of the

South-East and Midlands, and is easily accessible

by train too.

Before you get packing, check out these top things

to do during your stay.

Spend a day in St Davids

The tiny city of St Davids is really no bigger than a

village, but is full to the brim with history, religious

significance and Welsh charm.

Its star attraction is the twelfth century cathedral,

which is also the birthplace and burial site of

Wales’ patron saint, St David. A pilgrimage site for

centuries, the cathedral still draws in thousands of

religious and non-religious visitors each year.

After a tour of the cathedral, pay a visit to the

medieval ruins of Bishop’s Palace on the opposite

side of the river. And don’t leave without stopping

for ice cream or coffee in one of the city’s cosy little

eateries!

Walk the Pembrokeshire Coast Path

186 glorious miles of sheer coastal beauty,

Pembrokeshire Coast Path is one of the most

spectacular long-distance trails in Britain.

Established in 1970, the path runs from Amroth in

the south all the way to St Dogmaels in the north.

Serious hikers take on the whole trail over two or

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three weeks, but you only have to walk a small

section to get a taste of the coastline’s sublime

scenery.

Drink in Pembrokeshire’s dramatic cliff tops and

stunning ocean views, looking out for rare birds, and

stop for a rest on one of the gloriously wide, sandy

beaches that are peppered across the trail

Hop from beach to beach

If you miss collapsing onto a soft, sandy beach,

Pembrokeshire could be the answer. The beaches

here are renowned for being some of the best in

the UK. And with 50 to choose from, you’re spoilt

for choice.

Barafundle Bay is a must-visit – a pocket of semitropical

paradise on Pembrokeshire’s south coast.

Home to the magnificent North and South beaches,

Castle Beach and Harbour Beach, the seaside town of

Tenby is also a fantastic place to stay if you’re a fan of

sea and sand.

Then there are the water sports. Adventure

companies have been cropping up all over the

peninsular, giving visitors the chance to try water

skiing, sailing, surfing, kitesurfing, kayaking and

coasteering.

Born and bred on these very shores, coasteering is

a Pembrokeshire speciality. Try this thrill-seeking

combination of adventure swimming, rock climbing

and cliff jumping to get up close and personal with

Pembrokeshire’s wonderful wildlife.

Visit a Celtic village

If you’ve ever wondered how things might have

looked thousands of years ago, Pembrokeshire’s

very own Iron Age settlement can paint a pretty

accurate picture. Evidence of numerous Iron Age

roundhouses has been excavated at the treasured

historical site of Castell Henllys, dating back to

between 500 and 100 BC.

The Celtic village has now been reconstructed

for visitors to experience. Take a tour of the four

roundhouses and old granary, and stroll across

the site’s beautiful woodland and riverside paths,

learning about Celtic life, myths and legends.

Take a boat to Pembrokeshire’s islands

Pembrokeshire’s rocky offshore islands are known

for their rich and diverse wildlife, with puffins, grey

seals and thousands of rare birds all calling the

islands home.

Skomer and Skockholm are by far the most visited.

Take a boat trip there during nesting season to

sight millions of seabirds, including razorbills,

puffins, storm petrels and guillemots, and stay

overnight to witness the islands at their most

peaceful.

Ramsey Island is another popular visit for wildlife

enthusiasts. This RSPB bird reserve is an important

breeding site for endangered species such as the

chough and peregrine, and is open during the

summer months for day trips.

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Clothes

1. A sporran is a type of pouch that is

commonly worn on top of which pocketless

item of clothing?

2. What style of baggy trousers gathered at

the ankle was named after a traditional

character in 16th-century Italian comedy?

3. Following Matt Smith’s early appearances on

Doctor Who, fashion retailers reported that

sales of what items of clothing had doubled?

4. Flip-flops are known by what name in

Australia, which in the UK would mean items

of underwear or swimwear?

5. First featuring in the 1936 film Keep Your

Seats Please, which song was banned

by the BBC, who labelled lyrics such as

“pyjamas lying side by side, ladies nighties I

have spied” as smutty?

6. A laundry symbol featuring a circle inside a

square with a cross through them indicates that

you should not do what with an item of clothing?

7. What is the only item of clothing that Bugs

Bunny normally wears?

8. What did the letters stand for in the name of

the online fashion retailer ASOS when it was

first founded and sold imitations of clothing

from the world of TV and film?

9. Which of the following wasn’t a colour of one

of the skirts worn by the female members of

Bucks Fizz that were ripped off during their

performance at the 1981 Eurovision Song

Contest?... a) blue; b) yellow; or c) green?

10. In 2004, which famous tennis player launched

a line of designer clothing called Aneres?

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Is Buy-To-Let Still Worthwhile?

Buy-to-let remains an attractive investment

vehicle for many, but it’s an ever-changing

market. The key is understanding the risks and

responsibilities rather than thinking of it as a

sure-fire route to riches.

The appeal is obvious. The respective market

conditions mean rents on a property commonly

exceed mortgage costs, leaving headroom for a

healthy profit even after maintenance costs. Buyto-let

landlords also have the potential profit from

long-term house price rises if and when they sell.

The rental market varies greatly between

regions. In the most recent annual figures, English

rents rose nearly three times as much as those

in Scotland. London makes a big difference: as a

rough rule over the past decade, swings in the rate

of increase have been more dramatic in the city

than across the country as a whole. The long-term

effects of changes to work and study locations on

rental markets remains uncertain.

Legal changes both effective and planned

may also make buy-to-let less attractive. During

the pandemic renters received extra protection

against eviction when falling into arrears.

Meanwhile the right of landlords to end rolling

tenancies (those without fixed terms) on two

months’ notice may be under threat.

The tax situation is also changing. From the

2020-21 tax year, landlords can no longer claim

mortgage interest as a taxable expense against

rental income. Instead they can claim a 20 per

cent tax credit on the value of mortgage interest

payments. That rate is fixed regardless of the

landlord’s tax bracket, leading some higher-tax

and additional-tax payers to explore setting up

a limited company to buy and rent property and

benefit from lower corporation tax rates.

You’ll also need to take professional advice on

the effects of capital gains tax if and when you sell

the property. Rates and allowances are both under

ongoing reviews, while the rules on what happens

if you lived in the property before renting (or had

a lodger) are changing.

You’ll also need to pay attention to everincreasing

safety regulations. From April 2021

all electrical installations must be tested and

inspected at least once every five years.

None of this really matters if you can’t afford

to buy a property for rental purposes in the first

place. Much of the application and assessment

process is the same as for getting a mortgage on

your own home, though a buy-to-let mortgage

is normally on an interest-only basis. Rates tend

to be significantly higher than for residential

mortgages, with 3 per cent a rough average at the

end of 2020.

You’ll need a high deposit, often at least 25

per cent of the purchase value. You’ll also need

to show that the property can reasonably be

expected to command a rent that’s at least 25 per

cent higher than the mortgage payment. If you

own more than three buy-to-let properties you’re

considered a ‘portfolio landlord’ and government

rules mean lenders have to apply stricter criteria

to new applications.

Remember also that you’ll have to pay any

applicable stamp duty on each purchase (as and

when the current coronavirus stamp duty holiday

ends). The exemption for first-time buyers only

applies when buying a property to live in yourself.

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An introduction to e-bikes

E-bikes are like normal bikes given super powers:

you still pedal them, but they have an electric

motor that gives you some extra help. It feels

rather like having bionic legs: you can pull away

from traffic lights quickly and easily tackle steep

hills.

That makes them brilliant for commuting and

urban cycling, and a great choice for people who

want to improve their fitness and haven’t been on

a bike for years.

What kind of e-bikes are there?

Commuter bikes are all-rounders while MTBs are

mountain bikes and road bikes are racing bikes. The

former have big tyres and great suspension, while

the latter use super-light materials and aggressive

geometry to achieve high speeds. Cargo bikes are

for carrying loads that are too big for panniers or a

backpack, and usually have bigger tyres and better

brakes.

How do I get the right e-bike size?

E-bike sizes are usually expressed as S, M, L and XL.

Small bikes are generally suitable for riders up to

5’5” while XL bikes are designed for six footers and

above. Some e-bikes have very adjustable seats and

handlebars that enable them to skip between sizes.

Is there more than one kind of e-bike motor?

Crank drives connect directly to the bike chain,

while hub drives sit in the wheel hub – usually the

rear wheel. Crank drives are more energy efficient

and feel more natural when pedalling but hub

drives are usually much cheaper.

What about gears?

E-bikes come with the same kind of gear systems

as ordinary bikes and the gears adjust how much

pedalling is needed – in higher gears you pedal less

because you’re going faster.

Cyrusher

XF690 folding fat bike,

£1,799 from Cyrusher.co.uk

With e-bikes you’ll usually be able to control the

assistance level the motor gives you. You might

choose Turbo for fast pulling away from traffic lights

but Eco (or equivalent) when on a relaxing country

ride.

How do I know what battery to choose?

Most manufacturers provide a battery range

estimate, or you can calculate the range by dividing

the battery’s power by 20 – a battery with a 400Wh

rating should give about 20 miles on full assist,

which is when the electric motor is operating at

full power. Most e-bikes have a little bike computer

that shows battery charge and the range remaining

before recharging is needed. When the battery runs

out of power, your e-bike behaves like a normal

bike, albeit a heavier one. Typical recharge time is

three to four hours and batteries typically last for

two to four years.

How much should I spend?

You can get perfectly decent e-bikes for around

£500, or you can spend over £4,000 on a carbon

road bike. The more you spend the lighter the

bikes become and the better the hardware: where

cheaper e-bikes are designed for everyday use, the

most expensive e-bikes are serious bits of sporting

equipment with matching price tags. Whatever you

buy, make sure you also acquire a very good U-lock:

sadly, all e-bikes are targets for bike thieves.

Swifty E-Mountain Bike,

£799 from

Amazon.co.uk

Cube Cargo 2021, £4,599 from Cube.eu

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Dream Doors Enfield,

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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN 2021

Lots of opportunities to

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Friday evening is Club training with sessions starting at

4.30pm, 5.30pm or 6.30pm. April 9th – September.

New starters always welcome: trial sessions are available.

Please check our website for all the programmes on offer,

latest news and information: www.northmymmscc.co.uk

Here you will also find all the Team at NMCC, with details

for our League cricket, the Junior section, All Stars and

the all new Dynamos.

New starters and families are assured of a warm welcome

at this lovely club. We hope to see you very soon!

Contact katharine.whayman@btopenworld.com


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3. Broken gutters lead to basement flooding in

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It’s recommended that you book this service at least

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drainage system. Don’t, and you’ll end up paying for

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Celebrate the first cherries in season with

this delicious treat. A creamy, naturally

sweet layered pudding. Delicious as a

breakfast option or snack too.

Makes 2

INGREDIENTS

• 150ml pure pomegranate juice

• 2 tsp gelatine

• 200g coconut yogurt or thick Greek yogurt

• 250g pitted frozen or fresh cherries

• 1 tbsp goji berries to decorate

• 1 tbsp coconut flakes to decorate

1. Bring the juice to a simmer and whisk in the

gelatine. Simmer, whisking until the gelatine

dissolves completely. Allow the mixture to cool

to room temperature. Pour into a blender with

the yogurt and half of the cherries. Blend until

smooth. Cool in the fridge until it starts to thicken.

2. Place the remaining cherries in a pan and simmer

gently for 1-2, minutes breaking them up a little

with a spoon. To serve, layer two glasses with a

little of the coconut mixture. Top with a spoonful

of the cherry compote and repeat the layering,

finishing with the compote. Scatter over the goji

berries and coconut to serve.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SERVING: calories: 398kcal, protein 8.4g, carbohydrates

42.6g (of which sugars 41.7g), fat 22.4g (of which saturates 16.2g).


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20 BCS - Payroll & Accountancy

5 Chasebridge Wealth Management

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79 Brookmans Bathrooms

Building Services

79 Brookmans Asbestos Removal

19 DCS Construction

63 Digger & Dumper Hire - With Operator

31 Grosvenor Builders

55 Hurleys Skip Hire

65 IPS Building & Maintenance

57 JC Gibbs & Son - Building Contractors

31 Master Excavations & Demolition

7 M & C Household Services

48 Marshall K Paving - Driveway & Patio

29 Noonan & McAndrews - Surveyors

8 Potters Bar Paving

35 Renovations

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39 Business Mums - Work from Home

14 Rosy Holt - Celebrant

Carers & Care Homes

1 2 C u f fl e y M a n o r & C o o p e r s c r o f t C a r e H o m e s

15 Edgar Tropp - Quality Care at Home

3 Green Trees Care Home

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39 MAX Joinery London

Children, Education & Nursery

36 Kip McGrath - Tutoring for Children

34 Lochinver House School

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6 A Brighter Home - Carpet & Oven Cleaning

56 Eco Solutions Chemical Free Cleaning

Computers & IT

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Dance

37 Salsa Classes

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27 Sharon Davidson - Graphic Designer

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Domestic Appliances

7 One Call Appliance - Repairs & Sales

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71 I&B Electrical - Domestic /Commercial

19 Simon George - Electrician

35 Thornton Electrical - Domestic /Commercial

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80 Home Counties Estate Agents

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1 & 4 Potters Bar Beer & Music Festival

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28 E.C.Carpets & Flooring - Mobile Service

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77 Mr Simms Olde Sweet Shoppe

Funeral Services

16/17 F. Upson & Son - Finest Funerals

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49 Alison Anscombe Garden & Planting Design

53 Ashbys Garden Services

49 Ben Tyler - External Works & Landscape

50 Brookmans Park Tree Surgery

45 Classic Gardens - Garden Care

55 CW Shewell-Cooper - Landscape / Maintain

44 Densheds

53 Edge Fencing

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46 Ricky Tyler Landscapes- & Maintenance

47 Stump Grinding Service

43 Supagrass Lawn Treatment Service

25 The Drive Cleaner

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32 Glass Fitter Direct - Glass & Mirrors

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13 Ashdown Clinic - Injury & Pain Therapy

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13 Flexi Foot Care - Moblie Service

3 Hearing Care - Nathan Gluck

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