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Tel: 01245 426555
Fax: 01245 327610
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Jas Sambi
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School of
Surgical
Chiropody
Registered with the Health Professions Council and
The British Chiropody & Podiatry Association
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REFLEXOLOGIST & Holistic tHerapist
3 Roding Leigh, South Woodham Ferrers CM3 5JZ
www.jassambi.co.uk
Tel: 01245 323703 or 07979 060786
ESSEX PHYSIOTHERAPY CLINIC
Clinic Opening Times:
Mon/Tue 9.00 – 8.00pm
Wed
3.00 – 8.00pm
Thur
9.00 – 8.00pm
Fri
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www.essexphysio.co.uk
7 King Edwards Road, South Woodham Ferrers, Essex CM3 5PQ
Airport Transfer Specialists
24 Hour Chauffeur-bus
Have you lost your large Tabby Cat? He's a
beautiful boy, a neutered male. Long legged,
very handsome and friendly. He's a dark
tabby with all the usual rings on his body. He
started coming, under the cover of darkness
to start with, but now never leaves. This has
happened over the past week or so. We think he's gorgeous, but
worry that someone may be missing him. I've left a description of
him at all the local vets too. If he sounds like your big boy, give
us a call on 01245-324283, thank you.
Leslie
SOUTH WOODHAM FLOWER CLUB
This is a reminder to all our members that the first meeting
of the year will take place at the WI Hall, Guys Farm Road, on
the 13th February, at 7.30pm for 8 pm, commencing with the
Annual General Meeting. After which there be a short talk by
Kathy Stangaard, illustrated with some flower designs. Any
visitors who are interested will be most welcome.
Margaret Locke, Publicity
Cars, mPV’s and minibuses
• Airports • Cruise Terminals • Eurostar Stations
airport Specialists since 1998
01245 328030 or 01621 828356
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LOST BRACELET
Silver coloured bracelet with heart charm and T-bar. Lost
between Wednesday 22nd and Saturday 25th January, whilst
walking from Clements Green Lane, though Inchbonnie Road
and Ferrers Road (near Ford Dovercourt). The bracelet is of
high sentimental value and its safe return will be very much
appreciated. Please call Focus office if you have found it on:
01245 426555
Email: [email protected]
tEl: 01245 426555
TIDE TABLES JANUARY 2014
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South Woodham Ferrers Rotary Club wishes to thank everyone
who contributed to our collection with the Christmas Sleigh both
around the streets and outside ASDA during the run up to
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The next South Hanningfield Village Hall Indoor Table Top Sale
will be on Sunday, 23rd February 2014. There are still a few
stall tables available. Various stalls include bric-a-brac,
second hand goods and some new goods.
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The Holistic Centre
for natural healing and well-being
Homeopathy &
Food Intolerance/Allergy Testing
Jan Taylor ACH, RSHom, Dip AIT
01245 325312 www.essex-homeopathy.co.uk
Counselling
Hypnotherapy & Psychoanalysis
Jaina Bloxsidge Ad.Dip CP, Dip HYP CS
01245-225583 www.mindspring.co.uk
Osteopathy & Cranial Osteopathy
Graham Hiscott BSc Ost. DO Registered Osteopath
01702 584400 www.grahamhiscott.co.uk
All practitioners will speak to you personally
on their above telephone numbers.
100 Haltwhistle Road
South Woodham Ferrers
Chelmsford Essex CM3 5ZF
Ask Graham Registered Osteopath
Graham Hiscott, Registered Osteopath at the Holistic
Centre answers here some typical patient questions.
Q-neck and
shoulder pain
I have been suffering with a stiff
and painful neck, and now my
shoulder has also become
painful.
I think it may be related to my posture.
Can you assess this type of problem and can osteopathy
help?
Answer
I treat patients with painful neck and shoulder problems
frequently in my practice. This type of condition is often
found to be related to postural problems of the neck and
spine.
Postural problems can be the result of accumulated strain,
minor injuries and - often seen in teenagers – poor postural
habits.
Although Osteopaths see a wide range of conditions,
many of my consultations do concern those patients
suffering with spine and neck related problems and are
often associated with shoulder, elbow and arm pain.
Common problems Graham treats include –
Hewes Security is a privately owned specialist
security company who have systems and
products for the corporate, small business
and domestic environments and have served
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Posture related problems
Neck pain and stiffness
Joint and muscle
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Back ache and low back
pain
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Desk to rent within office/shop location in
South Woodham Ferrers occupied by
Mortgage Broker & Estate Agent. Would
ideally suit a Financial Adviser or Will
Writer due to our extensive customer
base. Please call Glen on 07734055833.
William de Ferrers
Students succeed in the
‘Real Business Challenge’
Creating an idea for a healthy new fruit drink has earned
students from the William de Ferrers School a place in the
regional round of an enterprise competition being held in
February.
Team Capital, consists of eight students from Year 10 and will be
heading off at 6.15am to Norwich City Football Club on Monday
10th February for the next stage in Coca-Cola's Real Business
Challenge competition.
To rent Furnished Room
When coming up with the plan for a new brand of healthy fruit
juice, the team had to consider sustainability, a target market,
and choose a charity to support. They created an in-depth
business plan along with an entertaining advertisement film
highlighting their healthy drink.
07860 168051
COME & VISIT our newly
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Exciting
New Dishes
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They competed against seven other teams in their school to be
chosen by teachers to have their entry put forward for the
competition. Coca-Cola then chose them to attend the East
Anglian Regional Finals.
Each of the eight team members were assigned a company role.
Harry Watkin, creative director, said: "I found my job fun,
although it had its challenges as the image of the product rested
on my shoulders. I am pleased that it turned out just as we had
imagined it. The Real Business Challenge has given us all a
clear insight into the business world."
(choice of 4 meats on Sundays)
James Gilroy, marketing manager, added: "I have learnt so
much and now understand the importance of brand identity
within a business."
The glasshouse restaurant presents
2 Courses £10.95
3 Courses £12.95
Mon - Sun lunchtime & evenings
SPECIAL
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VALENTINES MEAL
NOW LICENSED FOR
£39.90 per couple
inc. welcome glass of
CIVIL WEDDINGS
prosecco &
Megan Jones, finance director, also added: "I have learnt a lot
more than I expected. I've become good friends with everyone I
worked with. It made me realise that finance could be something
I would be interested in a career in, which I had never
considered before and I realised I love working with others.
Why not hire our Marquee for that
red rose for the ladies
special occasion. Can comfortably
accommodate 60 people or can be extended
for up to 200 people.
Free Hire Mon-Thurs, Weekends from £250 conditions apply
WHAT’S ON
Quiz every Wednesday starts at 8.15
Traditional Jazz every Tuesday
Karaoke every Sunday
The other team members are Aaron Grace, Charlotte Fossett,
Kristian Donnelle, Crystal Oliver and Harriet Bottrill.
ENTERTAINMENT
Live Bands last Friday of
every month
31st Jan Graffitti
Hotel roo
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available!
Mrs Yvonne McAuley, teacher of Applied Business
commented “I am delighted with the achievements of our Year
10 Applied Business group. The competition gives students an
opportunity to develop enterprise skills that will give them a
competitive edge in the ever-changing world of business. We are
all looking forward to the regional finals and wish them every
success"
Picture left to right: Crystal Oliver, Harriet Bottrill, Charlotte
Fossett, Harry Watkin, Aaron Grace, Megan Jones, James
Gilroy and Kristian Donnelly
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South Woodham Focus
South Woodham Ferrers £465,000
Five bedroom detached property occupying a good size plot
and situated in this sought after and frequently requested
road. The property benefits from an unoverlooked south
facing 60ft rear garden, ensuite to master bedroom, dining
room, re-fitted kitchen, double glazed windows and block
paved driveway provided parking for several vehicles.
Call to view 01245 492424
An opportunity to acquire in this highly sought after Cul De
Sac this individually designed and built Four bedroom three
reception detached family home with double garage, sitting
on this generous plot measuring approximately 180ft by
45ft. The property is ideally centrally located for the town
centre and within three quarters of a mile of the station.
Well presented extended four bedroom three reception
roomed detached house, which boasts re-fitted kitchen, refitted bathroom, large double glazed conservatory.
The property is conveniently located for Fenn Creek with its
magnificent river walks and great access into the town
centre.
Super four bedroom detached house is presented to an
excellent standard throughout and features a spacious
Lounge with separate dining room, a large modern kitchen,
WC and and En suite to master bedroom. Also benefitting
from a garage and a good sized rear garden. It really must
be seen to appreciate the size and quality of the property.
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Today the Chelmer and Blackwater Navigation provides an
attractive 14-mile recreation corridor serving ramblers, natural
history enthusiasts, fishermen, and boat users - as well as those
who might just want to relax with a nice cup of tea and watch
the world go by at places like Paper Mill Lock. The navigation
incorporates 13 locks, has a towpath throughout its length and
runs from Springfield Lock in Chelmsford to the sea lock at
Heybridge Basin near Maldon. It was opened in 1797 and at its
peak it was carrying 60,000 tons of goods traffic each year. When
commercial goods traffic ceased in 1972 leisure pursuits were
encouraged but all was not plain sailing: soon many locks were
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broken or in a bad state of repair and, after surviving for more
than 200 years, the original Navigation Company collapsed in
2003. Now all locks are in full working order and the navigation
is managed by Essex Waterways Ltd.- a company formed as a
subsidiary of the Inland Waterways Association.
The South Woodham Ferrers Local History Society is delighted
that Essex Waterway’s hard-working chairman Roy Chandler
has agreed to give a presentation at the Society’s next meeting.
His talk ‘The Chelmer & Blackwater Navigation: Its Recent
History’ will concentrate on what Essex Waterways has been
able to achieve in the last 20 years or so. The evening should
give a valuable insight into the practical outworking of a project
with a significant local history interest and will provide an
interesting new perspective for any ramblers, natural history
enthusiasts, fishermen, boat users - and tea drinkers - who may
already enjoy what this treasured local asset has to offer...
The talk will take place at 8pm on Wednesday 5th February
at Champions Manor Hall Community Centre, Hullbridge Road,
South Woodham Ferrers CM3 5LJ. Visitors are very welcome to
attend (admission £3). The event is free for Members of the
South Woodham Ferrers Local History Society (subscription £12
per annum). Enquiries: 321518
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Save the Date for the
Chelmsford Marathon!
Could Chelmsford be hosting the most scenic marathon in the South
East? The J’s Hospice are delighted to announce the date of the very
first Chelmsford Marathon - to be held on Sunday 19th October 2014!
Essex boasts some of the flattest and most beautiful scenery in the
UK, attracting runners of all levels, and the Chelmsford Marathon
promises to establish itself as a unique race not to miss in the running
calendar
With a route that takes runners through five of Chelmsford’s most
beautiful parks; Central Park - where the Marathon begins - through
Admirals Park, Tower Gardens, Bellmead Park and the award-winning
grounds of Hylands Park, via the picturesque village of Writtle, the
route showcases some of the best of Essex countryside.
The idea for a Chelmsford Marathon was generated from some very
keen interest and demand from local running enthusiasts who could
see the need for The J’s Hospice to showcase Chelmsford’s new ‘city’
status and our beautiful parkland.
Over six months of planning, discussions and consultation have
brought us to the point of launching the Marathon with the enthusiastic
approval and backing of local authorities.
Dominique Brunning, Fundraising Manager at The J’s Hospice had
the following to say:
“We wouldn’t have got to this point without the support of the local
community - everyone has recognised this as a unique opportunity;
not just runners but the general public have taken the idea - and run
with it!”
Potential Marathon runners can register online or using dedicated
leaflets from Tuesday 25th February - keep the date in your diary! Entry
costs just £28 per person, but of course we’re hoping that runners will
raise their own sponsorship for a very worthy cause.
This event will raise much-needed funds for The J’s Hospice as well
as creating a lasting legacy for the City of Chelmsford of a successful
marathon that can grow year on year, bringing visitors to the city and
highlighting all that the city has to offer.
You can register to take part in the Chelmsford Marathon online by
visiting www.thejshospice.org.uk from 25th February or call The J’s
on 01245 475474 to request a registration form to be sent to you.
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Below is the final part of our cold weather tips article, if you
have any tips you’d like to share with other pet owners, please
feel free to post them on our Facebook page.
Increase ambient temperature in reptile tanks or move away
from windows and doors
Outside guinea pigs should be moved indoors for the winter
months and you may want to consider moving outside rabbits
into sheds or garages, plus you should always increase the
amount of hay in your rabbits bedding area during winter. You
can prevent water bottles from freezing by purchasing specially
designed protective covers, however you should still inspect the
spout daily for blockages
Gritted paths and roads can cause contact allergies and
make animals ill if the grit is consumed, so if you know your pet
comes into contact with grit you should ensure you bathe their
paws or protect them against contact using paw covers/boots.
Keep antifreeze well out of your pets reach as it tastes
delicious to them, but is deadly.
Owners of chickens should check water is available and not
frozen frequently, as well as increase the amount of bedding
available. Reduce any drafts in the coop and if your chicken
coop is portable move it to a sunny spot to get the day time sun
over winter. Like other hutched animals chickens will also
benefit from having their coop covered with a blanket or piece
of carpet.
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JAMIE WILLIAMS & THE ROOTS COLLECTIVE
PRE ALBUM LAUNCH GIG AT THE ALE HOUSE
Jamie Williams & the Roots Collective are making a rare home town
appearance at the Ale House in Chelmsford on 1st February in support
of their new album DUG DEEP, FOUND STEEL which is due for
release on 3rd March.
NOW OPEN
SUNDAY’S
10AM to 4PM
Jamie Williams & the Roots Collective love playing live & 2014 will
see them playing the Broadstairs Blues Bash in February; Cosmic&
Puffin; Cambridge Rock Festival & the British Stage at the 25th Colne
Great British R&B Festival, with more to be announced soon. Their
next local gig will be at the legendary Railway Hotel in Southend,
home to Wilko Johnson amongst others on Sunday 2nd March.
DUG DEEP, FOUND STEEL their 3rd album in 4 years will be
available on Amazon & iTunes as well as for download. The album was
recorded at Saint Studios in Burnham on Crouch & was produced by
local legend Pete Crisp who captured the essence of their live
performances, delivering an earthy, gritty collection of songs
chronicling life’s vagaries both happy & sad.
The band comprises Jamie on lead vocals, rhythm guitar/mandolin;
Lizzie B on vocals/acoustic guitar; Chris Found on lead guitar; Kev ‘the
Rock’ Warner on bass, ‘Charity’ Nick Garner on harmonica and not
forgetting Dan Mills on drums.
There’s certainly an Americana feel to the music, as though the band
were born & raised on the Delta... it’s groovy, it’s rocking” Firebrand
Magazine
“a gritty sound that made me think of the sound of The Kinks of the
mid-sixties (or imagine The Feelgoods with acoustic guitars)” - Blues
In the North West
For more information and the latest tour dates, please visit
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COME AND JOIN US
GET INVOLVED IN YOUR LOCAL ENVIRONMENT
Why not come and join our band of conservation volunteers on Woodham
Fenn on Sunday, 9th February? Normally we meet on the first Sunday in
the month but that is not possible this month. We are a very friendly group
of local residents, both men and women, working to keep the Fenn a great
place for people to visit and enjoy. The work mainly comprises cutting and
burning blackthorn. Where else can you have a bonfire these days? Don’t
forget to wear old clothes and bring some strong gloves - blackthorn is
well named!! However if you don’t have the gloves we do have some for you
and all tools are provided. We meet at the small car park adjacent to the
Civic Amenity Site at 9.30 and usually pack up about 12.30. For more
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321364
information
phone
Sam
on
or
visit
www.essexinfo.net/woodham-fenn-volunteers/. Woodham Fenn is a
nature reserve on the edge of the town maintained for the benefit of the
wildlife and as an open space
for the benefit of residents but
it
does
need
constant
maintenance part carried out
by contractors but a lot done by
volunteers. Please come along
and enjoy a morning working in
the fresh air with a new group
of friends for the benefit of the
town and wildlife. You will have
a great time.
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plant a hedge and additional
fruit trees and, yet again, the
sun shone on us - we must be
doing something right. For
more information about the
orchard
visit
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TOWN COUNCIL NEWS
RIVERSIDE FOOTPATH
Following the completion of the
footpath along the riverfront by
the Town Council some months
ago, it is very pleasing to see the
area being used in all types of
weather by a number of people,
young and old. If you are looking
for somewhere to walk, take the
children or pets out then look no
further than the riverside footpath
at the end of Marsh Farm Road. If
you are travelling by car there is a
small car park available,
free of charge.
There are spectacular
views over the River Crouch
and a number of seats
provided by the Town
Council for a well earned
rest as well as a picnic
benches to enjoy your own
light refreshments.
DOG FOUL
We receive many enquiries regarding the amount of dog foul
both on the pavement and green areas in the town. Please
remember that if you are a dog owner, you are responsible for
disposing of any foul left by your animal. There are a large number
of dog foul bins situated within the town provided by the Town
Council and Chelmsford City Council. Also provided by both
Councils, FREE of charge are dog foul bags. These can be obtained
from the Town Council office, first floor at Champions Manor Hall
in Hullbridge Road and the Customer Service Centre in the town
centre. Please lets try and make the town a cleaner and safer
environment for everybody to enjoy by acting responsibly.
ANNUAL TOWN MEETING – Tuesday 8 April 2014
Each year we host the meeting for the town to hear what many
local organisation have been up to and to consider any major
issues we all face. This year we have two very interesting speakers
lined up and expect to have a good number of local community
groups and clubs attending with their displays. If your group
would like to be involved or if you need more information about the
meeting, please contact the Town Council on 01245 321817 or email us at; [email protected]. Look out for
more details nearer the event.
CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTRE (Chelmsford City Council)
At a recent meeting of the Town Council’s Leisure and
Community Committee additional services for the Customer
Service Centre based in the town centre which is operated by
Chelmsford City Council were discussed and the Committee has
agreed to recommend the following to the City Council:
Amended directional signage for the building to read ‘Customer
Service Centre’, Benefits service – being able to sign-on,
availability of bus and train timetables, information available on
tourism for the surrounding areas, information on local
club/societies and services, improvements to customer service
skills including empathy with customers, a larger area for
community notices, hold volunteer days.
If there are any other additional services which residents feel
could be provided then please contact the Town Council with your
comments.
RECYCLING BAGS
The Town Council holds a supply of recycling sacks for plastic,
paper and cardboard waste. Please call in to collect these from the
first floor office at Champions Manor Hall Community Centre in
Hullbridge Road.
CHAMPIONS HALL COMMUNITY CENTRE – hiring facilities
Are you looking for a venue for your club or organisation either
as a one off or a regular hire? The Main Hall and Multi Purpose
Room are ideal for family celebrations, quiz nights, etc. with the
Conference Room and Meeting Room on the first floor suitable for
training events and conferences. Fully air conditioned with AV
equipment for slideshows and playing of music, kitchen facilities
available and free Wi Fi – good hiring rates. For further
information or a guided tour of the building, contact the Town
Council
office
on
01245
321817
or
email
[email protected]
PARKING ON GRASS VERGES
The Town Council has received several complaints recently
regarding vehicles that are parking on the grass verges within the
town. This action causes damage to the grass and has a detrimental
effect on the area. Registration numbers are recorded of the
offending vehicles and then passed onto the Police for the
appropriate action to be taken.
PLANNING APPLICATIONS
One of the roles of the Town Council is as a consultee in the
planning process. The following planning applications are due to be
considered at the next meeting of the Town Council’s Environment
and Planning Committee being held on 4 February 2014:
38 to 50 Reeves Way – Change of use of restaurant into 2no self
contained 2 bedroom flats. Refurbish existing 2 bedroom flats &
convert studio flats into 2 bedroom flats. Change of use of shop into
management company office.
135 Hullbridge Road – extension to existing dropped kerb
38 Drywoods
single storey rear extension and first floor side
extension
6 Raymonds Close – first floor extension over existing garage and
change to roof over existing rear extension
24 Carron Mead – single storey side infill extension and conversion
of garage to form breakfast room and utility
14 Creekview Road – T1 Maple immediately in front of house crown reduce by 2m maximum, cutting to suitable growing points
and leaving natural shape, crown lift small branches to 2m from
ground level, taking back to branch collar, lateral growing towards
garage - remove 2 x small sub-laterals house side and 2 x small sub
laterals overhanging pavement back to branch collar
EVENTS DIARY – ARE YOU HOLDING AN EVENT?
All local groups, club and organisations please let us know if you
are holding an event this year and we can help you publicise it on
our EVENTS DIARY. Email or bring in the information to the Town
Council office and we will upload the information to our web site.
This also helps if you are planning an event to avoid any clashes of
dates.
Please contact the Town Council office by phone 01245 321817 or
email [email protected].
WEBSITE
The
Town
Council’s
website
is
www.southwoodhamferrerstc.gov.uk. Latest News - here can be
found useful items relating to the Town regarding services and
facilities.
There is also a complete list of all regular bookings at Champions
Manor Hall Community Centre. If you operate a club and are listed
on the Organisations Directory could you please check your listing
and advise us of any alterations.
CONTACT US
If you need to contact the Town Council the details are as follows:
Telephone
–
01245
321817,
email
–
[email protected]
Opening Hours are – Monday to Friday 9.00 am to 4.30pm.
We are situated at Champions Manor Hall Community Centre in
Hullbridge Road on the first floor (lift available).
Your Town Councillors can play a vital part in representing the
interests of the community and improve the quality of life and the
local environment.
Full details of Town Councillors and the Wards they represent
can be found on the Town Council’s website detailed above.
All Town Councillors can be contacted via email
[email protected]
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY – Meetings of the Town Council
Tuesday 4 February 2014, 8pm
Environment and Planning
Committee
Policy and Resources
Committee
Council
All meetings of the Council and its Committees are open to the
public and take place at Champions Manor Hall Community
Centre, Hullbridge Road.
Agendas are displayed on the notice board in Champions Manor
Hall Community Centre and are available at the Library, Trinity
Square for three days before the meeting. Agendas and Minutes
may also be viewed on the Town Council’s website or viewed at the
Town Council Office at Champions Manor Hall Community Centre.
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Happy 8th
Birthday
Leah
for 30th
January
2014!!
Have a
great time
and love
you loads,
lots of
love from
Mummy,
Daddy &
all your
family
xxxx
Look who's 21
Happy Birthday Scott
Lots of love Mum, Dad
& Karl xxx
Michelle + Liz Happy Birthday
for the 19th January. Lots of love
from all your family xxxx
Drew Bowdidge would like to say
a big thank you to all his friends
for coming to his party and for
all his lovely presents.
Happy 6th Birthday Charlie Bigs.
Lots of love, hugs and kisses
Elsie Small, Mummy and
Daddy x x x x
Wishing our hyper Jade a
fabulous 12th Birthday! 12 going
on 17! Lots of love, everyone!
xoxo
Happy 5th Birthday to our
gorgeous Charlie!! We love you
lots and lots, Mummy, Daddy,
Harry & Ruby xxxxxxxxx
beautiful Nanny Jackie. Lots of
love Jay & Calum xx
Happy Birthday to our beautiful
girl Evelyn on the 26th Jan, we
love you lots & lots, from Mummy,
Daddy, Nathan & Frankie xxxx
Tom Harrison - Happy 70th
Birthday Grandad. Lots of love
Ben & Emilia and all your
family & friends xx
Happy 12th Birthday Samuel Love from all of "us" xx
Happy 1st Birthday to our
beautiful little rascal Ruby Brock
for the 23rd January. Lots of love
Mummy, Daddy, Lucas and all
the family xxxxx
Happy Sweet 16!!
Happy Birthday Charlotte on 1st
February. Love Mum, Dad,
Jack & Nan xxxx
beautiful Jacob! We love you so
much, from Mummy and
Daddy xxxx
Happy "10th" Birthday to Harvey,
with all our love, from Mum, Dad
and Nathan xxx
Happy 2nd Birthday to our
gorgeous girl Mya for the 4th of
Feb. Love you loads baby girl!
Love Mummy, Daddy and big
bro Freddie xxxxxxxxxxxx
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Happy
Birthday
Millie!
Lots of
love from
Mummy,
Daddy,
Maisie,
Nanny
and Rich
xxx
Happy 5th Birthday Jamie for the
3rd February. Hope you have a
great day. Lots of love Mummy,
Daddy and Emily xxxx
Happy 1st Birthday to our little
hamster William for the 30th Jan!
Where has that year gone!
Love Mummy, Daddy and
big brother Edward xx
gorgeous little girl Jessica.
Lots of love Mummy, Daddy,
Ollie and Maddie xxxxxxxxxx
xxxxxxxxxx
Happy 10th Birthday to our dear
grandaughter Lily for the 19th
January, hope you had a lovely
day darling. Lots of love and
kisses, love you lots Nannie
& Grandad xxxx
beautiful daughter Claudia!
Hope you have a fabulous time.
With all our love from, Mummy,
Daddy and Cameron xxx
Edward, have a great time at your
next visit to Upton Park on the
1st Feb! Singing Bubbles again!
Love Mummy, Daddy and
William! X
Toby Arnett
Congratulations on your 21st Birthday
and enjoy your special day darling.
We love you lots, from all your loving family xxx
Happy 9th Birthday to
our beautiful daughter Tia.
Lots of love Mummy, Daddy
& Morgan xxx
Happy Birthday Mum.
With love from all
your family xxx
CONGRATULATIONS & BIRTHDAYS
Please either email messages and photographs to [email protected]
or call in with them to the office at:
7 Blackall Industrial Estate, Hamberts Road, South Woodham Ferrers, Essex, CM3 5UW.
Messages must be with us by 5pm on the Friday before the issue you wish it to
be published in. Pictures can be collected following publication.
Due to limited space please may we ask that you reduce multiple messages and photographs down to one
photograph per person. If multiple messages and photographs are received, we will condense them down to one.
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SOUTH WOODHAM FERRERS IS DEMENTED!
South Woodham Ferrers is a hive of madness!
There is still a terrible stigma about mental illness and such
headlines don’t help, although we know they’d never appear in
our wonderful weekly magazine, South Woodham Focus. Sadly
the number of people suffering from dementia is growing and
many of our families are touched by this terrible condition.
So SOUTH WOODHAM FERRERS HEALTHCARE
2000 GROUP IS DEVOTING ITS NEXT PUBLIC
MEETING TO THE SUBJECT OF DEMENTIA
1230-1400 ON TUESDAY 11 FEBRUARY 2014
IN CLUB WOODHAM, BARON ROAD, CM3 5XQ
INCLUDING A FREE HEALTHY BUFFET LUNCH
Our speakers will be:
· North Essex Partnership Foundation Trust [our local mental
health provider] will explain the different types of dementia
and deliver a short ‘Dementia Friends’ practical session of
tips for helping care for people suffering with dementia;
· The Alzheimer’s Society about aspects of this particular form
of dementia, treatments and care options; and
· Action for Family Carers about support for those caring for
people suffering from Dementia.
There will be a Question & Answer session with the panel of
speakers. If wanted, looking at the healthcare implications,
there will also be a short opportunity which may run until
1415 for discussion and views about the proposals for a new
Sainsbury’s supermarket, petrol filling station and a NHS
health facility, which have recently been publicised.
This open public meeting and lunch is free but it is essential
to reserve a place as there is a limit on numbers and we expect
a full attendance.
Please contact our Vice Chair David Birch on 01245 322139
or at [email protected] to book a seat.
Hoping you all had a happy Christmas and with belated
good wishes for a healthy and peaceful 2014. We look forward
to seeing you on 11 February.
Peter Blackman, Chair, SWF Healthcare 2000 Group
Care Lunch
Wednesday 12 February 2014
12.45pm
Champions Manor Hall Community Centre
Andrea Wise from
The J’s Hospice will describe the
support J’s gives to young adults
with life limiting and life
threatening conditions
One of a series of lunches arranged to provide an
opportunity for those in the local care organisations,
either voluntary or professional, to get together.
Buffet lunch provided
There is no charge but pre-booking required please
Contact South Woodham Ferrers Town Council
Tel: 01245 321817
email: [email protected]
A new generation of
2nd SWF Guides
A new year means a new start for many. Usually this is the
time for new beginnings and dreams of adventure; this was
certainly the case for two young women, Robyn Hadley and
Sam Watson, and eight girls back in January 2013 who were
about to become the newest addition to the South Woodham
Ferrers GirlGuiding community.
On January 9th 2013 a new generation of 2nd SWF guides
was established (the old unit was closed many years ago) and
since then they have been extremely busy: creating clothes out
of recycled rubbish, and then organising their very own
fashion show; making their own organic face masks (which
were edible and proved as a very tasty snack during relaxation
and meditation techniques!); learning and understanding
about different countries during international evenings;
bringing a friend to a meeting – a chance for friends of the girls
to be a honorary member of the unit; holding a film evening
and a quiz night with music and games; and taking part in a
fitness evening.
This doesn’t include the special nights when the girls had
the opportunity to make their promise. There have been three
of these memorable evenings so far (one was at the local
swimming pool, a wet yet wonderful experience for all, even if
it was slightly chilly), with one more already scheduled for two
new starters in March 2014.
They also had a trip out ten pin bowling (where the newest
girls made their promise); they have been on a night hike and
the entire group attended their first camp at Thriftwood in
Brentwood in May.
2013 was a great year for 2nd Guides. The group now has
four patrols, one young leader, three leaders, (one is currently
completing her leadership qualification and one is completing
the Queen's Guide Award) and most importantly 19 incredibly,
kind, funny, talented and enthusiastic girls. This is more than
Robyn and Sam could have hoped for back in January.
2nd Guides already have lots in store for 2014 including
learning about different cultures and traditions in countries
all over the world, much more crafting, learning, a weekend
camp away at Belchamps and most importantly - fun!
We are also very excited about moving back into our new HQ
which is being built this year.
Having been involved with guiding for much of my youth
(being a Brownie, an original 2nd Guide and young leader) and
rediscovering it all again this year, I have experienced great
pleasure in working with these amazing girls and the leaders.
I have always thought of Guiding as fun and worthwhile, but
this year has proved to me that it’s a chance to be part of
something special. I’m part of a community: an extended
family where I have the support, guidance and opportunity to
be myself.
I’d like to wish 2nd Guides a very happy first birthday and
thank them for an incredible 2013, I can’t wait for the
adventures we have
planned in 2014
and the rest of the
years we will share
together.
Here we all are at
our first birthday
party sharing our
very own themed
birthday cake!
Anyone who is
interested
in
joining the fun with
guides, brownies or
rainbows, please
contact Angela Ellis on 01245 322072 or email
[email protected] and we would love you to join our family.
Amy Walker
Leader in Training
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WANT TO TAKE BETTER PHOTOGRAPHS?
Join South Woodham Ferrers Camera Club
Since the advent of digital cameras we have all started
taking a lot more pictures but we are often disappointed with
the results and we get frustrated that we cannot do better.
Computer programmes such as Photoshop and Paintshop Pro
are a great help to us in producing better photos but, without
help, they can seem very complex and daunting. Well help is at
hand. Why not join
South
Woodham
Ferrers Camera Club.
One of the great
benefits of joining a
club like ours is that
there are lots of people
only too happy to share
photographic problems
and ideas and to
impart
their
knowledge to others.
We are a very friendly
club made up of about
30 photographers of all
abilities and backgrounds who meet weekly between
September and the end of May to share our love of
photography. The emphasis of the club is on having fun so we
try to make sure that we have quite a few laughs at our
meetings. Meetings vary between club competitions, discussion
and practical evenings and talks from local photographers. I
am sure that we will see some great photos and come away
with fresh ideas for our own efforts. We meet at the Village
Hall in Hullbridge Road, South Woodham Ferrers every
Wednesday at 8pm. So why not come along to one of our
meetings and see for yourself – you will be sure of a warm
welcome. For more information why not visit our website at
www.swf-camera-club.org.uk
or
email
Debbie
at
[email protected] .
Volunteering opportunities for young people
Essex Libraries are looking for young people to volunteer for
a variety of exciting projects. The first opportunity is for young
people aged 12 to 16 with an interest in art to help develop a
project called ImagiNation which has been funded by the
National Lottery through Arts Council England.
Over the summer Essex Libraries will be running a series
of art workshops for young people. They are now looking for
young volunteers to become Project Planners and select the
artists for the project and help design the workshops.
The selection of the artists will take place on 21 February
in Chelmsford and reasonable travel expenses will be paid.
There will also be planning sessions for the summer
workshops taking place in May. Young people are invited to
volunteer to take part in the artist selection, the workshop
planning, or both. The application deadline for this project is
7 February.
Essex Libraries are also looking for young volunteers aged
14 and above to work alongside Essex Library staff to run the
annual Summer Reading Challenge, supporting children to
take part in the challenge. Last year nearly 44,000 children
took part in Essex by reading books to gain rewards. This
year’s challenge is called Mythical Maze.
Libraries are looking for volunteers who can commit to a
minimum of 15 hours from 19 July to 3 September. The
closing date for applications is 23 May. To find out more about
both
opportunities
and
to
apply
go
to
www.essex.gov.uk/libraries and click on ‘Volunteering with
libraries’.
Councillor John Jowers, Cabinet Member for Libraries,
Communities and Planning, said: “These are fantastic
opportunities for young people to engage with professional
artists, their library and their local community. It’s a brilliant
way to meet new people, have fun and it looks great on the
CV.”
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Danbury Country Park
Happy New Year from Danbury Country Park. It has been a mild,
but wet, winter and the park is still water logged, but there are the
first brave shoots of bulbs pushing their heads up through the
carpet of wet leaves and the birds are beginning to establish
territories in preparation for the breeding season.
The Yarn bombing event went very well with the local Girl Guides
and other children’s and community groups decorating the trees
with colourful yarn creations. The winter winds buffeted the
decorations around but many have survived and can still be seen
with a keen eye! Park visitors have been delighted by these
charming, fun creations and have taken lots of photos. It is hoped
that Essex Knitters and Country Park Rangers can do it all again
next year!
Conservation volunteers, and Country Park Rangers, made a
Conservation volunteers help maintain a diverse habitat for the
benefit of people and wildlife. Properly maintained formal
borders, for example, benefit invertebrates and bees; they also
contribute to an enhanced visitor experience. As well as
acquiring new skills, volunteers enjoy gentle exercise, and meet
other people out in the countryside, as they learn more about
their local area. Initially the new Danbury team will work
alongside the Flitch Way conservation volunteers. Supervision,
tools, training and a car park day pass are provided; volunteers
must wear suitable outdoor clothes, steel toe cap boots and
gloves.
County Councillor John Jowers, Cabinet Member for Libraries,
Communities and Planning, said: “Conservation volunteering is
extremely interesting and rewarding. It’s ideal for people who’ve
made a New Year pledge to enjoy the great outdoors.”
Anyone wishing to try a taster session is welcome to call
Wendy Moss on 01376 329245. Or you can visit their web
site http://www.friends-of-the-flitch-way.org.uk/
There is a lot for children to get involved with at Danbury
Country Park: Nature Club, run by Andrea the Ranger,
resumes on Saturday, January 18th when they will be
making damper bread and toasting it on an open fire. On
February 22nd Nature Club will be den building and the
next one after that is on March 8th, Nature Club is suitable
for children aged from 7 to 11, it costs just £3 a child and
runs from 10am to 12noon.
Puddleducks – outdoor
exploration for children under 5, resumes every Monday
afternoon in term time. Meet Louise in the lakes car park
at 1:30pm. Just £1 a family. Wild Wednesday – free family
fun resumes in February half term. Following the signs,
and noise, to find out where Wild Wednesday is on the
park - there is a lot to do for everyone!
Take care! The park is still saturated and some of the paths
are quite slippery with mud, but this is all the better for
good start to lay the boundary hedge between the park
and the Outdoor Centre. Hedge laying is a traditional
method of managing a boundary to ensure re growth
is maintained from the base, and as such the hedge
provides an excellent boundary offering good nesting
and cover for wild birds. Danbury Country Park is
seeking people with a passion for the countryside for
a new band of conservation volunteers to get involved
with tasks similar to the hedge laying, and other
practical jobs that need doing to maintain a diverse
range of habitats. Initially volunteers can contact the
established Flitch Way Volunteer Group coordinated
by Wendy Moss on 01376 329245. Or you can visit
their web site http://www.friends-of-the-flitchway.org.uk/
There is a wide range of activities to get involved with
and the group is very welcoming, bringing together
local, like-minded people. If you want to join in why not
give Wendy a call? Volunteers meet at Rayne Station
at 9.15 for a 9.30 departure to wherever the day's work
party is taking place. Car sharing is used to minimise
costs and to reduce the number of car journeys. They
currently pay a mileage rate to anybody asked to use
their car. Usually they return to the station between 3.30 and
4.00pm. Volunteers living near to the workplace can choose to
meet us on site. Everybody intending to take part in a work party
should contact Wendy the day before the event to ensure there is
sufficient work for the numbers wishing to attend. Autumn and
Winter are probably our busiest periods and work parties usually
take place each Tuesday and Thursday during those times.
stomping through in wellies, so why not grab your waterproofs
and come over to the park and see if you can spot any signs of
spring!
To express an interest and to find out about upcoming dates and
activities, call Andrea Gabriel on 01245 222350 or email
[email protected]
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unpublished Mary Shelley letters discovered at Essex record office
Thirteen unpublished letters by Frankenstein author Mary Shelley
have been discovered in the Essex Record Office (ERO) archives
by Nora Crook, Professor Emerita at Anglia Ruskin University.
Professor Crook writes about the find in the latest Essex Record
Office blog, published today.
Woodville School is
awarded The Green Flag
“New Mary Shelley missives surface from time to time, but this is
the largest cache to surface for decades,” explains Nora, who
found references to Shelley in ERO’s online Seax catalogue
following a Google search.
The discovery of items previously unread by Mary Shelley
scholars prompted a visit to the ERO to examine the letters more
closely.
“The letters were written between 1831 and 1849,” she continues.
“Eight of them are to Horatio (Horace) Smith and the rest to his
eldest daughter Eliza, aka ‘Tizey’. Smith, a stockbroker, wit, and
minor author, became friends with Shelley [Mary’s husband –
poet Percy Bysshe Shelley] in 1817, and handled his money
affairs when he went to Italy. After Shelley drowned in 1822 the
Smith family befriended his widow. They remained among her
warmest friends until her death in 1851.
“The letters show Mary Shelley in many lights – playful, charming,
wheedling, fashion-conscious, anxious about riots in Sussex,
apologetic, flustered, in pain.
“To me, this is a prime example of how online catalogues of
county record archives are helping scholars to ‘tread in unknown
paths’, in Mary Shelley’s words.
“Many, many thanks to the superb ERO archivists!
Just before Christmas an assessor from the Eco School team
came and looked at our school grounds and asked the eco
action team all about how we keep our school eco-friendly. She
was very impressed with our hard work and we have been
awarded the top eco award of a green flag.
This article has been written by a Year 6 Pupil Grace
Wakefield who is the Press Officer for The Eco Action Team.
Councillor John Jowers, Cabinet Member for Libraries,
Communities and Planning, said: “This discovery illustrates the
importance of archiving local documents – many of which have
greater significance than first imagined.”
The full blog dedicated to the letters, their contents, and how they
came to be archived at the ERO, can be read at
http://www.essexrecordofficeblog.co.uk/your-favourite-erodocuments-thirteen-letters-by-the-author-of-frankenstein-in-theero
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OVER TO YOU
Many Thanks
Lisa and I would like to thank Mr Happy for his help on
Christmas Eve, we managed to raise £54 for Help for Heroes!
We would also like to thank Props and Frocks for the Santa
costume they contributed! A fun time was had by all!
We hope our customers had a fantastic Christmas and New
Year! We look forward to seeing you all soon!
Mark Paine
THANK YOU
On the 17th of January 2014, when I was cleaning up the litter
and empting the bins next to the William de Ferrers School I
was not feeling well. But I wanted to continue working trying to
keep my mind focused on the job. But I was felling unwell and
decided to pack up work an take my barrel back to storage. I
could not get passed to Dominos Pizza, I had to sit down to stop
the pain in my stomach and chest. Luckily enough I could hear
young ladies, I think they might have been from school, had
come up to me to see if I was ok. The ambulance was called and
checked to see if I was ok. I was a bit cold and shaky. I would like
to say a big thank you to everyone who helped me, you have
been so kind and patient with me. Now I am feeling a bit better
and will get plenty of rest.
The next day, the 18th in the evening, I would like to say a big
thank you to the couple who gave me a lift back home in their
car.
From Shawn, Street Cleaner outside William de Ferrers
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PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT
Dear Focus,
I wish to thank you for the article on the plans for new
Sainsbury’s Supermarket and Health Facility in our town
published last week. Without this I would not have been aware
that there was to be a public consultation last week.
I attended on the Friday for a fact finding mission. I spoke
with a health consultant who turned out to be John Niland,
Chief Executive of the Provide organisation. I asked various
questions about our existing health facilities, including the
Clinic at Brickfields and why a mini hospital at Braintree was
not operating as it should. I could not see why we needed a
similar facility if that one was not successful! He asked me if I
was in favour of the proposal. I replied that I had not heard
anything to convince me that it was a good idea. He said, and I
quote, “I do not care!” This staggered me and I said to him that
I had never heard a specialist say such words at any other
presentation on anything I had ever previously attended. I
asked the people standing around me if they had heard what he
said and they replied that they had. He then added that if the
proposal does not go ahead then he will continue to provide the
health cover that he already provides. I thanked him for that
and terminated my conversation with him as I did not know
what else to say!
I then entered conversation with a “planner”. None of what
he told me made sense and he even got his facts wrong by saying
that Sainsbury’s do not open 24 hours, which, of course, they do.
It then turned out that he works for the developers and was
being paid to talk to us and he did not live in South Woodham
Ferrers. He said that I should write my objections down on the
form provided so that they could modify the application. I
replied that if this was a true and unbiased “consultation,” if it
was found that the majority of residents did not want the
proposal, then it should be rejected at this stage and the
application should not go ahead. He did not reply.
I came away with the feeling that this proposal is just a money
making idea being submitted by the developers for a fee to
submit an application which does not stand scrutiny for many
reasons and that the town does not need.
Passionate Resident
THANK YOU CREEPY CRAWLIES
I wanted to say a big thank you to Creepy Crawlies. I had my
sons 5th Birthday party there and they made it a very happy
and stress free occasion. All food, drink and party bags were
provided and all I had to do was bring the cake! I cannot
recommend this place high enough.
Thanks again to Sarah, Annabel, Katy and Hannah for all you
did.
From a very happy mum
PLEASE DON'T DO IT!
Please could I put an appeal out to those who park outside their
houses close to a junction or on a bend. PLEASE DON'T DO IT!
It necessitates myself and other drivers putting ourselves at
risk because we are forced to pass on the wrong side of the road,
potentially into the path of an oncoming vehicle. We may not be
able to see the vehicle turning into the turning we are coming
out of and they may not be able to see us in time to slow down
or stop. If you have a driveway or garage, please use it!
Fed up resident in south Inchbonnie Road area!
iPod Found
Found at junction of Broughton and Creekview Roads at about
10am Monday 27th January. Please contact the Focus office on
01245 426555 for more details.
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SITUATIONS
VACANT
Driver/Warehouseman
Small company in South Woodham Ferrers
require a Van driver / Warehouseman.
CM3 Cars Require The Following
Experience would be an advantage but not
essential but will require a UK driving licence.
Working hours 08.30 to 17.00
Taxi Drivers & PSV Minibus Drivers
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Owner Drivers also required
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Fill your job vacancies in our
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ExpEriEncEd AdministrAtor required for a large
property maintenance company based in South Woodham
Ferrers due to expansion.
We are looking for a bright and enthusiastic person with a
confident telephone manner who is fully computer literate in
Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. This is a varied and
involved role which will need an adaptable, flexible and proactive person preferably with experience in the
building/property maintenance sector. Experience in
compiling Risk Assessments and Method Statements would
be an advantage.
You must be a confident person, able to multi task with a cando attitude, the ability to complete all tasks accurately and on
SATURDAY 12th July 2014
time, able to take instruction and work under pressure. You
“BOUNCERS”, WICKHAM BISHOPS, ESSEX CM8 3JJ
will be part of a team but must have the ability to work
OPERA IN THE ORCHARD was started by Robbie Bishop.
independently and prioritise your workload effectively.
Whilst he was working in Rome he went to many operas and
Duties will include but not be limited to: typing and sending
realised that opera was enjoyed by all the family from
quotations, answering e-mails and telephone queries and
grandparents to grandchildren. With this in mind he opened
enquiries, filing, booking appointments with tenants and
up the gardens of his home for performances of classical opera,
clients, keeping detailed computerised logs of appointments
encouraging families to see opera for themselves in a relaxed
and jobs, invoicing, compiling Method Statements and Risk
atmosphere; children come free with their families. This is our
Assessments for site works, maintaining the office diary and
twelfth year and many people have been coming from the
sending daily details of appointments to all operatives,
beginning. This is still a family affair run by Robbie’s children,
updating and completing yearly accreditation paperwork and
grandchildren and friends.
working with the Health and Safety consultant to complete all
We are thrilled to have Garden Opera returning to perform
Health and Safety questionnaires, answering accounts
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are united tragically as Mimi returns to the garret and dies
there, surrounded by her friends.
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FOCUS ON HEALTH
LOCAL NEWS: The Sainsbury’s saga rolls on. The residents have had a
chance to find out more about the project and give their views – and, by
the time this article reaches you, will have had the opportunity to attend
the public meeting convened by the Town Council and held at
Champions Manor Hall.
As before, I’ll limit myself to taking about the healthcare implications.
For years we have campaigned for a large shared centre in the middle of
the town – I recall sending a video to the old Maldon and South
Chelmsford PCT showing the sites that were available at the time - but
through a combination of inertia and incompetence, nothing happened
and the land available (and the parking space required) were gobbled up.
Needless to say, if such a project had been planned, you would have been
kept informed. Unfortunately experience shows that the NHS is unlikely
ever to take the lead in projects such as this. Do you remember that same
PCT’s attempt to build a ‘New St Peter’s in Maldon.’ After spending a
vast amount of public money on all the tasks that one needs to undertake
to bring such a project to fruition, drawing up plans, and announcing that
the hospital would be up and running in 2007, the PCT people then
discovered that they had forgotten the most basic requirement: to make
sure that they could purchase the land they’d set their hearts on for the
new build! D’Oh!!! The private sector works in a different way. It likes
to have a project well thought out before it goes public – and, whilst this
has a lot to recommend it, this does mean that the announcement, when
it comes, hits you like a bombshell.
I was addicted to soap once, but now I’m clean.
Not being a Facebook devotee, I have had to rely on others for feedback
thus far. I was told that one comment was that ‘Cormack stands to make
a lot of money out of this.’ My first thought was: “How dumb can you
get?” None of the doctors concerned will own as much as a single door
handle in the new medical centre if it’s built. On reflection, though, given
that healthcare in this part of the world has attracted more than its fair
share of crooks, why shouldn’t people think that one more doc has joined
their ranks? So let me explain. There is a convention in medical circles
that you declare your interests in cases such as this. So if, for example, I
advise you to place your mother in a home for the elderly, telling you that
it’s a little more pricey than most but gives an excellent service – and you
later discover that I own that home - you would have every right to show
your displeasure. Likewise if I were to write a piece for the BMJ telling
everybody that I think that new Bloggozide, made by Glizer plc, is the
best drug on the market, I have to declare that Glizer plc has funded the
research that brought me to that conclusion. As for this proposal – I don’t
have shares or any form of personal interest in Sainsbury’s or any of the
companies involved in the project - and, as far as I’m aware none of the
other docs have either – and nor are we receiving any form of payment
for our involvement. Indeed, far from making a quick buck, the worry is
that we may lose out where there is no obvious alternative use for
existing buildings that may be made redundant by a brand new rival.
I mention this because, in cases like this, people are often distracted by
minutiae and lose sight of the fundamental point at issue – is this project
likely to be of overall benefit to SWF and its residents or not? That is for
you to decide.
Apparently mobile phones give you cancer. Mind you, you’ve got to
smoke about 20 a day. Tim Vine.
ONE BINGE IN PREGNANCY ‘HARMS CHILD YEARS LATER’:
Children are ‘more likely to be badly behaved’ if their mother drinks
more than two glasses of wine, according to the Mail Online. The study
was carried out by researchers from the University of Copenhagen and
the Department of Public Health, Copenhagen. A ‘binge’ according to
the researchers equated to about three and a half standard glasses of
wine. This may come as a bit of a shock to rugby fans and medical
students for whom three and a half standard glasses of wine constitutes
‘a light tipple.’
The NHS Choices website pointed out some obvious confounding
factors in the trial ... such as the fact that “The mothers who binge-drank
during late pregnancy were different to other mothers: they were less
well educated, more likely to smoke, and more likely to have at least one
psychiatric diagnosis.” Its conclusion is that: “In light of the evidence
provided in the study it would appear unlikely that a few too many
glasses of wine during pregnancy – while certainly not recommended –
will permanently influence how a child will develop emotionally in later
life. Childhood emotional development is an extremely complex issue
and many parents whose children do develop behavioural and emotional
problems will find that they do so for no apparent reason. Often, these
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types of problems are not somebody’s ‘fault’, they just occur.”
The UK Chief Medical Officer’s advice to women is: “Women who are
pregnant or trying to conceive should avoid alcohol altogether. However,
if they do choose to drink, to minimise the risk to the baby, we
recommend they should not drink more than one to two units once or
twice a week and should not get drunk.”
What about alcohol consumption when you’re not pregnant? The
American Cancer Society gives the following advice: “While low to
moderate alcohol consumption is linked to a reduced risk of heart
disease, drinking too much alcohol can increase risk of high blood
pressure, heart failure, sudden death and stroke. Overall, alcohol
consumption is one of the top 10 contributors to sickness and death from
injuries, motor vehicle crashes, homicides and suicides, sexual assaults,
sexually transmitted infections from unsafe sex, falls, birth defects,
depression, disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, and sleep disorders.
Additionally, there is a lot of evidence that drinking alcohol increases the
risk of several cancers. In 2007, a working group of experts convened by
the World Health Organization’s International Agency for Research on
Cancer (IARC) reviewed the scientific evidence on alcohol and cancer
risk for 27 different anatomical sites. They found sufficient evidence that
alcohol drinking is a cause of cancers of the mouth, pharynx, larynx,
oesophagus, liver, colon, rectum, and female breast. And for cancers of
the mouth, larynx, and oesophagus, when people drink and use tobacco,
the risks are combined to be greater than either tobacco use or alcohol
use alone!
Importantly, it is also now well recognized that drinking even low
amounts of alcohol can increase the risk of breast cancer, the most
commonly diagnosed cancer among women in the U.S. and worldwide.
Compared to non-drinkers, there is a 10% to 12% higher risk of female
breast cancer associated with each drink per day.”
The good news ... with regard to women who have had a breast cancer
and received treatment, regular exercise combined with eating at least
five servings of vegetables and fruit per day have been shown to lower
recurrence risk.
If at first you don’t succeed, you’ll get a lot of free advice from people
who didn’t succeed either.
ODDS AND ENDS: The UK government is stalling over young driver
safety policy, despite compelling evidence that it would prevent
casualties and save money, argue public health experts, road safety
groups and insurance industry representatives in a letter to this week’s
BMJ. In the UK, motor vehicle crashes account for a quarter of deaths in
15-19 year olds. A review found compelling evidence for introducing
graduated driver licensing (GDL), designed to provide new drivers with
experience and skills gradually over time in low-risk environments
before attaining a full licence.
*** HRT (hormone replacement therapy) taken regularly for six months
after a knee or hip replacement seems to cut the risk of repeat surgery by
around 40%, indicates a large population based study published online in
the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases. What’s that you say? No Mr
Fernhead, you can’t have a prescription!
I used to dress up as Ray Davies and sing ‘Waterloo Sunset’. Bit kinky!
Tim Vine joke Book
THE SAFETY OF HOME-BIRTH has focused on risk of death – but
mums-to-be are poorly informed of other issues according to ‘leading
ethicists’ in the Journal of Medical Ethics. They say the risk of future
long term disability to the child should “weigh heavily” in decisions
about whether to give birth at home or in hospital. “Women should, of
course, be free to choose where they want to give birth”, insist Oxford
University ethicist Professor Julian Savulescu and obstetrician and
gynaecologist Associate Professor Lachlan de Crespigny of the
University of Melbourne. But “if complications arise during birth, it is
vital that mother and baby can access immediate medical expertise to
ensure the long term well-being of both”, they say. “Even small delays
can be crucial and have lifelong implications. And inevitably, there will
be few resources available to pick up and manage these complications at
home.” When a home birth is good, it’s very, very, good … but when
something goes wrong it can be scary, as ‘Call the Midwife’ devotees
will attest. And the further you are from a hospital, the more worrying it
can be.
Dr John
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South Woodham Focus
SWF RFC Weekend Round Up
Rotary Club of
South Woodham
Ferrers
M
Make a splash
2014
Get out your water wings and take the plunge in the 10th
Swimarathon being staged by the Rotary Club of South
Woodham Ferrers. It commences on Friday 14th March and
runs until afternoon of Sunday 15th March at the South
Woodham Ferrers Leisure Centre, Trinity Square.
The cash raised will help Little Haven hospice, other
charities, and those charities as requested by the swimmers.
Teams of six will be collecting sponsorship and will be in the
swim in relays throughout the weekend in an effort to swim
constantly for 55 minutes.
Tony Graham, one of the organisers, says there are still
places left if anyone else wants to join: “The most important
thing is that it is fun. It could be family event or young people
can get together and work together, or even renew your
interest in swimming for fitness. Or it could be a team from
your work or your club, church or school.
There are trophies for, schools with most teams entered,
teams with highest sponsorship, commercial companies
with most teams entered as well as medals for swimmers
who “catch our eye”.
These are awarded at the Swimarathon Committee’s
discretion
“At the end of the day a lot of people get satisfaction actually
raising money for special events.”
If you want to take part contact Tony on 01245 329543 or log
on to the Rotary Club’s website www.swfswimarathon.co.uk
team entry page.
You can enter your teams direct from the website
HAWKS THROW IT AWAY!
AVERLY YOUTH SAXONS 6
FOCUS FERRERS HAWKS 4
The Hawks travelled to averly today to play our first game
in 2014, we started off our usuall sloppy selfs and were behind
by a very soft goal confusion saw them tap it home, we began
to play and soon drew level with a great corner by jack being
met with a very calm finish by taylor, we kicked on and Taylor
from 25 yards screemed one into the top corner 2 1, chances
came thick and fast and the Averly goal was leading a
charmed life to say the least with the Hawks in total control.
We added a third with another good corner being met with an
equally good header 3 1 halftime, the second half saw a deluge
of rain and within the first ten minutes Averly had got level
with again some poor play by the Hawks, we continued to try
and pass the ball but the conditions meant this was getting
harder. Averlys approach however suited this with a kick over
the top and chase kind off football, good to watch not really
effective you bet, we continued to press the self distruct button
and three more bad errors led to three more goal, we did rally
at the end and pulled one back but time was not on our side
seeing us lose in the league for the first time since september.
We will have to put this down as a bad day im sure the boys
will bounce back next game come on HAWKS!
Players today :- Liam, Henry A, Henry C, Ashley, Ronnie,
Bradley, Sam, Jack , Chaz, Luke and Taylor
London North East Division 2:
Braintree 1’s 29 v SWF 1’s 40
SWF 1’s travelled to Braintree on a wet and blustery day to
play their first match of 2014. Coming away with a good win
taking them to 4th in the division.
Under 16’s
Thurrock U16’s 14 v SWF U16’s 0
SWF played their first league game of the season at top of the
table Thurrock last Sunday. In tough playing conditions and with
key players absent through injury the task was always going to be
a challenging one but the lads turned up determined and spirited,
an attitude that continued from the kick off. The first half was
evenly contested with both teams enjoying equal possession.
Thurrock squandered a chance to take the lead early on when
they missed a penalty in front of the posts before SWF were
unlucky not to score at the other end when Kalen Patel broke
through in his first game in the back line. The Forwards were
dominant in the scrum once more as the have been for much of the
season but it was Thurrock that broke the deadline against the
run of play right at the end of the half. This did not deflate the
lads who continued to work their socks off in the second period.
Possession of the ball was hard to come by in the wet and windy
conditions and knock on's were occurring with frustrating
regularity. Thurrock were gifted a second try when what looked to
be an innocuous kick forward struck the base of the posts and sat
up invitingly for the chasing attacker to ground the ball. The
result flattered Thurrock in the end and much can be taken from
a very dogged performance from the lads.
SQUAD: Andy Sutton (C), Joseph Bowers, Max Reardon,
Jordan Knight, Alex Rollings, Sam Long, Lawrence Branch, Sam
Toye, Alex Pilkington, Oliver Clarke, Sam Warman, Scott Elliott,
Kalen Patel, Jamie Lamb, Brandon Renshaw, Anton Valente,
Liam Tilley, Harry Phelps-Knight, Elliott Madle
The Chelmsford Sport
Relief Mile goes live.
The Chelmsford Sport Relief Mile takes place at 11am on
Sunday 23rd March in Central Park, Chelmsford. The event is
open to people of all ages and abilities with a choice of a 1, 3 or
6 mile run/walk around the paths of the park starting from the
area around the Skateboard ramps, adjacent to Parkway.
Fancy dress is positively encouraged.
The entrance fee is £6.00 for adults and £3.00 for children
with all proceeds going to Sport Relief.
Further details and online booking is available by going to:
http://my.sportrelief.com/search/event/result?id=1820
The Sport Relief Mile is organised by Chelmsford City
Council’s Community Sport and Wellbeing Team. For further
information please call 01245 606978.
10.00 am till 4.00pm
Open Day
Fun for all the family
Arts & Crafts Fair
Lots to see & buy
Dengie U3A
Short Mat Bowls
olidays
PottePrrizse H
D ra w
Refreshments
Sunday Lunch
Bar & Shop
Qualified Instructors
Demonstrations
Ample car parking
Jacks Centre BC
Burnham Road
Latchingdon
CM3 6EX
Telephone 01621 742 051
www.jackscentre.com
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South Woodham Focus
South Woodham Ferres Yacht Club Dinghy Race 1 Series 1
The first dinghy race of the winter series took place on
Saturday 18th January. Three brave soles attended this event
with Martin and Steve electing to race the clubs new Gull
dinghies Minerva and Athena, and Doug his faithful smacks
boat Maggie Lou. Grant and his Dad Craig kindly manned the
rescue boat. Thie wind was from the South South East and was
averaging 10 – 15 knots with gusts up to 30 knots. This created
a dilema with the racers, to reef or not to reef, that was the
question. Steve and Doug intitially rigged their sales reefed
(reduces the sail area), however when Steve saw Martin
launching with his sails fully up, he decided to carry out
unreefing on the water with the kind asistance of the rescue
boat. This meant that Martin and Steve were in identical boats
ready for a bit of head to head. Due to the gusty conditions the
course was set to Start heading east down river, but only half
a mile or so to race mark Tower, then back past the club, taking
in markers Olympic, Miles, River, Ledger and Upper, with two
laps of the upper part of the course with the inclusion of Horse
racing marker between each lap.
The boats prepared for the start and as the Gun went they
were all pretty close together, however the wind dropped into a
lull, and we all seemed to “hang” for a few moments before
moving off over the line. Martin in Minerva squeezed over the
line first with Steve right on his tailed with Doug only feet
away. All headed for the North bank to get out of the tide.
Martin stayed upwind of Steve to shadow his sails in an
attempt to hold him off, with Doug right on Steve’s tail.
As we approached the first mark, Martin pointed up into the
wind to lay the mark, however Steve went a few yards further
before pointing up, which cost him, as Martin rounded the
Mark some 20yds ahead, and got the advantage on the next
leg.
After all boats had rounded the mark, we headed back past
the club, and the section of river with trees on the South back.
The wind was basically blowing across the river, however was
up and down, and variable in direction, creating challenging
Burnham on Crouch Golf Club
On Saturday 25th January the green staff did a great job in
getting the course playable for the Dave Chittendon Charity
Football Event when 86 players turned out for this great event.
Dave was a great member of the club and his family
presented a trophy and organise this event every year in his
memory. Players sign up for 8 football teams and then play in
pairs scoring 4 ball better ball and the points score for their
team. There were 35 mens pairs playing off the yellow tees and
13 pairs of ladies. There was some competitive scoring with 27
pairs scoring over 40 points. When it came to the points with
6 pairs playing for each team and 5 scores to count it was quite
close. 3rd was Manchester Utd with 208 pts. 2nd Liverpool
with 211 pts and the WINNERS ARSENAL with 213 pts. The
main winner was The Captains Charity with £555 being raised.
Margaret his wife supported the day with daughters Lara and
Jo who was playing and son in law Micky who does all the
organisation. A great day for the family and the club
Photo; Captain Paul Greenaway on the left and Margaret
Chittendon in the middle with some of the Arsenal players
Liz Tolhurst
sailing conditions. Martin worked Minerva through the gusts,
and coaxed her through the lulls, gradually putting distance
between himself and Steve. Doug was doing a great job in the
slower Maggie Lou, keeping Steve well within his sights.
Martin reached Olympic racing mark which required a jibe,
a tricky manouver, made more tricky with the gusty conditions.
Round he went, then across to Miles marker, another Jibe then
headed off up river towards River marker. Looking back he
could see Steve and Doug still struggling through the wind
shadow of the trees. As the race progressed Martin pulled away
as he was in the windy section of the course. He rounded Upper
the west most marker, which is off Hayes Farm, and turned to
make his way back down river. Reaching the ‘S’ bend in the
river, Martin attemted to navigate it in one tack. This meant
flattening the sails to get the boat to point as high in to wind
as possible, and hiking out to work the boat upwind. This
would give a massive advantage if acheived, as it was likely (or
Martin was hoping) the following boats would put in a tack or
two to get round these bends. Working the boat as hard as
possible Martin shaved the final bend with literally a few feet
to spare, slightly nervous in case the water was getting
shallow, however it worked and he set off down towards horse
bouy. Coming the other way was Steve (Athena) with Doug
right on his tail. Doug was having a blinding race, and
although he was reefed (aparently so he would not be over
powered too much, which would prevent him from enjoying a
mid race coffee on the move!), he was tracking Steve on every
move. As they reached Upper and started back down, they
faced the ‘S’ bend. Doug (Maggie Lou) made a better job of it
than Steve (Athena, and it looked as though he might get past
him. A very tactical battle ensued between the two, with Doug
(Magggie Lou) hugging the North bank, using his extensive
knowledge of back eddies and tidal flows, in an attempted to
out wit Steve (Athena) who was in the faster boat. Rounding
horse for the second lap the two were still battling in out. The
second lap had some tremendous gusts, which magically
appear just as one is about to Jibe (which is the most likely
time to capsize). Martin caught a massive gust at Ledger
marker, just as he started to jibe. This took the boat on it’s side,
causing water to gush over the gunwhales. Spinning the boat
round into wind to rectify the situation, only a few yards from
the bank, Martin ended up carrying out a 360 o turn to sort
himself out, and prevent the boat from fully capsizes.
Gathering himself and boat back together, he set off for River
marker, with bailers open to let the few gallons of univited
water out the boat. Steve (Athena) and Doug, both had similar
experiences of Jibing right in a gust, with that heart stopping
moment when it appears you are going over out of control.
Martin worked the ‘S’ the second time, however this time he
did put a tack in, however this placed him nicely in the middle
of the river for the final leg home. Meanwhile Doug (Maggie
Lou) and Steve (Athena) battled it out, with Doug getting so
close, it was painfull. However on the final leg back past the
trees and onto the club, Steve (Athena) finally broke what
appeared to be an invisible umbilical cord between them, and
started to pull away. Martin (Minerva) meanwhile was
crawling literally a few feet from the North bank, and managed
to not have to tack, crossing the finish line as leading boat.
Looking back he could see Steve (Athena) was some way off,
crossing the finish line some 20 minutes behind, with Doug
(Maggie Lou) only 6 minutes behind Steve (Athena). The race
was over, however the drama continue. With the wind onshore,
landing the boats was extremelly tricky. Proved by Steve, as he
bore away at the last minute to stop the boat by the slipway. He
tried to exit under the boom swiftly, however the boom was
swifter, cracking him across the bridge of his nose, Ouch that’ll
need icing. After the handy cap numbers had been applied the
final results stand as 1st Martin (Minerva), 2nd Doug (Maggie
Lou), 3rd Steve (Minerva). So the race is on for the series, next
race Sat 1st February. If you are interesting in sailing or
learning to sail, we welcome you to visit our club. We run a
scheme where we can teach you to sail from scratch by certified
instructors. We have fun events and cruises, as well as socoals,
and welcome all abilities. You can use our super club boats if
you don’t have your own. We welcome dinghy and cruiser
sailors, as well as those with canoes and we are starting up a
rowing section. Why not visit www.swfyc.co.uk and have a
browse or pop down to the club for a chat. See you on the water.
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ConservaTory suiTe- 2
seater sofa and 2 chairs. Pine
wicker framework with cream and
taupe coloured upholstery, well
used but still in good condition
£65. Tel: 01245 328408
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Taylor maDe R9 Supertri Driver
with Taylor Made Phenom RIP Stiff
R11 S Shaft. 9½ degree loft. Fully
adjustable. Good condition. £60
ono. Call Dean on: 07595 430728
maxi-Cosi Car seat used but
good condition £25. Millie and
Boris baby change unit complete
with bath excellent condition only
used at Grandparents house £50.
Mothercare moses basket with
luxury rocking stand in white £25.
01245 320974
gooD as neW very unusual
slate dining table & 4 oak chairs
was over £1500. Will accept £250.
07542 117758
aquarium 36" by 18" by 15",
sits on a cabinet 24" tall, a light
sort of pine colour. Includes Fluval
104 external pump/filter/hoses
and light in the hood. £50. Please
call: 01245 327030
TeD baker blaCk evening bag
new with labels only £20. Pink
iPod with separate speakers, lead,
case, first one that came out £25.
Ted Baker large black Ikon bag
with white bow and Ted Baker on
the front £35. An introduction to
counselling book by John McLeod
4th edition £20. A to Z in
counselling book £20. Phone:
07990 917876
Double oven- Fan assisted,
white Electolux, hardly used,
excellent condition £95. Fridge
freezer Beko with manual,
hardly used, very clean £95.
01245 324555
a lovely aquarium holding
250 litres. It sits above a black
ash cabinet consisting two
cupboards and an open middle
section. I am selling this
separately from all the equipment
you will need to run the aquarium
but if you would like to buy
everything together then I can
sort this out for you. Sizes are as
follows:- Length 137cm, width
38cm, height 62cm. The cabinet
sits directly underneath and
measures the same. £160. Tel:
07999 583952. Buyer to collect.
busH WasHing maCHineModel no. A127QW. Only 9 months
old. Selling due to house move
£75. Please phone: 07857 327621
viCTorian sTyle metal double
bed frame, off white, good
condition £50. 07947 722157
(based in South Woodham)
pine Double beD with
headboard and handy storage
drawers £40 VGC bargain! In
spare room hardly used need to
make way for a playroom! Double
mattress £20. Duvets-Doubles x 2
£5 each. Babyliss You Curl
curling tongs boxed as new
unwanted present £7. Babyliss
Rapide heated rollers boxed £4.
Avent breast milk containers (x
10) boxed unused RRP £11 sell for
£4. Breastmilk storage bags (x
50) for freezing/storing breast
milk, boxed as new RRP £8.99 sell
for £3. Breast feeding pillow
pink £5. Beige plastic Baby Bath
from Mothercare RRP £7.99 sell
for £4. 2 fluffy white snowsuits
with pretty pink ribbons (Baby
Boutique Mothercare) size 3-6
months and 6-9 months £5 each.
White 3-6 months snowsuit
(George) £2. DVD's for saleWoman In Black (starring Daniel
Radcliff), The Kings Speech, Life
As We Know It, Taken, The Lord of
the Rings Trilogy, Grease, The
Golden Compass, Percy Jackson &
Lightening Thief, The Back Up
Plan, About a Boy, 50 First Dates,
King Arthur, 300, Angels &
Demons, Red Dragon, Kingdom of
Heaven, Shaun of the Dead, Alien
Vs Predator, Blade Runner, Blade
Trinity, Gothika, Master and
Commander, Dracular, Hunt for
Red October, Leon, Sea Biscuit,
Pirates of Caribbean The Curse of
the Black Pearl, Dead Mans Chest
& At Worlds End. All £1 each if
collected in SWF. Please call:
07876 550567
CHilDs HigH sleeper bed,
white wood, Aspace.co.uk Warwick
range. 3 years old VGC. Desk and
sliding doors wardrobe
underneath. (Cost new £1,000)
for sale at £150 (child has
outgrown it) buyer dismantles and
collects, all instructions and allen
keys included. Call Janet: 07500
631670
branD neW TeFal frying pan
£5. Projector screen £10. Brass
pendant ceiling light 6 glass
shades £15. Large lamp shade in
cream £5. 2 brass pendant ceiling
lights with 3 glass shades each
£10 each. 07897 563736
nike T90 lime green football
boots size 5½ VGC £10. Golf
shoes- white & blue with red or
blue laces size 5 VGC £10. Hornby
Faulkner Electrical Store Building.
Boxed as new £7. Tel: 01245
322215
WanTeD- Record collector seeks
LP’s, EP’s, 45’s, Metal Punk, Rock,
Reggae, SKA etc. Tel: 07923
516010
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Community Information Centre.
binoCulars Helios Quantum4 15 x 70 high quality waterproof
for long range & terrestrial
observation, with carry case £75.
Tel: 07867 783391
briDes CompleTe seT- Two
piece ivory wedding dress size
8/10 apron style straight skirt with
bussle & small train at back.
Strapless boned bodice with ivory
flowers across the top. Very
simple/classic. Comes complete
with small elegant tiara which has
pearls & diamantes & short ivory
veil with satin trim. All dry cleaned
& ready to wear. Viewings
welcome £150.00 ono. Contact:
07719 727979
laDies ski Wear Sweaty Betty
Ski Jacket, size M; 3 pairs of ski
trousers, size L, assorted colours,
excellent condition, £50 the lot!!
Tel: 01245 325539
panasoniC aaa batteries 4 in
pack, 50p each, 10 packs, £5 the
lot. Media player 4gb hard drive
for DS Lite, also compatible with
Nintendo DS, stores movies,
songs, photos, boxed, £5. Bally
tan leather handbag, slight scratch
on front, £100. Bag of McDonalds
toys, some unopened, approx 25
years old, £20. Arsenal board
game, "All About Football", ex
cond, unused. Arsenal book,
"Memories and Marble Halls", £10
for both. Guitar Hero Xbox 360
game, only used couple times,
boxed, £10. Ladies Faith shoes,
deep red with black tie detail,
sling back style, pointed toes,
worn once, cost £55 (receipt)
accept £10. Steel tech gents
watch, steel bracelet type,
unwanted raffle prize, £3. Rastar
model Lamborghini white car, with
battery remote, unused & boxed,
£5. Canterbury pottery dome lid
cheese server, ex cond, neutral
colours, £8. Denby "Potters
Wheel" coffee pot, ex cond &
hardly used, £5. 01245 269356 or
07980 368087
Crazy FiT super Body Shaper
for fitness and slimming. Complete
with instructions £80.00. Contact:
07736 424257
Floor lamp- Swing arm, brass
with cream shade- £10.00.
Telephone: 01245 328629
x 2 graCo logiCo child
booster seats. x 1 booster seat in
mid grey and light grey padding.
x 1 booster seat in black and light
blue. Both are high backs and
have the following features:
Triple side impact protection,
luxury foam on head, seat and
sides, 2 retractable cup holders,
seatbelt guides, arm rests. In
pretty good condition and recently
washed all covers £10 each.
Interested call Angela on: 07810
248463
bob THe builDer scoop £1.50.
Tomy Tumblin Monkey Game
£2.50. Toy Story 3 puzzle (3 x
49pc) £2.00. Ravensburger 3D
Eiffel Tower puzzle £3.50. Mr Men/
Boys ELC painting/baking aprons
excellent condition £1.50 each.
Childs inflatable hopper brand new
and boxed £3.00. Lovely Peter Pan
pop up sound book excellent cond
£2.50. Tel: 07914 595564
single size ikea beech veneer
wardrobe. Full length mirror to
outside of left door. Top shelf and
hanging space. Plus matching
bedside cabinet with two shelves.
Retro white circular handles to
both. Ideal guest room or
teenagers bedroom. Used for 18
months. Excellent cond. Can email
photos. £50 the set. 2 floor
standing tall cylindrical lamps,
chrome base fabric shade with cut
outs to form a pattern. One in
brown, one in cream. Excellent
cond. Can email photos. £12 each.
Tel: 07971 977506 SWF.
everlasT exerCise bench
adjustable bench press, leg
developer, pad to perch for arm
curling. Includes barbell 35kg
weight, gloves and belt. Floor
pads for free £100. Telephone:
01245 320603
Dyson DC01 Absolute+ Vacuum
Cleaner £30.00. Very good
condition but requires new HEPA
filter. Please phone: 01245
425107
vHs viDeos- Music, football and
films 50p each. 01245 324555
Dansk beDroom furniture
(Nora range- teak, retro look)
comprising of: king size bed base,
2 x bedside units with 2 drawers &
1 x chest with 5 drawers, used but
lots of life in them- all for £100.
Call: 07784 842316
Table supplied by Conway Pine.
Solid single pedestal, 48”
diameter, with general wear
marks- £150 ono. 6 chairs, Beech,
VGC- £25 each ono. Tel: 01245
323558/07947 905114
Dolls pram silver cross
junior XT pushchair from ELC.
Grey and pink in colour 3 wheeler
type with footmuff £15. Baby
Annabel bouncy chair that you can
carry too. Dolls chicco high chair
pink, light blue and white in colour
£4. Various dolls, puzzles and
games from £2 to suit aged 3-9.
The golden coin maker- only used
a few times (no chocolate) £8. Tel:
320266
mobiliTy Walker with seat
and storage box (takes up to 19
stone weight) £40. Le Creuset
large beige casserole dish £40.
Red Devil Dust Buster with
attachments £10. Bean slicer,
made from cast metal (boxed) £5.
Kleeneze super defrost tray
(boxed) £5. 4 white corn on the
cob dishes £2. All in good
condition. Tel Linda on: 07932
684783
one meTal framed double bed
silvery coloured with two matching
bedside tables with glass tops
£60 ono. Tel: 01245 329299
inDesiT Automatic Washing
Machine. Perfect working order
£40. Matsui microwave oven.
Good working order £10. 01245
328595
leaTHer Desk CHair with
plastic arms £15. Dark pine long
mirror 43cm x 134cm can be hung
on wall £20 ono. Call: 01245
328043
WeDDing iTems- Mori Lee
wedding dress 14, worn once Jan
14 from Bellissimas, was £700
wanted £250, good condition,
rosalind style tule full skirt, under
skirt included can be tried on. Veil
from Bellissimas was £100
wanting £50. 10 fish bowls £25.
10 square plate mirrors £25. Bird
cage style table plan £20. Cream
heart wire table plan £5. Sweet
scoops and tongs £5. Glass wear
for sweets mixed prices. Fur shrug
ivory £10. Satin ivory cape mid
length with hood £50. Offers
accepted photos can be sent.
07904 194402
arCHimeDes battery operated
bath chair lift with a charger, the
chair sits in the bath and the
battery is charged separately from
the chair and then inserts in the
lift controller, no danger of
electricity near water, simple and
easy to use. By pressing buttons
you raise and lower the chair.
Ideal for an elderly or a disabled
person who finds it difficult to get
into or out of a bath. Comes with
booklet and instructions. Full
working order, and very good
condition. Buyer collects. Asda 2
litre coolwall deep fat fryer only
used a couple of times, very good
condition, comes with a user
manual £10. Buyer collects. 07908
426194
2 seaTer reClining settee
brown faux suede finish, deep sink
in cushion, hardwearing, smoke
and pet free home, 18 months old
excellent condition, can deliver.
£195. Samsung slim 50 inch
Plasma TV- piano black frame,
excellent condition and picture.
£230. Tel: 01245 324790
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bRaND NEW iPHONE 5. Boxed
with headphones. No charger.
£375. 07720 045886
GiRlS PiNK & white bike with
sparkly tassels on handle bars and
front basket, for age approx 6yr+
£25. Boys BMX bike electric blue
for age approx 8yr+ £25 both in
good condition. Pink karaoke
machine with mic, bought last
year for £60 has flashing red disco
lights on the front £25. Xbox
steering wheel and pedal (never
used) £20. Also kids kickboxing
bits. 07546 215033
ORTHaPEDiC DOublE divan bed
with drawers 3yrs old used 6
times as a spare bed unmarked
£50. Babies bouncy chair (little
circus from Mothercare) with soft
play animals on wrap round bar,
has music and massage settings.
Unused gift £25. Ready made full
length drop eyelet curtains from
Paul Simon (browns and gold
inlay) with 4 matching cushion
covers with cushions £45. Paul
Simon ready made eyelet curtains
cream with plum horizontal stripe
at top unmarked £20. Mamas and
Papas carry cot for urbo sola etc in
plum with over night airflow
mattress aswell as day mattress
as new RRP 199 with mattresses
would take £50. Large selection of
new born to 3 to 6 month baby
clothes all immaculate mostly
Next and George £50 the lot. All
from a smoke and pet free home.
07887 726031
RaNGEMaSTER Classic 90 Dual
Range Cooker Gas Hob and
Electric Fan Assisted Oven Black
and Chrome, excellent condition,
selling due to kitchen new layout.
£650 ono. Zanussi washing
machine, full working order, nice
condition, white, approx 5 years
old, selling to integra washing
machine being fitted. £45 ono.
Please phone: 01245 425345
HEllO KiTTy CD player £15.00.
New puzzles (Hello Kitty,
Spongebob Squarepants and
Disney Fairies) 100 pieces for 6+
£4.00 each. New 1000 piece dog
puzzle £4.00. Selection of used
puzzles, maths games & shapes
£7.50. Graco dolls travel cot and
baby carrier £8.00. Bratz, Moxie,
Barbie dolls etc and some
accessories (car and clothes,
approx 23 dolls) £50.00. Have
some other Barbie items and can
split. New 4 x Zhu Zhu Hamsters
in original box £20.00. New Zhu
Zhu puppy £10.00. New
Interactive Patch the Dog £15.00.
Riley Cougar 2 piece snooker cue
in black case £15.00. Zinc Spark
Scooter £10.00. Arsenal signed
and framed 1971 shirt £150.00 7
signatures, (original, but no
certificate of authenticity). New 2
x Superman rucksacks £5.00
each. New Mini Super Speed High
Performance 2WD Remote Racing
Car £18.00. Double bed in a bag
£45.00, ideal for when guests are
staying over (RRP £120.00) used
twice. Boys 14" Kids Cool blue
bike with stabilisers £20.00. Boys
14" Juggler bike £30.00 with
helmet and bell. Toy Story Scooter
£7.00. Mamas and Papas dolls
pram £15.00. V Tech learning
system £8.00. V Tech Challenger
Laptop £12.00. V Tech Storio with
3 cartridges £30.00. Leapfrog Tag
Reader, learn to read box set 1
and 3 other books £35.00excellent condition as hardly used.
New Next boys black Chelsea
boots size 1, still in original box
£25.00. Lilac Bumbo seat VGC
£10.00. New Boys and Girls
bedroom clocks £6.00. 187 Mega
Bloks with top which makes
sounds £12.00 or 175 Mega Bloks
£8.00. Can email photos. All items
listed are from a smoke and pet
free home. Tel: 07801 048534
PiNE CHEVal MiRROR £15.00.
Tel: 07733 011278
iKEa WOODEN cot in good
condition and mattress included if
needed can be at 2 levels
depending on age of baby £30.
Call Sarah: 325010
FiTTED WaRDRObES (2
doubles) with sliding aluminium
frame. Come complete with
wooden frame and shelving.
Dimensions are: 7ft 10” W x 2ft 2”
D x 7ft 8” H, two white wooden
panel doors measuring 2ft 10” W.
£40 the lot. Tel: 01245 235765/
07528 707971
WaNTED- Computer monitor.
Around 20”. Prefer Dell. Must be
working order and reasonably
priced. 01245 400026
2 THREE SEaTER cream material
couches- Habitat. Good condition£150 for the pair. Lylie: 01245
321578
WaNTED- Small Galvanised Car
Trailer, anything considered.
01245 400026
DiSCO uNiTS- Choice of 2
professional units, 1st unit: kam
kcd 960 twin CD unit, with a
professional kam gx5 mk11 dj
mixer, all wired in a carpeted
lockable dj cabinet. 2nd unit: kam
kcd mp3180-1d3 twin CD unit,
with a numark 15 channel mixer,
built into a lockable dj cabinet,
both unit have new lasers,
absolute bargain @ £145 each
unit. Tel: 07765 578091
laDiES T-SHiRTS and tops size
12-14 all in very good condition
and reasonably priced. Can be
viewed at South Woodham
Ferrers. Womens two piece suit
from Wallis size 12. Silver grey,
fully lined, worn once. Excellent
condition. Cost £300 but will
accept £50. 01245 320644 or
07930 821305
TWO KiDDiCaRE child car seats
each with harness for 9mths to
4yrs 9-8kg or secured with car
seat belt 3-12yrs 15-36kg good
condition only used in Nanny's
car £10 each. Tel: 01245 320421
lOFT iNSulaTiON- 2 rolls in
original packing 100mm thickness
each will cover 14.15m². Now
selling in Wickes at £40-£60.
Bargain price £20. 01245 322282
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D.B. KIDDLE
DVD- The Class of ‘92’. Brand
new, unwanted gift. Bargain- £6.
Mobile phone- Nokia 2220 slide
phone (same as C2-05). Unlocked.
Dark grey. Nice condition.
Bargain- £15. Tel: 07799 567611
laDiES CREaM Next jacket, ex
cond, £5. Beatrix Potter figures x
7, Peter Rabbit, Mr Jackson, Foxy
Whiskered Gentleman, etc.
Rucksack, blue, stone, black trim,
lots of pockets, unused, £4,
excellent quality. Viz annuals x 6
£20. Camping foam liner x 5, blue
colour, £10. Yew wood telephone
seat, padded seat, storage for
underneath, ex cond, £15.
Quicksilver ski jacket, blue, grey,
stone & black, worn once, large
size, ex cond, £30. Dress suit from
Marks & Spencer, worn once, dry
cleaned, trousers 34" waist, jacket
40" chest, ideal for Xmas
functions, top quality, complete
with white shirt 17" collar, dry
cleaned, £25 complete. 01245
269356 or 07980 368087
PRiNCiPlES lEaTHER ¾ coat.
Soft black supple leather, size 12,
ex cond, side pockets- £40 ono.
Tel: 07067 520662
MaMaS aND PaPaS Pliko
pramette complete travel system
including Primo Viaggio car seat
and Isofix base. Can be used as a
pram, buggy or to clip car seat on.
Very good condition, neutral grey
pattern. Was £600 new, selling for
£190 ovno. Accessories including
foot muff, sun shade etc. Please
contact: 07798 517455
FORD FiESTa ZETEC- 3 door,
MOT, Tax, Fords bought, Fords
maintained. 77,000 miles. 2003
Reg. £1900 ovno. 01245
325088/07761 617124
FORD FOCuS 2.0 TDCi Titanium
3 door. Black, 06, 102k, 6-speed,
excellent condition, Tax MOT Oct
2014, FSH, AC, parking sensors,
heated windscreen, auto-dimming
mirror, CD/MP3, h-leather seats,
ABS, electric mirrors, 16" alloys,
alarm, immobiliser, drivers-side
airbags. £3,700 ono. 07921
774244
FORD ESCORT 1.8TDi- 2000,
excellent car. 121k miles but with
12 months MOT, 7 months Tax,
CD/radio, excellent air con,
cambelt changed within last 20k
miles, regularly serviced, 45mpg,
same owner 5+ years. £795 ono.
07547 917486
FORD FOCuS 2006- Sport 1.6l. 3
door. Grey. 70,000 miles. MOT and
Tax until June 2014. Very good
condition, very reliable car. £2900.
07792 956806
VOlVO 760 TuRbO Estate. 10
months MOT. Electric drivers seat.
5 alloys with good tyres. Comes
with full service history, original
hand books and bits- £495 ono.
01245 324555
NiSSaN MiCRa 1.0 S Automatic
2003, Silver, 36,000 miles, Taxed
and tested till March, clean inside
and out- £1500 ono. Please
contact Alan: 07564 926589 or
01245 325103
WaNTED- Small/medium car,
preferred Automatic, Tax/tested
and reasonably priced. 01245
400026
MERCEDES Ml 270 CDi Diesel,
Automatic, 2004, full 12 months
MOT. Just serviced and Taxed.
71000 miles only. Host of other
extras, unmarked, in superb
condition throughout. Any trial or
inspection invited. £7950. Tel:
01245 322092 (Bicknacre)
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