Magascene September 2014 Activities Pull-out

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What activities, clubs and classes are you going to sign up for this autumn?

There is a lot on offer locally for adults and children to grow minds, gain skills and have fun.

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See what’s on offer and why not take the plunge.

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The Epping Bookshop 71 High Street, Epping CM16 4BA Tel. 01992 575849

20%

DISCOUNT WEEKEND

Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th September Saturday 9am—5.30pm Sunday 10.30am—3pm

New term?

ONLY

£3.50

We stock a range of study guides and can order most books for a speedy turnaround

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www.epping-bookshop.co.uk

BE THE BEST YOU CAN BE - AND BE YOURSELF! SINGING & DANCING & STREET DANCING! We believe EVERYBODY can learn to sing and dance!

Our aim is to enjoy ourselves!

We have been running classes for over 12 years Same, supportive teachers each week For girls and boys aged from 5 year-olds to TEENAGERS

Come along and try a FREE class!

(Small classes)

Saturdays at Theydon Bois Primary School For information ring Trish on 01992 613074 or 07759 949551 0r email: trish@trishcole.co.uk

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REFLEXOLOGY Reflexology is a treatment given to the feet but benefits the whole body.

Most people find it very relaxing Relaxation is a valuable gift to give ourselves and others If you would like to give the generous gift of relaxation and well being, contact Jacqueline Pover on 07855 322547 for a reflexology gift voucher.

Pre-school Alliance accreditation Pre-schoolLearning Learning Alliance accreditation

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Alpine Garden Society—Epping Forest Group. Meet on the second Tuesday of the month at Theydon Bois Village Hall CM16 7ER at 8pm. www.alpinegardensociety.net/groups/Epping-Forest.

The Avenue Lawn Tennis Club—18 The Avenue, Loughton IG10 4PT. Club sessions: Men—Thursday 5.30pm and Sunday mornings; Ladies—Tuesdays at 5.30pm; Mixed—Thursdays 11am to 1pm, Fridays 6.30pm, Saturday and Sunday 1.30pm. The club has teams in both the South West Essex (men’s, ladies and mixed) and Essex leagues (men). Contact Lynda Wyles on 0208 505 4704 or email c.wyles@btinternet.com Badminton Club Call for Players We are looking for (mature) players to join our badminton club. We meet on Monday evenings at 8pm at Debden Park High School’s Sports Hall. Please contact Alan on 020 8508 6306.

Book Club—meet locally once a month. Call Linda on 01992 571178.

Buckhurst Hill Bowls Club, 72 Epping New Road, Buckhurst Hill IG9 5TX. If you are looking for a local, friendly bowls club, please call the Secretary John Pretty 0208 505 3973. www.bhbltc.co.uk. Open 7 days a week.

Buckhurst Hill Community Association Over 80 classes and workshops held in the friendly and welcoming setting of Bedford House.

Day, evening classes: Aerobics, Art, Bridge, Calligraphy, Creative Writing, Family History, Needlecraft, Piano, Pottery, Printmaking, Sculpture in Clay, Rambles, Yoga/Yoga for Pregnancy/Baby Yoga.

Saturday workshops: Abstract Art, Art History, Autumn Light (ART), Beaded Earrings, Children’s Art, Collage, Digital Photography, Flower Painting, Portrait Photography, Print into Clay, Printmaking (Woodcut/Silkscreen), Repeat Patterns (Art), Watercolour from the Greats, Watercolour (Tricks and Textures). Postal enrolment for September 2014 now open. Personal enrolment evening Monday 8 September 7-9pm. Tel 020 8504 6668.

Chigwell & Epping Forest Orienteering Club. Bored with just running, in pain from too much running on roads? Try running through forests and having to work out where to go. There is a local event about once a month. For more details ring Helen on 020 8502 1629, or visit chig.org.uk.

Chigwell Floral Art Group Meets at Victory Hall 2-4pm every third Thursday of the month. Demonstrations, cream teas and workshops. For further information call Carol on 0208 505 2716 carol@cbrighten.fsnet.co.uk Children’s Yoga Classes in Epping and North Weald for children aged 2 upwards. Contact Amy Bramble on 07841 378364 or visit amybrambleyoga.blogspot.com for more details.

Dance classes for children from 2 years. Illusions Dance Academy.

Melody Bear Ballet, Tip Tap Ballet & Groovy Moves (pre-school classes), ISTD Modern, Tap and Ballet, Street Dance. Taught by professional and qualified teachers. Classes Epping & Loughton. Call 07784 449231 or 07849 946193.

Drum Tuition—All styles; pop, rock, jazz, Latin, blues...Beginners to advanced. All ages welcome. Call 07803 893722.

Epping Art Society—Art Appreciation evenings, 2nd Wednesday of the month at Pelly Court, Hemnall Street, Epping. Call Robin 01992 572077. Members £2, non-members £3. Practical evenings are run the first Friday evening of the month, at 7.30 for 2 hours at the Methodist Church Hall, Epping Epping Bowls Club, Lower Bury Lane. New members welcome to join our friendly, local club. Regular tuition sessions take place for beginners. Contact Anne Munro: 01992 561164.

Epping Cricket Club—Three Saturday sides and a Sunday team and colts cricket for boys and girls. Contact Matthew Barrett 07877 923151 or email:matthewbarrett86@gmail.com www.eppingcc.hitscricket.com

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Epping-Eppingen Twin Town Association. Exciting cultural, school, musical and personal exchanges with our active and friendly twinned town in southern Germany. Contact Uschi Jesson 01992 577603 or Tony Church 07725 608368.

Epping Football Club, Stonards Hill, Epping If you are interested in joining the club, contact Steve Allen on 07932 532694, Graham Sly on 07973 530148 or Tracy Wilkinson 07738 089251 Email:eppingfootball@aol.com or visit www.eppingfc.co.uk Epping Forest District Badger Group Meets on the 3rd Monday of the month at Hemnall Street Social club, Epping at 8pm. Find out more about the existence and secret life of badgers, and their preservation. Contact 01992 756038. www.eppingforestbg.org.uk Epping Forest Centenary Trust Providing practical conservation sessions in Epping Forest for groups, including special needs groups, community groups and youth groups. Call Epping Forest Centenary Trust on 0208 508 9061, email efct@btinternet.com or visit www.efct.info.

Epping Forest & District Stamp Club Meets 2nd Tuesday of month at the Dining Room, Roding Valley High School, Loughton. New members and beginners always welcome. Keith Smith 020 8505 5620.

Epping Forest Group of the Alpine Garden Society Non-members are welcome. For further information please contact the Group Secretary: Keith Ballard on 01992 813231 / emailkeith@hetheringtonandco.com Epping Forest HP (Walking) Group We are a walking group who walk in Epping, Redbridge and sometimes London each week.

Walks start at 10.30am. There is no charge to join walks, optional membership at £4. Social evenings, coach trips and holidays. www.efhfg.org.uk. Email info2009@efhfg.org.uk Epping Forest Outdoor Group Are you a walker or a cyclist? Like to enjoy a more varied outdoor and social life? 8.30pm Thursdays, ROVSCO Hall, 72 Hollybush Hill, E11 1PX. Weekends away, day activities and social events. www.efog.org.uk Call Secretary Ken 020 8524 3960.

Epping Forest Rotary Club Meet Garnon Bushes, Coopersale on Tuesday evenings for meal and regular speaker. If you want to join other business and community minded men and women please contact mrharvey@btinternet.com Telephone 01992 814105 www.RIBI.org The Epping Horticultural Society Share gardening tips and enjoy our social events throughout the year. Annual membership £1 and discounts available at the trading hut on the Meadow Road allotment site (Sunday mornings10am to 12pm). Contact Christine Burgess 01992 577020.

Epping Tennis Club Lower Bury Lane Four all weather courts (3 floodlit). New members welcome—Lessons and coaching available.

Visit www.eppingtennisclub.co.uk or call 01992 575602 Exercise with me: Exercise for Free!!! Power walking group in Buckhurst Hill, weekday evenings, meet outside The Toby Carvery, 5k distance approx. Call/text 07706 700 666 or go to www.exercisewithme.co.uk for further details Forest Creative Writers 12.45pm-2.45pm, Thurs Loughton Library.

Intending new members invited to first free taster session. Contact Pete Relph on 0208 508 6313.

Friends of Swaines Green Regular conservation days on Swaines Green, Epping. See our website for details www.swainesgreen.org.uk or contact Carol on 01992 575366.

Guitar Lessons—Learn to play guitar All ages, abilities and styles.

Experienced local teacher. Christian Karlsson 07958 471083. Email: chris@stunningmusic.com

The A-Z of Clubs and Societies Herts & Essex Architectural Research Society. Meet on the fourth Friday of the month at 8pm, Church Hall, Loughton Methodist Church, 260 Loughton High Road. Call 020 8508 2512 for more details or visit www.westessex.net/hears_info.php

St John Ambulance Epping Community First Responders help to save lives. Full training given. Please contact Sandra Newman on 01992 572545 for more details.

St Thomas Moore Dancing Club Ballroom and sequence for the over 60s. Wednesdays 2-4pm at Thomas Moore Church, Willingale Rd, Loughton. Tel. 020 8504 0998. £2 including tea and biscuits.

Jo Jingles Monday Epping 10:00am Over 2s and 11:00am babies from 3months to 2 years. Monday Theydon Bois 3:15pm Mixed ages (babies5years old); Call Lucy on 01279 868410 or email us: lucyjojingles@hotmail.com. www.jojingles.com/bishopsstortford Karate Classes for adults and children in Epping, Loughton, Theydon Bois and Nazeing. Contact Sensei Andy Major 07941 164544, email andymajor999@hotmail.co.uk. More details at www.teashido.co.uk Laughter Workout (LAUGHTER YOGA). Laughter is a great stress buster and has many scientifically proven health benefits. The body does not know the difference between real and pretend laughter, you still get the same benefits. For details of forthcoming workshops, please visit www.laughterworkout.co.uk

Tappy Toes Fun and creative dance and movement classes for girls and boys aged 20 months to 4 and a half years. Classes in Epping, Loughton and Ongar. Tel no 01992 265306, or email claire@tappytoes.com WEA Loughton & Epping Branch Details from www.wea-essex.org.uk, leaflets in the libraries. Phone Bettie Bock, 020 8508 4919 or e-mail: mrspdale@googlemail.com West Essex Flower Club Thornwood Village Hall, Weald Lane.

Meets 2nd Monday of each month (except January and August) From 1.45pm. Visitors and new members always welcome. Contact the Club Secretary for further details on 01992 577036

Lee Valley Friends Rambling Association Group Specialising in short weekend walks—mainly in West Essex and some London walks. Call for details 020 8529 1602 or visit www.leavalleyfriends.org.uk.

Loughton Astronomical Society (LAS). New members welcome.

Meets Thurs 8pm at Scout Hut, Theydon Bois. Tel. 01992 815804. www.las-astro.org.uk. Also, junior section, Theydon Bois AstroKyds for 6-14 year-olds meet 2nd Friday of month (term time), 6.30pm to 8pm at St. Mary’s Parish Hall, Theydon Bois.

Loughton Bridge Club meets Monday and Wednesday at Oak View School, Whitehills Road, Loughton IG10 1TS. 7.15 for 7.30pm start.

Guests welcome. We run a host system so you can come without a partner. Further details at www.bridgewebs.com/Loughton/ Loughton Camera Club, Lopping Hall, Loughton. Meets every Wednesday 8-10pm. New members welcome. Contact John Banks 020 8508 4199.

Loughton Folk Club meets every Thursday from 8pm at Loughton Club, 8 Station Road, Loughton, IG10 4NX. Parking front and rear. Email loughtonfolkclub@gogglemail.com or call Jill Coombes 0776 214 6623

West Essex Ramblers Walk every Wed, Thurs, Sat & Sun. Most walks countryside, some London. About 10 coach rambles AprOct. Each year have a British & foreign walking holiday. For a sample programme, call 020 8502 1628.

Woodford and District Floral Arrangement Group Every third Monday of the month in the Churchill Room at Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road E11. Doors open at 6.45pm for a prompt 7.30pm start. Guest floral demonstrator every month, raffle and refreshments. Visitors always welcome to join for a small fee of £4.

The Woodford Singers meet every Wednesday evening in the Methodist Church, South Woodford. Wide range of musical styles from classical and folk songs to musical theatre and madrigals.

Contact musical director Kathleen Savage at kathleensavage@me.com or Anna Knight on 07958 795824.

Yoga Private or semi private yoga classes in your home or work, in and around the Epping area. Please call/text Louise on 07771 995533 or visit www.eppingyoga.co.uk for more information.

Messy Days Mother and Toddler Group, Monday and Fridays 10am to 11am. St Mary’s Church Hall, Theydon Bois. Come along for some messy fun. £4.50 per session. Discount for second child. Pre-school Learning accreditation. Ring Lindsay on 01992 814487.

Yoga classes and workshops for all levels in Epping and North Weald, Tues/Weds/Thurs/Sat. Contact Amy on 07841 378364 or visit www.amybrambleyoga.blogspot.com for more details.6pm.

Please contact Dorothy on 01992 574623.

Petanque (Boules). Epping Horizons Petanque Club meets on Saturdays and Mondays at 1.30pm on Stonards Hill Recreation Ground. New members always welcome. To arrange a taster session call Peter Lumb 01992 571744 or visit www.ehpetanque.co.uk

(Ivenga) Yoga, Lindsay Street, Epping. Mondy evenings from 6pm. Please contact Dorothy on 01992 574623.

Piano Club—Loughton Methodist Church. Wednesdays 10-12noon. Contact Rea Camus on 01992 571773. We are a group of keen amateur pianists who enjoy making music together and having fun. All standards welcome.

PROBUS FOREST Probus Club is actively seeking new members.

Monthly meetings on second Friday 12.30pm & lunch at County Hotel, Oak Hill Woodford Green. Please contact the Secretary email mjvh01@virginmedia.com or 020 8529 6500 Rotary Club of Loughton and Buckhurst Hill Meets at The Blue Boar, Abridge, RM4 1UA. On Thursdays at 1pm (1st and 3rd Thursdays) and 6.30pm (2nd and 4th Thursdays). For further details call A Harvey on 01992 572867 or visit www.loughtonrotary.org.uk South West Essex Choir welcomes new members. We meet at Loughton Methodist Church, High Road, Loughton IG10 1RB on Tuesdays 7.45-10pm. No audition is necessary. Please contact Mary McElarney on 01992 812606 or m.mcelarney@tiscali.co.uk More information at www.southwestessexchoir.org.uk

Yoga—’Fitness Yoga’ Mondays 7pm—8pm at Theydon Bois Primary School, Orchard Drive. A revitalising and relaxing workout including a blend of Yoga based postures, traditional stretching, core exercises from Pilates, balance work and a final relaxation section. Taught to relaxing music. First class FREE, then £25 per month. Contact Lucilla on 07956 695077 Email lucilla@onestopfitness.co.uk www.onestopfitness.co.uk Yoga (Vinyasa & Hatha) Private classes in Epping & Buckhurst Hill 07725 653682.

Zumba Fitness Mondays St Michael’s Church, Loughton 8-9pm; Tuesdays Theydon Bois Primary School 7-8pm; Fridays Loughton Club 10-11am. Email laura_zumba@hotmail.co.uk or call Laura 07581 673998 or Lisa 07775 553722.

Zumba Gold/Dance Workouts for Older Active Adults Dance workouts to Latin music, taken at a gentle easy to follow pace.

Classes at St John’s Church Rooms, Epping on Wednesdays at 3pm and St Mary’s Church Hall, Theydon Bois on Thursdays at 11.45am. £5. Contact Alison, an experienced, qualified dance teacher of the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing on 07790 701723.

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Karting Champs!

Debden Park High School wins national schools karting championship School’s OUT but winning’s IN, as Debden Park High School’s Super Green team finished first in this year’s British Schools Karting Championship, which took place at Whilton Mill in Northamptonshire on July 19. They are also the first champs to have also won their regional and local heats. 1,000 students signed up at the beginning of the challenge before the knockout style series of heats finally whittled down to the triumphant team of three.

The racers Ben Green (16), Oliver Longshaw (16) and Jaiden Fenton (15) are exiting Year 11 students at Debden Park High School and will no longer be able to race together as a team, as the requirement from the British Automobile Racing Club who organise the championship, is for team members aged between 13 and 18 to attend the same school.

The final saw 29 teams go head to head, including one other team from Debden Park High School, and on one of the most challenging courses in the UK.

PE teacher Graham Tongate (centre) is flanked by the winning Super Green team of Oliver Longshaw, Ben Green and Jaiden Fenton

Their success is even more impressive given the boys have had a busy year studying for their GCSEs and so were unable to dedicate as much practice time as they would have liked. It is not just the students efforts that have been recognised.

The schools’ PE teacher Graham Tongate and karting trainer, who introduced the championship to the school (initially as a reward incen-

tive) was presented with a framed photo memento at the leavers’ prom.

Karting instils confidence and improves self-esteem in students, and although the championship is inclusive of girls, parent Sue Longshaw, along with sponsor Howard Green, plans to mentor an all girls’ karting team to give female students extra encouragement.

Although the winning team’s students will be moving on to pastures new, the school will continue to foster the talents of tomorrow’s Jenson Buttons and Lewis Hamiltons. Roll on 2015 registration. It looks like Debden Park is coming to get you.

Green light for 6th form consortium Following a two year proposal process put forward by Essex County Council and the Education Funding Agency, local teachers and students rejoice as the Department of Education announced in July that a joint bid to bring sixth form education to four secondary schools in the district has been successful.

Epping St John’s School, Debden Park High School and King Harold Business and Enterprise Academy in Waltham Abbey. The consortium will extend teaching to 16 to 18 year olds, offering nearly 600 places by September 2016. All schools, with the exception of King Harold, will expand to accommodate additional classrooms.

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Epping Forest Community Transport Epping Forest Community Transport, a long established local scheme based in the Epping Forest District, is experiencing an ever growing demand for its services and is hoping to recruit volunteers to help in many areas of the organisation. Epping Forest Community Transport supplies transport across the district to the elderly, the disabled or those who are rurally isolated and unable to access public transport.

Volunteer Roles Needed MINIBUS DRIVERS DRIVERS WITH THEIR OWN CARS OFFICE SUPPORT STAFF TRUSTEES If you have a few hours you could spare to help with this rewarding work and would like to learn more, please call our friendly staff for more information. Training and support will be given for all positions.

01992 565115

Epping Forest Community Transport, Social Care Building. 2nd Floor, St Johns Road, Epping, CM16 5EB

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Dream Factory founder receives British Empire Medal Avril Mills, founder of the Dream Factory charity, was awarded the British Empire Medal in the Queen’s Honours List for ‘charitable services to children and young people’.

Meanwhile Geoff Davis, the new captain at Toot Hill Golf Club is also supporting The Dream Factory during his year and top European tour golf pro Simon Khan, who plays at Toot Hill, is continuing to support the charity through his involvement as a patron.

Avril set up the charity six years ago following the death of her nine year-old son, Oliver, from Leukaemia in 1999. PGA in Essex secretary Colin Reynolds said: "As an Essex-based charity it fitted our plans and having met “I am so shocked” said Avril, “When I got the letter I with Avril recently I was impressed with her dedication had to read it three times to make sure I’d got it corand the wonderful work that the charity performs. rect—and then I burst into tears”.

The PGA in Essex holds about 25 tournaments each She was told of the honour on June 13th, on what season. The flagship tournaments are the Essex Open at would have been her son’s 24th birthday. “Oliver is why Wanstead Golf Club next May and the Essex PGA I started the charity and it’s lovely that the list is made Championships at The Burstead Golf Club in October public on his birthday. Avril added: “I wouldn’t have this year. It is anticipated that The Dream Factory will been able to do it without the help of my family, close have a presence at both these tournaments plus some friends and volunteers.” of Pro-Am tournaments.

Avril began fundraising in 1994 when she raised money for Barts and the London Hospital. She then worked voluntarily for the charity Hopes and Dreams which aims to grant the dreams of sick children. In 2000 she was employed as a part-time fundraiser at Haven House Children’s Hospice, Woodford Green, and quickly progressed to events manager in 2004.

Mr Reynolds added: "In addition we plan to make a contribution based on the number of birdies and eagles our members achieve during the season. This amount will be decided prior to the start of our season in October. This means the more successful our Professionals are then the better it is for our chosen charity!"

For details about the charity visit www.yourdreamfactory.org

In 2008 she founded The Dream Factory which has now granted 279 dreams for children and young adults with life-limiting conditions. The charity is currently working on more than 50 new dream requests and recently granted a dream to 15 year-old Georgia Craigie (bottom right) to experience a One Direction concert.

In the years since she founded The Dream Factory she has been able to grant dreams leaving these children and teenagers with special memories which helps to ease their life of constant visits to hospital.

PGA supports the Dream Factory The PGA in Essex has chosen to support the Dream Factory charity. This will include giving a donation to the charity for every birdie or eagle achieved by its members during the season.

The charity has been selected by current captain Mark Bishop, from Toot Hill Golf Club, near Ongar. The Dream Factory will also be supported next year after the next captain - David Hawkins, from Wanstead Golf Club - agreed to continue the partnership for 2015.

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Georgia Craigie is granted her wish to experience a One Direction concert

BEDFORD HOUSE - NEW COURSES for 2014-15

Buckhurst Hill, Community Association 4 Westbury Road Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5NW

Charity No. 301268

DAY AND EVENING CLASSES: Aerobics, Art, Bridge, Calligraphy, Creative Writing, Family History, Keep Fit, Line Dancing, London, Music Appreciation, Needlecraft, Piano, Pottery, Printmaking, Sculpture in Clay, Rambles, Yoga /Yoga for Pregnancy/Baby Yoga SATURDAY WORKSHOPS: Abstract Art, Art History, Autumn Light (Art), Beaded Earrings, Children’s Art, Collage, Digital Photography, Flower Painting, Illustration, Life Drawing, Pastels, Pen Ink and Wash, Portrait Painting, Portrait Photography, Print into Clay, Printmaking (Woodcut/Silkscreen), Repeat Patterns (Art), Watercolour from the Greats. Watercolour (Tricks and Textures), CHRISTMAS SPECIAL: Wreath Making.

Postal enrolment now open for our September term.

Personal enrolment evening: Monday 8 September 7 – 9pm.

Contact Details: T: 020 8504 6668 E: office@bedfordhouse.org.uk www.bedfordhouse.org.uk Brochures are available from the BHCA office and local libraries or scan the QR code for more details.

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