The CM23 Connection February/March Edition 2017

THE

CM23 CONNECTION Feb / Mar 2017 ISSUE 33 DELIVERED

FREE EVERY MONTH

■ introducing Streets2homes

INSIDE

THIS ISSUE

■ Local walks with Phoebe & also BSDFA ■ birchanger wood Trust Update . . . AND MUCH MORE!

Bringing the community together

Helping to improve the homes in our area for the past 25 years DO YOU SEE OUR

VANS?

FOR ALL YOU Y R QUA WIND DOW OWS S,, DOORS LITY S & CON NSER SERV SER RVA ATOR T TOR RY REQUIREM MENTS...

Call 01279 3040 30 www..aaw aawind indoows. ws.cco.u o.ukk

ANOTHER QUALITY INST TA ALLA AT TION BY Y....

T. 01279 30 40 30

HAVE YOU SEEN If yo u’re looking for OUR SIGNS? Home Impro

Wee can supply W a fitt Window and s Doors s, Conservatorries ies,, Porrc C ding Guttering,, Fasciasches, Clad , Soffi Sofffi fits fits, ts, PVC Harrdwo d od, Aluminiu u m

aawindows.co.u k

vements indows

then look no furt

her than A&A W

Your LOCAL Estab

USE OUR EXCLUS CASHBACK VOUCHIVE ER THIS WINTER

AND SAVE!

£

lished Double Gla

1 0 0 OR 200

zing EXPERTS

TH HIIS SV VO OUC OU CH HE E ER R ENTITLES THE BE BE EA ARER TO A MIIN TO NIIM MUM PA PAR ART T E CH EX CHA HAN ANG GE OF GE OF £100 PER WIN ND DO OW OW OR OR £2 £20 00 PER DOOR RE EPLLA AC CED CE D

BY A& BY A&A WIN Plea Ple P lleas eas asssee quo qquote tee refe I DOWS rref efffe ferren re ren nce ce AAW AAWCAS AA C CASH whe when n spe peakin k g to t

CUT ALONG THE

a con nsult nsu ns ltan a t.. ant

O r only app Of Offe lies

to new quotati ons.

DOTTED LINE

www.aawindows.co.uk or call us 01279 304030 5 The Fairway, Bush Fair, Harlow, Essex, CM18 6LY REASONS TO TRUST A&A WINDOWS Proud member of

Where reputation matters

Showroom open 7 days (Sunday by appointment)

SPRING OFFERS! JANUARY EARLY BIRD SPECIALS CHEAP CHEAP CHEAP!!!

ORDER NOW

TOFOR TAKE ADVANTAGE OUR SPRING INSTALLA STALLA ONOF STALLATI ALLATIOF INSTALLATION SPRING 2016!

TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OUR SPRING OFFERS OFFERS

Amazing double glazing offers!

CALL

BENNBROOK WINDOWS 24 Hour Appointment Line

We cover Essex, Herts, Home Counties, Cambridgeshire, W, North and East London Units 1&2 Esgors Farm Industrial Estate, High Road, Thornwood, 2 Minutes from Junction 7, M11 on the Epping Road

Call: 01992 574555

sales@bennbrookwindows.co.uk www.bennbrookwindows.co.uk

Registered No 30928

PLEASE MENTION THE CM23 CONNECTION WHEN RESPONDING TO ADVERTS

3

WELCOME HELLO AND WELCOME TO THe February/March edition of THE CM23 CONNECTION Happy New Year! It seems a bit odd saying it in February but as this is my first opportunity to do so, it felt only right and proper to take the opportunity to wish you a wonderful 2017, full of everything that you hope for...

Hmmm, interest that I’ve used the term “wish”. I’ve been making plans for the coming year both personally and for my business (it’s ongoing, I’m not THAT organised!) and one recurring theme keeps coming up, if you don’t plan, write and REVIEW your goals (or wishes) they are less likely to happen. Here’s some interesting statistics*: • 80% of Americans claim that they don’t have goals • 16% of them have goals, but they don’t write them down • Only 3% actually have written goals, but they don’t review them regularly • Only 1% has written goals and they review them regularly, and these are among the highest achievers in the US. So, I’m not wishing for changes and good things this year. I’m making a list of my goals, breaking each one down into smaller, achievable steps and I’ll be revisiting them until they become reality! I’m determined to be one of the 1%, no more wishing for me!

Here’s to a productive, goal achieving year!

Lorraine

*Source Leonie Dawson, leoniedawson.com

THE

CM23 CONNECTION Feb/Mar ISSUE 33

CONTENTS ■ FEATURES & ARTICLES 9 Local Business People in Person - Ruggerbugs 10 What’s Happening in the Woods An update on Birchanger Wood Trust by Daphne Wallis-Jarvis

12 Introducing Streets2Homes Our Charity of the Year 2017

18 Fancy a Walk?

Bishop’s Stortford & District Footpaths Association (BSDFA)

28 Bishop’s Stortford Library Digital and online services

■ FUN & LEISURE 6 Local Walks

Cakes and Crocuses By Phoebe Taplin

14 Just for the Kids

Henry Hedgehog’s Puzzle Page

20 Look What’s Cooking

Caramelised onion & goats’ cheese pizza

Streets2Homes are our charity of the year 2017. To find out more about the wonderful work that they do

23 Puzzles & Brain Teasers

Win £25 in our Sudoku Competition

visit their website of find them on Facebook. www.streets2homes.org

CONTACTING US editor Lorraine Perry call 01279 410345 or 07808 000 113 email lorraine@cmconnection.uk email danielle@cmconnection.uk web www.cmconnection.uk Join us on Facebook PLEASE Copy deadline for all adverts and submissions NOTE for the Apr/May edition is 10th March 2017

4

■ IT’S YOUR COMMUNITY 24 Local Community

Local notices, events, amenities and attractions to visit

26 What’s On

Upcoming local events

29 Listings 30 Useful Numbers

The CM23 Connection cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions, products or services that appear in this publication.

TO ADVERTISE CALL 01279 410345

BeautifuL BLinds from

BBD Blinds Limited

Local family run business with over 20 years’ experience working with both domestic and commercial clients. We design, supply and fit the perfect blind to suit all ranges from offices, houses, conservatories and skylights; we can even install electronic technology for ease of use where required.

BBD Blinds guarantee a stress free customer service experience that will leave you with stunning results.

Call or email now for a complimentary competitive quote on

[e]

01279 305997

bbdblindsltd@gmail.com [w] www.bbdblindsltd.com

We supply blinds to fit all windows including:  Roller  Venetian

 Vertical Louvre  Electrical blinds

 Blackout  Shutters

 Awnings  Panels

PLEASE MENTION THE CM23 CONNECTION WHEN RESPONDING TO ADVERTS

5

IT’s your community

Pub & café Walks

Explore our lovely countryside and local pubs and cafés for a perfect day...

Cakes and Crocuses The popular Rosey Lea café makes a great base for a ramble through Stortford’s flowering rural fringes. From the café, accessible via a long drive off the Hadham Road, start walking back along tarmac lane towards the entrance.

Turn sharp right by silver silos and right again on bridleway. Follow track behind Wickham Hall and turn left at little lodge house.

Take next path right and follow it, winding alongside fields until an arrow points right; double back across fields, over stiles and head for brick arch under bypass. Walk past woods and follow path, eventually emerging onto Dane O’Coys. Turn right along road, cross Cricketfield Lane and continue, cross again to left, and go on along Maple Avenue.

Turn right along Maze Green Road and follow Hertfordshire Way signs along paths through houses, across bypass, along field edges and, finally, right again past budding woods.

Follow path under Hadham Road and leave Hertfordshire Way to continue straight along daffodil-lined drive of Hadham Lodge. Keep on, with pond on left and house on right, through pretty paddock and past more woods.

When trees on left end, follow surfaced track right towards Wickham Hall. Just before you reach buildings, turn right on footpath to return to start.

LOCATION: Wickham Hall

near Bishop’s Stortford

Distance: About 4 miles refreshments:

Rosey Lea

phoebe taplin: Phoebe Taplin’s books of “Scenic Walks” along the local Harcamlow Way are available for £5 from Bishop’s Stortford Tourist Information Centre or from www.amazon.co.uk 6

TO ADVERTISE CALL 01279 410345

Expert training in Classical Ballet Pre-Ballet 3-4yrs Primary Ballet 5-6yrs Junior Ballet 7-8yrs Intermediate - Advanced from 9-17 yrs Adult Ballet & Adult Fitness

Marguerites

Flowers & Balloons

Flowers & Balloons for all occasions

F www.marguerites-academy.co.uk 01279 639508 or 07973 788006

Wedding flowers & balloons Looking for beautiful wedding flowers and balloon bouquets, expertly arranged to add design, beauty and impact to your wedding... we can assist you.

Funeral Tributes

Personal tributes can say more than words when chosen carefully.

www.balletfirst.com www.facebook.com/balletfirst Tel: 01279 871614 ~ 07979 310551 Email: bf.theresacrumb@gmail.com Principal ~ Theresa Crumb Former ~ Royal Ballet School

Learn to play the fascina�ng game of

Bridge

Now taking orders for Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day NEW Floristry classes starting 20th February Brambles, London Road, Spellbrook, CM23 4BA (Opposite Spellbrook school with free parking)

ANY PHOTOGRAPHY NEEDED?

NEXT BEGINNERS’ COURSE STARTS THURSDAY 23rd MARCH 2017 7.30 – 9.30pm @ the United Reformed Church Hall Water Lane, Bishops Stor�ord, CM23 2JZ Free Parking in nearby car parks.

For more informa�on see our website:

www.bridgeknights.co.uk or call David on 07766 917912

We start with a FREE taster lesson.

Do you know how to play bridge but haven’t played for a while? ...No problem We run regular sessions for beginner/intermediate players. So if you want to learn, improve or refresh your knowledge & skills then we can help.

Bridge... a great way to meet new people.

Any photography, Any Genre 25 years of experience in high end photography to draw on, including magazine work and advertising

Photography lessons available for beginners and intermediate in digital or analog film.

One to one or group sessions Student groups welcome

Please contact Craig 07976 356 308 Email: info@craigfordham.co.uk

PLEASE MENTION THE CM23 CONNECTION WHEN RESPONDING TO ADVERTS

7

Satellite & Aerial Installations CCTV & Alarm Systems

Whole Home Audio We also have unbeatable Sky TV & broadband offers come in store or call to find out more

Shop & Showroom Now Open

8

TO ADVERTISE CALL 01279 410345

Special feature

local business people in person Name and Business Andy Peasey and I own and run Ruggerbugs.

Where do you live?

Hatfield Heath.

What’s your favourite local venue?

Pircio is a lovely place- it‘s a nice for a quiet meal for two or for a family celebration.

What’s your favourite local shop?

Prontaprint in Bishop’s Stortford are excellent.

They have been our suppliers for over 9 years and nothing is too much trouble for them. Dan, Anna and the team are all fantastic.

What do you like best about Stortford?

It’s nice to be able to have a wander around and grab a coffee and a slice of cake in any of the cafes, especially Rosey Lea! What do you like doing when you’re not

working?

Spending time with my family and also playing golf badly!

I set up my business because...

I wanted to encourage children in the area to engage with sport from an early age and have the opportunity to take part in the best sport in the world. Rugby offers so much to parents, players and supporters alike.

Best thing that’s happened to you recently?

My company was awarded a Gold Accreditation to the Children’s Activities Association in a matter of 3 weeks when it can take up to 3 years. This gives parents the peace of mind that our activity is age appropriate, safe and all our procedures have been independently assessed and approved.

PLEASE MENTION THE CM23 CONNECTION WHEN RESPONDING TO ADVERTS

9

IT’s your community

The birchanger wood trust What’s happening in the woods...

by Trust Secretary Daphne Wallace-Jarvis

Well firstly, I am picking up on a comment that came in to me last year regarding the cherry tree which, sadly came to the end of its life. This tree had, regrettably to be felled - we had been monitoring it over the years and noticed that there was some recent movement and, given its precarious position over the path, the Warden and voluntary workers decided against leaving it any longer as there was a risk it could come down unexpectedly when a person or animal was in the vicinity. A shame, but this is all part of woodland management and positive consideration to public safety. However, there are a good number of other cherry trees growing in Birchanger Wood and woodland users will still have the pleasure of their flowering when spring arrives.

Another thing you may have noticed is that some of our paths are well covered in leaves particularly over in the smaller section of Wood on the Birchanger side of the A120. We have obviously not been experiencing strong winds so far this winter as these would naturally move the leaves Tel:

Birchanger Wood circa 1906

away and into the woodland floor, where they would break down, produce food and cover for small animals, and insects, on which birds feed, and help to fertilise our Woodland bulbs. It does, however, make for some difficulty in finding our paths, sorry!

Finally, just to remind you, Birchanger Wood is owned and operated totally by local volunteers and this ancient woodland is kept available and free for everyone to use 365 days of the year. Do come and enjoy this most valuable green lung right on your doorstep and please do feel free to contact me if you would like to be a volunteer or have any interesting ideas in this respect.

01279 652095

WWW: birchangerwoodtrust.org EMAIL: SECRETARY@BIRCHANGERWOODTRUST.ORG

N CLA EW SSE S

Music and Performing Arts classes for children of all ages!

•M & mo usiicc 5 mthvement s-3 yrs •Ball musicet, tap and al 3-10 yetheatre ars

Majority of music played live & taught by local professional music & performing arts teachers.

For more information about classes contact Becky on

07956 211909

visit: www.tinytempos.co.uk or email tinytempos@hotmail.co.uk

10

Aerial Hoop Pole Fitness | Pole Silks Hula Hoop | Bend & Flex www.poletrain.co.uk 07949 994110 | info@poletrain.co.uk Pole Train Fitness

TO ADVERTISE CALL 01279 410345

poletrainfit

@poletrainfit

www.aspray.com

Have you suffered damage to your home or business? Aspray can help!

There is NO CHARGE for the Aspray service provided we use our contractors to complete the reinstatement works.**

Helping people make successful building insurance claims

Call us to recieve a £100 voucher*

We negotiate a settlement for you with your insurer.

We instruct and oversee all repairs using vetted contractors.

We manage all types of property repairs.

We aim to reinstate your property to its original condition.

Call us 24/7 HARLOW 01279 271105 *Aspray will give you £100 towards your insurance excess when you instruct us to manage your claim and all reinstatement works have been completed. Terms and condiditons apply. **Aspray are paid directly by the insurance company. Any excess will still apply. Aspray Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and is entered on the Financial services register (http://www.fca.org.uk/register) Under reference 466101 for claims handling only.

APPLIANCE REPAIRS AND SALES

Tel: 0800 9 239 239 or 01279 310793

www.spindoctoruk.co.uk Need a repair today?

Local Friendly Professional Service

We repair all makes and models Washing Machines • Tumble Dryers Dishwashers • Ovens • Hobs • Cookers Fridge/Freezers • Extractor Hoods

Fixed labour charges and full safety tests on all repairs

NEW APPLIANCES IN STOCK AT COMPETITIVE PRICES PLEASE MENTION THE CM23 CONNECTION WHEN RESPONDING TO ADVERTS

11

Our CHARITy of the year 2017

IT’s your community

streets2homes In December CM Connection Magazines ran a Facebook competition asking people to vote for their favourite local charity. The winner would become our first ever “Charity of the Year” receiving additional exposure from us in terms of support and publicity within our publications and also receive a donation of £100, in lieu of Christmas cards.

The charities were put forward by our advertisers and the top 5 nominated were: • Grove Cottage • Herts & Essex Community Farm • PACT for Autism • Streets2Homes • St Elizabeth’s Centre It was a very exciting and a close run thing with the lead changing several times. On the last day of voting it was neck and neck but with a last minute surge of votes (or FB likes!)

Streets2Homes pipped St Elizabeth’s to the post to become our charity of the year 2017!

The whole campaign reached over 11k people in less than a week, that’s 11k people that now know a little more about each of the charities shortlisted, which is good thing in our book!

Rest assured that we will continue to support all other local charities, and non-salaried organisations as we have always done, and you never know it could be your favourite group that becomes our next “Charity of the Year”!

WWW:

www.streets2homes.org

Email:

kerrie.eastman@streets2homes.co.uk

Tel:

01279 430011

12

Who are Streets2Homes?

Streets2Homes is a charity based in Harlow, Essex and we manage a day centre which seeks to reach out to and help homeless people.

We provide a safe and friendly environment in which we can assist them in a number of ways, including finding accommodation. The demand for housing in this area always outstrips availability so it can take time to find suitable accommodation; we are always looking for good landlords to work with us.

The day centre provides a place to access housing advice, social contact, training sessions, employment advice, health services, help with claiming benefits, washing facilities, food, clothing, general guidance and support.

In 2016 we have seen 362 new clients and dealt with 146 cases over the telephone, providing advice, guidance and practical solutions.

Of the 508 people we assisted the following: • 72 into the private rented sector • 57 into other form of rented accommodation (this group includes lodging with friends/family etc.)

• 20 successful referrals to supported accommodation • 3 were housed by the local authority • 25 were reconnected to the area they had an established link with • And the best part…85 were prevented from becoming homeless through mediation or intervention.

TO ADVERTISE CALL 01279 410345

ASTON WINDOWS DOORS & CONSERVATORIES

by Design

SALE UP TO 50% OFF FASCIAS SOFFITS GUTTERS & CLADDING PORCHES, PATIO, FRENCH & BI-FOLDING DOORS

TRUST YOUR LOCALFAMILY RUN BUSINESS WITH OVER 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE

NEW SHOWROOM OPEN

0800 174658

CALL TODAY FOR YOUR FREE NO OBLIGATION QUOTATION

3 The Dells South Street Bishop’s Stortford CM23 3AB www.astonwindowsbydesign.co.uk PLEASE MENTION THE CM23 CONNECTION WHEN RESPONDING TO ADVERTS

13

14

TO ADVERTISE CALL 01279 410345

PLEASE MENTION THE CM23 CONNECTION WHEN RESPONDING TO ADVERTS

15

Stansted Audi

Stansted Audi Start Hill Bishops Stortford CM22 7DW www.Essex-Audi.co.uk

Excellence comes as standard.

Whatever you desire, at Stansted Audi we are fully equipped to meet your needs and make purchasing and servicing your Audi the premium experience you deserve.

• New and Approved Used cars • Tailor-made finance packages to suit all • Business leasing and trade parts delivery available • Premium customer lounge with wifi and refreshments • MOT, Service & Repairs - collection & return • Genuine Audi parts, accessories and merchandise • All-inclusive quotes and Service price match • Bodyshop repairs • Sales open 7days a week. Service and Parts pecialists available 6 days a week

For everything Audi call us today on 01279 467777.

M11

A120

A120 A120

A1

20

A125

0

M11 B1256

B1256

0

25

A1

Bishops Stortford Golf Club

Stansted Audi

M11

B1256

B1256

IT’s your community

Fancy a walk?

Bishop’s Stortford & District Footpaths Association

By Daphne Wallace-Jarvis for BSDFA

Hello Everyone.

BSDFA is 60 years old in March 2017! There will be a display in the Rhodes Centre of walks undertaken over the years.

2016 encompassed an interesting series of walks from North Harlow through to Debden, almost all of which were held in excellent weather and so in completion of the calendar year on Boxing Day a stalwart group met up for a brisk walk from Stansted Mountfitchet over to Birchanger and Birchanger Wood, and indeed the weather was brilliant.

This article will be printed in February, and who knows what the weather will be doing? This winter, well in December, the weather swung wildly between mild and warm days, dense and frozen fog days through to calm and mild ones. There were brilliant sunshine days and others when it was thoroughly cold wet and windy. Interestingly, January, as I write is so far behaving very similarly.

Notwithstanding, the Footpaths Association continues into 2017 with a varied set of walks in February and March, and we are now planning the spring/summer walks - Do you have a special walk to propose, or which you would like to lead? Do not feel daunted, and please do ask.

To celebrate our 60th anniversary we are holding our AGM at the Rhodes Arts Complex on 18th March. Come along at 2pm and join us, or simply

Birchanger Boxing Day 2016 - by Sylvia Hayes, BSDFA

visit the grand display of leaflets and walks, which span 60 years of walking in the Stortford and District area. The display documents have been gathered together diligently by our Secretary, Sylvia Hayes and with the help of Chris Lydamore of the Bishop’s Stortford Museum will be on display. In addition, all the documents have been digitised and will be held in the Bishop’s Stortford archives for posterity.

My very best wishes for a Good New Year!

Sunday 5th February: Thremhall Pk - Between Start Hill & Takeley, off B1250 (the old A120). After the main M11 roundabout, at the first set of traffic lights (1mile) Turn left, GR: TL 532214, SatNav: CM22 7WE Sunday 19th February: Hunsdon Post Office GR: TL 417140, SatNav: SG12 8NH Sunday 5th March: St Andrews Church, Much Hadham, GR: TL 430197, SatNav: SG10 6DH Sun 19th March: Nags Head, Dunmow Road, Bishop’s Stortford GR: TL 500 211, SatNav: CM23 5HP

Walks:

Typically start at 10am & are 5/6 miles

email:

secretary@walksaroundstortford.org.uk

Web:

www.walksaroundstortford.org.uk

18

TO ADVERTISE CALL 01279 410345

07549 654797 01279 495239

NLACARE@OUTLOOK.COM

Would you like reliable and consistent care?

Regular visits from the same carers?

We are a team of female carers, flexible, with a passion for exceptional care.

Whether it is for frequent visits, companionship or respite; we are here for everyone's needs, creating a personal package for you.

07549 654797 01279 495239 PLEASE MENTION THE CM23 CONNECTION WHEN RESPONDING TO ADVERTS

19

RECIPE OF THE MONTH

LOOK WHAT’S COOKING CARAMELISED ONION & GOATS’ CHEESE PIZZA 3 tbsp olive oil, plus extra to drizzle 2 large onions, peeled and thinly sliced 2 tsp brown sugar 2 x 145g packets pizza base mix 2 tsp fresh chopped rosemary leaves, plus 1 tbsp small sprigs 2 x 100g round goats’ cheeses, sliced 5 cherry tomatoes, halved

THIS

IS A TASTY ALTERNATIVE TO THE CLASSIC CHEESE AND TOMATO PIZZA. SERVE WITH A SIMPLE MIXED GREEN SALAD DRESSED WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR AND OLIVE OIL.

1. Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan and add the onions. Fry over a gentle heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened. Add the sugar and fry for a further 10 minutes until golden brown. Leave to cool.

2. Preheat the oven to 220C, Fan 200C, Gas Mark 7. Empty both sachets of the pizza base mix into a large bowl and stir in a large pinch of salt and the chopped rosemary leaves. Stir in 200ml hand-hot water and mix to a soft dough. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.

3. Roll the dough out to a 30 x 45cm oblong. Place on a greased baking sheet and turn up the edges of the base. Spread the caramelised onions over the base, then top with the sliced goats’ cheese, cherry tomatoes and rosemary sprigs.

Leave in a warm place for 10 minutes.

4. Drizzle with olive oil and season with a little salt and lots of freshly ground black pepper. Bake for 15-20 minutes until the base is golden brown.

TIP: Instead of the caramelised onions spread, the pizza base with sun-dried tomato paste then top with some cooked and drained spinach. Scatter over diced mozzarella cheese, grated Parmesan cheese and some fresh chopped oregano

20

TO ADVERTISE CALL 01279 410345

QUALITY CONSTRUCTION (SE) LIMITED Where quality comes as standard For all your home improvements ■ Extensions ■ Loft conversions ■ Garage conversions ■ Patios ■ Driveways ■ Internal/external decorating Architects/Building control/Planning arranged

All building work undertaken Tel: 01279 842226

Mobile: 07850 570866 www.qual-construction.co.uk We accept all major credit/debit cards

Gutter Clearing FREE CCTV SURVEY

Clearing, flush-throughs etc carried out from ground level. No ladders, mess or danger.

MWS Properties (Sawbridgeworth)

01279 600049m.w.smith@btinternet.com 07983 926668 Fully insured, local business, other services available

LT LANDSCAPES

DESIGN - CONSTRUCT - MAINTAIN Office 01279 410453 Mob 07775 610735 www.lt-landscapes.co.uk Fencing Gates Patios Decking Driveways Brickwork Play Areas Cabins & Sheds Water Features Tree Care & Garden Maintenance

Hayes Tree & Garden Services

Tree Pruning & Shaping

Tree Pruning & Shaping Dangerous 24/7 emergency call outtrees Felling & Removal Garden Clearance Thinning & Dead Garden & Hedge maintenance Wooding Logs and more...

Crown Reductions and lifting Garden Clearance 24/7 Emergency call out LOGS and more...

07838 127835

www.hayestreecare.com Fully Qualified and Insured FREE quotes

All electrical work undertaken.

Lights, sockets, showers, fuseboards, extractors, outside lighting, cookers etc.

No job too small!

Call James on:

07799 626411

e: info@hadhamelectrical.co.uk w: www.hadhamelectrical.co.uk

PLEASE MENTION THE CM23 CONNECTION WHEN RESPONDING TO ADVERTS

21

MARRIAGE IS THE CHIEF CAUSE OF DIVORCE - G MARX

spectrum family law Come and talk to DIVORCE AND RELATIONSHIP BREAKDOWN LAWYERS

Initial NO OBLIGATION meeting at £90 incl VAT At which we answer your questions and provide advice on your options Tel: 01279 799598 Web: www.spectrumfamilylaw.com Email: contact@spectrumfamilylaw.com You matter and experience matters We give you confidence to take the next step

CORNELL DECORATING LTD • • • • • •

City & Guilds qualified, 35 Years experience Specialist in painting and decorating Private household and contract welcome Full public liability insurance Paperhanging a speciality, ceilings and walls References available

01279 724805 | 07836 588886 www.cornelldecorators-herts.co.uk email: n9scc@aol.com Fieldview, Back Lane, Sheering, Hertfordshire

Don’t forget to ring about advertising

01279 410345

Our dedicated team will help you improve your garden

Complete design & landscaping build

rshall’s

Ma • Regular garden ard gional Aw e R maintenance Winners • Pruning & fencing 2013 • Grass cutting • 10 year guarantee

Contact us for a FREE consultation

01992 524 736 • 07858 371 582 Office 284 High Road, North Weald, Essex. CM16 6EG @HarlowGarden

Enquiries@harlowgardenservices.co.uk

www.harlowgardenservices.co.uk 22

TO ADVERTISE CALL 01279 410345

COFFEE BREAK FUN

PUZZLES AND BRAIN TEASERS SUDOKU COMPETITION

How to Play Sudoku Fill in the grid so that every row, every column, and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 through 9, with no repetition!

Send your completed puzzle with your name and address to the CM23 office: 27 Church Manor, Bishop’s Stortford, CM23 5AF. First correct entry drawn on Augustwins! wins!

10th March

Win

£25 sh!

Ca

It’s fun, it’s challenging, it’s addictive so have a go and enter. Good luck! ce For last month’s answers please contact CM23 office.

Last month’s

Sudoku prize

winner

WORDSEARCH

Stephanie Road Congratulations go to Mrs WendyHodds CattonofofDunmow Boyd Close who who the wonDec/Jan July’s £25 cash prize Sudoku competition. won £25 cash prize competition.

Thanks to everyone else who entered!

Physics Wedding

Find these words in the grid and the remaining letters will spell out a related phrase Find these words in the grid and the remaining letters will spell out a related phrase Amplitude Atom Bouyancy Electron Adore Energy Amorous Entropy Casanova Hawking Impedance Cherish Isotope Cupid Laws Dote Length Elope Lever Emotion Mass Momentum Engagement Newton Flowers Optics

Forever Hearts Idolise Love Passion Poetry Pascal Pendulum Precious Power Ring Quark

Here’s the last edition’s hidden phrase: I have found heaven in musicals - John Woo

Romance Romeo Suitor Sweetheart Sound Venue Tesla Trajectory Wedding Vector Wine Wave

PLEASE MENTION THE CM23 CONNECTION WHEN RESPONDING TO ADVERTS

23

IT’S YOUR COMMUNITY

LOCAL NOTICES, EVENTS, AMENITIES

Sat 15th - Sun 16th April Bishop’s Stortford Bowling Club Open Weekend Bowling Lane (off Bedlams Lane), CM23 5FE Green open from 10am till 4pm Come and try the game of Lawn Bowls Equipment available and coaching give Try before you dismiss this as an old folk game

Contact 01279 726631 for further details www.bishopsstortfordbowlingclub.org.uk Never miss an event by previewing the online edition on 1st of the month via www.cmconnection.uk

IT’S YOUR COMMUNITY

AND ATTRACTIONS

Tidy Up Bishop’s Stortford!

We are a group of volunteers who want to make Bishop’s Stortford a tidier place.

We welcome groups and individuals who share our vision to join us. If you can spare a couple of hours (or even one) why not get involved? Your help will really make a difference.

Next TUBS Meetings:

Sat Mar 4th - Part of the Great British Spring Clean!

Sat May 13th - Thorley (Meet @Sainsburys) Prospective volunteers can keep in touch with us on our website – www.tubs12.info For more information speak to: Ian Hudson on 07817 778870.

Further events are updated weekly on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/TheCM23Connection/

UPCOMING LOCAL EVENTS

WHAT’S ON in February ■■ Until MOn 18th december Bishop’s Stortford Health Walks Southern Country Park Meet alternate Mondays at Southern Country Park in the car park off Thorley Lane East, Grid reference TL476 193.

Time: 10am, www. hertfordshirehealthwalks.org ■■ Every Sat Hatfield Forest Park Run Hatfield Forest This 5km event takes place every Saturday at 9am. It is a free event but please register before your first event and bring a printed copy of your barcode with you. Run for your own enjoyment and join in whatever your pace. It is entirely run by volunteers and always welcomes new help.

Time: 9am, FREE, www.parkrun.org.uk

■■ Sat 4th February Bishop’s Stortford Farmer’s & Craft Market North Street First Saturday of the month. Local artisan food and crafts. Championing local producers from Bishop’s Stortford and the surrounding areas.

Time: 9.30am-1.30pm, www. bishopsstortfordtc.gov.uk

■■ Until Thu 23rd March Lunchtime Recitals St Michael’s Church, Windhill Bishop’s Stortford College presents Thursday Lunchtime Recitals. Everyone welcome.

Time: 1.30-2pm, FREE, www.bishopsstortfordcollege.org ■■ Wed 1st February “The Gardens of Easton Lodge” by Mrs Claire Matthews Stansted Mountfitchet Garden Club, Day Centre, Chapel Hill Time: 7.30 for 8pm start, visitors £2.50pp, membership available, www.mountfitchetgardenclub.co.uk ■■ Thu 2nd to Sat 4th February Water Lane Theatre Company Present: Dad’s Army Rhodes Arts Complex We all know Dad’s Army don’t we?

Well think again - Water Lane Theatre Company are taking a rather unique look at the Croft and Perry classic and this time the ladies are in charge!

But don’t panic - all your favourite characters will still be there - Captain Mainwaring, Sgt Wilson, Corporal Jones with the catchphrases we all know almost by heart. The only difference is that the entire platoon will be played by a female cast.

Time: 7.30pm (matinee 3pm), tickets: £14/£12 concs/£10 matinee, www.rhodesbishopsstortford.org

WATER LANE THEATRE COMPANY P R E S E N T

This production has been sponsored

by Enable independent finance services

www.waterlanetheatrecompany.co.uk

In support of Isabel Hospice

ART HISTORY

■■ Sun 5th February Bishop’s Stortford & District Footpaths Association Meet at Thremhall Park between Start Hill and Takeley Street off B1250 GR: TL532214, postcode CM22 7WE The walks are generally 5-6 miles long and last between 2 and 2 ½ hours. All are welcome.

Time: 10am, walk leader Paul: 01279 501 596, www.walksaroundstortford. org.uk ■■ Wed 8th February Write Here! Write Now! Rhodes Arts Complex For the 2nd year running Contexture Theatre gives a voice to the local talent of Herts and Essex. Come and support the next playwriting competition and help choose the winner of the playwriting festival.

Time: 7.30pm, tickets: £10, U18s £6, www.contexturetheatre.com ■■ fri 10th February Rhodes Music: The Temperance Seven Rhodes Arts Complex This one and only performance, prior to their global tour of TOC H summer camps will include all the old favourites that will whisk the audience back to their youthful frisky days.

Time: 7.30pm, FREE entry, www. rhodesbishopsstortford.org.uk ■■ Sun 12th February Little Hadham Antiques Fair Little Hadham Village Hall An established fair known for its’ wide range of quality antiques at reasonable prices.

■■ Thu 2nd to Thu 9th February Festival of Literature Bishop’s Stortford College

26

This year the festival celebrates members of the local community, who have forged successful careers in writing, journalism and performance poetry. Enjoy a relaxed and informative afternoon with Jo Wheatley. A full line up of events can be viewed on the website.

Tickets: available from www. bishopsstortfordcollege.org

TO ADVERTISE CALL 01279 410345

COMMUNITY

EXHIBITIONS

Time: 9.30am-4pm, admission: £1, contact: 01279 503576.

■■ Wed 15th & Thu 16th February Half Term Activity Saffron Walden Museum, CB10 1JL Children will be invited to try their hands at making archaeological brooches which will align with the new “Completing the Look; a History of Fashion Accessories” exhibition from late January.

Time: 11am-1pm and 2-4pm, children must bring an adult, usual entry fees apply, www.saffronwaldenmuseum.org ■■ Thu 16th February Breathe Easy Group East Herts Council Offices, Rooms A+B, Charrington’s House Network and support meeting for people living with lung conditions.

Time: 2-4pm, come along for more information or call 01992 531471.

■■ Wed 22nd February Live Midweek Music Rhodes Arts Complex Come along to see Bill Cornell & The Golden Era Jazz Band where you will hear music from New Orleans including marches, stomps and blues, Chicago Dixie and New York swing.

Time: 7.30pm, FREE entry, www. rhodesbishopsstortford.org ■■ Sun 26th February Winter Walkies St Clare Hospice, CM17 9JX Calling all dog lovers! Stay ahead of the pack by joining us for our annual Winter Walkies event. Dog medals and treats will also be handed out along with certificated for children. Please wear appropriate clothing for potential muddy conditions!

Time: 11am, entry: £10 adults and £5 children, family of four £27.50, www.stclarehospice.org.uk ■■ Sun 26th February Snowdrop Sunday The Forgotten Gardens of Easton Lodge, CM6 2BB The annual ‘Snowdrops’ event has become a must-see feature of the garden lovers’ calendar as the many thousands of blooms form a stunning white carpet beneath the trees. There will be one guided tour at 1pm and, as always, dogs are welcome on leads.

Time: 11.30 - 4pm, entrance: £4 adults and children under 16 FREE, www.eastonlodge.co.uk

ENTERTAINMENT

FAIRS & FETES

FOOD & DRINK

UPCOMING LOCAL EVENTS

WHAT’S ON in march ■■ Wed 2nd March Coffee Morning Markwell Pavilion Coffee morning in aid of Isabel Hospice. All welcome.

Time: 10.30am-12pm, 01279 755320.

■■ Sat 4th March TUBS Great Hadham Road TUBS are a group of volunteers who meet every other month to tidy up Bishop’s Stortford. If you can spare a couple of hours why not join them?

Time: 10am, contact: 07817 778870, www.tubs.yolasite.com ■■ Sat 4th March Bishop’s Stortford Farmer’s & Craft Market North Street First Saturday of the month. Local artisan food and crafts. Championing local producers from Bishop’s Stortford and the surrounding areas. Don’t miss this month’s fantastic Valentine’s themed event.

Time: 9.30 - 1.30pm, www.bishopsstortfordtc.gov.uk ■■ Sun 5th March Bishop’s Stortford Antiques Fair Bishop’s Stortford Football club, CM23 5RG 23 stalls with varied collectables, glass, vintage, Victoriana and furniture. A very well attended and successful fair.

Refreshments and snacks available.

Dealers let in at 8.30am.

Time: 9.30-4pm, admission: £1, contact: 01279 503576.

■■ Sun 5th March Bishop’s Stortford & District Footpaths Association Meet at St Andrews Church, Much Hadham GR: TL430197, postcode SG10 6DH The walks are generally 5-6 miles long and last between 2 and 2 ½ hours. All are welcome.

Time: 10am, walk leader Dave, tel: 01279 832632, www.walksaroundstortford.org.uk ■■ Sat 11th March Fun Quiz Evening Water Lane URC Hall Come and join Bishop’s Stortford Town Twinning Association for their fun quiz. Please bring your own drinks and glasses. Raffle donations greatly appreciated.

Time: 7 for 7.30pm, tickets: £10 to include fish and chip supper, contact:

LEARNING

Jan Richardson 01279 657786, jan@ richardson-family.me.uk ■■ Tue 14th March Evening Talk; East Anglian Highlights - Brian Mobbs RSPB Stort Valley Branch, Bishop’s Park Community Centre, CM23 4DA Brian will introduce some of the less well known wildlife spots in Essex, Suffolk and Norfolk. He will show us the wildlife to be encountered and the important management work such as coastal re-alignment projects in progress.

Time: 7.30pm, £3 for Stort Valley members, £5 for visitors, contact: 07808 684723, email: simon.hurwitz@ ntlworld.com ■■ Wed 15th March Live Midweek Music - Que Pasa Rhodes Arts Complex Relax on a Wednesday evening while listening to the very best from the vibrant local music scene. Our Midweek Live Music events are now established as a must see night for music fans of all ages so unwind, kick back and relax.

Time: 7.30pm, FREE entry, www. rhodesbishopsstortford.org.uk ■■ Thu 16th March Stortford Street Food Monthly North Street A collective of top quality local street food traders, parking up to satisfy the cravings of Bishop’s Stortford’s workers and students. Banish soggy sandwiches and let them brighten your midday meal with a variety of street food vendors with a global offering.

Time: 2-4pm, www.bishopsstortfordtc. gov.uk ■■ Thu 16th March Roman Stortford Re-visited Rhodes Museum Bishop’s Stortford History Society present this talk by Chris Lydamore, Curator of Bishop’s Stortford museum.

Over the last 25 years a series of archaeological investigations have been carried out in and around Stortford. Discoveries made during these excavations, coupled with ongoing research by the Museum team, has given us some new insights into “Roman” Bishop’s Stortford.

Time: 7.30pm, tickets: £6 (free for BSHS members by quoting BSHS), 01279 710200.

■■ Sat 18th March

Stort Valley Rotary Club Quiz Charis Centre, Water Lane Stort Valley Rotary will be holding its’ annual quiz in aid of the Foodbank and Life Education.

Time: 7.30m, £10 per person to include Ploughmans, max 8 per table (if fewer we can make up tables), contact Derek Crowther: 01279 832580 or email john.crowther2@ntlworld.com ■■ Sat 18th March Grove Cottage 50th Anniversary Nursery Ball Bishop’s Stortford Golf Club Dunmow Road, CM23 5HP Come and join us for a wonderful evening raising much needed funds for our unique and very special nursery at Grove Cottage.

Time: 7 for 7.30pm, tickets: £40 per person, 3 course meal, live singing

by Sarah M and a DJ, contact Natalie on 07876 478717, natalie@ mencapgrovecottage.org ■■ Sat 18th March Tim Lowe (cello) and Andrew Brownell (piano) St John’s church, Stansted Mountfitchet, CM24 8JP The final concert in music@stansted’s 21st annual series will be given by the highly acclaimed cellist Tim Lowe and his accompanist Andrew Brownell.

Their programme will include music

by Beethoven, Debussy, Franck and Tchaikovsky.

Time: 7.30pm, tickets £15, under 18’s FREE will be available on the door or can be ordered in advance by ringing 01279 815282, www.musicatstansted. co.uk ■■ Sun 19th March Bishop’s Stortford & District Footpaths Association Meet at The Nags Head, Dunmow Road, Bishop’s Stortford GR: TL500 211, postcode CM23 5HP The walks are generally 5-6 miles hours. All are welcome.

Time: 10am, walk leader Dave/ Peter, contact: 07941 435001 www. walksaroundstortford.org.uk ■■ Tue 28th to Fri 31st March A Midsummer Night’s Dream Rhodes Arts Complex Phoenix Theatre Arts presents Shakespeare’s Midsummer Night’s Dream.

Time: 7.30pm, tickets: £14/concs £10, www.rhodesbishopsstortford.org.uk

PLEASE MENTION THE CM23 CONNECTION WHEN RESPONDING TO ADVERTS HEALTH & FITNESS

LIVE MUSIC

LOCAL HISTORY

THEATRE

27

WILDLIFE & NATURE

IT’s your community

Bishop’s Stortford library Online services If you have received a new tablet or phone this Christmas you might like to know all about our free online services. We have E-books and audiobooks free to borrow and download for all ages.

Hertfordshire libraries also have a free app you can download where you can renew your books and access the E library and a good range of magazines.

We also provide IT Taster Sessions. These are informal one-to-one introduction to basic computing at your own pace. The hands-on sessions are aimed at adults with little or no experience of using a PC or a tablet. There is a charge of £7.00 per person per session.

There is no charge for library members who have a disability, or who are on low incomes and receiving benefits. Please come into Bishop’s

Bishop’s Stortford library has a Facebook page please like and share to keep up to date with what is happening in the library. https://www. facebook.com/Bishops-Stortford-Library.

phone:

0300 123 4049

digital:

www.herts.overdrive.com/herts/kids Church langley www.herts.overdrive.com/herts/teens

facebook:

www.facebook.com/Bishops-Stortford-Library

Local PROFESSIONAL CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING PLEASE CALL FOR A FREE ESTIMATE Approved Scotchgard Contractor 01279-776012 | 07971-786123 28

Stortford library to find out more about Taster Sessions or phone 0300 123 4049.

Grant’s Plumbing & Heating • Boiler Breakdowns & Repairs (Gas & Oil) • Boiler Installations and Upgrades • Servicing & Power Flushing • Bathrooms Designed & Fitted • All Domestic Plumbing (Leaks, Taps etc) • Tiling (all Wall & Floor Tiling) • Property Maintenance

Reliable. Professional and Ethical Tel: 01279 293294 Mob: 07956 950 707 www.grantsplumbingandheating.co.uk

TO ADVERTISE CALL 01279 410345

INFORMATION AT A GLANCE

the listings iliffemunns@alzheimers.org.uk

Arts & Crafts

Bishops Stortford Knit & Craft Club Meet Tue 2pm at South Street Pantry Contact Jodie: 07734 209999 Herts & Essex Boundary Flower Club Meet 1st Tue of every month at The Barnabus Centre Contact via: herts_essexboundaryflowerclub@yahoo. co.uk

Community

Mad Hatters Toddler Group Meet Wed at St Michaels Mead CC Contact: madhattersgroup@btinternet.com P.A.C.T Parents of Autistic Children Together Meet 1st Wed of every month at All Saints School Contact via website: www.pactforautism. org.uk/index.php/services/parent-meeting

Stortford Kickstart (for CVs etc.)

Meet Thu and Fri 10am to 12.30pm at BS Methodist Church Contact: 501745 or 656381 www.stortfordkickstart.org.uk

St John Ambulance Meet Wed at Havers CC Contact via website: www.sja.org.uk/sja/ counties/hertfordshire/units/bishopsstortford.aspx

TUBS (Tidy Up Bishops Stortford) Meet every other month Contact: 07817 778870 or visit: www.tubs12.info

Stort Valley & Villages Children’s Centre Group Contact: 696853 or visit www. stortvalleychildrenscentres.org.uk

Fine Art & Literature

Bishop’s Stortford Decorative and Fine Arts Society Meets 2nd Tue of the month at The Rhodes Arts Complex Contact via website: www.bishopsstortforddfas.org

Guides & Scouts

1st Bishops Park Rainbows Meet Tue at Bishops Park CC Contact: www.girlguiding.org

Music & Performing Arts

Bishops Stortford Acoustic Club Meet at The Half Moon, North Street every Thu 8.30-10.30pm Contact: acousticclubstortford@gmail.com Bishop’s Stortford Choral Society Contact via website: www.bscs.org.uk Bishop’s Stortford Musical Theatre Company Contact via website: www.bsmtc.org.uk

7th Bishop’s Stortford Guides Meet Thu at Havers CC Contact: www.girlguiding.org 1st Bishop’s Stortford and Hockerill Scout Group - Beavers, Cubs and Scouts Contact via website: www.1stbishopsstortford.org.uk 1st Hockerill Brownies Meet Fri Parsonage CC Contact: www.girlguiding.org

Bishop’s Stortford Musical Theatre Company - Juniors Contact via website: www.bsmtc.org.uk/ juniors.html Bishop’s Stortford Town Band Meet Tue at Markwell Pavilion Contact Sue Swan: 506123 BSUS (Bishop’s Stortford Ukulele Society) Meets every Wednesday 7.45-10pm at the British Legion Contact via website: www.bsus.co.uk

2nd Hockerill Brownies Meet Thu Parsonage CC Contact: www.girlguiding.org 1st Thorley Guides, Brownies & Rainbows St James Church Thorley Contact: www.girlguiding.org

Social & Meeting Clubs

1st West Bishop’s Stortford Rainbows Meet Tue at Havers CC Contact: suelatto@hotmail.com Silver Leys Scout Group For Beavers, Cubs and Scouts Contact: Anne Winship silverleysscouts@ outlook.com STMM Brownies Meet Thu at St Michaels Mead CC Contact: Janet Gordon: jan@jkl2000.co.uk Voyager Explorer Scout Unit Explorer Scouts aged 14-18 Contact via website: www.voyageresu. co.uk

Health & Family Care

Alzheimer’s Support Group Meet 2nd Thu of every month PLEASE MENTION Contact: 508448 or email: june.

Thorley Manor Mother & Toddler Group Meet Tue & Fri at Thorley CC Contact: thorleytoddlergroup@live.co.uk

THE

Bishop’s Stortford Age Concern Open Mon to Fri at The Apton Centre Contact: 504748 or visit: www.theaptoncentre.org.uk Bishop’s Stortford Railway Society Meet on Tue and Thu Contact: 503511 or visit: www.tinyurl.com/bsrailsoc Bishop’s Stortford WI Meet 1st Thu of every month at Charis Centre from 7.30-9.45pm Contact: bishopsstortfordwi@yahoo.co.uk Bishop’s Stortford VIP Club for Blind and Partially sighted people Meet 1st Tues afternoon of each month in Havers CC Contact: 832837

NT Herts & Essex Border Centre Contact Mrs M. A. Draper: 656255 or maureendraper@uwclub.net www.nationaltrust.org.uk/hertscen The Inner Wheel Club of Bishop’s Stortford Meet fourth Tuesday of each month (except August and December)

Contact Margaret Webb: margaretwebb01@gmail.com The Phoenix Stroke Club Meet every other Thu 2-4pm at Bishops Park CC Contact: Kath 724285 The Rotary Club of Bishop’s Stortford Meet Mon 12.55pm at Bishop’s Stortford Golf Club Contact via website: www.rotary-ribi.org The Rotary Club of Stort Valley Bishop’s Stortford’s Evening Rotary Club.

Meet every Tuesday at The Lemon Tree, 7 for 7.30pm.

Contact via website: stortvalleyrotary.com Thorley Women’s Club Meet every Wed 8-10pm at The Christian Centre (opposite Sainsburys) Contact: Barbara Martin 303225 The University of the Third Age Contact via website: u3asites.org.uk for information on local groups and classes

Sport & Fitness

Bishop’s Stortford Badminton Club and Junior Badminton Club Contact 654464 or visit www. stortfordbadminton.net Bishop’s Stortford Bowling Club Contact: 755887 or visit: www. bishopsstortfordbowlingclub.org.uk Bishop’s Stortford Cricket Club Contact: 654463 or visit: www. bishopsstorfordcricketclub.com Bishops Stortford and District Angling Society Contact club secretary: David Tadgell 654154 Bishop’s Stortford Football Club Contact: 306456 or visit: www.bsfc.co.uk Bishop’s Stortford Golf Club Contact: 01279 654715 or visit: www.bsgc.co.uk Bishop’s Stortford Hockey Club Contact: 654463 or visit: www.bshc. hitssports.com Bishop’s Stortford Rugby Club Contact: 652092 or visit: www.pitchero. com/clubs/bishopsstordrfc Bishop’s Stortford Running Club Meet at Hockerill Sports & Social Club Contact Ian McClymont: secretary@bsrc. org.uk Chantry Squash Club Contact via: www.chantrysquashclub.com or membership@chantrysquashclub.com

Sunday Smashers Badminton Club Grove Cottage the home of Bishop’s Meet at Bishop’s Stortford High School Stortford Mencap sports hall Various clubs throughout the week Contact: 652980 or visit www.

Contact: 656085 or 29 CM23 CONNECTION WHEN RESPONDING TO ADVERTS sundaysmashers.blogspot.co.uk info@mencapgrovecottage.org

INFORMATION AT A GLANCE

USEFUL NUMBERS ALL IN ONE PLACE

Community Centres

South Street Surgery

Bishops Park Community Centre

Thorley Health Centre

01279 712146

Lancaster Way, CM23 4DA

Thorley Hill Primary School

83 South Street, CM23 3AP 01279 465700 01279 657636

Thorley Park, CM23 2LY

01279 654496

Thorn Grove Primary School 01279 653002 Windhill Primary School

01279 696850

Havers Community Centre

Waytemore Road, CM23 3GR 01279 712146

Hospitals

Markwell Pavillion

NHS Direct

Castle Gardens, CM23 2EL 01279 712146

Parsonage Community Centre

Parsonage Lane, CM23 5PY 07843 943492

Utilities 111

PAH (Hospital)

01279 444455

Herts & Essex Community Hospital

01279 444455

St Michaels Mead Community Centre

St Michaels Mead CM23 4FZ 01279 712146

Thorley Community Centre

Friedberg Avenue CM23 4HB 01279 329686

Pharmacies Boots Pharmacy

01279 653294

Church Street

County Councillors Bishop’s Stortford West

Lloyds Pharmacy 35 South Street

(Central & Silver Leys Wards) Colin Woodward Email: colin.woodward@hertfordshire.gov.uk

Lloyds Pharmacy

Bishop’s Stortford East

Herts & Essex Hospital

Medicx Pharmacy

Tesco Pharmacy

Bishop’s Stortford Rural

Trinity Pharmacy

0808 202 5469 0345 6779056

Bishop’s Park Centre

(Includes Bishop’s Stortford Ward) Graham McAndrew - CMILT Email: graham.mcandrew@hertfordshire. gov.uk

87 South Street

Mayor

Schools 07427 646311

01279 507524

The Thorley Centre

(Meads & All Saints Wards) John Barfoot Email: John.barfoot@hertfordshire.gov.uk

Cllr Keith Warnell

01279 654021

01279 654171

Williamson Pharmacy

01279 652759

1 Snowley Parade

Mark Prisk MP

01279 836006

All Saints Primary School

01279 868686

Herts & Essex High School 01279 654127 01279 656876

Hillmead Primary School Hockerill College

Doctors Church Street Surgery

Church Street, CM23 2LY

01279 657636

Haymeads Health Centre

Haymeads Lane, CM23 5JH 01279 657636

Parsonage Surgery

Herts & Essex Community Hospital, CM23 5JH

01279 658451

Manor Fields Primary School

01279 757193

Northgate Primary School

01279 652376

Richard Whittington Primary School

01279 657778

St Joseph’s Primary School

01279 652576

St Mary’s Catholic School 01279 827608

Police Hertfordshire Police Non-Emergency

101

Bishops Stortford Police Station

101

Crimestoppers

0845 555 111

Other Numbers Alzheimer’s Society

01279 508448

Bishop’s Stortford TIC

01279 715001

Bishop’s Stortford TC

01279 715000

Bishop’s Stortford Library

0300 123 4049

Citizens Advice Bureau

0844 411 1444

Isobel Hospice Advice Line 01707 382575 MS Society

07880 828858

Samaritans

0845 790 9090

Train Enquiries

0845 748 4950

EMERGENCY NUMBERS Electricity Emergency

0800 783 8838 Gas Emergency

0800 111 999

01279 654901

St Michael’s Primary School 01279 810800 Summercroft Primary School 01279 307477

Whilst every care has been taken to ensure that the data in this publication is accurate, the Editor cannot accept any liability to any party for any loss or damage caused by errors or omissions. All adverts are published in good faith.

The CM23 Connection is an independent organisation. The magazine and content, including all in-house artwork, advert design and editorial, remains the copyright of the Publisher and under no circumstances may be copied or reproduced in any format without the prior consent of the Publisher. © 2017 The CM23 Connection / Connection Magazines / Lorraine Perry. All rights reserved.

30

0800 800 151 0845 782 3333

01279 655936

Bishop’s Stortford High School 0207 219 6358

Three Valleys Water

St Clare Hospice Advice Line 01279 773773

Birchwood High School

Local MP

BT Faultline

TO ADVERTISE CALL 01279 410345

Get more car for your money.

At Motorpoint in Chingford we have massive savings off new list price with a fantastic choice of low mileage used cars from 30 manufacturers.

All cars are less than 3 years old with under 20,000 miles on the clock and all come with the balance of the manufacturer’s warranty. 68% of cars are under £250 a month. You can even enjoy a free hot drink on us too.

Motorpoint. Car buying made easy.

66 REG 6 V VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 1.2 TSi S 5DR

£12499 SAVE £5926* S

REPRESENTATIVE EXAMPLE PCP MONTHLY PAYMENT***

OPTIONAL FINAL PAYMENT

CASH PRICE

DEPOSIT

£213.62

£5359.00

£12598.00

£1250.00

DURATION

GUARANTEED FUTURE VALUE†

TOTAL AMOUNT OF CREDIT

PURCHASE FEE**

£11348.00

£10.00

49 MONTHS £5349.00 TOTAL AMOUNT PAYABLE

REPRESENTATIVE

£16862.76 12.9% APR 1 Lea Valley Road, Chingford, E4 7PX Call 020 3595 4040 | motorpoint.co.uk

Open 7 days a week and until 8pm weekdays /motorpoint

@motorpoint

All prices exclude Road Fund Licence and a First Registration Fee at the current rate where applicable. A Pre-Delivery Fee of £99 (optional) includes, HPI Certificate, PDI, Service (if required) and valet.

Vehicles are supplied with balance of manufacturers warranty where available. Specification subject to confirmation on inspection. Vehicles may be moved from site to site at an additional cost. Pictures are for illustration purposes only. Finance available subject to status. Motorpoint Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority for consumer credit activity our FRN is 684004.

Motorpoint Ltd will introduce you to a limited number of finance providers that we have carefully selected and we may receive a benefit from them. Written quotations on request. A guarantor may be required. 5 day free insurance is subject to status. Motorpoint Ltd is an appointed representative of ITC Compliance Limited which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (their registration number is 313486) and which is permitted to arrange general insurance contracts. *Savings shown are against New UK List Price. †Guaranteed Future Value correct at time of print. **Included in the optional final payment. ***The monthly payment includes a Pre-Delivery Fee of £99 (optional) for HPI Certificate, PDI, service and valet.

AMAZING SAVINGS OFF NORMAL RETAIL PRICES WITH OUR STUNNING BLIND RANGE

32

TO ADVERTISE CALL 01279 410345