Galleywood-Grapevine Community Magazine

198

7-2014 GGCM 014

Galleywood Grapevine vine

Painting by Jessica Fosbrook aged two years from Rainbow Pre-School

Galleywood news and events

Fenn Wright has been in Essex and Suffolk for nearly 250 years – and in Chelmsford for 25 of those.

But we’re not a stick in the mud.

We have a reputation for doing things differently.

If you want smart advice about your next property move – come and see us.

01245 292 100 fennwright.co.uk

rd

fo en lms op , Che t ow ee N Str

ke Du 20

Reputation, reputation, reputation.

198

7-2014 GGCM 014

Galleywood Grapevine vine PLEASE SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES A big thank you goes out to all the local businesses that have advertised and supported Galleywood Grapevine Community Magazine.

Please support local businesses and mention Galleywood Grapevine when responding to advertisers.

To advertise please call Daniel on 01843 294187 Published by Community Ad Web Ltd 01843 834160 email info@communityad.co.uk web www.communityad.co.uk The views expressed in any published content are solely those of the contributors. The Publishers and Galleywood Parish Council accept no responsibility for the accuracy of any information contained in the publication. The contents of this magazine including images may not be copied, reproduced, distributed, downloaded or displayed in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of Galleywood Parish Council and/or Community Ad Web Ltd. Unless otherwise specified, the authors of the literary and artistic works in the pages in this magazine have asserted their moral right pursuant to Section 77 of the Copyright Designs and Patents Act 1988 to be identified as the author of those works. The Publishers reserve the right not to publish a submission or part of a submission that they consider defamatory or otherwise inappropriate for publication.

Galleywood Grapevine

MERRY CHRISTMAS

Happy NewYear Dear Parishioners On behalf of all Councillors and Staff, may I take this opportunity of wishing you all a very Happy Christmas and peaceful New Year.

Our Council Offices will close from 1pm on Christmas Eve and open again on Friday 2 January 2015 with our first meeting of the New Year being Full Council on Monday 5 January commencing at 7pm in the Keene Hall.

Cllr David Stevenson Chairman of Galleywood Parish Council

Mayor’s Tree Planting All parishioners are welcome to attend this special event on Saturday 6 December 2014, 10.30 am at Galleywood Village Shops

3

Letter from Andy Griffiths Dear People of Galleywood, Thank you so much for turning out in such numbers and with such warmth and enthusiasm to help us celebrate our Storytelling Festival in September. Congratulations to those who won prizes in the storytelling competition, and welcome to those who have chosen to join the church family as a result of the weekend.

And now it’s Christmas! Imagine the history of the world is a 5-chapter book. If Chapter 1 is the story of the world coming into being and something going wrong… and chapter 2 is God choosing a special people, the people of Israel… then Christmas is the beginning of chapter 3. The writer makes himself into a character and steps onto the page. Angels sing, shepherds gather and wise men travel, as God the author takes an even fuller, even riskier part in his own plot-line.

Christmas tells us that Jesus is God in our space, God in our stories. Of course, chapter 3 doesn’t end where it began. It started with Christmas, it continues with Jesus growing up and living the perfect human life, it ends with him dying the death we deserve and rising to new life, having beaten death and evil forever.

And today? Today we are composing chapter 4 as we go along.

Every time it is Christmas, we remember that, as we live our stories we are not alone, because we live on a visited planet and the Spirit is here. Every year on Advent Sunday – which is 30 November this year – we remember that, thanks to what Jesus did, you and I have the chance to be part of chapter 5 : God will put the world right and all our Christmasses will come at once.

I wish your family all the blessings of Christmas Andy Griffiths Vicar, St Michael’s Church

MILBURY MEATS & HAMS LTD P E S T

S O L U T I O N S

Wasps Rats & Mice Moles Ants

07771 356731

Fully Insured & Fully ed QualIFI

and all other major pests dealt with info@wildthings-pestsolutions.com

www.wildthings-pestsolutions.com 4

Quality Butcher and Delicatessen

Now baking bread and home made pies on the premises.

A new range of cheeses, olives, sauces and cooked meats.

Also now making a great range of our own ready prepared meals.

Come in and see our full range at 53 Watchouse Road, Galleywood CM2 8PU

Telephone 01245 353435

www.milburymeats.co.uk

Galleywood Grapevine

News from Galleywood Heritage Centre

Specialists in home adaptations for the elderly and disabled

Our final fund raising event this year is the annual Christmas Craft Fair on Sunday 7 December, please come along and support our efforts to raise funds for the new building.

01245 279042

For full details of this and all our forthcoming events please see the “Diary Dates” section of Grapevine, visit our website or check the Galleywood section of Community News in the Chronicle.

If you would like to receive a monthly e-mail newsletter please contact mail@ galleywoodheritagecentre.org.uk .

The Heritage Room is normally open Tuesdays 1.30pm to 3.30pm and Sundays 11 am to 1pm for viewing the archives and displays but will be closed for this purpose from 16 December reopening Tuesday 6 January 2015.

The office will be closed on Christmas day, Boxing day and New Year’s day but the centre may be hired over the Christmas period subject to availability. www.galleywoodheritagecentre.org.uk mail@galleywoodheritagecentre.org.uk 01245 357700 9am-1pm Mon-Fri

www.constructiveltd.co.uk THE 23 Mildmay Rd · Chelmsford · CM2 ODN 01245 259295 Open 12noon-11pm Sun-Thurs & 12pm-midnight Fri & Sat

al December 27-29 Beer FestivRea l Ales & Ciders

Over 20 ht throughout Festival Open 12noon-12midnig

Always 8 Cask Ales Over 50 Bottled Beers & Ciders

Food served every day 12noon-2.30pm & 5-8.30pm Speciality Sausages & Good Pub Grub

24hr emergency service

LKG Daughters

PLumbinG & HeatinG 01245 4781 1 1 01245 346895

Local family business established 1997

REGISTER 193191

Boiler Renewals & Repairs Central Heating & Repairs Bathroom Suite Installations Pumps & Port Valves Taps, Ball Valves, etc All Work Guaranteed Female & Male Engineers

From a tap to a full bathroom installation

www.lkgdaughtersplumbing.co.uk Galleywood Grapevine

5

Spot the difference Can you spot the difference between these two pictures?

Answers on page 15

6

Galleywood Grapevine

Christmas

QUIZ

Pit your wits against Malcolm Watson’s clever Christmas Quiz…good luck!

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

“Good King Wenceslas: King of…?

A Christingle: What fruit is used? s Joseph and Mary went to Bethlehem: Why? answer The Queen normally spends Christmas Day: Where? on The Queen’s first TV Christmas message: Which year? page 17 “Hedera”: Latin name for which Christmas plant?

From chestnut to Marron Glace: With what?

Opening line of “Do they know it’s Christmas?” (1989):Who sang it?

Santa Claus is called Shengdan Laoren: Where?

First Saint to perform a Nativity Play: Who? First European country to issue a Christmas postage stamp: Where?

A baby turkey is called: What?

Frosty the Snowman’s nose: What was it?

Tiny Tim’s father in “A Christmas Carol”: What was his name?

And Scrooge, in the same book: What was his first name?

Christmas was banned in England in 1647: By whom?

The Three Kings are mentioned in only one NT book: Which one?

The song “White Christmas”: Who wrote it?

This book became the cartoon classic “The Snowman”: Who wrote it?

The 1954 film “White Christmas” had a song nominated for an Oscar: Which song?

WANTED CARS & VANS UP TO £400 PAID FOR SCRAP VEHICLES

Guaranteed instant cash Same-day collection All vehicles considered Environment agency registered

THE FENCING SPECIALISTS

www.scrapcarsessex.co.uk 07956 880667 | 01621 851392 Galleywood Grapevine

www.danburyfencing.com

Witham

01376 502020

7

Christmas Eve A poem by Marilyn Byford Snow flakes gently falling covering everything in white hedges trees and rooftops such a lovely sight children’s voices echoing through the frosty air playing on their sledges building snowmen everywhere Mothers call their children in there’s such a lot to do A Christmas tree to decorate with lights and baubles too Then off to church to pray and sing for peace upon the earth To remember all those years ago and that very special birth when Jesus Christ came to us in stable plain and bare three rich wise men and shepherds poor visited him there moonlight shines on frozen ground stars twinkle from on high What a wondrous sight to see a winter light filled sky Our Christmas tree stands proud and bright as homeward bound we go The snowmen we built earlier all standing in a row Once indoors we warm ourselves around the fires last embers The real meaning of Christmas everyone remembers and so to bed with happy thoughts of tomorrows fun with family and friends to see yes Christmas has begun Marilyn Byford

Barry Watkinson & Co Chartered Accountants

Your local accountancy service Companies, partnerships and sole traders Business taxes and self-assessment Free initial interview

01245 602154 8

M. LUCKING & SONS Independent Family Funeral Directors Let Our Family Look After Your Family DAY & NIGHT SERVICE PRIVATE CHAPEL OF REST

HORSE DRAWN FUNERALS PRE-NEED FUNERAL PLANS

PRE-PAID FUNERAL PLANS BY

Chelmsford: 01245 353733 195 NEW LONDON ROAD, CHELMSFORD, CM2 0AE

SERVING THE COMMUNITY FOR OVER 360 YEARS

www.mluckingandsons.co.uk email: enquiries@mluckingandsons.co.uk

Galleywood Grapevine

NEWMAN

MULTi TrADE sErvicEs

Construction, Refurbishment and Electrical Contractors Bathrooms & Kitchens Extensions Refurbishments Landscaping Porches & Outbuildings

01245 445111 路 07793 321432

need a

Mobile

call Dawn on

See our website for our special Christmas packs

07787 388440

Why not have a Hog Roast?

Hairdresser Ladies’ Hairdressing Competitive prices Friendly & reliable OAPs welcome

25+ years of experience · City & Guilds qualified

The Stables Nursery

TS BBQ MEA & PACKS ALSO LE! AVAILAB

Many packages available Bookings now being taken Hire of machines also available 01245 351308 | 01245 356826 www.smbutchers.com

EXECUTIVE CARS 01245

Full day care for children aged 0-5 years Lovely country setting Free pre-school places available Holiday club also available

01245 348159

www.thestablesnursery.co.uk

N O OW PE N

69 70 70 Chauffeur-driven door-to-door service

NORMAL PRICES · 24 HOUR SERVICE NO EXTRA CHARGE AFTER MIDNIGHT ANYTIME ANYWHERE

MARRIAGE S Supplying non-GM and organic products for pets, poultry, horses & farm animals plus flour for baking & bread making

LIBERTY DRYCLEANERS

01245 357710

47 Watchouse Road, Galleywood CM2 8PU

Computer tuition, support and problem solving.

“Gift Vouchers” can be arranged.

Working in Chelmsford since 2004.

P. Cracknell BSc BA.

01245 421392 www.PeterCracknell.co.uk 10

www.marriagefeeds.co.uk 01245 269663

www.facebook.com/marriageschelmsford

ArilAc GArAGe Doors

pROviding expeRt gARAge dOOR RepAiRS • Over 20 years of experience • Free quotations • Repairs and replacements • Servicing • Remote control specialists • All repairs guaranteed • 7 days a week

01277 632590 07970 539546 Based in Billericay | www.arilacgaragedoors-essex.co.uk

Galleywood Grapevine

A SMART SWEEP Licence to sweep 07944 698683 01245 355540 TM

www.asmartsweep.co.uk

Whether you prefer traditional, cottage style, or modern living as your choice of kitchen, Traditional Woodcraft can offer you simplicity, functionality, affordability and different designs, in any choice of kitchen.

Fully licensed NACS member

)Kitchen Design )Bespoke Kitchens )Kitchen Installation )Handmade Kitchens )Kitchen Renovations )Replacement Kitchen Doors )Made-to-measure Rigid Carcasses

17 Brunwin Road 路 Rayne 路 Braintree 路 CM77 6BU | Personal service over 30 years of experience

www.traditionalwoodcraft.co.uk | 01376 329794 | 07970 390520 Galleywood Grapevine

11

The Pole of Co The temperature was -51°C as the expedition arrived at the Pole of Cold. It had taken almost two months to get there from the UK, driving more than 20,000km in the expedition’s trusty red Land Rover Defender. On the way to this far northeastern corner of Russia, we’d travelled roads barely worthy of the name, including the infamous Kolyma Highway, the Road of Bones and frozen rivers transformed into ice highways.

The last 35km stretch had taken us over an hour of tortuous progress, the normally robust Defender feeling as fragile as wafer in the plummeting temperatures that were cold enough to turn steel as brittle as plastic and reduce rubber to dust.

The Pole of Cold is the remote village of Oymyakon, which, having recorded a temperature of -71.2°C, is officially the coldest inhabited place in the world.

As we arrived everything appeared idyllically tranquil. The dense cold air means that winters there are utterly still. Smoke rose in undisturbed puffs from dimly lit wooden houses and the few people we saw on the streets scurried from house to house well-wrapped in long fur coats and ample fur hats.

12

As we were welcomed into the home of our host in the village, our first (and rather unsettling) discovery about life at the Pole of Cold was that none of the homes have central heating or running water – and all have outside toilets. Traipsing through the snow to a small back-yard hut in the middle of the night at -50°C was a winter experience none of us relished.

As a physicist and meteorologist it was still astonishing to me just how radically the extreme cold changed the behaviour

Galleywood Grapevine

old Expedition

by Felicity Aston of what is familiar. Freeze-dried clothing could be folded like paper, boiling water evaporated instantly as steam when thrown in the air, fuel turned to glue and cooked pasta became as hard as granite. Now that we have made our slow way homewards and have returned to grass-covered scenery and positive temperatures, my memories of the Pole of Cold seem so surreal that it feels as if we have visited another planet.

Can it really be that I hammered a nail into a block of wood with a frozen carrot? Or

saw cows wearing ‘bras’ of material to keep their udders warm? Or heard the rustle of my own breath freezing?

Galleywood Grapevine

13

Travelling across the most northerly regions of Siberia, we had learned that for the local people winter was all about preparation.

Small isolated communities with little or no services were expected to be highly selfsufficient throughout the winter and that meant a great deal of forethought.

It was also a very different attitude to the perspectives we had noted in the other

Pole of Cold (continued) cold places along our route. Already we’d travelled to the very north of Norway to regions within the Arctic Circle that experienced polar night. And yet we were told that winter did not mean darkness; but colour! The short winter days give rise to spectacular skyscapes caused by the low sun skimming the horizon, while the night brings skies striped with the green, red and purple of the northern lights.

In contrast, across the coldest regions of Finland we spent time with the Skolt Sami, for whom winter means reindeer.

Thousands of animals are gathered from the surrounding forest in the wintertime so that the herd can be managed. I stood in an enclosure crowded with countless reindeer and was amazed by how silent it was. The only noise was the extraordinary clicking sound of a tendon in the reindeers’ feet as they move. Using a small hand-held audio device we recorded the noise - which resembled the spit of frying fat.

But perhaps my favourite perspective on winter was expressed by the extraordinary character of Chyskhan, Lord Keeper of the Cold, who appeared – unexpected – at the Pole of Cold monument in Oymyakon as we arrived. He wore a magnificent floor length coat of shimmering blue, trimmed with white fur and studded with colourful beading which tinkled like broken ice as he moved. He wore a tall headdress in the shape of entwined bull’s horns and carried a staff decorated with white horsehair.

Chyskhan is a figure in Yakutian mythology responsible for distributing winter across the globe. Every autumn a dozen or so of the twenty-five official ‘Santa Claus’ equivalents from cultures around the world gather in Oymyakon to collect the symbol of cold from Chyskhan - and then come again in springtime to return it.

14

‘People shouldn’t be afraid of the cold,’ Chyskhan told us. ‘Cold keeps the balance.

The cold brings people together. It binds communities. People should be smiling in the cold and taking cold as a friend not as an enemy.’

Photographs and sounds from the exhibition will be on show at the Turner Contemporary in Margate from 4 November 2014 until 1 February 2015.

Felicity will be giving a talk at 3pm on the opening day of the exhibit.

More information can be found on the expedition website at www.poleofcold.com

Felicity’s books are available from Amazon and other booksellers.

For more information go to www.felicityaston.co.uk

Galleywood Grapevine

Galleywood Good Neighbours What does this mean to you?

Dates for your Diary in 2015

Keene Hall Friday mornings 10am-12noon February 13 March 13 April 10

You are all invited for coffee and biscuits: come along for a chat and a chance to meet your neighbours.

More information in the New Year!

Contact 01245 256008

LIBERTY ECOCLEANERS WET CLEANING HAS ARRIVED IN CHELMSFORD!

TEL:01245 357710

ECOFRIENDLY, NO SOLVENTS USED! FANTASTIC CLEANING FOR YOUR GARMENTS, CURTAINS, SUEDES & LEATHERS, UGG BOOTS, BRIDAL GOWNS, SUITS, COATS ETC, EVENING WEAR & SO MUCH MORE! BIODEGRADEABLE DETERGENTS!

THE FUTURE OF GARMENT CLEANING! WET IS THE NEW DRYCLEANING!

47 WATCHOUSE RD, GALLEYWOOD, CHELMSFORD, CM2 8PU TWITTER: @kimlibdc

Spot the difference answers

Sponsored by Galleywood Parish Council

TELL YOUR COMMUNITY Do you have something to say?

News, events, clubs or societies?

The copy deadline for the next edition of Galleywood Grapevine is 5 January 2015 clerk@galleywoodparishcouncil.org.uk Galleywood Grapevine

15

Cooking with Pauline Pauline Horemans shares this easy Christmas recipe and says it is perfect when you are in a rush with visitors arriving. The caramel topping is optional and the recipe works just as well on its own.

Oranges in Brandy Ingredients for Oranges 6 oranges 100g caster sugar 150ml water Juice ½ lemon 30ml (2 tbsp) brandy Ingredients for Caramel 125g caster sugar 60ml water

serves 6

Method (Oranges) 1 Peel the oranges removing all the skin and white pith.

2 Cut the oranges thinly across with a sharp knife into rounds and place slices into a serving dish.

3 Carefully cut away the pith from 4 of the larger pieces of peel and shred the peel finely.

4 Simmer the strips of peel in water until tender, drain and rinse.

5 Prepare the syrup by dissolving 100g of caster sugar in the 150ml of water, bring to the boil and simmer for 5 minutes.

6 Remove from the heat and leave to cool.

7 When cool, add the strips of peel, lemon juice and brandy to the syrup and pour over the oranges.

8 Chill for several hours, occasionally basting the oranges with the syrup.

Method (Caramel) 1 Grease a shallow tin and put to one side.

2 Dissolve 125g caster sugar in 60ml of water and continue to heat gently until deep brown in colour.

3 Pour into greased tin and leave to set.

4 When set, crush the caramel and sprinkle over the oranges just before serving.

16

Galleywood Grapevine

Back by popular demand!

A BRAND NEW COLLECTION...

£2 ONLY

Available at participating stores

START COLLECTING

with 16 stickers* RRP £10

TODAY

www.chelmsfordstar.coop/goodnessgang *Spend £5 instore to receive 1 sticker. Exclusions apply.

Part of Chelmsford Star Co-operative Society Limited

www.chelmsfordstar.coop

83 Barnard Road Galleywood, Chelmsford. CM2 8RS /chelmsfordstarcoop

@CStarCoop

Contacts Galleywood Parish Council Clerk to Galleywood Parish Council, The Keene Hall, Watchouse Road, Galleywood, Chelmsford CM2 8PT The Clerk - 01245 358898 clerk@galleywoodparishcouncil.org.uk The Deputy Clerk - 01245 348756 deputyclerk@galleywoodparishcouncil.org.uk www.galleywoodparishcouncil.org.uk

Chelmsford City Councillors Cllr Mrs Janette Potter E: japotter@chelmsford.gov.uk Cllr David Stevenson E: d.stevenson@chelmsford.gov.uk

Member of Parliament for Chelmsford Simon Burns, MP, 88 Rectory Lane, Chelmsford, Essex CM1 1RF T : 01245 352872 E : office@chelmsfordconservatives.com House of Commons, London SW1A OAA T : 020 7219 6811 E : simon.burns.mp@parliament.uk www.simonburnsmp.com

St Michael & All Angels Church Rev Andy Griffiths T: 01245 353922 M: 07788 299061 www.stmichaelsgalleywood.org.uk

Essex County Councillor Cllr Mrs Jenny Chandler County Hall, Market Rd, Chelmsford CM1 1LX T: 01245 474441 E: cllr.jenny.chandler@essex.gov.uk Come and meet Cllr Chandler at a surgery to be held on the 2nd Saturday of each month from 10 am– 12 noon in Great Baddow Library, no appointment necessary

Kim&Co Co HAIR & BEAUTY SALON

★Special Occasion and Everyday Hair ★Chemical Straightening ★Acrylic Acrylic Nails ★All Beauty Treatments

01245 353566 41 Watchouse Rd · Galleywood · CM2 8PU

18

Civic Centre Duke Street, Chelmsford CM1 1JE T: 01245 606606

Galleywood Parish Councillors Cllr David Stevenson (Chairman) 01245 475290 Cllr Stephanie Troop (Vice Chairman) 01245 256008 Cllr Robert Harman 01245 601520 Cllr Graham Nichols 01245 475596 Cllr Neville Paul 01245 474891 Cllr Mrs Janette Potter 01245 352516 Cllr John Turkentine 01245 475263 Cllr Royston Van Tromp 01245 261448 Cllr Robert Villa 01245 258559 Essex Police Emergency 999 Non Emergency 0300 333 4444 or 101 www.essex.police.uk Gt. Baddow & Galleywood Policing Team Neighbourhood Constable PC Craig Bernard T: 07817 454525 E: craig.bernard@essex.pnn.police.uk Police Community Support Officer PCSO Jenny Powell and PCSO Danielle Rushton-Hickman T: 07817 454525 E: 71500@essex.pnn.police.uk

Galleywood Grapevine

Christmas Answers

QUIZ

1 Bohemia 2 Orange 3 To pay their taxes 4 Sandringham 5 1957 6 Ivy 7 Sugar 8 Kylie Minogue 9 China 10 St Francis of Assisi 11 Austria 12 Poult 13 A button 14 Bob Cratchitt 15 Ebenezer 16 Oliver Cromwell 17 Matthew’s Gospel 18 Irving Berlin 19 Raymond Briggs 20 Count Your Blessings

Need a plumber? call daN today on 07799 757564 or 01245 351981

Over 75 years serving the local community

• Independent Co-operative

• Award Winning Customer Service • Free Bereavement & Aftercare • Inflation Proof Funeral Plan • Memorials & Floral Tributes Branches based at...

•

CHELMSFORD BRAINTREE DANBURY GT. BADDOW WRITTLE INGATESTONE GT. DUNMOW

•

•

•

0800 028 4808 www.chelmsfordstarfunerals.co.uk

KS APPLIANCES Domestic Appliance Repairs Fast, efficient service · Saturday call-out Washing machines Tumble dryers Cookers Fridge freezers Commercial appliances Integrated appliances Large range of new machines in stock!

All repairs fully guaranteed

Boilers | General Plumbing | Bathrooms Gas Safe registered, reliable & experienced

www.aquafirst.co.uk see testimonials at www.bnichelmsford.co.uk/members/

Galleywood Grapevine

No hidden fees - very competitive Family run business · Established for 25 years

01245 225472 · 01245 221628 ksappliances@aol.com

19

01277 354715

LTD

INDEPENDENT & LOCAL SUPPLIERS OF DOMESTIC HEATING OIL & COMMERCIAL FUELS

CALL US TODAY FOR A QUOTE

01621 868 868 OR VISIT WWW.BLACKWATERFUELS.CO.UK

WE GO THE EXTRA MILE

s e l l i v r e k s a BBoarding Kennels & Cattery

Quality spacious heated kennels with individual runs Large concrete exercise runs Luxury heated cat chalets Professional Grooming Parlour Local collection and delivery service Vet on call 24 hours Experienced and caring staff karen@baskervilles2002.fsnet.co.uk

Roman Road, Margaretting, Ingatestone CM4 0EF

20

Galleywood Grapevine

Thorndon Security Your Security is Our Priority Extensive range of domestic and commercial security systems in Chelmsford, Essex

We pride ourselves on our workmanship and being able to meet the needs of our clients

Intruder Alarms Fire Alarms Access Control CCTV Systems

ms at we sell everyday ite ices pr le ab very reason

ORFORDS

¬storage boxes¬pet items¬99p section¬homewares¬diy items¬toys¬games¬cards¬gift wrap¬stationery etc¬household accessories ¬

Open Sundays

* special offers weds

and so much more!

* new!

99p section

01245 475476 email thorndonalarms@aol.com

www.thorndonsecurity-essex.co.uk

@orfordsCM2shops

chelmsford cm2 7Qs & cm2 9lg

P&M BathrooMs

D.P.Roofing & Renovations

wFlat Roofing wSlating, Tiling and Lead Work w24 Hour Emergency Cover wGeneral Building wExternal and Internal Maintenance wUPVC Window Replacement wSofits, Facias and Guttering

An experienced and qualified team consisting of Paul Carabott, Mark Tokley and a team of backup tradesmen including electricians, plasterers, tilers, Gas Safe engineers and carpenters

Bathroom Design Bathroom Installation Bathroom supply Carpentry tiling Plastering Plumbing Electrical Decorating

www.dproofing.co.uk

08450 943583 | 07966 653043 | 07888 075923

01245 451355

www.thebathroominstaller.co.uk

07930 609962

Galleywood Grapevine

21

Diary Dates DECEMBER Display in the Heritage Room at the Galleywood Heritage Centre “The Home Front in WW1”. Free (donations welcome)

Wed 24 | 11pm | St Michael’s Church Midnight Communion Thur 25 | 8am | St Michael’s Church Christmas Morning Communion,

Mon 1 | 7-9pm | Keene Hall Galleywood Parish Council Meeting

Thur 25 | 10am | St Michael’s Church All Age Christmas Celebration

Sun 7 | 10am-4pm | Heritage Centre Annual Christmas Craft Fair Entrance free. 1pm visit by Santa in his grotto entrance £1.50 per child. Raffle and refreshments available. 01245 357700 www.galleywoodheritagecentre.org.uk

JANUARY 2015

Thu 11 | 8 pm | Keene Hall Galleywood Horticultural Society members Christmas Social evening ticket price £6

Mon 5 | 7–9pm | Keene Hall Galleywood Parish Council Meeting

Fri 12 | 10am-12noon Keene Hall Galleywood Market Sat 13 | 10am-1pm | St Michael’s Church Tidy-up, all welcome Sun 14 | 10 am | St Michael’s Church Nativity Thur 18 | 7-9pm | Lodge Room Planning & Highways Committee Thu 18 | 8-10pm | Keene Hall Galleywood Ladies Club “A Christmas Special” from musical entertainer David Padwick followed by mulled wine and mince pies Fri 19 | Keene Hall Christmas Luncheon for Galleywood Senior Citizens, tickets priced £5.50 each Sun 21 | 6.30pm | St Michael’s Church Carol Service Wed 24 | 4pm | St Michael’s Church Messy Church Christingle Service

22

Display in the Heritage Room at the Galleywood Heritage Centre “In Praise of Essex Villages”. Free (donations welcome) Thu 1 | starting at Heritage Centre New Year’s Day guided walk Details TBA

Thu 15 | 8-10pm | Keene Hall Galleywood Ladies Club “The 1960s Fondly Remembered” with Sheila Norton Sat 17 | 10.30am-4pm | Heritage Centre Essex Society for Family History meeting.

See www.esfh.org.uk for further details.

Sat 17 | Heritage Centre Family Historians, the Essex Society for Family History (ESFH) Chelmsford branch are moving their monthly meetings to the Galleywood Heritage Centre. Further details www.esfh.org.uk/branches/chelm_main/ Thu 22 | 7–9pm | Lodge Room Finance & Resources Committee Thu 22 | 8pm | Keene Hall Galleywood Horticultural Society “The Cape to Kenya” by Mick Lavelle Thu 29 | 7–9pm | Lodge Room Planning & Highways Committee Sat 31 | 7.30pm | St Michael’s Jnr School St Michael’s Church Quiz Night. 01245 474497 mike.arnold@blueyonder.co.uk

Galleywood Grapevine

Computer Problems st Quick, mu 2! phone tec COMPLETE IT SUPPORT HOME USERS & BUSINESS Broadband Problems | Email Data Recovery | Wireless Networking Data Cabling & Networks PC Upgrades & Repairs | Internet Services Virus & Malware Removal | Health Checks Independent Buying Advice Laptops, Desktops & Servers New PC Installation Service

For fast affordable help

01245 476236

www.tec2.co.uk

love

Slimming World Join a warm and friendly group near you today…

making lif e easi

Mondays 9.30am & 11.30am The Millennium Community Centre Recreation Ground Great Baddow CM2 9RL Contact Lucy 01245 262457

er for you Are you looking for a Maid to do the cleaning and ironing you don't have time for?

Then call us on:

Mondays 7pm The Church of The Holy Name Lucas Avenue, Moulsham Lodge CM2 9JR Contact Lucy 01245 262457

0800 014 1960

Tuesdays 5.30pm & 7.30pm The Millennium Community Centre Recreation Ground, Great Baddow CM2 9RL Contact Samantha 01245 266442

Domestic Cleaning and Ironing Same dedicated maid each week.

Competitive hourly rates.

Email: info@maidinessex.com or Web: www.maidinessex.com

Galleywood Grapevine

save £5

Wednesdays 7.30pm St Michael’s Church of England Junior School Galleywood CM2 8RR Contact Jan 01245 400798

your Just £9.95 on first night then ek. £4.95 a we

www.slimmingworld.com

23

Santa’s Grotto helps Thriftwood For the last five years Abercorn has partnered with Thriftwood School in Galleywood by organising a Christmas Grotto at the Garden Centre.

Volunteers from Thriftwood organise the ‘Big Man’ and his helpers while Abercorn creates the Grotto and supplies the gifts. Thousands of children have visited Santa over the years and have enjoyed the atmosphere while the parents enjoy free mulled wine and Christmas nibbles! We are proud to have raised over £6,000 so far - come along this year and help a great cause.

Gentle Yoga Classes Suitable for all ages and abilities Call Kim Brunning 07773 155027

BIRCH A trading name of CCS Drywall Ltd

RESIN DRIVES & SURFACING

01277 280395 | 07903 989134

www.birch-screeding.co.uk

Christmas at Abercorn !

• Christmas Display NOW Open !

• Christmas Lighting, Decorations & Ornaments

• REAL Christmas Trees from end November • SANTA’S Grotto Open each weekend 6th_7th , 13th–14th, 20th–21st December (Profits donated to Thriftwood School)

• Open 7 Days a Week Established for over 50 years, with experience to match !

Plant & Garden Centre Beehive Lane, Chelmsford, CM2 8LX Tel: 01245 257 398 Email: store@abercorngc.co.uk

Relatives coming for Christmas?

Dreading the last minute run for all the heavy fruit, vegetables, salad, herbs, free range eggs, cheese (over 600) and dairy?

DON’T DESPAIR!

Fresh n yummy Get a delivery up to Xmas Eve from

Select what you want & when, prepay

& we will deliver!

No delivery charge for orders over £30

Price list from 01245 349806 or email freshnyummyone@gmail.com Fresh n Yummy is a trading name of Paul’s Fruit Ltd. Reg 06733378

24

Galleywood Grapevine

Do you need a Helping Hand?

The Home Care Specialists

If you are looking for an alternative to residential care or extra support for those everyday tasks that are becoming difficult for you or a loved one – then we’re here to help - from 30 minutes per week to Live-in Care.

Our local care team has been providing award winning quality homecare since 1989 and can help with: personal care, housekeeping, help getting around or even to provide a break to an existing family member or care-giver.

To find out how we can help you, call: 01245 895 596 or visit: www.helpinghands.co.uk

IS YOUR GARDEN DUE A MAKEOVER? on’t delay…

• Trees • Pruning • Hedge Trimming D ll today!

• Trees & Roots Removed • Topping ca

• Rotovating • Fencing • Garden Design • Play Areas • Decking • Block Paving • Tar & Shingle • Turfing • Patios • Roofing • Chimney Repairs • Painting • Gutters • Fascias • Soffits

01245 422712 or

07711 606561 Free quotes & advice

www.highwoodlandscapes.co.uk Galleywood Grapevine

25

HUNNABALL of Chelmsford

Family Funeral Service

A tradition of excellence since 1957

St John’s House 91 Wood Street Chelmsford, CM2 8BH

01245 290909 www.hunnaball.co.uk

THE RED LION P U B & R E S TAU R A N T

A friendly and inviting atmosphere awaits you at The Red Lion, a family pub with cosy rooms packed full of character.

We serve award-winning food from a classic pub menu with our own twist.

It contains a wide range using delicious, fresh, local produce.

01245 699468

We show all major live sporting events

Your local stairlift specialist New straight stairlifts supplied & fitted with two year parts and labour warranty from

£1395 • • • •

Curved stairlifts Used & rental lifts 7 days a week All makes repaired & serviced For friendly, personal service, ring

01206 231568 01268 550173 www.essexstairlifts.co.uk

www.redlion-pub.ybsitecenter.com 26

Galleywood Grapevine

Homes from ÂŁ165,000

CONSERVATORIES

COMPOSITE DOORS

TRIPLE GLAZED COMPOSITE DOORS

From £995

Example of prices (All conservatories available to your sizes)

3m x 3m £9900 3m x 4m £10900 4m x 4m £11900

All prices include footings, brick cavity, plastering & electrics

UPVC DOUBLE GLAZING

£295

£420

£275 £595

£390

FULLY FITTED, NO HIDDEN CHARGES. •High Security Locking •10 Yr Guarantee •Minimal Maintenance

BIFOLD DOORS

£890 £890 £595

ROOFLINE DIVISION •FASCIAS •SOFFITS •GUTTERING •CLADDING •BARGE BOARDS Maintenance free products Example of prices

Example of prices

FRENCH DOORS PATIO DOORS BACK DOORS

Visit our showroom to see the new range.

On display in our showroom

Terrace Semi-Detached Detached

£645 £925 £1340

ALL PRICES INCLUDE VAT, FITTING & A-RATED PRODUCTS AS STANDARD

HALSTEAD GLASS

01787 473516

ASK ABOUT OUR NEW TRIPLE GLAZED WINDOWS

5 Broton Drive, Halstead, Essex, CO9 1HB • info@halsteadglass.co.uk • www.halsteadglass.co.uk