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Newsletter of Springfield Parish Council | Spring 2016

Annual Report, year-end 2015/16

News and events from your Parish Council

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welcome Dear fellow Springfield resident, Welcome to the 2015/16 Annual Report for Springfield Parish Council incorporating our Spring Newsletter. This Report has been put together in conjunction with Community Ad Web Ltd at no cost to the parish due to the advertising revenue.

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Chairman’s Report 2015/16 Dear fellow Springfield resident, Welcome to the 2015/16 Annual Report which provides an overview of Springfield Parish Council’s activities on your behalf over the last 12 months.

The past year has been a busy one for your Parish Council and has seen the start of a new phase of Beaulieu. We offer a warm welcome to all new residents of the parish and look forward to meeting you at future events.

We had parish elections in May 2015 and now have four new Councillors Guy Brazendale, Ian Fuller, Richard Lee and Paul Walentowicz. They have become valued members of the team and are already fully involved in the parish council.

We are also proud that another of our long-serving Councillors, Paul Hutchinson, has served as Chelmsford City Mayor in the past year. He has written a note further on in this report.

This year we said goodbye to Steve Moore (Premises and Facilities Manager) and Jackie Russell (Finance & Marketing Officer) who have left us for pastures new and welcomed Patricia Hill and Maureen Whitelaw onto the parish centre team.

Your Parish Council has been active on your behalf to make Springfield a better place to live.

I would like to touch on a few examples. Several

Springfield Parish Council Officers Clerk to the Council Barbara Larken Deputy Clerk to the Council Mary Martin Committee Clerk Kirsty Roberts Administrative Assistant Linda Fautley

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Councillors worked with City and County colleagues to save the no. 47 bus route which passes through the Parish, albeit at a reduced service. We have also been able to get footpaths and signs repaired and have just started planning for a community speed watch. Information on this and other initiatives with Essex Police are later in this report.

We have continued to monitor and control all aspects of our expenditure with a sharp focus on costs and value for money. I am pleased to report that we have been able to limit the council tax increase to just 19p (0.35% per Band D household).

Finally I would like to take this opportunity to thank our Clerk Mrs Barbara Larken and her team.

My fellow Councillors join me in paying tribute to their hard work and support for our community.

I very much look forward to seeing as many of you as possible at this year’s Annual Parish Assembly at the Parish Centre on April 18th 2016 at 8pm.

This is your opportunity to discuss the issues that are important to you, our residents.

Cllr Ms Susan Sullivan Chairman

St. Augustine’s Way, Springfield, Chelmsford CM1 6GX 01245 466313 clerk@springfieldpc.org.uk www.essexinfo.net/springfield-parish-council

Parish Centre Staff Premises & Facilities Manager Patricia Hill Finance & Marketing Officer Mo Whitelaw Customer Service & Administration Assistant Federica Rainaldi

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Services Supervisors Paul Hinds & Lee Woollard

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Parish Councillors Chelmer Village & Beaulieu Park Cllr Neil Gulliver 25 Henniker Gate, Chelmer Village CM2 6QH Cllr Mrs Jean Hall ‘Pippins’, Sandford Mill Road CM2 6NT Cllr Richard Lee 29 Burton Place CM2 6TY Cllr Duncan Lumley 78 Pollards Green, Chelmer Village CM2 6UH Cllr Roy Smith 161 Pollards Green, Chelmer Village CM2 6UX Cllr Susan Sullivan 3 Millson Bank, Chelmer Village CM2 6QD Cllr Paul Walentowicz 28 Kirk Place CM2 6TN

Springfield North Cllr Guy Brazendale 616 Galleywood Road CM2 8BY Cllr Richard Carson 25 Candytuft Road, Springfield CM1 6YS Cllr Ian Fuller 8 Jasmine Close CM1 6XL Cllr Christine Garrett 14 Daffodil Way, Springfield CM1 6XB Cllr Paul Hutchinson 116 Beardsley Drive, Springfield CM1 6ZG Cllr Steve Lewis 2 Bluebell Green, Springfield CM1 6XF Cllr Mrs Yvonne Spence Cuton Hall, Chelmer Village Way CM2 6TD Cllr Jonathan Thompson 70 Lupin Drive, Springfield, CM1 6FH Springfield Parish Council

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Recycling

Springfield Parish Council is collecting used printer cartridges (inkjet/laser/toner) and old mobile phones for recycling.

Just hand them in at the office in the Parish Centre. All proceeds from this recycling are donated to the charity Breast Cancer.

Premises Committee Members of the Committee: Councillors Ms Susan Sullivan (Chairman), Ian Fuller, Mrs Jean Hall, Richard Lee, Steve Lewis, Duncan Lumley

Used batteries are also being collected to recycle.

To all our volunteers a BIG ‘thank you’!

Every year many people offer their support by assisting the Parish Council in various ways, by becoming part of a working group or helping at events. The Parish Council would like to extend a big “THANK YOU” to you all! Your help is greatly appreciated and is very valuable to us.

A special thanks to Russell Richards, our Public Rights of Way Officer, who ensures that all footpaths, cycle ways, etc., are accessible.

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The Premises Committee oversees the Parish Centre and has been very busy this year. The library continues to be very popular with residents and students taking advantage of the free Wi-Fi and study space available.

This year our Premises and Facilities Manager Steve Moore and Finance and Marketing Officer Jackie Russell left us for pastures new. Jackie had been at the parish centre for almost thirteen years and will be missed. We wish both Steve and Jackie every success for the future. We also welcomed 2 new members of staff, Pat Hill and Mo Whitelaw, onto the parish centre team. Both have settled in really well in their roles and we wish them every success.

The Parish Centre continues to be a vibrant place used by a multitude of clubs, societies and companies for leisure and training. Many residents have taken advantage of the versatile space and licensed bar for parties to mark their special events.

The Parish Centre supports the weekly afternoon clubs for senior citizens by subsidising their use of the Centre for an Indoor Bowls Club, Bingo and regular Tea Dances. If you have a spare afternoon, live in Springfield and would like to join in any of these social activities please call or visit the Centre for details.

Increasingly popular is the Cafeteria ‘Heaven Sent’, which is under new management. Why not call in for snacks and drinks when you come for a class or visit the library or just passing by? They will also provide the catering for your function.

Lastly, thanks are due to our services supervisors and cleaning staff for the excellent work they do in maintaining your Centre to a high standard of cleanliness and functionality.

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Chelmers Village Hall

Members of the Management Committee: Councillors Mrs Yvonne Spence (Chairman), Mrs Jean Hall, Duncan Lumley, Roy Smith

Springfield Parish Council continues to run Chelmers Village Hall through its management committee ensuring that it remains a vital part of life in Chelmer Village.

Ongoing maintenance has been carried out throughout the year which included replacing the heaters in the main hall. The next proposed projects include upgrading the toilets and the rewiring of the electrical system to bring them up to standard and to comply with NICE and fire regulations. As previously to help with the costs of these improvements the management committee will be seeking grant funding. Research is also to be carried out with regard to improving the roof insulation.

Various activities take place at the hall throughout the week and it is an excellent venue for children’s and adult’s parties. A licence bar is available and the bar manager will also provide buffets, etc., for pre-booked events upon request.

This year we said farewell to Julie Stock our booking administrator. Julie has been a valued member of staff for over fifteen years and we wish her well. Our new booking administrator is Federica Rainaldi and she can be contacted either by email cvhbookings@ hotmail.co.uk, or call 07716790510 and leave a short message. Federica will get back to you.

Booking the Halls Springfield Parish Centre

The Springfield Parish Centre is located in St Augustine’s Way, North Springfield and is available most weekends for functions, parties, and events and currently there is availability for licensed functions on Saturday evenings. Refreshments and catering for functions can also be provided. Speak to the people behind the counter in our café, Heaven Sent. There are also opportunities to hire our rooms during the week. For further information and availability email federica@springfieldpc.org.uk or call Federica on 01245 464583.

A wide range of activities take place at the Centre during the week such as the Afternoon Clubs (Bingo, Indoor Bowls, Tea Dance), yoga, various types of fitness classes for all ages, language classes, Tai-Chi, Brownies, Guides, Springfield Art Group, Springers A.O.D.S., Badminton, Aerobics, Lace making, Tumble Tots, Hartbeeps, Kumon, Springfield Camera Club, Knitting Machine Club, Pilates, Genesis Theatre Arts, Line Dancing, Children’s Ballet, Tokon Kai Karate, Junior French Club, Freestyle Rock n Roll and Christ Embassy Gospel Church.

Contact details for these clubs/organisations can be found on the Parish Council notice boards or look at our web site at www.essexinfo.net/springfield-parish-council.

Chelmers Village Hall Chelmers Village Hall is located in the Village Square, Chelmer Village and is also available for hire most weekends for functions, parties, and events.

Currently there is availability for licensed functions on Saturday evenings. The Bar Manager will also provide buffet refreshments, etc., for pre-booked events upon request.

The management committee would finally like to extend thanks to the parish council staff for their hard work in ensuring that the improvements to the facilities at the hall continue. Also to the caretaking staff for their contribution in making sure that this valuable asset to Chelmer Village remains available.

Currently a pre-school and a children’s breakfast and afternoon club hire the hall during the week as well as evening groups such as indoor bowls, dance clubs, a karate club, aerobics, pilates, zumba, a church group, and a craft group. Some availability remains for bookings on weekday evenings. For further information please call the booking line on 07716 790510 leave your details and a short message or email cvhbookings@hotmail.com.

Our booking clerk will get back to you.

Further details of how to book this venue can be found elsewhere in this publication or visit the web site www.essexinfo.net/chelmer-village-hall for more information.

Contact information for all of the groups/ organisations who hire the hall can be found on the notice board outside the hall or look on the web page www.essexinfo.net/chelmer-village-hall.

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Heaven Sent Cafeteria

Springfield Parish Council now has a cafeteria at the parish centre in St Augustine’s Way.

It is currently open Monday to Friday 8am – 4.30pm although it can stay open longer should there be a demand for this.

Serving tea, coffee and a large selection of cold drinks the cafeteria also has a wide range of sandwiches, paninis, rolls, cakes and muffins available. As well as jacket potatoes to order. It is expected that pastas, salads and quiches will also shortly be available.

A catering service is provided for functions, parties and events. Call 07929 195809 for more information.

If you are attending the parish centre for a class or the library why not pop in and have a coffee with friends.

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Community Speed Watch Initiative

Our Parish is getting bigger and busier, with many of our once local quiet roads becoming ‘rat runs’ with motorists trying to get from A to B as quickly and conveniently (for them!) as possible. Yet sometimes we all need a gentle reminder of the speed limits on our roads.

Following concerns from residents with regards to speeding motorists, Springfield Parish Council, along with some local resident volunteers, has taken some positive action through the introduction of a local ‘Community Speedwatch Programme’. With the full support of Essex Police, who have provided training and a speed measuring device, this initiative will soon be taking place. Currently three roads have been cleared to monitor vehicle speeds within the Parish, and it is hoped there will be more to follow soon.

The scheme involves volunteers measuring speeds of vehicles on the pre-determined roads and, where necessary, taking details such as vehicle registration mark, make, model and colour together with the time. This information is then forwarded on to the police for them to deal with.

The speed watch initiative is a volunteer scheme run by the parish council and local residents who want to keep our roads as safe as possible resulting in fewer collisions and a more pleasant, relaxed neighbourhood.

If you’d like to get involved please contact the clerk at Springfield Parish Council, clerk@springfieldpc.org.uk. The more volunteers there are, the safer our roads will be.

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Police Senior Citizens Information Morning

Springfield Parish Council was delighted to co-host, together with Essex Police, a Senior Information and Advice Event on 28th January 2016. The organisations attending included Neighbourhood Watch, Trading Standards, Essex Fire Brigade, Chelmsford Community Safety and the Neighbourhood Policing Team.

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Members of the Committee: Mrs Yvonne Spence (Chairman), Ian Fuller, Mrs Christine Garrett, Mrs Jean Hall, Steve Lewis, Richard Carson Just before Christmas we were delighted to have Chaplins Pantos come along and present the pantomime, Jack and the Beanstalk, at the Springfield Parish Centre.

The event was organised to advise our senior citizens of various ways in which they could protect themselves a little better in view of the plethora of new dangers that now present themselves.

An enthusiastic audience in excess of 80 people listened to a variety of professionals covering subjects such as Personal Safety, Scams, Rogue Traders. Bogus callers and Essex Community Messaging. This was followed by a great question and answer session at the end. Refreshments were provided.

It is hoped that a further information event will be held sometime in the summer of 2016.

This was enjoyed by many adults and children and we have already booked the same company for this Christmas.

This year they will be presenting Dick Whittington and will be at the Parish Centre on Friday 30th December 2016 at 2pm (doors open at 1.30pm).

The parish council held its first Family Fun Day two years ago. There was a wide variety of stalls and community groups and many activities took place. The Fun Day was a great success attracting thousands of people and a lot of positive feedback was received.

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This year Springfield Parish Council will again be holding a Community Family Fun Day on Chelmer Village Green. The event is free and will be taking place on Saturday 2nd July 2016. Many organisations and charities have already booked their stalls and there will be many activities taking place for all the family. There will be an exhibition in Chelmers Village Hall showing life in Springfield and the surrounding area in 1926 to mark the Queen’s 90th birthday.

If you are interested in having a stall or would like to run an activity on the day please contact Federica on 01245 464583.

The committee is always seeking new ideas for events that it can organise. If there are any events that you would like to take place then contact the Events and Projects Committee by email on clerk@springfieldpc.org.uk.

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Springfield Parish Community Garden

We have a regular troupe of volunteers who continue to work hard. The garden continues to flourish and many of the spring flowers are beginning to bloom.

Last summer we held a coffee morning to thank all our volunteers and sponsors who have contributed to making this once piece of overgrown scrubland a flourishing garden where many visitors sit and enjoy the peace and quiet. We are extremely grateful to everyone who has contributed to this wonderful area at the rear of the car park at the parish centre. The upkeep of the garden is dependent on our sponsors and the volunteers who are prepared to give up their time.

If you have any plants or shrubs that you no longer want that would be suitable for our community garden please bring them to the parish centre.

Also if you are able to give up some time to help maintain the garden contact the clerk on clerk@springfieldpc.org.uk.

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Environment & Leisure Committee

Members of the Committee: Councillors Neil Gulliver (Chairman), Guy Brazendale, Ian Fuller, Richard Lee, Roy Smith, Jonathan Thompson Springfield Parish is indeed fortunate to enjoy a pleasant, attractive, environment and, over the last 12 months, the Committee has undertaken a number of initiatives to further enhance the parish. Working within its budget and the powers available to Parish Councils, we have installed four new litter bins, a notice board and bus shelter in locations throughout North Springfield, Beaulieu Park, Chelmer Village and Chancellor Park as well as maintaining existing facilities.

The Committee manages Chelmer Village Green on behalf of Chelmsford City Council and plans are already underway to replace the ageing teenage shelter with a larger, more modern design which should be installed ready for the summer months.

The neat appearance of the Green is a source of great pleasure to residents and, working together with the parish council’s maintenance contractor, the Committee will ensure that this standard is maintained. This year, summer hanging baskets will also be re-introduced to the Village Square.

The Village Green is one of the venues for the highly successful programme of sports and play activities undertaken in conjunction with the City Council.

Last summer 1206 youngsters attended the scheme at Chelmer Village and 1121 at the Parish Centre. This year will see a similar schedule, dates and further details being available on the Parish Council’s website www.essexinfo.net/springfield-parish-council.

The Council’s quarterly newsletter, the Springfield Pump, will continue to be distributed to every household within the Parish at no cost to the Council and will contain, as before, details of activities within Springfield, community reports and advertising for local businesses. Contributions from members of the public are most welcome, in particular photographs of local views for entry into the ongoing competition to select each issue’s front cover.

The Council rents from Anglian Water an allotment site in Brookend Road South which comprises of 22 plots. Over recent years the Committee has undertaken a number of improvements to the site’s security and facilities, and is currently investigating the provision of a water trough or standpipe. In a pleasant, semi-rural location, and with the popularity of cultivating fresh produce, the allotments are now fully worked, with a considerable waiting list.

The Committee’s achievements reflect considerable joint effort and I should like in particular to thank our handymen; the volunteer Public Rights of Way Officer; my fellow Councillors; and Parish Council staff for their much-appreciated efforts during the past year.

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Neighbourhood Watch In Springfield and Chelmer Village burglaries are currently running at an average of eight reported incidents a month.

A particular nasty burglary occurred over a weekend, whilst the householders were away.

They came home to a smashed rear window/door and a ransacked house. Sentimental jewellery, rings, necklaces and bracelets were stolen. The sentimental value and family links can never be replaced and left the family devastated. The house was no longer their home and castle. There was no burglar alarm although one is now being fitted.

Another incident involved a young family with children who popped out to visit friends one Friday evening. A few hours later when they returned they noticed that the family car was missing from the driveway. On entering the house they discovered a smashed rear window. Thieves had entered the house, stolen valuables, car keys and the car.

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Consider getting a professionally fitted burglar alarm.

The price of a burglar alarm is a small cost to pay for house security and peace of mind. Houses fitted with a burglar alarm rarely, if ever, get targeted.

Springfield Neighbourhood Watch are always seeking new members.

Contact details can be obtained from the Springfield Parish Centre.

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Finance & Policy Committee Members of the Committee: Councillors Paul Hutchinson (Chairman), Guy Brazendale, Mrs Christine Garrett, Neil Gulliver, Mrs Yvonne Spence, Ms Susan Sullivan The Finance & Policy Committee oversees the finances of the Parish Council, including the budget setting process, receipt and payment of monies, Council tax (precept) requirements,

awarding of Grants and personnel related matters.

With the parish council’s turnover being in the region of £500,000 per year the committee’s work in monitoring expenditure, internal and external audit is vital in safeguarding public finances.

The committee is also charged with reviewing the parish council’s Standing Orders and Financial Regulations and amending these as necessary in line with changing national legislation.

During the past year the committee has recently undertaken a detailed review of all the parish council’s policies.

A summary of income and expenditure for the financial years 2014/2015 and 2015/2016 (Please note that the figures given for 2015/2016 are based on unaudited accounts)

2015-2016 (Current Year) Total Income: £

Total Expenditure: £

2014-2015 (Previous Year) Total Income: £524,493

Total Expenditure: £502,486

Precept:

£373,571

Parish Centre:

£199,475

Parish Centre:

£146,133

Finance & Policy:

£204,312

Interest on Investments:

£2,559

Loan Repayments:

£81,157

Events & Projects:

£1,900

Environment & Leisure:

£14,271

Allotments:

£330

Events & Projects:

£2,968

Allotments:

£303

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Did you know that each year Springfield Parish Council sets aside a sum of money to donate to charitable/local organisations within the parish?

If you operate a charitable or not for profit organisation in Springfield you may be eligible to apply for a grant; details of which can be obtained from the Parish Council Offices.

Limited funding is available and it is unlikely that the council will make a donation in excess of £1,000.

Each application will be considered on its own merit during February/March of each year.

Essex Air Ambulance was a recipient of a donation this year.

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Beaulieu Community Trust

Parish Council BCT Trustees: Cllrs Ian Fuller (BCT Treasurer), Mrs Yvonne Spence, Ms Susan Sullivan Our community continues to grow as this year has seen the start of the next phase of Beaulieu. Your Parish will have a new community building as a negotiated benefit from developers Countryside Zest. We are excited to hear that a construction plan is now in place. Construction starts shortly and we are promised possession of the new building in the summer of 2017.

residents. 8 trustees have been appointed and there is a vacancy for 1 resident trustee. If you are interested in helping as a trustee please let our Clerk Mrs Larken know via the Parish Council.

Once we have the building there will be other volunteering opportunities. The BCT has started developing plans but of course all residents can assist by letting us know what you would like to see there. We have had several community events already and plan more opportunities to meet residents and gather your views.

Picture by courtesy of Countryside Properties

Springfield Parish Council will be the leaseholders and we have entered into an agreement with Beaulieu Church to manage it via the Beaulieu Community Trust (BCT). This has 9 trustees, 3 each from the Parish Council, Beaulieu Church and

Planning Committee

Members of the Committee: Councillors Roy Smith (Chairman), Guy Brazendale, Richard Lee, Jonathan Thompson, Paul Walentowicz The Planning Committee meets fortnightly which ensures that all applications received are responded to within the time frame allocated.

As a consultee the committee look at a wide variety of applications from substantial and sometimes contentious applications to residential alterations, such as extensions, conservatories and garage conversions. Over-development of a site and a reduction in off street parking are matters

which are watched very closely.

Some trees, such as the English Oak, are protected under a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) and any maintenance or pruning of these trees requires a planning application. These types of application usually ensure the health of the tree, extending its life and improving the visual appearance in the street scene.

The Committee also review and discuss the Local Development Plan and make comments to Chelmsford City Council particularly in relation to the lack of infrastructure and other associated matters.

Overall, the Committee has considered 150 planning applications in the last twelve months.

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The Parish Assembly Monday 18th April 2016

This year the Parish Assembly is being held at the Springfield Parish Centre in the council chamber on the first floor on Monday 18th April 2016 and will commence at 8pm.

This is a public meeting and every resident of the parish is invited to come along and to have their say about local issues.

This will be your opportunity to meet your councillors and see what the parish council is doing for you.

Springfield Parish Council meetings All meetings are open to members of the public and are held at Springfield Parish Centre St Augustine’s Way North Springfield CM1 6GX 01245 466313 clerk@springfieldpc.org.uk

Schedule of meetings 2016 MAY Monday 9 Monday 16 Monday 23 Monday 23 Tuesday 24

6.45pm 7.00pm 6.45pm 7.30pm 7.30pm

Planning Annual Council Meeting Planning Finance & Policy Premises

JUNE Monday 6 Monday 6 Monday 20 Monday 20

6.45pm 7.30pm 6.45pm 7.30pm

Planning Environment & Leisure Planning Full Council - year end a/c

JULY Monday 4 Tuesday 5 Monday 11 Monday 18 Monday 26

6.45pm 7.00pm 7.30pm 6.45pm 7.00pm

Planning Events & Projects Full Council Planning Premises

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Pedal for the J’s rides back into Chelmsford It’s time to dust off your cycling helmet, pump up your tyres and get on your bike as Chelmsford’s popular annual cycle ride, Pedal for The J’s, returns to the city on Sunday 1st May. Pedal for The J’s – which is sponsored by Beaulieu - is now in its seventh year and the organisers at The J’s Hospice charity hope that over 1,000 cyclists will take part. It promises to be a great day out for experienced cyclists and novices alike as it takes in some of Essex’s most beautiful scenery with a choice of three distances - 15, 35 or 50 miles. All routes will start and finish at Admirals Park in Chelmsford, with the 15 mile route taking in Mashbury, Pleshey and Great Waltham, and the longer ones travelling west towards Hatfield Heath, returning through the Easters then all three rides join up at Pleshey.

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The charity is delighted that Beaulieu has agreed to be the headline sponsor for Pedal for The J’s 2016, along with radio partner Heart and media partner the Essex Chronicle.

For more information or to register for Pedal for The J’s, visit www.thejshospice.org.uk

The J’s Hospice charity supports young adults, aged 16 to 40, with life-limiting conditions throughout Essex. It provides a range of services for patients and their families including medical, nursing and respite care as well as emotional and bereavement support in the comfort and security of their own homes.

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Mrs J Childs

07876 016943

Sunday

10.30am-11.30am

Redeemed Christian Church of God

John Oyeleke

Sunday

10.15am-11.30am

Craft Group

Donna Keene

01245 466665

3rd Tuesday (monthly)

7.30pm – 9.30pm

C.V. Carpet Bowls

J Matthews

01245 256611

Mondays Fridays

7.30pm-10.15pm 7.30pm-10.15pm

Drama Group

Sophie Ladd

07896 557644

Saturday

2.30pm-4.pm

JD Dance School

Jody De’Ath

07833 671104

Thursday

7pm-8.30pm

Friday

4pm-6pm

Shinkyu Karate

Jason Smith

07596 410309

Saturday

9.30am-12.30pm

Rainbow Pre-School

Monica Burdett

07901 886488

All Week

9am-3.30pm

Stretch

Carolyn Pink

07810 611501

Tuesday

6.45pm-9pm

Weston’s School of Dance

Ms E Swan

01245 287638

Thursday

4pm-6.45pm

Y.M.C.A.

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7.30am-8.45am 3.30pm-6pm

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Wednesday

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Chelmer Village Community Fun Day

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2nd July 2016 | 11am-4pm

Springfield Parish Council Events & Project Committee are planning a community fun day on Chelmer Village Green, adjacent to Chelmers Village Hall CM2 6RF. There will be a nominal charge for hiring tables/ space. Any profits raised on the day are kept for the space holder.

Anyone interested in taking part should contact Federica Rainaldi on 01245 466313 or email federica@springfieldpc.org.uk

Did you know?

HISTORICAL FACT

Rifle Range Gardeners Farm During the Napoleonic war the local Militia established a rifle range to train soldiers. It was on Gardeners farm at the bottom of Chancellor Park near the river Chelmer & Blackwater Navigation.

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CHELMER VILLAGE

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Saturday 2 July 11am - 4pm

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Something for all the family

If interested in providing a stall or attraction please contact federica@springfieldpc.org.uk or 01245 466313

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In some gardens, there will be plant sales or craft stalls. In all gardens, you will find eager owners ready to tell you about their gardens, the work they have done and perhaps even able to offer advice about your own garden!

Open Gardens 26th June 2016

Open Gardens will once again be taking place in Springfield! On Sunday 26th June between 1pm and 6pm, there will be many gardens open for you to enjoy. The gardens are varied from perfectly planned to more natural settings, with something for all tastes to enjoy. The beautiful All Saints Church will once again be open for you to view and there will be refreshments for sale in the Church Hall.

Car parking will be available at Boswells School, which is within easy distance of all of the gardens.

This promises to be a great day out, not to be missed! Programmes will be available from Farleigh Hospice shops in Moulsham Street and Galleywood for only ÂŁ5 and include a map of all the gardens.

If you would be interested in opening your garden, please get in touch! Call Angela Radley on 01245 344710 or Debbie de Boltz at Farleigh Hospice on 01245 457352.

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Play in the Park

Summer Playschemes For 2016 Organised by Chelmsford City Council and funded by the Parish Council, playschemes will be held during the summer holidays.

Admission is free and no booking is required.

Full details of dates and venues within the parish are available on the Parish Council website www.essexinfo.net/springfield-parish-council and on the noticeboards at Chelmers Village Hall and the parish centre.

For further details go to www.chelmsford.gov.uk/play

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What’s On at Springfield Parish Centre St. Augustine’s Way, Springfield, Chelmsford, Essex CM1 6GX 01245 464583 MONDAY 8am - 4pm

Tiddlywinks Pre-school

Zoe 01245 463245/362035

10.30am - 12.30pm

M.S. Monday Club Multiple Sclerosis Group

Maureen Lodge 01245 360803 lesliwlodge313@btinternet.com

1pm - 2.30pm

Yoga (mixed ability)

Kim Brunning 01245 477136

3pm - 4.45pm

Tai-chi

01206 576167 or www.taoist.org.uk

4pm- 6pm

Little Learners 11+ Tuition (year 4 & 5)

Jeanette 07913 371053

5pm - 6.30pm

6th Springfield Brownies

6.30pm - 8pm

6th Springfield Guides

7.30pm - 9.30pm

Pole Fitness Beginners

Sophie 0752664485 Info@sophisticatedpole.co.uk

7.30pm- 9.30pm

Springfield Art Group

Steven Martin 01245 461816 Norman Preece 01245 420637

8pm - 10.30pm

Springers Amateur Operatic & Dramatic Society

Sharon 01245 460006

8.30pm - 10.30pm

Badminton New Bowers Badminton Club

Ant Cole 07921 167934

8am - 4pm

Tiddlywinks Pre-school

Zoe 01245 463245/362035

9.30am - 10.20am

BOXfit

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10am - 11.30am

Yoga (mixed Ability)

Kim Brunning 01245 477136

10.30am - 11.15am

Buggy LBT Post Natal Fitness Class

11.30am - 12.15pm

Buggy LBT Post Natal Fitness Class

07766056499 or book online at www.buggybootcampit.com

1.30pm - 4pm

Bingo – SPC Afternoon Club

Contact SPC 01245 464583

4.45pm - 6.45pm

Parties4kidz Multisport & Nerf Club 6-11 years

Ricky 07921161350 ricky.juson@hotmail.co.uk

7pm - 8pm

Pole Fitness Beginners

8pm - 9pm

Pole Fitness Beginners

9pm - 10pm

Pole Fitness Intermediate

7.15pm - 8.10pm

Hi-low Aerobics

José Childs 07876 016943

7.30pm - 9.30pm

Lace Making Classes

Mara 01245 492427

7.45pm - 9.45pm

Show Choir

Kristina 07833 688558 www.kristinademou.com

8.15pm - 9.10pm

Insanity Fitness

José Childs 07876 016943

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TUESDAY

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Spring Newsletter L What’s On at Springfield Parish Centre (continued) WEDNESDAY 8am - 4pm

Tiddlywinks Pre-school

Zoe 01245 463245/362035

9.30am - 2.15pm

Tumble Tots

Rosemarie Herring 01621 891948

10am – 11am

WOMEN’S WALKS

Rosie 01245 606206 www.womentime.co.uk

10am - 10.45am

Hartbeeps Happy House (walking to 4 yrs)

Charlene 07791 138077

10am - 11am

Buggy BOXfit

07734 470727 or book online www. buggybootcampit.com

11am - 11.45am

Hartbeeps Babybeeps (sitting to toddling)

12pm - 12.45pm

Babybells (newborn to sitting)

3.30pm - 5.30pm

Kumon After School Maths & English

Eirene 07534 812489

6pm - 10.45pm

Springers Amateur Operatic & Dramatic Society

www.springers-aods.com Jackie 07833704656

7.30pm - 10.30pm

Springfield Camera Club

Peter 01245467310 Valerie 01787273709

7.30pm - 9.30pm

Springfield Knitting Machine Club (bi-monthly)

Ginny Cooch 01245 360062

8.15pm - 9.45pm

Pole Fitness Advanced

Sophie 0752664485 or info@sophisticatedpole.co.uk

8am - 4pm

Tiddlywinks Pre-school

Zoe 01245 463245/362035

9.10am - 9.55am

Pilates

10.05am - 10.50am

Pilates

1.30pm - 3pm

Baby Weigh In Clinic Health Visitors

01245 458863

1.30pm - 4pm

Carpet Bowls – SPC Afternoon Club

Contact Spc 01245464583

7pm - 8pm

Yoga (beginners)

8.10pm - 9.40pm

Yoga (mixed Ability)

7.45pm - 9.15pm

Line Dancing (beginners/mixed ability)

Tracy 01621 859292

8am - 4pm

Tiddlywinks Pre-school

Zoe 01245 463245/362035

9.30am - 12.30pm

Sing And Sign Toddler Group

Martine 07739 832059

1.45pm - 3.45pm

Tea Dance – SPC Afternoon Club

Jeff Short 01245 450450

3pm - 7pm

Children’s Ballet with The Weston School Of Dancing

01245 287638 Office@theweston.dance

7pm - 9pm

Hip Hop (12 To 18 Years) with The Weston School Of Dancing

01245 287638 www.theweston.dance

6.30pm - 7.30pm

Tokon Kai Karate Academy

Steve Roberts (5th Dan) 07712 425585

Charlene 07791 138077

THURSDAY

Fiona Fairman 07971 523826

Catrina Shenston 07545 984592

FRIDAY

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SATURDAY 9am - 11am

Kumon After School Maths & English

Irene 07534 812489

9am - 2pm

Little Learners 11+ Tuition (year 4 & 5)

Jeannette 07913 371053

9am - 9.30am

‘Un Petit Bonjour’ French Club (3-5 Yrs)

9.40am - 10.10am

‘Un Petit Bonjour’ French Club (5-7 Yrs)

10.20am - 10.50am

‘Un Petit Bonjour’ French Club (6-8 Yrs)

11am - 11.40am

‘Un Petit Bonjour’ French Club (8-11 Yrs)

11.45am - 12.15pm

‘Un Petit Bonjour’ French Club (6-8 Yrs)

12pm - 2pm

Learning Factory

Jeannette 07913 371053

12.20pm - 1pm

‘Un Petit Bonjour’ French Club (8-11 Yrs)

Kay 01245 353227 07720 311869

10am - 11.15am

Steps School of Dance - Freestyle Rock‘n’Roll - Technique Stamina & Stretch Starter - Intermediate

10.45am - 12pm

Steps School of Dance - Freestyle Rock‘n’Roll - Technique Stamina & Stretch Starter - Advanced

Kay 01245 353227 07720 311869

Sue Steps School Of Dance 01245 264528

SUNDAY 9.30am - 1.30pm

Christ Embassy Gospel Church

Pastor Tosin 07984 076494

5pm - 7pm

Tokon Kai Karate Academy

Steve Roberts (5th Dan) 07712 425585

The Springfield Parish Centre is also available for weekend functions and parties.

For further information, telephone 01245 464583 or e-mail enquiries@springfieldpc.org.uk www.essexinfo.net/springfield-parish-council Springfield Parish Council

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“Go outside. Remain” Nick Offerman

A wise man once said go outdoors and remain there.

There might still be a chill in the air but days are getting longer and the galanthus are in bloom – it’s the perfect time to prep the garden. Here are some beginner tips to get you started at this time of year.

One: Get your tools in order

Everyone needs the tools of their trade.

My big five for the garden are fork, spade, hoe, rake, and trowel. A good pair of gloves are a must and a decent pair of secateurs will be at home in your pocket. A wheelbarrow completes the rock star look.

Two: Compost

One of the first things you want to establish is a compost heap. This can begin as simply a sunny corner in the garden where you put your vegetable scraps but you’ll soon want a container of sorts.

There are numerous ones available on the market but it’s an easy job (and fun) to construct one from scrap timber or pallets, old tyres, bricks or wire mesh. A quick search online will yield countless tutorials; ignore them all and make up your own design. Avoid placing the heap on concrete, patio slabs or tarmac. You want a site on bare soil so worms and other creatures can colonise, they help mix the compost. When adding ingredients include a healthy mix of green (vegetable peelings, fruit waste, tea bags, plant prunings, grass cuttings etc.) and brown (cardboard egg boxes, scrunched up paper, small twigs etc.) waste. Do not add meat or cooked food waste, this attracts rats, and avoid citrus. Some egg shells provide good minerals though!

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Three: Prepare the ground

In other words: weeding. Dig out tired old shrubs and weeds, especially perennials (thistle, nettle, bindweed etc.) Try to remove all parts of the roots, but don’t be over hasty. My grandfather would tell me a garden would only ever be finished if there was nothing left to take out. Use a fork to turn the soil over, hoe and then rake.

Then bask in satisfaction. At this time of year if you’re not going to plant anything for another week or two then it helps to lay some old carpet over your freshly turned soil. This prevents new weeds from getting any sunlight and helps warm the ground.

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Four: Sow

A simple way to start planting is sow some herb seeds in small pots with fresh compost and sit them inside by a window with plenty of light. Water regularly but don’t drown them.

Basil, parsley and thyme are all pretty easy to look after and don’t take long to grow.

If you also grow tomatoes this year some basil will taste great with them.

Five: Sit

Another tip from my grandfather: when the work is complete don’t forget to sit in the garden; it’s important to enjoy the space you’ve created. If the nights are a little chilly, grab some blankets, get a fire pit on the go, cuddle up and crack open a bottle of the parsley wine you’ve had brewing in the shed since last year.

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