October & November 2014 by Jane Smith

In this issue 4 Sue de Nime—An alternative bucket list for parents 6 Royal run for the Steam Queen 8 National baseball win for the Arrows 8 Best British Expo—November 20

12 Share the Care—St Clare hospice sheds light on the ‘H’ word

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14 Swan Lake at Harlow Playhouse 19 Suffragette Bombers? Loughton author brings out controversial book about the suffragette movement 20 Penny Forem 24 Cancer Research Flame of Hope honorary fellowship awarded to 96 yearold local fundraiser 26 Relationship counselling: What’s going on when we meet? By Brenda Clowes 28 Haven House Children’s Raffle 29 Donkey Derby raises £11,000 33-35 Listings: Events, Club & Societies and Handy Numbers

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Welcome to our October & November edition Well, what a superb autumn we are having and I am spared a little longer before the winter coat gets to see the light of day again. The big, orangey thing in the sky fools us into thinking it is still quite summery, although it is strictly back to work and back to school for most (apart from freshers of course, who will be spending weeks and weeks blowing their text books’ budget on alcoholic relief). My younger daughter started at secondary school and is having to get used to being a small fish in a big pond. Her older sister had only piece of sage advice for and was something to do with the toilets. I think. We have lots of positive local stories in this edition, so I hope the good vibes rub off on you all. Thanks to our advertisers and contributors who ensure you are not flicking through blank pages each edition! We return in December, so please let me know by November 14th if you have any local events to promote or local interest stories to share. Jane Editor / Publisher

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10 places to visit before you die (a parent's version)

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alking the Inca trail. Swishing your manicured toes in the gently lapping waves of a Maldives beach. Being punted (I said punted) down a Venice canal as you sit resplendent in a gondola. I don't know about you, but I have pretty much had my fill of those 'Ten Places You Have To Visit Before You Die' lists. I have small children and let's face it, I struggle to tick stuff off my daily to-do list, let alone a list that involves global travel and the ability to pack light. So I have decided to create an alternative list. A list that I stand a very good chance of completing given that I am en famille.

5. The car. Experience a journey like no other aboard your very own vehicle. Fuel your adrenaline with the excitement of driving one-handed, your torso twisted sideways and with one arm flailing into the back seat to hand over a drink or break up a fight. 6. The shoe shop. A great weekend escape, a trip to the shoe shop is sure to thrill. Jostle for a seating cube with other parents who are all eyeing up the sale rack, praying that their children's' feet have not grown again. 7. The library. A trip not for the fainthearted, being as it mixes over-exuberant, children with an environment that prides itself on its tranquillity. Marvel at the rows of books that you will never have time to read and instead, settle down with your child and attempt to master the 'reading out loud in a partial whisper' skill.

1. The supermarket. The pure adrenaline rush of navigating those aisles with an incalcitrant trolley and even more stubborn offspring will have you coming back for more. Even more spectacular when there is an unexpected tantrum in the bagging area. 2. The soft play centre. The shimmering oasis at the end of every parental question as to how to entertain the kids on a wet morning. Glistening vinyl landscapes, replete with new species of bacteria in every crevice for the young explorers, as well as the renowned 'wall of sound' noise effect reminiscent of three hundred over-excited hyenas, are just the start of this magical experience.

8. The garden. A real treasure right on your doorstep, time spent in the garden is a real pleasure. Watch as your youngest attempts to sample the local delicacies by licking a muddy leaf and poking a snail before sucking his fingers. If you are really lucky, your eldest will create his own wailing wall, having slipped on a discarded muddy leaf and banged his head on the concrete.

3. The GP's waiting room. This is an experience to be repeated. Often. We recommend eschewing the more popular booked appointment for a will-theywon't-they slot with the on-call duty team, so you can luxuriate in the hard benches and beige carpet tiles for anywhere up to an hour.

9. Play dates. Some call this the Holy Grail of parental destinations, the play date is an experience of both thrills and spills: you thrill in the luxury of leaving the chaos of your house behind and being in someone else's' tidier abode, before having the white-knuckle experience of your child spilling black4. Santa's Grotto. There is nowhere better to spend currant juice all over their lounge carpet. Not for the one and a half minutes of your life in than this fabu- faint-hearted. lous feat of temporary architecture known as Santa's Grotto. Watch the delightful anticipation of your 10. Your bed, after 7am. (Well, I had to put one ridiculously ambitious destination on there, to give us all offspring build into destructive boredom as you wait in the queue for fifty minutes with other like-minded something to aim for). saps who are about to be relieved of cash in exchange for a plastic curio that will last for approxi- Sue de Nime, aka Jodie Newman, also writes a blog at www.motheringfrights.wordpress.com or follow on mately seven minutes. Book early to ensure disapTwitter for non-parenting advice @MotheringFright pointment.

“Cancer effects most of us”

A Royal run for the Steam Queen Faith Wallace, who runs a local ironing business from North Weald, is fulfilling her personal goal this year of running a half marathon. ‘The Steam Queen’ will be running in the Royal Parks Foundation Half on Sunday October 12th to raise money for the Breast Cancer Princess Alexandra NHS Trust Charitable Fund. The 13.1 mile run starts and finishes in Hyde Park, taking runners on a beautiful route of landmark London sites, including Buckingham Palace and the Royal Albert Hall, and through the Royal Parks. 16,000 runners are set to take place, watching by over 50,000 spectators. Faith says, “After setting a personal goal to run a half marathon this year and hearing from a girl at the gym about charity spaces coming up for the Royal Parks run, I jumped at the chance. It’s for a local cause and a great cause, as cancer effects most of us.” To donate, please visit www.justgiving.com/FaithWallace

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It was a triumphant summer for local Essex Arrows baseball team, as they sealed the National Baseball Championships by defeating the London Mets. This is the first national NBC title for the Arrows, who reached the top of the League after a tough two-game sweep against the Mets on the final weekend in August, winning 5-1 on the Saturday and 5-4 on the Sunday at Farnham Park in Slough. his second year of management and we have ambitions for further success in the years to come. Our The club was founded in Townmead Waltham Abbey in youth system is growing with 8-11 year-olds currently 1984 and entered into the National League, which is taking to the field every Thursday evening and the the top division in the UK, in 2010. This year the club Arrows will travel to Holland in October for an end of celebrated 30 years of affiliation to the British Baseball tournament season in Nuenen.” Federation. During the 2014 season, the Arrows club hosted international teams for several tournaments, The club welcomes players and volunteers of all ages including the Collegiate Baseball League of Europe. and abilities. Arrow general manager David Shaer says, “I am ex- To contact the club directory through their secretary Sue tremely proud of what this club has achieved. Our new Barnes, email soosie.barnes@googlemail.com Arrows manager, Steve Simmons, has won the title in

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#sharethecare St Clare sheds light on the ‘H’ word St Clare Hospice is rallying its supporters to #sharethecare as it prepares to celebrate next month’s national Hospice Care Week. The Hastingwood-based charity is calling on the community to join the St Clare Grapevine to raise awareness and understanding of hospice care. In a bid to shed light on the ‘H’ word – and change some of the common misconceptions of hospice care – they are inviting those who know about St Clare’s work to spread the word so they can support even more people facing a life-limiting diagnosis and their families.

“At the mention of the ‘H’ word people stop listening”

“At the beginning of last year, I had months where I just couldn’t breathe and it went on and on and on and that really, really gets you down. But what I’ve learnt here about what to do has really helped me cope and I just wish I’d known about St Clare Hospice back then.” St Clare physiotherapy student Rachel Newton’s view of hospice care has also been transformed through her own personal experience of working at the Hospice.

“Before coming to work at the Hospice, I didn’t know much about hospices or what to expect,” she said. “Other people had told me working at the Hospice St Clare communications and marketing manager Karen would be a challenge and that they would find it an Griffiths says, “So many people who have discovered St upsetting place to work. Clare tell us they wish they had found out about the incredible range of care available sooner, or wish they “But from day one, when I spent the morning with a had said yes to help when it was first suggested. But Day Therapy group and the afternoon with patients in how do we raise awareness when, sadly, at the mere the Inpatient Unit, I knew I would enjoy working here. mention of the ‘H’ word people stop listening? St Clare really looks at the whole person and how best we think we might be able to help them, whether it’s “Too many people in West Essex and East Herts border seeing an occupational therapist, nurse, chaplain or suffer more than they need to because of fears and trying massage or reflexology. Before coming here I misconceptions, which is why we are asking those who thought Hospices were depressing places, but now I are already ‘in the know’ to #sharethecare by becoming know they are warm and caring.” part of the St Clare Grapevine.” Hospice Care Week, from October 6 to 12, will culminate One person who knows hospice care is just as much with an Open Day on Saturday, October 11 from 11am to about life and living is St Clare patient Roger Thorlby 3pm for anyone who would like to understand more (pictured with St Clare complementary therapist coabout St Clare and the care and services local people ordinator Jacqueline Penhallow). The 57-year-old carcan access. penter, who has heart failure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, started attending Day Therapy There will be opportunities to tour the recently sessions and the breathlessness group in June. refurbished Hospice building, chat to staff and volunteers, take part in mini workshops and pose questions “When it was first suggested I come to St Clare for to a team of experts from across the Hospice. therapy, I thought I’d be stupid to say no to something that could do me some good,” he said. “I’d only heard If you would like to attend, or would like to be sent an of the Hospice as a ‘doom and gloom’ place; someinvitation to pass onto someone you know, call Karen where you go to die. That seems to be everyone’s imGriffiths on 01279 773752 or email pression and I had no idea they did therapy for people karen.griffiths@stclarehospice.org.uk like me.

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The Suffragette Bombers: Britain’s Forgotten Terrorists Heroic activists or subverted terrorists?

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A Loughton author has written a controversial new book that examines history’s distorted view of the Suffragette movement. The Suffragette Bombers: Britain’s Forgotten Terrorists is written by Simon Webb from Loughton, a non-fiction education and popular history writer and broadsheet newspaper contributor. His book claims that the present-day view of Suffragettes, as heroic political activists driven to sacrifice their own lives and liberty for a greater cause, is nothing more than an air-brushed account of what really happened. In the years leading up to the First World War, Britain was subjected to a wave of violence, including several assassination attempts and terrorist bombings, culminating in June 1914 with an explosion at Westminster Abbey. Published to coincide with the centenary of this militant activity, the book reveals how the ferocious campaign of bombing and arson has been air-brushed from history. Could the militant activities have actually delayed, rather than hastened, the granting of the parliamentary vote to British women?

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ith her new uniform on, clean shoes and hair neatly tied back, my fouryear-old daughter looked so grown up on her first day at school. I was bursting with pride to see her skip confidently into the classroom.

She dodged round the skirt-clingers and sidestepped the wailers and she was in (she is a second child, they have it easy). But that was nothing to the scenes outside the school gates. I could barely get up the path for the caring parents with their red-rimmed eyes and scrunched up tissues as they stifled their sobs. I am not sure who gets more emotional about first days at school but I would hazard a guess that the parents won it by a nose. I'm ashamed to say I belonged to the other camp as the only emotion I displayed was euphoria at finally getting a little bit of time to do things without the 'help' of a small person. Even the thought of a supermarket shop is appealing when you can do it unhindered. I'm sure that feeling will fade quick smart though...

Technology. It's supposed to make things easier, but it quite clearly doesn't. Now I've never met Tim Berners-Lee but he's got a few questions to answer. Now I love the ease of the internet. The joy of shopping while pretending to work. But as every firm has discovered itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s way cheaper to get its customers to do everything online it means that firms rely on us using this technology more and more. And this is the bit that grates on me. In the olden days, say back in 2005, when my electricity meter needed reading a man (always a man, I'm sure they have women doing it but I've never met one) would knock on the door and come round to read it. If I was out, he'd leave a little card for me to fill in and pop in the postbox. But not now. Oh no. I get a little email reminding me that I have to read my own meter. This requires a torch, a stall and the right pair of reading glasses. Plus another pair for negotiating the stall. Then the fun begins. Firstly I have to hope there is internet connection. Then, if there is any, I have to remember my password. I never can so I have to click the little 'forgot your password your eejit' box and wait for it to drop into my inbox. Then, if I have any will left to live I can finally input my meter readings. And that's for a fairly simple operation. Whilst booking an airline flight recently (why or why can't I just speak to someone on the phone?) I went through the whole rigmarole only to find when it came to the payment the 'host server ate itself' or some such. Basically I had to do it all again. What does the airline do. Nothing. Just sits and waits for me to waste more of my life tippy tapping out its forms. So technology making life easier - for whom?

It's been an extraordinary autumn with lashings of sunshine and helpings of glorious heat. Which is going to make winter when it comes so much harder to deal with. Chin up, Christmas next...

BOOK LAUNCH Fourth outing for White Witch of Spiton

ocal author, Tracey Rolfe, launched her highlyanticipated fourth book in the children’s White Witch of Spiton series at the Epping Bookshop on August 30th. Rolfe was happy to sign copies of The White Witch of Spiton and the Goddess of the Moon during the special author event at the independent book shop. Tracey, from Waltham Abbey, became a full-time writer after giving up her career in the care industry nearly twenty years ago. She is passionate about researching the historical elements of her books and is asked to comment and lecture on her novel’s subject matter. She was initially inspired to write the series after visiting a witches’ shop in Waltham Abbey. The series is published by Jake Boy Publishing. Photo: Peter J Morgan

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Fundraising flame fellowship gives us all hope A 96 year-old who set up the Theydon Bois and District Friends of Cancer Research in 1972 has been awarded a prestigious ‘Flame of Hope’ honorary fellowship. Marjorie Chapman set up the group in the 70s with her friend Eileen Wilson and started fundraising in her friend’s living room after hearing that two people from the village had been diagnosed with cancer. The first event the committee organised was a jumble sale which raised £90. The group continued to grow and to raise incredible funds through collections and events. In August 2012 they surpassed the milestone of £500,000.

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Marjorie remains an integral member of the group and is still President. Group member Lynn Marsh said, “Until she was 88, Marjorie was still out and about with the group at their various fundraising events. Marjorie is an incredible lady, a true inspiration and an outstanding fundraiser. She has donated 42 years of her life to helping us beat cancer sooner and at the age of 96 and with ailing health deserves a huge thank you.” Cancer Research UK’s Flame of Hope 2015 nominations open in 2015. For more information, contact flameofhope@cancer.org.uk

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Relationship counselling: What's going on when we meet? Brenda Clowes MBACP COSRT One of the questions I get asked is 'How do we tell whether we are right for each other'? There is a quest for a formula or a gauge when everything feels so confusing and so much rests on the decision to stay together or part.

The third Dicks calls 'the unconscious forces' flowing between partners forming bonds of a positive and negative kind. This is where we locate the drives towards satisfaction of earlier needs which have undergone exclusion from awareness. 'Chemistry' is perhaps an easier concept.

So what draws couples together in the first place? Physical attraction? This is not shallow or to be trivialised. There is a whole world of information exchanged in the first look the meaning of which is mostly out of our awareness. Then from first conversations we learn things that excite us about the similarity (we both like the same music, we share beliefs or we laugh at the same things) or by the difference ('I have never left home', 'you have lived independently since 18', or 'You phone and pursue me, I'm too scared of rejection to do that.')

Dicks' idea is that we need to have credit in at least two of these aspects. So an arranged marriage may have (1) and (2) but not necessarily the chemistry, or social affinity (1) with a deep connection or chemistry (3) can withstand strong divergences in personal norms and tastes, as can Personal norms (2) and Chemistry (3) withstand cultural differences. Reality testing may prove to one or both partners that the relationship was based on only one of these levels and give an explanation for the lack of satisfaction.

Unfortunately some of the things that are so attractive to us – “You are so good in company” we land up punishing each other with “why do you always go off and leave me”. The attraction may have been the hope that the quality will rub off on ourselves and we will develop the confidence to 'work a room' when in fact what may happen is that we get even more shy.

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The little vignettes that couples describe of their first meetings are telling. When I first met my husband and he'd asked to see me home and we were leaving the dance he needed to use the loo. He gave me his Army Pass card (no pun intended) to look after to make sure I would still be there when he came out. I couldn't believe he would trust me with something so essential to him and was flattered that he took the risk and I was hugely impressed by his ingenuity and daring. It didn't occur to me until later that he may have had girls run away from him before.

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y entering the Haven House Children’s Hospice raffle, you will not only be helping the charity to make a difference to those they care for, but you could be in with a chance of winning £1,000 in cash as well as other fantastic prizes including; a set of AntlerTM Tiber luggage, driving a sports car for a week (courtesy of Hills of Woodford) and£150 Jewellery voucher, thanks to MAD Jewellery. Tickets cost £1. Go to www.raffleplayer.com/ HavenHouseCH to play online. Alternatively, call the Haven House marketing team on 020 8498 5841 to order books of 12 tickets to purchase yourself or sell to friends and family. Charity number: 1044296

Donkey Derby raises £11,000 for local groups

his year’s Donkey Derby was held under beautiful sunshine once again. After a morning downpour the weather brightened up for the annual Theydon Bois Scout Group event. Thousands of people came to the derby on the village green to watch the young jockeys ride the donkeys around the course in the seven races. There were also many side stalls for people to enjoy including the guide’s popular homemade produce tent. This year local groups including the school’s PTA, St Mary's Church, Playground At Theydon and nearby scout groups were offered stalls to run so they could profit from the event. For this reason the annual total was down on last year’s bumper figure but it still raised around £11,000 for the scout and guide groups in the village. Donkey Derby committee chairman Phil Koczan said, "We had an excellent day made possible by the support of many people providing time on the day, helping with the organisation of the event, advertisements and sponsorship. Without this fantastic support the event would not happen." He will be standing down as chairman this year and anyone who is interested in reaching him or joining the committee can contact him at 01992 815629. The committee meets monthly from January in the Queen Vic pub in the village. It gained several new members last year and hopes to do so again this year.

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The A-Z of Clubs and Societies Alpine Garden Society—Epping Forest Group. Meet on the second Tuesday of the month at Theydon Bois Village Hall CM16 7ER at 8pm. www.alpinegardensociety.net/groups/Epping-Forest. The Avenue Lawn Tennis Club—18 The Avenue, Loughton IG10 4PT. Club sessions: Men—Thursday 5.30pm and Sunday mornings; Ladies—Tuesdays at 5.30pm; Mixed—Thursdays 11am to 1pm, Fridays 6.30pm, Saturday and Sunday 1.30pm. The club has teams in both the South West Essex (men’s, ladies and mixed) and Essex leagues (men). Contact Lynda Wyles on 0208 505 4704 or email c.wyles@btinternet.com Badminton Club Call for Players We are looking for (mature) players to join our badminton club. We meet on Monday evenings at 8pm at Debden Park High School’s Sports Hall. Please contact Alan on 020 8508 6306. Book Club—meet locally once a month. Call Linda on 01992 571178. Buckhurst Hill Bowls Club, 72 Epping New Road, Buckhurst Hill IG9 5TX. If you are looking for a local, friendly bowls club, please call the Secretary John Pretty 0208 505 3973. www.bhbltc.co.uk. Open 7 days a week. Buckhurst Hill Community Association Over 80 classes and workshops held in the friendly and welcoming setting of Bedford House. Day, evening classes: Aerobics, Art, Bridge, Calligraphy, Creative Writing, Family History, Needlecraft, Piano, Pottery, Printmaking, Sculpture in Clay, Rambles, Yoga/Yoga for Pregnancy/Baby Yoga. Saturday workshops: Abstract Art, Art History, Autumn Light (ART), Beaded Earrings, Children’s Art, Collage, Digital Photography, Flower Painting, Portrait Photography, Print into Clay, Printmaking (Woodcut/Silkscreen), Repeat Patterns (Art), Watercolour from the Greats, Watercolour (Tricks and Textures). Postal enrolment for September 2014 now open. Personal enrolment evening Monday 8 September 7-9pm. Tel 020 8504 6668. Chigwell & Epping Forest Orienteering Club. Bored with just running, in pain from too much running on roads? Try running through forests and having to work out where to go. There is a local event about once a month. For more details ring Helen on 020 8502 1629, or visit chig.org.uk. Chigwell Floral Art Group Meets at Victory Hall 2-4pm every third Thursday of the month. Demonstrations, cream teas and workshops. For further information call Carol on 0208 505 2716 carol@cbrighten.fsnet.co.uk Children’s Yoga Classes in Epping and North Weald for children aged 2 upwards. Contact Amy Bramble on 07841 378364 or visit amybrambleyoga.blogspot.com for more details. Dance classes for children from 2 years. Illusions Dance Academy. Melody Bear Ballet, Tip Tap Ballet & Groovy Moves (pre-school classes), ISTD Modern, Tap and Ballet, Street Dance. Taught by professional and qualified teachers. Classes Epping & Loughton. Call 07784 449231 or 07849 946193. Drum Tuition—All styles; pop, rock, jazz, Latin, blues...Beginners to advanced. All ages welcome. Call 07803 893722. Epping Art Society—Art Appreciation evenings, 2nd Wednesday of the month at Pelly Court, Hemnall Street, Epping. Call Robin 01992 572077. Members £2, non-members £3. Practical evenings are run the first Friday evening of the month, at 7.30 for 2 hours at the Methodist Church Hall, Epping

Epping-Eppingen Twin Town Association. Exciting cultural, school, musical and personal exchanges with our active and friendly twinned town in southern Germany. Contact Uschi Jesson 01992 577603 or Tony Church 07725 608368. Epping Football Club, Stonards Hill, Epping If you are interested in joining the club, contact Steve Allen on 07932 532694, Graham Sly on 07973 530148 or Tracy Wilkinson 07738 089251 Email:eppingfootball@aol.com or visit www.eppingfc.co.uk Epping Forest District Badger Group Meets on the 3rd Monday of the month at Hemnall Street Social club, Epping at 8pm. Find out more about the existence and secret life of badgers, and their preservation. Contact 01992 756038. www.eppingforestbg.org.uk Epping Forest Centenary Trust Providing practical conservation sessions in Epping Forest for groups, including special needs groups, community groups and youth groups. Call Epping Forest Centenary Trust on 0208 508 9061, email efct@btinternet.com or visit www.efct.info. Epping Forest & District Stamp Club Meets 2nd Tuesday of month at the Dining Room, Roding Valley High School, Loughton. New members and beginners always welcome. Keith Smith 020 8505 5620. Epping Forest Group of the Alpine Garden Society Non-members are welcome. For further information please contact the Group Secretary: Keith Ballard on 01992 813231 / emailkeith@hetheringtonandco.com Epping Forest HP (Walking) Group We are a walking group who walk in Epping, Redbridge and sometimes London each week. Walks start at 10.30am. There is no charge to join walks, optional membership at £4. Social evenings, coach trips and holidays. www.efhfg.org.uk. Email info2009@efhfg.org.uk Epping Forest Outdoor Group Are you a walker or a cyclist? Like to enjoy a more varied outdoor and social life? 8.30pm Thursdays, ROVSCO Hall, 72 Hollybush Hill, E11 1PX. Weekends away, day activities and social events. www.efog.org.uk Call Secretary Ken 020 8524 3960. Epping Forest Rotary Club Meet Garnon Bushes, Coopersale on Tuesday evenings for meal and regular speaker. If you want to join other business and community minded men and women please contact mrharvey@btinternet.com Telephone 01992 814105 www.RIBI.org The Epping Horticultural Society Share gardening tips and enjoy our social events throughout the year. Annual membership £1 and discounts available at the trading hut on the Meadow Road allotment site (Sunday mornings10am to 12pm). Contact Christine Burgess 01992 577020. Epping Tennis Club Lower Bury Lane Four all weather courts (3 floodlit). New members welcome—Lessons and coaching available. Visit www.eppingtennisclub.co.uk or call 01992 575602 Exercise with me: Exercise for Free!!! Power walking group in Buckhurst Hill, weekday evenings, meet outside The Toby Carvery, 5k distance approx. Call/text 07706 700 666 or go to www.exercisewithme.co.uk for further details Forest Creative Writers 12.45pm-2.45pm, Thurs Loughton Library. Intending new members invited to first free taster session. Contact Pete Relph on 0208 508 6313.

Epping Bowls Club, Lower Bury Lane. New members welcome to join our friendly, local club. Regular tuition sessions take place for beginners. Contact Anne Munro: 01992 561164.

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

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

Guitar Lessons—Learn to play guitar All ages, abilities and styles. Experienced local teacher. Christian Karlsson 07958 471083. Email: chris@stunningmusic.com

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

Jo Jingles Monday Epping 10:00am Over 2s and 11:00am babies from 3months to 2 years. Monday Theydon Bois 3:15pm Mixed ages (babies-5years old); Call Lucy on 01279 868410 or email us: lucyjojingles@hotmail.com. www.jojingles.com/bishopsstortford

South West Essex Choir welcomes new members. We meet at Loughton Methodist Church, High Road, Loughton IG10 1RB on Tuesdays 7.45-10pm. No audition is necessary. Please contact Mary McElarney on 01992 812606 or m.mcelarney@tiscali.co.uk More information at www.southwestessexchoir.org.uk St John Ambulance Epping Community First Responders help to save lives. Full training given. Please contact Sandra Newman on 01992 572545 for more details.

Karate Classes for adults and children in Epping, Loughton, Theydon Bois and Nazeing. Contact Sensei Andy Major 07941 164544, email andymajor999@hotmail.co.uk. More details at www.teashido.co.uk

Tappy Toes Fun and creative dance and movement classes for girls and boys aged 20 months to 4 and a half years. Classes in Epping, Loughton and Ongar. Tel 01992 265306, or email claire@tappytoes.com

Laughter Workout (LAUGHTER YOGA). Laughter is a great stress buster and has many scientifically proven health benefits. The body does not know the difference between real and pretend laughter, you still get the same benefits. For details of forthcoming workshops, please visit www.laughterworkout.co.uk

WEA Loughton & Epping Branch Details from www.weaessex.org.uk, leaflets in the libraries. Phone Bettie Bock, 020 8508 4919 or e-mail: mrspdale@googlemail.com

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

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

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

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

Loughton Bridge Club meets Monday and Wednesday at Oak View School, Whitehills Road, Loughton IG10 1TS. 7.15 for 7.30pm start. Guests welcome. We run a host system so you can come without a partner. Further details at www.bridgewebs.com/ Loughton/ Loughton Camera Club, Lopping Hall, Loughton. Meets every Wednesday 8-10pm. New members welcome. Contact John Banks 020 8508 4199. Loughton Folk Club meets every Thursday from 8pm at Loughton Club, 8 Station Road, Loughton, IG10 4NX. Parking front and rear. Email loughtonfolkclub@gogglemail.com or call Jill Coombes 0776 214 6623 Messy Days Mother and Toddler Group, Monday and Fridays 10am to 11am. St Mary’s Church Hall, Theydon Bois. Come along for some messy fun. £4.50 per session. Discount for second child. Preschool Learning accreditation. Ring Lindsay on 01992 814487. Petanque (Boules). Epping Horizons Petanque Club meets on Saturdays and Mondays at 1.30pm on Stonards Hill Recreation Ground. New members always welcome. To arrange a taster session call Peter Lumb 01992 571744 or visit www.ehpetanque.co.uk Piano Club—Loughton Methodist Church. Wednesdays 10-12noon. Contact Rea Camus on 01992 571773. We are a group of keen amateur pianists who enjoy making music together and having fun. All standards welcome.

West Essex Flower Club Thornwood Village Hall, Weald Lane. Meets 2nd Monday of each month (except January and August) From 1.45pm. Visitors and new members always welcome. Contact the Club Secretary for further details on 01992 577036

The Woodford Singers meet every Wednesday evening in the Methodist Church, South Woodford. Wide range of musical styles from classical and folk songs to musical theatre and madrigals. Contact musical director Kathleen Savage at kathleensavage@me.com or Anna Knight on 07958 795824. Yoga Private or semi private yoga classes in your home or work, in and around the Epping area. Please call/text Louise on 07771 995533 or visit www.eppingyoga.co.uk for more information. Yoga classes and workshops for all levels in Epping and North Weald, Tues/Weds/Thurs/Sat. Contact Amy on 07841 378364 or visit www.amybrambleyoga.blogspot.com for more details.6pm. Please contact Dorothy on 01992 574623. (Ivenga) Yoga, Lindsay Street, Epping. Mondy evenings from 6pm. Please contact Dorothy on 01992 574623. Yoga—’Fitness Yoga’ Mondays 7pm—8pm at Theydon Bois Primary School, Orchard Drive. A revitalising and relaxing workout including a blend of Yoga based postures, traditional stretching, core exercises from Pilates, balance work and a final relaxation section. Taught to relaxing music. First class FREE, then £25 per month. Contact Lucilla on 07956 695077 Email lucilla@onestopfitness.co.uk www.onestopfitness.co.uk Yoga (Vinyasa & Hatha) Private classes in Epping & Buckhurst Hill 07725 653682.

PROBUS FOREST Probus Club is actively seeking new members. Monthly meetings on second Friday 12.30pm & lunch at County Hotel, Oak Hill Woodford Green. Please contact the Secretary email mjvh01@virginmedia.com or 020 8529 6500

Zumba Fitness Mondays St Michael’s Church, Loughton 8-9pm; Tuesdays Theydon Bois Primary School 7-8pm; Fridays Loughton Club 1011am. Email laura_zumba@hotmail.co.uk or call Laura 07581 673998 or Lisa 07775 553722.

Rotary Club of Loughton and Buckhurst Hill Meets at The Blue Boar, Abridge, RM4 1UA. On Thursdays at 1pm (1st and 3rd Thursdays) and 6.30pm (2nd and 4th Thursdays). For further details call A Harvey on 01992 572867 or visit www.loughtonrotary.org.uk

Zumba Gold/Dance Workouts for Older Active Adults Dance workouts to Latin music, taken at a gentle easy to follow pace. Classes at St John’s Church Rooms, Epping on Wednesdays at 3pm and St Mary’s Church Hall, Theydon Bois on Thursdays at 11.45am. £5. Contact Alison, an experienced, qualified dance teacher of the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing on 07790 701723.

Community & Event Listings Support Groups

Events

Al-Anon FAMILY GROUPS. For friends and family of alcoholics www.al-anonuk.org.uk. Email enquiries@al-anonuk.org.uk Helpline 020 7403 0888 (10am—10pm).

Buckhurst Hill open-mic Jazz Jam Session. Every Sunday at the Sports & Social Club, 50 Queens Road IG9 5BY 8pm start. Admission £3. Visit jazzjam.co.uk to check dates.

Breatheasy in Harlow & Epping Forest Meet the second Tuesday of the month at the Purford Green Community Centre, Purford Green, Harlow CM18 6HP, between 2pm and 4pm. For enquiries, please call 01992 573387. Breatheasy is the support group of The British Lung Foundation www.blf-uk.org

Farmers’ Market organised by the Loughton Residents Association on the first Sunday of the month. Centric Parade, High Road, Loughton. 9am-2pm.

Family Care Counselling Service We provide affordable, professional counselling in the Epping Forest area Tel: 01992 788499 www.familycarecounselling.org.uk Registered Charity No: 1118296 Parkinson’s UK—Harlow & District Branch. Meet at the David Livingstone Club, 11 Potter Street, CM17 9AE every Wednesday 11am-3pm. On the first Wednesday of each month there is a speaker from 1 to 3pm. For more information contact Secretary Corinne—Branch mobile 07982 094194 or email corinne.hall@sky.com. All welcome.

Doctors Surgeries The Limes Medical Centre, The Plain, Epping Appointments/Emergencies/Cancellations 01992 573 838 Theydon Bois Branch, Thrifts Mead 01992 812 450 Dr Lowry & Partners, High Street, Epping 0844 5769797

Hospitals St Margaret’s Hospital, Epping 01992 561 666 Princess Alexandra Hospital, Harlow 01279 444 455 NHS Direct 111

Therapies Craniosacral Therapy Clinic, The Limes Medical Centre, The Plain, Epping. Contact Liam Hurley on 07941 621887 Hydrotherapy—Hydrotherapy class run by a chartered physiotherapist at Loughton Leisure centre on Tuesdays 1.00 to 1.30pm .£9.00 per class. Call Jayne on 0796 3349754 for further details and booking. Osteopath—Epping Osteopathic & Sports Injuries Clinic, The Limes Medical Centre, Theydon Bois 01992 815 166 Physiotherapist. Appointments available at Theydon Bois Pharmacy, 10 Forest Drive, Theydon Bois CM16 7EY. Contact Jayne Gould Chartered Physiotherapist on 07963 349754 www.jg-physio.co.uk Station Road Wellness Centre, Osteopathy, Chiropody, massage, reflexology, Reiki. 12 Station Road, Epping. Tel. 01992 570003.

Care Services Bluebird Care – provides a full range of care services from shopping and companionship to full personal care including live-in care 24 hours per day, 365 days per year. Bluebird Care Redbridge Office 0208 989 8444 Bluebird Care Brentwood Office 0127 7230 763 And Bluebird Care Chelmsford Office 01245 263 962

Sports Centres & Fitness Studios Epping Sports Centre 25 Hemnall Street 01992 564 564 Waltham Abbey Swimming Pool Roundhills 01992 716 733Loughton Leisure Centre Traps Hill, Loughton 01992 564 57 Concept Fitness UK 224b High Street, Epping 01992 579050 www.conceptfitnessuk.com

FAB—Fabulous and Beautiful. If you are undergoing chemotherapy or have recently finished treatment, charity FAB, which runs a three hour session on the first Monday of the month at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Epping (11am to 2pm) may be just the tonic. Please call Laura Jones on 01279 827396. SmartNet Essex — Meet monthly lunch meetings for informal business networking at the Blue Boar, Abridge. Meet on the second Thursday of the month. Pay-as-you-go. Call Julie to book on 07843 260 186 or email info@smartnetessex.co.uk. EppNet—Business Networking. Meet every Wednesday morning for breakfast, 7.15 to 9am at The Bell Hotel, Epping. For more details email info@eppnet.co.uk or call Vincent Goode on 07931 580031. Music at Marigolds Jazz Club, Harlow Cricket Club, Chippingfield, Old Harlow, CM17 0DJ. Enquiries 01279 414174/421763. Doors open 7.30pm. Price guide £7-£8. www.musicatmarigolds.co.uk Oct 10 The Daniel Smith Blues Band Oct 31 Alan Barnes With the Brian Dee Trio Nov 14 Jimmy C and the Bluedragons Nov 28 Marigolds All Stars Essex Society for Family History Harlow Branch Meets on the first Saturday of the month at 2.15 in The Arc (St John’s Church) Old Harlow CM17 0AJ. Meetings consist of a speaker for 1 hour then tea/coffee and questions to the speaker. £1.50 donation for non-members www.esfh.org.uk Oct 4 The Mystery of an Unknown Drowned Woman, Val Day Nov 1 Members talks, tell us about your family in WW1 Dec 6 A Family Tree Puzzle, Barbara Harpin Theydon Bois Primary School Bonfire Night—Wednesday November 5th. Gates open 6.30pm. Tickets £5. Family ticket (in advance) £14. Orchard Drive. Epping Bookshop 20% Discount Weekend—November 29th and 30th, 71 High Street. Theydon Bois Primary School Christmas Fair—Saturday December 13th, 11-2pm. Orchard Drive. CAN YOU HELP? If you can spare between half an hour and two hours a week and would like to be part of an amazing organisation, the 3rd North Weald Scout Group is looking for volunteers. They are urgently looking for a Beavers leader and assistant leader, otherwise the Beaver section will have to close at Christmas. Please contact Joanne Joyles on 07710 977865 or Nikki Smith-Pryor on 01992 524672.

The deadline for event listings in the December & January edition of Magascene is November 14th. Please submit your event listings to: info@magascene.net