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elcome to the March/April edition of Inside Magazine, the local magazine for Chingford and Highams Park.

I think that it’s time to drop the pretence, folks, and let you into a trade secret. Due, you see, to production deadlines, I’m not really writing this in 2016 at all. Oh no. Far from it. It’s actually 1986. I have to prepare well in advance, you see, and I find myself wondering how your world is, 30 years ahead. One thing’s for sure – this whole computer thing will have blown over. While I’m at it, why not hazard another guess – in 2016 you’ll have not 4 but maybe as many as 8 TV stations, all with teletext. Football will be a thing of the past and our youth will amuse themselves by exercising with robots, who will also do all the hoovering in our homes, which will all be built in the sky. If I’m wrong, I’ll eat my words. That will be easy, though, as all magazines will almost certainly be printed on edible paper by 2016. Bon appetit,

David Young

NB. Copy deadline date for our next issue (May/June issue) is April 15th. Editor: David Young Features Editor: James McGowan Sales Manager: Lauren Ford Proprietor & Publisher: Peter Atkinson, E4 Publishing Inside Magazine (Chingford and Highams Park) is published bi-monthly by E4 Publishing. Our distribution covers most of Chingford and Highams Park. We deliver to half of each area one month, and the other half of each area the following month (approximately 10,000 households per month, or around 20,000 households in a two month distribution). Copies are also available in the libraries in Station Road and in Highams Park.

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ROBERT HOOKE or domes, diaries and diaphragms STORY: DAVID YOUNG

his is another story of the quitegoods. Of the runners-up, the also rans and the ones that just ran away. Of the flames that never flared too fiercely, or flickered for a while and then faded. We’re not all immortals. Some of us are quite good, though. And some of the quite-goods have their moments, when they flicker and fade. The first scientist to address the function of memory has been somewhat – you guessed it – forgotten. He’s not all that forgotten. Just slightly forgotten. He deserves to be less forgotten, so this piece is an attempt to un-forget some of the forgotten things that time forgot. (Get on with it, forgot’s sake - Ed).

He did other things. He built one of the first telescopes. He used the earliest microscope. He helped design the dome of St Paul’s. He developed the wave theory of light. He proposed a theory of evolution and extinction. He almost – but not quite – discovered gravity and the movement of the planets. He invented the Universal Joint and the diaphragm used in cameras. As a child, he built a wooden working clock, which is frankly just showing off. I could have done that too. Easily. If I had time. And he

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nearly – but not quite – discovered oxygen. In fact, if something was invented or discovered in the 17th century, Hooke was probably there, not in the forefront, but there nevertheless, like that bloke off of the TV who appears in photos behind celebrities. Well, a bit like him. We call it multi-tasking these days. I do that. Once I did the shopping AND the cooking AND the washing-up. All in the same month. I did nothing for the rest of the year, mind you, but I proved that men CAN do it too. Robert Hooke, multi-tasker, is quite famous. He’s not as unfamous as others we’ve looked at in these pages. But, with his achievements, why isn’t he more celebrated? One reason might be the many biographies that paint a picture of a curmudgeonly, miserable, jealous, vain, cantankerous, vengeful, caustic, irritable bloke. These attributes would have made him a reality star in our century, of course. But he was possibly misrepresented, as his diaries reveal a more caring side. Another reason for his relative obscurity lies in his mistreatment by rivals and peers. The great contemporary scientist Isaac Newton is said to have destroyed the only portrait of Hooke. And a biography of Christopher Wren, with whom Hooke collaborated, rather wrote him out of Wren’s achievements.

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Hooke himself was HOOKE'S MICROSCOPE born on the Isle of Wight in 1635. Raised to follow in his father’s footsteps in the church, Robert was more interested in the study of mechanics, dismantling objects, drawing them, and putting them back together again. This approach to the physical world only really works, incidentally, if you have the nous to complete the project. I tried it on a camera when I was young. I didn’t quite succeed. Hooke studied at Westminster where he was kept apart from the main school in a clique that was devoted to hiding its scientific pursuits from the Biblical eyes of the Protectorate. In 1653 he went to Oxford, where he met

Christopher Wren and the pioneer chemist Robert Boyle. This reminds me of my own glorious years at University, where I didn’t meet any such philosophers, but we did manage to nick a traffic cone once. Hooke worked with Boyle, the latter being not great with numbers, to produce Boyle’s Law (not, you’ll notice, Hooke’s) which was one of the first attempts to understand gas pressure. Recent investigations have afforded Hooke more of the credit that he deserved for his work. But he remains, for all that, one of life’s greatest also-rans. Not Wren. Not Newton. Not Boyle. Just the other bloke in the photograph. If they’d had photographs. Which reminds me. I must repair that camera.

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THREATS TO WOOD Woodworm his is the common name for several wood-boring beetles that lay eggs in crevices of woodwork. The eggs hatch out as larvae that tunnel their way through the wood. The adults emerge as beetles through ‘wormholes’ on the surface, and lay eggs so that the life cycle is repeated unless checked.

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he breakdown of a marriage can be an upsetting and stressful time for the whole family. The law can become confusing, and all too often we see people allow their emotions to dictate their actions within proceedings. This is therefore a guide to ensure that you are able to understand the basics of a divorce. At present there is only one ground for divorce in England and Wales and that is on the basis of the “irretrievable break down of the marriage”. The party petitioning for divorce must be able to prove that the marriage has broken down irretrievably based upon one of five facts.

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COMMUNITY EVENTS FORTHCOMING

SUNDAY FAMILY CLUB

from 2 to 4 pm, now until the end of March, at Pimp Hall Nature Reserve, off 48 Kings Road. E4 7HR. We would like to invite you to enjoy quality time with your kids every second and fourth Sunday of the month. Kids Kitchen will help you make delicious food with your under 5s and craft activities will be taking place inside and outside the Learning Lodge such as outdoor learning, visits to Pimp Hall allotments, activities with the Friends of Pimp Hall Park. Just show up on the day! Contact details; Amy Croome from the Hornbeam Centre and Friday Hill Community Association & Elizabeth Salazar from Chingford Children Centre and Dare to Design.

CADOS

presents a fun Easter Quiz with delicious buffet on Saturday March 5th at 7.30pm at Mornington Hall, The Green Walk, E4 7EN. Tickets £10 including food from 02085244380 or www.cados.biz

WINTER TALKS

Monday –7th March Jonathan Jukes - Marks Hall – Then and Now. Venue: St. James’ United Reformed Church, Palmerston Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5NG. Admission Free to Members, £1 to Visitors. Time: 7.30 – 9.30 p.m. For more information please contact the Chairman: Mrs. Maureen Briggs – email: mbriggs@uwclub.net or ring 0208 504 8436. 30

BUCKHURST HILL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY WINTER TALK Monday –7th March, Jonathan Jukes - Marks Hall – Then and Now. Venue: St. James’ United Reformed Church, Palmerston Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5NG. Admission Free to Members, £1 to Visitors. Time: 7.30 – 9.30 p.m. For more information please contact the Chairman: Mrs. Maureen Briggs – email: mbriggs@uwclub.net or ring 0208 504 8436.

QUIZ NIGHT

Saturday 12th March 2016. Doors open 7:00 for 7:30 start, £10.00 incl. Fish & Chip supper, bring your own drinks & nibbles, concessions for children. Contact: Richard on 020 8529 1591 at St Edmunds Church Hall, Chingford Mount Road, E4 8JL

FELICITAS CHAMBER CHOIR

presents: Saturday 12th March at 7.30pm, at St John's Church, St John's Road, Epping, Essex. 'Baroque and Beyond' Vivaldi - Kyrie Purcell - My heart is inditing J S Bach - Der Geist hilft Rutter - Requiem Tickets: £12 (£10 if purchased in advance - free for children & full-time students under 25) To purchase tickets please visit www. felicitas.org.uk Alternatively: email tickets@felicitas.org.uk or (no later than two weeks before a concert) send a s.a.e. and cheque payable to Felicitas to:

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A MUSICAL DEVOTION

Chingford Parish Church, The Green, Chingford E4 7EN. Palm Sunday March 20th, 6.30pm. A Musical Devotion for the start of Holy Week, The Chingford Singers and Gentlemen of the Parish Church Choir. No admission charge as this is a church service. Collection in aid of church funds.

WALTHAMSTOW FLORAL ART SOCIETY

We meet on the 4th Wednesday of each month (except December) at 7.30pm at the Walthamstow Cricket & Tennis Club, 48A Greenway Avenue, Walthamstow, E17 3QN. Each month we have either a demonstration on Flower Arranging the Membership fee is £30.00 per year & £2.00 per visit or Visitors Fees £7.50 per evening. We are a very friendly club and look forward to welcoming people who wish to find out about flower arranging. For further details contact myself Ann Young - 07778 202871 or e-mail as above or Joan Norris 020 8521 1570 or Helen Gale 020 8923 6734 23rd March, Pam Ford, March Winds & April Showers, Competition A Design with Straws 27th April, Jan Law, To Japan & Back, Competition Ikebana Design 25th May, Neil Bain, Colours of The World, Competition With A Twist & A Turn

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COMMUNITY EVENTS 22nd June, Lionel Clark, In Touch, Competition Box of Delights

CADOS

presents Our House, a vibrant musical with music and lyrics by Madness. The storyline by Tim Firth shows a young man faced with choices and the effects these have on his future. Live band. Licensed bar (evenings). Raked seating. Runs from 6-9 April plus Saturday matinee at Mornington Hall, the Green Walk, E4 7EN. Tickets £12 (Seniors £11 on Weds and at the matinee) from 020 8524 4380 or www.cados.biz

BUCKHURST HILL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY SPRING FLOWER SHOW Buckhurst Hill Horticultural Society – Saturday 9th April, 2.00 p.m. – 4.30 - p.m. The Centenary Hall, St. John’s Church, High Road, Buckhurst Hill, Essex IG9 5RX. Includes: Spring flowers, Photography, Cookery section, and junior entries, Plants for sale, teas and delicious homemade cakes. Admission free for members (£1 for non-members) for more information contact Show Secretary, Jill Jones – email: jill998@btinternet.com or ring 0208 257 8996

CONCERT

Chingford Parish Church, The Green, Chingford E4 7EN. Saturday April 23rd, 7.30pm. Annual Choristers' Musical Evening. A concert by the Choristers the Parish Church Choirs. Choral music by the March & April 2016

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boys’ and girls’ choirs combined and solo instrumental items. Directed by Michael Emerson, accompanist John Rippin. Tickets available at the door; £10.00; concessions £7.00; under 15s £2.00.

EPPING FOREST & DISTRICT STAMP CLUB

All meetings are held at the Dining Hall, Roding Valley High School, Loughton. IG10 3JA. Use the car park entrance in Brook Road (off Alderton Hill) with parking in the Main Playground and not in the approach road. Tuesday evening meetings 7:45pm for 8pm start, meetings end about 9:45pm Saturday auctions viewing from 1:30pm, auction starts 2:45pm. Yearly membership £8 adults, £3 junior. For more information contact Eric Hutton 01992 654001, or web

www.eppingforeststampclub.uk Tuesday 10th May Speakers Colin Stuart and Keith Lillywhite, subject stamps, covers and cards from our collections

CHORAL MUSIC

Chingford Parish Church, The Green, Chingford E4 7EN. Saturday May 21st 7.30pm. The Chingford Singers Present a programme of sacred and secular choral music. (Details to be announced) Directed by Jonathan Marten. Accompanist Michael Emerson. Tickets available at the door; £10.00; concessions £7.00; under 15s £2.00.

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FRIENDLY BRIDGE CLUB

meet every Thursday 1.304.30pm at Loughton Bowls Club. New members welcome, preferably as pairs. Contact Paul 020 8281 7202 evenings.

LOUGHTON WOODCARVING GROUP

meet every Tuesday from 7.30 to 9.30PM at Roding Valley High School. Tuition given to new members. Further details from Colin Bond on 020 8257 0388.

BOWLS CLUB

Chingford Green Short Mat Bowls Club. We meet in the Waltham Forest Sea Scouts Unit, 10-12 am. Wednesday morning. 48 Kings Road Chingford E4 7HR. No annual fee. Pay as you play. £3 Per. Session. Beginners welcome . We can provide the bowls. Please wear flat shoes. How to find us:The unit is situated in front of the Recycling Centre on Kings Road which is between the bottom of Friday Hill, Chingford and the railway bridge. For further details contact 0208 529 7328 or just come along.

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