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Highams Park

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

Here at Inside Magazine, we know that people in moral dilemmas often turn to these pages for advice and consolation, and it is our proud role to dispense great wisdom. So here is some. You might lose your money when you bet.

Recently, I have to admit, I caught the bug. I didn’t bet actual money, largely due to the fact that I haven't got any. Instead, I bet theoretical sums. I dabbled in the stock market, invested in sterling, had a flutter on the Euros, bet on the referendum outcome and then, having lost the lot, tried to recoup it all by betting (disastrously, as it turned out) on the leadership of certain political parties.

None of this quite went to plan. The theoretical stakes have gone and I'm theoretically broke. So there you have it. More priceless advice next time. You can bet on it.

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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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NB. Copy deadline date for our next issue (Nov/Dec issue) is October 14th.

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BROWNSEA ISLAND

COASTAL PATH

or Pottery, Pines and Peacocks STORY: DAVID YOUNG IMAGES: DAVID YOUNG

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he perennial question. What exactly is an island? I do know that an island is not a man (except, bizarrely, the Isle of Man). I searched deep inside my inner psyche, looking for answers, and then it came to me. An island is land surrounded by sea. And, thinking on it, I realise now that I learned this in geography at primary school, where, thanks to the workaholic Mr Tillett, I also learned what an ox-bow lake is, and what is the currency of Peru, all in the course of 3 action-packed years.

But hard definitions often neglect the spirit

and soul that form their subject, for an island is so much more than that. It’s a sanctuary and an escape. The mainland is where one’s woes remain when we reach the island’s welcoming shore.

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Brownsea Island, is, not surprisingly, an island, although it is not brown and is not technically in the sea either. It sits in the vast natural bowl of Poole Harbour, looking across at the millionaire houses on Sandbanks, and hemmed in by the two strands of beach that reach across the mouth of the harbour so that the wooded island looks like a bull that has grown too big for its pen.

Small ferries take tourists across to the island, which is owned by the National Trust, but each boatload soon disperses along the shores and amidst the Scots Pines.

The island has been inhabited since monks arrived in the 9th century. In 1850, it was owned by William Waugh. Somehow, he got it into his head that the white clay would make great porcelain. He built a village, Maryland, still visible in ruins on the western tip of the island. He employed 200 staff, built a three-storey pottery and developed a tramway. Unfortunately, this was before the days of Focus Groups and before television had made us all experts on entrepreneurial matters. The clay was no good. Bother. The business closed in 1887. Waugh had added richly to the culture of the island, though, with the Gatehouse and the church.

Saint Mary’s is one of the first things that a visitor sees, perched above a green strewn with peacocks and hens and looking like a Hollywood attempt to depict the English villages of Thomas Hardy.

The island is also famous as the place where the Scout movement was born, when, in 1907, Robert Baden-Powell staged an experimental camp, with 21 boys learning skills such as woodcraft and lifesaving over the course of a week in August. The international Scouting movement grew from this notion. A plaque near the entrance

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celebrates this RED SQUIRREL history.

Wise visitors will hasten past the plaque and the church to head into the forest of Scots Pines that cover most of the island.

For it is here that the elusive red squirrels cavort and play while the island is still quiet in the morning.

They have survived on the island because grey squirrels, that egregious American import, were never introduced. The irony! Had certain TV companies adopted this approach, we might all be chuckling still at repeats of Terry and June instead of (repeats of) Friends and Frasier.

It doesn’t take long to walk round Brownsea Island. The southern shore paths skirt through pines then dip out to viewpoints over

Poole Harbour to the curved line of downs above Swanage and Corfe. At the tip of the island lie the ruins of Maryland Village, where sika deer stalk through the trees. The north coast cuts back through the pines to walk beside lakes and the vast lagoon that looks like it has bitten a huge chunk off the north-west corner, and it is from hides here that earnest twitchers gaze through binoculars at wading birds whose names I never remember, although I think that one was called Trevor.

The last part of the walk is back to the castle and the gate and the ferry back to the mainland and one’s woes.

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TEACHING THERAPIES HOLISTIC CENTRE

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Weight gain is exponential: the more weight we have, the less active our life, so the more weight we gain. This puts a strain on joints, increases our risk of fatty liver, heart disease and strokes, and is now said to increase our dementia risk also.

I recently attended a group hypnosis course at Teaching Therapies Holistic Centre (TTHC) in Sun Street, Waltham Abbey which has an amply group room of an ideal size for several people to lie down. The session began with a talk. On the drawing board was a large triangle. The very top part represented our conscious mind, and the far larger bottom area represented the unconscious mind, similar to an ice berg. It represents our conscious mind where we have all the things we tell ourselves about, such as how it is OK to eat lots of sugars and fats in pastries, sauces, confectionery, sweet drinks, fatty meats and other undesirable foods. In the hidden unconscious part, we have all the pain and distress which causes us to overeat, and our eating patterns

and triggers that we may have inherited or may have had for many years.

It is easy to forget the importance of liquids in our day and we often want to eat something when all we really require is a drink. Carrying a small bottle of water is a wonderful means of quick and easy re-hydration when we feel our mental and physical energy sagging. Each member had different issues with food but most felt that food cravings reflected an addiction to comfort eating. Underlying this is usually confidence and self esteem issues, so dealing with these are a priority. We were introduced to a mnemoic SMART which stands for specific; measurable; agreed upon; realistic and time based. This is how we were to map our weight loss programme, working out these elements for ourselves. We were provided with a notebook to write down our thoughts and feelings and to keep a log of our food triggers and eating patterns and how and when we struggle or make progress.

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1. Perhaps boy slips badly (8) 9. Tin set by that ravine: could be grand! (6) 10. Secretly listen when roof parts fall (9) 12. Foam-covered English material (7) 13. Sue sour at strange bridal wear (9) 14. Prompt snooker stick (3) 15. Emblem: the sort that charms, OK? (8) 17. Shelf first left on a border (5)

21. Snake that finds maths easy! (5) 24. Hero deaf to change part of the face (8) 25. One point before the Spanish swimmer (3) 27. An abnormal annual rut against nature (9) 28. Anarchical as well, to a point (7) 29. Put emphasis on top source of illumination (9) 31. Vocalist resigns anew (6) 32. Tell Huns about seed covering (8)

Down 2. Please cut out conjecture (9) 3. Trade and manufacture in sturdy new deal (8) 4. Lion man (3) 5. A calmer sort of toffee

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mouth (5) 11. Determined courage to remove feathers (5) 16. Bill's partner (3) 18. Senior manager gets four inside put to death (9) 19. Incapacitate, as player is twisted (8) 20. Separates from cadet

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she mistreated (8) 22. Pulling along a picture (7) 23. He's bound to ensure fair play (7) 24. Turn red and level (5) 26. Disney's dog planet (5) 30. Three letters that show my debt (3)

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MISTAKES TO AVOID WHEN PLANNING YOUR PENSION

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t’s easy to think that if you have a pension you can forget all about it until it’s time to retire.

Regular reviews with your adviser could help you enjoy a more financially comfortable lifestyle in retirement. Don’t make these costly mistakes…

Over optimistic about your state pension - Not everyone will be entitled to receive the full state pension. Getting a pension forecast from gov.uk will show you what you are likely to receive.

Not joining an employer scheme - If you can you should join a workplace pension scheme. By 2018 all UK companies will have to offer one and will contribute to it on your behalf, provided you don’t opt out of making your own contributions.

Not reviewing your plans regularly - Regular reviews are important to ensure you’re saving as much as you can comfortably afford and that your

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pension pot is invested in a diversified portfolio. The earlier you save, the more opportunity there is for your pension to grow, and there’s also the added incentive of tax relief.

Thinking you can work forever - We all age differently and as you near retirement age you might not feel able to carry on working, or there may not be the opportunity to do so.

Making your property your pension fund - This is a risky strategy, it could mean downsizing to release cash and it might be difficult to sell in a downturn.

There is also the expense of finding new accommodation.

Not shopping around for an annuity - If you decide to take an annuity shopping around may produce a better deal than your current pension provider. It could mean you’re hundreds of pounds better off, especially if you have any health conditions.

If you would like to arrange a free initial consultation to discuss your pension in more detail or to look at any other financial needs, please contact Chris Haigh or Jeff Bradley on 0208 524 8521.

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COMMUNITY EVENTS FORTHCOMING

CHINGFORD HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY

Our next two shows will be held in Mornington Hall, opposite Ss Peter and Paul Parish Church, North Chingford on 3rd September and 29th October. Doors open to the public at 2pm and entry is by member's ticket, or 50p on the door. Light refreshments will be served during the course of the afternoon. Plants will also be available for sale, at very reasonable prices, but come early as we sell out extremely quickly. An auction of produce will take place around 4.30pm.

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Saturday 3 September at St Edmund's Hall, Chingford Mount Road, 7 p.m. Test your knowledge on a range of subjects. Prizes and raffle. 8 people per table. You do not need a team to join in - we can make tables up on the night.

Please bring your own drink. £5 adults, £3.50 children. Contact church@stedmund.freeserve.co .uk or phone 020 8524 8729.

BUCKHURST HILL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY AUTUMN FLOWER SHOW Buckhurst Hill Horticultural Society – Saturday, 10th September, 2.00 p.m. – 4.30 p.m. The Centenary Hall, St. John’s Church, High Road, Buckhurst Hill, Essex IG9 5RX. Includes: Flower Arranging, Vegetables, Cookery section,

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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

Limits'- providing inspiration for your next event. These include challenges to beat the clock - they may look easy, but looks can be deceptive! For more information please visit: www.towntocountry.co.uk/ gilwell/events/corporateshowcase/

CHIGWELL FLORAL ART CLUB

WALTHAMSTOW FLORAL ART SOCIETY

meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month at Victory Hall, Hainault Road, Chigwell, IG7 6QX @ 2pm (doors open 1pm). The next meeting 15th September with demonstrator Annette Parshotam "Hollywood meets Bollywood". The 20th October meeting with Neil Bain "Autumn Colour". The arrangements will be raffled at the end of the demonstrations.

Visitors welcome - £5.00 per meeting including tea and biscuits. We would love to welcome new members to join this very friendly club. For further information please contact Linda on 020 8504 3238

FREE CORPORATE SHOWCASE

Join us for an exclusive Pimms and BBQ event - Thursday 15th of September at Gilwell Park 11.30am - 4pm. Take a tour of our facilities, try delicious food from our menus, meet our friendly team and try out some awesome activities such as Leap of Faith and Freefall. Come and try some popular activities from specialist team building companies, including 'Off

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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 28th September, Elizabeth Wait, All the World’s A Stage, Competition Out of Space 26th October, Claire Perrin, Florally Inspired, Competition A Pinch of Spice 23rd November, Annette Parshotam, Christmas Magic, Competition Christmas Cracker

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COMMUNITY EVENTS 8SP on FRIDAY 30th SEPTEMBER at 7.30pm and SATURDAY 1st OCTOBER at 2.30pm. Tickets: £8 (£4 for under 18s). Tel: 020 8529 3143 for further details.

ANIMAL BLESSING SERVICE

Sunday 2 October at St Edmund's Church, Larkswood Road, 3 p.m. An opportunity celebrate all that animals bring to our lives. Bring your pets to be blessed. There will also be an opportunity for you former pets to be remembered by name.

FREE WEDDING SHOW

at Gilwell Park, Chingford.

Sunday 2nd October, 11am – 3.00pm. Meet local wedding suppliers including florists, dress makers and jewellers and see their products, meet our friendly team and take a tour of our venue. We’ll also be releasing selected discounted wedding dates at the show to book on a first come, first served basis. For more information please visit: towntocountry.co.uk/gilwell/ weddings/

BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATION

Saturday 8 October at St Edmund's Hall, Chingford Mount Road. A celebration of black history, culture and food, including performance, craft, literature and much more.

Opening by Molly SamuelLeport MBE at 2pm. Entry free, food on sale, proceeds to the Shane Project.

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QUIZ NIGHT

Saturday 15th October, at St Edmund’s Church Hall, Chingford Mount Road, E4 8JL. 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

KIDS HALF TERM EVENT

HALLOWEEN - FANCY DRESS PARTY / DISCO / MUSICAL GAMES. Thursday Afternoon & Evening –27th OCTOBER, FAMILY EVENT With 'Sally Squiggle' Kids Entertainer At The Assembly Hall, The Green, Station Road, North Chingford.

London. E4 7EN. Due To Popular Demand there will be 2 discos this year!! DISCO 1. is 3.00pm - 5.30pm or DISCO 2. is 6.30pm - 9.00pm. The fun, safe way for your kids to celebrate Halloween Primarily for 4 – 11 year olds * Younger children may attend, but still need a ticket* Pushchairs will need to be placed alongside of hall. Children £ 6.00 Adults £ 4.50. All children or group of children MUST be accompanied by an adult. On sale: Food, Face Painting, Licensed Bar, Kid's Drinks, Sand Art, Kid's Tombola, Lucky Dip, Kid's Pocket Money Toys TO AVOID DISSAPONTMENT BOOK YOUR TICKETS IN ADVANCE RELEVANT STALL HOLDERS WANTED. For more info, to buy tickets, book stalls etc. Contact.

IRENE BULL Tel: 020 8559 4500.

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CHIGWELL FLORAL ART GROUP

Christmas Meeting. 'Deck the Holly" by Lee Berrill. Date: Thursday 17th November.

Time: 2pm - 4 pm (doors open at 1pm). Venue: Victory Hall, Hainault Road, Chigwell, IG7 6QX - car park available.

(Victory Hall is next to the Library). Nearest Tube: Chigwell Station (Central Line).

Admission by ticket. Members £5.00. Visitors £8.00. As well as the demonstration there will be refreshments, a sales table and a cake stall. The displays will be raffled at the end of the demonstration. For further information please contact Linda on 020 8504 3238

CHRISTMAS MARKET

Friday 25 November (2 - 5 p.m.) and Saturday 26 November (11 a.m. - 3 p.m.) at St Edmund's Hall, Chingford Mount Road. A pre-Christmas community event with food, stalls and Father Christmas, including homemade produce and craft activities for children.

Afternoon tea will be served on the Friday and lunches will be served on the Saturday.

CHINGFORD VILLAGE CHRISTMAS FAYRE

SUNDAY 4th Dec - Midday to 5.00 pm. 'FREE ENTRY' - 'FREE ICE SKATING' for kids!! at MOTORPOINT, 1 Lea Valley Rd. Chingford. Stalls, Food, Music, Dance, Kid's Rides, Santa's Grotto. For More Info or to book a stall call 020 8559 4500 Email:irenebull@hotmail.co.uk

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Motor Car Services 32 Paint Technik

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