Inside Magazine (Chingford and Highams Park) - May/June 2017

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

I’m going to let you into one of journalism’s most closely guarded secrets. There are times, just a few, when there is no huge story to relate. In an effort to fill the page, sometimes, occasionally, not often at all, some reporters resort to non-stories, which they justify with the use of the words ‘possibly’ and ‘almost’, and qualify by mentioning vaguely ‘experts’. This is now fashionably referred to as ‘post-truth’, as though, by giving it a daft enough name, it makes it alright.

For example, the other day I almost won the lottery.

Possibly, I would have won it if I’d bought a ticket, an expert said. Last year, we almost had the warmest January day ever recorded, apart from all the Januarys when it was warmer, and it almost snowed in summer, but didn’t. Possibly it will be the coldest summer ever, this year, according to experts.

It’s a useful device that enables me to make the most alarming statements without having to justify anything that I say. According to experts, this Editor’s Letter is possibly almost the cleverest thing ever written perhaps.

David Young

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PUZZLES

CONTENTS

NB. Copy deadline date for our next issue (July/August issue) is June 15th.

Sudoku Crossword Fun Quiz

Editor: David Young Features Editor: James McGowan Sales Manager: Lauren Ford Proprietor & Publisher: Peter Atkinson, E4 Publishing

HOME & GARDEN

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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Vegetable based inks are used throughout, which are far more environmentally friendly than oil based inks. Waste paper from the printing and binding process is recycled and goes back into providing pulp for recycled paper products.

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DOM

or Snow cones, Skis and Spaniels STORY: DAVID YOUNG IMAGES: DAVID YOUNG

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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.

And the biggest mountain in Switzerland is one that very few have heard of.

There is no barometer of the public mind quite as reliable as the pub quiz. It is for this reason alone that I spend countless hours, nay, days, in pubs, hoping that there will be a quiz. Sometimes there is, and I’m able to determine at last just what the public knows and what it thinks. And it turns out that we all know ever such a lot about astrology

PATH BENEATH DOM

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WOODLAND PATH BENEATH DOM and TV shows, which is reassuring. But there is one question that stumps all but the sharpest of minds.

What is the highest mountain in Switzerland, and only in Switzerland, which is to say that it is not also in Italy?

The answer (for I see you reaching for your pub quiz crib sheet) is Dom. Not a very exciting name. It lacks the allure of, say, Gspaltenhorn. It has not the romantic associations of the Eiger. Dom. Abrupt, brusque even. Dom. It’s so un-famous that it’s about the twentieth thing that comes up when you google Dom. I hope it doesn’t google itself, for, as we all know, that way lies disappointment. Monte Rosa is higher than Dom, but, like a true cosmopolitan, a bit of it lies in Italy too. The Matterhorn is more shapely, but not as high. Dom. It doesn’t sound challenging, even. Dom. It sounds silly when you say it too often. It sounds like a rather dull hillock in Shropshire, Dom, that you might yomp up with your spaniel.

But Dom is 14,911 feet high, way beyond the reach of spaniel paws. Its name derives from the German word for cathedral. And it sits between the valleys of Zermatt to the north-west and Saas Fee to the south-east, from which it can gaze at the Matterhorn, jealous perhaps of its notoriety, but assured in the knowledge that it is taller than its glamorous neighbour. Even if nobody in any British pub knows it, Dom knows. That’s what matters.

Saas Fee itself is a small village high on its own

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DOM FROM ZERMATT SIDE

plateau and watched over by Dom, which here presents a towering and precipitous face. From the busy Zermatt side it is a riot of snowy cones, each climbing eagerly, one above another to the summit, but, to experienced climbers, the ascent from here is not the hardest, requiring an overnight stay in the Dom hut. But above quiet Saas Fee, Dom stands like a gaunt giant. Cable cars on this side can take the casual sightseer closer, but from their termini the ascent towards the summit is perilous, with or without a spaniel.

Should your pub quiz be particularly strenuous, I’ll furnish you with a few useful facts. Dom is composed mostly of gneiss. They’re bound to ask that. It was climbed for the first time in 1858 by the Reverend John Llewelyn-Davies, using the northwest ridge on the Zermatt side. He didn’t take a spaniel. It took a few more years for anybody to

conquer the menacing east face above Saas Fee, which was eventually climbed in 1875. The first ascent on skis was made in 1906 by Arnold Lunn - I don’t know much about skiing, but I could have sworn you were meant to go in a broadly downwards direction, so I think that maybe Arnold Lunn couldn’t find his spaniel. Makes sense when you think about it.

That’s you all sorted out for the next quiz. I just hope that Swiss Mountains is a category, although I have a funny feeling that it’ll be “Which Coronation Street actor is a Gemini?” Anyway, should you win that pitcher of lager, chink your glasses together so that they make a resounding Dom sort of a noise.

Dom. Highest mountain in Switzerland. Not the most famous. Not the most romantic. Just the biggest flame, the one that nobody notices.

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Waltham Forest Probus Club

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embers of the club are often asked “What is Probus - What does it mean - Who are members?� The word Probus is derived from the first three letters of PROfessional BUSiness and is a club for retired professional gentlemen.

There are many such clubs across the UK, including adjacent boroughs to Chingford.

The activities of these clubs is reported in a quarterly magazine, issued to all members.

The first clubs were convened in 1965 by a Rotarian in Welwyn Garden City and was initially called Campus Club, being the name of the venue where they met. Since then they have expanded across the country with the current number exceeding 1800. There are also clubs in many overseas countries, from Argentina to Zimbabwe.

The Waltham Forest Probus Club was formed in 1976, its founder members comprising a Bank Manager, a Consultant Physician, an Insurance Broker, a Chartered Engineer and a Building Society Manager.

Our present membership includes a Civil Servant, a Builder, a Company Director, a Stock Broker, an

OUR NEWEST MEMBER MR. FRED SMITH, A LOCAL RESIDENT, BEING WELCOMED INTO THE CLUB BY THE PRESIDENT GEOFFREY BOYES. 10

CLUB PRESIDENT FLANKED BY THE COMMITTEE Accountant, a Chief Engineer and many others of varied experiences.

The basic purpose of the club is to provide a regular gathering of persons who in retirement value opportunities to meet others in similar circumstances and of a similar level of interest.

Since its formation the club has over the years met in a variety of locations before finally arriving at The Royal Forest Hotel Chingford, where it meets on the third Monday of each month. During each meeting which commences at 12.30pm the members have the opportunity of meeting friends, renewing acquaintances, having a drink or maybe two, followed by lunch after which a guest speaker will give a talk, the subjects covering a wide range of topics.

During the year a number of outside events are arranged, subject to the wishes of the members. Over the past years these have included; visits to Bletchley Enigma Centre, Duxford Airdrome, City Museum and Copt Hall. Planned events for 2017 include pub lunches in September, River Lea boat trip and bowls matches at Loughton and Ainsley Wood.

In November each year a Ladies Lunch is arranged for members and guests ,this is a popular event and is well supported. In December an Xmas lunch is arranged, again for members and guests which is also well attended .

The club is administered by a committee elected from its members and consists of President, Secretary, Treasurer, Speaker secretary, Almoner, and two committee members. The Annual General meeting is held in October when new committee members are proposed and elected.

Should you wish to emulate Fred Smith in acquiring a host of new friends and an enjoyable monthly meeting then please telephone either: REG SHEPPARD: 01992 579 310 or RICHARD MERIDITH: 020 8524 0463 We look forward to hearing from you.

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Many companies (particularly banks and insurance companies) are offering transfer values that are far higher than in previous years. Therefore, it is an excellent time to review your options. As your transfer value is more than £30,000 you will be required to seek independent financial advice if you choose to transfer. The decision to transfer away from a Final Salary Pension should not be taken lightly. There are many factors to consider.

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I’m a member of a Final Salary Pension Scheme and I am concerned that my children will not be able to inherit the pension. Is this true? Would the position change if I was to transfer my Final Salary Pension into a Personal Pension?

It would be important to check your scheme’s rules. However, most final salary pension schemes offer a small provision for children until they are 18 years old (or 23 if they are in full-time education). If you were to transfer to a Personal Pension, you would be able to pass the pension fund to your children by way of nomination in the event of your death. However, there are many other factors in deciding if this is the best course of action. Therefore, we would strongly recommend that you seek independent financial advice.

You should not take any action until you have taken independent advice, as any decisions involving a transfer, once made, are usually irrevocable and will have a lasting impact on your future retirement provision. This could prove very costly if the wrong decision has been made.

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COMMUNITY EVENTS FORTHCOMING

WHITSUN FAIR

Saturday 3 June, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. At St Edmund’s Halls, 216 Chingford Mount Road, LONDON E4 8JL. Whitsun fair with lunches and stalls on the halls frontage (in hall if weather bad).

MUSIC GOES DIGITAL

8th June – 10.30am-12.30pm Part 1: Introduction and how to convert old LPs, Tapes, & CDs Computer Workshop for people aged 50+: Introduction to the world of digital music and MP3 players. What are the advantages? How do I get my favourite vinyl records, cassette or reel-to-reel tapes into digital format? How do I get tracks off a CD into an MP3 player?

Where do I get new music in digital format? We show you how using free software. The same software also lets you manipulate music in ways that might surprise/amuse you.

Please note this session is aimed at PC users (not Tablets).

This course may be booked as a stand alone course or as an introduction prior to attending Music goes Digital (Part 2).

Venue: Age UK WF Offices, Waltham Forest Resource Hub North, 58 Hall Lane, Chingford E4 8EU Number of hours: 2 Cost: £5

GARDEN OPEN FOR CHARITY

Our sixth year of opening for various charities supported by National Gardens Scheme. We are at 5 Brodie Road, Chingford 22

E47HF. Come along on Sunday 11th June 2-5 pm . Lovely cottage garden, Refreshments. £3.50 entrance, children free.

Masses of colourful blooms and plants for sale.

MUSIC GOES DIGITAL

15th June – 10.30am12.30pm Part 2: Music on the move keeping track of your tracks Computer Workshop for people aged 50+: How to keep track of your tracks. Once you've got your treasured vinyl or cassette tracks into digital form how do you organise them? Or if you've downloaded tracks, how do you know where to find a piece of music? How do you know who the performers or composers are? and are you listening at home on a music system, or as you travel - on your phone, or mp3 player, or car system? Or are you 'streaming' music from an online service like Spotify or amazon music?

This session builds on our previous session ‘Music goes Digital (Part 1)’ although it is not essential that you attend both sessions Venue: Age UK WF Offices, Waltham Forest Resource Hub North, 58 Hall Lane, Chingford E4 8EU Number of hours: 2 Cost: £5

CHIGWELL FLORAL ART CLUB

meetings are held in the Victory Hall, Hainault Road, Chigwell IG7 6QX @ 2pm (doors open @1pm) on the third Thursday of the month. Our June 15th demonstrator will be Christine Saunders - "How it all Began".

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Visitors welcome - £5 per meeting including refreshments. We would love to welcome new members to our very friendly club.

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22nd June - 10.30am-12.30pm Computer Workshop for people aged 50+: Excel mistakenly has the reputation of being “just for accountants and people who work with figures”. As a result, some people assume “it’s not for them” and miss out on something really useful. There are lots of uses that don’t have any numbers or calculations at all. Come along to this beginner’s session and see how it could be of use to you. You might be surprised. We’ll even show you free alternatives to the chargeable products.

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SUMMER FLOWER SHOW Buckhurst Hill Horticultural Society – Saturday 8th July, 2.00 p.m. – 4.30 - p.m. The Centenary Hall, St. John’s Church, High Road, Buckhurst Hill, Essex IG9 5RX. Includes: Floral art, Cookery section, and junior entries, Plants for sale, teas and delicious homemade cakes. Admission free for members (£1 for nonmembers) for more information contact Show Secretary, Jill Jones – email: jill998@btinternet.com or ring 0208 257 8996

SUNDAYBEST SCOOTERFEST

to be held on the 16th July, between the hours of 10am to 5pm. Abridge Village Hall & Grounds. This comprises of a static scooter Display (approx.

300 of). Two Live Bands plus DJ’s to supply music. Food Stalls, clothes and accessories stalls, collectables of the 60s & 70s. Also scooter parts stalls. All food stalls are required to have hygiene and public liability

certificates. All other stalls are required to have public liability and those casuals who do not are covered by our own public liability. A license bar is provided by Abridge Village Hall on their premises of which all proceeds go to themselves and which they hold a license for. A registered nurse will be on site in a designated area.

A raffle is held tickets sold from a raffle “tent” etc, with printed tickets with the necessary license on and prizes etc. The event is to provide a “Fun Day” for all ages and after covering all expenses all monies go to charities of our choice, THE ESSEX & HERTS AIR AMBULANCE, MILL GROVE CHRISTIAN CHARITY. Last year we gave £1500 each to two charity.

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AUTUMN FLOWER SHOW

Buckhurst Hill Horticultural Society – Saturday, 2nd 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, Cookery section, Vegetables, and junior entries, Plants for

and what’s on... sale and garden sundries, 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

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We are a small, friendly group of writers, meeting once a month at South Chingford Community Library. The workshops are open to all budding writers and beginners are very welcome. Please bring pen, paper and a little creativity.

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Miniature Steam Train Rides in Chingford's Ridgeway Park Every Sunday & Bank Holiday afternoon from 2pm to 5:30pm during the summer (April until October) train rides are available at 50p or ÂŁ1 depending on the track (1000 foot long 5" raised level track and a 3000 foot long 7Âź" ground level track).

During late July and August (school holidays), rides are also available on Wednesday afternoons 2:00pm - 4:30pm. Private hire events can also be arranged.

Bus: 179 from Ilford to Chingford then 215 or 97 to Ridgeway Park, ask for Green Man pub stop. or Buses 215 or 97 from Walthamstow Central station.

Car: Entrance to car park via Peel Close off Old Church Road, Chingford. E4 6XU. SatNav: E4 6XU

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INDEX of advertisers

Decorating Services Day's Decorating Martin Peskett Decorating Plaster Works Sullivan and Co Dental Practice Woodford House Dental Practice

Locksmith 12 Unique Services 12 13 Make Up & Mehndi Freelancer 30 Sabz Lush Beauty 27 31 Mediation Services JBM Solutions 24

35 Aerial & Satellite Installations Mediacoms 21 Electrical Services DMB Electric 33 Architect Maggie Tanner Architects 13 Estate Agents Space Agent back cover Building Services Financial Advisers CP Building Contractors 33 ML General Builders 5 DGS Independent 11 R Creed & Son 30 Financial Advisers Limited Furniture 9 Antiques and Chic

Carpenter SK Carpentry Carpet, Curtain & Upholstery Cleaning Magic Carpet Cleaning Safe Clean Chigwell Supreme Carpet Cleaning

Furniture Repairs Abbey Antiques

5 Gardening Services 5 All Seasons Garden 7 Maintenance Loughton Fencing Supplies Catering Service Ridgeway Catering 20 MG Landscapes MGM Gardening Chartered Building Surveyor Town and Country Simon Levy Associates 13 Landscapes Chimney Sweeps Glass & Glazing Essex Stoves and Chimneys 5 Eco Chiropodists D Dawe

Glazing Maintenance 14 Services

Community Event Chingford Village Festival

Graphic Design Service 18 Moo-Creative

Complementary Centre Willows

Hair Salon 17 Paula Hair Designs

Computer Services Problem Computers

Handyman 13 Mr Fix It

Conference Centre The Scout Association

Home Care Services 15 Bluebird Care (Waltham Forest) Karate Classes Shotakan Karate Classes

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Mobile Nail Salon A Touch of Beauty

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Mobility Services Bradshaw Stairlifts

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Motor Car Services Fairway Motors Paint Technik

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Oven Cleaning Services Oven Wizards

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25 Pest Control GJB Pest Management 7 Pet Services Funky Dogs Wags Grooming 29 29 20 29

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Plumbing/Heating Services Ken Roberts Quality Plumbing

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Replacement Windows & Doors Eco Trade 3 28 T & L Windows & Doors 33 Roofing Services 32 J & R Roofing

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Security Systems Mediacoms

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Slimming Services Slimming World

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Travel Planners Travel Counsellors Mark Lancaster

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Upholsterery Collards Upholstery Limited Leadale Upholstery

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Waste Disposal Arbis

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