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Editors letter

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elcome to the August edition of The Chingford Directory, your local community magazine and business Directory.

Summer may or may not make an appearance, like an anxious guest afraid to put a foot across the threshold. Diffident. That’s the word I’d use. It’s had a peep, and seen a load of floods and clouds and coldness, and isn’t quite sure whether it wants to make its entry after all.

Those of you who pass along Rangers Road will have seen the development going on between Queen Elizabeth’s Hunting Lodge and the Royal Forest pub. Paths, landscaping, the refurbishment of Butler’s Retreat, and now, after the Duke of Gloucester opened it in July, the new building, known as The View, is open to the public with masses of displays and information

Contents PUZZLES Sudoku Fun Quiz Crossword

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HOME & GARDEN Beauty Feature: At-Home Manicure SJR: Do you know where to stop?

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GENERAL Samos Motoring Feature: BMW M5 (2012) Seen on the Green Cartoon

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REVIEWS Film Review Book Review

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COMMUNITY Community Events Local Useful Numbers

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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS

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about Epping Forest.

So even if summer decides against putting in an appearance, there is still plenty to enjoy, including the view from The View, an open, accessible balcony looking over Epping Forest. If you’re lucky, you’ll see a hawk hovering overhead. If you’re really unlucky, you’ll see me working there, also hovering, but without so much grace.

David Young FRONT COVER PHOTO: Baptist Church in Buckhurst Hill

by Tony Cullinane, Chingford

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The Chingford Directory is published monthly by E4 Publishing and distributed to 10,000 homes in the North Chingford and South Chingford areas. Copies are also available in the libraries in Station Road and in Highams Park.

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Samos or sums, sea and sand

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like maths, me. Can’t get enough of it.

I bet you’re the same. And, when it comes to planning the summer holiday, you and I both try to go somewhere mathematical. And oh, the thrill of packing my calculator and my book of logarithms, and maybe some sun tan lotion.

The Greek island of Samos, in the Aegean sea, near the coast of Turkey, has a lot going for it. Sure, there is the sun and the sea, the ancient architecture, the coastal paths that run through olive groves to secluded bays, blossom in orchards, churches with white domes etched against a blue sea, quiet villages on hilltops, walks through forested valleys – yeah yeah yeah, that’s OK, but what most of us go there for is the maths, I’m sure.

For this is where Pythagoras was born, in about 570 BC. And he it was who came up with everybody’s favourite theorem.

This wasn’t the only thing he did. He also analysed the relationship between music and maths, noting that the ringing of the blacksmiths’ hammers produced an effective harmony when the ratio of the hammers’ sizes were half, or two-thirds, or any simple proportion.

He’s had a town named after him, Pythagoreion, a quaint harbour on the coast, where fishing boats bob on the water and cats creep around, haunted by the smell of fish. It’s the main tourist resort on Samos.

There is also a town called Samos, a larger harbour where ferries come from other islands and the

Cat on harbour, Pithagorion

mainland. Back from the harbour, narrow lanes burrow between houses and criss cross squares, with, of course, the occasional cat. It’s busy here, but any small distance takes you along the coast to idyllic villages where bars line the waterfront, and more boats bob and more cats creep. There are sandy beaches connected by coastal paths, and these wind through forest and olive groves before emerging again of a sudden at a small secluded sandy cove such as Megalo Seitani.

Just to the west lies Kokkari, which is Greek for onion, set amidst pines and vineyards and surrounded by sandy beaches and cats.

The interior of the island is lush and fertile, hilly towards the centre. The Valley of Nightingales is walking country. It starts on the coast at Platanakia, then rises with wooded slopes amidst terraced fields of vine into the Ambelos mountains.

Beach at Megalo Seitani

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Elsewhere, orchards and meadows stretch across the island, grazed by goats and patrolled by mules. Ornate churches and monasteries thrust out of the vegetation at regular intervals, their domes and spires richly coloured and sculpted against the sky. The interior is home to another thousand or so cats. It Church at Kosmadeo really helps if it’s not maths, but sometimes on holiday you just you like your felines here. have to make do.

Villages dot the hillsides. The soil is fertile and the villages are the heart of the agricultural economy, David Young producing wine and olive oil.

At Ireon, or Heraion, on the south coast, are the remains of the Temple of Hera, the largest Greek temple ever built, which dates back to the 8th century BC. It was built originally on 115 pillars, but was used as a quarry in Byzantine times, which rather accelerated the process of decay, to leave a forest of pillars and plinths and remains scattered across a plain. I didn’t see any cats when I was there. But I wasn’t really looking.

I know this must sound awful, all this natural beauty. But despair not.

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An Olympic welcome from Waltham Forest

Cllr Chris Robbins with Olympic volunteers

● More than 100 local people trained up as volunteer greeters for London 2012 ● Volunteers ready to lend a hand, give directions and offer handy tips to visitors

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ello! Bonjour! Konnichiwa! More than 100 volunteer greeters from Waltham Forest are trained and ready to help visitors find their way around the borough during the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

The Waltham Forest Welcome project will see more than 100 residents helping people from all over the world find their way while the Games are underway.

The uniformed volunteers will provide visitors with local information, help with directions and transport advice while the Games are underway.

As residents, the volunteers will be excellent sources of in-the-know info and best placed to tell visitors where to grab a coffee, snack or a cheeky pint.

The volunteers were chosen from hundreds of applicants and have all received training in teambuilding, customer service, health and safety and how to be an effective ambassador for their local neighbourhood.

Leader of Waltham Forest Council, Chris Robbins, said: “There’s a real buzz about the Games now that they are underway, and we want any new visitors to our borough to make the most of their time here.

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“The volunteers we selected are just perfect for the role: they’re some of the most passionate, enthusiastic people I’ve met and true ambassadors for Waltham Forest.

“As a Council we’re doing our utmost to get the most from the Games, be it in terms of investment, legacy benefits or simply enjoying what will be, for most of us in east London, a once-in-alifetime spectacle. Our volunteers clearly feel the same way, and it’s fantastic to have them throwing themselves into the event with such gusto.”

The volunteers will all work at least five, four hour long shifts during the busiest days of the Olympic Games or Paralympic Games.

Volunteer Kaye Bullock said: “I’m looking forward to welcoming people to the borough and helping them find their way.

“Doing the volunteer training has been wonderful and I’ve met lots of different people. We’re all different ages and from all over the borough, but have got on really well. I think the fact we’re such a diverse bunch is great, it really reflects the borough and people who live here.”

Fellow volunteer Frankie Conway added: “When London won the bid to host the Games it inspired lots of people in sport, and I was definitely someone who took a lot from it. The Games will be the culmination of a lot of hard work, and I’m really happy I’m going to be part of it. It’s truly a once in a lifetime experience.”

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Local pooches lead the way for Haven House

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ooches on the Plains – Haven House’s biannual, 3-mile sponsored dog walk, took place July 1st on Chingford Plain, London E4.

The current Miss Essex; Chingford resident, Amber Zakrzewski, launched the event, which saw local dogs and their owners, complete a 3-mile course across Epping Forest, as well as a series of doggy events and competitions. Henry the Hound, the hospice’s 4-legged mascot, was also on hand to encourage his fellow dogs to do their bit for Haven House!

Mike Palfreman, Chief Executive of the Woodford Green children’s hospice said; ‘We are always looking at fun ways to get the

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local community involved in fundraising for the hospice and this includes our local K9 population!

The dog walk is a great event in the beautiful surroundings of Epping Forest and raises much needed funds for our work with life-limited and life-threatened children in the local area.’

The event was kindly sponsored by Goddard Vetinary Group and Forest Vetinary Centre.

Top photo: Haven House Chief Executive Mike Palfreman with Miss Essex & Henry the Hound For further information on Haven House visit www.havenhouse.org.uk

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Leonardos Italian Restaurant

We serve traditional Italian cuisine complimented by an extensive wine list with beers and spirits also available Tuesday - Saturday

Open Sunday Lunch

12.00pm-2.30pm,6.00pm-11.00pm 12.00pm-5.30pm (Monday Closed)

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020 8504 5034 A little piece of Italy!

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Puzzles The Olympic Games

Fun Quiz

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Chigwell & Buckhurst Hill

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For more information call Andy on

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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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Established in 1973 SHADES of Chingford is owned and run by the same family from its inception, and with continued advertising and marketing and the assistance of highly effective local media such as the Chingford Directory, we have built a well-earned reputation of being the experts, when it comes to all window decoration and improving your beautiful homes!

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Open Air Theatre in Wanstead Park

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pen Air Theatre has once again returned to Wanstead Park. The City of London Corporation are presenting an exciting programme of outdoor theatre performances in The Temple enclosure, Wanstead Park. Renowned outdoor theatre production company, Illyria, have returned for a now traditional season at The Temple.

The season started with Henry V on 21 June and despite June’s poor attempt at summer weather, audiences greatly enjoyed the Shakespeare performance.

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and Roly Poly Bird from Africa make sure the thoroughly nasty Mr and Mrs Twit get their comeuppance! Gates open at 2pm with the performance starting at 3pm.

Tickets are available from the Epping Forest Visitor Centre, 020 8508 0028, or from www.illyria.uk.com. Booking in advance is strongly advised as last year’s performances were sold out. Cost: Adult: £12.95.

Children 16 years and under: £6.95. Infants 3 years and under: £1.95. T. 020 8508 0028 Superintendent of Epping Forest, Paul Thomson, said “We are delighted to welcome Illyria back to Epping Forest with another exciting season of Open Air Theatre in Wanstead Park. We hope that the local community will support these events and enjoy entertainment in the historic and unique setting of The Temple.”

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Puzzles Across 1. Harvest fruit, then return (8) 5. Dressmakers and drains (6) 9. Nasty files put out of order (8) 10. Rascal leading one to seafood (6) 12. Man with top-secret cuts (5) 13. Tod Carter is one who disparages (9) 14. Flasher one sees onscreen? (6) 16. Descended from town dog (3,4) 19. Nation rebuilt by a woman (7) 21. Female stranger giving food (6) 23. Tamil pair split without bias (9) 25. Comical party, perhaps (5) 26. Vigorous enough to change the ray (6) 27. One fighting fights, perhaps (8) 28. Switched sides with little time to stop (6) 29. Ceremonies that unite people (8)

Down 1. Unopened gift to begrudge (6) 2. Car outing? It’s a battle!

(9) 3. Mopes about producing rhymes (5) 4. Sad rune broken into pieces (7) 6. Dance, then become fascinated (9) 7. Insect which met me coming back (5) 8. Mixing things up is inspiring! (8) 11. Male deer starts reeling (4) 15. Assertion about foreign misses (9) 17. Act performed in a theatre? (9) 18. Sinbad? He was somehow sent away (8) 20. Place in Texas Ian found (4) 21. Goa life form finding leaves (7) 22. Ways sure to twist? (6) 24. Ramps for little carriages (5) 25. Tie round little lady unable to see (5)

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The CST tennis club has operated successfully in Chingford and Highams Park for over 20 years. The club is operated by professional coaches, who have more than 40 years experience of coaching and managing tennis facilities between them.

* GET FIT * PLAY TENNIS * * MAKE NEW FRIENDS * HAVE FUN!!! * Chingford School of Tennis Rolls Sports Ground, Hickman Ave Highams Park, E4 9JG (Located beside the FOCUS DIY Store)

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Chingford Tora Shotokan Karate Club We are a friendly family run club affiliated to the Karate Union of Great Britain (KUGB).

We have students of all abilities, aged from 6 upwards, including many family groups. If you would like to improve your fitness, coordination, confidence and make new friends please come along for a free trial lesson.

Beginner’s classes are on Wednesdays from 7.30 – 8.30 pm.

Currently we are offering half price lessons to new students until 12.09.2012 as part of the Olympic Games Legacy.

We are based at Walthamstow Academy Billet Road, Walthamstow, E17 5DP

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by Councillor Thom Goddard, Chingford Historical Society member | www.chingfordhistory.org.uk

This Month: Peter Greenaway CBE

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ilm may be an art form but can a motion picture be a work of art? Certainly film is a very visual and emotive medium filled with hidden values. So can one mix the elements of painting and movie making as ‘we somehow expect cinema to provide us with meaning, to console us. But that’s not the purpose of art’. (1). Growing up in Chingford, celebrated, avant-garde film director Peter Greenaway understands the combination.

Peter Greenaway’s father was an East End builder’s merchant and his mother a teacher. However, he was born in Newport, Monmouthshire, on 5th April 1942 as the family had escaped the London Blitz. When Peter was 3 years old, the Greenaway family returned to London and settled in Chingford.

At an early age Peter decided he wanted to be a painter but while studying at Forest School, Snaresbrook, he saw Ingmar Bergman’s “The Seventh Seal” and became fascinated by film.

In 1962, Greenaway studied as an artist at Walthamstow College of Art, in the same class as New Wave legend Ian Dury. He went to work as an artist for the Office of Information, however, ended up working as a film director creating short, artistic films on 1960s and 1970s Britain. Peter’s art work continued to take a back seat from 1980 as he made his first feature film, ‘The Falls’, with music provided

by Old Chingfordian Michael Nyman. Although not a commercial success, this movie lead to Peter being given the money to make ‘The Draughtsman’s Contract’ (1982), one of his best known films. The critics said “‘The Draughtsman’s Contract’ put English art films back on the map”. (2).

Mirren and (now Sir) Michael Gambon, the film’s graphic violence and nudity combined with lavish cinematography thrust Peter Greenaway into international stardom.

The visually spectacular ‘Prospero’s Books’ (1991) and Cannes Film Festival choice ‘8½ Women’ (1999) keep Peter Greenaway’s name in lists of the greatest film directors of all time. While his latest art work ‘Wedding at Cana’, in Milan in 2009, has seen his painting again shine through with critics saying ‘Peter Greenaway has shown himself once again to be one of the greatest artists of our time’. (3). Keep a look out for any artists, film-makers or both you meet in the Mount or have seen on the Green!

1. Peter Greenaway 1996 2. Peter Greenaway: Il cinema delle Idea by Alessandro Bencivenni and Anna Samueli, 1996 3. Peter Greenaway Biography from The European Graduate School online

If you spot anyone contact: seenonthegreen@allstartalent.co.uk

In 1988, Peter released his most controversial and commercially successful feature ‘The Cook, The Thief, His Wife & Her Lover’. Starring (now Dame) Helen

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Community Events and What’s On CRAFT & ART ON THE GREEN Saturday 4th August, The Green, North Chingford, outside of the library, E4, 10am to 4.30pm. An art exhibition and sale as well as stunning crafts for the Summer.

WEST ESSEX RAMBLERS 11th August, Sat., 9.30 a.m.

Join this friendly walking group outside Chingford Station for this 5-6 m. ramble through Epping Forest. To see our full programme of 4 walks a week look at

www.westessexramblers.org.uk or telephone 020 8502 1628.

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CRAFT & ART ON THE GREEN Saturday 1st September, The Green, North Chingford, outside of the library, E4, 10am to 4.30pm. An art exhibition and sale as well as stunning crafts for the Summer.

CHINGFORD HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY All shows (of which there are four per year) take place in Mornington Hall, Chingford (opposite Ss Peter & Paul Parish Church). Entry is by member's ticket or 50p on the door. Doors open to the public at 2pm and we close at 4.45pm. There are light refreshments available all afternoon. Plants are available at reasonable prices on the day (come early as there is usually a rush). We also hold an auction of produce at 4.30pm and a raffle thereafter. Raffle tickets are available all afternoon.

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We also have a website for anyone wishing to view previous shows or details of the Society; www.chinghortsoc.org.uk.

AUTUMN FLOWER SHOW Buckhurst Hill Horticultural Society. Saturday, 8th September 2pm - 5pm. The Centenary Hall, St John's Church, High Road, Buckhurst Hill, Essex IG9 5RX. Includes fruit, vegetables, floral art, cookery and junior entries.

Plus there will be sales of plants, spring flowering bulbs, garden sundries, teas and delicious homemade cakes.

Entry: Non members £1, children free. (Tel: 020 8504 3238).

QUIZ with buffet on Saturday September 8th presented by CADOS at Mornington Hall, the Green Walk, N Chingford E4 7EN. 7 pm for 7.30 pm. Tickets £7. Call Steve Ranger on 020 8524 1488 to book a table of 8 or individual seats. NB: this event is in addition to our annual Xmas quiz.

WOODFORD CONCERT SOCIETY Sunday 23 September at 3.00pm at Forest School, Snaresbrook, E17 3PY. HELEN REID, piano. In a programme of music by Faure, Brahms, Satie, Debussy and Beethoven. "..Reid's beautifully poised, tenderly imagined and finely focussed playing reeducated and refined the ear" Hilary Finch The Times. Tickets available by telephoning Michael on 020 8529 3571 or at the door.

AUTUMN ART AND CRAFT FAIR Saturday 29th September,

United Reformed Church Halls, Buxton Road, off Station Road, Chingford, E4. 10am to 3.30pm with free entry. A lovely Autumn event in two halls with gorgeous goodies to buy and demonstrations by some of our craftspeople. New members for 2012 and a hint of vintage! Start buying handmade for Christmas!

INDOOR ART & CRAFT FAIR on Sunday 7th October, 10.30-4.00pm at Chigwell Riding Trust for Special Needs Grange Farm, High Road, Chigwell, IG7 6DP 020 8500 6051. www.chigride.org.uk An opportunity to by quality art & crafts by local people. Free admission & parking. Light refreshments for sale. Everyone welcome!

NORTH CHINGFORD AFTERNOON TOWNSMEN'S GUILD Meet on the 4th Monday of each Month, at the North Chingford Methodist Church, Station Road E.4. at 2pm. We have various activities including Scrabble, discussion Group, Bus Pass outings, Lunch Club. For further information, contact June 85295269.

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Film Favourites from All Star Films

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by Thom Goddard

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FILM REVIEW

he people who organise the British cinema release schedule certainly know their stuff. While the Olympics is dominating television, the cinema needed some great films just to compete. And indeed it does. The only problem is there isn’t much after the Olympics ends. Enjoy!

Released: 1st August - Ted Mark Wahlberg plays John Bennett, a 35-year old middle class man with relationship problems. The only thing helping him through is his teddy bear, Ted, who came to life as the result of a childhood wish. So John has to choose between Ted the bear and his girlfriend. While the story is simple, the comedy is hilarious and Wahlberg is outstanding. The only drawback is the film is very rude and crude so be warned.

3rd August - Eames: The Architect & The Painter The husband-and-wife team of Charles and Ray Eames were America's most influential and important industrial designers. Named ‘The Most Influential Designers of the 20th Century’ by IDSA, they have risen to iconic status due to major contributions to modern architecture, furniture, graphic design, fine art and film. This draws from a treasure trove of archival material to capture the personal story of Charles and Ray while placing them firmly in the context of their fascinating times.

13th August - Brave Pixar’s first new (non-sequel) film for 3 years takes them back to their best. The plot centres on Princess Merida, who while determined to make her own path in life defies a custom that brings chaos to her kingdom. The Princess must then rely on her bravery and her archery skills to undo the beastly curse. The animation is simply stunning with a gripping, fairy tale-like story that makes this film almost perfect.

29th August - Total Recall This remake... sorry, Sony Pictures say this is “an original film based on a short story”, has the same plot as the 1990 film - A factory worker, Douglas Quaid, goes on an implanted virtual vacation; however, when the procedure goes wrong, Quaid becomes a hunted man. Colin Farrell is good in the title role but there are far too many special effects and the more this attempts to be ‘Inception’ the more it puts you to sleep.

DVDs to please There is a large selection of DVDs and Blu-Rays released this month in various genres. Entire TV shows like the terrifying The Walking Dead, Series 2 (27th August DVD rrp: £39.99 and Blu-Ray rrp: £49.99) and still hilarious Cheers, Series 8 - 9 (6th August DVD rrp: £19.99 and Blu-Ray rrp: £24.99). Updated to HD classic Casino Royale (6th August on Blu-Ray rrp: £14.99). These make up for the feature films as the only big release is Battleship (20th August on DVD rrp: £19.99 and Blu-Ray rrp: £24.99) which is one of the worst films ever made. Enjoy!

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was recently invited to attend a social meeting of a professional group to which I belong. I had mixed feelings about the event; it was in a town I didn’t know at all, it was at the end of a very long day and at a time when I particularly like to be at home because it is the start of my weekend. That was the downside. The upside was that I really enjoy being with the people who were attending and I knew I would enjoy their company. I also felt that, wanting to be a good team member, it was important that I attend.

Mindful of the fact that I had made a commitment to attend the social event, I decided I would approach it in good spirit, despite the fact that as it came round to the time I had to leave, I was feeling very tired and unsociable. I drove to the general location, which I found without difficulty. When I tried to find the actual venue, however, it was a different story. I drove round and round, looking for the entrance to the car park – I could see the way out of the car park clearly, but no sign of a way in! Having no idea where I was, I drove round and round getting more tired and more cross as the minutes went by. After some 25 minutes of being completely lost, I thought enough was enough and decided to go home. I called a colleague, who was already at the venue, and told her my tale of woe. She started to give me directions to the entrance but, by then, I knew I was in no mood to go and socialise, so I apologised again and went home.

Once I got home I felt a tremendous sense of relief and spent what remained of the evening on the sofa, doing absolutely nothing.

On reflection, it is clear to me now that I was too tired and should have just given my apologies in the first place. I knew, on a deeper level, before I set off, that attending the event wasn’t the right thing for me just at that time, but neither did I want to let the team down by not going. What happened though was not only did I think I had “let everyone down” (which I clearly didn’t in reality, because they all had a great time) but that, apart from giving myself a horrible experience, I also imposed some of my distress on

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my team-mates by phoning in and saying I couldn’t find it and was not going to carry on looking.

This incident made me think about the concept of “duty”, and how that fits with self-interest. I think they can go well together and there have been many times when I’ve done something out of a sense of duty rather than choice, and it has been a great experience. On this occasion, though, I put my sense of duty way above any sense of what I might or might not be ready to accomplish.

Selfishness is not an attitude to be cultivated, in my opinion, but a sense of what is actually achievable is very useful indeed. Many of my clients come to me because they live their lives believing they are capable of a lot less than they really are; others go round taking on far too much without the time or the physical resources to do what they have said they will do. Neither way is going to contribute to living your life in the most fulfilling way that you can.

Know yourself, know your strengths, know when to say “yes” and when to say “no” (and if you have difficulty saying “no”, be sure to read next month’s column because I will be giving you some hints and tips on how to do just that!). Happy August...

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NEWS FROM Beverley Tankard at THE BOOKSHOP, North Chingford The Little Bookshop with the Big Heart!

BOOK REVIEW

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hen London was awarded the right to host the Olympic Games in 2005, 2012 seemed an awfully long way off! Here we are now, in the thick of it, and the central location of this extravaganza isn’t the muchdocumented East End of the Krays, Jack the Ripper and Bow Bells. This is London ‘over the border’. East of the River Lea was London’s industrial heartland: the railways, docks and factories that altered the landscape, both physically and mentally.

Over the Border: The Other East End tells the story of Stratford and its surrounding areas from the 11th century to the present day. It is the story of how the dreams of the few affected the lives of the many – dreams of wealth and industry, of technological advance and artistic inspiration. It is the story of the dreamers and the people caught up in those dreams: of triumphs large and small, of great achievement and greater toil, of poverty, disease and murder. £9.99 Which leads me nicely to squeeze in The Trebor Story by Matthew Crampton. I have an idea that the author may have more to say about it in next month’s Directory so I won’t go into too much detail. Suffice it to say that this beautifully produced book contains a wealth of information and photographic record about the famous sweet manufacturer, their triumphant expansion, their iconic brands and their stamp on the area. £18 And while we’re talking around the Lea Valley, let’s not forget Jim Lewis’ great new addition to his series of books on the area, London's Lea Valley - a Century of Growing: The History of the Lea Valley Growers' Association from 1911 to 2011. The Association, in its hundred-year history, has survived two World Wars, numerous storms, heat waves, freezes, floods, fuel shortages, including the Middle East oil crisis and on more than one occasion a global meltdown of the money markets . All these difficulties, while being financially challenging, have been overcome and the Lea Valley growers have shown much ingenuity and resilience.

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Fitness Therapy 4 You Matt Green

21 35

Architect Nic Antony Architects Ltd

7

Fitness - Misc Nordic Walking

Bach Foundation Registered Practitioner Louise

Flooring 45

45

22

London Re-use Limited

West Essex Garage Conversions

6

Cosy Catz

35

Plasterering Services 23

SAF Plastering

44

Plumbing/Heating Services 13

Ken Roberts Quality Plumbing

11

Printing Service

47 47

Garden & Interior Furniture

Bookshop The Bookshop

41

Garage Conversions

Blinds Shades

GW Flooring

AR Cook Pest Control

Pet Services

Furniture/Appliance Sales

Beauty Treatment Tranquillity Beauty Therapy

Pest Control 35

42

P. J. Bridgman & Co. Ltd

WD Print aws builders CP Building Contractors Dendale Construction Ltd L Finch R Creed & Son

12 13 5 44 41

45

Care Agency Abbey Care Solutions

33

39 39

29

Ridgeway Catering

34

M Freedman

7

Angels Time for You

27 19

Chingford Parish Church City of London Corporation WCRF

45 25 43

18 27

Andy's Computer Repairs Problem Computers

Lancasters

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30 39

Architectural Roofing Ltd Cook & Son Graham Willsdon J & R Roofing

5 37 38 13

Solicitor 21 21

Sweetman, Burke & Sinker

Slimming World

35

39 Mile End American Pool & Snooker

45

6

2

Life Coach

Unique Services

Artisan Loft Ladders

47 47 44

Music Tuition

Fitness Therapy 4 You

21

Kumon

19

Tennis School 41

Chingford School of Tennis

London Music House

6

21

17 17

Collards Upholstery Limited Leadale Upholstery

2 39

Waste Disposal 38

Watch Repair The Watch Shop

17

Weight Loss Programmes 15

Oven Cleaning Services Oven Wizards Franchising Ltd

26

Upholsterery

Arbis D. Ranger Motors Dipstick's, Tyres and Exhausts

27 36

Supplementary Education 9

Mini Cab Service

Karen Edwards

Chingford Tora Karate Club Crostyx HC

Sports Massage 41

Locksmith

15

43 43

9

Sports Club Mayfair Ironing Service

Matt Green

35

Yoga Classes 28

Ian Burgess

34

Pawnbrokers & Jewellers Gold ‘N’ Image

46

Roofing Services

Snooker & American Pool

Motor Car Services

Driving Tuition 1-2-1 Driving Tuition Cavendish Driving School

Mr Fix It

Mobile Hairdresser

Decorating Services AAB Decorating Alison’s Decorating Services BC Painting and Decorating

15

Slimming Services

30 47

Conference Centre The Scout Association

Hair on the Green Paula Hair Designs

Chingford Premier Cars

Computer Services

48 38

Leonardos

Loft Ladders

Community Service Chingford and District MEC Sewardstone Evangelical Church

Moo-Creative Ty Joshua Design

SJR Consultancy

Community Event

Replacement Windows & Doors

43 28

Ironing Service

Cleaning Services

39

Restaurant MJ Glazing Repairs Ltd P & M Glazing

Home & Garden Centre

Chiropodists

Lilian

17

Glass & Glazing

Handyman

Catering Service

Reflexology

Eco Trade T & L Windows & Doors

Gold Buying Centre

Hair Salon

Carpet, Curtain & Upholstery Cleaning M&K Cleaning Services

44 43 29 3

Graphic Design Service

Carpenter Chingford Carpentry SK Carpentry

Lofty Heights Tree Surgeons MG Landscapes The Flower Pot Man Weald Hall Landscapes

The Watch Shop

Business Mentor Alison Tritschler

26

Gardening Services

Building Services

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Come visit our showroom at 42 Station Way Buckhurst Hill IG9 6LN

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