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Editors letter

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

A Happy New Year to all of our readers from all of us. I like New Year. It brings with it that feeling of hope, the notion that things may change for the better, the inevitable vows that we make each year, the ensuing realisation that we probably won’t stick to these promises for more than a couple of hours, the immediate fear thereupon that things in fact will just get worse, the dawning idea that the year ahead is going to be full of tribulations, the fact that it’s still winter and it’s only going to get worse and worse until mid-May or so.

And it’s dark by noon. There’s nothing on TV. Ever. I don’t really think that I like New Year at all, come to think of it. I want the old one back. That was great.

Life was one long laugh, every day was a pleasure, we were all younger and fitter. I seem to recall that

golden coins showered down upon us from above and love and peace filled the world.

Oh well. Happy New Year all the same.

Contents

The Chingford Directory is published bi-monthly by E4 Publishing.

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PUZZLES Sudoku

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Fun Quiz

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Crossword

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GENERAL Epping Forest’s Veteran Trees

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Seen on the Green

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Local Profile: Kip McGrath Education Centre

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South Chingford Community Library

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David Young

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Book Review

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COMMUNITY Community Events

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Local Useful Numbers

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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS

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Epping Forest’s Veteran Trees or Trees, Triptychs and Tottenham Hotspur

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t’s no fun getting old. You stop growing. You groan when the weather changes. Bright young things come along and look just so much better than you do. Then some clever so-and-so comes along and lops bits off the top of you. It’s no fun at all being a tree.

Epping Forest has got an awful lot of trees in it.

This may not come as news to the sharper amongst our readers. If it didn’t have so many trees, we’d have to call it a field. But it’s a forest, with trees, and, of these trees, about 50,000 are classified as Veteran Trees. What’s a one of them? And how does a veteran tree differ from an ancient tree? Well, I’m very glad you asked me.

An ancient tree is defined as one that is ceasing to grow – its annual rings are getting narrower, the poor old thing can’t support so many leaves, and its crown begins to die back. A veteran tree, on the

other hand, is one that has developed these same symptoms, but not because of its age. Rather, damage or outside forces have caused it to cease growing. An analogy would be a nice old gentleman who has reached maturity with good grace, as opposed to me, who has become embittered and irritable, not naturally, but through a lifetime spent supporting Tottenham.

Most of Epping Forest’s veteran trees are pollarded, mainly beech, hornbeam and oak. What’s a pollard? Well, if you keep interrupting, I’m going to get very veteran indeed. Pollarding is the old practice of lopping trees at a height of about 2 metres, to harvest timber in such a way that the ensuing growth is out of the reach of grazing deer. Pollarding virtually ceased in 1878 when the City of London assumed the protection of the Forest. Hence the pollarded trees that we see have a very characteristic

The Hunting Lodge in spring

Veteran trees at Barn Hoppitt

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curvy, rolling area of old shape, of massive trunks trees interspersed with supporting taller, thinner saplings and grassy mounds shoots that now look that cradle small ponds of rather precarious. Epping herons hiding in rushes and Forest was not always such reeds. Very idyllic. It’s dense woodland. In former where I go for my lunch. centuries it consisted of There are 343 veteran oak woodland pasture, a more pollards here. open landscape, providing a (Incidentally, I’ve got this source of sustainable timongoing competition with a ber and forage. colleague of mine, to find The City of London obscure parts of the Forest occasionally uses pollarding that the other cannot still, to extend the life of name, and I recently the trees and to create a scored a resounding suchabitat favourable to cess with Tippa Brook – he grasses and wild flowers. countered with Broom Hill A second technique of – so we were all square. harvesting timber is called Desperate to win, I’ve coppicing, but this was renamed an oak on Barn used only seldom in Epping Hoppitt as – guess what Forest. What’s a coppice?

Young’s Oak – I’m nothing Well, if you’d only stop if not egomaniacal – and interrupting, I’d tell you. he’s not found it yet. As Coppicing is where the you see, those of us who timber is harvested at work in Epping Forest live ground level, and the new life pretty much on the shoots develop as a cluster Veteran oak edge.) of trunks. The problem There are all sorts of delightful circuits that you would then be that the roaming deer would gobble can invent, starting from the new Visitor Centre up the delicious new sprigs. So Epping Forest isn’t (The View, mentioned in previous articles) then very heavily coppiced. heading off through Barn Hoppitt and down to But there are coppards. What…? I warned you.

Whitehall Plain, across to Connaught Water, or up I’m going to go off in a sulk in a moment. A coppard Dannet's Hill through the grazing longhorn cattle. Or is a coppiced growth that has subsequently been come back by the way that you left, and crest the pollarded. When combining the words pollard and brow of the hill to see the venerable triptych of coppice, they went for the word coppard rather white historic buildings appear like ogres on the than pollice because the police hadn’t been invented. horizon. Butler’s, the Lodge and The View. Keep an I think. Might be wrong. eye open for Young’s Oak, but don’t tell my mate.

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This Edition: Peter Nicol MBE o be the best, reach the top or become a In 2001 Peter Nicol made the newspaper headWorld Champion one needs dedication. lines but not for his playing. He decided to change Could you change your nationality, give up his allegiance from Scotland to England. Having won every day to training and push yourself beyond 66 international caps for Scotland Peter went on to your limits? Squash legend Peter Nicol MBE has win 46 caps for England. The move has brought done all this and more since moving to Chingford. even more success with Peter again winning an As he himself says “it’s worth it to be the best in individual Commonwealth Gold medal in 2006 and team golds in 2002 and 2006. He has also won the the world.” (1) World Team Championships with England in 2005.

Peter “The Boss” Nicol was born on 5th April Peter Nicol MBE is the most successful British 1973 in Inverurie, Aberdeenshire. He excelled at all squash player of all time having won 59 professional sports as a child but started to concentrate on titles around the world and appearing in 69 finals. squash aged 8. Throughout his teenage years Peter Since his retirement in 2006 Peter has become made rapid progress through the Scottish squash instrumental in training the squash stars of the ranks but in 1992 a chance encounter changed his future. So do keep a look out for any future sports life. Peter met David Pearson, the England squash stars you meet in the Mount or have seen on the coach, who put him in contact with Neil Harvey.

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Up until 1990 Neil had been a professional squash player, reaching Number 12 in the world rankings, (1) Scottish Daily Record 2008 and was coaching at the Connaught Club, Chingford. In April of 1992, Peter Nicol came to ChingIf you spot anyone contact: ford to meet Neil Harvey and stayed.

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Training every day in Chingford, Peter Nicol soon turned professional and immediately broke into the world’s top 10 players. In 1998 he became the first British player to hold the World Number 1 ranking.

Peter would hold that title for a total of 60 months during his career including a continuous 24 months stint at the top of the world rankings in 2002 and 2003. 1998 would bring other successes too. Peter won a Commonwealth Gold medal and became the British Open Champion. The following year Peter Nicol became the world squash champion winning the World Open in Egypt and was made an MBE for his services to sport.

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Kip McGrath Education Centre Chingford Branch

he Kip McGrath Education Centre in Chingford was opened in 2009 and provides professional tuition in Maths and English to children from primary and secondary schools. The tuition can help to provide the encouragement and support needed to help them achieve their full potential. All tutors are qualified and experienced with valid CRBs. Who are Kip McGrath?

Kip McGrath started the first Education Centres in Australia more than 25 years ago. The innovative programmes and approaches to teaching and learning were so successful that there are now over 600 centres around the world.

Kip McGrath Centres have been operating in the UK for over 15 years. There are more than 250 centres in the UK with many opening each year.

ASSESSMENT A free assessment is carried out at the centre to find out where a child has difficulties and so determine what they need to learn. A confidential discussion with parents follows to discuss how a child can be helped, and an individual programme of study is devised to meet their needs. Children are tutored by teachers in small ability based groups with a maximum of 5 per group. Each child is given individual help during the session where a variety of teaching methods are used including audio, computer programs, graded textbooks and workbooks, all specifically designed to support their work in school.

MATHS The Maths structured work programme is designed to develop children’s confidence. It starts from early number skills to higher Maths concepts. The programme caters for children with difficulty for example with learning times tables & mental arithmetic to work at GCSE level.

Science tuition is also offered but only at Secondary level.

ENGLISH Many children need extra help at some point in their school life. They may experience difficulty with reading, spelling or grammar. The Kip McGrath tutoring offers carefully structured programmes to help develop a child’s English from early literacy stages up to higher order reading and writing skills.

At secondary level the tuition can help to raise attainment and specifically GCSE grades. At primary school level the tuition can help to build confidence in basic subjects and as a result boost self-esteem.

For example children in years 1 & 2 may need support to develop their reading skills. There is also provision for 7+ and 11+ private school entry tuition as well as SATS. ESSAY WRITING COURSE An essay writing course is offered for students at Secondary, Sixth Form and University level.

KIP McGRATH CHINGFORD The Kip McGrath centre is easy to find at the corner of New Road and Chingford Mount Road with its entrance on New Road opposite Iceland.

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Each teaching session lasts for 1 hour 20 minutes with both Maths and English being covered in that time. The initial assessment is free and there is no cost for enrolment. However, a deposit for one lesson is payable on enrolment which is held until the student withdraws.

Fees of £25 a session are payable for 4 weeks at a time with the recommendation of one session a week. This may increase near exam time if it is felt necessary.

I met Koasar Malik who established the Kip McGrath Centre in Chingford. This is what she said, “I took a very brave and tough decision to go in to Kip McGrath as a non teacher. This was back in 2008. I was giving up my job to bring up my children and thought I needed a challenge.

99% of the centres worldwide are teacher owned.

What led me to do it? I thought to myself, what opportunities are there in the area for my daughter?

(She was 2 at the time but I like to think ahead.) I could probably help her until the end of primary but what will happen when she reaches secondary school?

It was a very tough decision. I discussed it with my husband Ali who himself runs a very successful business. And he was quite open about it and told me point blank, ‘What do you know about teaching?

You will never be able to run it.’

Well, I may not know anything about teaching but

I certainly know a lot about my children and all children need the same when it comes to education up until a certain age. I was determined.

Now I can see that it is making a difference and that makes me happy. There have been many ups and downs as all businesses in their genesis go through many peaks and troughs.

Last year I took maternity leave as my son was born in September. I had to take the back seat and let others run it. This turned out to be the most difficult time for Kip McGrath. However, we bounced back quickly this year and are continuing to do what we are good at doing. 99.9% of the customers are happy. And what’s more! Kip are delivering!

We do an honest job and don’t just emphasise on getting ‘bums on seats’. We give the right advice even if it means the customer will not enrol. We don’t just load up parents and children with worksheets and booklets and expect them to learn. Our emphasis is on teaching, which is why we employ teachers with proper teaching experience from UK schools. We pay them a decent wage, which is why they like to work for us. As aforementioned Kip McGrath centres employ only qualified teachers to teach our students. All staff are CRB checked and the Centre is now in the process of registering with Ofsted.”

Rob, the teacher who manages the Centre had this to say, “The formal structured programmes help children learn. I love teaching at Kip McGrath as I can see that children are being helped and my teaching is making a big difference. I get real job satisfaction as I see the children make progress especially when they tell me they love coming to Kip McGrath.

The Centre is a fun and relaxing place to come and learn. As a tutor my hands are not tied by red tape. Students respect their tutors and the environment.

I believe that building relationships with students is very important as it restores confidence in some and builds self belief and self esteem in others.”

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Volunteers improve access to Connaught Water

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EF &CC Chairman Alderman Gordon Haines, who officially opened the Boardwalk is 3rd from the right

he City of London Corporation has completed improvement works to the muchloved local landmark, Connaught Water on Rangers Road near Chingford.

Volunteers have been busy constructing two accessible angling platforms and a boardwalk across the lake.

Aquatic planting by volunteers has significantly improved the habitat with the addition of species such as water mint, reeds, water lily and water forget-me-not.

The new plants have been surrounded with temporary fencing to protect them from water fowl and dogs until they are established - after a year or so.

The City of London Corporation’s dedicated Lakes and Ponds Task Force volunteers joined forces with the Scouts and Ranger Guides – who came from all over the UK - the Challenge Network, Youth Rehabilitation and the Epping Forest Centenary Trust over the summer and autumn to build the boardwalk.

Volunteer Development Officer, Martin Whitfield, said: “Working with the young people was a fantastic experience; they were so enthusiastic. Those involved worked incredibly hard and they should feel very proud of themselves for what they have managed to achieve in such a short time.”

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naught Water, which also include a new accessible path, more seating, car park resurfacing with five disabled spaces, and the introduction of a waymarked trail linking Connaught Water to the newly refurbished Butler’s Retreat café and the brand new Visitor Centre, The View.

The works were undertaken by GC Tilhill to the designs of landscape architects, Chris Blandford Associates and funded by the Heritage Lottery funding as part of the City’s Branching Out project. Prior to the works, 205,000 visits were recorded at Connaught Water in 2010 and the site will be resurveyed in 2014.

Gordon Haines, Chairman of the City of London Corporation’s Epping Forest Committee, who opened the boardwalk said: “The generous support from Heritage Lottery Fund, and the dedication of our wonderful team of volunteers, is enabling us to greatly improve the experience for visitors to Epping Forest. The boardwalk at Connaught Water provides a new opportunity to walk amongst the reeds and observe the colourful aquatic wildlife.”

To get involved in volunteering in Epping Forest, visit: www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/eppingforestvolunteers See the film of the boardwalk construction visit: http://tinyurl.com/ap358j7

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South Chingford Community Library

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hingford’s newest library, not yet a year old, celebrated Christmas in style with two Diamond Jubilee parties. The South Chingford Community Library (SCCL), run entirely by unpaid volunteers, opened in April 2012 on the site of the former Waltham Forest Direct shop in Chingford Mount Road.

Conception It was during 2011 that we learnt that South Chingford Branch Library was earmarked for closure as part of the Council’s essential cost-cutting measures. During South Chingford Community Library in Chingford Mount Road that Summer, library visitors were canTo assist with the enterprise, the Council also vassed on their willingness to set up and run a volunprovided equipment, including furniture and comteer community library, in the event of petitioning, puters, as well as some 8000 books,. The early and all other efforts, failing to prevent closure. This months of 2012 were a period of feverish activity. action was spearheaded by Councillor Jemma HemAfter a series of trail openings, Saturday April 14th, sted of Valley Ward. Closure of the old library was opening day, arrived. later confirmed, and the doors closed for the last time on Friday 2nd December 2011. However, a Opening Day meeting took place at Waltham Forest Town Hall on The opening was attended by a number of special the following Monday, with councillors and members guests, including our local MP, the Rt. Hon Iain Dunof the public in attendance, which sowed the seed can Smith, Secretary of State for Work and Pensions. for a new Community Library.

After welcoming addresses, the formal opening was A major consideration was finding a suitable site performed by the (then) Mayor of Waltham Forest, for such an enterprise. By coincidence, a further Councillor Geoffrey Walker. Later in the day, Mayor aspect of the financial savings was the closure at the of London, Boris Johnson, dropped in to lend his end of the summer of the Waltham Forest Direct encouragement and support. shop at 265 Chingford Mount Road. The Council All were in agreement that the opening went very kindly made the premises available for the new liwell indeed. brary. Members of the local community with longer memories will recall this as the site of Rossi's Ice Where we are now Cream shop, a delightful establishment which had a With time now for new skills to bed in, the running counter which served directly to the passing public of the library has settled into a routine. However, on the pavement, and which also had a wide variety much work still needs to be done. Opening hours of toys on offer when you ventured inside. have steadily increased as more volunteers are recruited and trained, and the library is now open Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, from 10AM to 4PM. Regular weekly activities have begun, or are in preparation, including a knitting group, parent and toddler group, French classes, and a book club.

Rooms are also available for hire, on a one-off basis, or for regular events.

Importantly, in the current economic climate, a job club is in operation on Wednesdays, with financial support from the Council, where members can receive assistance with CV writing and online job searching. The club is run in partnership with the Government’s JobCentre Plus scheme. East Tenders, a local organisation professionally qualified to give It's Christmas party time at South Chingford Community Library

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The way ahead The volunteers are the lifeblood of the library, and more are needed to maintain, and then extend, the opening hours. Special skills are always of interest (we have no-one with library experience, for example) and we are always keen to hear of people wishing to start new weekly groups. We are currently beginning the process of applying for charitable status, which is important for the financial viability of the project. Most new library visitors are aware by now that the old library in Hall Lane is closed, but many are still surprised that we are independent of the council library network, and that our books are therefore not interchangeable with those from the rest of the libraries in Waltham Forest.

the Job Club in operation

advice on employment and job seeking, is also providing support. The club has only been in operation since mid September, but already two volunteers have found work after gaining customer service skills while working in the library, where the support received gave them additional confidence for their job interviews. A further volunteer is at a second interview stage.

Slowly, awareness of the new library situation in South Chingford is increasing. We are making use of social media and a website, as well as word of mouth and local outlets, to publicise our activities.

To learn more, come in to see us, or contact us using the details below: South Chingford Community Library 265 Chingford Mount Road, E4 8LP tel: 020 8529 3035 (answerphone when library is closed) email: southchingfordlibrary@gmail.com web: www.southchingfordlibrary.org.uk facebook: www.facebook.com/E4CommunityLibrary twitter: @E4Library

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Rob illustrates this in an analogy to a plant, “You sow the seed in healthy soil, it gets air, water and sun and grows.”

Koasar again; “The best thing for Kip McGrath is to have decent and very committed teachers like Rob and others who would rather not be named.

We like to credit our tutors for the hard work and determination to get these children to learn. Our tutors have proved many a time that teaching is not just a job. The study programmes combined with very committed and hard working tutors helps Kip McGrath succeed.”

Perhaps the best testimonials come from the students themselves.

Here are some examples: “I like Kip McGrath because it helps me. Rob helps me to really improve my work. Before I came to Kip McGrath I really needed help to write and make my work better but now I have come I find it really easy to do anything with Literacy and it also feels like home. Rob really makes you believe in yourself much more.”

Natasha “I like my teacher because he is funny and he helps me a lot. This centre has helped me improve my Maths and English. This place is the

funniest place to come to because you make new friends and they make learning fun. I enjoy my lessons when my teacher makes me laugh and when I get on with my work peacefully. I like coming to Kip McGrath because it helps me to keep up with my school work.”

Alexis “It is very nice here. I have improved in my schoolwork a lot since I have been coming here. The teachers are very caring and helpful.

It is a very relaxing place to go to, it is somewhere that you can go and do work quietly and calmly. The other students and I really enjoy it here.”

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Community Events and What’s On WEST ESSEX RAMBLERS This friendly rambling group invites you to try out some of their walks. Our programme has at least 4 walks per week, Wed., Thurs., Sat. and Sun. For enquiries telephone 020 8502 1628,

www.westessexramblers.org.uk.

1 Jan., NEW YEARS DAY, 13.30 Meet at Loughton Station to start off 2013 with this 4 m. circular ramble in the Roding Valley Meadows.

12 Jan, Sat., 9.30 For 5-6 m. circular ramble through fields and forest meet the group outside Chingford Railway Station.

9 Feb., Sat., 9.30 This 5-6 m. circular ramble, starting from Chingford Station, will take uou through fields and forest.

28 Feb, Thurs., 10.30 This pleasant 5 m. circular walk around the Hackney Marshes starts from the car park of Lea Valley Ice Centre, Lea Bridge Rd.

HISTORY OF WILLOW (Willow and art in landscape). a talk by Debbie Hart. Buckhurst Hill Horticultural Society.

MONDAY 4 FEBRUARY 7.30pm - 9.30pm. St James' Church, Palmerston Road, Buckhurst Hill, Essex IG9. All welcome. £1 including refreshments. (Tel: 020 8504 3238).

FLORAL ART DEMONSTRATION

Lodge, 20 Bailey Close, top of Normanshire Drive.

Thursday 21st February Chris Saunders 'Westminster, Wellingtons and Women'.

2.00-4.00pm Victory Hall Chigwell, visitors £7 contact 0208 505 2716 for details

THE INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S WORLD DAY OF PRAYER

MAKING OF THE ENGLISH GARDENER a talk by Margaret Willis. Buckhurst Hill Horticultural Society.

MONDAY 4 MARCH 7.30pm 9.30pm. St James' Church, Palmerston Road, Buckhurst Hill, Essex IG9. All welcome. £1 including refreshments.

(Tel: 020 8504 3238).

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Lunch provided. Tel 8524 1410 for more information

LOOSEENDS SOCIAL CLUB

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CHURCHILL AND CHINGWAY MEDICAL CENTRES If you are a patient at either of these practices, WE NEED YOU! We are looking for volunteers to man our Patients Participation Group. Find out what is happening in the NHS. A chance to voice your opinion on NHS changes. If you are interested call Sylvia on 020 8364 4340 for more information.

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Film Favourites from All Star Films

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new year begins with a bang. Or a gong. The BAFTA and Academy Awards will reward the best films, actors and technicians with little statues. This year will be interesting as there are no clear favourites to win in any of the categories. The only certainty is none of the films at the cinema will win ‘Best Film’ but they are worth watching. Enjoy!

Released: 1st January - The Impossible Telling the complete story of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami that killed over 250,000 people would be impossible. So this film concentrates on the true story of a British couple, played by Ewan McGregor and Naomi Watts, who were separated when the wave hit their resort. While you can engage with the narrative this is an average film with one sensational ten minute sequence of when the wave hits.

11th January - Les Misérables Oscar award-winning director Tom Hooper (The King’s Speech) has created a visually impressive adaptation of Cameron Mackintosh’s musical. The plot centres on Jean Valjean, played enthrallingly by Hugh Jackman, a French peasant searching for redemption after 19 years in prison for stealing a loaf of bread to feed his starving family. But it’s not strictly a musical and simple lines being continually sung becomes infuriating.

1st February - Flight Denzel Washington stars as Captain Whip Whitaker, a hard-drinking, drugaddicted party boy. Who is also an airline pilot. One day his quick thinking saves hundreds of people during a plane crash and he becomes an overnight hero. However, this brings his crazy lifestyle to the surface. This is not an action film but an engaging character study and the more Capt. Whitaker’s life falls apart, the more you’ll be rooting for him.

22nd February - Cloud Atlas An ‘unfilmable’ book makes it to the big screen. There are 6 different timelines from a runaway slave in 1800 to a post apocalyptic battle between the last humans on Earth. This is not confusing though as instead of a plot the narrative follows from theme to theme. There is a stellar cast and fabulous special effects but that is not crucial as it is the story- telling that makes this movie epic.

DVDs to please There are some good films released but television fans are really in for a treat. Dredd (14th Jan on DVD rrp: £11.99 and Blu-Ray rrp: £18.99) is an ultra-violent action film and Looper (28th Jan DVD rrp: £11.99 and Blu-Ray rrp: £18.99) is a stunning sci-fi thriller. Re- live your favourite racing in Formula One Season 2012 (7th Jan on DVD rrp: £17.99 and Blu-Ray rrp: £24.99). Merlin - Complete Series 5 (21st Jan on DVD rrp: £24.99 and Blu- Ray rrp: £29.99) will be loved by the whole family and Great British Railway Journeys: Series 3 (21st Jan on DVD rrp: £29.99 and Blu-Ray rrp: £39.99) to relax. Enjoy!

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Cineworld Cinemas Tel: 0871 200 2000 www.cineworld.co.uk 208 Southbury Road, Enfield, EN1 1YQ I Scene, Clements Rd, Ilford, IG1 1BP

Odeon Cinemas Tel: 0871 224 4007 www.odeon.co.uk

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Chiropodist HPC RG Providing full chiropody treatment, special rates for Senior Citizens (Tues, Thurs).

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Registered Homeopaths Specialising in Acne, Eczema and children's aliments. Promoting healthy medicine.

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NEWS FROM Beverley Tankard

BOOK REVIEW

at THE BOOKSHOP, North Chingford The Little Bookshop with the Big Heart!

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re you sitting comfortably? Then I’ll begin …. let’s start with something a bit fun! Every family has a littl’un who at some stage likes to bare all (such fun reminding them of it when they get to, say age 17 or so) and Nuddy Ned, brought to us by Kes Gray and Gary Parsons, tells the story of Naughty Ned – who loves to be in the nuddy! Can anyone persuade him to put some clothes on in this rollicking rhyming read?

Price £6.99 – 20% OFF - You pay £5.59* Underground, Overground – no, we’re not wombling free, but blending reportage, humour and personal encounters. Andrew Martin brings us a wonderfully engaging social history of London's underground railway system (which despite its name, is in fact fifty-five per cent overground). Why is the Victoria Line so hot? What is an Electrical Multiple Unit? Is it really possible to ride from King's Cross to King's Cross on the Circle line? The London Underground is the oldest, most sprawling and illogical metropolitan transport system in the world, the result of a series of botch-jobs and improvisations.

Yet it transports over one billion passengers every year - and this figure is rising. It is iconic, recognised the world over, and loved and despised by Londoners in equal measure. Underground, Overground is a highly enjoyable, witty and informative history of everything you need to know about the Tube.

Price £8.99 – 20% OFF - You pay £7.19* A Nurse at the Front: The First World War Diaries of Sister Edith Appleton, has been edited by Ruth Cowan and has been produced in conjunction with the Imperial War Museum. This book tells a story that is rarely seen in diary format: the experiences of a nurse working close to the Western Front in the First World War. Incredibly, Edith Appleton served in France for the whole of the conflict. Her bravery and dedication won her the Military OBE, the Royal Red Cross and the Belgian Queen Elizabeth medal among others. Her diary details with compassion all the horrors of the 'war to end wars', including the first use of poison gas and the terrible cost of battles such as Ypres, but she also records what life was like for nurses and how she spent her time off-duty.

There are moments of humour amongst the tragedy, and even lyrical accounts of the natural beauty that still existed amidst all the destruction. Price £7.99 – 20% OFF - You pay £6.39*

'Community' - what does it mean to you? Getting around locally - possibly without your car - facilities to supply you with what you need and knowing the faces you see around you; the people who serve you in the shops, and who are there when things need sorting out. So - use your local shops and facilities to keep your community healthy and alive!

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(020) 8539 5522 (020) 8430 7210 0800 1111 (020) 8496 3000 0800 555 111 08454 04 05 06 (020) 8529 8666 0800 111 999 (020) 8521 5125 0845 4647

Samaritans RSPCA Cruelty Line Library - Castle Ave Library - Station Rd National Rail Enquiries Heathrow Airport Gatwick Airport Stansted Airport Luton Airport London City Airport

08457 90 90 90 0300 1234 999 (020) 8496 1050 (020) 8496 1070 08457 48 49 50 0870 000 0123 0870 000 2468 0870 000 0303 01582 405 100 (020) 7646 0088

AL-ANON FAMILY GROUPS for friends and families of alcoholics. Al-Anon Family Groups offer understanding and support to anyone whose life is, or has been deeply affected by someone else’s drinking whether the alcoholic is still drinking or not, whether you are living with the alcoholic or not. You need not be alone. To speak to someone who understands and for details of an Al-Anon meeting near you, ring the confidential helpline on: 020 7403 0888 (10 am-10pm). w: www.al-anonuk.org.uk e: enquiries@al-anonuk.org.uk.

Family Groups Ltd., Registered Charity.

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We serve

Tuesday - Saturday

12.00pm-2.30pm, 6.00pm-11.00pm

traditional

Italian cuisine

Open Sunday Lunch

complimented

12.00pm-5.30pm

by an extensive

(Monday Closed)

wine list with beers and

spirits also available

A little piece of Italy!

ROBERT’S QUALITY PLUMBING & HEATING SERVICES LTD

ARBIS

62 Maida Avenue, N. Chingford, E4 7JJ

All plumbing & heating work Breakdown and repairs Gas central heating upgrades Boiler replacements Landlord safety certificates  

Over 20 years experience

Do you really need a skip?

194462

IPHE REGISTERED

020 8529 1489 07802 952 005 Jan & Feb 2013

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We clear HOUSES, GARAGES, SHOPS, OFFICES, etc, and do the loading!

SAME DAY & NEXT DAY SERVICE Single items to full loads FULLY LICENSED WASTE CARRIER

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Index of advertisers Aerial & Satellite Installations Mediacoms

Conference Centre 19

Alterations & Repairs Sue's Sewing

Pest Control 13

Cycle Hire 28

Architect Nic Antony Architects Ltd

The Scout Association

Go Further Cycling Ltd

AR Cook Pest Control

43

Pet Services 28

Cosy Catz Valley Groomers

31 28

28

Photography Studio

Decorating Services 7

Alison’s Decorating Services

Venture Photography

Bathrooms Bodywash Bathrooms

35

Electrical Services 33

DMB Electric Ultra Electrics

24 6

Physical Therapy Bodyfusion Physical Therapy

43

Beauty Therapy Beauty Grove

17

Fencing JMG Property Services

Plasterering Services 39

SAF Plastering

7

Blinds Blind Gallery

13

Financial Advisers ARG Financial Services

Plumbing/Heating Services 16

Bookshop The Bookshop

42

Fitness - Misc Nordic Walking

41

Building Services aws builders CP Building Contractors Dendale Construction Ltd R Creed & Son

10 24 10 44

Fitted Kitchens My Dream Kitchen

Envelop Property Management

Furniture Products

Lilian

Replacement Windows & Doors 36 36

Carpet, Curtain & Upholstery Cleaning

Garage Conversions West Essex Garage Conversions

35

Gardening Services MG Landscapes 30 5

Glass & Glazing

10

Glazing Maintenance Services MJ Glazing Repairs Ltd P & M Glazing

Carpet Fitter

Eco Trade T & L Windows & Doors

back cover 7

Restaurant 17

Leonardo's

45

Roofing Services 5 24 24

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

38

Slimming Services

43

Moo-Creative

Slimming World

32

Hair Salon

Chiropodists M Freedman

12

Paula Hair Designs

32

Snooker & American Pool Mile End American Pool & Snooker

Cleaning Services

Handyman

Angels Time for You

Mr Fix It

41 18

24

Locksmith Unique Services

Community Event City of London Corporation

9

Mobility Services Chingford Mobility 30 26

6 31 31

41

Kip McGrath Kumon

34 32

Motor Car Services Paint Technik

2

Oven Wizards Franchising Ltd

Upholsterery Collards Upholstery Limited Leadale Upholstery

Oven Cleaning Services

2 5

41

Waste Disposal

Computer Services Andy's Computer Repairs Problem Computers

Bailey Elite Escape Leisure Enterprises Ltd The Wing Chun School

Supplementary Education 23

Complementary Centre Willows

43

Sports Club

20

Community Service Christian Science Church Sewardstone Evangelical Church

47 25 34 39

Graphic Design Service

Catering Service Ridgeway Catering

9

7

Carpenter

GBM Carpets

5

27

Reflexology 28

Distinctive Home

M&K Cleaning Services Supreme Carpet Cleaning

44

Property Management

Business Mentor

Chingford Carpentry SK Carpentry

39 39 3 45

29

Furniture/Appliance Sales London Re-use Limited

Alison Tritschler

Gasmarc Ken London & Essex Heating Ltd Roberts Quality Plumbing Sebastian Plumbing & Heating Services

10 43

Pawnbrokers & Jewellers Gold ‘N’ Image

Arbis

45

3

Yoga Classes Hatha Yoga Classes

46

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

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