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Editors letter
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elcome to the November and December edition of The Chingford Directory, your local community magazine and business Directory. 2012 is drawing to a close, and it’s been quite a year for me. I started the year working in the library, standing behind a counter, grinning inanely and being of precious little use to anybody. Well that’s all changed. I now work for the City of London in Epping Forest, where I stand behind a counter, grinning inanely and being of precious little use to anybody. Evidently I was really good at this. My employers were so impressed with the inane grin and the uselessness that they have taken me on on a permanent basis. The fools. I’m now Assistant Inane Grinner to the Head Inane Grinner. Upwards and onwards.
Contents PUZZLES Sudoku Fun Quiz
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Crossword
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HOME & GARDEN Beauty Feature: The Power of Perfume
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GENERAL Computers Seen on the Green Inventions
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COMMUNITY Community Events Local Useful Numbers
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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS
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Computers or buttons, bells and Babbage
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n 1965, my Dad went back to his old university, where a giant computer occupied several of the old physics labs. Wires sprang from cabinets, and looped overhead, and doubled back on themselves and linked to lights that flashed at random intervals. Something or other made the occasional bleep. Streams of paper ran to and fro on reels behind Perspex windows. The very air seemed to smell of progress and electricity. Somewhere there was a bell. Dad sat at a table which was covered with buttons, switches, sliding things and a bell, and he patiently entered the coded programme that he had prepared. “Fingers crossed then,” he said to a bloke in a white coat, then pressed some buttons. The vast computer groaned into action. More lights flashed. The bleep became more frantic. Ribbons of paper streamed round and round. “I’ve programmed it to calculate 2 + 2,” Dad said. The giant machine churned on and on into the afternoon. Thunderous clunking noises came from behind glass partitions. Finally a card plopped onto the floor. “Not bad,” Dad said, stooping to pick it up. “18.3. Think I’ll need to tweak the programme a touch though.” Computers, of course, have changed greatly since that day in 1965. A washing machine now has more computing power than the Saturn rockets that took men to the moon. But, to Dad, the computer of 1965 was state of the art stuff. It’s impossible to date the first computer as definitions vary. The word first appeared in 1613 to de-
My Dad (right) at work
scribe a person who did calculations. The general understanding of a computer, however, is of a machine that can be programmed to perform operations in logic, so Charles Babbage’s ‘analytical engine’ of 1837 is the first example of such a machine. It incorporated many features that would still be found in the 1965 version. Punched cards, an inbuilt memory, an internal unit to carry out more complex procedures, loops and branches in its programming, and, most importantly, a bell. Babbage never completed its construction, but his son demonstrated a version in 1906. Alan Turing, famed for his work at Bletchley, was the man who is now regarded as the father of computer science. The Turing Machine, described in 1936, was a hypothetical device of different symbols on a tape that instructed the machine to perform different functions. In 1941, Konrad Zuse built the Z3, the first com-
Babbage's analytical engine
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Computers and puter to be conmodern phones trolled through a open up all sorts of programme. new ways for me In 1943, Tommy not to keep in Flowers built the touch. Once upon Colossus, the first a time, I would not electronic version. phone my friends, Subsequent proor not write. But gress in other now the options branches of sciseem infinite. I can ence, such as the not e-mail, not printed circuit text, not Skype, board and transisand not contact tors, and, in the them on all sorts of 1970s, microprocsocial networks. essors, made comThe possibilities for puters faster and 1965 computer not keeping in smaller and more touch are now endless. powerful, until, in the 1980s, home computers began And nobody foresaw this social aspect either, to appear. Without bells. where juvenile jibber-jabber is afforded the merit of Nowadays, whether we like it or not, and often political polemic, not because of what is said, but without our knowing it, computers control the because each message reaches billions. What was world. Nobody saw it coming. Not Babbage. Not once a scribbled note under a schoolboy’s desk now even my Dad. The novels from the golden age of Scigoes out on social networks, and the whole world Fi are seldom read now, as the authors could not can learn that Smelly Ellis Stinks. Nobody at all saw foresee this future – their heroes travelled to stars, this coming. Not even my Dad. but couldn’t Google themselves a map to get home by. David Young
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Rambling Unites West Essex and Germany
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or a unique walking and cultural experience 26 West Essex Ramblers recently travelled to Lengerich in north Germany. Masterminded by Chingford members Frances and John Fogelman and German friends Helgard and Ulrich, they put on a programme of guided walks together with cultural and social events. During the 7 day trip they walked parts of a long distance path, Hermann's Weg. The visit also included conducted tours of the old city centres of Osnabr端ck and M端nster.
The West Essex members stayed in a gasthof close to the small town of Lengerich where Helgard and Ulrich live, and on one day a local group joined the English participants for a historical tour of the town. Later the combined
group enjoyed a 6 mile ramble in the delightful wooded hills close by. Afterwards a typical German 'high tea' was put on making a delicious end to a busy and stimulating day. Social events at the gasthof included a concert by a local choir, who encouraged the English to join in with the mainly German songs. On the last night a genial quiz took place, again involving both German and English members. New friends were made that evening and plans for an exchange visit at some time in the future were talked about.
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Puzzles
Sudoku 2
How to Play
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Experience Epping Forest by Bike
xploring Epping Forest by bike is a great way of getting away from it all, discovering London's biggest open space. Autumn and winter is the best time to have a bike ride in Epping Forest. The changing colours look stunning. The crisp, cooler days provide an excellent climate for cycling, even getting a bit muddy can be fun! There are lots of great places to visit, such as High Beach where there are tea huts, a café, pub and visitor centre. Or why not ride to Chingford Plain where there is The View - a new visitor centre, Queen Elizabeth’s Hunting Lodge and newly refurbished café. What if you don’t have a bike? ‘Go Further Cycling’ are a local family run cycle hire centre based at Debden House Camp Site in Epping Forest who specialise in mountain bike hire and guided rides. Bikes are available to pre-book all year round. They have a selection of men’s, ladies and kids mountain bikes, trailers, tag-a-longs and child seats. After you have hired a bike, you may enjoy it so much that you want to buy one. Go Further Cycling sell new and ex-hire bikes too. They also sell a range of accessories.
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Local cyclists go Dutch for Haven House
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group of local cyclists has raised an amazing £15k for Haven House, by taking part in a 300 mile charity bike ride from London to Amsterdam. The challenge, led by Haven House supporter Terry Chinery, saw 15 amateur cyclists ride through Harwich, Arnhem and Utrecht, on a 3-day trip, with all funds raised coming to the hospice. Terry from Buckhurst Hill explains; ‘We are a group of local amateur cyclists who wanted to have some fun on the bikes, set ourselves a challenge and raise money for Cyclists set off from Winston Churchill Statue in Woodford Green Haven House – we’re all really proud of the amount we raised.’ Calling all London Marathon Runners Mike Palfreman, Chief Executive of the WoodLocal residents who have applied for the Virgin ford Green hospice said; ‘We’re really pleased London Marathon 2013, will just be finding out that Terry and his team decided to fundraise for whether they have been successful in obtaining an Haven House. Another great example of how own place at the event. the local community gets behind the work that For those that have, Haven House is urging we do here with life-limited children and families.’ them to consider running for the hospice. Chief Executive, Mike Palfreman, says; ‘Haven House does so much for life-limited children and their families in the area and it would be great to see local runners supporting us at an event as high profile as the London marathon.’ He continues; ‘We had 9 local runners last year, raising a good deal of money for the hospice, but we would really like to increase that next year, particularly as it’s our 10th birthday year.’
Community Fundraiser, Charlotte Terry, receives cheque from cyclists at Cricketers Pub in Woodford Green
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For more information about how you can fundraise for Haven House, please contact events@havenhouse.org.uk or contact 020 8506 3637
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Christmas Pet Purchases
e are approaching the peak purchase time for dogs and more dogs are bought as gifts than are chosen by their owners. Christmas is a difficult time for a dog with a new owner and a new home. There is excitement in the air, people visiting, new commands and new routines to learn, perhaps even a new name! Last Christmas, a friend of a friend, arrived back from shopping in the Boxing Day sales to discover her partner’s Xmas gift, a Mastiff, had done a whoopsie on her new carpet! Within days, this new pooch ended up in a freezing rescue centre to await its fate with thousands of others over the New Year period. Sadly, not many people will adopt a dog in January – the weather is just not good enough to enjoy going out before daylight to walk a dog prior to starting their day. There are several points to consider when purchasing a dog. Firstly, the breed needs to be researched as they vary in health and time requirements. Many breeds have genetic illnesses and can cost thousands of pounds in vets’ bills during their lifetime - and this is a great inconvenience to their owners. Some breeds, such as dalmatians, setters, collies, etc., are bred to run 60 miles a day and need a vast amount of exercise. It is hard these days to find public parks where dogs can be let off the lead, and some dogs, such as the Saluki, can never be allowed off the lead because they do not come when they are called. If around children, dogs need to be 20
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chosen carefully, as some can be snappy or fiercely protective of their space. Never buy a dog from the internet, a pet shop or a puppy farm. Pups have often not been handled and might never fully be comfortable with human beings. If you get a dog which has had a previous owner, make sure that it has been lovingly cared for and is adaptable to its new environment. All reputable rehoming centres are closed over the Xmas period to discourage impulse buys. The Dogs’ Trust, Battersea, Blue Cross and the RSPCA have a strict adoption procedure and all dogs are vetted for their attitude to people, other dogs and cats. Sadly, reputable rehoming centres need to euthanase thousands of dogs each year which have been cruelly treated and are permanently emotionally damaged and therefore cannot be rehomed. Some dogs, such as Greyhounds need a five feet fence to contain them but if given regular long walks, greyhounds can be rehomed to owners without a garden. Wendy Stokes Our local borough council, Waltham Forest, has a free microchipping service to encourage responsible dog ownership. To microchip your dog free of charge, telephone 020 8496 3000 and they will advise you on the procedure. Local rehoming centres on Galley Hill, Waltham Abbey: Hillside Kennels (RSPCA) 3 Claverhambury Road, Galley Hill, Waltham Abbey, Essex, EN9 2BL Mon – Sat 11am – 3pm
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Boys and Girls of Local Church Choir Sing to Heaven
Hereford Cathedral 2012. Photo by Harriet Kerr
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hingford Parish Church Choir have completed another busy and acclaimed summer, they are now looking forward to an exciting future. This year the choir have been broadcast twice on BBC Radio 2’s “Sunday Half Hour”, sung Evensong at St Paul’s cathedral, sung a weekend of services at Gloucester cathedral and a week singing the services at Hereford cathedral. Reverend Canon Andrew Piper, the Precentor at Hereford cathedral, wrote in a letter to the choir: “your choir is without doubt one of the best parish church choirs that we have hosted in the 9½ years that I have served here as precentor: indeed, the standard of music that you delivered was higher than could be achieved by quite a few English cathedral choirs!” The boys and girls choirs make a huge contribution attending two rehearsals and one or two services most weeks of the year. The dedication of their young people to perform new and challenging sacred music week-in, week-out is a timely reminder how special and good young people
really are. This is an exciting period for Ss Peter and Paul and Chingford Parish Church Choir with the imminent installation of their new Rector, Fr. John Connell, and that they now have planning permission to rebuild their Parish Hall which will include a dedicated Song School where their excellent choirs can rehearse. Mike Emerson, Director-ofMusic said “The choirs and our extensive music library have long outgrown the cramped vestry built as part of the original church. To have new rehearsal and storage facilities will be wonderful; and combined with a new hall will also be of great benefit to the wider community.” Once fundraising is complete and the hall rebuilt, it will be a wonderful venue for celebrations and clubs, including a new accessible entrance onto Chingford Green. They currently have a few vacancies for boys aged between 7 and 10. Their website is at http://tinyurl.com/9xy5nqp
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This Edition: Steve Hillage Minds’, ‘It Bites’ and ‘The Charlatans’. But Steve wasn’t finished creating music. His 1970’s tunes had inspired a new wave of artists including ‘The Orb’’s Alex Paterson, Carl Craig, Paul Oakenfold and ‘Orbital’. The godfather ambient techno music of the 1990s was the creative genius from 1970s progrock. Steve Hillage still tours to this day with his progressive rock band and his ambient outfit ‘System 7’. Hillage remains a reluctant guitar hero but his contribution to modern music has been over-looked for far too long: “He can rightly claim to have created some of the most startlingly original 6 string manifestations in rock history and is virtually peerless in the ambient-rock genre”. (2) So do keep a look out for any hidden music legends you meet in the Mount or have seen on the Green!
xperimenting, breaking boundaries and creating something completely ‘new’ does not always bring fame and fortune. Many people credit Thomas Edison or Joseph Swan with discovering the lightbulb but it was actually invented 78 years earlier by one Humphry Davy. Relatively unknown Chingford guitar legend Steve Hillage has been at the forefront of the music industry for over 40 years and is a true pioneer. Stephen Simpson Hillage was born in Chingford on 2nd August 1951. Whilst still at school he joined his first band, ‘Uriel’, with keyboardist Dave Stewart. However, Steve left the band to attend the University of Kent in 1969. At university in Canterbury, Steve played with the band ‘Caravan’ and their manager got Steve a solo deal with Decca Records. Hillage released his first album ‘Fish Rising’ and lit up the music community that had become known as the ‘Canterbury Scene’ especially with the 17minute psychedelic jam session called “Metempsychosis”. In 1973 Steve Hillage joined Anglo-French psychedelic band ‘Gong’ and his “silky, spacey guitar playing illuminated ‘Gong’’s best work”. (1) During this time ‘Gong’ recorded their most famous works ‘You’, ‘Angel’s Egg’ and ‘Flying Teapot’. But Steve’s solo success started to take off as ‘Fish Rising’ followed critical acclaim by reaching Number 33 in the album charts. This established Steve as one of the trailblazers of progressive rock music. Other solo album’s followed with “L” released in 1976, “Motivation Radio” in 1977 and “Green” in 1978, a co-production with Pink Floyd’s Nick Mason. Steve also had time to play the guitar pieces on Mike Oldfield’s ‘Tubular Bells’. Throughout the 1980s Steve moved into music producing. He created studio albums with ‘Simple
(1) www.examiner.com 2012. (2) Rock Solid Music Magazine 2011.
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Community Events and What’s On TEA DANCE SATURDAY 3 NOVEMBER 1.30 p.m. to 3.30 p.m. / ST EDMUND'S HALLS (RYAN HALL), 216 CHINGFORD MOUNT ROAD, SOUTH CHINGFORD, LONDON E4 8JL. Fun afternoon of different styles of dance, suitable for all ages and all abilities in Ryan Hall. £2.50 admission includes refreshments; no partner necessary. Contact: Dee on (020) 8527 1634
FRIENDS OF AINSLIE AND LARKS WOODS Free event - Saturday 3rd November between 10.00 am and 12.30 pm. Meet: Entrance to Ainslie Wood at junction of Ropers Avenue/Underwood Road, E4. Children welcome if accompanied by an adult and well-behaved dogs. Contact: 020 8524 5794 if more information required.
WEST ESSEX RAMBLERS A friendly walking group with a varied range of walks every Wed., Thurs., Sat. and Sun. Sorry, no dogs. For a sample programme telephone 020 8502 1628 www.westessexramblers.org.uk. 3 Nov., Sat., 10.30 Starting from Snaresbrook station, this 7 mile walk goes through Wanstead, Valentines Park, South Ilford, Barking parks, and Barking Abbey grounds, finishing at Barking station. There will be commentary on points of interest. Bring a picnic. 10 Nov., Sat. 9.30 From Chingford Station, this 5-6 m. circular walk will take you through fields and forest. 15 Nov., Thurs., 10.30 Meet at Canning Town Station, street level Matchday exit. This 5 m. linear walk will be beside the Lee and Thames rivers to Island Gardens DLR station. There will be some 34
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FOREST PHILHARMONIC EVENT
Please drop in for tea and cakes and allow the dancers of all ages to entertain you while raising money for this worthy cause. Venue: The Brotherhood Hall, Larkswood Road, E4 Saturday 10th November 10.30am - 4pm. If you would like information on dance classes (tap, ballet and modern) from toddlers to adult, please contact Sheila Douglas on sheila.radley@talktalk.net
Sunday 4 November, 6.30pm, Walthamstow Assembly Hall. WEBER Der Freischütz Overture. STRAUSS Oboe Concerto. BRAHMS Symphony No.4. Mark Shanahan conductor. Gareth Hulse oboe. Principal Oboe of the London Sinfonietta and London Mozart Players, Gareth Hulse is one of the most highly-regarded oboists in the country and we are delighted he is joining us to open the new season. Dramatic and passionate, the evening comes to a rousing close with Brahms’s Fourth Symphony.
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a talk by Kathy Stangaard. Buckhurst Hill Horticultural Society. MONDAY 5 NOVEMBER 7.30pm - 9.30pm. St James' Church, Palmerston Road, Buckhurst Hill, Essex IG9. All welcome. £1 including refreshments. (Tel: 020 8504 3238).
GILWELL PARK CONFERENCE CENTRE OPEN DAY Come and visit us on Thursday 8th November, 2pm4pm! Apart from a tour of our facilities, set within 108 acres of mature parkland, you can also sample our new finger buffet and beverages. Free entry. Gilwell Park Conference Centre, Bury Road, Chingford, London, E4 7QW. 020 8498 5300.
SPONSORED DANCEATHON The Sheila Douglas School of Dance holds sponsored danceathon for Children in Need.
Saturday 10th November 10am -2.00pm. All day breakfasts, crafts and gifts, christmas stalls & tombolas, cakes and preserves, games and prizes, FREE ADMISSION. South Chingford Congregational Church, 161 Chingford Mount Road, E4 8LT
Thursday 15th November national demonstrator. Irene Bowkett 'A Christmas Melody' at Victory Hall, Chigwell. 2.004.00pm visitors £7 contact 0208 505 2716
GALA CONCERT Saturday 17th November, 7.30pm at Chigwell School (New Hall), IG7 6QF. Gala Concert by the Chigwell Choir to celebrate their Diamond Jubilee. The choir, conducted by Alexander Campkin, will be performing, Jubilee Mass (Weber), Regina Coeli in C major (Mozart) and Donna Nobis Pacem (Vaughan Williams) with orchestral accompaniment and soloists. The Chigwell School Chapel Choir will be joining us for the Mozart as well as singing 2 Mealor madrigals. We also expect a surprise item to open the concert. www.chigwellchoir.org. Tickets: Adults £12, Concessions £10, Under 16 £5, avail-
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GRAND CHRISTMAS BAZAAR Saturday 17th November. Do all your Christmas Shopping under one roof on two floors at our Bazaar to be held in St Mary's Catholic Primary School Hall and St Teresa's Hall on the corner of Station Road and King's Road, North Chingford from 0930 until 1300hrs. Santa Claus will be making an appearance. Admission 50p
WOODFORD CONCERT SOCIETY Sunday 18 November at 3.00pm, at Forest School, Snaresbrook, E17 3PY. WENDY NIEPER, soprano. JULIEN CHERIYAN, piano. Come and hear ex Swingle Singer Wendy Nieper in a varied and colourful programme from Rachmaninov to Debussy and songs from the Michel Legrand songbook and more..! Tickets available by telephoning Michael on 020 8529 3571 or at the door.
CHRISTMAS MARKET FRIDAY 23 NOVEMBER 2 P.M. TO 5 P.M. & SATURDAY 24 NOVEMBER 11 A.M. TO 3 P.M. St Edmund's Halls (Ryan Hall), 216 Chingford Mount Road, South Chingford, London E4 8JL (south of the Chingford Mount crossroads). Annual preChristmas fundraising event providing an opportunity for the local community to come together in fun and entertainment, with stalls, refreshments, children's activities, Father Christmas, and entertainment.
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£10.00 incl. Fish & Chip supper bring your own drinks & nibbles, concessions for children. Contact: Richard on 020 8529 1591. Danemead Scout Campsite. Registered Charity No 1069693 at 23rd Chingford Scout Group HQ Bailey Lodge, 20 Bailey Close, top of Normanshire Drive.
CHRISTMAS ART & CRAFT FAIR Saturday 24th November, United Reformed Church Halls, Buxton Road, off Station Road, Chingford, E4. 10am to 3.30pm with free entry. A lovely Christmas 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! Handmade and homemade items for all of the family.
CRAFT FAIR Saturday 24th November, Chingford British Legion Club Back Hall, Hall Lane, Chingford E4 8HW. Sellers £5 in advance or £7 on the day for a Table (set up from 11am). Buyers 20p Entrance fee open 12 – 4pm. Refreshments available. Proceeds to the Chingford Poppy Appeal. For more details please contact Emma on 07958 479 305.
CHRISTMAS BAZAAR
Come and find some unusual Christmas presents among the diverse stalls at this popular annual Christmas Market. Gifts, cards, jewellery, candles, glassware, beauty, styling, raffle, competitions, games and refreshments all available, there is something for everybody! Admission is free so come and take a look, have something to eat and tick off loads of names on your Christmas list. For more information, please email xmas@cfspa.org.uk
CHRISTMAS FAIR Chingford C of E Parents Association, Sat 1st Dec 11am – 2pm, Junior School, Cambridge Road, E4 7BP. Father Christmas, Mince Pies, Mulled Wine, Raffle, Festive Games, Stalls and much much more. Contact Hushnarah Hussain 07908 819 000/ Maggie Howlett 07973 527 786 for a stall/ enquiries.
CHRISTMAS FAIR Friends of Chase Lane Annual Christmas Fair. Friday 7th December 6pm-8pm. Chase Lane Primary School, York Road, Chingford, E4 8LA. 020 8529 6827. Entrance 20p. Father Christmas, stalls, games, refreshments and lots more!
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North Chingford District Girl Guiding Christmas Bazaar, Saturday 24th November at The Vestry Hall, St Peter & St Paul Church, The Green, Station Road, E4. 10.am to 12pm. Many stalls for Christmas gifts, crafts, tombolas, raffles and refreshments. Admission 50p.
SATURDAY 8 DECEMBER 1.30 p.m. to 4 p.m. / ST EDMUND'S HALLS (RYAN HALL), 216 CHINGFORD MOUNT ROAD, SOUTH CHINGFORD, LONDON E4 8JL. Fun event for all the family. 6 games for £1; all ages welcome.
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Walk, E4 7EN at 7.30pm. Tickets, £9.50, include Christmas buffet with veggie options and delicious desserts. Book a table of 8 or individual places at 020 8524 4380 or www.ticketsource.co.uk/cadoschingford.
PARLOUR EVENING AND TURNING ON OF CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTS FRIDAY 14TH DECEMBER 7.00PM. Come and be entertained by Malcolm Boulter with songs and humour. There will be a £7.00, donation for refreshment, an evening not to be missed. South Chingford Congregational Church, 161 Chingford Mount Road, E4 8LT
FOLLOW THE STAR Wednesday 19th December, 8 pm at St. Mary’s Church, High Road, Chigwell IG7 6QQ The Chigwell Choir present their Annual Christmas Carol Concert comprising a mixture of traditional carols, audience participation and readings conducted by Alexander Campkin and accompanied by Brass Band Ensemble. Retiring collection in support of our chosen charity, Vitalise. www.chigwellchoir.org. Tickets/programme on the door: £8 (Under 16 free) including mulled wine and mince pieces
BACK TO ROCK N ROLL A Freddy Boy "Rock & Roll" dance/concert with Chas Hodges and his Rock "n" Roll band. (Yes it's Chas from "Chas n Dave" with original drummer Micky Burt) on Friday 21st December. Enjoy a Christmas Knees Up. Venue: Chingford Assembly Hall, Station Road, Chingford E4 7EN. Dance Floor, Bar, Car Park. 7:30pm - 11:55pm. Advance tickets £15 (also £15 at the door if any left) Limited tickets, advanced ticket purchase/ reservation recommended. Info & tickets, Tel: Freddy Boy: 07930 544 312.
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he coming of Christmas and with award season just around the corner, some of the biggest films of the year are released in November and December. Peter Jackson returns with The Hobbit (14th December) and Tom Cruise stars in the all-action Jack Reacher (26th December). However, your local reviewer hasn’t seen those movies so here are some of the best films in the last months of 2012. Enjoy! Released: 2nd November - The Master This is a horrible movie to sit through but one of the best films of the year. Joaquin Phoenix plays a US sailor struggling to return to civilian life after the horrors of World War II. He joins a cult that uses fanaticism and lies as religion but comes to question how much of a difference it is making in his life. This is a beautiful, moving film that may make you squirm in parts but you’ll be applauding by the end. 9th November - People Like Us Sam is a salesman with money troubles. Salvation appears when his hated father dies leaving $150,000. However, Sam is charged with giving the money to a recovering alcoholic he’s never met. Who happens to be his long lost sister. Although a contrived concept, this is an emotionally resonant drama, nicely shot film about the complexity of family relationships and a lesson on not taking life at face value. 7th December - The Odd Life of Timothy Green There is a special something about this movie and that makes it a perfect family film for Christmas. A childless couple bury a box in their garden containing all of their wishes for a son. An infant soon appears but young Timothy Green is not your average boy. Although produced by Disney Pictures, this is not their regular fair engaging with issues of adoption and bullying. But this is a charming, witty and sweet movie for everyone. 20th December - Life of Pi Ang Lee (Brokeback Mountain) directs a visually breathtaking adaptation of Yann Martel’s best-selling book. The plot revolves around an Indian boy named ‘Pi’ who, after a shipwreck, finds himself on a lifeboat in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. However, his only company is a hyena, a zebra, and an orangutan. And a 450-pound Bengal tiger. The film relies heavily on its sumptuous cinematography and is a fitting visualisation of the book.
DVDs to please With Christmas fast approaching the shelves are stocked with the best DVDs and Blu- Rays of the year. From TV-land there’s Downton Abbey - Series 1-3 (5th Nov on DVD rrp: £44.99 and Blu-Ray rrp: £49.99) with every episode of the Emmy Award winning show and, starring Dustin Hoffman, Luck - Season 1 (3rd Dec DVD rrp: £19.99 and Blu-Ray rrp: £24.99) is stunning. From the big screen The Bourne Legacy (3rd Dec on DVD rrp: £14.99 and Blu-Ray rrp: £19.99) is an intelligent action flick while Christopher Nolan completes his Batman trilogy with The Dark Knight Returns (3rd Dec on DVD rrp: £14.99 and Blu-Ray rrp: £19.99) and all 3 films in The Dark Knight Trilogy (3rd Dec on DVD rrp: £29.99 and Blu-Ray rrp: £39.99). Enjoy! 40
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Couldn’t resist ‘Lovely Bits of Old England’. John Betjeman began writing for the Telegraph in 1951 and continued to do so for a quarter of a century. During that time Britain underwent profound social and cultural changes, and this is a charming anthology of journalism and criticism from the pen of one of Britain’s best-loved writers. Price £14.99 – 20% OFF - You pay £11.99 I just love the idea of a popular children’s book all bundled up with a soft toy – and I know some of you do too! Well here’s a bit of a ‘left field’ one. Ahem – ‘The Story of the Little Mole who knew it was None of his Business’. "Quite simply the funniest book you are ever likely to read (as long as you are not easily offended that is)! Perfect for children of course, but if you are stuck for gift ideas for the adults in your life you may need to look no further." A terrible catastrophe befalls the little mole one bright, sunny morning. It looks a little like a sausage, and the worst thing is that it lands right on his head. Our plucky little hero sets out to find who has left their business on his head. His highly entertaining and informative search reveals an important but often neglected side of animal life. Come in and find out what the ‘sausage’ is (unless you’ve guessed already!). I have no idea why, but little ones absolutely love this one and will want it even more with the cuddly mole included in the set. Price £12.99 – 20% OFF - You pay £10.39 We’ve plenty of stocking fillers for everyone – bookmarks, booklights, angels and all kindsa stuff, but ‘The Little Book of Jokes for Kids of All Ages’ is terrific value at only £2.99. 20% OFF - You pay £2.39 – Bargain! Come along to our Christmas Shopping Day - Sunday 2 December, 11am – 3pm Complimentary seasonal eats and drinks, with FREE Goody Bags for the children Bring this with you for 10% off anything you buy on the day, or order and pay for in full* *T&C apply. Purchase of Book Tokens not included. Also, information and prices correct until publishers change their minds!
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020 8524 7333 3 The Drive, Chingford, E4 7AJ
established 1997 Regular Cleaning Ironing Spring Cleans Gardening Maintenance Property Maintenance Shopping Dog Walking Our cleaning ladies are experienced reliable, affordable and insured
Tel: 020 8523 7426 Mob: 07939 318 401
www.rcreedandson.co.uk
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East London Bridge Club
HAVE FUN LEARNING TO PLAY BRIDGE Ray Green invites you to join the East London Bridge Club. This is what he said, “Bridge is a trick taking game of skill and chance played by four players who form two partnerships; the partners sit opposite each other at the table. Bridge can be a lifelong pursuit and a learning process that never ends. It can be exciting, challenging, frustrating but never boring. It is a social card game that includes strategy, trust and teamwork. You can develop friendships with others who are learning and already playing bridge. It is also a great way to sharpen your memory and exercise the brain. Once you have learnt the basics of bridge you are able to practice with friends. The only cost is a couple of packs of cards and the tea and biscuits. From Friday 18th January 2013 I shall be giving afternoon lessons from 2.30-4.30pm. These will be on every Friday except 29th March (Easter). I am offering a 32-lesson course that will cover all aspects of this interesting game and help you to be ready to play in one of the many local bridge clubs. Each 2-hour lesson including a tea/coffee and biscuit break is £10 per person. You only pay for the lessons you attend and will be given the opportunity to cover missed lessons on a later course. On these lessons you will be partnered with another member of the class. You are of course welcome to join with one or more friends and learn in a relaxing, comfortable home environment. Later in this course I also offer supervised bridge play. These are 2 hour play sessions on Wednesday afternoons 2.30-4.30 pm and on Thursday evenings 7.30-9.30 pm. For those who wish to improve their bridge play I organise intermediate evening lessons on the second
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and fourth Tuesdays of the month from 7.30 – 9.30pm.” If you are thinking of joining Ray’s course and would like to take advantage of the special beginner’s offer send your cheque for £50 with your name, address, home and mobile phone numbers to Ray at the address below. For more details contact Ray on 020 8281 8376. SPECIAL BEGINNER’S OFFER If you wish to pay in advance for the first five lessons of the course, you will be given the course book (retail price £25) free of charge on the first lesson. Payment to arrive before 6th January 2013. If you wish to take advantage of this offer, please send your cheque for £50 to RAY GREEN 22 Horsley Road, Chingford, London E4 7HX For more details go to www.eastlondonbridge.co.uk OR phone Ray on 020 8281 8376.
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Leon F. Jones
ARTISAN LOFT LADDERS Loft Ladders Lights • Boarding • Insulation
www.artisanloftladders.co.uk
01992 633 883
for Bathrooms & Kitchens etc plus re-grouting service
N. J. Tiling – phone Neil:
07802 728 304 020 3539 3442
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N.V.Q, City & Guilds qualifications
Call Stuart now on
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Serving the community for over 50 years 3 piece suites, firesides, dining chairs, repairs, springs & foams, refills Large selection of fabrics
UPVC Double Glazing supplied and fitted and Double Glazing repairs
Discount for Senior Citizens Domestic & commercial Boat & caravan interiors
Free pick-up & delivery
PARKER KNOLL, CINTIQUE, 164 Chingford Mt Rd, Chingford, E4 9BS ERCOLL, G PLAN 07950 250 250 & TOP BRAND www.leadaleupholstery.co.uk SPECIALISTS MEMBER OF THE ASSOCIATION OF MASTER UPHOLSTERERS
020 8529 1546
PLASTERER 30 years experience Pay on satisfaction Small jobs welcome
Ring Steve:
020 8500 5900 07889 905 817 www.safplastering.co.uk
Dave
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ROBERT’S QUALITY PLUMBING & HEATING SERVICES LTD 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
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020 8529 1489 07802 952 005 Useful telephone numbers - all in one place EMERGENCY SERVICES - Fire/Police/Ambulance - DIAL 999 (or 112) Whipps Cross Hospital Silverthorn Medical Centre Childline L. B. of Waltham Forest Crimestoppers Consumer Advice Chingford Police Gas Emergencies Citizens Advice Bureau NHS Direct
(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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MJ Glazing Repairs Ltd. www.mjglazingrepairs.com WITH RISING CRIME IN YOUR AREA
UPGRADE NOW FOR THE HIGHEST SECURITY ON YOUR EXISTING WINDOWS AND DOORS Q: Are your doors sticking, hard to lock or drafty?? A little adjustment could be all you need. Q: Are you fed up with your existing windows ?? Why not change your double glazed units to Lead lites (Diamond, Squares & Georgian bars). Q: Do you have windows misty and filled with water?? Change your double glazed units at a low cost.
Installation of Anti - Bump Door Barrels. Sash Jammers installed for added security.
Door and window handles available in variety of colours. Cat Flaps and dog flaps available for easy installation.
DONT DELAY CALL TODAY!!!!!!!
020 3560 0179 Email: info@mjglazingrepairs.com
FREE QUOTATION
FENCING CONTRACTORS
For all your fencing requirements contact
JMG Property Services
01279 412354 07814 352551 www.jmghomes.co.uk OAP discounts available
CP Building Contractors & Roofing Services LOCAL PLUMBING/ HEATING ENGINEER Plastering, Kitchens, Electrical, Fencing
New Roofs, Roof Repairs, Flat Roofs, Torch Felting Guttering, UPVc Facias & Soffits
Residential & Commercial 26 Years Experience | References always available
Special rates for Senior Citizens
All Plumbing & Heating All Gas Works Central Heating Bathrooms O.A.P. Special Discount No Job Too Small
Costas Petrou Mobile: 07850 103 357 Tel/Fax: 020 8529 9246
RING KEN ON 07956 442 523 | 020 8989 6409
INSURANCE WORK UNDERTAKEN
High Standard of Workmanship FREE Estimates Fully insured
No Job Too Small
TRUSTED TRADESMAN
1 Dale View Avenue, Chingford, E4 6PJ
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Index of advertisers Aerial & Satellite Installations Mediacoms
Cycle Hire 41
Sue's Sewing
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Architect Nic Antony Architects Ltd
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Alison’s Decorating Services BC Painting and Decorating
Tranquillity Beauty Therapy
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Blinds 11 back cover 2
Bookshop The Bookshop
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Lancasters 6
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Community Event 5
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Eco Trade T & L Windows & Doors
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Leonardo's
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Architectural Roofing Ltd Cook & Son Graham Willsdon J & R Roofing
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Slimming World
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Snooker & American Pool Mile End American Pool & Snooker
25
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Sports Club 46
Crostyx HC Escape Leisure Enterprises Ltd
5 19
Supplementary Education 33
Kumon Richard Winslow
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Tennis School
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Chingford School of Tennis 3
Tiling Services N.J. Tiling
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Upholsterery Collards Upholstery Limited Leadale Upholstery
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Waste Disposal 39
Arbis
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Replacement Windows & Doors
Slimming Services
Pawnbrokers & Jewellers
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Lilian
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Music Tuition Oven Wizards Franchising Ltd
Reflexology
Sweetman, Burke & Sinker
Oven Cleaning Services
Conference Centre
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Solicitor
Motor Car Services
London Music House
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Mobility Services
Dipstick's, Tyres and Exhausts
Computer Services
The Scout Association
Chingford Premier Cars
Gasmarc Ken London & Essex Heating Ltd Roberts Quality Plumbing Sebastian Plumbing & Heating Services
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Medical-Aesthetic Clinic
Chingford Mobility
Community Service Sewardstone Evangelical Church
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Mini Cab Service 15
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Plumbing/Heating Services
Roofing Services
Loft Ladders
The Body Clinic
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Restaurant 49 47
Locksmith Unique Services
Cleaning Services
City of London Corporation South Chingford Congregational Church
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Home & Garden Centre
Artisan Loft Ladders Angels Time for You
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Handyman Mr Fix It
Chiropodists Dean Shulton M Freedman
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Hair Salon Paula Hair Designs
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Children's Music Classes Hartbeeps
MJ Glazing Repairs Ltd P & M Glazing
Moo-Creative
Catering Service Ridgeway Catering
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Graphic Design Service
Carpet Fitter GBM Carpets
The Watch Shop
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SAF Plastering 13
Gardening Services Lofty Heights Tree Surgeons MG Landscapes The Flower Pot Man
Cosy Catz Valley Groomers
Plasterering Services
Glass & Glazing 21 21
Carpet, Curtain & Upholstery Cleaning M&K Cleaning Services
West Essex Garage Conversions
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Pet Services
Venture Photography
Gold Buying Centre 22
Carpenter Chingford Carpentry SK Carpentry
London Re-use Limited
AR Cook Pest Control
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Fitted Kitchens My Dream Kitchen
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Photography Studio
Garage Conversions 18 49 6 49 16 44
Business Mentor Alison Tritschler
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Furniture/Appliance Sales 42
Building Services aws builders CP Building Contractors Dendale Construction Ltd JMG Property Services L Finch R Creed & Son
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Fitness - Misc Nordic Walking
Matt Green
Pest Control
Electrical Services DMB Electric Ultra Electrics
Beauty Treatment
Andy's Computer Repairs Problem Computers
Personal Training 14
Decorating Services
Alterations & Repairs
Blind Gallery Shades Simply Blinds
Go Further Cycling Ltd
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ARCHITECTURAL ROOFING LTD A FAMILY RUN BUSINESS WITH 35 YEARS EXPERIENCE PROFESSIONAL ROOF REPAIRS AT COMPETETIVE PRICES FOR A FREE QUOTATION PHONE: DAVE NORMAN
020 8531 4031 07966 530 472 57 HANDSWORTH AVENUE, HIGHAMS PARK, E4 9PF
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e and attention to e beautiful! Your advic ters you fitted. They ar ends about Shades You” for the lovely shut ll be telling all our fri “... a very big “Thank ch to our house. We wi tou a beautiful finishing detail has resulted in gford. aul & Faye Cheek, Chin of Chingford” ..........P
Shades of Chingford fitted beautiful shutters to Paul & Faye’s home a year or so ago and, as you can see they were delighted!
As part of our follow-up service we contacted the Cheeks last week and they are still absolutely thrilled with their shutters and are now considering putting them in other rooms. We are delighted for the Cheeks, and as we now have an even larger range to choose from it will be even easier to find the perfect match to make your ideal home.
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THE EXPERTS
OF CHINGFORD
54 LARKSHALL ROAD, CHINGFORD, E4 6PD t: 020 8498 5818 w: shades-london.co.uk
Thank you Paul & Faye, SHADES the pleasure is ours!
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