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Editors letter

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

Summer is nearing its natural end now. The bright fluorescent foliage of early summer has become dusty and tired, its optimistic exuberance worn down by heat and dry days, battered by winds and storms.

Very symbolic. Every time that summer starts, I feel this ridiculous feeling – I think people call it ‘hope’ – and every year, by August, I find myself bemoaning the heat, longing for rain, until it rains, when I bemoan the rain. But I always end up longing for the soft misty drizzles of autumn and the dank scent of toadstools. So this year, as soon as summer began, I dispensed with all that dreadful bonhomie, moaned to anyone that would listen, complained about the very thought of another summer, and generally alienated all of my friends by becoming even more curmudgeonly than usual. When people smothered in sweat said to me ‘Another fine day’, I grunted. When

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sunburnt people said ‘Turned out grand again’, I swore at them beneath my breath.

But I’m happy now. Looking forward to staying in when it rains for a fortnight. Dark days of drizzle. Long long nights that give way to a day of fog. Lovely. And then I’ll say to the sweaty and the sunburnt ‘Smashing weather we’re having’. Have a lovely auDavid Young

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Zermatt or Goats, Gondolas and Gornergrat

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t begins, rather unpromisingly, at Visp. Rugged grey peaks hem the town in, but these are nothing compared to what’s to come. Big express trains stop here, heading for Geneva or Lausanne.

But we’re waiting for the special little train to Zermatt, which edges out uneasily and rather reluctantly. It rattles over roads and rumbles over rails and generally makes the most awful fuss about setting off, but it gets going in the end. Ahead is a seemingly impassable wall of rock, but finally a gap appears and we head up into a valley, climbing slowly at first by viaducts and vineyards until the cogs clunk in and the train starts to climb more steeply.

The valley gets narrower and the mountains taller until the train meets the icy wall of peaks that guard Zermatt. And here it must stop, in the shadow of the Matterhorn, which seems, with its bent top and sharp peak, to peep over every roof and down every lane and across every square, like a nosey keeper jealously protecting its domain from the influx of tourists.

Old wooden chalets squeeze their ancient timbers into every available gap in the town, pressing between boutiques and edging between bars, as though eager to glimpse the street. Perhaps they want to see the goats walk through on their way to fresh pastures. Or maybe they just want to breathe the fresh air that wafts down from the glaciers in the evening. Towards the edge of the village, the chalets give way to fields, farmed at first and dotted with old wooden barns, then giving way to forests of conifers. The forests, in turn, fade away the higher we go. Steep open pastures are split by rushing streams and waterfalls. Then these too must make way for rock, and then the rock gets

steeper, and then it is covered in snow, and finally, when ice and glaciers cover everything in sight, a single giant pinnacle of granite shoots upwards and out of the ice, too tall for its own good and bent at the top as though some passing god had kicked it.

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Zermatt itself is about a mile up in the air. There are no cars. The cog railway is the only way in or out for travellers. The village is a curious hotchpotch of barns and chalets centuries old, jostling for space alongside designer boutiques and fondue stublis. Electric carts from the hotels buzz slowly up and down and a herd of black goats commutes daily through the heart of the village.

Off the train, up the valley, hemmed in by mountains, cut off from any road, a peaceful sense of isolation takes over. Cable cars, gondolas, funiculars and another cog railway make their cautious way up the surrounding mountainsides, to open up walks at higher altitude. But even at 8,000 feet there are forests and grass, paths past waterfalls to lakes with perfect reflections. The Matterhorn tends to dominate the view, here as below, but sometimes it doesn’t hurt to turn away from the bent top and sharp peak and look instead at the other peaks that surround Zermatt.

Dom is the highest mountain that is entirely in Switzerland, and is a perfect triangle, flanked by smaller perfect triangles like children in the family photo (if you have a family of triangles). Monte Rosa is the highest mountain in Switzerland, but it is partly in Italy too. The cols between these peaks, now smooth shoulders of untouched snow, were once rocky passes that the Romans could march through. Conversely, a hundred years ago, the glaciers reached down to nearby villages.

The most popular excursion is by the nineteenth century cog railway that climbs up to a viewpoint at Gornergrat, an observatory that looks across a great glacier to a ring of peaks, from Dom past Monte Rosa and then past all manner of snowy peaks. There are round ones and sharp ones, a couple of little dollops called Castor and Pollux, a massive craggy composition of rocks and ice that is the Breithorn, a windy snowy pass to Italy, and then the Matterhorn of course, elbowing its way into every view like a spoilt child craving attention

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When it’s time to leave, and the train makes its return journey to Visp, the smells and sounds of concrete and cars and people come as a shock.

You feel like an old time-traveller shot into our present, and a big bit of you yearns for the peace and quiet that you left behind. And there is an irrational jealousy of those who now occupy your hotel room and eat at your table beneath the benign gaze of the Matterhorn.

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Local Nominee Walks Towards National Awards Recognition

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he nominees for the What's On 4 Me 2013 Awards in association with Ideal Weight have just been announced which includes Nikkii Barnett (pictured, right) from Nordic Walking East London Essex.

The What's On 4 Me Award programmes are now in their seventh year and celebrate the best activities from throughout the UK - both for kids and adults - as nominated and voted for by the UK public.

Nordic Walking East London Essex based in Epping Forest, North Chingford is a nominee in two categories; ‘Most Inspirational Coach, Instructor or Tutor’ and ‘Best Sports, Health or Fitness Group’ and will now go through to the national voting stage.

This year, the awards cover 12 categories from Most Inspirational Coach to Volunteer of the Year. Thousands of nominations have been received from around the UK so this nomination is a great achievement. Each and every activity, community group, entertainer and volunteer from throughout the UK has had the opportunity to be nominated, thus ensuring these awards are a true representation of views and a reflection of their eagerness to reward the very best Nikkii Barnett from Nordic Walking East London Essex, said: "It’s a real honour to have been nominated in not just one but two categories. I’m passionate about Nordic walking; its health and fitness benefits are amazing!

To have been given the opportunity to help so many people to achieve their health and fitness goals is a real privilege. Thank you to everyone who nominated me. I hope that Nordic walking will be given the recognition that it deserves by my nominations."

Nordic walking is an enhancement of ordinary walking but twice as effective! It is a specific fitness technique which uses poles in order to add two major benefits to walking; the use of poles means that the upper body muscles are used as well as the legs. The poles also help to propel the walker along – this means that the walker works harder than usual yet the support given by the poles makes it feel easier.

Nikkii added “It’s a fantastic way to improve health and fitness whilst making new friends in the beautiful surroundings of Epping Forest!”

What's On 4 Me owner, Marilyn Bradshaw said "I'm so excited about our 2013 Awards. Everyone through to this stage should be very proud that the UK public are so keen to nominate and reward them. We can't wait to see the results of the voting and to see the Winners joining us on Stage at Earls Court to receive their Award."

From 14th August to the 9th October, voters can log onto www.whatson4me.co.uk to vote for their favourite from all of the nominees who have qualified.

The winners will be announced on 14th November 2013.

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Historian seeks elusive Chingford football programmes

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e have recently received a letter from Ron Parrott in Hereford, the Club Historian for Hereford United, who nowadays play their football in the Conference. Ron is currently in the process of writing the complete history of his Club and back in the Southern League days, Chingford Town twice hosted Hereford United – in the 1947/48 and 1948/49 seasons. Ron is very keen to include a picture of these programmes in his new book and has desperately been seeking a copy for over 20 years but without success. He has approached us in the hope that we can stir locals into searching their attics and coming up with the goods! Ron is prepared to pay up to £100 each for a copy of either of these programmes - see main picture, an example of what one looks like.

For the record, Chingford Town spent two and a bit seasons in the Southern League but their pitch, known as the Hatch Lane Ground in what is now Newgate Street, was more often than not unplayable after substantial conversion work on former wasteland resulted in the nearby River Ching being diverted close to their ground. The work wasn’t 100% successful and the ground soon became completely waterlogged and was totally unplayable for months at a time, resulting in many of Chingford’s matches being played away from home. The resultant lack of revenue plunged the club into serious financial trouble and they only survived the 1948/49 season, their first in the

Southern League, because their Social Club managed to raise the £800 necessary to re-drain the playing surface.

Despite spending thousands of pounds on their draining scheme, Chingford still had serious pitch problems and the ground was permanently a real quagmire, not really suitable for football at all. In fact, back in December 1949, Gravesend refused to play their fixture because of the state of the pitch and their Chairman, H. Morrison, called for Chingford’s expulsion from the league. They managed to survive by spending another £1,000 on the pitch but they were left struggling financially and had to sell their top scorer, Tony Garneys, to Ipswich Town.

Chingford Town’s financial problems did not improve during the close season of 1950 and they were unable to retain a single player from the previous season. They barely survived through the early months of the season and finally gave up the uneven struggle in early December 1950 when the Southern League ruled that they must play successive away games. It was the final straw.

Their stretched finances couldn’t cope; they resigned from the League and were fined £200 by the Management Committee for their troubles.

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Autumn and winter at Gilwell Park

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he long hot days of summer are nearly over, so here at Gilwell Park we’re starting to look forward to the events coming up in the lead up to Christmas and the end of the year.

If you’re not quite ready to get back behind a desk after a fun filled summer, or if your team need a little motivation and refocus, then why not take advantage of our on-site activities and team-building and training?

Boasting over 90 years experience of training at Gilwell Park, with over 30 adventurous activities on-site and packages starting from just £59 (Gilwell Challenge - including half day meeting room hire, lunch, refreshments and two activities), who better to deliver training and learning outcomes to your teams and what better place to take part in it than our stunning 108 acre site in Chingford?

This autumn and winter, Gilwell Park hopes to fulfil everyone’s idea of a dream wedding by not only providing a stunning backdrop to any wedding reception but also offer amazing value for your perfect day.

Why not pop along to our FREE Wedding Show: Sunday 29th September 2013 11am – 3pm where you can meet local wedding suppliers including florists, dress makers and jewellers and see their products, meet our friendly team and take a tour of our unique venue.

If you can’t make our Wedding Show, or if you’ve got another conference or event in mind; why not come and visit us at our Open Day: Thursday 7th November 2013 2.30pm – 4.30pm where you can take a tour of our facilities and sample our new finger buffet and beverages.

Gilwell Park also has this year’s festive season sorted with a cracker of a Christmas package for you and your colleagues that will add a little more sparkle to your average work’s Christmas party...

Treat your team to a refined evening of private fine dining set within our beautiful 17th Century, Grade II listed manor house at the heart of our 108 acre estate. You and your party will be waited on by our dedicated team of staff with a delicious, four course festive feast, freshly prepared by our on-site chefs. Available in dates throughout October, November and December, prices are from just £35 per person or from £45 per person with a welcome drink and half a bottle of wine per person included.

For more details about any of our packages and events, please contact us on 020 8498 5300 or email gilwell.conferences@scouts.org.uk.

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DEAN SHULTON Chiropodist Having worked as a nurse at Goodmayes Hospital, Dean Shulton gained his qualification as a chiropodist ten years ago.

Concerned at lengthy NHS waiting times between appointments, due to cuts, he started up his own mobile chiropody service to help elderly and special needs clients who find it difficult to get out.

“As one gets older it is important to pay attention to your feet,” explained Dean. “Painful corns, dropped arches and bunions can make people mobilise differently. This may then put undue pressure on joints in the legs, hips and back, which can cause a whole raft of problems from sciatic pain to exacerbating arthritic conditions. This change in mobilisation may contribute to the many falls that the elderly tend to have. Whilst we can't really change how our bodies adapt themselves over time, at least if our feet are comfortable and regularly maintained this may allow us to be more mobile for longer, and at less risk from the aches and pains associated with old age.”

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Holy Cross Day Waltham Abbey

ing Canute (1016 – 1035) had a standard bearer called Tovi who owned land in the area of Montacute in Somerset. One of his men had a dream that a great treasure was found in the ground and a dig was organised to see if it could be found. Just where the dream suggested, a cross and other valuables were discovered. They were placed on an oxcart with 12 white oxen. Many holy sites were suggested to the team, such as nearby Glastonbury, and further afield, Canterbury, Winchester, York, etc., but the oxen failed to move. Only when the tiny church of Waltham was mentioned to them did the oxen begin to walk and they continued walking until they arrived at Waltham when they abruptly stopped. The cross was taken from the cart and erected on a tiny church. This was the cross that Harold Godwinson, later to become King Harold, prayed to for relief from his paralysis. In gratitude for his recovery, a larger church was built on the site and consecrated on Holy Cross Day, 1060. A college was also founded at the site. Prior to his death at the Battle of Hastings, Harold prayed at this church.

Eventually, due to pilgrimages arriving at the church, it grew in size but during the Dissolution of the Monasteries, much of the church was destroyed and this cross was lost.

A memorial re-enactment of the the missing miraculous Holy Cross of Waltham takes place each year in Waltham Abbey. Volunteers and attenders are needed to make the re-enactment a success. This event is a special celebration of miracles, healing, revival and community cohesion. This year, Holy Cross Day is celebrated in Waltham Abbey on Fri 13th Sept and Sat 14th Sept when representatives from the

Abbey church, the Town Council, Waltham Abbey Historical Society and King Harold’s Day, present this event. Holy Cross Day commemorates the finding of the cross upon which Christ is said to have been crucified by St Helena, mother of the Emperor Constantine.

There will be a service at the Church at 2pm to which everyone is invited. The bell-ringers will ring a Quarter Peal in the evening with a walk to remember Tovi the Proud and his 66 followers, who brought the Holy Cross to Waltham in 1035. Bells will also ring in Montecute on this day in celebration. A walk takes place from the Lee Valley White Water Centre to the Abbey, where "pilgrims" will be received as they would have been in medieval times, and the Cross will be installed in the Abbey by candlelight.

Please note there is no parking permitted at the White Water Centre and gates are locked at nightfall in the Abbey Gardens Car Park.

For more information visit: http://holycrossdaywalthamabbey.wordpress.com Wendy Stokes

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HAVE FUN LEARNING TO PLAY BRIDGE Ray Green invites you to join the East London Bridge Club.

Last October I decided to join one of Ray’s bridge courses to try it for myself. I know a few people who play bridge and find it a stimulating and sociable game. I had also interviewed Ray for the articles in The Chingford Directory for 2011 and 2012. The article also appeared in The West Essex Directory in 2012.

There were about 12 new players when I joined and Ray started us off with games of mini bridge progressing to bridge. I found the lessons were well planned and challenging and Ray gave us lots of material to follow up each lesson. It was fun learning with others and there was always plenty of support and encouragement from Ray and the other players.

This is what Ray 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 Monday 21st October I shall be giving evening lessons from 7.30 – 9.30 pm. These will be on every Monday except Christmas and bank holidays.

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.

Ray Green

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 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 or go to www.eastlondonbridge.co.uk.

Sue Lavery 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 10th October.

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

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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.

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Community Events and What’s On WALTHAM FOREST RECORDED MUSIC SOCIETY We are a non-profit making organisation. If you have an interest or passion for mainly classical and light classical music do come and meet friendly like-minded people We meet on alternate Fridays at All Saints Church Hall ,Church Avenue Highams Park E4.7QZ. Meetings are at 7.10pm for a 7.30pm starting on 6th Sept. For further details and programme please contact Andrew Golds, 0208 531 2938 or 5695

TV QUIZ NIGHT Saturday 7 September 7.30 p.m. to 10 p.m. at St Edmund's Halls (Ryan Hall), 216 Chingford Mount Road, South Chingford, E4 8JL. Test out how much of your general knowledge can be gleaned through the gogglebox; fun for all the family. £5 per person; bring your own drinks. Contact: Andrew or Christine on (020) 8524 8729 or email

church@stedmund.freeserve.co.uk.

AUTUMN FLOWER SHOW Buckhurst Hill Horticultural Society. Saturday 7th September, 2pm - 5pm. The Centenary Hall, St John's Church, High Road, Buckhurst Hill, Essex IG9 5RX. Includes fruit, vegetables, floral arrangements, cookery and junior entries. Plant sales, spring flowering bulbs, garden sundries, teas and delicious homemade cakes. Entry: Non members £1, children free.

(Tel: 020 8257 8996).

MEMORY WALK Join the Epping Forest Memory Walk and head through the leafy paths of the beautiful Essex woodland to help us raise vital funds for Alzheimer's

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Society. Visit www.memorywalk.org.uk for more info and to register for free. After your walk you can enjoy entertainment and refreshments to have a fun family friendly day out!. Please note that the routes take place on woodland paths which can get muddy when wet.

Please note there will be a short and a long route option TBC When: 15 Sep, 10:00 One day only. Where: Epping Forest, Station Road, E4 6AN Chingford. Tel:07525 403 826 Email:

carla.searle@alzheimers.org.uk Price: Free. Why not raise money for Alzheimer's Society? Age: All ages welcome

MOUNT ROAD, LONDON E4 8LT. Come and be entertained

by Malcolm Boulter, with songs and Mirth. Everyone is welcome to an evening of superb entertainment, not to be missed. There will be £7.00 donation for refreshment

INDOOR ART & CRAFT FAIR Sunday 6th October Chigwell Riding Trust for Special Needs, 10.30am-4.00pm.

Join us to buy quality work from local people. Light refreshments for sale. Great atmosphere, all visitors welcome! Free door entry. Plenty of free parking. Grange Farm, High Road, Chigwell, Essex IG7 6DP. http://www.chigride.org.uk

WEST ESSEX RAMBLERS We are a friendly rambling group with a busy programme of 4 walks a week. Come along and try a couple.

September, Sun. 19th, 10.00 This 9 m. brisk walk starts from the road bridge near Epping Station. There will be a 20 min. 'drinks only' stop at Abridge. Tel. 020 8502 1628, October, Sat., 19th, 10.30 From outside Leytonstone Underground Station, Church Lane exit we will do a 5 m. walk via Wanstead Flats, Bush Wood and Wanstead Park.

Tel. 020 8502 1628, www.westessexramblers.org.uk.

CHIGWELL FLORAL ART Thursday 19th September, Chigwell Floral Art demonstration by Wendy Munnion, 'Cause for Celebration' 2.004.00pm, at Victory Hall, Chigwell, visitors welcome, contact 0208 505 2716 for details

PARLOUR EVENING FRIDAY 4TH OCTOBER AT 7.30PM, SOUTH CHINGFORD CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, 161 CHINGFORD

LOCAL HISTORY Wednesday 9th October at 8pm. Doors open 7.30. Chingford Historical Society: Chingford Foundation School, Nevin Drive, E4 7LT. For the opening meeting of the new season, Epping Forest Museum Curator Tony O'Connor will tell the story of local Forest Retreats with "Swingboats, Dead Donkeys and Lashings of Ginger Beer." Non-members welcome. Admission £2. Details: 020 8524 9642

TABLE TOP SALE Saturday 12 October, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., St Edmund's Halls (Ryan Hall), 216 Chingford Mount Road, South Chingford E4 8JL (south of Chingford Mount crossroads). A variety of stalls, with refreshments served. Free entry. Contact Andrew or Christine on 020 8524 8729, email church@stedmund.freeserve.co.uk. (www.achurchnearyou.com/ chingford-st-edmund/). Tables available for hire at £8 per table.

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Community Events and What’s On CHINGFORD HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY Late Autumn Show on 26th October. This will take place in Mornington Hall opposite Ss Peter and Paul Parish Church.

Doors open to the public at 2pm and entrance is by members ticket on 50p on the door.

Anyone wishing to join the Society may do so on the day by seeking out our Membership Secretary, Mrs Lucy McClellan. We will have plants for sale, at reasonable prices.

All plant material is donated so we don't actually know until the day what will be available. Also I offer during the course of the afternoon are teas, coffee and homemade cakes, plus a raffle. At approximately 4.30 pm we will hold an auction of flower material, which is donated by exhibiting members, followed by a raffle. Tickets for the raffle will be on sale during the course of the afternoon.

CADOS presents Teechers, John Godber’s comedy set in a secondary school. Music and dance enhance this hilarious play which runs from Wednesday 30th October to Saturday 2nd November at 7.45pm plus a matinee on the Saturday at 2.30pm. Come along to our intimate theatre with its raised seating and licensed bar at Mornington Hall, the Green Walk, North Chingford, E4 7EN. Tickets £9.50 (£8.50 for Seniors on Weds and the matinee) from 020 8524 4380 or www.ticketsource.co.uk/ cadoschingford

TEA, CHAT AND STALLS @ South Chingford Methodist Church, 3, New Road, E4 9EU on Saturday November 2nd from 10am - 1pm. Join us for a comforting cuppa, the oldfashioned art of conversation

and visit some interesting stalls selling reasonably priced items. You will also find a raffle, a teddy tombola, and....well....come along and see for yourself.

EPPING FOREST & DISTRICT STAMP CLUB We are celebrating the 70th Anniversary on Tuesday 12th November at 8.15pm.

The Venue is Roding Valley High School, Loughton IG10 3JA (Dining Room). Looking back over the years with stamp displays & ephemera. Light refreshments available. Loughton Town Mayor will be in attendance. Further details : contact Roger Pearce 8282 1386, Keith Smith 8505 5620

QUIZ NIGHT Saturday 16th November, doors open 7:00 for 7:30 start. £10.00 incl. Fish & Chip supper, bring your own drinks & nibbles, concessions for children. Contact: Richard on 020 8529 1591.

Danemead Scout Campsite, Registered Charity No 1069693, at St Edmund’s Church Hall, Chingford Mount Road, E4 8JL.

CHIGWELL FLORAL ART Thursday 21st November, Christmas meeting Chigwell Floral Art. National demonstrator Susan Phillips 'That Special Time of the Year'. Victory Hall Chigwell, 2.00-4.00pm, visitors welcome, contact 0208 505 2716 for details

FREDDY BOY'S ROCK N ROLL NITES presents The Fabulous "Good Rockin' Tonight" RnR band, one of the best and hardest working bands on the circuit.

ber 2013, from 7:30 11:55pm. In aid of the Hopes And Dreams Charity. Venue: Chingford Assembly Hall, Station Road, Chingford E4 7EN. Dance Floor, Bar, Car Park, and parking on local roads after 18:30.

Advance tickets £15 (also at the door if any left). Limited tickets, advanced ticket purchase/reservation recommended.

Info & tickets, Tel: Ron and Anny Wortley-Millek: 020 8505 9274. or write with S.A.E. & cheque to: Ron WortleyMillek, 40 Forest Approach, Woodford Green, Essex. IG8 9BS.

CRAFT FAIR Saturday 30th 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 at emma.cantwell@sky.com

OPEN MIC NIGHTS we meet on the third Thursday of the month at the Old Hall Tavern, Hall Lane, E4.

We are a very friendly and supportive group of musicians and audience so come on down and do your thing. Free entry and use of PA. starts at 8 pm.

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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

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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.

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Chiropodists Dean Shulton M Freedman

Roofing Services 27

Hair Salon

Cleaning Services Angels

Moo-Creative

31

Paula Hair Designs

Cook & Son Graham Willsdon J & R Roofing

48 34 38

23

Security Handyman

Community Event City of London Corporation Haven House Children's Hospice

29 17

Mr Fix It

Mediacoms

Slimming Services Home and Garden Centre Lancasters

Community Service Sewardstone Evangelical Church

Slimming World

Sports Massage Home Entertainment

Willows

Bang & Olufsen

Fitness Therapy 4 You

Supplementary Education Independent Day School

Problem Computers

Braeside School

Richard Winslow

Upholsterery Inheritance Specialist

The Scout Association

The Moneta Partnership

31

Locksmith

46

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Collards Upholstery Limited Leadale Upholstery

6 21

17 Unique Services

Decorating Services Alison’s Decorating Services Sullivan and Co

14

15

36

Conference Centre

35

2

23

Computer Services

23

33

26

Complementary Centre

19

9

Waste Disposal 12

Arbis

12

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