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elcome to the January and February edition of The West Essex 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 wonât 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 itâs still winter and itâs only going to get worse and worse until mid-May or so. And itâs dark by noon. Thereâs nothing on TV. Ever. I donât 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
Contents PUZZLES Sudoku Fun Quiz Crossword
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HOME & GARDEN Beauty Feature: Body Beautiful Garden Feature: Wrap Up For Winter Health Feature: Dealing with stress
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GENERAL Technology Feature: Beat The Bills Epping Forestâs Veteran Trees Travel Feature: Cape Town Motoring Feature: Jaguar F-Type
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COMMUNITY Community Events Local Useful Numbers
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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS
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Epping Forestâs Veteran Trees or Trees, Triptychs and Tottenham Hotspur
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tâs 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. Itâs 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 didnât have so many trees, weâd have to call it a field. But itâs a forest, with trees, and, of these trees, about 50,000 are classified as Veteran Trees. Whatâs a one of them? And how does a veteran tree differ from an ancient tree? Well, Iâm very glad you asked me. An ancient tree is defined as one that is ceasing to grow â its annual rings are getting narrower, the poor old thing canât 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 Forestâs veteran trees are pollarded, mainly beech, hornbeam and oak. Whatâs a pollard? Well, if you keep interrupting, Iâm 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
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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. Itâs 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, Iâve 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 â he grasses and wild flowers. countered with Broom Hill A second technique of â so we were all square. harvesting timber is called Desperate to win, Iâve coppicing, but this was renamed an oak on Barn used only seldom in Epping Hoppitt as â guess what Forest. Whatâs a coppice? Youngâs Oak â Iâm nothing Well, if youâd only stop if not egomaniacal â and interrupting, Iâd tell you. heâs 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 isnât (The View, mentioned in previous articles) then very heavily coppiced. heading off through Barn Hoppitt and down to But there are coppards. WhatâŚ? I warned you. Whitehall Plain, across to Connaught Water, or up Iâm 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 hadnât been invented. horizon. Butlerâs, the Lodge and The View. Keep an I think. Might be wrong. eye open for Youngâs Oak, but donât tell my mate. The area of Forest across the road from the new Heâs still looking. Visitor Centre and the Hunting Lodge is a textbook bit of woodand pasture. This is Barn Hoppitt, a David Young
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amilies searching for childcare will have access to more information as well as advice and support, all at the click of a button, thanks to a new service which has been launched by Essex County Council. The online âfind a childcare providerâ service has information on more than 2,600 early years and childcare providers, including pre-schools, nurseries, out of school provision and childminders. The facility [not service as that existed before] is the first of its kind in Essex and as well as helping parents to find the right childcare, also offers an important opportunity to childcare providers to promote and increase their business by being able to reach more people. The service, available at www.essex.gov.uk/fis, has details of the countyâs 86 childrenâs centres which offer services to all families with a child under 5 years (valuable for both families and anyone working with families with young children) as well as the ability for people to; ďˇď search for childcare by location (i.e. postcode or town name), provider name, Ofsted num-
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County Councilor Ray Gooding, Cabinet Member for Childrenâs Services said, âWe know that young children can benefit hugely from accessing high quality, early learning and childcare provision. This new facility complements the existing Family Information Service telephone and email enquiry service and will help parents and carers to find suitable provision to the meet the needs of their child, and being online means the information is available 24/7. However, if parents are unable to find suitable childcare they can still telephone the Family Information Service on 0800 055 6874 where a specialist adviser will advise on the options available and help them to find suitable childcare.â
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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 Corporationâs dedicated Lakes and Ponds Task Force volunteers joined forces with the Scouts and Ranger Guides â 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: âWorking 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.â This is the culmination of improvements at Con20
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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 Butlerâs Retreat cafĂŠ 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 Cityâs 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 Corporationâs Epping Forest Committee, who opened the boardwalk said: âThe 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.â 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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Campaign launched to recruit short-break carers
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ssex County Council is launching a campaign to recruit people who can offer short breaks for children with physical or learning disabilities. Short-break carers provide regular overnight breaks, or day care (after school, at weekends, or in the school holidays) for children aged from birth to 18 with disabilities. This allows parents to recharge their batteries or to concentrate their attention on other children in the family, while their child makes new friendships and enjoys new activities outside of their family circle. Short-break carers come from all walks of life. Carers can be working, unemployed or retired, single, or with a partner and may or may not have children of their own. No specific qualifications are necessary although a willingness to undertake training is required and some experience or understanding of disabilities is helpful. To become a short-break carer you will need to undertake an assessment which will include safeguarding checks. You will also need to be in good health. Following approval, short-break carers are carefully matched with a child. In cases where the child needs assistance with personal care or medication, advice and training will be provided. All Essex County Council short-break carers receive an hourly or overnight fee.
Councillor Ray Gooding, Essex County Councilâs Cabinet Member for Childrenâs Services said: âIf you could provide a positive and enjoyable experience for a disabled child, are reliable, flexible and patient, joining our network of short-break carers could be the ideal way for you to make a difference.â
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Community Events and Whatâs On WEST ESSEX RAMBLERS
MAKING OF THE ENGLISH GARDENER
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.
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.
HISTORY OF WILLOW
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. 19 Jan., Sat., 10.30 Meet outside Leytonstone Tube Station, Church Lane exit, for a 6 m. circular walk via Wanstead Park. 9 Feb., Sat., 9.30 This 5-6 m. circular ramble, starting from Chingford Station, will take uou
(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. ÂŁ1 including refreshments. (Tel: 020 8504 3238).
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. ÂŁ1 including refreshments. (Tel: 020 8504 3238).
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Finding Love & Inspiration?
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n 1983 at the age of 28, my life collapsed â marriage, career â the lot! A synchronistic turn of events, led me to move to London, initially living in the lounge of a friendâs flat. Returning âhomeâ one night I leafed through a London âWhatâs onâ publication. An advert inviting me to âChange your thoughts - change your life create your tomorrow todayâ fascinated me. Questioning, but at the same time open-minded at this ânew ideaâ, I ventured along, & met the woman who was to become my teacher for the next 5 years. So how does it work dear reader? You may also be facing uncertainty in your career, relationship, or finances. The good news is that you too can turn your life around within weeks by applying the ideas as shared by my teacher. Through applying these principles I met my wonderful 2nd husband. We were married in Hawaii & returned to live locally. How wonderfully empowering it is for us to know we have, within us, the ability to transform our lives! I have been blessed to work with & study with some of the most pioneering thinkers in the world â Nicholas Hagger MA, owner of 3 local private schools, & Nona Coxhead who trained in America with the same teacher as Louise L Hay. In 1995 I trained as an Angel Therapy Practitioner with Dr Doreen Virtue, then studied with Dr John Demartini from the best selling film âThe Secretâ. I have found that the depth of much of this teaching comes from the UK. Many of the ideas come from Judge Thomas Troward (UK) who spent half his life in India & thus providing a wonderful synthesis of the best of Western & Eastern principles. I started the Thomas Troward Society in the 1980âs & produced 8 âGolden Heartâ International Award winning publications, entitled âNew Light on Thomas Trowardâ. Between 1996 â 2009 I worked in International Executive Search. If you have been made redundant, or are seeking to change to more âholistic typesâ of work phone me for an appointment. I can help you. On Sunday 17th February Anita Moses & l are running an âAngels, Hearts & Gifts Dayâ in Wanstead. As itâs close to Valentineâs Day the theme will be love & romance. There will be a raffle where all the proceeds will go to
The healing art of
âreflexologyâ Migraine Stress Infertility ď¨ Digestive disorders ď¨
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Haven House Children's Hospice www.havenhouse.org.uk. Anita is a Rejuvanessence Practitioner and offers a wonderful holistic facial massage sometimes known as"The Angel's Touch" www.anitamoses.com and donates ÂŁ5 from each full session to Haven House. I am currently offering consultations to help you find that special someone. I also run âAngels, Goddess, & Lifeâ transformation events locally. Following my second redundancy in 2009, I sat in a deck chair in Green Park considering what I was passionate about. I concluded that I would love to track down beautiful feminine clothes in velvets & silks, at reasonable prices, to help women feel good about themselves. Having been decked in the shades of greys of the city, the part of me that loved colour & soft textures was shrieking to get out! Do come along & try on a beautiful robe or silk scarf on Sunday 17th February at our âAngels, Hearts & Giftsâ fayre. Heather Andrews-Dobbs Heather.Andrews.Dobbs@gmail.com 07773 127 178
Serving the community for over 50 years ďˇď 3 piece suites, firesides, dining chairs, repairs, springs & foams, refills ďˇď Large selection of fabrics
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Film Favourites from All Star Films
All Star Films make professional corporate films: www.allstarfilms.com by Thom Goddard
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FILM REVIEW
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 âBest Filmâ 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 MisĂŠrables Oscar award-winning director Tom Hooper (The Kingâs Speech) has created a visually impressive adaptation of Cameron Mackintoshâs 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 itâs 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. Whitakerâs life falls apart, the more youâll be rooting for him. 22nd February - Cloud Atlas An âunfilmableâ 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: ÂŁ11.99 and Blu-Ray rrp: ÂŁ18.99) is an ultra-violent action film and Looper (28th Jan DVD rrp: ÂŁ11.99 and Blu-Ray rrp: ÂŁ18.99) is a stunning sci-fi thriller. Re- live your favourite racing in Formula One Season 2012 (7th Jan on DVD rrp: ÂŁ17.99 and Blu-Ray rrp: ÂŁ24.99). Merlin - Complete Series 5 (21st Jan on DVD rrp: ÂŁ24.99 and Blu- Ray rrp: ÂŁ29.99) will be loved by the whole family and Great British Railway Journeys: Series 3 (21st Jan on DVD rrp: ÂŁ29.99 and Blu-Ray rrp: ÂŁ39.99) to relax. Enjoy! 36
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Odeon Cinemas Tel: 0871 224 4007 www.odeon.co.uk
Picketts Lock Lane, Edmonton, N9 0AS 60-64, High Rd, South Woodford, E18 2QL
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National Rail Enquiries
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Gas Emergencies
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Heathrow Airport
0870 000 0123
Citizens Advice Bureau
020 8502 0031
Gatwick Airport
0870 000 2468
NHS Direct
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Thames Water
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Luton Airport
01582 405 100
Age Concern
020 8478 2896
London City Airport
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Architect Nic Antony Architects Ltd
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ARG Financial Services
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Blinds Blind Gallery
Nordic Walking
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My Dream Kitchen
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Dendale Construction Ltd
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Woodville Building Services
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Chigwell Victory Hall
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City of London Corporation
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Community Service Buckhurst Hill Community Association 41
Computer Services Andy's Computer Repairs
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Roofing Services Diamond Roofing & Guttering
Graphic Design Service Moo-Creative
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Contractors
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Snooker & American Pool
Motor Car - Services Andrew H Young The Car Buying Company
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Replacement Windows & Doors
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Belgrave Motor Services
Cycle Hire Go Further Cycling Ltd
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Glass & Glazing
Community Event
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London & Essex Heating Ltd
Reflexology
West Essex Garage Conversions
Gardening Services
Cleaning Services Angels
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Garage Conversions
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Gasmarc
Property Management
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Function Hall
Building Services
M&K Cleaning Services
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Mile End American Pool & Snooker
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Sports Club Escape Leisure Enterprises Ltd
Alisons Decorating Services
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BC Painting and Decorating
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Matt Green
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Collards Upholstery Limited
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Leadale Upholstery
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Arbis
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Pest Control AR Cook Pest Control
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