Ingatestone, Fryerning & Mountnessing Parish News Magazine Issue 11 January 2024

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Welcoming January in the Ingatestone, Fryerning, and Mountnessing Parish News!

Embrace the New Year with a bounty of engaging stories and exciting initiatives that paint a vibrant canvas of our community’s spirit. From healthy beginnings with some New Year health kick recipes to heartening accomplishments like the 2023 Fun Walk exceeding fundraising goals, this issue radiates positivity.

Discover how Essex residents are fostering warmth by extending invitations to Ukrainians and the first successful organisations being supported by Essex County Council through the £135,000 funding for public health projects. Essex’s commitment to environmental stewardship shines through as it earns accolades for climate efforts and extends invitations for collective action on climate change.

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Pylons Again On the 23rd November, Alex Burghart held a public meeting in Ingatestone Community Centre to update residents on the current situation with National Grid’s proposed super pylon route that could cut across Ingatestone, Mountnessing and Hutton. Nearly 100 residents attended.

Alex was supported by Louise McKinsley Deputy Leader of Essex County Council responsible for Levelling Up & Communities and also Borough Councillor for Hutton, and Lesley Wagland who is Ingatestone & Mountnessing’s County Councillor accountable for Major Infrastructure Projects and Borough Councillor for Ingatestone and Mountnessing.

Alex said since our last meeting in January, all the MPs of the counties effected had joined together to question the need for this 50-meter-tall pylon route and had commissioned an independent report. This showed National Grid’s basic assumptions were wrong! In fact, the report concludes that the need for the Norwich-BramfordTilbury overhead line can be deferred by 5 years and Councillor Wagland added that the section that goes through Essex can be delayed until 2037.

Councillor Wagland went on to say that the previous two consultations were informal and very soon, probably in the

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spring, National Grid will launch a formal consultation and we would need to respond to that as fervently as we did over the closure of ticket offices. Which we won.

She also added that the timings were very important as new technology was being developed all the time, so by the mid-2030s they may be no need for pylons (a technology that was over 100 years old already – she added).

There were a number of questions, about other power sources such as mini nuclear or tidal, Alex said that he was pushing for these to be part of the solution as well.

If you want more information and a copy of the Hiorns independent report, see Alex’s website here: www.alexburghart.org. uk/news/update-pylonsplan-new-reportpublished

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Ingatestone & District Camera Club Happy Christmas!

We are an active Camera Club based in the village of Ingatestone. Our core membership is made up of both experienced photographers and those new to photography. We meet in person between September and May on Friday evenings at 8pm at the pavilion at Seymour Field, New Road, Ingatestone, CM14 0HH. Our meetings are varied with photographic competitions, talks given by both outside speakers and members, as well as practical evenings. Established members are always pleased to share their skills with others as well as being open to new ideas.

The subjects of our competitions are either open or themed and can be prints (both mono and colour) or digital images.

These can be taken on cameras, phones or tablets, etc.

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The accompanying photographs are examples of some which received full marks from East Anglian Federation judges in our 2023-24 season.

To find out about our upcoming programme, please visit our website at www.ingatestonecamera.club We would welcome you whether you are a beginner or more accomplished and invite you to join us for 3 free meetings to get to know us and consider joining our club.

Why don’t you just come along one Friday evening?

PHOTO CREDITS 1. The Last of the Morning Mist by Simon Farr 2. Mandarin by Roland Neville 3. Common Snipe feeding by Ian Powell 4. Butterflies in the Dark by Sue Lyttle

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2023 Fun Walk Smashes Fundraising Goals Fun walk exceeds £1.5 million raised since inception.

At a special celebration evening attended by many local charities and community groups, John Baron MP shared that with the 2023 annual walk, the Fun Walk has now reached a phenomenal milestone, as the total raised since it was founded in 2002 has now exceeded £1.5 million.

This year’s Fun Walk raised over £85,000 with an estimated 2,000 supporters taking part in sponsored walks across Essex. The funds will be used for a wide variety of local charities and good causes including those supporting young people, mental health, disability, environmental, educational, community sporting and advocacy groups.

John Baron MP and Chair of the Fun Walk Trustees said: “I’d like to congratulate all of the Fun Walk participants who have taken the time to fundraise for their local charities and community groups. £1.5 million is a huge achievement and we are so pleased and proud to have reached this milestone.

“We couldn’t have done this without the generous support of local businesses, whose donations this year allowed us to pay a 40% bonus over and above the money each organisation raised themselves. Our 2023 sponsors include Swan Housing, IFE Global Logistics, Greater Anglia, Reactive Integrated Services, Anisha Grange Care Home, Butyl Products Group, Tunnelcraft, Mr Barrie Stone and others.”

SNAP Fundraising Assistant Fiona Townsend said: “Thank you so much for the bonus SNAP will be receiving from the Trust. It really is appreciated. We are already excited and looking forward to getting involved again next year.”

Sophie Ede, Chief Executive Officer Hearing Help said: “Thank you so much for enabling us to organise this fundraising event – we had a great time completing the walk again this year, and are hugely grateful to you for the opportunity.”

BATIAS Advocacy Manager, Kate Knight said: “Thank you to everyone at the Fun Walk that organises this event every year. It is such a valuable resource for some of the smallest charities.”

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Will you take action on climate change today?

Want to find out how we can all take action on climate change?

Download the Carbon Cutting Essex app today and learn more about how we can all take action to reduce our carbon footprint.

From eating more plant-based foods, swapping our cars for walking to the local shops or gardening outside, many of these green activities can also support our health and wellbeing and help us to save money.

The app provides fun and interactive activities to help us learn more about how we can all take action to protect the future of the planet. Each month focuses on a different climate related theme such as food, the power of green and blue spaces, and waste.

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Essex residents asked to open hearts and homes to Ukrainian guests Essex is a county full of compassionate people. Hundreds of residents have hosted Ukrainian arrivals fleeing war and persecution. However, we are seeing fewer applications from residents to become sponsors compared to last year.

The war in Ukraine has not gone away, and many arrivals are still in need of homes. If you are able, consider opening your homes to those most in need.

New or returning hosts can easily register interest in the Homes for Ukraine scheme.

“It is a big joy for me to see her happy as she is learning English and working now. I feel as if I have made a great contribution to help her and I do believe the world is now better. One more person has joined our fantastic community in Colchester and we support each other.

To help with costs, the government is “Sharing happiness is the most pleasurable giving sponsors £350 a month for guests thing in our lives.” spending their first year in the UK. This is as well as £500 a month for the second year.

John, a host from Maldon, added: “We had a house in Wickham Bishops that The council is also giving residents £200 we were not ready to move into. From May per month from months seven to 24 of 2022 until October 2023, we have hosted a their guests’ stay in the UK. family of eight. Two grandparents and their daughter’s family of six - including dad who You can end your hosting at any time but could leave Ukraine. will be asked to host guests for at least six months.

“Hosting them has been a fantastic experience. They are the most delightful Irena, a host from Colchester, said: family. We have made friends for life, and “I had a feeling that I should help a young the support has been reciprocated. girl to settle in the UK, learn English and start a job. I found the experience very “I have now retired and we need to move positive as I had support from the local into our house. They have moved to a authority and got all answers for my council house in Ipswich and we are in daily questions and all checks went very well. contact.

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Ingatestone Christmas Market 10th December 2023

Despite the initial rain, a bumper crowd attended Ingatestone’s Christmas Market on Sunday 10th December.

Many of the popular stalls were back, Sticky Pickle, Chock Shop and others, this year there were four choirs and our tenor John Pierce, entertaining. Plenty of stalls with gifts and food, plus inside the community centre Father Christmas!

Along with gifts from the Brownies and more craft stalls.

The shops along the High Street did well, with impromptu stalls around Market Place, ranging from the bus shelter acting as a champagne bar, candy floss, face painting and other stalls. Brentwood Connected supplied a giant snow globe which amused the children and inside Patrick Greens Elsa from Frozen was to be found, doing her thing for the kids and there were warming drinks for the adults at the Country Café.

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Ingatestone, Fryerning Can you lip read Merry Christmas?

Certainly, the members of Ingatestone’s lip reading classes can.

Just before Christmas they included in the last lesson a Christmas social, each student brought something to eat or drink and whilst enjoying the food they took time to discuss why they come to this class. The students agreed that the main reasons were that the lessons are safe, secure, supportive and our teacher, Jacqui, made it such fun! One student surprised us, saying that whilst here her hearing has got “better”! What she meant was in respect of being able to understand what is being said. Lip reading lessons give you confidence, so one lip reads automatically and that makes one’s hearing seem better.

Are you, or a member of your family finding it hard to hear? Why not join one of the courses from the 15th January 2024?

We’re an accommodating group and the lessons are all held at Seymour Pavilion (free parking), New Road, Ingatestone, CM4 0HH, from beginners to improvers on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and there is even a sign language class on Monday evenings.

For more details, please contact Jacqui Chamoun at learn.lipreading@gmail.com or 07879 621 927

Call for nominations for Brentwood Civic Awards

Do you know someone who goes out of their way to make a difference in our community?

The annual Civic Awards are back, and Brentwood Borough Council are calling on you to nominate those individuals and organisations that are making a difference in our community.

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hard work of organisations and locals, who have continued to help others and make Brentwood a better place. The annual Civic Awards provide an opportunity to acknowledge their dedication in going above and beyond for the community.

Anyone who lives or works in Brentwood can be nominated.

To assist the judging panel, please ensure you include as much detail as possible when nominating with examples of what the individual or group have done in the community.

The nominations close on Friday 9th February 2024 and will be considered by the panel of judges.

The awards will be presented on Friday 5th April 2024 at the Civic Dinner.

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Norwich to Tilbury Newsletter from National Grid A newsletter has been circulated among local residents, businesses, elected representatives, key stakeholders, and registered update recipients within the Norwich to Tilbury project consultation zone. Containing insights from the non-statutory consultation held in the summer, the newsletter outlines key concerns voiced by the public and stakeholders, along with National Grid’s

& Mountnessing responses. It also details the forthcoming steps for the project and updates on NG’s ongoing activities, including current surveys along the route.

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New inclusive versions of picture book series published

Essex County Council’s We Care, You Share series is designed for children receiving support from social care.

Developed with children and young people, the books were written by author James Henry and illustrated by Valeria Valenza. In the books, friendly characters take young readers on different journeys to explore difficult subjects.

Working with Widgit, we have released symbol versions of the We Care, You Share series. The new versions of the books will ensure children with disabilities and their families can benefit from the stories.

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Warm Spaces in Ingatestone

As the winter days approach, if you’re seeking warmth, the following locations in Ingatestone are available: Monday: Ingatestone Library, 2pm - 7pm Tuesday: Community Centre, coffee morning, 10am - 12noon Wednesday: Ingatestone library, 9am 1pm Thursday: Community centre, senior citizens lunches, 12noon - 3pm (lunch is £10, but others can attend; the bar area remains open during the afternoon) Friday: Hope Cafe, Elim church, 9:30am - 3pm (refreshments available) Saturday: Ingatestone Library, 9am - 5pm Sunday: Churches will be open for services To find more warm spaces in the Brentwood area, check out www.brentwood.gov.uk/warm-welcomehubs

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Recognising Champions and Celebrating Active Living in Essex Reflecting on Progress, Embracing Achievements, and Inspiring Active Lifestyles in 2023.

It’s time to celebrate! As we wave goodbye to 2023, it provides an opportunity to celebrate all that you have achieved whether that being goals you have successfully completed or new challenges faced. Looking back can be a great way to feel proud of the progress made and when starting your active journey, it’s the small steps and achievements that make the biggest difference!

Finding the activity that’s right for you, is different to everyone, so it’s important not to compare your progress or experiences with others. As you take time to reflect on your journey in 2023, why not stop and think about who has helped you along the way. Active Essex are lucky enough to work with many clubs, groups and individuals who make a difference to the lives of

those in our communities but it’s always good to make sure they feel appreciated with a big thank you!

Ingatestone, Fryerning & Mountnessing Parish News The Essex Activity Awards will be taking place this December and it’s a chance to put a spotlight on some fantastic individuals and groups who have helped their community find their active. There are a range of categories that will be highlighted on the night like Active Workplace of the Year, Sports Personality of the Year and the Essex ActivAte Provider of the Year!

These shortlisted nominees have been recognised for going above and beyond this year and are an inspiration for those looking to also help others get active.

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Active Essex have more to celebrate this year with the launch of the Move With Us campaign which is working towards getting young people active and finding the enjoyment in movement. This has been an amazing opportunity to engage with young people and also work with GB gymnast Courtney Tulloch who is an inspiring example, showing what you can achieve when you find something you love!

It’s about finding what works for you and finding the enjoyment in movement!

Visit: www.activeessex.org/find-your-active

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Revitalise Your New Year with some Wholesome Recipes Step into the New Year with a renewed focus on wellness!

Dive into our curated selection of health-centric recipes tailored for a fresh start after the festive indulgence. These recipes cater to families seeking nourishing meals to kickstart a wholesome journey towards a balanced, healthier lifestyle.

Grilled Lemon Herb Chicken with Quinoa Salad Ingredients 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 2 lemons (zest and juice) 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped Salt and pepper to taste 1 cup quinoa Mixed salad greens Cherry tomatoes, sliced Cucumber, diced Red onion, thinly sliced Balsamic vinaigrette dressing Mushroom and Spinach Stuffed Bell Peppers Ingredients 4 peppers, halved and deseeded 250g mushrooms, chopped 2 cups spinach, chopped 1 onion, diced 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 cup cooked brown rice 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 teaspoon paprika Salt and pepper to taste Grated cheese (optional) Method 1. Preheat oven to 180°C. 2. Sauté onion and garlic until softened.

Add mushrooms, spinach, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook until the moisture evaporates.

3. Stir in cooked brown rice and mix well.

4. Fill pepper halves with the mixture, top with grated cheese (if using), and bake for 25-30 minutes until peppers are tender.

Method 1. In a bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, parsley, salt, and pepper. Marinate chicken breasts for 30 minutes.

2. Grill chicken over medium heat until fully cooked, about 6-7 minutes per side.

3. Cook quinoa according to package instructions and let it cool.

4. In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.

5. Drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette dressing and toss gently. Serve grilled chicken over the quinoa salad.

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Vegan Lentil and Sweet Potato Curry Ingredients 1 tablespoon coconut oil 1 onion, diced 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and diced 1 cup dried red lentils 400ml can coconut milk 400ml vegetable broth 2 tablespoons curry powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground turmeric Salt and pepper to taste Fresh coriander for garnish Method 1. Heat coconut oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Sauté until softened.

2. Add diced sweet potatoes, red lentils, coconut milk, vegetable broth, curry powder, cumin, turmeric, salt, and pepper. Stir well.

3. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes until sweet potatoes and lentils are tender.

4. Adjust seasoning if needed and serve the curry hot, garnished with fresh coriander.

Baked Lemon Salmon with Asparagus Ingredients 4 salmon fillets 2 lemons (1 sliced, 1 for juice) 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon dried dill Salt and pepper to taste 400g asparagus spears, trimmed Lemon wedges for serving Method 1. Preheat oven to 200°C. 2. Place salmon fillets on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Arrange lemon slices on top of each fillet.

3. In a bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, dill, juice from one lemon, salt, and pepper. Brush this mixture over the salmon.

4. Place asparagus spears around the salmon on the baking tray. Drizzle them with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

5. Bake for 12-15 minutes until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork, and the asparagus is tender.

6. Serve the baked lemon salmon and asparagus with lemon wedges.

Ingatestone, Fryerning Rhyme Time

Every other Monday, 10:00 – 11:00am at Brentwood Theatre Join Brentwood Theatre and Newton Park for unique, fun and friendly Song and Rhyme Time sessions mixing conventional nursery rhymes, modern songs and also some Disney classics on guitar and ukelele.

Held every other Monday, the next sessions will be 15th January and 29th January.

The sessions will be led by local musician Graham Newton, who under the pen name of Newton Park writes and illustrates his own children’s books. £3.50-£4.50 per child (recommended for children under 5) – includes a free tea/ coffee for accompanying adult (upgrade to Cappuccino/Latte/Flat White etc. available at a cost of £1.50) For tickets head to www.brentwood-theatre.co.uk/event/ rhyme-time-25/all

Turner versus Constable: the great British paint-off Wednesday 17th January, 7:30pm for 8pm start at Ingatestone Community Hall

Nicola is an independent art historian specialising in British art of the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. She studied at the University of York and Birkbeck College, London. Formerly a curator at Tate Britain she has curated a number of exhibitions and has published widely on J.M.W. Turner, including contributions to the forthcoming online catalogue of the Turner Bequest. She is also co-editor and author of How to Paint Like Turner (Tate

Publishing, 2010). In addition, she has published on Walter Richard Sickert and is co-author of Tate’s catalogue of works by the Camden Town Group.

This is the story of the epic rivalry between the two giants of British art, J.M.W. Turner and John Constable. As unlike in background and temperament as their paintings were in style, these two creative geniuses transformed the art of landscape.

This lecture/study day sets them headto-head and examines their differences, their similarities, their battles and their shared triumphs. But who will ultimately be crowned star painter? As well as giving an overview of Turner and Constable, the subject provides an enjoyable overview of the British art world during the nineteenth century.

Coffee/tea served from 7:30pm. Free parking is plentiful. A visitor’s fee of £8 per meeting is redeemable against annual subscriptions which include three copies of the Arts Society’s richly informative national magazine.

More information is available on 01277 356634, online at www.tasbd.org.uk, or just by turning up on the night. Visitors and new members are always welcome.

The Best of Queen – The Break Free Tour Friday 19th January, 7:30pm at The Brentwood Centre

Get ready to Break Free with the UK’s biggest Queen Tribute band Majesty, in a brand-new show The Break Free Tour!

Join Freddie, Brian, Roger and John as they take you on a magical journey performing The Best of Queen, whilst celebrating the music and showmanship of the UK’s favourite rock band.

& Mountnessing From Queen’s early beginnings with Bohemian Rhapsody, to their sell out concerts at Wembley Stadium, you’ll experience highlights from Queen’s extraordinary musical performances, whilst you relive the spellbinding atmosphere that Queen delivered over their illustrious career.

The Best of Queen show will transport you to a Queen concert at the height of their power. With iconic sound and lights and featuring a selection of Queen’s Greatest Hits, this magical, live stage show is “Guaranteed to Blow your Mind!

For tickets head to www.ticketsource.co.uk/the-brentwoodcentre

Wellness Event

Friday 26th January, 7pm-9pm at Mountnessing Village Hall Experience the transformative power of facial massage, meditation and sound baths at the JK Beauty Wellness Event!

Our expert-led facial masterclass will be followed by a sound-bath where harmonious sounds gently guide you into a state of deep relaxation.

But the journey doesn’t end there! Delve even deeper into inner peace and well-being with a blissful meditation session.

Limited tickets are available at just £45.

Call the salon to purchase your tickets: 01277 355477

Dick Whittington

Friday 26th Sunday 28th January, various times at Ingatestone & Fryerning Community Club Theatre, 7 High St. Ingatestone CM4 9ED Ingatestone Musicacl & Operetta Group proudly presents Dick Whittington! Winner of Best Panto 2019 & 2022, the team who brought you Aladdin & Sleeping Beauty return with a family panto for 2024!

Discounts for group bookings.

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Weekly Classes at Ingatestone & Fryerning Community Centre Zumba Mondays, 10:00 - 11:00am call 07802 443018 or email janclavert1@yahoo.co.uk Power Hoop Mondays 6:00 - 6:45pm contact 07855 023279 Aerobics Mondays 7:00 – 8:00pm contact 07935 232495 Coffee Morning Tuesdays 10:00am – noon call 01277 352064 or email welcome@ifcc.org.uk Aerobics Wednesdays 7:00 – 8:00pm contact 07935 232495 Over 60s Lunch Thursdays 12:00 – 1:30pm 2 courses £10 – call 01277 352064 Pilates Fridays 9:30 – 10:30am www.simplypowerpilates.co.uk, 07961 711678 The Sound Collective Fridays 12:45 – 2:45pm try for free, no need to have sung before. www.thesoundcollective.co.uk 07889 248620

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Food recycling in Essex Did you know, roughly 25% of waste thrown away in the general rubbish bin is food?

In the United Kingdom alone, statistics have suggested that approximately 270,000 tons of food are thrown away during the festive period, which includes Christmas. This wastage often encompasses leftover food from Christmas dinners, unused ingredients, excess packaging, and items reaching their expiration dates.

Not only is this a waste of money but it’s also damaging the environment. This is why Essex County Council are working in partnership with local councils across Essex to increase the amount of food being recycled at the kerbside.

How we’re tackling food recycling rates in Essex

If you live in participating areas, you have a wheeled general rubbish bin, and a food waste recycling collection service, you may receive: • a new sticker secured to your wheeled general rubbish bin • a one-off delivery of a roll of compostable food caddy liners • an information leaflet

If your sticker has been posted through your door, please feel free to stick this on your wheeled general rubbish bin.

All residents with a wheeled rubbish bin have received the sticker and your rubbish will still be collected. The sticker just acts as a gentle reminder for you and your neighbours to make the most of your food recycling service and help the environment!

Over a year-long plan, we have been delivering the same items to all eligible households across Essex in three phases: • Phase one (July - August): Braintree, Colchester & Epping Forest • Phase two (September - October): Harlow, Tendring & Uttlesford • Phase three (January 2024 - February): Basildon, Maldon & Rochford The aim of this project is to reduce the amount of food thrown away in the general rubbish and encourage the use of food recycling caddies and the food recycling collection service.

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Ingatestone, Fryerning & Mountnessing Parish News The best thing we can do with our food is enjoy it. If it can’t be eaten and enjoyed, then it should be recycled. Don’t forget that reducing the food you throw away can save you up to £60 a month!

Why you should recycle your food When food is sent to landfill, it doesn’t just safely breakdown. Instead, it lets off harmful greenhouse gases which contribute to climate change.

However, when food is recycled at the kerbside, it is transformed into energy and fertiliser. It’s amazing to think that recycling just six tea bags will generate enough energy to boil a kettle to make another cuppa!

Disposing of food in the general rubbish is also costly. In fact, it’s costing Essex taxpayers £9 million a year to dispose of!

By recycling food, you will be helping to save money that could be spent on other essential services.

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What happens to the food recycled

by Essex residents?

In Essex, most food recycling is collected by your local waste and recycling crews and taken to local processing plants.

Anything that is not food, such as caddy liner bags or packaging, is then separated from the load.

The food is then processed and transformed into a biogas that is rich in methane, and fertiliser. This biogas is used to generate energy that can be used across Essex. By using this energy, it reduces our need to use fossil fuels.

Your local food recycling service

To find out more information about your food recycling service, please visit the Brentwood Borough Council website. You will be able to find out more information including what can and cannot be put in your caddy, and what time to present your food recycling for collection. You will also be able to order a replacement caddy if yours has been lost or broken.

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Redstones FC 60th Anniversary In 2024 Redstones Football Club from Ingatestone will be 60 years old making them one of the oldest Sunday Football Clubs in England.

Redstones FC were formed in 1964 by a group of young men from Ingatestone who wanted to play organised football on a Sunday morning.

For their first season of 1964/65 the Club played a series of friendlies before joining the Chelmsford Sunday Football League

at the start of the 1965/66 season. The Club are still members of the League and compete in the Premier Division.

Home matches are played in Ingatestone village at Seymour Field on a Sunday morning kicking-off at 10:30am.

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ent Redstones team.

showing a photo of the first A 1965 newspaper cutting es FC. ever team photo of Redston