Ingatestone, Fryerning & Mountnessing Parish News Magazine Issue 02 March 2023

Ingatestone, Fryerning & Mountnessing Parish

News Magazine

Another month another issue of your Ingatestone, Fryerning & Mountnessing Parish News

Time flies when you’re having fun and it certainly has been fun for us in bringing you the second issue of our Ingatestone, Fryerning & Mountnessing Parish News.

Thank you to all those that have been in touch with such lovely feedback about the first issue, this has been greatly received and appreciated – we look forward to producing your local community magazine on a monthly basis.

Don’t forget, as well as being available to read online, 3,500 copies are also printed and delivered every month through the doors of homes in the community.

If you’re a local charity, group or club and you’ve got something you want to share with your community then do get in touch because we always endeavour to support the local organisations that work tirelessly to benefit the greater community.

As you read this, we are preparing the April edition of our magazine, for any article submissions, and reader comments please make sure you get this across to us before 20th March! Until next time, happy reading!

Editor of Ingatestone, Fryerning & Mountnessing Parish News enquiries@community-publishing.org

A huge thank you to Jacqueline Simmonds for her photo of Wild Crocuses on our front cover.

Our thanks go out to all of the fantastic local businesses for supporting the magazine by advertising.

MP against the Pylons

At a meeting in Ingatestone at the end of January, our MP Alex Burghart addressed some 150 parishioners to confirm that he was against National Grid’s plans to build a new high voltage transmission network between Norwich and Tilbury.

At the meeting he was joined by Essex County Council’s Cabinet member for Economic Renewal, Infrastructure and Planning, Lesley Wagland and Brentwood Borough Council’s Planning Committee member Noelle Hones. Other Borough and Parish councillors were in the audience. Although making it clear that everyone supported achieving net zero carbon emission targets and that more capacity is required to carry power needed, especially from our offshore wind farms, Mr Burghart said that the proposed route would have the effect of hugely disfiguring a wide swathe of beautiful countryside when other greener options had not been considered by National Grid. He added that National Grid’s recent consultation was informal and the real public consultation would take place in a couple of months’ time to which we must act.

Many members of the audience spoke and at least 4 other options were identified, an undersea network connecting the wind farms and the locations needing the power, upgrading the existing infrastructure to take more capacity, burying the cables and other pylon routes.

Audience members said it wasn’t just options that were important, but the evaluation criteria in which options were judged. For example, is protecting the environment more important than costs? The evaluation criteria should also be subject to consultation and agreed before applied to options.

Points were made about the age of the pylon technology proposed by National Grid, it was at least 60 years old, and that more modern technologies were now available that will allow the burying of cables on land (and sea) at much lower costs and with minimal disruption. Examples in Ireland and the USA were mentioned.

Mr Burghart, ended the meeting by thanking everyone for attending and said that they can help him make the case against these pylons by expressing their concerns in writing to him (alex.burghart.mp@parliament.uk), or Lesley Wagland or Nolle Hones; every email or letter was important.

It was mention that there were also protest groups which one could join such as www.pylonseastanglia.co.uk, and Mr Burghart’s website has all the latest information - www.alexburghart.org.uk

Ingatestone & Fryerning Community Association

Ingatestone and Fryerning Community Association is a charitable organisation, dedicated to providing recreational and leisure activities and services to the residents of Ingatestone & Fryerning at both Ingatestone Community Centre and Fryerning Parish Room.

We are funded by membership fees and income from our large car park and the rental of the halls and other facilities to local user groups for regular and special events. We are also actively involved in fundraising and grant applications to maintain and enhance the facilities we have.

Our facilities include:

• A large main hall for hire, with access to a fully functioning stage and dressing room area - perfect for local theatrical performances and productions

• Club bar with discounted drinks for members

• Members snooker room with resident snooker team

• Committee Room, ideal for smaller business meetings or training days

• Bowls Club

• Tennis Club

• Several exercise, fitness, and drama groups / classes in the main hall

• Fryerning Parish Room, ideal for smaller groups or functions such as children’s parties and family gatherings

We hold regular events including weekly coffee mornings, a monthly community cinema, afternoon teas and tribute nights to name a few, as well as regular live music in the bar.

We welcome new members with membership running annually from January. Members benefit from discounted prices in the bar and tickets for IFCA organised events.

Membership also supports the range of local community activities and helps to maintain and improve the facilities available. Join today!

www.ifcc.org.uk

welcome@ifcc.org.uk

01277 352064

Ingatestone & District Camera Club

We are an active Camera Club based in the village of Ingatestone.

We have a core membership of experienced photographers as well as 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, CM14 0HH. Why don’t you come and join us, whether you are a beginner or a more accomplished photographer, for 3 free meetings to get to know us and consider joining our club?

We would particularly welcome non-members on Friday evening 31st March as we have a guest speaker (Steve Hedges) speaking and illustrating on the subject of Cityscape and Night photography. For guest speakers talks we charge a nominal fee of £4 for non-members and £3 for members.

Concentration by Martyn Hart

Sunset by the River Wid by Louise Lewis

Sunken Boat by Sue Lyttle

Mallard Ducklings by Peter Ball

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Arts and Cultural Fund to support programme in 2023

Essex residents will benefit from a range of arts and cultural events, activities and shows this year thanks to the Essex County Council Arts and Cultural Fund.

The fund is now in its second year and continues to support the county’s cultural and creative sector, to help its recovery following the pandemic, and enable more residents to access arts and cultural activities.

Essex residents and visitors can enjoy a range of free and low-cost festivals, events and exhibitions through organisations such as the Essex Book Festival, Thaxted Festival and Harlow Art Trust. There are also schemes delivered by individual artists.

The second round of the Arts and Cultural Fund asked applicants to demonstrate how their projects would engage with communities across the country and benefit Essex residents.

Councillor Graham Butland, Essex County Council Cabinet Member for Devolution, the Arts, Heritage and Culture, said: “Art and culture is of vital importance to the county, and I’m pleased that through the ECC Arts and Cultural Fund we are able to support activity across a wide range of artistic, cultural and creative disciplines.

“The fact that we had so many high-quality applications to the fund again this year is testament to the amount of highly skilled and creative art and cultural practitioners we have in Essex. Be it from countryside to coast, these Arts and Cultural Fund funded projects will enrich the lives of the county’s residents.”

Find out more about our Arts and Cultural Fund via www.explore-essex.com/culture/ arts-culture-fund

PAVING YOUR WAY TO A PERFECT GARDEN

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Calling all Singers!

Come and join Ingatestone Choral Society.

Did you know: Choir singing improves health, happiness and wellbeing.

It is a creative outlet, a way to meet new people and develop a sense of joint purpose, coming together in harmony. Singing releases endorphins which help reduce stress and anxiety levels, giving a positive emotional lift. Being part of the choral society gives a chance to perform, in often beautiful venues, as part of a group which really helps overcome any nerves and builds confidence. Singing also boosts energy and oxygen levels.

Established in 1948, Ingatestone Choral Society is a group of about thirty mixed voice singers who meet every week in Ingatestone to make beautiful music together. We sing a mixture of traditional choral and secular work including the wellknown classics, more modern works and lighter songs. We hold regular concert and events, often with other local choirs.

The ICS is a non-auditioning ensemble so please do come along and ‘give it a go’. You will be warmly welcomed and supported by members and the Musical Director.

We meet each Wednesday evening at Ingatestone United Reformed Church for an 8pm start. We have a short break with refreshments about 9pm and finish at 10pm.

Our next Concert is on Thursday 30th March at 7pm where we will be joining Brentwood School choirs, Brentwood Choral Society and Brentwood School Orchestra in Chichester Psalms by Leonard Bernstein followed by the main work, Rachmaninov’s 2nd Piano Concerto.

We will then be practising for our summer concert celebrating the Coronation of King Charles III with a programme of Coronation Anthems.

We look forward to meeting you. For further information, please contact us at ingchoralsoc@gmail.com

Cut bills and emissions with solar panel group-buying scheme

Essex residents can now register for Solar Together Essex, the group-buying scheme for solar panels and battery storage.

The scheme is also open to small and medium businesses and small community buildings.

Residents who have already invested in solar panels can also take part by registering for battery storage. Storage saves unused energy generated by the solar panels to be used whenever it is needed rather than during the day.

It is free to register for a personal recommendation and there is no obligation to go ahead with an installation.

Essex County Council is working in partnership with independent experts iChoosr, to make the transition to clean energy as cost effective and hassle-free as possible. To date Solar Together Essex has delivered over 1,200 installations and over 1,100 tonnes of avoided carbon emissions annually in the county.

Councillor Peter Schwier, Essex County Council’s Climate Czar said: “This is a fantastic scheme which Essex County Council is proud to support.

“By using the power of the group, residents can achieve a very competitive price compared to the open market. Previous applicants have saved as much as a 37% discount on their installation. When you register with Solar Together Essex you can be guaranteed of a high-quality installation with insurance-backed warranties.”

How does it work?

Householders can register online to become part of the group for free and without obligation. Register at www.solartogether.co.uk/essex/landing Pre-approved UK solar PV suppliers participate in an auction. They are able to offer competitive pricing as the volume and geographic concentration makes it possible for them to realise greater efficiencies, which they pass on with lower prices for installations.

After the auction, registered households will be emailed a personal recommendation which is specific to the details they submitted in their registration.

If they choose to accept their recommendation, the specifics of their installation will be confirmed with a technical survey after which a date can be set for the installation of their solar PV system.

Telephone and email helpdesks are on-hand throughout the whole process which, together with information sessions, will allow households to make an informed decision in a safe and hassle-free environment.

For more information visit the Essex solar together page (above) or email essex@solartogether.co.uk

SETDAB welcomes government plans to protect victims of domestic abuse

The

Southend, Essex and

Thurrock Domestic

Abuse Board (SETDAB) has recently welcomed the pledge by the Government to go further than ever to help protect victims of domestic abuse.

Home Secretary Suella Braverman MP announced new measures to protect women and girls that will see domestic abusers facing tags and tougher management.

The new proposals go further than ever before in protecting women and girls from harassment, aggression and violence – focussing on stopping domestic abuse before it takes place.

Deputy Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Jane Gardner, chair of SETDAB, said: “Protecting vulnerable people and breaking the cycle of domestic abuse is a key priority in Roger Hirst’s Police and Crime Plan.

“With domestic abuse accounting for 33 per cent of all violent crime in the county, Essex Police are working to protect those at risk and reduce the number who become victims. We have helped to support that by increasing the number of police officers so that Essex Police can set up specialist domestic abuse teams.

“This news from the Government is very welcome and shows how seriously we are all taking domestic violence. At SETDAB we are pleased to see that the law will be changed so that the most dangerous domestic abusers will be watched more closely, and that controlling or coercive behaviour will be treated the same as physical violence.”

You can read more about the new measures on the Home Office website (www.gov.uk/government/news/ domestic-abusers-face-crackdown-inraft-of-new-measures)

Find out how we are working to break the cycle of domestic abuse here www.essex.pfcc.police.uk/news/ protecting-vulnerable-people-andbreaking-the-cycle-of-domestic-abuse

If you’re a survivor of abuse looking for community support in your area, please visit www.essexcompass.org.uk/privacy-policy

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low-income households to stay digitally connected.

Residents who receive Universal Credit, or other benefits, could save up to £144 a year on their broadband bills. These lower prices are locked in, meaning eligible households won’t face mid-contract price rises and unexpected charges.

From 4th May 2023, voters in England will need to show photo ID to vote at polling stations in some elections. This will apply to:

Local elections

Police and Crime Commissioner elections

UK parliamentary by-elections

Recall petitions

From October 2023 it will also apply to UK General elections.

If you don’t have accepted photo ID, you can apply for a free voter ID document, which is known as a Voter Authority Certificate.

Find out more about accepted forms of photo ID, how to apply for a free Voter Authority Certificate, and what to expect on polling day, see www.brentwood.gov.uk/voteridentification

Essex residents could benefit from discounted broadband deals

Cllr Louise McKinlay, Essex County Council Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Community, Equality, Partnerships and Performance, said: “Essex County Council wants to help more people get online. We’ll be publicising the low-cost broadband deals to encourage people who could benefit from them, to sign up.” Find out more about social broadband tariffs and whether your household is eligible via www.essex.gov.uk/news/helpwith-your-broadband-bills

Essex Skills Plan is launched

Essex County Council are calling on low-income households to contact their broadband provider to see if they are eligible for a social broadband tariff. After a tough winter of record-high living costs, social tariffs offered by several broadband providers could help

The Essex County Council new Essex Skills Plan has been launched. The Plan identifies key local skills gaps and the actions needed to tackle these.

It provides an overview of the current labour market, highlighting areas where additional skills provision is required.

The Plan also acts as an interim report on local skills. This is ahead of the imminent Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) being developed for Essex, Southend and Thurrock by the Chambers of Commerce. The Essex Skills Plan prioritises the sectors featured in our Sector Development Strategy. It also supports our Levelling Up agenda by explaining how residents can benefit from future growth and ‘good jobs’ (www.essex.gov.uk/plans-and-strategies/ levelling-up-essex-strategy).

The Plan has been developed in partnership and aims to achieve a shared vision for Essex.

It has been led by evidence and overseen by a series of roundtable discussions, chaired by Cllr Tony Ball and with input from employers, skills and education providers, local authorities and sector bodies. Utilising this collaborative approach will help to build a sustainable jobs market in Essex, which is attractive to both employers and employees.

Cllr Tony Ball, ECC Cabinet Member for Education Excellence, Lifelong Learning and Employability said: “Improving access to and the uptake of skills provision is key to levelling up Essex. Our economic landscape is extremely exciting and the opportunities are vast, however, we need to ensure that our current and future workforces are ready to take advantage of the breadth of job opportunities. The Essex Skills Plan will guide us in filling any gaps and improving residents’ prospects across the county.” Read the Essex Skills Plan at our website www.essex.gov.uk/plans-and-strategies/ essex-skills-plan

We Said, We Did – Delivering for Essex

A great start has been made in delivering on commitments and the council are proud of what has been accomplished so far.

One hot, dry spell away from drought returning this summer, National Drought Group warns

The Environment Agency and National Drought Group members continue to take action to reduce risks, improve water supplies and protect the environment. Following the driest summer in nearly 30 years, experts are warning that another hot dry spell could see drought conditions return in 2023, despite winter rainfall replenishing most water levels. As of the beginning of February, total reservoir capacity across the country is at 88 percent. This compares with 49 percent at the end of September 2022, when reservoirs were at their lowest following the drought through summer. With low rainfall across England since the end of January – meaning 63% of rivers are currently below normal levels for this time of year - some storage reservoirs are still lower than anticipated.

The natural environment continues to take time to recuperate from the impacts of last summer and the Environment Agency is also focusing ongoing efforts on monitoring how well fish and invertebrates are recovering from drought.

It’s been just over a year since Essex County Council launched Everyone’s Essex, the ambitious strategy to level up the county.

www.essex.gov.uk/everyones-essex-ourplan-for-essex-2021-2025

Everyone’s Essex is a plan to improve the lives of the people of Essex and to deliver service excellence for all residents. The strategy has four important aims:

• a strong, inclusive, and sustainable economy

• a high-quality environment

• a health, wellbeing, and independence for all ages

• a good place for our children and families to grow

Members are planning for the worst-case scenario of another hot, dry spell this summer and are managing water resources to reduce the risk of drought measures - such as temporary use bans and taking additional water from the environmentbeing required again this year.

As ever, it is important that we all continue to use water carefully to protect not just our water resources; but our precious environment and the wildlife that depends on it.

The Environment Agency is clear that planning for increasingly extreme weather is essential in order for everyone to be prepared for the impacts these events cause - both drought and flooding.

Top Seasonal recipes for March

Spring is almost here and we can’t be the only ones excited to welcome some warmer weather and the gentle reminder that each day is a beginning and that beautiful things can still grow from the ground following the coldest of winters. Whether you’re looking for some warming recipes to keep yourself going between the seasons or for something lighter and more vibrant in the form of a spring salad, here’s some inspiration below.

CREAMY ASPARAGUS SOUP

Ingredients

536g fresh asparagus, ends trimmed off and chopped

1 large onion, diced

1 fennel bulb, cored and diced

2 tbsp olive oil

3 garlic cloves, chopped

2 – 4 tbsp fresh tarragon

6 – 12g fresh basil

227g potatoes, sliced

1.4l vegetable stock

119ml sour cream

Salt and pepper to season

Method

1. For 2 minutes over medium high heat sauté the onion and fennel in the olive oil in a large pot, stirring constantly.

2. Turn heat to medium and continue cooking until softened, about 5-6 minutes and then add the garlic and sauté for a couple more minutes, until garlic becomes fragrant.

3. Add stock, salt and pepper, and sliced potatoes, and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer on low heat for 15-20 minutes until the potatoes are cooked through and tender.

4. Add asparagus, turn the heat up and return to a boil, and cook for 2-3 minutes, until tender yet vibrant green. Don’t overcook the asparagus or you will lose the lovely colour. Remove from heat and let cool a bit.

5. Blend the soup in batches until creamy and smooth, adding in the herbs. Blend well.

6. Return to the stove and heat gently (do not boil, or you will lose the lovely colour). Whisk in sour cream and serve.

SPRING PASTA SALAD

Ingredients

454g pasta of your choice

402–536g fresh peas

5 scallions, thinly sliced

1 shallot, very finely diced

1 cup chopped fresh mint

60g chopped Italian parsley

119 ml olive oil

2 lemons – zest and 1/4 cup juice

40g fresh pea shoots, baby

spinach or arugula

1 tsp salt, plus more to taste

½ tsp pepper

1 tbsp truffle oil

Method

1. Boil pasta in salted water for roughly 8-10 minutes.

2. When the pasta is nearly done, add the peas to the boiling pasta water and blanch for one minute, or just until bright green. Immediately drain, place pasta and peas in large bowl, drizzle with olive oil, lemon juice and season with 1 tsp salt and ½ tsp pepper.

3. Toss in the pea shoots, baby spinach or arugula and add the scallions, shallot, herbs and lemon zest. Stir. Drizzle with truffle oil and serve immediately.

MISO SALMON WITH SPRING PEAS

Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil

1 tbsp toasted sesame oil

59ml Mirin (or sub 1 1/2 tablespoons honey and 2 1/2 tablespoons water)

2 tbsp miso paste

1 tbsp brown sugar, honey or maple

2 tsp fresh ginger, finely minced or use ginger paste

3 garlic cloves, finely minced

2 boneless salmon fillets 260g

Salt and pepper to season

1 tsp orange zest (optional)

134–268g fresh shelled spring peas or sub shelled edamame

196–294g fresh snow or snap peas, or sub asparagus or French green beans

Sesame seeds and scallions to garnish

Method

1. Preheat oven to 196c

2. Place olive oil, sesame oil, Mirin, miso paste, brown sugar, fresh ginger and garlic in a bowl and whisk.

3. Line a pan with parchment, place the spring peas and snap peas on one side. On dry salmon brush liberally with the marinade on all sides, spooning a little extra over the top and season with salt and pepper.

4. Drizzle any remaining marinade over the greens and give a quick toss.

5. Bake 12-15 minutes, or until your desired doneness, keeping in mind thicker cuts of salmon will take longer, thinner cuts shorter.

6. Divide the veggies among two bowls, top each with a piece of salmon. Garnish with scallions and sesame seeds and serve.

Community Led Housing in Essex: Online Webinar

Eastern Community Homes (ECH) are hosting an online Question and Answer session about Community Led Housing in Essex.

Laura Atkinson, Rural Housing Enabler and Community Led Housing Advisor for Rural Community Council of Essex (RCCE) and ECH will start with a brief introduction about what Community Led Housing is, and the work they have already done in the county with existing projects. This will be followed by the opportunity to ask questions and find out how it could benefit your parish and how to seek guidance with any housing problems.

The online session will provide an opportunity for all Parish Councils, existing community groups and/or interested individuals from within communities across Essex to network, hear each other’s

stories and learn more about the support available from Eastern Community Homes. For further information and register please contact Laura Atkinson, RCCE Email: laura.atkinson@essexrcc.org.uk

Design your own Easter Egg hunt!

Easter is a joyous time, not only for the mountains of chocolate we get to devour, but also for the fun and excitement the celebrations bring.

Easter Egg hunting is almost a must for the April holiday, but why not think about creating your own and shaking up the tradition in a few creative ways?

Before we get into a few ideas, keep in mind the age group of the hunters, older children might prefer a bit of puzzling and clues, or even a riddle or two. The younger ones might enjoy more colour matching games, counting or finding letters that spell out their name, for example.

It doesn’t have to be chocolate –you can buy reusable plastic eggs and hide all sorts inside of them, little figurines, trinkets or even healthier snacks. A unique idea is to write coupons inside that can be exchanged – possibly ‘skip a chore’ or ‘extra half hour before bed’ for example. Another fun addition is adding ‘tasks’ into the eggs, such as hop like a bunny or moo like a cow.

Easter Egg tag –instead of hiding the eggs, you can attach eggs or prizes to a t-shirt - either with Velcro or strong double sided tape – and hide the person instead of the egg. It makes for an exciting game of tag where the chasers keep what they can get and the hider keeps the hidden treasures.

Easter Egg Relay Race –

this is another fun version of an Easter Egg hunt where you split the kids into teams. When you say go, the first kid from each team will go and search for an egg. Once they’ve found an egg, they return and tag the next teammate who has to go and find one, and so on until the first team wins.

Blind Folded Easter Egg Hunt –

Now this is an extremely enjoyable version of an Easter Egg hunt. Pair off into adult and kid teams of two, blindfold the adult or child and the other member of the team has to guide their blindfolded teammate to the Easter Eggs. Be careful not to guide anyone into bushes or any other obstacles.

Why not switch the roles?

It could be an interesting Easter if you allow the kids to hide the eggs and create coupons for chores for example or maybe choosing dinner or dessert, and allow the adults to have to find them.

These are just a few tips on ways to change up your traditional Easter Egg hunt but there are plenty more ideas out there if you want to go a step further. Enjoy your hunting!

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William Byrd: A celebration of his sacred works

Saturday 25th March, 7:30pm-9:00pm at Ingatestone Hall, Hall Lane, Ingatestone, CM4 9NR

Concert celebrating William Byrd, England’s greatest Renaissance composer in aid of National Axial Spondyloarthritis Society (NASS).

William Byrd was England’s greatest Renaissance composer. He was a Catholic, living and working in a newly Protestant country, and his faith was a major driver in his personal and professional life.

We mark the 400th anniversary of his death by performing some of his key works, including his Mass for 4 Voices, performed in secret at the time as it was treasonous to sing the Mass in the Latin. Tickets £10 from www.eventbrite.com/e/ william-byrd-a-celebration-of-his-sacredworks-tickets-504845525557

Lornalou’s Record Hop

Friday 31st March, 7:30pm – 11:30pm at Margaretting Village Hall

Record Hop with DJ Andy Roadoiler. There is no bar so bring your own drinks. Refreshments in the form of tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided whilst you dance the night away.

UPCOMING SHOWS WITH INGATESTONE COMMUNITY CINEMA

The Mission – 27th April

18th century Spanish Jesuits try to protect a remote South American Indian tribe in danger of falling under the rule of pro-slavery Portugal.

Doors open at 2pm with the film starting at 2:30pm.

Tickets are £4.00 for IFCA members and £6.00 for non-members and can be purchased from the IFCA office, or call

01277 352064. Office opening hours are 10am to 1pm, Monday to Thursday

INGATESTONE PEDALLERS

SOCIAL CYCLING GROUP

UPCOMING RIDES, WALKS & EVENTS

IP4 SUNDAY 23RD APRIL 2023/EDWARD

THOMAS-TYE

All Sunday rides start at Market Place, Ingatestone, 10am. Walks also start at Market Place, Ingatestone; the Longest Day evening walk coming back in the dark, returning at approx. 11:30pm, and the Boxing Day & New Year walks returning at approx. 2:30pm. Ride IP8 is a longer ride (up to 30 miles) ride with a longer stop at lunchtime. Refreshment stops normally taken on other rides. Distances vary up to the 30-mile ride. Cycling UK affiliated Group Rides and should normally be for not more than 15 participants. No limit on walk numbers

Contact: Robert Fletcher/OrganiserIngatestone Pedallers Social Cycling Group 10 Cherry Trees, The Meads, Ingatestone, Essex, CM4 0AP

Tel/Fax: 01277 354431

Mobile: 07910 679379

Email: rfletcher189@gmail.com

Cracking Easter Courses for kids

3rd – 14th April, Riverside Leisure Centre, Victoria Road, Chelmsford, CM1 1FG

although the musical does divert quite a bit from more traditional versions of the legend.

Instead, Spamalot is a riotous comedy featuring many shenanigans including misfit knights, flatulent Frenchmen, dancing nuns and killer rabbits, plus much more!

Discover the Chelmsford City Sports great value school holiday camps, courses and fun activities, perfect for kids of all ages! Kids holiday activities include everything from swimming, ice skating, athletics, bouncy castle, parkour, Lego building to scuba diving, canoeing, dance and arts and crafts. Plus, there is a 15% sibling discount on many of the courses. Explore what’s on in the activities brochure: www.flipsnack. com/8D5CABDD75E/easter-2023activity-guide-and-course-listings/fullview.html

You can also try the family fun swim sessions, running every holiday at Riverside.

For more info head to www.chelmsford. gov.uk/leisure-centres/who/kidsactivities/holiday-activities/kids-holidaycourses

Spamalot the Musical

20th April – 22nd April, 7:30pm – 10:30pm at Ingatestone & Fryerning Community Club

This multi-award-winning musical features non-stop toe-tapping tunes, including Find Your Grail, The Song That Goes Like This and the nation’s favourite comedy song Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life. From the pen of Monty Python’s Eric Idle, with music by John Du Prez, Spamalot is an uproarious homage to the world of musical theatre and celebrates a very British brand of humour.

Online Auction for Remus Memorial Horse Sanctuary

Sunday 23rd April, 11:00am – 6:00pm, via the Remus Facebook page

Lovingly ripped off from the classic 1975 film comedy “Monty Python and the Holy Grail”, Spamalot tells the legendary tale of King Arthur’s quest to find the Holy Grail,

Find the perfect gift or simply treat yourself and raise vital funds for the Sanctuary. Remus Horse Sanctuary provides care for 200 horses, donkeys & other animals in Essex. Visit @RemusHorseSanctuary on Facebook for more.

April Concert – Andrew Varley

Tuesday 25th April, 02:15pm at Mountnessing Village Hall

On behalf of Brentwood Organ and Keyboard Club this live keyboard concert will be given by Andrew Varley. Entry is just £7 including interval refreshments. Parking available at the rear of the hall.

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Great British Spring Clean

Join the Millions of #LitterHeroes doing their bit to clean up our country.

More people have spent time litter-picking in the past year than watched the muchtalked-about series finale of Happy Valley!

New research for Keep Britain Tidy reveals that more than 8.5 million adults – 16% of the adult population - in the UK participate in litter-picking at least once every six months, a million more than watched the end of the hit BBC series.

The research was carried by YouGov to mark the launch of the Great British Spring Clean, back for its eighth year the nation’s biggest mass-action environmental campaign runs from March 17th to April 2nd.

Every year, hundreds of thousands of individuals take part in the campaign, picking up the litter that pollutes our streets, parks and beaches and showing the world that they care about the environment on their doorstep.

Last year, more than 430,000 volunteers, including school children, faith groups, businesses and community groups, collected a staggering 449,406 bags of rubbish across the country, from the north of Scotland to the Cornish coast.

Litter-picking is a simple action that anyone can do to make an immediate and visible difference to their area and can increase the sense of pride that people feel about the community in which they live. Of those who took part in lastyear’s

Great British Spring Clean, 85% reported that taking part made them feel more pride in their local area.

The Great British Spring Clean aims to inspire people across the country, from individual volunteers – dubbed #LitterHeroes by the charity – to families, schools, groups of friends, businesses, community groups and local authorities to come together to clean up in their neighbourhoods.

The charity wants to empower everybody to take pride in their area by taking part in the #BigBagChallenge - pledging on its website to pick a bag or more of litter, helping make a huge difference to the environment.

Commenting on the findings, Keep Britain Tidy Chief Executive Allison OgdenNewton OBE said: “It is amazing to see that so many of us are now taking action in our day-to-day lives to improve our environment.

“Litter is a blight that affects every corner of the country and can make people feel unsafe in an area. It pollutes our watercourses and, ultimately, our oceans, choking marine life with plastic.

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The Great British Spring Clean is a moment when all those individuals who are now making litter-picking a part of their lives come together to show that small, individual actions, when taken collectively, can make a huge difference. We would like to see all 8.5 million of them - and more - joining us and pledging.”

To find out more and to make a pledge visit www.keepbritaintidy.org