Ingatestone, Fryerning & Mountnessing Parish News Magazine Issue 15 May 2024

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May flowers and marvellous meals with your Ingatestone, Fryerning and Mountnessing Parish News.

As the sun shines brighter and nature continues to burst into bloom, our May issue is brimming with exciting content to inspire and uplift. You’ve got our Marvellous May Meals to get you cooking in the kitchen with some fresh local produce and here’s to discovering the latest expert gardening tips in What to do in the garden for May.

Join the pedal-powered excitement with the 2024 Ride for Helen Cycle Ride and explore the world through the lens of creativity with the latest snaps from Ingatestone Camera Club.

Celebrating local artisans and community spirit we take a look back at Ingatestone’s Spring Artisan Market and be sure to mark your calendar for upcoming events like the Anglo European School Open Day.

Stay informed about initiatives supporting health, safety, and community engagement, from new digital support hubs to resources for finding defibrillators and life-saving bleed kits.

From health initiatives to youth engagement and community safety, your Ingatestone, Fryerning and Mountnessing Parish News is your guide to staying connected and making the most of the vibrant spirit of May!

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Reunite with the Anglo European School on 21st June

Calling all members of our extended Anglo Family - from ex-parents, ex-students, ex-staff, to our beloved local community!

We’re thrilled to invite you to a memorable gathering where we’ll reminisce and celebrate our shared history. Explore historical artefacts from the Essex Record Office and other fascinating exhibits of our local area, generously shared by our friend and alumni, Robert Fletcher.

We are also putting together a memory wall featuring unforgettable school visits and exchanges. So, if you were a student and remember

going on a school visit or exchange, have a rummage through the loft and share your cherished memories with us by emailing enquiries@aesessex.co.uk. Let’s create something special together as we honour the journeys and experiences that have shaped our community over the years. Spread the word and mark your calendars - it’s a celebration you won’t want to miss.

This event is free, please email enquiries@aesessex.co.uk to register your attendance.

New digital support hubs in Brentwood

Four existing community hubs in Brentwood will soon offer digital support services.

These new hubs will ensure no one misses out on digital opportunities due to a lack of connectivity. They can help residents access vital support online, such as the NHS app and council services.

They come from a collaboration with Brentwood Borough Council using £10,000 of Local Community Funding.

St Peter’s Church is the first site to launch its digital hub. It can now support residents with digital devices and skills. Three more sites will add digital support to their resident offer over the coming months. These are Maple Hall, Brentwood Theatre and Ingatestone Library.

Essex County Council have helped each hub join the National Digital Inclusion

Network. This lets them provide free preloaded SIM cards through the National Databank.

They will also be able to provide free digital skills training using Learn My Way. This is an online platform that helps people gain basic digital skills.

The platform delivers bite-sized modules on topics such as creating an email account; video calling; social media; and online safety and scam awareness.

The digital hubs will also use the pilot digital triaging tool which we are rolling out in June.

Residents that might need help getting online can visit St Peter’s Church and make the most of the support.

Where to find defibrillators in Essex

A defibrillator gives a high energy shock to someone who is in cardiac arrest. It helps get the heart beating again when it has stopped.

Cardiac arrest can happen to anyone at any time. The importance of these amazing devices, and knowing where to find them, cannot be understated.

You should always call 999 and begin CPR when someone is in cardiac arrest. Do not stop CPR to find a defibrillator. If possible, send someone else to find one.

Knowing the location of your nearest defibrillator is the first step in potentially saving someone’s life. Fortunately, the British Heart Foundation has created an online Defib Finder: www.defibfinder.uk

It lists a number of defibrillator sites in Essex. It is worth familiarising yourself with those nearest to your home and place of work.

No formal training is required to use a defibrillator. Simple instructions come with every device.

The British Heart Foundation also provides comprehensive guidance about defibrillators and their usage available on www.bhf.org. uk/how-you-can-help/how-to-save-a-life/ defibrillators/understanding-defibrillatorswhat-they-are-and-how-to-use-them

Essex County Council Deputy Leader, Councillor Louise McKinlay, recently met with the East of England Ambulance service and a local resident to raise awareness around the use of defibrillators.

Watch the full video below: www.youtube.com/ watch?v=WkZWAQb4wkM

New funding for life-saving bleed kits

Essex County Council are funding 60 new, life-saving bleed control kits.

The kits include the materials needed to stem life-threatening bleeding following an injury. This could be a traffic accident or serious fall. They have also been used to help victims of violent crime.

ECC are working with local campaigner, Julie Taylor, to distribute the new kits. Julie’s grandson, Liam, 19, was tragically killed in Writtle in 2020. Julie set-up The Liam Taylor Legacy in his memory. The local scheme raises money to fund and distribute bleed kits across the county.

The new kits will be available at different locations and venues in Essex. These include shops, pubs and schools. Billericay Town Football Club is one of the latest businesses to receive a kit.

Funding for the new kits is one part of the council’s ongoing community safety work – they have also recently launched a new £100,000 Community Safety Initiatives Fund. Local groups can apply for grant funding to invest in initiatives that promote public safety. The aim is to benefit communities and address issues around violence and vulnerability.

Find out more about the Liam Taylor Legacy via www.facebook.com/ TheLiamTaylor

Nigil & Marites always get me up for a dance & take g d care of me

Michael & the team & knows how Ilike my Tea

always provides lovely meals

A day in the life of our residents is provided by the fantastic team of sta who provide so many di erent elements of love and care of our residents

Caring for the elderly & those living with Dementia since 1991

Providing:

Respite

Day Centre Services

Short or long term care needs

Come join our family run new care home in Brentwood, Essex.

Wendy & Maria

Activity c rdinators

I love a the di erent activities put on & Thursday night social evening is always great fun

Family owned & managed

Dudbrook House

Dudbrook Road, Kelvedon Common,

Brentwood, Essex, CM14 5TQ

Telephone: 01277 372095

Website: www.stmichaelshomesltd.com

Shirley C. Resident of Dudbr k House

Pearl the pony was a welcome visitor

Brentwood Borough Council’s Mayor opened the event

Cheeky Parker!

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One passer-by said that they know Patrick Green does a lot to help the community, like the refill station and country music but is this an attempt to add a parking space? Another thought that maybe the driver believed that it was a drive-in coffee bar. Rumour has it that the police weren’t impressed, so we wouldn’t encourage anyone else to try it out!

New shop opens in Ingatestone

One attempt in reversing the High Street trend is a new shop called Space Brentwood, which opened on 23rd March just off Ingatestone High Street in the Old Forge (at the rear of 53 High Street). It is a high energy Pilates shop, which we believe is the first of its kind, and offers a unique approach to Reformer Pilates. Blending exercise, wellness and beauty all in one space!

It is run by Lauren and Izzy who have almost 19 years’ combined experience in the industry, and are extremely knowledgeable; in fact, founder Lauren and co-founder Izzy are experts in Pilates, HIIT, Strength Training and more.

The shop runs small intimate classes of 6, meaning you will benefit from their expertise in one-to-one relationships, while still enjoying a supportive and friendly group class environment. Call in to see them or look at their website www.spacebrentwood.co.uk

Photo credit Freddie Norton

Dementia Action Week

Dementia Action Week is an awareness raising campaign. Each year, the Alzheimer’s Society works with individuals and organisations across the UK to encourage people to act on dementia. Watch out for displays in the shops along Ingatestone High Street celebrating Action Week, which runs from 13th to 19th May 2024. There will be an extra special presentation in the shop opposite Patrick Green’s (formally La Pomme) put on by Ingatestone’s Rotary Club.

Robot pets bringing joy to residents in Essex

You may never have thought that robotic pets can have a therapeutic effect. However, a pilot being undertaken by the Essex County Council adult social care team in mid Essex is demonstrating that they can.

The pets are being used to support people with learning difficulties and those with dementia.

The benefits of the pets include:

• providing company and companionship

Spotted by

of our correspondents this car was parked on the pavement in Patrick Greens’ outside coffee area!

1 - Glenn McDonnell entitled “Winter Seascape”

2 - Ian Powell entitled “Eastbourne”

3 - Louise Lewis entitled “The Windmill ”

4 - Simon Hirst entitled “Blackchurch Rock, Clovelly”

Get your blood pressure checked

Cardiovascular disease (CVD), is a general term for conditions affecting the heart or blood vessels and causes 1 in 4 deaths in England.

High blood pressure is the largest single risk factor for CVD and can increase your risk of serious and potentially life-threatening health conditions, such as heart attacks, stroke, kidney disease and vascular dementia. However, as high blood pressure usually has no symptoms, it is estimated that 4.2 million people in England have high blood pressure without knowing it.

New data has revealed that worrying numbers don’t know the potentially fatal effects of high blood pressure – with four in 10 (41 per cent) unaware that, if left untreated, high blood pressure can lead to heart disease, and over a fifth (22 per cent) being unaware that it can cause strokes and heart attacks.

The only way to know if you have high blood pressure is to get a blood pressure test, which is a free, simple, non-invasive procedure.

If you’re aged 40 and over, you can get a free blood pressure check at your local participating pharmacy, without needing to book in advance.

Find a pharmacy that offers free blood pressure checks near you by searching “pharmacy blood pressure check” online or visit the NHS website at www.nhs.uk/conditions/blood-pressuretest

More support for unpaid Carers in Essex

Essex County Council have launched a new five-year offer for the estimated 124,000 unpaid carers in the county.

The new and enhanced offer provides information and support to unpaid carers in Essex.

A key focal point of the new offer is a central online contact point for carers run by the Essex Wellbeing Service. People can also call 0303 303 9988 for information, advice and guidance.

More specialist support will be available from Action for Family Carers in west or north Essex.

In mid or south Essex it will be Carers First. This support includes:

• help with practical solutions to address specific challenges

• support of emotional wellbeing

• connecting carers with others in their position for mutual support

Alongside this new offer, the council has allocated £1.75million to support unpaid carers of all ages, through local projects.

We have worked with carers while developing the new offer. One of the carers involved is Peter Blackman from South Woodham Ferrers (pictured).

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Peter has been a carer for his wife for around 25 years. He explains why working with carers to develop the support available has been so important. He said:

It is really beneficial for carers to be involved in this kind of work. I feel that the council has listened to us and the ideas or concerns we have had have been heard.

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The new offer has taken into account what carers really want and need, it is now a much more personalised service. It has been a positive experience as I believe that by being involved it will help carers to get the best possible support for their own situation. We will be keeping a close eye on how this goes, monitoring performance and continuing to be critical friends.

“If you are looking after someone, there is help and support out there for you, you are not on your own.”

Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Shells Ingredients

250g jumbo pasta shells

200g fresh spinach leaves

250g ricotta cheese

1 egg

100g grated Parmesan cheese

1 clove garlic, minced

Salt and pepper, to taste

500ml tomato passata

1 tablespoon olive oil

Fresh basil leaves, to garnish

Method

1. Cook the jumbo pasta shells according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

2. In a large bowl, mix together fresh spinach, ricotta cheese, egg, grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.

3. Preheat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan).

4. Stuff each cooked pasta shell with the spinach and ricotta mixture and place them in a greased baking dish.

5. Pour tomato passata over the stuffed shells, ensuring they are evenly covered.

6. Drizzle olive oil over the top and sprinkle with additional grated Parmesan cheese.

7. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbling and the cheese is golden brown.

8. Serve the spinach and ricotta stuffed shells hot, garnished with fresh basil leaves.

Rhubarb Crumble Ingredients

500g rhubarb, chopped

100g caster sugar

Zest and juice of 1 orange

100g plain flour

50g rolled oats

50g unsalted butter, chilled and diced

50g demerara sugar

Vanilla ice cream or custard, to serve

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan). Grease a baking dish.

2. In a bowl, toss chopped rhubarb with caster sugar and orange zest and juice. Transfer to the prepared baking dish.

3. In another bowl, combine plain flour, rolled oats, and diced unsalted butter. Rub together with your fingertips until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.

4. Stir in demerara sugar.

5. Sprinkle the crumble mixture evenly over the rhubarb in the baking dish.

6. Bake in the preheated oven for 3035 minutes, or until the rhubarb is bubbling and the crumble topping is golden brown.

7. Serve the rhubarb crumble hot, with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or custard for a comforting treat.

Ingatestone, Fryerning

Jane Austen’s Persuasion

Saturday 18th May, 7:00 – 8:30pm at Ingatestone Hall

Anne Elliott is persuaded to reject Frederick Wentworth by her family and friends but when the Elliott’s circumstances alter and Wentworth returns 8 years later, as a commended naval officer no less, old sparks are rekindled… But can either be convinced to give love a second chance? Too many characters and not enough actors will see this much-loved Austen novel brought to life in a comedic and potentially hat-astrophic production. For tickets head to www.thisismytheatre.com/ingatestone

us an appreciation of the metals we use. The talk includes an exhibition of samples of the metals, minerals and rocks. There will be a £10 charge per member and guest.

The Viper Beer Festiv-Ale

24th – 27th May, 11am – 11pm at Mill Green Road, Ingatestone

The May Bank Holiday weekend Beer Festiv-Ale is now set!

Live music throughout, a wide reach of conditioned ales, BBQ, gin, Aperol, a Pimms tent and more!

Fundraising Curry Lunch

Sunday 26th May, 2:00 – 4:00pm at Nirvana Restaurant, Ingatestone

Essex Royal Society of Chemistry Spring Lunch and Lecture

Wednesday 22nd May, 12:15pm at Galleywood Heritage Centre

The lunch is at The Galleywood Heritage Centre, Chelmsford, CM2 8TR. The talk is planned to start at 12:15pm followed by lunch at 1:15pm.

The talk will focus on the native metals that humankind found to use from the beginning to Roman times and how the chances of history, geology and properties of metals themselves collaborated to get

Come and join a curry lunch raising money for Remus Memorial Horse Sanctuary. Bring your family and friends too! £20.00 per person, non-refundable. 2pm for a 2:15 pm start. Booking is essential. Please contact the Sanctuary 01277 356191 for more details.

Ingatestone Community Cinema

Tickets are £5.00 for IFCA members and £7.00 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.

Two Brentwood athletes scoop medals in Special Olympics GB’s first National Winter Games

Athletes from the South East have won a clutch of medals at the inaugural Special Olympics Great Britain National Winter Games in Folgaria, Italy.

Representing Special Olympics South East Ski Group, 12 local athletes with intellectual disabilities competed in the week-long competition (January 27th / February 3rd) that featured both alpine skiing and figure skating competitions.

Colin Dyer, chief executive of Special Olympics GB, said: “Huge congratulations go to all athletes on their success at this first National Winter Games.

“Given the daily challenges that people with intellectual disabilities face throughout their lives, it’s a great achievement to be here competing and proudly representing their region at a national sporting event, let alone winning a medal.

“Events in the Special Olympics GB movement bring together so many people and give our athletes new levels of

confidence. However, it wouldn’t be possible without the support of our Event Partners Dreams, Gallagher and Sure, along with our stable of Corporate Partners.”

Special Olympics GB is also being supported in the delivery of the National Winter Games by The Ski Company and Alpe Cimbra, whilst Inclusive Skating is leading the figure skating competitions. Across the country, Special Olympics Great Britain is the largest provider of sports training and competition for children and adults with an intellectual disability.

Operating in England, Scotland and Wales, the charity has more than 6,600 athletes benefitting from opportunities in 27 different sports, which are delivered by a devoted team of 3,800 volunteers.

The results for 2 local athletes who competed for Brentford were as follows:

Lorina Gladin (left) and Harry Sussman (right), www.naksportsimages.co.uk

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