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RAVING the cold as part of a fundraising initiative were staff, volunteers and members of the public at the Romford YMCA, taking part in the annual Sleep Easy project to highlight the issue of people sleeping rough.

Since the event began in 2010, almost £1million has been raised by hundreds of people forsaking a warm comfortable bed for the night for a cardboard box and sleeping bag.

Money raised will go directly to the local YMCA

projects and will help to support the issue of youth homelessness in the borough and help the local community build a better future for the town.

During the event held last Friday, a competition was arranged to find the best cardboard box competition, and to keep spirits up singing around an oil-drum campfire plus fun and games for entertainment.

Visiting the YMCA site in Rush Green Road, was Deputy Mayor Councillor Barbara Matthews, who

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judged the best cardboard box competition.

A way of avoiding sleep rough for the night was to buy an excuse, a £25 donation which went towards the Sleep Easy fund.

Support for the event came from sleeping bags from Above Us Only Sky, cardboard boxes from Flexible Packaging and food from 3663, Brake Bros and Urban Eat. The Praise Chapel, in Frederick Road, Rainham sponsored the event.

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CAMPAIGN which aims to prevent elderly people becoming victims of rogue traders has been launched by Essex County Council, Essex Police and Age UK Essex.

Be Sure at the Door aims to help potential victims – often elderly people – to avoid falling prey to rogue traders.

Community Agents and Age UK Essex staff will be visiting elderly people giving them advice about how to react to cold callers and how to spot a genuine trader.

Fridge magnets have been produced with three vital steps to follow if a cold caller touts for trade, as well as contact details for the Trading Standards’ Buy With Confidence scheme.

They are being distributed by Age UK Essex, Essex Police and some district councils plus GP surgeries and Essex libraries.

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Managing accounts of the bereaved THE death of a loved one is always a sad and emotional time for those coming to terms with the loss, and with the increasing amount of financial affairs carried out online an increasing number of bereaved people have experienced difficulties managing accounts of those who have passed away.

A report by Co-operative Funeralcare has revealed that 93% of adults now hold online accounts and more than 76% have not yet considered, or made arrangements, for the management of their digital presence when they pass away.

Worryingly, the findings also point to the personal impact that this is having on the bereaved. More than half of those who have had to manage a loved one’s online accounts following their death have experienced difficulties and a third found that they were unable to manage the process at all. Once accounts had been traced, families faced further difficult decisions when determining what their loved one would have wanted to happen to them.

The findings also highlight that the average adult in eastern England has accumulated substantial personal capital such as music, films or books and with over 500million online accounts throughout the UK, this could result in a staggering £17billion left in cyberspace.

Sam Kershaw, director of operations for the Co-operative Funeralcare, said: “It can be really hard and incredibly emotional to sort out the belongings and financial affairs of a loved one after they have passed away.

“Accessing and managing these assets can add further complications to this, especially if you aren’t aware which accounts exist or the process to follow.

To help plan for managing digital legacies and offer advice, the Co-operative Funeralcare has developed an information guide online at www.co-operativefuneralcare. co.uk/help-with-accounts-online.

Cllr Roger Walters, Essex County Council Trading Standards lead, said: “Never do business with cold callers offering household maintenance and repairs.

“Only use traders who have registered with the Buy With Confidence scheme. Check online at buywithconfidence.gov.uk or ring 08454 040506.”

Andrew Gardner, Chief Executive of Age UK Essex, said: “It’s incredibly important to give older people the confidence to say no to cold callers who knock on their door and this project aims to do just that.

“We’re very pleased to be able to support the Be Sure At The Door campaign and raise awareness of the tactics rogue traders use.’’

Last year, five members of a rogue trader gang were between them jailed for over 27 years after an Essex Trading Standards police investigation.

Help for families with disabled children A NATIONAL charity that supports UK families with disabled children is worried that local families could be missing out on a potential £21.55 to £138.05 extra each week because they wrongly think they’re not entitled to Disability Living Allowance (DLA).

Charity, Contact a Family, say DLA is the main benefit for disabled children and can transform a family’s income by helping to meet the extra costs of raising a disabled child.

It also helps families feel less alone by giving disabled children the chance to have fun at local activities.

It can cost three times more to raise a disabled child than a non disabled child and latest research has found that more than a quarter of families with disabled children have additional expenses of over £300 every month.

Despite this, many parents don’t claim DLA because they believe their child’s disability isn’t severe enough, their child needs a diagnosis first before they can make a claim, or they aren’t eligible because their child has a learning disability, autistic spectrum disorder or behaviour problems.

Contact a Family is here to help. Make sure your family isn’t missing out on this extra income.

Visit www.cafamily.org.uk or call our free helpline on 0808 808 3555 for more advice.

Beware of cold callers at the door and follow advice on how spot a genuine trader

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The more you read, NEWS the more things you will know.

Thebymore New chic-lit author releases book inspired the involves some kind of technique” once an hour, on March 13th. Celebrity friends will pop along performance at “for glitz the rest and of the time it’s just about throughout the night and day to wish him n THEATRE glamour ofkeeping Essex culture of thelearn, moment that you the the Vatican for the those feet moving”. luck and encouragement.

The New Venture Players present It John Paul II YOU love TOWIE, local ToIFsponsor Dermot as heyou’ll takes love part in his To limber up for the marathon Pope endeavour, Could Be Any places One of Us, a comedy more that he was Day of Dance for Comic Relief, visit Dermot has been putting his bodywhen through its just 24 hour thriller by Alan Ayckbourn at the girl Dani Kumrou’s debut novel.

13 years old, and rednoseday.com/dermot. paces. He told Radio Times magazine: “No one’s Brentwood Theatre, Shenfield Road, Aptly titled Footballers and you’ll go.”

These are Money raised with will ahelp give street children in really done it before, so it’s hard in to sell trainout for,shows Brentwood. Performances will Louboutins glancing reference at the Alte Oper Uganda a brighter future and also help people but at the moment I’m doing a combination of take very place on wise March 26-28, 8pm. to the glamorous lifestyle many young the words Amanda’s door. Mrof Bunting Frankfurt with living incredibly tough lives in the UK and running and dance lessons for about eight hours Tickets from £9.50. For tickets and girls dream of, the story is a fun, hunts imaginaries. Rumour German juggler across Africa. read, following the life of a week. He said he would “try something that information 01708 754116from or email lighthearted of Dr Seuss, says that he eats them.

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With that in mind, debut, will be joined The Colchester-born presenter will kick off his Gardening Week. Last year more works in a coffee shop but she soon friend to dream himGermany up?

Brentwood’s Chicken and press by aDay fullofcast of award Dance for Comic Relief live on The One than 240 events were held during decides her life would be If you visit the Bloomsbury Frog Bookshop musicians have joined repeatedly winning K’s book is ayear’s fun, Showgypsy on Thursday March 12. He’ll then spend the week. Dani As part of this better with a premiership Publishing site, you can Waddell. Sarah, Percy forces with Made in Essex from Jerez to to both Martin lighthearted read theSeville next 24and hours dancing in the studio and Jairo Barrull and Irene ‘La Sentio’ declared him ‘The celebrations, gardens all over footballer. Or would it? download a teacher’s packoffor and Bill are sibling owls, all bring you apure monthly Hope Dance,’. evoke theBBC’s essence of in the New Broadcasting House Piazza Britain which charge for The grass isn’t always schoolnormally English teacher. use in the classroom. awaiting their mother’s return as Book Focus.

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This is the first ever in to her Essex social life “ I really hope that you enjoy ensures thatatthey have faith in are new“El onLlanto the shelves or ‘Barrull’ and ‘Dos Ramas’ in show: is and the BBC root, The X-Factor Radio2 elegant presenter every moment,’ Jairo National Open Gardens Day held to to see what’s really good reading my novel as much as I her safe return.

Don’tperforming worry, timeless classics, from some of the most prestigious has been the will beginning of everything be checking in with his DJingBarrull colleagues raise awareness and cultural value for her! have enjoyed writing it. there is a happy ending.

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It’s purity, throughout the 24 beauty, hours and everyprofessionally minute of of the UK’s beautiful and diverse Author Dani, a Footballers and Louboutins charming book is available as books to thought-provoking years from one up,globe. sadness and suffering. the gruelling dance The will be streamed liveold. on He the comes Limbering gardens. More information www.

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As Valentine’s Day is almost unfolds two summers her grandfather amassed “doing For the teen reader, ‘We It is about love and friendship, here, we have decided to go later, with Cadence business I never bothered to Were Liars’ from American but not what you may expect. with the theme of love and trying to piece together understand,” the highly author E.Lockhart, is simply OU’VEisheard of Secret Cinema?

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Skills workshops build futures

CAREERS

How a passion for building heritage became a reality for builder Craig Milburn after bursery granted City & Country helped 260x163 HT-CM SALEaAD (MIE)_260x163mm HT-CM by SALE AD (MIE) 12/12/2014 09:12 Page 1 his career

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LOCAL building course has proven life changing for one attendee. Craig Milburn, who completed the Traditional Building Skills programme thanks to a bursary granted by City & Country, was so inspired that he subsequently launched his own restoration business; Shire Conservation.

The course, which is provided by Essex County Council, teaches vital skills such as timber framing, flint walling, thatching and wrought ironwork to ensure that these skills are not forgotten.

City & Country who have an outstanding reputation for the expert restoration and conversion of listed buildings into unique dwellings of exceptional quality and character, has supported the Council run programme since 2008, and with skills and knowledge gaps affecting the heritage sector the company continues to provide the bursary.

Craig, who was a student when he initially enrolled, comments: “I was already passionate about heritage and listed buildings and was immediately drawn to the course. At the time I was travelling from Kent to Essex, in the early stages of setting up my business, as well as studying, so funds were low. The bursary provided by City & Country was invaluable - without it I would not have been able to join the course.”

As well as teaching practical skills, the course aims to inspire and encourage an appreciation and understanding of heritage development; a niche sector of the construction industry.

Craig continues: “One of the main benefits of the course was the practical training. We worked on real life projects in a historic environment which gave me a crucial insight into working in the industry. The course

also helped me to understand the thinking and passion that conservation professionals put into their projects.

It was incredibly inspirational and it confirmed my lifelong ambition to start my own business - I would say that I found the course life changing.”

Helen Moore, Managing Director at City & Country, comments “There is a clear shortage of trained heritage builders in the market armed with the necessary skills and passion to deal with Listed buildings. At City & Country we believe in breathing new life into often redundant and long forgotten buildings and therefore it is imperative for us to support men and women entering into this profession.”

She continued: “We’re absolutely delighted that in this instance the City & Country bursary allowed Craig to develop his own business within the field. We are pleased to continue our relationship with Essex County Council, and we will continue to support the course for the foreseeable future.”

Katie Seabright, Historic Buildings Education Consultant at Essex Country Council, comments: “With about 14,000 listed buildings in Essex we face a considerable challenge in maintaining our built heritage, which is heightened by a shortage of skilled craftsmen. The support City & Country gives to the traditional building skills training programme helps to address this issue locally.

The bursary has allowed those who would otherwise not consider attending a course because of financial implications to enhance their knowledge and understanding of traditional building techniques and materials. This in turn has allowed them to learn how to work with listed buildings, and therefore better maintain Essex’s built heritage.”

For more information: 01279 817 882 or visit: www. cityandcountry.co.uk.

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NEWS BUSINESS FUNDING

EDUCATION

European cash to help Essex businesses

Preferred secondary schools matched

MILLIONS of pounds of European cash is available for Essex businesses and Essex County Council can help access it. The first ever Essex Means Business Project Europe conference took place on Thursday February 26 when it was revealed that there is funding available.

George Kieffer, Chair of the South East Shadow ESIF (European Structural Investment Fund) Committee said that £180 million is available to the South East Local Enterprise Partnership (SELEP) from 2014-2020. The biggest funds being European Regional Development and European Social Fund.

Mr Kieffer said: “Bring us your ideas and projects and we can advise you whether they meet the criteria.”

The Funding and Investment Team at ECC have a track record of success helping applicants for European funding, securing more than £61 million for businesses, charities, local government and community organisations in Essex.

Top choice for 93% of pupils offered their first or second preference

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OUNCILLOR Ray Gooding, Essex County Council’s Cabinet Member for Education and Lifelong Learning, has praised the hard work of staff and the council’s continued investment in creating school places.

His comments come as parents of children due to start secondary school in September discovered the outcome of their secondary school applications this week.

Almost 15,000 parents will have received notification with the 95% of parents who applied online having received their confirmation by email or by accessing the county council’s website. Some 86% of parents have been offered their first preference of school, with 7% getting their second preference. That means 93% have been offered either their first or second preference.

Cllr Ray Gooding said: “It’s fantastic that we have once again been able to provide so many children with a place at a school preferred by their parents, despite significant growth of the county and an ever-increasing demand for school places.”

The county council recently received confirmation from the Department of Education of a new £41.4 million grant, bringing the total funding to support the creation of new school places over a four year period up to 2017/2018 to £137.7 million.

CHARITY

SUMMER FESTIVALS

Making a fundraising Calling all creative people! splash for Diabetes UK Festival looking for people to add to the fun

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HEN Ron Franklin was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, his family were shocked but their support has been a key part of him managing his condition.

Now Ron 61, is taking on a 22mile swimming challenge with his 16-year-old daughter Lianna.

The father-daughter team from Great Notley are making a splash for Diabetes UK to raise much needed funds for the charity.

Swim 22 sees participants swim 22 miles (the distance across the English Channel) in their local pool. The challenge which started on February 22, takes place until May 22, 2015 with participants swimming the 22-miles over the course of three months.

Lianna said: “It was a shock when Dad was diagnosed with

Type 2 diabetes and I would love the money I raise to help improve the treatments for people with diabetes as well as increase the awareness of the condition and how to reduce your risk of developing it.”

To sponsor Lianna and Ron visit www.justgiving/ron-franklin and to find out more about Swim 22 visit www.diabetes.org.uk/swim22.

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HE award-winning 3ft People Festival for pre-schoolers and the adult-only Fling Festival, is looking for talented groups and individuals to entertain, educate or inspire the thousands of people who will flock through the gates to these much-loved events.

The 3ft People Festival will return to Hylands Park, Chelmsford, Essex on June 30, July 1 & 2, 2015 and will celebrate its 10th anniversary. Curated especially for pre-school children, the event welcomes over 13,000 big (and little) people across three days.

Parents, carers and children will be overwhelmed with wonder as they experience this unique festival. The village of tents, tepees and domes will host an array of activities and

performances to inspire and entertain all day long.

On Saturday July 4, The Fling Festival welcomes adults of all ages to Hylands Park. Festival-goers will experience an intimate world of enticing entertainment with live music, cabaret, surreal theatre, fantastical storytelling and curious sideshows.

Those wishing to bring a unique performance or activity to one or both of the festivals are welcome to submit their proposals. For more information visit: www.chelmsford.gov.uk/events or find either festival on Facebook.

Tickets are now on sale for the Fling Festival www.flingfestival.com.

Tickets for the 3ft People Festival will go on sale from Wednesday April 22.

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shorts n BOOK SIGNING Number one bestselling Romfordbased author Kimberley Chambers will be out and about in Essex to celebrate the release of her new book The Wronged. Her very own branded black cab will be heading on an epic tour of Essex and East London from Thursday March 12th. Catch her at the Essex Book Festival on Friday March 13th at 2pm, at Walton on the Naze Library, 52 High Street, and on Saturday March 14th at Waterstones Romford at 12.30pm. n AN EVENING WITH THE WI Chelmsford Star Co-op’s Quadrant department store in Moulsham Street, is hosting a Best of British Charity Evening with the WI. Join the fun packed event taking place on Wednesday March 25 from 6pm-9pm to raise money for The J’s Hospice and the Federation of Essex WI. Highlights of the evening include plenty of retail therapy, fellowship, entertainment, free tastings and a 20% discount instore on the night. Tickets £10pp, available from the WI Centre 01245 382233 or email admin@ essexwi.org.uk. n FESTIVAL Church of our Saviour, Ashton Place, Chelmer Village, Chelmsford is organising a two-day festival on June 6-7, 2015, entitled ‘Art on the Green - 2015’. There will be four events over the weekend including an art competition for young people, an original art and digital image exhibition, craft fayre and an evening reception with a wellknown speaker. All proceeds will go towards funding the new Church extension, so far £130K has been raised and the target is £1.7m.

For more details visit the website www.churchoos.org.uk. n CAREERS SHOW The Careers & Ideas Show is to take place at Havering College of Further and Higher Education on Thursday March 26, 2015. The aim of the show at Ardleigh Green Campus in Hornchurch, is to inspire the next generation and help young people decide which route to take into the world of work. Visitors can benefit from ideas, advice and opportunities including meeting local businesses and potential employers, apply for jobs on the day and receive information on courses and career pathways.

Admission is free. For more details www.havering-college.ac.uk.

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CAR PARKING

TIME RADIO 1075

Go-ahead for cheaper parking in Brentwood

You’re hired... for radio!

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OU may recognise the name Daniel Lassman. He was one of the 2014 contestants vying for a job with Sir Alan Sugar in The Apprentice.

He may not have been the ‘chosen one’ for that particular show, finishing third, but local boy Daniel who grew up in Chigwell, has now been offered his own weekend show on Romford’s local radio station Time 107.5 FM. He will broadcast live every Saturday from midday until 2pm, chatting to a host of celebrities and sports personalities, helping to gear everybody up for an afternoon of sporting action. His first show is this Saturday March 7.

We caught up with the Time Team’s newest member before he goes live on air?

How did you get involved with Time radio?

I have always listened to Time FM. I wanted to join a radio station so it was a perfect match!

What’s the appeal?

I prefer listening to Time as it focuses on local news, its interactive and the travel reports are useful. It’s also great that they cover most

of Essex and parts of East London. It gives a chance for local businesses to advertise to a targeted audience too.

Who are your favourite radio presenters - past or present?

I can’t choose favourites haha I’m here to make friends, Mark Dover has been a big help though.

What will your show offer listeners?

My show will offer top entertainment, interviewing some big names in the world of sport, music and business.

Having the sporting connection, with the show leading up to the big Saturday games - are you a big football fan?

I am a big football fan, Leyton Orient are my team. I have some really inspirational people that have agreed to get involved in the show.

I won’t ruin the surprise but it doesn’t get bigger.

Has your appearance on The Apprentice changed you as a person? Would you do it again?

No I wouldn’t do it again and to be honest I

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don’t think it has changed me in any way. I loved the fact I have done it, it was a fantastic experience. I gained huge opportunities that I can’t wait to discuss with Time FM listeners.

Stay tuned!

Daniel will be on Time FM, Saturday March 7, from 12pm. If you are not in the area you can still tune in online via the website at www.time1075.net or via the free Time 107.5 FM App.

PLANS to reduce daytime parking charges and introduce a cheaper weekly parking ticket have been given the go-ahead. The new charges were agreed by the Brentwood Borough Council’s Business and Town Centres Committee on February 23, 2015.

They come after a £2 charge for parking between 7pm and 6am Monday to Sunday was introduced for a trial period on October 20, 2014 to car parks in Chatham Way, William Hunter Way, Friars Avenue and Hunters Avenue. The trial period brought in an estimated additional £60,000 which will be added to the 2015/16 budget to reduce other fees, such as the full-day parking ticket which will be reduced for £10.50 to £8. The changes are expected to be introduced in early June.

Brentwood Borough Council’s Chair of the Business and Town Centres Committee, Cllr David Kendall said: “Our aim was to try and achieve some fairness and balance between day and night when it came to parking in the Council car parks in the Borough. I believe we have made a good start on the road to achieving our objective. I do believe the changes will be broadly welcomed by the shoppers, visitors and businesses in Brentwood.”

MUSIC

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keep everyone on their feet.

THE first Open Mic played “The place was absolutely out at the Gardeners Arms, buzzing for a Sunday night Hart Street, Brentwood on and for the first Open Mic Sunday March 1st.

Hosted by Phoenix FM presenter, DJ Tony Smith, the evening proved a huge success with guest singers including Michelle Ward, Sam Knight, Leigh Luscious to name but a few, who blasted out songs old and new.

In between acts, Tony Tony Smith who is used to keeping event it was a fantastic crowds entertained, having turnout,” said Tony, been compere at this year’s “we’ve had so much great Lighting Up Brentwood feedback. event, made sure there was “Our next Open Mic some old school tunes to

night is on Sunday April 1st from 7pm, so if you’re a singer come on down, or just be part of the crowd, either way it’s a brilliant way to spend a Sunday evening.” Tony added: “This month we had some top vocalists and we look forward to hearing from more, singing originals or covers.”

The Gardeners Arms, 27 Hart Street, Brentwood, Essex CM14 4AX. Check out Tony Smith’s music show Sunday Lunch on Phoenix FM, 98.0 on Sunday 12pm-2pm. www.phoenixfm.com.

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NEWS TOP VENUE

Hylands Estate is Essex’s top place to tie the knot in glorious surroundings

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Venue (Heritage) in Essex in 2014 and has also YLANDS Estate, Chelmsford, is basking in glory once more as it has been awarded been shortlisted for a host of other awards too. Hylands presents the perfect setting the title ‘44th best place to wed in the for intimate gatherings or lavish receptions.

UK’ by luxury bridal magazine, Brides.

Overlooking the landscaped gardens and parkland The Conde Nast publication, gave its top 70 beyond, the Estate provides places to tie the idyllic settings for a couple’s knot in a special special day. spring feature The banqueting room is and Hylands was extravagantly decorated in the only venue in a neo baroque style, with a Essex to make it marble fireplace and floor to on the list. ceiling windows providing a Tamsin Beeson, stunning space for wedding Wedding Planner, parties. The spectacular Hylands Estate, contemporary Grand says: “We’re Pavilion allows Hylands to thrilled to be The Grade II-listed venue accommodate a wide range of chosen by Brides weddings, including cultural magazine as one weddings too. It accommodates up to 300 people of the top places to get married in the UK. There and offers the latest in style and sophistication with were some really impressive venues in the line-up romantic lighting and creates an ideal space for including the Kensington Roof Gardens, London, large receptions. To find out more, Warwick Castle, and Raymond Blanc’s Belmond visit the website www.hylandsestateweddings.

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FUNDRAISING

BUSINESS

Supporting Fairtrade

Milkshake brand to go global

Chelmsford Star Co-operative recently held an evening in support of Fairtrade Fortnight in its quadrant department store and raised over £550 to help isolated hill tribes in Southern India suffering from poor health, loss of traditional lands, and lack of income.

More than 80 people attended the event, now in its eleventh year held to educate on the benefits of buying Fairtrade. The Brambles restaurant in the store provided the venue and food on the night including a delicious Fairtrade curry with desserts produced by local supplier, Tiptree Patisserie, using Fairtrade chocolate and bananas as ingredients.

Guests were given a talk about the Chelmsford City Fairtrade Campaign and presentation followed by a mini fashion show featuring fashion brand Nomads which uses Fairtrade cotton.

Sue Bentley, Chairperson for National Campaigners Committee, finished the evening by saying: “I hope everyone is now inspired to buy Fairtrade goods because the more we buy the bigger the difference we can make to the lives of farmers and workers.”

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AVING conquered the chiller cabinets in the UK, premium milkshake brand, Shaken Udder who are based in Tolleshunt Major near Maldon, Essex, is set to look further afield for trade as it embarks on exciting new export plans.

With two brands under its belt, Shaken Udder and Shaken Udder Kids, and listings in Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Waitrose, Shaken Udder is ready to take on its next challenge and begin shipping its premium milkshakes across the world.

Shaken Udder founders “We are starting our export Jodie and Howie journey with an initial focus on Ireland and Europe for “Shaken Udder has just celebrated its ten now,” explains Shaken Udder year anniversary and up until now our focus has co-founder, Jodie Farran. “However, always been on domestic sales opportunities. we’ve also had interest from China, However, export is an important and exciting Dubai and Hong Kong so there are new area for us and one that we are very keen to clear opportunities for the brand pursue,” continues Jodie. “We expect the next beyond Europe.”

12 months to be a real learning curve, but we With an initial target to achieve 10% are very excited at the prospect of our products of new sales growth from export over being enjoyed by people all over the world and the next 12 months, Shaken Udder is not just those in the UK,” she adds. working with UKTI to get an export For more information on Shaken Udder and plan in place to guide them through this its products visit www.shakenudder.com. new route of business throughout 2015.

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in brief n AWARD Staff and students at Havering College of Further and Higher Education are celebrating after being awarded the ‘Contribution to the Local Community Award’ at the 2015 TES FE Awards. The award was presented in recognition of the “sheer scale, range and impact” of college projects which have “visible benefits for the local area.” The judges praised Havering College’s entry as the “strongest in a solid field.” The national award was presented at a glittering black tie event by novelist David Baddiel at the Grosvenor House Hotel in Park Lane London on February 27th. n NEW ATTRACTION Visitors to Southend will soon be able to enjoy the new Adventure Inside, a new £5 million indoor fun centre opening this Easter. “It has taken months to construct but will be well worth the wait,” say bosses at the premier Essex tourist attraction.

Adventure Inside will feature five new rides including a swinging pirate ship, a ‘Choo Choo’ train, a six-car Bouncing Buggies ride and a twistdrop tower. The new 1100 square metre centre aims to offer even more fun for all the family at Adventure Island on the Southend Seafront. n FUNDRAISER If you own a Onesie then make sure you head to King George’s Playing Fields in Brentwood on Saturday March 14 to take part in the Onesie Fun Run and Family Day. Raising money for Child Bereavement UK, the event will include a variety of fun runs including a 1K and 3K. There will be children’s outdoor games, a bouncy castle and craft stalls.

Admission £1.50, for fun runners it is £2 if taking part in the 1K and £5 for the 3K race. To find out more email www.onesiewalk.org.uk or call 01494 568 912. n ENTERTAINMENT If you love music from the 70s and 80s, The Corringham Hall in Springhouse Road, Corringham, is holding a night of Solid Gold 70s and 80s hits on Saturday March 28th.

Sarah Plumb’s Host Abby and DJ Wayne will take business is booming you back in with nostalgic tunes from artists such as Madonna, the Pointer Sisters, Robin S to name but a few.

Back to the 70s will include big hair, flairs and platforms and dancing to the sounds of Rose Royce, Earth Wind and Fire and the Jacksons. Tickets £10. To book 0844 561 7107 or online wwwcorringhamvillagehall.co.uk.

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NEWS HEALTH

FURTHER EDUCATION

Join in the ‘Women with Heart campaign THE British Heart Foundation is supporting International Women’s Day on March 8. The charity is calling on people to share their stories of ‘Women with Heart’ as part of a campaign to raise awareness of cardiovascular disease as the biggest killer of women. The stories could be that of a survivor of heart disease, a doctor or nurse who has helped those living with a heart condition or someone who has fundraised for the British Heart Foundation.

The latest figures show cardiovascular disease claims the lives of 80,000 women in the UK each year.

The charity will be sharing stories on Facebook and Twitter by using the hashtag #womenwithheart and hopes people up and down the country will share their own stories too. To support the campaign and find out more visit www.bhf.org.uk/women.

This little piggie went Green Businesses benefit from the Low Carbon Business programme

SINCE 2009, the European Funded Low Carbon Business programme has already given in excess of £1.9 million in grants to nearly 600 Small and Medium sized businesses in the Thames Gateway South Essex Area and MidEssex areas.

Now two more local businesses in the Brentwood area have benefitted from ‘Green Grants’ totalling more than £8,000 from the hugely successful Low Carbon Business programme.

Little Piggies cafe in Childerditch received £1,000 towards a new energy efficient freezer, whilst Schwartz printing in Hutton received £7,127.40 towards energy-efficient lighting and double glazing. The cafe on Childerditch industrial estate desperately needed to replace the inherited ancient and environmentally harmful freezer with an up-to-date model. The £1,000 grant allowed the firm to do this, saving energy, reducing harmful gases and

cutting running costs.

Schwartz Printing on Hutton industrial estate wanted to install more energyefficient lighting and double-glazing.

The firm was also looking to rebuild its compressor room. 30% Grant funding allowed the Little Piggies cafe presented with firm to implement their Low Carbon Business plaque these improvements sooner rather than later, encouraging to fund equipment that not only saves them to prioritise the ‘eco-upgrade’. money - but energy too. I would also Councillor David Kendall, Brentwood encourage more of our businesses to get Borough Council’s Chair of the in touch with Low Carbon Business to Business and Town Centre Committee, see if they can help your company”. added: “I’m pleased to see more businesses in our Borough benefit from For more details and information on this worthwhile scheme. Grants like this free business support visit the website: are brilliant for giving a bit of extra help www.lowcarbonbusiness.org.uk

CULTURE

A taste of china takes to the stage BASILDON’S Towngate Theatre is celebrating the Chinese New Year on Monday March 9th and 10th with an exciting cultural spectacle.

Chinese New Year celebrations

Chinese New Year Extravaganza features a team of performers direct from China displaying an array of amazing acrobatic talents and kung fu skills. Highlights include the Lion Dance and the ancient magic of Face Changing. Performance commences at 7.30pm, tickets from £16.50.

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NEWS ARTIST OF THE MONTH

In tune with... and supporting local artists Taking the music industry by storm: Jordan Gray

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UR Artist of The Month for March is a gigging singer/ songwriter originally from Orsett. Phoenix FM presenter Michelle Ward caught up with the exceptionally talented Jordan Gray Jordan plays the keys like a devil, sings like an angel and is one of the most original music artists you will see in Essex.

At just 26 years old, she can boast seven albums, four official music videos, three Indie Novels, 50+ Official Music Awards including Best Music Video (Thurrock International Film Festival) and Best Original Artist (Essex Entertainment Awards.

If you get a chance to hear Jordan live (and I thoroughly recommend you do), you will be blown away by her originality.

Whether she is performing Pop, Rock, Jazz or

Electronica, her original material and stage presence will be sure to wow you.

I say that because the first time I saw Jordan live, that’s exactly what she did!

Describe your music in five words?

Wistful, whimsical, eclectic Power-pop You are known for having so much energy on stage?

I think it’s important to play every gig like it’s your last few minutes on Earth Who is your musical inspiration?

It’s a dead split between Michael Jackson and Jeff Buckley.

What is your best lyric?

From my own material?

“Eyes closed, I’m just a spider on your bed post”.

From another artist: Radiohead “Let down and hanging around, crushed like a bug in the ground” Tell us a secret?

I’m blind in my left eye,

you’d never know except in photographs.

What artist would you love to work with?

Regina Spektor - she’s a wonderful songwriter and a bona fide genius.

Sum up the music dream?

I think it’s important to crystalize exactly what you want. Practically speaking, for me: to achieve financial independence owing to a string of creative endeavours.

But all I really want is to create new things all the time.

You’ve lived in Essex all your life, what’s so great about the county?

Essex surprises me every day.

I was terrified coming out Transgender in front of my home county but everyone has been so good to me, I have never been prouder of this place.

For more on Jordan: Facebook.com/talldarkfriend Twitter/com @Talldarkfriend

THEATRE REVIEW

Sisters doing it for everyone!

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ISTER Act attracted a full house to the Queen’s Theatre, Hornchurch last week when the Shenfield Operatic Society took on the daunting task of rendering the celebrated 1992 movie as a stage musical.

The story of Deloris Van Cartier, a singer who takes up the false identity of “Sister Mary Clarence” after witnessing her gangster boyfriend execute his chauffeur, featured Whoopi Goldberg in the original starring role.

At the Queen’s, the lead role was vibrantly filled by Kerry Cooke, whose faultless and energetic performance more than lived up to that of the Hollywood star.

Sister Act, a dazzling stage show

In fact, the whole show was captivating from beginning to end, and the actors were supported by deftly managed stage sets and lighting.

The dazzling spectacle brought a touch of West End glitz to Hornchurch, and marked a resounding triumph for the Essex stage.

Kerry Cooke, right as Deloris Van Cartier

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John Challis – “Playing Boycie”

Comedy actor John Challis, alias Boycie from Only Fools and Horses, is heading our way in March, so get your diary out!

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OR one night only at Basildon’s Towngate Theatre, he’ll be her and live over there. Then I received a phone reminiscing about his life and career, call offering me a job in England, which left me including drinking with George undecided.” His mind was made up, though, when Best, starring in Coronation Street his girlfriend across the pond sent him a “Dear and being associated with Only Fools and the John” letter. “So, that was that but, thankfully, I uproarious spin-off, The Green, Green Grass.

“The two-hour show, based around my volumes was offered Boycie soon after.”

John, 72, made his TV debut in the early BBC of autobiography, evolved from something I did soap, The Newcomers, but it was appearing in on cruise ships. I’d talk about my career and it Citizen Smith, also written by John Sullivan, seemed a popular format,” says John, who started which led to Boycie. “John told me he liked the working life as an estate agent. character and wanted to put him in a series one “I discuss things like how I started in acting, day. I didn’t think anything more about it until how I got the Boycie role and what it’s like the offer came along.” having somebody else following me about – the Boycie’s unamiable, ostentatious character of Boycie. Every day, I have to mien attracted few friends but the address that because you’re never character was a delight to play, “Essex is a sure if it’s you or the character people want to talk to.” beautiful county. says John, who stays in touch with the remaining cast, In many respects, future I’ve got to know particularly Sue Holderness, roles John undertakes will be who played Boycie’s wife, overshadowed by the success of the area more Marlene. “Boycie became a Boycie, but that doesn’t bother since making larger-than-life character but I him. “I’m immensely proud started off by simply basing him Only Fools.” of that character and grateful for on this guy I knew from a local having the opportunity to play the pub. He had this supercilious voice and secondhand car shark.” was a dreadful snob, a man who knew a little After the show at the Towngate Theatre, the about everything. He drove everyone mad.” audience will have the chance to meet John, Many factors were involved in turning Only who lives in Herefordshire and was recently Fools into a classic comedy, with repeats still voted among the UK’s most influential overattracting millions of viewers, despite the last 50 Tweeters (he has more than 45,000 Twitter episode being made over ten years ago. Much followers). of the success was down to Sullivan’s adroit “People can get autographs and selfies, if they scriptwriting. “He focused on issues which truly wish. It’s always nice chatting to fans. After all, if they hadn’t turned on their TVs, I’d have been out affected people, it wasn’t just a string of jokes,” says John, whose most recent screen appearances of a job – I owe them a lot.” have been in ITV’s comedy, Benidorm.

Mind you, if it hadn’t been for a failed “Another key to the show’s success was romance, John might never have appeared in Only having the right actors. David Jason and Nicholas Fools and Horses. “I’d been working in America Lyndhurst were one of the greatest double-acts of and intended returning. Plus, I’d met someone all time. They’re very different but their I thought I was in love with. I planned to marry

styles complemented each other superbly.”

If you want to hear more about Boycie and the exploits involved in making one of the nation’s best sitcoms of all time, then the Towngate Theatre in March is the venue for you.

John is looking forward to visiting our neck of the woods. “Essex is a beautiful county. I’ve got to know the area more since making Only Fools.

It was a heartland in terms of the support the sitcom got and, subsequently, we’ve organised fan conventions and signings in the region.

Thousands of fans attend the annual conventions organised by the Only Fools and Horses Appreciation Society, everyone clammering to see the stars of the show. John is a regular guest. “It’s remarkable seeing all the fans. At one convention, queues were massive.

All the guests, including me, were signing books and memorabilia as quickly as possible, as well as

having chatting with everyone. By the time we reached a man at the end of the queue, he’d been waiting four and a half hours to get our autographs! I apologised and he replied, ‘No, it’s worth it.’ Getting the actors to sign their names on his goods meant so much to him that he was prepared to wait so long. What more can you say?”

John was talking to Richard Webber Only Fools and Boycie – An intimate evening with Only Fools and Horses’ actor John Challis is at the Towngate Theatre, Basildon, on March 18, 2015, 7.30pm. All tickets £15 plus £1 booking fee per ticket.

Available from www.towngatetheatre.co.uk or by calling 01268 465465.

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Ideas…Mother’s Day

The perfect blend What is Afternoon Tea?

Afternoon Tea was introduced in Britain in the early 1840s. It evolved as a mini meal to stem the hunger and anticipation of an evening meal at 8pm.

Initially it was developed as a private social event for ladies who climbed the echelons of society. It was only when Queen Victoria engaged in the Afternoon Tea ritual that it became a formal occasion on a larger scale, known as ‘tea receptions’. These receptions could have as many as two hundred guests with an open ‘at home’ invitation to visit between 4pm and 7pm, during which they could come and go as they pleased; this was the genesis of the Afternoon Tea as we know it.

FASCINATING FACT: Interestingly, scones were not a common feature of early Afternoon Tea and were only introduced in the twentieth century.

IF you have a penchant for afternoon tea, this Mother’s day why not take your mum to enjoy this quintessentially British treat.

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TRADITIONAL menu normally consists of a selection of freshly prepared finger sandwiches, warm scones with clotted cream and preserves, a variety of home made cakes and pastries and your choice from a range of teas. However, if bubbles are more your preference, many now include a glass of champagne too.

There is a overwhelming choice of Afternoon Tea spots throughout the country offering this delicious experience. To help us find the perfect venues to share with you and those currently offering some great deals, we asked online home of Afternoon Tea (www. afternoontea.co.uk) to suggest a few of their favourites.

LANGSHOTT MANOR HOTEL, HORLEY, SURREY Langshott Manor is a beautifully restored 16th century Elizabethan manor house, set in its own award winning gardens. The hotel, situated in a secluded country lane, retains the feel of a fine Elizabethan house, with an elegant interior,

of the delights you’ll savour from the Alice in Wonderland Afternoon Tea in chic and stylish Emmeline’s Lounge. Available until March 30th 2015. Save 20% on this Afternoon Tea exclusive at AfternoonTea. co.uk. Was £35 per person, now only £28.

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exposed beams, polished oak panelling and glowing log fires.

Treat yourself or gather some friends as a celebration, choose the perfect spot indoors or outdoors overlooking the gardens.

Enjoy a decadent selection of home baked treats & pastries, sandwiches and of course freshly made scones with thick clotted cream and jam. Why not add a glass of Champagne for the perfect indulgence. From £20.

CONRAD ST JAMES ALICE IN WONDERLAND, LONDON To celebrate the 150th anniversary of Alice in Wonderland, Conrad London St. James has created a specially themed Afternoon Tea with free flowing Champagne. Fall down the rabbit hole and find yourself memorised in an elegantly enchanted wonderland at Conrad London St. James. ‘Eat me’ earl grey panna cotta and ‘paint the roses red’ fancies are some

HAM YARD HOTEL, SOHO, LONDON In celebration of Mother’s Day, Ham Yard Hotel is offering a very special Afternoon Tea accompanied by a Mother’s Day cocktail. This offer is available on March 15th 2015, priced at £30 per person.

In the midst of Soho and moments from Mayfair, Ham Yard Hotel has an urban village feel. The hotel revolves around a tree-filled garden with a bronze sculpture centrepiece by Tony Cragg.

Served in both the contemporary restaurant and chic drawing room, Ham Yard Hotel is a stylish and glamorous place to have Afternoon Tea. Guests can choose from both Afternoon Tea sweet and savouries complimented by a variety of teas, with the option to add a classic cocktail, if you’re in an especially indulgent mood. From £19.50.

ROWHILL GRANGE, DARTFORD KENT A charming 18th century country house hotel, snugly surrounded by acres of gorgeous gardens, tended grounds, a picturesque lake, deep in the heart of Kent - the Garden of England.

This welcoming country house hotel is perfectly placed to enjoy Afternoon Tea either out on the

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terraces and grounds or snuggly in one of the comfy lounges.

Enjoy a decadent selection of home baked treats & pastries, sandwiches and of course freshly made scones with thick clotted cream and jam. To add to the proceedings why not add a glass of champagne for the perfect indulgence. From £18.95.

HOTEL CAFE ROYAL, LONDON Hotel Cafe Royal is offering 2 Champagne High Society Teas for only £60, usually £110 for two.

Available until 31st March 2015.

Exclusive to AfternoonTea.co.uk.

The iconic Oscar Wilde Bar, located within the historic Hotel Cafe Royal on Piccadilly, is delighted to launch the London High Society Afternoon Tea. Created

by Executive Chef Andrew Turner and Executive Pastry Chef Andrew Blas, the tea is an exquisite take on the classic English tradition and includes a selection of indulgent sandwiches, cakes, scones and pastries.

The Oscar Wilde Bar offers visitors to the city the perfect spot for a special occasion or simply to indulge for an afternoon.

Cafe Royal Sandwiches on offer include: Wild boar, crackling, pickled apple and mustard bun; Goat’s cheese puff and wine jelly; and Mary Rose prawn cocktail. Pastries include: Absinthe Green Fairy macaroon; Blackberry and apple Regent; and Seasonal flower pot. Traditional golden raisin and plain scones are also on offer, served with clotted cream and lemon curd or strawberry and gold preserve. Classic cakes include gluten free lemon drizzle cake and Traditional fruit cake. Enjoy a selection of exclusive tea blends including: Oscar (an authentic and historic Lapsang Souchong, lightly smoked); Celestine (soft black China tea with sweet Madagascan vanilla pod and pretty cornflowers); Golden Caryatid (attractive goldflecked black tea from Yunnan); and

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Queensbury (a refreshing, herbal infusion of lemongrass, fennel seed and liquorice root).

All this is served in the breathtaking Oscar Wilde Bar (formerly the iconic Grill Room) which has been stunningly restored to its authentic Louis XVI detailing.

The room oozes grandeur and sophistication, offering the perfect place to host the most glamorous afternoon tea in London.

AFTERNOON TEA TO BE ENJOYED IN ESSEX THE COUNTRY HOTEL CHELMSFORD This is a newly refurbished hotel in Chelmsford town centre. The Lounge at The Country Hotel offers a relaxing and informal area for Afternoon Tea. From £14.25.

MUSKETEERS -CHELMSFORD Located in Great Dunmow near Stansted Airport, Musketeers is a charming daytime tea shop converting into an intimate restaurant in the evening, offering

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From £9.75.

Greenwoods Hotel & Spa in Stock is offering a Twilight Afternoon Tea for two for £69 (£34.50pp), also includes full use of the spa facilities from 3pm to 10pm. Available from Monday to Friday. Subject to availability.

Additional spa treatments can be booked at extra cost.

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WIVENHOE HOUSE Just outside Colchester, the oldest recorded town in Britain. Once painted by Constable, the House fuses the traditional with the contemporary nestled amongst landscaped gardens and parkland. Enjoy Afternoon Tea in one of the lounges which includes an assortment of finger sandwiches, delicate pastries and cakes, apple and cinnamon scones with citrus curd, clotted cream and jam and a pot of tea. From £17.50 If you want to book any of the above visit: www.afternoontea. co.uk

GREENWOODS HOTEL & SPA A beautiful 17th Century, Grade II listed manor house set in extensive landscaped gardens. The hotel is located in the rural village of Stock in Essex yet the bustling towns of Chelmsford and Billericay are

just a few miles away. There are various ways to spoil your mum at Greenwoods (who also feature on the afternoontea.co.uk website) this Mother’s Day. Treat her to a delicious four course lunch in the stunning new Rosewood restaurant with a gift for every mum on the day, chill out to the relaxing sounds of live jazz, soul and blues while enjoying a yummy afternoon tea with a selection of homemade cakes and scones.

Or, you could indulge her by booking the Magical March offer in the Spa. This special package, available from Monday to Thursday includes full use of spa facilities, a two-course lunch and relaxing neck, back and shoulder massage, for just £55 per person. For details and to book, call Greenwoods Hotel and Spa direct on 01277 829990.

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It’s all about the

‘Grit Lit’

for Essex author Kimberley Chambers

There are no airs and graces about EastEnd born and Dagenham raised Kimberley Chambers with her gravelly voice and forthright opinions. But she makes no apology and of course why should she.

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HE 47-year-old author only started writing less than 10 years ago and boasts 10 novels to her name, selling over 400,000, with her last PAYBACK reaching the top of the Sunday Times best seller chart last year.

“What you see it what you get with me,”

says Kimberley. “I’m the perfect match for my books and I think my readers like that. I pretty much do what I say on the tin.”

Following firmly in the footsteps of the queen of gangster lit, Martina Cole, Kimberley’s novels are set in the underworld of London’s EastEnd. But

Number one bestselling Romford based author Kimberley Chambers will be out and about in Essex to celebrate the release of her new book The Wronged. Her very own branded black cab, will be heading on an epic tour of Essex and East London on Thursday 12th March – will you catch her?

If you don’t catch the cab, you’ll also be able to see her on:

The Butler’s are back, and more dangerous than ever…

The Wronged by Kimberley Chambers is out in HB and ebook on 12th March. Order your copy now!

while her tales are undeniably violent with thuggery and crime lacing nearly every page, they are also realistic tales of families and the unbreakable bonds of blood ties.

“Yes, there’s violence in my books,” admits Kimberley. “But I also write about mad old aunts and foul-mouthed nans.

They’re real.”

Despite leaving school with just two exam passes in English and typing, Kimberley’s always succeeded.

“I don’t’ think exams mean that much,” she says. “You need to go out and learn about life. It’s more important to have some get up and go, then you’ll make your own way.”

And that she certainly did. Kimberley’s chequered CV includes DJ, taxi driver and market trader, however her years before she started writing wasn’t wasted. In fact Kimberley attributes her time spent working on Roman Road market as the building blocks of her fiction.

“I worked as a taxi driver for a while but it was my time on the markets I really loved,” says Kimberley. “I worked them all – Roman Road, Petticoat Lane…I sold ladies fashion. It was a great laugh back in the day and there were so many characters but we worked hard. I had the gift of the gab. I could have sold snow to the Eskimos back then.

“It was the place to be, but then Tower Hamlets [council] stopped the parking and it killed the market practically over night.”

Now Kimberley’s days as a writer couldn’t be further from her market stall existence. Before she’d get up at the crack of dawn and be on her stall whatever the weather, now it’s a lot more leisurely existence.

“I usually get up and go to the gym and see friends,” says Kimberley. “I have a siesta before I start writing at about 5pm

and then I write late into the night. It can get quite lonely working from home.”

As a single lady, Kimberley’s friends are incredibly important to her, as is Jack the Jack Russell – Shitzu cross she shares with her friend.

“I love taking Jack for walks in Hainault forest. I go with a friend who has two dogs. It’s beautiful but I’d never go on my own.

It’s one of Kimberley’s big regrets that she never had children, but a combination of her self-confessed immaturity and not meeting the right guy meant a family wasn’t on the cards.

“I think I was quite immature in my twenties and was too busy DJing and meeting the wrong kind of blokes,” admits Kimberley.

“Although it doesn’t bother me that much.

What you haven’t got, you don’t miss!”

Today Kimberley is happy living in Essex with her friends close by. Although she has got her Romford home on the market, she’s still deciding where to move. “I had considered moving to Brentwood but I don’t like the TOWIE effect. I can’t watch it and I don’t want to be nipping down the high street to find coach loads of tourists coming to stand outside the Sugar Hut!” But wherever Kimberley moves to, she’s adamant she’ll stay in Essex, especially as she plans to move her fictional family, The Butlers, out to the county in her next novel.

With that in the pipeline could she ever leave?

“I decided to ask the world’s booklovers to help me with advice and suggestions”

Things Kimberley loves about Essex.

• Lakeside for a bit of shopping • Hainault Forest when she’s taking the dog for a walk • Rettendon for a pub lunch *The Wronged by Kimberley Chambers is out 12th March

World Book Day

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ODAY is World Book Day and with it comes a rush of author events across the country. It is an exciting time for readers and writers alike, as the spotlight is well and truly on the wonders of the written word.

But what is it about books that make them so valued? Well, for me, it’s the fact that you can be transported from the everyday into a whole new realm within seconds.

Although I agree that film and television can do the same, books are different. They are personal to every reader. For instance, when I first read Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, I created an image in my mind of the setting and characters. My Mr Darcy was very different from Colin Firth I can tell you!

And that’s the beauty of reading. I own that image, with the help of Ms Austen’s witty narrative.

It’s not just fiction that should be celebrated on World Book Day. I find it frustrating that the WBD £1 books tend to focus on fiction alone. There are many readers who much prefer dipping in and out of an information text, whether it be a Haynes Manual about a well loved engine, or an accurate recount of a major event in history. Books open up our often insular existence. We can learn, we can question, we can argue with a good book, or a bad book for that matter!

I often get asked what’s ‘good’ for children to read and the answer is simple; anything that they enjoy (as long as its content is appropriate of course). When I was first teaching, many moons ago, I filled my reading corner with a huge selection of material, including the backs of cereal boxes, magazines, comics, word searches. The list went on and on and the children loved it.

A read a day

Natasha Radford from Chicken & Frog bookshop celebrates World Book Day and encourages reading for pleasure all year round.

It’s incredibly difficult to choose the ‘best’ books, as everyone has their own opinions on what warrants a great story. I know I shouldn’t say it, but The Hunger Games just aren’t my cup of tea. Having said that, my daughter absolutely loves them and often chooses to re-read them all, even though she knows them inside and out.

However, I have been asked for a list, so here are a few of our recommended books, in no particular order. We haven’t included the amazing plethora of board books because it was just too difficult to choose:

To Kill a Mockingbird, Harper Lee: This novel approaches the highly sensitive topic of racism in 1930s America with humour, warmth and compassion and is (sadly) still hugely relevant today.

Welcome to Your Awesome Robot, Viviane Schwarz: A superb mix of instructions and narrative. This quirky book brings out the inventor in any reader!

1984, George Orwell: A negative Utopia, a chilling version of what was a future society.

Orwell was cannily close to the mark.

Charlie Cook’s Favourite Book, Julia Donaldson: Charlie snuggles in his comfy and begins to read...his story travels through many familiar tales.

Edwin Spencer (trilogy), J.D.Irwin: Edwin is a bit of loser; he doesn’t have many friends, or skills, or confidence...poor Edwin. Then he discovers that there’s a whole alternative universe that he can visit. Pretty cool heh?

Macbeth, Illustrated Graphic Novel (various other classic titles available): These stunningly illustrated graphic novels add a whole new dimension to the classics. You can choose from original or modern versions of the text, making the stories accessible to wider range of readers.

• The World Book Day £1 (€1.50) book token is also redeemable against any book or audio book worth £2.99 (€3.99) or more in all bookshops participating in the initiative.

• The World Book Day book tokens are valid until 29th March 2015 • The WBD token can be exchanged for a WBD title

The true tale of the Monster Billy Dean, David Almond: The story of Billy Dean - born on the “day of doom” that heralded World War III - draws its power from the phonetic language used to represent Billy’s voice as he works to understand himself and his world.

Through the Woods, Emily Carroll: This is a chilling collection of comics, five stories in all, that combine illustrated historical settings with terrifying visions of unearthly and psychological terrors.

Don’t forget to use your £1 WBD voucher (issued to all school pupils) - there’s a superb range of books to choose from! Participating bookshops such as Chicken & Frog will be displaying World Book Day posters and notices in their windows and in store.

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2001 – 2008 £87,638 > £174,514 +99% properties (all on a shared basis).

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• In the first 25 years, he rarely could afford to unless your marginal earnings and time Between 1998 and 2001, property prices rose go on holiday. Remember, unless you sell to are of higher value than the cost of a 3.

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– why don’t landlords do more of that? buyers will like your taste. However, avoid the upheaval and expense of 2006 (by then, property prices were up by 70%, • He is also resilient and tough. He did use • Look to build partnerships with friends and replacing such important rooms. if the walls are in bad condition, it approximately). His property portfolio was 21 solicitors as and when tenants couldn’t (or family – but do choose carefully. as many ‘wish-list’ boxes as is worth skim-plastering and re-courgettes TomatoesTick are ideal Baby homes. The yield at that time was circa 7.5%, wouldn’t) pay. He could and would face up • Plan your exit. for growing delicious, as possible,insuch as a range oven, painting. Most buyers are are pretty but interest rates were 6.5% on average. to difficult tenants.

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• He also bought in thethe best streets, the borrowing as quickly and light.

Consider simplifying home at its best, both in creating the best part of town. It may reduce initial yield, • Don’t be put off by the naysayers. the window treatments by illusion of space and to produce an buy but it maintains yield (better tenants) and, There is lots of evidence that investors some points you should know: replacing heavy curtains with interesting and ‘designed’ look.

Use • Billy managed all the properties himself and in the long run, produces higher capital at the top and sell at the bottom, for various shutters, woodslat or flat fabric good quality fittings to highlight good saved, say, 10% per annum in agent charges. appreciation. I also believe that, once the reasons. Property is illiquid, compared with blinds. In the same vein, replacing features and move the emphasis away Up until very recently, he undertook all ‘London effect’ is over and investors look shares, but consider price movement over the a carpet with a hardwood floor from the less impressive. A statement maintenance work himself. further afield, his part of suburbia will do past year. Hunt for likely value! or a good quality laminate chandelier or contemporary piece will • He worked full-time as a healthcare worker – very well. I mention this, because I think that Finally – take independent advice. And talk to alternative will provide a more add sparkle and raise the tone of the this is a “switched-on” guy with ambition and is where growth will happen next. your spouse – believe me, it’s a joint effort. property substantially. open feel. guts (and a vision).

The key point of this story is that Billy Lawrence Watts is a chartered financial • He invested every penny of profits back into managed his outgoings by using his job to planner with HBB. Contact 07982 235543, his properties. pay for day-to-day living costs and reinvested 01727 862477

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On 26 January 2015, a major new UK property portal called OnTheMarket.com went live. It has been created to compete head-on with Rightmove and Zoopla.

Billericay - £265,000

A modern and neutrally decorated two bedroom terraced house, benefitting from a garage and drive to the rear of the 60’ garden situated 0.9 mile to station. VIEWINGS: SAT 7 MARCH.

Blackmore

At The Home Partnership, we pride ourselves on being progressive in our approach and we are delighted to have joined thousands of other prominent national, regional and local independent estate and letting agents in supporting the most important new venture of its type in many years. We have reviewed our overall digital strategy and firmly believe that OnTheMarket.com will rapidly become a major player in the market and a “must view” destination for serious property-seekers.

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Blackmore - £650,000 Situated in the heart of this picturesque village is this four/five bedroom link detached family home.

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Brentwood

£875,000

FANTASTIC PROPERTY ON ONE ACRE PLOT Potentially offering five bedrooms the main house is exceptionally well presented throughout and offers flexible accommodation over two levels. Set behind five bar gates ample parking is provided, whilst to the rear is a generous garden with sizeable outdoor pool. In addition is a detached annex/games room.

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Brentwood

£695,000 £485,000

SOUGHT AFTER GALLERIES DEVELOPMENT This fantastic two bedroom ground floor apartment forms part of the Clock Tower, itself set within this award winning development The Galleries.

With ceiling heights in some parts reaching 20’, this stunning apartment offers a delightful blend of old meets new throughout. This particular apartment also offers its own small internal courtyard for private use.

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Wyatts Green

PRICE GUIDE £550,000-£600,000

OPEN HOUSE - SATURDAY 7TH MARCH 10AM - 11AM. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Having an 80’ road frontage is this individually designed three double bedroomed detached bungalow with a 95’ rear garden and offering excellent potential for further development subject to normal planning consents.

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Navestock

£695,000 PRICE OFFERS IN EXCESS OF - £600,000

EQUESTRIAN USE WITH STABLE BLOCK, MENAGE AND PADDOCKS Beautifully appointed three bedroom detached property with stable block, menage, paddocks and detached garage, set in a rural location on a plot approaching 1.5 acres. Offered for sale with no on-ward chain.

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Pilgrims Hatch

OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY 7TH MARCH 11.30AM – 12.30PM

A much improved and very well presented three bedroom semi-detached house with plans passed for a double storey extension to extend the current living space and incorporate a further bedroom. The property is offered with no onward chain.

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Warley

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A three bedroom semi-detached family home situated in a pleasant cul de sac within easy reach of Brentwood station. Lounge/Dining room, fitted kitchen, three bedrooms and bathroom. Well maintained rear garden and garage to rear.

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Situated in a sought after tree lined turning is this extended two bedroom house of character which benefits from a double width garage and scope for further extension (subject to planning). Internal viewing highly recommended.

Kelvedon Hatch

GUIDE PRICE : £320,000 - £330,000

PERIOD COTTAGE WITH HIGH CEILINGS

Two bedroom period cottage with high ceilings which has been extensively modernised throughout including a ‘Heritage’ ground floor bathroom with underfloor heating and a superb log cabin located to the rear of the garden The property has a contemporary yet still retains its charm and character.

£510,000

Situated in a private road overlooking open fields is this four bedroom detached house which has been beautifully appointed throughout and has a 73’ west facing rear garden with a detached garage at the end.

Doddinghurst

£299,950

MAINTAINED IN GOOD DECORATIVE ORDER THROUGHOUT

A 3 bed terrace house which has been maintained in a good decorative order with fitted wardrobes to all bedrooms. The property features an easy to maintain garden of 40’ with artificial grass and well stocked flower beds. Detached garage in a block to the rear with parking in front.

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Attention all Spinach & Feta Filo Pie “as a Mediterranean twist on the traditional pie” Ingredients

Spinach & feta filo pie

It’s British Pie Week (March 2-8). To celebrate, pastry experts Jus-Rol have come up with some tasty recipe ideas, so get baking and prepare to tuck in!

Beef, Wild Mushroom & Red Wine Pie “a hearty pie that the whole family love” Ingredients 500g Jus-Rol™ All Butter Puff Pastry thawed 85g British bacon diced 500g British free range braising/stewing beef cubed 2 tbsp oil 350g shallots peeled 1 tbsp flour 500ml red wine Salt & black pepper 350g mushrooms sliced and quartered [we used portobello and chesnut] Beaten egg to glaze 10g wild dry mushrooms

Method: 1. Sautée the bacon and beef in heated oil until just brown and remove from the pan. Add onions to the pan, cook for 5 minutes or until just beginning to turn golden, stirring occasionally.

2. Return beef and bacon to pan and stir in flour, cook for two minutes, then gradually stir in red wine.

Bring to boil and then simmer for 20 minutes.

Add salt and pepper to taste.

3. Stir in mushrooms then allow to cool.

4. Preheat oven to 220ºC (200ºC for fan assisted ovens)/Gas M7

5. Place cooled pie filling in pie dish (we used a 26cm pie dish). Place Blackbird (or other pie funnel!!) in centre of filling.

6. Roll out pastry large enough to cover pie dish plus a little bigger. Cut strips from edge of pastry and use to cover rim of pie dish – which you have brushed with beaten egg, (this keeps pie lid in place), glaze with beaten egg.

7. Cover pie filling with pastry to form a lid. Press down edges firmly and trim excess pastry.

8. Glaze with beaten egg.

Bake for 25 minutes or until puffed and golden.

6 Jus-Rol™ filo pastry sheets Melted butter for brushing 200g fresh spinach 1 red onion diced 25g butter 400g feta cheese Method: Follow pastry preparation instructions. Preheat oven to 190°C (170°C for fan as-sisted ovens) Gas M5.

1. Heat a little olive oil in a frying pan then add the drained spinach and allow to cook for about a minute, turning frequently. Set aside to cool.

2. Gently sauté the onion in the butter and allow it to cool. Place prepared spinach, onion and tomato in a bowl, season and mix well.

Then crumble in the feta and mix together.

Beef, wild mushroom and red wine pie

3. Lightly brush a sheet of filo pastry and place in base of tin or dish so that the excess drapes over the sides. Repeat with two further filo sheets offsetting them

5-6 pieces sun dried tomatoes or sunblush tomato – cut into smaller pieces black pepper and grated nutmeg - to season poppy seeds for sprinkling

so the base and sides of the tin are completely covered.

4. Put filling into the pie, spreading it evenly in the dish, then fold in the excess pastry so that it starts to cover the filling, brush again lightly with butter.

5. For the pie lid brush a sheet of filo with butter and tear it into wide strips, place it on the pie allowing it to fold or drape in ‘waves’. Continue with the remaining pastry, tucking some down around the sides of the pie until the filling is covered. Brush again very lightly.

6. Bake for 20 minutes or until pastry is crisp and golden brown.

Serve hot.

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Chicken Leek & Lemon puff pie

Mushroom No Dish Pie

“By using chicken thighs you can get the best flavour” Ingredients 1 Jus-Rol™ Light Puff Pastry Sheet 8-10 chicken thighs 1 tbsp vegetable oil Few sprigs of thyme (optional) Juice and rind of 1 lemon 2 medium leeks trimmed, halved lengthways, chopped and washed 25g butter 1 tbsp flour 250 ml chicken stock 2-3 tbsp half fat crème fraiche Salt & black pepper 1 beaten egg Method: Preheat oven to 180° C (160°C for fan assisted ovens) Gas Mark 5.

1. Place the chicken thighs in a roasting tin, drizzle with a little oil and scatter with a few sprigs of thyme. Roast for 20-25 minutes, remove from oven and allow to cool. Once cooled remove skin

and bone from meat and break meat into medium sized pieces.

2. Meanwhile melt the butter in a largish frying pan and gently sauté the leeks until just ‘al dente’.

3. Add the juice and grated rind of the lemon, stir in the flour and then gradually stir in the stock to give a good sauce. Bring to the boil to thicken and then simmer for a further 3-4 minutes.

Remove from the heat, add the chicken and crème fraiche, season to taste and allow to cool.

Increase the oven temp. to 220°C (200°C) Gas Mark 7.

4. Once cooled put leek and chicken filling into an oblong pie or other ovenproof dish and brush the top rim with beaten egg and top with the light puff pastry sheet.

5. Press well down all round the top edge, trim any excess about 2cm down sides and press pastry firmly against side of dish.

Make a slit or hole in the top and brush with beaten egg. Bake for approximately 20 minutes until pastry golden and risen.

Apple & Orange Mini Pies “The perfect size for dessert, tea time or simply when snacking” Ingredients 2 x 320g Jus-Rol™ Sweet Shortcrust sheets 2 good sized cooking apples peeled, cored and cut into smallish dice 2-3 tbsp marmalade Little caster sugar for sprinkling [(the golden caster is good for this)] Zest of 1 orange for decoration – optional water for brushing

Method: Follow pastry preparation instructions. Preheat oven to 200°C (180°C for fan as-sisted ovens) Gas Mark 6 1. Place the pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface and cut out 10 discs to line the muffin

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tins moulds and ten smaller discs for lids .

2. Combine the prepared apple and marmalade and divide between the pastry cases, lightly brush the undersides of the smaller discs and press firmly onto each mini pie.

3. Make a small hole in the top of each to allow the steam to escape, then brush each with water and sprinkle lightly with the golden caster sugar. Bake for 18 – 20 minutes until pas-try cooked and golden. Scatter with grated orange zest as immediately they are removed from the oven if desired. Serve warm with custard.

Jus-Rol™ is a home grown success story. Founded in 1956 by Tom Forsyth at his bakery in Coldstream in the Scottish Borders, Jus-Rol™ have been producing its leading range of pastry products for over 60 years. From puff pastry to short crust, filo pastry to bake at home croissants and Pain au Chocolate. Available in all major supermarkets and many convenience stores.

The Jus-Rol™ website jusrol.co.uk is packed full of great recipes and techniques for making pastry easy to use and to ensure pastry will remain a favourite for years to come. British Pie week 2015 is another great excuse for everyone to share the nation’s passion for pastry.

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“This lovely combination of porcini mushrooms, chestnuts and fresh mushrooms makes a delicious combination” Ingredients 1 pack Jus-Rol™ Shortcrust ready rolled round sheets thawed 1 egg beaten to glaze 50g butter 350g chestnut mushrooms wiped, quartered & sauteed [you can also use button mushrooms] 25g porcini mushrooms soaked according to pack, moisture squeezed out.

100g chestnuts peeled [you can also use ready prepared ones] 3-4 tbsp parsley chopped 4-5 tbsp soured cream Salt & black pepper nutmeg to taste

GREAT GREAT BRITISH GREAT BRITISH BRITISH GRUB!

Method: 1. Sauté mushrooms in butter until just tender, stir in porcini, 80g of the chestnuts and parsley, season well and allow to cool. Meanwhile preheat oven to 200ºC (180ºC for fan assisted ovens)/400ºF/Gas M6.

2. Unroll one pastry sheet onto a lined baking tin, stir the soured cream into the cooled mushroom mixture and pile onto

centre of sheet, leaving a border all round edges. Brush border with beaten egg.

3. Place second pastry sheet on top and press edges together well to form a seal and crimp up the edges to give a rustic appearance. Brush top again with beaten egg and sprinkle with remaining chestnuts – roughly chopped.

4. Make a couple of slits in top and bake for approx. 20 mins until pastry golden brown. Serve hot.

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GREAT GREAT GREAT BRITISH BRITISH BRITISH GRUB! GRUB! GRUB!

Pie ‘n’ mash has traditionally been the favourite food of the East End going back generations. Lisa of Stokemoores, Elm Park and STOKEMOORES Karen of Eat Fresh, Collier Row, have been friends for many TRADITIONAL years and although the shops are individually run they share

the same original recipe that has seen both shops go from strength to strength. The pies are made fresh daily from only British produce, with the original and best recipe for the liquor still being used.

The Elm Park shop was opened

by Hammers legends Tony Gale who you can see here enjoying his Pie & Mash and ex winger Mark Ward. Look out for us in the West Ham programme, which we appear in most weeks.

If you are having a special event such as a wedding, a party or

even a wake nothing goes down better than pie ‘n’ mash.

Give us a ring for our special discounts on party orders.

Since opening, both shops have been a great success, so why not pay us a visit or give us a ring and enjoy some traditional East End pie ‘n’ mash.

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for mum

Love heart scarf, Gerry Weber (as before), £20

Mum’s normally have everything, but these gorgeous gift ideas are just perfect for a Mother’s Day treat

Gold Shelly earrings, Storm (as before), £29.99

Leather handbag, with fringing, Marc Cain (as before), £219

Dulcie Rose Gold Watch, Storm (stormwatches.com), £129.99

Ribbon tie necklace, Gerry Weber (www. gerryweber.com/en), £45 Dressing gown, About, (www.about-underwear. com/en), £58

Floral court shoes, £39.99, Tamaris (www.tamaris.eu)

Vintage Glam 1

1. This Morning Gift Set £25 This gift set from The Vintage Cosmetic Company contains all of the products that were featured on This Morning. For just £25 you’ll get floral slanted Tweezers, Betty false strip lashes, floral Brush roll and Eyelash Curlers. Loved by This Morning’s make-up artist, Hayley Sparkes, these products have been used on a host of a-listers! If your style would have celebrities staring with envy, this is the gift set for you! The gift set comes complete with a gorgeous boutique bag and can be gift wrapped.

The vintage glamour look, as loved by stars including Dita von Teese, never goes out of fashion – it’s classy, chic and oh-so-sexy.

Merino wool scarf, Johnstons of Elgin, (johnstonscashmere. com, £69

Pom-Pom flip-flops, Marc Cain (www. marc-cain.com), £99

Some great gift ideas

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But before you rock those long luscious lashes and vampy red pout you need the right tools.

Enter the Vintage Cosmetics Company, which sells the all-important make-up brushes to help create a flawless look, tweezers, eyelash curlers, emery boards, false lashes and gorgeous vanity bags to stash your beauty kit in style.

3. Manicure Purse Pink Striped £10 This compact, pink candy striped purse from The Vintage Cosmetic Company includes all of your manicure essentials. It comes complete with manicure Scissors, Nail Clippers, a Cuticle Pusher and an Emery Board for neat, tidy nails.

2 2. Holiday Summer Gift Set £46 Whether you’re jetting off around the world or going for a chic city break, this set of limited edition essentials is designed to pamper and preen you! The set from The Vintage Cosmetic Company includes; single Nail file, Toe separators, Gracie false strip lashes, candy striped Manicure purse, soft pink slanted Tweezers and a floral Cosmetic clutch bag. We’re also throwing in a cream Brush roll for free!.Buying this for a present? Just let us know and we’ll make sure it’s gift wrapped in a gorgeous boutique bag.

4. Manicure Purse Red Rosie Spot £10 A cute little manicure purse in our Rosie spot fabric. Purse contains scissors, nail clippers, emery board and cuticle pusher all made from high quality stainless steel and covered in our signature floral print.

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Things to do this

WEEKEND CHLOE MERRIMAN guides you through some of the best events that will appeal to all your senses the Spellmakers Challenge Trail where you will search for magic potion ingredients, head to Magic School where you can exercise your wand and cast spells and get creative in the Abra Kedabra Arts & Crafts area. Marsh Farm, South Woodham Ferrers. Ticket £9.99 online, on the door £11.50 Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th March 2015. Suitable for under13s, www.marshfarm.co.uk/ harry-potter-weekend/

DO VISIT

Harry Potter mad? Then dig out your cape and wand and join the wizard boy, Dumbledore and friends at Marsh Farm this weekend for a very special themed event. Get stuck into

FOCUS ON

Learn something new about the roads and buildings you pass everyday as this walk around Chelmsford brings to life the fascinating past of the historic city. With parts dating back to Norman times and with a name of Saxon origin, you will discover the fascinating stories behind the buildings and get an insight into how past residents lived,

Sunday 8th March. Booking is essential as numbers are limited. £5 per person To Book call Pam on 01245 506062 at the Ideas Hub or email tpswaby@blueyonder. co.uk. For further details visit www.visitchelmsford. co.uk .

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Step back in time to the days when David Essex topped the charts this weekend at the Brookside Theatre, Romford.

All The Fun Of The Fair - The Hit David Essex Musical is a tribute to the 70s popstar and features a score of hits and album favourites.

It is a fitting tribute too, as David is patron of the Brookside Theatre. Set against the backdrop of a travelling funfair owned by widower Levi Lee the story focuses on Levi’s restless son, Jack. Fortune-teller Rosa can see danger and tragedy in their paths but can she change their

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Hone your culinary skills during a cookery workshop with Michelinstarred chef Mark Peters at Marks Hall Gardens, Coggeshall.

Following the success of his Pop-up restaurant at Woodfarm House, Suffolk, the Essex-based chef invites you to cook up a storm and sample the delights you’ve produce throughout the day.

Monday 9th March 2015, 10:30am to 4:00pm book online £95 per place. www.markshall.org.uk/ events/cookery-workshop-withmark-peters.

destiny? All The Fun Of The Fair is inspired by David’s album of the same name. Saturday March 8th, 8pm (Matinee 2pm) Tickets from £12. Brookside Theatre, 21a Eastern Road, Romford. For more details call 01708 755775/ www.brooksidetheatre.com.

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Chelmsford Theatre Workshop brings you the Agatha Christie’s classic ‘And Then There Were None’. Saturday 7th March, The Old Court Theatre Chelmsford, tickets from £8, 01245 606505/ www.chelmsford.gov.uk/andthen-there-were-none.

Springers & Offspringers Amateur Dramatic Society

Wartime Britain takes centre stage

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OUTH drama group Offspringers is the offshoot of Springers Amateur Operatic & Dramatic Society based in Chelmsford. Their forthcoming production Vackees is taking centre stage at the Cramphorn Theatre from March 17-21. The show’s director, Sharon Scott chats to Made in Essex. Members of the Tell us about Springers and Offspringers drama group Offspringers productions – performing twice each Springers, which is the adult group, year at the Cramphorn and Civic has its origins in North Springfield, Theatres in Chelmsford. This is a Chelmsford, Essex. local community group who are It all started with successful keen to showcase local talent and we cabaret, produced as a fund raising have become an integral part of the event, on behalf of North Springfield community.

Community Association. After its Who runs Offspringers and how success, a small group met together in many children are there in the 1982 and the Society was formed. group?

We have around 70 members Our youth group, Offspringers As an adult group, we have was formed in 1996. Managed by always been very ambitious in our

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parents and Springers’ members we wanted to encourage young people to learn acting, music and theatre skills and help build their confidence. We cater for around 60 children aged between 7 and 18 years, many of whom progress to the adult group – and beyond.

We’ve even seen some members go on to be on-stage – and backstage - in the West End! What productions have the Offspringers done previously?

Offspringers have performed a number of cabarets as well as the musicals “Annie,” “The Wizard of Oz,” “The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe,” “Smike” and “Bugsy Malone” even “Shakespeare 4 Kids – A Midsummer Night’s Dream” which was a great challenge.

What was the idea behind this latest production?

With this year’s centenary of the

In rehearsal for The Vackees

Great War, we wanted to produce a show, which looked at another aspect of war – albeit from WWII; one that most affected children in particular.

The evacuation of children away from their homes, their families and friends, into an alien and often-frightening environment, presented an opportunity produce a wonderful story set to music and also a learning opportunity for the cast and crew; and to learn of a world without iPads, Xboxes or Smart Phones!

Tell us about Vackees?

Set at the outbreak of the Second

World War, this is the funny, moving story of the invasion of a Somerset village by child evacuees from London – the Vackees – and their adventures with the (at first) hostile native children. The musical centres around a young London lad, Kip, and follows his first experiences of love and war. There’s a memorable score

by TV and film composer Carl Davis, with many big production numbers.

It’s an evocative musical Tickets are available from the Civic Theatre Box Office on 01245 606505.

Ticket prices from £12.

Offspringers rehearse at Springfield Parish Centre, Springfield, from 6pm – 8.10pm every Wednesday. There is currently a waiting list to join.

For more details please get in touch via the website contact page at www.springers-aods.com and your child will be added to the waiting list.

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Friday, March 6 7.00am The Breakfast Show with Joe Box 10.00am Eat My Brunch with Michelle Ward 1.00pm One 2 Three - local news and chat with Mike Jones 3.00pm Drive with Bob Simpson 6.00pm That Friday Feeling - pop and dance tunes with Nikki Mills 8.00pm Friday Night Extra with Patrick Sherring - interviews with people from around Ingatestone 10.00pm The Weekend Ignition with Brad Acton - indie and alternative music Saturday, March 7 7.00am The Breakfast Show with Rob Harvey 10.00am Feelgood Saturday with Alan Johnson

12.00pm Between The Lines - local sports news with Steve Robertson 2.00pm The Beeches Request Hour - music from the decades introduced by Steve Robertson 3.00pm Phoenix FM Sport with Chris Hood 6.00pm Turn It Up - the latest dance music tunes with Vixter 8.00pm Phoenix Fridays on Saturdays in association with Papa Johns Brentwood featuring live sets from local bands 10.00pm From The Underworld - blues and rock with Brian Ager Sunday, March 8 7.00am Sunday Breakfast with James Moloney 10.00am Sunday Best with Andrew Babicz 12.00pm Sunday Lunch with Tony Smith - pop,

R’n’B and dance hits and live studio sessions 2.00pm Steph’s Sound Wave with Stephanie Cawthorne 4.00pm Sunday Vibes - relaxed tunes with James Phillips 6.00pm Brentwood’s Only Alternative - local bands and indie tunes with Eddie Curry 8.00pm 33rpm - alternative music and album tracks with Chris Siviter 10.00pm Cut The Cord - music through the decades with Chris Sullivan Monday, March 9 7.00am The Breakfast Show with Joe Box 10.00am Eat My Brunch with Michelle Ward 1.00pm One 2 Three - local news and chat with Scott Ross

3.00pm Drive with Bob Simpson 6.00pm All That Jazz - jazz music from the 40s to the present day with Adam Dyer 8.00pm A Journey Through The Years In Music with Gary Casserley 10.00pm The Interesting Alternative Show avant-garde and progress Tuesday, March 10 7.00am The Breakfast Show with Joe Box 10.00am Eat My Brunch with Michelle Ward 1.00pm One 2 Three - local news and chat with Scott Ross 3.00pm Drive with Mike Porter 6.00pm One For The Road - rock music with Alex Hoggett 8.00pm Off The Record - alternative music with

Ben Knight 10.00pm Sonder - music across many different genres with Tracy Morter Wednesday, March 11 7.00am The Breakfast Show with Joe Box 10.00am Eat My Brunch with Michelle Ward 1.00pm One 2 Three - local news and chat with Keith Rogers 3.00pm Drive with Mike Porter 6.00pm Midweek Matchzone - local and national football news with Chris Hood 7.00pm Body Talk with Mel Watson in association with Spire Hartswood Hospital 8.00pm Curveballs - indie, alternative, rock and local bands live with Nick Field 10.00pm Bob Simpson

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MOTORING

Jensen set for return ALMOST 80 years since the Jensen name appeared on cars, the famous marque returns with the opportunity to order the first officially-sanctioned model in 13 years.

Marking the rebirth of the brand, the formation of the Jensen Group is the start of the next chapter in the Jensen story, following the collapse of the car manufacturer in 2002.

Spearheaded by industry stalwart Tim Hearley, the return allows enthusiasts to purchase the Jensen GT. Hearley, the man responsible for the return of Jensen, and the force behind defending the Jensen trademark for almost four years, said: “This represents the next chapter of Jensen and, as we look to the future, we want Jensen enthusiasts to help us celebrate as we unveil a completely new car.”

The Jensen Group is currently engaged on a project to launch Interceptor 2 in 2016.

The Jensen Interceptor 2

Summer debut for new Jazz SET to arrive in the UK in summer 2015, the thirdgeneration Honda Jazz features unrivalled interior space and versatility.

Occupants will benefit from increased refinement, advanced safety and infotainment technologies, as well as a highly efficient and dynamic driving experience.

While the newcomer retains the classic Jazz silhouette, it exhibits distinctive contemporary styling including

The third generation Honda Jazz

a powerful new face and strong lines.

The company’s Magic Seats® system ensures the interior offers unmatched versatility as well as classleading space.

High-quality soft-touch materials and thoughtful interior design provide a sophisticated ambience.

With a seven-inch touchscreen in the centre of the dash, Honda Connect is a new in-car infotainment system that

offers internet browsing and access to real-time news, traffic and weather and numerous internet music stations.

The 2015 Jazz will be fitted with a new powerful and efficient 1.3-litre petrol engine.

The Advanced Driver Assist System package, which employs a camera and mid-range radar, underpins a comprehensive suite of new advanced safety technologies introduced across Honda’s new product line-up during 2015.

Pink day at Beaulieu

IS YOUR car a vision in pink? Beaulieu is calling upon owners of pink cars to take part in its inaugural Simply Pink rally which will take place on May 31, 2015.

The event, which is supporting Breast Cancer Campaign, is open to vehicles in every shade of this much-loved colour.

So, if your car, van or truck is finished in rose, lilac, lavender or any other shade, then Beaulieu would love to see you.

For drivers and passengers arriving in their pink car on May 31 and joining the event, entry prices are £10 for an adult, in addition to a £2.50 donation to Breast Cancer Campaign, and £5 for a child.

To purchase your tickets in advance, visit www.beaulieushop.co.uk or telephone 01590 612888. Alternatively, tickets can be purchased on the day when you arrive.

‘The ride and handling were also first-class.

Paddle and manual selection of the gearbox was also on board for extra fun or control’

Mazda6 gets quality boost to its interior

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RUTHFULLY I thought the Mazda6 already looked pretty smart and eye-catching already, but Mazda felt they had to zap it up.

Here, then, is the 2015 model range of twenty eight versions.

Prices start at £19,795 rising to £28,795 on-the-road.

My top-of-the-range test car was the 2.2D 175PS Sport Nav Auto Tourer; with options, its full price was £31,055. £31,055 for a Mazda? You must be joking! But wait... on our 100-mile test drive it lost out in absolutely no way to any premium make you care to mention.

There’s been no change to the

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TOM SCANLAN drive train but the suspension’s been revised.

Mazda’s ‘SKYACTIV’ engineering and construction design is already proven to be very good indeed (including a startstop system that is smoother and quieter than any other).

Therefore, it was no surprise to find the Tourer showed it was completely at home over all sorts of roads, from quiet motorway cruising to really sporting performance on twisty country roads.

Accurate steering and excellent

acceleration, with a smooth auto gearchange all did the trick.

The ride and handling were also first-class. Paddle and manual selection of the gearbox was also on board for extra fun or control.

Indicated fuel consumption on quite a hard driving route showed 43.3 mpg.

But Mazda says they have really taken on what their customers and sections of the press have been saying – and that’s to do with upping the quality of the interior.

That could be the actual materials used, the look, or the technical side and how intuitively it works.

Improved sound

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insulation also helps.

In a few words, it generally has worked.

Although I found that the satellite navigation was not obvious in its controls, bothering to read the instructions helped!

You now also get three years of free European map updating.

The instrument panel and central console have been very nicely redesigned.

Amongst the new technology is the enhanced Safety Pack

Mazda6 (£19,795-£28,795)

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Model: Mazda6 Engine: 2.2-litre 175PS diesel, 350Nm of torque Transmission: Six-speed automatic Performance: Maximum speed 133mph, 0-60, 8.6 seconds Economy: 57.6mpg official combined, 43.3mpg on test CO2 emissions: 129 g/km Price: £31,005 with options

we had in the test car.

This features systems that, for example, recognise any potential obstructions when moving in reverse out of a parking space and there’s now also a lane-assist warning device that gently vibrates the steering

wheel if you stray too far. Sport Nav models also have a head-up display.

Visibility for night driving is improved by clever full beam lamps that ‘see’ both oncoming vehicles or ones you are following and politely switch off the particular LEDs

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reputation.

Presumably, customers will like the slightly blingier look.

By the way, Mazda now claims the youngest model range of any car manufacturer, with its oldest car having been introduced only 13 months ago.

Sound motorway safety advice ROAD SAFETY organisation GEM Motoring Assist says the four motorway deaths recently offer a grim reminder of how dangerous our high-speed roads can be.

GEM chief executive David Williams MBE comments: “Motorways are statistically our safest roads, but when something goes wrong, the high speeds involved usually mean the consequences will be more severe.

“We encourage all motorists to put safety first, be mindful of possible adverse weather conditions and take all necessary precautions to reduce risks on motorways.”

GEM has compiled useful

hard shoulder safety information for motorway journeys: n You may use the hard shoulder only in a breakdown, in an emergency or when directed to by a police officer n If your car develops a problem, leave the motorway at the next exit or pull into a service area. n If you can’t make it to the next exit or a service area, then pull onto the hard shoulder and switch on your hazard lights. If possible, stop close to an emergency telephone. n Don’t sit in your vehicle, even if it’s cold and wet. You are at risk of being struck from behind. Leave

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FOLLOWING a loss of braking experienced

by Autocar magazine when carrying out an emergency braking test from high speed on a Suzuki Celerio on a private road test facility at the end of January, Suzuki carried out an immediate investigation into the cause and subsequently issued a Safety Recall at the beginning of February.

The recall relates to a possible fault in the brake pedal release mechanism.

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that would otherwise blind those drivers.

Standard specification, including a first-forMazda electronic parking brake, is greater than on the outgoing models and, overall, the new cars should add further to Mazda’s good

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the vehicle through the left hand doors and wait on the verge, behind the crash barriers, away from live traffic lanes. n Leave any pets securely inside the car. This ensures they don’t run free and cause a hazard to other vehicles. n Never use the hard shoulder to take a break.

This is extremely dangerous as well as illegal. Always pull in to a service station where you can park safely. n Never attempt vehicle repairs yourself on the hard shoulder.

For more detailed motorway safety information, visit www. motoringassist.com/ motorway-safety

A rectification by Suzuki Motor Corporation has been implemented and the shipment of modified brake components for customer vehicles have recently been issued to the dealer network.

The rectification takes 30 minutes to complete and vehicles are already in the process of being returned to customers.

Customers with any further questions regarding their Celerio model should contact Suzuki Customer services on 0500 011959 or contact their supplying Suzuki dealer.

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SPORT FOOTBALL

NINE MAN CITY LOSE TO BROMLEY

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ARLIER in the season Chelmsford beat Bromley at the Fortress Stadium and the visitors took thier revenge last Saturday after their previous loss.

A brace from Moses Ademola either side of a first Chelmsford goal for Michael Toner was enough for the London-based side to walk away from the Melbourne stadium with the three points at the expense of nine-man City.

Chelmsford City started slowly with Bromley taking the first chance of the game through Reece Prestedge but his shot flew high over the crossbar.

The Clarets had a series of chances to take a surprise lead: Michael Cheek’s ball through was too far ahead of Jack Bridge for him to control properly and later on Bridge’s cross into the 18-yard box was too deep and went out for a goal kick.

In only the 13th minute Bromley had the best chance of the half when Louis Dennis’ corner caused a series of problems resulting in Mark

Hughes acrobatically clearing off the line.

Chelmsford’s defence seemed to be extremely nervy. Toner’s long ball got controlled perfectly by winger Joe Ward but the chance was quickly taken when Bromley’s Joe Anderson tackled him.

Ward was subject of yet another chance when the ball was punted up-field by Harry Hickford to be controlled expertly before cutting inside and dragging his shot wide.

Quickly after, a corner from Ward, resulted in Mark Hughes taking a shot but his acrobatic effort flew just wide of the upright.

Michael Cheek had the next attempt on goal when Jack Bridges inch perfect cross found the head of Michael Cheek but spun just wide.

Chelmsford had yet another attempt to break the deadlock courtesy of Ward’s distant free kick but his effort skimmed over onto the roof of the net.

Eight minutes after the restart Bromley broke the deadlock. A series of passing movement

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began with Moses Ademola who broke forward, set Udo Udoji down the wing who crossed in for Ademola to head in calmly and put the visitors 1-0 up.

Ademola looked to get his second of the game when he shot from distance but Clarets’ keeper Tom Lovelock remained unchallenged.

Hughes picked up a yellow for dissent but was very quickly given his marching orders for what looked to be a reasonable challenge but the referee disagreed and showed the Clarets’ skipper his second yellow.

To make up for the sending off City manager Mark Hawkes gave Mason Spence his debut when he took off fellow debutant Kabongo Tshimanga.

Chelmsford had plenty more chances to level

including one from Jack Bridge who broke through Bromley’s defensive ranks only for his shot to lack power and be comfortably saved by Alan Julian.

Soon after Chelmsford evened the scoreline courtesy of Michael Toner. The defender tapped in from the far post after a scrappy moment in the box to make it 1-1 and score his first goal in a Claret shirt.

Bromley almost won it but City goalkeeper Tom Lovelock was fouled by Reece Prestedge and the goal disallowed.

However, it was not to last as Bromley won it in the 89th minute through Ademola at the back post.

Following this a fiery last few minutes followed.

A late challenge from Harry Hickford saw him shown a straight red which resulted in a conflict between the two sides and coaching staff resulted in Mark Hawkes being sent to the stand.

MATT LEE

Brentwood Town move into play-off Confident Brentwood almost rewarded places with win over Brightlingsea HOCKEY

BRENTWOOD hosted league leaders Spalding in what was going to a tough physical contest against a team which could score many goals.

Brentwood did not need to be reminded of Spalding’s prowess up front as they quickly went ahead from a penalty corner before soon adding another.

It began to look ominous for Brentwood who struggled to put passes together or gain much meaningful possession in the opposition half.

However Spalding did not score again as Brentwood began to feel their feet in the game, winning a short corner and converting through Steven Naven to reduce the deficit.

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to play the better hockey as the half drew to an end.

Continuing from where they left off, Brentwood moved the ball confidently and were rewarded for their efforts as Jak Taylor went on a weaving run to put James Duggan through on goal.

Spalding had been placed on the back foot and it seemed as though they couldn’t keep out the surging Brentwood attack, and were caught on the counter to concede a clear penalty-flick following a foot in front of an open goal.

The flick was taken and

converted by Ian Forbes to take Brentwood ahead for the first time in the match.

Brentwood lost concentration after this and almost immediately conceded to bring scores level again. Frantic hockey from Brentwood followed, showing little of the team which had just fought back from two goals down.

Clinical finishing from Spalding put them ahead again, and they later scored another, as Brentwood left themselves exposed at the back looking for the equalising goal.

A late Consolation goal came for James Duggan although there was little else Brentwood could do as the final whistle sounded and the game ended 5-4.

SIMON PARSONS

BOXING

Joyce boxes clever

DAVID Joyce took victory in the London Championship boxing final when he competed last Sunday at Harold Hill Community Centre.

Throughout the bout he proved far too strong for his opponent and took a convincing win. Last year David got to the final in the novice championship.

The 16-year-old from Elm Park, trains at Hornchurch Boxing Club under the watchful eye of trainer Dean Smith.

Dean said: “The club are very proud of his achievement. He is definitely one to look out for.’’

David Joyce (left) with trainer Dean Smith

BRENTWOOD Town made a welcome return to the play-off places with a comfortable 2-0 victory over Brightlingsea Regent at North Road.

First half goals from captain Martyn Stokes and Sam Bantick earned the win which sees the Blues move two places up to fourth in Ryman Division One North.

The match was Brentwood’s first since their 1-0 defeat to Dereham Town on February 10th, while Brightlingsea have climbed the table in recent weeks and sat just two places below Brentwood prior to kick off.

There was little between the teams during the opening stages. Regent striker Phil Kelly was first to try his luck but he saw his eighth minute effort headed over the bar by Stokes.

At the other end Alex Akrofi had a shot well saved by Andrew Plummer after James Love had a shot blocked in the box.

The chances continued to fall for both sides in an entertaining first half. Jake Holman headed wide for the hosts before Brentwood opened the scoring after 25 minutes.

Bantick caught the R’s defence off guard with a short corner to Robbie Rees who quickly returned the ball for Bantick to deliver a perfectly weighted cross into the front post and Stokes ran in to steer a header into the net from 10 yards.

Goalkeeper Ollie Bowles ensured Brentwood remained in front with a fine save to deny Oliver Canfer’s low-angled drive straight from the restart.

Kelly was next to give the Blues defence a fright when he latched on to Ricky Griggs’ freekick, but he dragged his effort wide of the target and soon Brentwood doubled their lead.

Akrofi ran on to a long ball forward and charged towards goal before squaring to Bantick who found the top corner from 18 yards in the 35th minute.

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The hosts were handed a lifeline on the stroke of half-time when Stokes conceded a free-kick on the edge of the box, but Griggs fired the setpiece into the wall.

Brentwood seemed content with defending their two-goal lead in the second half and reduced to home side to shots from range.

The occasional chance fell to the Blues.

Plummer made a fine save to thwart Akrofi before the striker combined with Richardson who fired just over from an acute angle.

Brightlingsea manager James Webster rung the changes which gave the hosts a new lease of life going forward, but Bowles was never in considerable danger.

The keeper did well to save Matt Cripps’ back post effort and in stoppage time substitute TJ Amass curled a free-kick narrowly wide of the far post, however the hosts were unable to break though Brentwood’s organised defence.

Brentwood’s joint-boss Adam Flanagan was pleased to seal maximum points from what he described as a “tricky fixture”.

He said: “We did well, we got ourselves in front in the first half. In the second half we didn’t really need to go for it, we were just a little bit more solid really and I felt we didn’t give them lots of opportunities.

“Overall I think it was a really good result and a really good performance.”

The Blues are due to face Maldon & Tiptree away next Saturday.

Brentwood: Bowles, Mbulu, Freeman, O’Rawe, Stokes (C), Rees (Osei 87’), Love, Robson, Akrofi, Richardson (Stanley 76’), Bantick (Ngandu 72’).

MARTIN VOLLER

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BASKETBALL

Ladi Brown on the attack for Leopards

Brown turns defence into attack to wrap up victory

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EOPARDS certainly did it the hard way against Storm on Saturday as they fought back from a 15-point second period deficit to pick up their 12th league victory of the campaign.

Ajumobi and Will Ashby led the way for Robert Youngblood’s team with 27 points apiece, Ajumobi adding 12 rebounds for another double-double and Ashby hitting five of his nine three point attempts and dishing out six assists.

Courtney Van Beest added 12 points and four rebounds as Leopards survived a poor shooting night from captain Albert Margai who failed to trouble the scorers with his 12 shots.

Ajumobi and Ashby got going early in the game as the home side hit the first five points but Storm answered with a 14-2 run and went into the first break with a 23-11 lead.

Michael Darlow drained a trey to put Hemel 30-15 up at the mid-stage of the second quarter but an Ashby triple off Margai’s assist finally got Leopards moving, and Ajumobi capped a 7-0 run before hitting a buzzer beater to cut the deficit to 34-27 going into the locker room at half-time.

The Big Cats finally tightened up their defence in the third quarter and a

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pair of Ashby free-throws capped a 17-3 run which had the large crowd in its feet and put the home side ahead for the first time since the early stages at 46-44, and from then on it was nip and tuck.

The sides were still level heading into the final six minute but scores from Ashby and Ajumobi put Leopards ahead for the final time before Storm’s Bode Adeluola hit a three to set up a grandstand finish.

An Ajumobi and-one made it a four point game before Adeluola halved the lead at the foul line before a great defensive play saw Ladi Brown hurl himself across the court to steal the ball and fittingly it was Brown who wrapped up the win with a breakaway dunk in the final seconds. n Leopards return to the Brentwood Centre on Sunday after seven weeks away sitting one win clear at the top of the Division One table.

A 75-63 win at Bradford on Sunday, sees the Big Cats now control their own destiny with seven games remaining.

The Big Cats edged a tight first period

18-16 before taking control in the second period to lead 44-31 at half-time.

They held that 13 point lead at the final break, 48-35 and at the mid-point in the fourth period they were 69-56 ahead.

Ajumobi continued his fine season with 24 points, with Margai adding 14, Ashby 13 and Byron Richards 11. n The next four games are at the Brentwood Centre on successive Sundays starting with the visit of Westminster Warriors this week, tip-off 4pm.

The London side have had a tough season and are second-bottom of the table, but Leopards will remember that it took a Dave Ajumobi basket in the dying seconds to give them a 61-60 victory when the teams met in November.

In contrast, the National Trophy meeting between the teams at Harlow six weeks earlier saw Leopards comfortably win 82-56.

Before the game there’s the last chance of the season for young Leopards’ fans to train with the Big Cats, with further details available on www.leopardsbasketball.co.uk or by calling 07828 470015.

DAVE RYAN

SWIMMING

BODEN LEADS SWIMMING CLUB’S SUCCESS

CHELMSFORD Swimming Club have reached the end of the Essex County Swimming Championships with an amazing 26 Essex County champion winners within their swimming squad.

The season began with the Essex County Championships, which took place over three weekends in January and February with 69 swimmers A great season for Chelmsford Swimming Club

from the club qualifying for the event.

The first weekend saw Chelmsford swimmers becoming County champions in six events, including Harry Mclagan (12) in the 50m Backstroke, Amelia Barnetson (15) in the 200m Breaststroke and the start of a winning streak for Charlie Boden with his first four gold medals.

The second weekend in the 400m Individual Medley there were three County champions, Annabelle Kitching (13), Charlie Boden (14) and Tom Mclagan (17+).

In the 800m Freestyle event the club won all three medal positions with Annabelle Kitching (13) becoming County champion, Ellie Runnalls (13) silver and Tia

Gardiner (13) bronze. In addition, swimmer Natalie Wood (17+) also won silver in the 800m freestyle, Megan Samuels (14) and Tia Gardiner (13) won bronze in the 100m Freestyle with Lauren Scott (13) and Amelia Barnetson (15) winning hard fought silver medals in the 100m Breaststroke event.

The boys swim the longer

1500m Freestyle distance with eight Chelmsford swimmers placed in the top eight of their respective age groups.

Six medals, including a silver for Ryan Mogford (15), bronze for Owen Vaughan (12), Gus Veasey (17+) and Sam Perks (13), taking his overall total to 6 bronze medals.

It was also a great weekend for the 11/12 boys Medley relay team, with Owen Vaughan, Jack Skerry, Harry Mclagan and Thomas Samuels winning a gold medal in the team event.

The final weekend saw the last of the relay events and a gold medal for the girls 200m Individual Medley team (Tia Magrath, Megan Samuels, Rebecca Kitching and Abbie Low).

Charlie Boden (14) finished the event on a high, becoming County champion in the 200m backstroke, 100m Fly, 200m Individual Medley, 50m Fly and the 50m Freestyle.

Gold medals were also awarded to Tia Magrath (14) in the 50m Backstroke, Ryan Kelly (16) the 200m Backstroke,

Tia Gardiner (13) the 200m Freestyle and Scarlett Morine (13) the 50m Fly. Essex County Swimming Association also used this weekend to announce that Essex had once again won the Junior Inter-County Championship for the East Region: Chelmsford Swimming Club swimmers Lauren Scott and Owen Vaughan were both selected to swim for the county, winning their respective individual events to help secure the title.

The main highlight of the event was the performance of Chelmsford swimmer Charlie Boden, who swept through the Championships, winning an amazing fourteen gold medals and one bronze.

Chelmsford Swimming Club were placed as one of the top three clubs in Essex out of the 24 clubs that entered. They brought home over 80 medals and saw a total of 26 events where Chelmsford swimmers were announced as Essex County Champions.

Full results online at essexswimming.org.

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