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August is bursting with activity in South Woodham Ferrers! From magic shows and teddy bear picnics to inflatable pirate ships and film afternoons, there's something for every age group to enjoy. It’s wonderful to see our community come together especially after the incredible success of the 80s event, which brought music, dancing, and smiles all around.
Be sure to mark your calendars, keep an eye the town council social media for Youth Month updates, and don’t miss a chance to join in the fun. Whether you're young, or just young at heart, there's plenty happening this summer to get involved in.
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On a personal note, we recently took a short break as a family, heading off in a motorhome to the North Norfolk coast, between Sheringham and Weybourne. Despite the weather not
being on its best behaviour (typical British summer!), we had a fantastic time. The coastal paths and woodland walks were peaceful and full of charm which was a great way to reset and enjoy the slower pace of life. Our son absolutely loved it, especially our visit to the North Norfolk Steam Railway, the Poppy Line. The volunteers there were so friendly and welcoming, and it made the whole experience even more special. If you have a little one who’s into steam trains or even if you’re just after a wholesome day out I’d really recommend it.
As always, thank you for supporting Focus Magazine. Whether you’re reading this in your garden, on holiday, or just taking a quiet moment for yourself, I hope you enjoy this issue and find something inside that makes you smile.
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• Offered for sale, is this well maintained extended five large bedroomed detached family home, set over three floors.
• This well proportioned property consists of a living room, fitted kitchen with quartz work surfaces and integrated appliances and ground floor cloakroom.
• To the first floor, there is a master bedroom with an en-suite with two further bedrooms on the second floor, sharing a modern family bathroom.
• Externally there is a low maintenance east facing 'L' shaped rear garden. To the front there isa block paved driveway for four vehicles and a detached double garage which is currently used as a studio.
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• Offered for sale with the advantage of no onward chain is this charming two bedroom timber-framed extended detached cottage built circa 1920.
• The property benefits from a fitted kitchen, shower room and two bedrooms to the ground floor. To the first floor there is a spacious 25' living room. Externally, the property benefits from having a maintenance free front garden.
• The property is convenient for local amenities.
• Viewings are a must have on this charming cottage!
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South Woodham Ferrers
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• This beautifully presented four bedroom detached house, is situated in a very quiet cul de sac of just three similar executive detached homes in The Spinnaker. Featuring well-proportioned accommodation throughout including a lovely re-fitted kitchen/ breakfast room, a spacious living room and separate dining room, snug/games room, utility and ground floor wc.
• Upstairs offers four good sized bedrooms with a re-fitted en-suite to master and a tastefully re-fitted family bathroom.
• The property has been extended externally to provide secure storage cupboards to the rear to compensate for the reduced garage space and an extensive block paved driveway provides parking for numerous vehicles.
• Viewing is strongly advised to appreciate the quiet and secluded location of this quality and spacious family home.
• We are privileged to offer for sale this beautifully restored and significantly enhanced former Lodge for The Old Rectory.
• Country Lane ocation and boasting 0.35 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens, this un-listed Period family home offers extensive high quality accommodation as well as a Cart Lodge, and two independent habitable outbuildings.
• Benefitting from a 35ft open plan Living/dining kitchen, a 19ft Living room opening on to a stunning Garden room.
• The spacious Master Bedroom benefits from French Style doors to a large balcony overlooking the wonderful gardens and a modern EnSuite shower room. The two remaining double Bedrooms share a well-appointed family bathroom.Houses of this quality and location don't come along very often.
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South Woodham Ferrers
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• Four/five bedroom detached family home which enjoys an exceptionally secluded plot with extensive frontage, parking for numerous vehicles, a detached double garage and a lovely, unoverlooked rear garden which in part backs on to Marsh Farm.
• Situated in a highly sort after road, this most attractive property offers spacious and versatile accommodation including three ground floor receptions, a re-fitted kitchen diner with separate utility and ground floor cloakroom.
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Woodham Fest was held in South Woodham library on the weekend of 27th, 28th and 29th of June. This celebrated the 50th anniversary of South Woodham Ferrers New Town being started. There were display boards following the new town’s growth and both Women’s Institutes had tables with memorabilia from the 1970s. Our WI chose kitchenalia for our theme and there were items such as a hand whisk, a cheese grater (no pre-grated cheese from a supermarket then!) an old-fashioned telephone, casserole dishes (still being used today!) and Tupperware storage containers - also still being used, to name but a few. They made things to last before the ‘throw away’ society of today! Many thanks to the ladies from Woodham Ferrers WI who also boosted the collection as well as our ladies’ donations.
Unfortunately, the footfall through the library was disappointing so we didn’t have many visitors to our table. Those who did come were very interested with comments like ‘I had one of those’! The children enjoyed the 1970s sweets on offer, as did some of the dads who hadn’t had a Black Jack for years!
We were very fortunate to have two of our local First Responders, Graham Elvidge and Jill Winn at our meeting, to talk about the local group who are on call in the event of people becoming unwell and sometimes having a heart attack. They told us about resuscitation techniques and demonstrated with ‘Resusci Anne’, a training manikin to teach cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to students. After Graham had explained how the system works, one of our ladies ‘had a go’ and was surprised at how hard you have to press on the chest to make the noise which tells you that you are doing it properly. Sometimes, in a real-life situation, CPR has to be kept going for 45 minutes or more until the Paramedics arrive. It is quite exhausting. The South Woodham First Responders have been going for 25 years and have, doubtless, saved many lives in
that time. If anyone is interested in joining the team (expert tuition will be given) please contact Jill at HYPERLINK "mailto:cfr. jill@gmail.com"cfr.jill@gmail. com for an informal chat. You never know, you could save someone’s life in the future.
This month was a Social Meeting so the ladies enjoyed time to talk to each other, which is not always possible at regular meetings. The teas and coffees were provided by the Committee so thanks to them.
There isn’t a meeting in August but we are having an outing to the Epping and Ongar Railway with a fish and chip lunch and ice cream. Sounds like our kind of outing! Ladies who are going must be at the hall at 10.15am so not an early start. See you there!
South Woodham Ferrers WI July Report
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Thanks to everyone who participated in WoodhamFest 2 at the end of June. The profit from the quiz at the Bell on Friday means that we have £157.05 to donate to the Foodbank.
Summer Solstice Sounds – Final Sum Raised Confirmed WoodhamFest
The exhibition and the WI displays in the library were well received by those who came, and the 1970s games and the children’s activities seemed to be enjoyed by those who took part. The displays seemed to provoke conversations about characters who lived in SWF in earlier times
John’s Frankland’s talk was again well received and over 30 people attended to listen to and watch the video about the creation of SWF. There was a steady flow of people at St
May Meadows
It is with much sadness that our dear mum & Nan May Meadows peacefully passed away on the 2nd July . We will be celebrating her life on the 4th August 2:30pm at Maldon Fields Crematorium.
HOLY TRINITY
Modern daily life has its challenges. Each of us attempts to live each day in a way that is compatible with looking after ourselves, family, others that we may come into contact with: and maintain a good mood. How easy or difficult this is will vary tremendously as our individual circumstances encounter situations that impact on us.
The ability to look after the “self” that you are will require strength. Many people would agree that the World has become a more challenging place for the young person, the family and the elderly. There are many demands on you, and the person that you are, to do this, do that and to be like this and be like that. When you stop (and that’s not easy to do) and look at how comfortable you are in the environments that you live out each day, you can feel that your “self” is under pressure. You may feel like this some of the time, most of the time, but the World has changed.
That “strength” that we referred to originates in the Spirit, it is not an outward sign of strength, but an inner strength where your principles lay. Consider this statement- “I can do all things through Him who strengthens me”. “Him” is Jesus; He knows you, and also knows that we are weak, and therefore vulnerable to this World. It is hardly surprising, as it has become a dark place through our actions as mankind; this cannot be disputed.
He offers himself to save us. The strength we need to display in our lives is to admit weakness, admit failure, and submit to Jesus who loves us and wishes to become part of our lives, dwell in our heart, be the foundation of our family and home, and walk alongside us. This submission is not weakness, when you start to live your life through Him, a weight is removed from you.
“Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength” is another statement; both statements are contained within the Bible- Gods word, and a word we can stand on, the Light.
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Mary’s fete on Sunday, with lots of people staying and chatting. And of course, we had organised the Red Arrows fly past at 5pm on Sunday!!
The Outcasts ukulele band are pleased to announce that the total collected for Farleigh Hospice at their Fête de la Musique, “Summer Solstice Sounds”.
The event, held at the River Breeze Café Bar, North Fambridge on 21st June last, raised £1271.71.
On the Sunday afternoons of September 7th and October 5th (both 2-4,30 pm), "Kind of Blue", a local modern jazz quintet will be performing in the Bell Woodham Ferrers. (01245 320443).
Dipping into the repertoires of artists such as Miles Davis and Ella Fitzgerald we will play some of the music that "made America great again ".
Entry and food are free, and there will be a raffle with exciting prizes.
So herald in the season of mellow fruitfulness with a trip to the Bell on the above dates.
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Autumn in the Bell Woodham Ferrers
Everything under 10 roofs
Deciding what might be right for your home is so much easier when you can see the different options for yourself. At our showrooms you can explore a huge range of home improvements all fully installed in a variety of room sets.
From installed doors and windows to complete extensions and conservatories, you can really get a feel for what you do and don’t want, and how good the finished project could be.
For inspiration search SEH BAC, visit your nearest showroom, or call 0800 666444.
All the right ingredients
How a dream kitchen became a reality in a matter of weeks
For Carol-Ann Harvey it was a question of when, not if. ‘I had a pretty clear idea of what I wanted for my home. I love my house but I didn’t love its cramped kitchen. I simply wanted to extend and give myself the kind of space I’d long dreamed of.’
Her neighbour had done something similar with a conservatory but what really inspired Mrs Harvey was a visit to her local SEHBAC showroom. ‘Instead of just showing you samples of windows or roofing, they’ve built complete, furnished rooms. So you can see what it might be like in reality as well as assess the quality of their work.’
‘I love my house but I didn’t love its cramped kitchen—I was always fighting for space.’
This was the first large scale building project Mrs Harvey had commissioned and she was understandably nervous about finding the right firm. While she obtained quotes from other suppliers there was more confidence in SEHBAC’s capacity to deliver on the basis that is a large, established company peopled by helpful, well organised and professional teams. ‘I think the showroom was a big advantage for me… it’s also a sign that you’re dealing with a professional company.’
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From the start, communications were good. SEHBAC is unusual in that it fields a project manager who owns the project completely and is the main point of contact ensuring that everything runs efficiently on site. ‘The way they took care of everything meant I didn’t have any stress, which was brilliant,’ says Mrs Harvey. ‘People came when they said they would, and did what they promised–they were brilliant–nice, friendly people who just got on with it.’
SEHBAC has streamlined its business to focus entirely on its customers, reducing waste and cutting out delays that might otherwise disrupt building projects. As a result projects like this one can be be completed in as little as a month on site.
The quality of the product and the speed, efficiency and smoothness of the whole project made it possible for Mrs Harvey to fully enjoy the transformation of her home.
‘You can look at money in the bank, but it’s so much better to see something like this. It’s such a lovely room, I just can’t believe how fantastic it is, really.’
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South Woodham Ferrers United FC Donates Over £16,000 to Local Charities and Community Causes
We proud to announce that, since September 2021, the club has donated a total of £16,189.39 to a range of local charities, schools, and community initiatives. The donations reflect the club’s ongoing commitment to supporting the local community both on and off the pitch. So far, in 2025, the club has already made significant contributions, donating £2,500 to Essex & Herts Air Ambulance and a further £2,500 to Kids Inspire.
Since 2021, other beneficiaries have included Broomfield Hospital (£3,579.39), William de Ferrers School (£2,100), St John Ambulance (£1,000), The Trussell Trust (£1,000), Young Minds (£1,000), and A Game for Froggy (£260). Smaller donations have also supported Elmwood School and St Joseph’s School (each receiving £100), as well as the Curlew Fundraiser (£50). “We’re incredibly proud of the impact these donations have made,” said Darren Thompson, Chairman at South Woodham Ferrers United. “As a grassroots football club, we’re more than just a team – we’re a part of a wider community. Giving back is central to who we are.”
South Woodham Ferrers United would like to thank all members, sponsors, and supporters who have contributed to making this charitable impact possible.
Another push for the SWF FoodBank
Our Rotary Club at the South Woodham Ferrers Town Fayre.
Rtn Lisa Kelly, Asda’s Community Colleague and Deputy Town Mayor, organised another “Push” for the benefit of those in need, managed by the SWF FoodBank.
Assisted by other Rotarians and volunteers from the FoodBank, trolley and crates were filled at Asda with supplies donated through the magnificent generosity of the people of South Woodham Ferrers and environs. Lisa and the Club’s thanks go to those who were able to contribute to this collection for this worthy charity.
Saturday 12th July, saw our Club running a “smash the crockery” stall at the Town Fayre organised by the Town Council with the cooperation of the Village Hall. A beautiful hot day perhaps added to the work put in by the Club, but the result was enjoyed by children (and adults) at the well supported Town event.
at the
Another push for the SWF FoodBank
Rtn Lisa Kelly, Asda’s Community Colleague and Deputy Town Mayor, organised another “Push” for the benefit of those in need, managed by the SWF FoodBank.
Our Rotary Club
South Woodham Ferrers Town Fayre.
Saturday 12th July, saw our Club running a “smash the crockery” stall at the Town Fayre organised by the Town Council with the cooperation of the Village Hall. A beautiful hot day perhaps added to the work put in by the Club, but the result was enjoyed by children (and adults) at the well
FOCUS
27 July 2025
NHS Mid & South Essex Integrated Care Board has made the following key decisions:
• Community outpatient and ambulatory care services at St Peter’s Hospital, Maldon will remain for up to five years while the local NHS works to develop a new local health hub.
• Asplit-site stroke rehabilitation model will be introduced to improve access and reduce the travel burden, with services based in Rochford and Brentwood.
• The freestanding midwife-led birthing unit previously at St Peter’s will be permanently relocated to Braintree, with antenatal and postnatal outpatient care remaining in Maldon.
Resident absent Doctors are striking from 25 to 30 July. These are challenging days whilst the NHS attempts to maintain as many services as possible. This follows the failure of the Government and BMAto reach agreement over pay. Polls suggest the strikers don’t have so much patient and public support this time. This strike should not take place. The joint priority must be working hard to deliver the necessary changes set out in the NHS 10-year plan.
Independent academic report into “Accessibility to Healthcare Services in SWF, the Dengie & Maldon” published by SWF Health & Social Care Group.
“Huge thanks to Emily Cramb for her 1st class report. We don’t think such a report has been done before. We believe in the best places for healthcare services.As many such best places as possible should be local. But some have to be in centres of excellence to provide best quality care. If ‘best
HOME TEST DRAWBACKS. There are rapidly becoming more widespread … and yet many self-tests available on the UK high street are unfit-forpurpose and need much greater regulation to ensure they are safe and reliable, according to recent studies published byThe BMJ. The findings show that most self-tests lack essential information about who should use them, how to interpret the results, and what actions to take next. Some also contradict evidence-based guidance, “creating risks for misinterpretation and inappropriate healthcare decisions,” say the authors. Self-testing, as I say, is increasingly popular, with a wide range of tests available to UK consumers without needing healthcare professional involvement. The UK market for self-tests is expected to reach a projected revenue of £660m by 2030.
Researchers at the University of Birmingham reviewed 30 self-tests bought from local supermarkets, pharmacies, and health and wellbeing shops. The tests covered 19 different conditions, including vitamin D deficiency, blood sugar, thyroid function, prostate health, HIV, menopause and bowel cancer. Of the 30 tests, only 14 made any statement about test accuracy, only eight provided information on the box about who should or should not use the test, and only seven indicated what action to take after the result. Only 16 tests explicitly stated they were for screening, diagnosis, or monitoring, while nine did not indicate the symptoms or risk factors for their use. However, nearly all tests (27 out of 30) recommended follow-up with a healthcare professional if results were positive or abnormal, and 14 regardless of the result.
Performance claims were made for 24 tests, with over half (14; 58%) claiming 98% accuracy or higher. Yet much of the evidence to back these claims was not publicly available or was of low quality, which the authors say also raises ethical concerns.
The researchers rated 18 (60%) of the tests as “high risk” over concerns about the testing equipment, sampling process, or instructions and interpretation of the results, while use of the tests as advertised was judged contrary to evidence-based guidance for 11 of the 19 conditions studied. These tests are being heavily marketed. Newfoundland (one of the companies whose tests were found to have “most issues”) has commissioned Dr Hilary Jones to promote their products. He claims that these can take pressure off the NHS … but the opposite seems to be the case as considerable skill is attached to interpreting results in the light of a patient’s current problem, the clinical findings and their medical history. The overall impression is that this service is not adequately provided by the majority of the companies offering these tests … so patients end up seeing their NHS GP for this advice, thereby piling more pressure on an already overburdened and overwhelmed service.
In a linked feature, Bernie Croal, president of the Royal College of Pathologists, emphasises these knock-on effects for the NHS. “There are significant risks to patients when poor quality tests are carried out inappropriately, with both false reassurance and unnecessary consequences for the NHS to repeat tests or take additional action.”
And Prof Jon Deeks at the University of Birmingham says there is an urgency for regulatory action and to harness the potential of these tests.
place’isn’t local it must be accessible; with mutually convenient appointments; be able to get there and back reasonably easily by private vehicle or public transport; and be comfortable. We’ll now work with our local NHS to ensure accessibility is integrated as a vital aspect of health and social care services. We’ll promote this to the whole NHS. Integration is good; it should be wider and include accessibility.”
Read the full report at accessibility-to-healthcare-services-report-swf-hscgwarwick-medical-school-vf.pdf . Details of the challenges of accessibility from places in the area to get to the three local acute hospitals are in the Report’sAppendix 7.
The first UK death from measles for over a decade sent shockwaves around the country. The dangerous decline in MMR vaccination rates continues. Several seriously ill children were in Merseyside hospitals.A potential outbreak could “spread like wildfire”. Please get full vaccinations for measles and all other serious conditions as we’re seeing increases in many life-threatening illnesses because of reduced immunity.
The 10 Year Health Plan for England sets out steps to make the NHS fit for the future. The three ‘shifts’are: from hospital to community; from analogue to digital; and from treatment to prevention. Delivering as much as possible locally is a reminder of the 2008 plan; let’s hope it’s delivered this time. We must remember that the oldest, frailest patients are more analogue users than digital users. Prevention is preferable to cure. Our full article about the Plan, the local implications from it, what the Government has said about it, and the King’s Fund’s analysis is at: https://swfhealthsocial.co.uk/ wp-content/uploads/2025/07/nhs-10-year-plan-july-2025.pdf .
More Public Health news is on our website and in our weekly e-newsletters. SWF Library provides online services and helps with internet access. For welfare information and subscription to our newsletter, email swfhealthsocial@outlook.com , or leave voicemails on 01245 322079. https://swfhealthsocial.co.uk/
“Self-tests have a clear potential to improve public health. However, for them to be beneficial and not harmful, they must be proven to be accurate, easy to use, and supported by clear instructions. We hope the Medicines & Healthcare Regulatory Authority (MHRA) will update the regulatory process to ensure self-tests are effective and safe for everyone.”
ST PETERS REPRIEVE. Most of you will have heard by now that St Peter’s has won a partial 5 years reprieve thanks to the sterling efforts of the Save Maldon’s Medical Services Group (SMMS). This goes to show that well organised patient pressure can bring about changes for the better.
HEALTHCARE SURVEY. The Warwick Uni/SWFH&SCG survey was one small step for mankind but a giant leap in the right direction for local healthcare. The move towards asking residents what they think rather than telling them what to think has to be applauded. There was a relatively small number of responses in comparison to the target population but that’s not unusual given that, while healthcare is high on most patents’ agenda, that doesn’t always translate into action. And with regard to the most important finding, accessibility, it was in line with previous ‘surveys’ such as the survey of the elderly residents of two homes in SWF after the closure of all the town centre health centre activities, the minisurvey carried out when there was a proposal to move the Burnham surgery to an out of town location and the public feedback on the proposal to close St Peter’s Hospital.
It also presumably moves the SWFH&SCG on from the position it took at the March 2024 recording of the meeting to discuss the future of St Peters (which is found at around 35 mins into the recording) which contrasted with what other representatives had to say and drew fierce criticism from the SMMS group (in Focus and elsewhere). As you know it was eventually found that around £200,000 had been spent on an NHS consultation the findings of which were described as “far too hasty”, “utterly inadequate”, and"deeply flawed."
The group now states: “We believe in best places for healthcare services. As many such best places should be local. But some have to be in centres of excellence to provide best quality care. If ‘best place’ isn’t local it must be accessible; with mutually convenient appointments; be able to get there and back reasonably easily by private vehicle or public transport; and be comfortable.
In the past, there seemed to be some misunderstanding about ‘accessibility’. If the passengers in a car sustained major injuries in an RTA nobody would say: “Take them to St Peter’s” … and likewise if you needed open heart surgery, brain surgery or treatment of burns (etc). You would be taken to a centre of excellence … BUT the vast majority of our encounters with the NHS are for relatively minor (but nevertheless important) problems. In such cases, accessibility is paramount … and it was these cases that St Peter’s dealt with extremely well in the 40 odd years I was an odd GP in SWF. Long may it continue!
Dr John Cormack
FOCUS
Gut Feelings: Why Your Stomach Might Be the Attention Seeker of Your Body
Hi lovely humans! It’s me, Kelly Beagle, your friendly nutritional therapist and enthusiastic over-sharer. Today, we’re diving into the one part of the body that’s full of drama but rarely gets the spotlight it deserves: your gut.
Most people see digestion as simple. You eat food, digest food, carry on. But if you’ve ever experienced bloating, reflux, or that “is it my gut or anxiety?” sensation, you’ll know your digestive system has a personality. And sometimes? It’s a full-on diva.
Your Gut Does More Than You Think Your gut is basically the operations manager of your whole body. It affects your mood, skin, immunity, sleep, energy, and yes, even brain function. Ever felt snappy before lunch or foggy after sugar? That’s your “second brain” (a.k.a. your gut) trying to get your attention.
Signs Your Gut’s Not Happy If you’ve been dealing with:
• Bloating
• Constipation or loose stools
• Reflux
• Brain fog
• Sudden food intolerances
…your gut may be waving a red flag. These symptoms might be common, but they’re not normal.
What’s Going On in There?
Your gut is home to trillions of bacteria (your microbiome). When
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this community is out of balance (because of stress, antibiotics, ultra-processed foods, or too little fibre) it can throw everything off. Think of it like this: too much sugar? Bad bacteria throw a rave. Not enough fibre? Everything slows down. Stressed out? Digestion taps out altogether.
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• Fibre is queen – Lentils, oats, chia seeds, and colourful veggies are gut gold.
•Chew your food – It starts digestion and stops you swallowing air.
•Cut back on ultra-processed foods – A little is fine. A lot = gut mutiny.
•Fermented foods – Yogurt, kefir, kimchi… your gut bugs love them.
•Stress less – Deep breaths, screens off, a walk in nature. It all matters.
Final Word (and a Warm Invite)
I’ve worked with people who hadn’t had a proper poo in a week, or who thought bloating every afternoon was just their normal. Trust me, it doesn’t have to be that way. If your gut has been stealing the show for all the wrong reasons, or if you’re dealing with health issues and just want to feel better again, I offer free 20-minute consultations to chat through what’s going on and how I can help.
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August2025
AnIncredible80s Event
What a fantastic 80s event! Everyone had a great time, and we were fortunate with the weather.Thedayfeaturedthrilling rides, delicious food, refreshing drinks, and live performances from Genesis, Spicer Dance, and Funk2K.
A heartfelt thank you to all the residents of South Woodham Ferrerswhojoinedus;thesenseof communitywastrulyremarkable
S T E R D E S I G N S Keep an eye out for the winners of our poster design contest aimed at encouraging people to refrain from littering and expressing their love for their community. The entries were created by talented children from primary schools in SWF
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Residents are invited to sign up on the Chelmsford City Council website to receive notifications and updates regarding applications in their area: https://www.chelmsford.gov. uk/planning-and-buildingcontrol
Keep an eye on our socials for details of our upcoming youth events during August 2025
Birthdays
Happy 9th birthday to our smart and grown up Oliver, lots of love mummy, Alfie and Eleanor-rose
Happy belated 5th birthday to my gorgeous “Action Girl” granddaughter Lucy Park. Love you loads ❤ from Nanny xxxx
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THANK YOU To the lady who stopped when I broke down in Inchbonnie Road on the School Run home and summoned help from a gentleman to assist pushing the car into a side road. Thank you both very much.
THANK YOU to the two drivers who stopped and helped when I fell in the road in Carron Mead.
Yours sincerely,
Jean
I wanted to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude for your support during our recent charity event in aid of the Brain Tumour Charity. It was an absolute pleasure to host such an important cause, and we are proud to contribute 10% of our total revenue from the day to this amazing charity.
The work that the Brain Tumour Charity does across the UK is truly inspiring, and we are honored to be part of their mission. We also extend our thanks to everyone who donated and supported this vital initiative.
We look forward to collaborating with the Brain Tumour Charity again in the near future and hosting more events that help raise awareness and funds for their important work.
On behalf of myself and the entire Wild Thyme team, thank you once again for your participation and generosity. Your support is greatly appreciated.
Best regards, Azad Choudhury
Happy 8th Birthday Isaac, always the happiest boy, full of imagination and creativity. Love you to infinity and beyond, Mummy, Daddy & Nathan xxx
Welcome
Atlas! Love Mummy and Daddy xxx
Three ways to boost your garden in August
Plant up containers
Plant large pots withplants for late-summer colour. These will continue to give you a good splash of colour throughout the late summer months and well into the Autumn. Keep them fed and watered keep them looking good.
Fill seasonal gaps
Lilies, Fuchsias and Dahlias are all late-flowering plants, giving a great display into December and are great for where other plants have died down.
Deadhead & cut back plants
Continue to deadhead Salvias, Roses,Dahliasand other summerflowering plantsto encourage more buds. Do the same with annualbedding plantsregularly – this will keep them flowering. Cut back hardy perennials such as Lupins, Delphiniums and Geumsto remove straggly growth, and encourage fresh new foliage and even a late flush of flowers.
Four plants to boost your garden in August. With high soil temperatures in August, it’s a good time to get new plants established.
Penstemons
Beautiful pink, white and purple trumpet-shaped flowers provide abundant nectar for bees, butterflies and beetles.
Sedums
These succulent flowers come in shades of red, pink, yellow and white. They thrive in full sun in borders. Heucheras
Bees and butterflies are happy foragers of these shade-loving plants with their delicate spikes of tiny flowers.
Chrysanthemums
Autumn-flowering varieties are especially attractive to a wide range of UK pollinators. They provide a source of late-season food when many other plants have finished flowering.
Five ways to boost the environment in August.
Keep planting
Keep planting to keep wildlife happy!
Fresh water
Remember to leave out a fresh water supply for passing wildlife. Choose an ornamental bird bath and have a bowl of water on the ground for any hedgehogs.
Collect rainwater
Watering plants with rainwater is as good as it gets and with August usually being the 3rd wettest month of the year, it’s a great time to get your water butts in position.
Reduce water loss
Use your homemade compost or well-rotted organic matter to mulch your flower beds as it helps to slow evaporation from the soil.
Make your own compost
With all the deadheading, cutting back and lawn mowing, why not turn it into your own compost? It’s easier than you would think. You can also use vegetable peelings and eggshells. Browse our range of composters and ask for advice at Meadow Croft.
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Local Lad Qualifies for the World BMX Championships!
Edward Cordery has secured his place as 7th (from 19th in his first year competing last year) top rider in the United Kingdom.
The BMX National Series culminated in Birmingham over the weekend of 5th and 6th July.
Over the course of the weekend, each day saw around 995 riders competing in all age categories with around 50 in Edward's age 11 male category.
On Saturday, Edward competed in 3 motos (qualifying races) and came 1st, 2nd and 2nd, which meant that he was top 32 and was into the quarter finals. In the quarter finals, you have to finish in the top 4 spots in order to move onto the semi finals (if you don't come top 4 then your day is over and you have to go home). Edward finished 2nd in the quarter finals against the British Number 1 rider. He then moved onto the semi finals which saw 16 boys race (two races of 8 riders) for a top four place. Edward came 3rd in that race, meaning he qualified for the "A" final.
The "A" final was the best 8 riders of the day and Edward was up against some tough competition. He worked really hard to gain a 5th position.
Onto Sunday and again another 3 motos where Edward came 1st, then got taken out by another rider and crashed to the ground so came last, then came back from that and smashed his last moto, coming 2nd against the British Number 1. In the quarter finals, he came 2nd and moved onto semi finals where he came 3rd. Edward was ecstatic to have made the "A" final for a second day running against some tough competition. The A final was nail biting, as all the riders are the best of the day and all really want the top positions - Edward was next to the rider who had had the best gate start times during the day so found himself in 7th place. He found the strength and
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speed from somewhere to make up two places and finished 5th again in the final!!
Because of Edwards race results over the 10 rounds of National Series and the points that he gained, he is now ranked 7th in the Country!! This is a huge achievement and most improved rider because for his first year at Nationals last year, he had hoped to be top 16 and he managed 19th place so to have achieved top 7th rider in the Country, from being 19th, is just amazing!! In order to qualify for the World Championships (which are being held in Australia next year!) he needed to be within the top 14 so he has smashed that and can now compete in the Worlds!
He will also be racing in the British Championships at Cyclopark this August.
If you would like to follow his progress, you can on Instagram by looking up edwardcordery.
All races are available to re-watch on You Tube and the live stream of the British Championships from Cyclopark will be on Saturday 23rd August 2025.
The South Woodham Ferrers u3a Eco Group held a successful “Let’s Get Green” event on 14th June at Champions Manor Hall as part of the national Great Big Green Week. The Town Mayor, Cllr Alan Shearring opened the event for us and spoke about how the Town Council is becoming greener with an electric van and solar panels. He then visited the various tables and chatted with people there.
As well as a variety of displays on electric vehicles, recycling and plastics, eco-friendly household goods, vegan recipes, green travel and holidays we also had a slideshow of photos on green issues taken by the u3a Photography Group and paintings done by the u3a Paints and Pastels group. Children could give us their thoughts on climate change and also make paper plant pots and plant wildflower seeds. We were also joined by the Men’s Shed lads who had made bird boxes, bird tables, and planters for people to buy, Sue with her Open Gardens fund-raising for Farleigh Hospice and Kelly from Kinder Essex. Refreshments were served during the afternoon.
During the afternoon, Byron gave a talk on what you can do
Millwood WI July Report
This month, as our speaker was unavailable, we had 2 quizzes written by one of our committee members
The first quiz was a cryptic one where all the answers were flowers and the 2nd was London underground stations. It was very quiet for sometime as we all tried to work out the clues.! One clue in the flower quiz was YOKO HASN'T BEEN TO THE TOILET. Not many ladies worked out that the answer was JAPENESE KNOT WEED and another , A TOUCHING REQUEST was FORGET ME NOT!. One of the questions which proved tricky in the Underground quiz was BLOW YOUR HORN IN NEW YORK THOROUGHFARE, the answer being TOOTING BROADWAY.
We all enjoyed the evening, even if we didn't know all the answers. Thanks to Caroline who organised the evening.
Our August meeting is a picnic in Compass Gardens. Other proposed events are painting pottery at Madison Heights, Bavarian Curling at Meadowcroft in November and a Christmas lunch in December, so we are very busy!!
We meet in WDF school on the 4th Wednesday evening of the month at 7pm and our next meeting in the school is 24th September. Our speaker is Sheila Dearns and her subject is Hedgehogs Havens.
If you would like to join us, you would be made very welcome
for hedgehogs in the garden, such as holes under fences, providing water and places where they can hide. South Woodham turns out to be a good location for hedgehogs. We also watched a blog of our Cllr Terry Sherlock, Chelmsford’s Climate Ambassador, cycling round the cycle routes in South Woodham, a video about plastic recycling and one about Climate Justice. It was a very sociable and informative afternoon. Ann.woolley.u3a@gmail.com
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If you love flowers and are interested in floral arrangements, why along to the South Woodham Ferrers Flower Arrangement
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We meet at the WI Hall, Guys Farm Road, South Woodham Ferrers CM3 5NF on Thursday of the month at 7.30 for a monthly demonstration by a talented demonstrator. These events are always entertaining, relaxing and a lovely way evening, so bring a friend and come and join us! We are a friendly and welcoming
If you love flowers and are interested in floral arrangements, why not come along to the South Woodham Ferrers Flower Arrangement Club
Membership £45 per year (pro-rata) or pay on the night Non-Members / Visitors
Refreshments included and raffle is held at £1 per strip, where you could win beautiful arrangements made by the demonstrator on the night
Contact: SWF Secretary: 07917094534 or 07540495279 Email: SWFFlowerclub@gmail.com
We meet at the WI Hall, Guys Farm Road, South Woodham Ferrers CM3 5NF on the second Thursday of the month at 7.30pm for a monthly demonstration by a talented NAFAS demonstrator. These events are always entertaining, relaxing and a lovely way to spend an evening, so bring a friend and come and join us! We are a friendly and welcoming club. Membership £45 per year (pro-rata) or pay on the night Non-Members / Visitors £7 Refreshments included and raffle is held at £1 per strip, where you could win one of the beautiful arrangements made by the demonstrator on the night.
Contact: SWF Secretary: 07917094534 or 07540495279 Email: SWFFlowerclub@gmail.com
River Breeze Away Any End of Summer Blues
The end of summer is a well-rehearsed theme for popular song writers particularly when involving young lovers facing the reality that the changing of the seasons can bring.
A much loved example of this genre is the 1945 “Autumn Leaves” (“Les Feuilles Mortes”) composed in France by the Hungarian Joseph Kosma with original lyrics by Jaques Prevért and English ones by Johnny Mercer. The song is so popular that it has been commercially recorded more than a 1000 times.
On the same theme many readers will remember the 1984 big hit, “The Boys of Summer” (no12 in the UK) sung by Don Henley of the Eagles fame who wrote the words with the music by Mike Campbell of Tom Petty`s band the Heartbreakers. A year later came “The Summer of 69” a world-wide hit for Canadian Bryan Adams and often described as a quintessential summer song.
However it is music lovers rather than young romance on the mind of Nick Parsons, the leader of the Brandy Hole Shanty/ Irish Band and organiser of the End of Summer Festival which plays out at the River Breeze Café Bar, North Fambridge on the weekend of the 30th and 31st August. “It can often be gloomy when the summer holidays are over and next summer seems so far away” explains Nick “I thought something cheerful might be appropriate and came up with the idea of putting on a local festival featuring many
V J Day 80th Anniversary Remembering the men of Woodham Ferrers who gave their live
On 15th August we will mark the 80th Anniversary of the end of the war with Japan and consequently the end of the Second World War. It is easy to dismiss this as another anniversary amongst many but it is important to remember that men from Woodham Ferrers died during the war against Japan.
Frederick Henry Tonnison died during the defence of Singapore whilst Walter Albert Harrington and Walter Keeble were taken prisoner when Singapore fell to the Japanese and became prisoners of war and subsequently died in captivity. Harry Alfred Dobson died in the latter stages of the war fighting to drive the Japanese out of Burma now Myanmar.
There is not room to tell each of their stories here but if you want to learn more about them visit https://www. stmarysheritagehub.co.uk/ where you will find not only their stories but also all those others who are mentioned on the memorials to both wars. “At the going down of the sun and in the morning we will remember them”
different types and ages of popular music.”
For Saturday, as well as the Brandy Hole Band, Nick has organised the popular Outcasts Ukulele Band (tbc) supported by other artistes along with a DJ. Sunday, in the afternoon there a first for the River Breeze with the Southend based quintet Interplay made up of some of the best jazz musicians in Essex. Early evening that wonderful duo Raffles appear, again supported by other acts and a DJ.
The music is free and runs from 2pm. For more information including as to timings, or if you think that your act might like a slot, please ring Nick on 07938 930 396
RECOGNISE ANY OF THESE?
The years since the Second World War have seen enormous changes in technology which has affected us all whether we like it or not. At the end of the war none of these devises existed and now they are history. South Woodham Ferrers Local History Society returns after its summer break on 3rd September when we will welcome Ken Pratt who will give us a fascinating talk about advances in technology affecting the post war generation.
You do not have to be a member of South Woodham Local History Society to enjoy our talks which take place at Champions Manor Hall, Hullbridge Road at 8.15 pm. Entry for non members is just £3, a real bargain and if you enjoy the talk and want to hear more you can always join us for a mere £15 which entitles you to free entry to all our talks.
Our October talk will be by John Frankland on 1st October when he will be commemorating 50 years since the start of South Woodham Ferrers new town in a talk entitled SWF New Town 50 years
If further information is required please contact the society’s secretary Roy Bradnam on 01245 328714 or its chairman John Frankland on 01245 321518.
Why suffer in silence? If
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Woodham Ferrers Swim Club
A massive well done to both Bradley Humphries and Talullah Speak for qualifying for Regional Championships this year! They both swam brilliantly over the various weekends, with Bradley just missing out on the finals for his 50m breaststroke!
Well done to our wonderful EML team who raced at home on
Saturday 12th July! You really gave it your all! We sat in 2nd place for a while but ended up in 3rd! Well done team!
A huge well done to our swimmers that attended the
It's August already and the SWF Bowls Club teams have been very busy competing in their many league, County and friendly matches. Home teams and opponents alike deserve praise indeed for managing to complete their matches in the soaring temperatures we have had of late, sometimes finding unique ways of keeping cool.
SWF Bowls Club are continuing to make progress in their quest to rise further up the various league tables. Our ladies and gents' teams have been competing in Essex County matches in singles, pairs, triples and fours, many reaching the latter rounds. We are becoming a force to be reckoned with. We also have three mixed teams participating in the Chelmsford Midweek Bowling League and gents in the Chelmsford and District League. All teams are doing well with promotions within reach.
finals day in early September. With lots of club members taking part, expect to see our green very busy over the coming weeks.
Why not stop by and get a glimpse of the club in action. You're most welcome. It's not all about competing, as good as that can be, it's fun, very social and lifts the spirits. Come and say hello. South Woodham Ferrers Bowling Club swfbowlsclub.@gmail.com
Our summer in-house club competitions have now started. These include ladies and gents individual singles, and mixed pairs. Winners to be announced on
Massive congratulations to Percy Goldstone for qualifying for the Swim England National Age Group Open Water Championships 2025 after his smashing swim on Sunday 13th July! Best of luck for your 5k race!! Go Percy!
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Police Station non emergencies 101 or 0300 333 4444
Fire Station
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(contact via the Police Stn above)
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Town Council ChampionsManor Hall CommunityCentre 321817
Leisure Centre (SWF Swimming Pool) 605600
Village Hall 325568
Library 0345 603 7628
Volunteer Centre Chelmsford 250731
Community Transport 477750
‘Dial A Ride’ 9.30am-4.45pm
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Post Office 324066
HEALTHCARE
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South Woodham Councillors
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SCHOOLS
Collingwood Primary 322258
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William de Ferrers 326326
CHURCHES
Evangelical Church
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Salvation Army 01268 768803
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RELIGIOUS CENTRES
Mid Essex Buddhist Centre
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Community Care Community Care Co-Ordinator: Sandra 01245 321180
Food Bank - Located at New Life Church, Clements Green Lane, every Wednesday 10am to 12pm
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Elmwood Ward
Murrough O’Brien
Jackie Birch
Lisa Kelly (Deputy Town Mayor)
Terry Sherlock
Glenn Piesse
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Elmwood & Woodville Ward
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Murrough O Brien
Donna Eley
Chetwood & Collingwood Ward
Ashley John, Bob Massey , Malcolm Sismey
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