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Contents Local news ��4, 6 & 8 The right direction? ��10 Through the ages ��12 Secret of my success ��13 Fresh pair of eyes ��14 Fun after the sun? ��15 Let the shows begin ��16 Family home ��18 Secret of my success ��19 Mindfulness ��22 Secret of my success ��23 DD's Woodford diary ��24 Memorial Hall memories ��26 Miracles in E18 ��28 Walking tall ��30 Photography biography ��32 Festival wizards ��34 Sing, sing a song ��35 Community events �� 36-37 Index of advertisers ��38

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About Us The South Woodford Village Gazette is published every other month with a circulation of 10,000 copies. Of these, 9,000 are delivered free to homes and businesses across the E18 postcode region and the Laings Estate. The remaining copies are available from local supermarkets, shops and public service locations. Published by Marquis Print Ltd. Founded in 1992 by Jack Lamport Mitchell. Edited from 2004 to 2015 by Ken and Sue Lees. Marquis Print Ltd cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions, or endorse companies, products or services that appear in this magazine. The views expressed in contributed articles are those of the credited authors and do not necessarily represent those of the publisher. ©2016 Marquis Print Ltd All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced without the prior consent of the publisher.

Welcome… £1.09 per person per year. That was the widely reported cost of each of our 67 medals won by Team GB in Rio in August. While the ethical and economic debates about funding in sport will no doubt continue, something more clear-cut is the acknowledgement that financial input is just one of many ingredients in the recipe for success. We watched the live show and enjoyed the end results – what most of us didn’t see was the hard work, dedication and motivation that came before the final performances. This concept is not limited to the Olympics, of course, or indeed to sport. The behind-the-scenes work that results in a highly polished performance or a finely tuned product is something I’m sure many of us can relate to. And if ever there is a time in Woodford’s cultural calendar to turn our attention to those who have ‘put the work in’, then now is it. With the culmination of what must be thousands of man-hours among numerous organisers and participants, the wider public can now enjoy the final performances of the Woodford Festival. They may not be taking place in Rio, but residents and visitors will rejoice nonetheless in the multi-sensory delights of this celebration of community spirit and achievement. Our 67 medals may have come at a price and in the current climate of austerity the question of affordability is a valid one. But less easily measured is the benefit to society that such an outstanding national achievement brings. The opposite, however, may be true on a local scale. It’s probably hard to put a price on the funds used by the diverse range of participants involved in the festival, but the benefit to our Lee Marquis, Editor community is easy to calculate: priceless.

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Useful numbers in and around South Woodford… Local councillors Monkhams Ward Linda Huggett ��020 8989 3315 linda.huggett@redbridge.gov.uk Michael John Stark ��020 8708 9680 michael.stark@rebridge.gov.uk Jim O'Shea ��07768 347 348 jim.o'shea@redbridge.gov.uk Church End Ward Emma Best ��07813 363 315 emma.best@redbridge.gov.uk Hugh Cleaver ��020 8530 7810 hugh.cleaver@redbridge.gov.uk Tom McLaren ��020 8708 2041 tom.mclaren@redbridge.gov.uk Roding Ward Lloyd Jacob Duddridge ��07580 279 394 lloyd.duddridge@redbridge.gov.uk Ian Bond ��020 8708 2049 ian.bond@redbridge.gov.uk Gwyneth Deakins ��020 8708 9087 gwyneth.deakins@redbridge.gov.uk Snaresbrook Ward Christopher Cummins ��020 8708 9762 christopher.cummins@redbridge.gov.uk Suzanne Nolan ��020 8708 9609 suzanne.nolan@redbridge.gov.uk Colin Cronin ��020 8708 2042 colin.cronin@redbridge.gov.uk Redbridge Council ��020 8554 5000 LOCAL MPs Chingford and Woodford Green Iain Duncan Smith MP ��020 7219 3000 iainduncansmith.org.uk Ilford North Wes Streeting MP ��020 3475 7901 wesstreeting.org Ilford South Mike Gapes MP ��020 7219 6485 mikegapes.org Leyton and Wanstead John Cryer MP ��020 8989 5249 johncryermp.co.uk Leisure & Libraries South Woodford Library & Gym ��020 8708 9067 Woodford Green Library ��020 8708 9055 Wanstead Library ��020 8708 7400 Odeon ��0871 224 4007 Sylvestrian Leisure Centre ��020 8509 6526 Police Local Police ��101 Church End Safer Neighbourhoods Team ��020 8345 3637 Monkhams Safer Neighbourhoods Team ��020 8721 2564 Roding Safer Neighbourhoods Team ��020 8721 2565 Snaresbrook Safer Neighbourhoods Team ��020 8721 2561 HEALTH The Shrubberies Medical Centre ��020 8530 4108 Glebelands Practice ��020 8989 6272 South Woodford Health Centre ��020 8491 3333 Elmhurst Practice ��020 8491 3310 The Broadway Surgery ��020 8505 3204 Southdene Surgery ��020 8530 3731 Southdene Surgery (evenings & weekends) ��020 3770 1888

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Woodford Memorial Hall: ‘best job I have ever had’

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At this year’s Woodford Memorial Hall annual lecture Deborah Aloba will be talking about her experiences as the hall’s Heritage Engagement Officer. The role – which Deborah describes as ‘the best job I have ever had’ – was part of a year-long audio-visual history project collating the hall’s 114 years of history to raise awareness of the venue and its role in the local area. The presentation will take place in The Roberts Hall from 7.45pm on 3 October (tickets: £7). Call 020 8505 3352

Redbridge Council have launched a consultation on two proposed property licensing schemes, which aim to license all properties rented to single family households in certain areas of the borough. One of the proposed schemes covers 14 wards, including Snaresbrook, Church End and Roding, and suggests a £500 fee per property for a five-year licence, with a number of conditions landlords will have to meet. The consultation will close on 16 October. Visit swvg.co/llords

The builders’ yard at 31 Marlborough Road, South Woodford is one of several local sites identified in the plan for residential development

and we must carefully manage where development takes place and the form it takes… We have said it time and again, doing nothing is not an option,” said Councillor Jas Athwal. Members of the South Woodford Society, however, are questioning why the local area is being targeted for ‘excessive growth’. Comments received during the consultation will be submitted to the Planning Inspectorate for independent examination and a Public Examination will take place next year. Visit swvg.co/localplan

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Open House at Woodford County High School

Society raise questions over housing for homeless

Woodford County High School will be one of several venues in Redbridge taking part in Open House London 2016, an annual celebration of architecture and design when buildings open their doors to the public for free. Formerly Highams Manor – an elegant Georgian manor house built in 1768 – the building was initially converted into a military hospital during the First World War, with ground and first floor rooms used as operating theatres and wards. In 1919 the site was rented from the Warner family by Essex County Council for the purpose of establishing a new school for girls and renovation was needed to turn the wards used by soldiers into classrooms. Half-hourly tours of the venue – located on High Road, Woodford Green – will take place on 18 September from 1pm to 5pm. Visit swvg.co/ohl16

The South Woodford Society have outlined a series of questions they would like councillors to answer regarding proposals for the former dairy site near Charlie Brown’s roundabout to be developed into 151 temporary housing units for the homeless. “The businesses currently operating on the site have been given formal notice that their leases will not be renewed… Redbridge Council has decided not to consult local residents and we would only have discovered their proposal when they applied for planning approval,” said a spokesperson for the community group, who goes on to ask: “Why does Redbridge continue to damage viable businesses in South Woodford? What is the definition of temporary housing and what is the scale of housing being proposed?”

Residents have until the end of September to put forward their views on the Redbridge Local Plan, which sets out the council’s proposals for 16,845 new homes in the borough and identifies South Woodford as one of five ‘investment and growth areas’. Redbridge’s population is estimated to rise by 65,000 over the next 15 years and the council have been trying to identify ways to provide the facilities needed to cope with this increase. “The borough is in desperate need of new housing

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Gateway to India: Gujarat, Mumbai and Woodford

The Wanstead and Woodford Association for the Blind held their annual summer party in August. “It was a chance for members to have a fun afternoon, but it was also a chance for the club to say thank you to all the volunteers who keep it going,” said Susan Mann, the group’s secretary, who is keen to welcome new members to their weekly meetings at the Woodford Green United Free Church. Volunteers – to drive members to events – are also needed. Call 07840 850 838

A touring exhibition that explores the links between India, Britain and Redbridge will be on show at Redbridge Museum from 18 October to 28 January. The borough’s links to India stretch back to 1615, when Sir Thomas Roe of Woodford secured a base for London’s East India Company on the coast of Gujarat, India’s westernmost state. East India Company merchants subsequently used their wealth to build magnificent estates in Ilford, Wanstead and Woodford. Visit swvg.co/india

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An award-winning former BBC and ITV producer and director has established a unique business model that is offering local residents the chance to have their family story committed to film in a documentary. “My documentary portrait video service could feature a relative or friend who has a unique or appealing story to tell and illustrate it with still photos, archive video, music and titles,” said Azeem Khan, who has been making documentaries and factual programmes on a freelance basis since the 1990s. “I came up with the idea after discussing it with my elderly parents and asking them if they would like to have their stories recorded professionally as a testament.” The cost of the service will depend on the duration of filming and editing. Visit mof.media

Following the recent publication of this year’s Green Flag Award winners, there are now a total of nine parks and open spaces in Redbridge that have the right to fly the iconic flag. Elmhurst Gardens, Goodmayes Park, Ilford War Memorial, South Park, Valentines Park and Hainault Forest Country Park have each retained their Green Flag status, with Claybury Woods, Clayhall Park and Seven Kings Park also achieving the high standards required. “I would like to pay tribute to the fantastic ‘friends of’ parks groups that take so much interest and give so much time to our parks in order to make them better. Their work is a tremendous example of civic pride,” said Councillor Ross Hatfull. To vote for South Woodford’s Elmhurst Gardens in the People’s Choice Awards, visit swvg.co/voteelmhurst

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A production of Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest took place in the gardens of Woodford Green’s Hurst House in August. “The play suited the grounds perfectly,” commented one member of the sell-out audience. Director Helen Crosse of Shooting Stars Theatre Company used the whole of the gardens to bring the play to life, including the secluded rose garden that became Algernon’s London apartments, with the audience ‘acting’ as members of the party.

Thy English Academy – which runs English and maths lessons for seven- to 16-year-olds at Snaresbrook’s Forest School – are offering one student the chance to win a year’s free tuition. “The scholarship place will start in January 2017, allowing them to take part in lessons aimed at 11Plus and GCSE achievement,” said Nadia Mansoor, who founded the academy in 2014. The scholarship will be awarded to the child with the highest score in an exam to be sat at the end of September. Call 020 8530 8834

A reminiscence afternoon invites participants to bring childhood photos

Redbridge will be marking UK Older People’s Day with a week-long programme of events at the end of September. The celebrations – which recognise the contribution older people make to our society – coincide with the UN International Day of Older Persons on 1 October. Several entertainment shows will take place at Elderberries Day Centre in Woodford Green (call 020 8708 7641) with a range of other events – including a quiz and celebratory lunch with local councillors – taking place at the Age UK activity centre in Wanstead (call 020 8989 6338). In South Woodford, a reminiscence session at the library on 28 September from 11.30am to 2pm invites participants to share their childhood memories and look at old photos and memorabilia (call 020 8708 9067).

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A team of artists are inviting local residents to discover the art of drawing at an event at St Mary’s Church in October. The Big Draw 2016 is a drawing workshop for all ages, which hopes to encourage people to draw and experiment with mark-making using a range of different graphic media. “It is generally very popular with families and is intended to be fun,” said organiser Mark Lewis. Demonstrations will take place throughout the day and all materials will be supplied. “We try to keep up with the digital age and so I will also be giving demonstrations of drawing on an iPad and iPhone,” added Mark, who is a former lecturer of art and design at London Metropolitan University. The workshop will take place on 15 October from 10am to 4pm. Email mlewis342@gmail.com

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Cheyne Avenue resident Helen Auty opened her garden to the public in August as part of the National Gardens Scheme. After welcoming around 90 visitors, Helen raised £675 for charity.

Haven House Children’s Hospice have launched their third annual online raffle. The prizes include the use of a sports car for a week, spa passes and £100 in gift vouchers. Visit swvg.co/hhraffle

The South Woodford Kumon Centre – which is based in the Scout Hut behind the library – is offering parents the chance to try their children on a free twoweek supplementary maths and English programme (between 1 October and 20 November). “Parents will gain an insight into how Kumon develops students’ independent study skills in order to enhance their academic progress and confidence,” said Peter O’Donnell, who has run the centre for the past 12 years. Call 020 8505 6511

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Celebrate Roald Dahl day at your local library

Benjamin Disraeli, the subject of the first talk

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The Woodford and District National Trust centre will be launching a new series of talks in September, covering a diverse range of subjects. The centre, which has raised over £250,000 for the National Trust since it was formed in 1968, also arranges outings to various National Trust properties. The new season of monthly presentations begins at 8pm on 14 September at Trinity Catholic High School with a talk by Rachel Kolsky about the places and people associated with Benjamin Disraeli. Future subjects will include City of London churches (October), extinction (November), Rainham Hall (December), River Thames art (January), Wanstead House (February) and The Vyne (March). Membership is available for £10 per year, but visitors are also welcome to attend the talks (£3). Call 020 8508 9541

Libraries across Redbridge will be taking part in global celebrations for Roald Dahl day on 10 September, which marks 100 years since the birth of the ‘world’s number one storyteller’. Four- to 12-year-olds are invited to attend free events – no booking required – at Woodford Green Library (10am to 11.30am) or South Woodford Library (2pm to 3pm), where they can enjoy ‘gloriumptious’ fun with puzzles and craft activities. Roald Dahl, who was born on 13 September 1916 in Wales, rose to prominence in the 1940s with works for both children and adults. His books have sold over 200 million copies worldwide, including some of the best-loved children’s stories of the 20th century, such as Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda and James and the Giant Peach. Visit roalddahl.com

The best of Redbridge: proud to call it home

More than 1,200 people were entertained by local acts, including South Woodford’s Ultrasound Choir, at the Haven House summer fair in July. Over £13k was raised for the charity.

As part of a #ProudToCallItHome campaign, Redbridge Council have launched an Instagram account to share images depicting ‘the best things about the borough’. Visit swvg.co/ptcih

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But now, more than ever, we need to come together to maintain a sustainable neighbourhood and guard against the potentially huge negative impact on all our lives and community from the proposed plans for development that Redbridge Council have outlined for South Woodford in the recently published Redbridge Local Plan 2015–2030: PreSubmission Draft. The plan has targeted a number of areas in the borough, but in particular, South Woodford has been earmarked and designated as an ‘investment and growth area’. There are a number of key suggestions in the plan. These include a proposal to dispose of multiple current business areas (Station Estate, 120 Chigwell Road, Raven Road Industrial Estate, 31 Marlborough Road, 43–45 George Lane and Works at Maybank Road and Chigwell Road and Tesco on Southend Road) in favour of high-density residential and commercial development. There are plans to build 650 new homes in South Woodford, but with no indication given in the proposals for any accompanying infrastructure enhancements. Labelling South Woodford as an ‘investment and growth area’ comes at a terrifying cost in terms of planning. It means that we will become part of the tall building policy: Redbridge will be able to build tower blocks in South Woodford wherever possible. The plan also refers to a proposed ‘landmark building’ in the area. What does this mean? The key question that arises from the Redbridge Local Plan is why it is so unbalanced and why is South Woodford being targeted for excessive growth? Rather than demolish business areas and build new housing, greater

s a community in South Woodford, we all have one thing in common – we share the spaces, shops, amenities and schools in the area. And yet, our community is so much more than this. We also share our lives and build relationships with our neighbours, local businesses and those around us. I, like many, have a deep sense of pride and gratitude that we live in such a wonderful area.

Following the publication of the Redbridge Local Plan, which sets out the council’s proposals for future developments, Rena Pathak of the South Woodford Society questions the ‘excessive growth’ planned for the local area

consideration needs to be given to supporting development that is sympathetic to the suburban and Victorian nature of our neighbourhood. The burden of development should also be shared and proportional with the surrounding areas of Wanstead, Snaresbrook, Woodford and Aldersbrook. The plan describes

We can fight the dark clouds looming … them as ‘attractive and historic neighbourhoods’ – is that why they aren’t being considered for development? Is there not a deeply unpleasant social engineering subtext here? The leafy parts are left untouched while South Woodford, along with four other ‘investment and growth areas’ (Ilford, the Crossrail corridor, Gants Hill and Barkingside) will accommodate much of the borough’s (ambitious) growth over the life of the plan. Anyone who has been on the Central Line in rush-hour will know how deeply unpleasant that journey can be. The footfall at South Woodford is excessive compared to other parts of the borough and even other nearby stations (South Woodford had a footfall of a stunning 5.15 million in 2015 compared to just 2.67 million at Snaresbrook) and the proposal of yet more homes will only exacerbate this already overburdened station.

Our key objection with the Redbridge Local Plan is that it prioritises housing over local businesses, the loss of which will be devastating for the sustainability of our community. Further, the housing targets do not come with any additional proposals for improvements or infrastructure. It is imperative that the designation of South Woodford as an ‘investment and growth area’ be removed from the plan. South Woodford also has a very poor provision of leisure and sports facilities and the only site earmarked as a potential development for community and leisure is the car park adjacent to 24 Primrose Road under the viaduct. Everything else is reserved primarily for housing. Although we should support development for our neighbourhood, any development should happen through partnership with the community, be sustainable and respect and maintain the character and charm of the area. The only way we can make the council listen is if we strongly

let our thoughts, opinions and suggestions be heard. We need a three-stage response: 1. Complete the council’s feedback form on the Redbridge Local Plan by 30 September. 2. Join the South Woodford Society (strength in numbers). 3. Help us create our own Neighbourhood Plan for South Woodford. A Neighbourhood Plan will provide local residents with a voice that is channelled through a formal body, and as such, Redbridge Council will have to engage and work alongside the Neighbourhood Plan with any proposals for South Woodford. We also desperately need volunteers with certain skill sets who can offer their services. Are you experienced in planning, website development or social media? Can you spare time for leafleting? There is hope. We can fight the dark clouds looming for our area but we need to come together, unite and let our voices be heard in an effective way.

To read the Redbridge Local Plan and to take part in the public consultation, visit swvg.co/localplan. Council officers will be available to discuss the plans at South Woodford Library on 13 September from 7pm to 10pm. To join the South Woodford Society, email your name, address and contact details to e18society@gmail.com. Visit swvg.co/sws or follow @sowosociety on Twitter.

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Ahead of a talk for the Woodford Historical Society exploring the lives of people who have lived in the local area, local historian Georgina Green namedrops a few key historical figures

or the last 500 years, Woodford has been a prestigious place to live – close to the City but away from the bustle in a quiet forest setting. It has been the home of bankers, diplomats, retired sea captains and City merchants.

parish registers to find births, deaths and marriages in Woodford. One person featured in the talk is Sir Thomas Rowe (1580–1644), whose skills in diplomacy laid the foundation for the East India Company. Later, several captains who became wealthy sailing for the

Members of the Godfrey family were involved in the foundation of the Bank of England… Even the poorer people did not live in the extreme poverty of those in remote agricultural or industrial areas. They could work as servants and agricultural labourers but there was a large ‘middle class’ of shopkeepers and craftsmen who serviced their elite neighbours. We do not know the names of many of the earliest residents, but can use the memorials in St Mary’s Church and the

East India Company came to live in Woodford, where they could continue to work managing voyages for that company. David Bosanquet and Richard Salwey both lived in Turkey for a time but came to live in Woodford when they returned home. Bosanquet headed an import/export business dealing in goods with Turkey and the East, while Salwey became

Knighton was one of many large residences employing a number of servants in the Victorian period

Christopher Crowe purchased Woodford Hall in 1707

a director of the South Sea Company. Peter Godfrey spent time in Canton (China) for the East India Company, Sir Caesar Child was born in India, while both Christopher Crowe and Sir James Wright held diplomatic posts in Italy.

times. Leading architects Sir Robert Taylor, Robert Adam, Sir John Soane, John Buonarotti Papworth and Thomas Leverton all lived or worked in Woodford and Humphry Repton landscaped at least four estates in the parish.

Members of the Godfrey family were involved in the foundation of the Bank of England and later, William Hunt, Job Matthew and Jeremiah Harman were all governors of the bank, with a number of other local residents serving as directors at different

Although the Georgian period is central to the talk, others of note have lived in the parish in more recent times, such as the designer William Morris, politicians Sir Winston Churchill and Clement Attlee and Sylvia Pankhurst, the suffragette.

Georgina’s talk will take place on 19 September from 7.45pm at the Trinity Catholic High School (Lower Site Hall) in Woodford Green. Call 020 8505 3640 or visit woodfordhistoricalsociety.co.uk

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Fresh pair of eyes Cate – who wishes to be known only by her first name – is one of three friends who recently relocated to South Woodford. So, how do the area’s newest residents perceive our high street offerings?

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y family and close set of friends have all moved to South Woodford in the last two years from central London boroughs. We love the greenery and environment of this area and we love the great range of local restaurants. But we think the high street has the opportunity to improve, reflecting the changes made on our previous local high streets with more independent businesses and places to hang out.

South Woodford currently has a lot of mainstream chains and it is really practical from Monday to Friday, as you can do everything here from buying food to having a haircut or going to exercise classes. But at the weekend we find ourselves going to other areas to eat, drink and shop. We think there are some essential ingredients for the high street to satisfy the increasing numbers of 30-something cosmopolitan Londoners like us who are moving to South Woodford. In particular, we would love to have on our doorstep:

I moved to South Woodford from the East End in 2014 with my husband, who like me is a civil servant. We have a young son and another baby on the way. Emily, who I met travelling and works in sales, moved here from south-east London in February with her boyfriend and both of them previously lived in Paris for a few years. Kirsty, who I met at a music festival and works in human resources, moved here from the East End with her husband in March.

zz more independent coffee shops (like the recently opened Dada Cafe on the High Road), preferably with a deli counter, a book shelf and weekly social events.

We often go to other areas at the weekend…

zz more independent shops selling fashion, unique gifts and home furnishings.

Kirsty and I both lived near the Roman Road in Bow at a time when it was transformed from a fairly rundown road (which locals thought was long past its glory days) into a modern, appealing and vibrant area – thanks in part to an appearance by Mary Portas, Queen of the High Street, on Channel 4 in 2012.

We think it would be lovely if our high street could change to reflect the area’s new demographic, whilst retaining its existing charm and features for the people who already come here. So, this is a plea to any business owners who are looking to invest in a new area and open a coffee shop, gastro pub or independent shop – South Woodford needs you!

zz a great gastro pub where we can have long lunches with our friends and little ones and nights out with live music – not just a pub full of guys watching the football.

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MATHS CAN BE ENJOYABLE Andy Rushton outlines five fitness steps to help you beat your post-holiday blues

eeling down now that the best of the year’s weather is behind us? Need a pick-me-up after arriving back in the UK following your summer break? Then read on. 1. Get outside and enjoy the late summer and early autumn sun. Sunshine is the best natural source of Vitamin D (a proven mood enhancer). Don’t forget your sun cream though.

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oodford’s got talent! In fact, talent is to be found in every part of the UK – and in every individual – for each of us has distinct abilities that define our characters. Most of us have a party piece of some description that we can bring out to amuse our families and friends. However, it is clear that there is an abundance of talent in all age groups residing within the former Area Two boundaries (the Church End, Monkhams, Roding and Bridge wards). It includes photographers, filmmakers, yoga experts, storytellers, gardeners, flower arrangers, chefs and brewers, as well as the more obvious musicians, singers, dancers, jugglers, magicians, painters, sculptors, writers, poets, comedians and thespians. Many of these talents will be assembled under the umbrella of the seventh Woodford Festival, which will be taking place between 1 and 9 October.

Performers, artists and those with talents of all descriptions are ready to entertain you this October at the seventh annual Woodford Festival. Vice-chair of the biennial community event Geoff Seeff invites you to watch, laugh, dance, discuss, sing along… and have fun

occasion and Major Paul Holifield of the Salvation Army was persuaded to assume the role of coordinator. Unfortunately, Paul has recently undergone surgery for a heart condition and his role and responsibilities have now been re-allocated to other members of the festival

The emphasis of the Woodford Festival is on fun – for performers and spectators alike… The festival was the brainchild of Anny and Ron WortleyMillek, who had acted as the coordinators for the Leytonstone Festival before turning their attention to the locality in which they lived. There has always been a small festival committee to help manage what is a demanding and time-consuming exercise, but Anny and Ron were the mainstay of the previous five festivals, rounding up those who wanted to participate, booking venues, cajoling funds, compiling the programme and distributing the marketing literature. They are taking a back seat on this

committee, comprising former Church End councillor and Redbridge mayor Richard Hoskins as the Chair, myself as Vice-Chair and Treasurer along with Amanda Whittle, Peter Spencer, Al Neville and Qaiser Malik. The Woodford Festival is a community event, which means it is open to all those who want to participate. There are no auditions or pre-selection of works and no direction as to where, when or how an event is to be presented. That is entirely up to the artists involved. With

no set minimum standard of performance or exhibit, we could have a situation where events are, shall we say, disappointing. However, in all the years we have run the festival, contributors have invariably demonstrated the highest levels of skill and creativity and this has been much appreciated by those attending. I am sure this year will be no exception. Chair Richard Hoskins says the emphasis of the festival is on fun – for performers and spectators alike. “Many of the events encourage audience participation, for example, the current programme includes a Sound of Music singalong, a barn dance and an international evening social event, but even where people are viewing artworks or listening to a talk or to music, they should take the opportunity to engage with the

presenters, comment and ask questions.” Some of the 100-plus events taking place are listed in this edition of the South Woodford Village Gazette (see pages 36–37), and posters and leaflets will also be placed in local shops and libraries, with full details available on the festival website. We look forward to reporting on the highlights of the Woodford Festival in the next issue, but in the meantime, I’m sure you will all join me in wishing Paul Holifield a speedy recovery – we hope that he will be able to resume his role as coordinator as soon as possible.

The Woodford Festival will run from 1 to 9 October. For more information, visit woodfordfestival.org.uk. To find out how to get involved, email geoffseeff@cix.co.uk or call 07894 237 158

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Family home Since opening its doors in 1976, South Woodford’s Oxfam shop has welcomed many volunteers. Manager John Russell certainly appreciates his ‘Oxfamily’ and always welcomes new members

s the manager of the South Woodford Oxfam shop, my job is to recruit volunteers to help run the shop and make money for the charity. I am charged with making as much money as possible to enable Oxfam to work around the globe in all sorts of areas, from women’s rights to water, earthquakes to education. Originally founded in Oxford in 1942 as the Oxford Committee for Famine Relief, Oxfam’s work is life-changing and groundbreaking, whilst also trying to find practical, innovative ways for people to lift themselves out of poverty and thrive.

However, not everyone stays for the long term, so the shop is always looking for new members to join our friendly team. Volunteering at an Oxfam shop is an opportunity to learn many skills. At South Woodford, the donations range from designer and vintage clothes, handbags and shoes to antique books and collectables. All this has to be sorted, cleaned, priced and then presented appropriately. But it’s not simply a case of sticking any old price tag on the items. The internet is always a good guide to current prices, especially where designer or vintage clothing and collectables are concerned.

Some volunteers do a bit of everything…

Volunteers can sort, steam, price and then merchandise clothes or deal with customers in the shop, assisting with queries, working on the till and reconciling the money. Or maybe sorting out the donated books and seeing if any are of significant value, looking them up on the internet, pricing accordingly and displaying to the best effect in the shop. The same goes for the homewares. Some volunteers do a bit of everything, some only one thing, such as taking payments. It doesn’t matter at Oxfam, as long as it helps to run the shop as efficiently as possible.

Having managed the South Woodford shop for eight years and having been a volunteer previously for three years, I am constantly amazed by the amount of hard-working and dedicated volunteers who have passed through our doors over the years. Many, like Josie, have been in the shop for over 40 years, several others for more than 20 years. There are volunteers who originally came as Duke of Edinburgh applicants and youngsters with time to spare, who have since graduated university and are now in full-time employment, but still volunteer on their days off or during their spare time.

I am always happy to hear from people wishing to volunteer and becoming one of our ‘Oxfamily’, so do get in touch if the idea of this appeals to you.

The South Woodford Oxfam shop is located at 151 High Road, South Woodford, E18 2PA. For more information and to find out about volunteering, call 020 8505 7771 or visit swvg.co/oxfam

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rothers Mick and Chris Howells, with Mick’s wife Karen, co-own Kindred Tattoo, a custom tattoo studio and art gallery. “Customers,” explains Mick, a graphic and urban artist in charge of the art gallery side of the business, “become like family to us (Kindred means family) – whether they’ve had a tattoo with my brother or tattooist Hayden Horwood or commissioned or purchased a piece of art. We are a team and we’ve succeeded, I think, in creating an extremely welcoming studio here. To that end, our set-up is open, contrasting with an old-school type, seedy tattoo parlour. A tattoo is a really big decision but here, there’s no pressure whatsoever. We are successful because customers value our modern, safe, bespoke approach. Everything starts

with the artwork and our work is making unique tattoos. We fully explain aftercare and customers leave with printed instructions. When you’ve just had a tattoo, it might be difficult to remember. We are, of course, licensed by Redbridge Council.” From his base in South Woodford, Mick also manages artists and gives artists from all over the world a platform to show their work. Kindred have worked with music companies Sony and Warner on large murals for music artists and a number of Premier League footballers have had tattoos there.

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Mindfulness Like a cross-party group of MPs, local yoga instructor Astra Farquharson is keen to encourage us to be a more mindful nation. Here she explains why and offers some insight into mindfulness-based training

e’ve all found ourselves overcome by everyday trials at times and may often ignore well-meaning phrases such as ‘take it easy’, ‘breathe’ and ‘keep focused’. All of these reflect mindfulness-based practice.

Mundane may never be the same again! Defined as ‘mind-body based training’, mindfulness encourages us to observe physical sensations, thoughts and emotions, which may go unnoticed in the autopilot of our daily lives. This provides an opportunity for the mind to become stiller and more focused. There is growing evidence that mindfulness helps to reduce stress, prevent depression and

improve wellbeing. Mindfulness and its benefits have recently gained the attention of a cross-party group of MPs who participated in mindfulness courses. “Although initially sceptical… having completed the course… I am a convert. It’s just logical that we could all do with simple techniques to help us remember to live in and appreciate the present moment,” said one parliamentarian. The Mindfulness All-Party Parliamentary Group have since published Mindful Nation UK, a report recommending the introduction of mindfulness within healthcare, education and other sectors. So what does mindfulnessbased training involve? You can expect a mixture of yogainspired mindful movement, Buddhist-inspired meditation techniques and insights from

cognitive therapy. To become more mindful, we need to give ourselves the time to genuinely rest the mind with a formal meditation practice. We can also approach day-to-day routines with a sense of mindful awareness. Maybe next time you are doing an everyday task, consider passing the time by simply observing when the mind wanders to the past or future, and then bring your attention

back to your activity with a renewed sense of curiosity and exploration – mundane may never be the same again! In a fast-moving and changing world, mindfulness and meditation, which both embrace the activity of ‘non-doing’ and ‘non-striving’, seem increasingly more relevant and they offer us a compassionate means to reconnect with ourselves.

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artine Walters opened Viva over 10 years ago, having worked on various shop floors in fashion since she was just 15. “The time seemed right,” said a bubbly Martine.

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“I’m in partnership with my dad, Len, and he really encouraged me to open my own business. Dad is still involved but I do all the buying of the stock, choosing absolutely everything myself. Having been selling style for over 25 years, I feel that I know what appeals to my customers. Everybody wants to look good and I love helping them do so.” “It’s exciting at Viva because we have twice-weekly deliveries of new stock, so there’s always something new and lovely to see. The majority of our clothes are imported from Paris and Italy. As well as our clothes, we

are known locally for always having a large selection of pretty and stylish scarves. They make superb gifts.” “Our customers, many of whom are regulars, range from girls in their early teens to the much more mature. I’m told that they keep coming back because they know they can source a great outfit. We even have a Facebook page and you can buy from that via PayPal, so even when we are closed, we are still open!”

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DD’s Woodford Diary Some South Woodford scribbles from DD, our resident diarist, commentator and observer of all things local

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mprovements’ are big business in South Woodford. The ‘SOLD’ sign goes up and the builders move in… and up… and through. And often a high barricading wall rises round the perimeter of the property.

was making impressive progress with her potty training – dutifully reported that an immediate loo visit would be wise. Now, when you are very young (or very old, for that matter) these things don’t brook delay. We ran optimistically round to the

My friend Marjorie is having a new bathroom installed. We had coffee together this morning, after which she had an appointment to sit on her new toilet with the builder in attendance, so she could instruct him as to exactly the right placement for the looroll holder. After that, she had arranged to take a seat in the bath (fully clothed, of course) to assess where to fix the handrail. I admired her rigorous pursuit of perfection. By the way, what happened to our public toilets in the car park behind the post office? There’s an interactive map on the Redbridge website pinpointing the locations on offer for ladies and gents in our borough. Barkingside, Seven Kings and Ilford are catered for. But our facilities are tantalisingly boarded up (though there is still a notice confirming that the premises are ‘under constant video surveillance’). I was unaware of this closure till fairly recently when my twoyear-old granddaughter – who

‘conveniences’ only to discover that they weren’t! Back we went and into a promising nearby shop. Request: “Please, can you help?” Answer: “I’m afraid our insurance wouldn’t cover it if there were to be an accident.” (I thought that was what we were trying to avoid!) Where could we seek relief? We hurried across the road (observing the Green Cross Code, of course) and into The Wood Oven. Smiles of welcome. Immediate recognition of the problem. A way cleared for us to rush through to the Ladies. Grandson (aged five) meanwhile, left to chat about football with the waiters while enjoying a lollypop produced from behind the counter. “Can we have another lollipop for my sister?” he was enquiring as we emerged. No wonder I’m a regular customer. When my parents bought their first house in Hillside Avenue in 1935, Mum’s excitement was summed up in one short sentence: “We have an indoor toilet!” There had been a certain romance in having to nip down to ‘the privy’ at the bottom of

There had been a certain romance in having to nip down to ‘the privy’ at the bottom of the garden…

the garden when my brother and I were evacuated to a small village in Norfolk during the war. And I do rather miss pulling the chain. We take our infrastructure so much for granted, don’t we? Only reminded of it when, from time to time, we come upon

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he Memorial Hall’s heritage project has now come to an end and it is with great sadness that I am writing this last article. The preparations for the endof-project celebrations were a frenzy of activity. Barry, Bob, Kay and Anthea all worked hard to create a fabulous Edwardian cut-out seaside scene. Anita, coached the Church’s children’s choir. Tamsen blew up balloons and John and Clare helped me set up the stands and exhibition, while Melanie from Churchfields School coached members of the school choir to perform at the opening concert. I ran around like a thing possessed as I picked up Edwardian costumes, sorted out pressed flowers, sourced Edwardian-style toys, booked the unicyclist and the Punch and Judy man, and collected coconuts from Spitalfields at one in the morning. All this because I was determined to recreate a fete that Sir John Roberts held at Salway House in 1905 to raise money for the hall. Sadly, I couldn’t find anyone to supply a donkey for donkey rides!

The day dawned and having set up the majority of things outside (you should have seen me moving a 10 foot by six foot wire partition at 7am) you can imagine my relief and gratitude when Martyn and Harry arrived bang on time and calmly began putting tables and chairs outside and moving pianos.

Your Old Kit-Bag, reflecting music that would have been played at the hall in the early 1900s in remembrance of John Heath, the assistant secretary at the hall, who signed up in 1916 to fight in World War One. The children were drilled on getting on and off stage and bowing. My singing students Jackie and Valerie had a whole 10 minutes rehearsal and then the concert began.

Suddenly, the hall was full with children and parents. Wendy Thomas, the head of Churchfields, and two other parents had turned up early and were in the kitchen buttering and

Ian from the church choir opened proceedings by singing the old 100th Hymn, the first piece of music that was performed at the hall in 1902, followed by Anita and the children looking

It has been the best job ever and I have loved every moment of it… jamming scones. Delicious cakes had been donated by members of the community. Rector Ian Tarrant was a stalwart when the projector and CD player decided to go on strike just before the concert rehearsal. In his normal quiet, kind, no-nonsense fashion, he sorted it all out and then became the sound engineer for the morning! I rehearsed the children, who were singing, among other songs, Pack Up Your Troubles in

amazing in their Edwardian costumes as they sang that topof-the-pops number from 1902, Daisy, Daisy, give me your answer do. Valerie sang two pieces that were performed at the hall in 1904 and 1923 and Jackie sounded great singing a 1930s jazz piece. Tilly’s 1950s dance was a sensation. I had hoped to screen a video of The Who as they played at the hall in the 1960s. However, instead – and totally unrehearsed

– I informed the children of Churchfields that we would give a demonstration of headbanging and shadow guitar playing to reflect the period of the hall’s history when bands played here regularly. As you can imagine, the audience collapsed with laughter. My favourite moment was at the end of the concert when the audience joined in singing: “We’re community, I have all my neighbours with me,” sung to the tune of Sister Sledge’s We are Family. Then it was croquet on the lawn with the wonderful Louie, Audrey and Vanessa serving tea and cakes, the Woodford Wheezards playing in the background, Jane organising children while they played Edwardian games, Diane assisting children to press flowers, Sally and Kerry demonstrating Edwardian makeup, Georgina standing on guard over the historical documents and children and adults watching the Punch and Judy show. Then it was all over and when I turned round, Megan had half the exhibits down prior to the magic show being set up.

The pièce de résistance was Sally, the great-great-great-great-niece of John Roberts, contacting me three weeks ago and visiting the hall. Unfortunately, she contacted me too late to include all the extra information she has given me in the book, which has now been published, but it has all gone on the website. It has been the best job ever and I have loved every moment of it and want to thank everyone who has participated in the project.

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Miracles in E18 Keith White, director of Mill Grove, offers some insight into the cerebral palsy treatments provided by the Rose Walton Centre, one of several facilities housed in this unique residential community

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and for over 20 years, the centre has been located at the heart of this residential community in Crescent Road, E18. The team use a method pioneered in Budapest during the late 1940s by Professor Andras Peto. He called his system Conductive Education. Put crisply, it is all about a maxim: “Ask me not what I can do for children with cerebral palsy, but ask me what they can learn to do for themselves.” The core idea is to seek to stimulate and motivate the children and their senses without assuming there is a limit to their potential. This is done by working intensively with them and their families to focus on the practical skills and abilities that are most helpful in their lives and development. In addition to the steady development of 70 children over this time at the centre, there have been dramatic changes to some children’s lives and progress. The word ‘miracle’ has been used by parents to describe the moment when their child sat up or walked for the first time. Set in the context of Mill Grove – which also has a pre-school and offers lunch for senior citizens – the children and families also benefit from the fact that they are not separated or segregated from mainstream life and activities. There are shared sessions and activities with children in the pre-school, and some of the senior citizens treasure their encounters and conversations with children from the Rose Walton Centre.

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Photography biography

y interest in photography began with the birth of my daughter in the early 1980s, when I decided I would buy an SLR camera. In those days it was pre-digital, of course, and my Pentax K1000 camera was completely manual focusing and exposure metering, accompanied by a couple of prime lenses (no zoom lenses). With that camera and use of film I probably obtained some of my best images to this day!

Society. The club allowed me to improve my picture-taking skills and also learn post-production techniques necessary to get better results. This combined two interests, photography and computing, into one hobby. There were expert speakers visiting the club and the members themselves were only too pleased to share their knowledge. This enabled me to progress and test newfound knowledge by taking part in regular club competitions.

However, when digital photography arrived, I moved away from the SLR and bought a small Canon compact camera and entered the new era of taking many pictures with no film cost. Although the quality of digital was not the same as my previous film images, things did improve when I moved to a digital SLR at about the same time I joined the Woodford and Wanstead Photographic

I was encouraged to take an active role in the club by joining the committee. I organised outings where members could photograph in different settings and learn skills from each other. These events were also very sociable occasions, with like-minded photographers generally being a friendly bunch. Subsequently, I was webmaster, organising the website before the challenging

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role of programme secretary, ensuring the club’s events were varied and interesting. I am now the projectionist, which is more low-key but lets me use some of my computing skills. Over the years I tried different photography genres, but particularly enjoyed photographing wildlife and took a holiday to the Galapagos Islands. However, with the birth of my granddaughter, I have now gone back to baby portraits! To find out more about the Woodford and Wanstead Photographic Society – which meets weekly at Wanstead House – visit woodfordandwansteadphotosoc.co.uk

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Adult education classes: • French • Spanish • Art • Patchwork • Creative Writing • Psychology • Drawing & Sketching • Adult Acting Workshops • Yukele Workshops

Clubs offering: New • Floristry timetable • Fashion out now • Dancing • Social Clubs • Keep Fit and Yoga • Chess and Bridge • Life Drawing and Portraiture • Calligraphy • Photographic Club • Children’s Activities

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Become a member and help our funds – it only costs £4 (concessions £2) annually. You can use the pleasant Cafe Lounge open during the day, licensed bar (Mon-Fri evenings), lovely gardens and parking in the car park when available. Please go to our website for more information: www.wansteadhouse.co.uk, email office@wansteadhouse.co.uk or call 0208 989 3693

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Geoff Seeff is not only the vice-chair of the Woodford Festival, but also a founding member of the Woodford Wheezards, who ‘wheeze to please’. Here Geoff explains the origins of this local jazz band

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e are an informal grouping of local (east London) professional and semi-professional musicians. We originally came together for the express purpose of playing at the first Woodford Festival in 2008, although over the years this has extended to other charity gigs. This is, of course, the usual way jazz groups operate – players have to learn the repertoire and improvise in whatever combination of instruments they find themselves in and with whomsoever has been invited to perform on that occasion.

by ensuring we play lyrical and harmonious tunes with vocals that offer poetry and meaning. One of my most enduring memories of the Woodford Festival was when a young woman in her twenties came over after listening to a few numbers and said she had never before heard this sort of music but thought it was ‘wonderful’, and now had every intention of finding out more about it. Sad that she, and presumably her parents, had so far missed out on this particular art form, but pleasing that she had made the discovery through the Wheezards.

Our informality can lead to some glorious cacophonies, especially in the final bars of a tune if everyone has different ideas as to how it should end! However, as an enthusiastic but essentially amateur musician, I consider myself fortunate and indeed privileged to have the opportunity to play the music I love with some seriously talented instrumentalists and singers who rarely, if ever, hit a wrong note and are a source of inspiration to me and our audiences.

Weather permitting (although there are contingency plans), we will be performing on the opening day of this year’s festival in George Lane, with a line-up including a full rhythm section and a superb singer (Kate Williams). We will be drawing on the popular works of, among others, Duke Ellington, George Gershwin, Cole Porter and Richard Rogers. On 2 October I will take the Wheezettes (a smaller combination) to Belgique in South Woodford to offer a reminder of the Rio spirit – the Latin songbook of Antonio Carlos Jobim with the Keen brothers (Gabriel on keyboards and Alex on double bass) and vocalist Annie Dehaney-Stevens. On 8 October I will also be compering a musicathon at St Mary’s Church, a variety show where the Wheezards will be on hand to provide continuity and accompaniment.

In a previous festival, the renowned trumpeter and broadcaster Digby Fairweather became an honorary Wheezard for one of our gigs at the Horse and Well – and a wizard night to remember that was. I am only too well aware that jazz is not everyone’s cup of tea, but I try to make it accessible

The Woodford Wheezards will be performing on George Lane for the opening ceremony of the Woodford Festival on 1 October from 11am to 3pm. The Woodford Festival will run from 1 to 9 October. For more information, visit woodfordfestival.org.uk

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September / October 2016

Sing,sing a song Local singing teacher Deborah Aloba explains why no child should be told they can’t sing

became a singing teacher due to experiencing bad singing lessons as a young singer. This situation caused me to develop a lifelong interest in the singing voice. I was inspired to learn about how the voice works, how each muscle in the vocal tract is interconnected, the importance of breathing correctly, the necessity of the correct position of the soft palette, the jaw and the tongue and the techniques required to produce a voice that is free with a pure tone.

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carried that initial assessment of their voice around with them all their lives. They have wanted to sing but been too embarrassed to even try, but as we work together their voices improve, often beyond their own expectations.

I always get a sense of excitement when I work with a student, regardless of whether they are a beginner or at an intermediate or advanced stage. It’s great seeing them achieve their initial goals, develop as singers and set new goals. I love working with people who have been told as children that they couldn’t sing and have

Two years ago, a new student approached me for lessons. At her first session, we explored what her voice could do and discovered that she only had an octave range. Her top note was D above Middle C. Two years later and her top note is an A-sharp and she is now gigging. She continues to work incredibly hard in her lessons and I am very proud of her.

Deborah is a member of the British Voice Association. For more information, visit deborahaloba.com or call 07964 805 397

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Our repertoire includes songs from gospel, light opera to musical theatre. We also practice singing techniques/breathing/voice control and more. If you would like to be part of something special and being in a choir appeals, then contact Lisa (details below). New members are welcome to join in January when we start our new annual program.

The choir meets Tuesday evening 7.30pm - 9.30pm at Derby Road Methodist Church, South Woodford, E18. Call Lisa: 020 8505 9799 or Mobile: 07799196241

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• Do you want to unlock the full potential of you or your child’s voice? • Do you require help interpreting songs or preparing for auditions and concerts? • Do you want to record a song for Deborah Aloba B.Mus you or your loved one and need some help perfecting your vocal technique? • Do you know that singing helps to relieve stress and tension? • With 20 years’ experience as a singing teacher I believe in providing a supportive environment for students to develop their singing voices.

For a free 20-mins consultation lesson please call 07964 805 397 I am DBS checked. For further information about me please go to www.deborahaloba.com

Unhappy people in a happy world… The World Health Organisation has predicted that by 2020, depression will be at epidemic levels worldwide, closely followed by chronic anxiety and loneliness. That’s strange when you consider that many Western Nations today including the UK have never enjoyed so much wealth, health and leisure time, compared with the developing world. We have so much ‘choice’ and are almost unbelievably affluent. And yet we are not happy, at least not in proportion to what we have and own. According to one survey the UK has some of the worst road rage in the world, 64% of workers have experienced office rage, 71% of internet users suffer net rage and one in four families experience TV remote rage. ‘Shopaholicism’ is now a recognised addiction. The psychologist Oliver James has popularised the term ‘affluenza’ for infectious overconsumption. Symptoms include high debt, over work, the inability to delay gratification, obsessive behaviours and stress. It has never been so obvious that the cause of our unhappiness today is to do with the effects that modern living has on our minds. If we want to be happy - if we want to avoid road rage, running up massive credit card bills or succumbing to anxiety and depression - we need to pay more attention to our minds. Everything we experience, we experience through the mind our relationships with other people, our perceptions of the world, our work life, love life and home life. It is our states of mind that make life interesting or boring, enjoyable or depressing, meaningful of futile. Understanding and cultivating our minds is therefore - the key to happiness.

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Community Events The big friendly read: Roald Dahl Day

Woodford’s Community through the Ages

Children aged four to 12 are invited to join the celebrations of Roald Dahl’s birthday. Also at Woodford Green Library from 10am. Date: Saturday 10 September, 2pm to 3pm Venue: South Woodford Library, E18 2QS Cost: free Enquiries: 020 8708 9067

Wanstead & Woodford Bereavement Café

Haven house Children’s Hospice Quiz Night Date: Saturday 10 September, 7pm to 9.30pm Venue: South Woodford Scout Hut, E18 2QS Cost: £7.50 Enquiries: 07989 305 687

The Annual Epping Forest Centenary Walk

A Bressey Townswomen’s Guild quiz evening. New members welcome – booking required. Date: Tuesday 20 September, 8pm Venue: St Mary’s Church, South Woodford Enquiries: 020 8505 0135

The Redbridge Local Plan consultation Council officers will be available to discuss the borough’s draft Local Plan. Date: Tuesday 13 September, 7pm to 10pm Venue: South Woodford Library, E18 2QS Cost: free Enquiries: swvg.co/localplan

Illustrated Talk: That Hole in the Ground Nigel Symes talks about turning old gravel pits into wildlife havens. Hosted by the North East London Local Group of the RSPB. Date: Tuesday 13 September, 8pm Venue: St Mary’s Church, South Woodford Cost: £3.50 Enquiries: 020 8989 4746

Tea dance with DJ Mr Wonderful Date: Wednesday 14 September, 1.15pm Venue: Sir James Hawkey Hall Cost: £5 Enquiries: 020 8708 3044

An illustrated talk by Rachel Kolsky for the National Trust’s Woodford Green Centre. Date: Wednesday 14 September, 8pm Venue: Trinity Lower School, Sydney Road Cost: £3 Enquiries: 020 8508 9541

Mayor of Redbridge Appeal: Quiz Night Includes fish and chips and cakes. Date: Friday 16 September, 7.30pm Venue: Sir James Hawkey Hall Cost: £15 Enquiries: 020 8708 2297

Baby and Children’s market A chance to buy second-hand toys, clothes and equipment (booking required for sellers). Date: Saturday 24 September, 2pm to 4pm Venue: Woodford Green Community Centre Cost: £1 Enquiries: 07803 700 781

Childhood Days Reminiscence Session As part of UK Older People’s Week celebrations, residents are invited to look at old photos and share memories. Date: Wednesday 28 September, 11.30am Venue: South Woodford Library, E18 2QS Cost: free Enquiries: 020 8708 9067

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Drop-in sessions open to anyone who wants to talk about their loss. Date: Tuesday 20 September, 10.45am Venue: Christ Church, Wanstead, E11 2SW Cost: Free Enquiries: 020 8505 3000

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Walk the entire length of Epping Forest or take part in one of the local sections. Date: Sunday 11 September, from 9am Cost: free Enquiries: 020 8418 0730

Craft courses for families to enjoy together. Date: Wednesdays, from 14 September Venue: South Woodford Library, E18 2QS Cost: free Enquiries: 020 8708 9067

A Woodford Historical Society presentation by local historian Georgina Green. Date: Monday 19 September, 7.45pm Venue: Trinity Catholic High School, IG8 0TB Cost: £3 Enquiries: 020 8505 3640

An organisation for women that focusses on making friends and supporting the local community. Booking required. Date: Thursday 29 September, 7pm Venue: Prezzo, High Road, South Woodford Enquiries: 07528 909 390

Woodford Festival: Opening Ceremony Woodford Festival 2016 gets underway, including an organ recital by Anita Datta, the director of music at St Mary’s Church. Date: Saturday 1 October, 11am to 1pm Venue: St Mary’s Church, South Woodford Cost: free Enquiries: woodfordfestival.org.uk

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Woodford Festival: Arts and Crafts Fair A display of art and handmade crafts by local artists. Refreshments available. Date: Saturday 1 October, 11am to 4.30pm Venue: Derby Road Methodist Church Cost: free Enquiries: woodfordfestival.org.uk

Woodford Festival: Hurst House Gardens The gardens of Woodford’s oldest listed building, Hurst House, will be open courtesy of its owner, Nicola Munday. The entrance charge will be donated to Haven House Children’s Hospice. Date: Saturday 1 October, 2pm to 5pm Venue: Hurst House, Broomhill Walk, IG8 9BW Cost: £2 Enquiries: woodfordfestival.org.uk

Woodford Festival: The Opera Must Go On Opera diva Deborah Aloba recounts tales of the dramas and disasters that occur during opera productions. Date: Saturday 1 October, 7.30pm to 9pm Venue: Woodford Memorial Hall, E18 2PA Cost: £5 Enquiries: woodfordfestival.org.uk

Woodford Festival: Pet Service A time of informal worship with the blessing of pets. All creatures will be welcome as are all people with or without pets. Date: Sunday 2 October, 10.15am Venue: Holy Trinity Church, Hermon Hill Cost: free Enquiries: 020 8504 2491

Woodford Festival: Amanda Whittle See mosaic artist Amanda Whittle at work in her garden studio. Date: Sunday 2 October, 11am to 5pm Venue: 81 Monkhams Ave, Woodford Green Cost: free Enquiries: woodfordfestival.org.uk

Wanstead and woodford wea centenary film club A screening of Joy (2015). Date: Monday 3 October, 12pm Venue: Odeon, South Woodford Cost: The cinema’s usual charges will apply Enquiries: wea.filmclub@gmail.com

Woodford Festival: Woodford Wheezards A performance by local jazz band the Woodford Wheezards. Date: Saturday 1 October, 11am to 3pm Venue: George Lane, South Woodford Cost: free Enquiries: woodfordfestival.org.uk

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Woodford Festival: Music and Magic Show A show for children and adults. Date: Monday 3 October, 7.15pm to 7.45pm Venue: Bancroft’s School, Woodford Green Enquiries: 020 8503 2665

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September / October 2016 WOODFORD MEMORIAL HALL Annual Lecture Deborah Aloba will be talking about her experiences as the Woodford Memorial Hall’s Heritage Engagement Officer. Date: Monday 3 October, 7.45pm Venue: Woodford Memorial Hall, E18 2PA Cost: £7 Enquiries: 020 8505 3352

Welcome to Hell, Gentlemen A talk by Mark Smith about the Battle of Waterloo for the Wanstead and Woodford U3A. Date: Tuesday 4 October, 10am Venue: Woodford Memorial Hall, E18 2PA Cost: Members only Enquiries: swvg.co/u3a

Woodford Festival: The Sound of Music The Woodford Singers, under the direction of Kathleen Savage, will lead a Sound of Music singalong. Date: Wednesday 5 October, 7.30pm Venue: St Mary’s Church, South Woodford Cost: £5 Enquiries: woodfordfestival.org.uk

Woodford Festival: Concert and Art Display Local musicians and artists will display their talents and dedicate the evening to the children’s charity Stand by Me. Date: Wednesday 5 October, 7.30pm to 10pm Venue: Latchett Evangelical Church, E18 1DL Cost: free Enquiries: 07768 492 900

Woodford Festival: Music and Spoken Words A cabaret evening of live music, poems and stories by local performers. Date: Thursday 6 October, 7pm to 10.30pm Venue: Lily’s Indulgence, 107b George Lane Enquiries: woodfordfestival.org.uk

Woodford Festival: Barn Dance Suitable for all ages and abilities. All dances will be fully explained by the caller, Janice Dickson. Featuring live band Storm in a Teacup. Date: Friday 7 October, 7.30pm Venue: Woodford Wells Club, IG8 0NL Cost: £8 Enquiries: 07941 656 195

Woodford Festival: Musicathon Bringing together an array of local talent. Date: Saturday 8 October, 12pm to 5pm Venue: St Mary’s Church, South Woodford Cost: free Enquiries: woodfordfestival.org.uk

Woodford Festival: International Evening Enjoy food and entertainment from countries around the world. Date: Saturday 8 October, 7pm to 10pm Venue: Holy Trinity Church, Hermon Hill Cost: £8 Enquiries: 020 8504 2491

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Buckhurst Hill: a nearby suburb A Woodford Historical Society presentation by local historian Lynn Haseldine-Jones about the development of Buckhurst Hill. Date: Monday 17 October, 7.45pm Venue: Trinity Catholic High School, IG8 0TB Cost: £3 Enquiries: 020 8505 3640

Wanstead & Woodford Bereavement Café Date: Tuesday 18 October, 10.45am to 12pm Venue: Christ Church, Wanstead, E11 2SW Cost: Free Enquiries: 020 8505 3000

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Woodford Festival: End of Festival Celebration A service giving thanks for our community and its talents. Those of all faiths and none are welcome. Includes a free buffet. Date: Sunday 9 October, 10.30am to 2.30pm Venue: Woodford Wells Ecumenical Church Cost: free Enquiries: woodfordfestival.org.uk

Haven house Children’s Hospice Bingo Night Date: Thursday 13 October, 7pm Venue: South Woodford Scout Hut, E18 2QS Cost: £6 Enquiries: 07989 305 687

Star Wars Reads Day: Sci-Fi Storytime Sci-fi storytimes and craft events are taking place across the borough. Star Wars fancy dress is encouraged. Date: Saturday 15 October, 10am to 11.30am Venue: Woodford Green Library, IG8 0DX Cost: Free Enquiries: 020 8708 9055

St Mary’s Big draw workshop A drawing workshop open to all. Date: Saturday 15 October, 10am to 4pm Venue: St Mary’s Church, South Woodford Cost: free Enquiries: mlewis342@gmail.com

Date: Wednesday 19 October, 1.15pm to 4pm Venue: Sir James Hawkey Hall, IG8 0BG Cost: £5 Enquiries: 020 8708 3044

The Splendours of the City Churches An illustrated talk by Tony Tucker for the National Trust’s Woodford Green Centre. Date: Wednesday 19 October, 2.30pm Venue: All Saints Church, Inman’s Row Cost: £3 Enquiries: 020 8508 9541

The annual Haven House Pumpkin plod With a choice of a 2k or 5k walk through the forest, this is a perfect family event. Date: Sunday 23 October, 2pm to 5pm Venue: Haven House, Woodford Green Cost: £8 (kids: £5) Enquiries: 020 8498 5849

A stroll around Woodford Green Join local historian Georgina Green on a heritage walk looking at the Georgian splendours of Woodford. Date: Monday 24 October, 2pm to 3.30pm Venue: Sir James Hawkey Hall, IG8 0BG Cost: free Enquiries: 020 8708 2417

Black History Month: Play Reading Evening

Woodford County High School Indoor boot sale Raising funds for the school. Refreshments available. Tables available for £12. Date: Sunday 16 October, 9.30am to 12pm Venue: Woodford County High School Cost: 50p entry Enquiries: 020 8491 0054

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Literature lovers are invited to an evening of readings and light refreshments. Date: Wednesday 26 October, 6.30pm to 9pm Venue: South Woodford Library, E18 2QS Cost: free Enquiries: 020 8708 9067

Live screenings of theatre, opera, dance, music, art and sporting events from around the globe…

The Threepenny Opera Norma Cymbeline Norma (Encore) King Lear Miss Saigon: 25th Anniversary The Golden Age Cosi Fan Tutte Cosi Fan Tutte (Encore)

National Theatre Live Royal Opera House Royal Shakespeare Company Royal Opera House Royal Shakespeare Company Prince Edward Theatre Bolshoi Royal Opera House Royal Opera House

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