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MAGASCENE April & May 2013

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magascene Contents

5 Packfords Hotel celebrates 50 years

6 Sue de Nime whines about weather

wingers

9 Parsons Restaurant brings fine dining to

Waltham Abbey

10 Restore your factory settings The

Alexander Way, by Stephanie Smith

12 SmartNet celebrates 2nd year

14 & 15 Capel Manor changed my life

16 Spring reinvention: How to create

yourself by Emma Mills

18 North East London Business EXPO 2013

19-26 Special Tikadi 8 page pull out with

offers

27 Waltham Abbey Art, Crafts and

Literature Festival April 12th and 13th

28 Nearly 6 out of 10 Britons do not have

a will—are you one of them? By Alan

Giddings

30-31 FILM: ‘The Eye of the Storm’ in

cinemas May 3

32 Stop putting it off, by Heather Waring

34 Penny For’em—musings from our

anonymous columnist

36 The Puzzle Cellar kids’ page

41-43 Clubs, Societies and What’s On

pages

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And huge congratulations to Packfords Hotel, who are celebrating their

50th anniversary this year. I have personally had many lunches at the hotel

in Woodford Green and can highly recommend it for its beautiful aesthetic,

excellent service and top class nosh. Here’s to the next fifty years.

Waltham Abbey’s first Art, Crafts and Literature Festival takes place during

the Easter holidays on April 12th and 13th (page 27). Our ‘Sue de

Nime’ (yes, I know she is not ours and she is really called Jodie Newman)

will be signing her debut book, ‘Womb With a View’ and might even be

persuaded to read extracts from it (and avoiding some of the more graphic

or expletive-heavy parts). Waltham Abbey is home to Parsons Restaurant, a

much-garlanded fine dining eatery on Sun Street. We popped along to have

a nose and meet owner and chef Ade (page 9). If you have a business in

Waltham Abbey, then you might be interested to know that we are going to

bring out a special sister magazine, MAGASCENE Waltham Abbey, in late

May. Please get in touch if you are interested in finding out more or have

any Waltham Abbey clubs, societies or event listings to submit.

If you are considering a career change and have a

passion for the environment, animals, plants, flowers

and trees, then please take a look at the spread on Capel

Manor College in Enfield. We hear from two men who

both took a complete career detour and are now very

happy in their new line of outdoor work. The college has

advice evenings this month and next, as well as the

Open Day in June pages 14 & 15). Jane

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In 1963 Harry and Margaret Packford turned their

Woodford Green home into a hotel. At the time Harry

Packford was acting as the campaign manager for

Winston Churchill who visited the Hotel in its early

stages and often had meetings there.

Harry and Margaret hosted many events at the hotel,

from local Rotary Club meetings, to weddings and

parties, slowly carving out a name for Packfords in the

local community.

In 1978, they sold the hotel to their youngest son

Simon, who once, as a teenager, famously

disappeared for three days when asked to go and

fetch some supplies for a funeral. It turned out he had

gone windsurfing.

In 1983 Simon married Debra and they quickly

became a great husband and wife team. Debra helped

refurbish the hotel with her interior design skills whilst

Simon took charge of operations. After Simon passed

away suddenly in 1999, Debra continued the business

and for 11 years ran it by herself, making the brave

decision to undertake an extensive renovation in

2006, modernising and improving the property.

Since 2010, Debra and her daughter Sarah have

teamed up to continue to deliver a professional and

friendly service, starting Afternoon Teas and other

projects.

Over the past 50 years, Packfords Hotel has

continued to evolve into a smart, contemporary and

stylish venue, with a strong presence and good

reputation in the local community. They have

enjoyed building strong relationships with other local

businesses in the area such as Sacha’s Florists,

Shepherds Bakery, Broadway Music & Vision and

many others.

Above all Packfords prides itself on hosting

exceptional weddings and last year, 2012, they had

their highest record yet. With most business coming

from personal recommendations.

They are always seeking to improve quality, standards

and service. With a continual programme of renova-

tion for the building, and training for the staff. This

year Packfords has already renovated two of their

bedrooms, held Mother’s Day Tea for 120 guests and

hope to have many more successful events. They

have also chosen the charity ‘Connect:’ helping people

with Asphasia.

Coming Soon.....

Spring Tea ♦ Sunday 19th

May

50th

Anniversary Tea ♦ Sunday 23rd

June

Wedding Fayre ♦ September

(Please check the website for further details)

16 Snakes Lane West

Woodford Green

Essex IG8 0BS

www.packfordshotel.co.uk

Tel 020 8504 2642

Packfords Hotel Celebrates 50 Years

Packfords Hotel owner Debra Packford (right) with her children,

including Sarah (second left) who co-manages the hotel

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...the weather. Ah, that perennial topic of conversation.

Us Brits (and I generalise for the sake of brevity which is

most unusual for me) just love to have a good old chat

about the weather. Did I say chat? I mean moan. Our

weather is a blessing to us, with its changeable, almost

schizophrenic nature. It gives us so much to talk about.

We are in March, but I am not sure you could guess this

from the weather we have had at the time of writing.

There have been snowflakes jostling for sky space with

brilliant sunshine, a wind so chilly that it freezes your

nasal passages fighting against a warm calm. Yesterday I

was out at the shops and in the space of three minutes,

passed someone sporting a pair of ear muffs, someone

wrapped in a coat that could have doubled as a duvet and

someone in a pair of shorts. And none of them were

particularly appropriately dressed. Our weather is like a

premenstrual woman with identity issues. It always keeps

us on our toes.

But the moaning. Oh, the moaning. We are never happy,

are we? "It's so cold!" a friend complains to me as she

unwraps a scarf like a surgical bandage with tassles from

her neck. Really? In winter? Who'd have thought? And I

do not have to be well-versed in the art of clairvoyancy to

know that come August, when we have had approxi-

mately five days of consecutive sun, she will be saying:

"Oh, it's so hot!". That's the thing about weather. I'm no

Michael Fish, but I can be reasonably confident that it is

either going to be hot, or cold, or cloudy, or wet. These

meteorological states, and a combination thereof, should

really not come as such a flipping surprise to use all. I

could just about tolerate every conversation I ever have

opening with a little chat about the weather, but in these

technologically encumbered times, there is just no

escape. I hop on over to Facebook, where someone has

posted the stunning statement: "I am cold". Which for

some unfathomable reason, has attracted nine 'likes'. I

am tempted to reply as my father replied to me, when I

complained it was chilly: "Well, put a jumper on and stop

moaning." When the entire country was deluged with

snow, Facebook was deluged with photos of... go on, have

a guess. That's right. Snow. Oh look at this everyone, my

garden covered in snow. Well look at my road, covered in

snow. Check out this snowman we built, we even have a

real carrot for his nose. STOP IT. Unless your house is so

covered in snow it is just a white hill with a chimney

poking out the top, or unless your snowman can tap

dance, or fly, or at least sing 'Let It Snow' out of its twiggy

little mouth, I am not interested. I can look out my

window and see a lop-sided snowman and a garden cov-

ered in the white stuff, thank you. I do not need to see

yours too.

I have given up talking about the weather, mainly due to

the fact that I could not get a bloody word in edgeways

for other people blethering on about it. Because as a

nation, we can be a little reserved - conversations can be

a little stilted with acquaintances. You may have some-

thing you wish to say, but diving in straight after 'hello'

with 'look, I have never liked you and I think you should

never darken my door again' can seem a little abrupt, so

the weather gives us a handy opener to start the

conversational cogs turning. But we are all a little aware

now that talking about the weather is a tad passé, so we

are starting to feel the need to embellish our weather

chat, leading to all sorts of ridiculousness. Someone was

moaning to me about the fact it was -2oc in March, which

must be some sort of record. Well indeed, I don't mind

getting my pants frozen off just so long as we are all in the

flipping Guinness Book of Records.

I checked out the Met Office website whilst researching

this article. I know. Research? Who knew? I was looking

for some interesting weather facts, and I was not

disappointed. Did you know there was a Wind Index? No,

nor did I. Actually, living with a man and two boys, we

have a similar Wind Index in our house, but enough of

that. The Wind Index shows the windiest places,

surprisingly. I was hoping for 'the top of a hill' and 'the

crossroads by St John's church' but instead, they measure

it by country. This year, the award (I am not sure there is

actually an award, but let's hope it is a gold wind sock on

a stick) went to Iceland. It must be all those freezer doors

opening and shutting.

Sue de Nime, aka Jodie Newman, also writes a blog. Check

out: www.motheringfrights.wordpress.com or follow her for

parenting non-advice @MotheringFright

‘Womb With a View’ by Jodie Newman is available from The

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Thing… Sue de Nime

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In a relatively short space of time since it opened in

November 2011, Parsons Restaurant in Waltham Abbey

has become a much garlanded fine dining experience,

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fully refurbished interior and exterior, the building has

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Waltham Room) across two floors. There is a bar on the

ground and upper floors, (as well as an upstairs lounge

area) to accompany the exquisite interiors. Diners are

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the comfort of their surroundings too. The restaurant also

boasts its own spacious car park and has a ramp for

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Ade values the importance of training, it certainly worked

wonders for him, and so Parsons offers work experience

for catering and hospitality students from Hertford

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You can find the lunch, a la Carte and Sunday roast menus

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Comparing your posture to a mobile phone may seem

strange coming from an Alexander Technique teacher.

But when I think about it, it's a good way of describing

what you need to do to get to the root cause of back pain,

neck tension, stress and other conditions that may cause

you pain.

Poor posture, the cause of many aches and pains, is

something we often unknowingly learn during childhood.

As a result it becomes a habit and feels familiar and

comfortable. To you it's natural but to your body it's not.

And as we get older these bad habits start to have an

effect by causing pain.

Step back in time to when you were a baby. When you

were born your spine looked something like a C shape. As

you became able to hold your head up and start crawling,

your spine changed and developed the correct S shape.

A lot of your development and learning came from watch-

ing others. You saw adults and other children hunching

their shoulders and this seemed natural to you. For

example, if a child was bored they hunched their

shoulders and their back became rounded. Many young

adults think hunching their backs is cool and they

continue this posture. The more they do this the more of

a habit it becomes - and habits are difficult to break. It's

almost easier to keep the habits than break them.

A toddler's posture is the most natural thing in the world.

Try comparing pictures of yourself when you were a child

with how you are now. You will instantly see how your

posture has changed. It's difficult to pin point exactly

when the changes happened because it has taken many

years to get to the stage you are at.

So we come back to mobile phones and restoring your

factory settings. Imagine your mobile phone goes wrong.

The only way to get it back on track and make life easier

for you is to restore it back to its original settings. It's the

same with breaking habits that you have had for many

years and feel comfortable with. Not the easiest option

but you know it's the best option.

As an Alexander Technique teacher I see many people

who have come to me almost as a last resort. They have

been suffering pain for many years, often resorting to

powerful medication and vigorous manipulation to help.

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built up over a lifetime of stress. And in a relaxing way

begin to make subtle changes that will help you release

tension and rediscover balance of mind and body. You will

feel better and move in a more relaxed and comfortable

way - the way nature intended.

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Working in countryside management

is diverse. You could find yourself in

jobs ranging from field teacher and

ecologist to footpath officer. The

type of work is varied and most

employers (typically local authorities

and charitable organisations) will be

looking for general countryside

knowledge, coupled with some areas

of specialism. Capel Manor College in

Enfield offers a wide range of courses

and apprenticeships and here we look

at two men whose Capel Manor

experiences changed their lives.

42 year-old Zack Gorman (pictured

top right) gave up a life of retail in

2009. He longed for a more fulfilling

profession and found a position work-

ing at the London Wildlife Trust soon

after, through a training course at

Capel Manor College. He enrolled on

a two year National Diploma in

Forestry and Arboriculture, for which

he was required to undertake a

period of work experience. After a

period of part-time work he

continued with his studies and then

went on to full-time employment as

the Reserves Officer for Hillingdon on

graduating. Zack said “I’d always

wanted to work outside and a few

years ago with some money saved up

I could finally afford to train to do it. I

love spending time outside enjoying

nature and woodlands, walking and

camping. After a few months on the

course I knew it was the forestry side

that really appealed to me. I basically

took the bits of the course I liked and

adapted them to what was realistic

for me. The arboriculture was useful

to gain my chainsaw

tickets and with

these I can always

adapt my skills, but

they’ve also been

essential for my

current job.”

He continued “I

wasn’t very good at

school and so

ended up doing

something I didn’t

enjoy for a long time but now I am

outside every day. I am fitter, health-

ier and much happier than I ever was.

Doing the course has made a big

difference to my life. Capel Manor

has a very good reputation and I

believe their courses really take you

somewhere. We’ve also had quite a

few students doing work experience

with us and I’m keen to develop these

links and impress upon them the

wealth of opportunities out there to

work in conservation.”

In his former career as a roadie, David

Cockburn, 46, toured with artists

including Lisa Stansfield, All Saints

and Status Quo. From this he moved

into theatre stage/tour management

and now works as the Trainee

Reserves Officer also for the London

Wildlife Trust. Currently in the final

year of a Diploma in Countryside

Management at Capel Manor, David

attends college two days a week and

spends the rest of the time working

on a number of nature reserves in the

London Borough of Hillingdon.

David, whose father was in the army,

grew up in army bases in places like

Germany and Cyprus, with land back-

ing on to large rural expanses. Spend-

ing much of his childhood surrounded

by wildlife meant he had developed a

real passion for the great outdoors.

He said “I love the physical and

mental buzz I get from being out-

doors and active—you have to be

quite physically fit to do my job.

When I started on the course I also

began volunteering at the London

Wildlife Trust which eventually

turned into paid employment. My

course is really versatile and with my

transferable skills I could similarly

work as a countryside ranger or in a

variety of other environmental man-

agement/conservation roles. It might

appear that I had quite ‘interesting’

jobs before but I’m a much more

contented person now—I used to be

stressed out all the time. I’ve learnt a

lot doing countryside management at

Capel Manor and I’m thoroughly

enjoying applying my new skills and

knowledge in the real world, working

for The London Wildlife Trust. I know

I am going to spend all day out in the

wild, getting hands-on and mucky and

doing valuable conservation work.

When I go home in the evening and

look at all the suited people around

me, many of whom will have spent

their day stuck in an office and then

there’s me, covered in mud and stink-

ing of wood smoke and I couldn’t be

happier. People say to me “I wish I

could do what you’re doing. I’ve

always wanted to..” and I say to them

“You can, just do it!”

Capel Manor College Open Day-Saturday

15 June, 10am to 4pm. Explore the 60

themed, model and historical gardens and

check out the college facilities, get advice

on courses and meet current students. The

college offers a range of nationally

accredited courses and apprenticeships for

those interested in the environment, ani-

mals or working with plants, trees and

flowers (further details in our What’s On

section, page 43). www.capel.ac.uk

Capel Manor changed my life

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My psychology consultancy helps people to confidently

be more of who they are; unless of course they want a

weight loss programme. Here are the two most

common concerns I hear along the road to change and

what to do about them:

Others won’t buy into the idea…

I don’t think I am the sort of person who can be..

So here are your top tips for getting over yourself, and

others with the aim of getting into the life you want.

1. Ventriloquism

It might sound like a hard truth to swallow but when we

think others don’t believe in our potential; what we

really think is I don’t believe it. If we have a little doubt

within us, we can project it onto others, putting

imaginary words into their mouths and interpreting

what they say in line with our own secret doubts. It’s

fair to say you will never have complete control over

the way other people perceive you. That’s Chairman

Mau territory anyway. The only thing you can control is

how you, see yourself. Onwards!

2. Saboteurs

If you’re sure you aren’t throwing your voice; resistance

from other peoples fear of change. Whether you’re

getting fit, successful, independent or streamlining your

business to move with the times, there is so much to

attend to these days; to cope we all make use of little

schemas (mental notes) which help us to ‘know’ how

to interact with each other. When you change, others

must change their way of interacting with you (their

schema) which isn’t hard but is extra effort to add to an

already busy week. If they respect you and your vision

they will come around eventually. Stick to your change

(consistency and enthusiasm are persuasive) and

reassure third parties that this is all building to a hap-

pier you who will be able to better contribute to every-

one else.

3. You are whatever sort of person you imagine

yourself to be

Until recently novelists and scientists from years past

thought that all learning considered, you’re pretty stuck

with your genetic potential. But never fear! That’s not

what The New Scientist reported last month with its

report on orphan genes. So what’s an Orphan Gene?

Well, Orphan genes lack detectable homology to

organisms outside such phylogenetic distribution. Say

what? Basically there’s a whole bunch of genes in you,

and me and your neighbour’s Nan and we don’t know:

what they are, what they do or where they came from.

With that in mind it’s fair to say that your potential,

that which lays within you just waiting to unfold, is an

unknown quantity.

4. Black and white thinking

There is a line of thinking in the east that something

can’t come out of nothing, it simply evolves out of

something else. Remember that when you are

reinventing. Rather than discarding the old you we are

transforming it. Everything you have ever experienced

has led you to become who you are today. And all of

those goodies, and possibly not so goodies are the

mould from which you will continue to sculpt your

reinvention. If you find yourself getting back to your old

ways remember, you spent quite while perfecting being

that person. You deserve a medal for being able to do it

so brilliantly! Now you just need to use that to practice

being the updated version. The more you do it the

more natural it will feel. Change takes time to become

habitual if you’re in it for the long haul, give yourself a

break.

Emma is the director and lead facilitator at training and develop-

ment organisation Mapetry. She also consults with individuals

about their wellbeing at her clinic in Queens Road Buckhurst Hill.

www.emma-mills.co.uk www.mapetry.com

Telephone 07824 479373

Spring reinvention: How to create yourself Emma Mills BSc (Hons) Dip. Hyp. NLP.Prac

Spring has sprung and the fields will soon be full of the buds, bulbs and

blossom. All of those buds hold the promise, the potential of the fruit to

come this summer. Just like each springs new blossom, potential isn’t a fixed

quantity. One of my favourite poets once said ‘if a women doesn’t invent

herself daily, she will be invented, so to be bodacious enough to invent

ourselves is wise.’

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North East London Business EXPO 2013 Leyton Orient Football Club—May 14

Thinking of starting a new business? Or perhaps you

have just started one or have been established for a

while. Or maybe you want to learn some new skills.

Whatever your situation, the North East London

Business EXPO, now in its second year after a

successful launch in 2012, has something to offer you.

Up to a 100 local businesses will be showcasing their

products and services. The EXPO is the ideal

opportunity to find inspiration, network with fellow

business owners, find strategic partners or to find out

how you can learn new skills to further your business.

The EXPO begins at 8am with an open business

networking breakfast (pre-booking required). Doors

open to the exhibition at 10am and registration is free

to visitors who book prior to the event. The full

programme of interactive workshops and seminars

with leading business experts will be available on the

day, although further details can be found at

www.nelexpo.co.uk, which is where you also go to

register.

The North East London Business EXPO takes place on

May 14th at Leyton Orient Football Ground.

Refreshments will be available throughout the day for

visitors and stallholders.

Schedule

Breakfast open networking breakfast 8am

(pre-booking required)

EXPO 10am to 5pm

Contact details

Enquiries 0808 146 9189

Email: [email protected]

Website

www.nelexpo.co.uk

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Welcome to our special 8 page

pull-out , which gives you the

low down on our in salon prod-

ucts, treatments and services.

We also have some great offers

on the back cover. Be sure to

pull out and keep, as different

offers can be used for various

months throughout the year.

Now you have every excuse to

look good all year round.

BABY TALK

It has been a busy 12 months at

Tikadi and not least for our

lovely senior hair designer Jo,

who has recently returned from

maternity leave to once again

join the team at Tikadi Theydon

Bois. Jo is now a mother of

twins, which means she should

be even better at multi-tasking

in the salon to make sure you

feel well looked after and that

your hair is beautifully cut and

styled!

WIN, WIN, WIN

Towards the end of last year we

were awarded ‘Small Business

of the Year’ in the Mid Essex

Business Awards and also our

second year learner, Lana

Lewington, reached the final of

‘Apprentice of the Year’. We are

always delighted to be nomi-

nated and it is great when we

win, but our main focus is

always on offering the best

service we can for our wonder-

ful customers. However, we

are very excited about our

rising star…

TIKADI stylist selected for

Schwarzkopf Young Artistic

Team 2013

Tikadi’s 21 year-old Hayley

Quinlin (right of picture) will

join the Schwarzkopf Young

Artistic Team in February

2013 following an intense

selection process held at the

Schwarzkopf Academy,

London. Hayley, along with

other 5 comrades who made

the grade, will benefit from

specialist training and photo-

graphic shoots, as well as

mentoring from top industry

names. When asked about

opening her letter of accep-

tance Hayley said, 'I was

shaking when I opened the

letter. I've worked so hard to

be part of the Young Artistic

Team, but I have to thank all

my Tikadi team who helped

me with their continued

support. No one has to

worry, I'll still be in salon

most of the time!'

SALON NEWS

WIN a free cut & blow-dry with in-salon hair and scalp treatment, plus a gift set. Worth £110

COMPETITION

HOW TO ENTER Send an email with your name and contact details to [email protected] with ‘MAGASCENE COMPETITION’ in the subject header for your chance to win. One winner will be randomly selected after the closing date of June 30th, 2013. Good luck! Terms and conditions apply. By entering you agree to Tikadi emailing you for promotional and marketing purposes.

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The very first Waltham Abbey Art, Crafts and

Literature Festival will take place in the town centre

on Friday 12th and Saturday 13th April. The two day

event, running from 11am to 3pm each day, is being

organised by The Waltham Abbey Town Partnership.

The festival will include film shows for children and

adults, talks, demonstrations (including one from local

wool shop The Crochet Chain) and feature craft stalls

on Sun Street where visitors can have a go at various

activities.

There is also a varied literary programme of ’meet the

author’, booking signings and talks from local writers

Victoria Robertson (Swimming Through the Reeds),

Jodie Newman (Womb With a View), Victorian East

London novelist Jean Fullerton (Hold on to Hope) and

Tracy Rolfe (The White Witch of Spiton series).

Children will be in for a treat, as ‘Waltham Abbey

Cinema’ at the Town Hall will be showing ‘Matilda’,

based on Roald Dahl’s novel and starring Pam Ferris

(Sister Evangelina from ‘Call the Midwife’) on the

Saturday. Doors open 9.45am for a 10.30am start.

Tickets are priced £1 for children and £2.50 for adults,

available on the door or from the Tourist Information

Office in advance. There will also be a performance of

another literary adaptation, as ‘Pride and Prejudice’

based on Jane Austen’s novel and starring Keira

Knightley, is showing on the Saturday, 6.45pm doors

for a 7.30pm start. Tickets are £5 for adults, £4

concessions. Please note that children must be

accompanied by an adult for cinema performances.

Other events include a teddy bears’ picnic and story

time at the Library and there will be art workshops

taking place at the Epping Forest District Museum.

Visitors to Waltham Abbey across the two-day event

can also look forward to an art exhibition,

competitions, street entertainment and much more.

For more information or for the full programme of

events, please visit www.aboutmyarea.co.uk/EN9

Meet the authors

Book signings / talks

Craft stalls

Demonstrations

Workshops

Art Exhibition

Street Entertainment

Teddy Bears Picnic in Library (Saturday)

Waltham Abbey Cinema screenings of

“Matilda” and “Pride and Prejudice”

Competitions and much more...

Waltham Abbey Art, Crafts &

Literature Festival 12th and 13th April

MEET EPPING’S AUTHORS

Meet Jodie Newman, author

of “Womb With a View”

Author of “Swimming

Through the Reeds”, Victoria

Robertson, will also be a

guest at the festival

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According to new research 29 million Britons have not put

down their end of life wishes in a Will and 11% believe

that their estate will automatically go to the right people

when they pass away.

However, this is not necessarily the case. Assets of those

dying without a Will are distributed under the intestacy

rules, which could leave stepchildren or unmarried

partners out of the equation.

A total of 64% of people aged 35 to 54 have not prepared

a Will yet, while almost a third (32%) of those over 55

have no Will. Most people say they have no Will in place

because of superstitious beliefs that writing one was

equal to "tempting fate". Delaying the decision for the

time they "get older" was the main reason for 30% of the

respondents not having a Will. Despite this poor planning,

74% said they would like to leave money (£45,000 on

average) to their loved ones, while 65% would like to pass

on property (with an average value of £199,000) and 56%

want to bequeath personal chattels such as paintings and

jewellery.

Children and grandchildren remain the key beneficiaries

with 36% of the respondents saying they wanted to pass

enough money to their children and grandchildren to

support them through university, increase their savings or

fund other aspects of their future. A total of 8% want to

donate significant funds to charities and 7% would like to

ensure their pets are taken care of after they are gone.

It’s not just a matter of making sure your assets end up

with the beneficiaries of your choice - what about the

emotional reasons for making your Will? These can carry

as much weight, if not more, than the financial issues. The

repercussions suffered when a loved one hasn’t made a

Will can cause much heartache to those left behind. At a

time when emotions are unpredictable, it’s an act of

kindness on your part to ensure that you do the right

thing by those left behind.

What will happen to the children?

Few people are aware of the ramifications for minor

children if their parents die intestate. It’s not automatic

that the surviving parent will be the one to care for the

children, especially if the parents were unmarried. There’s

a real possibility that children whose parents die intestate

may end up going into local authority care, while the

courts sort out where they will ultimately live. Having the

appropriate Will drafted by an expert who can advise on

all matters relating to guardianship will safeguard against

this catastrophe.

Unmarried Partners

it’s another sad fact that cohabitees often assume that

they’ll inherit if their partner dies. In the absence of a

Will, this isn’t the case.

Writing a valid Will is principally the only way to ensure

that your wishes are carried out and your loved ones

provided for after your death. Therefore, if you are part of

the 58% that don’t have a Will, it is advisable to have a

think about what impact this may have on your family

when you are gone. Similarly, if you already have a will, it

is important to keep it updated if your circumstances

change; for example if you get married, buy a property,

have children, are separated or get divorced, this change

should be reflected in your Will or you may run the risk of

it being invalid.

You know it makes sense

We call a Will a “Mañana product” – people always put it

off until tomorrow. However, tomorrow always comes,

and when it inevitably does, you’ll be hugely relieved that

you’ve done the deed – so please don’t delay any further.

Making a Will is not the kiss of death!

Alan Giddings

Giddings Lane Wills & Estate Planning

Telephone 01279 834761


58% of Britons don’t have a Will

- are you one of them? by Alan Giddings, Giddings Lane Will & Estates Planning

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Epping-based Munro Film Services is bringing the

award-winning ‘The Eye of the Storm’ to UK

cinemas this May. The film is based on the

acclaimed 1973 novel by Australian writer Patrick

White, who became Nobel Laureate in Literature

the same year. The film is a savage, yet darkly

funny, exploration of family relationships starring

Charlotte Rampling, Geoffrey Rush and Judy Davis,

playing the ultimate dysfunctional family.

The drama has achieved several award wins

internationally, including the Age Critics’ Award at

the Melbourne International Film Festival, the

special jury prize at the Rome International Film

Festival and an Australian Academy of Cinema and

Television Arts (AACTA—the Australian equivalent

of the BAFTAs) Best Lead Actress award for Judy

Davis. ’The Eye of the Storm’ is co-produced and

directed by Fred Schepisi, whose directing credits

include ‘Last Orders’, ‘Six Degrees of Separation’,

‘Roxanne’ and ‘A Cry in the Dark’. His daughter,

Alexandra Schepisi, takes the role of Flora the

nurse, a role for which she won Best Actress

Supporting Role at the Film Critics Circle of

Australia Awards.

Producer Antony Waddington said, “Influenced by

friends like Francis Bacon, Patrick White's literary

life started in London after Cambridge and he

enjoyed great success there throughout his

career. Charlotte Rampling's character of Elizabeth

Hunter is based on White's mother who left Sydney

to live out her days in Knightsbridge surrounded by

eccentric servants. It feels somehow complete,

that this first film adaptation of a White novel, is

about to begin its life in the UK."

2012 celebrated the birth centenary of White and

in the UK, his first novel ‘Happy Valley’ and his

unfinished ‘The Hanging Garden’ were published.

‘The Eye of the Storm’ novel will shortly be

available as an ebook on Amazon and Apple’s

iBookstore. The film received many positive

reviews when it opened in Australia and the USA.

Talking about the film’s UK’s appeal Munro Film

Service’s managing director, Frank Smith said,

THE EYE OF THE EYE OF THE EYE OF THE EYE OF

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THE EYE OF THE STORM 119mins, cert—tbc

THE EYE OF THE STORM is a savage, yet darkly

funny, exploration of family relationships

starring Charlotte Rampling as Elizabeth Hunter,

who plays the wealthy, manipulative and dying

matriarch. Academy Award-winning actor

Geoffrey Rush plays her famous, yet struggling

actor son and Golden Globe winner Judy Davis

completes the cast’s principal trio as his down at

heel high-society sister. Both Rush and Davis’s

characters unite in a common goal of securing

their vast inheritance. The film is based is on the

acclaimed 1973 novel by Australian writer

Patrick White, who became Nobel Laureate in

Literature the same year. The character of

Elizabeth Hunter is based on White’s own

mother who left Sydney to live out her days in

Knightsbridge surrounded by eccentric servants.

CINEMA

“We are extremely excited to bring this excellent

adaptation to a UK audience, who will relish the

film’s strong cast and darkly compelling portrayal of

complicated family relationships, the telling of

which is not without wit.” The film is out from May

3 and will be playing at the Curzon Mayfair London

and selected UK cities. Further details at

www.munrofilmservices.co.uk

Reviews

“Superb performances by the principal trio.

An intelligent sumptuous drama”

HOLLYWOOD REPORTER

“Moving and often very funny.

It’s an acting masterclass”

SCREEN DAILY

“A close to perfect storm”

SYDNEY TELEGRAPH

“This film is a milestone by any standards”

THE SPECTATOR

“Frank, funny and immensely satisfying”

4 stars.

THE VINE

Did you know? Charlotte Rampling’s character was aged up 15 years to play Geoffrey

Rush and Judy Davis’s screen mother, despite only being 5 years older than Geoffrey Rush

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Stop putting it off Heather Waring

You know what it's like, you have a long list of things you

really should do, some of them have been on the list for

what seems like eternity and the fact that they are

incomplete eats away at you, but still you fail to get round

to dealing with them. What is it that stops us from taking

action? Why do we procrastinate?

Sometimes it’s as simple as not wanting to. So ask your-

self what will happen if you don’t. If you can live with the

answer then give yourself permission to score it off the

list - what bliss! On the other hand, if the consequences

are too great, then you need to take some action so make

a plan, set a deadline and get on with it. Believe me, the

relief you feel when you have completed the task will be

worth it.

Often the reason for putting a task off is that in some way

we are afraid of it. Perhaps you are worried that you will

not do a good job. How likely is this? What can you do to

ensure that you do the job successfully? I would suggest

that thorough planning is the answer.

In other cases, rather than fear

of failure, you fear success. I

know, that sounds ridiculous but

it happens more often than you

think. You are concerned that if

you do this task well, that expec-

tation will always be there and it

may put you under greater

pressure. Can you sustain

success? – if you never try you will never know. People

also fear finishing because if they finish they will have to

decide what to do next. Sometimes not knowing the

outcome is easier than facing reality but how sad to go

through life living in fear of ‘what if’. Ask yourself what is

the worst thing that can happen if you were to do this

thing – the answer is often much less scary than the

perception in your head. It is important to confront your

fear and consider the consequences of whatever action

you take.

Ever been in the position where you felt that a certain

task should be done and even offered to do it, but never

quite got round to it? The way to overcome this is to let it

work it’s way up the natural order until it gets to the top

of the list and then do it or could you delegate it to

someone else? Another strategy is to look at how you

might benefit from doing the task. If you are really

interested or enthused by something, is there usually a

problem with seeing things through? Ask yourself then

‘What is in it for me?’ and ‘What will happen if I don’t do

it?’ If the benefits are attractive enough your mindset is

likely to shift easily or if the consequences of not doing it

are also positive, the same will occur. If neither work for

you, walk away happy that it’s not worth doing.

Finally we procrastinate because we do not feel we have

all the right information and knowledge leading to the

feeling that we might fail. Often all that is needed is a

little research, a few questions asked, some time spent

looking up books or surfing the internet.

Face up to the reasons you are not taking action. It is

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IT must be hard work being a rebellious teen these

days requiring ever more inventive ideas to shock the

older generation.

Piercings? Mum's got one. Skulls emblazoned in studs

on your bag/jacket/scarf? Auntie's got one. Tattoo?

Even gran's got one. It seems anything that used to

belong to the subversive counter-culture has been

taken over into the mainstream - and thus losing all its

edge. Back in the seventies people would steer clear

of a punk in full bondage regalia and spiked green

Mohican. Now footballers have the fabled haircut.

Goths these days just blend into the background with

their heavily black-kohled eyes and dark-as-pitch

clothing. Even baby clothes now come in black. And

everyone in Essex knows how to create the Cleopatra

look in liquid eyeliner.

Now ripped jeans are back in so that's another item to

cross off the list. Mind you, Bros did for them in the

80s. Even the vintage tea dress - once the preserve of

the alternative set when they had to look demure for

work - is over-represented in the high street shops.

Surely all that is left for today's teen to do to shock is

to dress in a twin-set and pearls.

I NOTE with joy that high heels are on their way out.

They are the modern equivalent of bound feet. In

heels I can just about manage to totter out the front

door into a waiting taxi and hobble out again the other

end into the restaurant. So farewell heels. I mean that

from the bottom of my soles.

THE subject of parking appears to be a thorny issue in

the area. Particularly of note are the school run fools

who will stop at nothing to get their beloved offspring

as near to the door of their educational establishment

as possible with scant regard for anyone else. I am

talking about those who ditch their - usually large -

motors across other people's driveways who may -

heaven forbid - want to go out in their own cars. Or

those who selfishly park on double yellow lines thus

endangering everyone else's kids who have to cross

the road, whilst their own little lambs stay as safe as

houses (or Range Rovers, about the same size).

However, it's not actually an issue about parking. It's

an issue about driving. Not everyone is in a position to

walk their children to school, granted. But many are

but do not because of the time it takes, or they're

running late etc, etc. But, from a child's point of view

it's very good to have a bit of exercise before settling

down to do their schoolwork. It aids concentration

(just ask a teacher) and keeps them a bit fit. It also

teaches children that there is more than just the car as

an option for travelling from A to B. It's not just

children that benefit from leaving the motor

behind. A 15-minute walk each way means

30-minutes of exercise for free for mum or dad,

without even thinking about it. Every day. And not

many people can say they get too much exercise a

week can they?

AGEING band members are crawling out of their care

homes to go on tour again. Rolling Stones, The Who,

The Beach Boys, The Stranglers. Surely their

performances are not going to be on a par with what

they once were. I think you either had to have been

there at the time or forget ‘em. Bed blockers!

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MAGASCENE

Now coming to Waltham Abbey

A special sister edition, MAGASCENE Waltham Abbey, will be published in the next few months

To be distributed to 5,000 homes in Waltham Abbey

“I've been advertising in Magascene for many years now and it's been a

great way to get new clients and also for existing clients to see photos of their pets! Jane has always been very professional, coming up with new ideas, and is very flexible!"

Sue, Pet Chums

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“I have been advertising in Magascene for 3 years. My ad always pays for itself, with new customers, who then become regulars. They

are always very helpful with the wording of my ads, and always come up with great ideas for any promotions I want to do.”

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“I've been advertising in Magascene since its infancy with great success.

I can't wait to see my advert in each edition."

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Alpine Garden SocietyAlpine Garden SocietyAlpine Garden SocietyAlpine Garden Society————Epping Forest GroupEpping Forest GroupEpping Forest GroupEpping Forest Group. We meet on the second Tuesday of the month at Theydon Bois Village Hall CM16 7ER at 8pm. www.alpinegardensociety.net/groups/Epping-Forest.

The Avenue Lawn Tennis ClubThe Avenue Lawn Tennis ClubThe Avenue Lawn Tennis ClubThe Avenue Lawn Tennis Club—18 The Avenue, Loughton IG10 4PT. Four artificial grass courts. Membership-balls, court hire included; social programme & licensed bar. Club sessions: Men—Thursday 5.30pm and Sunday mornings; Ladies—Tuesdays at 5.30pm; Mixed—Thursdays 11am to 1pm, Fridays 6.30pm, Saturday and Sunday 1.30pm. The club has teams in both the South West Essex (men’s, ladies and mixed) and Essex leagues (men). Contact Lynda Wyles Membership Secretary on 0208 505 4704 or email [email protected]

Badminton Club Call for Players Badminton Club Call for Players Badminton Club Call for Players Badminton Club Call for Players We are looking for (mature) players to join our badminton club. We meet on Monday evenings at 8pm at Debden Park High School’s Sports Hall. Please contact Alan on 020 8508 6306.

BodyworksBodyworksBodyworksBodyworks exercise classes for everyone Loughton Tues 10.30am, Buckhurst Hill Mon 8-9pm and Thurs 9.30-10.30am. Call Jan Hall on 020 8508 3346.

Book ClubBook ClubBook ClubBook Club————meet locally once a month. meet locally once a month. meet locally once a month. meet locally once a month. Call Linda on 01992 571178.

Breatheasy in Harlow & Epping Forest Breatheasy in Harlow & Epping Forest Breatheasy in Harlow & Epping Forest Breatheasy in Harlow & Epping Forest Meet the first Monday of the month at Jack Silley Pavilion in Epping between 1pm and 3pm. Contact branch secretary Mrs C Carr on 01992 573387 01992 573387 01992 573387 01992 573387 for more details. Breatheasy is the support group of The British Lung Foundation www.blf-uk.org

Buckhurst Hill Bowls ClubBuckhurst Hill Bowls ClubBuckhurst Hill Bowls ClubBuckhurst Hill Bowls Club, 72 Epping New Road, Buckhurst Hill IG9 5TX. If you are looking for a local, friendly bowls club, please call the Secretary Malcolm Lord on 0208 502 1285. www.bhbltc.co.uk. Open 7 days a week.

Chigwell & Epping Forest Orienteering ClubChigwell & Epping Forest Orienteering ClubChigwell & Epping Forest Orienteering ClubChigwell & Epping Forest Orienteering Club. Bored with just running, in pain from too much running on roads? Try running through forests and having to work out where to go. There is a local event approximately once a month. For more details ring Helen on 020 8502 1629, or visit chig.org.uk.

Clive’s Easylearn Pop Music SchoolsClive’s Easylearn Pop Music SchoolsClive’s Easylearn Pop Music SchoolsClive’s Easylearn Pop Music Schools—For a free taster session in Epping, call 01992 670575 or visit www.clivesmusic.com

Craniosacral Therapy ClinicCraniosacral Therapy ClinicCraniosacral Therapy ClinicCraniosacral Therapy Clinic, The Limes Medical Centre, The Plain, Epping. Contact Liam Hurley on 07941 621887

Drum TuitionDrum TuitionDrum TuitionDrum Tuition—All styles; pop, rock, jazz, Latin, blues...Beginners to advanced. All ages welcome. Call 07803 893722.

Epping Art SocietyEpping Art SocietyEpping Art SocietyEpping Art Society—Art Appreciation evenings, 2nd Wednesday of the month at Pelly Court, Hemnall Street, Epping. Call Robin 01992 572077. Members £2, non-members £3. Practical eve-nings are run the first Friday evening of the month, at 7.30 for 2 hours at the Methodist Church Hall, Epping

Epping Bowls Club, Lower Bury Lane. Epping Bowls Club, Lower Bury Lane. Epping Bowls Club, Lower Bury Lane. Epping Bowls Club, Lower Bury Lane. New members welcome to join our friendly, local club. Regular tuition sessions take place for beginners. Contact Anne Munro: 01992 561164.

Epping Cricket ClubEpping Cricket ClubEpping Cricket ClubEpping Cricket Club—We are looking for new members of all standards. Three Saturday sides and a Sunday team and colts cricket for boys and girls. Contact Matthew Barrett 07877 923151 or email:[email protected] www.eppingcc.hitscricket.com

EppingEppingEppingEpping----Eppingen Twin Town AssociationEppingen Twin Town AssociationEppingen Twin Town AssociationEppingen Twin Town Association. Exciting cultural, school, musical and personal exchanges with our active and friendly twinned town in southern Germany. Contact Uschi Jesson 01992 577603 or Tony Church 07725 608368.

Epping Football Club, Stonards Hill, Epping Epping Football Club, Stonards Hill, Epping Epping Football Club, Stonards Hill, Epping Epping Football Club, Stonards Hill, Epping If you are interested

in joining the club, contact Steve Allen on 07932 532694, Graham Sly on 07973 530148 or Tracy Wilkinson 07738 089251 Email:[email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] or visit www.eppingfc.co.ukwww.eppingfc.co.ukwww.eppingfc.co.ukwww.eppingfc.co.uk

Epping Forest District Badger GroupEpping Forest District Badger GroupEpping Forest District Badger GroupEpping Forest District Badger Group—meet on the 3rd Monday of the month at Hemnall Street Social club, Epping at 8pm. Find out more about the existence and secret life of badgers, and their preservation. Contact 01992 756038. www.eppingforestbg.org.uk

Epping Forest Centenary TrustEpping Forest Centenary TrustEpping Forest Centenary TrustEpping Forest Centenary Trust. We can provide practical conservation sessions in Epping Forest for groups, including special needs groups, community groups and youth groups. Call Epping Forest Centenary Trust on 0208 508 9061, email [email protected] or visit www.efct.info.

Epping Forest & District Stamp ClubEpping Forest & District Stamp ClubEpping Forest & District Stamp ClubEpping Forest & District Stamp Club. Meet 2nd Tuesday of month at the Dining Room, Roding Valley High School, Lough-ton. New members and beginners always welcome. Keith Smith 020 8505 5620.

Epping Forest Group of the Alpine Garden Society Epping Forest Group of the Alpine Garden Society Epping Forest Group of the Alpine Garden Society Epping Forest Group of the Alpine Garden Society Non-members are welcome. For further information please contact the Group Secretary: Keith Ballard, Tel: 01992 813231 or email [email protected].

Epping Forest HP (Walking) GroupEpping Forest HP (Walking) GroupEpping Forest HP (Walking) GroupEpping Forest HP (Walking) Group. We are a walking group who walk in Epping, Redbridge and sometimes London each week. Walks start at 10.30am. There is no charge to join walks, optional membership at £4. Social evenings, coach trips and holidays. www.efhfg.org.ukwww.efhfg.org.ukwww.efhfg.org.ukwww.efhfg.org.uk. Email [email protected]@[email protected]@efhfg.org.uk

Epping Forest Outdoor GroupEpping Forest Outdoor GroupEpping Forest Outdoor GroupEpping Forest Outdoor Group– Are you a walker or a cyclist? Like to enjoy a more varied outdoor and social life? 8.30pm Thursdays, ROVSCO Hall, 72 Hollybush Hill, E11 1PX. Weekends away, day activities and social events. www.efog.org.uk Call Secretary Ken 020 8524 3960.

Epping Forest Rotary ClubEpping Forest Rotary ClubEpping Forest Rotary ClubEpping Forest Rotary Club—Meet Garnon Bushes, Coopersale on Tuesday evenings for meal and regular speaker. If you want to join other business and community minded men and women please contact [email protected] Telephone 01992 814105 www.RIBI.org

The Epping Horticultural Society The Epping Horticultural Society The Epping Horticultural Society The Epping Horticultural Society Share gardening tips and enjoy our social events throughout the year. Annual member-ship £1 and discounts available at the trading hut on the Meadow Road allotment site (Sunday mornings10am to 12pm). Contact Christine Burgess 01992 577020.

Epping Tennis Club Lower Bury Lane Epping Tennis Club Lower Bury Lane Epping Tennis Club Lower Bury Lane Epping Tennis Club Lower Bury Lane Four all weather courts (3 floodlit). New members welcome—Lessons and coaching available. Visit www.eppingtennisclub.co.uk or call 01992 572230 or 07940 183596 for membership/general enquiries. To contact Matt Smith (LTA Senior Club Coach), call 07743 378055 or visit www.mattsmithtennis.com

Exercise with me: Exercise with me: Exercise with me: Exercise with me: Exercise for Free!!! Power walking group in Buckhurst Hill, weekday evenings, meet outside The Toby Carvery, 5k distance approx. Call/text 07706 700 666 or go to www.exercisewithme.co.uk for further details

Family Care Counselling ServiceFamily Care Counselling ServiceFamily Care Counselling ServiceFamily Care Counselling Service We provide affordable, professional counselling in the Epping Forest area Tel: 01992 788499 www.familycarecounselling.org.uk Registered Charity No: 1118296

Forest Creative Writers 12.45pmForest Creative Writers 12.45pmForest Creative Writers 12.45pmForest Creative Writers 12.45pm----2.45pm, Thurs2.45pm, Thurs2.45pm, Thurs2.45pm, Thurs Loughton Library. Intending new members invited to first free taster session. Contact Pete Relph on 0208 508 6313.0208 508 6313.0208 508 6313.0208 508 6313.

Friends of Swaines Green. Friends of Swaines Green. Friends of Swaines Green. Friends of Swaines Green. Conservation days on the second Sunday of every month. Contact Ian Anderson for further details on 01992 574909 or visit www.swainesgreen.org.uk

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Guitar LessonsGuitar LessonsGuitar LessonsGuitar Lessons————Learn to play guitar. Learn to play guitar. Learn to play guitar. Learn to play guitar. All ages, abilities and styles. Experienced local teacher. Individual and group teach-ing. Christian Karlsson 07958 471083. Email: [email protected]

Herts & Essex Architectural Research SocietyHerts & Essex Architectural Research SocietyHerts & Essex Architectural Research SocietyHerts & Essex Architectural Research Society. Meet on the fourth Friday of the month at 8pm, Church Hall, Loughton Methodist Church, 260 Loughton High Road. Call 020 8508 2512 for more details or visit www.westessex.net/hears_info.php

Jo Jingles Jo Jingles Jo Jingles Jo Jingles Monday Epping 10:00am Over 2's and 11:00am babies from 3months to 2 years. Monday Theydon Bois 3:15pm Mixed ages (babies-5years old); Tuesday Harlow 9:30am Over 2s and 10:30am Walking-2years . We are also available to do Children's parties, nurseries, Children's centres or NCT group activities. For more information on classes or to book a place please call Lucy on 01279 868410 or email us: [email protected]. You can also visit our website www.jojingles.com/bishopsstortford

Karate Karate Karate Karate Classes for adults and children in Epping, Loughton, Theydon Bois and Nazeing. Contact Sensei Andy Major 07941 164544, email [email protected]. More details at wwwteashido.co.uk

LAUGHTER WORKOUT (LAUGHTER YOGA)LAUGHTER WORKOUT (LAUGHTER YOGA)LAUGHTER WORKOUT (LAUGHTER YOGA)LAUGHTER WORKOUT (LAUGHTER YOGA). Laughter is a great stress buster and has many scientifically proven health benefits. The body does not know the difference between real and pretend laughter, you still get the same benefits. Laughter Yoga combines Laughter Exercises with Yogic Breathing. We have a Loughton Group that meets three times a month. Please call 0208 508 2134 and visit www.laughterworkout.co.uk for more information. Come and join us.

Lee Valley Friends Rambling Association GroupLee Valley Friends Rambling Association GroupLee Valley Friends Rambling Association GroupLee Valley Friends Rambling Association Group Specialising in short weekend walks—mainly in West Essex and some London walks. Call for details 020 8529 1602 or visit www.leavalleyfriends.org.uk.

Loughton Astronomical Society (LAS). Loughton Astronomical Society (LAS). Loughton Astronomical Society (LAS). Loughton Astronomical Society (LAS). New members welcome. Meets Thurs 8pm at Scout Hut, Theydon Bois. Tel. 01992 815804. www.las-astro.org.uk. Also, junior section, Theydon Bois Theydon Bois Theydon Bois Theydon Bois AstroKyds AstroKyds AstroKyds AstroKyds for 6-14 year-olds meet 2nd Friday of month (term time), 6.30pm to 8pm at St. Mary’s Parish Hall, Theydon Bois. Same contact details as above.

Loughton Camera ClubLoughton Camera ClubLoughton Camera ClubLoughton Camera Club, Lopping Hall, Loughton. Meet every Wednesday 8-10pm. New members welcome. Contact John Banks 020 8508 4199.

Loughton Folk Club Loughton Folk Club Loughton Folk Club Loughton Folk Club meets every Thursday from 8pm at Loughton Club, 8 Station Road, Loughton, IG10 4NX. Parking front and rear. Email [email protected] or call Jill Coombes 0776 214 6623

Messy DaysMessy DaysMessy DaysMessy Days————Mother and Toddler Group, Monday and Fridays Mother and Toddler Group, Monday and Fridays Mother and Toddler Group, Monday and Fridays Mother and Toddler Group, Monday and Fridays 10am to 11am. St Mary’s Church Hall, 10am to 11am. St Mary’s Church Hall, 10am to 11am. St Mary’s Church Hall, 10am to 11am. St Mary’s Church Hall, Theydon Bois. Come along for some messy fun. £4.50 per session. Discount for second child. Pre-school Learning accreditation. Ring Lindsay on 01992 814487.

Musical MinisMusical MinisMusical MinisMusical Minis————PrePrePrePre----school fun time music group. school fun time music group. school fun time music group. school fun time music group. Classes in Epping and Buckhurst Hill. Call Claire on 01992 787793

OsteopathOsteopathOsteopathOsteopath—Epping Osteopathic & Sports Injuries Clinic, The Limes Medical Centre, Theydon Bois 01992 815 166

Parkinson’s UKParkinson’s UKParkinson’s UKParkinson’s UK————Harlow & District Branch. Harlow & District Branch. Harlow & District Branch. Harlow & District Branch. Meet at the David Livingstone Club, 11 Potter Street, CM17 9AE every Wednesday 11am-3pm. On the first Wednesday of each month there is a speaker from 1 to 3pm. For more information contact Secretary Corinne—Branch mobile 07982 094194 or email [email protected]. All welcome.

Personal Trainer Personal Trainer Personal Trainer Personal Trainer (mobile & gym based) / Nordic Walking Nordic Walking Nordic Walking Nordic Walking Instructor—Tanya Hurley 07941 233880 www.tanyahurleyfitness.com

Petanque (Boules). Epping Horizons Petanque Club Petanque (Boules). Epping Horizons Petanque Club Petanque (Boules). Epping Horizons Petanque Club Petanque (Boules). Epping Horizons Petanque Club meets on Saturdays and Mondays at 1.30pm on Stonards Hill Recreation Ground. New members always welcome. To arrange a taster session call Peter Lumb on 01992 571744 or visit www.ehpetanque.co.uk

Physiotherapist. Physiotherapist. Physiotherapist. Physiotherapist. Appointments available at Theydon Bois Pharmacy, 10 Forest Drive, Theydon Bois CM16 7EY. Contact Jayne Gould Chartered Physiotherapist on 07963 349754 www.jg-physio.co.uk

Piano ClubPiano ClubPiano ClubPiano Club————Loughton Methodist Church. Wednesdays Loughton Methodist Church. Wednesdays Loughton Methodist Church. Wednesdays Loughton Methodist Church. Wednesdays 10101010----12noon. 12noon. 12noon. 12noon. Contact Rea Camus on 01992 571773. We are a group of keen amateur pianists who enjoy making music together and having fun. All standards welcome.

PROBUSPROBUSPROBUSPROBUS. FOREST Probus Club is actively seeking new membersnew membersnew membersnew members. Monthly meetings on second Friday 12.30pm & lunch at County Hotel, Oak Hill Woodford Green. Please contact the Secretary [email protected] or 020 8529 6500

Rotary Club of Loughton and Buckhurst HillRotary Club of Loughton and Buckhurst HillRotary Club of Loughton and Buckhurst HillRotary Club of Loughton and Buckhurst Hill—meet at The Blue Boar, Abridge, RM4 1UA. On Thursdays at 1pm (1st and 3rd Thursdays) and 6.30pm (2nd and 4th Thursdays). For further details call A Harvey on 01992 572867 or visit www.loughtonrotary.org.uk

South West Essex Choir welcomes new members. South West Essex Choir welcomes new members. South West Essex Choir welcomes new members. South West Essex Choir welcomes new members. We meet at Loughton Methodist Church, High Road, Loughton IG10 1RB on Tuesdays 7.45-10pm. No audition is necessary. Please contact Mary McElarney on 01992 812606 or [email protected] More information at www.southwestessexchoir.org.uk

Station Road Wellness Centre, Station Road Wellness Centre, Station Road Wellness Centre, Station Road Wellness Centre, Osteopathy, Chiropody, massage, reflexology, Reiki. 12 Station Road, Epping. Tel. 01992 570003.

St John AmbulanceSt John AmbulanceSt John AmbulanceSt John Ambulance————Epping Community First Epping Community First Epping Community First Epping Community First Responders Responders Responders Responders help to save lives. Full training given. Please contact Sandra Newman on 01992 572545 for more details.

St Thomas Moore Dancing ClubSt Thomas Moore Dancing ClubSt Thomas Moore Dancing ClubSt Thomas Moore Dancing Club—Ballroom and sequence for the over 60s. Wednesdays 2-4pm at Thomas Moore Church, Willingale Rd, Loughton. Tel. 020 8504 0998. £1.50 including tea and biscuits.

Tappy ToesTappy ToesTappy ToesTappy Toes—Fun and creative dance and movement classes for girls and boys aged 20 months to 4 and a half years. Epping classes start in September. Call Claire on 01992 732 800.

WEA Loughton & Epping Branch WEA Loughton & Epping Branch WEA Loughton & Epping Branch WEA Loughton & Epping Branch Details from www.wea-essex.org.uk, leaflets in the libraries. Phone Bettie Bock, 020 8508 4919 or e-mail: [email protected]

West Essex Flower Club, West Essex Flower Club, West Essex Flower Club, West Essex Flower Club, Thornwood Village Hall, Weald Lane. Meet 2nd Monday of each month (except January and August) From 1.45pm. Visitors and new members always welcome. Contact the Club Secretary for further details on 01992 57703601992 57703601992 57703601992 577036

West Essex Ramblers. West Essex Ramblers. West Essex Ramblers. West Essex Ramblers. Walk every Wed, Thurs, Sat & Sun. Most walks countryside, some London. About 10 coach rambles Apr-Oct. Each yr have a British & foreign walking holiday. For a sample programme, call 020 8502 1628.

Woodford and District Floral Arrangement GroupWoodford and District Floral Arrangement GroupWoodford and District Floral Arrangement GroupWoodford and District Floral Arrangement Group. We meet every third Monday of the month in the Churchill Room at Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road E11. Doors open at 6.45pm for a prompt 7.30pm start. Guest floral demonstrator every month, raffle and refreshments. Visitors always welcome to join for a small fee of £4.

YogaYogaYogaYoga————’Fitness Yoga’.’Fitness Yoga’.’Fitness Yoga’.’Fitness Yoga’. Mondays 7pm—8pm at Theydon Bois Primary School, Orchard Drive. A revitalising and relaxing work-out including a blend of Yoga based postures, traditional stretching, core exercises from Pilates, balance work and a final relaxation section. Taught to relaxing music. First class FREE, then £25 per month. Contact Lucilla on 07956 695077 Email [email protected], www.onestopfitness.co.uk

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A-Z continued (Iyengar) Yoga(Iyengar) Yoga(Iyengar) Yoga(Iyengar) Yoga, Lindsey Street, Epping. Monday evenings from 6pm. Please contact Dorothy on 01992 574623.

Yoga classes and workshops Yoga classes and workshops Yoga classes and workshops Yoga classes and workshops for all levels in Epping and North Weald, Tues/Weds/Thurs/Sat. Contact Amy on 07841 378364 or visit www.amybrambleyoga.blogspot.com for more details.

Yoga (Vinyasa & Hatha), Yoga (Vinyasa & Hatha), Yoga (Vinyasa & Hatha), Yoga (Vinyasa & Hatha), Private classes in Epping & Buckhurst Hill 07725 653682.

Zumba FitnessZumba FitnessZumba FitnessZumba Fitness—Mondays St Michael’s Church, Loughton 8-9pm; Tuesdays Theydon Bois Primary School 7-8pm; Fridays Loughton Club 10-11am. Email [email protected] or call Laura 07581 673998 or Lisa 07775 553722. Doctors SurgeriesDoctors SurgeriesDoctors SurgeriesDoctors Surgeries The Limes Medical Centre, The Plain, EppingThe Limes Medical Centre, The Plain, EppingThe Limes Medical Centre, The Plain, EppingThe Limes Medical Centre, The Plain, Epping Appointments/Emergencies/Cancellations 01992 573 838 Theydon Bois BranchTheydon Bois BranchTheydon Bois BranchTheydon Bois Branch, Thrifts Mead 01992 812 450 North Weald BranchNorth Weald BranchNorth Weald BranchNorth Weald Branch, 67 Wheelers Farm Gardens 01992 524 383 Dr Lowry & PartnersDr Lowry & PartnersDr Lowry & PartnersDr Lowry & Partners, High Street, Epping 0844 5769797

HospitalsHospitalsHospitalsHospitals St Margaret’s Hospital, Epping St Margaret’s Hospital, Epping St Margaret’s Hospital, Epping St Margaret’s Hospital, Epping 01992 561 666 Princess Alexandra Hospital, Harlow Princess Alexandra Hospital, Harlow Princess Alexandra Hospital, Harlow Princess Alexandra Hospital, Harlow 01279 444 455

NHS Direct 0845 4647NHS Direct 0845 4647NHS Direct 0845 4647NHS Direct 0845 4647

Sports Centres & Fitness StudiosSports Centres & Fitness StudiosSports Centres & Fitness StudiosSports Centres & Fitness Studios Epping Sports Centre Epping Sports Centre Epping Sports Centre Epping Sports Centre 25 Hemnall Street 01992 564 564 Waltham Abbey Swimming Pool Waltham Abbey Swimming Pool Waltham Abbey Swimming Pool Waltham Abbey Swimming Pool Roundhills 01992 716 733 Loughton Leisure CentreLoughton Leisure CentreLoughton Leisure CentreLoughton Leisure Centre Traps Hill, Loughton 01992 564 574 Concept Fitness UK Concept Fitness UK Concept Fitness UK Concept Fitness UK 224b High Street, Epping 01992 579050 www.conceptfitnessuk.com Buckhurst Hill openBuckhurst Hill openBuckhurst Hill openBuckhurst Hill open----mic Jazz Jam Session. mic Jazz Jam Session. mic Jazz Jam Session. mic Jazz Jam Session. Every Sunday at the Sports & Social Club, 50 Queens Road IG9 5BY 8pm start. Admission £3. Visit jazzjam.co.uk to check dates.

Farmers’ Market Farmers’ Market Farmers’ Market Farmers’ Market organised by the Loughton Residents Loughton Residents Loughton Residents Loughton Residents AssociationAssociationAssociationAssociation on the first Sunday of the month. Centric Parade, High Road, Loughton. 9am-2pm.

FABFABFABFAB————Fabulous and BeautifulFabulous and BeautifulFabulous and BeautifulFabulous and Beautiful. If you are undergoing chemo-therapy or have recently finished treatment, charity FAB, which runs a three hour session on the first Monday of the month at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Epping (11am to 2pm) may be just the tonic. Please call Laura Jones on 01279 827396.

Epping Forest Group of the Alpine Garden SocietyEpping Forest Group of the Alpine Garden SocietyEpping Forest Group of the Alpine Garden SocietyEpping Forest Group of the Alpine Garden Society, 8pm at Theydon Bois Village Hall CM16 7ER (2nd Tuesday of the month). Group visits being arranged between June and September. Non-members welcome. Please call Keith Ballard for further information on 01992 813231. www.alpinegardensociety.net/groups/Epping-Forest

SmartNet Essex SmartNet Essex SmartNet Essex SmartNet Essex ———— Meet monthly or informal business network- Meet monthly or informal business network- Meet monthly or informal business network- Meet monthly or informal business network-ing ing ing ing 12-2pm at Miller & Carter Epping (Wake Arms roundabout). £15 meeting fee includes lunch. Next meeting April 18thNext meeting April 18thNext meeting April 18thNext meeting April 18th—Pay-as-you-go. Call Julie to book on 07843 260 186 or email [email protected].

EppNetEppNetEppNetEppNet————Business Networking. Meet every Wednesday Business Networking. Meet every Wednesday Business Networking. Meet every Wednesday Business Networking. Meet every Wednesday morning for breakfast, 7.15 to 9am at The Bell Hotel, Epping. morning for breakfast, 7.15 to 9am at The Bell Hotel, Epping. morning for breakfast, 7.15 to 9am at The Bell Hotel, Epping. morning for breakfast, 7.15 to 9am at The Bell Hotel, Epping. £40 per month for regular members, or one off annual fee for infrequent visitors (plus £10 fee per meeting). For more details email [email protected] or call Vincent Goode on 07931 580031.

Music at Marigolds Jazz ClubMusic at Marigolds Jazz ClubMusic at Marigolds Jazz ClubMusic at Marigolds Jazz Club, Harlow Cricket Club, Chipping-field, Old Harlow, CM17 0DJ. Enquiries 01279 414174/421763. Doors open 7.30pm. Price guide £7-£8. www.musicatmarigolds.co.uk April 12th The Fugitives April 26th the Dave O’Higgins Quartet May 10th Doc K’s Blues Band May 31st The Marigold’s 10th Birthday Party Bash

Harlow PlayhouseHarlow PlayhouseHarlow PlayhouseHarlow Playhouse—Box Office 01279 431945—Full season details and booking details at www.playhouseharlow.com. Shows include: HBA Les Sylphides and Other Ballets 11-14 April Forever Jackson 20 April Omid Djalili 26 April Julian Clary 1 May The Importance of Being Earnest 2-4 May The Burlesque Show 8 May Billy Ocean 2013 10 May Nicholas Parsons 22 May Best Friends Forever 26 May High Schoo Musical 30 May / 1 June

West Essex Flower ClubWest Essex Flower ClubWest Essex Flower ClubWest Essex Flower Club————April 8th at 1.45pmApril 8th at 1.45pmApril 8th at 1.45pmApril 8th at 1.45pm, Thornwood Village Hall, Weald Hall Lane, Thornwood. Demonstration entitled ‘Plan B’ by Pat Barton. May 13thMay 13thMay 13thMay 13th, demonstration by Christine Makings entitled ‘Wonderful World of Flowers’. All welcome, visitors £4 payable on the door. Contact the Club Secretary for further details on 01992 57703601992 57703601992 57703601992 577036 Waltham Abbey Art, Crafts & Literature Festival April 12th and Waltham Abbey Art, Crafts & Literature Festival April 12th and Waltham Abbey Art, Crafts & Literature Festival April 12th and Waltham Abbey Art, Crafts & Literature Festival April 12th and 13th13th13th13th, 11am to 3pm each day (see page 27 for more details). RNLI Loughton and Woodford Branch presents Meridian Opera RNLI Loughton and Woodford Branch presents Meridian Opera RNLI Loughton and Woodford Branch presents Meridian Opera RNLI Loughton and Woodford Branch presents Meridian Opera performing SCENES FROM THE SEA. Saturday 13th April at performing SCENES FROM THE SEA. Saturday 13th April at performing SCENES FROM THE SEA. Saturday 13th April at performing SCENES FROM THE SEA. Saturday 13th April at 7.30pm7.30pm7.30pm7.30pm. United Free Church, High Elms, Woodford Green IG8 0UP. An evening of nautical scenes from popular operas in-cluding HMS Pinafore, Cosi fan tutti, Idomeneo, Pirates of Penzance and more. Tickets £8 in advance, £10 on the door. Available from 020 8502 1788 or 07510 195877. The RNLI is the charity that saves lives at sea. Theydon Bois & District Friends of Cancer Research UKTheydon Bois & District Friends of Cancer Research UKTheydon Bois & District Friends of Cancer Research UKTheydon Bois & District Friends of Cancer Research UK BRIDGE NIGHTBRIDGE NIGHTBRIDGE NIGHTBRIDGE NIGHT Thursday 25th AprilThursday 25th AprilThursday 25th AprilThursday 25th April at Theydon Bois Village Hall 7pm for 7.30pm start. Fish/chicken & chips supper. Bring your own drinks. Tickets £12.50 from 01992 573319 or 01992 577719. Haven House Children’s Hospice Celebrity Football MatchHaven House Children’s Hospice Celebrity Football MatchHaven House Children’s Hospice Celebrity Football MatchHaven House Children’s Hospice Celebrity Football Match————in in in in memory of John Docker, Sunday 12th May at 1pm. memory of John Docker, Sunday 12th May at 1pm. memory of John Docker, Sunday 12th May at 1pm. memory of John Docker, Sunday 12th May at 1pm. Tickets £10 adults, £1 under 15s, £18 family ticket (2 + 2). VIP £25 adults, £5 under 15s to include buffet, DJ, live music and a chance to meet celebrities on the day. Www.havenhouse.org.uk/footballmatch The Epping Bookshop author signing May 15th 7/7.30pm, Linda The Epping Bookshop author signing May 15th 7/7.30pm, Linda The Epping Bookshop author signing May 15th 7/7.30pm, Linda The Epping Bookshop author signing May 15th 7/7.30pm, Linda StratmannStratmannStratmannStratmann, crime writer, to discuss latest book, ‘A Case of Doubtful Death’ - a Frances Doughty Mystery. Tickets £3 to include wine—redeemable against any purchase.

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