Talk About Epping Summer 2013

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Town Magazine Summer 2013

Council

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Christmas Market 2013Friday 6th December12noon onwards

EPPING FESTIVAL 2013 presents...

Epping Town ShowSunday 7th JulyFREE Family Fun Day

Stonards Hill Recreation Ground

12noon to 5pmThe Town Show will close the Epping Festival (29th June7th July) with avariety of outdoor activities for the whole family to enjoy, including arenadisplays, circus skills workshop, funfair rides, mobile petting farm, Birds of Preyand more. The beer tent will be on hand to offer refreshment to thirsty adultswhilst Churchs Butchers will be cooking their famous sausages and providingthe ever popular hog roast. Come and see the many new attractions on offer thisyear including a Sports Zone showcasing local sports clubs which aims to get asmany of you involved in sport as possibletheres something for everyone!Contact us for more details or to find out how to get involved:Epping Town Council 01992 579444 or [email protected]

To be kept up-to

-date with news about the 2013 Epping Festival and other events,

simply email: [email protected]

Welcome fromthe Mayor

Epping

Festival

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PROMS ON THE GREEN

SUNDAY 4th AUGUST at 3pm

EPPING FOREST BAND(in Epping Hall if wet)

EPPINGFESTIVAL MARKET

Monday 1st July 2013
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Talk About Epping Deadline DatesArticles for the next edition of Talk About Epping must besubmitted before 5th July.Entries should be sent to: Epping Town Council, Epping Hall, StJohns Road, Epping, Essex, CM16 5JU, or sent via email to:[email protected]. Clearly marked Talk AboutEpping

Welcome from the Town MayorI am extremely proud to have been elected by my fellow Town Councillors to serve as your TownMayor this year. As a community, Epping is strengthened through the large number of clubs,voluntary groups and associations that together provide a wide range of activities for residents andvisitors to the town. Many of these organisations are represented within these pages or will betaking part in the 2013 Epping Festival. I am looking forward to the opportunity I have been givento meet many of you over the forthcoming months so if you see me at any of the various eventstaking place in and around the town come and say hello! In the meantime, I hope you enjoyreading this latest edition of Talk About Epping which is packed with local news and helpfulinformation. Councillor Will Breare Hall, Town Mayor

PUBLIC TRANSPORT INFORMATIONPublic transport information relevant to Epping is available onthe Town Council website (www.eppingtowncouncil.gov.uk)under Epping Town Information / Public Transport. Thewebsite is updated as notification of changes are received.

Creepy House -Essex Libraries' Summer Reading Challenge 2013This summer, Essex Libraries will open the door of the Creepy House. Children can visit any EssexLibrary during the holidays to pick up a Creepy House poster and choose some exciting stories to startthem on their spine tingling journey around this house of unlikely inhabitants! To unlock the secrets ofthe house, all children need to do is read six books. There are stickers to collect along the way andsome of them are stinky! Children who read six books will receive a medal. Everyone will receive acertificate. Children of any age can take part in the Summer Reading Challenge, regardless of reading

ability. Creepy House will be running in all Essex Libraries from Saturday 20

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July to Monday 2

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September with children able to complete and collect their medals until 7thSeptember.There will be

some early joining days where you can get your Creepy House before the rush, when the schools break up! Check with your locallibrary to see if there are some creepy adventures happening on the 13

thJuly. Mobile libraries will start the Summer Reading

Challenge from early July. Children aged 10 and over can take part in a separate challenge called Mystery Street. They will be askedto solve the mystery of a strange street scene by reading books, writing stories and answering questions to earn rewards.

Home Library Service

Do you have a relative or know of someone who loves reading but it unable to come to the Library? Did you know that EssexLibraries have fully trained volunteers who will visit and provide books, Large Print and Audio Books direct to your home? If you orsomeone you know would be interested in benefitting from this valuable service please contact Epping Library 01991 573504 forfurther details. Additional services available at Epping Library are fax facilities, scanning, photocopying and free Wi-Fi.

Annual canvass of electorsDid you ring, click or text in 2012?

If you did, many thanks -you were one of over 15,000 households with no changes to their details which used the telephone, internetor text to confirm their electoral registration details. However, a further 20,000 households COULDhave used the automatedresponses but didn't.

The annual canvass of electors will start on 1 October this year (slightly later than usual) so watch out for the form and dealwith it as soon as it arrives.Ian Willett, EFDC's Electoral Registration Officer commented"In 2012 we introduced registration by telephone, internet and text. While I was pleased that many people did use the newautomated responses, I was disappointed that morehouseholds, which could have, didn't give it a try. I would urge everyone,whose details are the same as last year, to use one of the automated responses. I tried it and it's really quick and easy to use. Youalso get confirmation of your registration rather than wondering if a form sent by post arrived in the office. The economics aresimple. It costs 12p for an automated response whereas posting the form back costs the Council 28p return postage plus adminprocessing costs. Rather than having staff spending time on forms which could/should have been dealt with by internet, telephoneor text they can concentrate on dealing with queries or processing forms which have changes to the details. This makes much betteruse of their time. This year, let's try and make registration by internet, telephone and text the norm for households with nochanges.Another way to help the Council save on costs is to register as soon as you receive the form. Sending out reminders is a costlyexercise especially where there are no changes to the details. People think that because their details are the same they don't haveto register. Yes you do -you have to register by confirming your details every year." Electoral Services Office helpline: 01992 564411

Please, please, please register by internet, telephone or text if the details on the canvass form havent changed.

Ring it lick it Text it
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St Georges Day -Tuesday 23rd April 2013

Councillor Ken Avey judged the winners of the 2013St Georges Day window display completition. TheCompetition is organised by the Town Council withthe aim to encourage the shops to participate as ameans of lifting the profile of the town. The winnerthis year was Lanes Dress Agency (pictured right)with Piccola and the Wardrobe Mistresess jointrunners up. Well done to everyone who took part.

Pictures : Top right winning display. BottomCouncillor Ken Avey presenting manageress Sally

King with winning certificate (window displaydesigned by Sue Olateru)

Epping Town Council has launched an email media service to keep people up-to-date with its work.

Anyone can register free of charge to receive the councils media releases which will be sent out at the same time as they are sent tothe local media.Those that sign up for the service can expect to receive regular updates about the Town Councils work in serving the localcommunity. Using the email service is a great way for the council to communicate with the public, to highlight important local issues,our meeting information, decisions taken, and to encourage responses from local people. To register for the free service, simply email [email protected] No email addresses will be forwarded on andsubscribers can ask to be removed from the circulation list at any time.

Epping Horticultural Society stalwart is Epping Town Councils Townsperson of the YearA gardening enthusiast who has been credited with saving Epping Horticultural Society from folding,and helped lead its revival, has been named Epping Town Councils Townsperson of the Year.Lawrence Lewis received his award from mayor Jon Whitehouse at the Town Mayors At Homeevening which is held by the council each year to thank local organisations for the contribution theymake to life in Epping. Mr Lewis was nominated by Epping Horticultural Society chairman ChristineBurgess who described him as a valuable member of our community. Mr Lewis, who was chairmanof the society for many years, is the current vice-chairman. With the help of his wife, Shirley, MrLewis has dealt with the collection of subscriptions and organised the delivery of the societysnewsletter which he has written for many years. He still runs the societys Meadow Road trading hutso that the societys membership of more than 400 families can benefit from buying their gardening

requisites at much less than retail prices. Mr Lewis is at the hut each Sunday morning throughout the year and also sources andbuys supplies and takes in deliveries. He is also on hand to offer gardening advice. Mrs Burgess said: In 1983 Lawrence, again withShirleys support, saved the society from near collapse and by his tireless work for the society has brought it to its present size andstrength. She added: Without him there would be no society and Epping would have lost a very valuable community asset. MrLewis also organised the societys annual show from 1983 to 2002 and with his advice and expertisethe event was revived last year. He is a listed Royal Horticultural Society judge and continues to bein demand at shows across Essex, Suffolk and Hertfordshire. St Clare Hospice has also benefitedfrom his voluntary work. He originally helped decorate the hospices Epping High Street shop and formany years, until about 2006, served there two days a week whilst regularly helping with the upkeepof the hospice gardens at Hastingwood.A presentation was also made to Epping Hall caretaker Jeanette Tappenden who retired at the endof March after 34 years service. Jeanette will be staying with the town council on a casual basis tocover a few hours each week. Photos courtesy of David Jackman, Everything Epping Forest.

Epping Town Council presents Civic AwardEpping Town Council has presented its annual civic awardto the former Globe pub in Lindsey Street, Epping, whichhas been converted into a residentialdwelling. The award was presentedby town council planning andgeneral purposes committeechairman Michael Wright to DavidMiller at a recent meeting. Mr Wrightpaid tribute to the carefulrefurbishment which has beenundertaken at the former pub saying the quality and designof the work was in keeping with the style and heritage of

the town. Picture caption:Epping Town Council planningand general purposes committee chairman, Michael Wright(left) presents the town councils civic award to David Miller

Epping Town Council presents Allotment AwardEpping residents have been presented with Epping Town Council awards for the high standard of their allotments. Frances andRoger Hughmans efforts on their Lower Bury Lane plot were recognised for the first time. The couple, of Bell Common, have hadthe allotment for about seven years and now grow a wide variety of fruit and vegetables. Roger said: It was a wilderness when wetook it on. The brambles were 6ft high. It took a couple of years to get it going and now its great. You get a years supply of onions,you can truly be self-sufficient! He added: Its lovely. Its a little oasis. Stephen Lye, who tends a plot on the Meadow Road site,received a council award for a third time, and the second time in two years. Im flattered, he said. I do like to keep it looking assmart as possible. His produce ranges from beans and potatoes to rhubarb, carrots and beetroot as well as flowers, includingdaisies, tulips and lilies. Not a lot of people grow flowers (on

their plots) but it adds a bit of variety. Mr Lye, who has tendedhis plot for about seven years, added: There are now someyounger allotment holders which is good to see and I hope theywill be working to keep it up. The awards were presented byEpping mayor Jon Whitehouse at the annual town meeting heldat Epping Hall on Friday March 22. PICTURE CAPTIONS:Stephen Lye receives his award from Epping mayor JonWhitehouse. Frances and Roger Hughman, with granddaughterMillie, receive their allotment award from mayor JonWhitehouse. Words & pictures courtesy of David Jackman,Everything Epping Forest.


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Epping HallMonday, Epping Hall, Tai Chi , 10.30am12.30pmWednesday, NCT, Stretch & Breathe classes, 7-9pmEvery Wednesday, 4-6 pm & 7.30-9 pm: Karate clas-ses2nd Wednesday of month, 2 pm: Epping Womens Insti-tute, Epping HallAlternate Thursdays, 1.30 pm: New Horizons TeaDance, Epping HallThursday 8-9pm Tae Kwon Do, Epping HallFriday 9.30-10.30 am: Weight WatchersFriday, Yoga Hatha Classes from 10.00am

Jack Silley

MondayTerm time. Jo Jingles, 9.15-11.45amEvery Tuesday 6 pm: Dog Training ClassesTuesday. 1.304.30pm Voluntary action craft group.Tuesday, Pre School Dance classes, 12.45pm to2.45pmThursdays, dog training. From 7pm at Jack SilleyPavilionFriday from 10am, Messy Play activities

Friday 4.00m-6.30pm Childrens Dance ClassesSaturday (term time), 9 am to 1.30 pm: Childrens DanceClasses, Stonards HillEvery Saturday and Monday at 1.30pm. Petanque(Boules) at Stonards Hill. Light exercise, fun andsociable. New players welcome. Call Peter Lumb on01992 571744

Other venuesMondays 10-12 noon: Market day coffee at St JohnsChurch

Monday.Yoga 6.-7.30pm, United Reformed Church,Lindsey Street, Epping. Call Dorothy on 01992 574623Mondays 7.45-9 pm : Epping Bell Ringers, St JohnsChurch. Contact Jane Walters 01992 7678733rdMonday of alternate months, Coopersale Horticultur-al Societys Speakers night (except Sept) at 8pm,Coopersale Village Hall, Institute RoadWest Essex Flower Club, 2nd Monday of the month,meet in Thornwood Village Hall at 1.45. For detailscall 01992 577036Monday 10-12noon Essex Savers Credit Union atEpping LibraryEvery Tuesday afternoon, 1pm, Thornwood Village

Hall, Spiritual Healing. Epping Spiritualist Church,call Rev. R. Toms 01992 5766772nd Tuesday of month 2-4 pm: Epping Stroke Club,United Reformed Church Hall, Lindsey St, Epping2nd Tuesday of month 7.30-9 pm: Autism & Asper-gers Syndrome Awareness Support Group atHCVS, 3 Wych Elm, Hamstel Rd, Harlow (opp Prin-cess Alexandra Hosp) Call 01279 315830 or 07815792113Every Tuesday, 7.30pm, Rotary Club of Epping Forest,The Garnon Bushes, Coopersale. New members wel-come, please call 020 8505 5881 to join us for a friendlymeeting2nd Wednesday of month, 8 p.m. - Art AppreciationTalks, Epping Art Society, Pelly Court, HemnallStreet, Epping4th Wednesday of month: Royal British Legion Wom-ens Section, Pelly Court, Hemnall Street, details01992 572677.Every Wednesday 11am-3pm, Parkinson DiseaseSociety Harlow & District. David LivingstoneHouse, Potter Street. CM17 9AE. New memberswelcome call Corinne Hall on 07982 094194

Every Wednesday 6pm-7.30pm, Theydon GarnonBeaver Scouts, The Scout Headquarters, Fluxs Lane,Epping, CM16 7PE. New members welcome, ContactLuke Worrall [email protected] (during term time), 1.30-3 pm: Parent &Toddler Group, Epping Methodist ChurchConversational French, United Reform Church, 10am

12noon, Call Isabelle Walpole on 01992 764025 or07947 7288493rd Thursday of month, 7.45 pm: Fiddlers HamletWI, Ivy Chimneys Primary SchoolEvery Thursday afternoon, 2-4pm, Pelly Court, Hem-

nalll Street, Evergreen Club. New members welcome-contact June OBrien on 01992 573385First Friday monthly - Practical Artists evening -7.30 - 10 p.m. - Methodist Church HallSaturday, 10-12 noon: Coffee mornings, Epping Meth-odist Church HallEvery 3rd Sunday, 10-11 am: Copped Hall GuidedTours.Monthly: Probus Club of Epping, at Lindsey St Com-munity Assoc, Frampton Rd, Epping Call Club Secre-tary Peter Francis 01992 573188Monthly every 2nd Sunday, Conservation Day,

Friends of Swaines Green. 10.30am the Recreationground, Lower SwainesProActiveholds regular meetings at St MargaretsHospital, please phone 07747 374692 or seewww.proactive.me.uk for detailsEpping Railway Circle club layout operates onceeach month at Theydon Bois Village Hall, for de-tails please ring 020 8508 1764 or seewww.eppingrailwaycircle.comThe Ikebana Study Group (hands on flower arranging)meet Thursdays 10am to 1pm, in Epping, contactMartine Gracey 01992 571839 for details.

POTS AND PLANTS WARNING!!Summer is here along with the usual crime trends thataccompany it. Last year, we reported that garden thieveshad been seen on several occasions, pulling up outsidehouses in vans and pickup trucks. Individuals, or sometimes twomen, walk into the garden, then lift the pot into the vehicle and driveoff. It's all over in a few seconds. The thieves seem to be targetinglarge pot plants (some of the ones stolen in the past were valued atover 200 each), garden ornaments and mature hanging basketswere also easy pickings for the thieves. Almost without exceptionthe thefts have occurred from FRONT gardens. There are very few

ways by which you can secure a large terracotta pot to the floor and,if you chain hanging baskets to their brackets, past offences, haveshown that the thieves may simply pull the brackets from the wallcausing more damage. The best advice is not to display such itemswhere passing thieves will be able to see them from the highway. Ifyou have valuable pots and hanging baskets display them in theBACK garden. The thieves know that there is big money to be madein stolen pot plants, hanging baskets, garden furniture, lawnmowersand other gardening equipment at this time of the year.

Hospice services topatients andfamilies boosted by472,000 grantA Space to Breathe project which will see a refurbishment of StClare Hospice to benefit patients and their families has beengiven vital funding from the Government. The Hospice has beenawarded 472,098 from a Department of Health capital grant tocreate revitalising and inspiring spaces and enhance the sensoryand therapeutic environment of the Hastingwood site. The

refurbishment, which began in April, will include many areas ofhe Hospice building, modernising and developing spaces forpatients and families. The Space to Breathe project will in manyways allow patients and their families to be themselves, givingpeople greater independence, said chief executive Tanya Curry.The refurbishment will give areas of the Hospice a real uplift,njecting light and space, incorporating modern facilitiesespecially in the older parts of the building.Im delighted that theDepartment of Health has endorsed the changes we aredesperate to make: their grant means that more of the moneyhat our fantastic supporters raise for us day in and day out canbe spent on providing care in much improved facilities.Runninghe Hospice costs 2.8 million a year and these costs stillremain. The NHS only funds 30% of the Hospices costs. The

Space to Breathe project was crafted following discussions withpatients, families, volunteers, staff, trustees and otherstakeholders. Tanya added: We recognised that people needroom and space, which is open and inviting, yet intimate enougho respond to changing needs. We hope that once complete ourclinical services will be modern, inspiring but above all aherapeutic environment finished to the same excellent standardwe achieved for our Inpatient Unit bedrooms.The work isexpected to be completed by March 2014 and all the Hospicesservices will remain open during the refurbishment project.

Epping Evergreen ClubThe organisers and members of the Evergreen Club celebratedthe Clubs 65th Birthday in March, with an afternoon tea provided by

Club members. This friendly social club meets every Thursdayafternoon, 2pm to 4pm at Pelly Court Hall, Hemnall Street, Eppingand is organised by two volunteers, June OBrien and AnitaCheatle. The meeting generally starts with refreshments and has awide variety of speakers, entertainment and other activities,arranged each week. Some of the topics we have enjoyed include :-East End of London, The History of Harrods, Trying out Origami,Remembering Bygones and Wildlife Photography. In April clubmembers enjoyed a visit to the Brick Lane Music Hall, for their StGeorges Day Matinee and Afternoon Tea. If you are interested in

joining and would like to know more, please contact June OBrienon 01992 573385.
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Parkinsons UK Harlow & District Branch

After a long winter, a number of us enjoyed a groupholiday to Warners at Sinah Warren in May. A few weekslater we are going to Southend on Sea and to the theatreto see "High Society". We are pleased to welcome newmembers from Epping, Nazeing andsurrounding areas.At our club, there are many activitiesand games to enjoy.We have recently purchaseda newcurling game which was boughtwith themoney kindlydonated in memoryof George Pamphilon. We also have

a pool table and bowls, all ofwhich are proving to be

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popular. We will have a stall at the Epping Town Show onJuly 7th at Stonards Hill and look forward to meeting oldand new friends.Please come along and say hello.Forfurther information contact Corinne Hall our secretary on07982 094194.

Epping Forest Community Transport are able to take us toour club but volunteer drivers are needed to bring usback. Please, if you can spare only a few hours, it wouldbe very much appreciated, contact Angela on 01992564040.

Epping Art Society.Fridays are usually for members but anyone thinking of

joining the Society is welcome to come to one of the Fridaymeetings (which are held weekly. Cost 2.00, visitors3.00). The annual subscription is 13.00. For further detailscontact Sally on 01992 560807.

Epping Weather StationWinter 2012-2013 weather in Epping as recorded at theEpping Weather Station

(Note that winter covers the months of December 2012,January and February 2013). Overall this winter was a coldone in Epping. Although the winter began with winds fromthe south-west and temperatures close to normal, Decemberwas notable for having a rainfall total almost double themonthly average, helping to make 2012 the second wettestyear in the Epping Weather Station record which began in1979. During January and February the winds were oftenfrom the north-east leading to much colder conditions withsnow. Heavy snow fell in mid-January with a continuoussnow cover lasting for 17 days, the longest such period heresince the winter of 1990/91. The maximum snow depth was17cm on the 20th with temperatures remaining below

freezing from the 18th

to the 20th

. The cold conditionscontinued into February with more heavy snow. On the 10 thrain turned to heavy wet snow producing a covering of 11cmdepth by the morning of the 11

th. When the morning

measurements were made they showed a rainfall equivalentof 23.4mm making the 10th the wettest February day since1990. One other measure of this cold February was that themaximum temperature failed to reach double figures on anyday. The last time this happened in Epping was in 1979.Season statistics for winter 2012-2013: Mean temperature3.5C (-1.0), precipitation 200.0mm (123%) and sunshine157.9hours (77%). The past five winters in Epping have alldisplayed above average numbers of days of air frost, snow

falling, snow cover and snow depth. Further information canbe found at the Epping Weather websitewww.eppingweather.co.uk where a new feature is the detailsof annual rainfall for the Epping area as far back as 1860.George Booth March 2013

Epping Bowls Club -Summer is nearly here. Why not try

some healthy outdoor exercise. Bowls is a good way of

keeping fit and healthy without doing too strenuous an

exercise and it can be enjoyed by all ages. The EBCis

seeking new members, whether experienced or complete

beginners. The minimum age for membership is 12 years

old and there is no upper limit, so the whole family can beinvolved. Please wear flat soled shoes/trainers. A reduced

membership fee is available for the 1styear and regular

coaching sessions are provided on Friday afternoons. So

come along and meet our members in the friendly, sociable

atmosphere of the clubhouse, in Lower Bury Lane. For

further information contact Edward Panter on 01992-

571714.

Friends of St Margarets HospitalThanks to great support andgenerous donations, nearly 1200was raised at the annual QuizNightpresented by the Friends of StMargaret's Hospital.The committeeof the League of Friends was verygrateful for all the support andgenerous donations from theenthusiastic audience -over 100 of them -who gathered inthe Catholic Church Hall, Epping in early March. Theyanswered questions on a wide range of topics, mostly light

-hearted

-and one on the identity of various people with

the name of Margaret!As usual, at the intervala range ofhome-made sweet and savoury refreshments wasprovided by the Friends. Thanks were also given tomembers of the Radio Forest team -who broadcast in theHospital -for providing the PA system for the evening.The Friends of St.Margaret's are now looking forward tothe Epping Town Show on July 7th. Look out for us, nextto the Radio Forest stand, and we can show you how cashraisedin the community is used to meet requests fromwards and departments in St. Margaret's. Just recently,special name plates for the doors of in-patients in theMental Health wards have been purchased, and alsoslippers for patients who arrive on the wards without safefootwear. Over the past year, four beds were bought foruse on the wards for nursingpatients with special needs.On August 11th the Friends will be holdingourpopular annual Summer Lunch at the home of Mrs DiCollins -Garnish Hall.Again, all funds raised from thisevent will be used tobuy the items of equipment andcomforts which the NHS cannot provide,for the wards andclinics of our local Hospital.The Friends would also begrateful if local people would give support in otherways. Could you hold a fund-raising event for St.Margaret's -a coffee morning, a lunch, sponsored run -knit -abseil -headshave...? Look at our website for waysin which you can help and news about past gifts to theHospital , as well as information about what services are inthe new St. Margaret's. The address is:www.friendsofstmargarets.co.uk

Acting Skills for life ..Your opportunity to explore the following throughon-going adult workshops

Go . Have fun and learn how to act!

Come along and learn the skills Ive gained overthe years of training as a performer, have fun andgive your life a new positive and adventurous kickstart! Interested ? Call Adam on 07958 427067
http://www.eppingweather.co.uk/http://www.friendsofstmargarets.co.uk/http://www.friendsofstmargarets.co.uk/http://www.friendsofstmargarets.co.uk/http://www.eppingweather.co.uk/


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Quality, Reused Furniture, Appliances, Nursery & Household Goods

We are a not for profit Social Enterprise, working in partnership with Lighthouse Enterprise, a registeredcharity , to serve the local community. We provide white goods and household items to the generalpublic and to those on a low income at significantly reduced prices (in some instances free). We workwith a wide variety of agencies and seek to help those who are struggling to help themselves. Over 25%of our turnover goes to supporting at risk groups and their clients. As a Social Enterprise, 100% of ourfunds raised are reinvested into the organisation to pay core running and operational costs, and anysurplus is used to allow us expand and help more people. There are no shareholders or anyone else

profiting from our operation. We are always very grateful for any donations and grants. We provide volunteering opportunitiesfor everyone and work with a range of local agencies to provide support for individuals that have been marginalised either

through ill health, long term unemployment or life experiences. Volunteering can help gain confidence, rebuild self esteem andt is rewarding. We provide a caring, professional and supportive service without prejudice or discrimination, and recognise ourcommunity is socially diverse. We also believe that all people regardless of race, culture, age, disability, religion, gender orifestyle should be respected and treated equally. Our service is driven by the needs of our clients and is delivered byndividuals with a total commitment to community service.Who can use the schemewe are open to everyone.Do we deliverYes. There is a one off charge for home deliveries (based on postcode) regardless of the number of itemspurchased. What do we collect ? Collections of clean domestic furniture, appliances and other reusable items generouslydonated by local people and companies. There is no charge for this service. Upholstered furniture must comply with fire safetyregulations and be in good clean condition to meet Trading Standards requirements. Our workshop staffrecondition, repair and test all electrical items to ensure they function correctly, work as designed andare electrically safe. We are always grateful when donors deliver to us direct (preferably by priorarrangement), as this helps minimise our costs. Where we are in EppingEpping Forest ReUse Centre,

Bower Hill Industrial Estate, Bower Hill, Epping, CM16 7BN. Tel01992 578222 or email :

[email protected] www.eppingreuse.org.uk

Coopersale Horticultural Society10 AugustSummer Show, Coopersale Village Hall,Institute RoadOn the third Monday of alternate months (except September) at8pm-Speakers night

A.G.M2nd DecemberCoopersale Village Hall

Let off Steam -Become a Volunteer on Your Local Heritage Railway Local people are being invited to get involved as a volunteer in one of Essex's newestheritage railway attractions. The railway is hosting special days when members of the publiccan find out more about the huge range of volunteering opportunities on this localcommunity project. No prior railway experience is required as full training can be given andhere is no minimum commitment. The events commenced at North Weald Station, on the

11 and 12 May, (so look out for future dates). The Railway won three national awards in2012 in recognition of the hard work our volunteers have put into restoring the railway andrunning services last year. Local businesses have welcomed the return of the Railway due

o the additional custom that they have seen. Colin Dye, Chairman and a founder memberof the society said:Our volunteers come from many different backgrounds and with fulltraining given there is no need to be from a railway background. There are opportunities forpeople to volunteer as porters, catering staff, guards, signallers and station masters but alsofor people to volunteer during the week maintaining the stations, signalling, locomotives,carriages and wagons. The events themselves are free but spaces are limited. Places mustbe pre-booked by calling Dean Walton on 07880 748259 beforehand. Further details will begiven at the time of booking. The Railway is totally reliant on volunteers in order to run itsheritage trains, and they undertake all tasks include drivers, firemen, signallers, stationmasters, guards, porters, catering staff, booking office clerks, shop staff and all the staffneeded to run a successful railway. Simon Hanney, General Manager said:The Railway has won three national awards, overwhelmingly due to the dedication of our volunteers. The Railway is reliant onts volunteers and we need more to join our friendly and welcoming team to ensure that we can continue to operate trains and

as we look towards re-

establishing rail services to connect at Epping.

Epping Primary School Summer FayreSaturday 22ndJune 201312noon to 3PMFree Entry

All welcomeStalls, games, food and much more !

Calling all ex St Johns students .. Farewell to St Johns .

Saturday 6th July -12noon to 5pm.Farewell to St. John's -a celebration of the old school for the whole school and local community. Comealong and relive your school days ..Stalls, craft, food and fun.


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Epping Town CouncilAsh Tadjrishi, Town ClerkCouncil Offices, Epping Hall, St Johns Road, Epping Essex CM16 5JU

Tel: 01992 579444 Fax: 01992 579446

Email: [email protected] Web: www.eppingtowncouncil.gov.uk

YOUR TOWN COUNCILLORS

Epping Town Council Meetings 2013

OTHER LOCAL REPRESENTATIVES

EFDC Cllr Chris Whitbread (01992 573557) [email protected] EFDC Cllr A Church (01992 579916)EFDC Cllr Ken Avey (01992 572841) EFDC Cllr Will Breare-Hall (01992 575843) [email protected] Cllr Jon Whitehouse (01992 561875)[email protected] EFDC Cllr Janet Whitehouse (01992 812503) [email protected] Cllr Jon Whitehouse (01992 561875)[email protected] Mrs. Eleanor Laing MP (020 8508 6608) [email protected]

Members -St Johns WardCllr N Avey [email protected] L Burrows 01992 572003Cllr A Church 01992 572235Cllr H Pegrum 01992 572173Cllr JA Smith 01992 577168Cllr M Wright 07768 521084

Members -Hemnall WardCllr K Avey 01992 572841Cllr Mrs J Hedges

01992 613153

Cllr W Breare-Hall 01992 575843Cllr Mrs L Hughes [email protected] Mrs B Scruton 01992 572333Cllr J Whitehouse 01992 561875

Town Mayor

Cllr W Breare-Hall

01992 575843

Deputy Town MayorCllr Mrs B Scruton 01992 572333

All meetings take place in the Conference Room, Epping Hall, St Johns Road and are open to the public

June 11 Planning & General Purposes 7.30pmCouncil 8.15pm

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July 9 Planning & General Purposes 7.30pmCouncil 8.15pm


EPPING HALL

Whether its for that special occasion, an important business meeting or just forfun .Epping Hall...is a purpose built venue situated in the heart of Eppingtown centre that is ideal for any kind of function.

With its own kitchen, bar, lounge, patio and gardennot tomention a main hall that can seat 150 people (sit down meal) orbe converted into a theatre with rack seating (224 people),

staging and curtains and conference facilities for 50 peopleEpping Hall is the perfect setting for Wedding receptions,Business meetings, Birthday parties, Theatre groups, Keep fitgroups, dances and much more !

Ample local parkingDisabled accessToilets

Lifts to both levels

For more information,call Epping Hall on 01992 579444

August 13 Planning & General Purposes 7.30pmCouncil 8.15pm


September 10 Planning & General Purposes 7.30pmCouncil 8.15pm

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Planning & General Purposes

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Epping/Eppingen Advisory 8.15pm

Talk About Epping Summer 2013

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Transcript of Talk About Epping Summer 2013