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Broomfield TIMES Issue 45 | Winter 2016 News & events from your Parish Council

Inside this issue…

Save Broomfield Open Day see page 6-7

In Council �� page 8 Outdoor Pursuits �� pages 16-17 Contacts �� page 11 Village Hall �� pages 18-27 Civic Amenities �� page 12 Sport �� pages 28-29 County Council �� page 14 Community �� pages 30-38 3 The DOOR & Chelmsford WINDOW COMPANY We are a local family business established since 1985 and we offer a Please Support friendly, personal service. We supply and ﬁ t an extensive range of Welcome… top quality products tailored to your needs at competitive prices. Local uPVC · Hardwood Welcome to the latest edition of Aluminium Businesses Broomfield Times Windows · Doors The major preoccupation over the last few weeks Fascias & Soffits has been the campaign to Save Broomfield, Conservatories A big thank you goes out to all initiated by the Parish Council in response Replacement Sealed Units the local businesses that have to Chelmsford City Council’s latest housing advertised and supported proposals. The support from Parishioners has been overwhelming and a very encouraging Call Julie or Alan Hill Broomfield Times. response to the Parish Councillors hard work for a FREE Quotation Please support local in bringing this issue to your attention. We now businesses and mention await the outcome of the consultation when the Call: 01245 440410 Broomfield Times when Preferred Options Consultation is launched later this year. A report of the Open Day which was Mob: 07840 525952 · 07514 403601 responding to advertisers. held to explain the proposals can be found on Registered Office: 115 Patching Hall Lane · Chelmsford · Essex · CM1 4BY Registered Company pages 6-7 and some reflections on the campaign Published by are also within the Communications Committee report on page 10. This year the Village Games Community Ad Web Ltd will be held on Sunday 10th July and we would be 01843 834160 grateful for any offers of help. There is a planning email [email protected] meeting on the 28th April at 10.00 a.m. at the web www.communityad.co.uk Village Hall for anyone that is interested. As always, there are a wide range of activities taking Being in Witham, The views expressed in any published content are solely those of the contributors. The Publishers and Broomfield place at the Village Hall - this issue includes a Parish Council accept no responsibility for the accuracy timetable which we hope you will pull out and we’re always on of any information contained in the publication. The keep for future reference. contents of this magazine including images may not Selina Matthews be copied, reproduced, distributed, downloaded or hand to deliver. displayed in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of Broomfield Parish Council and/or Community Ad Web Ltd. Unless otherwise specified, the authors of the literary and artistic works in the pages in this magazine have asserted their moral right pursuant Able Ceilings to Section 77 of the Copyright Designs and Patents Act Choose from over 300 tasty recipes. 1988 to be identified as the author of those works. The Painting & Decorating Publishers reserve the right not to publish a submission Insurance Work Order what you want. No-contract. or part of a submission that they consider defamatory or otherwise inappropriate for publication. (eg water damage) No-commitment. Delivered free. For expert plastering, decorating & property maintenance call 01245 263713 or 07870 849725 Call us for your FREE brochure or email [email protected] To advertise please call Chicken & Vegetable 01376 512929 Katrina on 01843 221898 www.ableceilings-chelmsford.co.uk Casserole £2.95 wiltshirefarmfoods.com

www.broomfieldessex.org f find us on Facebook 4 ree y T Se e rv h i Barney Bin Award s c e e l s The Parish P Council are Tree Surgeons & Arborists SUNDAY pleased to report Pruning & Shaping • Felling & Removing • Planting & Advice that Broomfield Friendly, professional service • Free quotations & advice Primary School www.plesheytreeservices.com Classes FF6 and GC2 won the LUNCH? [email protected] | 01245 362988 competition to NPTC quali ed | Council approved | Work compliant to BS3998 & BS5837 | Fully insured name the new bear bin in the Play Area and each 3 Courses P SMITH received a £10 book token. The bin has been PLUMBING & HEATING called “Barney”. Pictured is Councillor Carter (in official Christmas BPC hat) presenting the award • BOILER SERVICES to Toby Shipman, representing class FF6, at their £17.50 • BOILER BREAKDOWNS • FULL INSTALLATIONS end of year assembly. • SYSTEM UPGRADES No 219311 Includes Coffee/Tea & Chocolates • PART L ENERGY EFFICIENT • UNDER FLOOR HEATING • LANDLORD REPORTS 07801 817443 Brumfelda 9 Redmayne Drive 01245 763632 The tantalising image of Dragonsfoot’s Roman • Fresh homemade dishes Chelmsford CM2 9XF [email protected] ‘villa’ lying just beneath the surface’ (courtesy of www.psmithplumbingandheating.co.uk Tim Dennis). Dig deeper; dig deeper!’ • Locally sourced ingredients Heritage Writtle have kindly invited us • Beautiful restaurant views to experience two hours of ‘dowsing’. For information about this and details of Gary K. Steggall forthcoming talks/actions/gatherings please BOOK NOW: 01245 440 005 refer to our Parish website. + Tree Surgery Robin Marchal + Reductions "I know it's there! Must keep digging." + Felling + Hedge Trimming + Site Clearance + Free Estimates + Fully Insured + £5m Public Liability

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The youth bus is Save Broomfield Open Day coming to Broomfield 9th Jan 2016 Traffic was another big issue raised by people attending the event. John Blake added: ‘People April 14th for 6 weeks Broomfield Parish Councillors were cannot see how another 4,500 houses can be staggered to find a long queue accommodated in the west of Chelmsford when Fully equipped with wi-fi and of people already waiting when they the roads into the City are already so congested. games, this chillout area aimed at opened the doors to their Open It’s not just a problem for us, but the whole City 13-19 year olds, offers a fun heated Centre. That’s why we’re calling for another environment for teenagers of Day about future development plans option to be considered - locating a significant in Broomfield. slice of the 2021-2036 development where Broomfield to get together. The event held on 9th January was to make sure commuters can get to the new station at Beaulieu the local community is aware of Chelmsford and the A12, so that they don’t need to struggle City Council’s initial proposals for new into Chelmsford at all. To many people this development from 2021 - 2036. These could see seems a no-brainer, but the City Council doesn’t 4,500 houses built to the west of Chelmsford, seem to have an option for it at the moment’. with 1,500 in Broomfield alone. A potential Ros Smith concluded: ‘It’s great that so many new road could also cut across the sensitive people have told us their views and we hope landscape known as the Pleshey Farmland they braved the daunting offical response forms Plateau to the west of the village. In the Parish to tell the City Council as well. We’ve put in a Plan, this is one of the areas residents said they very long and detailed response on behalf of the are most keen to protect. Parish, highlighting a number of points where we The Open Day ran for 3 hours, as more people think the City Council has got it badly wrong.’ arrived throughout the event. By the end, The Parish Council’s full response can over 550 people had attended and studied be read at www.broomfieldessex.org/ We are looking for a team of adult volunteers display boards about the City’s plans and the-campaign/the-submissions.html their effect on Broomfield and the west of to work alongside Essex Youth Workers on a Chelmsford. Parish Councillors were on hand Thursday evening from 5-7 p.m. in Broomfield to hear residents’ views. Village Hall car park. Chairman of the Parish Council, Ros Smith said There are few safe ideal places for teenagers to be afterwards: ‘We were amazed by the attendance. independent. It was way beyond any event we have held before If you have a child at Primary School, where will and we are enormously grateful to residents your soon-to-be teenager be meeting friends? for coming - many queued in the rain until Could you help us? there was more space inside! We’re a strong community in Broomfield and this kind of thing If you have left school and are looking for work, brings people together even more’. establishing something this valuable to the community could be the difference and make Chair of the Planning Committee, John Blake, YOUR CV stand out. Could you help us? said: ‘This isn’t just a load of villagers saying ‘No’ to everything in their backyard. In fact, Adults, do you see enough of your friends? Broomfield will already have doubled in size Why not make it social and ask a friend to join by 2021 under existing housing plans. We’ve you? Could you help us? Expert residential and commercial painting and decorating worked positively with the City Council to make in Chelmsford and surrounding areas We are hoping we can unite as a village over sure new housing is on sites that are less valued something positive. 07971 267408 by the local community and we will continue [email protected] to do so. However these sites are running out If you would like to be involved, and certainly can’t accommodate another 1,500 please contact Karen Hurrell www.finelinedecorate.co.uk houses after 2021.’ [email protected]

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In Council Spring Clean DRISCOLL CLEANING Parish Council meetings take place every third Wednesday at 7.30pm in Broomfield Village Hall - although for the Queen! the frequency of the meetings has been amended - they will now be held during February; March; two in SERVICES May (25 May Annual Parish Meeting); June; August; October and December. Members of the public are All across the country is a campaign welcome to attend for the whole meeting. There is a 10 minute Public Question Time at the start of the to Clean for The Queen to clear up meeting for any questions to be put forward to the Parish Council for consideration. The minutes of all Britain in time for Her Majesty the Window Cleaner Parish Council meetings can be found at www.broomfieldessex.org. A summary of the main topics Queen’s 90th birthday, which will be discussed at the last two meetings are below but fuller reports for Planning, Communications, Civic officially celebrated in June 2016. Amenities and the Village Hall are included separately. When she came to the throne litter was not the 01245 360540 problem that it is today. Food packaging, plastic bottles, takeaway meals and cigarette butts have all Councillors Future facilities in the Parish contributed to a growing nuisance that affects our Catering Services There is still one vacancy so if anyone is interested A new bin has also been wildlife, streets, countryside and sense of pride. Chicks in joining the Council please speak to the Parish purchased and will be What better way could we show our gratitude to Professional Catering for all occasions Her Majesty than to clean up our country? Clerk (see page 11 for contact details). installed along Sweeps’ Corporate and Private functions Walk (the far side of Angel Whilst the official Clean for the Queen campaign Casual and Formal events Broomfield Football Club (www.cleanforthequeen.co.uk) is taking Meadow - near seating) as Finger & Fork Buffets delivered The November meeting was attended by 15 litter is often seen in that place on 4, 5 and 6 March, in Broomfield we are to your home or venue of your choice members of public who wished to give their views area. It was agreed that a dedicating a whole week from 28 March until 3 on the planning application being received from bench be placed on Church April to Spring Clean Broomfield. www.chickscatering.co.uk BFC to move their Clubhouse from Angel Meadow Green for a trial period If you would like to get involved, please contact 01245 265570 or 01371 873233 to their own fields accessed off Mill Lane. They near to the entrance to our Parish Office (441660) and leave your details. were thanked for attending and advised that the the footpath through the OR if you would just like to help in a smaller Parish Council would be finalising their comments Churchyard. This will be but still very important way, why not just pick at the next Planning Committee Meeting held on carefully monitored. up litter outside your own property. You will be 2nd December 2015. surprised what a big difference this would make. Deputy Clerk Chelmsford Local Plan Broomfield is already a great place to live. Why A presentation of a silver watch not make it even greater by joining us in picking It was agreed to launch a Campaign to increase and flowers were given to up for the Queen? awareness about the threat of housing being Wendy Martin for her 25 years Sue Hubble planned for 2021 to 2036 by Chelmsford City of continuous loyal service to Council. Councillors Smith and Blake had met Broomfield Parish Council - with other local Parish Councils to discuss this starting her career as Caretaker What to do when Get your car repaired for Spring! threat and it was agreed that a Statement of (to the then Broomfield Common Ground will be submitted. The Parish Community Centre) you see an ambulance BUMPER SCUFFS Council agreed to the expenditure on campaign boards and posters plus leaflets, fridge magnets etc Coffee Morning Did you know ambulances are only to be distributed to parishioners. It was also agreed permitted to travel 20mph - this is held on the 1st Wednesday of the month over the speed limit? to hold an Information Event on 9th January to from 10am to 12pm and all are welcome! provide further details to Parishioners about the Paramedics can be called to PAINTWORK SCRATCHES consultation. A planning and traffic consultant will Contact attend a Chelmsford incident To arrange your free estimate from London to anywhere in East Anglia. call Rob Slade on also be employed to advise the Council on how PLEASE visit our website: best to present its arguments and response to the www.broomfieldessex.org Paramedics may not know our roads because they 07799 711 531 City’s consultation. are not local people? 0800 028 7878 PLEASE find us on Facebook f MINOR DENTS or visit Help paramedics navigate Broomfield’s www.chipsaway.co.uk Precept Visit the Parish Office roads - if you see an ambulance - The Precept was set at £100,105 for 2016/17 which (situated within Broomfield Village Hall) was a reduction of around £10k on last year. open Mon Wed Fri 10.30-12.30pm just PULL OVER AND stop. f find us on Facebook www.broomfieldessex.org 10 Parish & County Council 11 HUNNABALL of Chelmsford Communications Broomfield Contacts Family Funeral Service Committee Parish Councillors Community Policing A tradition of excellence since 1957 It has been a really busy time for the Ros Smith Chairman Broomfield Community Police Officer Communications Committee with all hands on Geof Garwood Vice Chairman PCSO Karen Calleja 71853 E deck to launch our Save Bromfield campaign in John Blake Planning [email protected] response to the City Trevor Jones Broomfield Village Hall Charity Contact number for PCSOs 07817 454525 Civic Amenities Councils latest housing Tim Tranquada Non-emergency number 101 John Barnes Finance & General Purposes proposals. We have or via website www.essex.police.uk extended the website Peter Carter | Wendy Daden | David Howell to include a separate Angela Thomson | Sue Hubble | Charlie Cole Editorial Committee page dedicated to news Karen Hurrell Clerk Selina Matthews Editor about the campaign Parish Office, 158 Main Road, Broomfield, CM1 7AH q E as well as launching a 441660 [email protected] Cllr. Peter Carter | Cllr. Wendy Daden Sports Editor St John’s House new email account to Parish Councillors can be contacted through the Cllr. Geof Garwood deal with queries and Parish Office Mon, Weds & Fri 10.30am - 12.30pm Cllr. Ros Smith 91 Wood Street offers of help. We also (answer machine available out of office hours) Whilst Broomfield Times is supported by canvassed for hosts for our now infamous “Keep Chelmsford , CM2 8BH City Councillors the Broomfield Parish Council, the views Calm” signs throughout and beyond Broomfield, q expressed within it are not necessarily organised leaflets, banners and of course met lots Barry Knight 01245 420045 E those of the Council. Please note that the 01245 290909 of you for the photo shoot that made The Essex [email protected] q Parish Council do not recommend or vet Chronicle front page. It has been both interesting Sandra Pontin 01245 440447 E advertisers. www.hunnaball.co.uk and enjoyable from our side, but a shame that [email protected] it wasn’t under happier circumstances! We q James Raven 07889 650339 Contributions would love to know how you think we have done E [email protected] Contributions to future editions are plus any new ideas for how we can improve welcome, please email our communications with parishioners going E County Councillor [email protected] forward. We are striving to be more pro-active John Aldridge 33 East View, Writtle, CM1 3NN on social media, so if there is a twitter friendly q E or send hard copy to the Editor c/o 421524 [email protected] parishioner please do come and join us. We meet The Parish Office, 158 Main Road, DErEk BrinklEy approximately 6 times a year. Broomfield, CM1 7AH MP q Plumbing & Heating This summer Chelmsford City Council release Saffron Walden Constituency 01245 441660 their response to the consultation and we find out Sir Alan Haselhurst MP Articles accompanied by photographs All PlumBing & HEAting JoBs how successful our Save Broomfield campaign The Old Armoury, Saffron Walden, are particularly welcome. Please send q has been. Please sign up (if you haven’t already) Essex CB10 1JN 01799 506349 either professional prints or email Central heating installers to our e- mail newsletter so we can keep you Monthly Surgeries full-size JPG files. updated with Parish matters. March 4th 2016 Copy Dates Energy efficient systems Wendy Daden Thaxted - The Guldhall, 5.45-6.30pm n Copy for the Spring issue to be sent Saffron Walden, The Old Armoury - 7-7.45pm Burst pipes & leaks by 22nd April. April 8th 2016 Broomfield - 5.15-6pm General Notes Boiler repairs & upgrades Great Dunmow, Town Council Offices - 6.30-7.15pm • Free dog waste bags, graffiti removal kits Complete installations May 6th 2016 plus further supplies of plastic bottle Parish Council Office Stansted - 5.45-6.30pm bags and cardboard and paper sacks are Saffron Walden, The Old Armoury - 7-7.45pm available from the Parish Office. For a free, no obligation quote, June 3rd 2016 please call Derek on Village Hall, Boreham - 5.15-6.pm • Please refer any play area problems or Great Dunmow, Town Council Offices - 6.30-7.15pm incidents to the Parish Office. 01245 260147 or 07816 187901

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Civic Amenities Broomfield then and now… Centenary Wood 5 Greens Do you recognise this Broomfield scene? Answer on page 38 The two new tree trunk benches are now in place The Village volunteers helped to clear the ditch in Centenary Wood and they are at a more ‘suitable between Parsonage Green and Elm Close. height’ for ‘grown -ups. The snowdrops will soon be out on Parsonage Green so keep an eye out.

Parish Pathways Partnership (P3) Here you can see how overhanging vegetation can The Parish Council has decided to place a seat, for collapse onto a footpath (footpath 8). You can also a trial period, near to St Mary’s Church. We will see the willing band of Village volunteers who cut monitor its use and respond to any problems that this vegetation back to clear the footpath and keep may result from its placement. it open. All of the trees in the Village, for which the Parish Council have responsibility, are tagged with a unique reference number to aid identification in the event of any problems. We have a contract to have all of our trees inspected each year and we KILN THE FENCING carry out any proscribed remedial work promptly. DRIED LOGS FOR SPECIALISTS Allotments SALE We had a load of road scalpings delivered to the allotment site and these have been spread onto the site’s roadway. The drainage of the roadway has

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If you wish to put your name down on the waiting list for a half or quarter plot on the allotment site [email protected] Private FunctiOn rOOM available then please contact the Parish office. Open Mon-Sun 11-late Great Waltham Tim Tranquada Food available Mon-Fri 11.30am-2pm & 5.30-9pm; cM3 1aG Willing volunteers Chairman Civic Amenities Committee Sat 11.30am-9pm; Sun 12noon-8pm 01245 360359 f find us on Facebook www.broomfieldessex.org www.broomfieldessex.org f find us on Facebook 14 County Council 15

From the County Council Mobile Customer Information Service Supporting Syrian Refugees and get some or all of your money back and/or get Bi-monthly visits to Broomfield Village Hall compensation for your loss or distress. Remember, Essex County Council will continue to play its part, it’s your door, your house so your choice. For at the Coffee Morning 11am to 12noon together with our district councils, in supporting further information of the Campaign see www. Syrian refugees coming to the UK as part of a essex.gov.uk/News/Pages/Be-Sure-at-the-Door- 2016 national programme to resettle up to 20,000 of the campaign-to-crack-down-on-rogue-traders.aspx . No appointment necessary most vulnerable families. National funding from 6 January 6 July Trading Standards approved tradespeople can be For more information, please contact the the overseas aid budget will be used to assist local 2 March 7 September authorities to contribute to the costs of supporting found at www.buywithconfidence.gov.uk or Customer Services Team on 01245 606891 or visit: refugees up to their fifth year. telephone 03454 040506. You can report suspicious 4 May 2 November www.chelmsford.gov.uk/mobileinfo callers or activity to Trading Standards via the In December four families arrived in Colchester, helpline on 08454 040506 or Essex Police on 101. as part of the Government’s commitment of welcoming 1,000 refugees into the UK in 2015. It is Broomfield Hospital Shuttle Bus expected that 20 displaced families that have been A joint initiative between Mid Essex Hospitals and We can help you to:- identified and security checked by UNHCR, the the County Council has launched in November a • Recycle more and provide you with replacement sacks UN’s refugee agency, will be arriving in the County new half hour shuttle bus service linking Chelmer • Find out how to get help with Housing Benefit or Council Tax over the coming year. See more at: Valley Park and Ride car park and Broomfield www.local.gov.uk/refugees Hospital in Chelmsford. This pilot service costs • Report issues in your area Trading Standards Campaign just £3 per adult passenger and includes unlimited • Find out about tourism and leisure activities travel for the day on all other Chelmsford Park and As part of the “Be Sure at the Door Campaign”, Ride services (Sandon and Chelmer Valley). police crime prevention officers, Age UK, Essex Community Agents and some district council Free travel is open to concessionary pass holders community support staff will be distributing “No after 9am. From Chelmer Valley, the first bus will Cold Caller” stickers to vulnerable householders leave at 06.37, running every 30 minutes at 07 and across Essex as part of a rogue trader campaign 37 past the hour until 17.07 with the last two buses Do you need a Helping Hand? departing at 17.47 and 18.25. The return journey conducted. The stickers are also available from The Home Care Specialists libraries across Essex. from Broomfield Hospital will start at 06.50, running every 30 minutes at 20 and 50 past each Don’t be embarrassed if you have been caught hour up till 17.20. The last buses will depart at 18.00 out by a rogue trader. If a trader misleads you or If you are looking for an and 18.40. The journey time is 10 minutes each way. behaves in an aggressive way, or the trader’s actions alternative to residential played a significant part in your decision to buy If you want to keep this unique service, I would from them, new consumer rights introduced on 1st urge all those that can to take advantage of it. care or extra support for October 2014 may enable you to undo the contract John Aldridge CC those everyday tasks that

If you have any problems concerning County Council matters please let are becoming difﬁ cult for me know on 01245 421524 or email [email protected] you or a loved one - then we’re here to help - from 30 minutes per week to Please help! full time Live-in Care. A member of public has in their possession some World War II Campaign Medals which he thinks belongs to a Mr H M Walton of 16 Mill Lane but cannot trace the family of Mr Walton at this address - is anyone able to throw any light onto the whereabouts of Mr Walton’s family? If so please To ﬁ nd out how we can help, call 01903 334 919 contact the Parish Office: 01245 441660 or [email protected] or visit www.helpinghands.co.uk

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Broomfield Cottage Gardeners’ Society Broomfield Footpath Society Illustrated Talks Coach Trip Programme for 2016 All walkers to meet at Church Green. Lifts available for those without cars (except Our last Illustrated Talk for the 2015/2016 This year we will be using a full 50- Five Greens Walk on 4 September - see below). ALL ARE WELCOME. No walks season will be held at the Broomfield Village seat coach visiting two gardens near Hall on Wednesday 23rd March 2016, 7.15pm Ticehurst, East Sussex on Saturday longer than 5 miles. Contact 01245 698175 or 01245 441021. Follow us at for 7.30pm start - “The Wonders of Bird 20th August 2016. In the morning will be the www.facebook.com/broomfieldfootpathsociety or www.broomfieldessex.org Migration” by Mike Logan-Wood (RSPB). 4 acres of Merriments Gardens, with its own Members £3.50 and non-Members £4.50, Garden Centre, then on to Pashley Manor Sunday afternoons meet at 2.30pm July Gardens for the afternoon. Both venues have refreshments included. MARCH 6 Leather Bottle, Pleshey a restaurant. Price is £30 per person. Payment Cars to Pleshey Plant Sale in full or a £15 pp non-refundable deposit, with 20 Long Shapley - Border Wood - New Barn We will be holding a Plant Sale on Sunday the balance of £15 pp by 1st July. Cheques only Lane 13 The Three Elms circular Cars to The Three Elms 22nd May 2016 from 10am - 12.30pm at The please, made payable to “Broomfield Cottage April Gardeners’ Society” and returned to our 20 Windmill, Chatham Green Barn on the Broomfield Allotments site. The 3 Broads Green - Fanners Green Treasurer Ron Marlow. Pick-up points are: The Cars to Windmill entrance is between 149 & 151 Main Road. Cars to Broads Green Angel 8.30am, Chelmsford Service Station, 74 This is open to everyone so please come along 27 The Walnut Tree, Broads Green 17 Sweeps Walk - Croxtons - Little Waltham and select some plants or seedlings, both Main Road, Broomfield nearly opposite the Co- Cars to The Walnut Tree flower and vegetable, for your house, garden op at 8.35am, Broomfield Parade 8.40am. For May Sunday afternoons meet at 2.30pm or allotment. If you would like to donate some more details, please contact David Jay on 01245 440563 or visit our website. Please 1 Little Waltham - River Chelmer plants then please bring these along to The August note the pick-up times may vary and will be Cars to Little Waltham Barn on Friday 20th May between 2pm and 28 Sparrowhawk Wood - Larks Lane - confirmed in our Quarterly Newsletters nearer 8 Lords Wood, Leaden Roding 3pm. Proceeds from the sale will go towards Border Woo to the time of the actual trip. Cars to Brickford Bridge our selected Charity for 2016. September Trading Centre News Wednesday evenings meet at 7.30pm Summer Show 4 Five Greens Walk (Tim Tranquada) We have a wide range of general gardening 11 Compasses, Littley Green Meet at Broomfield Village Hall This year’s Summer Flower & Produce Show will products on sale including a large range of seeds Cars to Littley Green be held on Sunday 17th July 2016 in Broomfield 11 Paper Mill Lock - River Ter at 25% discount. Opening times are 2pm-3pm 18 The Queens Head, Boreham - Paper Mill Village Hall and will be open to the public from (tea and cakes) on Fridays and 10am-noon on Sundays. In order Lock. Cars to Boreham 2pm to 4.30pm. If you are interested in entering to benefit from the Trading Centre you will Cars to Bumfords Lane 25 Spotted Dog, Bishops Green (Nr any of the classes, which include flowers, fruit need to join the Society. Membership is £4.00 25 Stock circular Dunmow). Cars to Bishops Green & vegetables, floral & vegetable arrangements, p/a, £3.00 p/a for Senior Citizens & £2.00 p/a for Cars to Stock cookery & preserves, photographs & handicrafts Young Gardeners (up to and including 18 years June and children’s classes, please contact our Show October of age). Membership can be obtained at the 1 Green Man, Edney Common 01245 440563 9 Galleywood - Great Baddow Secretary David Jay on or Trading Centre which is located in The Barn at Cars to Green Man Margaret Tranquada on 01245 442051 for the Broomfield Allotments site or by calling our Cars to Galleywood Common 8 Rose and Crown, Great Waltham a Schedule which includes a wealth of other Membership Secretary, Margaret Tranquada, on 23 Writtle - Admirals Park Cars to Great Waltham information about the Society’s activities. 01245 442051. Cars to Writtle, start Duck Pond 15 Chignal St. James - River Can & Roman Website Villa. Cars to The Three Elms Please visit our website, which includes a section for members only, at 22 Rodney Inn, Little Baddow www.broomfieldcottagegardenerssociety.co.uk and let us have any comments, Cars to Rodney Inn suggestions or even garden-related articles for publication. This is a new venture for the 29 Square and Compass, Fuller Street Society and we welcome any feedback. Cars to Fuller Street Philip Richards f find us on Facebook www.broomfieldessex.org www.broomfieldessex.org f find us on Facebook 18 19

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May I take this opportunity to wish you all a Happy New Year - I hope this Monday: 7:00-12:00 year finds you well. Tuesday: 7:00-17:00  We’ve been busy planning for 2016 and are Wednesday: 7:00-17:00  looking forward to hosting more fundraising events as well as giving the hall a freshen up. Thursday: 7:00-17:00  We are pleased to say that we’ve received Friday: 7:00-17:00 funding to pay for the halls to be painted, to Saturday: 7:00-14:00  purchase a LCD projector and screen that local groups can use for their meetings and Sunday: Closed  to improve the hearing loop system. As part of that, our fundraising events for this year  will be focused on raising enough money to install a new PA system into both halls. The events we organised for 2015 raised enough Contact Daniel for all your hog Roast  funds to purchase and install the smart Enquires on 07770 765184/01245 440038 notice board at the end of Angel Lane and  a commercial dishwasher for larger events.  Thank you to all of you who support us and attend our events. It is your support at these  events that help us improve the facilities that we can offer to the village.  You will see I’ve included a copy of our current  timetable plus the events already planned for 2016 (overleaf). Don’t forget to pull these out  and keep them for future reference. Remember the halls are available to hire at the  weekend for parties, weddings, and all kinds of events and this year we are introducing  our new ‘play and party’ package which  includes hire of the astro-turf and small hall  for 2.5hours for £45 inc VAT. This rate is for Broomfield residents - if you live outside the  village the cost will be £50 plus VAT.  Turn over for the timetable of events and  reports from hirers…  E f find us on Facebook www.broomfieldessex.org 20 Village Hall Village Hall 21

large Dates for your diary 2016

Sunday Sunday A NIGHT AT THE RACES Last Updated:13th Last January 2016 9.00, 10.00 & 11.00 10.00 9.00,

small th Ruggerbugs, under 6's, 6's, under Ruggerbugs, Saturday 14 May, 2016 7pm for 7.30pm start large Karate Betting/Raffle/ 9.45-11.00 9.45-11.00 Horse Auction

Saturday Saturday small BYO drinks & Moo Music Moo 10.00-10.45 nibbles

large Hot food to purchase Cardiac little one little of month 09.15-10.15 Fit Mum 4 & Support 3rd 19.00-22.30 19.00-22.30 Friday Friday Pilates Bridge small 11.00-12.00 09.30-10.30 Essex Stretch 13.15-16.15 13.15-16.15 *starting Jan Inflatable fun days Thursdays 1-4pm

Yoga th th th th Groove large Shimmy N 9.15-10.15 28th Jul, 4 , 11 , 18 , 25 Aug 11.00-12.30 11.00-12.30 17.00-18.00 Thursday Thursday Carpet Bowls Carpet 19.00-22.00/22.30 19.00-22.00/22.30 small Dodgeball for under 14's Art Class 09.00-12.45 09.00-12.45 13.30-15.30 Lace Making Making Lace MUGA hire 1st 1st OS WI of Mth of Mth large B'Field Birds B'Field check start check 1st of month 1st 10.00-12.00 4th of month4th 3rd of month Cottage Gdns 2nd of month month of 2nd times below times Parish Council Coffee am for EVERYONE Broomfield Village HallBroomfield Charity Mini Football 13.30-16.00 Wednesday Wednesday public. Under 8s Yoga Yoga Music small month 17.00-18.00 Football17.00-18.00 Meeting U3A 2nd of month of 2nd U3A * New * New * coaching - open to the Caterpillar WI 1st of 9.15-10.15 11.00-12.00 Weekly timetable for regular sessions for regular timetable Weekly 18.00-19.30 17.00-18.00 MUGA Court Court MUGA 17.00-18.00 20.00-21.00 13.30-16.00 13.30-16.00 Beyond Sound Sound Beyond 19.00 19.00 15.00, 15.00, large World Groove 17.00 & 17.00 Shimmy N 9.15-10.15 Slimming Slimming Line Dance 3 sessions 3 sessions 11.00-12.00 Tuesday Tuesday class Bingo Bridge small Lessons 10.15-11.15 Chair Exercise 14.00-16.00 14.00-16.00 19.00-21.00 *starting Jan It is advisable to make contact with the individual withthe session contact a first group attending the isfor It make before time. advisableto 17.30 17.30 19.15 19.15 large Zumba under 5's under Please see contact details on our website:- http://www.broomfieldessex.org/index.php/village-hall/reg-hirers-contact details ouron website:- contact see Please Stay NStay Play, 09.15-11.15 Kickboxing 16.45 Karate 16.45 Tickets can be purchased Monday Monday

13.30-16.30 for the evening events Carpet Bowls Carpet 17.30 17.30 small training 19.00 & 19.00 * New * New * 20.00-21.30 PRIVATE HIRE Sign &Sign Sign BlitzFitMe 09.30-11.30 20.00 Puppy Puppy 20.00 * starting April From the Broomfield 8.00 8.30 9.00 9.30 11.00 11.30 10.00 10.45 12.00 12.30 13.00 13.30 14.00 14.30 15.00 15.30 16.00 16.30 17.00 18.30 19.00 19.30 20.00 20.30 21.00 21.30 22.00 22.30 17.30 18.00 Village Hall Office

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News from the hirers of Broomfield Village Hall Poulton Portables Manufacturing quality timber buildings since 1951 detailed instructions so you know precisely what The Broomfield Birds Caterpillar Music you’re doing, and time for questions afterwards, Summer Houses kicked off the New Year in My name is Sam and I am the you’ll soon get to love all of the amazing benefits Garages & Stables style at its very first meeting new Caterpillar Music class yoga can bring. on 13th January at the leader. At Caterpillar Music, Sheds My name is Mandy Carter. I am a Yoga Alliance Broomfield Village Hall. The children are inspired to learn qualified yoga instructor offering group sessions Garden Ofﬁ ces & Studios launch night was hosted by through exciting sessions of fun and one-to-one yoga classes in and around Beach Huts Lindsey Abbott of Shimmy music making and learning the Chelmsford and Southend. ‘n’ Grove Fitness Ltd, who songs and actions with their parents and friends. All of our buildings For further details please contact me put the ladies through their At each class, every child is given a percussion are unique… paces with a fun (and extremely energetic!) dance on: 07804253526 instrument and puppet to use - even the youngest We will design a bespoke www.facebook.yellamellayoga routine. members! Classes are unique as some babies are Or visit: building from scratch or we as young as just 6 weeks. A Free Trial Session is Art on a Thursday afternoon can customise any building available to everyone! Classes are for 0-4 year olds. from our range to suit your Contact me on 07834 226316 The Art Classes at the village hall continue to be individual needs very popular Each week during term time the Art Yoga is for everybody Class meets from 1.30pm to 3.30pm in the small hall. 01245 222550 Everyone needs yoga - it’s the perfect tonic to [email protected] the stresses of modern life. Yoga postures release any physical tensions, whilst the deep breathing for more information visit exercises increase the supply of oxygen to the www.poultons.co.uk brain, making us feel good inside and out. Plus it’s fun too! The focus of the Broomfield Birds is on having fun The new Wednesday morning yoga classes at and sharing new experiences with like-minded Broomfield Village Hall are an ideal place to get ladies from the village. The group will meet started. No matter what your age, how flexible you monthly to enjoy a variety of events and activities, are, or your body shape, you will be welcomed into FAREWAY ranging from wine-tasting to flower-arranging! a friendly class lead by an experienced teacher, Judging from the fantastic turn-out on their and surrounded by like-minded people. Men and opening night, together with the overwhelming women all welcome. response and positive feedback, the Broomfield Beginners: If you’ve never tried yoga before - and The students have fun trying out new techniques Birds are here to stay! If you would like any further you’re a little nervous about it - this is an ideal and mediums, and improving their skills. It is information about the group, please contact us place to start. You’ll find gentle classes, friendly a friendly, supportive group, which welcomes at [email protected], or visit our people and a supportive environment that will any newcomers, from complete beginners who facebook page ‘Broomfield Birds’. make you feel at home straight away. It’s the best are just starting out, to those who are more place to take a break from the busy world outside experienced in art. Pilates with Paula and to start really caring for yourself. Our 11am Friday morning Pilates class at During the Spring term we will be working on: Intermediates: If you do have some experience of Broomfield only started this year and has already How to paint groups of people, water/seascapes, yoga then that’s fine too. Just come along and you’ll proven very popular with the local community. pen and wash, and pastels. Each subject will be be shown ways to improve your yoga, or just find a The hall provides a perfect environment for this worked on for two or three weeks, so everyone friendly space to retreat for an hour and find a bit mat based class which includes a combination will have time to get to grips with new ideas. of inner peace. There’s room for all. of strength, flexibility and balance. All levels of If you would like to find out more, please have All classes are taught at a pace where you can fitness are welcome at this very friendly class. £6 a look at the website: www.susankeeble-artist. experience the full benefit of each posture, per session. If you would like further information moonfruit.com, or feel free to phone Susan allowing you to truly relax and let go, with I can be found on Facebook: Pilates with Paula or Keeble on 01277 353973. contacted on 07932065421. modifications to cater for all ability levels. With

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Line Dance Classes Shimmy n groove Fitness Our class is every Tuesday morning from 11-12 Bringing a sense of fun into your chosen workout midday. Our aim is to have good exercise whilst 5DFH1LJKW is the key to your well-being and can vastly having great fun and making new friends. Our improve your results. At Shimmy ‘n’ groove fitness current group is steadily growing in numbers with we are pleased to offer a range of exercise classes our members ranging from 25 to 82 years old. throughout the week in community venues in $QHYHQLQJRIKRUVHUDFLQJ Everyone is welcome to come and watch or have a Broomfield and Central Chelmsford. go yourself. Its absolute beginners so no experience Our classes are designed to suit all abilities in is required. We do star at the village fun day so a friendly atmosphere where you’ll challenge you may have seen us there. For more information yourself and feel energised. We are confident that 07514 086805 th please call Susan on you’ll find & enjoy a class to suit your schedule. Saturday 14 May, 2016 U3A In addition to group exercise, we offer a range of The Broomfield U3A is now entering its fourth well-being services; small group Ante/Post natal year with the membership steadily rising each programmes where parents can bring the children %URRPILHOG9LOODJH+DOO month. and enjoy a relaxed approach to ‘working out’ in a home environment, 1:1/1:2 Bespoke wellness Members can enjoy the monthly meetings where sessions in our personal studio using the latest we cover a wide range of interesting topics as equipment at the forefront of fitness trends. Chico well as the various groups such as art, swimming, Slamani - BlockFit , the latest trend in 2016 is soon walking and geology to name a few. to be featured in our timetable. Doors Open: 7pm Listed below are the speakers for 2016 We can also provide choreographed dance routines March for Weddings or parties and Shimmy ‘n’ Soothe Racing starts: 7.30pm Highs and Lows of a Stuntwoman’s Life - Lucy facial & make overs promoting the Tropic Skincare Allen range. Please contact Lindsey Abbott Tel: 07886 April 721411 if you have questions. The National Gardens Scheme - Linda Holdaway Breathe Away Stress May: How Forensics came to Scotland Yard - Sit comfortably. Relax your belly as you inhale so Bob Milne you can completely fill your lungs. Breathe in as much as possible, then stop, relax, and evaluate. June Can you breathe in a little more? Are you surprised My Life as a Freelance Comedy Writer - by how deeply you can breathe? Nick Thomas Children Age 10 & over welcome Bringing air into the lower portion of the lungs, But are not allowed to bet July where oxygen exchange is most efficient, has a The Thames Barge - Tony Earle wide range of beneficial effects on body and mind. Our meetings are held every second Wednesday It relaxes muscles, decreases blood pressure, Betting / Horse Auction / Camel Racing of each month (excluding August) from eases anxiety, calms your mind, and offers a sense 1.30-3.30pm in Broomfield Village Hall. of control over your body and emotions that is BYO drinks and nibbles New Members are welcome. extremely therapeutic. Learning how to control Full details of everything connected to the breath can help us to control stress and Refreshments for sale during interval the U3A can be found on our website increase feelings of calm. www.u3a.uk/broomfield Susie Bishop from Beyond Sound Yoga is running Muriel Hubble a 2 hour workshop on Breathing and Stress at Tickets available to purchase from the Village Hall office Broomfield Village Hall on Sunday 24th April 2016. £30, all welcome. telephone 01245 443902; email [email protected] See www.beyondsoundyoga.co.uk for more details and to book. for more information f find us on Facebook www.broomfieldessex.org www.broomfieldessex.org f find us on Facebook 26 Village Hall Village Hall 27

Village Diary MAY 4th Broomfield Village Hall Coffee Morning, 10am-12noon Various activities including Karate, Bingo, Bridge Club, Aerobics, Women’s Institute, Carpet Bowls, slimming clubs and children’s activities take place in the 4th Broomfield Afternoon W.I. 2pm Broomfield Village Hall Broomfield Village Hall on a weekly basis - please telephone the Village Hall on 4th Orchard Springs W.I. 7.45pm Broomfield Village Hall, Annual Meeting and Resolutions 01245 443902, email [email protected] or have a look on the website 4th Broomfield Parish Council Planning meeting 7.30pm to be held in the www.broomfieldessexinfo.org for more information. Parish Office in Broomfield Village Hall

11th U3A “How Forensics came to Scotland Yard - Bob Milne 1.30pm Broomfield Village Hall MARCH 2nd Broomfield Village Hall Coffee Morning, 10am-12noon 11th Civic Amenities meeting 7.30pm to be held in the Parish Office in Broomfield Village Hall 2nd Broomfield Afternoon W.I. 2pm Broomfield Village Hall 18th Annual Meeting of the Council 7.30pm Broomfield Village Hall Public Question Time at the beginningat Br ofo theom meetingfield 2nd Orchard Springs W.I. 7.30pm Broomfield Village Hall, Inspiration of a Contemporary Artist” by Karen Adams 22nd BROOMFIELD COTTAGE GARDENERS’Villa gSOCIETY,e Ha Plantll Sale at The Barn, Broomfield10am-12noon Allotment Site, on 10am-12.30pm 2nd Broomfield Parish Council Planning meeting 7.30pm to be held in the Parish Office th th in Broomfield Village Hall 25th AnnualWednesday Parish Meeting 30 - timeMarch to be confirmed & Monday 4 April 9th U3A - “The highs and lows of a stuntwoman’s life” - Lucy Allen (please check posters for confirmed dates 1.30pm Broomfield Village Hall Nearer the time!) at Broomfield 9th Civic Amenities meeting 7.30pm to be held in the Parish Office in Broomfield Village Hall aFreet Broom factivitiesield 10am --12noonaballt B sports, ronoo Vmillfai geel dHall Village Hall 16th PARISH COUNCIL MEETING 7.30pm Broomfield Village Hall 10am-12noon on th th Wednesday 30artsth March and & Monday crafts, 4th AprilWednesday soft play, 30 March games & Monday 4 April Public Question Time at the beginning of the meeting (please check posters for confirmed dates (pleaseVi checkllag posterse H aforl confirmedl dates Nearer10am the time!)-12noon on 17th Heart & Sole Walk, 12.30pm Atrium, Broomfield Hospital, 1.5km/0.93 miles Free activitiesWednesday - ball sports, 30th March Nearer& Monday the time!) 4th April arts and crafts, soft play, games 23rd BROOMFIELD COTTAGE GARDENERS’ SOCIETY Illustrated Talk, “The Wonders of Bird (please check postersFree activities for confirmed - ball datessports, Migration” by Mike Logan Wood (RSPB), Broomfield Village Hall, 7.15pm for 7.30pm start Nearerarts and the crafts, time!) soft play, games 28th Week beginning 28th until 3rd April - Clean for the Queen, Spring Cleaning in Broomfield Additional activities offered: Additional activities ParkourFree Free Running activities - ball sports, APRIL on 30th March offered: 6th Broomfield Village Hall Coffee Morning, 10am-12.30pm Note: You will be able to arts and crafts, soft play, games book a place for the Parkour Free Running additional activities 6th Broomfield Afternoon W.I. 2pm Broomfield Village Hall through Chelmsford City th Additional activities Council – see the on 30 March ‘Play in the Park’ Flyers and Cycle awareness on 4th April offered: 6th Orchard Springs W.I. 7.45pm Broomfield Village Hall, East-End to Essex” by Sharon Gould and posters for more detailsNote: You will be able to Parkour Free Running 6th Broomfield Parish Council Planning meeting 7.30pm to be held in the book a place for the on 30th March Parish Office in Broomfield Village Hall additional activities Note: You will be able to 13th U3A - “The National Gardens Scheme” Linda Holdaway, 1.30pm Broomfield Village Hall. through Chelmsford City book a place for the Additional activities 13th Civic Amenities meeting 7.30pm to be held in the Parish Office in Broomfield Village Hall Council – see the additional activities offered: through Chelmsford City ‘Play in the Park’ Flyers Parkour Freeth Running 21st Heart & Sole Walk, 12.30pm Atrium, Broomfield Hospital, 1.5km/0.93 miles Counciland – Cyclesee the awareness on 4 April and posters for more th ‘Play in the Park’ Flyers and Cycleon 30 awarenessMarch on 4th April 28th Village Games Planning Meeting Broomfield Village Hall 10am details and posters for more Note: You will be abledetails to book a place for the f find us on Facebook www.broomfieldessex.org www.broomfieldessex.org f find us on Facebook additional activities through Chelmsford City Council – see the ‘Play in the Park’ Flyers and Cycle awareness on 4th April and posters for more details 28 Sport 29

C J Appliances Broomfield Broomfield FC DOMESTIC APPLIANCE REPAIRS Cricket Club With the recent Christmas break and bad who gave so much to our club and have sadly weather, many games have been postponed. passed away recently - Jim Ford, Mick Maynard we repair An invitation…to come and join us However the results have been very good from and John Grieve. The day will consist of three WASHING MACHINES this season down at the Cricket Club. those games that have been played. Some teams matches from the Youth section followed by a game from the senior squads and finally a game For those of you that from both the youth and senior squads remain DISHWASHERS from Broomfield Veterans. On that note we are not aware, our unbeaten this season whilst other squads are ELECTRIC COOKERS/OVENS are looking for past players of the club to come ground with pavilion having a stronger second half after tough starts TUMBLE DRYERS is called Brooklands at the beginning of the season. forward and take part in the game. Please also and is situated in contact me if you would like to be involved in During the Christmas break another memorial helping out on stalls and refreshments. Mill Lane. It’s a lovely match was held for Lewis Page. This was picturesque part of the The football club remain committed to provide organised by all his friends and was again a very a safe and friendly environment to the youth of village so please feel successful day. Broomfield. free to enjoy it with us. Come and watch, take part or simply enjoy a stroll around the The club is also arranging a Memorial Day Sean McGinley outfield. You will be more than welcome. on Saturday June 18 to honour three men Chairman If you wish to take part, we cater for senior and junior cricket. New playing members are always needed so come and give it a try. 01245 225472 Our under 11 and 13s are currently taking part in our Friday evening winter indoor net cricket training sessions at the Writtle Cricket Centre - spaces are still available. Outdoor coaching at the Club will commence on Friday evenings from early May and will be open to under 9, 11 Tailor-made quality care and 13 age groups. Apart from the coaching there will be matches and tournaments. The in your own home Clubhouse will be open for refreshments No rush approach for you to sustain and we’d love to see you, parents too! your independence in your own home The senior teams will again be competing Elderly· Post Operative Care · Supported Living on Saturdays in the T Rippon Mid Essex Participants at Lewis Page Memorial Match Dementia · Learning/Physical Disabilities Cricket league together with playing in a • 1 hour to 24 hour, 7 days a week few midweek evening T20 social matches • Continuity & companionship against local opposition. Again, players are Mowden Hall Designs • Shopping • Housework needed of all ages and abilities, especially as lAnDscAPing sPeciAlist • Personal care • Medication many of us are already well past our “best Activity Day Camps All aspects of landscaping undertaken • Sit-in service • Cooking before” date! is open this school holidays at • Palliative care • Laundry If you would like to take us up on our PlAnting · Decking · PAtios · Fencing • Reliable and committed invitation, or would like further details, CHELMSFORD COUNTY sheDs · turFing · Brickwork • Over 21 years of experience please do not hesitate to get in touch. HIGH SCHOOL 29th Mar th Online gallery at Easter ch - 8 April Tony Cowell 25th July - 19th August www.mowdenhalldesigns.co.uk For information or a free, friendly assessment, Summer [email protected] with no obligation, please call 01245 409250 nO jOb tOO small Or tOO large 07778 941343 0845 123 5299 www.civicare.co.uk/civicare-east broomfieldcc.hitssports.com www.barracudas.co.uk 01376 520746 · 07595 868944 47- 49 Main Road, Broomfield, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 7BU

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Chelmsford 1st Broomfield Cubs 1st Chelmsford Guides Cats Protection Adoption Centre 2016 is the Cub Centenary - 100 years of Cubs! It was an amazing weekend - we love taking Enjoying an Exciting 2016 To start our Centenary year 1st Broomfield held our Cubs to camp although it takes us a while to It is proving to be a busy start to the New Year a “Cubs 100” themed camp at Belchamps Scout recover afterwards! 01245 478389 for 1st Chelmsford Girl Guides. They have Activity Centre in Hockley. The Cubs were given Steff Smith (Akela) & the Cub Leader Team recently welcomed several new guides to the www.chelmsford.cats.org.uk 100 varied challenges to attempt over the weekend, unit, putting numbers up to a record high, and these ranged from climbing and crate stacking meaning there is now a waiting list for new Willow Grove, Deadmans Lane to ironing their neckers! We played a wide game members. Galleywood CM2 8LZ in the dark with 100 glow sticks, we made our Open daily 11am-3pm (except Wednesdays) own pizzas, raced pedal karts, learned some new This term the girls have been completing their knots, blew up 100 balloons, played party games, Growing Guiding badge as part of the “Look and conquered the extremely muddy Belchamps Wider” programme. This programme is one assault course. of the County Challenge badges which are designed to encourage all members of Girl Well done to Henry and Callum who completed Guiding within the Essex North East region. the most challenges (69 out of 100) and runners up Daniel (65/100), Connal and Leo (both on 51/100). 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Broomfield Library Jack and Jill Baby and St. Mary w. St. Leonard’s Church Thanks to everyone who came along and had lots of fun knitting hats for the Innocent Big Knit Toddler Group and Broomfield Methodist Church challenge - Mums, knitting groups, Madelayne The Jack and Jill baby and toddler group is held It feels that Christmas is barely over when we begin Court residents, Home Library Service volunteers every Wednesday at 1pm to 2.45pm in the hall Other dates in the diary this year are: to look towards Easter in the Church. This year and numerous individuals who spent hours behind the Methodist Church in Broomfield. March 6th we are holding a variety of Lent courses, to which working on their creations; see pictures for the Mothering Sunday 10.30am in Church Parents and children can meet and play in a anyone is welcome. Two of the courses are based amazing creativity that sprung up. We were able relaxed, stimulated environment. There’s plenty around a film called ‘Creation’ about the life and to contribute the impressive number of 100 hats to March 11th of things to do; every session there is an art work of Charles Darwin, for more information or be sold on Innocent Smoothie drinks in February. Quiz Night in St. Leonard’s Hall activity, music, singing and sensory play such as to book onto one of the courses please check our bubbles or parachute. website or call us. We are also going to be offering April 9th Each week we have a different theme designed to Lent Reflections on Tuesdays in the Church from Car Boot sale in St. Mary’s Church car park. introduce little ones to new ideas, sensations and 4pm, again, do check our website for details. activities. These include: April 16th During Holy Week (21st - 25th March) there Annual Parochial Church Meeting in St. • Transport will be reflective services on Monday, Tuesday Leonard’s Hall at 7.45pm (with cheese and • Things we like to eat and Wednesday evenings from 7 - 8pm, Maundy wine after). Do come along and find out what • Noise Thursday there will be worship in church at 9.30am your Village Church has been doing this year. • The Hungry Caterpillar and 7pm. On Good Friday we are joining with • Space Broomfield Methodist Church for our Morning May 7th • Giant, Teeny, Tiny Worship. Do join us at 10am in St. Mary’s Church, May Fayre on the Green and in Church Now in its 4th year, the baby and toddler group for the Walk of Witness but be prepared to walk has always been popular with local parents. along Main Road, with a full size cross, to the June 12th It is run by the same staff at the Jack and Jill Methodist Church. We will be stopping at three Afternoon Tea in the Churchyard to Celebrate pre-school and is a great way to introduce and points to hear traditional readings from the Bible Queen Elizabeth II 90th birthday followed by familiarise younger children to the environment and after final prayers we will have refreshments, Evening Prayer with the Puppet Crew, Church and staff. Many parents find that their children and of course, hot cross buns. choir and Chelmsford Children’s Choir settle into the pre-school much quicker having Easter Day is the major festival of the Church Year been at the toddler group. June 26th and we will have three services at St Mary’s (please Songs of Praise on the Green Seen any Wallys in Broomfield recently? During Come and join us for a play, tea and cake and be aware that the clocks change this weekend!). February half term Broomfield library was invaded meet other parents every Wednesday afternoon The first will be a Holy Communion service at Details of all our events can be found on our by eight knitted Wallys hiding around the library at 1pm. £2.50 per family. We look forward to 8am, our 10.30am service is a family Eucharist website www.stmarybroomfield.org as well as waiting to be found by kids dressed up as Wally, seeing you! with the lighting of the Pascal candle and renewal links to our Facebook page and Twitter feed. who also had lots of fun with Wally trails, quizzes www.jackandjillpreschoolbroomfield.co.uk of baptismal vows… which is always great fun, Or you can always call Rev. Carolyn Tibbott and crafts. Watch out for the photos next time. Cheryl Barry as the Vicar and Curate get to sprinkle water on 01245 440318 or Rev. Anne Harvey on Do you enjoy playing Scrabble and want to meet over everyone ~ and we don’t allow umbrellas 01245 443871. You are welcome to join us at up with different people? We’re starting a in church! There will be an Easter Breakfast any event or at our regular worship ~ we look Communion at the Methodist Church starting Scrabble group in the library, so come and join us forward to seeing you. for fun and a challenge. Call in for more info. @ 9.am followed by a family worship on Easter Morning at 10.30am. Carolyn & Anne Broomfield library has now become another collection point in the village for Foodbank donations, so if you would like to contribute non- perishable foods to people in a crisis situation, Essex Police website check the www.chelmsford.foodbank.org.uk Essex Police have a new website page called Online Service. This covers noise nuisance, website for the latest shopping list. Just bring in street lighting, pot holes and road repairs, abandoned vehicles. There are also links to: the food/toiletries and we’ll get them to those who Ask the Police, Crimestoppers, Action Fraud and True Vision. For further details go to: need them. www.essex.police.uk/contact_us/online_services.aspx Pippa Cranshaw f find us on Facebook www.broomfieldessex.org www.broomfieldessex.org f find us on Facebook 36 Community 37

Seniors’ lunch Broomfield I thought my son was dead Prestons Garages It was only several minutes after my son had Wednesday 17th February Royal British Legion BT16 left for school on 20th January 2016, when I was 2016 The RBL is alive and well and serving Broomfield. To alerted to the fact he had been knocked over. He The Senior’s Lunch was held on the one person still not aware of our existence, you, remembers it all. He says he was nearly at the Wednesday 17th February in yes you, we have our Branch HQ and social club in centre of Erick Avenue crossing, the traffic on the Broomfield Village Hall - attended Saxon Way where a warm welcome awaits. Remember opposite side had stopped and he assessed that the Service & repair for all models by around 100 of Broomfield’s senior you do not have to be ex-Service to join. A recent van on the near side, travelling towards him, had Class 4 vehicle MOT tests residents - a BIG thank you to the announcement showed that for the 2nd year running plenty of time to stop, so he proceeded. At 6’4” in A familiar and popular name in the area, Prestons following: Broomfield Branch has won the Tritton trophy for broad daylight, he was alone, not messing around has ﬁ rmly established itself over the last 90+ years efficiency!! Well done all. with his mates. He bulls eyed the van windscreen (est 1919), as one of the leading independent Chicks Catering motor dealers located in the Chelmsford area Our Legion has a role to play in welfare, fund raising and was carried on the bonnet before being Morrisons Supermarket (donation of and comradeship. These functions are guided by our thrown clear some metres away from the crossing. Service, MOT testing and parts opening times £50 for raffle prizes/wine) Committees who would welcome volunteers to join I have been in touch with Cllr Aldridge to change Mon-Fri 8am-5.30pm; Sat 8am-11am Sainsbury’s Springfield (donation of £10 them in charting the way forward for our members. this zebra crossing to a safe puffin crossing and FREE collection & delivery for raffle prizes) Leaving us for a well earned retirement is Poppy I have had the response “not enough people use ON SERVICE VEHICLES (WITHIN 10 MILES) Broomfield Orthodontist organiser Peter Watson whose efforts this season have it”, the ratio of people to cars is too low! One Preston Garages Skoda Brockley Road Broomfield Fish & Chip Shop raised over £20,000 for the Poppy Appeal - thank you person, one car is all it takes - this shouldn’t be Sales & Filling Station Bodyworks WE Peter. Also ready for a rest is Dave Parry our Standard about money. I am now asking for the support of SELL 2-4 Lordship Road Brockley Road Broomfield Parish Council CALOR Bearer, but will he ever go? Broomfield people to make Erick Avenue a safe GAS Writtle CM1 3EH Chelmsford CM2 6HQ Photos, a full report & further “thank If you can help as a member please place for all to cross. Motorists respect red lights yous” to follow in the next edition! 01245 420262 01245 257021 contact us at HQ. and with the increased traffic flow I feel strongly that it is the only way forward. Dougal Clifford www.prestonsgarages.co.uk Please sign the petition which can be found at www.change.org search for MORE PUFFIN CROSSINGS ON MAIN ROAD BROOMFIELD. Also hosted at Hughes Butchers, Co-op and Gt Little Waltham Surgery Waltham Stores. Please sign and get involved. Mid-Essex is one of the most underfunded areas within the NHS. The Chair of Mid-Essex Clinical Susan Siegwart Commissioning Group, says the group receive £81 per head of population less than the national average. Family Law | Divorce | Wills | Trusts All the GP practices are struggling with some facing closure. Little Waltham Surgery has recently Erick Ave/Main Road Powers of Attorney | Disputed Estates Probate been advised of a funding cut approaching £300,000 which will mean changes to the way they provide Zebra Crossing Deputyship Applications services to patients. This is a serious matter which local practices are trying to bring to the attention of Expert and affordable solutions Government. For more details including how you can help go to www.fundingmenhs.simplesite.com Broomfield Parish Council has been requesting improvements to this zebra crossing since 2013 • Divorce & financial settlements, when we made an official application to the Local • Pre/post nuptial agreements Highways Panel (LHP), Essex County Council • Civil partnership disputes and dissolution METAL RECYCLING SERVICES for a signalled crossing to be installed. Much • Care proceedings and adoption Paul Pearson Ltd • Domestic abuse Scrap steel is an essential raw correspondence has been taken place between material in making new steel. the Parish Council’s Planning Committee, • Child arrangement (residence and contact) orders Help us to conserve energy by • Cohabitation (living together) agreements/disputes Painter & Councillor Aldridge and LHP. After being recycling your steel today. • Probate, wills, trusts, powers of attorney advised that a controlled crossing would not WE RECYCLE: • Disputed estates Decorator be recommended by LHP, the Parish Council · Copper · Aluminium • Deputyship applications · Lead · Nickel initially requested that the zebra crossing be · Brass · Bronze moved further southwards away from the 1st Floor, Broomfield Place, 189 Main Road, · Steel · Car Batteries distractions at its current location. 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