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News from Loughton Town Council Winter 2020/2021 No 91 Remember them from all a chance to reflect and remember those who have lost their lives, and to appreciate how precious our freedom is. home We also thank in particular, the LOUGHTON TOWN COUNCIL Woodland Branch Handicrafts was delighted with the most Association for their concept and generous response to its knitted hard work towards the equally poppy appeal. As ever, Loughton poignant ‘remembrance poppy residents came to the fore and arches’ on Kings Green by the war contributed a marvellous array of memorial. (We hope to have some knitted and crocheted poppies. photos to share with you, in the Town Council staff and volunteers Spring edition of Think Loughton.) created a striking and most poignant No doubt spending life in display on the oak tree outside lockdown provided some its offices at Loughton Library, with the opportunity to alongside the ‘there but not there’ contribute to this cause. soldier. The tribute in recognition We would like to extend our of all those who have served in sincere thanks to all those the armed forces on behalf of their who participated in this country and fellow citizens, be it appeal and helped to create in conflict or peacetime, seemed this wonderful exhibition. At to have particular significance this the time of going to print (19 year; following the unprecedented October 2020) the display circumstances we have all was a work in progress, experienced due to the Coronavirus with poppies continuing to pandemic and it being the 75th arrive. The final result can anniversary of VE & VJ Days. be viewed on our website With the cancellation of most and social media platforms, events throughout the year, or better still by visiting The remembrance day, with its usual Library at Traps Hill, where commemorations somewhat the display will remain for curtailed due to Covid 19, gave us several weeks.

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COUNCIL SERVICES Churches Together www.loughtonchurches.org.uk POLICE & FIRE (dial 999 for emergencies) Loughton Town Council 020 8508 4200 ReUse 01992 578222 (non-emergency) 101 City of Corp (Epping Forest) 020 8532 1010 ignite (Youth Activities) 020 8508 3643 Action Fraud 0300 123 2040 Council 01992 564000 Loughton Arts Centre 07532 053194 Anti-terrorist hotline 0800 789321 Waste Management Hotline 01992 564608 Loughton Voluntary Care Assoc. 020 8508 6114 PUBLIC UTILITIES Essex County Council (ECC) 03457 430 430 Restore Community Centre 020 8508 9883 UK Power Networks emergency 105 Adult Social Care 0345 603 7630 Royal British Legion (Loughton Branch) 020 8508 5044 National Gas Emergency Service 0800 111 999 Child Social Care 0345 603 7627 Royal Voluntary Service 0845 608 0122 Thames Water 24 hour leakline 0800 714 614 Debden Library 0333 0132654 Supporting Carers in Essex 0300 770 80 90 SPORT Education & Schools 0345 603 2200 Voluntary Action Epping Forest 01992 910701 David Lloyd 0345 129 6783 Loughton Library 0333 0132677 Volunteering Enquiries 01992 284761 Debden Sports Club 020 8508 9392 Registrar: Births, ceremonies & deaths 0345 603 7632 Loughton Athletic Club 07958 903842 HEALTH & HOSPITALS Essex Parking Partnership (enquiries) 01206 282316 Loughton Bowling Club 020 8508 3546 ADAS (Alcohol & Drugs Service) 01279 641347 Loughton Cricket Club 020 8502 2064 Alzheimer’s Society (Epping Forest) 01279 427522 ADVICE, HELP & INFORMATION Loughton Football Club 020 8508 4757 Action for Family Carers 0300 770 80 90 Breathe Easy & Epping Forest 01992 573387 Loughton Leisure Centre (& pool) 020 3225 5460 Affordable Counselling Epping Forest 01992 573402 British Red Cross 020 8508 2162 Loughton Rugby Football Club 07939 468222 Citizens Advice 0300 330 2107 Forest Medical Centre 020 8535 6888 South Loughton Cricket Club 07941 347812 Citizens Advice Consumer Service 03454 04 05 06 The Holly Private Hospital 020 8505 3311 TRAVEL & TOURISM Epping Forest College 020 8508 8311 King George 020 8983 8000 Arriva (traveline) 0344 800 4411 Jobcentre Plus (Loughton) 0345 604 3719 Loughton Health Centre 020 8502 5000 First Essex Customer Services 0345 602 0121 NSPCC helpline (freephone) 0808 800 5000 NHS Direct 111 Gatwick Airport: Your service centre 01293 555713 RSPCA cruelty line 0300 1234 999 Princess Alexandra 01279 444455 Heathrow Airport 0844 335 1801 Samaritans 116 123 Rectory Lane Health Centre 020 8272 4600 London Travel Information SSAFA (Loughton Epping & Harlow) 01206 764114 Spire Roding (Private) 020 8551 1100 (TfL & London Overground) 0343 222 1234 Trading Standards ECC (business) 0345 603 7626 St Margaret’s 01279 444455 Airport 01582 405100 Victim Support (Essex) 0300 303 0165 Whipps Cross 020 8539 5522 National Express 0871 781 8181 National Rail Enquiries 03457 484950 COMMUNITY LOCAL AMENITY REFUSE POINTS Southend Airport 01702 538 500 Age UK Essex 01245 346106 Essex County Council www.essex.gov.uk/recyclingcentres Stansted Airport 0844 335 1803 Age UK Advice 0800 678 1174 Chigwell IG7 5AA Luxborough Lane Tourist Info Centre () 01992 660336 Care & Repair Service 01992 564086 Waltham Abbey EN9 1JU Brooker Road Traveline (public transport information) 0871 200 22 33

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be proud of two underestimated Loughton Town Council continues poppy appeal. Clerk’s characteristics that are there to operate as normal as can be. Typically a festive theme would in abundance but perhaps go The Council continues to meet at feature on the front page of the Remarks unnoticed - resilience and an full Council and Committee level ‘Think Loughton’ Winter edition. understated sense of humour. through remote and virtual ‘zoom‘ This year the poppy tributes are Resilience - typically defined meetings. Up until early 2020, my fitting. Covid meant that we were as the capacity to recover from only notion of zoom (and probably not able to celebrate VE Day and VJ difficult life events. “It’s your ability for those of a certain age) was a day as we would have liked to. For to withstand adversity and bounce Lyons ice lolly! My colleagues have a number of families in Loughton back and grow despite life’s continued to work both outside the Covid virus has brought downturns” and these downturns and in the office on a rota basis / loneliness and personal loss in keep coming. Humour - who skeleton staffing or working from recent months. It is a valuable time would have thought that toilet rolls home depending on the prevailing to appreciate the people and values would be at such a premium and Government guidelines and I that we hold dear. that everyone walking around in am grateful for their unabated I would imagine that for most face masks would not be seen as commitment and enthusiasm in Loughton households this year the intimidating. these difficult times. Christmas festivities will be slightly 2020 has seen long periods of Following enforced cancellation more muted and a little more lockdown and social distancing. I of a number of festive events, reflective. At the time of writing, SEASONS GREETINGS in wonder how many local residents the Christmas lights in the main we are unsure as to how many exceptional circumstances. I am have ventured into Epping Forest shopping centres will be displayed people will be allowed to sit around looking forward to the first edition for the first time? What an asset as normal and we have run our the table on Christmas Day? No of ‘Think Loughton’ that is entirely on our doorstep. The Recreation annual Christmas competitions. doubt the holiday period will be an ‘Covid’ free. Unfortunately this Ground has been even busier Please see our Grant Scheme enjoyable time for most of us, but rampaging disease continues than normal. Other areas such as on page 4 and Citizen of the just different. to dominate every aspect of our Hillyfields, Willingale Road Playing Year Scheme on page 3 where Festive greetings from all at daily lives. Field, Lady Whittakers Mead and applications are invited. A big thank Loughton Town Council and for a As well as following the Jessel Green have proved how you for all your contributions to healthier and safer 2021. ‘Hands, face, space’ Government priceless these green open spaces date on your reflections on ‘Life guidelines, Loughton’s residents are to the community. in Lockdown’ appeal and also for Mark Squire and community groups should Despite difficult conditions, the great response to our knitted Town Clerk

Citizenship Awards community facilities or cohesion, or by an act of courage or bravery. Any Loughton resident, employer, educational institution, group or society may submit a nomination. There are three categories: Acts of courage or bravery that have resulted in the prevention of a serious crime or the rescue of individuals ROOFING & UPVC CLADDING SPECIALISTS from danger. Voluntary Service for people aged 25 or over; and for • FREE ADVICE • FREE SURVEY people under 25 years of age. Each category winner will be presented • FREE ESTIMATE with an illuminated scroll and a FOLLOWING THE year that we cheque for £250 made payable to CALL FREE 0800 783 3619 have endured due to the Coronavirus their favourite local charity. EXTRA DISCOUNT FOR SENIOR CITIZENS situation, many Loughton residents Last year’s winner was Judy have stepped up to the mark this Lovell who regularly goes above INSURANCE AND GRANT WORK year showing their altruism, coming and beyond her roles within the to the aid of their neighbours, friends, Restore Community Church and the UNDERTAKEN loved ones and strangers. Then Oakwood Hill Community Centre. All ROOFING & REPAIRS of course there are individuals who Displaying compassion, empathy, simply demonstrate these qualities professionalism and extreme caring, generally. she is hands on and has set up Do you know someone worthy various events making a huge impact of recognition for their community on those who are in need, lonely, or work or bravery? Your nominations vulnerable. are invited for the 2021 Loughton The closing date for this year’s Citizenship Awards. nominations is 31 January 2021. For Tiling & Slating Flat Roofs Each year we look to celebrate more information contact the town those special individuals in our council, email: contact@loughton-tc. town who go the extra mile for their gov.uk or call 020 8508 4200; or fellow citizens. Maybe through long download a nomination form from service for a voluntary organisation or the website at http://www.loughton- 7 Forest Road, Loughton, Essex IG10 1DR local charity, good neighbourliness, tc.gov.uk/Documents__ and__ running a campaign to improve Forms__and__Policies_2583.aspx www.robinwillroofing.co.uk 4 Winter 2020/21 Loughton Town Council News round-up

Town Mayor: Cllr Stella Murphy Deputy Town Mayor: Cllr Tessa Cochrane Town Clerk: Mark Squire n FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Loughton’s local groups, organisations and charities are invited to apply to the town council Cllr Kevin Latchford 07505 377886 Cllr David Wixley 020 8418 9284 Councillors c/o Loughton Town Council 2 Copper Beech Court, Goldings Road for financial assistance for the period from ALDERTON WARD Loughton Library & Town Hall Loughton IG10 2QH April 2021 – March 2022. The closing date Cllr Philip Abraham 020 8502 2925 Traps Hill Loughton IG10 1HD [email protected] for receipt of completed applications at 1 Lancaster Drive [email protected] the Council Offices in Loughton Library, is Loughton IG10 3NQ Cllr Tom Owen 020 8508 6916 ST JOHN’S WARD Monday, 4 January 2021. Application forms [email protected] 15 Lower Park Road Cllr Stephen Pewsey 020 8279 1858 can be downloaded from http://www. Loughton IG10 4NB Cllr Adam Omer 07948 731017 59 Wroths Path loughtontc.gov.uk/Grant_Scheme_2591. [email protected] 32 Station Road Loughton IG10 1SH aspx or contact the council offices for more Loughton IG10 4NX FOREST WARD [email protected] information Email: contact@ loughton-tc.gov. [email protected] Cllr Jill Angold-Stephens 020 8508 4200 Cllr Caroline Pond 020 8508 2361 uk Tel: 020 8508 4200 Cllr Michael Stubbings 07766 480522 89 Lower Park Road Forest Villa, 7 Staples Road n WINTER SALT & GRIT: Volunteers are 70 Greenfields Loughton IG10 4NE Loughton IG10 1HP invited to help clear snow and spread salt/ Loughton IG10 3HF [email protected] [email protected] grit on the pavement and road outside their Cllr Tessa Cochrane 020 3643 7492 [email protected] Cllr 020 8508 2361 home to keep 16 Shaftesbury access routes BROADWAY WARD Loughton IG10 1HN Forest Villa, 7 Staples Road Loughton IG10 1HP open. If you Cllr Jayna Jogia 07983 713389 [email protected] [email protected] live in the hillier 70 The Drive Cllr Trevor Downing 020 8508 8877 parts of town Loughton IG10 1HG 207 Smarts Lane ST MARY’S WARD [email protected] Loughton IG10 4BW and would like to [email protected] Cllr Philip Beales 020 8508 4200 help out, contact Cllr John Mahoney 07909 517145 c/o Loughton Town Council Debbie Taylor at Flat, Lopping Hall, 189 High Road RODING WARD Loughton Library & Town Hall the town council Loughton IG10 4LF 020 8502 5981 Cllr Rose Brookes Traps Hill on 020 8508 [email protected] 3 Lower Park Road Loughton IG10 1HD 4200. Existing 020 8508 2794 Loughton IG10 4NB Cllr Stella Murphy [email protected] volunteers will 6 High View Close [email protected] Cllr Barbara Cohen 020 8502 3242 be contacted directly to arrange collection of Loughton IG10 4EG Cllr Mark Dalton 07719 736901 61 Traps Hill [email protected] 9 Highland Avenue their salt/grit supplies for the coming winter. Loughton IG10 1TD Loughton IG10 3AJ n NEW ROLE – ASSISTANT TOWN FAIRMEAD WARD [email protected] [email protected] CLERK (CIVIC & ADMINISTRATION): We Cllr Carol Davies 07817 230372 Cllr Stephen Murray 020 8508 7548 Cllr Judy Jennings 020 8508 1861 are pleased to announce that Pippa Bryce 13 Colebrook Gardens 1 Avondale Court, Avondale Drive 94 York Hill has been appointed to this new position. Loughton IG10 2HS Loughton IG10 3BT Loughton IG10 1JA Pippa has been with the Town Council now [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] for over six years with increasingly evolving responsibilities. Her new duties will entail C Chairman VC Vice Chairman Committee membership greater onus RESOURCES & GENERAL ENVIRONMENT & PLANNING & RECREATION on the Town SERVICES HERITAGE LICENSING C D Wixley Council’s C J Jennings C C C Pond C J Angold-Stephens VC A Omer statutory VC J Angold-Stephens VC C P Pond VC K Latchford R Brookes obligations M Dalton P Beales P Abraham B Cohen and additional specific J Jogia T Cochrane T Cochrane J Jogia project work. J Mahoney C Davies C Davies S Murray Her current S Murray T Owen T Downing M Stubbings management A Omer S Pewsey S Murphy of civic duties Town Council Meetings (including Loughton Library & Town Hall, Traps Hill, Mayor’s Secretary), overseeing all aspects Loughton, IG10 1HD at 7:45pm of cemetery administration and leading on The views expressed in Think Think Loughton is published by AT THE TIME OF GOING TO PRINT ALL a number of high profile council events, will Loughton are not necessarily those Loughton Town Council MEETINGS (EXCEPT *PLANNING) WILL continue as normal. We wish Pippa well in of Loughton Town Council, and the Loughton Library & Town Hall BE HELD ELECTRONICALLY. DETAILS her new role. inclusion of advertisements does not Traps Hill, Loughton IG10 1HD WILL BE AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE, constitute an endorsement by the T 020 8508 4200 F 020 8508 4400 FACEBOOK AND NOTICEBOARDS n CANCELLED CHRISTMAS EVENTS: council of any products or services. E [email protected] WHEN THIS SITUATION CHANGES. Due to the ever growing list of Government W www.loughton-tc.gov.uk Further copies of Think Loughton *Applications will continue to be ’Covid 19’ restrictions and directive to curtail are available from the Town Council Design and layout by considered under delegated authority, social gatherings, we regretfully had to cancel and local libraries. A digital version Scott Dryden Design written comments are still invited. Nov ‘20 17 Recreation two of our mainstream events. of Think Loughton can be viewed 8 St Michaels Road, , on the council website where a PDF Essex CM2 9PT 25 Environment & Heritage The ‘Light up a Life’ service (held with St version can be downloaded. It is also T 01245 606042 30 Planning & Licensing Clare Hospice) scheduled for Saturday 28 available on tape - please call us to E [email protected] Dec ‘20 2 Resources & General Services November 2020 and also the ‘Countdown to W www.scottdryden.co.uk 9 Council request a copy. Christmas Event‘. Printed by 14 Planning & Licensing Contacting us Jan ‘21 4 Planning & Licensing n For editorial contributions and diary Micropress Printers Ltd CHRISTMAS OFFICE OPENING: 6 Resources & General Services entries, please call 020 8508 4200. Fountain Way, Reydon Business The town council offices in the Library (Budgets) 7pm, Recreation For advertising enquiries, please call Park, Reydon, Suffolk IP18 6SZ 18 Planning & Licensing will operate the following hours over the 01245 790244 / 07942 800865. T 01502 725800 F 01502 725855 E [email protected] 26 Council (Budgets) 7pm, Christmas period. 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Winter 2020/21 5 News round-up Woodford & A diamond couple District National Trust Centre TO ALL LOCAL folk interested in the National Trust and all it stands for, our many members and visitors, we should like to say that the continuing issues surrounding meetings, outings and even holidays with us, along with the many properties still not open for visits, we at the local Woodford and District Centre are missing you all - as much as we hope you are missing us! We are striving to get together as soon as possible, and were hoping October would see a chance, but as our venues at Woodford and South Woodford are still not open and with the second wave of Coronavirus, it does seem a way off still. Through the help of these marvellous local news and topical information publications we are at least able to keep you in touch with us, and we truly value their support and help in this difficult time for us all. Fortunately, our group is able to function still as we have reserves, and memberships and outings will be sorted as well as administrative scenarios within our committee team. We hope to be in touch soon with more news and are certain in those memorable words ‘We’ll meet again’, we shall!! Cllr Stella Murphy, Loughton Town Mayor same home in Highlands Avenue, Loughton Keep safe and well. We want you to know we with residents Ian and Grace Maitland who for 60 years! They met at St Michael’s church care and desperately wish to keep our fellowship celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary youth club and have been involved with the we all enjoy alive and functioning with you all. on 9 September 2020, and have lived in their St Michael’s Scouts for many, many years. Best wishes from the National Trust Woodford and District Centre Committee.

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LifeFOLLOWING Loughton Town Council’s in library is allowed.lockdowncan be submitted by hand or post to the office: recent appeal for Loughton residents’ Hopefully, these examples will also Loughton Town Council, Loughton Library, contributions showing how they had been encourage more of you to send in your Traps Hill, IG10 1HD or, if appropriate, by filling their time, during ‘life in lockdown’, we contributions for this project. We welcome email: [email protected] were delighted to receive an assortment of your poems, drawings/paintings, memories Unfortunately we do not have room in this artistic expressions to use in an exhibition, or creative pieces whatever their form. Our edition to display all the entries received so far. which we hope to display at the library once thanks to all residents that have already For the time being, here are just a few of the guidelines are eased and greater entry to the participated for their wonderful entries. Items submissions received to date.

Isolation Walks Painting by Patricia Downey who visited , Epping

The Wild Bunch Throughout the spring I painted a watercolour of wild flowers that invaded my garden, waiting for each to bloom starting with the primroses, forget-me-nots and periwinkle in March and ending with red campions and grasses at the end of May. I call it “The Wild Bunch” – Ron Heath Lockdown Shopping! Today I am walking to the shops trying the best I can, ducking and diving and crossing the road, to avoid my “brotherhood of man!” I was wearing a mask I made all by myself. As big as a dustbin lid! It wasn’t just my nose and mouth this monster actually hid! I couldn’t breathe and couldn’t see my purse when I went to pay. I think I’ll have to try a new design for another day! Outside the shop, I ripped free of the mask and zigzagged my way back home. I think it will be at least a week before I decide again to roam! Ruth Newman has been most creative, trying painting and photography, resulting in this beautiful Angela poppy photo; and has also been busy knitting poppies for our other appeal. She also found a use 14th May 2020 for toilet roll tubes; and hopes they raise a smile, she assures us however, she was not responsible One of three poems submitted by Angela Wignall for the toilet roll shortage! Winter 2020/21 7

Coronavirus - or Covid 19 A poem from Barbara Miln

It started in China, November nineteen ( Is that The NHS staff had to do many tasks why they call it Covid 19?) With visors and gowns, plus gloves and the masks We knew little of it till Spring of this year Special hospitals were built in different places By then the high dangers became very clear To cope with the patients of various races

On March 23rd a “Lockdown” was declared The virus was spreading throughout the whole world “YOU MUST NOT GO OUT” - and nobody dared The extent of the crisis now finally unfurled No visitors allowed, not relative or friend Poor Boris had it bad, but Charles only mild The Government rules we really must not bend The virus not fussy whether adult or child

A trip to the Supermarket means all are queuing Then VE Day celebrated its 75th We must Toe the Line - gosh What are we doing?? Which bought to the nation a sign of relief One in and one out then we follow directions Great ‘Distance’ parties were held on that day Wearing gloves and a mask for the most protection It lifted the mood in a wonderful way

Daily walks are allowed for healthy fresh air For Carers, Deliverers and Key workers too For exercise too - we really must care And all NHS staff who help pull us through About all our limbs, our lungs and our heart We clap every Thursday to show we are knowing Local resident, Paramjit Doal, found a As long as you keep two metres apart! That they are the people who keep us all going! new hobby of gardening during lockdown, following in the footsteps of his father-in-law and All cafes and restaurants closed straight away Now some workers return not a day too soon discovering he was quite green fingered! No hotels or campsites allowed you to stay While ‘working from home’ has been a big boon Not only has he reaped the benefits of all the No theatre or cinema open to view Will it be schools or pubs open next? wonderful vegetables he has grown, including No galleries or museums to entertain you Just look on your phone - they’ll advise you by Text! tomatoes, courgettes, pumpkins and chillies, but also the improvement to his physical and Schools are all closed, Universities too mental health. Paramjit has taken his new hobby On the Plus side the skies have never been bluer one step further and created (with the help of his Time for ‘Home schooling’ for parents to do Pollution abated, the air feels much newer daughter) his own Instagram account Tricky with children of various ages What’s important we know is NOT riches and wealth @thepunjabigardener With lessons and learning at different stages It is FRIENDS and FAMILY, and the best of HEALTH!

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Street Tennis with Roding Valley Recreation Ground Loughton IG10 3BS First * n The Herts & Essex Architectural session 020 8532 5230 fun, enthusiastic FREE! Society hopes to resume its meetings as qualified Street Tennis is all about having fun Every Saturday soon as possible. For further information, www.acesec.co.uk coaches. and playing games! 9am to 10am Come and join us every For ages 5-11 Saturday and play a more Roding Valley Recreation Ground, please refer to the HEARS website: 32-33 Oakwood Hill Industrial Estate, Practice every exciting & engaging version Tennis Courts, Roding Road, of tennis! From skills & Loughton, IG10 3BS tricks to matches and https://hears.vpweb.co.uk week to improve competitions, you will get £3 per session* Oakwood Hill, Loughton, IG10 3TZ to cover all areas of tennis! your knowledge n For more information contact: Open Door Friendship Group DUE Will Fordham – 01992 562563 and skills. Aged [email protected] @efdcsports www.eppingforestdc.gov.uk TO THE CORONAVIRUS SITUATION 5 – 11. £3 per session – first session free. THE YOGA SESSIONS USUALLY For more information please contact Will HELD AT 2PM ON A WEDNESDAY AT Looking for a venue? Fordham [email protected]. LOUGHTON METHODIST CHURCH uk 01992 562563 HALL ARE CURRENTLY CANCELLED n 26 Nov 7.45pm Christmas Decoration (see Regular Activities p13, column 3) The Murray Hall Essex Handicrafts, Church Hall, Loughton n Borders Lane, Loughton Methodist Church Contact Karen Myles Drama Society, due 020 8508 4581 (see p13). NO MEETING to the Coronavirus situation All Shows ON 24 DECEMBER. Cancelled until mid-March 2021, when it n 28 Jan 2021 7.45pm Wool Bracelets is hoped to resume productions. 020 8508 4200 Essex Handicrafts, Church Hall, Loughton n Farmers Market – usually held by LOUGHTON Methodist Church Contact Karen Myles TOWN COUNCIL the LRA on the second Sunday of the 020 8508 4581 (see p13) month – suspended until further notice. • private parties • conferences Hopefully, they will be back in the spring. Disclaimer: Loughton Town Council • community events • clubs and societies takes no responsibility for events organised by external organisations/ individuals that are listed above. • dances and performances Please always check details and availability with the relevant organiser.

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The show must go on…line DUE TO COVID-19 restrictions, East THE EPPING INCLUSION 15 Acting School students will be Your Home is Personal PROJECT runs a variety of Sports performing ‘online’ again this term. and Leisure activities for children and Performance details will be added young people with SEND. to their website and all shows will At Associated Glass our aim is to The project runs a term time be live-streamed to their YouTube provide the very best in windows, activity programme including, Channel. www.east15.ac.uk Trampolining, Football, Tennis, Yoga doors and conservatories so that to name just some of the sessions you can make your dream home a on offer. During the school holidays reality. A family business we hold the Inclusion Project run whole day activities, where siblings are welcome customer service and product to join us too - highlights of the quality high, that is why you see us holiday programme include Forest Fun days, Outdoor Adventure days, as “local providers choice” from Camping, Multi-Sport Camps and satisfied customers. much, much more. The project also runs a Parent Forum, which not only gives the All installations come with our parents a voice in the type of service we provide, we also run training 10 year backed guarantee workshops and Sibling Days Out. Sessions and activities take place all over the district. To find out more please contact Open Door Olivia Worsfold - oworsfold@ eppingforestdc.gov.uk Friendship Group Or to keep up to date with our FOR ADULTS who have suffered latest news or see what we get up from mental ill health at one time or to please like our Facebook page - another, meeting every Friday from Call for a free quote: 020 8508 3821 Epping Forest Disability Forum. 3.30 – 5.30pm at St Michael and All Angels Church, Roding Road, or email: [email protected] Loughton. The club meets regularly providing 11 Forest Road, Loughton, Essex IG10 1EB members with support and the opportunity to make friends, valuing each and every one of its members www.associatedglass.co.uk as individuals. We are just meeting again after a break of nearly six months due to the Covid virus. We or are following the Government’s DEBDEN YOUTH GROUP f guidelines as a support group and 13-16 year olds who love exploring are allowed to meet following social big questions, pursuing social justice distancing. and spending time together. This It is important that we have face is an exciting group to be part of, to face contact, it is essential for our full of original thinking and genuine well-being. If you live in the local area friendships. We will be meeting at and feel alone, isolated or suffer from the new community hub St John’s- mental ill health you will find a warm on-the-Broadway, 66 The Broadway welcome at Open Door Friendship on Wednesdays at 6.30-8pm. Group. At the moment we offer a tea We’d love to see you there! Sign and sandwich but more important up here: https://www.rbf.org.uk/ an opportunity to chat amongst Haslers have been stjohnloughton friends in a warm, safe and friendly Lizzy Lysaght, Partnerships Manager environment. guiding clients 020 3086 8186 - 20 // elysaght@rbf. Paula Wilson opendoorfriendship@ org.uk gmail.com through the business implications of the pandemic, CHUBB - YALE - UNION - ERA - etc. MORTICE & CYLINDER - STOCKISTS OF SHOLLEY Now let us lead you to the future.

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LOUGHTON TOWN COUNCIL continually appearance of its surroundings and the town. The seeks to protect and enhance our town. If there plot was a difficult shape and the house was well is a new development, commercial or residential, designed to fit the site while enabling the residents or a refurbished property that has caught your to enjoy the forest beyond. The appearance of the eye and deserves recognition, submit your garden was also well thought out.” nomination for this award. We encourage all residents, architects, Last year we received several nominations. developers, building contractors and owners The award was presented, following a majority to nominate their favourite building projects decision, to a rebuild at 1 Hillcrest Road, cited as that were completed within the last year. Visit “an example of good design and construction. https://tinyurl.com/yb3sk7k2 to download Loughton Its use of traditional materials, particularly the a form or contact the town council for more green oak timber, being both complimentary and information. The closing date for nominations is floods sympathetic to the street scene, enhancing the 31 January 2021. The High Street was deluged on 30 September after an extraordinarily heavy downpour causing a flash flood. Just what local businesses didn’t need following the Coronavirus pandemic lockdown!

HIGHWAY RANGERS are being welcomed EFDC and town and parish councils are back to Epping Forest District, as a way contributing to a pot of money to pay for repairs of taking back control of some of the local to things like fingerposts which are seen as highways issues. an important part of the district’s street scene Epping Forest District Council (EFDC) working heritage. in partnership with Essex County Council Rangers will be undertaking tasks such as Highways is to provide a Highway Ranger cleaning and minor repairs to non-electrical road service. Two rangers are currently undergoing signs, trimming vegetation and grass cutting, training to pick up some of the tasks around the cleaning and minor excavation of roadside water upkeep of the local environment. channels and litter picking from highway land. Winter 2020/21 11

Social. Active. Strong! EPPING FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL’S COMMUNITY, CULTURE and Well- being team is always committed to providing and delivering the best service for the community ensuring the well-being of residents at all times. In line with government guidelines and ensuring all social distancing, cleaning and hygiene measures are followed we will be slowly relaunching some of our outdoor programmes. Please bear with us as we implement new ways of working to ensure the safety of staff and customers and slowly reintroduce our activities and programmes where Garden challenge it is appropriate for us to do so. Please keep an eye on emails, our social media channels or TOWN MAYOR, Cllr Stella Murphy, was kindly Residents decided the level of involvement that contact [email protected] for invited by Woodland Grove Care Home, located in they wished to make in participating in the event, further information. Rectory Lane, to officially open their Garden Project whether that included choosing wind chimes, Social. Active. Strong! on 15 September 2020. digging up soil, or potting a plant at their bedside. Build your strength and improve your mobility Following a particularly difficult year for both The 72 hour element of the challenge set the with Social. Active. Strong. residents and employees of care homes due to project apart from anything Woodland Grove had Sign up for a new 12-week exercise the Coronavirus pandemic, the 72 residents of undertaken previously. programme you can do in small groups face to Woodland Grove conceived the idea of a challenge Cllr Murphy was delighted to attend and face with an instructor or at home. to transform a particular area of their garden in 72 honoured to cut the ribbon. The challenge also The program is to help maintain your strength hours. The challenge included everything from the raised money for the Care Workers Charity totalling and balance, help you become more active and initial planning, held by the resident-led garden a magnificent £1,027! The Town Mayor was thrilled improve your general wellbeing. committee, to choosing materials and getting out in to present the cheque on behalf of Woodland If you or someone you know is interested, please the sunshine to make the magic happen. Grove Care Home to a representative of the charity. contact: [email protected]

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ALLOTMENTS Book Groups Loughton Library, Traps Hill HEALTH Little Angels Baby & Toddler group, St Loughton Potato Ground, Baldwins Hill. 4th Mons, 1.30pm 0333 0132677 ADAS (W Essex Alcohol & Drugs Service Michael’s Church, Roding Rd. Mons 10- www.loughtonpotatoground.com Calligraphy for beginners (adults) 07956 - by appt) Rectory Lane Health Centre 11.30am (term-time) 020 8418 7944 Roding Road Allotment & Leisure 544262 01279 641347 / [email protected] Little Oak’s Child & Family Wellbeing Gardens Association, Roding Road. Deafblind Club Loughton Library, Traps www.adasuk.org Servce, 020 8508 0932, please see our www.rodingroadallotments.co.uk/ Hill 1st Tues, 2-4pm 0333 0132677 Breathe Easy (British Lung Foundation), Facebook page for programme details Willingale Road Allotments, Loughton Epping Forest Conservation Volunteers, Tony Carr 01992 573387 Loughton Youth Centre 106 Borders Town Council 020 8508 4200 The Warren, Epping New Rd most Suns. Lifewalks EFDC walking for health scheme Lane IG10 3SB. ECC Youth Services ANIMAL TRAINING Kevin Mason 8529 9273 efcv2@yahoo. various locations Mon, Tues, Thurs 10am in partnership 07557 168088 / louisa. Epping Green Dog Agility Club Epping co.uk www.efcv.co.uk & Sat, Sun 10.30am. Karen Murray 01992 [email protected] Cricket Club, Epping.Thurs Evenings Epping Forest Countrycare, EFDC’s 564222 / [email protected] Accurro: young people with learning 6.30-8.30pm. Jodie Lucas 07804630394 difficulties Tues 6-9pm. Action for Family Countryside team. Volunteering projects Loughton Memory Café (Alzheimer’s Forest Dog Training School Club, Debden in district’s nature reserves. Thurs Carers: Young Carers Weds 6-9pm (term Park Community Centre. Tues, 6.30- Society), Church Hall, Loughton Methodist time) free activities charles.miles@affc. 10am-4pm 01992 788203 www. Church, 260 High Rd. 1st & 3rd Mons, 7.30pm. 020 8508 3468 / [email protected] eppingforestdc.gov.uk/index.php/out- org.uk 10am-12pm 01279 427522 www. Spark Youth Club - Mon/Thurs 3.30- ARTS & CRAFTS and-about/countrycare alzheimers.org.uk Creative Art Classes LifeWorks Centre, 5.30pm term time Age 11-16, 020 8508 Epping Forest & District Stamp Club, Memory Café Rotary Club of Loughton Loughton Methodist Church, 260 Valley High School, Alderton Hill, 6743 [email protected] Buckhurst Hill & Chigwell, Loughton Club, Rd. £12. Tues & Thurs. 07944 589998 2nd Tues (most months) 8pm. 01992 Loughton Youth Project, The Space, 8 Station Rd 2nd Fri 10am-12pm www.ruthdronsfield.co.uk 654001 Loughton Library, Traps Hill. 24-hour Fran 07984 100379 online community radio station. Free Created Crafts, 2nd Thurs, 7.45pm Essex Wildlife Trust – Roding Valley afterschool / evening café weekdays. Pam 020 8508 7657 Meadows. Volunteer work parties Open Door Friendship Group for Nick Robinson www.lypradio.com/ Essex Handicrafts Association, undertaking practical reserve adults with mental ill health. Fridays Woodlands Branch, The Studio, management, Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 3.30/5.30pm St Michael and All Angels Noah’s Ark Toddler Group (under 5s) Loughton Methodist Church, 260 High 10am-3pm. Contact: roding@essexwt. Church Hall, Roding Rd, IG10 3EJ Oakwood Hill Community Hall, IG10 3NB Rd. 4th Thurs, 7.45pm. Karen Myles, org.uk/020 8500 3094 [email protected] + Weds 10-11.30am Tues and Thurs (term time) branch secretary, 020 8508 4581 2pm Yoga sessions at the Methodist + Trinity Church, Mannock Drive, IG10 Film Loughton. Film screenings locally. 2JD. 10-11.30am Mon and Wed (term Loughton Arts Centre, 187B High Rd (by www.filmloughton.com Church, High Rd, IG10 1RB £5 members Lopping Hall). Mon-Sat 10am-4pm. Local (£10 non-mems) time). £1.50 per family. 020 8508 9883 artists & photographers work. 07532 Forest Creative Writers, Jazz Archive, Rainbows, Brownies, Cubs & Scouts Loughton Library, Traps Hill, Thurs (term ProActive (W Essex Prostate Cancer 053194 http://www.loughtonarts.org/ men’s self-help group) St Margaret’s Groups, St Michael’s Church, Roding Rd. The Arts Bar, Lopping Hall. 2nd Fri from time) 12.45-2.45 pm. Midge Venables 020 8418 7944 020 8504 1261 Hospital, The Plain Epping CM16 6TN. 7pm. For creative people to meet, view Fri monthly 10.30am-2.30pm. Anthony Red Balloon Family, Epping Drama Club the latest exhibition at Loughton Arts Forest Musical Theatre Company, St 7-16yrs Tues 5:45-7:45pm @ The Box, Michael’s Church, Roding Rd. Tues Dollimore 07973 345094 Centre & meet the artist (as above). www.proactive.me.uk Epping, CM16 5DN 020 3086 8186 Thursday Art Group, Loughton Baptist & Weds (rehearsals). email rachel@ www.rbf.org.uk LEISURE ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN Church, 92 High Rd. Thurs, 1.30pm £3 forestmusical.co.uk or visit www. Red Balloon Family, UpStage Theatre (incl tea & biscuits) 020 8502 1379 / forestmusical.co.uk / YOUNG PEOPLE Company 7-14yrs Mon 5-7pm; 14yrs+ 2324 (Chigwell) Squadron, Air Training [email protected] Friends of Light & Healing, , Mon 7-10pm @ Lopping Hall, Loughton, Woodford & District Floral Arrangement Kingsley Rd. An evening of clairvoyance. Corps, Buckhurst Hill. Mons & Thurs IG10 4LF 020 3086 8186 www.rbf.org.uk evenings (13-17 yrs). 020 8505 3353 Group, Churchill Room, Alternate Thurs, 7.30 for 8pm. 07743 Reindeer Explorer Scouts, St Edmund’s www.2324squadron.org.uk Library, Spratt Hall Rd, E11. 3rd Mons, 376468 Church, Traps Hill. Girls/boys (13½-18 6.45 for 7.30pm. Visitors £4 http://nafas. Games Morning Loughton Library, Traps 7th Epping Forest Scout Group, St yrs). Fri. Dave Martin 07889 189261 org.uk/nafas-areas/ Hill. Play board games & cards. Weds, Edmund’s Church, Traps Hill. Tues: 10am-12pm led by Loughton Voluntary Scouts boys/girls (10½-14½ yrs) 7.30- MUSIC COUNSELLING 60’s music appreciation social group Care 0333 0132677 Affordable Counselling Epping Forest 9pm. Thurs: Beavers boys/girls (6-8 yrs) Loughton Club, 8 Station Rd. Last Tues Waltham Abbey 9.30am – 12.30 HEARS - Herts & Essex Architectural 5-6pm & Cubs boys/girls (8-10½) 6.30- 2-4.30pm 020 8508 8365 / 07761 midday Tues/Thurs. Epping 3.15pm- Research Society, St Michael’s Church, 7.30pm. Keith Davis 07553 376181 792691 6.15pm Thurs. 01992 573402 Roding Rd. £2.50 non-members. 4th Fri, 16th Epping Forest Scout Group Trinity [email protected] Loughton Folk Club, 8 Station Rd. Live 8pm. David Stevenson 020 8508 2512 Church Hall, Mannock Drive. Friday’s during acoustic music. Thurs, 8pm. Jim 07762 Samaritans. Free, confidential emotional www.hears.vpweb.co.uk See Dates for term time. Beavers (6-8 yrs) 5-6.15pm, 146623 / loughtonfolkclub@googlemail. support for the distressed & despairing the diary. Cubs (8-10 yrs) 6.15-7.45pm & Scouts available 24/7. 020 8553 9900 / 116 123 com Hornby Railway Collectors Association, (10-14 yrs) 7.45-9.30pm. Linda Brede Loughton Ladies Choir Meets every / [email protected] / txt 07725 909090 St John’s Church Scout Hall, Church 020 8508 4867/[email protected] Spark Counselling and Mentoring for Thurs 2.15-3.45pm St John’s Church Lane. 2nd Thurs, 5-10pm alternate 30th Loughton Scout Group, St John’s Hall, Church Lane IG10 1PD. New young people. Loughton Youth Centre, months. David Southgate 020 8508 Borders Lane, Loughton 020 8508 6743 Church, Church Lane. Beavers (6-8 yrs), Members welcome – sopranos/altos 7530 Cubs (8-10 yrs) &, Scouts (10-14 yrs) Marilyn Cross – 01279 430105 [email protected] Free service Loughton Amateur Dramatic Society, - donations accepted Paul Snowdon GSL 020 8508 4336 / Loughton Operatic Society, Lopping Lopping Hall, High Rd. Martin Howarth [email protected] EDUCATION Hall, High Rd, 020 8505 2033. 020 8508 8644 www.lads.org.uk See 41st Epping Forest Scout Group, Lopping [email protected] Music Lessons, Loughton Music Dates for the diary. Academy, High Rd. 020 8502 2992 Hall, 189 High Rd. Mons 5.45-9pm Thurs www.loughtonoperatic.org.uk Rehearsals Loughton Astronomical Society, Scout & Fri, 6-9pm Beavers, Cubs, Scouts & Tues & Thurs www.loughtonmusicacademy.co.uk Hall, Theydon Bois. LAS Astrokyds (6-14 WEA (Workers’ Educational Association) Explorers girls/boys (6-18) 020 8923 2378 National Jazz Archive, Loughton Library, yrs). Thurs 8-10pm. Brian Morton 01992 / [email protected] Traps Hill Mon-Weds, Fri, 10am-1pm Loughton & Epping Branch. Mrs Pat Dale 815804 www.las-astro.org.uk 020 8281 1536 / http://wea-essex.org. Baby & Toddler 20-min session. Loughton 020 8502 4701 www.nationaljazzarchive. uk/branches/loughton-and-epping/ Loughton Bowling Club Bridge Section, Library, Traps Hill. Mons 10am Tues org.uk Eleven Acre Rise. Thurs pm. 020 8502 10.30am; Thurs 2.20pm. 1st Sats (Daddy Roding Players Orchestra rehearsals, FAMILIES 0237 Butterfly Club Loughton Methodist Cool) rhyme time 11am. 0333 0132677 Roding Valley High School, Alderton Church, 260 High Rd. Mons (term Loughton Bridge Club, Grange Farm - Hill. No audition. Mons, 7.30-9.30pm. Mon & Weds 7.20 pm lindajenkins34@ Baby & Toddler Group St time) 1.30-3pm £1 child (pre-school) Edmund’s Parish Hall, Traps Hill. Miles Harwood 020 8505 4329 www. hotmail.com www.bridgewebs.com rodingplayers.co.uk/ with parents/carers administrator@ Thurs 9.30-11.30am (term time) Loughton Camera Club, Lopping Hall, loughtonmethodist.org.uk 020 8502 [email protected] South West Essex Choir, Loughton High Rd. Weds, 8-10pm. 07873 534 Methodist Church, 260 High Rd. Tues, 3071 Cha Cha School of Dancing Ballroom and Toddler Church, Loughton Methodist 604 www.loughtoncameraclub.org.uk/ 7.45-10pm. 01992 812606 www. Loughton_Camera_Club/Welcome.html Latin dance class 5 yrs +, Tues & Thurs southwestessexchoir.org.uk/ Church, 260 High Rd. (0-5 plus 5-9pm Murray Hall, 106 Borders Lane, fellowship). Tues (term time), 10am. Loughton Chess Club, Loughton Bowling Stand & Deliver Acoustic Open Mic Club, 020 8502 3071 administrator@ Club, Eleven Acre Rise. Weds, 7.30pm. Emma 07970 489949 Royal British Legion, 118 Church Hill. loughtonmethodist.org.uk 020 8508 8407 www.freewebs.com/ Girlguiding in Loughton Rainbows 2nd Tues 8pm. Roy Tyzack Brownies & Guides (girls aged 5 -17yrs). FOOD kengroce/ [email protected] Loughton Foodbank Weds, 10am-12 Loughton & District Historical Society, Leadership opportunities available for girls Woodford Symphony Orchestra noon, St Mary’s Church, 201 High Rd & Loughton Methodist Church, 260 High & women over 14yrs. More information welcomes new string players. Rehearsals Sats, 10.30am-12 noon, Debden Library, Rd. £2.50 non-mems. 2nd Thurs, 8pm and to register https://www.girlguiding. Thurs, 7.45-9.45pm, Roding Valley High Epping Forest College, Borders Lane, www.loughtonhistoricalsociety.org org.uk/information-for-parents/ School, 020 8924 9370 07402 032313 https://eppingforest. Loughton & Epping Forest Amateur Radio Tots Time (0-4) Mons 9.30-11am. Forge www.wsorchestra.org.uk foodbank.org.uk Society, All Saints Hse, Romford Rd, (Y7-13) Weds 3.30-5.30pm. Shine! SOCIAL GENERAL INTEREST Chigwell Row, IG7 4QD. Alt. Fri 7.45pm Toddler church (2-5) Thurs 9.45-10.45am. The Buffaloes, Loughton Club, 8 Bell ringing, St John the Baptist Church, 020 8502 1645 www.lefars.org.uk After Hours (Y9+) Fri 8-10pm pool & table Station Rd. A charitable brotherhood - Church Lane. Tues, 8-9pm (in tower). Yarns & Tales Loughton Library, Traps tennis & console games etc. Shooting members (18+). Tues & Thurs, 8.30pm. No experience necessary. Yvonne Finch Hill for a knit, chat & tea 2nd Sats 2-4pm stars (Y1-6) St Michael’s Church field, [email protected] 07748 970754 0333 0132677 Roding Rd, Weds 4pm www.loughtonclub.blogspot.com u14 14 Winter 2020/21

13 u Café Hope St Mary’s Church, Amici Badminton Club, Roding Valley Keep Fit with Caroline Loughton Old Loughtonians Hockey Club All 201 High Rd Mon-Fri 9.15am-2.45pm High School Sports Hall, Alderton Hill. Methodist Church, Joseph Rank Room, ages, beginners to elite welcome, www. 020 8508 3643 Mons, 8-10pm. Age 30+. Chris 07713 260 High Rd Tues & Thurs, 10.40- oldloughtonians.co.uk 02085044010, Chit Chat Club, St Michael’s Church, 004996 11.40am £5. 07714 467784 [email protected] Roding Rd, 1st Thurs, 1-3pm. Social Avenue Lawn Tennis Club, 18 The Loughton Athletic Club, The Pavilion, Pilates classes Epping Forest activities & games, refreshments, Avenue, Friendly family club. South View Rd (Roding Valley Rec Community Church, Grosvenor Drive, company. 020-8418 7944 Membership: juniors 020 8502 3793 & Ground). Tues, 7pm. www.loughtonac. IG10 2LG, Weds 8pm, Thurs 10am. £5 Civil Service Retirement Fellowship, adults 020 8502 1950 org.uk Suitable for all. www.ginafitnesspilates. Loughton Library (Jazz Room), Traps Hill. Clubbercise Murray Hall, 106 Borders Loughton Cricket Club The Uplands, co.uk 3rd Mon, 2pm. Mrs E Vale 020 8508 2459 Lane. Easy dance workout routines Weds Loughton, IG10 1NQ. Mid April through to 7.15-9.15pm Lisa 07877 010158 Roding Valley Angling Club. New Forest Probus Club, Gilwell Park, E4. September. Children (5yrs) to adults. For members welcome. Darren 07818 2nd Fri. Lunch & speaker. New members Colebrook Royals FC, Grange Farm info: Contact Cliff Greenhill Chairman 020- Pavilion, Grange Farm Lane, Chigwell IG7 392020 / roding.valley.angling.club@ welcome. Chairman Brian Cook 0208 8502-2064 [email protected] / gmail.com 6DP. Sats & Suns 07951 820444 www. www.loughtoncc.hitscricket.com 5320227 Walk - West Essex Ramblers (sorry no colebrookroyals.co.uk Loughton Fencing Club Weds, term-time, Friday Market, St Michael’s Church, Connaught Tennis, Squash and Bowls dogs). Weekends, Wed & Thurs. 020 Roding Rd. Fri, 10am-12 noon , Willingale Rd. Club Beginners & Improvers Social All abilities, equipment supplied free. Jnrs 8554 1665 / 07434 902394 www. Loughton Probus Club, Gilwell Park, Lawn Bowls. First 5 sessions free. 7-8.30pm, snrs 7.30-9pm. First session westessexramblers.org.uk Chingford. 4th Tues (lunch). Secretary Make friends, have fun and bowl! Every free. [email protected] Wing Tjun Kung Fu Roding Valley High Derek Allen 020 8504 3074 www. Tuesday 5pm to 7pm. Connaught Club, Loughton Football Club, Avondale Close. School, Alderton Hill. All ages and probusloughton.org.uk/ Chingford. Call Nicola on 020 8529 2341 8-18 yrs + senior team. Suns (yth teams), abilities £8. Sundays (times vary betw Over 50s Club, Oakwood Hill Estate Hall. EFDC Fitness (all abilities). All classes £5 Sats (snrs) & weekday evenings (training). 11.15am-3.15pm for each age group) Daily programme of activities. 020 8637 - first session free. Loughton Bowls Club, Keith Campen 020 8508 4757 07977 132111 www.omni-martialarts. 4357 Eleven Acre Rise. www.loughtonfc.com/contact-us co.uk Strength & Balance Rotary Club of Loughton, Buckhurst Hill – Mon 10-11am Loughton Karate Club, Lopping Hall. Beginners Yoga – Tues 10-11am TALKS & Chigwell The Blue Boar, Market Place, All ages & all levels. Suns 5-6pm + (dementia friendly, free of charge for Arts Society , Bancroft’s , RM4 1UA. Thurs 6.15pm www. weekday evenings. Stephen O’ Brien Preparatory School Hall, Whitehall Rd, loughtonrotary.org.uk carers) - Loughton Cricket Club, The Uplands 07758 341584. ALSO Women’s Self- Woodford Green. Member of NADFAS. Royal British Legion Loughton Branch, Defence Class – see website http:// 2nd Tues, 7.15 for 8pm. 020 8599 6281 118 Church Hill. Mons & Thurs, 8pm Pilates – Weds 9.30-10.30am Keep Fit – Fri 10-11am loughtonkarateclub.co.uk/ English-Speaking Union, Murray Hall, (bingo); Tues & Thurs, 1-4pm line dancing; Mountaineering Club, Victoria Tavern, 2nd & 4th Weds quiz night; last Sun Enquiries: csreception@eppingforestdc. 106 Borders Lane. 1st Thurs, 10.15 for gov.uk / 01992 564561 Smarts Lane. Hill walkers & climbers 10.45am. £5 incl tea/ coffee. 020 8505 1-4pm (jazz @ the RBL) 020 8508 5044 welcome. Mons 8.30pm. www. www.loughtonrblclub.co.uk Epping Forest HF Walking Group regular 9001 / 01992 812454 Sunday walks in the local area. loughtonmc.org Mothers’ Union, St John’s Church in Tea Club - Senior Citizens, St Michael’s www.efhfg.org.uk Lopping Hall community hall in Loughton Church, Roding Rd. Alternate 3rd Sats Lady Chapel, Church Lane. 3rd Thurs, Epping Forest Sportability Club (EFSC) IG10. Events and shows, rooms to let, 10.30am for coffee & speaker. Ivy 3-4.45pm. 020 8418 7944 dance and keep fit classes, Art Centre. Multi-sports club for young people Southgate 020 8508 7530 Wesley Café, Loughton Methodist For more info: loppinghallmanager@gmail. with mild-moderate physical & learning National Trust, £3 non-members. Church, 260 High Rd Mon-Thurs 10am- difficulties. Oak View School, Whitehills com / www.loppinghall.org.uk / 020 8508 3.30pm; Fri to 3pm & Sat to 12.30pm Rd. Sats 10am-1pm (term time) efsc@ 1660 Refreshments & NT info. 020 8508 9541 020 8502 3071 hotmail.co.uk www.efsportability.com Loughton Rugby Club, Hornbeam See Dates for the diary SPORT Jumping Jens, St Michael’s Church, Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6JT. Training New Vistas, Loughton Club, 8 Station All-ability Trampolining Club (disabled Jubilee Hall, Roding Rd. £4. Tues & Wednesdays 7.30pm. Matches Saturdays. Rd. Guest speakers. 1st & 3rd Tues people to 19 yrs), Debden Park High Thurs, 8-9pm. 07866 127522 Contact: Michael Walker 07939 468222 1.45pm. 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• Autumn 2020 • • 1 • No 87 News fromNo Loughton 86 Winter Town 2019/2020 CouncilNews from Loughton Town Council Spring 2020 News from Loughton TownAutumn CouncilLoughton’s 2019 No 88 Barbara HarmerAutumn 2020 First female supersonic pilot No 90 News from Loughton Town CouncilJoincommemorations theheritage festivities CHRISTMAS Loughton Town Council and celebrations begin this year commemorate the UK’s first female supersonic with the poignant Light up a Life pilot, Barbara Harmer, with wasthe installation delighted toof a service, held in partnership with Heritage Plaque at 91 Staples Road, Loughton, her St Clare Hospice, on Saturday 30 place of birth. celebratedBorn in 1953, the youngest of four sisters, November at 4.30pm. As usual we will meet in the foyer her family moved to Bogner Regis, West Town annual council meeting, Cllr StellaMayor of the Methodist Church for the 2019/20 when she was five. Barbara left school aged 15 to become a hairdresser. Five years later, bored AT MAY’S short candlelit procession to the and unchallenged, she achieved a trainee position Murphy was elected unanimously as Town tree on King’s Green for the switch as an air traffic controller at Gatwick Airport. Mayor for 2019/20. Cllr Chris Pond, in his on ceremony and carol service. nomination, referred to ‘her long standing Meanwhile, with the initial intention of gaining a law This moving tribute offers the CREATIVE residency in Loughton, charitable work and the degree, she began studying for A-levels, by herself opportunity, at this special time of good qualities she will bring to the role. She is with no tuition. However, the ‘flying-bug’ had bitten the year, to remember and reflect also noted as a renowned home economist, and Barbara saved every spare penny (£5,000) on those that have passed, with and along with a £10,000 loan paid for her own food stylist and authoress, including a book on each light on the tree representing flying lessons to earn herself a pilot’s licence, taking some rather exotic smoothies’. Cllr Murphy thanked members for electing the life and memory of someone control of an aircraft for the first time in December cherished. A CEREMONY for the latest was 1975. her, expressing “her gratitude to former Afterwards everyone is invited held on 21 January at The Loughton Club, Mayor, Cllr Murray, who would be a hard act Followingup a Judge, a new but job his as vocationa flying instructor was with atthe back to the church to enjoy hot Station Road; an appropriate occasion, Cllr GoodwoodChurch Airport, of a determined and he wasBarbara ordained. spent to follow, but must be looking forward to a Chris Pond having just given a talk on ‘Old the next two years studying for her commercial London Polytechnic. break after attending over 120 events during drinks and mince pies while In 1870 he became Rector of St John, Dawson, an anti-drink campaigner, said “the recollecting precious memories. To Loughton’ to members of the New Vistas grouppilot’s Clerkenwell, licence by correspondence a poor parish, course,the church passing the past year. Loughton is such a beautiful, in 1982. Achieving her ambition of becoming a civil men and youths of Loughton in their leisure sponsor a light in memory of your at the venue. Many of them remained for the situated near to Farringdon Station. One of dynamic area that I have had the pleasure of ceremony, joined by several Town Councillors.aviation pilot proved more difficult than envisioned. time had nothing to do bar go to the ”. relative or friend contact St Clare the troubles William wrote was “few of those living in my whole life and it is very exciting Deputy Town Mayor, Cllr Tessa Cochrane After submitting more than 100 applications, she selectedAlways for an ready intensive to put six-month his money conversion where his Hospice on 01279 773750. that work here live here, and few of those who to now be involved with the local community made the dedication and invited Cllr Chris was finally offered a post with a small commuter coursemouth for Concorde, was, he costinggave to £100,000, Loughton fortunately a place where The following week, we invite dwell here work here”. In his 23 years there so closely. Charities have always played an airline, Genair. this timemen paid and by boysher employer! could gather, Her ambition in a dry now building, Pond, Chair of the Environment and Heritage he organised the clear up of St John’s burial important role for me and I am delighted to you to join us for our annual event, was to atbecome minimal a captain.cost, for games and recreation. In Committee, to elaborate. In 1984,ground she movedand conversion onto Britishto tobook Caledonian, a public your tickets,park and (still please contact be supporting: Epping Forest Foodbank, Countdown to Christmas, had her first experience of jet airliners, flying the On 251901, March he 1993, arranged Barbara for themade present history clubhouse flying toBoeing 777s, finally taking redundancy in 2009. William Dawson, the son of the vicar5k Santa of East Run fromthere), 12 noon and onwrote the historyGeraldine of theon 020parish. 8508 6070. Epping Forest Reuse, Oak View School and on The Broadway, from 3.30- Harling, Norfolk, attended Harrow School BAC One-Eleven and then the larger McDonnell as first beofficer built, andon a supported BA Concorde it forfrom the London’srest of his life. Barbara’s passions didn’t stop at flying, she was entertainment and the children’s Sunday 8 December,He organisedcame to Loughton in about FOLLOW1892 US ON also a qualified offshore yacht master with plans to Cry (Cardiac Risk in the young). I look forward5.30pm, on Friday 6 December, followed by Exeter College, Oxford. In the 1850sDouglas DC-10. Four years later Caledonian Heathrow for details Williamto New York’sDawson JFK died airport. at Susancroft In 2001, on 1 Photo © BA Press Office by Geraldine Wilson,and built in support a house of for himself, Susancroft,FACEBOOK take part in a transatlantic event in 2013. Sadly, in to meeting with as many charities, schools, supported this year by amongst favourite,Oxford awas ride not on notedSanta’s for Horse academic excellence,merged with British Airways. In 1992, from nearlyof all upcominganother woman,eventsNovember an Air1927. France He ispilot, commemorated Béatrice Vialle, by the St Clare Hospice.in UpperEntry is Park, £12 foron what had once been the 2009 she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer and community groups and voluntary organisationsothers Galliard Homes and andmost Carriage didn’t (kindly take a provideddegree, butby TWilliam got 3,000 pilots – only 40 being women - Barbara wasand newsbecame items. largethe second oil painting female in to the pilot stairwell Concorde of the club. As adults (includesyard a Santa of the suit) Crown and £5 Inn, before it moved. Hebefore the service was finally withdrawn. Only died at St Wilfrid’s Hospice in Chichester on 20 DESIGN as possible”. Higgins. You can enjoy all the usual Cribbhonours & Sons). 1st class in Law. He mightLeft have Town ended Mayor Cllr Stella Murphy, one of Loughton’s great benefactors it’s entirely assisted, unpaid, at St Mary’s Church while February 2011, aged 57. She also congratulated Cllr Tessa Cochraneentertainment, community carols The final festive celebration is for children. For more information or one otherappropriate woman flew that the thisaircraft, plaque during to itshis memory has continuing as Warden of the Finsbury & Eastdevelopment phase, French test pilot, Jacqueline Not long after she began piloting Concorde, on her appointment as Deputy Town Mayor.from local school choirs, Christmas the ever popular annual Debdenright Deputy Town Mayor, Cllr Tessa Cochrane been provided by Loughton Town Council, to Auriol. 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