Hatfield Peverel Review 222 - April 2011

ReviewApril2011.indd 1 14/04/2011 13:23:09 Local events and happenings round and about

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April Hatfield Peverel Review Easter church services, see page 13 Hatfield Peverel Parish Council publi cation. 16/17 Langford and Ulting Art Show, page 9 Opinions expressed are not necessarily those 21 Bingo, village hall, 7.30pm of the Council. 28 HP Walkers, Hadfelda Square 10am The editors are Jackie and Ken Earney. 28 Folk Dance Club Contributions to 59 Willow Crescent, by 29 Royal Wedding celebations, see page 16 email to [email protected] or by May phoning 01245 381235. 4 Flower Club Contents 5 Parish Council elections, village hall 7 Plant sale, coffee morning Oaklands, Editorial, litter pickers, foopaths 3 Nounsley Road, 10am Allotments/Horticultural Society 4 9 Parish Council meeting, village hall, 7.30pm John Guy retires 5 10 WEA visit to St Albans Parish Council news 6/7 11 Wine Club Art Group/Nursery/Walkers 8 12 Folk Dance Club Talking Tots/Langford Art Show/charity 9 14 Methodist Church coffee morning/cake stall concert in aid of Red Cross 14 Poker night, village hall Community policing/village hall events 10 15 Horticultural Society boat trip on Victoria What goes on at Cardfields? 11 18 Peverel Wives News from St Andrews 12 19 Bingo, village hall Salvation Army/Easter services 13 25 Hadfelda WI Methodist Church/Mother’s Union 14 26 Hatfield Peverel Walkers, 10am Music makers/Red Nose Day/HOP 15 Hadfelda Square WI/Museum of Power 16 26 Folk Dance Club Wine Club/Farleigh quiz/Good Friday 17 hot cross buns and fellowship June Bowling Club’s honorary life member 18 1 Flower Club Hatfield Peverel Football Club 19 6 Parish Council meeting, village hall Scout Group happenings 20/21 7 Folk Dance Club Table Tennis/Libraries/WEA events/ 22 8 Wine Club Childrens centre/New hospital bus service 11 Art exhibition, Salvation Army hall Passion Week/David’s Day/tel. numbers 23 11 Methodist Church coffee morning/cake stall Infant School mosaic/nightingales arrival 24 18 Chelmsford Young Strings at Ulting Church

Copy for the June issue by Friday, Front cover - Harbingers of Spring - snowdrops in 13th May please. the churchyard in February. Photo - Ron Elliston

ReviewApril2011.indd 2 14/04/2011 13:24:23 Thank you to everyone who responded to our request for litter pickers e had an overwhelming response to our plea for help with litter picking in the village: grateful thanks to you all and welcome to our two recruits. It’s good when the sun shines, but not so Wgood in the winter! For those who were not successful - only because it was a first come first served basis - you are still on the list and will be contacted should things change. I would like to say another big thank you to everyone who collects bottles, cans et al on a purely voluntary basis. Were it not for you, the village would be a far untidier place. Dog owners, please don’t let your animals use our paths/grassed areas as a toilet In connection with litter picking, one of the most unsavoury aspects is dog poo: it is on footpaths and grassed areas, including the playing fields, where we all walk and children play. This is not directed at responsible dog owners who bag it and bin it but those few who allow their pets to foul anywhere. Dog fouling is unhygienic and it seems to be on the increase. It is not pleasant to pick up, please help us to control this anti social behaviour. Review size This April issue is four pages larger than the usual twenty-pager: several items were left out last time and we have had an influx of news. Times are hard and we have agreed with the Parish Council that we will in future endeavour to keep it down to twenty pages - with your help. If you have a lengthy article you would like to include, give us a ring first to agree the number of words. And forgive any pruning we may have to do - we will be in touch if it’s anything too drastic! Don’t forget - Parish Council elections on Thursday 5th May. Village hall 7am - 10pm Get involved, make a difference. If you care about your community, vote for your Parish Councillors, they will look out for you over the next four years.

Footpath restoration and upkeep Ken Earney, Parish Paths Partnership representative for Hatfield Peverel nce again thanks to the Friends of the Flitch Way (FFW) for completing the opening up of the southern section of Footpath 29 - the path which runs from Wickham Bishops Road south past OWillowmead Residential Home to its junction with the path once known as Gypsy Lane. (I hope I’m not going to get into trouble by using that name, but that’s how it was known some decades ago when it was a rather beautiful shady green lane.) In August 2009 during their second visit they carried out further surface levelling, realignment and removal of surface trip hazards on some sections of path. On this occasion, in February, they made a final visit to open up the northernmost stretch of path beside the brook. The entire length south from Wickham Bishops Road is now walkable along the line on the definitive map, and the brook-side sections make a particularly pleasant walk. Try it! Local volunteer maintainers May I also offer a special vote of thank to residents who maintain sections of footpaths in the vicinity where they live by controlling surface and side growth throughout the growing season. Their labours help to keep the area in good order, reduce the demand on our rates and are much appreciated.

Photo of Crix - February issue. At time of going to press we were unable to give the photographer of the Crix photograph on page 16 due acknowledgement because we didn’t know her surname. We are happy to be able to make amends, it was Becky Chittock.

ReviewApril2011.indd 3 14/04/2011 13:24:24 We are full! Allotment Association - David Goodey (01245 380389) or the first time in living memory all plots on the two allotment sites are let. This is great news for the work parties that have worked tirelessly to open up new plots and now Fsee their efforts rewarded (and work considerably reduced). More ladies and families are joining the ‘old stagers’ to grow what they want and know what they treated it with. Most allotmenteers try to grow their produce organically without chemical aids, although this usually results in sharing some of the crops with the natural world of insects, maggots, caterpillars and the dreaded slugs. My plot seems to be the most popular snack bar for creatures dining out! Now is planting time and plots are filling fast with rows of onions, garlic, broad beans and potatoes among many other well known and exotic vegetables and fruit. Pruning of gooseberries, currants, roses, fruit trees, etc, should be finished by now. Cut away old growth, open up the centre and let the air through the plant to avoid mildew and other diseases. Also ensure that none of the branches touch the ground, particularly under the fruit load. Beware late frosts and be sure to harden off your young plants under some cover before exposing them to the vagaries of the British climate. The garden centres are now filling with vegetable plants, if you don’t grow from seed, although the prices do seem very high. Seek out the smaller nurseries and roadside enthusiasts that sell young plants. Several of our wheelbarrows have gone walkabout and these events have duly been reported to the police. One was chained to a fence and the thieves cut through the chain! However, we have had some good news. Without a ransom note or tough negotiations with the kidnappers, Manuel, John Cockell’s gnome, has been released from captivity by the local pirates and is now recuperating at a secret address. We have started a waiting list for those wishing to be allocated an allotment plot. You can put your name on the list of your preferred site by contacting John Cockell (01245 381646) for old site lettings (near the church) and Paul Waite (01245 380429) for new site lettings (next to cricket pitch).

Enjoy yourself at one of the Chelmer-Blackwater Navigation boat trip: Sunday 15th May on ‘Victoria’ from Paper Mill Society’s forthcoming events lock. Cruise from 12.00-2.00 with an inclusive Jackie Spooner, Publicity Ofﬁcer (380947) buffet meal and a pay bar. Adult £12.50, child he society’s year began with an interest- £8.50. Contact Clive Emberson on 381704. ing talk, ‘Award winning landscapes and Afternoon garden walk: Sunday 26th June. £3 Tgardens’ given by Greg Allen, senior lecturer per person. Meet 2pm at Court View, Manches- at Writtle College. Many of us agreed our gardens ter Drive, Leigh on Sea, SS9 3ES. Own trans- needed instant makeovers! port to be used. Plants, refreshments and home- made preserves for sale. Contact Clive Ember- Future events to put in your diaries include - son on 381704 for directions if required. Plant sale and coffee morning: Saturday 7th Gardens of Cornwall: 9th - 13th July. May. 10am at Oaklands, Nounsley Road. Best front garden competition, Hatﬁeld Peverel/ Membership: If you wish to join the Nounsley residents. Judging mid-April. Contact Horticultural Society please contact Mrs K Derek Wallis to nominate your own or a Butcher at Oaklands, Nounsley Road or ring friend’s garden (with their permission) on on 380532. Membership costs £2 or £1 for 380532 or [email protected] senior citizens.

ReviewApril2011.indd 4 14/04/2011 13:24:24 And now its goodbye from him! e said goodbye to Lesley Guy in the Christmas Review, now comes husband John who has been with the doctors’ practice since 1980 when he joined Sid Emerick and Nigel Towson in the WHatfield Peverel surgery in Strutt Close (Malcolm Shearer was at Boreham and Lesley was his Registrar). It was a short first week, his daughter Vicki was born six days later! In the thirty two years John has been in practice medicine has changed completely. New drugs, new methods of treatment have made a big difference particularly in heart disease where patients are able to live fit and healthy lives. And the computer, although we may spend too much time looking at it, now gives instant accessibility to patients’ records and a wealth of information. With NHS reform on everyone’s minds and new difficult decisions to make regarding funding John feels that GPs will be well placed to make decisions and that not all is doom and gloom. What will he miss most? ‘An immensely rewarding job and lovely patients you get to know over the years.’ And least? ‘The alarm clock going off at 6am’. Happy retirement to both John and Lesley, enjoy the west coast of Scotland.

Stop Press - Horticultural Society Spring Show Shield (other ﬂowers), Sarah Barker; Society Cup isitors to the village hall on the ﬁrst Saturday (cookery), Pauline Jollands; British Legion Cup Vin April were welcomed by a wonderful dis- (handicrafts), Virginia Strange; RAOB Cup (best play of daffodils of all shapes, sizes and colours. individual exhibit, children), Jamie Cook; Clay- Winners in the Horticultural Society’s Spring don Memorial Cup (children), Charlie Cook; Lens Show competitions included: Doe Memorial Cup Cup (photography) Neville Bright; Cake com- (daffodils) and Les Childs Memorial Bowl (best petition, Sheila Fullbrook; Daffodil competition, individual exhibit), Mike Jollands; Garden News Trina Butcher.

ReviewApril2011.indd 5 14/04/2011 13:24:24 Parish Council news Lisa Miller, Clerk to the Parish Council 36 Rossendale, Chelmsford, Essex CM1 2UA Tel 01245 344439 clerk.hatfi[email protected] Please call the above number to make an appointment with the Clerk at the Parish Office Don’t forget... Council elections 5th May 2011 If you care about the community you live in you can choose your Parish Council so please turn out to vote for your Parish Councillors. Planning All Planning meetings are open to the public. Notification of these meetings will be erected on the village notice boards three clear days prior to each meeting. The following applications have recently been made Erection of single storey side extension to existing dwelling providing a new garden room and garden store at 2 Vicarage Crescent, erection of single garage to be attached to existing double garage; erection of a two storey rear extension and erection of a ground floor kitchen/breakfast room extension at Oaklands, Nounsley Road; erection of single storey rear extension, alterations to roof to create dormer windows and demolition of existing single garage to rear of property and erection of single garage to front of property at Dobbies, Maldon Road; proposed erection of building to accommodate indoor riding facility (manege) at Crix, London Road. The Parish Council does not support this application. Application for a new planning permission to replace an extant planning permission (08/01047/FUL), in order to extend the time limit for implementation – erection of single storey annexe in rear garden at Midmar House, Nounsley Road. Re- moval of condition 3 of approval of 09/00782/FUL relating to securing of gates to the multi-use games area outside the hours of 0800 to dusk at The Strutt Memorial Ground, Maldon Road; redevelopment of site and erection of five affordable dwellings with associated access, car parking and landscaping on land at Pros- pect Close; erection of pool house, hot tub and swimming pool at Rainbirds, Paper Mill Bridge; reconstruc- tion of dilapidated poultry barn and introduction of two new barns at Bovingtons, Maldon Road. The following application has been approved by the District Council Proposed ground floor extension at 45 Priory Farm Road. The following application has been refused by the District Council Mr M Rugg - retention of a stable block and associated planting on the land. Tree Preservation Orders Treeworks at 19 De Vere Close; 1 The Pines; 12 Woodham Drive - permission granted; Smugglers Barn Paper Mill Bridge - permission granted. Traffic Essex County Council Highways Department has recently given us the following update on the status and repair progress on the three bridges over the A12. The A12 Wellington Bridge The temporary traffic signals are checked daily and a problem in January required the signals be reset, which was undertaken on the same day as the problem was reported. To improve the reliability, alternative traffic control arrangements are being considered. Funding was granted in December 2010 to progress the preliminary detailed design for repair work on the bridge to enable a repair during financial year April 2011 – March 2012 (probably in the latter part of the financial year to allow for the necessary design time).

ReviewApril2011.indd 6 14/04/2011 13:24:25 Station Road Bridge Normal working has been resumed at the bridge. The recent emergency repair works revealed that the waterproofing to the bridge deck was damaged. Discussions are now ongoing regarding a permanent repair scheme which will involve re-waterproofing the bridge deck, resurfacing the carriageway and fitting new bridge joints. Bury Road Bridge There have been no structural weaknesses identified with Bury Road Bridge to date, but it is proposed to install a monitoring regime on the structure to gather further information on how the structure expands and contracts at the steel half joints (this would be over at least a 12 month period for weather variations). The need to repaint the structure has been identified and funding for this will be sought in due course. The Parish Council will regularly monitor the progress on these bridges, which we are assured are safe for the continuing use by 44 tonne HGV lorries, and will make every effort to become an involved party when any repair work involving lane closures, alternative routes, night working etc is proposed. Environment - Hadfelda Square car park The Parish Council is increasingly being made aware of the difficulties of parking in the public car park particularly now that restricted parking is in place in the neighbourhood. The current situation is that the car park is owned and administered by Braintree District Council (BDC) and of the 46 spaces in the main park at least eight are leased for payment by the surgery and surrounding businesses although dedicated parking bays are not designated for these users. The area between the bottle bank and Hadfelda shops is allocated to the flats and businesses in the shops area. The Parish Council is also trying to have the clothes bank removed, as it becomes overloaded and side dumping occurs very quickly, to enable further car spaces but BDC are reticent to do this. The enforcement of the 4-hour limit is the responsibility of BDC and we understand that this work has been subcontracted to Colchester Borough Council. The Parish Council did recently ask for enforcement action and as a result a considerable number of fixed penalty tickets were issued. This enforcement action needs to be sustained and we are asking for regular patrols to be made. Consideration for reducing the parking to 2 hours maximum is being addressed and the views of the Parish would be welcomed – please contact the Parish Clerk on the above number or email address. Mobile Library – change of service The mobile library current date and time will change as of 4th July 2011 to Manor Road, Nounsley - Wednesday week 2 between 11.30 and 11.50am. Census - by now you should have all received your Census forms. Every household is encouraged to complete and return the form. Digital switchover Digital TV switchover - turning off the analogue TV signal and replacing it with a digital signal - started in the Anglia region on 30th March 2011 and ends on 23rd November. Most of Hatfield Peverel will begin the switch on 6th July. A Help Scheme run by the BBC is now in operation until one month after the final switch (23rd December 2011). See village notice boards for further information, or contact Village Agent Sally Austin via the RCCE switchboard on 0800 977 5858, her mobile on 07540 720602 or email [email protected]. She will answer any questions you may have about the switchover. (An easy way to check your date for the switch is to enter your address and postcode into the predictive postcode checker at digitaluk.co.uk/postcodechecker, or call the help scheme on 08456 505050.) Parish Council meetings - Monday 9th May, Monday 6th June, village hall 7.30pm.

ReviewApril2011.indd 7 14/04/2011 13:24:25 Successful all-day painting workshop Hatfield Peverel Art Group - Peter Walker, Secretary he Art Group held a very successful all-day painting workshop in Febru- Tary, master-minded by Trevor Har- Daffodils to celebrate St David’s Day wood, which gave members the opportunity Hatfield Peverel Nursery to try a different approach to their work. The task was to re-create a Pizarro masterpiece his term the children have experienced many cel- within the day using acrylics as the medium, ebrations. We started with Chinese New Year in which produced some interesting results for TFebruary when the boys and girls had a Chinese most, and frustration for some! The general snack using chop sticks, and danced to Chinese music. view, however, was that it had been a very At the beginning of March we celebrated St David’s worthwhile day. Day: the children drew and painted pictures of daffo- The current term finishes on Monday 11th dils and made Welsh cakes. Later in the month came St April, with the late Easter break and Spring Patrick’s Day and we coloured in pictures of shamrock, Bank holiday resulting in a start date of 9th made soda bread and tried Irish dancing. May for the Summer term. Any potential The children have also experienced music and dance new members are invited to contact Peter and Mrs Greenwood has been in regularly to play piano Walker on 01245 381798. and Mrs Gunn, one of children’s mums, has taught us Members are now starting to turn their freestyle dancing. minds to the annual Art Exhibition, which At the end of this term is being held on Saturday 11th June, from there will be a visit to St 10.00am to 5.00pm, in the Salvation Army Andrew’s Church. As Hall in Maldon Road, Hatfield Peverel. you can see, a busy time. Work by both members and non-members will be on display and for sale, and we are There are limited places again extending an invitation to St Andrew’s for next term. Please phone Junior and Infant Schools to participate by 01245 382450 for availability. exhibiting the winning paintings chosen from their own internal competitions. Entry to the Heybridge Basin re-visited exhibition is free, and refreshments will be Sandra Bushby (380472) available at very reasonable cost. It is also [email protected] planned that a children’s painting workshop will be held during the afternoon, as in previ- Hatfield Peverel Walkers last outing in March, for a ous years. Limited car parking is available at change from regular village walks, took us to Heybridge the Salvation Army hall. Basin. A beautiful sunny day with an enjoyable stroll along the river bank taking in the views of Maldon, the The exhibition is open to entries from non- river and the water birds, finishing with coffee and chat members, and anyone from outside the group in the Lock Café. Many thanks to Chris and Pam John- wishing to display their work is invited to son for leading this one. call Peter Walker on 01245 381798 to obtain an entry form, in time for the closing date for Next walks, meet Hadfelda Square 10am, are on 28th entries which is Friday 13th May, 2011. April and 26th May. See you there.

ReviewApril2011.indd 8 14/04/2011 13:24:26 Langford and Ulting 15th annual Art Show Village hall, Saturday and Sunday 16th and 17th April 10am until 4pm. his event has become popular and well-known Tfor the high quality of work displayed and the attractive prices at which they are offered. Come and enjoy the atmosphere, tea and home- made cakes. Admission £1 with programme, children under 12 free. Proceeds towards upkeep of the village hall. Congratulations to Talking Tots for being nominated Information from Caroline Spong, 01621 855220 in the What’s On 4 Little Ones 2011 awards. Amongst them is Amanda for the Most Outstanding Activity Musical evening a great success Leader for the Under 5s he charity concert in aid of Red Cross Talking Tots Disaster Funds held in St Andrew’s church Tin March was a happy and successful Our unique classes for developing children’s occasion. The church was filled with an enthusi- speech and language skills are bursting with astic audience when ‘The People from the Green’ fun games and activities choir gave a wonderful concert of old favourites, • Social confidence medleys of current popular shows including West • Listening and attention End musicals, closing with John Rutter’s Gaelic • Sharing and turn-taking Blessing. There was a goodly spread of refresh- • Vocabulary building ments during the interval when the well suppoprt- • Pre-literacy skills ed raffle was drawn.The total raised so far stands at £1030. Grateful thanks to everyone who helped Talking Tots provides the perfect and came along to support. combination of fun, stimulation and learning for children from 12 months to five years. NO library in Essex will be Classes at Scout and Guide HQ on Mondays Sprites (1-2yrs) 9.30am closed down Sprinters (2-3yrs) 10.30am Sally Patterson, Library Manager (380988) Sparklers (3-5yrs) 11.30am Library opening times Tuesday 2pm - 6pm; Thursday 9am - 6pm; Bookings are now being taken for Summer Saturday 9am - 5pm term 2011. Places are limited so book early to avoid disappointment. roactive work already completed by Essex Libraries means that, in contrast to many For further informtion contact Amanda on Pother parts of the country, our local library 07887 955741; [email protected] is safe and the mobile library service will continue www.talkingtots.info to travel to all destinations it currently serves. However, there will be a reduction in the number Children are a great comfort in your old age – of hours open from twenty one to sixteen. New and they help you reach it faster, too. opening times will be announced later. Lionel Kauffman

ReviewApril2011.indd 9 14/04/2011 13:24:27 Community policing team Don’t forget you can go to the mobile police bus, looking out for you parish council meetings and neighbourhood action panel meeting: all details are published on PCSO 6642 Nikki Doubleday, Kelvedon NPT posters and on Essex police web site. Hatfield Peverel Section - 07791 402133 Mobile Police Station times in Hatfield Peverel, e are happy for you to contact us. If Hadfelda Square 3rd and 31st May you are having problems with anti- Wsocial behaviour please call 07791 Distraction burglaries and those from cars 402133 or Essex Watch Administrator Brenda During the past months the village has not been Cross on 0300 333 444 ext 484813 or brenda. without its share of burglaries, devastating to [email protected] those who suffer from them. If you answer your doorbell to someone you don’t know, Be aware that there are people across the don’t leave the house unattended for what- area who have tried to scam residents over ever reason and don’t invite them in. Simi- the phone. Think about the information you larly, make sure you lock you car - don’t give people who ring and how they can use it, leave it unattended at any time, not even and do not engage in this type of conversation if is while you pop indoors. Thieves may be watching it not something you have asked for. and they are particularly interested in objects left Remember lock doors and windows, garden on seats in full view, sat navs and other electronic gates, sheds and out buildings, try to make things equipment. look less appealing to an opportunist thief, do not Offer of help from Age UK leave valuables on display, mark valuables, get Age UK has become increasingly concerned at your bikes and garden equipment coded or etched. unsolicited callers conning people over the phone If you know anyone old or vulnerable or have - and at their front doors - especially the elderly, a neighbour who may be going away for a few and has produced two free information guides, days try to keep an eye on them or their property Avoiding Scams and Staying Safe which warn to make sure they are OK. people of the most common scams and provide practical steps to ensure older people are able to Lighter nights are approaching, children will protect themselves against this type of crime. be out and about, doors may be left ajar for a cou- ple of minutes while you are outside or not closed The guides are available free of charge from properly if the kids are running in and out. Age UK Advise on 0800 169 6565 or by visiting ageuk.org.uk/scams-advice. Check you know where the children are, who they are with and what they are doing and remind them to close doors properly Don’t forget to lock Happenings in the village hall mowers, barrows and hedge cutters and the likes where there is always a warm welcome for you. away before retiring for the evening. Opening times Get involved with Neighbourhoods Watch. Monday to Saturday 7pm - 11pm There are benefits if you belong to a registered Sunday 12noon - 4.30pm; 7 - 10.30pm watch and there is a good link between coordina- Poker nights - 7pm in main bar tors and myself. Hopefully this two-way flow of Saturday 16th April, Saturday 14th May information will help keep the community safe. Bingo - 7.30pm for 8pm. Cash prizes If you would like further information please feel Thursday 21st April, Thursday 19th May free to contact me and I will make sure the right people are aware of your interest. AGM - Friday 6th May, 8pm start

ReviewApril2011.indd 10 14/04/2011 13:24:29 What goes on at Cardfields? ake a walk along Bumfords Lane and you will pass the entrance to Cardfields THouse. Perhaps you’ve often passed by and wondered what happens inside? Well, Cardfields is a residential study centre with students visiting from a range of schools across London and, more locally, from Essex and neighbouring counties. Most schools visit for one week, bringing a class of children to undertake their ‘school journey’. We have a packed programme of activities for our visitors including a range of science, geography and art projects, sports and games and time just to relax and enjoy the grounds and countryside around. You may have passed a group of yellow-jacketed children walking along the river - our orienteer- ing challenge requires the young people, in small groups and accompanied by an adult, to find their way from Cardfields to Heather Hills using a compass and a set of instructions. Or you may have seen us river dipping along the Chelmer, after which we will return to our science lab to study the creatures caught before returning them to the water. This hands-on approach to learning outside the classroom gives the children a meaningful experience in which every child can participate. As a staff we work hard to ensure our visitors receive a warm welcome, and that all their needs are met. In February 2010 we achieved the ‘Learning Outside the Classroom Quality Badge’, an award that as- sures visiting schools of an excellent standard of provision, both in the comfort and appropriateness of our buildings, the friendliness and helpfulness of our staff, and the quality of teaching and learning. Visiting staff and children are asked to complete an evaluation sheet at the end of their stay with us; a typical com- ment from one school reads: ‘The children have enjoyed a breadth of new experiences here at Cardfields. They’ve had so much fun and got so stuck in, they haven’t realised how much they’ve been learning, from maths and art to design- ing and building, from perseverance to team work. The staff have ensured that we have had all we need, day and night, right down to individual needs. We have felt so welcome, relaxed and happy here.’ Teacher, Hargrave Park. We are currently compiling a history of Cardfields. Our visitors are always intrigued to know what the house has been used for in the past - we would welcome any information regarding the house, its history, or indeed photographs you may have of the house and surrounding area. If anybody can help, we would love to hear from you. We are open all year round, and obviously summer months are a popular time for our visiting schools. However, the centre is available for private hire when schools are not in residence, including school holidays and weekends. If you would like further details please get in touch with Jan Beattie, Centre Manager on 01245 380371, by email at cardfi[email protected], or you may like to visit our website at www. cardfields.co.uk. And finally we are always pleased to hear from volunteers who would be willing to help to maintain our four acres of grounds. If you are interested in helping with occasional or regular gardening work (both small or large scale!) we would be very pleased to hear from you.

ReviewApril2011.indd 11 14/04/2011 13:24:29 News from St Andrews t seems strange to be writing about Easter when we have only just begun Lent; indeed Easter is as late as it could Ibe this year, being at the end of April. Easter is primarily a festival of hope, a commodity that is badly needed in the world today. It was the first Christian festival and it is to this that other Christian festivals look too. Without the resurrection there would be no Christianity. At this moment in Lent we are following a course written by our new Bishop of Chelmsford, the Rt Revd Stephen Cottrell. It is called ‘Rich Inheritance – Jesus’ Legacy of Love’. As I write we have had the first session of five and it has certainly stimulated conversation. Back in February we celebrated Bible Sunday with a special service written and led by Mary Daw; the Parish Reader. This year is the 400th anniversary of the publication of the first authorised translation of the Bible into English. This gives us the opportunity to look at the Bible afresh and to try to imagine what it must have been like to hear it for the first time in English. During May, the readings in church are going to be from this Authorised Version of 1611. Let us hope that we can reconnect with this foundation document of our faith. So often we simply take it for granted, we assume it is there, we look at little bits of it without reference to the overall vision. National Marriage Week took place in February and our Mothers’ Union put up a magnificent display to do with the whole institution of marriage. Anne Windus and her group outdid themselves this year. Wed- ding cake was available (free!) and those old fashioned sweets ‘Love Hearts’ were procured. The messages were a bit more modern than the ones I remember; none said ‘e-mail me!’ back in the 1960s and 70s. The All-Age Service at the end of that week was specially designed to reflect the theme. The monthly coffee mornings are going well. Unless otherwise stated, they are held on the first Satur- day of the month. This year we need to raise over £60,000 of which nearly £50,000 goes to central funds at the Diocese. I have to say that our finances are very bad indeed especially as repairing the roof at All Saints; Ulting, which was to have cost about £7,000 has ended up costing over £22,500! We can only pray that we have no more serious structural or electrical problems at either church this year. As churches are subject to the same Health and Safety rules as every public building, if we are judged to be unsafe we are closed down until safety work is carried out. We have had to postpone some (non safety-critical) work for this year. With Lent so early, Mothering Sunday has happened. On the Saturday before a group of people met and bunched together flowers and mixed the simnel cake. Also we have been collecting clothes for the Women’s Refuge in Colchester. The refuge caters for women who have had to leave home suddenly with their children, often in the clothes they stand up in. Clothes needed are adult women and children of both sexes. Apparently this is a particularly difficult time of the year; a lot of relationship breakdowns take place during the dark months. If you would like to contribute to this excellent cause, please leave the clothes (washed) either at church or under the Vicarage porch. We are collecting up to the end of April. To remember loved ones who have died you are invited to a Thanksgiving and Commemoration Service on Sunday 15th May at 3.00pm in St Andrews. Come and light a candle in memory of a loved one and have their name read out. For further details please contact the Vicar 380958. It would be helpful if you would give me the names of your loved ones asap. If you prefer email, my address is SRNorthfi[email protected]

ReviewApril2011.indd 12 14/04/2011 13:24:30 The Salvation Army celebrates 120 years of witness he Salvation Army (Maldon Road) has just celebrated its 120th anniversary. TInitially an out-post from Chelmsford Corps the independent work began in the village some 120 years ago. To help the celebrations the anniversary weekend started on the Saturday evening with a visit of the Colchester Citadel Band who presented a very good concert with music old and new to a full hall. A timbrel display was enjoyed by the congregation as were the solo- ists, vocal, piano and euphonium. Captain Holifield, left, introduced Councillor Tony Sheldon The special guests for the evening were the leader of Braintree Council, Councillor Tony Sheldon and his wife Christine. This was the first event the councillor has attended in the village since taking office in 2010. Refreshments were served after the concert. The Sunday worship was led by former commanding officers, Major Peter and Marion Shipp who were stationed at the corps some 14 years ago. The evening meeting took the form of café church and everyone had a good time reminiscing and catching up with events. Old photographs of the history of the corps were displayed alongside some original War Cry pages from the 1890s that carried reports of events here in the village. Corps officer Captain Glenda Holifield said it was an encouraging weekend and would like to thank everyone who was involved in making it as special as it was. Holy Week and Easter Services at St Andrews and All Saints A summary of the principal services to be held at St Andrews and All Saints. For further details of these and other activities, please read the Parish Magazine or contact the Vicar (380958). St Andrews: Hatfield Peverel Palm Sunday - 17th April: 8.00am - Holy Communion (BCP said) 9.50am - Palm Sunday Procession and Holy Communion (meet at Junior School 9.45am for procession) 6.30pm ‘A Spiritual Passion’ - a choral meditation on Holy Week Wednesday - 20th April 9.30am - Holy Communion (Vicarage) Maundy Thursday - 21st April 7.45pm - Holy Communion ‘The Last Supper’ Good Friday - 22nd April 2.00pm - ‘Jesus – His Last Hours’ Easter Day - 24th April 8.00am - Holy Communion (BCP said) 10.15am - Parish Eucharist and Renewal of Baptism Vows 6.30pm - Easter Songs of Praise All Saints: Ulting Palm Sunday - 17th April 9.00am - Holy Communion with Hymns Easter Day - 24th April: 9.00am - Holy Communion with Hymns (Book of Common Prayer)

ReviewApril2011.indd 13 14/04/2011 13:24:31 Methodist Church Our web site, http://hatfieldpeverelmethodist.com, gives information on the church and its events. ur Church members have followed the news of the two disasters in Christchurch New Zealand and Japan and have been thinking about the people who are suffering the loss of relatives, homes and Olivelihoods. Our prayers continue for their welfare and the resolution of the nuclear risk in Japan. On 4th March we joined friends from St Andrew’s and the Salvation Army to celebrate the Women’s World Day of Prayer, this year focused on Chile. The WI choir added to the singing of the chosen songs and the Salvation Army speaker followed the theme of the service. Chile was highlighted in our news for so many weeks last year during the recovery of the miners from deep below ground and it was a happy coincidence that they had been chosen to prepare this service. The theme reflected on the Bible story of the mother who was asked to share the last remains of her oil and flour with the prophet Elijah with God’s promise that her needs would be met in the future. It reminds us that we should also be generous and share what we have in the same way. Special events planned Sunday 8th May 3pm -136th anniversary service with Rev Sue Lambert followed by refreshments Regular events Every Sunday 11am Morning Service Every Thursday 10-12 Open Door - come and join us for tea/coffee and friendly chat 2nd Saturday in month 10-12 Coffee morning and cake stall 1st Monday in month 7.30pm House Group

Change of venue and date cases of ‘femicide’, when a woman is violently Mothers Union - Anne Windus (380706) attacked and dies as a result. s the Salvation Army was hosting this Churches are offering workshops and support year’s ‘Women’s World Day of Prayer’ it and women are learning skills and starting busi- Awould be leading the preparations so for nesses. There is freedom of worship with most the February meeting Methodist friends and MU belonging to the Roman Catholic Church. About members joined the Salvation Army ladies for a 10% worship in Protestant churches, a few follow very enjoyable and thoughtful afternoon. Judaism and Moslem faiths, and some worship the Natural World. Because medicines and Captain Glenda Holifield welcomed eve- visits to doctors and hospitals are expen- rybody and spoke of Chile, which prepared sive, the old art of making remedies from the twentieth Women’s World Day of Prayer herbs has been revived. Service. She showed an interesting video covering many aspects of this country of contrasts: The chequered history of Chile was especially beautiful, with a wealth of flora and fauna, amaz- due to the regime of General Pinochet. There is ing mountains and the long Pacific coastline. a beautiful memorial garden outside Santiago in honour of the many people killed or who ‘disap- The 7% indigenous people - Mapuche - have peared’ during this period of 1973-1990. been conquered many times, and constitute the poorest people (there is a very wide gap between 1st March the ’haves’ and the ‘have-nots’). The position of There was a warm welcome for Mary Daw, who women is a cause for concern – they represent stepped in to take the afternoon meeting. Her topic over a third of the work force and are not well was an ongoing theme at St Andrew’s – prayer for paid. Domestic violence is rife and there are many the thousands of Christians imprisoned, in hiding

ReviewApril2011.indd 14 14/04/2011 13:24:33 or undergoing punishment for their Faith in many countries where it is a crime to be a Christian. Mary’s talk emphasised the plight of women punished for their faith. She read from a book about Alice in China who endured 21 years apart from her husband, imprisoned for being anti-gov- ernment. Alice was sole provider for her children and mother-in-law. In her nineties she is back with her husband and still spreading the gospel. We, who can worship openly and happily, need to identify with those persecuted Christians and, in particular, the women in the twelve most dan- gerous countries, with Korea and Iran heading the list. Members wrote a short letter to a persecuted woman, which will be sent out all over the world. Pat Curtis thanked Mary for her thoughtful presentation and reported on her day at the Diocesan meeting in the Cathedral. Wave of Prayer leaflets Giving for Red Nose day and copies of the Essex Roundabout were distrib- uted. News of sick members – Pam Stewart and oth the Infant and Junior Schools sup- Sylvia Frost - was encouraging. ported Red Nose day and between them Bthe children raised a total of £583. Infant School boys and girls, as it was the final day of We are the music-makers..... Book Week dressed up as either book characters Music is good for you and coming or in red, while Juniors from all classes, and their up in June are two events not to be teachers, came into school armed with a variety missed. of jokes. What do you call a sleeping bull? - A bull dozer! or What did the big telephone say to Chelmsford Young Strings at Ulting Church the little telephone? - You are too young to get Chelmsford Young Strings is an exciting new engaged! - to fill the St Andrew’s Red Nose Day orchestra for string players aged between 7 and 12 Joke Book 2011. Much hilarity and hard work re- years, giving young musicians an opportunity to sulted in the completed book which was then sold be part of an orchestra. to children and staff. Bet there were some groans On Saturday 18th June, All Saints Church at at home that evening. Ulting will be hosting a concert by the this group, together with its talented conductor, Naomi Poole. HOP timetable - mobile hospice visit More information in June Review. April Songs on a Summer Evening Fri 15th Witham - Morrisons; 10.30am - 2.30pm Hadfelda Choir - formerly the WI Choir - on Thur 21st Maldon - Tesco; 10.30am - 2.30pm Thursday 30th June will be holding their annual Tue 26th Maldon - Prom Park; 10.30am - 4.30pm Songs on a Summer Evening concert at St An- May drew’s Church hall at 8pm. Refreshments will be Wed 18th Witham - Grove; 10.30am - 2.30pm provided during the interval. Tues 31st Witham - Morrisons; 10.30am - 2.30pm There is no charge for the evening, however a Ill? bereaved? or worried about someone who is? collection will be taken for a local charity. Drop in for information advice and support

ReviewApril2011.indd 15 14/04/2011 13:24:33 London’s Olympics - soldiers and so this year’s mascot for the Paral- then and now ympics is called Mandeville. Photographs of now and how it will look after the games, including Hadfelda WI - Chris Marks, the new station at Stratford and the huge shopping Press Secretary mall,enthused us all to go and see it for ourselves. n February we had speakers from SE Essex A collection in memory of Joyce Hughes is to Film Makers who showed us professionally be donated to St Andrew’s church funds. Imade short films they shot for competitions including ‘Dead-end-on-Sea - the last resort’ Dairy dates showing a run down side of a well-known seaside 13th April Coffee morning (with hot cross buns) town, another promoting Tropical Wings with in the library at 10.30am stunning butterfly photographs. 29th April Royal Wedding tea in the Scout and Guide headquarters, 2pm - 5.30pm. Speaker in March was Ian Kirby who gave Competition: your best wedding hat. an enthusiastic talk about the London Olympics. £2 incl. sandwiches, cake, tea or coffee London is the only capital to have hosted the 11th May Visit to Southend Synagogue Olympics three times - 1908, 1948 and 2012 - but Britain held Games earlier than that! In 1623 in In April - Flying Executive Jets. Competition: Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire, there were any flying memorabilia. There will be a craft stall the ‘Cotswold Olimpicks’. They held fencing, if you have made anything you want to sell. tumbling, running down hill backwards races, and shin kicking! Other countries held their own games but it wasn’t until the 1800s that Pierre Awaking a sleeping giant de Freddi Baron de Coubertin of France came to A giant that England to see the Wenlock Olympian Club that has slumbered started the International Games between Greece, for almost America, Italy and England. A mascot of this Ol- half a century ympics is called Wenlock to commemorate this. has stirred! A venue for the 1908 games was needed and at This giant is a this time an exhibition centre was being built by a steam engine private builder which looked like the Royal Pavil- in the former ion in Brighton - white domes, lakes and foun- Langford tains. The stadium, built in the centre, incorporat- pumping sta- ed not only the race track and grass area for field tion, now the Museum of Power. The vintage en- events but also a velodrome around the outside, gine, larger than a double-decker bus, last steamed a full sized swimming pool and separate diving in the early 1960s when the pumping station pool. This site was known as ‘ the White City’. closed down. It steamed in public for the first The marathon’s 25 miles was measured exactly time on Saturday 9th April when the museum from Windsor to White City but Queen Alexandra re-opened with a Steam Gala. wanted the children to see it so they added a mile Steaming days - the first Sunday in each month. on so it started outside the Castle. The King, who 1st May, 5th June. was at the games, wanted competitors to do a complete lap of the stadium - another 385yds thus Opening times 10am Wednesday - Sunday. today’s marathons are 26 miles 385yds. Phew! There are steam days and events through the In 1948 just after the war and with the Olympics year. Contact T Bradley 01245 324638, email in Wembley Stadium, Stoke Mandeville Hospi- [email protected], or see: tal hosted a sports competition for the wounded www.museumofpower.org.uk

ReviewApril2011.indd 16 14/04/2011 13:24:35 Cry God For Harry, England and St George (plus a few blended wines!) Peverel Wine Club – Vee Green, Secretary (01245 355723) he Wine Club has enjoyed two excellent meetings in Febru- Tary and March - February was a memorable evening with the Burns Supper in all its glory (see photo right), made memorable not only by Kenny Brown’s magnificent delivery of the Ode to a Haggis followed by its ritual stabbing, but also for the Kenny Brown recites the Ode to a Haggis at the Wine Club Burns first time we had a piper to pipe in Supper in February the haggis and to play some Scottish melodies during the evening – many thanks, Jackie! As well as a traditional supper of salmon mousse or cock a’leekie soup followed by haggis or Culloden collops with tatties and neeps and finishing with Scot- tish ice cream, raspberries and home-made shortbread, we also had time to trip through a few reels and the Gay Gordons before tottering home humming the Skye Boat Song. Obviously a hard act to follow, but March’s presenters rose triumphantly to the occasion! Anne and Trevor Williams, ably supported by Judy Lea and Linda Fisher, gave us the Great Australian Wine Chal- lenge: six excellent wines amusingly and informatively presented. Nor did the members let us down, with many sporting lurid shirts, hats with corks - or more correctly these days, screw caps - and glittering Dame Edna specs. In April, our feet are firmly back on English soil with a St George’s Supper on 13th April, this time in the Church hall. Anyone interested in joining us for the evening should phone Vee beforehand to book their place. May sees us back in the village hall for a meeting on 11th May entitled Gold Blends, when we shall be tasting some of the newer and more unusual examples of blended wines currently available.

Farleigh Hospice Big Quiz and to the staff of the village hall. A total of £425 Lindsey Glasman was raised for the Farleigh Hospice. eams representing many of the village’s clubs took part in a Quiz Night in the You are invited ... Tvillage hall on 24th March, as part of the Farleigh Hospice Big Quiz week. The winning o lift the gloom of Good Friday Miriam team, after a tight contest, was the Bowls Club, Harrison and Gretta Clarke invite everyone followed closely by a team from the Wine Club. Tto join them at around 3.15pm in St An- drew’s Church hall to enjoy fellowship, hot cross Many thanks to all the teams who came along buns and a cuppa. This will follow the 2 - 3 and made the evening a success. Thanks also to o’clock devotional service in church. the hard-working band of helpers, to the local businesses who generously donated rafﬂe prizes, Hope to see some of you there!

ReviewApril2011.indd 17 14/04/2011 13:24:36 Congratulations to the Bowling Club’s first honorary life member Bob Gammie, President (381497) he club is proud to recognise Den- nis Richardson as its first Honorary TLife Member: he was presented with a testimonial certificate (see picture with chairman John Franklin, right, and president Bob Gammie, left) to acknowledge his many years of selfless help and assistance to the club on the wholly appropriate night when we were playing for the Chris Hatfield Plate, the late Chris being Dennis’s sister. Dennis is a founder member, has been a longtime committee member, was on the sub-committee dealing with the pavilion and side reached the quarter finals. The Jim Cowell triples bowling green projects, did numerous DIY was won by Fred Brown, Joy Watson and Ron Ball jobs when we moved in, and was always and the Chris Hatfield plate by Sandra Tolfrey, making a willing volunteer. He still found time to a welcome return, with Peggy Brown, a long term win several competitions so his name can stalwart, as runner up. In our friendly matches we be found on the honours’ boards. It was also continue to win more than we lose but these are played appropriate that the presentation was made for the enjoyment not necessarily for the competitive fairly adjacent to his and Joan’s Diamond element. It is nice to hear our visitors say how much Wedding celebration. they enjoy our facilities. As our winter season on the short mats Our two teams in the Essex League have yet to concludes we look forward to the summer complete their fixtures due to postponements caused by season on the bowling green which will the weather and are likely to be halfway or below in the open on 26th April. Extensive preparation final tables. Our internal league is in a similar position work has been put in hand, mainly dealing playing off postponed matches. with the growth of fern moss which this year has flourished over the winner rather than We look forward to finals night when some new last autumn. We have a full list of friendly names will definitely be engraved on the silverware, fixtures and have teams entered in the Cen- and it has been one of those years when the ‘racing tral Midweek and Chelmer Ladies Bowling certainties’ all fell at the first fence. This will make Leagues as well as our own internal competi- for some interesting matches in the plate competitions tions. Short mat bowling will continue in the which are run for first round losers. pavilion. Our annual dinner will be under new management Our AGM saw the existing committee and we are grateful to Daphne and Roger Hoare for of- re-elected en bloc and with a fering to undertake this task. After dinner the presenta- profit on the past year it was tion of all the cups and shields won throughout the year not necessary to increase will be made by club captain Rita Thomson. subscriptions or match fees. We are not holding an open day this year but we still On the playing side the welcome new members who wish to play outside on Franklin Open was won by the bowling green or inside on the short mats. Do come last year’s winners, along, initial coaching will be given and you will find Castle View, and our us to be a sociable club with excellent facilities.

ReviewApril2011.indd 18 14/04/2011 13:24:37 ‘New Venture’ – new pitches, clubhouse and changing facilities at Wickham Bishops Road Hatfield Peverel Football Club - Gareth Howard, Chairman 07778 408051; [email protected] Website: www.pitchero.com/clubs/hatfieldpeverelfc ur fund-raising efforts have been boosted by recent successful grant applications from ECC OCommunities Initiatives Fund and Essex Environ- ment Trust totalling £25,000. These grants will enable us to commence the erection of new fencing and the laying of new pitches at the end of the current playing season. Our New Venture Committee continues to ‘chase up’ other larger grants to support our plans for a new clubhouse and changing facilities, and we have also kicked off a programme to contact local business who may be interested in providing commercial sponsorship. Our own fund-raising activities continue at pace with a full programme of activities already planned for the remainder of 2011 (full details on our website, see above). If you have any questions or would like to know more about what you can do to support our ‘New Venture’ please do not hesitate to contact me. New 1st team kit sponsor I am delighted to announce that we have recently agreed a new deal with D’s Café, to sponsor the 1st team kit. Many thanks to Tony Devito for his support (see photo). Season 2010/11 On the playing side our teams continue to thrive both from a junior and senior perspective. Unfortunately, the recent bad weather has decimated our fixtures and many of our teams will be playing catch up to get all their matches played by the end of the season. We already have three of our junior teams through to cup finals so hopefully we will see more silver wear before the end of the season. However, our club is not about winning at all costs. Our FA Charter Standard Status was recently re- newed and our stated aim is ‘to provide football to children of all ages and abilities, without discrimination, in a safe and enjoyable environment’. We are always on the look out for new players of all ages and abilities, so please get in touch if your son or daughter is interested in getting involved in football. You can check out fixtures and keep an eye on the progress of all our teams via the following websites: * All HPFC - www.pitchero.com/clubs/hatfieldpeverelfc * Men Border League - www.essexsuffolkborderleague.freeserve.co.uk * Mini/Junior Blackwater & Dengie Football League – www.juniorfootball.org Thomson Day and presentation evening Now in its 39th year, our ‘Thompson Day’ 6-a-side tournament will take place on the recreation ground on Saturday, 2nd July 2011. Full details are still to be arranged and will be published on our website in due course. In the evening we will adjourn to the village hall for our mini and junior teams presentation event.

ReviewApril2011.indd 19 14/04/2011 13:24:38 Out and about with our active Scout Group 1st Hatfield Peverel Scout Group (for boys and girls 6–18 years) Suzanne Evans, Secretary and Press Officer (01245 382397) About Us The 1st Hatfield Peverel Scout Group has recently celebrated its centenary year. The group, which is a key element of village life, is extremely popular, and offers a range of interesting activities that local children possibly wouldn’t experience elsewhere. The group consists of four units for children, covering the age range 6–18 years, and one unit for adults, the Scout Active Support Unit (SASU), open to any adult with an interest in scouting. Units within the 1st Hatfield Peverel Scout Group Beaver Scouts: 6–8 years, meet every Monday between 4pm and 5.15pm. Contact Irene Price 01245 382390 Cub Scouts: 8–10 ½ years, meet every Friday between 6.45pm and 8.15pm. Contact Jo Jarvis 01245 381113 Scouts: 10½–14 years, meet every Wednesday between 7.30pm and 9pm. Contact Nev Oldfield 01245 381756 Explorer Scouts: 14–18 years, meet on 2nd, 3rd and 4th Thursdays of the month between 7.30pm and 9.30pm Contact Daniel Shields 01245 382939 How to become a member Application forms for the children’s units can be found at the local library and post office. There is currently a waiting list for the Beaver, Cub and Scout units, however, the Explorer unit has vacancies. Membership secretary, Lynne Coulson, 01245 381285 SASU (Scout Active Support Unit) Adults only Meet on the first Thursday of the month at 7.45pm A mixed age group of adults, comprising: ex scouts, parents and parents of former scouts - although no connection to scouts is necessary. The SASU is a resource of adult helpers to be used by all the units, however, they also have their own activities and outings. Contact: Jo Oldfield 01245 381756 Secret Nuclear Bunker Experience Early in March, 106 Scouts from the Maldon and East Essex District, including twelve from 1st Hatfield Peverel, descended on the Secret Nuclear Bunker at Kelvedon Hatch, for a night of fun and intrigue. Scouts were divided into twenty teams of Secret Agents, whose prime purpose was to survive the challenges set by Special Agent ‘M’. The challenges, which ran through the night, included avoiding booby traps, finding the traitors, bomb disposal, finding radioactive isotopes and abseiling down a three- story stairwell! Exhausted Agents were treated to supper at 1am, and at 7am, those who were still awake enjoyed a full English breakfast. Overall, a great experience, and a wonderful opportunity for our Scouts to learn the history of the Bunker while having fun. Photo above shows Scouts with one of the exhibits.

ReviewApril2011.indd 20 14/04/2011 13:24:41 Congratulations winners in tough District Handicraft competition Great success for individual entrants, the Beaver unit and Scout unit, at the Maldon and East Essex District Handicraft Competition, which took place at Prances Scout campsite in Wickham Bishops on 19th March. Beaver winners: 2nd Stephen Miller, with a shoelace practice card; 2nd Arthur Burnham, finger puppet; Rowan Abbott 2nd and Alex Strong 1st, Jamboree woggles; David Evans 3rd, decorated biscuits, Beavers poem and Beavers poster. Overall, Alex Strong came joint third in the individual awards and the Colony was awarded second place. Scout winners: Christopher Cutner, 3rd for his World Jamboree scarf, 2nd for his World Jamboree word search and his model of a lashing bridge, and 1st for his Scouting poster. Overall, Christopher was second in the individual awards and the Troop was awarded third place. (Right David Evans accepting the Beaver Colony’s certificate for second place overall) Investitures and a Gold Award Recently, the Scouts welcomed Derek Joyce, the District Com- missioner, who officiated in the investiture of Nick, our new Group Scout Leader; Nev and Tony, our new Scout Leaders; and new scout, Jamie Hosking. Special congratulations go to Alex Claydon, who was presented with the Chief Scout’s Gold Award, having earned the required eight challenge badges. Well done Alex. (Alex with his Gold Award, right) Cubs sleepover in February; 17 Cubs took part in a sleepover at the Scout and Guide HQ where they enjoyed an evening of activities and woke up to a hearty breakfast on Saturday morning. Newspaper collections made on the first Saturday of the month For many years the group has collected paper and cardboard for recycling, this not only helps the environment, it makes the children aware of environmental issues and raises money for the group. Please leave your paper and cardboard on the side of the road before 9am on the first Saturday and it will be collected. If you are passing the Scout and Guide HQ during the month, please feel free to ‘post’ your newspapers and cardboard through the flaps in the side of the skip situated in the car park. Fund raising Our major project, for the foreseeable future, is the refurbishment of our headquarters, in particular the kitchen and toilet areas. We hope to be able to secure grants to help with the cost, however, there is much fund-raising to be done. We held a family quiz in February, which was extremely successful, raising £300 for our cause. Other events are being planned, including bag-packing at a local supermarket, another quiz, and there will be a prize draw held at our AGM on 13th May. Leaders needed As you can see, we are a busy group, however, we are desperately short of adult leaders. A second Explorer leader is sought, to assist on Thursday evenings, and also, from May, a second Cub leader will be required for Friday evenings. If you feel that you could take on one of these very rewarding roles (perhaps two people could share each post) please contact our Group Scout Leader, Nick, on 01245 382794 or 07841 597977.

ReviewApril2011.indd 21 14/04/2011 13:24:44 Friendly club looking for Coming up - an exciting new members programme of events Table Tennis Club Andy Simmonds (01245 381020) ith the completion of the spring course on Essex Authors (a look at writers who e are a friendly club and our home Weither lived or wrote in this part of the playing night, in the village hall, is country) and the AGM where Lesley Vingoe gave us WTuesdays. League match evenings a fascinating insight into the research and prepara- are good fun with three or four players from tion for her book, a history of her village, Hockley, each team in a match playing three singles and the WEA has produced an excit- one doubles game. ing programme of events for the The 2010/11 season is near the end, our five forthcoming months. teams in the Chelmsford League rank from Coach trip to St Albans and Verulamium Division 1 down to Division 5. We are always Date Tuesday 10th May looking for new members either male or female Time 9am departure from Scout and Guide HQ of any standard, and now would be an excellent Fee £25 to include coach fare, entrances and time to join the club and get to know us with our guided tours end of season competitions fast approaching on: Jim Page and Richard Till will lead tours of the Tuesday 19th April Handicap Singles museum and theatre and following lunch (bring your Tuesday 26th April Handicap Doubles own for a picnic in the park) we shall walk up the Tuesday 3rd May Closed Singles Pilgrims’ Way through the Abbey Gate to the Cathe- Our AGM is on 24th May and we are also ar- dral for a guided tour. ranging a club meal out on 4th June. Hatfield Peverel Day, St Andrew’s Church hall Anyone wishing to play would be welcome. Date Saturday 20th August Call Neil Freeman, 01245 382249, or myself, Time 10am - 4pm Andy Simmonds, 01245 381020. Fee £10 includes tea/coffee and biscuits. Bring your own picnic lunch Harlequin Children’s Centre The programme will include A talk on ‘Life in Essex Villages in 1840s with spe- itham’s Harlequin Children’s Centre of- cial reference to Hatfield Peverel’ - Dr Jane Pearson Wfers a Stay and Play with Baby Weighing View/explanation of village tithe map (1843) at our village hall on a Monday from 2-4pm, Jim Page and Geoff Austin as well as a Stay and Play at the Infants School History of the church - Ivor Smith on a Tuesday from 9-10am. Please come along, Heraldry in the church - Myra Wilkins everyone is welcome. For more information or a The Street, The Vineyards/brickyards, changes in timetable of activities, please ring 01376 535270 the past fifty years - Margaret Joslin New bus service to local hospitals Booking is essential for both events. Contact Terry Bard on 01245 381289 and he will get a booking Dengie DaRT starts on 16th May, Mon-Fri ex- form to you. cept public holidays, serving Broomfield and St Peter’s Maldon hospitals, via Hatfield Peverel. A reminder for your diaries Details of the service and full timetable from Autumn ten week course, ‘A History of Painting in our library or Parish Clerk Lisa Miller. Also by East Anglia’ with tutor Mark Beesley, starts on Tues- phone to the service operator, Arrow Taxis of day 27th September Maldon - call Andy Ambrose on 01621 874410. Look in June Review for Autumn evening talks.

ReviewApril2011.indd 22 14/04/2011 13:24:49 Useful telephone numbers A Spiritual Passion Please contact the editors for additions/errors. Age Concern Essex 01245 264499 American Spiritual Music for the events Anglian Water, 24 hours 0800 919 155 leading up to Easter Braintree District Council 01376 552525 Witham Area Office 01376 519625 Passion Week in the words Churches of St Matthew from the King St Andrew’s (C of E), vicar 01245 380958 James Bible which celebrates Methodist Church, minister 01621 853423 its 400th Anniversary this year. Salvation Army, officer i/c 01245 381897 Come and join us Catholic Church, Witham, priest 01376 512219 Citizens Advice Bureau Witham 0844 4994719 St Andrew’s Church Drop-in sessions Mon/Tue/Thur/Fri 10am-1pm Sunday 17 April - 6.30pm Appoinments only Thurs afternoon 1-4pm Doctors, health services Hatfield Peverel doctors’ surgery 01245 380324 David’s Day 10th (and final) Boreham doctors’ surgery 01245 467364 NHS Direct 0845 4647 Annual Cricket Challenge Pharmacy, Hadfelda Square 01245 380130 In memory of David Wild Electricity - emergency 0800 7838838 Essex County Council 01245 492211 Hatfield Peverel vs BTXI Essex & Suffolk Water 24 hours 0845 7820999 Friday 15th July 2011 11.30am – 10.30pm First Essex Buses Ltd 01245 293400 Lunch – Cold Buffet - £5 Gas - emergency 0800 111999 Tea – Cakes and tea - £3 Hospitals Dinner – Hot food, Dessert, Broomfield (A&E); St John’s, 0844 8220002 and Cheese Board - £12.50 St Peter’s Or £20 all day Libraries Hatfield Peverel 01245 380988 Celebrity Guest Witham 01376 519625 Auction and Raffle Police, non-emergency calls 0300 3334444 Children’s Bouncy Castle Local Officer PC Jason Corrigan 07791 402133 Live Band in the evening Post Office 01245 380201 From 2002 – 2010 we have raised Railway Information almost £8000 for charity National Express East Anglia 0845 6007245 In our last year we are aiming for £10,000 National Rail Enquiries (24 hrs) 08457 484950 Registrar of Births, Marriages & Deaths With your support we can do it! Witham, by appointment only 01376 323463 All proceeds to brain tumour uk Braintree, by appointment only 01376 320762 Relate 01245 258680 Donations can also be made by visiting Samaritans (24 hours - toll free) 08457 909090 Lesley’s page at www.justgiving.com Schools Donations of items for auction or raffle prizes St Andrew’s Junior School 01245 380131 would be very much appreciated Hatfield Peverel Infant School 01245 380220 Hatfield Peverel Day Nursery 01245 382450 Contact - Lesley 07855574350 or Ian Social Services 0845 6037630 07990835889 Village Agent Sally Austin 0800 9775858

ReviewApril2011.indd 23 14/04/2011 13:24:52 The last piece of the puzzle. A striking and eye-catching feature outside the main entrance to the Infant School is the newly-erected mosaic. Its colours and design - a boy flying a kite, a girl carrying books, another with a watering can, a football, butterfly - are the result of a competition open to all Infant School children to say what they wanted in the mosaic; their winning ideas have been incorporated in this wonderful splash of colour. The mosaic is dedicated to members of the Infant School Association, past and present, in recognition of their fund-raising work on behalf of the school. The photograph is of chairman of Governors Anne Hud- son-Lund putting in the final piece of the mosaic and competition winners who helped in its design.

The nightingales are here! Fingringhoe Nightingale walks 7.30 - 9pm he ﬁrst of the nightingales have ﬂown into 25th April to 15th May inclusive. £5 donation Essex Wildlife Trust Centres at Abberton Tand Fingringhoe, where last year there Booking essential for nightingale walks and were over sixty pairs. Now is a good time to hear dawn chorus and see them before the leaf cover gets too dense. Abberton 01206 738172 Fingringhoe 01206 729678 Abberton Nightingale walks 7.30 - 9pm All wildlife centres are now open 28th April, 6th and 4th May. £5 donation seven days a week 9am to 5pm Dawn chorus 4.30am start 30th April and 7th May. £10 donation to include For all activities go to: cooked breakfast www.essexwt.org.uk

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