ISSUE 56 MARCH 2016 UPDATE THE NEWSLETTER OF NORTHAW & CUFFLEY PARISH COUNCIL
Design The Front Cover Of Our Neighbourhood Plan & Win A Cash Prize The Parish Council is developing a Neighbourhood Plan (see detail in this edition), which sets out a long-term vision for Northaw & Cuffley. Later this year we will be publishing the draft plan and in due course it is anticipated that it will become a document which will guide for the next 10+ years the future development of the area. It will be 60 pages or so and printed in full colour on quality paper with a front cover which depicts the essence of Northaw & Cuffley. Instead of commissioning a design we have decided to hold a competition to allow local amateurs, professional or aspiring designers to submit designs. There are no residency or age qualifications and all submissions will be evaluated. There will be three categories of prizes: • Junior children of primary school age as at July 2016 – £50 • Senior children of secondary school age as at July 2016 – £100 • Adults – £150 There will also be an additional overall prize for the best in all three categories – £200. So the overall winner will receive between £250 and £350 depending on age. The Neighbourhood Plan will be in A4 portrait format. Entries can be of any size, but need to be able to be scaled to fit A4 portrait format, in addition they should also be usable when photo copied in black and white. There is no preconception of content other than it should be your expression of what you believe best represents the essence of Northaw and Cuffley. You can use any medium including photography or computer generation, and the image can be anything from totally abstract to a single traditional landscape, or a collage of images. It is entirely up to you! Entries should be submitted to the Parish Council in Maynard Place by Monday 4th July and the prizes will be awarded in July. All submission should include age, name and address. By submitting an entry you agree that the Parish Council has the right to use the image in connection with any documents it may produce. The Council reserves the right to choose not to use the overall winning entry as the front cover of the Neighbourhood Plan. UPDATE MARCH 2016 UPDATE MARCH 2016
Recycling Bins Maynard Place Car Park NORTHAW & CUFFLEY ANNUAL PARISH MEETING 2016 A Community Meeting For The Residents Of Northaw & Cu ey
The Maynard Place car park is owned by the Parish Council and there is an agreement in place that allows Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council, WHBC, to locate a number of recycling containers there. For those residents who use C the ar P ark you may have noticedthat the recycling containers are often full and overflowing causing litter in the area and an unsightly mess.
This problem arises because lorries parking to deliver to the Coop prevent access to the car park for larger vehicles. If this occurs when the WHBC contractor visits to empty the recycling containers they cannot get access and leave and only return on the next scheduled visit. It would appear that WHBC do not require their contractor to return earlier to empty the container. The result is there for all to see – overflowing containers.
We have contacted WHBC to discuss how this problem can be resolved. In the event of no solution being deliverable by WHBC the Parish Council may need to consider relocating the containers to a more accessible site, such as the car parks at King George V playing fields.
UPDATE ISSUE 56 CONTENTS Page Ammual Parish Meeting ...... 3 Welwyn & Hatfield’s Emerging Local Plan Grants to Voluntary Organisations ...... 4 Cu ey Planning - Proposed Developments Northaw & Cuffley Residents Association...... 6-7 Hall Letter to Charles Walker MP ...... 8 Village Day & Airship Centenary Update Friday Northaw & Cuffley Village Day...... 9 SCANGB Update Northaw Action Group (NAG) – Chas Storer...... 11 April 22nd The Parish Council’s Neighbourhood Plan SCANGB (Save Cuffley and Northaw Green Belt) ...... 12-13 7:30pm Capt . William Leefe Robinson...... 19 The Parish Council’s End Of Term Report Changing Cuffley...... 20 Start Licensed Bar Clerk’s Update...... 21-22 Doors Open St Thomas Church, Northaw...... 24 7:00pm Complimentary Light Buffet Northaw Community Orchard...... 26 The Neighbourhood Plan ...... 27-29 If you have a suggestion for a topic - this will need to be submitted to the Parish Council by March 31st. - Email: [email protected] - Phone: 01707 875825 Contact details for Local Organisations...... 30
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Gardening
The Parish Council recognises the valuable role that voluntary organisations play in providing local services and underpinning community activities. We have for the financial year 2016/17 created a fund of £25,000 for the Do You
provision of Grants to voluntary organisations who operate primarily with Northaw and Cuffley. NEED a strong pair of hands for those gardening jobs? To be eligible for a grant your organisation must satisfy the following criteria NEED your vegetable garden dug? PROFESSIONAL DESIGN & WEBSITE SERVICES • The organisation must be clearly not for profit and be voluntary in nature NEED your grass cutting? • The organisation can be local, regional or national but it must have a solid presence in the Northaw and NEED logs moving/splitting? Cuffley area nd a in particular any project funded must be focused on the area • Funding will only be provided for one-‐off initiatives or projects. We will not consider providing funding Please ring Paul Curson Web Design & Development towards operational losses or activities which extend over a number of years 01707 875622 Logos, Flyers & Business Cards £7 per hour • Grants will not be given to projects already underway or contractually committed Hosting & Email Services SEO, Email Campaigns & Social Media • The maximum grant will be £5,000 and the minimum £250 If you arei nvolved with a local voluntary organisation and wish to apply for a grant then you should submit a written application by Monday 1st May including the following information WWW.CHUNKYDESIGN.COM • Details about your organisation including history, objectives, constitution and management arrangements • Details of financial affairs including recent accounts [email protected] | +44 (0) 203 468 1718 • Description of the activities thatrently cur benefit the area • Declaration of any existing relationships with the Parish Council or Parish Councillors Home+CarAdverts_noLogo_1115_A5 Land Adverts_0715 30/11/2015 16:53 Page 2 • Outline of proposed project or initiative including detailed costs and funding • Projected community benefits arising from the project • Project delivery plan including timescales and management arrangements On receipt of your application the Parish Council may meet with you and/or seek additional information. The Parish Council will review all applications and aims to award grants byst Monday 1 August at the latest. Should you require any additional information please contactParish the Clerk, Jason Grocock by E-‐mailing: [email protected] or via our web sitewww.northawcuffleypc.co.uk The Parish Council will award grants on the basis of eligibility and added value to the community and has no obligation to award any grants orlise uti fully the available budget. WE BELIEVE QUALITY HOME INSURANCE CAN’T BE RUSHED
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NORTHAW AND CUFFLEY AGM 2016 RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION
THURSDAY 7TH APRIL Guest Speakers www.ncragb.uk Caroline Douglass - Environment Agency 7:30PM CUFFLEY HALL • • Bob Stubbs - Parish Council. Planning DOORS OPEN AT 7:00PM • Barry Knichel - SCANGB Update Vehicles Illegally Parked On Verges • Peter Dace - Airship Centenary 2016 Licensed Bar - Raffle Complimentary Buffet Considerable problems of unsightly verges are caused locally by inconsiderate drivers parking illegally. EMAIL: [email protected] WEBSITE: WWW.NCRAGB.CO.UK Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council has a byelaw to minimise grass verge damage. The byelaw is effective when a council officer or warden witnesses someone driving onto the verge and parking.
The ‘Cuffley Pong’ Unfortunately it does not cover the officer or warden observing Regular subscribers to our emails will know that one of driving over pavements, or cars parked on the grass without a the most controversial issues in 2015 was the odours driver present. Residents however may report vehicle(s) parking that blighted many homes in our villages. The NCRA have lined up a senior representative from the on verges within the Borough. Environment Agency to attend our AGM and answer your questions or address any concerns. If you have been affected by the ‘Cuffley Pong’ then we would urge The following are required - the registration number, exact location NCRA Membership 2016 you to come along as it will be a great opportunity to and a photograph of the vehicle on the verge showing the Please fill in and return this form together with your hear first-hand what the EA are doing for residents and £5 subscription to one of the addresses listed. what we can do for them to help resolve these issues. registration number in order to be able to search for the registered keeper details via the DVLA. Name If residents are taking photos of other people’s cars, please ensure Membership - Why Join? Email (block capitals please) you take care and do not put yourself at any risk. Details should The Residents Association keeps members updated on significant Parish issues, offers advice on how to have your be submitted to the Contact Centre. say and can help you resolve local issues. Email: [email protected] Home Phone Subs - 2016 Collection Points Tel: 01707 357000 Cuffley Illegal Parking Mobile Phone Collection Box - 2016 AGM, Cuffley Hall Northaw & Cuffley Parish Council, Maynard Place. Address 115 Brookside Cresent aa9 Thrush Lane The majority of grass verges adjacent to roads are within the a85 Greenfields public highway and are therefore the responsibility of Hertfordshire a12 East Ridgeway County Council, the highways authority. aa2 High Ridge Please report damage to grass verges or request preventative a63 Hill Rise Post Code aa7 Northaw Road East measures (for example posts or post and rail fencing) to Hertfordshire County Council's highways department who are Signature a32 Sutherland Avenue a23 The Meadway responsible for verge maintenance using link hertsdirect.org/ Data Protection - Please visit our website for full details u 6 Highfields faultreporting Existing Life Members - Please complete & Northaw Alternatively the FixMyStreet.com website gives an easy way to return this membership form to enable us to a49 Northaw Road West Verges Churned Up report all your faults. update your details. Please also kindly consider a aa8 Vineyards Road donation to enable the NCRA to continue working aa7 Hook Lane for you and the community. a10 Woodgate Avenue PARKING ISSUES www.ncragb.uk NCRA GUIDE FOR RESIDENTS
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NORTHAW & CUFFLEY VILLAGE DAY 3RD SEPTEMBER 2016
Village Day • Dog Show Health and exercise advice • Live Music in our Healthy Village Tent Gets Closer! • Food & Licensed Bar including some skin health advice after a summer of It’s going to be a fun event 29 local clubs, societies & British sun! for everyone of any age and charities already confirmed - This is just a small taster of with a huge turn out it’s your chance to find out all the many events with more expected from both our that’s happening in our to be announced soon. villages and further afield it’s community and how you too a date for your diary. can get involved. Watch this space as the full • Zip Wire Thrills - you know We still have a few limited programme unfolds. More you want to have a go! spaces, so if your club, exciting news in the next • Try Out A Sport society or charity would like edition of Update. • Tug Of War to be included please send • Scavenger Hunt an email to Sally Pollitt – See You In September! • Vintage & Custom Cars [email protected] Northaw & Cuffley Parish Council
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Northaw Action Group (NAG)
You may have read in the local newspapers or heard rumours about the future of the Youth Centre in Cuffley. For those residents who are not aware of the facility it is the last building on the right in Cuffley as you approach Cuffley Hill.
The facility is manged by a Charity under a lease from the Parish Council and currently there are differences of opinion between the Charity and the Parish Council in relation to both the terms of the lease and the Charity’s compliance with its own constitution.
The Parish Council has no wish to terminate the lease or manage the facility directly but we would like the No More’a Chas Storer articulated HGV lorries queuing to collect from the site, blocking the road day in and day out. Navigating facility to provide a wider set of activities than at present and in particular focus more on the original Sometimes not all recycling is good news! objectives of it being used by local youth groups. around these vehicles for drivers y andne apedestriansr the singl ise A group of Northaw residents have formed NAG to carriagewayextremely dangein Coopersrous, Laneespeciall adjacent to The Chequers The Parish Council hopes that the current dispute can be settled quickly without recourse to litigation and oppose the expansion of a cardboard and green waste Pub and by the sharp bend near The Old Police Station. recycling plant operating in our Green Belt. we can assure all current users and the wider community that our intention is that the facility will remain Many drivers are forced into the path of oncoming traffic Chas Storer recycling have recently had a planning and pedestrians are often forced to walk on the road. open and user groups will be able to continue their existing activities without interruption. application turned down to expand the existing site on Even more worrying, school children walking to and Coopers Lane. The plans were to install industrial from school are forced into the road to avoid the shredding machines, buildings to house the machinery, articulated lorries turning into the site or when lorries office accommodation, an additional weigh bridge and park on the pavement. extensive waiting areas for lorries. This involved Chas NAG is here to stop this expansion and curtail the Storer taking over half of the existing wood yard plot to nuisance caused by this site that’s operating with no accommodate the expansion of this industrial planning restrictions. This site operates 24hrs a day 7 processing plant. days a week with noise and light that bombards local
We appreciate that in this day and age of recycling it’s residents day and night.
an important process and one that protects the So, if you feel you are suffering a nuisance from this site, environment, however when the recycling plant is New Residents we would like to hear from you. Email us your contact Flower Arranging Demonstrations Information Packs operating in the Green Belt, it in turn brings damage to details and observations of how this is affecting you. the environment via noise pollution, light pollution, air Come and see colourful flowers transformed We will then contact you in due course. If we receive a If you have recently moved into Northaw or Cuffley, you pollution (from odour and exhaust fumes), littering the into stunning arrangements. can obtain a Parish Information Pack from the Parish Council significant number of complaints, then we can take civil Office. This pack includes details of local organisations countryside, as well as increased HGV traffic through an We are a flourishing, friendly club meeting on action under common law by seeking an injunction to nd throughout the district, contact telephone numbers etc. unsuitable road network and down narrow country 2 Tuesday in the month at Cuffley Hall, Maynard Place. and general information about the Northaw & stop the noise nuisance with a potential damages claim Demonstrations at 8pm, doors open 7pm. Cuffley Community. for each house affected. In addition we have a garden meeting, social and roads causing damage to properties through vibration. an outing during the year. A warm welcome awaits you in the office and there is This does not need to be a long winded or expensive We, as residents living in the area see this as always time to help with your enquiries, or you can ring process, rather with evidence to support your complaint Further information Mrs Jackie Robinson the office on 01707 875825 unacceptable and a totally unsuitable use of our valued 020 8441 3663 (pictures, recordings etc.) NAG can take action quickly Green Belt. You can also contact us via our own website: to stop local residents having to live with this blight on OurOur nextnext tfewhree events: events: www.northawcufflypc.org.uk NAG have already raised public awareness of the issue their daily lives. 8th December5th April —– Ken 'Festive Law Fantasy' “Proud to by be Catherine British” Gledhill and this resulted in over 300 objection letters sent to the (National Demonstrator) If you have a new neighbour, who you think might Join Together – We Can Make This Happen! ……… 10th May – Charles Barnard “The Colour and the Glory” appreciate an Information Pack, just let them know that Planning Officer at Hertfordshire County Council to stop 14th June –Lee Berrill2016 “Flights of Fancy” they are available free from the Council Office, at this planning application being approved. [email protected] 7 Maynard Place, Cuffley, EN6 4JA. 9th February — AGM and talk 12th July – Gill McGregor – “Floral Inspiration” Drivers, Cyclists, Pedestrians - If you use Coopers Lane 8th March — 'A Box of Delights' by Jane Ellis NAG working in partnership with SCANGB, Northaw & Cuffley Jason Grocock, Clerk to the Council and The Causeway you will probably have seen the road Residents Association and Northaw & Cuffley Parish Council. and pavements being blocked and damaged by
10 11 UPDATE MARCH 2016 UPDATE MARCH 2016 S C A N G B S C A N G B D I A R Y D A T E S B R O O K F A R M M E T R O P O L I S - M E G E N T A L O C A L P L A N SCANGB will be appearing as guest speakers, Still no resolution on this application for a Still no news on this development - the The WHBC Local Plan continues to evolve both at the Northaw & Cuffley Residents camp site to support the weddings planned at developer is still hanging on to the original with the updated timeline of events now with Association AGM on April 7th and the Annual Brook Farm. application for 591 homes but this presents an end insight of mid 2017. significant challenges in order to….… Meeting Of The Parish on April 27th. Spring 2016 - Complete evidence, site . accommodate road changes and deal with the This may be due to the fact that both Welwyn assessments and duty to co-operate work. Both events will be held in Cuffley Hall, & Hatfield and Broxbourne Borough Councils issue that the proposed school will be built on Draft final Local Plan. Maynard Place starting at 7:30pm with doors have to consider the application given that the a slope! opening at 7:00pm. Summer 2016 - Consultation on final draft. land straddles the boundary of both boroughs. These issues have been around for many It’s unlikely that that one borough will accept months and there doesn’t seem to be a Autumn/Winter 2016 - Review responses to this application and the other reject it given solution on the horizon. Nonetheless they still consolation and submit for examination. the position of the site so a mutual decision seem keen to submit plans for a smaller scale Early 2017 - Examination in Public. has to be reached. development (also referred to by some, as phase1) of some 200 properties but this looks Spring/Summer 2017 - Examination of Good News - it means that in a way one likely it will be via the Local Plan. Inspector’s Report and Adoption. borough has the power of veto over the other If the land is considered as ‘favourable’ then and the combined decision is more likely to be Details of the Welwyn Hatfield Local Plan can we can expect an application to be submitted be found on the WHBC website using this link. based on pure planning laws rather than any but if it remains as ‘less favourable’ then the preferences to support local businesses. likelihood is we won’t. We’ll keep you posted. welhat.gov.uk/localplanbackground
T H E C U F F L E Y P O N G P A R K F A R M During the winter months the odour from what is believed to be the Windrow Composter at The recent application for 14 new properties Cattlegate Farm has been restricted to one or two days a month and is far less intrusive than and a barn conversion at Park Farm, Northaw has been rejected on the grounds of during the summer months, nonetheless complaints continue to be sent, both to the Enviromental inappropriate development. Agency and Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council when these pong days hit our villages. What is particularly important about this It doesn’t mean that the problem has gone away or is now at an acceptable level, far from it, decision is that, despite pressure to build pretty much everyone accepts that the sheer nature of composting materials in this way will more homes, the planning authorities are continue to generate some degree of odour and the operator has taken some steps to try and upholding the principles of Green Belt neutralise them. The big question is - have the efforts to neutralise the problem been effective? development. K E E P I N G Y O U U P D A T E D The reality is no one will really know until the summer and if last year is anything to go by then it Although this has been a successful won’t be long before the pong and flies return. conclusion, current planning rules being what The fight isn’t over but we've started well and they are, can give planning authorities very will stay the course. With this in mind a dedicated SCANGB sub group led by Paul Lambert is preparing for a little room for manoeuvre and it’s not to say technical assessment to be conducted the next time odours are detected. If this assessment To be kept updated join the 1000+ residents that every decision will go the same way. We who already receive our email newsletter proves that the problem still exists then the next course of action could potentially be a legal one. must however give credit to the planners who updates and follow us on facebook. do seem to be doing the right thing for both By the time of the Northaw & Cuffley Residents Association AGM (April 7th) and the Annual the community and the threat of over Just drop us a note at [email protected] Meeting Of The Parish (April 27th) come round there will be a further update. development within the Green Belt. Like our facebook page & follow us on Twitter. U P D A T E U P D A T E FACEBOOK.COM / SCANGB SCANGB.CO.UK TWITTER.COM / SCANGB FACEBOOK.COM / SCANGB SCANGB.CO.UK TWITTER.COM / SCANGB
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£80,000 cash boost for new courts at local tennis club! By Martyn Halle
National sports chiefs have agreed to plough almost £80,000 into the local tennis club in a massive vote of confidence. Cuffley Operatic Society (COS) The cash boost will give the area some of the best tennis facilities in Hertfordshire. 2015 was a very successful year for COS. As well as celebrating our 40th Anniversary with a hugely By this summer two newly re-laid courts will open at Northaw and Cuffley Lawn Tennis Club’s headquarters next to enjoyable dinner dance in Cuffley Hall in September we produced the classic show “Anything Goes’ in Cuffley playing fields. June and a new show ‘Shaken not Stirred’ in late November, spotlighting the music from James Bond The club – which has been in existence for more than 70 years – has more than 300 adult and child members making it films. Both shows were excellently produced and played to appreciative audiences. the largest sports club in the area. For 2016 we plan a Murder Mystery evening in Cuffley Hall on Friday 13th May, the pantomime ‘Aladdin’ The cash for relaying two of the club’s existing six all weather courts has come from the Lawn Tennis Association and at the end of November and, to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the shooting down of the airship by Sports England. William Leefe Robinson, we are reprising our unique show ‘The Cuffley VC’. There will be 4 performances rd rd It arrives in the wake of Great Britain’s fantastic achievement in winning the Davis Cup. from 1st to 3 September, with a matinee on 3 September. The performances will form part of the Parish Council’s programme of activities to celebrate the 100th anniversary. All-weather tennis courts allow the sport to be played throughout the year – even in the winter – using a synthetic grass surface that allows water to drain away rapidly even after the heaviest of rain. For more information about our shows and social events follow us on Facebook or visit our website Up until now Cuffley tennis club has replaced all its surfaces when they’ve worn out using its own resources. www.cuffleyoperaticsociety.co.uk. Membership of our society costs just £20 a year, for either performing or associate members. New members are always welcomed! But with more extensive work need to replace the surfaces on its two oldest courts – number one and number two – it applied for lottery funded grant from Sports England and cash from the LTA in the form of a loan. If you enjoy amateur theatre please do come and join us.
Ken Munday, a spokesman for the club, explained: “These courts have had some movement which has made their Box Office: 07845 260147 or [email protected] surface uneven. “Normally once you have laid a hard base to take the artificial surface you just replace the ‘carpet’ once it wears out. For any further information please contact: Jen Holding (Treasurer) on 01707 872418 “So we are digging the surface up and laying a new base which will hopefully solve the problem before laying a new Nigel Crook (Chairman) on 01992 764097 Jill Sandford (Secretary) on 0208 367 6106 carpet.” Anne Rule (President) on 01707 888415 The club is also planning to upgrade its floodlighting and the fencing surrounding the courts. Plans are also being considered to convert the club’s seventh court – which is tarmac -into an all-weather court.
The newly ‘carpeted’ courts one and two should be ready for use by late Spring. Charles Johnston of Sport England, said: “The Inspired Facilities Fund has had a huge impact on grassroots sport Foot Health Clinic across the country. Since 2011, we’ve invested £102 million into more than 1,920 projects to improve and refurbish For foot healthcare and comfort sports clubs and transform non-sporting venues into vibrant community sports clubs.
“It’s great to see Northaw & Cuffley join the long list of successful clubs to benefit from this fund.” Ken Munday said: “We are delighted to have secured this investment, which means we can upgrade the quality of two of our courts making them a secure surface to play on. It is the cornerstone of our strategy to have an outstanding club from the 2012 Olympics’ legacy.”
About Northaw and Cuffley Tennis Club When: Wednesdays and Fridays The club is currently based next to the playing fields on the road leading in from Potters Bar and Enfield. Where: The Cuffley Clinic It has been in existence for more than 70 years with its original home being in Northaw. 5 Maynard Place, Cuffley There are fantastic views over the local fields and besides six courts the club boasts a modern club house with bar, social changing and showering facilities. • Nail cutting service There are approximately 250 adult and 270 junior members with a range of membership fees. • Full foot health service (For treatment of corns, callus, fungal Our club fees for adults are among the cheapest in the area at £220 a year, which includes free use of floodlights with balls provided. toenails, cracked heels, verrucae and ingrowing nails) A big emphasis is placed on encouraging children to play tennis. Our juniors are ranked in the top 30 in the Eastern region out of a total of more than 400 clubs, many with bigger facilities such as indoor courts. Call 01707 875400 or 07879447644 The club has highly qualified coaches led by Paul Rock. They can help adults and children learn and improve their tennis. Mrs Geraldine Croker Potential adult members are invited to contact the club via its website or why not pop in on a club night to see it in S.A.C. Dip FHPT S.A.C. Dip FHPP MBSR MIFR action. Men’s night Tuesdays, Women’s Wednesdays, Juniors Fridays or adult social tennis from 2pm on Saturdays. Foot Health Practitioner [email protected] Full details of how to contact the club: Website: http://www.northaw-cuffleytennisclub.co.uk/
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From 6 April 2016 all dogs in England, Scotland and Wales will be legally required to be microchipped, and their details registered on one of the authorised databases, such as “Petlog”. Northern Ireland has already introduced this measure. st th Thursday 31 March Thursday 26 May The idea has been long campaigned for by numerous animal pressure groups working collectively as “The Microchipping Britain’s Best Back Garden: Alliance”. This Group, which includes the “British Veterinary Association”, “the Kennel Club”, “Dogs Trust”, and “the RSPCA”, Alpines and Miniatures has the key aim of encouraging all dog owners to take responsibility for keeping their pet. the making of Henstead Exoc Garden with Andrew Brogan with Graham Dodds Under the law you are obliged to keep your details up to date on the database. Police and Local Authority Employees will be issued with microchip reader scanners so that instant enforcement of the law can be carried out. A time windowd will be allowe for the owner to get the chipping doneeir if th pet is caught without a chip. After which a £500 fine for failing to comply will be issued. Full details of the change to the law will emerge over the next few months. th Thursday 28 April Puppies must be chipped at their second set of vaccinations, which is usually around the time they are weaned at about 8 plus weeks. If your dog dies, you must inform the database that holds your pet’s details. If you sell or otherwise pass the dog on, you, Buerflies and Us as the previous keeper, are required to register the new keeper. (NB. Theused wording is ‘keeper’, rather than ‘owner’, with regard to microchips.) with Julia Morton With microchipping, keepers, and their dogs, will have an official relationship, rather as they did under the old Dog Licence. The modern technology of microchipping will not only help lost dogs be re-‐united with their families, it will also connect liable human beings to abused animals. Mistreatment of animals will still happen even ifm dogs are icrochipped, but now there will 7:30 for 8pm at Cuffley Hall Refreshments, Raffle & Plant Sales be some redress against the perpetrator on behalf of societynd a – perhaps more importantly, on behalf M of “ an’s B est F riend”, Admission Free for members (only £1 for visitors) your Dog! Full details on our website cuffleyhortsoc.org.uk or call (01707) 875742 Jason Grocock– The Editor.
What’s On at Cuffley Hall - Spring 2016 RED SQUIRREL UPDATE
March
Thu 3rd Northaw & Cuffley Residents Associaon Fri 4th Cuffley Operac Society: ‘Evening Standards’ Tue 8th Cuffley Floral Art Club: ‘A Box of Delights’ by Jane Ellis Thu 10th Cuffley Hall AGM th For full details Sat 12 Cuffley Players Coffee Morning Wed 16th Cuffley Homemakers: ‘Call The Midwife’ of all these events, Thu 31st Cuffley Horcultural Society: ‘The Making of Henstead Exoc Garden’ plus regular April weekly acvies,
Tue 5th Cuffley Floral Art Club: ‘Proud to be Brish’ by Ken Law th and informaon on Recently I was reading Michael Clark’s, Mammals, Amphibians and Reptiles’, (2001) looking for references Thu 7 Northaw & Cuffley Residents Associaon AGM th to those creatures in Home Wood. Imagine my delight when I read the following references (pp -‐ 108 111). Sat 9 Cuffley Players Coffee Morning local clubs & sociees Wed 13th - Sat 16th Cuffley Players: ‘Spring Quartet’ - an evening of four plays th based at the Hall, A.H. Foster saw a pair of red squirrels in Highdown Wood (Tingley Wood on some maps) near Hitchin on Wed 20 Cuffley Homemakers: ‘Me And My Camera’ with Pauline Marndale th Fri 22nd Northaw & Cuffley Annual Parish Meeng please call the 11 June 1943. Thu 28th Cuffley Horcultural Society: ‘Buerflies and Us’ with Julia Morton Six records for 1939 – 44 in northwest Hertfordshire as the species seemed to vived have sur longest in the (01707) 875389 May south of Hertfordshire. or visit our website Thu 5th Northaw & Cuffley Residents Associaon Michael’s father saw a red squirrel in Northaw Great Wood in the early 1950’s. On the 6th April 1953 Bryan th cuffleyhall.co.uk Fri 6 Cuffley Players Quiz Night Sage reported one there, it was the last one reported in Hertfordshire but they survived much longer in Tue 10th Cuffley Floral Art Club: ‘The Colour and the Glory’ by Charles Barnard Fri 13th Cuffley Operac Society: Murder Mystery Evening Essex. Wed 18th Cuffley Homemakers: The Dick and Dave Audio Visual Show th Thank you Michael. Brian Warren, Local Historian Thu 26 Cuffley Horcultural Society: ‘Alpines and Miniatures’ with Graham Dodds
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Venue: Cuffley Community Centre, Station Road, Cuffley, EN6 4EY
Toys, Crafts, Messy Play and Song Time. Snacks and Drinks Provided Just £1 per family
Travis Perkins Lt William Leefe Robinson Exact details will be Saturday to follow the shot down the German included in the next edition Church ceremonies. Airship SL11 in the early of ‘Update’, but we can Supplies more than 100,000 product lines including general building In addition a WW1 hours of Sunday 3rd confirm at midday there will materials, timber, plumbing & heating, kitchens, bathrooms, exhibition will be held in September 1916 – it was be the unveiling of a landscaping materials & tool hire. Cuffley Hall 5-9 September the first Airship brought ceremonial plaque in the and will specialise in the Next day delivery service. down over British Soil, and Millennium Gardens, events of 3rd September Branch Manager Assistant Manager he was awarded the followed by a Service in St 1916. Parts of the crashed Greg Santer Paula Edwards Victoria Cross by King Andrews Church to include Airship will be on display George V at Windsor speeches from Mr Howard Why not take advantage of the Northaw & Cuffley Parish Council and a power-point Castle. The Airship came Guard, Deputy Lieutenant presentation on a Cash Card which offers discount on all our product lines. to earth alongside the East of Hertfordshire and Sir continuous loop will tell the Ridgeway. Freddie Sowrey retired Air full story. We extend a Simply bring in a copy of this advert. Marshal of the RAF. Also The Northaw & Cuffley warm invitation to local Parish Council is arranging confirmed are four Schools, their PTA’s and a series of events on performances of ‘The other Youth organisations Saturday 3rd September Cuffley VC’ by The Cuffley to attend the Exhibition. this year - the precise Operatic Society, on the evenings of Thursday 1st, For further information 100th anniversary - to please contact commemorate this historic Friday 2nd, Saturday 3rd, deed. and a matinee Cllr Peter Dace performance at 2.30pm on [email protected] 18 19 UPDATE MARCH 2016 UPDATE MARCH 2016
CHANGING CUFFLEY
At regular intervals the Planning Applications Committee meets to take decisions on the latest submitted plans for large or small proposed alterations to buildings or land. There is a constant supply of such requests, most of which are approved. Some applications require the demolition of a property so as to rebuild on the same site. In most cases the subsequent building is larger than its predecessor. There are few local properties available for-‐ first time CLERK’S UPDATE IN PICTURES ON RECENT WORK & EVENTS IN THE PARISH purchasers unless their relatives are wealthy.
LOCAL EXAMPLES THEN LATER
9th February 2000 42 THE RIDGEWAY 13th November 2011
Post Office moves to Dry Cleaning Shop & Parish Council agree new location for the Station Road Post Box.
21th July 1999 2 PLOUGH HILL 5th January 2013
14th August 2009 VINE COTTAGE 7th October 2012
The Annual New Year Community Party for the over 60’s in Cuffley in January was much enjoyed by all!
12th December 2009 TILGEAR 18th November 2012
New Seats in Northaw Playing Fields, refurbished & relocated seat outside St Thomas a Becket, and New Seat
to be purchased for the Green.
If there are any people in Cuffley or Northaw who were local residents during the Second World War, I would be interested in talking with them. Please contact me through the Parish 7 Office 0170 875825.
Brian Warren, Local Historian Our Local Police organise “Barnfest” at Tolmers Scouting and Activity Centre.
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News from Isabel Hospice Forthcoming Events April and May2016
APRIL MAY 1 True Grit 5 Saturday 2 April –. Benington Lordship, High Elms Lane, SG2 7DG Lynmore Singers Spring Concert See our website www.isabelhospice.org.uk for details of this fantastic charity, obstacle, Saturday 7 May from 7.30pm, St Clements Church,Turnford, Herts, EN8 OLU challenge covering two courses of 5k or 10k. The Lynmore Singers with accompanist Heather Banks and Musical Director Tina Shepherd. News from IsabelEntrance fee £8 including Hospice refreshments. All proceeds to support The Isabel Hospice. Auction of Promises Call 01992 713362. Facebook: The Lynmore Singers. Website Back by public demand, Friday 15 April from 7pm – 10.30pm at Wodson Park, Ware www.thelynmoresingers.org.uk something for everyone to buy. Book tickets from Shirley on 01920 467194.
Civic Dinner at Rhodes Arts Complex Isabel Hospice Spring Golf Day Saturday 16 April –– CM23 3JF Forthcoming EventsThursday April 12 May 08.00 – and 18.00, Brickendon May Grange 2016 Golf Club, Penbridge Lane, New Card Only Pay and Display Ticket Machine comes into operation at our Sopers Road Car Park. Cash only Mayor Daniel Abbots Dinner. For tickets please telephone 01279 715000. Brickendon, SG13 8PD machine to be removed. Old Time Music Hall, A great day of golf! The day starts at 08.00 with coffee and bacon baguettes and ends with Friday 22 April –Thalian Hall, Bridge Road East WGC, AL7 1JU 8pm – 10.30pm an auction at 5pm followed by prize giving. Please call Peter Dunham on 078367 63949 for tickets. Isabel Hospice Jumble Sale Square Dance APRILFriday 22 April – Presdales School, Hoe Lane, Ware, 8-11.30pm Saturday 14 May from 2pm, Thundridge Hall, Ware Entry fee 20p Royston Lions Club invites you to another great Pete Skiffins Square Dance. For more details contact Ann Davey; [email protected] Licensed bar and raffle. Ticket price of £13.00 includes fish and chip supper plus a choc ice. For tickets, please email Keith [email protected] or phone 01763 231492. Vintage Garden Party 1 True Grit 5 Sunday 15 May -‐ Millers Cottage, Pig Lane, Bishop’s Stortford, CM22 7PA -‐ 2-‐5pm. Charity Tennis Tournament Entrance Fee £5 Sunday 24 April – Norfolk Road Playing Fields, Buntingford, SG9 9BT 10am to Saturdaymidday. 2 April –. Benington Lordship, HighCome along Elms to The Vinta geLane, Garden Party SG2 with cream 7DG teas, sparkling wine, stalls and music in All tennis players welcome. It will be doubles – just turn up then names go into a hat. There a beautiful garden. Seeare three our astro -websiteturf courts and bring your own picnic for afterwards. Tickets for and details information 01279of this 755320 All proceeds fantastic donated to charity, Isabel Hospice obstacle, Details from [email protected] . ON YOUR BIKE 2016 challengeHaileybury Gala Concert covering two courses of 5k or 10k.Sunday 22 May -‐ Bishop’s Stortford Rugby Club, CM23 2QE 8.15am – 3pm Tuesday 26 April 7pm – 10.30pm, Haileybury School, Hertford Heath, SG13 7NN Join us for a chilled and informal evening of jazz standards and solos performed by the Ticket Price £12-‐ £25. fantastic and talented students at Haileybury. Join us on Sunday 22 May to help us make our seventh sponsored bike ride a ‘Wheel Blast’ Tickets £25pp. contact Beth Hardy on 01707 382500 or [email protected] More details Beth Hardy 01707 382500 or [email protected] Auction of Promises Charity Abseil NGS Teas in Garden th st Saturday 30 April & Sunday 1 May at Church Langley Water Tower Harlow Wednesday 25 May and Monday 30 May -‐ Mill House, Welwyn, AL6 9EU. 2.30pm– FridayTo find out 15 more April about this greatfrom fundraising 7pm event – where 10.30pm you abseil off this at iconic water Wodson Park, WareBack by public demand, 5.30pm tower call Bill Colton from Rotary Club of Harlow Tye on 07711982671. Come along for a lovely afternoon tea in the garden, with all proceeds to Isabel Hospice. Well over 300 Nitrous Oxide (N2O) Gas Canisters were collected at KGV in 3 days – N2O can kill but it can be something for everyone to buy. Book tickets from Shirley on 01920 467194. sold and used quite legally! As KGV has now become such a popular location, for mainly young people, to Master 15/03/2016 Thursday 1 September – Potters Charity Golf Day, Brickendon Grange Golf Club drive to, and then use N2O, we will now need to lock the site to prevent vehicle access each evening! Isabel Hospice Charity Golf Day. From 10am – 6pm. Civic Dinner at Rhodes Arts Complex The day will start with bacon rolls and coffee to set you up for the 18 holes of Stableford Golf. On your return a traditional roast dinner and pudding will be served. This will be followed by a Presentation Ceremony, Charity Auction and a quiz. Saturday 16 April –– CM23 3JF Entry fee £65 pp, please email [email protected]. Mayor Daniel Abbots Dinner. For tickets please telephone 01279 715000.
Old Time Music Hall, Master 15/03/2016 Friday 22 April –Thalian Hall, Bridge Road East WGC, AL7 1JU 8pm – 10.30pm Please call Peter Dunham on 078367 63949 for tickets.
Square Dance Planning your next event? Plans are well under way for the September Village Day and the Leefe Robinson Commemoration Events- see Friday 22 April – Presdales School, Hoe Lane, Ware, 8-11.30pm separate items in this issue. Royston Lions Club invites you toThen another why great not Pete take S akiffins look Square at the Dance. facilies Licensed bar and raffle. Ticket price of £13.00on offerincludes at Cuffleyfish and chipHall? supper plus a choc ice. For tickets, please email Keith [email protected] or phone 01763 231492. Our staff will be pleased to discuss your requirements Charity Tennis Tournament and help you to plan a successful event. Sunday 24 April – Norfolk Road Playing Fields, Buntingford, SG9 9BT 10am to midday.Cuffley Hall, Maynard Place, Cuffley, EN6 4JA AllTelephone: tennis players (01707) welcome. 875389 It will be doubles – just turn up then names go into a hat. There are three astro-turf courts and bring your own picnic for afterwards. Email: info@cuffleyhall.co.uk Details from [email protected] A Survey of all Parish Council owned Trees completed, Bats Survey then completed, and finally work carried Website: cuffleyhall.co.uk out to fell or coppice trees which are deemed a health & safety risk to the public. HaileyburyRegistered Charity G alaNo. 213603 Concert
Jason Grocock, Clerk to the Council [email protected] www.northawcuffleypc.org.uk Tuesday 26 April 7pm – 10.30pm, Haileybury School, Hertford Heath, SG13 7NN Join us for a chilled and informal evening of jazz standards and solos performed by the 2 fantastic and talented students at Haileybury.
22 Tickets £25pp. contact Beth Hardy on 01707 382500 or [email protected]
Charity Abseil Saturday 30 th April & Sunday 1st May at Church Langley Water Tower Harlow To find out more about this great fundraising event where you abseil off this iconic water tower call Bill Colton from Rotary Club of Harlow Tye on 07711982671.
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Friends of St Thomas’s, Northaw The Friends of Working in Northaw
‘Dedicated to saving the past for the future’ Northaw Great Wood Great Wood
The church of Saint Thomas a Becket is a Grade II listed building. According to Historic England, St Thomas’s is a building ‘of more than special architectural and historic interest’. The Friends of St Thomas’s (FOST) was set up in 2014 to help maintain and support this much-loved church, with its exceptional murals and stained glass windows, as an important part of the cultural heritage of the village and local community.
St Thomas’s is the legacy of that generation of parishioners, villagers, local families and benefactors who, after the fire that destroyed the previous church in February 1881, rallied around, raised funds for a new building and commissioned a Lincolnshire firm of architects with a ready-made design so that construction Got time to spare? could begin without delay. Although decorative work remained to be done and a further aisle was to be Happy to work outdoors? added, the new church was brought into use in September 1882, a remarkable achievement. Trying to keep fit? FOST believes that St Thomas’s is a building of which everyone in Northaw and Cuffley, irrespective of Interested in wildlife? denomination or creed, can be very proud, for it belongs to the whole community. Such buildings do not Would you like to help us? come cheap. The church is self-financing and the costs of general upkeep, let alone any major repairs, are burdensome. In these circumstances, FOST acts as a vehicle for its members and supporters to make a Why not get involved with our conservation work? Our activities include coppicing, scrub clearance, path and glade management, valuable contribution (through their annual or life subscriptions) to the important task of preserving this wildlife surveys and arranging walks. Work parties are held every legacy for future generations. Friday and on the 1st Sunday of the month, from 9.30am to 12.30pm. Meet in the Car Park - wear old clothes and sturdy boots. New members (non-churchgoers and churchgoers alike) can help to shape the future development of FOST, Bring some refreshments and gardening gloves (but can be provided). not just as a fund-raising body, but also as an association of like-minded people for whom St Thomas’s is an For more information, visit our website at: iconic building and a focal point for the local community. Membership of FOST also provides an enduring www.fongw.org.uk link for those who have personal or family connections with St Thomas’s. Or contact Liz Hart, Membership Secretary on 07776 025393
Friends receive newsletters and an invitation to an annual Friends’ Day and other events, as well as having an opportunity to collaborate (should they wish to do so) in fund-raising activities in connection with the We would love to see you! repair and maintenance of the fabric of St Thomas’s.
For more information, contact Clive Johnson on 07544 132895 or email: [email protected] or see Friends’ page www.norcuff.com The Great British CUFFLEY RUGBY CLUB www.cuffleyrugby.co.uk
Supper THINKING OF PLAYING RUGBY THIS YEAR?
Supporting Spinal Injuries Association 2 Senior men’s teams Friday 20th May 2016 Women’s section
Social membership
Training every Wednesday from 19:00
Why not come along and see what Cuffley Rugby Club can offer you.
Club Details Make the batter matter Location: Botany Bay Cricket Club, East Lodge Lane, Enfield, Middlesex, EN2 8AS Hold a Great British Fish and Chip Club Chairman & Coach: Gary Harris E-mail: [email protected] Supper to help rebuild lives after spinal cord injury. Sponsors & Marketing: Ross Lovett E-mail: [email protected] To request a fundraising pack: Call 01908 208541 Email [email protected] Visit www.siafishandchips.co.uk Have fun and raise money for the SIA Registered Charity No 1054097
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www.northaworchard.com The Northaw & Cuffley Neighbourhood Plan
The statutory planning system is a maze of documentation, detailed complex policies and case law which is generally impenetrable to the layman. Mostresidents’ experience of the planning system will be limited either to seeking planning consent for modifications to their own house or raising objections to planning applications submitted by third parties, typically on land adjacent to their own properties. Those whohis have had t experience will appreciate that the outcome is determined by reference and interpretation of the planning policies of the local planning authority, Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council (WHBC), together a degree of subjective assessment by the relevant
The Community Orchard is a public Hedge planting and p runing green space in the heart of Northaw Winter has been a busy time. In November, we held a pruning workshop with orchardist Anna Baldwin to carry out for all in the parish to enjoy. formative pruning of the apples and pears. This helps to ensure a good shape as the trees grow and is done in the winter when they are dormant unlike stone fruits which are pruned in late spring to avoid a fungal disease called silver case officer. leaf. Before Christmas we also took delivery of 750 free native hedging plants sponsored by Brown & Carroll Ltd., a The government in 2011 introduced new legislationwhich allowed local communities to develop their own planning company based in Basildon, through a scheme called policies that would have to be taken into account by WHBC when determining individual planning applications. Time4Trees. Volunteers from the company sportingly came These local policies would be incorporated into a comprehensive document called the Neighbourhood Plan which to help with the planting too – many thanks to them for their support and to The Tree Feller Tree Surgery for the donation would be the subject of local consultation andd coul only come into force if supported by a positive vote at a local of mulch. Work has also been carried out to improve the referendum. access to Willow Field and we hope to do the same for Ash Field over the summer as well as installing a green roof on The Parish Council has over the last year developed a draft Neighbourhood Plan for Northaw and Cuffley and our our container. intention is to commence community consultation in the near future where we will share with all stakeholders the detail. The current draft document is circa 60 pages of text, drawings and pictures t and is not ye in a state suitable Future events Our first Wassail Easter work party - Saturday 26 March 10am -1pm for public consultation. However at this stage we are able to share the core concepts and would welcome feedback. Along with community orchards throughout the UK Spring pruning workshop - Date to be arranged. we carried out a traditional blessing or ‘wassail’ in Family Picnic - Sunday 22 May 1pm – 5pm Free entry. the orchard on a snowy Sunday evening in January. Games and stalls and a Guided Herb Walk (£10 all proceeds Traditional wassail songs were sung, and a wassail to the orchard) King and Queen appointed who led a parade We also hold monthly work days when you are welcome to around the orchard accompanied by musical join in helping to maintain and improve the site for both instruments. The ancient custom of hanging toast residents and wildlife. If you would like to get a bit of gentle soaked in cider from the trees followed! Everyone exercise in the fresh air, ring the Parish Council office on Housing enjoyed warming themselves around the bonfire, 01707 875825 and someone will return your call. Or visit our drinking mulled apple juice and listening to the new website www.northaworchard.com for information on Our research highlighted that over a 10 year period there were more houses in the area but the population had gentle sounds of a harp as darkness fell. events, to send us a message or to add fallen. In addition there was demand from the community for more choice in housing particularly smaller and more details to our mailing list. Volunteers also needed for vital affordable houses which would allow residents to trade down and remain in the area. Befriend a Tree watering over the summer! For a small donation you can befriend your very own We also received feedback that theres wa a significant concern about development which was out of character with tree. In return, you will receive a certificate and be able to sample fruits from your tree each year. the surrounding area, typically this related to major house extensions or developments in back gardens or on sites Marquee and yurt for hire following demolition. We have a 4m x 4m marquee and a yurt which can Our draft policies seek to address these issues: be hired for suitable events. See website for details.
How to find the Orchard • We are proposing detailed policies which would prescribe separation distances between houses that would Next to No. 49 Northaw Road West (access road to ensure that over development of sites is prevented and overlooking and overshadowing is minimized the Scout hut) or from Church Lane (by the • Restrict gated communities bungalows) Cobnut catkin As far as possible ensure that developments are in keeping with the general charactere of th area • ______
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Recent planning regulations introduced the concept of permitteddevelopment where many small extensions to Our proposals for Station Road include: existing properties no longer require planning consent. The aboveies polic will not impact on the ability to extend The whole road becomes a 20 mph zone under permitted development rights. • • An increase in parking and loading bays Residents will already be aware that WHBC within their local plan are proposing that two sites currently in the • Two additional pedestrian crossings greenbelt will be designated for residential development, one site is at the end ofMeadway the and the other is • Removal of the planters on the south side between Greenfields and the tennis courts, residential developmentcapacity circa 30 and 110 units respectively. The impact of these measures would result in a more pedestrian friendly environment with no negative impact in For both sites we have included within the draft NeighbourhoodPlan development briefs that set out how we would terms of congestion during rush hours. like both sites to be developed.
Retail Offer in Cuffley Community facilities
Community consultation revealed that there was a desire that Station Road should remain a vibrant local retail We have developed a range of policies which are aimed at preserving the existing facilities and making centre with a variety of retail units and services.order In to restrict a drift towards services and catering outlets we improvements where appropriate. In particular we are proposing that a flood lit all weather pitch is developed at the are proposing a policy that planning consent should be refused for change of use from retail to other uses when the King George V playing fields. This will be located on land between the bowls club and Northaw Road and will not total retail offer is below 70%. result in a loss of any of the existingties. facili In addition we will be seeking to work with the local football, tennis In order to minimise problems with ery deliv l orries servicing shops on the south side of Stationwe Road are proposing a policy that requires the service road behind the shops to be kept free from any development that affects its ability to be used for deliveries.
We are also proposing a policy for shop fronts which overtime will result in harmonisation and prevention of undesirable features such as external security grills.
Sopers Road industrial estate and bowls clubs to improve facilities possiblyincluding a new sports pavilion.
We anticipate that there will be pressure to redevelop some units in Sopers Roadw either as ne replacement Funding and delivery commercial units or possibly residential. draft Our policy is to supportdevelopment for light industrial and office We have throughout the development of the plan recognised that we must be able to demonstrate that what we are uses but resist residential uses. Any new development would be restricted to the height of the existing Everest proposing is deliverable. building. When the two major sites proposed for residential development come forward there is likely tos be agreement negotiated by WHBC which require cash or in kind contributions towards projects that mitigateal the loc impact of the proposed developments. We fully expect that these contributions from developers will fund the proposed highways work onStation Road and at the Cuffley playing fields.
Feedback
In due course we will be undertaking in depth community consultationfocus through groups, public meetings and Roads written submissions. From previous consultation exercises we already have contact details of residents who wished to participate in consultation.f I you would like to become involved in the consultation or wish to provide feedback All residents are already fully aware of problems with through traffic and congestion, particularly in Station Road. now please submit [email protected] Further public meetings will be held in the coming The ideal solution would a be bypass but this could never be justified on abenefit cost/ basis. months and details will be on our website,www.northawcuffleypc.co.uk and public notice boards.
We look forward tohearing from.
2 Bob Stubbs-‐ Chairman
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Northaw & Cuffley Parish Local Organisations and Societies
BROWNIES Cuffley Football Club Cuffley Operatic Society Northaw & Cuffley Lawn Sparklers Secretary for Seniors Mrs A Rule Tennis Club For babies & toddlers aged Selling or Letting? 1st Cuffley Mr Brian Gruenewald 01707 888415 Mr Ken Munday 0-4 yrs. with parent or carer Amanda Hollis 01992 425750 07802 724008 Tuesday afternoons at Cuffley Estate Agents and Valuers 01992 633701 Cuffley Players Life Church Cuffley Football Club Mrs Fran Taylor SCOUTS 01707 876772 2nd Cuffley Secretary for Juniors, 01707 872229 1st Cuffley Scout Group To arrange a convenient appointment Mrs Rebecca Watt Youths, general enquiries Beavers, Cubs Froebel Family Support Group please call or email: 01707 872061 Mrs. Debbie Borley Country Dancing & Scouts (CVS) 01707 875273 Mrs A Wilkins GSL Maureen Ward Tents, Tunnels, Toys for CUFFLEY OFFICE CHURCHES 01707 875313 01707 873519 Toddlers, Tea and help for Cuffley Friends of Cancer Mums/Carers 24 Station Road I Cuffley I Hertfordshire EN6 4HT St Andrews & St Research UK Friends of Northaw 1st Northaw Scout Group 01707 875016 or 01707 01707 872111 Thomas a Becket Pat Lovatt Great Wood Beavers, Cubs & Scouts 870009 [email protected] Church Office 01707 873060 Secretary – Liz Hart GSL Toni Marsh ------St Andrews Church 0208 366 2703 01707 642780 Northaw & Cuffley Parish Cuffley Cuffley Hall Tea Dances [email protected] Council Offices CHESHUNT OFFICE 01707 872677 Mr. G. Sexton Northaw Women’s 7 Maynard Place 56 Turners Hill I Cheshunt I Hertfordshire EN8 8LQ 01707 874577 Friends of St Thomas’s, Institute Cuffley Life Church Cuffley Northaw Mrs C Summerhayes Hertfordshire 01992 621116 King James Avenue Cuffley Hall Clive Johnson 01707 874443 EN6 4JA [email protected] Cuffley The Manager 07544132895 Tel: 01707 875825 Spring into 01707 876060 Maynard Place fostnorcuff@gmail.com Northaw Village Hall www.jrpropertyservices.co.uk Cuffley EN6 4JA Bookings: contact Email contacts: St Martin de Porres 01707 875389 www.norcuff.com Mrs Charlotte Jeffery Council Clerk & Proper Officer: action with a FREE valuation Catholic Church 07789 558928 northawcuffleyclerk@btconnec This is your personal invitation to receive a free valuation of your property and to discuss all aspects of Church Close Cuffley Homemakers GUIDES t.com SELLING or LETTING your home with our local experienced sales and lettings teams.
Cuffley Mrs. Jill Beale Mrs Alison Woodman SCHOOLS, PRE SCHOOLS All of our staff have a wealth of knowledge of the local area and would be delighted to spend time IF YOU HAVE INSTRUCTED ANOTHER AGENT ON A SOLE AGENCY BASIS, THE TERM OF THOSE 01707 873308 01707 875079 01992 632174 & NURSERIES or discussing a marketing package best suited to you. INSTRUCTIONS MUST BE CONSIDERED BEFORE CONTACTING US
LOCAL Cuffley Hall Short Mat Kidston Institute Cuffley School Deputy Clerk: ORGANISATIONS Bowls [email protected] Theobalds Road [email protected] Mr Alan Kelley Cuffley. EN6 4HN Cuffley Art Society 01707 874959 Local RSPB Group 01707 888100 Mrs. Marian Handford Bruce Bennett Visit our Web Site 01707 874232 Cuffley Horticultural 01707 876850 Northaw CE Primary www.northawcuffleypc.org.uk Society School Cuffley Badminton Mr Roy Papworth Neighbourhood Watch Vineyards Road Our offices are open:- Looking for a new home (Tuesdays 8.30 – 01707 874357 Elizabeth Stredwick Northaw Tues – Fri, 11.30am – 2.30pm 11.00pm) 01707 880967 EN6 4PB APPOINTMENTS ARE Mr or Mrs S Paine Cuffley Karate Club 01707 652869 AVAILABLE 01707 875387 Mr. Allan Chaston Northaw Transition OUTSIDE THESE TIMES BY 01707 874389 Angelina Khan PRIOR ARRANGEMENT. Cuffley Care at Home 01707 655059 Cuffley Pre-School CLOSED MONDAYS & BANK this Easter? Service: Cuffley & Northaw Youth www.northawtti.webs.com Play Group HOLIDAY WEEKENDS Liz Ruane & Community Centre 07508 707155 Youth & Community The Manager Homewood Volunteers The last Saturday of each Centre, Station Road, Station Road Group Four Corners Pre School month, 9am – 10am Cuffley, EN6 4EY Cuffley EN6 4EY 01707 Brian Russell 07947 438232 (excluding Aug. & Dec.) a 01707 876197 872642 01707 875699 Borough Councillor holds a Northaw Pre-School surgery in the Council Offices. Cuffley Industrial Cuffley & District Northaw & Cuffley Squiggles Heritage Society Wednesday Afternoon Residents Association Nikki: 07885 426220 Update is designed and Mr Don Munns. Club Andrea Allgood Danielle: 07545 908201 published by Northaw & 01707 873680 Mr John White 01707 872856 Cuffley Parish Council Talk to us... 01707 875589 Musical Teapots Cuffley Floral Art Club Northaw & Cuffley Contact Mandy Editor: Jason Grocock. Mrs Pat Grainger Cuffley & Northaw Sports Bowling Club 07800 818444 Clerk to the Council. 01707 875100 & Social Club Mr Ray Brewer Mr. Kevin Borley 01707 872772 Cuffley Community Advertising & copy to 01707 875273 Centre Pre-School Carol Branigan-Email: 07806 331187 [email protected] Estate Agents and Valuers www.jrpropertyservices.co.uk
12/02/2016 30 31 Cuffley Cafe MON, TUES, SAT: 06.00AM - 16.00PM WED, THURS, FRI: 06.00AM - 16.30PM SUN: CLOSED
Tel: 01707 876 622
3 Maynard Place Cuffley EN6 4JA