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News from Loughton Town Council Spring 2020 No 88 Loughton’s heritage celebrated

A CEREMONY for the latest blue plaque was up a Judge, but his vocation was with the London Polytechnic. held on 21 January at The Loughton Club, Church of England and he was ordained. Dawson, an anti-drink campaigner, said “the Station Road; an appropriate occasion, Cllr In 1870 he became Rector of St John, men and youths of Loughton in their leisure Chris Pond having just given a talk on ‘Old Clerkenwell, a poor parish, the church time had nothing to do bar go to the pub”. Loughton’ to members of the New Vistas group situated near to Farringdon Station. One of Always ready to put his money where his at the venue. Many of them remained for the the troubles William wrote was “few of those mouth was, he gave to Loughton a place where ceremony, joined by several Town Councillors. that work here live here, and few of those who men and boys could gather, in a dry building, Deputy Town Mayor, Cllr Tessa Cochrane dwell here work here”. In his 23 years there at minimal cost, for games and recreation. In made the dedication and invited Cllr Chris he organised the clear up of St John’s burial 1901, he arranged for the present clubhouse to Pond, Chair of the Environment and Heritage ground and conversion to a public park (still be built, and supported it for the rest of his life. Committee, to elaborate. there), and wrote the history of the parish. William Dawson died at Susancroft on 1 William Dawson, the son of the vicar of East He came to Loughton in about 1892 November 1927. He is commemorated by the Harling, Norfolk, attended Harrow School and built a house for himself, Susancroft, large oil painting in the stairwell of the club. As followed by Exeter College, Oxford. In the 1850s in Upper Park, on what had once been the one of Loughton’s great benefactors it’s entirely Oxford was not noted for academic excellence, yard of the Crown Inn, before it moved. He appropriate that this plaque to his memory has most didn’t take a degree, but William got assisted, unpaid, at St Mary’s Church while been provided by Loughton Town Council, to honours 1st class in Law. He might have ended continuing as Warden of the Finsbury & East remind passers-by of this man and his gifts.

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COUNCIL SERVICES Churches Together www.loughtonchurches.org.uk POLICE & FIRE (dial 999 for emergencies) Loughton Town Council 020 8508 4200 Epping Forest ReUse 01992 578222 Essex Police (non-emergency) 101 City of London Corp (Epping Forest) 020 8532 1010 ignite (Youth Activities) 020 8508 3643 Action Fraud 0300 123 2040 Epping Forest District Council 01992 564000 Loughton Arts Centre 07532 053194 Anti-terrorist hotline 0800 789321 Waste Management Hotline 01992 564608 Loughton Voluntary Care Assoc. 020 8508 6114 PUBLIC UTILITIES Essex County Council (ECC) 03457 430 430 Restore Community Centre 020 8508 9883 UK Power Networks emergency 105 Adult Social Care 0345 603 7630 Royal British Legion (Loughton Branch) 020 8508 5044 National Gas Emergency Service 0800 111 999 Child Social Care 0345 603 7627 Royal Voluntary Service 0845 608 0122 Thames Water 24 hour leakline 0800 714 614 Debden Library 0333 0132654 Supporting Carers in Essex 0300 770 80 90 SPORT Education & Schools 0345 603 2200 Voluntary Action Epping Forest 01992 910701 David Lloyd Chigwell 0345 129 6783 Loughton Library 0333 0132677 Volunteering Enquiries 01992 284761 Debden Sports Club 020 8508 9392 Registrar: Births, ceremonies & deaths 0345 603 7632 Loughton Athletic Club 07958 903842 HEALTH & HOSPITALS Essex Parking Partnership (enquiries) 01206 282316 Loughton Bowling Club 020 8508 3546 ADAS (Alcohol & Drugs Service) 01279 641347 Loughton Cricket Club 020 8502 2064 Alzheimer’s Society (Epping Forest) 01279 427522 ADVICE, HELP & INFORMATION Loughton Football Club 020 8508 4757 Action for Family Carers 0300 770 80 90 Breathe Easy Harlow & Epping Forest 01992 573387 Loughton Leisure Centre (& pool) 020 3225 5460 Affordable Counselling Epping Forest 01992 573402 British Red Cross 020 8508 2162 Loughton Rugby Football Club 07969 638349 Citizens Advice (from 1/4/20) 0300 330 2107 Forest Medical Centre 020 8535 6888 South Loughton Cricket Club 07941 347812 Citizens Advice Consumer Service 03454 04 05 06 The Holly Private Hospital 020 8505 3311 TRAVEL & TOURISM Epping Forest College 020 8508 8311 King George 020 8983 8000 Arriva (traveline) 0344 800 4411 Jobcentre Plus (Loughton) 0345 604 3719 Loughton Health Centre 020 8502 5000 First Essex Customer Services 0345 602 0121 NSPCC helpline (freephone) 0808 800 5000 NHS Direct 111 Gatwick Airport: Your service centre 01293 555713 RSPCA cruelty line 0300 1234 999 Princess Alexandra 01279 444455 Heathrow Airport 0844 335 1801 Samaritans 116 123 Rectory Lane Health Centre 020 8272 4600 London Travel Information SSAFA (Loughton Epping & Harlow) 01206 764114 Spire Roding (Private) 020 8551 1100 (TfL & London Overground) 0343 222 1234 Trading Standards ECC (business) 0345 603 7626 St Margaret’s 01279 444455 Luton Airport 01582 405100 Victim Support (Essex) 0300 303 0165 Whipps Cross 020 8539 5522 National Express 0871 781 8181 National Rail Enquiries 03457 484950 COMMUNITY LOCAL AMENITY REFUSE POINTS Southend Airport 01702 538 500 Age UK Essex 01245 346106 Essex County Council www.essex.gov.uk/recyclingcentres Stansted Airport 0844 335 1803 Age UK Advice 0800 678 1174 Chigwell IG7 5AA Luxborough Lane Tourist Info Centre (Waltham Abbey) 01992 660336 Care & Repair Service 01992 564086 Waltham Abbey EN9 1JU Brooker Road Traveline (public transport information) 0871 200 22 33

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Clerk’s or small make it a very rewarding Loughton is, as we all know set next four years. and enjoyable experience. in the heart of Epping Forest, a Our 11th annual Charity Fun Remarks The undoubted highlight for unique landscape which we are all Run is happening again on the me personally was the Town rightly proud of. Loughton Town Sunday morning of 17 May, at Council’s strong contribution Council continues to support the Roding Valley Recreation towards defending Jessel Green and protect this ‘Special Area Ground. The emphasis is on fun for Loughton. of Conservation’ or SAC (as it is for all the family! Watch out for Green space is very important, sometimes referred to) against the new additions to the event. whether it be at global or local close proximity over-development Full details will be provided on level. The recent cataclysmic and the presence of higher level our website and Facebook pages bush fires and flooding in pollutants and vehicle emissions. shortly. Definitely a good healthy Australia make you more I am really pleased that way to set off the day and raise acutely aware of the fragility we have had such a positive money for good causes at the of the planet in general and response in numbers from same time. the importance of your own local residents wishing to form The inaugural ‘Loughton Day’ immediate environment. Whether their own volunteer group the will take place on Saturday, 19 or not you are an exponent of ‘Loughton Wombles’. It’s great September 2020 at the Loughton MY FIRST FULL YEAR has climate change, the signs are that so many people are so Cricket Ground, along the High now passed as Town Clerk at not good currently and we are all public spirited and volunteering Street at the foot of Church Hill. Loughton, full not only in terms gaining greater awareness of the to be part of a new group This will be a real opportunity for of 12 calendar months but full problems causing extremities in committed to a litter free and the community to get together in terms of the diversity and the weather. There is no doubt cleaner Loughton. and enjoy a multitude of events volume of work, projects, council that greater challenges will Some ‘save the dates’ for and attractions. Further details to and committee meetings and need to be faced and met by us your diary: on 7 May 2020, follow soon. community events. There are all. It is becoming increasingly Loughton residents will have Take care some ‘one step back, two steps important that we all do our bit the opportunity to exercise their forward scenarios’! However the now and probably a lot more in democratic right to elect their Mark Squire positive successes whether big the future. local Town Councillors for the Town Clerk

Get sowing and growing! START PLANNING your crops growing and showing. Get now. Loughton Town Council baking, creating and designing. ROOFING & UPVC CLADDING SPECIALISTS will be holding its third Loughton Allotmenteers, keen gardeners, Horticultural Show on Saturday children and novices are all • FREE ADVICE • FREE SURVEY 22 August 2020 at The Murray welcome to have a go! • FREE ESTIMATE Hall, Borders Lane. The show will be open to the The show will be open to public from 2pm, admission is CALL FREE 0800 783 3619 anyone who lives, works or goes free and refreshments will be to school or college in Loughton available. EXTRA DISCOUNT FOR SENIOR CITIZENS with an interest in gardening, Awards will be presented INSURANCE AND GRANT WORK for best cakes, biscuits, jams, UNDERTAKEN chutneys, flower All ROOFING & REPAIRS arrangements, fruit and vegetables. The day will finish with the presentation of the Town Mayor’s Best Allotment Awards. Tiling & Slating Flat Roofs For more information please contact Pippa Bryce 020 8508 4200 / contact@ 7 Forest Road, Loughton, Essex IG10 1DR loughton-tc.gov.uk www.robinwillroofing.co.uk 4 Spring 2020 Loughton Town Council News round-up n ANNUAL TOWN MEETING: Residents Town Mayor: Cllr Stella Murphy Deputy Town Mayor: Cllr Tessa Cochrane Town Clerk: Mark Squire are invited to this public meeting at 8pm on Wednesday 11 March at the Murray Hall in Borders Lane to hear about the town council’s Cllr Kevin Latchford 020 8502 4568 Cllr David Wixley 020 8418 9284 Councillors 24 Colebrook Gardens 2 Copper Beech Court, Goldings Road achievements and future plans. ALDERTON WARD Loughton IG10 2HS Loughton IG10 2QH Raise your concerns about the town during Cllr Philip Abraham 020 8502 2925 [email protected] [email protected] a public question time. Doors open at 7.30pm 1 Lancaster Drive Cllr Tom Owen 020 8508 6916 to allow you to view the displays mounted Loughton IG10 3NQ 15 Lower Park Road ST JOHN’S WARD by local organisations. Following the meeting [email protected] Loughton IG10 4NB Cllr Stephen Pewsey 020 8279 1858 light refreshments will be served providing an Cllr Adam Omer 07948 731017 [email protected] 59 Wroths Path opportunity to speak to your councillor about 32 Station Road FOREST WARD Loughton IG10 1SH Loughton matters. Loughton IG10 4NX [email protected] Cllr Jill Angold-Stephens 020 8508 4200 [email protected] 89 Lower Park Road Cllr Caroline Pond 020 8508 2361 Cllr Michael Stubbings 07766 480522 Loughton IG10 4NE Forest Villa, 7 Staples Road 70 Greenfields [email protected] Loughton IG10 1HP Loughton IG10 3HF Cllr Tessa Cochrane 020 3643 7492 [email protected] [email protected] 16 Shaftesbury Cllr Chris Pond 020 8508 2361 BROADWAY WARD Loughton IG10 1HN Forest Villa, 7 Staples Road [email protected] Loughton IG10 1HP Cllr Jayna Jogia 07983 713389 020 8508 8877 [email protected] 70 The Drive Cllr Trevor Downing 207 Smarts Lane Loughton IG10 1HG Loughton IG10 4BW ST MARY’S WARD [email protected] [email protected] Cllr Philip Beales 020 8508 4200 Cllr John Mahoney 07909 517145 c/o Loughton Town Council Flat, Lopping Hall, 189 High Road RODING WARD Loughton Library & Town Hall Loughton IG10 4LF Cllr Rose Brookes 020 8502 5981 Traps Hill [email protected] 3 Lower Park Road Loughton IG10 1HD Loughton IG10 4NB Cllr Stella Murphy 020 8508 2794 [email protected] n [email protected] COMMEMORATIVE TREE PLANTING: 6 High View Close Cllr Barbara Cohen 020 8502 3242 On 17 December 2019 the family of former Loughton IG10 4EG Cllr Mark Dalton 07719 736901 61 Traps Hill Councillor and Mayor of Loughton Monty [email protected] 9 Highland Avenue Loughton IG10 3AJ Loughton IG10 1TD Juniper honoured his memory by planting FAIRMEAD WARD [email protected] [email protected] a tree with commemorative plaque in the rear garden of Murray Hall. Monty received Cllr Carol Davies 07817 230372 Cllr Stephen Murray 020 8508 7548 Cllr Judy Jennings 020 8508 1861 13 Colebrook Gardens 1 Avondale Court, Avondale Drive 94 York Hill a special Lifetime Service Award from the Loughton IG10 2HS Loughton IG10 3BT Loughton IG10 1JA council in 2016 for his distinguished service [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] to the town. It is hoped that the tree will thrive in the peaceful setting at one of the town council’s most celebrated landmarks. Committee membership C Chairman VC Vice Chairman n PLAY IN THE PARK: These popular free RESOURCES & GENERAL ENVIRONMENT & PLANNING & RECREATION children’s sessions return during the Easter SERVICES HERITAGE LICENSING C D Wixley school holidays, sponsored by the town council. No need to book just C J Jennings C C C Pond C J Angold-Stephens VC A Omer turn up. Join play leaders VC J Angold-Stephens VC C P Pond VC K Latchford R Brookes on the Roding Valley M Dalton P Beales P Abraham B Cohen Recreation Ground J Jogia T Cochrane T Cochrane J Jogia on Wednesdays 8 J Mahoney C Davies C Davies S Murray and 15 April from 1.30 – 3.30pm. For more S Murray T Owen T Downing M Stubbings details call EFDC’s A Omer S Pewsey S Murphy Community Development Team on 01992 564363.

The views expressed in Think Think Loughton is published by n CHILDREN’S SPORTS SESSIONS: Loughton are not necessarily those Loughton Town Council Town Council Meetings EFDC Athletics sessions (on the short track) of Loughton Town Council, and the Loughton Library & Town Hall All meetings take place at Loughton and Tennis sessions (on the courts), every Traps Hill, Loughton IG10 1HD inclusion of advertisements does not Library & Town Hall, Traps Hill, Loughton, constitute an endorsement by the T 020 8508 4200 F 020 8508 4400 Saturday morning @ Roding Valley Recreation IG10 1HD at 7:45pm unless otherwise council of any products or services. E [email protected] Ground, from 8:45am-10am. £3 per session W www.loughton-tc.gov.uk indicated. Further copies of Think Loughton – first session free, ages 4 – 11. Improve your are available from the Town Council Design and layout by 2020 athletics skills in various disciplines, including: and local libraries. A digital version Scott Dryden Design Running, Shotput, Javelin, Discus and Hurdles, of Think Loughton can be viewed 8 St Michaels Road, Chelmsford, Mar 2 Planning & Licensing Essex CM2 9PT or try Street Tennis. Qualified coaches will on the council website where a PDF 4 Environment & Heritage version can be downloaded. It is also T 01245 606042 ensure your child has fun, learning new skills available on tape - please call us to E [email protected] 11 Annual Town Meeting and making new friends! For more information W www.scottdryden.co.uk request a copy. The Murray Hall, at 8pm contact Will Fordham 01992 546 166 ext. Printed by Contacting us 16 Planning & Licensing 2563 [email protected] For editorial contributions and diary Micropress Printers Ltd entries, please call 020 8508 4200. Fountain Way, Reydon Business 30 Planning & Licensing For advertising enquiries, please call Park, Reydon, Suffolk IP18 6SZ 1 Resources & General Services 01245 790244 / 07942 800865. T 01502 725800 F 01502 725855 Apr E [email protected] 15 Council (approval of accounts) Deadline dates W www.micropress.co.uk Edition Copy deadline Advertising sales are managed by 20 Planning & Licensing Summer 2020 13 April 2020 Total Media, May 20 Annual Council Autumn 2020 20 July 2020 Rosemary Lane, Halstead, Next issue covers June to August 2020. Essex CO9 1FD We do not accept unattributed T 01245 790244 / 07942 800865 For dates of subsequent meetings, check articles for publication. E [email protected] the council’s website. Spring 2020 5 News round-up Lopping Hall EPFA Awards Gallery DO YOU have memories or family stories relating to Lopping Hall and Lopping Hall Gallery? Perhaps you recall stories from a relative about the lopping of the trees in Epping Forest, a picture of the hall/gallery being built or transformed? Do you remember sheltering from the rain, having an ice cream or visiting a show with friends? Artist Fiona Bennett is working with Lopping Hall Gallery and would like to hear your stories. You can send them by email: fionabennett@ timesechoed.com or leave at the gallery. The artist traces the history in our town and city centres and is particularly interested in the changes to these buildings. Many stories and tales relating to places are lost and Fiona would L-R: Lord Petre, Cllr David Wixley like to trace some of them to be part of an & Cllr John Jowers exhibition at the end of the year.

IN OCTOBER 2019, we were delighted to 2. Traps Hill Playground (Play Area or receive two awards from the Essex Playing Playground). Fields Association in recognition of the The awards were presented by Lord Petre, high standard of maintenance at our open Patron of the EPFA, and Essex County Council spaces and play areas. At the presentation in Chairman, John Jowers, and recognise the hard Chelmsford, Cllr David Wixley, chairman of the work of the council staff throughout the year, as council’s Recreation Committee, received the well its contractors and the volunteers who assist awards on behalf of Loughton Town Council for: with the litter picking. We particularly thank our 1. The Roding Valley Recreation Ground colleagues at Epping Forest District Council for (Class 1: Playing Field serving a community with their excellent levels of grounds maintenance at over 2,500 inhabitants); and the large Roding Valley Recreation Ground.

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Charity shop class winner Haven House Children’s Hospice (L to R) Team Member Michelle Taylor and Manager Samantha Rowse, with Town Mayor Cllr Stella Murphy

Local / independent class winner Elliott James (L to R) Rebecca Hawes, Robert Gunn, Elliott Lawlor, Town Mayor - Stella Murphy, James Lawlor and Annabel Kabel. Team Members Frankie Faulkner-Wild Eateries class winner The Olive Tree Proprietors Jackie and and Heidi Foster sadly were Manos Filaitis with Town Mayor Cllr Stella Murphy busy on appointments! Spring 2020 7 Christmas card competition CONGRATULATIONS to A display of an assortment of Joel Smith, a pupil at Thomas entries received was exhibited at Willingale School, who was the Debden and Loughton Libraries overall and Infant category winner throughout December. in our 2019 Christmas card Prizes were presented to the competition. This year, siblings winners of each category by who attend Hereward Primary, the Town Mayor at the Council scooped the winner and runner- meeting in December. The winners up places in the Junior category; were awarded a £25 gift card and while the secondary winner laminated certificate, along with a attends Roding Valley High School splendid gift hamper for the overall and the adult winning entry came winner, which had been very from Oaklands School. kindly donated by Hobbycraft. Our Over 150 entries were received thanks to them for their continued and our thanks go to the above sponsorship of this competition. mentioned schools along with The results were as follows: The Mellows Care Home, for Infant & Overall Winner Joel supporting this competition with Smith, Runner-up Rex Farthing; their multiple entries, along with all Junior Winner Cari Jenner, the individuals who participated. Runner-up Owen Jenner; The standard of entries received Secondary Winner Ruby Hewitt- this year was particularly high, Harvey, Runner-up Francesca setting the judges, the Town Gates; Mayor and her Deputy a difficult Adult Winner Caroline Wiseman, task in making their selections. Runner-up Sidney Fallon.

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n Fridays until 20 Mar 10am–12 n 19-21 Mar 8pm California Suite noon St Clare’s Carers’ Group support Neil Simon • Intruder Alarms for carers / supporters of friends or Comedy - Four • CCTV • Access Control relatives living with life-limiting illnesses totally different or disabilities. FREE. 01279 773768 for and separate • Fire Alarms bookings and telephone assessment. stories of n Fridays until 3 Apr 10.30am–12 guests staying noon Museum Movers Fun, informal at the Beverly dance sessions. All abilities, seated/ Hills Hotel. PROTECTING LOCAL standing versions. Wear suitable Theydon Bois clothing. No need to book. £2.50 (inc. Village Hall, PEOPLE & PROPERTY refreshments), 55+ yrs. EFD Museum, Coppice Row, 39 – 41 Sun Street, Waltham Abbey, CM16 7ER. EN9 1EL Tickets - £10 n Until 2 May Mon – Fri 10am-4pm, https://www. Sat 10am-5pm (Closed Thurs) You ticketsource.co.uk/ Wear It Well Over 1500 costume pieces theydonboisdramasociety or 01992 spanning 500 years. EF District Museum 919038. www.theydondrama.org (as before) Free. More info: www. n 20 Mar 8pm Harwich: Behind the snappingthestiletto.com Facades talk by Brenda and Elphin n 3 Mar 1.45 – 4pm John Constable Watkin. HEARS St Michael’s Church, – England’s most popular artist talk by Roding Road, IG10 3EJ, £2.50 non- Jef Page. New Vistas, Loughton Club, members (see P13) Station Road, IG10 4NZ (See p14) n Felt Easter Eggs n 26 Mar 7.45pm 5 Mar 10.15am The Kingdom of the Essex Handicrafts, Church Hall, Ice Bear – Part II talk by Bob Johnson. Loughton Methodist Church. Contact Following his latest Arctic adventure Karen Myles 020 8508 4581 (see p13) - continuing the story of the Ice Bear. n A Tale of Two English-Speaking Union, Murray Hall, 26 – 28 Mar 8pm Cities LADS production, adapted by Borders Lane (see p14) Mike Poulton from Dickens’ novel. n The Queen of 10 Mar 7.30pm Lopping Hall. Instruments: the lute within Old Masters Tickets, £10 Paintings lecture by Adam Busiakiewicz from www. MA, (follows school musical presentation). Guide lecturer at the Wallace Collection lads.org.uk or and National Gallery, including a 07552 736110 n Call us today for a FREE Survey and Quote performance on the lute. Arts Society, 2 Apr Bancroft’s School, High Road, Woodford 10.15am The Green IG8 0RF. Voluntary donation. 020 Mary Rose 8599 6281 talk by Edward Towne, a keen 020 8532 5230 n 11 Mar 2.30pm The Capable Mr Brown talk by Russell Bowes on probably historian, www.acesec.co.uk our most famous gardener, Capability on the short 32-33 Oakwood Hill Industrial Estate, Brown, a treat not to be missed. sea life of the Woodford and District National Trust, All Mary Rose; Oakwood Hill, Loughton, IG10 3TZ Saints’ Church Hall, Woodford Green. its recovery from the sea bed and Richard Speller: 07774 164407 / email subsequent conservation. English- [email protected] Speaking Union, Murray Hall, Borders Lane (see p14) n 4 Apr (normal opening hours) Looking for a venue? Easter Egg Hunt Follow the trail around the museum to claim your chocolate The Murray Hall prize. No need to book. Children must be accompanied. All ages, £2.20 p/ Borders Lane, Loughton child. EFD Museum (as before). n 4 Apr 7.30pm The Roding Players Orchestra Spring Concert Tickets: £8, £7 concessions, (under 11s 020 8508 4200 free) available on the door (incs LOUGHTON TOWN COUNCIL n 17 Mar 10-11am / 11am-12 noon refreshments). St Mary’s Church, 201 I had a Little Hobby Horse Nursery High Road, IG10 1BB. Contact: shirley. rhymes, stories, crafts. 2 – 4 yrs, £2 p/ [email protected] / 07713113384 • private parties • conferences child. Booking essential T: 01992 716882 www.rodingplayers.co.uk / email: [email protected] n 7, 9, 14 & 16 Apr 2-4pm Tennis • community events • clubs and societies Max two toddlers p/adult. EFD Museum Sessions Roding Valley Recreation (as before) Ground, IG10 3BS. £2.50 p/child (1 hr n 17 Mar 1.45-4pm Dublin’s Fair session) 4-11 years. Booking essential: • dances and performances City talk by Nick Dobson. New Vistas, 020 8508 4200 / contact@loughton-tc. Loughton Club, Station Road, IG10 4NZ gov.uk (More details www.loughton-tc. (See p14) gov.uk or Facebook page)

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New Vistas, Church of the Holy Innocents, High Your Home is Personal Loughton Club, Station Road, IG10 Beach, (as before). Contact Jane Begley 4NZ (See p14) 07272 111387 / 020 7421 3854 or jane. n 8 Apr 7.30pm Tenebrae special [email protected] At Associated Glass our aim is to service for Holy Week with Choral8. The n 5 May 1.45-4pm Richard III: Saint Church of the Holy Innocents, Church or Sinner? talk by Joanne Larner. New provide the very best in windows, Lane, High Beach, IG10 4BF. Contact Vistas, Loughton Club, Station Road, doors and conservatories so that Jane Begley 07272 111387 / 020 7421 IG10 4NZ (See p14) 3854 or [email protected] n 9 May 7pm Prom in the Forest – you can make your dream home a n 14 Apr 12 noon-3pm Easter Flower Celebrate 75th Anniversary of VE Day Bower Fun family arts and crafts. All Tickets £15 (inc light buffet) 07510 reality. A family business we hold ages (most suitable 5-11 yrs), £2.20 p/ 195877 or Ticketsource - https://www. customer service and product child. No need to book. Children must ticketsource.co.uk/stephen-fellowes/t- be accompanied. EFD Museum (as amzejy quality high, that is why you see us before). n 10 May 3pm Free Concert of Classical as “local providers choice” from n 15 Apr 2.30pm An Introduction to Songs by Liz Pearce and Hannah Davies. War Memorials talk by Richard Speller, The Church of the Holy Innocents, (as satisfied customers. regional volunteer for monitoring local before). Contact Jane Begley 07272 war memorials. A student of history, 111387 / 020 7421 3854 or jane.begley@ his interest in British battles over irwinmitchell.com All installations come with our the centuries and in the origins and n 12 May 8pm Diplomacy with Axe, development of our war memorials Lance & Sword lecture by Dr Tobias 10 year backed guarantee dates back to his youth. Woodford Capwell, Curator of Arms & Armour at and District National Trust, All Saints’ the Wallace Collection & BBC4 presenter. Church Hall, Woodford Green. Contact Recalling the famous meeting 500 years Richard Speller: 07774 164407 / email ago between King Henry Vlll and King [email protected] Francois at the Field of the Cloth of n 21 Apr 1.45-4pm African Wildlife Gold. Art’s Society, Bancroft’s School, talk by Peter Warne. New Vistas, High Road, Woodford Green IG8 0RF. Loughton Club, Station Road, IG10 Voluntary donation. 020 8599 6281 4NZ (See p14) n 17 May Town Mayor’s Fun Run 4km run/walk in aid of Haven House Children’s Hospice. Roding Valley Recreation Call for a free quote: 020 8508 3821 Ground, IG10 3BS. (See p10) n 19 May 1.45-4pm The Ups & Downs or email: [email protected] of Foreign Travel (+AGM) talk by Grahame Williams. New Vistas, Loughton Club, 11 Forest Road, Loughton, Essex IG10 1EB Station Road, IG10 4NZ (See p14) n 22 May 8pm The Country Houses of Edwin Lutyens talk by Charles Hind. www.associatedglass.co.uk HEARS St Michael’s Church £2.50 non- members (see P13) n 28 May 7.45pm Tassels Essex n 23 Apr 7.45pm Sewn Birthday Handicrafts, Church Hall, Loughton Cards Essex Handicrafts, Church Hall, Methodist Church Contact Karen Myles, Loughton Methodist Church Contact 020 8508 4581 (see p13) Karen Myles, 020 8508 4581 (see p13) n 29 May 8pm Loughton Amateur n 24 Apr 8pm Adrian Gibson, MBE: Dramatic Society (LADS) 2020/21 Season His Life and Work talk by Helen Gibson. Launch. Lopping Hall. Free. 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EVER FELT the urge to write something? A AS THE longer warmer days of spring arrive, we support for such a worthy cause. personal anecdote? A piece of autobiography? invite you to join us on Sunday, 17 May at the If you’re looking to compete or just brush off A heartfelt poem? A witty short story? Forest Roding Valley Recreation Ground when we will the winter cobwebs, why not support a great Creative Writers, a local group, could be right up be holding the 11th Town Mayor’s Annual Charity cause and join us. Bring your partners and your street, providing help to support a writing Fun Run, which is supporting the Haven House friends, your children (including those in buggies) habit or hobby and guide it to fruition. Children’s Hospice this year (www.havenhouse. even your dogs! You can treat the ‘4km run’ as Members, some published authors others org.uk). a race, jog or walk – and remember to have fun! with no previous writing experience, meet on Last year we were unexpectedly blessed with Keep an eye on our website and Facebook page Thursdays in the Jazz Archive, Loughton Library a beautiful warm day, and attracted a good for further information, or contact the office for full at 12.45pm, with one particular aim – helping to attendance. We are hopeful that this year’s event details and a registration form 020 8508 4200 / hone their skills and fulfil their ambitions. will entice even greater numbers to show their [email protected] They are encouraged to bring along a piece of writing to be shared and discussed. Discussion focuses on supporting development and improvement of the work, and considering whether it should eventually be published as part of the Writers’ annual anthology. Some are encouraged to seek other outlets – magazines, competitions, journals. Others bring parts of New telephone much more substantial work – plays, novellas, novels or autobiographies. Discussions are always supportive and helpful. For more information contact Chair Mike Pugh: advice service 020 8504 8953 or Secretary Midge Venables: 020 8504 1261 (see p13). THE WAY you access our service is changing. This will reduce the amount of time you have From 1 April we have a new telephone number to wait to see somebody and enable us to 0300 330 2107 which you can call for advice reach more people, particularly those who are without having to visit our offices as the drop housebound or otherwise unable to visit our Dog fouling in will be stopping. If your problem cannot office during opening times. FOLLOWING AN increase in unattended dog be resolved on the phone you will be given a If you need information when our advice line fouling on the Roding Valley Recreation Ground, specific appointment time to see an adviser is not available, you can still access free advice posters appealing to dog walkers were placed face to face (bringing any relevant paperwork). by visiting our website www.citizensadvice. in the five noticeboards on site. Other signage Alternatively, you can have a telephone org.uk was strategically placed around the site with appointment where an advisor will call you back Direct referrals from our partner agencies and the central message being to “clean-up after to work through the issue. the local authority will still be taken. your dog” and to place waste material in any of the many dog waste and litter bins on the site. Step 1: An identical poster was also displayed in the Step 2: You will be Willingale Road Playing Field notice board. Phone 0300 330 2107 given an We recognise that this serious issue does not between 9.30am and with apply to the majority of dog walkers visiting our 2.30pm Monday to appointment recreation grounds, so this campaign is to appeal Friday to speak to an us if you need face to the minority to take the lead from the many advisor to face assistance responsible dog walkers. Spring 2020 11 Young cricketers’ county success HAVING COACHED junior teams since the 1960s, the summer of 2019 saw South Loughton Cricket Club’s youngsters achieve their greatest feat to date. In front of a large crowd at the County Ground, Chelmsford, the under-12 team, wearing specially made caps reflecting the club’s 82- year history, comfortably defeated Shenfield Cricket Club in the final of the Brian Taylor Trophy. Contested by the 30 strongest teams in this age group in the county, the winners will represent Essex in the ECB National Under-13 Championship this summer. Having won all six matches in the group stages, scoring more than 300 runs on three occasions, with four players recording centuries, the team batted first in the final scoring 179-5 in 30 overs. Mohsin Rehman enjoyed the thrill of scoring a half-century. Shenfield in response scored 67 (all also reached four Metropolitan Essex District competitive cricket this coming summer. out) with six different bowlers taking wickets. Cricket Board finals, reflecting both the quality The club welcomes new players of all ages and Eight of the victorious South Loughton side and quantity of cricket played at the club. Over backgrounds, including women who would like play representative cricket for Essex or London 100 boys and girls are involved from the age to play informal soft-ball cricket, and volunteers Schools. 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ALLOTMENTS GENERAL INTEREST Yarns & Tales Loughton Library, Traps Little Angels Baby & Toddler group, St Loughton Potato Ground, Baldwins Hill. Bell ringing, St John the Baptist Church, Hill for a knit, chat & tea 2nd Sats 2-4pm Michael’s Church, Roding Rd. Mons 10- www.loughtonpotatoground.com Church Lane. Tues, 8-9pm (in tower). 0333 0132677 11.30am (term-time) 020 8418 7944 Roding Road Allotment & Leisure No experience necessary. Yvonne Finch HEALTH Little Oak’s Child & Family Wellbeing Gardens Association, Roding Road. 07748 970754 ADAS (W Essex Alcohol & Drugs Service Servce, 020 8508 0932, please see our www.rodingroadallotments.co.uk/ Book Groups Loughton Library, Traps Hill - by appt) Rectory Lane Health Centre Facebook page for programme details Willingale Road Allotments, Loughton 4th Mons, 1.30pm 0333 0132677 01279 641347 / [email protected] Loughton Youth Centre 106 Borders Town Council 020 8508 4200 Calligraphy for beginners (adults) 07956 www.adasuk.org Lane IG10 3SB. ECC Youth Services ANIMAL TRAINING 544262 Breathe Easy (British Lung Foundation), in partnership 07557 168088 / louisa. [email protected] Epping Green Dog Agility Club Epping Deafblind Club Loughton Library, Traps Tony Carr 01992 573387 Accurro: young people with learning Cricket Club, Epping.Thurs Evenings Hill 1st Tues, 2-4pm 0333 0132677 Lifewalks EFDC walking for health scheme difficulties Tues 6-9pm. Action for Family 6.30-8.30pm. Jodie Lucas 07804630394 Epping Forest Conservation Volunteers, various locations Mon, Tues, Thurs 10am & Sat, Sun 10.30am. Karen Murray 01992 Carers: Young Carers Weds 6-9pm (term Forest Dog Training School Club, Debden The Warren, Epping New Rd most Suns. time) free activities charles.miles@affc. Park Community Centre. Tues, 6.30- Kevin Mason 8529 9273 efcv2@yahoo. 564222 / [email protected] Loughton Memory Café (Alzheimer’s org.uk 7.30pm. 020 8508 3468 / [email protected] co.uk www.efcv.co.uk Spark Youth Club - Mon/Thurs 3.30- Society), Church Hall, Loughton Methodist ARTS & CRAFTS Epping Forest Countrycare, EFDC’s 5.30pm term time Age 11-16, 020 8508 Church, 260 High Rd. 1st & 3rd Mons, Creative Art Classes LifeWorks Centre, Countryside team. Volunteering projects 6743 [email protected] Loughton Methodist Church, 260 High in district’s nature reserves. Thurs 10am-12pm 01279 427522 www. alzheimers.org.uk Loughton Youth Project, The Space, Rd. £12. Tues & Thurs. 07944 589998 10am-4pm 01992 788203 www. Loughton Library, Traps Hill. 24-hour www.ruthdronsfield.co.uk eppingforestdc.gov.uk/index.php/out- Memory Café Rotary Club of Loughton online community radio station. Free Created Crafts, 2nd Thurs, 7.45pm and-about/countrycare Buckhurst Hill & Chigwell, Loughton Club, afterschool / evening café weekdays. 8 Station Rd 2nd Fri 10am-12pm Pam 020 8508 7657 Epping Forest & District Stamp Club, Nick Robinson www.lypradio.com/ Fran 07984 100379 Essex Handicrafts Association, Roding Valley High School, Alderton Hill, Noah’s Ark Toddler Group (under 5s) Woodlands Branch, The Studio, 2nd Tues (most months) 8pm. 01992 Open Door Friendship Group for Oakwood Hill Community Hall, IG10 3NB adults with mental ill health. Fridays Loughton Methodist Church, 260 High 654001 10-11.30am Tues and Thurs (term time) 3.30/5.30pm St Michael and All Angels Rd. 4th Thurs, 7.45pm. Karen Myles, Essex Wildlife Trust Work Parties, Roding + Trinity Church, Mannock Drive, IG10 branch secretary, 020 8508 4581 Church Hall, Roding Rd, IG10 3EJ 2JD. 10-11.30am Mon and Wed (term Valley Nature Reserve. Weds, 10am-4pm. [email protected] + Weds Loughton Arts Centre, 187B High Rd (by time). £1.50 per family. 020 8508 9883 Ranger Michael Poole 07881 815994 2pm Yoga sessions at the Methodist Lopping Hall). Mon-Sat 10am-4pm. Local Rainbows, Brownies, Cubs & Scouts Film Loughton. Film screenings locally. Church, High Rd, IG10 1RB £5 members artists & photographers work. 07532 Groups, St Michael’s Church, Roding Rd. www.filmloughton.com (£10 non-mems) 053194 http://www.loughtonarts.org/ 020 8418 7944 Forest Creative Writers, Jazz Archive, ProActive (W Essex Prostate Cancer The Arts Bar, Lopping Hall. 2nd Fri from Red Balloon Family, Epping Drama Club Loughton Library, Traps Hill, Thurs (term men’s self-help group) St Margaret’s 7pm. For creative people to meet, view 7-16yrs Tues 5:45-7:45pm @ The Box, time) 12.45-2.45 pm. Midge Venables Hospital, The Plain Epping CM16 6TN. the latest exhibition at Loughton Arts Epping, CM16 5DN 020 3086 8186 020 8504 1261 Fri monthly 10.30am-2.30pm. Anthony Centre & meet the artist (as above). www.rbf.org.uk Forest Musical Theatre Company, St Dollimore 07973 345094 Red Balloon Family, UpStage Theatre Thursday Art Group, Loughton Baptist Michael’s Church, Roding Rd. Tues & www.proactive.me.uk Church, 92 High Rd. Thurs, 1.30pm £3 Company 7-14yrs Mon 5-7pm; 14yrs+ Weds (rehearsals). sally@forestmusical. LEISURE ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN Mon 7-10pm @ Lopping Hall, Loughton, (incl tea & biscuits) 020 8502 1379 / co.uk [email protected] / YOUNG PEOPLE IG10 4LF 020 3086 8186 www.rbf.org.uk Friends of Light & Healing, Kingsley Hall, 2324 (Chigwell) Squadron, Air Training Woodford & District Floral Arrangement Reindeer Explorer Scouts, St Edmund’s Kingsley Rd. An evening of clairvoyance. Corps, Buckhurst Hill. Mons & Thurs Group, Churchill Room, Wanstead Church, Traps Hill. Girls/boys (13½-18 Alternate Thurs, 7.30 for 8pm. 07743 evenings (13-17 yrs). 020 8505 3353 Library, Spratt Hall Rd, E11. 3rd Mons, yrs). Fri. Dave Martin 07889 189261 376468 www.2324squadron.org.uk 6.45 for 7.30pm. Visitors £4 http://nafas. MUSIC org.uk/nafas-areas/ Games Morning Loughton Library, Traps 7th Epping Forest Scout Group, St 60’s music appreciation social group Hill. Play board games & cards. Weds, Edmund’s Church, Traps Hill. Tues: Loughton Club, 8 Station Rd. Last Tues COUNSELLING 10am-12pm led by Loughton Voluntary Scouts boys/girls (10½-14½ yrs) 7.30- Affordable Counselling Epping Forest 2-4.30pm 020 8508 8365 / 07761 Care 0333 0132677 9pm. Thurs: Beavers boys/girls (6-8 yrs) The Box, St John’s Rd, Epping CM16 792691 HEARS - Herts & Essex Architectural 5-6pm & Cubs boys/girls (8-10½) 6.30- Loughton Folk Club, 8 Station Rd. Live 5DN Thurs mornings 01992 573402 7.30pm. Keith Davis 07553 376181 [email protected] Research Society, St Michael’s Church, acoustic music. Thurs, 8pm. Jim 07762 Roding Rd. £2.50 non-members. 4th Fri, 16th Epping Forest Scout Group Trinity Samaritans. Free, confidential emotional 146623 / loughtonfolkclub@googlemail. 8pm. David Stevenson 020 8508 2512 Church Hall, Mannock Drive. Friday’s during com support for the distressed & despairing term time. Beavers (6-8 yrs) 5-6.15pm, available 24/7. 020 8553 9900 / 116 123 www.hears.vpweb.co.uk See Dates for Loughton Ladies Choir Meets every the diary. Cubs (8-10 yrs) 6.15-7.45pm & Scouts Thurs 2.15-3.45pm St John’s Church / [email protected] / txt 07725 909090 (10-14 yrs) 7.45-9.30pm. Linda Brede Spark Counselling and Mentoring for Hornby Railway Collectors Association, Hall, Church Lane IG10 1PD. New St John’s Church Scout Hall, Church 020 8508 4867/[email protected] Members welcome – sopranos/altos young people. Loughton Youth Centre, 30th Loughton Scout Group, St John’s Borders Lane, Loughton 020 8508 Lane. 2nd Thurs, 5-10pm alternate Marilyn Cross – 01279 430105 months. David Southgate 020 8508 Church, Church Lane. Beavers (6-8 yrs), Loughton Operatic Society, Lopping 6743 [email protected] Free Cubs (8-10 yrs) &, Scouts (10-14 yrs) service - donations accepted 7530 Hall, High Rd, 020 8505 2033. Loughton Amateur Dramatic Society, Paul Snowdon GSL 020 8508 4336 / [email protected] EDUCATION Lopping Hall, High Rd. Martin Howarth [email protected] www.loughtonoperatic.org.uk Rehearsals Music Lessons, Loughton Music 41st Epping Forest Scout Group, Lopping Tues & Thurs Academy, High Rd. 020 8502 2992 020 8508 8644 www.lads.org.uk See Dates for the diary. Hall, 189 High Rd. Mons 5.45-9pm Thurs National Jazz Archive, Loughton Library, www.loughtonmusicacademy.co.uk & Fri, 6-9pm Beavers, Cubs, Scouts & Loughton Astronomical Society, Scout Traps Hill Mon-Weds, Fri, 10am-1pm WEA (Workers’ Educational Association) Explorers girls/boys (6-18) 020 8923 2378 Hall, Theydon Bois. LAS Astrokyds (6-14 020 8502 4701 www.nationaljazzarchive. Loughton & Epping Branch. Mrs Pat Dale / [email protected] org.uk 020 8281 1536 / http://wea-essex.org. yrs). Thurs 8-10pm. Brian Morton 01992 815804 www.las-astro.org.uk Baby & Toddler 20-min session. Loughton Roding Players Orchestra rehearsals, uk/branches/loughton-and-epping/ Library, Traps Hill. Mons 10am Tues Roding Valley High School, Alderton FAMILIES Loughton Bowling Club Bridge Section, 10.30am; Thurs 2.20pm. 1st Sats (Daddy Eleven Acre Rise. Thurs pm. 020 8502 Hill. No audition. Mons, 7.30-9.30pm. Butterfly Club Loughton Methodist Cool) rhyme time 11am. 0333 0132677 Miles Harwood 020 8505 4329 www. 0237 Church, 260 High Rd. Mons (term Baby & Toddler Group St Edmund’s rodingplayers.co.uk/ Loughton Bridge Club, Grange Farm - time) 1.30-3pm £1 child (pre-school) Parish Hall, Traps Hill. Thurs 9.30- South West Essex Choir, Loughton with parents/carers administrator@ Mon & Weds 7.20 pm lindajenkins34@ 11.30am (term time) 07770 891912 / Methodist Church, 260 High Rd. Tues, loughtonmethodist.org.uk 020 8502 hotmail.com www.bridgewebs.com [email protected] 7.45-10pm. 01992 812606 www. 3071 Loughton Camera Club, Lopping Hall, Cha Cha School of Dancing Ballroom and southwestessexchoir.org.uk/ Toddler Church, Loughton Methodist High Rd. Weds, 8-10pm. 07873 534 Latin dance class 5 yrs +, Tues & Thurs Stand & Deliver Acoustic Open Mic Club, Church, 260 High Rd. (0-5 plus 604 www.loughtoncameraclub.org.uk/ 5-9pm Murray Hall, 106 Borders Lane, Royal British Legion, 118 Church Hill. fellowship). Tues (term time), 10am. Loughton_Camera_Club/Welcome.html Emma 07970 489949 2nd Tues 8pm. Roy Tyzack 020 8502 3071 administrator@ Loughton Chess Club, Loughton Bowling Girlguiding in Loughton Rainbows [email protected] loughtonmethodist.org.uk Club, Eleven Acre Rise. Weds, 7.30pm. Brownies & Guides (girls aged 5 -13yrs). Woodford Symphony Orchestra FOOD 020 8508 8407 www.freewebs.com/ Leadership opportunities available for girls welcomes new string players. Rehearsals Farmers Market, Centric Parade, High kengroce/ & women over 14yrs. 07929 487 964 Thurs, 7.45-9.45pm, Roding Valley High Rd. 2nd Suns, 9am-2pm. 020 8508 2361 Loughton & District Historical Society, [email protected] School, 020 8924 9370 / [email protected] Loughton Methodist Church, 260 High Tots Time (0-4) Mons 9.30-11am. Forge www.wsorchestra.org.uk Loughton Foodbank Weds, 10am-12 Rd. £2.50 non-mems. 2nd Thurs, 8pm (Y7-13) Weds 3.30-5.30pm. Shine! SOCIAL noon, St Mary’s Church, 201 High Rd & www.loughtonhistoricalsociety.org Toddler church (2-5) Thurs 9.45-10.45am. The Buffaloes, Loughton Club, 8 Sats, 10.30am-12 noon, Debden Library, Loughton & Epping Forest Amateur Radio After Hours (Y9+) Fri 8-10pm pool & table Station Rd. A charitable brotherhood - Epping Forest College, Borders Lane, Society, All Saints Hse, Romford Rd, tennis & console games etc. Shooting members (18+). Tues & Thurs, 8.30pm. 07402 032313 https://eppingforest. Chigwell Row, IG7 4QD. Alt. Fri 7.45pm stars (Y1-6) St Michael’s Church field, [email protected] foodbank.org.uk 020 8502 1645 www.lefars.org.uk Roding Rd, Weds 4pm www.loughtonclub.blogspot.com u14 14 Spring 2020

13 u Café Hope St Mary’s Church, Amici Badminton Club, Roding Valley Keep Fit with Caroline Loughton Old Loughtonians Hockey Club All 201 High Rd Mon-Fri 9.15am-2.45pm High School Sports Hall, Alderton Hill. Methodist Church, Joseph Rank Room, ages, beginners to elite welcome, www. 020 8508 3643 Mons, 8-10pm. Age 30+. Chris 07713 260 High Rd Tues & Thurs, 10.40- oldloughtonians.co.uk 02085044010, Chit Chat Club, St Michael’s Church, 004996 11.40am £5. 07714 467784 [email protected] Roding Rd, 1st Thurs, 1-3pm. Social Avenue Lawn Tennis Club, 18 The Loughton Athletic Club, The Pavilion, Pilates classes Epping Forest activities & games, refreshments, Avenue, Friendly family club. South View Rd (Roding Valley Rec Community Church, Grosvenor Drive, company. 020-8418 7944 Membership: juniors 020 8502 3793 & Ground). Tues, 7pm. www.loughtonac. IG10 2LG, Weds 8pm, Thurs 10am. £5 Civil Service Retirement Fellowship, adults 020 8502 1950 org.uk Suitable for all. www.ginafitnesspilates. Loughton Library (Jazz Room), Traps Hill. Clubbercise Murray Hall, 106 Borders Loughton Cricket Club The Uplands, co.uk 3rd Mon, 2pm. Mrs E Vale 020 8508 2459 Lane. Easy dance workout routines Weds Loughton, IG10 1NQ. Mid April through 7.15-9.15pm Lisa 07877 010158 Roding Valley Angling Club. New Forest Probus Club, Gilwell Park, E4. to September. Children (5yrs) to adults. members welcome. Darren 07818 2nd Fri. Lunch & speaker. New members Colebrook Royals FC, Grange Farm For info: Contact Cliff Greenhill Chairman Pavilion, Grange Farm Lane, Chigwell IG7 392020 / roding.valley.angling.club@ welcome. Chairman Brian Cook 0208 020-8502-2064 cliff.greenhill@btinternet. gmail.com 6DP. Sats & Suns 07951 820444 www. com / www.loughtoncc.hitscricket.com 5320227 Walk - West Essex Ramblers (sorry no colebrookroyals.co.uk Loughton Fencing Club Weds, term-time, Friday Market, St Michael’s Church, Connaught Tennis, Squash and Bowls dogs). Weekends, Wed & Thurs. 020 Roding Rd. Fri, 10am-12 noon Debden Park High School, Willingale Rd. Club Beginners & Improvers Social All abilities, equipment supplied free. Jnrs 8554 1665 / 07434 902394 www. Loughton Probus Club, Gilwell Park, Lawn Bowls. First 5 sessions free. 7-8.30pm, snrs 7.30-9pm. First session westessexramblers.org.uk Chingford. 4th Tues (lunch). Secretary Make friends, have fun and bowl! Every free. [email protected] Wing Tjun Kung Fu Roding Valley High Derek Allen 020 8504 3074 www. Tuesday 5pm to 7pm. Connaught Club, Loughton Football Club, Avondale Close. School, Alderton Hill. All ages and probusloughton.org.uk/ Chingford. Call Nicola on 020 8529 2341 8-18 yrs + senior team. Suns (yth teams), abilities £8. Sundays (times vary betw Over 50s Club, Oakwood Hill Estate Hall. EFDC Fitness (all abilities). All classes £5 Sats (snrs) & weekday evenings (training). 11.15am-3.15pm for each age group) Daily programme of activities. 020 8637 - first session free. Loughton Bowls Club, Keith Campen 020 8508 4757 07977 132111 www.omni-martialarts. 4357 Eleven Acre Rise. www.loughtonfc.com/contact-us co.uk Strength & Balance Rotary Club of Loughton, Buckhurst Hill – Mon 10-11am Loughton Karate Club, Lopping Hall. Beginners Yoga – Tues 10-11am TALKS & Chigwell The Blue Boar, Market Place, All ages & all levels. Suns 5-6pm + (dementia friendly, free of charge for Arts Society Woodford Green, Bancroft’s Abridge, RM4 1UA. Thurs 6.15pm www. weekday evenings. Stephen O’ Brien Preparatory School Hall, Whitehall Rd, loughtonrotary.org.uk carers) - Loughton Cricket Club, The Uplands 07758 341584. ALSO Women’s Self- Woodford Green. Member of NADFAS. Royal British Legion Loughton Branch, Defence Class – see website http:// 2nd Tues, 7.15 for 8pm. 020 8599 6281 118 Church Hill. Mons & Thurs, 8pm Pilates – Weds 9.30-10.30am Keep Fit – Fri 10-11am loughtonkarateclub.co.uk/ English-Speaking Union, Murray Hall, (bingo); Tues & Thurs, 1-4pm line dancing; Mountaineering Club, Victoria Tavern, 2nd & 4th Weds quiz night; last Sun Enquiries: csreception@eppingforestdc. 106 Borders Lane. 1st Thurs, 10.15 for gov.uk / 01992 564561 Smarts Lane. Hill walkers & climbers 10.45am. £5 incl tea/ coffee. 020 8505 1-4pm (jazz @ the RBL) 020 8508 5044 welcome. Mons 8.30pm. www. www.loughtonrblclub.co.uk Epping Forest HF Walking Group regular 9001 / 01992 812454 Sunday walks in the local area. loughtonmc.org Mothers’ Union, St John’s Church in Tea Club - Senior Citizens, St Michael’s www.efhfg.org.uk Lopping Hall community hall in Loughton Church, Roding Rd. Alternate 3rd Sats Lady Chapel, Church Lane. 3rd Thurs, Epping Forest Sportability Club (EFSC) IG10. Events and shows, rooms to let, 10.30am for coffee & speaker. Ivy 3-4.45pm. 020 8418 7944 dance and keep fit classes, Art Centre. Multi-sports club for young people Southgate 020 8508 7530 Wesley Café, Loughton Methodist For more info: loppinghallmanager@ with mild-moderate physical & learning National Trust, £3 non-members. Church, 260 High Rd Mon-Thurs 10am- difficulties. Oak View School, Whitehills gmail.com / www.loppinghall.org.uk / 3.30pm; Fri to 3pm & Sat to 12.30pm Rd. Sats 10am-1pm (term time) efsc@ 020 8508 1660 Refreshments & NT info. 020 8508 9541 020 8502 3071 hotmail.co.uk www.efsportability.com Loughton Rugby Club, Hornbeam Road, See Dates for the diary SPORT Jumping Jens, St Michael’s Church, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6JT. T: 07939 468222 New Vistas, Loughton Club, 8 Station All-ability Trampolining Club (disabled Jubilee Hall, Roding Rd. £4. Tues & Training Wednesdays 7.30pm. Matches Rd. Guest speakers. 1st & 3rd Tues people to 19 yrs), Debden Park High Thurs, 8-9pm. 07866 127522 Saturdays 1.45pm. Juliet Hipkin 01992 574552 School, Willingale Rd. Weds 6.45- Katy Little School of Dance, Loughton. Loughton Wado-Kai Karate Club, Roding St John’s Wives’ Group, St. John’s 7.45pm. Loughton Flyers Trampolining Ballet, tap, jazz, examinations & shows. 4 Valley High School Drama Hut, Alderton Parish Hall, Church. Lane, Loughton, Club & EFDC. Fabrizio Ferrari 01992 yrs to adults 07712 106941 / Hill. All ages. Weds 7pm. 07971 672542 1st & 3rd Mons 8pm (excluding August). 564567 / [email protected] www.katylittleschoolofdance.co.uk www.loughtonwadokai.co.uk Anne Pratt 020 8508 3539

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