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STOw MARIES GREAT CELEbRATES EASTER SUNdAy wITH THE CREATION OF TwO NEw TRAILS FOR THE SITE
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Q: What is a sheep's favorite sport? A: Baaasket baaall!!!
Q: Why do gorillas have big nostrils? The photo of this Hare was taken by Denis Stretton. A: Because they have big fingers. On Sunday 21st April, (Easter Sunday), Stow Maries Great War Q: Where do bees go to the bathroom? Aerodrome will launch two new self- A: At the BP station! led trails for people visiting the site. Q: What did the stamp say to the envelope? ! !!!!!!!!The first called, ‘Chocks Away’, will A: Stick with me and we will go places! whisk visitors around the aerodrome answering questions connected to the exciting history and the different buildings found on the site.
The second trail, ‘Hunt the Cat’ is aimed at slightly younger visitors, and gives them the chance to help Ridley, the Aerodrome’s cat, collect and find, his many lost belongings.
To celebrate the launch of these two exciting activities, all children completing a trail will receive an Easter Egg.
The wildlife walks which were recently introduced to the site, will be available on the day, as well as historical tours. The Airmen’s Mess will also be in full swing serving Easter treats.
Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome’s Chief Executive, Ian Flint said: “We are constantly looking at ways to bring new elements into such a historical site. We hope that visitors will enjoy taking part in the trails as well as learning all about the site in the process. We are pleased to welcome a growing family audience to Stow and we hope to introduce more for them as time progresses.”
This is a ticketed event, for more information and to book tickets, please see www.stowmaries.org.uk/events
Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome boasts Europe's largest collection of Royal Flying Corps WW1 buildings which were not adapted for further military use later in its history.
It now houses three exhibitions; The Home Defence, Rule Britannia and No.37 (HD) Squadron.
During the summer season, it is open to the public from 10am – 4pm, every day except Tuesdays & Wednesdays. Pre-arranged group visits, including coach trips, made by appointment. FOCUS 4 Focus
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Funeral service will take place on Thursday 18th April at Basildon Crematorium at 11.00 am. Family flowers only, donations if desired to ‘Farleigh Hospice’ may be made via ‘Tributes & Donations’ at www.pauljking.com or sent to: Paul J King Funeral Directors, 5 Guild Way, South Woodham Ferrers, CM3 5TG. Tel: 01245 321866 Client Evening 17th April 2019 2 (85937*6187439 2 !4508 9:+:/8879 '69 469:+:#8..419 2 " :650:$*37 &676-3:/8879 2 %513-76,:),4509 Your Pet Is Our Priority An independent veterinary practice based in Woodham Ferrers, set in open countryside with a large client VISI T OUR only car park. SHOWROOM You can be assured that Katherine and OPEN 7 DAYS her team will provide the very best A WEEK care for your beloved pets in a warm and friendly environment. Visit and like our Facebook page or go to our website for information on regular offers, yearly health plans and much more. 01245 324437 The Barns, Crows Lane, Woodham Ferrers CM3 8RR FOCUS 6 Focus Remus Horse Sanctuary Combat your Horse related Fears at Remus Horse Sanctuary Ingatestone, Essex - Remus Horse Sanctuary’s much-loved Pony Days for children will be returning in 2019, with the first one taking place during the Easter holidays on Wednesday 10 April. However, a unique Adults- only day has been introduced for 2019 which will be taking place on Sunday 26 May. The gentle familiarisation offered during the Adult’s day will be perfect for those who have always felt slightly nervous and apprehensive around horses and would like someone to help them overcome their fears. Alternatively, it is perfect for those who have dreamed of owning their own horse or pony but feel they need guidance in the care and responsibility that comes with caring for these wonderful animals. Children’s dates in previous years have fallen strictly within school holiday periods but, due to demand, further dates have been released for 2019 including many Sundays. Further children’s dates for the year include: Sunday 12 May, Wednesday 29 May, Sunday 9 June, Sunday 14 July, Wednesday 31 July, Wednesday 7 August, Sunday 11 August, Wednesday 21 August, Sunday 15 September and Wednesday 30 October. Priced at just £45 per person (adults and children are priced the same) and taking place only on selected dates, the Children’s Pony Days are suitable for boys and girls aged 10 years and over and will take place from 11am until approximately 4pm. Remus Pony Days are a fun and educational day for a child - they will learn how to care for a pony and the responsibilities that come with it. Each day, attendees will be ‘loaned’ a pony or horse, and taught to make up its feed, how to groom and turn it out into the field, shown how to clean out the animal’s stable and make a nice new bed for him or her to come back into later. There’ll also be lots of tips, information and fun throughout the day. Full supervision is provided throughout the day. Places are limited to just six people per date and bookings can be made online via the website at www.remussanctuary.org or by contacting the Sanctuary on tel: 01277 356191. Those visiting the Sanctuary for the Pony Days will need to bring a packed lunch and refreshments for the day. Events and fundraising play a vital part in raising much-needed funds to keep the Sanctuary open and Sue Burton, Founder, says, “We’re always delighted to welcome children and horse lovers to the Sanctuary for our Pony Days. 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Please call for a quote or information pack: 01245 835 011 FOCUS 8 Focus SOUTH wOOdHAM FERRERS Chelmsford Theatres Listings ROTARy SwIMARATHON 2019 Book Online: www.chelmsford.gov.uk/theatres Dan Snow Thursday 28 March 7.30pm Civic Theatre An Evening With The ‘History Guy' On The History Hit UK Tour 2019 Dan Snow, the son of legendary broadcaster Peter Snow and the nephew of Channel 4 newsreader Jon Snow, believes that history is the most exciting thing that has ever happened to anyone on this planet and on his best-selling tour, the historian and broadcaster will be telling audiences why! Dan will share memorable anecdotes from his career as a historian and broadcaster and audiences are in for an additional treat as every show will have its own exclusive local element that will see Dan present historical facts about each town and area on the tour. There will also be a chance at the end of the show to engage with Dan during a 20 minute Q&A. Tickets: £26.00 A Celebration of John Denver Friday 29 March 7.30pm Civic Theatre ‘A Celebration Of John Denver' is a highly acclaimed tribute to beloved Music legend, John Denver, performed by Wayne Denton and his exceptionally talented musicians. The show was very much in its planning stage before Denver's untimely death and now several years on from this tragic event 'A Celebration Of John Denver' represents not only a way of keeping John Denver's music alive but also a way of paying tribute to one of the greatest song writers and performers ever known. Together with his own musicians, Wayne takes the audience on a memorable journey through the extensive John Denver songbook. This is a presentation that will lift the hearts of all music lovers everywhere! A very successful 15th Swimarathon was held over the weekend Tickets: £24.00 of 15th March. The event was opened on Friday by the Deputy Concessions: £22.00 Mayor of Chelmsford, Councillor Christine Garret accompanied by her escort. They are pictured below with the Rotary President of South Woodham Ferrers Terry Tilbrook along with the Charity Orlando Friday 29 & Saturday 30 March 7.30pm representative Ros Luckman from Kids Inspire. Cramphorn Studio The Mayor wished every success for the fundraising event in aid of the chosen charities which included the Mayor’s chosen charity From the award-winning creators of Jane Eyre: An Autobiography, and Rotary’s’ chosen charity which is Kids Inspire. Several other Christmas Gothic, Dalloway, The Unremarkable Death of Marilyn Monroe, organisations will benefit via the teams & individuals who swam. I, Elizabeth, The Diaries of Adam and Eve, Female Gothic, The Time Many organisations took part including Youth Organisations, Machine and Austen's Women. Primary Schools, Schools, Parent Associations, Football Club, Lifeguards, and several individual swimmers. Orlando: Who is she? Who is he? Who are we? Saturday’s event was opened by the South Woodham Ferrers Find out in the life-affirming, comedic tale of an immortal poet, whose Mayor Councillor Peter Wyatt and Deputy Mayor Alan Shearing gender cannot be pinned down, whose spirit cannot be caged, and whose pictured with Club President Terry Tillbrook. irreverent, romantic adventures across British history - from the 1500s to Highlights included the tremendous effort of young swimmers the present day - provide a magic-realist exploration of human identity; even with armbands and other support items. personal, sexual and national. All entrants in the swimarathon were encouraged by some of their many supporters. A continuous line of supporters cheered Drawing on a decade's worth of critically-acclaimed theatre-making, Dyad the teams on over the 3 days. None of this would have been Productions - performer Rebecca Vaughan and writer/director Elton possible without the support of the Sponsors as below whose Townend Jones - explore what it means to find our place in the world support paid for the event so that all money earned by the whilst remaining utterly true to who we are. Based on the satirical 1928 swimmers could go to Charities. Sponsors were:- Ahead 4 novel by Virginia Woolf. Computers, Focus Press, Woodham Radars Football Club, ★★★★★ ‘A towering performance‘ (The Scotsman) Meadowcroft Garden Centre, Finrod Medical, Palmers Solicitors, Khan Thornton Accountants, Brickfields Dental, Peach Financial ★★★★★ ‘A luscious sweeping tale' (The i) and not least, Chelmsford Borough Council. We would also like to thank the Swimming Pool Staff for great Tickets: £15.00 support before & during the Swimarathon and St John Ambulance whose presence was essential but fortunately their Premium Seats: £2.00 extra skills were not required. 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Hannah Shurmur you are the bestest mummy, thank you for everything you do for me, lots of love and Happy Mummys Day to the best Mummy & hugs from Jack xx Nanny in the world! Thank you for all you do for us all. Love ya. xxx Wishing our wonderful Nanny a very happy Mother’s Day! Thank you for all that you do for us and our mummy & daddy, they couldn’t do it without you...double the love but also double the work! We love you! Love from Oliver & Jasmine xxx Happy Mother’s Day Mum. Love you lots from Chris and Lucy xxx Happy 1st Mother’s Day to the best mummy We love you lots and lots love Amelie and Maddie xxx Thanks Mummy for making me giggle and laugh, comforting me when im upset, holding my hand when I need reassurance and cheering me on when I'm doing great. Your snuggles are Happy Mother’s Day to a Wonderful the best! Mum who’s always been there. Happy Mummy Day Thank you for all you do. I love you. Lucy and Chris xxxx xxx Your Little E xxx Happy Mother’s Day to our beautiful mum Julie ! You truly are the BEST mum, nanny, friend and person in the world and we love you soooooooo much ! Lots of love Amy, Becky, Ben , Pete, Hugo and Eliza xxxxxx FOCUS FocusSouth Woodham Focus 11 wILLIAM dE FERRERS SCHOOL FROG ON A ROCKET HOPING TO AwARdEd CHAMPION STATUS wIN bIG TwO yEARS IN A ROw! Frog On A Rocket are a popular function band hailing from South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, Romford and Harlow who formed in 2014, with a mission of provided top quality music but William de Ferrers School has been awarded champion school with a lot of fun. From Jessie J to Tom Jones, Frog pride status for their involvement in National Citizen Service (NCS), a themselves on having a little something for everyone at a party. government-backed youth programme for teenagers. This was In 2018 the band were nominated for the Panic Awards awarded in recognition of the continued support given to the Coverband of the year award. And they won. Now for a second scheme, which helps young people develop a broad range of year they have been nominated again and would dearly love to skills that have life-long value, such as leadership, team working, take the prize home two years in a row! It’s Frog on a rocket’s confidence, independent thinking and community responsibility. 5th birthday this year and they would love to mark the occasion Pictured is Mike Applewhite, headteacher, receiving the award with an accolade such as this. from former NCS graduates at a special ceremony to mark the In the 5 years Frog on A rocket have been performing, the band achievements of each champion school in the region. have gone from strength to strength and have been supported “We’re delighted to offer ongoing support for NCS as we believe by local venues from the start, which has allowed them to play it plays a vital role in the development of our students as they many prestigious events, such as the Brentwood Festival, Major transform into adulthood,” said Mike Applewhite, headteacher. Rocks Festival and have supported bands such as Bucks Fizz, The “All of our champion schools can be really proud of what they Zombies, 911 and many more! They still play public gigs at their have achieved,” said Ingeus NCS development of our students as favourite venues who have always booked them and are very they transform into adulthood,” said Mike Applewhite, thankful to their loyal following who travel week in week out headteacher. to come and see them. “All of our champion schools can be really proud of what they Voting is open on the 22nd of March for two weeks at : have achieved,” said Ingeus NCS National Marketing Manager, www.facebook.com/panicawards Sarah Hartley. “They have fully supported their young people For any further information about the band you can check them and encouraged them to aim high. All of our graduates and their out at: www.facebook.com/frogonarocket schools have achieved some amazing results, of which they can www.frogonarocket.com or call Annie – 07944 575726 all be really proud.” NCS is open to all 16 and 17- year-olds across England and Northern Ireland. It is a unique two to four-week full- time programme, which takes place in school holidays. Focused around fun and discovery, it includes outdoor team-building exercises, a residential for participants to learn life skills, a community- based social action project, and an end of programme celebration event. To date, over 500,000 young people have taken part, completing more than 12 million hours of community action. To find out more visit www.NCSYES.CO.UK. FOCUS 12 Focus FOCUS FocusSouth Woodham Focus 13 Nelmo & Co – Introducing you to Making Tax Digital Making tax digital has been renamed on many occasions to Making Tax Difficult we believe this is not the case with the correct advice and guidance helping you through the transition period here at Nelmo & Co we believe in Making Tax Doable. HMRC guidelines state that Making Tax Digital is a key part of the government’s plans to make it easier for individuals and businesses to get their tax right and keep on top of their affairs. HMRC’s ambition is to become one of the most digitally advanced tax administrations in the world. Making Tax Digital is making fundamental changes to the way the tax system works – transforming tax administration so that it is: • more effective • more efficient • easier for taxpayers to get their tax right VAT-registered businesses with a taxable turnover above the VAT threshold are required to use the Making Tax Digital service to keep records digitally and use software to submit their VAT returns from 1 April 2019. MTD for VAT for some 'more complex' businesses has been deferred until 1 October 2019. This deferral applies to trusts; not for profit organisations not set up as companies; VAT divisions; VAT groups; public sector entities such as government departments and NHS Trusts, which have to provide additional information on their VAT return; local authorities; public corporations; traders based overseas; those required to make payments on account; annual accounting scheme users. Making Tax Digital for VAT timeline Date Activity April 2019 Making Tax Digital mandated for all customers (except those that have been deferred). October 2019 Making Tax Digital mandated for customers that have been deferred. The 6-month deferral applies to customers who fall into one of the following categories: trusts, ‘not for profit’ organisations that are not set up as a company, VAT divisions, VAT groups, those public sector entities required to provide additional information on their VAT return (Government departments, NHS Trusts), local authorities, public corporations, traders based overseas, those required to make payments on account and annual accounting scheme users. How does this effect your business? Making Tax Digital (MTD) means you won’t be able to keep and submit manual records after April 2019. Instead, HMRC will only accept VAT returns sent using software that supports Making Tax Digital for VAT. The use of this technology is compulsory so it’s a good idea to start thinking about your accounting software soon – that way you can avoid any potential complications from upgrading or migrating your software mid financial year. It’s worth remembering it’s far easier to submit returns using online accounting software compared to traditional desktop software in most cases, also to be aware that some desktop software if not running the latest version may not allow you to submit returns under the new format. 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The bill will be headed by Phil Doleman, an international blues !!! performer with many TV and radio appearance to his credit, supported by Opera-lele specialising in music from opera and !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!4#-&/"$)-0&12#3&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&;,,(.&<4=& musical theatre; the Hedge Inspectors, a duo performing“ !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!>"! original songs of life and death and everything else in between” and Plastic Jeezus playing “jolly songs about silly things”. &&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&?7@A&=!&>4&?7@A&4>?7/!!" Pete Taylor the lead organiser says “Last year`s performance by the Hawaiian virtuoso Andrew Molina was acclaimed by ! everybody who was lucky enough to see him and we wanted to 1"*,&$"&"#-&"5,6&,8,696:&"6&$%,&B6(&C5-92&$"&D96(&"#$&*"-,&)6(& build on this. The programme of professional artists that we %"E&0"#&F)6&%,25&F%)6:,&298,.G& have put together will provide a great evening of entertainment and much needed support for the Alzheimer`s Society to which ! all profits will be donated. Please come along and enjoy the !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!4A7;&>4&C@@G& music but if you cannot, and would like to support the Charity, you can do so via :- https://www.justgiving.com/ukulele-charity- & concert”.For enquiries and tickets (£10) please ring (01245) H9.9$&"#-&E,3&.9$,&%$$5IJJEEEG.ED-"$)-0F2#3GF"G#K&&)6(&2,)-6&*"-,& 321378 or 226112 or 321180 )3"#$&E%)$&E,&("G& & +"-&*"-,&96D"-*)$9"6&#.,&$%,&F"6$)F$&#.&3#$$"6&"6&"#-&E,3&%"*,& 5):,G& &"-&>,2I&LMBNO&PBQ&ONP&& Kensington Palace ! 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Love and family cuddles from Mummy, Daddy, Jack and Molly xxx Happy 9th Birthday to my Birthday buddy Millie Love Erin xxx Happy 5th birthday to our little superhero Maidie. Have a super day halfling. Lots of love Mummy, Daddy and big sister Emmi x Wishing a Happy 5th Birthday on the 26th March to our amazing dynamic duo Happy 40th John Bailey Beau and Halle-Belle. from Mum, Dad and all the family. Welcome to the Have a lovely day darlings and enjoy your Disco party. adult world All our love and kisses from Mummy, Daddy Lee, Nanna, Remi-Rose and Taylor. Xxxxx To our beautiful baby boy wishing u the happiest 6th birthday Happy 9th birthday to the best big Love you forever Mumma, Pappa n Happy 9th birthday Austin. We hope you brother and my football buddy! milkys xxx have an amazing birthday and party. Lots of love Alec xx Lots of love Mum, Dad and Alec xxx FOCUS Focus 17 Happy 70th Birthday to our lovely mum and Nanny!! Look who’s 11! Wishing you a wonderful birthday Enjoy celebrating! Emily, lots of love from Mum, Dad, Alice, Via, Max We love you very much. and all your family and friends. XX Love all your family!!! Xxxxx Happy 5th Birthday to our handsome Kian. Wishing you a very Happy Happy Birthday to my annoying little brother, Birthday, we hope your day is as Happy 10th birthday to our beautiful you are lucky I love you. X special as you are. xXx daughter’s, Gracie and Sophie. We hope you have a wonderful day. Lots of love from Mummy, Daddy, Big Sister Holly, Grandma, Grandad, Uncle Paul, Auntie Cara, James, Nana, Grandpa and Uncle CONGRATULATIONS & BIRTHDAYS Please either email messages and photographs to [email protected] or call in with them to the office at: NEW OFFICE ADDRESS Unit 2, Bloomsbury Court, South Woodham Ferrers CM3 5XB Messages must be with us by 3pm on the Thursday before the issue you wish it to be published in. Pictures can be collected following publication. FOCUS 018 South Woodham FocusFocus ONE dAy IN THE bATTLE OF SOUTH wOOdHAM FERRERS bRITAIN IN ESSEx wI MARCH REPORT In many ways Tuesday 29th October 1940 was ‘just another day’ in the Battle of Britain. The handful of aircraft losses on both sides of the conflict and the associated deaths of young pilots on that particular day were tragic but nothing remarkable in those grim days almost eighty years ago. 29th October 1940 was the day the Luftwaffe selected for a dive- bombing raid by Messerschmitt 109s on the strategically important North Weald airfield. The speed of the surprise attack ensured that the raid met with some success but then, pursued by Hurricanes, it became a race to the coast – during which four of the raiders were shot down. Of particular interest is that the Me109s’ escape route took them in the direction of the Blackwater estuary and the four downed aircraft fell near Maldon, Tillingham, the Blackwater estuary and Abberton. As these pursuits were petering out a Spitfire crashed in New Our WI celebrated its 96th birthday with a party this month. The London Road, Chelmsford killing its pilot, his aircraft possibly Eatery provided an excellent lunch which we enjoyed before the having been damaged by enemy fire. Meeting. Steve, Glen and their girls did us proud again and thanks go to them and all the staff. It was a lovely way to start Those attending the next meeting of the South Woodham our celebrations. We were very pleased to welcome guests from Ferrers Local History Society will hear from visiting speaker Neil local WIs in the Hanningfield Group namely, Millwood, Purleigh, Wiffen MA something about the broad history of the Battle of South Hanningfield and Woodham Ferrers. Britain as well as the results of his detailed research into the events of that single day. The speaker, a life-long Second World We enjoyed another lovely lunch at The Royal Tiger in War aviation enthusiast employed at the Essex Record Office, has Rettendon. As usual, the staff looked after us very well and we woven together a fascinating Essex microcosm of the wider had a most enjoyable meal. Thank you for making us so conflict showing what this corner of the country experienced on welcome – we will be back! what was anything but ‘just another day’... We are looking forward to another ‘Souper Lunch’ at East When it is considered that the route taken by the attacking Hanningfield WI. The ladies always look after us very well too, aircraft on their way to North Weald in October 1940 is thought with lovely homemade soup and delicious desserts. The diets to have been over Woodham Ferrers itself there is clearly much will have to wait! of local interest and hearing how familiar places were affected by the conflict will give a valuable local context to the Battle. The Speaker this time was Shaun Keeble with a talk entitled ‘My The talk ‘29th October 1940: One day in the Battle of Britain’ by History in Floristry’. His talk was fascinating as he has so many Neil Wiffen will take place at 8.00 pm on Wednesday 6th April more sides to him than floristry. They include fire eating, stilt at Champions Manor Hall, Hullbridge Road, CM3 5LJ. walking and motorised unicycling, to name but a few! His floristry skills are remarkable and he showed pictures of most Visitors are welcome to attend (admission £3). Any enquiries ambitious pieces he had made. All the time he was talking and please telephone 01245 321518. keeping us entertained with tales of his experiences, he was producing the most beautiful arrangements which he kindly dId yOU KNOw....? donated for our raffle. There were five pieces in all and they were gorgeous. Everyone wanted to win a raffle prize this month! Hippopotamus milk is pink. Following the fascinating talk and demonstrations, we had The smallest country in the world takes up .2 lovely cakes, made by Audrey and tea and coffee served by Audrey and Christine, who kindly stepped in at the last minute. square miles, it is the Vatican City. Many thanks to them and also to the Committee who worked so hard to make sure the afternoon was a success. Snails take the longest naps, some lasting as long as three years. Special thanks to Marlene and Hazel who prepared the floral table decorations. They looked really pretty and were given to our guests at the end of the afternoon. Baby koalas are fed poo by their parents after they are born, this helps them digest Eucalyptus leaves The Craft Club meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month, in the WI Hall, Guys Farm Road, from 1.30 until 4.00pm. later in life. We explore a wide range of crafts and anyone is welcome to come along to see what we get up to. FOCUS South Woodham Focus 21 NEw RIVERSIdE LEISURE CENTRE TO OPEN IN jUNE Chelmsford City Council has announced that its flagship leisure centre, the new Riverside, is due to open in early June following a major redevelopment. Beginning in 2017, the two-year project utterly transforms the former 1960s leisure centre into a modern complex with the capacity, accessibility and sustainability that the growing city needs. Councillor Julia Jeapes, Cabinet Member for Leisure, said, “I am delighted to announce that the hotly-anticipated new Riverside will open to the public in the week commencing 10 June. I recently visited the site with the Mayor and Deputy Mayor and was extremely impressed with the scale and quality of the new building – the pool in particular is a wonderful space, with a high ceiling and natural light flooding the space where swimmers will soon be enjoying themselves.” The main construction works are now complete and the centre is now being fitted-out, with tiles and paint appearing on the walls. The much-loved sports hall and ice rink remain and have been revamped, while the dated pool building has been replaced with two new high-spec swimming pools, a splash zone, flume, huge gym, health and fitness studios, creche and party room, soft play, improved changing rooms and an open, airy café overlooking the river. Landscaping works will soon begin to improve the surrounding area at the same time as building the complex. New footpaths and cycleways will be improved with lighting and attractive planting, while cycle storage will be included to make travelling sustainably to Riverside easy. This will create an attractive, accessible link between Riverside and the rest of the city centre, including Bond Street. Once complete, the new leisure complex will serve the people of Chelmsford and beyond for at least the next 60 years. It has been designed to be fully accessible to users of all abilities and ages; and the Council is planning in plenty of sessions and classes that will enable everyone, whatever their needs and confidence level, to get active and try something new. In the run-up to the opening, Chelmsford City Council is marking 2019 as a big year for physical activity in the city with a special celebratory programme called Spring Into Action. Between March and June, sports clubs, charities and community organisations are holding open days, come-and-try sessions and challenges. With sessions across the city, South Woodham Ferrers and the surrounding villages, you can have a go at anything from bowls to martial arts, swimming to sailing, running to walking. Check it out at www.chelmsford.gov.uk/springintoaction. Councillor Jeapes added, “We can’t wait to open the new centre to local people. I would like to thank everyone, including members and clubs who use the centre regularly, for your patience and support during the course of the construction works – I am certain that you will be impressed when you step through the doors in June!” Further details of the Riverside opening event will be publicised in May. Keep an eye out! In the meantime, you can find more information about the centre at www.chelmsford.gov.uk/riverside. ! The Village Hall bar is situated at the rear of the Village Hall in Hullbridge Road. The bar stocks a wide range of drinks including many fine ales and regular guest beers all at competitive prices. There are a number of social activities including darts, pool and cribbage teams, bingo and 3 large TV screens hosting BT Sport and Sky. A monthly quiz is held on the first Sunday of the month. Snooker and Pool tables are also available to Members in the upstairs Player’s Lounge. Membership is only £5 per year. New Members are welcome and renewals are due from 1 April 2019. Call into the bar for an application form. Further information is available from the Village Hall website: www.swfvillagehall.org.uk or find us on Facebook www.facebook.com/swfvh/ FOCUS 20 Focus Thanks lads for all your help Please could you print my grateful thanks to the two lovely lads who quickly responded to our help when my daughter’s mobile scooter broke down in Inchbonnie Rd. by the pathway leading to the river. Over to Other drivers stopped to offer their help and passing joggers also offered their assistance. My daughter who lives in Colchester was overwhelmed with the you... kindness and care shown so promptly by the people of South Woodham. Thank you M Partridge Thank you all very very much Good News for Commuters Last Wednesday (20.3.19) I had the misfortune to fall heavily Having been a commuter between Woodham Ferrers and onto the pavement near Warwick Parade shops and was cared Liverpool Street Stations for 12 years I fully understand the for by two lovely ladies for 21/2 hours until an ambulance arrived. frustrations of many of our residents on a daily basis. This is why One lady, I do not know her at all, but thank you so much and I was so pleased to read the news that Greater Anglia are the other was Jean from Mr Gees Charity Shop who proceeded replacing their trains over the next couple of years. to raid the shop and brought out to me assorted cushions, pieces We have also had the following information from Chelmsford of towelling (for cold compresses), a sleeping bag and another City Council: lady happened to have a duvet in her car boot, all to help me Brand new trains will be in service on the Wickford to feel more comfortable. Southminster Branch Line – which serves South Woodham Ferrers We tried to keep a count of the number of people who offered – by the end of 2020. The new trains will add 20 to 30% extra assistance and we reckon it was between 45-50 and I thank you seats compared with the current trains used on the Southminster all including a doctor from the surgery in the Chase who gave branch. Greater Anglia is purchasing new trains of different me a quick examination. Finally the ambulance arrived and off I configurations from those currently used, so they can only give went to A & E but again, thank you, thank you everyone. I’m this range rather than exact figures. New timetables will be home now and nursing two black eyes and feeling stronger each introduced with consultation taking place at the end of this year day. for introduction in 2020. The exact increase in capacity will be Pat Turner clearer when the timetable is confirmed. Current upgrading of the overhead wires on the Southend Victoria line will improve the reliability of the train service, including on the Wickford to Southminster line. Good luck John and Sue Cormack This is well overdue but great news all the same, especially with the new houses being built between 2021 – 2036. Everyone at the Focus office would like to wish John and Sue With this in mind an additional bus service is also anticipated. Cormack a very happy and enjoyable retirement. This is likely to start as a commuter service, possibly a shuttle bus The Focus readers will be pleased you are continuing to write to Wickford railway station, and become established as a your weekly article John, giving them all your helpful and standard route once more homes are built. amusing advice. Thank you for all your hard work. Nicola Faux, Editor Cllr Linda Denston On behalf of SWF Conservative City Councillors Thank you to everyone A massive thank you to everyone who helped support Heidi's charity fun raiser for dogs trust on Saturday 23rd March at SWF village hall. To all those who donated to the raffle and to those who volunteered to help aswell as Eastham residential home for helping with the refreshment stall. She has raised £135 for charity 😊😊😊😊 Clare Hatcher Thank you Andrew I would like to thank Andrew Duffield and his staff at Duffield & Duffield Opticians for the excellent service and support I received following my recent eye surgery. The professional and caring service they showed me is why I feel it is important that we should support this and other local businesses our town. AA Jaconelli (SWF resident) FOCUS 0FocusSouth Woodham Focus South Woodham Focus21 Where is God? The events of the last few weeks in New Zealand and Africa pose some difficult questions in terms of faith. If there is a God, and God is good – how come such bad things happen in the world to good people? This is a question that has troubled many a scholar for nearly two thousand years. No theory that I have read provides a satisfactory answer. There are no answers. What can you say about God to a Mother whose three-year-old son is shot whilst at prayer? What can you say about God to a Father who cannot find his wife and his children among the mud and rubble that was once his home? There are no answers. Yet those who suffer often turn to God, not for answers, but for comfort. For many it is their faith in God that sustains them through troubled times. So, for those who seek him, God is there. For many of those who walk through troubled times, ‘thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.’ (Psalm 23). I believe in God, but that doesn’t stop me asking the question: ‘How come such bad things happen to good people?’ I have no answers, but when I meet God face to face, it is the first question I will ask. Reverend Carol Ball on behalf of the South Woodham Ferrers Christian Council Date Time Venue Tues 9 April 10am to 12 noon Boreham, Playing Fields Tues 9 April 1.30pm to 3.30pm Little Waltham Recreation Ground Weds 10 April 10am to 12 noon Springfield Parish Centre Weds 10 April 1.30pm to 3.30pm Great Baddow, Recreation Ground Thurs 11 April 10am to 12 noon East Hanningfield, Village Hall & Playing Fields Play in the Park with us Thurs 11th April 1.30pm to 3.30pm Chelmsford City Council, Melbourne Park Fri 12 April 10am to 12 noon South Woodham, Saltcoats Park Fri 12 April 1.30pm to 3.30pm Springfield Parish Centre Weekend this Easter! Mon 15 April 10am to 12 noon Broomfield Parish Hall Mon 15 April 1.30pm to 3.30pm South Woodham, Saltcoats Park Join the Playworkers for fun Tues 16 April 10am to 12 noon Writtle, Paradise Road activities at a park near you. Tues 16 April 1.30pm to 3.30pm Writtle, Paradise Road Weds 17 April 10am to 12 noon Little Waltham Recreation Ground Children aged 3-11 are welcome to play Weds 17 April 1.30pm to 3.30pm Great Baddow Recreation Ground and create with us. Check the programme Thurs 18 April 10am to 12 noon Bicknacre Playing Fields for the special ‘Extras’ such as bouncy Thurs 18 April 1.30pm to 3.30pm South Woodham, Saltcoats Park castles and so much more! * Extra activities available at these sessions. Visit website for details. [email protected] Conditions for taking part: • Under 6s must be supervised by an adult parent/ 01245 606684 guardian throughout the whole session. One adult can supervise a maximum of 3 children www.facebook.com/playchelmsford during a session. • Under 8s must be dropped off and picked up by www.chelmsford.gov.uk/play an adult (a password will be required). • Over 8s are free to come and go without an adult (we will need any medical information and emergency contact details). • All participants must wear suitable clothing for playing games and arts & crafts. Bring a drink and be prepared for the weather! FOCUS 22 FOCUS ON HEALTH Focus ASSISTED DYING. The Royal College of Physicians "has adopted a 10 biggest threats to health. Social media – and Facebook in neutral position on assisted dying." The members were asked if particular – has been singled out for failing to clamp down on they wanted to oppose a change in the law, support a change or harmful messages discouraging parents from vaccinating their take a 'neutral' stance. Doctors, like politicians, can't agree children against potentially fatal diseases." amongst themselves ... so they agreed to disagree. This month, Laura Donnelly wrote (again in The Telegraph) that RCP president Professor Andrew Goddard said: "It is clear that "Fake news" by anti-vaxers on social media has fuelled a tripling there is a range of views on assisted dying in medicine, just as in measles cases and is risking lives, the head of the NHS has said. there is in society. We have been open from the start of this Simon Stevens said the promotion of misguided messages on process that adopting a neutral position will mean that we can Instagram and YouTube was one of the factors behind an alarming reflect the differing opinions among our membership. 'Neutral' dip in vaccine coverage." means the RCP neither supports nor opposes a change in the law This week there is a new push from Hancock and co to get the and we won’t be focusing on assisted dying in our work. Instead, social media giants to clean up their act, spurred on by the falling we will continue championing high-quality palliative care take-up of childhood vaccines. 'Evidence-free advice' confuses services." those who are easily confused, needless to say ... but the worry is I must say my views have changed since I came here as a young GP that even those who are genuinely trying to research what is best inspired by the 'sanctity of life' principle. By all means let's do all for their kids find themselves directed towards the 'fake news' we can to keep people healthy and help them to live longer and sites by the search engines' algorithms. No doubt the moves to more fulfilling lives but, when patients reach a stage at which make misleading information less ubiquitous will be criticised by their 'quality of life' is zero, there is an increasingly strong case Wakefield's disciples as being authoritarian and an attempt to for giving them the right to decide when to call it a day. restrict choice on access to information - but to do nothing puts children (who don't get a say in the matter) at risk. ANTI-VAX CAMPAIGNS ON SOCIAL MEDIA are back in the news Conspiracy theorists, who think Big Pharma is the villain of the this week. 'Little Britain' tends to regard this as our own little piece, miss the point that, if there really was genuine evidence problem - but it's a worldwide phenomenon. that vaccinations don't work or do more harm than good the NHS In February a representative of another ' College of Physicians' - bosses would love it. Overnight they could stop paying the bills the College of Physicians of Philadelphia - wrote to the CEOs of for vaccines AND could do away with the massive cost of paying Google and Facebook asking for more action against the spread people to administer the jabs. The reason they keep shelling out of misinformation about vaccines. In it, he said: “There is strong is that it's much cheaper to fund the vaccination programme than evidence to suggest that at least part of the source of this trend is it would be to sort out the mess that would result from children the degree to which medically inaccurate information about being left unprotected. vaccines surface on the websites where many Americans get their information, among them YouTube and Google search. As I have discussed with you in other contexts, and as you have acknowledged, the algorithms which power these services are not designed to distinguish quality information from misinformation or misleading information, and the consequences of that are particularly troubling for public health issues. If a concerned parent consistently sees information in their YouTube recommendations that casts doubt on the safety or efficacy of vaccines, it could cause them to disregard the advice of their children’s physicians and public health experts and decline to follow the recommended vaccination schedule. Repetition of information, even if false, can often be mistaken for accuracy, and exposure to anti-vaccine content via social media may negatively shape user attitudes towards vaccination. Additionally, even parents and guardians who seek out accurate information about vaccines could unwittingly reach pages and videos with misinformation. A report by the Guardian found that on both Facebook and YouTube, suggested searches related to FAREWELL. This is the last piece I'll write as a South Woodham GP. vaccines often led users to pages or groups providing medically I'm retiring at the end of the month and Sue is doing likewise and scientifically inaccurate information.” shortly afterwards. We'll be spending more time with our family. In the UK, 'England's top doctor' has been similarly scathing. BBC I'll carry on writing for Focus, however ... which is good news or News reported on 1st Nov 2018. "People who believe the myths bad, depending on which way you look at it. spread by anti-vaccine campaigners "are absolutely wrong". Prof I haven't been able to retire until now as we couldn't find anyone Dame Sally Davies said the MMR vaccine was safe and had been crazy enough to work for nothing. Our patients' generosity, given to millions of children worldwide but uptake was currently however, meant that, even at times of austerity, we were able to "not good enough". In England, 87% of children receive two replace old and unreliable equipment ... and we have finally doses but the target is 95%. The chief medical officer urged turned Greenwood Surgery round financially to the extent that, parents to get their children vaccinated and ignore 'social media now that I too have become old and unreliable, the practice can fake news'". afford to replace me. Two much younger and more dynamic docs Health Secretary, Matt Hancock, has also been talking about the will be taking the helm, backed by 'The Greenwood Team' and we problem. Anne Gulland reported in The Telegraph on 27th Feb wish them well. that he had: "said that positive messages about the benefits of May we say it has been an honour and a privilege to look after vaccinations must be promoted in a bid to stop the spread of our wonderful patients over the past 40 years or so - thank you misinformation. Speaking at a parliamentary event about for sticking by us and supporting us through thick and thin. We vaccinations and their role in fighting antimicrobial resistance Mr wish you all health and happiness! Hancock said that he did not want to give any “credence” to the We will have a low-key 'farewell do' for our patients at the Village “anti-vaxxers”, who spread junk science about immunisation." Hall (opposite The Chase and close to 'OneStop') between 2 and Gulland adds that "There has been growing concern over recent 4pm on Sunday 28th April - so do feel free to pop in if you're months of the spread of anti-vaccine messages – with the World passing and drink a toast of luke-warm coffee. Health Organization identifying “vaccine hesitancy” as one of the Dr John ... and 'Sister Sue' FOCUS South Woodham Focus SITUATIONS VACANT 23 ATTENTION BUSINESS OWNERS On June 22nd, we are holding a Charity Concert at SWF Village Hall featuring the band ‘40 Years Later’. The event is to raise funds for Mid Essex Hospital Trust, Breast Cancer Awareness and Bowel Cancer Research. The band are playing for free so all proceeds from the evening will go these charities. We are looking to our wonderful local businesses for support to help and promote the event. This can be a contribution towards costs, however small, a gift for a raffle prize or services such as printing posters or customer promotion. We can offer you publicity on the posters and your name or logo on a banner at the front of the stage. All supporting businesses will be announced to the audience on the night. We hope you can help us to make this event a success and help us to raise funds for these charities. YOUR CONTRIBUTION CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE Please email [email protected] or call Andy on 01245 322163 FOCUS 24 FOCUS ON SPORT Focus wANdERERS bACK ON AN EVEN KEEL Returning to bogey ground St Thomas Moore Wanderers’ luck finally turned early in the second half when School against high flying Leighwood Gold, Tom’s fine corner produced a scramble in the box and without South Woodham Ferrers United under 14 being sure who had the final touch, the ball landed in the back Wanderers had reason to be pessimistic: despite of the net to even the match. Not too much of excitement for some good performances there, the unlucky the remainder of the game: Tom put a long range shot wide, boys in red have shipped a fair quantity of goals Jacob cunningly dribbled down the wing, Harrison took off on a and been sent on a number of trips to hospital following some run, Harvey and Charlie W made some important clearances, testing matches. All this and the dreaded white over-sized away Bobby’s slick pass gave Freddie a chance but with three shirts left the spectators with plenty of cause for concern, with defenders to beat in the box, he couldn’t quite get the ball away. an early Gold’s move requiring Matthew to keep his nerve to For a moment Golds thought they had scored, but keeper Charlie clear the ball of the line. A classic Will free kick couldn’t beat the R had clearly been fouled twice by the strikers so the goal did keeper today, and there followed plenty of midfield action with not stand. neither team consistently settling to the ball. Freddie put in some clever forward running sequences while at the back, Luke, Will, The mums made their own entertainment by commentating on Harvey and Charlie W had to keep alert as Golds pressed with Matthew’s sparkling performance, Daniel’s intelligent running, some classy passing. Charlie W not doing anything to draw maternal criticism and Mack’s resolve at the back but happily despite plenty of hopeful For some of the spectators, the planes taking off nearby were shots by Golds, in the second half the defenders looked rather more attention-grabbing than the on-field action, until composed and Charlie R invincible. Wanderers have performed Golds struck lucky when the ball rebounded in off the post from better and lost heartily this season, so a point won against the an acute-angled shot. Ominously Golds continued to test title challengers was a great outcome with a cup semi-final Wanderers’ defence with Charlie W making another goal-line against Leigh Ramblers looming closer. clearance. Alfie took off on a meandering run which drew a foul in a promising area; Will’s resulting free kick was parried away to Squad: Alfie, Bobby, Charlie R, Charlie W, Daniel, Freddie, Freddie then Tom, but neither could get a clean shot over the line. Harrison, Harvey, Jacob, Luke, Mack, Matthew, Tom, Will dUNMOw UTd FC U16 PyTHONS 3 - 1 SwFU FC U16 LIONS Blackwater and Dengie League. leaving Joe to lead the Lion’s strike-force as Centre-Forward. ‘Flash’ and James D completed the Lion’s line-up. U16 Division 2 League Cup Final. After earning a hard-fought extra-time 3-2 The Lions were unlucky not to convert their scoring chances and victory in last Sunday’s ‘League Cup Semi Final’ found themselves trailing 2-0 at half-time. against ‘Braintree Town Irons’, SWFU U16 Lions travelled to Witham Town FC, for their fourth consecutive This is when the Lion’s are at their most dangerous! Woodham ‘League Cup Final’ match. struck back after eighteen minutes, when an excellently defended clearance to Alex saw him blaze down the left wing, ‘Dunmow Utd Pythons’ were their opposition – and were going shrugging off Python mid-fielders along the way. Spying a gap to prove to be the Lion’s biggest challenge this season! between Dunmow’s defenders, Alex slipped the ball on to Joe in the goal box. Seeing the goalie was focussed on him, Joe left The Pythons were already on course for the ‘U16 Division Two the ball to Dan W who had homed in from the left wing and League Title’ and were ‘U16 Knockout Cup’ finalists. However, dutifully hammered the ball into the net! A superb team goal! SWFU Lions had lifted both the ‘League’ and ‘League Cup’ titles last year, so had the experience of playing in high profile fixtures. The Final was on a knife’s edge! The supporter’s vocal intensity was rising, as the action swung constantly from both ends of the The result could go either way! pitch. The Lions pressed on to secure the equaliser. With ten minutes on the referee’s watch remaining, Dunmow struck a Meeting outside Club Woodham, (where the team’s families and high, long range shot which crept away from Oliver’s reach. Re- supporters wished them well), The Lions left for the venue in motivated, the Lion’s moved up another gear, knowing time was their Team Coach, accompanied by their managers. now their enemy. Once inside Witham Town FC, both sets of supporters took their seats and the excitement began to build. Inside the changing The final whistle brought the end to a magnificent ‘League Cup room, the usual Lion’s banter ensued. The boy’s managers then Final’, full of skill and passion from both teams. gave their pre-match instructions to the team. Every Lion gave 100% and conducted themselves in the spirit Respectful encouragement greeted both the ‘Lions’ and SWFU expects of all their teams. We are proud of them! ‘Pythons’ as they made their way on to the pitch. After the usual ‘good luck’ pleasantries, they took their places for a memorable A special thank you to our U9 Reds, who were mascots for the afternoon of grassroots football at it’s finest. The Final was on! match. Great club spirit along with fantastic support. The first half was full of nail-biting action, hard tackles and The SWFU U16 Lions are: Oliver, Alex, Josh, Callum, Edward excellent passing from both squads. Josh and Alex were (Captain), Michael, Sam B, James O, Tom ‘H’, Dan L, Dan W, powering down the Lion’s flanks, while Dan W, Edward, Callum, James D, Dan S, Joe S, Morgan, Will, Sam P and Martin. Morgan and James O were thwarting the Python’s strikers, keeping ‘Mr Safe-Hands’ Oliver free in goal. Michael, Ladders, The SWFU U16 Lions are proud to be sponsored by ‘Chelmsford ‘H’, Will, Sam, Martin and Scotty were mixing it up in mid-field, Audi’. FOCUS 0FocusSouth Woodham Focus FOCUS ON SPORT South Woodham Focus25 UNdER 9’S VS CANVEy ISLANd – SUNdAy 24TH MARCH 2019 Canvey Island in the sunshine. The squad was Alfie, Brad, Charlie, Hayden, Katie, Keith, Logan, Luca, Mikey, Noah, Olly and Reighley. We were a bit sluggish at the start, scoring tries on our ball, but letting Canvey run though us on theirs. Then we stopped that. If Canvey scored, they had to work hard for every try. The Team started calling their line and "Ready, Ready, Up!!!". Logan and Brad leading the way, hungry to meet the Canvey ball carriers and take them down. This became infectious across the Team with everyone starting to assert themselves more in the tackle. We certainly did well in putting pressure on Canvey, resulting in a few turnovers, knock-ons and forward passes from the pressure we applied. Our supporters were well behind the Team and this urged them on even more. Great performances all round. Katie christened one attempted tackle technique the Flying Squirrell from Hayden. and wrapping arms, to effective use. Earned him a merit "lace" Too many individual magic moments to mention each one. from the opposition. Charlie's tries, Logan's tackling and pick up and dive try, Mikey full back tackling when not dancing through, Ollies quick pick We hoisted Mikey up for his Birthday bumps, and went home up and dive over,...…..plenty too enjoy from a player, parent and knowing it had been a good day playing rugby. coaching point of view. If you are interested in playing rugby with us call Gerry on 07880 Reighley really started putting his tackling, using his shoulder 498565. SOUTH wOOdHAM RUGby CLUb - UNdER 12S bOyS I would like to pass on a huge thank you from the boys of the Under 12s South Woodham Ferrers Rugby Club for the kind donation you provided from Mr Gees Foundation. The team had a difficult time getting started when the new season began last September. The team found themselves with only 6 players and with a requirement to field 12 boys on the pitch for a game, it looked as though the team may have to fold. However, the coach Warren Restall refused to let this happen and worked tirelessly canvassing the local schools and encouraging the boys to network for new players. This resulted in the team growing from strength to strength - now we can proudly field 15 players. Your generous donation enabled us to give each of the boys a waterproof training top, which really helped to boost a low morale. Thank you from the parents and all the players from South Woodham Ferrers Rugby Club Under 12s. FOCUS 26 FOCUS ON SPORT Focus LAdIES GALA dAy AT jACKS CENTRE The Gala Day Committee would like to thank the many businesses, large and small, local and distant who supported the club through sponsorship. We would like to say a special thankyou to our major local sponsors Beresford Estate Agents, Quest Motors, Peter Best Insurance Services, G&B Finch and Don Autos for their generous contributions. Ladies travelled from all parts of Essex and Suffolk to take part in the tournament, members of Jacks Centre and volunteers from the local community all joined in helping to make the day such a success. For our second Gala Day we were again pleased to have International bowls player Andy Thomson MBE to present the prizes at the end of the day. It is very good of Andy to give up his spare time to come to Jacks Following the successful Ladies Gala Day last year at the Centre and present the prizes Jacks Indoor Bowls Centre this year’s event promised to be and the ladies certainly even better and it did not disappoint. appreciated it. The help support and generosity of so many of the club’s It takes a lot of planning and members and the sponsors helped the Gala Day hard work to get an event like Committee present a cheque for £3444.00 to their chosen this off the ground and without charity Little Havens’ children’s hospice. all the help and support the committee had from everyone Little Havens’ officially opened in March 1998. Since then it would never have been so it has cared for over 1000 children with life-limiting successful. It was also good to illnesses and given vital support to their families. They are see that a large number of the the only children’s hospice in Essex. They charge nothing gentlemen bowlers from the for the care they provide and that’s why having a fund Jacks Centre gave their time to raising event, raising money for the hospice is so very help make the day go smoothly. important. !"#$%&'()*+,'(-+&' .)/&' COMING EVENTS /),.&+0'$-1' Rocking Rayleigh in the Round! (&%&2+-,")#0' Your own tables of 8-10 with the bar at your side! 3+"$-1'45,.'/-+(.' 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Bought on and off separately ,Height Marina Outboard 15hp. 2cyld 4 last year hardly used in 174 cm £20.00 stroke with controls, hasn’t BAR STOOLS X 2 mint/perfect condition. (£25 PAIR OF PENCIL PLEAT CREAM done a lot of work. £500 ono. Blac/Chrome in v.g.c. Hardly been wanted). THANE FITNESS TOTAL and teal Curtains size 66”x90” or Hardy 18ft 6ins cruiser boat 2 used. £10 the pair. Tel: 01245 HOME GYM MACHINE with 168x220cm ideal for bedroom berth with out board. Moored at 324341. S.W.F. manual, diet book, CD etc paid £10.00. Tel: 07722 410589 Norfolk. £4.000. Call 01245 £156 (£25 wanted). Both items 400098 or 07867 973802 PHASE EIGHT OCCASION DRESS. have been photographed so can MY FIRST READY BED. Dora the Size 8 purple silk calf length send images or view on internet Explorer. Hardly used . Includes 5FT FARMHOUSE STYLE hankerchief hem dress. Never yourself. Text: 07767 615907. blow up bed, cover and pump. KITCHEN TABLE measuring 152 worn. £25. Tel 01245 325264 Pet and smoke free home. Age 2- cms by 88 cms. Sturdy. Buyer LADIES - Superdry jacket, black plus. £10. Tel: 07890 178928 collects. Tel 01245 325515. KALIKO OCCASION DRESS with pink inside hood and pink Size 8 nude and multi colour zip and badge, says ladies large PANDORA RINGS x 2 size 56. POWER DEVIL GARDEN knee length dress. Never worn. but is quite small & fits size 12 Both with boxes an gift bags. SHREDDER. Little used and no £25. Tel 01245 325264 GIRLS OCCASION DRESS - Hardly worn. 1 is a black stone longer required. Buyer collects. Beautiful dusky pink occasion £25. I is a band which can be Tel 01245 325515. PROM/WEDDING SUIT dress from Next with corsage on together £15. Can e-mail pics Immaculate dark grey slim fit the left strap, age 12yrs 07780698467. suit, trousers 30". Worn once to immaculate worn once £10 Prom. Red Herring design from W.D.Ferrers Boys blazers size 32 Debenhams. White shirt 15" & 34 £10 each, also boys green collar also Red Herring. Have a PE top & black shorts £10. green paisley tie too if required. W.D.Ferrers Girls blazer size 30 MOTORING £50, welcome to come and try £10 on. 07770 954492 collect from BASKETBALL GAME- Hypro bILLbOARd SWF. electronic game that folds down for storage - folded dimensions BMW ALPINA D3 - 2007 D3 Bi- TRAIN SET OO GAUGE are D: 88cm x W: 110cm x H: wheels, front fogs, parking Dismantling large layout, 203cm Turbo - 2ltr Diesel- Black sensors, auto headlights and rain presently in shed. Track, locos, unfolded dimensions are D: 12 Months MOT sensors. We have had this car rolling stock etc. Very good 210cm x W: 110cm x H: 203cm. FSH – Mainly BMW & BMW from new – and it is still in condition, can email pics. Offers still in argos at £119.00 - still Specialist. Good condition and excellent condition. £9499 ono. considered,viewing welcome. wrapped up, never taken out of well looked after. Just had Call Phil on 01245 322599 or Tel: 01245 425347 the box - £60. Service and brand new battery 07751 022666 PROCAT college uniform- black fitted. Fully well documented AEG TALL FREEZER A72710GNWO combat style trousers 30R 2x history, 4 previous owners and 2 MGB GT, 1972, Glacier White. 60cm white Internal lighting polo shirts, 1x sweatshirt to fit Keys. This car has covered 1950cc Engine. Chrome Wire Just under one year old 16yrs (small man). Hardly worn 133,000 miles since new, mainly Wheels. Four new tyres. S/S Registered with Domestic & vcg £25 lot. Call 07986 772972 motorway mileage, Great exhaust and petrol tank. General warranty expiring economy averaging 45-50mpg Webasto Roof. Many upgrades 9.4.2023. Reason for sale house SMALL 22INCH TV with dvd This is a Rare car with only 365 £5,250. Tel: 01245 320421 move. Image available if required facility. Ideal bedroom. £20. being made. £4,995 Bought John Lewis £629. Will Tel: 07810 413533. Mobile: 07971 574910 VOLKSWAGEN FOX FOR SALE: accept £500. Tel: 01245 329928 61 reg, excellent runner, 63,000 FOR SALE DAIMLER V8 250 CLASSIC CAR. miles on the clock, long MOT, LAKELAND UPRIGHT STEAM AEG Tall freezer A72710GNWO White with chrome wire wheels. perfect condition, 2 new front FLOOR CLEANER with washable 60cm white Internal lighting Blue leather interior. 1969. Mark tyres, lady owner, some service pad. Hardly used. Reason for sale Just under one year old II. Last owner 34 years. V.G.C. history. £2,200 o.n.o. house move. Paid £60 will accept Registered with Domestic & £11,000 ono. Tel: 07733 231206. Telephone 01245 324574-07878 £40. Tel: 01245 329928 General warranty expiring 9 4 593756 2023. Reason for sale house FORD FOCUS TITANIUM 1.0LTR FOR SALE move. Image available if Petrol, Manual, with Sat Nav FORD KA EDGE 1.2. Silver, 12 F2 - How to Play Like A Pro book required. Bought John Lewis Registered March 2016, plate. 28,300 miles. Full Service £2 £629. Will accept £500 20,500mls, FSH from Lookers, 12 History, MOT March 2020. FIFA 18 Xbox One £4 LAKELAND UPRIGHT STEAM months MOT, Frozen White, Sat Central locking, Air con, Rear Battleships Game £4 FLOOR CLEANER with washable Nav, Manual Transmission. Parking sensors. Excellent Boom Boom Balloon £2 pad Hardly used Reason for sale All the normal extras, i.e. power condition, move to London Plop trumps £1 house move. Paid £60 will accept steering, central locking etc, plus forces sale. £4000. Lots of photos Adventure time trumps £2 £40. ovno. Tel: 01245 329928 Titanium extras – 16” alloy available. Tel: 07846 600479 Roman emperor costume (age 7/8/9) £3 KITCHEN OR DINING ROOM HAVE YOUR GUTTERS BEEN CLEANED OUT RECENTLY? All in very good condition 07914 TABLE AND CHAIRS. Made in 595564 can send pics of any of light wood with four chairs, GUTTER PROBLEMS? the above) good and strong with removable cushions which are blue. 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ANSWERS TO LAST WEEK’S CROSSWORD 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 3 4 4 5 5 6 C D PAS F 7 8 O P E R A S OR ANGE 9 N C ITSAA 10 11 C H I AN T IEAGE R E D T M N S S 12 13 A B E TSEP I A 14 15 16 L DSPCRE 17 18 APH IS HERM 19 20 21 A AEEAS I 22 23 MAN IC C O N D EMN AG I ENRE 24 25 S H E C A T LEAVEN SRLXET FOCUS South Woodham Ferrers South Woodham Ferrers South Woodham Ferrers OIEO £300,000 £350,000 £375,000 Delightfully situated three bedroom semidetached This spacious family home boasts nicely presented This beautifully presented and extended five house in need of a little TLC. The property is located and well-proportioned accommodation throughout bedroom family home is situated in a highly favoured close to local amenities including the town centre and enjoys a large South Easterly facing rear location within close proximity of the station and and train station with connections to London garden. Further benefitting from a spacious local amenities. Featuring a spacious lounge/diner, Liverpool Street. Early viewing strongly advised. lounge/diner, re-fitted kitchen, ground floor shower separate dining room, kitchen, utility room, ground room and four good sized bedrooms served by a floor cloakroom and a second reception/bedroom modern family bathroom. Further benefitting from five. To the first floor, the four good sized bedrooms off street parking for several vehicles. It’s within close share a re-fitted family bathroom. Further enhanced proximity to the station with rail links to London. by a 60ft rear garden and off street parking. Call to view 01245 323729 Call to view 01245 323729 Call to view 01245 323729 South Woodham Ferrers Woodham Ferrers South Woodham Ferrers £375,000 £450,000 OIEO £525,000 This vastly extended and deceptively spacious three Reduced! This stunning newly built bungalow enjoys With stunning views to the front, this unique reverse double bedroom family home is presented to an lovely views and features excellent specification plan family home has significantly enhanced by the excellent standard and offers superb living throughout including underfloor heating and current owner, it is offered to the market with accommodation. Featuring a large lounge/diner and integrated kitchen appliances. Benefitting from a considerable versatility which could include four/five further reception/bed four, a re-fitted kitchen and large living room, kitchen/diner, two double bedrooms including a fabulous Master Suite, a bright cloakroom. To the first floor are three double bedrooms, two stunning bathrooms, front and rear and spacious living room with high vaulted ceilings, a bedrooms and a spacious re-fitted family bathroom. gardens, and garage with driveway parking for modern kitchen/breakfast room, re-fitted bathrooms Further benefitting from a superb Westerly facing rear two/three vehicles. This desirable bungalow really and a utility room. Further benefitting from a lovely rear garden and off street parking. should be seen without delay. garden, garage and parking. Call to view 01245 323729 Call to view 01245 323729 Call to view 01245 323729