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THE NEW… Established 1998 WINTER 2009 PottersPotters BarBar Community Delivered to 13,000, Door to Door [email protected] Distributed in Potters Bar, Little Heath, South Mimms, Ridge, Northaw and Brookmans Park Potters Bar in Focus 1997–2009 Potters Bar in Focus was originally formed 12 years ago and was encouraged by Herts County Council and Hertsmere Borough Council to improve communication and co-operation between the community and these authorities. We devised a list of areas we thought we should work with and a lot of things we wished to target. We have achieved many of these targets (not always as well as one parks have obtained Green Unfortunately we have lost hoped) and progress was Flags – this is the seventh year much faster in the beginning some of our active members, for Oakmere. I believe most NEWS mainly because the local either through death or moving people notice and enjoy the authorities shared our away from the district, and planting in Darkes Lane and enthusiasm. replacements have been slow other places. Time was also to come forward. After We helped to create the given to new housing and the considering all the hard work Community News which goes creation of waste systems to done by various members and to residents of Potters Bar and encourage recycling. Some the amount we have achieved, the surrounding areas. This worked with schools to set up much of it unmentioned, the now functions as a stand-alone Art and Science projects. These management group has organisation to publicise all continue as the Art Exhibition decided to wind up Potters Bar events in the district. Another at the Potters Bar Carnival and in Focus as we have run out of group worked on the Schools Technology energy! improvements to the town Challenge, now organised by centre and the new lamp posts Potters Bar Rotary. It’s been a good example of the community working together to take Christmas lights, and We have tried to encourage to make Potters Bar a better the refurbishments to the teenagers to participate and place to live and work in, and station forecourt. they have responded well to I’m sure that local, interested Another group worked on enquiries about future events people will continue to be open spaces and the parks and in the parks. For a period improvement of the flower some attended our meetings involved in carrying on its beds around the shopping and we were involved with the legacy. ISSUE DATES centre. Our hedge at Furzefield skateboard park at the Doreen Scivyer FOR THE is flourishing and our two beginning. Chair of the Steering Group COMMUNITY NEWS 2010 WHAT’S ® March VOLUNTEERS Sleigh Helpful ® In this issue WANTED July ON dates information ® Page 3 Back page November Pages 19–22 Page 28 Potters Bar Community News Contacts for Editor says Hope you enjoyed your summer months. We have another full issue for you to read. Potters Bar There will be a slight change to our issue dates for 2010. There will not be a June Community News issue, but a July one. Your Community News will be with you March, July and November. [email protected] Thank you for your articles. Once again there is a lot happening in your community; Potters Bar Community News take the time to find out what is happening near you. Join in with the community c/o Wyllyotts Centre Reception, EN6 2HN spirit by joining a club, help a charity by attending their fundraising events, go on an organised walk, go to a show, so much to choose from. Chairman All of us on the team would like to wish you a Merry Christmas and all the best for the John Connell 01707 851445 New Year – enjoy. Editor Debbie Buckland Debbie Buckland 01707 657759 [email protected] How to send articles Advertising Email to [email protected]. Please keep articles to around 300 words or less, Debbie Usher 01707 655948 bearing in mind that past events are not likely to be of general interest. Please use [email protected] plain text word or email, or plainly handwritten or typed articles are also acceptable if you do not have access to a computer. Photos, logos, etc: send as a tif, bmp or jpg What’s On file or copy to a cd. Paper photos or logos can also be sent. Sue Weaver [email protected] How to supply adverts Ring to book a space, remembering there is usually a waiting list. Artwork must be Sara Donatantonio 01707 657195 supplied as black and white pdfs or jpgs only; created at the specified size according [email protected] to your booking. Other formats may be submitted but will incur a design charge of 35 Quakers Lane, Potters Bar, EN6 1RJ £25. Any corrections to existing adverts will be subject to a £5 fee. Sports Deadline dates John Connell 01707 851445 Advertising Articles Distribution 18 January for March issue 1 February for March issue Peter Silverthorne 01707 655464 18 May for July issue 1 June for July issue 18 September for November issue 1 October for November issue Peter Weaver 01707 850147 Design Delivery If you do not have a copy, or receive more than one, or wish to volunteer as a GREEN Gilbert 01992 620555 deliverer, please contact Peter Silverthorne or Peter Weaver. Print Roads needing deliverers Ushers Print and Design 01707 851242 Potters Bar Treasurer Hollies Way, Stamford Close, Willow Way. Peter Weaver 01707 850147 Brookmans Park Editorial Team Moffats Lane, Bluebridge Road. Gill Connell 01707 851445 www.pottersbar.org – your local website John Godfrey 01707 653992 The Community News will be added to the pottersbar.org website after publication, Joy Stovell 01707 655464 including the telephone number of contacts. Please tell us if you do not wish this to Judith Pelikan 01707 654222 happen. Sizes and prices of adverts Potters Bar Community News welcomes contributions for publication from individuals and community groups. Where there is a linked commercial, political 43.75mm w x 50mm h = £25 or individual interest in items for publication, the managing committee reserves all 92.5mm w x 50mm h = £50 editorial rights. Potters Bar Community News does not accept responsibility for 92.5mm w x 100mm h = £75 the accuracy of information contained in published items or views expressed in 92.5mm w x 130mm h = £90 those items. 2 [email protected] Home-Start is coming to PATIO & DRIVEWAY Potters Bar! SPECIALISTS Home-Start supports families with young children. Volunteers visit EST one family for a couple of hours each week, offering them 01707 655511 25 YEARS support, encouragement and friendship. In return volunteers benefit by gaining experience, confidence and making new friends. Most employers take account of valuable voluntary work. • Unique Driveways & Patios Expenses will be paid. We welcome all ages, background and gender, but must have • Stain Resistant & Weed Free some parenting experience. All volunteers will be CRB checked. • Domestic & Commercial The next volunteer preparation course starts on Monday 11th January at Elm Court • Steps Fencing Ponds Youth and Community Centre 363 Mutton Lane, Potters Bar, Evergreen Landscapes Herts EN6 3BP. www.evergreenlandscapes.co.uk To find out more about volunteering in Potters Rydal Mount Yard, Baker Street, Potters Bar Bar please contact us using the details below. T 020 8953 5082 Switched On E [email protected] W www.home-startbw.org.uk Electrical Ltd “Come and join the team.” We are reliable and always answer our phones All electrical work carried out Brookmans Park Women’s Aaron Jesson – 07949 177755 Matthew Jesson – 07966 977493 Institute [email protected] Members of Brookmans Park Women’s Institute (formerly Bradmore Green WI) meet in the United Reformed Church Community Room, Darkes Lane on the third Monday of each Interested in volunteering? month at 8.00pm. The meeting usually begins with notices, news of forthcoming events, such as outings, visits to the cinema locally, Here are some organisations seeking volunteers; a regular monthly lunch date, and fund-raising efforts, followed ROMANIA ANIMAL AID – are looking for volunteer fosterers for by a good speaker on a variety of subjects. Refreshments are homeless dogs from Romania, and volunteers to help with home served, and there’s time to exchange news with fellow members. checks of potential adoptees. This small animal rescue charity is run If you are interested and would like to know more, why not come by a local lady. For more information visit the web site at along to a meeting where you’ll receive a warm welcome? Contact www.romaniaanimalaid.co.uk. Joyce Mills at 62 Peplins Way, Brookmans Park, AL9 7UU. Or call All dogs travel to the UK with a full EU Pet Passport. You may even be 01707 657997 for more information. interested in adopting one of the dogs rescued. CHERRY LODGE – Have opened a charity shop in High Barnet, Church Passage. They are looking for volunteers to help in the shop. Contact number for Cherry Lodge 020 8441 7000. CHRISTMAS LUNCH – Volunteers needed to help with the Christmas Lunch at Tilbury Hall on Christmas Day and help with preparation on Christmas Eve, please contact Diane Travers on 01707 656311. If you are a local organisation or charity and are looking for volunteers, why not email me at [email protected] (subject volunteers). Debbie Buckland 3 Potters Bar Community News Willow 10K at Hatfield House John Powell Carpets Run or walk 10K in the majestic setting of Hatfield CARPETS, VINYLS, RUGS, WOOD FLOORING House on Sunday November Tel: 01707 654304 22 for locally based charity, the Willow Foundation – a national charity providing special Spencley Interiors days for seriously ill 16 to 40 year olds.