Update the Northaw & Cuffley Parish Council Magazine

UPDATE THE NORTHAW & CUFFLEY PARISH COUNCIL MAGAZINE

APRIL 2019 ISSUE 67

Celebrating 125 Years 1894 - 2019 Northaw & Cuffley Parish Council UPDATE APRIL 2019

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UPDATE ISSUE 67 CONTENTS Editor: Carol Branigan Page Chairman’s Update...... 3-4 History of Northaw and Cuffley...... 5-6 Telephone Box Restoration in Northaw...... 7 The Great British Spring Clean...... 8 Northaw Community Orchard...... 9 The Changing Face of the Historic Turnpike Oak ...... 10 Northaw and Cuffley Tennis Club Open Day...... 11 What’s On At Cuffley Hall...... 13 Listed Buildings in Northaw ...... 14-18 An Invitation to Explore Our Footpaths...... 19 Village Day 2019...... 20 Cuffley Day Care Centre Family Fun Day & Fete...... 22 Cuffley Horticultural Society ...... 25 Nyn Park, Northaw...... 26-27 Gallery ...... 28-29 Northaw & Cuffley Parish Local Organisations & Socieites ...... 31

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Chair’s Update

I am writing this at the end of the four-year term of office for the Parish Councillors.This had been one of the first times that there had been an election for these roles for many years as more than the eight people required were proposed. We hope that again this year there will be an election and a high turnout of voters. This will help show that local residents are interested in making the parish the best it can be even though there are many pressures to become part of the urban sprawl of Greater London, Potters Bar and Broxbourne. Increase in housing, grid-locked traffic, pollution and antisocial behaviour such as fly tipping, have all become issues over the last few years. orkingW as a Councillor you are in a position to influence, not always solve, these issues on behalf of the residents. The Parish Council working with local groups and resident representatives has an even better chance of influencing what Northaw and Cuffley will look like over the next 15 years and into the future.

Local Plan, Neighbourhood Plan and Green Belt Review

Welwyn Hatfield’s Local Plan continues to be delayed so we are still unclear how much housing is likely to be proposed for Northaw and Cuffley. A call for new sites is expected to report in May with hearings on their suitability running at the end of the year. We expect that there will be some extra sites that will come forward in our Parish. We have already presented our concerns to the hearings about the methodology used to decide whether green belt sites are suitable and will continue to work with the consultants we are using, to protect as much of the green belt and character of Northaw and Cuffley as we can. We know there will be some building as new houses are needed but we want to ensure these are in the most appropriate locations and as much of the traffic and transport problems that will be exacerbated will be ameliorated as far as possible.

In re-starting work on our Neighbourhood Plan we hope to strengthen our case for keeping the Parish open and green with designated areas staying low-density housing to prevent overdevelopment of these areas. Increasing numbers of Plans are being put forward for several houses or dwellings on the site where one house has stood. Although we support the need for smaller flats and houses this can be accommodated without the loss of our green spaces such as gardens.

The new Neighbourhood Plan working group is made up of Councillors, Residents Association, Representatives from Sports Clubs at KGV Field, Churches, Young Businessmen running a business from home, parents from the Playground Working Group, residents from Northaw and the Scouts organisation. We had asked the schools and the Doctor’s surgery to get involved but unfortunately had no response although aspects of these were covered by the Vicar on behalf of Northaw School. Our first workshop was facilitated by the consultants working with us on the Local Plan. Slides will be on show at the Annual Parish Meeting. If you would like to get involved do contact us. There will be opportunities to view the work and input into it later in the year through workshops, open meetings and focus groups. Part of your precept monies are being spent on this work plus we are applying for government grants to support the Neighbourhood Plan work.

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What is your precept money spent on?

The Parish Council receives a precept which is part of your tax bill from Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council. This enables the Council to pay for the staff in the office and for all the work that is needed to maintain both the statutory work of a Parish Council and the maintenance of our parish parks and open spaces. This year the precept for the Parish has gone up from £199,000 to £206,000. You will also see a special payment line. This goes to Welwyn Hatfield Borough and pays for maintenance of the Great Wood.

This year the Councillors and Staff at the office have been ensuring our green spaces are maintained for all the leisure activities that people want to enjoy. To ensure KGV field is available for use as a place to play football, walk dogs, and use the playground, annually costs over £40,000. This financial year, 2018/19, cost much more as we put in a new playground. Some of these costs are offset by football pitch rental and are kept lower due to work that a few members of the football club do on the pitches on a voluntary basis. Next year the costs for KGV will again be high with a potential car park resurface and play equipment for older children. Costs for Homewood, and all our open spaces in Northaw and Cuffley with trees, have been high this year after a survey showed we needed a rolling programme of tree work to maintain the health of the trees and the safety of people using the areas. I would like to thank our Homewood Volunteers who also help maintain the wood.

Northaw parks and open spaces costs have also been higher this year with us spending £22,000 on the much needed restoration of the War memorial. 2019/20 we will be looking at the play space including the dilapidated tennis court.

Business rates for our car parks and office continue to rise well above inflation so will continue to monitor car park charges to ensure we can maintain these adequately.

We continue to pay for some extra policing for Northaw and Cuffley which enables us to have a PCSO visible on our streets to address both crime and antisocial behaviour by both acting as a deterrent and by educating both young people and older people in keeping safe, not being caught by scams and parking and driving considerately.

Parish Council meetings are open to the public so please do attend if you want to hear more about present and future plans for spends on the precept.

This year has been a year of pulling together all our Policies, Procedures and Governance to ensure we are working using the best practises. Now these are nearly finished and our monitoring and auditing processes robust so 2019/20 can be a year for growth in what we achieve for the community.

I would finally like to thank the Deputy Clerk, the Staff and all the Councillors for all the extra work they have taken on this year during a period of staff shortage.

Councillor Sally Pollitt Chair

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History of Northaw and Cuffley

Northaw is believed to be one of the original Manors granted to the monks of St. Albans in 793. Northaw Woods, part of the forest of Enfield Chase, was leased to the Valoignes family about 1086. About 100 years later the Abbot of St. Albans wished to cancel the lease and a lawsuit ended in his favour.

Because of the remoteness from the Abbey the area was favoured by hermit monks, notably Sigar, whose tomb can be found in St. Albans Abbey. A chapelry was founded at Northaw in 948.

In 1215 a church is mentioned. 1348 is the date of the earliest Court Roll in existence, which means that full administration for a Manor was in operation. Land in the north east of the Parish was probably enclosed in the fifteenth century for the use of the Almoner of the Abbey. This developed into Hanyards Farm at a later date.

At the Dissolution of the Monasteries, Northaw was granted to Sir William Cavendish(1539), who is known to have lived here. By 1560 the Manor is in the hands of the Crown and Queen Elizabeth is known to have stayed here on a number of occasions during 1563 and 1564. Eventually in 1576 she granted Northaw to the Earl of Warwick and he built Nyn Palace. By 1632 it came into the hands of the Leman family, whose various descendants held it until 1811.

They built Northaw Place in 1690, Northaw House in 1698 and Nyn Palace was demolished in 1774.

Five charities were founded in the 17th century (now grouped together as one).They are: (1) King James I Fund (1618) formed with money paid by James for purchase of part of the Parish which he absorbed into Theobalds Park; (2) Richard Coulter (1620) who probably farmed at Hanyards Farm; (3) Mrs. Rachel Bradgate (1671); (4) Babington Staveley (1686), both wealthy persons living in Northaw for the benefit of taking the waters; (5) Countess of Warwick (1604), widow of the builder of Nyn Palace. These charities signify extremes of wealth and poverty at that time in the Parish, which were created by two factors – the Kingswell and the Common.

The wealthy would never have come to Northaw if James I and his grandson Charles II, had not popularised the Kingswell. Apart from notabilities, such as Dr. Johnson and George II, who came in later years, many wealthy gout sufferers built themselves mansions in Coopers Lane and elsewhere. By 1850 the well had long since fallen into disuse and today its site is speculative, but it was certainly in the valley between Northaw and Cuffley that is in the Common.

The Common was the result of the Abbots of St. Albans lust for the hunt and their short-sighted administration. Originally the forest land of the Manor was used for hunting but over the years the trees were felled and probably by 1600 the Parish was denuded of woodland. Also over the years the peasantry had been restricted in their holdings of land, which slowly forced them into poverty and the vast amount of 2,061 acres (65% of the Parish) in the centre lay waste for common use.

By 1800 the principal development was the village of Northaw. The Two Brewers and the Sun were both in existence by 1707, together with a third inn called the Hand in Glove.

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In the south-east of the parish lay the 211 acres of Soapers Farm; the much smaller Cattlegate and Williams Farm, all three at Crews Hill in Theobalds Park. In the north-east by 1753 Hanyards Farm had been joined by Brickwall Farm, The Cabin, now Maynard Place, was a relict.

Hill Farm (now replaced by Kingsmead) and Lower Cuffley Farm (now Tolmers Gardens) together with about six cottages next to Hill farm, the whole comprising Cuffley. Where the Kingswell had flourished a farm known as the Warren now existed. To the south of it lay a brick field and to the north a lime kiln. In the south of the Parish stood Upper Barvin, Hook and Park Farms, together with Lower Barvin Farm which has now disappeared. To the west of Coopers Lane was Whites Farm.

In 1806 the Common was enclosed and all the surrounding farms enlarged from this land. The Brick field fell into disuse and later Colesdale Farm was built nearby. New farms Brick-kiln (later Thorntons) and Castle Farm (now Cuffley Hills) were formed. The Warren fell derelict and was absorbed into Colesdale.

During the 19th century a small but slow increase in the population took place, mainly farm labourers. Cottages were built in Northaw and Cuffley. Northaw Church was demolished and rebuilt in 1808, only to be burnt down and rebuilt again in 1882. The Plough, Cuffley, was first licensed in 1842 and a school/church opened in Cuffley in 1871.

The population of the hamlet was then about 90 people.

1910 saw an event which was to alter the face of Northaw Parish, the railway line and station at Cuffley were opened. After the First World War the residential area started to develop, but during this war an event took place which was to make Cuffley famous. In September 1916, the first German Airship to fall on British soil was brought down in flames behind the Plough, by Lt. W. Leefe Robinson, who was awarded the Victoria Cross for his bravery. The huge blaze brought many people to Cuffley to gloat over the remains. It is certain that some decided to settle here after the War.

The quick access by train to London saw the population leap from 694 to 2,300 prior to the Second World War. Until recent years the development in Northaw has been practically static. Northaw House was famous for the breeding of racehorses. Since 1900 three farms made way for housing, Brickwall Hill farm and Lower Cuffley, while Castle Farm became Cuffley Hills.

In the Second World War this parish suffered more bombing than any other in Hertfordshire, although damage to life and property, though sad enough, was comparatively light. Slowly after the war, development recommenced. From 1958 the old Hanyards Farm land and land elsewhere were built over and the population doubled. This was followed by enlargement of the shopping area, building of the three churches, replacement of the old Brickwall farm barn, known as the Cabin, by the Cuffley Hall, Library and Health Centre and the enlargement of Cuffley School.

Northaw village has also had much new and redevelopment of housing. A careful blending has assured that much of its old-world charm remains.

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Telephone Box Restoration in Northaw

The telephone box in Northaw village is under going a full restoration funded by the Parish Council. Sadly the old girl is deﬁnitely due a makeover, her mossy windows, fading signs and the not so vibrant red she once was will all be tackled. The extensive works are not only to revitalise her, but and more importantly to preserve this iconic building in our landscape. Five years ago she was given a new lease of life as a micro gallery for Hertfordshire artists which has allowed her to remain in the business of communications.

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THE GREAT BRITISH SPRING CLEAN

The Parish Council recruited willing volunteers to take part in the Great British Spring Clean. For the first litter clearing session twenty volunteers met on a sunny morning at Sopers Rd with another group meeting at the Chequers pub. Additionally individuals were taking responsibility for Leefe Close, The William Leefe Robinson Memorial area and Highfields in Cuffley; and also Burnt Farm Ride, Goffs Oak (part of the footpaths network). In all dozens of bags of litter were cleared, from Station Road, the Youth Centre playing field and the footpaths leading from the Everest car par The Cuffley volunteers are pictured below together with a skip which was empty at the start of the session and completely full by the end! A volunteer is pictured with some of the larger items dumped in the Green Belt. Such was the enthusiasm for the Spring Clean that a further group session was planned for the Cuffley Playing fields. The Parish Council is extremely grateful to all who gave up their Sunday morning to improve our local environment.

KEEP BRITAIN

TIDY

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^ƉŽƚƚŚĞůĂĚǇďŝƌĚ͊ Volunteer Help with Orchard tasks is always appreciated. If you would like to get some fresh air and gentle exercise with like-minded folk do contact us. Marquee and yurt We have a 4m x 4m marquee and a yurt which can be hired for suitable events. Befriend a Tree For a small donation you can befriend your very own tree. In return, you will receive a certificate and be able to sample fruits from your tree and help with its maintenance. F ind the Orchardͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺͺ between No. 47 and 49 Northaw Road West (access road to the Scouts) or Church Lane (by the bungalows) Contact us Ring the Parish Council office on 01707 875825 and someone will return your call or visit our website www.northaworchard.com and send us a message The Orchard is open 24/7 ǁǁǁ͘ŶŽƌƚŚĂǁŽƌĐŚĂƌĚ͘ĐŽŵ

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THE CHANGING FACE OF THE HISTORIC TURNPIKE OAK COOPERS LANE, NORTHAW (2002 TO 2018) by Brian Warren

th nd 25 August 2002 – Tree full of leaf with small hedge 22 February 2003 – Winter view of branches

16th September 2014 – lightly pruned and 3rd October 2018 – Severely pruned in 2017, hedge has grown slight regrowth of leaves Worried about our trees? Anyone can request a Tree Preservation Order on a tree as long as it is visible from a public space (you don’t have to be the owner!) Contact Welwyn Hatfield 01707 357000 for details

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Northaw and Cuffley Tennis Club th Sunday 28 April 2019 10am – 2pm All levels welcome / Bar Open & BBQ

Free Taster Sessions 10.30-11.30am Adult Beginners ^ƉŽŶƐŽƌĞĚďǇ 11.30-12.15pm Adult Cardio Tennis 12.15-12.45pm Pre-School Tennis Munchkins 12.45-1.15pm 6-10 years Junior Sessions 1.15-1.45pm 11-18 years Junior Sessions

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Foot Health Clinic For foot healthcare and comfort

When: Wednesdays and Fridays Where: The Cuffley Clinic 5 Maynard Place, Cuffley

 Nail cutting service  Full foot health service (For treatment of corns, callus, fungal toenails, cracked heels, verrucae and ingrowing nails)

Call 01707 875400 or 07879447644

Mrs Geraldine Croker S.A.C. Dip FHPT S.A.C. Dip FHPP MBSR MIFR Foot Health Practitioner [email protected]

New Residents Information Packs If you have recently moved into Northaw or Cuffley, you can obtain a Parish Information Pack from the Parish Council Offices. This pack includes details of local organisations throughout the district, general information about the Northaw & Cuffley Community and relevant contact telephone numbers etc.

A warm welcome awaits you in the office, and there is always time to help with your enquiries, or you can ring the office on: 01707 875825 You can also contact us via our own website: www.northawcuffleypc.org.uk Or you can E-mail Carol Branigan for an electronic copy at: [email protected] If you have a new neighbour, who you think might appreciate an Information Pack, just let them know that they are available free from the Council Office, at 7 Maynard Place, Cuffley, EN6 4JA. Jason J Grocock - Clerk to the Council

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Planning your next event? Why not take a look at the facilities on offer at Cuffley Hall? The ideal venue for … Wedding Receptions Ͳ Parties Ͳ Exhibitions Stage Shows Ͳ Concerts Ͳ Dancing … and much more! Our staff will be pleased to discuss your requirements and help you to plan a successful event.

Maynard Place, Cuffley, EN6 4JA  01707 875389  [email protected]

 cuffleyhall.co.uk

What’s On at Cuffley Hall- Summer 2019 May Thu 2nd Northaw & Cuffley Residents Association Thu 9th Tea Dance Tue 14th Cuffley Floral Art Club: ‘Bring Me Sunshine’ by Jacqui Arnold (National Demonstrator) Regular activities include: Wed15th Cuffley Homemakers: ‘Bloodrunners’ with John McCombe Thu 16th Northaw & Cuffley Parish Council Meeting Art Society Thu 23rd Tea Dance Short Mat Bowls th Thu 30 Cuffley Horticultural Society: Badminton ‘Growing and Caring for Plants as Therapy’ with Victoria Hobson Tea Dances June Line Dancing Thu 6th Tea Dance Country Dancing th Thu 6 Northaw & Cuffley Residents Association Flower Arranging Sat 8th Cuffley Players Coffee Morning th Weightwatchers Tue 11 Cuffley Floral Art Club: ‘Floral Fairground’ by Rekha Naidoo Wed19th Cuffley Homemakers: ‘Tripe & Trotters’ with Brian Carline To find out more, Thu 20th Tea Dance Thu 27th Cuffley Horticultural Society: Quiz & Question Time with Tom Cole call 01707 875389 July or visit our website: Wed3rd Ͳ Fri 5th Greenwood Players: ‘Curl Up And Die’ by Anna Longaretti cuffleyhall.co.uk Tue 9th Cuffley Floral Art Club: ‘Dancing with Flowers’ by Linda Kingcott Wed17th Cuffley Homemakers: ‘How I Turned My Life Around’ with Tracy Mackness Thu 18th Northaw & Cuffley Residents Association Thu 25th Cuffley Horticultural Society: ‘Grape Expectations’ with Patricia Ball

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Listed Buildings In Northaw Parish Council Celebrating 125 Years

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Listed Buildings In Northaw What do we know of the history of our neighbourhood? How has it changed over the years? We may not have given much thought to these questions, being immersed in our daily lives in the here and now, unless that is, you are a keen local history buff. With Northaw & Cuffley Parish Council celebrating its 125 year anniversary this year, it is a perfect opportunity to share some local history about our interesting village. Who would suspect that a small stretch of the B156 between Potters Bar and Northaw would be so remarkable? Let’s take a brief look… Upon leaving Potters Bar on the B156, just where The Causeway becomes Coopers Lane, one notices a perceptible change in landscape; we leave the populated residential area of Potters Bar and venture into Green Belt, mostly surrounded by open fields and a scattering of homes. In the distance, across the field at the junction of Well Road, the turret of St Thomas a Becket church in Northaw Village can just be discerned (right).

Driving by, it’s easy to forget that this area is steeped in history and that much of the land has remained unchanged for hundreds of years. In the past, farming/agriculture was the principle industry in the area, followed by inn-keeping. At one point, there were 4 inns in and around Northaw. Interestingly, between The Causeway and Northaw Village, there are over 30 Grade II and II* Listed Buildings, most of which are located alongside the main road (see map below – Source: British Listed Buildings)

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The buildings have been designated “Grade Listed” due to their historical importance and as such, due care and diligence is given for their protection and preservation, for the benefit of future generations. Here is a selection of information about some of these Listed Buildings – you will notice the eclectic mix, ranging in style, age and size. It is also interesting to see how the usage of buildings has altered over the years: Chace House and The Chequers Pub on The Causeway, Potters Bar, just outside the Parish border. The original Chequers pub was situated in Chace House. Brewing beer onsite, using locally grown hops, they supplied the local inns. It is said that there used to be underground tunnels to transport the beer. The current owners of Mayfield which is on Coopers Lane, can vouch that there is indeed is a tunnel underneath their garden, although it is now sealed up. In 1841, the inn was still operating in Chace House, then known as “The New Inn”. It isn’t known exactly when the pub moved across to The Chequers. Both properties had their own water wells. Today, Chace House is a private residential property. Where The Chequers beer garden is currently situated, stood 3 cottages and adjacent were orchards.

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Springfield on Coopers Lane

If you are a fan of wine gums, their inventor and owner of Maynards, Charles Gordon Maynard, once lived here. He was a supporter of the arts, being chair of the Digswell Arts Trust and the Maynard Gallery. This imposing property was built in 1820. Springfield, Coopers Lane 1905. Source –Picclick

The Forge on Coopers Lane was built in the 1700’s, initially a single storey dwelling. The blacksmith “smithy” supplied the various stables in the area. A second storey was later added. The first floor at the front isn’t level and has a gentle incline. For many decades, the occupation of the residents related to metalworks, ranging from blacksmiths to whitesmiths. The Forge was occupied by the Thomlinson family between 765-1864. In 1906, it supplied fuel for motor vehicles. In the 1970’s the building was used as a car servicing centre (Middleton Motors), with a gas pump on the forecourt. In 2003, the property was re-developed and a further 3 houses built on the land. The only remaining original features of the house are the brickwork, roof rafters and chimneys.

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The Dower House, on Coopers Lane, situated on 23 acres of land, with several outbuildings and stables, was constructed in 1747 from auctioned building material from the demolished “Cannons” stately home in Little Stanmore, Middlesex. “Cannons” was built by the 1st Duke of Chandos – James Brydges. In the 1800’s the home was occupied by the Trenchards. In 1868, after the death of Mrs Trenchard, the contents of the home (9 bedrooms, dining, morning and drawing rooms) were auctioned, including 500 volumes of books, rosewood and mahogany furniture and 10 dozen bottles of wine. Today, one of the rooms still has a panel of original wallpaper. In 1958, Squadron Leader Cameron Millar, lived here. By this time, Fairlawn House had been renamed “The Dower House”. Cameron Millar was an avid fan and recognised leading authority of the Maserati 250F racing car, having hand-built exact replicas, which were considered by the FIA as being of a standard eligible to race alongside original and contemporary cars, in competitive historic racing events. It once had an apple orchard on the grounds, which today, is being researched by the Northaw Orchard group.

Spinney Cottage, on Well Road, dating from the late 18th century was once was a bakery. This photograph was taken in 1975. Many of the larger homes employed a substantial contingent of staff to help run the household, whilst in others, the occupier would have both lived and worked at the dwelling. As the years have passed, generations of people have lived in our village and in the homes we now occupy, all with interesting lives of their own. These historic buildings have stood the test of time, externally and structurally more or less the same as when they were first constructed. Reading about the usage of these buildings and learning about their previous occupants, evokes a vision of what life used to be like over the decades and centuries. Next time you are going along the B156 between Northaw Village and Potters Bar, step back in time and imagine being on a horse cart or carriage, seeing farmers tilling the land or harvesting hops ready for brewing. Imagine the smell of the bakery inter-mingled with the The rural essence and character of Northaw Village still smoke from the smithy. Visualise what life remains, though only just. With industrial and residential was like back then, whilst having a drink in development slowly encroaching, preserving our village the Two Brewers or Chequers Pub. heritage is hugely important.

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If you would like to learn more about Northaw’s historic buildings, here are some helpful sources

Websites www.historicengland.org.uk Grade Listed Buiilding - search for Northaw & Cuffley www.maps.nls.uk Find historical maps of Northaw www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannons_(house) Dower House - building material www.rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/MC12/Monaco/lots/r381-1954-maserati-250f-by-cameron- millar/281078 Dower House - previous owner Cameron Millar www.northaworchard.com Northaw Orchard

Books

“Northaw...and so much more” by Peter D. West - Cuffley Public Library “Northaw with Cuffley” by Millington Cuffley Public Library “Life's a Hoot: The Autobiography of James Harwood” by James Harwood, John J. Coe - Dower House - previous owner Cameron Millar History of Northaw Volume 10 (at Wyllyotts Museum, Potters Bar)

With thanks to the local residents for their contribution to this article

Jill & Paul Englefield - The Chequers Pub Martin & Joan Keane - Mayfield David & Debbie Hollest - The Dower House John Higgs - for permission to use photographs

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AN INVITATION TO EXPLORE OUR FOOTPATHS Parish Council, local summer walks, organised and led by a walk leader

We offer you the opportunity to participate in two short evening footpath walks and one longer morning walk this summer. Fred Allgood, who is the Parish Footpath Warden will be the walk leader.

The walks are as follows:

Tuesday June 25th 6.45pm for 7pm start in Northaw. Park at The Two Brewers - then we will be going south, using the Hook Lane footpath leading to extensive waymarked tracks in Fir and Pond Woods.

Wednesday 3rd July 6.45pm for 7pm start in Cuffley. Park at the King George V Playing Fields, then walking along the Hertfordshire Way footpath proceeding towards Goffs Oak with a detour under the viaduct up to Wood Green Farm and returning via the same route and option to finish at The Plough.

Sunday 14th July 10am for 10.15am start. Free parking at Sopers Road car park then walking along the Hertfordshire Way footpath proceeding towards Goffs Oak through Wood Green Farm onto Silver St, to Goffs Lane then return via Hertfordshire way.

A Few Tips • Wear walking shoes or boots with a decent sole as the footpaths, though generally good, may have some rougher, eroded areas • If you mind stingers and the odd bramble wear long trousers, which should offer protection • Evening walks invariably attract midges, so if you are susceptible to bites please use an insect repellent or wear long sleeves and long trousers • Bring some water to ensure you do not dehydrate, particularly if the weather is very warm • Although none of the footpaths we shall encounter are particularly difficult to walk, walking poles or sticks can be useful, particularly if the weather has been poor and the footpaths are muddy. If you would like to participate in any of the walks, it would be helpful to the organisers if you could let the Parish Office know, either by telephone 01707 875825 or email: [email protected]

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Looking to make Village Day 2019 as much fun as 25 years ago!

Come and enjoy the Street Food, Tea Tent, Beer, Pimms, Ice Cream & much more!

Learn some Circus Skills or have a go at Welly Wanging, Beat the Goalie or even join in with the Rock Choir!

Lots of Games, Face Painting, Scavenger Hunt and Great Prizes to be won—as well as Children's Books, Crafts, Plants & favourite Charity Stalls!

Entry £1 donation to Charity at gate

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NORTHAW VILLAGE HALL

• Help keep this vital asset for your local community.

• Committee Members urgently required.

Please contact Trevor Harvey on (01707) 872768 e-mail [email protected]

CUFFLEY FLORAL ART CLUB Flower Arranging Demonstrations WOULD YOU LIKE TO PLAY BOWLS NORTHAW & CUFFLEY BOWLING CLUB Come and see colourful flowers transformed KGV PLAYING FIELD into stunning arrangements. Northaw Road East We are a flourishing, friendly club meeting (Nr. Football Club) on 2nd Tuesday in the month at Cuffley Hall, Maynard Place. Demonstrations at 7.30pm, doors open 6.45pm. We welcome families and friends of all ages and abilities who may In addition we have a garden meeting, be interested in playing bowls. This is an ideal sport for all. Social and an Outing during the year, Further information please call If you have never played before we have fully qualified coaches Mrs Jackie Robinson 020 8441 3663 who can get you started. No previous experience needed. All equipment is provided during coaching, the only requirement is Our future events are: flat footwear or trainers to protect the green. 11th June: Floral Fairground – Rekha Naidoo We are a friendly club with plenty of social activities going on 9th July: Dancing with Flowers - Linda Kingcolt throughout the year. Why not come along and have a coffee and a 10th September: Out of the Box - Patricia Ellis chat. We would be very pleased to see you. We are especially pleased to welcome new members.

Please contact either Vic Boyle – 07763334805 or Joan Fryett - 01707 874474 for further information.

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Cuffley Day Care Centre Family Fun Day & Fete Sunday 9th June 2019, 1.00-4.00pm

Come and join friends and families of the Cuffley Day Care Centre, registered charity: 1180578, for our first annual awareness and fund-raising fete on Sunday 9th June. Our centre runs four days a week and offers a range of activities from singing and crafts to guest speakers and day trips. The money we raise at the fete will be used to create a sensory room for our wonderful clients who sometimes need a calmer place to be.

Come along and sample the plentiful food and drink on offer with our hog roast, afternoon tea, bar and more. Buy presents for yourself and others at our craft stalls – including jewellery, bags, books, bowls, cards – and sample and buy some ethical beauty products. Come and cuddle the rabbits, chat to the amazing people from our local fire service who will be joining us in one of their fire engines, challenge yourself against our goalie, prove you’re the best at golf, wang a wellie and hook some rubber ducks for prizes!

In our arena, dancers will be showing us what they’ve learnt this year, there will be a Tai Chi demonstration from our local group and our choir will be performing some wonderful songs. There will also be an opportunity for you to show off your pooch at our dog show for the chance to win a medal in one of our seven categories (only £2 per dog / event).

We’ll have an adult and children’s tombola and a raffle where our top prizes so far are an autographed Spurs pennant or a cut and blow-dry at The Box, with plenty of opportunities to win other prizes which have kindly been donated.

We’d love to see you all at our free event, including well behaved pooches, between 1-4pm on Sunday 9th June at 70 Station Road, Cuffley, EN6 4EY – the field next to the community centre.

If you would like to hold a stall, demonstrate in our arena, donate a raffle prize, sponsor us or advertise in our brochure, please contact us on [email protected].

We look forward to seeing you there!

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GARDENING The Friends of Northaw Great Wood

Interested in wildlife? Happy to work outdoors and get some enjoyable exercise? Want to look after your local wood? Then come and join the

Friends of Northaw Great Wood Me and our Airedales

No experience required and all tools provided Do You… Why not get involved with our conservation work? Our activities include coppicing, shrub clearance, path and glade management, wildlife surveys and NEED a strong pair of hands for those gardening jobs? arranging walks. Work parties are held every Friday and on the 1st Sunday of the NEED your vegetable garden dug? month, from 9.30am to 12.30pm. Meet in the car park – wear old clothes and NEED your grass/hedges cut? sturdy boots. Bring some refreshments & gardening gloves (but gloves can be NEED logs moving/splitting? provided). NEED stables mucked out? For more information visit our web site at: www.fongw.org.uk or find us on NEED terraces and garden furniture pressure hosed? Contact Sarah Anthony Membership Secretary – [email protected] or call NEED sheds and fences painted? Etc… 07791 754066 Then I am your man! Time to suit you 7 days a week

Please ring Paul Curson01707 875622 (Little Berkhamstead) We would love to see you £9.00 per hour • Transport required I do not useelectrical hedge cutters or mowers

CUFFLEY WEDNESDAY GAMES CLUB

Northaw & Cuffley Youth & Community Centre 1.30pm – 4.30pm

EVERYONE IS WELCOME

SNOOKER - TABLE TENNIS - BOARD GAMES - CARDS

MEMBERSHIP ENQUIRIES: John White: Telephone 01707 875589

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www.cutndriedflorist.co.uk Competitive rates, DBS Enhanced Certificate and references available. For more information contact Kim on 07906 472141 [email protected] or 01992 643508 to leave a message, or see my Facebook page Friends in Need

CUFFLEY ART SOCIETY

If you are interested in joining Cuffley Art Society, we meet on Monday afternoons from 1.30 – 4.30 pm and on Tuesday evenings Our new PCSO for Northaw and from 7.30 – 10.00pm. Cuffley, is Deborah Rogers. If you see her when she is out on patrol around the Villages, just introduce yourself, and I’m sure Deborah will be only too pleased to meet you. You can contact Deborah by telephone on the 101 Number by using full name, or her Warrant Number: 6425.

Phone Sylvia for details You can also arrange to meet Deborah in the on 01992-636977. Council Offices when she is on duty.

Jason Grocock, Editor.

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Cuffley

Horticultural Society MAY 30 7.30 FOR 8.00PM meets in Cuffley Hall

GROWING AND CARING FOR PLANTS AS THERAPY JUNE 27 7.30 FOR 8.00PM Plant stall , raffle, QUIZ-CUM-QUESTION TIME refreshments

JULY 25 7.00 FOR 8.00PM Members £1 GRAPE EXPECTATIONS PLUS MINI-SHOW Visitors £2

01707 875742 cuffleyhortsoc.org.uk

CUFFLEY FRIENDS OFCU F CANCERFLEY FR IE RESEARCHNDS OF C UK ANCER RESEARCH UK ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~WHAT A WONDER F UL FUND RAISING LAST SUMMER WE HAD

TUESDAY 30TH APRIL -‐ DR HELEN FRY WW11WE T HISTORIANHANK ALL O U WILLR FRIEN TALKDS AND SU ABOUTPPORTERS W H O H "THEAVE HEL PE LONDOND US RAISE CAGE"

BRITAINS SECRET WWII INTERROGATIONALMOST £7,000. 00 CENTRE DUR ING THE SUMMER.

NORTHAWTHE OP VILLAGEEN GARDENS A HALLFTERNO O ATN O N 7.30.P.M. 3RD JUN E WHEN 4 BEAUTIFUL GARDENS WERE VERY KINDLY OPENED AND OVER 200 FRIENDS AND GARDEN ENTHUSIASTS HAD A WONDERFUL TIME AND THEN TICKETS £5.00. INCLUDINGENJO YE TEAD, T COFFEEEA AND HO M& E BISCUITS.MADE CAKES, R AISED WELL OVER £2,000.

TEA AT T~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~HE RITZ (AT NORTHAW H A LL) IN JUNE WAS INDULGED IN BY OVER 80 FRIENDS AND OUR THANKS TO THE GENEROSITY OF CATERING BY IRENE WALKER AND HER LADIES RAISED ALMOST £1,200.

THURSDAY 19TH SEPTEMBER A -‐N ANNUALOTHER VERY LADIESSUCCESSFU L LUNCHEONBRIDGE DRIVE IN JULY RAISED £540. THCUFFLEYE CUFFLEY V VILLAGEILLAGE DAY O N HALL 8TH JULY WHEN SO MANY FRIENDS JOINED US FOR LOTS OF FUN AND GAMES ON OUR STAND RAISED NEARLY £300.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~THE ANNUAL LADIES LUNCHEON IN SEPTEMBER RAISED £1000.

SATURDAY 26TH OCTOBER -‐ THE UKELELE ANDTHE CU FF BANJOLEY HALL PR PLAYERSODUCTIO, N "KATIES OF "CHESH JUMPINGIRE CATS" DON A FLEAS"TED £600 .

ARE COMING BACKTHE U KE TOLELE E ENTERTAINVENING RAAT ISED NORTHAWNEARLY £800. AN D VILLAGE WAS A TREM EN HALLDO US SUCCESS AND WE HOPE TO HAVE ANOTHER EVENING WITH THEM IN THE AUTUMN

WE LO~~OK~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ FORARD TO SEEING YOU ALL AT OUR SUMMER EVENTS WHICH WILL ALL BE ANNOUNCED IN THE NEXT EDITION OF UPDATE. ALL TICKETS FROM 873355 IF ANY OF OUR READERS WOULD LIKE TO HELP US RAISE MORE MONEY AND ALSO HAVE A GREAT TIME AND MEET NEW PEOPLE, PLEASE PHONE PAT LOVATT ON 873060

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Nyn Park, Northaw

Nyn Park and Manor, situated at the western edge of our parish off Well Road, is one of those hidden gems that few of us know much about. Older residents remember the Good Friday fire of 1963 saying that it was an ‘Act of God’ (lightning strike) that destroyed the Tudor style mansion built by John Kidston in the late 19th century. Residents also tell stories of the ruins being haunted, although there was only one casualty of the fire and this was sadly the caretaker’s black Labrador dog.

Yet, although records show that the manor was mainly woodland we can assume that some sort of dwelling exited at Nyn Park as early as 793A.D. when the manor was granted to the Abbot and monks of St Albans. With the dissolution of the Abbey Manor, at the time of the Reformation, the freehold transferred to Sir William Cavendish in 1539 and from that time onwards Nyn Manor had several owners including The Earl of Warwick, 1576 and the 4th Earl of Bedford in the 1600s. It is even feasible that Queen Elizabeth I visited to use the manor as a hunting lodge when it was leased to the Earl of Pembroke in the 1560s. However, it was the Earl of Warwick who transformed Nyn Manor from a hunting lodge to what has been described as a palace with a great hall and marble floor, a large and impressive library and landscaped gardens.

Nyn Hall c 1700

As time went on the palace became outdated and eventually was demolished and replaced by a farmhouse. John Kidston bought the estate in 1876 and it was he who greatly improved the house, building a mansion in the black and white Tudor style with a number of impressive brick chimneys.

Rear of Nyn Park and gardens 1895

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However, at the time of the fire of 1963 the estate was owned by the Governors of St. Bartholomew’s hospital. Michael Clark in his book ‘Cuffley and Goffs Oak’ by Patricia Klijn and Michael Clark, makes mention that heating oil and hospital bedding were stored in the empty building and this must have contributed to the force of the blaze. Michael also publishes his diary entry for that day (Friday 12 April 1963). An extract from his vivid eye witness account is below:

‘We first thought that the woods were on fire, but when we turned a sharp bend at the entrance we saw the blazing shape of Nyn Manor House. It was a fearsome sight and reminded us of ‘Manderley’ at the end of the film Rebecca. As soon as I got home I returned with my camera and after a lift from Dad, ran across the field from Vineyards Road. I twice fell over on the rough ground. The hill dropped away and the house came fully into view. The sight was quite breath-taking. Flames of enormous size enveloped the roof and filled the shells of the rooms, all in silhouette now. I had never been in the garden before: the long, wide lawn was lit by a fantastic light. A group of firemen hosed the remaining brickwork, chimney and windows that stood out as black against the red and orange of the fire’.

Nyn Park Friday 12 April 1963 Ruins of Nyn Park 1974

It is these ruins that some residents remember from the Enfield Chace Pony Club events which were held on the front lawn in the mid-1970s as the walls and chimneys of the burnt-out house were still standing and visible.

The site of Nyn Hall, along with approximately 250 acres of woodland went on the market in September 2006. A newly built and impressive stately home now forms the centrepiece of this historic and hidden estate. An image of the mansion can be viewed at www.julianbicknell.co.uk . Nyn Park may be a very private part of our parish but it cannot be denied that it has one of the longest histories.

If this article has been of interest to you then the ‘The Cuffley Story’ and ‘Cuffley and Goffs Oak’ are well If this article has been of interest worth reading as both books contain to you then the ‘The Cuffley Story’ detailed information of the history of and ‘Cuffley and Goffs Oak’ are the site along with some fabulous well worth reading as both books photoscontain of the various detailed Nyn information Halls. of the history of the site along with some fabulous photos of the Based on the local books by Patricia Klijn various Nyn Halls. and Michael Clark available locally from Wacketts, Station Road, Cuffley or by post from tewinorchard.co.uk. Each book £20.

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Gallery

Fantastic effort from some of our Councillors along with Cuffley Playground Mums for planting the new Willow Tunnel at KGV Playing Fields

New Speed Indication Display (SID) on Plough Hill, Cuffley

Northaw & Cuffley Tennis Club have recently installed environmentally friendly lighting

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Projects aided with Parish Council grants...

New vehicle to help transport Cuffley Day Care Centre users

Cuffley Hall has a new floor cleaner!

New disabled toilet facilities at St. Andrews Church

New pathway for Northaw and Cuffley Bowls Club

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n These model cars were made for the 100 Year Anniversary of the Parish Council, do you own one?

PARISH COUNCIL ELECTIONS THURSDAY MAY 2ND 2019

POLLING STATION FOR CUFFLEY – CUFFLEY VILLAGE HALL POLLING STATION FOR NORTHAW – NORTHAW VILLAGE HALL DON’T FORGET TO VOTE

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Northaw & Cuffley Parish Local Organisations and Societies

BROWNIES Cuffley Floral Art Club Cuffley Wednesday Club Northaw & Cuffley Northaw & Cuffley Parish 1st Cuffley Mrs Jackie Robinson Mr John White Bowling Club Council Amanda Hollis 0208 441 3663 01707 875589 Mrs Mavis Pett 7 Maynard Place 01992 633701 01707 873472 Cuffley Cuffley Industrial Cuffley & Northaw Sports & Hertfordshire GUIDES Heritage Society Social Club RSPCA – Potters Bar EN6 4JA Mrs Alison Woodman Mr Don Munns Mr. Kevin Borley 07872 902710 Tel: 01707 875825 01992 632174 01707 873680 01707 875273 Email contacts: SCOUTS Cuffley Football Club Cuffley Operatic Society Northaw & Cuffley Lawn 1st Cuffley Scout Group Secretary for Seniors Mrs A Rule Tennis Club Council Clerk Beavers 6-‐8yrs, Cubs 8-‐ Mr Lee Kisby 01707 888415 Ms Louise Ward 10.5yrs, Scouts 10.5-‐14yrs 07725 901058 07773 798584 & Explorers 14-‐18yrs Cuffley Players GSL Diane Cracknell Cuffley Football Club Mrs Fran Taylor or 07784861218 Secretary for Juniors, 01707 872229 Northaw Women’s //cuffley-‐scouts.org.uk Youths, general Institute Deputy Clerk enquiries Country Dancing Mrs P A McQuiston deputy.clerk@ 1st Northaw Scout Group Mr Les Kitcher Mrs A Wilkins 0208 360 9729 northawcuffleypc.org.uk Beavers, Cubs & Scouts 07836592166 01707 875313 Chairman Mike Aston Northaw Village Hall 01707 658644 Cuffley Friends of Friends of Northaw Bookings: contact [email protected] Cancer Research UK Great Wood Nicola Thompson Visit our Web Site Pat Lovatt Secretary – Sarah Anthony 07789 558928 www.northawcuffleypc.org.uk 01707 873060 07791 754066 CHURCHES [email protected] SCHOOLS, PRE SCHOOLS Our offices are open:-‐ Church of England Cuffley Hall Tea Dances & NURSERIES TUES – FRI, 11.30am – 2.30pm St Thomasá Becket & Mr. G. Sexton Friends of St Thomas’s, St Andrew 01707 874577 Northaw Cuffley School APPOINTMENTS ARE Church Office Clive Johnson Theobalds Road AVAILABLE OUTSIDE THESE St Andrew’s Church, Cuffley Hall 07776499467 Cuffley. EN6 4HN TIMES BYPRIOR Cuffley The Manager [email protected] 01707 888100 ARRANGEMENT. 01707 872677 Maynard Place www.norcuff.com CLOSED:-‐ MONDAYS & BANK Cuffley EN6 4JA Northaw CE Primary HOLIDAY WEEKENDS Life Church Cuffley 01707 875389 The Kidston Institute School King James Avenue Snooker & Table Tennis Vineyards Road The last Saturday of each Cuffley Cuffley Homemakers Graham Waddingham Northaw month, 9am– 10am (excluding 01707 876060 Mrs.Irene Braun 07725430244 EN6 4PB May, Aug. & Dec.) a Borough 01992 443744 [email protected] 01707 652869 Councillor holds a surgery in St Martin de Porres the Council Offices. Catholic Church Cuffley Hall Short Mat Local RSPB Group Sowing Seeds PreSchool Church Close Bowls M Johnson 07749 911749 Cuffley Mr Michael West 01707 873364 mail@sowingseedspresc 01707 873308 01707 888587 hool.co.uk Neighbourhood Watch LOCAL ORGANISATIONS Cuffley Horticultural Elizabeth Stredwick Northaw Pre-‐School Society 01707 880967 Squiggles Cuffley ArtSociety Mrs Sarah Anthony Nikki: 07885 426220 Mrs. Marian Handford 07791754066 Northaw Community Danielle: 07545 908201 01707 874232 Orchard Cuffley Karate Club Angelina Khan Cuffley Hill Pre-‐School Cuffley Badminton Mr. Allan Chaston 01707 655059 07513 265519 (Tuesdays 8.30– 10.30pm) 01707 874389 www.northaworchard.com cuffleyhillpreschool@ Mr or Mrs S Paine btinternet.com 01707 875387 Cuffley & Northaw Homewood Volunteers Youth & Community Group Sparklers Cuffley Day Care Centre Brian Russell For babies & toddlers Dee The Manager 01707 875699 aged 0-‐4 yrs. with parent Youth & Community Station Road or carer Centre, Station Road, Cuffley EN6 4EY Northaw & Cuffley Tuesday afternoons at Cuffley, EN6 4EY 01707 872642 Residents Association Cuffley Life Church 01707 876616 Michael Green 01707 876060 [email protected] [email protected]

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