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THE NEW… Established 1998 SPRING 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 Local boy going it alone, around the world Our son Michael Perham is currently the youngest person ever to attempt to sail single-handed around the world. He set off from Portsmouth on
November the 15th in a blaze of NEWS publicity as he appeared on BBC, ITV, Sky and even made the front page of the Times. We were amazed at the interest as all he had achieved was getting to the start line. However, as his support team, that was a huge milestone. Dad and Mike sailed the boat together to Falmouth which was Copyright Sailmike 2009 to be the springboard for Mike’s and time again Mike would hopes to arrive on Saturday 31st world record attempt. After a head out to sea to test the AP but January. With all the delays Mike couple of days of waiting for a had to keep returning with is now expected to arrive back in good weather window, Mike set off disappointment. Portsmouth at the end of May. on his own. Mike ended up spending Mike is receiving a loyal following The voyage has been planned to Christmas in Las Palmas in the from lots of school children take around 5 months. However company of his sister Fiona. around the world and it would be on the first day Mike encountered Eventually a guy from Spain flew great if local schools could do the problems with his auto-pilot. He out and finally got to the root of same. It is always nice when he tried his hardest to fix it but after the problems with the AP. receives a comment on his blog crossing the Bay of Biscay decided Mike set sail on Sunday 29th from someone local. Skechers in to put into Lisbon. Here he spent December and crossed the equator Potters Bar have a dedicated page a few days trying to get to the on 9th January. This was a major on their website. bottom of the problem. When he milestone for Mike and us both Mike is hoping to raise many eventually set off he encountered physically and emotionally as he thousands of pounds for the is now on the other side of the his first storm and this proved all Tall Ships Youth Trust and Save too much for the auto-pilot so he world. Mike’s course took him the Children charities. Should headed for Las Palmas in the along the Western side of the anyone wish to make a donation Canaries. On arrival he was South Atlantic before swinging and to follow Mike’s voyage adopted by a lovely boat family round to the East. On the way please visit his website who treated him like a son. The down one of his rudder bearings FACTS ON AP manufacturers organized started to make a bit of a grinding www.totallymoney.com/ POTTERS BAR sailmike. specialist help and I (dad) flew noise so he is putting into Cape • What is the oldest out spare parts. Frustratingly time Town to have it checked out. He Peter Perham building? • Where did Tempest Ave get its name? • What is a coal post? YOUTH IN NEW • What was the name of New helpful the cinema and where THE PULLOUT SPORTS was it? In this issue COMMUNITY WHAT’S ON information • Which is the oldest pub? Pages 20–21 Back page • Where did The Walk get Page 12 Centre pages its name? 8724:Layout 1 19/2/09 12:59 Page 2
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Contacts for Editor says Our first issue of 2009, all of us at the Potters Bar Community News wish all our readers Potters Bar a belated happy new year. With reference to our article in our last issue about “how the Community News Community News began”, we wish to appologise to Shirley Legate for not stating that she was the original joint editor with Margaret Ohren. Looking forward to longer evenings, [email protected] hopefully sitting in the garden. Don’t be surprised to see snow at Easter though. It has Potters Bar Community News happened in the past. c/o Wyllyotts Centre Reception, EN6 2HN We have a new section on the back page, giving you information about your local surgeries, etc. We have the youth in the community section for our younger readers. We now have the Chairman What’s On as a centre page pullout. Any suggestions of new sections or articles you would John Connell 01707 851445 like to see in your Community News, contact me at [email protected] Editor Without you, the community, taking time to send articles in, there would not be a Debbie Buckland 01707 657759 Community News. Keep sending those articles. [email protected] Enjoy Advertising Debbie Buckland Debbie Usher 01707 655948 [email protected] How to send articles What’s On Email to [email protected]. Please keep articles to around 300 words or less, bearing in mind that Sue Weaver past events are not likely to be of general interest. Please use plain text word or email, or plainly handwritten or typed articles are also acceptable if you do not have access to a computer. Photos, [email protected] logos, etc: send as a tif, bmp or jpg file or copy to a cd. Paper photos or logos can also be sent. Sara Donatantonio 01707 657195 How to send adverts [email protected] Ring to book a space, remembering there is usually a waiting list. Artwork must be black and white 35 Quakers Lane, Potters Bar, EN6 1RJ and the right size or in proportion. Formats in a tif, bmp or jpg file, email or on cd or paper. Paper Sports logos can be scanned if necessary. A paper copy must also be sent for proof-reading. John Connell 01707 851445 Deadline dates Distribution Advertising Articles Peter Silverthorne 01707 655464 18 April for June issue 01 May for June issue 18 September for November issue 01 October for November issue Peter Weaver 01707 850147 Delivery Design If you do not have a copy, or receive more than one, or wish to volunteer as a deliverer, please contact GREEN Gilbert 01992 620555 Peter Silverthorne or Peter Weaver. Print Roads needing deliverers Ushers Print and Design 01707 851242 Potters Bar Treasurer Hollies Way, Ashwood Road (odds from 73, evens from from 92), Willow Way, Stamford Close. Peter Weaver 01707 850147 Little Heath Rosemead, School Road, Farm Cottage. Editorial Team Brookmans Park Gill Connell 01707 851445 Bluebridge Avenue, Bluebridge Road, Tennis Club, Moffats Lane, Brookmans Avenue. John Godfrey 01707 653992 www.pottersbar.org – your local website Joy Stovell 01707 655464 The Community News will be added to the pottersbar.org website after publication, including the Judith Pelikan 01707 654222 telephone number of contacts. Please tell us if you do not wish this to happen.
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[email protected] Community Christmas Lunch Thanks are due to Di Travers’ guidance and to Janet Reid and her volunteer drivers, after a wondrous Christmas Day spread was achieved for approximately 40 guests who would have been on their own on that day. This took place at the Wyllyotts Centre and we thank the Over 60 Club committee for providing the use of the kitchen and venue. There are so many people to thank, but they need to be mentioned as we do live in a very caring community. To everyone who shopped, adorned and laid the tables, prepared the food, helped in the kitchen as cooks, servers and washer uppers. To the hosts and hostesses and entertainers; the Christmas message delivered by minister Errol Beamish and his family; to Catherine and Geoff Follet for supplying Potters Bar Carnival drinks and puddings, hiring glasses and delivering the same. To Sheila Princess and Stalls 2009 Ryan for her beautifully baked and iced cake, Joan Adamson for the chocolates and Felicia for the surprise parcels for the guests. Potters Bar Carnival will take place at Elm Court Youth and Community Centre, Mutton Lane, on Sunday June 14th from 1pm. We were supported with vouchers from Tesco and Sainsbury’s, Morrisons supplied the glasses, the Co-op chocolates, savouries from For those children (12 or under) who are interested in taking part in the Pound Shop in Darkes Lane and flowers from Majestic. Stewart the Carnival Princess competition keep an eye out for the entry form Benn, who mans the new greengrocery stall outside Reader’s butcher’s which will start appearing in the Potters Bar edition of the Welwyn shop was helpful in ordering and selling us his fresh produce, and Hatfield Times from mid March. thanks to the Admiral Byng, Wetherspoons local pub, for kindly If you want to book a stall or take part in the procession supplying a catering pack of tomato and basil soup which was enjoyed contact Sue or Peter Weaver on 01707 850147 or go to by everyone. www.pottersbar.org/carnival for an entry form. Remember This event has been under the umbrella of the Churches Together in taking part in the Procession is free. Potters Bar for many years and the whole Christmas Day feast in 2008 We have chosen as our main charity this year Hertfordshire Band would probably not have taken place if Carol Richards had not Academy (formally known as The Marching Blues) to assist them in volunteered to organize it with the help of the Rotary Club. their finances to go to the World Championship Competition in We would love to organize the Christmas Day lunch and tea again in Holland in July/August this year. They are one of two bands 2009 but will probably need to find another venue to accommodate 50 competing from the UK.” guests. So are there any people in the community who feel they would like to be part of planning or helping on this special day? Please ring 01707 656311. How did you do? Oldest building is the barn of is where Ritz Court off Byng Wyllyotts Manor, built circa Drive got its name. 1500. The oldest pub is the Green Tempest Ave got its name from Man, in the High Street dating Lt Tempest who shot down the back to 1672. Zeppelin in 1916 in that area. The Walk got its name from A coal post is a white concrete being the footpath or “the walk” post with a red cross within a from the village of Potters Bar crest. You will find one at the (the High Street) to the train top end of Church Road, Little station. Heath. These were used 130 years ago and were the DOG CARER boundary points for the collection of duties for traders Your dog will be made selling coal, wine, clothing, and welcome whilst you food. enjoy your holiday! The cinema was on the grounds Lots of care and where Dreams bed shop and affection in Potters Bar The Health Club stand at the top Home from Home end of Darkes Lane. The name Tel: 01707 652366 of the cinema was the Ritz, this 3 8724:Layout 1 19/2/09 12:59 Page 4
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Rotary Christmas Sleigh Christmas Lights This was the third year of the Christmas lights and could be the last. We did not get a Parish Firstly, thank you to all the Rotarians and Rotarian helpers who gave up Council which is not surprising in the current economic climate. Therefore we need funds their time in collecting; sometimes rushing from work with nothing to eat to enable things like the Christmas lights to carry on. I have spoken and written to Morris and collecting for two hours. Without you it would not happen. Bright, Leader of the Council, in regards to certain matters in the town and am awaiting a response from him. I hope this will be positive so that we can look forward to Christmas The sleigh is about creating a bit of fun and Christmas spirit in the town. lights in the future – John Godfrey. We are grateful to everyone who has thanked us for Collecting is secondary but important for Rotary to be able to help in the putting on the best show we can. community. We would like to say thank you to all the residents who Paul & Marion Elwick, David Cox, John & Lyn Godfrey donated, given the difficult economic climate. A total of eleven nights collecting and four mornings at Tesco raised an Village Day astonishing £7,400. We thank you with all our hearts. This year Brookmans Park Primary celebrates their 50th Anniversary on 20th June. There will be all the usual fun and games, of course the sun will shine, and everyone will shrug John Godfrey off the credit crunch and spend. Last year’s proceeds enabled the school to purchase ICT equipment such as laptops, visualisers and other equipment. See if takings can be bettered Are you interested in handicrafts? this year. As everyone’s new slogan says “yes we can”. See you there… For further information, please contact Belinda Shapps – mobile 07866 590036. Have you started something in the past and never managed to finish it? Knitting, Cross Stitch, Making Lampshades, Crocheting, Lace Making, Calligraphy, Miniature Painting, Greeting Card Making or anything you are interested in. If so, how about starting a group of like minded people just to sit and do craft work together to encourage and help one another? We would like to set up a group and meet at regular intervals, eg fortnightly, possibly in each other’s homes or perhaps at a suitable venue. If you are interested in taking part please ring 01707 643019.
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[email protected] Working in the Community Swimming Instructors for people with disabilities The focus this time is on volunteers working in the community. The volunteers are the three Davids who, with others, help people with disabilities to be safe in water and to develop their skills at the Barracuda Swimming Club. David Miller is the Chairman of the club, which meets at the Furzefield Pool every Sunday morning throughout the year, except when Christmas and Boxing Days fall on a Sunday. David has been involved for 18 years, ever since he was introduced to it by his brother whose son was disabled. He is also organisation instructor, assisting from the poolside rather than in the water. David Alleeson is the Vice Chairman, Treasurer and Assistant Team Manager. Some 30 years ago, he saw a notice about Barracuda at Barnet Hospital and took his 7-year old disabled son, Nigel, along to learn to swim. David then began to help in the water and learnt the one-to-one based Halliwick Method from the instructors. He now helps with group activities, and Nigel is Team Manager, taking part in galas and championships. Prior to Nigel taking over, David was Team Manager and also timekeeper. He explained that each swimmer is timed so that there is a target to work towards, and in galas and competitions the races are run on a time handicap, with competitors starting at different times. Cups, shields and medals have been awarded at competitions, and the club gives its members badges for achievement and certificates for improvement of times. David A. also helps to organise social events for the swimmers and helpers. Last year the club celebrated its 40th anniversary and a trip was arranged to the miniature railway at the North London Society of Model Engineering in Colney Heath. David Linnell, secretary and tuition instructor, has been with the club about 30 years. He first heard about it through Rotaract which periodically went to Barracuda to help with the swimming. David had some formal training in the various holds, games, exercises, and ways of dealing with certain situations, and passes on his knowledge to other helpers. All three Davids remarked how much satisfaction they derive from doing something for the community, seeing people of all ages and abilities enjoying themselves in Congratulations to Acker, the water, perhaps doing some movements or actions they never thought they could do, or even swimming after a long time trying. The Davids would be happy to hear at 80 from anyone who is interested in joining the Barracuda Swimming Club, whether Way back in the 1960’s and Humphrey Littleton. He had a as swimmer or helper. Please contact them on 01707 659058 or 653329. into the 70’s Acker Bilk lived in great sense of style, always Joy Stovell The Avenue, Potters Bar. He wearing a bowler hat and sometimes wandered up to the waistcoat when performing. In Railway Hotel, opposite the 2001 Acker (real names Bernard station (later The Potters, now Stanley) was awarded an MBE retirement flats) to join in jazz for services to the music sessions with Jim Hurd and other industry, in 2005 the BBC Jazz local players. He played trad jazz Awards for his unique and as his proficiency increased contribution to Jazz and he he joined the Ken Colyer Band, accepted an Honorary Master of and then formed the Bristol Arts Degree from the University Paramount Jazz Band. In 1961 of Bristol. he recorded one of his own January 29th was Acker’s 80th compositions “Stranger on the birthday. He returned to his Shore” which became a No1 in the UK and at the same time was beloved Zummerzet many years in the top three in the USA – in ago but is fondly remembered in the charts for 55 weeks; it is still Potters Bar by all who came into often played. He had another big contact with him, for his great hit with “Aria”. He made many sense of humour, warmth of more records, sometimes with character and dedication to 01707 665587 other acclaimed musicians such music. as Chris Barber, Kenny Ball and Judith Pelikan 5 8724:Layout 1 19/2/09 12:59 Page 6
Potters Bar Community News Hertford Museum How well do you know our County Town? Discover the hidden secrets of Hertford with our tour of the town on Sunday 29th March at 11am. Meet at the museum, 18 Bull Plain, Hertford SG14 1DT. Walk lasts approx 50 minutes, numbers limited to 15, so please ring or email the museum to secure places. On Wed 8 April, at Cowbridge Halls, Hertford URC, Cowbridge, Hertford, there is a rare chance to learn about the folklore of scarecrows and take part in crafty activities. This is rerun on 15th April at the River Room in the Castle Hall, Hertford. Admission free for both these as part of the Museum’s Heritage lottery funded project. Shooting stars and space dust: find out about galaxies, black holes etc, then make a clay extra-terrestrial to take home! This will be at Sele Farm Community Centre, 25 Perrett Gardens, Sele Farm, Hertford SG14 2LW. 28th May, 10.30–4.00pm drop in. Also free. For more details contact the museum on 01992 582686 or www.hertfordmuseum.org. Please note that the museum building is closed to the public for refurbishment until spring 2010. Support organisation for Potters Bar Hertsmere Community Voluntary Support has been providing support services to local voluntary groups since 1999. This includes the Anything good on TV? Volunteer Centre, for people who want to volunteer or organisations needing volunteers; CV Learning offering courses for local groups The TV sets – all 23 of them – mentioned in the November issue are which need to learn about using computers, First Aid etc. and advice now in use by patients in our Community hospital. This has been a on sources of funding and how to apply. We are now merging with long haul, due largely to the necessary, very detailed, health and Hertsmere Community Partnership and from 1st April 2009 will safety regulations for any equipment provided. That the sets are become Community Action Hertsmere. finally installed is thanks very largely to the indefatigable efforts by In addition to continuing our support services, Community Action Friends chairman Alan Barth who has borne the brunt. As he says Hertsmere will incorporate the work of the Community Partnership (cheerfully) now all we have to do is pay for them! including the i-Time activities for children programme at Oakmere So should you have ANY spare cash, however small, and not be near school. Our new organisation is interested in attracting new trustees the hospital in Barnet Rd, please remember our supporters at from the Potters Bar area. Please contact Robin Charnley for further Smokers Paradise keep a collecting tin for us. Contributions very information. gratefully received by The Friends of PBC Hospital (and all the Telephone: 020 8207 4504 patients who are benefitting). Email: [email protected] Judith Pelikan Web: communityactionhertsmere.org Hon. Secretary to The Friends Barbara’s Beauty Treatments Now using Forever Living Aloe Vera products Facials • Manicures • Pedicures • Waxing • Eye Treatments • Make-up Advice on diet and exercise. Very competitive rates Contact 01707 655543
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Mean Daily Mean Night Mean Night Total Total Measurable Trace Total Weather Summary for Max. Min. Grass Min. mm Ins Days Days Days OC OC OC Jan 111.51 4.39 22 2 24 9.4 4.2 1.6 Potters Bar 2008 Feb 15.49 0.61 8 1 9 9.9 1.1 -1.3 I had envisaged that the year 2008 could be followed by a repetition of the Mar 86.61 3.41 21 1 22 9.6 6.3 1.1 winter of 1963. Icy cold eastern winds from a developing anticyclone Apr 51.05 2.01 18 5 23 12.5 3.3 1.2 within Russia tended to point in this direction but all wished that this did May 86.87 3.42 12 3 15 18.7 9.1 7.4 not occur. The weather in Potters Bar brought with it the heaviest pre- Jun 32.00 1.26 10 6 16 19.8 10.4 8.8 Christmas snow fall in late October since about 1934. January with 111.4 Jul 61.47 2.42 12 4 16 21.8 12.0 10.3 mm (4.39ins) was the wettest month; the direst month was again February Aug 68.33 2.69 23 3 26 20.6 13.0 11.5 with 15.4mm (0.61 ins). Precipitation fell on 228 days while 138 days were Sep 56.39 2.22 14 2 16 17.7 9.5 7.3 rainless. The wettest day was 26th May with 30.5 mm (1.2ins). The highest Oct 66.29 2.61 12 4 16 14.1 5.3 2.2 temperature was 28.8 C (83.8F) on 28th July, the lowest night minimum Nov 71.12 2.80 24 3 27 10.0 4.8 2.5 was recorded am 17th February minus 7.1C (19.2F) with a grass Dec 36.07 1.42 14 4 18 6.2 0.8 -1.4 minimum also am 17th February minus7.2C (19.0F) TOTAL 743.20 29.26 190 38 228 Thunder was heard on 15 separate days and lightning occurred on 16 separate days. Hail was observed on at least six separate occasions. Air frosts were recorded on 52 mornings with ground frosts on 102. Snow was seen falling on nine separate days, days of lying snow totalled five. There were nine days with fog. We must continue to respect our gardening community in so much that the last air frost in Spring was on 15th April minus1.9C (28.6F) with the last ground frost in Spring was 20th M 7 8724:Layout 1 19/2/09 12:59 Page 8 Potters Bar Community News The Royal Veterinary College Carers in Hertfordshire Animal Care Trust Presents EVENT: Managing Stress Workshop The Pet-Factor! AT: The Wyllyotts Centre Does your pet have the Pet-Factor?! DATE: Wednesday 18th March TIME: We are looking for some new stars to be the brand new face 10am–12.30pm followed by free lunch (and body) of the Animal Care Trust’s postcards! Sessions led by a professional therapist aim to provide an understanding of what stress is and how it affects you. How to So if you think your furry friend has what it takes recognize stress in yourself. Some techniques for reducing stress. then send your photographs in to us at: [email protected] Our workshops are informal and informative with active For further information and full details participation from carers and the opportunity to socialize. please visit our website: http://www.rvc.ac.uk/ACT/Photos.cfm Transport can be provided if necessary, plus help with alternative care for the person being cared for if needed. The Royal Veterinary College Animal Care Trust Ros Nagler Dog Show Summer 2009 Carers Support Worker, Hertsmere (June date to be confirmed) 01442 253344 If you are interested in attending and would like further information please email The Animal Care Trust at: [email protected] www.pottersbar.org celebrates its 5th year with 181,000 visitors 181,000 visitors in 2008, 496 per day, with each visitor viewing an average of 1.4 web pages. This is up from 133,000 in 2007. 2004, our first full year had 62,000 visitors. The 5 most popular pages in 2008 were: home page: 45000 hits Elm Court: 10500 hits train info: 9000 hits Photo Society: 7800 hits Bus info: 4100 hits For the top 100 pages see www.pottersbar.org. Is your organisation or its events listed, or is your entry correct? Check it out and email [email protected]. www.pottersbar.org – your first stop website for all things Potters Bar. Parkfield Medical Centre Parkfield Medical Centre’s Patient Participation Group (PPG) produces a newsletter three times a year, and the previous editor has retired. The newsletter provides health-related information and is produced with support from a number of people. The job includes writing articles, collating information, editing and proof-reading. This position is on a voluntary basis and you would be expected to become a Committee Member. Committee Meetings take place every 2 months, with an AGM in November. If you are interested in this position, please contact Loiza Lad at Parkfield Medical Centre in the PPG Office on Thursdays from 9.30–1pm or leave your details with reception at the Medical Centre. Tel: 0844 477 8640 ext: 252. 8 8724:Layout 1 19/2/09 12:59 Page 9 [email protected] Getting The ‘Veggie’ Habit List of Potters Bar It used to be thought that vegetarianism was a fad for young girls, Society walks to May or long-haired folk wearing sandals. In fact, a meat–free diet is now quite mainstream and my wife and I, who are in our 70s, If you are interested in furthering your knowledge and understanding have been veggies for 25 years along with about 8% of the UK of the local environment in and around Potters Bar, then these walks population. So why become a vegetarian? Well, as any nutritionist should appeal. All start at 14.15 and, after March, will include a break. will tell you, although meat is very nutritious it has been linked Non-members are welcome but we may ask for a 50p donation. to several health problems, has high levels of saturated fat and If in doubt about your fitness or the requirements of the walk,please with current farming methods may contain various growth contact the leader for advice prior to the walk. All children under 16 enhancers, steroids and pesticides. Fish is a more acceptable years of age must be accompanied by a parent/guardian who will be source but even so, the sea now contains many industrial toxins, responsible for their care. such as mercury. Sunday 1st March Sunday 12th April (Easter) Personally, we became vegetarian when we discovered how badly Meet at Public Car Park, Colney Meet in front of “White Hart” animals (including birds and fish) are treated and exploited by Heath High Street (TL 201 061 Public House, South Mimms adjacent to Primary School). the food industry. Recent Channel 4 programmes by Jamie Oliver (Bus 84). Walk to Mymmshall via Walk to London Colney via PB24. Return via Bridgefoot and and others have demonstrated the horrors of intensive chicken Willows Farm, and return PB33. Leader 01707 659478. farming, and so called ‘humane’ slaughter houses still seem via Tyttenhanger. Leader About 6km. obscene to us – albeit, British animal welfare standards are better 01707 264689. About 8.8km. than most. Sunday 26th April Sunday 15th March Meet at School Lane, Essendon, Start a veggie diet by just replacing the meat in your standard Meet at junction of Oak Avenue Junction with High Road (TL 275 meal with one of the many packaged, meat-free products in and Ridgeway, Enfield (TQ 308 087). Walk to West End and supermarkets or health shops. They are inexpensive and based 982) (Bus 313). Walk to Botany return via Hill End (your choice mainly on soya (tofu), or mycoprotein (Quorn). Better still, save Bay via Rectory Farm and of two different routes). Leader more by trying some of the tasty recipes from a vegetarian cook return via Ferny Hill. Leader 01920 466418. About 9km. book. Quinoa (pronounced Keenwa) is classed as a perfect food, 01707 644961. About 8.8km. Sunday 10th May being cheap, high in protein and vitamins, but low in fat. Check Sunday 29th March Meet in front of “White Hart” out the Vegetarian Society (vegsoc.org) for more information and (start of BST) Public House, South Mimms recipes and if you’re worried about losing out on nutrients our Meet in front of “White Hart” (Bus 84). Walk to Salisbury Hall local health food shop in Darkes Lane can help. Eating out need Public House, South Mimms via Rabley Park, returning via not be a problem as most restaurants and pubs now offer one or (Bus 84). Walk to Pursley Farm Ridge. Leader 01707 659478. two vegetarian dishes. via Green Street and Ridge. About 10.3km. Return via Catherine Bourne. Happy Veggie Eating! Leaders 01707 655732. About Gerry Sweet 9.7km. 9 8724:Layout 1 19/2/09 12:59 Page 10 Potters Bar Community News Youth in the Community This section is for our younger readers. We seem to have a horsey theme in this issue. Come on, show the Community you are part of it. Send in your articles, a hobby, a drawing, got something to say about your community? Articles can be handed into the reception desk at Wyllyotts or email to [email protected] subject “youth in the community” I’m waiting…… Debbie Buckland Galloping horses Elm Court Youth Clubs The galloping horses in the field, on a hot summers day Come up to the fence where I stand – 5 every week They start to nuzzle me on my chest Elm Court continues to provide for the Youth. The club I feed them an apple from my lunch sessions are as follows: But then I have to go Monday 7–10pm: As the owner of the horses is getting ready for a show Herts Youth Connexions Club for 13 to 19yr olds I said goodbye and asked the man when I could come Tuesday 6:15–7:45pm: again Elm Court Youth Club for school years 3 to 6 He said there would not be a chance Tuesday 8–10pm: So I asked the question why Herts Youth Connexions Club for 13 to 19yr olds So he said that he was moving Thursday 7-9pm: But couldn't bring the horse called Fly Herts Youth Connexions Young Carers' Club I begged for her to stay with me Friday 8-10pm: But obviously it was not to be. Elm Court Youth Club for school years 7 and 8 by Natasha For more information on Youth Connexions Clubs contact Age 11 Steve on 01442 454060, for other clubs contact Elm Court on 659602. www.elmcourt.org.uk. Easter junior word search CCHEEASTER HHPADE PWHD OIOGPSRQAA L CGC I B I F P F IKIEOUNBSF DSPNE LGULO AINLUBAATD YEPEPSPTGI My hobby is? Horses TNETSTUPEL I just love horses. I love everything about horses, I love to ride them and draw them and play with them. I have a BIRDSTEGGS horse called Shezann that I look after, she is very pretty. She is a chestnut and is about 11 hands tall. Chocolates Eggs I am also a member of the pony club which is a bit like brownies but with horses and I get to learn all about the Daffodils different kind of horses. I have loads of toy horses to Bulbs play with and 4 stables, my favourite is my mustang Easter stallion his name is black beauty. Bonnet I love swimming and I am in grade 4 in swimming. I am Chicks very good at swimming and on my holidays me and my Spring mummy went snorkelling, we saw Nemo and Dorey. Nest Sadie Birds Age 7 Holiday 10 8724:Layout 1 19/2/09 12:59 Page 11 Horse Mad Young People get the experiences of a Lifetime! In a leafy haven, nestled in amongst Scheme is a new memory-making residential Welwyn Garden City, a adventure as one young sharer unique horsey community youth Holly, 12, says “I love the way that project has been busy enabling every time I go to the stables I’m young people to experience greeted with a smile and leave accessible horse ownership with with another funny memory.” a fun twist for over 8 years; we find Sharers practice Natural out more… Horsemanship with their horses, learning how At The Pony Share Scheme Community Interest to build a special bond with them and natural Company in Welwyn Garden City, young people are communication. Tasha, 14, says “I remember the first experiencing many of their dreams come true as they ever time Jig followed me anywhere without a rope on, own a share in a horse or pony, taking part in every it was such an amazing feeling! Now he will trot in a aspect of their horse’s care and also getting to take circle around me if I just point!” part in truly unique experiences. Every year, sharers get to try out new exciting Bex David, Pony Share Scheme Youth Director, says experiences, and re-experience much loved ones. “We want to enable our young people to experience From the annual Beach holiday to Pembrokeshire, West as many unique opportunities with their horses as they Wales spending 6 days with their horses cantering can whilst they’re growing up. Childhood and through the surf at sunset, horsemanship tournaments adolescence should be filled with happy memories of on the beach and the headland Easter Egg Hunt, to the wonderful and exciting things, especially involving 3 Day Horseback Camping Expeditions, loading up horses and good friends!” backpacks and riding out to the camp, there is never And at The Pony Share Scheme there is no shortage a dull moment at The Pony Share Scheme in Welwyn of wonderful and exciting things to be shared with Garden City. horses and friends. Every day at The Pony Share Find out more at www.ponysharescheme.co.uk. Furzefield Skate Park Extended Schools – • Twilight Dance at Furzefield Centre Potters Bar, Extension Wednesdays 9:15–10pm until 25 March. Just turn up £3 Construction of the ‘bowl’ feature started on Monday 23 per session for 14-19 year olds. February and should take approximately one month to • Do you fancy improving your cooking skills? Want to really complete. This work will commence after the February enjoy doing something as a family? Our Family Cooking half-term holiday when the skatepark will be in use sessions will be starting again on Monday 2 March from 6-8pm for four weeks. Sessions will take place at Mount throughout the day. Grace School, Potters There will also be occasions during construction where Bar. A further 4 week areas of the existing ramps may have to be closed off programme will take for the safety of users. If you notice any vandalism, place in the summer. Please contact please can you report it immediately either to the Police Potters Bar Extended or to the Parks department (Freephone: 0800 731 1810). Schools Consortium on The extension has been funded by contributions from the 01707 655512 x 252 Tomer Allen-Price Memorial Fund, Potters Bar Carnival for further details or see our website and Hertsmere Borough Council. www.hertsextended A celebration event is being organised for Saturday 4 schools.org.uk/ April at the start of the Easter school holidays. The day pottersbar. will consist of competitions, prizes and professional • Our summer parenting demonstrations by BMXers and skateboarders. Look out programme will be for further details nearer the time. published soon. For more details of The mobile skate ramps will be in Parkfield, High Street parenting workshops one day during the May half-term, date to be confirmed taking place in as yet and the Play Rangers will be visiting both Potters Bar, Furzefield and Oakmere Park during the Easter holidays, please see www.hertsextended May half-term and the Summer holidays. schools.org.uk/ Aaron Niblett pottersbar/ AREA PARKS OFFICER parent_support. 11 8724:Layout 1 19/2/09 12:59 Page 12 Potters Bar Community News South African Wine Tasting A fund raising South African wine tasting event is being held to help support Potters Bar Scouts to take part in the “Thirst for Life” Swaziland expedition 2009. Twelve Potters Bar scouts, as part of a countywide expedition, will be travelling to ’s the Swaziland National Campsite in July 2009 where they will participate with a group of 25 local scouts and the UN food agricultural organisation (FAO) in a project involving 154 HIV or AIDS orphaned and vulnerable children between the SallianneDance ages of 7 and 18. The FAO in conjunction with local scouts provide meals whilst the children learn to plough, to look after and to harvest crops. The Potters Bar scouts will also help to continue the development of the Swaziland National Studio Campsite where they will be based. In addition they hope to take educational materials, scout uniforms and other equipment with them to give to the local scouts. They will also have some opportunities to visit the surrounding areas. Beginners’ class for adults Tickets for this wine tasting event cost £14.00 and will be held on the 8th May • Ballroom & Latin American 2009 at Little Heath Parish Hall, Thornton Road. Arrive at 7.30pm for 8.00pm. A Monday 6.45 to 7.45p.m. supper platter of quiche, cheese, cold meats and a salad followed by dessert will be provided during the evening. For more information and to book your ticket, please call 01707 660550. Beginners’ class for children • in Freestyle disco Wednesday 5.30 to 6.30p.m. ALL classes £4.00 per person at Tilbury Hall Darkes Lane, Potters Bar Enquiries 01707 268846 JTT AUTOTECH SERVICE AND REPAIRS We are proud to present our latest on site MMOTOT facility Capital Arts Children’s Choir Following the choir’s highly successful tour to New York, the international reputation of the Capital Arts Children’s Choir has been further enhanced by invitations to perform in Washington DC, Japan and Russia. The choir, for highly TYRES INTRODUCTORY talented singers aged 6–16, is based at the Wyllyotts Centre, Potters Bar. The high OFFER ON M.O.T profile of the choir attracts children from all over London and the home counties EXHAUSTS Only £44.00* to rehearse at the Wyllyotts Centre on Saturday afternoons. The choir is regarded BATTERIES as one of the finest children's choirs in the country and its schedule of FIXED PRICE professional performances stretches to 2012. SERVICING ALTERNATORS * ALL MAKES * Forty children from the choir are performing in the opera Carmen from February 1st year service £79.95 26th to March 8th at the Royal Albert Hall. These Raymond Gubbay ‘operas in the STARTER MOTORS 2nd year sevice £114.95 3rd year service £139.95 round’ at the Royal Albert Hall are a regular annual engagement for the choir. CLUTCHES Inclusive of Parts, The choir also has invitations to perform in Hansel and Gretel for Opera Holland Labour & VAT Park and to sing in Thriller Live at the Lyric Theatre. BRAKES D OA R WE ARE HERE D L E H OFFICE FI O L BLOCK T 56 Hollies Way Industrial Park L A I The choir is also to feature in a Channel 5 documentary Opera Diva. Filming E H B1 S W AY C 218 High Street, Potters Bar, Herts EN6 5BJ OTTON R BUS O A D O GARAGE A starts later this year. K M E R TEL: 01707 658899 / 647755 E T L E A E NE R T S www.jttautotech.co.uk H G I Children interested in auditioning should contact the choir ‘s Music Director, H Kathleen Shanks, on 020 8449 2342. * When booking your vehicle on production of this advert! 12 8724:Layout 1 19/2/09 13:00 Page 13 [email protected] WHAT’S ON MARCH 2009 ®*Fir & Pond Woods Nature Reserve of Herts & Middx Wildlife Trust, Volunteer Working Party. 10.00am–1.00pm. SUNDAY 1st ®Potters Bar Society Walks: Meet at junction of Oak Avenue and Ridgeway, Enfield ® Potters Bar Society Walks: Meet at Public Car Park, Colney Heath High Street (TQ 308 982) (Bus 313).Walk to Botany Bay via Rectory Farm and return via (TL 201 061 next to Primary School). Walk to London Colney via Willows Farm, Ferny Hill. Leader 01707 644961. About 8.8km. and return via Tyttenhanger. Leader 01707 264689. About 8.8km. MONDAY 16th TUESDAY 3rd ® ® Potters Bar Town Twinning Assoc: 41st Annual General Meeting – Lunchtime Recital: Rarescale Flute Academy – Flute ensemble – St Mary’s Wyllyotts Lower Floor 7.30 for 8. 01707 659970. Church, The Walk, 12.30 – lunches from 12.00noon–2.00pm. ®*Italian Circle: ‘La Musica Italiana’ Concert of Italian Music at the Church of ®*Mitre Club: Kenwood – Its History and Treasurers – Richard Cross. St. Francis of Assisi, 48 Parkway, Welwyn Garden City. 8pm prompt start. ®*Golden Eagle Spiritual Group: Alan Bray, Vibrations from Spirit. Tickets £10.00 at door. WEDNESDAY 4th ®*RSPB: “Texas” – David Hassell (evening). ®*Darby & Joan Club: U3A Singers. WEDNESDAY 18th ®*PB Horticultural Society: Jane Ellis – ‘Flower Arranging’. ®*PB Horticultural Society: John Armand ‘Bulbs’. SATURDAY 7th ® open afternoon. ® *Darby & Joan Club: Jumble Sale: 4th Potters Bar Scout Group, £2 at 10am and 30p at 10.30am at ®*Carers in Hertfordshire: Managing Stress Workshop – Wyllyotts Centre – St Johns Methodist Church, Baker Street. Enquiries 01707 652981. ® 10am–12.30 followed by free lunch. Transport is provided if required plus help *Cherry Lodge Cancer Care: London Welsh Male Choir @ St Albans Abbey – for with alternative care if needed. more information contact Theresa on 020 8441 7000. ®*Sixty Plus: Quiz evening 7.00 for 7.30 start, byo drink at 60+ Centre, Wyllyotts. THURSDAY 19th – SATURDAY 21st ®*Potters Bar Choral Society: Vivaldi’s ‘Gloria’ & Haydn’s ‘Theresian Mass’ 7.30 ®‘Aladdin’: Rare Productions Youth Theatre Group – Contact Wyllyotts Theatre on at King Charles the Martyr Church. Tickets £10 and £12 (£1 discount in advance) 01707 645005. contact 01707 642393. SATURDAY 21st ® Buyers 1.30. Phone for bookings on Indoor Car Boot Sale, Elm Court. ®Quiz Night for Keech Cottage Children’s Hospice: Little Heath Church Hall 01707 659602. ® – £9 inc ploughman’s supper. Organised by Potters Bar Tangent Club. ‘Take That Tribute Show’ contact 01707 620061 for more information. Ticket 01707 650969. ®*PB Horticultural Society: Supper quiz – contact Brian on 01707 651372 for ®*Social Dances for Over 60’s: Buffet Dance. more information. ® ®Hatfield Farmers Market, Hatfield Town Centre *Sponsored Swim at Furzefield: 5.30 contact Rotary Club of Brookmans Park ® ‘Taste of Anglia’s Food and Drink Festival or Linton Zoo – £11 contact for more information contact 01707 645343. Coach Trip: ® 07982 234698. *Cherry Lodge Cancer Care: Ladies Pamper Day – to book 020 8441 7000. ®Indoor Car Boot Sale, Elm Court, Buyers 1.30. Phone for bookings on SUNDAY 8th 01707 659602. ®Toy and Train Fair at Elm Court 10.30–3.30 – 01 707 659602. ®Antiques & Collectors Fair: Wyllyotts Centre, phone 01438 813060 to book stall. SUNDAY 22nd ®Coach Trip: Milton Keynes Shopping or Secret World at Bletchley Park – £11 TUESDAY 10th contact 07982 234698. ®*Cuffley Floral Art Club: ‘What Goes Around’ demonstration by Jeanette Bell. ®*Cuffley Industrial Heritage Society: ‘History of the Travelling Post Office’. TUESDAY 24th ®*Tuesday Friendship: ‘Water Aid’ ®*Tuesday Friendship: ‘Graves, Ghouls & Ghosts’ by Mr K. Cain. ® WEDNESDAY 11th *North Mymms Local History Society: ‘The History of Clerkenwell’ at 8pm ®*Potters Bar Flower Club: ‘Anything Goes’ by Pamela Saggers. Brookmans Park URC. ®*RSPB: “Australia” – Victor Scott (afternoon). WEDNESDAY 25th ®*Darby & Joan Club: New Zealand Slides – Thermal Rotorus. ®*Darby & Joan Club: Jean McCann – Mobility. WEDNESDAY 11th – SATURDAY 14th THURSDAY 26th ®*PB Theatre Company: ‘The Crucible’ at Wyllyotts Theatre. ®*PB & District Historical Society: ‘Modern Blacksmith’s Craft’ – Stephen Rook Box Office 0785 542204. 8.00 60+ room at Wyllyotts. THURSDAY 12th ®Radlett Music Club: Victoria Davies (harp) James Turnbull (oboe) at Karl Konig ®*Northaw Women’s Institute: Speaker, David Rolfe – ‘Life begins at 41’. Hall, Aldenham, contact 01923 854659 for more information. ® *Fifty Plus Coach Trip: Shopping at Bluewater – £13.75 SATURDAY 28th – contact 020 8207 7568. ®Coach Trip: Ideal Home Show £32.00 – 01707 620061. ®Coach Trip: Carousel, the Musical & lunch in London – £70. ®*PB Horticultural Society: Spring Show – Elm Court. FRIDAY 13th ®Quiz Night in aid of Patricia Madden Cancer Trust: Fish/Chicken and Chips at ®Mount Grace School and PTFA: ‘Robbie Williams and the Rat Pack’, ‘Let me Tilbury Hall 6.45 for 7.00 start. Tickets £10.00 contact 01707 655163. entertain you, My Way’. Tickets £10 from Sue on 01707 873527. ®Hertfordshire Philharmonia Concert: St Marys, the Walk. Programme Elgar, SATURDAY 14th Brahms, Sibelius. Tickets £12.50 (discount if purchased 48 hours in advance). ®Peace Hospice: Coffee Morning – 01923 330340. Contact 01727 857827 or email [email protected]. ®Under 10’s Market, Elm Court 2.30pm. SUNDAY 29th SUNDAY 15th ®Potters Bar Society Walks: (start of B.S.T.) Meet “White Hart” Public House, ®Spring Craft Fayre: 12am–5pm North Mymms Youth & Com Centre, Station South Mimms (Bus 84). Walk to Pursley Farm via Green Street and Ridge. Return Road, Welham Green 01707 657576. via Catherine Bourne. Leaders 01707 655732. About 9.7km. 13 8724:Layout 1 19/2/09 13:00 Page 14 Potters Bar Community News WHAT’S ON TUESDAY 31st SATURDAY 11th ®‘The Ambulance Service’: ‘What really happens’ Parkfield Medical Centre at ® Coach Trip: Spring in Bruges – £50.00 – 01707 620061. The Scout Hut, The Walk, 8.00 contact 07821 584630 for more information. SATURDAY 11th – SUNDAY 12th TUESDAY 31st – SATURDAY 4th APRIL ® Orchid Celebration at Hatfield House. ®*ELODS presents ‘The Wizard of Oz’ at Wyllyotts Centre: SUNDAY 12th contact 020 8360 2697 for tickets. ® *Fifty Plus Coach Trip: Wallace Collection & walking tour of Marylebone – APRIL £19.00 – contact 020 8207 7568. ® Easter Sunday Celebrations at Christ Church, Little Heath: WEDNESDAY 1st 10.00am–11.00am. ® *Darby & Joan Club: What a Fool!!!!! ® Potters Bar Society Walks: Meet in front of “White Hart” Public House, ® *PB Horticultural Society: Andrew Stewart – ‘Colour all Summer’. South Mimms (Bus 84). Walk to Mymmshall via PB24. Return via Bridgefoot and THURSDAY 2nd PB33. Leader 01707 659478. About 6km. ® *Oakmere WI: Donald Mann, “Let’s Draw Cartoons”. MONDAY 13th ® *Fifty Plus Coach Trip to ‘The Wallace Collection and walking tour of Marylebone ® Coach Trip: ‘Dancing on Ice’ with Torvill and Dean – £60.00. £19 contact 020 8207 7568 for more information. Contact 01707 620061 for information. FRIDAY 3rd TUESDAY 14th ® Children’s Craft Event: Little Heath Parish Hall, 2.15pm–4.30pm ® *Cuffley Floral Art Club: ‘Reverie’ Demonstration by Pamela Cantellow. – Contact 01707 662460. ® *Cuffley Industrial Heritage Society: History of the Waltham Abbey Tannery – SATURDAY 4TH Les Capon, Field Archaeologist. ® Furzefield Skate Park Extension: The Opening – A celebration event is being WEDNESDAY 15th organised for this date. Competitions, prizes and professional demonstrations by ® Coach Trip: ‘House of Commons Tour’ contact 01707 620061 for information. BMXers and skateboarders. ® *Darby & Joan Club: open afternoon. ® Indoor Car Boot Sale, Elm Court, Sellers Buyers 1.30. Phone for bookings on ® *PB Horticultural Society: David Riddle, Capel Manor College – ‘Flowers, their 01707 659602. Function, Structure and Significance to Gardens‘. ® Coach Trip: Southend £11.00. Contact 07982 234698. SATURDAY 18th ® Coach Trip: Wembley Stadium Tour £40.00 – 01707 620061. ® Quiz Night with Fish and Chip Supper: King Charles the Martry Church Hall – ® *Sixty Plus: Coffee morning 10.30. Tickets must be ordered in advance £8 adults, £5 under 16’s. SUNDAY 5th Contact 01707 665579. ® Antiques & Collectors Fair: Wyllyotts Centre phone 01438 813060 to book ® *Social Dances for Over 60’s: Birds and Bees. stall. ® Outdoor Car Boot Sale, Elm Court: Sellers noon, Buyers 1.30. Phone for ® Donkey Procession and Service for Palm Sunday: Christ Church, Little Heath bookings on 01707 659602. 10.00–11.00. SUNDAY 19th MONDAY 6th ® *Fir & Pond Woods Nature Reserve of Herts & Middx Wildlife Trust, Volunteer ® Coach Trip: Raymond Blanc’s ‘Le Manoir aud Quat’ Saisons. Working Party. 10.00am–1.00pm. ® Contact 01707 620061. Camera Fair at Elm Court, 10.30am–3.30pm. ® *Potters Bar Bowls Club: Introductory Sessions – 10.00 – noon. MONDAY 6th – FRIDAY 10th MONDAY 20th ® ‘Put on a Play in just one week’ 4–17 yr olds. Top Hat Stage School at ® Wyllyotts. *Italian Circle: ‘The City of Turin’ – an audio visual presentation by Rosella Rigattieri. TUESDAY 7th ® *RSPB: “New Zealand – Seabird Feast, Landbird Famine” – John Eyre (evening). ® Lunchtime Recital: Sally Quantrill, ‘Flute and Piano’– St Mary’s Church, TUESDAY 21st The Walk, 12.30 – lunches from 12.00noon–2.00pm. ® *Tuesday Friendship: My Work as a Prison Officer – Mrs Pauline Martindale. ® Blood Donor Session at Wyllyotts, Main Hall: 9.15 to 12.30 and ® ‘Making Sense of the Census’ 8pm 14.00 to 16.15. *North Mymms Local History Society: Brookmans Park United Reformed Church. ® *Mitre Club: The Secret Radio War of WW2 – Stephen Barnard. ® * Golden Eagle Spiritual Group: Evan O’Brien, Psychometry. TUESDAY 21st – SATURDAY 25th ® *Tuesday Friendship: My Life So Far – Mrs Vera Evans. ® *PB Theatre Company: ‘Sweeny Todd’ at Wyllyotts Theatre 7.45pm plus a ® Coach Trip: Easter Special; Saffron Walden and The Chocolate Lady of Steeple matinee on Sat. at 2.45pm. Box Office No. 0785 542204. Bumpstead – £11 contact 07982 234698. WEDNESDAY 22nd WEDNESDAY 8th ® Radlett Music Club: Aurora Ensemble and John Reid (Piano) at Radlett Centre. ® ‘Tea with the Easter Bunny’: contact 01707 620061 for more information. Contact 01923 859291 for more information. ® ‘Flower Club’ King Charles the Martyr Church Hall 8.00pm. FRIDAY 24th ® *RSPB: “Wild Flowers on a Country Walk” – Brenda Harold (afternoon). ® Quiz Night by Parkfield PPG. Tilbury Hall, United Reformed Church 7.15 contact ® *Darby & Joan Club: 1.00 Lunch and Easter Service. Music played by Chris 07821 584630 for more information. Sausman. SATURDAY 25th THURSDAY 9th ® Open Auditions for Little Shop of Horrors, Rare Productions, Wyllyotts ® Easter Egg Hunt, Oakmere Park: 13.00–15.00. Face painting, Egg hunt, mini 1.30–5.pm. funfair. For more information contact Shaz on 020 8207 7568. ® *Cherry Lodge Cancer Care: St Georges Day Race Night – Tickets 10.00 at ® *Northaw Women’s Institute: Sioni Rogers ‘Springtime Flower Arrangements’. St Peters Hall, Lyonsdown Rd, New Barnet. Contact 020 8441 7000. 14 8724:Layout 1 19/2/09 13:00 Page 15 [email protected] WHAT’S ON SUNDAY 26th ® *Cuffley Industrial Heritage Society: Metropolitan Railway Electric Locomotives ® St Georges Day Parade with Potters Bar Scout and Guides, Darkes Lane 4.00. and their Association with History – Terry Lomas. ® Potters Bar Society Walks: Meet at School Lane, Essendon, Junction with High WEDNESDAY 13th Road (TL 275 087). Walk to West End and return via Hill End (your choice of two ® *Darby & Joan Club: 0pen. different routes). Leader 01920 466418. About 9km. ® *PB Horticultural Society: John Buckenham & Ken Nutt – ‘Fuchsias our Way’. TUESDAY 28th ® Flower Club, King Charles the Martyr Church Hall, 8pm. ® *North Mymms Local History Society: ‘Three Barnets in one’ 8pm – Brookmans ® *RSPB: “The Danube Trail on Two Wheels” – Diane Nightingale (afternoon). Park URC. THURSDAY 14th WEDNESDAY 29th ® *Oakmere WI: Resolutions Meeting. ® *Darby & Joan Club: open afternoon ® *Northaw Women’s Institute: Catrian Tramontano ‘Salt Dough Demo’. ® *PB Horticultural Society: John Paulding ‘Getting the best out of your SATURDAY 16th Greenhouse or Conservatory’. ® Temple Court, off Mimms Hall Road – 11.00–1.00 Summer Bazaar – contact MAY 01707 650018 for more information. ® Elm Court. Sellers noon, Buyers 1.30. SATURDAY 2nd Outdoor Car Boot Sale, ® Concert by Simeon Wood at King Charles the Martyr Church. Enjoy a relaxing ® *May Day Celebrations on Bradmore Green from 2.00pm. Contact Rotary Club of evening by this talented and gifted musician. Buffet Supper will be served in the Brookmans Park for more information – 01707 664475. interval £10.00 – Tickets must be ordered in advance. ® Jumble Sale: 4th Potters Bar Scout Group, £2 at 10am and 30p at 10.30am at ® contact 01707 620061 for more information. St Johns Methodist Church, Baker Street. Enquiries 01707 652981. Italian Evening: ® ® Outdoor Car Boot Sale, Elm Court. Sellers noon, Buyers 1.30. *Potters Bar Choral Society: Songs for a Summers Evening at St Mary’s Church ® Hatfield Farmers & Craft Market, Hatfield Town Centre. 7.30. Tickets £10. (£1 less if booked in advance). Contact 01707 642393. ® *Social Dances for Over 60’s: Hit or Myth. SUNDAY 3rd ® *Cherry Lodge Cancer Care: Tandem skydive at Bicester Airfield – ® Coach Trip: ‘Kew Gardens’ £36.00 – contact 01707 620061 for information. contact 020 8441 7000. TUESDAY 5th SUNDAY 17th ® Wine Tasting: mixture of South African Red and White wines – 7.30 at Little ® *Potters Bar Bowls Club: Introductory Sessions – 2pm–4pm. Heath Parish Hall, £14.00 including cold supper. In aid of Potters Bar Scouts ® *Fir & Pond Woods Nature Reserve of Herts & Middx Wildlife Trust, Expedition to Swaziland. Contact 01707 660550 for tickets. Volunteer Working Party. 10.00am–1.00pm. ® *Mitre Club: Welwyn Garden City – have Ebenezer Howard’s aims been achieved? Caroline Rawle. MONDAY 18th ® *Golden Eagle Spiritual Group: Rosie Yarrow – Talk plus Clairvoyance. ® Blood Donor Session at Wyllyotts, Main Hall – 12.45 to 15.30 and 17.00 to ® *Tuesday Friendship: 500 years of Knebworth and the Lytton Family – 19.15. Ms Clare Fleck. ® *Italian Circle: ‘Memorable Religious Art of the Renaissance in Italy’ – an audio ® Lunchtime Recital: Simon Pusey, Organ – St Mary’s Church, The Walk, visual presentation by Dr Roger Aubrey. 12.30 – lunches from 12.00noon–2.00pm. ® *RSPB: “South Africa” – Jill Carey (evening). TUESDAY 5th – SATURDAY 9th TUESDAY 19th ® *The Green Room presents ‘Mame’ at Wyllyotts Theatre, contact ® *Tuesday Friendship: Annual General Meeting. 01727 836938 for information. THURSDAY 21st WEDNESDAY 6th ® ‘The Chelsea Flower Show Coach Trip’ £65 00 – contact 01707 620061 for ® *Darby & Joan Club: Lisa Herman sings – A Joy to Listen. information. THURSDAY 7th – SATURDAY 9th SATURDAY 23rd ® Living Crafts, Hatfield House. ® Brighton Festival: Coach Trip – £25.00 contact 01707 620061 for information. FRIDAY 8th – SUNDAY 10th TUESDAY 26th ® Potters Bar Town Twinning Assoc: Visit to Franconville (France) Celebration of ® *North Mymms Local History Society: ‘My Ancestor the Brothel Keeper’ 8pm three twin towns (20 adults, 5 youths invited from Potters Bar). Brookmans Park URC. SATURDAY 9th WEDNESDAY 27th ® *Sixty Plus – Bingo: Eyes Down at 2.30pm at 60+ Centre, Wyllyotts. ® *PB Horticultural Society: Tom Cole, Capel Manor College – ‘Dry Gardening’. ® Family Quiz at St Giles Church of England Primary School, South Mymms. Contact 01707 642170 for more information. THURSDAY 28th ® Under 10s Market 2.30pm – Elm Court. ® Historical Society ‘Revolting Councillors – East London – 1921’ Chris Sumner 8pm 60+ room at Wyllyotts. SUNDAY 10th ® Antiques & Collectors Fair: Wyllyotts Centre, phone 01438 813060 to book SATURDAY 30th stall. ® Gordon Ramsey at Claridges, London. Coach Trip £70 contact 01707 620061 ® Toy and Train Fair at Elm Court 10.30am–3.30pm. for information. ® Potters Bar Society Walks: Meet in front of “White Hart” Public House, South ® *Cherry Lodge Cancer Care: Sponsored swim at Queen Elizabeth’s Boys School Mimms (Bus 84). Walk to Salisbury Hall via Rabley Park, returning via Ridge. – for more information contact 020 8441 7000. Leader 01707 659478 About 10.3km. ® Outdoor Car Boot Sale, Elm Court. Sellers noon, Buyers 1.30. TUESDAY 12th SUNDAY 31st ® *Cuffley Floral Art Club: ‘In for a Penny’ – demonstration by Penny Stone. ® Blood Donor Session 9–12am – 2–4pm Elm Court. 15 8724:Layout 1 19/2/09 13:00 Page 16 Potters Bar Community News WHAT’S ON JUNE SUNDAY 7th ® Antiques & Collectors Fair: Wyllyotts Centre, phone 01438 813060 to book MONDAY 1st JUNE – MONDAY 20th JULY stall. ® Act 4* Attempt to set a new Guinness World Record for most number of ® *Cherry Lodge Cancer Care: Sponsored rural walk around Arkley – for more professional theatrical performances in 50 days – contact 01707 665551 for information contact 020 8441 7000. information. TUESDAY 9th TUESDAY 2nd ® *Cuffley Floral Art Club: ‘A night at the Movies – demonstration by ® Lunchtime Recital: Janet Marsh Baroque Ensemble, Harpsichord, Violin and Flute Kathy Stangaard – St Mary’s Church, The Walk, 12.30 – lunches from 12.00noon–2.00pm. ® Nottingham Princess: Coach Trip – Lunch and river trip £38 – contact ® *Mitre Club: Henry Moore – Master or Maverick? – Peter Dell. 01707 620061 for information. ® *Golden Eagle Spiritual Group: Marie Lang – Flower Clairsentience. WEDNESDAY 10th ® *Tuesday Friendship: Countryside Management. ® *RSPB: “Keeping Woodland Alive” – Pamela Farley (The Woodland Trust) WEDNESDAY 3rd (afternoon). ® *Darby & Joan Club: Open. ® *PB Horticultural Society: Annie Godfrey – ‘The Show Must Go On!’. THURSDAY 4th THURSDAY 11th ® ‘Flower Arranging’ contact 01707 620061 for more information. ® Blood Donor Session at Wyllyotts, Main Hall – 12.45 to 15.30 and 17.00 to FRIDAY 5th 19.15. ® ® Sissinghurst Kent Coach Trip: NT member £26,non NT £32 contact *Oakmere WI: Members’ Meeting. ® 01707 620061 for information. *Northaw Women’s Institute: Anna Magine ‘Roman Baths’. SATURDAY 6th SATURDAY 13th ® ® *Quiz Night at Lochinver House School from 7.30 – £10.00. Outdoor Car Boot Sale, Elm Court. Sellers noon, Buyers 1.30. Contact Rotary Club of Brookmans Park for more information 01707 664475 ® BROOKMANS PARK VILLAGE DAY: 1PM–4.30 AT BROOKMANS PARK SCHOOL. (licensed bar and food). PARADE 12.45. ® Hatfield Farmers and Craft Market, Hatfield Town Centre. SUNDAY 14th ® Potters Bar Petanque Club: Annual Petanque competition against Franconville at ® POTTERS BAR CARNIVAL: PROCESSION 12.30 FROM CANADA LIFE, FETE FROM Potters Bar Piste, Oakmere Park, 9.30 onwards. 1.00 AT ELM COURT YOUTH AND COMMUNITY CENTRE. 16 8724:Layout 1 19/2/09 13:00 Page 17 [email protected] Potters Bar Theatre Company Our first play in 2009 will be Arthur Miller’s classic drama, The Crucible, slightly later than usual, at Wyllyotts Theatre, Potters Bar from 11th–14th March 2009. Witch hunts, devil worship, seduction – what more can you want in a play? Yet in The Crucible Arthur Miller, certainly one of the greatest dramatic writers of modern times, has woven so much more into this true story of the Witches of Salem, where truth and humanity fight ignorance and fear. It is a warm, intensely human play about real people in real situations and will be a profoundly moving experience for all – do come and see it! Finally the last production in the year will be the musical Sweeney Todd made popular by the recent film, starring Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham-Carter. In this black comedy musical, Sweeney – with the aid of his razor – exacts a terrible revenge cheerfully helped by Mrs Lovett who is delighted to give new life to her flavourless meat pies! The famous story of the barber who murdered his customers, has wonderful music and is both funny and dramatic. This will take place at Wyllyotts Theatre, 21st–25th April 7.45 each evening plus a matinee on Saturday 25th April at 2.45pm. For tickets for both these productions contact – BOX OFFICE No. 07855 42204 or you can Logon and buy on www.ticketsource.co.uk/PBTC. New members both acting, backstage and front of house are always very welcome. For further information on membership or maybe becoming a patron and receiving a regular newsletter containing news of productions and social events, ring Gillian Rickards on 01707 657194, or to be put on our mailing list ring Richard Jackson on 07951 224957 or alternatively visit our website: www.pottersbartheatrecompany.co.uk. Big Girls Don’t Cry star of Living TV’s ‘Street In The Box Ricky Tomlinson hosts as his Celebrating the Music Psychic’, ‘Psychic School’ and Zone Fri 22nd May 8.00pm character Jim Royle with his very of Franki Valli and Reality TV’s ‘Psychic Private Eyes’ Tickets: £16.00, £15.00 concessions own laughter show consisting of has captivated audiences with his over two hours of side splitting The Four Seasons The stars of BBC Radio’s Test gift for connecting with the Spirit comedy. Fri 6th March 8.00pm Match Special, commentators and World. Tickets: £16.00, £15.00 concessions cricketing legends, recall their You Were Made For Me This show is One Hundred Percent favourite anecdotes. An Evening with Fri 5th June 8.00pm Live and guaranteed to have you Tickets: £16.00, £15.00 concessions dancing in the aisles! Pam Ayres Clem Curtis and Thurs 9th April 8.00pm The Foundations The line up consists of the Temple Tickets: £17.50 Brothers performing hits from the The Fureys & Sat 23rd May 8.00pm Davey Arthur Pam Ayres returns with her new Everley Brothers and the 60’s Tickets: £16.00 £15.00 concessions International Show Band, The Sun 15th March 7.30pm show including material from her bestselling books. The Foundations split in 1970 and Dreamers. Tickets: £14.00, £13.00 concessions then reformed with Clem taking www.thefureys.com Coppelia the lead to tour worldwide. The The Ultimate Group perform all their greatest Sun 17th May 2.00pm & 5.00pm Buddy Holly The Rat Pack hits. Vegas Spectacular Tickets: £15.00, £10.00 children Weds 10th June 8.00pm Tickets: £15.00 Tributes to Frank Sinatra, Presented by the Vienna Festival The Tales of Dean Martin & Sammy Davis Ballet this is an amusing story The first half is a feast of Rock and which appeals to the whole family, Peter Rabbit Roll performed by various artists. Sun 22nd March 7.30pm Sun 24th May 1.00pm Tickets: £16.00, £15.00 concessions about an eccentric toy maker who The second half is a tribute to makes a wonderful lifelike and 3.30pm Buddy Holly and is presented by Check out their award winning mechanical doll. Tickets: £8.00 Tommy Allsup who gave up his website and see and hear for This production is sure to delight seat to Richie Valens for that ill yourself! www.ratpack.biz Memory Lane fans of Peter Rabbit both young fated last flight by Buddy Holly. An Evening of Wed 20th May 2.00pm and old by remaining faithful to Tickets: £11.00 the original stories. Mediumship with Wyllyotts Theatre, Tony Stockwell This is a stunning musical journey Wyllyotts Place, Darkes Lane, from Musical Halls through the Ricky Tomlinson’s Potters Bar, HERTS Mon 23rd March 8.00pm 40’s, 50’s 60’s and 70’s. Come All New Laughter Show Tickets: £17.50 BOX OFFICE 01707 645005 along and sing along to some of Thurs 4th June 8.00pm www.wyllyottscentre.co.uk Tony Stockwell, the remarkable the greatest songs ever written. Tickets: £17.50 17 8724:Layout 1 19/2/09 13:00 Page 18 Potters Bar Community News Potters Bar Choral Society Music to Celebrate Two Anniversaries This year is the 200th anniversary of the death of the composer Joseph Haydn. In recognition of this event we will sing his beautiful ‘Maria Theresa Mass’ on March 7th, 2009, 7.30pm at the Church of King Charles the Martyr, Mutton Lane. Other music to be performed at that concert include the popular and well known Vivaldi ‘Gloria’ and Poulenc’s ‘Concerto for Organ, Strings and Timpani’. The Aurelian Ensemble will accompany us with conductor/organist Simon Pusey and soloists Michelle Harris (mezzo), Julie Gray (soprano), Rodney Gibson (baritone) and Stephen George (tenor). This season is also the 50th anniversary of the death of the much loved English composer, Ralph Vaughan-Williams. We will be singing his settings of folk songs on Saturday May 16th 2009 as part of our ‘Music for a Summer’s Evening’ concert at St Mary’s Church, The Walk. This event is devoted to music by British composers and also includes madrigals by Dowland, Tye and Bennet, songs and settings of traditional music by Bob Chilcott and much more. By popular demand, Michele Harris will join us to perform solos in her own inimitable, exuberant and irresistible fashion. Last year was highly successful musically, with a sell-out performance of Brahms’ ‘German Requiem’ in May. Our Christmas Concert in December, in which the centre piece was Vaughan-Williams’ Fantasia on Christmas Carols, was also greatly appreciated by the audience. Other highlights of that concert included the powerful modern piece by Mathias ‘A Child is Born’ and the beautiful readings of Dickens’ ‘A Christmas Carol’ by Mark Rice-Oxley. We Follow the hope to continue to provide entertainment of the same high standard at our next two concerts. Do come along. 50 Yellow Brick Vivaldi ‘Gloria’, Haydn ‘Maria Theresa Mass’ and the Poulenc Organ Road Concerto, March 7th 2009 at 7.30pm, Church of King Charles the Martyr, performances Mutton Lane, Potters Bar. Tickets £10 and £12 (£1 less if booked in advance). Starting Tuesday March 31st, ELODS in 50 days (Enfield Light Operatic and Dramatic Songs for a Summer’s Evening. May 16th 2009 at 7.30pm. St Mary’s Church, Society), a friendly amateur society The Walk, Potters Bar. Tickets £10 (£1 less if booked in advance). Educational charity ACT 4 are who have been performing shows at For further information ring 01707 642393, email [email protected] performing “Star Citizen” around the Wyllyotts Centre in Potters Bar for or visit www.geocities.com/pbchoral. the country in a non-stop tour from a few years now, are bringing the the 1st June–20th July 2009. They fabulous 1939 American musical are attempting to set a new fantasy film ‘The Wizard of Oz’ to “Guinness World Record” of 50 Potters Bar’s Wyllyotts Centre. professional theatrical performances We’re certain that you’ll enjoy hearing in 50 days at 50 different venues. favourite musical numbers, including ACT 4 provides educational ‘Over the Rainbow’, ‘Yellow Brick programmes for primary school Road’, ‘If I only had a brain’ and aged children through creative and ‘We’re off to see the wizard’. innovative work. The show runs until Saturday 4th For more information check their April, with tickets ranging from £10 to website www.act4.org.uk/ £15 which are available by calling our worldrecord or contact Luisa Gorry ticket secretary Mrs Wendy Bundle on or Disa Skaff on 01707 665551. 020 8360 2697. Alpha1better DYNASTART Primary tuition in English, reading, maths, reasoning. M.O.T. CENTRE - 6 days, by appointment - No re-test fee Preparations SATS and Selection Tests Servicing - Batteries - Tyre fitting/balancing Free consultation & assessment credit. Latest Diagnostic Equipment Reasonable. Recommended. FREE pick-up and delivery. Competitive prices Mrs Knight 01707 658636: 10 - 12 Barnet Road, Potters Bar Alpha1better, 93 Byng Drive, Potters Bar EN6 1UJ 01707 644465 Email: [email protected] 18 8724:Layout 1 19/2/09 13:00 Page 19 In Potters Bar we have a very New Car Scheme active Neighbourhood Watch scheme, which helps contribute for Potters Bar to the overall safety of the town. Hertsmere Community Transport began their new Community Car Priorities for Potters Bar Scheme for Potters Bar in February. include: This will involve matching people who •Tackling parking issues on need transport with volunteer drivers who have transport. It is primarily for PC Paul Reading a great place to live. Potters Bar Willow Way still has a relatively low level of people who cannot use public Potters Bar •Anti Social Behaviour transport who need to go to clinics, crime and this is something Furzefield Centre hospital appointments, support I am the Neighbourhood that the whole team is groups, residential homes or other Co-ordinator for Potters Bar constantly working on •Anti Social Behaviour Manor community facilities. Many trips will covering the wards of maintaining. We are flexible in Road car park be local and most will be within a ten Furzefield, Parkfield and the hours that we work to Should you wish to contact the mile radius. Oakmere. I am one of three ensure that we spend as much team we can be reached on Initially, the car scheme may not be police officers based at Potters able to fulfil all the transport requests time as possible out in the 01727 796512. until we have a full complement of Bar Police Station. I have been community. We have regular Crime volunteer drivers. We are looking for a member of the local As well as the police officers, we Reduction Group meetings more sensitive, reliable people able to neighbourhood team since have three PCSO’s who provide offer an hour or two each week or where we discuss local issues of fortnight. We fit in with the hours you 2003 and am proud of the good a high level visible presence in concern with residents and relationship that we have with are able to offer and we pay a mileage the town. As a team we work partner agencies. These are expense for each trip you undertake. the local community. closely with the local held at the Wyllyotts Centre at So, if you have some spare time and I believe in the traditional community and have set local 7pm on the following dates, would like to give something back to values of policing and as such ward priorities to tackle issues Thursday 21 May 2009, the community, have a think about spend as much time as possible that are seen by you as issues becoming part of this new service for Thursday 17 September 2009 the people of Potters Bar. We look out on foot patrol. This gives that affect your everyday life. In and Thursday 3 December forward to hearing from you. To find you the opportunity to speak to order to address your concerns 2009. You are more than out more, phone Ann Donato on: me and helps to build up good we have built up good working welcome to attend. For more 020 8207 5055. relationships. Policing in relationships with various information please contact the (Hertsmere Community Transport Potters Bar is something that partners agencies, which Community Safety Officer on already provides a door to door we take very seriously and are include the local and county Shopper Scheme on Wednesdays and 020 8207 7801 or email Thursdays to Sainsbury’s or Tesco’s committed to keeping the town council. partnership.support for people who find it difficult to use @hertsmere.gov.uk. public transport.) 19 8724:Layout 1 19/2/09 13:00 Page 20 Sports Sporting Terms Local Gymnast The second in our series regarding sporting terms features cricket: APPEAL: take to a higher court or request the umpire to declare the batsman out, normally by yelling ‘Howzat’. BAIL: Conditional release from custody or one of two small pieces of wood that sit in grooves on top of the stumps. BOUNCER: not a heavy at a nightclub but a fast, vicious delivery aimed to rise up around the batsman’s head. COW CORNER: farm not fit for arable use or an area of the field where the ball is not normally intentionally hit by the batsman. Thus cows should be able to graze there comfortably. DUCK: amphibious bird or a batsman’s score of nought. GOLDEN DUCK: valuable amphibious bird or a batsman out for nought, first ball. Potters Bar gymnast, Emily Moore, flew to Malta last month having PAIR: two of a kind or batsman scoring nought in both innings of a two been selected to compete in an international gymnastic competition. innings match. Emily, who attends Ladbroke School, was among a group of KING PAIR: Regal two of a kind/batsman caught first ball in both gymnasts from England who competed against girls from Belgium, innings of a two innings match. France and Malta. She took part in bars, beam, vault and floor GREEN TOP: not an Irish rugby shirt but a pitch with more visible grass events, excelling on high bars by winning a silver medal in this than usual, generally an advantage to the bowler. event. This was quite an achievement as she was among the HARROW DRIVE: road to a public school and a misplaced shot from the youngest in her age group of 10–14 year olds. Emily took up batsman, hitting the edge of the bat, narrowly missing the stumps and gymnastics at the age of 5 and has never looked back – training deflecting behind him. four times a week, and is currently the reigning Eastern County OVER: the end or delivery of 6 consecutive balls by 1 bowler from 1 end. Champion. MAIDEN OVER: Fallen girl or an over in which no runs are scored. LONG HOP: big leap for a frog or really a delivery which pitches half way down the wicket giving the batsman plenty of time to play an attacking shot. NIGHT WATCHMAN: Old boy sitting round a brazier or the use of a less able, lower order batsman towards the end of day’s play to save a more valuable batsman for the next day. POINT: reason or a fielding position. SILLY POINT: stupid reason or point taking up his position very close to the batsman. SLEDGING: Hooray for snow! Verbal abuse aimed at unsettling an opponent. SWEEP: using a broom or playing a shot, generally against slow bowling, by going down on one knee and hitting the ball with a bat parallel to the ground. REVERSE SWEEP: using a broom backwards/a sweep played the wrong way round, eg a right hander switching to a left hand stance as the bowler bowls. TAIL: on a dog or more correctly, the lower order of the batting line up, eg numbers 8–11. WAGGING TAIL: happy dog or the tail scoring lots of runs. 20 8724:Layout 1 19/2/09 13:00 Page 21 Sports Mount Grace School Ski Team After successfully winning the U14 English Schools Ski Association regional qualifying ski race held at Gosling Ski Centre, Welwyn, in PERSONAL TRAINER AND SPORTS THERAPIST September, the Mount Grace School ski team consisting of Daniel Poth, Emma Usher Dip PT IIHHT Robert Poth, Daniel Jones and Jake Robinson proceeded to the ESSKIA National Schools Final Championships held at Rossendale Ski Centre, N One to One Personalised Training Programmes Lancashire in October. Here they raced against other schools from all over N Weight Management and Health Reviews England. The Mount Grace team finished on the podium taking the Team silver medal and the 2nd placed school in the country. N Pilates Sessions N Improve Posture, Flexibility and Mobility Brothers Daniel Poth and Robert Poth came through Stretching and Conditioning Exercises 1st and 2nd place overall N Improve Overall Sense of Physical and individually, and as a result Mental Wellbeing of their performance at the National Championships To make that all important lifestyle change have been selected to the Please call Emma on English Schools U14 Ski race squad. They will be 07900 895990 representing Mount Grace School in March when they travel with the English Schools Ski Squad to Pitzal, Golfing History in Austria. the Local Community POTTERS BAR TOWN FC In the heart of Potters Bar lies a golfing gem worthy of its famous We would welcome new supporters and designer’s vision. under 14s are admitted free with an adult. Potters Bar Golf Club has been an integral part of the local area FUNCTION ROOMS AVAILABLE FOR HIRE since its establishment over 85 years ago and has witnessed some memorable times within the community and British golfing history. Call Peter on 01727 832234 The 5 times Open Champion and renown golf course designer or Clubhouse 01707 654833 James Braid was commissioned to design the course. To celebrate the opening, an exhibition match was arranged on 24th September 1924 played by some of the famous golfers of the time, namely Ted POTTERS BAR HEALTHFOODS AND THERAPY ROOM Ray, Sandy Herd, Jack Taylor who became the club’s first professional and James Braid himself. O Aromatherapy Relaxation Massage During the war years part of the course was ploughed up for the CranioSacral Therapy/Indian Head Massage essential use of growing food to help with the war effort, and Bowen Technique/Reflexology/Reiki defenses were installed some of which can still be seen on the Monthly Meditation workshop course today. Allergy & Food Sensitivity Testing Gift Vouchers Available Many aspiring young professionals found their way to Potters Bar O during their early careers, amongst them Alex Hay of BBC New! Homeopathy with Donna Rudd commentary fame and of course Tony Jacklin who went on to win Mondays – consultations ~ Fridays – acute clinic the British Open in 1969 and the US Open the following year. O The golf course is also famed for another first. It was here, that after Wide range of foods ~ Special Offers the brutal slaying of a local woman in the mid 1950’s at the 17th Vitamin and Mineral Supplements tee, the first mass palm printing by the forensic police department Homeopathic, Herbal Remedies in Britain took place. After palm printing all of the male population Bach Flower Remedies, Crystals Independently owned and members of the N.A.H.S. in the area, a conviction was finally made. The murderer had left O his palm print on a tee marker used as the weapon. 21 THE BROADWAY, DARKES LANE Potters Bar Golf Club is part of the heritage of the community and Tel: 01707 652255 continues to welcome local residents and guests. 21 8724:Layout 1 19/2/09 13:00 Page 22 Potters Bar Community News Hertfordshire Philharmonia Concert The Herts. Philharmonia Orchestra returns to St Mary’s, Potters Bar on Saturday 28th March at 7.30. The programme will consist of Elgar’s Introduction and Allegro for Strings, Brahm’s St Anthony Variations and Sibelius’s Symphony No 4 and the orchestra will be conducted by their old friend Adrian Brown. Many of you have enjoyed their concerts in the past, so make a date in your diary. Tickets £12.50 adult,s £3 children 16 and under. Discounted tickets (£10 adults) can be bought up to 48 hours in advance. Interval refreshments will be available. Phone 01727 857827 or email [email protected]. This, the fifteenth, season’s programmes include works by Strauss, Mozart and Tchaikovsky, as well as others. The orchestra is also available for engagements with other organisations, such as choral societies. Rehearsals usually take place in Welwyn Garden City. If you are an experienced orchestral player and might be interested in joining, or for more information on this season’s programme, please contact Peter Neville 01438 714394 or email [email protected]. Remedial & Sports Massage Chris Salvary (GB Paralympic sports massage therapist) ● sports injuries ● stresses & strains Street Dancing ● aches & pains A new weekly one-hour class is taking place on Contact her on weeknights teaching 9–17 year olds “Street 01707 850064 or 07721 597102 Dance”. The class will be taught by regular dance teacher: Anna Gamester, whose credits include backing dancing for Kanye West and on the X Factor. The class will not only keep students fit, but will introduce them to fun choreography, pop and locking and funky moves to hip hop and R&B tracks. This class will be high energy and great fun and we envisage it being very popular. Elm Court Community Centre Potters Bar: Wednedsays • 5–6pm for 9–11 year olds • 6.15–7.15pm for 12–17 year olds Call 01727 812666 – www.tophatstageschool.co.uk (EST 1976) A complete painting and decorating service to the highest standard. Excellent References Tel: 01707 653010 22 8724:Layout 1 19/2/09 13:00 Page 23 [email protected] The Enchanted Wood A Nature Walk Fir and Pond Woods Nature Reserve Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust This reserve, in Coopers Lane Road, is about a mile from the Bus Garage. There is parking in the lay-by opposite the Oshwal Centre. Using any of the regularly used paths around the reserve, a ‘circular’ walk takes about an hour. Fir and Pond Woods is an area of ancient woodland, having been described as “the best remaining part of Enfield Chase”. This part of the Chase was sold off in lots in 1777 together with surrounding farmland. The woods are typical Hertfordshire’s oak and hornbeam woods, with brambles and holly. But this is not all there is to the Reserve. Within the 67 acres there is also a medieval fish pond surrounded by Change the world green! various willows; the Turkey Brook runs across the Reserve and a wet area supports Girl Guides help create tomorrow’s forests across the UK 200 old cricket bat willows. From a conservation point of view, the best part of the Reserve has to be the meadow covered with huge old ant hills. Together with the Local Rainbows/Brownies/ trees across the UK – the parasol and waxcap fungi seen in the autumn, they provide evidence that this is a Guides/Senior Section have equivalent to one tree for every truly ancient meadow. The Trust’s Shetland sheep graze it from late autumn. teamed up with the Woodland child under the age of sixteen. The wooded parts are home to four species of tit; treecreepers, nuthatches and great Trust to plant 125 various types of Already nearly five and a half spotted woodpeckers nest regularly. Large oaks are found in both woods. Many of the bushes and 15 fruit trees at our million trees have been planted as hornbeams have grown to their full potential but others are old coppices. There are ‘Morven’ Guide Headquarters in part of ‘Tree For All’. 30 other species of tree throughout the reserve including one amazingly huge holly The Causeway as part of the The ‘Tree For All’ campaign has tree. Girlguiding UK: Changing the involved over 1 million people, the Records of the old fish pond go back to the 1300’s. It has dried out and been re- World project. majority being young people, and excavated many times since. The current Pond is probably over 100 years old and is This planting event was funded by have planted five and a half now being invaded by bulrushes. However, little grebes breed each year and teal are a grant awarded by The Veolia million trees across the UK, that’s often present in the winter. Dragonflies and damselflies are seen over the Pond with Environmental Trust through the enough people to fill the Albert 15 species recorded. Landfill Communities Fund. The Hall over 200 times. Turkey Brook is shaded and lined with liverworts and ferns – seven species of fern have been found in the reserve. Over 120 species of flowers have been recorded and in the summer the meadow is especially rich in butterflies. This brief description of the Reserve cannot convey how special it is, but one thing is certain…whatever time of year you visit, there is always something new to discover. David Gompertz (Volunteer Warden) L WREN JEWELLER EST. 1969 IN POTTERS BAR Offering new stock and styles in 9ct - 18ct and silver jewellery. grant is funding Girlguiding UK Potters Bar District Guides were Traditional & contemporary designs. Also jewellery members to take part in planting also very lucky to receive a grant of repairs & stone supply - matching. events across the UK, with the aim £8930 from Awards for All, The Big of leaving an environmental Lottery which has enabled us to Watch repairs - estimates free of charge on legacy and giving young replace all the electric heaters in Seiko, Rotary, Longines, Ellesse, Citizen, volunteers the chance to develop our three buildings and the floor Raymond, Weil etc. Watch Batteries fitted. new skills. will be replaced at Easter. Darkes Lane, Potters Bar Tel: 656373 The photograph shows a small number of Rainbows, Brownies, Guides Guiders and helpers who planted these on a very cold snowy day. The ‘Tomorrows Forests’ tree planting events are part of the Woodland Trust’s ‘Tree For All’ campaign, the biggest ever children’s tree planting operation, which aims to involve one million children in planting twelve million 23 8724:Layout 1 19/2/09 13:00 Page 24 Potters Bar Community News Potters Bar Town Twinning Association Twinned with Viernheim (Germany) and Franconville (France) At the annual conference in Franconville, Potters Bar was represented by 2 officers from the Town Twinning Association, 2 teachers from Wroxham School and a teacher from Cuffley School who also represented Potters Bar Scouts. The weekend was a great success with many new ideas discussed resulting in events for each month being agreed for 2009. The annual Christmas Warm up was attended by 30 members and as usual Potters Bar and District it was a happy and jolly gathering with excellent lunch and drinks to cheer our friends and the future. Horticultural Society The Annual Twinning Celebrations of the 3 towns takes place this year in Potters Bar Horticultural Society is a friendly, informal society for people Franconville on the 8th–10th May, 20 Adults and 5 youths have been invited who are interested in gardening and gardens. Meetings are held fortnightly from Potters Bar. We would be pleased to hear from anyone interested in on Wednesday evenings at Elm Court, Mutton Lane, Potters Bar, starting at joining us and please contact me as soon as possible, as travel details will be 8.00pm. There is a varied and interesting programme consisting of talks, available shortly. slide shows and demonstrations on wide-ranging aspects of horticulture. The 41st Annual General Meeting of the Association will be held on Tuesday Altogether there is a wealth of knowledge and experience to be shared. 16th March in The Wyllyotts Centre Lower Ground Floor at 7.30pm for 8pm. There are also social events during the year and, in the summer, outings to This is your town so if you feel interested to join the association you would interesting gardens and nurseries. be very welcome. Why not come and meet our friendly members and join in our monthly events, some of which take place in France and Germany? The Society’s programme for 2009 promises yet another enjoyable and informative year, with talks by experts on Flower Arranging, Bulbs, how to The Potters Bar Petanque Club (affiliated to the Town Twinning have Colour all Summer, and the Function and Significance of Flowers, to Association) will be playing the Annual Match with Franconville on the name but a few. Piste in Oakmere Park on Saturday 6th June. The Society holds a very successful show at Elm Court three times a year, Honey Lockwood 01707 659970. in the Spring, Summer and Autumn. The Spring Show this year is on Saturday, 28th March, 2009, and visitors are guaranteed a wonderful exhibition of spring flowers and decorative plants. Tea and cakes will be available, together with a wide variety of home-grown plants to purchase Bring this advert and Save £3 when and take home. This is a local event that is well-worth supporting. you spend £15 or more on Dry Cleaning. The society also has a busy stall every summer at the Potters Bar Carnival. If you would like more information about the society, or a copy of the programme, please contact the Secretary, Ruth Ackerley, on 01707 665101. New members and visitors, whether beginners or life-long gardeners, are always made most welcome. All that is needed is an interest in growing plants. Do you fancy taking up bowls? Time to cast off the long dark days of winter as we look forward to another season of outdoor bowling on the Green of Potters Bar Bowls club located just off The Walk. The Club has a vibrant and growing membership of ladies and men and welcomes aspiring bowlers to free coaching sessions. To try your hand at bowling all you need is to come with a flat soled pair of shoes, the Club will provide any equipment required. The Club is also keen to offer free coaching to young bowlers attending with a parent or guardian. Potters Bar B.C. offers many social events throughout the year to our bowling and social members. Bowls Introductory Sessions are on the 19th April from 10:00am till Noon and the 17th May from 2pm till 4pm; you will be most welcome. Details of the Club can be found on www.pottersbar-bc.com or call Membership Secretary Roy Tansey on 01707 654846 Ê email [email protected]. 24 8724:Layout 1 19/2/09 13:00 Page 25 Potters Bar Golf Club Listed Buildings Darkes Lane, Potters Bar, EN6 1DE Locally listed buildings are important buildings or structures of historical or Tel 01707 652020 architectural interest to the local community. Although they may not be of sufficient merit to be designated on the statutory listed buildings list, they can Welcomes you to visit still have an important role in defining the character and appearance of an our fabulous Golf Club. area. Green Fees from £20.00 The Hertsmere Local Plan says locally listed buildings are of local Societies Welcome architectural or historic interest that contribute to a streetscape or rural landscape, or that may be of interest because of an historic connection or Membership Available some other local community significance. The List of Locally Important Buildings identifies them so that they can be afforded extra protection through the planning process. This means that there Happy Nappies will be a presumption against the demolition and redevelopment of buildings One baby will get through an astounding 5,000 nappy changes before and structures on the list, and an additional basis for the Council to reject becoming potty trained. Think of all those disposable nappies going to landfill poorly designed or unsympathetic extensions and external alterations. The – around eight million every single day in the UK – where they can take up to final List can be viewed on the borough website (www.hertsmere.gov.uk) or at 500 years to decompose. This is not only costly to parents but also to our the Potters Bar Council Office or Oakmere Library. environment. This year, 2009, Hertfordshire landfill contracts will run out and In Potters Bar the list includes the Lychgate entrance to the Mutton Lane there is a lack of suitable sites to replace them. In addition the World Health cemetery together with the nearby Memorial to eight local British servicemen Organisation has called for an end to the ‘inclusion of urine and faecal matter who died as Prisoners of War in the second World War, some of whom worked in landfill sites’, meaning in future they may have to be classed as ‘clinical on the Burma-Siam railway in 1943 for the Japanese army including the waste’ with special procedures for disposal. building of the bridge over the River Kwai. Amongst buildings included on the Environmental groups have done the sums and say that terry cloth nappies are list are two rows of shops in Darkes Lane with flats above – on either side of not only kind to the environment but also very much less expensive for parents. Woolworths built as a symmetrical row in 1953 and the smaller row of 3 shops Disposables cost £5–10 per week. An initial layout of £70 buys a set of 20 terry including HSBC which was built in 1935. There are several buildings from the nappies, and then electricity to wash them. About £600 can be saved by parents High street including the row of shops and flats in the lay by at the corner of using terry nappies. They don’t need to worry about how many nappies they are The Walk which again was built in 1935-6. A further row of seven shops using and this keeps babies more comfortable, helping to avoid nappy rash. starting at the corner of Oakmere Lane and High Street is included which was built in the 1930s with a strong Modernist character. Hertfordshire County Council is promoting the use of ‘real’ cotton cloth nappies instead of disposables. The County Council will reward families with The list includes the Police Station in the Causeway (built 1891), several up to £40 cash-back against their real nappy costs. For those parents not buildings in the Morven Park area, the Air Raid Wardens Post in Parkfield, wanting to wash the nappies there are local nappy services costing around £8 anti-tank buildings on the Golf Course, the old Baptist Church in Barnet road per week which provide clean nappies, bins to keep them in, collection and and St Mary’s Church and hall in The Walk. washing. If you can spare some time to look at the List – it includes pictures and For more information ring Hertfordshire Waste Aware 08457 425 000 or visit descriptions – it gives a flavour of Potters Bar history and shows how, while we www.wasteaware.org.uk. Local district councils operate the cash-back scheme: are walking around, the built environment can remind us of past generations contacts Hertsmere 020 8207 7480 and Welwyn Hatfield 01707 357000 for a and people. pack. Margaret Ohren 25 8724:Layout 1 19/2/09 13:00 Page 26 Potters Bar Community News LOCAL ORGANISATIONS AB’s STOMPERS LINE DANCING Weekly. Mon/Tues/Thurs. Wroxham School. All levels. 01727 853041 or ENFIELD LIGHT OPERATIC & DRAMATIC SOCIETY (ELODS) Weekly. Tue. & Fri. 8pm. Drama Group rehearse 07967 964962. Winchmore Hill. Perform Wyllyotts. 2 musicals per year. 020 8807 7997. ACT 4* Weekly. Youth clubs & regular events. 01707 665551. www.act4.org.uk. FENG SHUI SOCIETY OF HERTS Monthly. Elm Court. 7pm. Everyone very welcome. 01707 664071. ADULT NETBALL Monday 7–8pm Wroxham School £2. Any standard welcome. Tel 01707 650902. FIFTY PLUS Wide range of activities, events, trips and courses. No membership required. Not exclusive to 50 and over. ADULT DANCE AND TAP Weekly. Monday. L. Heath Church Hall. 8–9pm. Suzanne 07931 692638. Contact the Fifty Plus team for further info on 020 8207 7568. AIR TRAINING CORPS – 57 (PB) SQUADRON. Weekly. Tuesday & Thursday. Ingram Cadet Centre (opp. Fire Station) FIR & POND WOODS NATURE RESERVE OF HERTS & MIDDX WILDLIFE TRUST* Monthly 3rd Sunday. Meet at 7.15–9.30pm. Boys & girls 13–18yrs. New members welcome. 01707 261421/656172. lay-by, Coopers Lane Road 10am. Tools provided. Contact 01707 657351. AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL – LOCAL GROUP. For info. Call Glenn on 020 8351 6736. FISH/FELLOWSHIP OF SERVICE Can provide transport for medical treatment & similar needs in local community. ART – Every Friday 10.00–12.00, Furzefield Court, (next to Elm Court) £2.30 – contact 020 8207 7568. Org. by Churches Together. 01707 653378/659858. ART IN HERTS Weekly Tuesday Furzefield Court Mutton Lane. 8–10pm Painting in an informal and social atmosphere FRIENDS OF THE EARTH (WELWYN/HATFIELD) 01707 276754. with occasional visiting expert tuition. 01707 650694. FULL GOSPEL BUSINESS MENS FELLOWSHIP INTERNATIONAL for Christian businessmen. Weekly. Regular local ART CLASSES – held in Artists own studio on Mon, Thurs & Saturday for details 01707 850356 dinners & breakfasts. All welcome. 01707 650386/644735. www.kwsArt.com/courses.htm. FURZEFIELD WI Monthly. 3rd Thursday 7.30–10pm Tilbury Hall. 01707 659886. ARTHRITIS CARE – PB BRANCH Monthly. 1st Friday. Christ Church Hall, L. Heath. 2–4pm. Social Club. GOBIONS WOODLAND TRUST Nature conservation group 01707 656531. 01707 657743. GOLDEN EAGLE SPIRITUAL GROUP* Monthly. 1st Tuesday. Toc H Hall, Barnet Rd. 8pm. Mediumship & Workshops. BADMINTON Weekly. Friday. Owen’s School. 8–10pm. 01707 659196. 01707 658499. BADMINTON – OAKLANDS CLUB Weekly. Tuesday. 8–10pm. Owen’s School Sports Hall. Social badminton. GREEN ROOM PRODUCTIONS: Rehearsals Mon. at King Charles the Martyr Church hall, Wed. at Oakmere School. July to April inc. school hols. Adults-intermediate upwards. 01707 655764. Present modern musicals twice a year at Wyllyotts. New members welcome – acting and behind the scenes. BADMINTON CLUB meets at Little Heather Church Hall, Thursdays at 7.30. New members of all abilities welcome. 01727 836938. Contact 01707 657812. GUIDES, BROWNIES & RAINBOWS – Potters Bar, For information contact Sue on 01707 850147. BALLROOM & LATIN DANCING Weekly. Tilbury Hall. Beginners Mon. 7pm. Improvers 7.45pm and advanced GUIDES, BROWNIES & RAINBOWS – Brookmans Park & Hatfield areas – contact Alison on 07815 559596. 8.45pm. Wed. Beginners Line Dancing 8.30pm. 01707 268846. GURDJIEFF STUDY AND MEDITATION GROUP – meets every few weeks – contact number BARNET & DISTRICT CANCER LINK – Drop In Centre, WEEKLY, Wednesday 1.30–4.00 pm at Church of Mary 01707 654896 for more information. Immaculate & St Gregory the Great Church Hall, Union St. Barnet for cancer patients, families and friends HADLEIGH GROUP Weekly. Wednesday. 7am at Potters Bar Golf Club, BNI Breakfast for business people. All 01707 655163/020 8449 7116. welcome. 01707 644464/859005. BARNET PLUS SPORT & SOCIAL CLUB Weekly. Sundays from 8.30pm at The All Saints’ Arts Centre, HARLEQUIN THEATRE COMPANY Weekly. Tuesday. 8.15pm. St John's Methodist Church. New members welcome- 122 Oakleigh Road North, London N20 9EZ www Barnetplus.com. experience not essential. 01707 642679. BARNET YHA (N LONDON OUTDOOR GP) Weekly Tuesday 8–10pm Discovery Hall, Netherlands Rd, Barnet. HAZELWOOD BADMINTON CLUB Weekly. Monday. 7.45pm. Elm Court. 01707 658237. 18–40+. Walking, cycling, social. 020 8449 1553. Website www.barnetyha.org. HERTFORDSHIRE CONCERT BAND Tuesday evenings in the Music Dept of Herts. University. A friendly wind band that BARRACUDA SWIMMING CLUB Weekly Sunday Furzefield Centre Mutton Lane. 11.30–12.30pm. Helps people with rehearses in Hatfield. www.hertsconcertband.co.uk. Contact 07806 258401. disabilities to be safe in water. 01707 653329 or 01707 659058. HERTFORDSHIRE SHOWBAND Weekly. Monday. Mt. Grace School. Training Band & lessons 7pm Showband 7.45pm. BAY JAZZ CLUB Weekly. Tuesday. 8.30–11pm. Botany Bay Cricket Club, East Lodge Lane, Enfield. Live Traditional 01707 650209. Jazz. Lic. Bar. New members always welcome. 020 8367 6660. HERTS STAG CLUB Monthly. 1st Monday. Woodman, North Mymms, 12.15 for 12.45pm. For retired professional & BINGO Weekly. Monday. S. Mimms Youth & Comm. Assoc., Village Hall. 7.20pm. Make friends & win money. business people. Purely social. 01707 660566. 01707 651700/647822. HERTS PHILHARMONIA ORCHESTRA meets Thursday evening Welwyn Garden City, for experience orchestral players 01438 714394 or email [email protected]. BODY MOVES KEEP FIT CLASS Thursday. 8.00pm. (term time) Wayside Jubilee Centre, Wayside, Potters Bar. Fitness class for 30+ 11 week course @ £44.00 – contact 01707 271081. HERTSMERE SOCIETY OF ART Weekly. Wednesday 1.30–4.30pm. Toc H Hall, Barnet Rd. Friendly art group. All standards welcome. 01707 658336. BOTANY BAY PETANQUE CLUB Weekly. Sunday 10.30–2pm. Botany Bay Cricket Club. Come & try the French game – Meet outside PB train Station every Wednesday 10.30 contact 01727 848168. of boules. 01707 653325. HERTSMERE HEALTH WALKS HUMANISTS – N. LONDON GROUP. Monthly. 3rd Thursday. Non-religious people meet for discussion meetings at BRADMORE GREEN W.I. 3rd Monday 8pm Brookmans Park United Reformed Church. Visitors welcome. Ruth Winston House, Palmers Green + social events. 01707 653667. 01707 657997. INST. OF SPIRITUALIST MEDIUMS Monthly 3rd Tuesday. 8pm 60+ Centre Wyllyotts. Mediumship & talks. BROOKMANS PARK TENNIS CLUB Golf Club Rd. B. Park. 6 Courts/floodlights. Suit all abilities 07788 610272. 07813 203883 BURMA STAR – St Albans branch. Monthly. 2nd Monday. 11am. British Legion Club, Verulam Rd., St Albans. IRISH DANCING Weekly. Wed., Fri. and Sat. Feeney Miller School of Dancing. Toc H Hall. Age 4+. 01727 824842. For ex-servicemen with Burma Star. 020 8207 1247 ITALIAN CIRCLE OF MID-HERTS* Monthly. Monday. Talks on all aspects of Italy. Welwyn Garden City Golf Club, Weekly. Friday. Kidston Institute, Northaw Rd West, Northaw. 7.30-9.30pm. 01707 642354 BUSHI SEISHIN RYU Mannicotts. Visitors £5 per person per visit. Membership £25 per season. Doors open at 7.45pm, talks start at CARERS IN HERTFORDSHIRE* Contact 01442 253344 for information. 8.15pm 01707 372264. CAPITAL ARTS CHILDREN’S CHOIR & YOUTH THEATRE. Saturday, Wyllyotts Centre, age 5–16. Drama & Choir KARATE & SELF DEFENCE Daily P. Bar & B. Park. Various times. Ages 3–adult. 020 8361 8192 or contact 020 8449 2342/07885 232414 – [email protected]. 020 8368 6249. CARDIAC SUPPORT GROUP ‘Heart Throbs’. Monthly. 2nd Wed. 7pm. Exercise group meets 4 times weekly. All at KARATE FOR ALL THE FAMILY Weekly. Saturday. Oakmere Y & C Centre. Children 10.30–11.30am. Adults David Lloyd Centre, Carterhatch Lane, Enfield. 020 8886 6260. 11.45–1pm. Beginners Welcome. 01707 852641. CHARLIE’S ANGELS Weekly on Wednesdays in Term Time 1.30pm–3pm. For toddlers and carers. King Charles the KARATE, SELF DEFENCE & FITNESS Weekly. Wednesday. Furzefield Centre. Age 7–16 7.30–8.30pm. Adults Martyr Church Hall. No charge. 01707 665579. 8.30–9.30pm Freephone 0800 783 2821. CHERRY LODGE CANCER CARE – contact Tina on 020 8441 7000 for more information. KYO RIOKU JUTSU Weekly. Mondays. Furzefield Centre. 7pm–9.30pm. 077386 29585/645955. CHI KUNG CLASS Weekly. Monday 6.30–7.30pm at Little Heath Parish Hall, Saturdays 11am –12 at Potters Bar LADIES BADMINTON – Weekly Wednesday afternoons 2–5pm Christ Church Hall, Little Heath, friendly, social group. Health Club. Org. by ‘Just Standing’ 01707 272255. www.juststanding.co.uk. Would welcome new members 01707 650040. CHRISTIAN AID LUNCHES – First and Third Friday of the month. United Reformed Church, Darkes Lane. 12.45pm. LINE DANCING Weekly. Wednesday. Christ Church Hall, Thornton Road, Little Heath. Soup, Full salad buffet with tea/coffee £2.50. Do come & join us. 01707 665482. 7.30–8.45pm. Easy Dances. Phone 01707 662050. CHURCHES TOGETHER IN POTTERS BAR Co-ordination organization for all churches in Potters Bar, Contact chairman LINE DANCING Wed. 2–4pm Beginner/Improver level Oakmere Youth & Community Centre, Fetherstone Close off Jacob John on 020 8447 5957. Chase Ave. Potters Bar. Tel 01707 859578. CIRCLE FOR THE BLIND & PARTIALLY SIGHTED (PB THEATRE COMPANY) Dress Rehearsals for shows & quarterly LITTLE HEATH BRIDGE CLUB Weekly. Tuesday. LH Parish Hall. 7.30pm. Duplicate Bridge. New members welcome. evening socials at Furzefield Court. Evenings. 01707 657194. 01707 652343/658016. COMMUNITY CHOIR Weekly. Tuesday. Wyllyotts Theatre. 7.30–9.30pm. For info Joy 01707 655464. LOAVES & FISHES CAFÉ Weekly. Wed. Christchurch L. Heath. 10.45–12,30pm. All welcome. 01707 662460. COUNTRYSIDE MANAGEMENT SERVICES Opportunities to enjoy and help look after the local countryside MERLIN MAGICAL SOCIETY Fortnightly. Thursday. 7.45pm Little Heath Parish Hall, Thornton Rd. Magicians Club. New 020 8447 5466. members welcome inc. beginners. 01707 664877. CRANBERRIES Weekly. Friday. Term time. 9–10.30am. Parent/toddler group. Cranborne School. 01707 851471. MIND DROP-IN GROUP Weekly. Tuesday. 1–4pm. Cricket Club, The Walk. 01707 659455. CROQUET CLUB Tues. Thurs, Sat & Sun. from 2.30pm. Bush Hill Park, Enfield. Entrance Cecil Ave. off Southbury Rd. MITRE CLUB Monthly. 1st Tuesday. For retired professionals/businessmen. Ramada Hotel,(formerly Comet) Lunch & Beginners welcome. Coaching given. 020 8886 6643. talk by guest speaker. 01707 652376. CUFFLEY FLORAL ART CLUB* Monthly. Tuesday. 8pm. Cuffley Hall, Maynards Place, 01707 875100. Doors open at MOUNTVIEW DANCE SCHOOL Weekly. Mon, Thurs. & Sat. St John’s Church Hall, Baker St. Dance classes from age 3 7.30 for 8.00 start. upwards. 01582 461233. CUFFLEY INDUSTRIAL HERITAGE SOCIETY* Monthly. Tuesday. Northaw Village Hall. 7.30 for 8pm. £3. MOVES FITNESS Weekly. Monday. St Mary’s Church Hall, The Walk, Potters Bar, 7.30–8.30pm. Aerobic Dance 01707 875481. Exercise. All fitness levels welcome. 1st lesson free. Bring mat/towel. 01707 651008. CUFFLEY OVER 50’S CLUB Wednesdays 2–5pm Cuffley Youth & Community Centre. Snooker, table-tennis, scrabble MULTI-SPORT Weekly. Tues. & Thurs. Furzefield Centre. For the active generation 50+. Short tennis, table tennis, etc. 01707 872747. badminton, swimming, indoor bowls. 01707 850500. DANCE – Lizzie Meeks School of Dance Sat & Tues, Potters Bar and Ridge Children and Adults, NAT. ASSOC. FOR GIFTED CHILDREN – EXPLORERS CLUBS. Monthly. 1st Sunday. Borehamwood. For talented ballet/tap/modern/dance. 10–2 Sat 4–9.30 Tues. Enquiries 01707 670418. children & siblings. 01582 763539. www.nagc-herts.org.uk. DANCE FACTORY UK – Wroxham School – all standards, Mon, Tues & Thurs. Contact Alison/Peter 01727 853041. NETWORK M.E. Well-being classes. Weekly. Monday. Community House, Edmonton. 2.30–4pm. 020 8373 6298. DANCING – Ballroom & Latin. Beginners. Weekly. Wednesday. Christ Church Hall, Thornton Road, Little Heath. NINTAI KARATE CLUB Weekly. PB Health Club, Mt. Grace Rd. Mon & Fri. Shotokan karate. Beg. 7–8pm. Inter/adv 8.45–10pm. Phone 01707 662050. 8–10pm. 07956 987100. DARBY & JOAN CLUB* Wednesdays 2.00pm–4.00pm. PB Baptist Church, Barnet Rd. Tel June 655599 or Vera NORTH LONDON & DISTRICT SOCIAL CLUB FOR THE UNATTACHED Weekly. Wednesday. 8–11pm. Cheshunt Sorts 01707 651470. Club, Albury Ride Cheshunt with dancing to meet all tasters and reasonably priced bar. 01992 639344 for details. ELIZABETH ALLEN FOOTBALL CLUB Weekly. Sat. afternoon. Old Owen’s, Coopers Lane Rd & Coopers Rd. L. Heath. NORTHAW & CUFFLEY BOWLS CLUB King George V Playing Fields, Northaw Road East, Cuffley (Near Tennis Courts) 16yrs up. Training Tuesday 8pm. Owen’s school. 01707 652422/646273. New members including beginners welcome 01707 654883. 26 8724:Layout 1 19/2/09 13:00 Page 27 [email protected] LOCAL ORGANISATIONS NORTHAW TAI CHI GROUP Weekly. Tuesday. Northaw C of E School. Vineyards Rd., Northaw. 7.45–9pm. PB UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB Training weekly. Age 5–16yrs. Boys and Girls. Phone for times/venues. 01707 642354. 01707 653546/647526 NORTHAW WOMEN’S INSTITUTE* 2nd Thursday monthly at Northaw Village Hall. PB W.E.A. Literature Group. Meet on Thursday mornings 10–12. United Reform Church. Also courses run through the NORTH MYMMS BOWLS CLUB, Dellsome Lane, Welham Green. New members welcome. 01707 656238. year. New members welcome. For more info call 01707 658915. NORTH MYMMS DOG TRAINING CENTRE – Thurs & Fri morning classes 10.00 & 11.00. Obedience & Socialisation. PHOENIX CONCERT BAND Rehearsals Weekly. Thurs. Fair Field Junior School, Watford Rd, Radlett. 8–10pm. Sat Mornings dog agility. All levels welcome. One-2-one also possible. Tel: 01707 275322. 020 8364 9862. www.phoenixconcertband.ukf.net. NORTH MYMMS HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY Tel 01707 275283. PHYSICAL FUNK Weekly. Monday & Wednesday. Scout Hut, Quakers Lane. 7.30–8.45pm. All age groups & levels of NORTH MYMMS LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY* Monthly 4th Tuesday United Reformed Church B Park 8pm £1 fitness. 01707 642976. Refreshments 01707 656716. PoBAD – Potters Bar Assisting Disabilities We make small grants for equipment for the disabled. Also minibus NORTH MYMMS – ST MARY’S CHURCH Weekly. Wednesday. Lunchtime tea/coffee/snacks in beautiful surroundings, available for hire for disabled & groups. Info 01707 659858. 12.00–2.00 01707 654633. ROTARY CLUB OF BROOKMANS PARK Tuesday 7.30pm for 8pm at Old Owens Rugby Club. Enquiries welcome. NORTH MYMMS YOUTH & COMMUNITY CENTRE*, Station Road, Welham Green 01707 260198. 01707 645343. NORTHAW WI Monthly. 2nd Thursday. 7.30pm Northaw Village Hall. 01707 645482. ROYAL BRITISH LEGION. Monthly. 2nd Wednesday. Cotton Rd. 8pm. Ex-service & non ex-service. 01707 658750. OAKLANDS BADMINTON CLUB Weekly. Tuesday. 8–10pm. Owen’s School Sports Hall. Social badminton. July to ROYAL BRITISH LEGION CLUB Weekly. Bingo.Thurs. Live Music Sunday. Cotton Rd. 8–11pm. New members April inc. school hols. Adults-intermediate upwards. 01707 655764. welcome. 01707 658750. OAKMERE BRIDGE CLUB (CHICAGO) Weekly. Monday. 7.30pm Wyllyotts Centre. Partners Bridge. 01707 651461. ROYAL BRITISH LEGION WOMEN’S SECTION Monthly 3rd Wednesday HQ Cotton Rd 8pm. Fund raising and social OAKMERE W.I.* Monthly 2nd Thursday 7.45pm Tilbury Hall 01707 645482. activities. 01707 651930. OLD OWENS CRICKET CLUB Coopers Lane, PB. All abilities welcome. Friendly Club. Herts. Saracen League. R.S.P.B.* Eve mtgs at St. John House, The Walk, Monday 8pm Members £3.50 Non-members £4.00. Afternoon 07904 194295/020 8819 6638. mtgs at St Johns UR Church Hall, Mowbray Rd, New Barnet. Wed 2pm Members £2.50 Non-members £3.00. OPEN DOOR CAFÉ Weekly on Thursdays. Closed in August. King Charles the Martyr Church Hall. 10.30–2pm. Coffee 01438 817797 or 01707 644299. & lunches served. All welcome and all profits to charity. 01707 665579. RSPCA* – Friends of Southridge Animal Rescue & Re-homing Centre, Packhorse Lane, Ridge, Shirley – PARENT/TODDLER GROUP Weekly. Term-time. 9.45–10.45am. Cranborne School. 01707 851471. 020 8906 0811. PB 41 CLUB for ex-Round Tablers. 1st Wednesday. Monthly Speaker meetings. 8pm. 01707 851445. SCHOOL OF SWIMMING Termly. QE Girls School, Barnet. 5–6.30pm. 020 8449 3431. PB ART GROUP Weekly. Monday. 7.30–9.30pm. St John’s Church, Baker St. All abilities welcome. Tutorial art videos. SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING Monthly. 3rd Sat. Oct–July. Tilbury Hall. 7.30pm. £4.50 inc refreshments. Friendly club. 01727 826640. www.PBAG.co.uk. 020 8441 4835. PB BOWLS CLUB The Walk. New members welcome. 01707 654846 or [email protected]. SCOUTS, CUBS & BEAVERS For info Peter 01707 850147. PB CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS GROUP Monthly. 2nd Tuesday. Coffee Morning. Not drop-in. 9.30–11.30am. SCRABBLE – Every Friday 10.00 – 12.00 noon – Elm Court £2.30 – contact 020 8207 7568. at Wayside. 01707 859325. ST. JOHN AMBULANCE – PB DIVISION Weekly. Wednesday. 8–10pm. The Walk. First Aid Training, Care & Lots of PB CHORAL SOCIETY* Weekly. Rehearsals Tuesdays 7.45pm St John’s Church Hall, Baker Street. Previous experience Fun. 01707 850672. not essential. 01707 642393. SEQUENCE DANCING Weekly. Wednesday. 8–10pm. S. Mimms Village Hall, Blanche Lane. Some instruction given. PB CINE & VIDEO SOC* Alternate Thursdays 8pm Wyllyotts Centre Tel 01707 656446/872210. New members welcome. 01707 659621. PB CRICKET CLUB The Walk. New Members Welcome. 01707 888633. SHOSHIN KARATE JITSU CLUB – Weekly Wednesdays. DHC Potters Bar Health Club, Mount Grace Road, 8–9.30pm. PB CRUSADERS SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB Daily. Members Club. 5.30–11pm. (Mon–Sat) 12–3pm(Sun). For all Realistic self-defence. Beginners and all grades welcome. 07734 294630. sports/social activities visit www.pottersbarcrusaders.com. SIXTY PLUS LUNCHEON CLUB* Weekdays. 12–1.30pm. Friendly atmosphere. Plus am/pm social clubs. Minibus PB & DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY* Monthly lectures 8pm 60+ Centre Wyllyotts. £1 01707 657586. transport available. 01707 643602. PB & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOC.* Meets alternate Weds 8–10 Elm Court, Mutton Lane. Members 50p SIXTY PLUS SENIOR CITIZENS ART GROUP Weekly. Thursday. 2–4pm. 60+ Centre Wyllyotts. 01707 650347. Visitors £2. Phone 01707 665101 for more information. SNOOKER and other activities Daily. Kidston Northaw. 9am–11pm. Senior citizens half fee £14 per annum. 01707 PB & DISTRICT PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY Monday 7.30 for 8 Wyllyotts Centre. Any standard welcome 654158. 01707 658735. SOCIAL DANCES FOR OVER 60’s 3rd Saturday in month. 60+ Centre Wyllyotts. 7.15–10.15pm. £2.50 inc. PB DOG TRAINING SOCIETY Weekly. Sunday. 10–11am. 8 week courses. 01707 651610. refreshments. Numbers limited. 01707 653157. PB EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH Weekly. Mimms Hall Rd. Family services, children’s & youth clubs. SOUTH HERTS HOCKEY CLUB Ladies’ & Men’s Hockey 01707 850375. Info 01707 652827. SOUTH MIMMS ART GROUP Weekly. Thursday. 60+ Centre Wyllyotts. 2–4pm. 01707 650347. PB FLOWER CLUB* Monthly 2nd Wednesday (except August). 7.30 for 8pm. King Charles the Martyr Church Hall. SOUTHGATE COLLEGE* – for further information contact 020 8982 5050. Visitors welcome and pay £3.50 for demonstrations. Membership costs £18 per year. For further details contact SPANISH CIRCLE* Monthly. 2nd Friday. 7.30–10.30pm. WGC Golf Club, Mannicots, High Oaks Rd, WGC. Learn 01707 656796 or 01707 654179. culture & language of Spanish speaking countries. Everyone welcome. £5. 01707 661722. PB GOLF CLUB* Darkes Lane New Members and Societies Welcome – Green Fees – 01707 652020. STANDING LIKE A TREE Chi kung class. Potters Bar Health Club. Saturdays 11am. Tel. 01707 272255. PB GYMNASTICS CLUB Recreational (Ages 4–12) Mon 5.15pm Furzefield Centre. Squad Training (Ages 6–13) Tues, STEPPIN’ TIME LINE DANCING Weekly. Wednesday & Thursday.. Br. Park and Welham Green. Comfortable Level and Thurs, Fri Eves 5.30pm and Sat 9am Chancellor’s School 01923 855598. Intermediate also. 01707 655866. PB HOCKEY CLUB Weekly. Saturday afternoon. 01707 658011. SUGAR ART CLUB Monthly demonstrations. 1st Monday. Furzefield Court, Mutton Lane. 7.30pm. 01707 850432. PB JEWISH PARENT & CHILD GROUP Weekly. Thursday. 10am. 01707 656202. SWIFTS JUNIOR BADMINTON Weekly. Friday. Hatfield Leisure Centre. 5–10pm. Age 7–18yrs. Beginners to Nat. PB JUBILEE VIP CLUB FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED Monthly. Thursday. 2–4.30pm. Wayside Centre. Occasional Squad level. 01707 652061. Outings. Tel 01707 659952. TABLE TENNIS Hertsmere 50+. Weekly. Tuesday. 10–12noon. Thursday 2–4pm Elm Court. 020 8207 7568. PB LIFESAVING CLUB Weekly. Tuesday. Furzefield Centre. 8–9pm. From 9 to any age & ability. 020 8440 3346. TABLE TENNIS for Senior Citizens. Weekly. Friday. Hatfield Leisure Centre. 10–12noon. PB NATIONAL WOMENS REGISTER – TUESDAY GROUP Weekly. 8pm in members’ homes. Discussions, quizzes, TAE KWON-DO Weekly. Furzefield Sports centre. Tuesday 8–9pm. Sunday 7–8pm. 0798 266113. outings. New members very welcome. 01707 659903. TAI TSUNG KUNG FU Self Defence. Weekly. Tuesday. Oakmere Primary School. 7.30–9pm. 07968 162304. PB PETANQUE CLUB (aff. to Town Twinning Ass.) Weekly. Sunday 11am & Tues. 6pm onwards. Oakmere Park TALENT TIME STAGE COMPANY Weekly. Monday. L. Heath Parish Hall. 5–10pm. Drama, dance, singing. Up to (adj. The Oakmere) Social events & annual weekends with Twinned Towns. 654606. 25yrs. 01707 660442/07930 400647. PB POTTERS Mondays 9.30am–12pm & Fridays. Mount Grace School. No experience nec. 657096. TOP HAT STAGE SCHOOL Weekly. Friday. Elm Court. Part-time theatre arts training. Age 4–7. Dance(tap), drama, PB RAMBLING CLUB Weekly. Wed. & Sun. 10.30am meeting at start of walk. 654079. Email [email protected]. singing. 4.30–7.30pm. 01727 812666. PB SOCIETY FOOTPATH & COUNTRY GROUP Monthly. 3rd Tuesday. Tilbury Hall. 7.30pm. 01707 270549. TRADITIONAL CRAFTS Weekly. Tuesday. Committee Rm. Christ Church Parish Hall, L. Heath. 7.30–9.30pm. Inc. PB SOCIETY TOWN GROUP Monthly 1st Thursday. Tilbury Hall. 7.30pm. 01707 270549. Lampshades, Chair caning etc. £2 (£24 per term). 01707 656037. PB SPIRITUALIST CHURCH, Hill Rise. Evenings of clairvoyance & healing services. 01707 655147/658207. TUESDAY FRIENDSHIP* – Alternate Tuesday evenings 8.00 at United Reformed Church, 01707 642983 for men PB SQUASH CLUB Mt. Grace School, Mt. Grace Rd. Club nights, leagues, coaching. All ages & abilities. and women all ages. Talks by guest speakers. Junior coaching sat & sun. 07961 120018. TUMBLE TOTS Weekly. Friday. Elm Court. Book a trial class. Tel. 01707 664856. PB TABLE TENNIS CLUB Weekly. Tues. & Thurs. Cricket Club, The Walk. Barnet & Shaw Leagues. Evening. UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE – U3A* Various activities & interests for study & recreation after retirement plus 01707 852422. monthly meetings. 3rd Monday. Wyllyotts Centre. 10am. £1. Ring 01707 652762. PB TENNIS CLUB, The Walk. 6 new courts/floodlights. Suit all abilities. Tuesday ladies sessions open to all – £5 for 2 UR CHURCH Darkes Lane. Weekly Thursday Open House 10.30am. Coffee & chat. 01707 665482. hours. 9.30–11.30am. inc coffee. 645909. wheelchair tennis available 264974. WEEKLY WALKS – Meet outside PB train Station every Wednesday 10.30 contact 01727 848168. PB THEATRE COMPANY* rehearsals Tues. & Fri. Chancellors School B Park. Stage 2 musicals & 2 plays per year. WEDNESDAY BREAK CLUB Fortnightly on Wednesdays 2.30–4pm. King Charles the Martyr Church Hall. Social Club Performers/backstage help/front of house – For info call Gillian on 01707 657194. To go on mailing list call Aby on for age 55+. £1 per meeting. 01707 658540. 01707 321649 or visit website www.pottersbartheatrecompany.co.uk. WHIST DRIVE 1st Friday. Monthly. Village Hall, Northaw. 7 for 7.45pm. 01707 651682. PB TOWN BAND Weekly rehearsals. Friday. 8–10pm. Scout Hut, Quakers Lane. Traditional brass band. New players WHIST DRIVE Monthly. 2nd Thursday. S. Mimms Village Hall. 7.30pm. 01727 869211. welcome. 01438 355351. WILD HILL DOG CLUB Weekly. Thursday. 7.30pm. Puppy socialisation classes from 8 weeks old. Wildhill Village Hall. PB TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB*. Parkfield, The Walk. Matches every Saturday 3pm. Some Sundays & midweek. Training 01707 656837/651610. Tues. & Thurs. 7.30pm. 020 8360 7859. WILD HILL W.I. Monthly. 1st Wednesday. 1.30pm. Christ Church, Little Heath Parish Hall. 658479. PB TOWNSWOMEN’S GUILD Monthly. 2nd Wednesday. 7.30pm. Wayside Hall. 01707 653650. YOGA Weekly. Thursday. U R Church, Brookmans Park. 9.30–11am. & 7.30–9p.m. Also Wednesday 7.30pm. PB TOWN TWINNING ASSOC. Visits to & from Franconville & Viernheim. 01707 650167/659871. 01707 662840. PB TWINS CLUB 2nd & 4th Friday. 10–12 noon. King Charles the Martyr Church Hall. Monthly get-togethers & YOGA Weekly. Tuesday. L. Heath Ch. Hall. 9.30–11am. Beginners welcome. 01707 659572. socials. 020 8449 4132. YOGA CLASSES Weekly. Tuesday. 1.00–2.30 pm. St John’s Church Hall, Baker St. Mixed ability. 01707 265099. PB WALKS* Walks around local environment in and around Potters Bar. All start at 2.15. YOGA CLASSES Weekly Tuesday 7.30–9pm Potters Bar United Reformed Church. A gentle Hatha Yoga class for all PB UNDER 5’s ASSOCIATION* Approx. 6 meetings per year plus local events. Anyone involved with young children abilities in a friendly relaxed atmosphere. 01707 645931. welcome. Tel 01707 652375/647211. YOUTH CLUBS Weekly. Elm Court. 01707 659602 for details. 27 8724:Layout 1 19/2/09 13:00 Page 28 Potters Bar Community News DOCTORS’ OPENING HOURS 1) ANNANDALE SURGERY Tel: 01707 644451 Surgery Opening Hours: 8.30am–6pm Monday to Friday Test Results/Enquiries: 01707 622979 between 2 and 5pm Monday to Friday Monthly Newsletter available from Surgery Extended Hours: Saturday 8.30am – 12 noon for routine booked appointments, collecting prescriptions and enquiries. 2) HIGHVIEW MEDICAL CENTRE Tel: 01707 871980 Surgery Opening Hours: 8am–6pm Monday to Friday Test Results/Enquiries: 01707 871982 between 2 and 4pm Monday to Friday Monthly Newsletter available from Surgery. Extended Hours: For routine booked appointments. Monday & Tuesday 6.30–8pm and some Saturday appointments are available twice a month.. The surgery is closed every Wednesday from 1–2.30pm for staff training. 3) PARKFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE Tel: 0844 477 8640 Surgery Opening Hours: 8am–6pm Monday to Friday Test Results/Enquiries: As above Extended Hours: Wednesday to Friday from 7am and Saturday 8–11.15am for routine booked appointments. 4) POTTERELLS MEDICAL CENTRE Tel: 01707 273338 Surgery Opening Hours: 8.30am–6.30pm Monday to Friday Test Results/Enquiries: As above after 11am. Extended Hours: For routine, non-emergency appointments. Every Monday and fourth ADAM BARNFATHER Tuesday 6.30–9pm and first and third Saturday 8.30–11am. GARDEN DEVELOPMENTS Ltd. Nurse Led Fast Track Service: Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday 9.30am–12noon. LANDSCAPE DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION OUT OF HOURS SERVICE FOR ALL THE ABOVE SURGERIES There is an ‘Out of Hours’ doctor available for all urgent problems. Tel: ‘Herts Urgent Care’ on 03000 333 333 where a doctor will phone/visit to discuss your medical needs. NHS Direct Tel: 0845 4647 www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk • LANDSCAPE DESIGN / CONSULTANCY • HARD / SOFT LANDSCAPING • GARDENS FOR THE DISABLED Useful Numbers • SENSORY GARDENS • PATIOS / WALLS / RETAINERS Hertsmere Borough Council 020 8207 2277 • TURFING / TOP SOIL SUPPLIERS Hertfordshire police non-emergency 0845 330 0222 • PLANTING SCHEMES Herts Domestic Violence helpline 08088 088088 • TREE SURGERY / STUMP GRINDING Hertfordshire County Council 01923 471 555 • WATER FEATURES • GARDEN TIDY UPS / SITE CLEARANCE National Debt line 08088 084000 • GARDEN LIGHTING Consumer Direct (Herts) 0845 404 0506 • DRIVEWAYS Highways (inc potholes, traffic light faults and streetlights) 01923 471320 • DRAINAGE / IRRIGATION Wasteaware 0845 742 5000 • FENCING Three Valleys water leaks 0800 376 5325 If you would like us to estimate on any pending or future Childline 0800 1111 landscaping work please contact us on: Crime Stoppers anonymous line 0800 555 111 TEL: (01707) 663214 / 07702 887593 CAB Advice Line 0870 121 2025 EMAIL: [email protected] Environmental health – pest control 020 8207 7435 WEB: www.gardendevelopments.com – out of hours emergency (noise nuisance, etc) 0845 300 0021 10% DISCOUNT ON ALL LANDSCAPING NHS Direct (Nurse advice and health info) 0845 4647 ESTIMATES UNTIL END OF MARCH 2009. 28