THE NEW… Established 1998 SUMMER 2010 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 DON’T PANIC, Air Raid Shelter back in use! The shelter was built with an internal wall, enabling the use of the building to be split. One half of the shelter has been converted into a parks
office which will open this NEWS summer. During the summer, the shelter will be staffed by the Area Parks Officer at specified times of the day to answer any questions about your local park. Opening times will be displayed on the notice board. The other element of this exciting project involves Did you know that there is an accommodate about 50 creating the remaining half of Air Raid Shelter in Parkfield? people from families in the the shelter as an educational resource for the community, Tucked away in one corner of surrounding area. including local schools, to the park adjacent to Billy Another unknown fact is what enjoy. Information on air raid Lows Lane stands a shelter, the building was used for shelters, the war, Potters Bar believed to be an Air Raid after the war and up until and the local parks will be on Warden’s Post dating back to 1973 when the Potters Bar display. Already acquired are the Second World War. An Homing Pigeon Society held a donations from the Potters exact date of when the shelter lease for its use for the next Bar Homing Pigeon Society was built is not known but it 20 years. and World War Two artifacts followed a circular entitled In 2007 a restoration project from a local resident. If you ‘Air Raid Precautions’ by the began to bring the shelter have any item that you would then Prime Minister in 1935 back into use as a community like to donate please contact and still stands today with facility. Works included Hertsmere Borough Council only a few cracks in the walls. removing ivy from the on 020 8207 7519. No date This communal shelter was building, waterproofing the has yet been set for the built with 355mm (14 inch) roof, upgrading the electrical opening of the educational thick walls and a 115mm system, installation of a area but regular updates will (4.5 inch) thick concrete secure door and internal be found in future editions of FUN DAY roof and was intended to decoration. the Community News. Saturday Park 10th July VOLUNTEERS YOUTH WHAT’S events IN THE WANTED Oakmere Park In this issue dates COMMUNITY ON Page 3 1pm to 5pm Page 4 Pages 6 and 7 Pages 13 to 16 Potters Bar Community News
Contacts for Editor says We have a real mixture for you to enjoy in this issue. Football mania, and the hope Potters Bar that England can do well in the World Cup (should I say win it?). The Potters Bar Community News Town Band were involved in a video “Bring it back to Blighty” and their article is on page 18. I watched the video on YouTube and it made me smile. Good fun. [email protected] Good to hear that our volunteer’s column helped the de Havilland Aircraft Potters Bar Community News Heritage Centre at London Colney find eleven helpers. Their article is on page 5. c/o Wyllyotts Centre Reception, EN6 2HN Remember if you need to advertise for volunteers then contact me on Chairman [email protected]. John Connell 01707 851445 Hope you find this issue as interesting as I have, collating the articles that you have sent in to me. Editor Thank you Debbie Buckland Debbie Buckland [email protected] Advertising How to send articles Debbie Usher 01707 655948 Email to [email protected]. Please keep articles to around 300 words or less, [email protected] bearing in mind that past events are not likely to be of general interest. Please use plain text word or email, but plainly handwritten or typed articles are also acceptable What’s On if you do not have access to a computer. Photos, logos, etc: send as a tif, bmp or jpg Sue Weaver file or copy to a cd. Paper photos or logos can also be sent. [email protected] How to supply adverts Sara Donatantonio 01707 657195 Ring to book a space, remembering there is usually a waiting list. Artwork must be [email protected] supplied as black and white pdfs or jpgs only, created at the specified size according 35 Quakers Lane, Potters Bar, EN6 1RJ to your booking. Any corrections to existing adverts will be subject to a £5 fee. Sports Advertisers are responsible for advising us of any alterations of adverts in each issue. John Connell 01707 851445 Deadline dates Distribution Advertising Articles Peter Silverthorne 01707 655464 18 September for November issue 1 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 GREEN Gilbert 01992 620555 deliverer, please contact Peter Silverthorne or Peter Weaver. Printing Roads needing deliverers Ushers Print & Design Ltd 01707 851242 Potters Bar Treasurer Beechwood Avenue Peter Weaver 01707 850147 Brookmans Park Moffats Lane, Bluebridge Road and Brookmans Avenue Editorial Team Gill Connell 01707 851445 www.pottersbar.org – your local website John Godfrey 01707 653992 The Community News will be added to the pottersbar.org website after publication, Joy Stovell 01707 655464 including the telephone number of contacts. Please tell us if you do not wish this to Judith Pelikan 01707 654222 happen.
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Support Group for Parents Interested in volunteering? and their Children with Ever thought of giving up Special Needs and Disabilities some of your time to help The group has been running for over 10 years by the parents themselves and is a registered charity. The aim is to provide others in the community? friendly support for families by parents who understand the If you are a local organisation or charity and are looking for stress, frustration, in fact all of the emotions that you feel as the volunteers, why not email me at [email protected] (subject parent of a child with special needs. We understand because we volunteers). are in the same position, but by supporting each other we draw Debbie Buckland on each other’s experiences, and help with our knowledge of Here are some organisations seeking volunteers: professional services, schools, benefits, etc in our area. SOUTHRIDGE require volunteers for the following: We run play schemes in the main school holidays to which ® The café ® Home Visitors siblings are invited if places are available, plus many other ® Dog Walkers ® Cat Groomers activities throughout the year for parents and children. If you can help with any of the above, please contact the centre If you would like to find out more about the group please call on 0300 123 0704 or visit them any day between 11.00am to Anna on 07356 427363 or Gill on 01707 659068. 4.15pm except Wednesday. HERTFORD MUSEUM,18 Bull Plain, Hertford, SG14 1DT T: 01992 582686 E: [email protected] W: www.hertfordmuseum.org Potters Bar Children with ® Help with the programme of family events and activities in the school holidays and some Saturdays Special Needs Group ® Serve cream teas in the garden on Saturdays throughout the Wayside Jubilee Centre summer (PLEASE NOTE: All prospective volunteers will be subject to an This centre is managed by The Potters Bar Children with Special enhanced CRB check) Needs Group. The centre was built by money raised by Mencap (Potters Bar) and other charitable organisations, with the express wish that the centre may be used by charities working for people with special needs. The Group was offered the chance to manage the administration of this hall in 2008 and since then we have been working towards ’s our aim of completing repairs and redecoration, and using the hall for people with special needs and the community. SallianneDance The repairs are beginning to take shape but it will take time as we have to raise the money to fund the work that needs to be completed. If you are able to offer help or advice which will aid Studio us to add to the funds or are willing to offer a service that may help us please contact us. Beginners’ class for adults The centre is used regularly by groups for people with special • Ballroom & Latin American needs, but if you are aware of a local group that requires a meeting place, please contact us. Monday 6.45 to 7.45p.m. We have now opened a Youth club at The Wayside Jubilee Centre for children of school years 4 to 9, which is open on a Tuesday Beginners’ class for children evening 6.30–8pm and is run completely by volunteers. We have • in Freestyle disco been very pleased with the response we have received locally for Wednesday 5.30 to 6.30p.m. the youth club and the membership is almost full. There is also a toddler group held at the Centre, on Monday and ALL classes £4.00 per person at Tilbury Hall Thursday mornings 9.30am until 11am and the hall may be booked for private functions by contacting our bookings Darkes Lane, Potters Bar secretary, Maria on 07882 855269. Gill Englefield Enquiries 01707 268846 T: 01707 659068 Chair; Management Committee 3 Potters Bar Community News
DOG CARER Potters Bar Parks Your dog will be made all set for Summer welcome whilst you Your local parks in Potters Bar continue to delight and offer enjoy your holiday! lots of free fun for all ages. Lots of care and Community Shelter affection in Potters Bar The community shelter in Furzefield opened in the middle of May and we hope Home from Home visitors to the park are already making the most of it. The original sculptural structure (as detailed on the front cover of the previous edition) was one of Tel: 01707 652366 three installed in the borough after Hertsmere Borough Council successfully secured £50,000 lottery funding in August 2008. Community Tree Planting Day in Parkfield Fire Station Open Day At the end of March members of the Friends of Potters Bar Parks and a group of volunteers helped plant a number of tree whips in Parkfield. This is part of the Potters Bar Fire Station in Mutton Lane invites you to meet with ongoing improvements to the boundary with the bus depot and industrial units. the fire-fighters at their open day on Sunday 5th September from In total this area has been replanted with 18 standard oaks and over a thousand 11.00am to 3.00pm. You will be able to see a Road Traffic native tree whips. Collision Drill where the crew will quickly turn an ordinary The Community Payback team planted the first section closest to Richmond Road and I would also like to thank the local scout group who planted another saloon car into a convertible! On hand also will be our Fire Cadets section. who will show us the skills they have acquired by carrying out a Play Rangers 'water drill' and who will be happy to chat about the work they The ever-popular Play Rangers return to Oakmere Park and Furzefield every do. We will have other specialist fire service appliances coming to Wednesday between 4th and 25th August (3pm–5pm at Oakmere Park and join us for the day, plus side attractions including inflatable slides, 6pm–8pm at Furzefield). They will also be at Glebelands in South Mimms on a BBQ and refreshments and the Fire-Fighters Charity Stall selling the same days between 12pm–2pm. The Play Rangers provide a variety of free play opportunities for 5–19 year olds. pens, toy fire engines, children's fire helmets. Our Fire Safety Unit will be on hand to give advice on fire safety in the home. You will Summer Events There are lots of events taking place in the parks during the summer. Highlights also be able to book a free Home Fire Safety Check to be carried include a guided walk of Oakmere Park and Parkfield with the Fifty Plus, out at a time to suit you. We look forward to seeing you – Station Community Fun Day and National Play Day. Pop in and see the Friends of Potters Commander Trevor ‘Charlie’ Brown. Bar Parks who will be running the drinks tent during the Community Fun Day. Details of the forthcoming events can be found in What’s On on pages 13–16 and further information is available on the Council’s website www.hertsmere.gov.uk. Captured on camera Oakmere Park is starring in the opening sequence of a new Cbeebies programme called Mighty Mites which hits the screens later in the year. Fly-tipping Unfortunately we have been experiencing some fly-tipping of garden waste in Oakmere Park. This behaviour is not acceptable and if you see anybody fly- tipping please report it as we aim to maintain pleasant open spaces for all to enjoy. Pride in our parks As part of our Pride in Hertsmere campaign, we are introducing dog control orders to cover dog fouling, keep dogs out of certain areas and to keep them under control. This should improve areas for everyone, so thanks in advance for your co-operation. Look out for more information on site. Finally, don’t forget to put on your sun tan lotion and enjoy your local park during the summer. If you are interested in your local park and would like more information or you would like to be involved and join the Friends of Potters Bar Parks then please contact Aaron Niblett, Area Parks Officer on 020 8207 7519.
4 [email protected] Community helps Heritage In the last issue of the Community News an appeal was made for volunteers on behalf of a local aircraft museum near London Colney. While many of you will know that the aircraft manufacturer de Havilland was based at Hatfield for many years, probably only the older community will remember the de Havilland Mosquito – better known as the ‘Wooden Wonder’. During the very early part of the Second World War, de Havilland moved its design offices from Hatfield to an old Elizabethan mansion known as Salisbury Hall, very close to where the Saver Centre is situated now. This was to keep secret the design of a new all-wooden aircraft to be known as the Mosquito. A small factory was built next to the Hall, and several versions of the Mosquito were built there, the very first being dismantled and taken by road to Hatfield for its first flight. Two other variants were built and flown off from a field to the south of the factory. The Mosquito became a very important contribution to the war effort by the RAF. It was built in many guises – Bomber, Fighter, Night Fighter, Fighter Bomber, and Photo Reconnaissance being some of them. engines and memorabilia now on display, most aircraft being One of the most famous Mosquito raids was ‘Operation Jericho’ in open for the public to have a look inside. which the prison at Amiens in northern France was attacked in The museum is now known as the ‘de Havilland Aircraft Heritage order to release hundreds of French Resistance prisoners due to Centre, incorporating the Mosquito Museum’, hence the title of be executed. this article, As a result of the last appeal in the Community News In 1947, after the war de Havilland moved out of Salisbury Hall we have had to date 11 people join us as volunteers. But we still and it became somewhat derelict until in 1955 it was occupied by need more. So if you would like to join us please contact either a former Royal Marine officer, Major Walter Goldsmith. He myself on 01707 653688 or Brian Kern on 020 8440 6907. restored the Hall and opened it to the public. We would be only too happy to show you round and if you think In 1959 he ‘acquired’ the prototype Mosquito. This was the start you could help in any capacity that would be an added bonus. of the Mosquito Museum which has over the years managed to Have a look on our website at collect 2 more versions of the Mosquito; a B35 Bomber and an www.dehavillandmuseum.co.uk/index.html for details. FB6 Fighter Bomber. In addition there are many more aircraft, Geoff Follett
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5 Potters Bar Community News Youth in the Community Do you have a club that you go to and would like to send me an article about the things you do there? Articles can be handed into the reception desk at Wyllyotts or email to [email protected] subject “youth in the community”. Are you a club, sporting or any other club, that would like to send an article that would interest others to join you? Debbie Buckland
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MORE Family Cooking and join us and have fun! 8:30am drop off for 9am start until 3:30pm. Age: 6–12 years. Cost: £15 per day. at Mount Grace For more information please contact Mr D Roberts on Do you want an opportunity to learn to cook 01707 655512 (PE Office) or download a booking form (no previous experience needed), improve from hertsextendedschools.org.uk/pottersbar. cooking skills, as well as build confidence in cooking? You will cook a variety of main Hertfordshire’s Got Talent dishes and desserts over the four weeks. Whether you’re a singer, dancer, juggler, comedian or “Brilliant, enjoyed every minute and learned how to cook” rock star in the making, we’re looking for the very best “Teachers have been really helpful and fun to learn with” talent that Hertfordshire has to offer! “Good bonding between parent and child as well as This summer The Forum based at the University of cooking delicious food” Hertfordshire's College Lane Campus, in partnership with Each family place will consist of one adult and one child. Inspirational Arts, Hertfordshire's district councils, YMCA, You will be expected to attend all four sessions. Places Youth Connexions and other partners, present will be filled on a first come, first served basis. Hertfordshire's Got Talent 2010. So if you fancy signing up for the next programme, the The event is a seven-week competition running from details are as follows: the end of July through until 18th September – five weeks Mount Grace School. Potters Bar, September/October of trials (to be held on Saturdays from 24th July) one 2010 (exact dates to be confirmed) 6pm–8pm. 10/11–13 semi-final (4 September) and one grand finale (18th years with a parent or carer. Cost: FREE. September). The competition is open to anyone aged 5–105! To book, call Reggie Thompson on 01707 655512 x 252 or email [email protected]. Entrance to the six trials will be free of charge – there will be an entrance fee (under £10) for the finale. First, second and third prize winners will be given a Mamma Mia combination of a cash award plus support in developing Theatre Workshop their winning talent throughout the year. All singing, all dancing and loads more! Interested? Then you must register now at www.forumhertfordshire.co.uk. Cranborne School, Laurel Fields, Potters Bar, Thursday 29th and Friday 30th July, 10am–3pm. Age: 6–12 year olds. Cost: £25 for the two days. Coming Soon - Summer 2010 To book, download a booking form from ADRENALINE HIGH! Enjoy the buzz and excitement of hertsextendedschools.org.uk/pottersbar and return with taking part in adrenaline activities! Try your hand at payment to Baronie Shepherd, Extended Schools Orienteering, Water Challenges, Climbing Wall and Coordinator, Dame Alice Owen’s School, Dugdale Hill Lane, Archery to name but a few... Potters Bar EN6 2DU. NEW 2 day activity for children and young people at Well End Scout Activity Centre, Borehamwood (Transport Summer Holidays available from Potters Bar), 10am–3pm, twice during the summer holidays (exact dates to be confirmed). Age: 9 at Mount Grace School years plus. Cost: £15 approx. Mount Grace School will be running a summer multi sports More information and booking from Be there! do it!: camp from 2nd until 6th August. Want to enjoy training [email protected] or call us on like Ronaldo! Want to be the next Andy Murray? Come 020 8207 7568. 6 [email protected]
“You are made of the stuff of Stars!” So says local author, Andee Georgiou, in the first of her three books for children entitled Mysterious Matters. Book 1, The Beginning, is suitable for ages 6 to 11, and tells how the universe was born in silence when a ‘tiny piece of mysterious energy’ exploded and the stars and planets and life were created. Book 2, Amazing Stars, looks at the solar system, comets, and planets, then brings the reader back to our own connection with the stars, and an introduction to the brain. Brain Power is the title of Book 3, which describes the structure and functions of the brain in a format suitable for World Record Achieved: ages 9 to 14. The most theatrical performances in 50 days The books aren’t just educational, but are aimed at telling THE RECORD: Act 4 have set a new world record, after children they are special, and inspiring them to grow, to being confirmed as record holders by Guinness World learn and to shine, because Andee, with a background of RecordsTM for the most number of professional Greek mythology, grew up trying to understand her own place theatrical performances in different venues in 50 days. in the world. Her thirst for knowledge led her to study Each venue had a minimum audience capacity of 300, palaeontology, physics, psychology and consciousness, then with shows taking place in theatres, schools and whilst recovering from two slipped discs, the first of her churches across England and Wales. The show, which had Mysterious Matters books was conceived. A fourth is now in to last just over 1 hour, was performed by the same team development, and they are all dedicated to her children, of three throughout. This team also had to set up and grandchildren and ‘all the children of the world’. de-rig without assistance. During the last week of the Joy Stovell attempt the team had to perform 13 shows in order to set this new world record. “This is a really significant achievement for a small organisation; to plan, prepare and execute as many quality shows in so many different places to such a variety of audiences has been exceptional. The show has combined entertainment with a serious message about encouraging and motivating children to be a positive force in their communities. Despite the hard work it has been vastly rewarding to see audiences respond to the practical and relevant message we have shared and will continue to share as we seek to equip children to make a positive difference.” Dr Sam Frankel – Director of Act 4. BENEFITTING CHILDREN AND COMMUNITIES: during the attempt our new interactive show ‘Star Citizen’ was enjoyed by thousands of children, families and teachers. As well as having ‘fun’, audiences were left feeling, ‘motivated’, ‘encouraged’ and ‘uplifted’, keen to get involved in making a positive difference. (More detailed reviews from the show are available on the Act 4 website). ONGOING: Act 4 is currently promoting a new Tour of ‘Star Citizen’ for 2010 and 2011, as we seek to take its positive message to more children across the country. The new tour, aimed at primary schools, community- based groups and churches, will also include workshops that reinforce the themes from the performance as Act 4 seeks to encourage children to think about the skills they have and how these can be used to make a difference in their communities. Luisa Gorry Registered Charity No: 1077838 c/o URC, Darkes Lane, Potters Bar Herts EN61BZ T: 01707 665551 www.act4.org.uk
7 Potters Bar Community News Local ladies raising money for Great Ormond Street Hospital Keep the magic alive Janine Harkness and Sharon McCarthy who live and work in Potters Bar, are set to walk the Inca Trail in aid of Great Ormond Street Children’s Charity. The Hospital needs to raise over £50 million each year to make sure the hospital remains the Have you ever been to a world-class pioneering institution it is today. Support from fundraising helps barn dance? them to buy vital equipment, fund ground-breaking research and, most Well there is one in the autumn at Elm Court, so why not give it a try? importantly rebuild some of their hospital site. Janine and Sharon are no What is it? It is for all ages, children to senior citizens, dancing many strangers to fund-raising and in the past have been active in many charity dances – square, contra, polka, country, circle, to name but a few. events. Most recently they ran 10k for the Grove House Hospice. They can be traditional dances hundreds of years old or written quite They are both excited about experiencing the Inca Trail and have begun recently. their fitness regime to ensure that they are both physically ready for the gruelling challenge in November 2010. The trail is a difficult one Don’t know the dances? The caller, Alan Amber, will teach each encompassing narrow pathways, sheer drops and relentless steep climbs at individual dance just before the music for that dance begins. During increasingly high altitudes, the highest point being 4200m at Abra de this introductory “walk-through” period, you will learn the dance by Huarmihuanusca, which reassuringly translates as “Dead Woman’s Pass”. walking through the steps and formations, following the caller's They aim to raise over £5,500 between them and have begun their instructions and demonstrations. It adds to the fun when you forget fundraising with great enthusiasm. As with most charity events of this nature what “strip the willow means” or grab your corner and not your some of the money raised will go to cover their costs, but both have pledged opposite one. to contribute the cost of their air fare. The fundraising only started three weeks ago and already they have nearly reached their first £1,000 thanks to Our dance is on Saturday 16th October at Elm Court in Mutton Lane the generosity of their colleagues at Canada Life who have supported their starting at 7.30pm with the Red River Band. We will provide a Easter raffles and bake sales. buffet supper but bring you own drinks. Tickets are £7.50 for If you would like to donate to Great Ormond Street Children’s Charity and adults and £5.00 for children. For more information contact help us reach our target then please visit our online donation page at ‘Just Chris Brunning telephone 01707 850359 or email Giving’ www.justgiving.com/Janine-Harkness or alternatively you may [email protected] or John Rowley telephone contact Janine or Sharon via their email [email protected] to find 01707 652836 or email [email protected]. out about their up-and-coming fundraising events. 5th Potters Bar Scouts Group.
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Remedial & Sports Do you have the skills to Massage Chris Salvary (GB Paralympic sports foster? massage therapist) Kind, encouraging, great listener, a sense of humour, ● sports injuries patient, enthusiastic… ● stresses & strains If you think you have these skills, then you could have just what it takes to ● aches & pains be a foster carer. Hertfordshire County Council is encouraging people to Contact her on consider whether they could become a foster carer for children and 01707 850064 young people who are going through tough times. or 07721 597102 As a foster carer you would help to provide a stable and caring home for a child or young person at a time when they need it most. This may be for an overnight stay, a few weeks, or until they are a young adult, depending Working in the Community on what type of fostering you’re approved for. By doing ordinary everyday things for them, you will be making an extraordinary difference to their – Childminder lives. If she were to return to her office job after the birth of her first child, As a foster carer, you will have a dedicated social worker, receive full Christina would have needed a childminder and, being what she described training and support and an allowance of up to £400 per child per week. as a ‘country person’, neither did she want to be working indoors. So she became a childminder herself. This was somewhat easier than today for, If you think you have the skills to foster and have a spare room in your more than twenty years ago, she registered with the Social Services, was home, please call our dedicated recruitment team on 0800 917 0925 informally interviewed by a social worker, and was accepted. There or visit www.hertsdirect.org/fostering. followed a 10 week diploma course in childcare at Hendon College, and You can also find out more about adoption, shared care or supported very soon Christina was introduced to her first child, an African baby, lodgings by visiting our website at www.hertsdirect.org or call our through the social worker who interviewed her. After 9 months the child recruitment team on 0800 917 0925. returned to Africa; then Christina`s second baby was born, and she was asked to care for an Indian child who became part of her family for four years. Since then more than twenty children have enjoyed a home-from- home environment, and many have remained in touch. In recent years childminding has become more professional and, to keep up with developments, Christina has undertaken numerous courses and workshops in such subjects as childcare and child protection, first aid, hygiene, counselling skills, and various age-related art and craft activities. There is much more emphasis on child development and health and safety now, which means that Christina and her home are regularly inspected by Ofsted. Twice she has achieved the standard of ‘outstanding’, and this year she went to Guildhall to receive her award. Christina generally prefers to take pre-school children but does care for children up to the age of twelve if she has had them from infancy, thus giving continuity to the child. Although she is registered for six, she limits them to two a day, allowing her to give the time and attention necessary for their welfare and development. She sees her role, alongside that of the parents, as preparing a child for school and the wider world. To that end Christina organises activities that encourage social skills, sharing, observing, and developing self-confidence. These will include visits to playgroups, local parks and woods, and the library. For older children, activities might include swimming, travelling by bus and train, visits to museums and places of interest in London, and learning the value of money and how to use it. In addition, Christina has a large selection of toys and craft materials to suit all ages. Each day the children go home with a logbook of the day’s events and developments, which they can later look back on to see how they grew. Christina finds it very rewarding to record their achievements and progress, and believes no other job could be more fulfilling. The paperwork involved in keeping accounts, and writing reports, assessments and policies, is the downside for Christina, but this is overshadowed by the benefits of working from home and being free (within the limits agreed with parents) to work and play with her charges. She also enjoys meetings and outings with other childminders of whom there are
about forty in Potters Bar, who are known for their friendliness, helpfulness, and willingness to support new minders. To Christina, Potters Bar is a lovely place to live in; it is central to everything and child-friendly, and the people are warm and welcoming. Joy Stovell 9 Potters Bar Community News Can you help Macey? Home-Start is now in Hello, my Name is Macey Page and I am 3 years old. I was born with Potters Bar! Cerebral Palsy. Home-Start supports families with young children. Volunteers My disability effects my legs and hips, visit one family for a couple of hours each week, offering them and prevents me from walking the support, encouragement and friendship. In return volunteers way you do! benefit by gaining experience, confidence and making new I have “special boots” that fit inside friends. Most employers take account of valuable voluntary my shoes. I fall frequently throughout work. Expenses will be paid. the day which sometimes can be quite embarrassing for me, especially when I fall in front of my friends. We welcome all ages, backgrounds and gender, but some parenting experience is necessary. All volunteers will be CRB I have been accepted for a life-changing operation in America and checked. this amazing procedure is called SDR (Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy). At present this operation is unavailable in the UK. My family and I The next volunteer preparation course starts on Tuesday need your help to raise £40,000 to pay for my treatment and post-op 21st September at Elm Court Youth and Community Centre, care. 363 Mutton Lane, Potters Bar, Herts EN6 3BP. Having this operation would mean the world to me. It would mean I To find out more about volunteering in Potters Bar please can have the quality of life that I deserve and I can do the thing in life contact us using the details below. that some take for granted. T: 020 8953 5082 To learn more about Me, Cerebral Palsy and SDR please visit my E: [email protected] website at www.maceypagesdrfund.co.uk. Donations can be made W: www.home-startbw.org.uk here also. If you can help with fund-raising or have ideas on how I can achieve “Come and join the team.” my target of £40,000 please contact me at Company Limited by [email protected]. guarantee – No. 5303117 “I CAN’T DO THIS WITHOUT YOU” Registered Charity Macey Page x Number: 1107308
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worming and flea treatment and, if they are old enough, their Staff at Southridge RSPCA Animal Centre, faced with the annual vaccinations. “And do not forget about the mothers of these influx of unwanted kittens, this week appealed to anyone kittens” went on Anna. “They need homes too. So often they thinking of getting one as a pet. are overlooked because their kittens are so much cuter. “Please, please do NOT go out and buy a kitten. Please adopt “Please, please do the responsible thing and visit an animal one from an animal charity” said Anna White, manager of the rescue centre if you are thinking of adopting. By doing this you Centre in Packhorse Lane, South Mimms, Potters Bar. will give an animal a home that really needs one and you will “Every year during July, August and September we are not be adding to the numbers of cats around.” inundated with unwanted kittens and pregnant cats” she went Southridge RSPCA has kittens of all shapes, sizes and colours on. “This problem is getting worse and worse with literally looking for homes. If you can offer one a new start in life hundreds of kittens looking for homes. please visit the Centre, which is open every day except If you get a kitten from us the adoption fee includes the Wednesdays from 11.00am until 4.15pm, or phone neutering operation, micro chipping, a full veterinary check, 0300 123 0704.
11 Potters Bar Community News Did I just see an alpaca…? Have you driven passed Hawkshead Campus and noticed BYNG CARS something a little unusual about the large animal’s in the field? 01707 That is because there is actually now a Camelid Medicine & 663333/665060 Reproduction Referral Service operating out of the Camelid & Local/Airports/Theatres/Stations 24 Hour bookings Farm Animal Hospital. So what are “camelids”, where do they Courteous, Licensed drivers, Prompt reliable service come from, and why are they here in the UK? South American 6/8 Seaters & Minibuses Camelids include two wild species and two domesticated We rely on our reputation, that you give us! species – the llama and alpaca. Llamas and alpacas are thought Email Bookings: [email protected] to have been domesticated from the wild species of guanaco and vicuña respectively between 6,000 and 7,000 years ago in the Peruvian Andes. In South America, alpacas and llamas are today found mostly in the high puna of the Andes mountain range, mainly in Peru, Bolivia and Chile. Alpacas are used mainly as fleece producers and llamas mainly as beasts of burden. Both species are also used for meat. Alpacas produce a very fine fleece that is comparable to cashmere: it is light and warm, making it great for clothing. The absence of lanolin, combined with the fact that the hairs are very smooth, makes alpaca very comfortable to wear. People allergic to sheep wool can often wear alpaca. Exports of llamas and alpacas to countries outside South exports to the UK only in the late ‘90s, so it is a relatively recent America really only started on a large scale in the 1980s and and expanding market. In 2006 there were only 13,460 registered alpacas in the UK, but current figures show there are now nearly 21,000 registered alpacas, and probably around 5,000 llamas. The majority of alpaca herds are located in the south of the country making the College an ideal location for a referral hospital service. Herd sizes vary from just a couple of animals to up to 1,500 (average 5–20 animals), although some people may have just one llama kept with sheep or goats. Claire Whitehead Lecturer in Camelid Medicine
POTTERS BAR HEALTHFOODS & THERAPY ROOM We stock a wide range of foods Always have a variety of Special Offers Good quality Vitamin Supplements, Herbal Remedies, Bach Flower Remedies & Crystals Homeopathic Consultations with Donna Rudd on Mondays Aromatherapy Relaxation Massage Bowen Technique Reflexology/Reiki Allergy & Sensitivity Testing Gift Vouchers Available Independently owned and members of the N.A.H.S. 21 THE BROADWAY, DARKES LANE Tel: 01707 652255
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JULY 2010 SUNDAY 11th ®*Potters Bar Community Choir: Summer Serenade at Wyllyotts at 4pm. WEDNESDAY 30th JUNE til 25th JULY Tickets £6 adults, £3.50 children includes tea and cakes after concert. ® Art in Herts and Fledglings Society: Exhibition of Paintings at Forty Hall, Enfield. Book via Wyllyotts on 01707 645005. Wednesday to Sunday only 11am til 4pm. Contact 01707 872669. ®World Cup Football Charitable Family Day: Cranborne School – all day family fun THURSDAY 1st from 11am til 10pm. ®*PB Society: Town Group Mtg, 7.30pm – Tilbury Hall. ®*Cherry Lodge: London 10k run – minimum sponsorship £200, need to call to ®‘The Masked Ball’ Southgate Opera: Wyllyotts. register for guaranteed places. ®Coach Trip: Be part of ‘Loose women’ studio audience – £25. Departs 10.30am. ®National Garden Scheme: 19 Lancaster Road, St Albans AL1 4EP, 2pm to 5.30pm. Contact 01707 620061. Adults £3, children free. ®‘A Masked Ball’ by Southgate Opera: Wyllyotts from 1st to 3rd from 7.30pm. ®Picnic Concert by the Phoenix Concert Band, 3pm to 5pm at Shenley Park. Tickets 01707 645005. Gates open at 2pm, 01923 852629. FRIDAY 2nd TUESDAY 13th ® ®National Garden Scheme: Amwell Cottage, Wheathampstead AL4 8EA – 6pm to *PB Society Country Group: 7.30pm, URC Vestry (adj Tilbury Hall). ® 8.30pm. Adult £3 and children free. *Cuffley Floral Art Club: ‘Candlelight and Celebrations’ – Linda Parfitt. ®*Charity Lunch: Soup, full salad buffet with tea/coffee and biscuits, £3. WEDNESDAY 14th 01707 665482. ®*PB Flower Club: Jane Haas – Musical Interlude. ®Coach Trip: Sissinghurst, Kent. Departs 9.30am. NT members £26, non-members £34. ®*Darby & Joan Club: Quiz. Contact 01707 620061. THURSDAY 15th SATURDAY 3rd ®*Fifty Plus: Coach Trip – Broadstairs, £18. ®Outdoor Car Boot Sale, Elm Court. Sellers from noon. Buyers 1.30pm. ®‘Guys ‘n’ Dolls’ by Rare Productions at Wyllyotts from 15th–17th at 7.30pm and ®Hatfield Farmers and Craft Market: 9am–2.30pm, Hatfield Town Centre. Saturday matinee at 2.30pm. Tickets on 01707 645005. ®‘The Masked Ball’ Southgate Opera: Wyllyotts. FRIDAY 16th ®Yuzen Silk Painting: 10am–4pm. £40 (£35) Middx University 020 8411 5244 ®National Garden Scheme: Hatfield House, West Garden AL9 5NQ, 11am to 5.30pm. for information. Adults £6.50, children £5. SUNDAY 4th SATURDAY 17th ®*Barnet Walks: Fabulous Finchley – guided walk. Meet Finchley Central tube at ®*Over 60’s Social Dances: Club Olympics. 2.30pm. ®Outdoor Car Boot Sale, Elm Court. Sellers from noon. Buyers 1.30pm. ®Strawberry Fayre: Pope Paul School, Baker Street – 1pm to 4pm. ®Coach Trip: Le Touquet, France. Depart 6am, £50. Contact 01707 620061. ®Summer Fair: Ladbrooke School, 12 til 3pm – includes bbq, bouncy castles, stalls, ®*Cherry Lodge: Open-top bus visitimg High Street Barnet, Potters Bar and tombola, bric a brac and hair braiding. Borehamwood collecting money en route for Cherry Lodge. Bring the children. ®*PB Society: Walk – Meet at Christchurch Lane/High Street Junction, Barnet SUNDAY 18th (TQ245 971) (Park on Hadley Green or use Bus 84). Walk to Dyrham Park, ®*Fir and Pond Woods Nature Reserve of Herts and Middx Wildlife Trust, Volunteer via Saffron Green. Return via Kitts End. About 9.8km. Leader 01707 659478. Working Party. 10am–1pm. ®Tapestry presents ‘Supersonic Sunday’ at Shenley Park. Tickets £35 at ®Camera Fair at Elm Court, 10.30am–3.30pm. www.wegottickets.com or 020 7284 2066 or 020 7253 4285. ®*RSPB – Coach outing: Mystery Trip, £17. Contact Fran on 01428 817797 for MONDAY 5th information. ® ®*Cherry Lodge – Golf Day: Tee off at 8am at Shire London Golf Club, St Albans Road, *Barnet Walks: High Barnet to Cockfosters – guided walk. Meet High Barnet Tube Barnet. Teams of 4, £75, to include bacon roll, round of golf and lunch. Prizes too. Station 2.30pm. ® Contact Theresa. *PB Society: Walk – meet at Northaw Church (TL 279 023) (Bus 242). Walk to Cattlegate Farm via Colesdale, returning via South Hill, Barvin Hill and Hooke Lane. TUESDAY 6th About 11.3km. Leader 01920 466418. ® *Golden Eagle Spiritual Group: Alan Bray – Connections. ®National Garden Scheme: 14 Spooners Drive, St Albans AL2 2HL, 2pm to 5.30pm. ®Lunchtime Recital: Steve Christmas and Stephen Willis – Guitar and Baritone at Adults £2.50, children free. St Marys Church, The Walk. Lunches from 12noon to 12.30pm and 1.15pm to 2pm TUESDAY 20th ®Coach Trip: Castle Howard, £36. Departs 8am. Contact 01707 620061. ®Coach Trip: Rye/Hastings, £28. Departs 9.30am. Contact 01707 620061. WEDNESDAY 7th ®*PB Society: Country Group Meeting, 7.30pm, URC Vestry (adj Tilbury Hall). ®*PB and District Horticultural Society: Outing. ®‘Billy Elliot’ by Top Hat Youth Theatre Group at Wyllyotts from 20th–21st from ®*Darby & Joan Club: Open. 7.30pm. Tickets 01707 645005. THURSDAY 8th WEDNESDAY 21st ®*Oakmere WI: Open Meeting – Peter Frost “Town Crier”. ®*PB and District Horticultural Society: Hunting for Hertfordshire’s Parks – Anne Rowe. ®*Northaw Women’s Institute: Margaret Rogers ‘A nice cup of tea’ ®*Darby & Joan Club: Leighton Buzzard Railway Trip. ® FRIDAY 9th Coach Trip: Thames River Cruise, £40. Departs 9.30am. Contact 01707 620061. ®*Fifty Plus: Stroll in the Park – walk and talk from Parkfield to Oakmere Park. FRIDAY 23rd ®Open Air Theatre: Shenley Park – ‘The Secret Garden’ by Heartbreak Productions. ®National Garden Scheme: 35 Digswell Road, WGC, AL8 7PD, 6pm to 9pm. Adults £3, 6.30pm – tickets from www.heartbreakproductions.co.uk or 01923 852629. children free. SATURDAY 10th SATURDAY 24th ®Fun Day: Oakmere Park 1pm to 5pm. Free entry. Mini fun fair, stalls, stage acts, bar, ®Coach Trip: Whitstable Oyster Festival, £26. Depart 9.30am. Contact 01707 620061. bbq, etc. SUNDAY 25th ®*Barnet Walks: Barnet Ghosts – guided walk. Meet High Barnet Tube Station at ®*Barnet Walks: Barnet Ghosts – guided walk, meet High Barnet Tube Station at 7.30pm. 7.30pm. ®Coach Trip: Saffron Walden and Audley End. Contact 01707 657555. ®Coach Trip: London Duck Tour, £40. Departs 10.30am. Contact 01707 620061.
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®National Garden Scheme: 35 Digswell Road, WGC, AL8 7PD, 2pm to 5.30pm. ®14th–20th August: International Violin Mastercourse at Queenswood School for Adults £3, children free. exceptionally talented violinists. 10–22 years old. ® National Garden Scheme: Group Opening – 45 and 47 Oakridge Avenue Gardens, SUNDAY 15th Radlett WD7 8EW, 2pm to 6pm. Combined opening adults £3.50, children free. ®*Fir and Pond Woods Nature Reserve of Herts and Middx Wildlife Trust, Volunteer Monday 26th Working Party. 10am–1pm. ®Treasure Hunt in Oakmere Park from 1pm to 3pm. For more info call 020 8207 7568. ®*PB Society: walk. Meet in front of ‘White Hart’ Pub, South Mimms (Bus 84). TUESDAY 27th to Friday 30th Walk to Dovers Green via Ridge and Blanche Farm. Return via Rabley Park. ® May include re-opened paths. About 8.3km. Leader 01707 644961. *Act 4: Holiday Club dates at Tilbury Hall, Darkes Lane. 9.30am to 12.30pm. £30 for ® first child and £10 for siblings. Financial assistance available if needed. Contact Luisa ‘How the Koala learnt to Hug’: Puppets and live action at the Wyllyotts at 2pm. 01707 665551 or [email protected] for bookings and any further information. Tickets 01707 645005. WEDNESDAY 28th MONDAY 16th ® ‘Artists of the Future’ – Participants of Violin Mastercourse concert at ®Coach Trip: Quainton Railway Museum and Claydon House. Contact 01707 657555. Concert: St Mary the Virgin and All Saints Church, Potters Bar at 5pm. Free of charge. ®*Darby & Joan Club: Cream tea. TUESDAY 17th FRIDAY 30th ®*PB Society: Country Group Meeting, 7.30pm, URC Vestry (adj Tilbury Hall). ®Coach Trip: Lunch at Jamie Oliver’s Fifteen, £55. Depart 9.30am. Contact 01707 620061. WEDNESDAY 18th ®Open Air Theatre: Shenley Park, William Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing. ®Concert: ‘Artists of the Future’ – Participants of Violin Mastercourse concert at 7pm – tickets from www.thepantaloons.co.uk, 01923 852629. St Mary the Virgin and All Saints Church, Potters Bar at 5pm. Free of charge. SATURDAY 31st FRIDAY 20th ®*Act 4: Summer Fayre – Tilbury Hall, Darkes Lane. Games, stalls and BBQ. ®Family Fun Day at Oakmere Park, from 12noon–3pm. More info from 020 8207 7568. Contact Luisa 01707 665551 or [email protected] for further information. SATURDAY 21st ®*Barnet Walks: The Battle of Barnet – guided walk. Meet junction of Great North Road ®*Over 60’s Social Dances: Hi-de-Hi. and Hadley Green Road at 2.30pm. ®Coach Trip: Bruges, £50. Departs 6am. Contact 01707 620061. ® Outdoor Car Boot Sale, Elm Court: Sellers from noon. Buyers 1.30pm. WEDNESDAY 25th ® RSPCA Southridge, Packhorse Lane, EN63LZ, 7.30pm till late. Various Pamper Night, ®Coach Trip: Waddesdon Manor, Bucks, £34. Depart 10am. Contact 01707 620061. beauty and relaxation treatments, three for £15 or £8 a treatment on the night. Admission £2 if no treatments. Free glass of fruit punch and nibbles. All proceeds to THURSDAY 26th ® Friends of Southridge. Tickets from Southridge Reception. Coach Trip: Houghton Hall, Norfolk. Contact 01707 657555. FRIDAY27th AUGUST ®‘The Little Big Club’ at Wyllyotts at 1pm and 3.30pm. Includes Bob the Builder, Barney, Angelina Ballerina. Tickets 01707 645005. SUNDAY 1st ®*PB Society: walk – Meet in front of ‘White Hart’ Pub, South Mimms (Bus 84). SATURDAY 28th Walk to North Mymms via Redwell Wood Fram. Returning via Love Lane and PB23 ®Outdoor Car Boot Sale, Elm Court: Sellers from noon. Buyers 1.30pm. (field traverse). About 8.3km. Leader 01707 659478. SUNDAY 29th ®‘Music to watch the flowers by’: family picnic, concert, refreshments, bouncy castle ®*Barnet Walks: East Barnet Village – guided walk. Meet East Barnet Library, and face painting 12.30pm til dusk at Shenley Park gates open noon. Brookhill Road, 2.30pm. MONDAY 2nd ®*PB Society: walk – meet at Gobions Car Park, off Moffatts Lane, Brookmans Park ®Coach Trip: Norfolk Broads Tour, £43. Departs 8am. Contact 01707 620061. (TL 249 039) (Bus 302). Walk to Potterells Farm via Bell Bar and Foxes Lane. Return via Hawkshead Bridge. About 9.6km. Leader 01707 264689. TUESDAY 3rd ® ® Open Air Theatre: Hatfield House – ‘The Secret Garden’ by Heartbreak Productions, Blood Donor Session at Wyllyotts, Main Hall, 9.30am to 12.30pm and 2pm to 4pm. 6.30pm – tickets from www.heartbreakproductions.co.uk or 01707 287010. ®*Golden Eagle Spiritual Group: Marie Lang – ‘Flower Clairsentience’. ®Lunchtime Recital: Nicolas King – Organ at St Marys Church, The Walk. Lunches from SEPTEMBER 12noon to 12.30pm and 1.15pm to 2pm. WEDNESDAY 1st WEDNESDAY 4th ®*PB and District Horticultural Society: Cactus and Succulent Cultivation – Roger Day. ®Blood Donor Session at Furzefield Centre, 9.30am to 12.30pm and 2pm to 4pm. ®National Play Day: Oakmere Park 12noon–3pm. For more info call 020 8207 7568. THURSDAY 2nd ®‘Pattacakes Cookery Workshop’ at the Wyllyotts from 11.15am to 1.15pm. ®Coach Trip: Chartwell and NT Ightham Mote, Kent. NT members £26, non NT £46. Tickets 01707 645005. Departs 9.30am. Contact 01707 620061. ®*PB Society: Town Group Meeting, 7.30pm, Tilbury Hall. THURSDAY 5th ®Coach Trip: Constable Country Tour, £28. Departs 9.30am. Contact 01707 620061. SATURDAY 4th ®*PB Society: Town Group Meeting, 7.30pm, Tilbury Hall. ®*PB and District Horticultural Society: Autumn Show. SUNDAY 8th SUNDAY 5th ® ®‘Show me Chris and Pui’ at Wyllyotts at 11am and 2pm. Tickets 01707 645005. Blood Donor Session at Elm Court Youth and Community Centre, The Gym, 9.15am–12.30pm and 2pm–3.45pm. THURSDAY 12th ® ® *Barnet Walks: The Battle of Barnet – guided walk. Meet junction of Great North Road *Northaw Women’s Institute: Garden Party. Venue TBA. and Hadley Green Road at 2.30pm. ®Coach Trip: Highclere Castle, Hampshire. Contact 01707 657555. ® ® North London and Middx Morris Minor Owners Club: Rally at Capel Manor Gardens, *Fifty Plus: Coach Trip – The World Garden at Lullingstone Castle – a guided walk, £22. Enfield also incorporates Classic Car Show. 10am til 5pm. SATURDAY 14th ®Fire Station Open Day: Potters Bar Fire Station, Mutton Lane,11am til 3pm. ®Coach Trip: Eastbourne Air Show, £28. Departs 8am. Contact 01707 620061. ®National Garden Scheme: 45 and 47 Oakridge Avenue Gardens, Radlett WD7 8EW, ®Outdoor Car Boot Sale, Elm Court: Sellers from noon. Buyers 1.30pm. 2pm to 6pm. Combined opening adults £3.50, children free.
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TUESDAY 7th SATURDAY 25th ®*Golden Eagle Spiritual Group: Eva O’Brien – ‘Why do we sit in Circle’. ®*Cherry Lodge: Quiz night – 7.30pm sharp at St John’s Church, Wood Street, Barnet. ®Lunchtime Recital: Jennifer Carter – Piano at St Marys Church, The Walk. Lunches Tables of 8 £12.50 per person to include supper. Cup for winning team. from 12noon to 12.30pm and 1.15pm to 2pm. ®Coach Trip: Ypres Battlefields Tour, £50. Departs 6am. Contact 01707 620061. ®*Fifty Plus: 4 day break to York from 7th to 10th. ®Outdoor Car Boot Sale, Elm Court: Sellers from noon. Buyers 1.30pm. WEDNESDAY 8th SUNDAY 26th ®*RSPB: June Crew – “Fungi”, afternoon. ®Stamp Fair at Mount Grace School: 10am–4pm free admission (20 dealers). ®*Darby & Joan Club: Open. MONDAY 27th ®*PB Flower Club: ‘From infinity and beyond’ – Ione Woodger-Smith. ®Blood Donor Session at Wyllyotts, Main Hall: 12.45pm to 3.30pm and 5pm to THURSDAY 9th 7.30pm. ®*Oakmere WI: driving Standards Agency “Arrive Alive”. WEDNESDAY 29th ®*Northaw Women’s Institute: Christine James – ’25 Years in a Chalk Pit’. ®*PB and District Horticultural Society: Allotments – How to grow Vegetables well, ®Lecture evening of Enfield National Trust Association: ‘History of Epping Forest’ Tom Cole, Writtle College. by Peter Lawrence at 7.45pm in Enfield. Further details 01707 650969. ®*Darby & Joan Club: Open. FRIDAY 10th OCTOBER ®Teddy’s Bear Picnic at Oakmere from 1pm to 3pm for more info call 020 8207 7568. ®‘Ultimate No 1 Hits Show’: Projected screen images and numerous costume changes SATURDAY 2nd at the Wyllyotts at 8pm. Tickets 01707 645005. ®Coach Trip: Liverpool/Optional Beatles Tour, £35. Departs 7am. SATURDAY 11th Contact 01707 620061. ® at the Wyllyotts at 8pm. Tickets 01707 645005. ®*Barnet Walks: Barnet Ghosts – guided walk. Meet High Barnet Tube Station at Talon – Best of the Eagles 7.30pm. SUNDAY 3rd ®Coach Trip: Wisley Flower Show. RHS member £25, Non £34. Depart 9.30am. ®*Barnet Walks: High Barnet to Cockfosters – guided walk. Meet High Barnet Tube Contact 01707 620061. Station at 2.30pm. ®Outdoor Car Boot Sale, Elm Court: Sellers from noon. Buyers 1.30pm. ®National Garden Scheme: Bromley Hall, Standon, Ware SG11 1NY. 2pm to 5.30pm, ®Jimmy Tarbuck at the Wyllyotts at 8pm. Tickets 01707 645005. adults £4.50, children free. SUNDAY 12th TUESDAY 5th ® ®*PB Society: walk – meet at School Lane, Essendon, (High Road End) (TL275 087). *Golden Eagle Spiritual Group: Jan Larke – ‘Meditation and Healing’. ® Please park considerately. Walk to West End, Hill End Fram and along River Lea. Lunchtime Recital: Rarescale – Flute and Guitar at St Marys Church, The Walk. About 8.5km. Leader 01920 466418. Lunches from 12noon to 12.30pm and 1.15pm to 2pm. TUESDAY 14th WEDNESDAY 6th ® Wood Green Variety – ‘Bless em all’. ®*Cuffley Floral Art Club: ‘A journey through France’ by Lucinda Sanderson. *Darby & Joan Club: THURSDAY 7th WEDNESDAY 15th ®*Fifty Plus: Coach Trip – Bath, £18. ®*PB and District Horticultural Society: The Show must go on – Annie Godfrey. ®*PB Society: Town Group Meeting, 7.30pm, Tilbury Hall. ®*Darby & Joan Club: Quiz. SATURDAY 9th THURSDAY 16th ® ® 4th Potters Bar Scout Group: Jumble Sale at St Johns Church, Baker Street. Entry £2 ‘Phantom and the musicals’ at the Wyllyotts at 2pm. Tickets 01707 645005. at 10am and 30p at 10.30am. Finishes about noon. ® ‘ABBA – The show’ at the Wyllyotts at 8pm. Tickets 01707 645005. ®Outdoor Car Boot Sale, Elm Court: Sellers from noon. Buyers 1.30pm. FRIDAY 17th SUNDAY 10th ® *RSPB: Bill Coster “Shetland” evening. ®*Barnet Walks: The Battle of Barnet – guided walk. Meet junction of Great North Road ®‘Jazz meets Jive’ with Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen with The Jive Aces at the Wyllyotts and Hadley Green Road at 2.30pm. at 8pm. Tickets 01707 645005. ®Gyles Brandreth: The One-to-One Show at the Wyllyotts at 8pm. SATURDAY 18th Tickets 01707 645005. ®*Over 60’s Social Dances: Pass it on. TUESDAY 12th ®Coach Trip: Deal and Walmer Castle, Kent. Contact 01707 657555. ®*Cuffley Floral Art Club: ‘Spellbound’ by Christina Curtis. ® Chris Dean’s Sounds of Burt Bacharach at the Wyllyotts at 8pm. WEDNESDAY 13th Tickets 01707 645005. ®*RSPB: Potters Bar Cine and Video Society – afternoon. SUNDAY 19th ®*PB and District Horticultural Society: Bulbs for the Home and Garden – ®*Fir and Pond Woods Nature Reserve of Herts and Middx Wildlife Trust, Volunteer Andrew Stewart. Working Party. 10am–1pm. ®*Darby & Joan Club: Open. ®*Brookmans Park Rotary: Dog Marathon. Venue and times tba. ®*PB Flower Club: ‘Pot Luck’ – Jenny Clarke. TUESDAY 21st THURSDAY 14th ®*PB Society: Country Group Meeting, 7.30pm URC Vestry (adj Tilbury Hall). ®*Oakmere WI: Annual Meeting. ® Mr F Jones – ‘The History of Harrods’. WEDNESDAY 22nd *Northaw Women’s Institute: ®Lecture evening of Enfield National Trust Association: ‘History of the Postal Service’ ® River Medway Boat Trip including fish and chips lunch. *Darby & Joan Club: by John Rogers at 7.45pm in Enfield. Further details 01707 650969. THURSDAY 23rd ®Radlett Music Club Concert: Martin Kasik, piano. Starts 8pm at the Radlett Centre. ®‘Whole Lotta Led’: A tribute to Led Zeppelin at the Wyllyotts at 8pm. Ticket price: £13.00, all seats unreserved. Free entry for young people in full time Tickets 01707 645005. education aged 8–25. FRIDAY 24th FRIDAY 15th ®‘Magic of Motown’ at the Wyllyotts at 8pm. Tickets 01707 645005. ®‘Big Girls Don’t Cry’: live show at the Wyllyotts at 8pm. Tickets 01707 645005.
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SATURDAY 16th ®Lunchtime Recital: Michael Wynne – Organ at St Marys Church, The Walk. ®*Over 60’s Social Dances: Lift Off. Lunches from 12noon to 12.30pm and 1.15pm to 2pm. ®5th Potters Bar Scout Group: Barn Dance, Elm Court at 7.30pm. Tickets and details WEDNESDAY 3rd 01707 850359 or 01707 652836. ®*Darby & Joan Club: Open. ®Coach Trip: The Canterbury Festival, £28. Departs 9.30am. Contact 01707 620061. THURSDAY 4th ®National Garden Scheme: 16th and 17th, Capel Manor Gardens, Bullsmoor Lane, ® Town Group Meeting, 7.30pm, Tilbury Hall. Enfield EN1 4RQ, 10am to 5pm. Adults £5.50, children £2.50, concessions £4.50. *PB Society: SATURDAY 6th SUNDAY 17th ® Fireworks Display at Little Heath School PTA. ®*Fir and Pond Woods Nature Reserve of Herts and Middx Wildlife Trust, Volunteer *Brookmans Park Rotary Club: Working Party. 10am–1pm. Barbecue and licensed bar, gates open 6pm. Tickets in advance: adults £5.50, children (under 16) £2.50. Tickets on the gate: adults £6, children £3. ®*Barnet Walks: Historical High Barnet – guided walk. Meet at Barnet College Wood Street at 2.30pm. Contact 01707 660550 or 01707 664475. ®Coach Trip: Lunch at the Ritz, London, £70. Departs 10.30am. TUESDAY 19th Contact 01707 620061. ® *PB Society: Country Group Meeting, 7.30pm, URC Vestry (adj Tilbury Hall). ®Indoor Car Boot Sale, Elm Court: Sellers from 12.15pm. Buyers 1.30pm. Space must WEDNESDAY 20th be booked. 01707 659602. ®*Darby & Joan Club: Ken Cain – Slides. ®Quiz Night: King Charles the Martyr Church Hall at 7.30pm. Tables of 8. Soup and ®*Italian Circle – ‘My Mother a spy?’: Talk by Gerald Peacocke. ploughman’s supper will be served in the interval. BYO drinks. Raffle. £7 for adults FRIDAY 22nd (£3 for U 16’s). Contact 01707 665579. ®*RSPB: David Cottridge “Birds of Southern Isreal” – evening. SUNDAY 7th SATURDAY 23rd ®*Barnet Walks: Hooray for Hendon! – guided walk. Meet at Hendon Central Tube ®4th Annual Quiz at Elm Court: Cats Protection, Lea Valley Branch. £6 per person, Station at 11am. up to 8 per table. Bring own food and drink. Hot beverage and biscuit at half time, WEDNESDAY 10th 7.30pm to 10.30pm. Phone Stephanie to book 01707 657876. ®*RSPB: Christine James “30 years in a Chalk Pit” (Ashwell Quarry) – afternoon. ®Indoor Car Boot Sale, Elm Court. Sellers from 12.15pm. Buyers 1.30pm. Space must ®*PB and District Horticultural Society: The Final Frontier – Isles of Scilly – June Crew. be booked. 01707 659602. ®*Darby & Joan Club: Open. SUNDAY 24th ®*PB Flower Club: ‘Wonderful’ – Majestic Flowers. ®*Barnet Walks: Georgian Monken Hadley – guided walk. Meet at The Spires, THURSDAY 11th Barnet High Street at 2.30pm. ®*Oakmere WI Jim Buttress “Royal Parks”. ®National Garden Scheme: West Lodge Park, Cockfosters Road EN4 0PY, 1pm to 4pm. ®*Northaw Women’s Institute: AGM and Beetle Drive. adults £4, children free. ®Lecture evening of Enfield National Trust Association: ‘Pakistan. Where continents TUESDAY 26th collide’ by Isobel Leek at 7.45pm in Enfield. Further details 01707 650969. ®Blood Donor Session at Wyllyotts, Main Hall: 12.45pm to 3.30pm and SATURDAY 13th 5pm to 7.30pm. ®Christmas Bazaar at Cuffley Hall: Cats Protection, Lea Valley Branch. Entrance 50p or ® *Potters Bar Theatre Company: ‘Outside Edge’, 26th–30th October play by a tin of cat food, 11am to 3pm. Richard Harris at Tilbury Hall, Darkes Lane at 7.45pm and Saturday matinee ®4th Potters Bar Scout Group: Christmas Market at St Johns Church, Baker Street. at 2.45pm. Seasonal stalls, refreshments and an early visit from Father Christmas. Starts 10am. WEDNESDAY 27th Finishes about noon. Entry 30p, U16 free. Contact Scout Leader 01707 652981. ® *PB and District Horticultural Society: An Evening with Geoff Stebbings SUNDAY 14th (Editor of Garden Answers). ® Fabulous Finchley – guided walk. Meet Finchley Central Tube Station ® *Barnet Walks: *Darby & Joan Club: Anniversary Lunch with Speaker. at 2.30pm. FRIDAY 29th to 31st ®*Barnet Walks: Barnet Ghosts – special Hallowe’en Walk. Prize for Best Costume. Meet at High Barnet Tube Station at 7.30pm. Please check details of these events by telephoning the contact provided. An asterisk * means more details about venues and times included in Clubs and NOVEMBER Organisations section. To include an event contact: [email protected] or TUESDAY 2nd [email protected]. ®*Golden Eagle Spiritual Group: Michael Redwin.
16 [email protected] EDEN LANDSCAPES EST 1993 Regular Garden Maintenance Overgrown garden Tidy up’s New safety partnership launched Pruning • Planting • Fencing Hertsmere Community Safety Partnership (CSP) is the new name for the ‘Professional Work, Sensible Prices’ Call Mark on - Borough's Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnership (CDRP). The partnership still comprises Hertsmere Borough Council, Hertfordshire 01707 652059 07976 265483 Constabulary, Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service and other www.edenlandscapes.co.uk organizations, and will continue to work to keep Hertsmere a safe place to live. Valerie Kane, Hertsmere Borough Council's Community Safety Officer, explained: “The term CSP is more widely used in Hertfordshire so it makes John Powell Carpets sense for us to use it too for consistency across the county. CARPETS, VINYLS, RUGS, WOOD FLOORING Crime is relatively low in Hertsmere and overall it is steadily falling and we will continue to work in partnership to keep the borough a safe place to Tel: 01707 654304 live, work and visit.” Potters Bar CSP provides an opportunity for local people to get involved and Spencley Interiors make a difference in their local area so please come along, we welcome your views and support. The next meeting will be held on Wednesday 29th Tel: 01707 644012 September 2010 at 7pm at the Wyllyotts Centre. 104 - 106 High Street, Potters Bar, Herts EN6 5AT The CSP also organises lots of events and initiatives throughout the year to help reduce crime and make people feel safer – to find out more contact They have also held surgeries across Potters Bar. Locations included Hertsmere Borough Council on 020 8207 7801 or email McDonalds, Tesco, the Furzefield Centre and King Charles the Martyr [email protected]. Alternatively visit Church. The Mobile Police Station has also been at various locations. www.hertsmere.gov.uk/csp or follow HertsmereBC on Twitter. Lots of work has been done and will continue to be done in the area of Calling all horse riders Coningsby Drive to tackle local issues, including drug related problems. Hertsmere’s horse riders are the latest group of people to be enrolled to Officers are working with Hertfordshire County Council and Hertsmere help fight crime in the Borough. Borough Council to reduce anti-social motoring on the Golf course and Line Path. A barrier has now been installed at the Cranborne Industrial Estate A Horse Watch scheme was launched by Hertsmere CSP in May 2010. The entrance to the Golf Course and officers are in the early stages of discussing scheme follows on from Dog Watch, which was launched last July and calls fitting suitable barriers along the Line Path, to prevent access to motor for horse riders to tell police when items of equipment are stolen from cycles in the Parkfield and Furzefield Wards. stables, and report any suspicious behaviour. For dates of future surgeries please visit www.herts.police.uk or contact Valerie Kane, said: “there has been a spate of thefts at stables in the area but the team on 01707 354192. the police aren’t always being told so we hope this scheme will encourage horse riders to report incidents in future. In addition, horse riders tend to Please report anything suspicious to the police on 0845 33 00 222 if it’s be out and about on quiet roads so they may see things going on that others non-urgent or dial 999 in an emergency. don't so we also hope they will inform police about any suspicious behaviour they may see.” A BIG well done The OWL online watch link system will be used to support the Horse Watch PSCO’s Natalie Pearman and and will provide timely details of related incidents and regular crime Paul Purvis, Valerie Kane, prevention advice so that warnings can be sent via phone, email or text Community Safety Officer and quickly to members across Hertsmere. Loran Kingston, Partnerships Support Officer were formally For more information about Horse Watch, or any other watch scheme, recognised and thanked for the please contact Derrick Sweeney on 01707 806 650 or email successful speed board initiative [email protected]. at the Police Authority’s Safer Your Safer Neighbourhood Team Neighbourhood Awards in May. The group picked up the The team have welcomed their new Sergeant, Dave Smith, who has over 17 Michael Fogarty Award, which years experience in policing. He will be based at Potters Bar police station recognises exceptional work that until at least September 2010. The team are very pleased with their newest has contributed to making recruit and believe it will benefit not only themselves, but also the whole Hertfordshire an even safer community. county by taking a multi-agency There were two PL8 SAF3 (plate safe) events held during March, and approach to problem solving. Lanterns fitted over 160 vehicles with theft resistant screws, free of charge to residents. The team continue to investigate local crime and have made several arrests varying from the possession of cannabis and cocaine, shop-lifting, public order, immigration offences and wanted on warrant. 17 Entertainment
Potters Bar Town Band PATIO & DRIVEWAY star in World Cup video SPECIALISTS Just released is the Clear Champions World Cup video EST 25 YEARS featuring the local brass band as the backing group. The 01707 655511 recording was made back in February and is being promoted in time for the World Cup. • Unique Driveways & Patios Musical Director Martin Turner, who arranged the music • Stain Resistant & Weed Free for the video, was delighted with the performance. “The tune is an old music hall song called “Take me back to • Domestic & Commercial Dear Old Blighty” that was popular during the First World War. Everybody had a great day out and it was a terrific • Steps Fencing Ponds experience, particularly for the young players.” Jim Munn, aged 15, who had recently won the Player of Evergreen Landscapes the Year award, was excited about the prospects for the song. “I think it will be good to sing at the World Cup. I www.evergreenlandscapes.co.uk Rydal Mount Yard, Baker Street, Potters Bar really enjoyed the recording and I do like the social side of the band. We all had a great time.” Terry Alderson, band secretary said, “the video is being Potters Bar Theatre Company promoted on radio and TV and has even been played at Potters Bar Theatre Company is the oldest established theatre company in football grounds. We hope that this will be good publicity Potters Bar, performing two plays and two musicals each year. Our next production will be the comedy play OUTSIDE EDGE by Richard for us and show that it is not only Dinnington that has a Harris. Outside Edge is set in a cricket pavilion. Roger has enough trouble local brass band!” assembling his cricket team to play against the British Railways Maintenance Division Yeading East, without complications occurring among various wives The video can be seen at www.bringitbacktoblighty.co.uk and girlfriends. Bob has trouble between wife and ex-wife, Alex’s girlfriend and also on Youtube – search for Bring it back to Blighty. locks herself in the loo and has hysterics, Dennis flirts indiscriminately until his wife sets fire to his car, huge Maggie cuddles her tiny Kevin in her fur coat, We even had a spot on BBC 10 O’Clock News on Friday even Roger’s wife, champion tea-maker, rebels against his authority and 21st May. As Fiona Bruce said afterwards, “how can you uncovers his unfortunate peccadillo in Dorking. As a final catastrophe, rain starts to fall! This very amusing play will run from 26th–30th October 2010 at follow that!” 7.45pm each evening with matinee on Saturday 30th October at 2.45pm at Tilbury Hall, Darkes Lane, Potters Bar. Following this in November will be A MUSIC HALL at Wyllyotts Theatre, Potters Bar from 23rd–27th November 2010, 7.30pm each evening, plus matinee 2.45pm on Saturday 27th November. Potters Bar Theatre Company present an evening of fun and frivolity including a medley of melodies, monologues and melodramas that will entertain, enlighten and educate with all the traditional trappings of a genuine music hall theatre. Our chairman will lead our talented company of entertainers through a plethora of favourite songs with a plenitude of opportunities for the audience to sing along! Join us and become the best audience we have had – this week! Box Office number for all our productions is 07985 542204. Or alternatively you can book tickets on line by following the link from our website www.pottersbartheatrecompany.co.uk. Please note there will be a small charge for this service. Book early to avoid disappointment! If you have enjoyed our past productions this year, Noises Off last February and Carousel April 2010, perhaps you would like to become involved! We always welcome new members, both acting, singing and dancing, backstage (building and designing sets, costumes, props, lighting and sound), and front of house. 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 visit our website www.pottersbartheatrecompany.co.uk or email [email protected]. 18 Entertainment
Summer Serenade Barry Walker’s Smackee makes a welcome Whole Lotta Led This live show is a funny, virtuosic twanging foot return, bringing you all the latest and greatest stomping evening of rock and roll and Sunday 11th July, 4.00pm A Tribute to Led Zeppelin from London’s West End and Broadway. Sit melodious light entertainment. Tickets £6.00, children £3.50 Thursday 23rd September, 8.00pm back and enjoy an afternoon of musical The seventy members of the Potters Bar Tickets £12.50, concessions £10.50 Bee Gees Magic plus 70’s Disco splendour. Community Choir are proud to introduce their A tribute to Led Zeppelin in a performance of Friday 1st October, 8.00pm annual concert. The Summer Serenade will last ABBA – The Show the Zep IV Show. The first half will be Zep Tickets £14.00, groups of 10+ £10.00 approximately one hour and will be followed by Thursday 16th September, 8.00pm classics and more. The second half will be the Welcome to the Bee Gee’s entire glittering tea and cakes (included in price). Tickets £16.00, concessions £15.00, whole of the Zep IV album played in the same career wrapped up in one spectacular live Children’s Summer Holiday Fun groups of 10 £10.00 order as the original album. concert show. For details contact Wyllyotts Box Office either at This dynamic production takes you back to Magic of Motown Talon – Best of the Eagles when flares were great and glitter was all the the Theatre, phone 01707 645005 or email Friday 24th September, 8.00pm Saturday 2nd October, 8.00pm rage. [email protected]. Tickets £18.00 Tickets £16.00, concessions £15.00 Ultimate No 1 Hits Show Jazz meets Jive The Reach Out Tour returns to Potters Bar. Live The first half features each track from the on stage it features the music of all the Motown Friday 10th September, 8.00pm Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen iconic Hotel California album including the Greats, Diana Ross and the Supremes, The Four Tickets £16.00, concessions £15.00 with the Jive Aces anthem of the generation, Hotel California. The Tops and many others. second half delivers an array of classic hits. A programme jam-packed with over two hours Friday 17th September, 8.00pm of your favourite UK and US Number 1 hits. The Tickets £16.00, concessions £15.00 Derek Acorah Jaleo Flamenco strong cast of singers and musicians perform a Kenny Ball is a legend and the most successful Saturday 25th September, 8.00pm Sunday 3rd October, 7.30pm vast array of musical styles. jazz trumpeter this side of the Atlantic. The Jive Tickets £17.50 Tickets £16.00, concessions £15.00 Jimmy Tarbuck Aces are the UK’s No 1 Jive and Swing Band Derek Acorah is the UK’s No 1 Spirit medium. Enter the flamboyant and magical world of renowned for their red hot swinging music and The star of numerous series for Living TV and Saturday 11th September, 8.00pm Andalusian dance, song and guitar. Jaleo high energy stage show. recently Sky Real Lives, Derek Acorah brings unleash the raw energy and sensuous rhythms Tickets £18.50 his hugely entertaining evening of psychic inherent flamenco. A potent cocktail of Jimmy Tarbuck will be using photos and video Chris Dean’s Sounds of ability to Potters Bar. explosive footwork, haunting singing and footage to take you on a nostalgic trip down Burt Bacharach percussive handclapping from Southern Spain. memory lane, with a wealth of hugely funny The Ukulele Orchestra of Saturday 18th September, 8.00pm stories and anecdotes ranging from being at Tickets £15.00, concessions £14.00 Great Britain Wyllyotts Theatre, school with John Lennon to playing golf with The Silver Jubilee Tour Bing Crosby. The Musical Director of the Syd Lawrence Wyllyotts Place, Darkes Lane, Orchestra brings five outstanding musicians Sunday 26th September, 7.30pm Potters Bar, HERTS Phantom and The Musicals Tickets £18.00 and five vocalists to the stage to bring back BOX OFFICE 01707 645005 Thursday 16th September, 2.00pm memories of four decades, playing and singing The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain Tickets £11.00 all your Bacharach favourites. celebrates its 25th Anniversary tour in 2010. www.wyllyottscentre.co.uk PB Community Choir The choir’s fifth annual Summer Serenade takes place on Sunday 11th July at 4.00pm at Wyllyotts. As usual the concert will be followed by tea/coffee and cakes, all included in the ticket price of £6 for adults and £3.50 for children, available from Wyllyotts box office, 01707 645005. Towards the end of last year we said goodbye to James Grimsey, our musical director since the formation of the choir, but were fortunate to welcome his colleague, Ben Wiles, who had helped us out on two or three occasions. Ben, who lives in Hitchin, is working on an MA in writing musical theatre at Goldsmith’s College, and is a vocal coach at James’ Arts 1 School of Performance in Milton Keynes. The choir members consider themselves very lucky to have had such talented musical directors, who have also made Tuesday evening rehearsals such fun. We hope you enjoy our Summer Serenade. Joy Stovell
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Training takes place at the Furzefield required amount of lessons and is up to the standard Centre in Mutton Lane on Wednesday evenings and Sunday required by the Sensei (teacher), they will be promoted to mornings. It is one of many clubs in the London and East the next rank. Anglia region, comprising the Shotokan Karate To enrol for a beginners course, simply come along to Association, which was formed in 1985 and is a founder Furzefield Centre on a Wednesday evening 15 minutes member of the English Karate Governing Body (EKGB) before the lesson starts, 7.30pm for juniors and 8.30pm recognised by Sport England as the only governing body for adults. for karate in England. On a personal note, during the last 20 years of training I There have been many students training over the past 20 have increased my confidence and fitness and helped my years and my husband and I were at the very first lesson in mental alertness. I have met lots people over the years, 1990 and are still training and teaching regularly. A many of whom have become close friends. Potters Bar number of students started at the club as juniors and have Shotokan Karate Club is a very friendly club and I feel gone on to achieve a senior black belt. It is very satisfying privileged to have had such a long association with it. We to see a shy 8 year-old gain confidence and a skill that will look forward to celebrating our 20th Anniversary with a stay with them for the rest of their life. When they go off to get-together. University there is always a club they can join at their If you would like any further information College. please contact SKA on 07534 563456 or visit We have a number of ladies training at the club and some www.karate-masters.co.uk to find out details of all the students over the age of 60. clubs. You can also call into Furzefield on a Wednesday Regular training encourages physical, mental and spiritual evening and speak to our secretary who will be pleased to development and provides an extremely effective answer any questions you may have. cardiovascular workout. Students develop speed, stamina Lis Torry and flexibility, in addition to improving posture, balance, spacial awareness and concentration levels. Shotokan karate etiquette promotes discipline, commitment and dedication, helping to build a strong, confident and determined character. Grading takes place
21 Potters Bar Community News St Mary’s Church Hall has a new look! Over five years ago St Mary’s Church in The Walk, Potters Bar launched a fund-raising appeal for the refurbishment of their Hall. Massive costs were involved for the replacement of parts of the roof, removal of the stage, which had become hazardous, and modernisation of the toilets, including one for the disabled. A considerable amount of money has been raised from holding social events such as Barn Dances, Quiz Nights, a Magic Night, Attic Sales and Auctions, and we thank all those continue for some time yet. The Hall is an asset to the local who have supported us or who have made donations. However, community, providing an ideal venue for activities such as those the work is not yet complete and our fund-raising will have to listed above and also for Keep Fit groups, Badminton clubs, Parties and Meetings. St Mary’s Church Hall was built between 1914 and1915 and is therefore nearly 100 years old. The main Hall has great character with a beautifully constructed roof made of oak timbers. There is an adjoining smaller Hall of similar style and a fully fitted kitchen. The refurbishment has been carried out in keeping with the style of the old building and where possible some of the original woodwork has been reused. It would have been a great loss to the community if this beautiful old building had fallen into decline. Please continue to support our fund- raising events which are listed on our website www.stmaryspb.org.uk, and do get in touch if you would like to hire this facility.
(EST 1976) A complete painting and decorating service to the highest standard. Excellent References Tel: 01707 653010 Volunteering amongst the trees If you are looking to volunteer your time and would like to be outside in lovely surroundings, then the Bayfordbury Clinton-Baker Pinetum could be for you. This collection of pine trees and other trees and shrubs is situated just outside Bayford, on the Essendon – Hertford Road B158. The 10.5 acres were first planted in 1767 and continued by successive generations of the Baker family as part of their large estate. Today the land is owned by the University of Hertfordshire, and the Pinetum is sited next to the telescope observatories used by the Days out from Potters Bar astro-physics department. It is gradually being cleared and restored by a team of volunteers. There are a number of ancient trees in the Fancy a day away? You are spoilt for choice with the selection Pinetum, including the tallest Western Larch in Britain and fine below. Pick up brochures from the Hertsmere Council office at specimens of Giant and Coastal Redwoods. In addition there is a Wyllyotts or at Oakmere library. Victorian grotto and summerhouse being mended and brought back to Whitstable oysters, the Eastbourne Air Show, Bruges or lunch life. The Pinetum has a Friends Association (cost £5 per year) which at Jamie Oliver’s and many other day treats by luxury coach carries out regular maintenance and planting, but there is also a social from the Dutch Nursery. 01707 620061 brochure and side and room for less active supporters to show visitors around. Each year the Pinetum is open to the public as part of the Red Cross Open booking line www.dutchnursery.co.uk. gardens scheme. For more information please contact Veda Munns, Jolly days out on a big red bus, Portsmouth Navy Day, 01707 329496. Bury St Edmunds market, the Cotswolds and Brighton. No need to book just – come to the bus stop. Sullivan buses 01707 646803, www.sullivanbuses.co.uk. Open gardens to enjoy Hertsmere Fifty Plus outings, contact the 50+ team on Spend a relaxing Sunday afternoon mooching around someone else’s 020 8207 7568. garden, perhaps enjoying a cup of tea and home-made cake, whilst supporting worthwhile charities, at a very small cost. Pick up Sunday birding and Wednesday social trips. RSPB Potters brochures from the library or contacts below. Bar and Barnet Branch. Phone Fran Attrill on 01438 817797 British Red Cross Open Gardens or www.pottersbar-rspb.org.uk. www.redcross.org.uk/opengardens. Coach holidays and days out, Crusader Holidays, National Garden Scheme www.ngs.org.uk or buy ‘The Yellow Book’ ring for details on 01255 425453 or website listing open gardens all over England and Wales, stocked by Elaines www.crusader-holidays.co.uk. Stationers Darkes Lane.
23 Potters Bar Community News Hertford Museum re-opens! The new, improved Hertford Museum opened its doors to the public on Saturday 27th February following a major refurbishment funded by a £985,000 Grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund along with donations and grants from other organisations and individuals. East Herts Council contributed a £100,000 capital grant towards this exciting project, which is all about improving the museum and what it offers to East Herts residents. Robyn Llewellyn, Head of Heritage Lottery Fund East of England, said “the refurbished Museum will offer a whole new experience for visitors. The revitalised exhibitions give a real insight into the history of the local area, whilst the new education space will give young people the chance to learn about the past. The re-opening of Hertford Museum provides a great opportunity for people to get involved in exploring their heritage.” Visitors can now look forward to: ® Informative displays about the early Museum on the ground floor and displays about the town and its people on the first floor, including listening posts with recordings of local people, touchy/feely items and lots of old photographs. ® Fun things for all ages including trails, quizzes and dressing up, and ‘interactives’ including a magnetic home front game and a ‘play shop’ area. ® A touch-screen kiosk where visitors can access our amazing collection of photographs of the town and other local areas. ® A brand new extension called ‘The Andrews Room’ which will be a multi-purpose room for activities, talks, school visits and groups (and will also be available to hire). Every Friday the Country Market will be using this room and selling all manner of home baked goods and craft items. ® Lifts to enable access to all public areas of the Museum. Rotary Young Writers ® 3 new computers with broadband internet access for our visitors to use. Competition 2010 ® A new, larger and more welcoming visitor shop and reception The Rotary Clubs of Brookmans Park and Potters Bar are area. pleased to announce the winners of the first Rotary Young ® A refurbished and accessible temporary exhibition space that will change regularly. A ‘Resource Room’ for people who want to Writers competition they have held. research local history. The subject for the entries was ‘The Environment’. ® The Jacobean garden, with cream teas on Saturdays in spring and summer. The winners in the 7–10 age category were: The Museum is open Tuesday – Saturday, from 10am to 5pm and 1st Place Matt Rose, Brookmans Park School admission will be free as ever. 2nd Place Harriette Buckley Berndes, Lots of fun activities for families are planned for the summer holidays, including Birds of Prey days, puppetry workshops and craft activities. Stormont School, Potters Bar All details will be on the Museum website The winners in the 11-13 age category were: www.hertfordmuseum.org. The Museum still needs to raise £15,000 to pay for all the elements of 1st Place Sriya Varadharajan, the development project , and hope that visitors will be able to drop Dame Alice Owen’s School some pennies (or pounds!) into the new donations box to help 2nd Place Sophie Dowdell, achieve this goal. Dame Alice Owen’s School For more details and photographs please contact: Helen Gurney, Curator, Hertford Museum, 3rd Place Amelia Balls, 18 Bull Plain, Hertford, HERTS SG14 1DT Dame Alice Owen’s School T: 01992 582686 E: [email protected] The Rotary Clubs would like to congratulate all the entrants for their excellent entries and hope that they will enter the 2011 competition. The subject for which will be published later this year. 24 [email protected] The Clayton Centre a piece of history Many of you may be aware of a community hall which stands back from the road behind a fence in Barnet Road opposite the Magnet Home Improvement Centre. Others will know this as the Toc H hall and some of you will have seen it change to The Clayton Centre. For those who are interested in the history of this hall, it is relevant to say something about the history of the organisation called Toc H. The origin of Toc H and the reason for its strange name go back to the 1914-18 war. In 1915, in a town called Poperinghe in Belgium, an Army Padre was asked to set up a place of refuge for battle weary troops coming from and going to the front lines held by the allies near Ypres (Ieper). His name was Rev. Philip (Tubby) Clayton. He found a large house, which came to be known as Talbot House, in memory of one of Tubby’s friends, Gilbert Talbot killed, at Ypres. Troops referred to Talbot House by its initials in ‘signalling language’ as Toc H. The house was a ‘haven of peace’ in the war torn area and all ranks were on an equal footing once within its walls. After the war Tubby was determined to carry on the traditions of Toc H as a voluntary social service movement in this country. In November 1919 the organisation was founded and the first Toc H house was established in Queen Anne’s Gate, London in 1920. The symbol of Toc H is a lamp similar to those used by the early Christians. The lamp was lit at meetings to signify bringing change from sadness to joy, despair to hope and darkness to light. In 1929 a Toc H group was formed in Potters Bar which in 1945 grew to Branch status which entitled it to its own lamp. In 1975 the new hall was opened by Cecil Parkinson MP. The new hall was used most days by various organisations and for private functions. The Sixty Plus Lunch Club at Meanwhile Toc H Central was in financial difficulties and needed to the Wyllyotts Centre sell assets. This had the effect of cutting off funding for the projects, so members of the Branch negotiated with Hertsmere to lease the To the people of Potters Bar, Wyllyotts is a well-known and popular hall under a new management called The Clayton Centre to carry on venue. Less known perhaps is the hall below which houses the ‘Sixty the traditions of the old Toc H movement which, sadly, is now in Plus Lunch Club’. As the title suggests, the Club provides lunch for those administration. over 60, although many of the members saw 60 some time ago!. During the weekdays a wholesome and nutritious 2-course meal is served, The Clayton Centre is now taking bookings for the hall which has including a cup of tea or coffee. It is just the kind of meal elderly people been partly refurbished and will be having a new kitchen soon. You enjoy – and at an unchallenged price. may be interested to know that, after the running costs of the hall For those who have lost their partner there is an additional blessing. have been paid, the funds will enable us to hold all the events that Cooking for one and eating alone is not too pleasant. In the ‘Sixty Plus Toc H held, plus an additional one this summer for bereaved Lunch Club’ you find yourself in the company of friends, whose children in partnership with The Isabel Hospice. conversation is lively and interesting. Many members have had a varied Please contact Tony Osler for further information on and successful life. 07850 867464 or email [email protected]. That is not all. The Club has specially adapted minibuses with tail-lifts Our website is www.theclaytoncentre.co.uk. and wheelchair facilities, which can collect and return to their front door those whose legs are perhaps not what they used to be. Any person over 60 is most welcome. So if you know of anybody who is interested, or who may be in need of help, or who is perhaps looking for a suitable place for an elderly relative, please ask them to call Shirley or Carol on 01707 643602 between 9.00am and 1.30pm on any weekday. They will be only too pleased to give full information. Interested persons may also wish to visit the Club in the Wyllyotts Centre, perhaps have a tea or coffee, and make their own assessment of the facilities and the friendly atmosphere. The ‘Sixty Plus Lunch Club’ is a charity supported by Hertsmere Borough Council and Hertfordshire County Council, and run mainly by volunteers who are eager to help those in need. 25 Potters Bar Community News LOCAL ORGANISATIONS
AB’s STOMPERS LINE DANCING BROOKMANS PARK TENNIS CLUB FENG SHUI SOCIETY OF HERTS KARATE and SELF DEFENCE Weekly, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. Wroxham School. Golf Club Road, Brookmans Park. 6 courts/floodlights. Suit all Monthly. Elm Court. 7pm. Everyone very welcome. Daily Potters Bar and Broookmans Park. Various times. All levels. 01727 853041 or 07967 964962. abilities. 07788 610272. 01707 664071. Ages 3–adult. 020 8361 8192 or 020 8368 6249. ACT 4* BROOKMANS PARK WEA FIFTY PLUS KARATE FOR ALL THE FAMILY Weekly. Youth clubs and regular events. 01707 665551 Meet weekly on Tuesday and Thursday mornings 10 week course Wide range of activities, events, trips and courses. No membership Weekly, Saturday. Oakmere Youth and Community Centre. Children www.act4.org.uk. held at URC Brookmans Park commencing 29th September – required. Not exclusive to 50 and over. Contact the Fifty Plus team 10.30am–11.30am. Adults 11.45am–1pm. Beginners welcome. ADULT NETBALL contact 01707 650673. for further info on 020 8207 7568. 01707 852641. Monday 7pm–8pm. Wroxham School. £2. Any standard welcome. BURMA STAR FIR and POND WOODS NATURE RESERVE OF KYO RIOKU JUTSU Tel 01707 650902. St Albans branch. Monthly, 2nd Monday. 11am. British Legion HERTS & MIDDX WILDLIFE TRUST* Weekly, Mondays. Furzefield Centre. 7pm–9.30pm. ADULT DANCE AND TAP Club, Verulam Road, St Albans. For ex-servicemen with Burma Star. Monthly 3rd Sunday. Meet at lay-by, Coopers Lane Road, 10am. 07738 629585/645955. Weekly, Monday. Little Heath Church Hall. 8pm–9pm. 020 8207 1247. Tools provided. Contact 01707 657351. LADIES BADMINTON Suzanne 07931 692638. BUSHI SEISHIN RYU FISH/FELLOWSHIP OF SERVICE Weekly, Wednesday afternoons. 2pm–5pm. Christ Church Hall, AIR TRAINING CORPS – 57 (PB) SQUADRON Weekly, Friday. Kidston Institute, Northaw Road West, Northaw. Can provide transport for medical treatment and similar needs Little Heath, friendly, social group. Would welcome new members. 7.30pm–9.30pm. 01707 642354. Weekly, Tuesday and Thursday. Ingram Cadet Centre (opposite in local community. Organised by Churches Together. 01707 650040. Fire Station). 7.15pm–9.30pm. Boys and girls 13–18 years. CARERS IN HERTFORDSHIRE* 01707 653378/659858. LINE DANCE WITH STEPPIN’ TIME New members welcome. 01707 261421/656172. Contact 01442 253344 for information. FRIENDS OF THE EARTH (WELWYN/HATFIELD) Weekly, Wednesday and Thursday. Brookmans Park and Welham ALZHEIMERS SOCIETY CAPITAL ARTS CHILDREN’S CHOIR and YOUTH THEATRE 01707 276754. Green. Absolute beginners to intermediate level. 01707 655866. Last Thursday of every month, St Johns Church Hall, Baker Street. Saturday. Wyllyotts Centre. Age 5–16 years. Drama and choir. FULL GOSPEL BUSINESS MENS FELLOWSHIP INTERNATIONAL LINE DANCING 1.30pm– 3.30pm contact 01707 265326. Saturday weekly at Contact 020 8449 2342/07885 232414 For Christian businessmen. Weekly. Regular local dinners and Weekly, Wednesday. Christ Church Hall, Thornton Road, Little [email protected]. Sixty Plus, Wyllyotts Centre 10.30am– 3.30pm, for families and breakfasts. All welcome. 01707 650386/644735. Heath. 7.30pm–8.45pm. Easy Dances. Phone 01707 662050. CARDIAC SUPPORT GROUP Wednesday 2pm–4pm Beginner/Improver level Oakmere Youth carers. FURZEFIELD WI ‘Heart Throbs’. Monthly, 2nd Wednesday. 7pm. Exercise group and Community Centre, Fetherstone Close off Chase Avenue, ART Monthly, 3rd Thursday. 7.30–10pm. Tilbury Hall. meets 4 times weekly. All at David Lloyd Centre, Carterhatch Lane, Potters Bar. Tel 01707 859578. Every Friday 10am–12noon. Furzefield Court, (next to Elm Court) 01707 659886. £2.30. Contact 020 8207 7568. Enfield. 020 8886 6260. LITTLE HEATH BRIDGE CLUB GOBIONS WOODLAND TRUST Weekly, Tuesday. Little Heath Parish Hall. 7.30pm. Duplicate ART IN HERTS CHARITY LUNCHES Nature conservation group 01707 656531. Bridge. New members welcome. 01707 652343/658016. Weekly, Tuesday. Furzefield Court Mutton Lane. 8pm–10pm United Reformed Church, Darkes Lane, Potters Bar . Commencing GOLDEN EAGLE SPIRITUAL GROUP* Painting in an informal and social atmosphere with occasional 17th September 1st and 3rd Fridays in the month. Soup, full salad LOAVES and FISHES CAFÉ Monthly, 1st Tuesday. Clayton Centre (previously known at Toc H), visiting expert tuition. 01707 650694. buffet, tea/coffee and biscuits 12.50pm £3 per person. Plaese Weekly, Wednesday. Christchurch Little Heath. come and join us 01707 665482. Barnet Road. 8pm. Mediumship and workshops. 01707 658499. 10.45am–12.30pm. All welcome. 01707 662460. ART CLASSES GREEN ROOM PRODUCTIONS Lessons in watercolour and mixed media. Held in Committee CHARLIE’S ANGELS MERLIN MAGICAL SOCIETY Rehearsals Monday at King Charles the Martyr Church Hall, Room 1, Little Heath Parish Hall, Tuesday and Friday mornings Weekly on Wednesdays in term time. 1.30pm–3pm. For toddlers Fortnightly, Thursday. 7.45pm. Little Heath Parish Hall, Thornton and carers. King Charles the Martyr Church Hall. No charge. Wednesday at Oakmere School. Present modern musicals twice a 10am–12am. for details. 01707 850356 www.kwsArt.com. Road. Magicians Club. New members welcome including beginners. 01707 665579. year at Wyllyotts. New members welcome – acting and behind the 01707 664877. ARTHRITIS CARE – PB Branch CHERRY LODGE CANCER CARE scenes. 01727 836938. Monthly. 1st Friday. Christ Church Hall, Little Heath. 2pm–4pm. MIND DROP-IN GROUP Contact Tina on 020 8441 7000 for more information. GUIDES, BROWNIES and RAINBOWS Social Club. 01707 657743. Weekly, Tuesday. 1pm–4pm. Cricket Club, The Walk. CHI KUNG CLASS Potters Bar and Brookmans Park area, contact Sue on 01707 659455. BADMINTON Weekly, Monday 6.30pm–7.30pm at Little Heath Parish Hall, 01707 850147, Hatfield area contact Alison on 07815 559596. Weekly, Friday. Owen’s School. 8pm–10pm. 01707 659196. MITRE CLUB Saturdays 11am–12pm at Potters Bar Health Club. Organised by GURDJIEFF STUDY AND MEDITATION GROUP Age 17+ intermediate upwards. Monthly,1st Tuesday. For retired professionals/businessmen. ‘Just Standing’. 01707 272255 www.juststanding.co.uk. Meets every few weeks. Contact number 01707 654896 for Ramada Hotel,(formerly Comet). Lunch and talk by guest speaker. BADMINTON – OAKLANDS CLUB CHURCHES TOGETHER IN POTTERS BAR more information. 01707 652376. Weekly, Tuesday. 8pm–10pm. Owen’s School Sports Hall. Co-ordination organization for all churches in Potters Bar. HADLEIGH GROUP MOUNTVIEW DANCE SCHOOL Social badminton. July to April including school holidays. Contact chairman Malcolm Golland on 01707 653417. Weekly, Monday, Thursday and Saturday. St John’s Church Hall, Adults-intermediate upwards. 01707 655764. Weekly, Wednesday. 7am at Potters Bar Golf Club, BNI Breakfast CIRCLE FOR THE BLIND and PARTIALLY SIGHTED for business people. All welcome. 01707 644464/859005. Baker Street. Dance classes from age 3 upwards. 01582 461233. BADMINTON CLUB (PB THEATRE COMPANY) MOVES FITNESS Meets at Little Heather Church Hall, Thursdays at 7.30pm. New HARLEQUIN THEATRE COMPANY Dress rehearsals for shows and quarterly evening socials at Weekly, Monday. St Mary’s Church Hall, The Walk, Potters Bar. members of all abilities welcome. Contact 01707 657812. Weekly, Tuesday. 8.15pm. St John’s Methodist Church. New Furzefield Court. Evenings. 01707 657194. members welcome – experience not essential. 01707 642679. 7.30pm–8.30pm. Aerobic Dance Exercise. All fitness levels BADMINTON CLUB (Friern) COMMUNITY CHOIR welcome. 1st lesson free. Bring mat/towel. 01707 651008. Friendly club for intermediate players – Dame Alice Owen’s School HERTFORDSHIRE CONCERT BAND Weekly, Tuesday. Wyllyotts Theatre. 7.30pm–9.30pm. MULTI-SPORT every Wednesday 8.00pm. Contact [email protected]. Tuesday evenings in the Music Department of Hertfordshire For info Joy 01707 655464. University. A friendly wind band that rehearses in Hatfield. Weekly, Tuesday and Thursday. Furzefield Centre. For the active BALLROOM and LATIN DANCING COUNTRYSIDE MANAGEMENT SERVICES Contact 07806 258401 www.hertsconcertband.co.uk. generation 50+. Short tennis, table tennis, badminton, swimming, Weekly. Tilbury Hall. Beginners Monday, 7pm. Improvers 7.45pm Opportunities to enjoy and help look after the local countryside. indoor bowls. 01707 850500. and advanced 8.45pm. Wednesday Beginners Line Dancing HERTFORDSHIRE SHOWBAND 020 8447 5466. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR GIFTED CHILDREN 8.30pm. 01707 268846. Weekly, Monday. Mount Grace School. Training band and lessons CRANBERRIES 7pm, Showband 7.45pm. 01707 650209. – EXPLORERS CLUBS BARNET and DISTRICT CANCER LINK Weekly, Friday. Term time. 9–10.30am. Parent/toddler group. Monthly, 1st Sunday. Borehamwood. For talented children and HERTS PHILHARMONIA ORCHESTRA Drop In Centre, WEEKLY, Wednesday. 1.30pm–4.00pm at Cranborne School. 01707 851471. siblings. 01582 763539 www.nagc-herts.org.uk. Church of Mary Immaculate and St Gregory the Great Church Hall, Meets Thursday evening at Welwyn Garden City. 01428 714394. CROQUET CLUB NETBALL CLUB Union Street, Barnet for cancer patients, families and friends. HERTS STAG CLUB Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. From 2.30pm. Bush Hill Cheshunt Youth: Thursday evenings at Wormley playing fields in 01707 708022/020 8446 3104. Monthly, 1st Monday. Woodman, North Mymms, 12.15pm for Park, Enfield. Entrance Cecil Avenue, off Southbury Road. winter – various leagues. Adults times seeking plays – ring 12.45pm. For retired professional and business people. Purely BARNET PLUS SPORT and SOCIAL CLUB Beginners welcome. Coaching given. 020 8886 6643. Clea on 01707 873676. social. 01707 660566. Weekly. Sundays from 8.30pm at The All Saints’ Arts Centre, CUFFLEY FLORAL ART CLUB* NINTAI KARATE CLUB HERTS PHILHARMONIA ORCHESTRA 122 Oakleigh Road North, London N20 9EZ. wwwBarnetplus.com. Monthly, Tuesday. 8pm. Cuffley Hall, Maynards Place. Contact Weekly. PB Health Club, Mount Grace Road. Monday and Friday. BARNET YHA (North London Outdoor Group) Pat 01707 875100. Doors open at 7.30 for 8.00 start. Meets Thursday evening Welwyn Garden City, for experienced Shotokan karate. Beginners 7pm–8pm. Intermediate/advanced players 01438 714394 or email [email protected]. Weekly, Tuesday 8pm–10pm. Discovery Hall, Netherlands Road, CUFFLEY INDUSTRIAL HERITAGE SOCIETY* 8–10pm. 07956 987100. Barnet. 18–40+. Walking, cycling, social. 020 8449 1553. Monthly, Tuesday. Northaw Village Hall. 7.30 for 8pm. £3. HERTSMERE SOCIETY OF ART NORTH LONDON and DISTRICT SOCIAL CLUB www.barnetyha.org. 01707 875481. Weekly, Wednesday. 1.30pm–4.30pm. Toc H Hall, Barnet Road. FOR THE UNATTACHED Friendly art group. All standards welcome. 01707 658336. BARNET WALKS CUFFLEY OVER 50’S CLUB Weekly, Wednesday. 8pm–11pm. Cheshunt Sports Club, Contact Paul for more information on 020 8440 6805 – Wednesdays, 2pm–5pm. Cuffley Youth and Community Centre. HEALTH WALKS (HERTSMERE) Albury Ride, Cheshunt with dancing to meet all tastes, Walks are guided. Snooker, table-tennis, scrabble, etc. 01707 872747. Meet outside PB train station every Monday, Wednesday friendly club, suitable for over 55, reasonably priced bar. 10.30am. From 2nd April on Friday evenings. Contact Richard 01992 639344 for details. BARRACUDA SWIMMING CLUB DANCE 01727 848168 [email protected]. Weekly, Sunday. Furzefield Centre Mutton Lane. Lizzie Meeks School of Dance. Saturday 10am–2pm and Tuesday NORTH MYMMS BOWLS CLUB 11.30am–12.30pm. Helps people with disabilities to be 4pm–9.30pm. Potters Bar and Ridge. Children and adults: ballet, HUMANISTS – North London Group Dellsome Lane, Welham Green. New members welcome. safe in water. 01707 653329 or 01707 659058. tap, modern, jazz, street dance. Enquiries 01707 670418. Monthly, 3rd Thursday. Non-religious people meet for discussion 01707 656238. BAY JAZZ CLUB DANCE FACTORY UK meetings at Ruth Winston House, Palmers Green + social events. NORTH MYMMS DOG TRAINING CENTRE Weekly. Tuesday. 8.30pm–11pm. Botany Bay Cricket Club, Wroxham School – all standards. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. 01707 653667. Thursday and Friday morning classes 10am and 11am. Obedience East Lodge Lane, Enfield. Live Traditional Jazz. Licensed Bar. Contact Alison/Peter 01727 853041. INSTITUTE OF SPIRITUALIST MEDIUMS and socialisation. Saturday mornings dog agility. All levels New members always welcome. 020 8367 6660. welcome. One-2-one also possible. Tel 01707 275322. DANCING Monthly, 3rd Tuesday. 8pm. 60+ Centre, Wyllyotts. Mediumship BINGO Ballroom and Latin. Beginners. Weekly, Wednesday. and talks. 07813 203883. NORTH MYMMS HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY Weekly, Monday. South Mimms Youth and Community Association, Christ Church Hall, Thornton Road, Little Heath. 8.45pm–10pm. IRISH DANCING Tel 01707 275283. Village Hall. 7.20pm. Make friends and win money. Phone 01707 662050. Weekly, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. Feeney Miller School NORTH MYMMS LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY* 01707 651700/647822. DARBY & JOAN CLUB* of Dancing. Clayton Centre, (formerly Toc H Hall). Age 4+. Monthly, 4th Tuesday, United Reformed Church, Brookmans Park. BODY MOVES KEEP FIT CLASS Wednesdays 2pm–4pm. PB Baptist Church, Barnet Road. 01727 824842. 8pm. £1 refreshments. 01707 656716. Thursday, 8.00pm (term time). Wayside Jubilee Centre, Wayside, Tel June 655599 or Vera 01707 651470. ITALIAN CIRCLE OF MID-HERTS* NORTH MYMMS – ST MARY’S CHURCH Potters Bar. Fitness class for 30+ 11 week course @ £44.00. ELIZABETH ALLEN FOOTBALL CLUB Monthly, Wednesday. Talks on all aspects of Italy. Welwyn Garden Weekly, Wednesday. Lunchtime tea/coffee/snacks in beautiful Contact 01707 271081. Weekly, Saturday afternoon. Old Owen’s, Coopers Lane Road and City Golf Club, Mannicotts. Visitors £5 per person per visit. surroundings. 12noon–2pm. 01707 654633. BOTANY BAY PETANQUE CLUB Coopers Road. Little Heath. 16 years up. Training Tuesday 8pm. Membership £25 per season. Doors open at 7.45pm, talks start at NORTH MYMMS YOUTH and COMMUNITY CENTRE* Weekly, Sunday 10.30am–2pm. Botany Bay Cricket Club. Owen’s School. 01707 652422/646273. 8.15pm. 01707 372264. Station Road, Welham Green. 01707 260198. Come and try the French game of boules. 01707 653325. ENFIELD LIGHT OPERATIC and DRAMATIC SOCIETY (ELODS) JAZZ – GOOGLIES JAZZ CLUB NORTHAW and CUFFLEY BOWLS CLUB BROOKMANS PARK WI Weekly, Tuesday and Friday. 8pm. Drama Group rehearse Meet Thursday evenings Botony Bay Cricket Club, East Lodge Lane King George V Playing Fields, Northaw Road East, Cuffley (near 3rd Monday, 8pm. Brookmans Park United Reformed Church. Winchmore Hill. Perform Wyllyotts. 2 musicals per year. (just off The Ridgeway), 7.30pm. Contact John on Tennis Courts). New members including beginners welcome. Visitors welcome. 01707 657997. 020 8807 7997. 020 8350 3541 for more information 01707 654883.
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NORTHAW GREAT WOOD PB HOCKEY CLUB PB WEA SWIFTS JUNIOR BADMINTON Working parties every Friday at 9.30am and first Sunday Ladies, Men and Junior hockey. If you interested in joining, please Literature Group. Meet on Thursday mornings 10am–12pm. Weekly, Friday. Hatfield Leisure Centre. 5–10pm. Age 7–18 in each month. Meet in car park of the wood. call either Ed on 07763 929462 or Caroline on 07966 451505. United Reform Church. Also courses run through the year. New years. Beginners to nat. Squad level. 01707 652061. [email protected] or 07850 233854. PB JEWISH PARENT and CHILD GROUP members welcome. For more info call 01707 658915. TABLE TENNIS NORTHAW TAI CHI GROUP Weekly, Thursday. 10am. 01707 656202. PHOENIX CONCERT BAND Hertsmere 50+. Weekly, Tuesday. 10–12noon. Thursday 2–4pm. Weekly, Tuesday. Northaw Church of England School. Vineyards PB JUBILEE VIP CLUB FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED Rehearsals Weekly, Thursday. Fair Field Junior School, Elm Court. 020 8207 7568. For Senior Citizens. Weekly, Friday. Road, Northaw. 7.45pm–9pm. 01707 642354. Monthly, Thursday. 2pm–4.30pm. Wayside Centre. Occasional Watford Road, Radlett. 8–10pm. 020 8364 9862 Hatfield Leisure Centre. 10am–12noon. NORTHAW WI outings. Tel 01707 659952. www.phoenixconcertband.ukf.net. 01707 642976. TAE KWON-DO Monthly, 2nd Thursday. 7.30pm, Northaw Village Hall. PB LAWN TENNIS CLUB PoBAD – Potters Bar Assisting Disabilities Weekly. Furzefield Sports Centre. Tuesday 8pm–9pm. 01707 645482. The Walk. 6 AstroTurf courts/floodlights. Mon Play and Pay We make small grants for equipment for the disabled. Also minibus Sunday 7pm–8pm. 07982 66113. OAKMERE BRIDGE CLUB (CHICAGO) 7pm–9pm. Tuesday and Thursday ladies sessions available for hire for disabled and groups. Info 01707 659858. TAI TSUNG KUNG FU Weekly, Monday. 7.30pm, Wyllyotts Centre, Partners Bridge. 9.30am–11.30am. including coffee. 645909. Wheelchair ROTARY CLUB OF BROOKMANS PARK Self Defence. Weekly, Tuesday. Oakmere Primary School. 01707 651461. and Disability tennis available contact Karl 07939 303483. Tuesday 7.30pm for 8pm at Old Owens Rugby Club. Enquiries 7.30pm–9pm. 07968 162304. OAKMERE WI* PB LIFESAVING CLUB welcome. 01707 645343. TALENT TIME STAGE COMPANY Monthly, 2nd Thursday. 7.45pm. Tilbury Hall. 01707 645482. Weekly, Tuesday. Furzefield Centre. 8pm–9pm. From 9 years to ROYAL BRITISH LEGION Weekly, Monday. Little Heath Parish Hall. 5–10pm. Drama, dance, OLD OWENS CRICKET CLUB any age and ability. 020 8440 3346. Monthly, 2nd Wednesday. Cotton Road. 8pm. Ex-service and non singing. Up to 25 years. 01707 660442/07930 400647. Coopers Lane, PB. All abilities welcome. club. Herts Saracen PB NATIONAL WOMENS REGISTER – TUESDAY GROUP ex-service. 01707 658750. League. 07904 194295/020 8819 6638. TOP HAT STAGE SCHOOL Weekly, 8pm in members’ homes. Discussions, quizzes, outings. ROYAL BRITISH LEGION CLUB Weekly, Friday. Elm Court. Part-time theatre arts training. OPEN DOOR CAFÉ New members very welcome. 01707 659903. Weekly Bingo, Thursday. Live music Sunday. Cotton Road. Age 4–7 years. Dance(tap), drama, singing. 4.30pm–7.30pm. Weekly on Thursdays. Closed in August. King Charles the PB PETANQUE PLAYERS 8pm–11pm. New members welcome. 01707 658750. 01727 812666. Martyr Church Hall. 10.30am–2pm. Coffee and lunches served. Play at Oakmere Park, first Saturday of every month 2pm to 4pm, All welcome and all profits to charity. 01707 665579. ROYAL BRITISH LEGION WOMEN’S SECTION TRADITIONAL CRAFTS Sundays 10.15am to 1pm and Tuesday evenings 6pm to 8pm. Monthly, 3rd Wednesday. HQ Cotton Road. 8pm. Fundraising and Weekly, Tuesday. Committee Room. Christ Church Parish Hall, Little OVER 60’s SOCIAL DANCES Contact 01707 654606. 3rd Saturday in month. 60+ Centre, Wyllyotts. social activities. 01707 651930. Heath. 7.30pm–9.30pm. Including lampshades, chair caning, etc. 7.15pm–10.15pm. £2.50 including refreshments PB POTTERS RSPB £2 (£24 per term). 01707 656037. Mondays, 9.30am–12pm and Fridays. Mount Grace School. As from January 2010 Evening meetings at Tilbury Hall, United TUESDAY FRIENDSHIP* PILATES No experience necessary. 657096. Weekly classes Tuesday 7.45pm–8.45pm at Brookmans Park Reformed Church, Darkes Lane Friday 7.45pm. Members £3.50, Alternate Tuesday evenings 8.00pm at United Reformed Church. United Reform Church - contact Neelam on 07891 752906. PB RAMBLING CLUB non-members £4.00. Afternoon meetings at St Johns UR 01707 642983 for men and women all ages. Talks by guest Body Control Instructor – Beginners Monday and Friday 9.30 UR Weekly, Wednesday and Sunday. 10.30am meeting at start of Church Hall, Mowbray Road, New Barnet. Wednesday 2pm. speakers. Church, Brookmans Park. 07831 103467. walk. 654079. Email [email protected]. Members £3.00, non-members £3.50. 01438 817797 or TUMBLE TOTS PARENT/TODDLER GROUP PB ROTARY CLUB 01707 644299. Weekly, Friday. Elm Court. Book a trial class. Tel Gill on Weekly. Term-time. 9.45am–10.45am. Cranborne School. Meets Tuesdays 1pm at (last 7.30pm) Brookmans Park Golf Club, RSPCA 020 8449 4593 – [email protected]. 01707 851471. Darkes Lane, Potters Bar. Tel 653992. Friends of Southridge Animal Rescue and Re-homing Centre, UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE – U3A* PB 41 CLUB PB SHOKOTAN KARATE CLUB Packhorse Lane, Ridge, Shirley. 020 8906 0811. Various activities and interests for study and recreation after For ex-Round Tablers. 1st Wednesday, monthly. Speaker meetings. Training on Wed evenings and Sunday mornings at the SCHOOL OF SWIMMING retirement plus monthly meetings. 3rd Monday. Wyllyotts Centre. 8pm. 01707 851445. Furzefield Centre. Contact SKA on 075 3456 3456 or visit Termly. QE Girls School, Barnet. 5pm–6.30pm. 020 8449 3431. 10am. £1. Ring 01707 652762. www.karate-masters.co.uk. PB ALLOTMENT ASSOCIATION SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING UNITED REFORMED CHURCH Contact Geoff Sudlow on 01707 653910, or call at Highview PB SOCIETY COUNTRY GROUP Monthly, 3rd Saturday. October to July. Tilbury Hall. 7.30pm. Darkes Lane. Weekly, Thursday. Open house. 10.30am. Gardens site on Sundays, from 10am–12am. Monthly, 3rd Tuesday. Tilbury Hall. 7.30pm. Contact Bill £4.50 including refreshments. 020 8441 4835. Coffee and chat. 01707 665482. 01707 651580. PB ART GROUP SCOUTS, CUBS and BEAVERS Every Sunday 3pm–6pm Family fun playing board games. Weekly, Monday. 7.30pm–9.30pm. St John’s Church, Baker PB SOCIETY TOWN GROUP For info Peter 01707 850147. Everyone welcome 01707 659080 Street. All abilities welcome. Tutorial art videos. Friendly club. Monthly, 1st Thursday. Tilbury Hall. 7.30pm. Contact Arnold Amorphic Service – friendly worship with a difference every 3rd SCRABBLE 01727 826640 www.PBAG.co.uk. 01707 654179. Sunday at 5pm. All ages welcome. Every Friday. 10–12noon. Elm Court. £2.30. PB BOWLS CLUB PB SOCIETY FOOTPATH (WALKS) Contact 020 8207 7568. VOLUNTEER CENTRE The Walk. New members welcome. 01707 660336 or email Walks around local environment in and around Potters Bar. All start If you are interested in volunteering with various organisations, ST JOHN AMBULANCE – PB DIVISION [email protected]. at 2.15pm.Contact Steve 01707 659478 www.bpsoc.org.uk. please contact Carol on 020 8207 4504. Weekly, Wednesday. 8pm–10pm. The Walk. First aid training, PB CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS GROUP PB SPIRITUALIST CHURCH care and lots of fun. 01707 850672. WALKS – HERTSMERE HEALTH WALKS Monthly, 2nd Tuesday. Coffee morning. Not drop-in. Hill Rise. Evenings of clairvoyance and healing services. Meet outside PB train station every Monday, Wednesday SEQUENCE DANCING 9.30am–11.30am. At Wayside. 01707 859325. 01707 655147/658207. 10.30am. From 2nd April on Friday evenings. Contact Weekly, Wednesday. 8pm-–10pm. South Mimms Village Hall, PB CHORAL SOCIETY* PB SQUASH CLUB 01727 848168. [email protected]. Weekly, rehearsals Tuesdays. 7.45pm. St John’s Church Hall, Blanche Lane. Some instruction given. New members welcome. Mount Grace School, Mount Grace Road. Club nights, leagues, WEDNESDAY BREAK CLUB Baker Street. Previous experience not essential. www.pbchoral.org 01707 659621. coaching. All ages and abilities. Junior coaching Saturday and Fortnightly on Wednesdays. 2.30pm–4pm. King Charles the 01707 642393. SHOSHIN KARATE JITSU CLUB Sunday. 07961 120018. Martyr Church Hall. Social Club for age 55+. £1 per meeting. Weekly, Wednesdays. DHC Potters Bar Health Club, Mount Grace PB CINE and VIDEO Society* PB TABLE TENNIS CLUB 01707 658540. Road. 8pm–9.30pm. Realistic self-defence. Beginners and all Alternate Thursdays. 8pm. Wyllyotts Centre. Weekly, Tuesday and Thursday. Cricket Club, The Walk. Barnet and Tel 01707 656446/872210. grades welcome. 07734 294630. WHIST DRIVE Shaw Leagues. Evening. 01707 852422. 1st Friday. Monthly. Village Hall, Northaw. 7pm for 7.45pm. PB CRICKET CLUB SIXTY PLUS LUNCHEON CLUB* PB THEATRE COMPANY* 01707 651682. The Walk. New members welcome. 01707 888633. Weekdays. 12noon–1.30pm. Friendly atmosphere. Plus am/pm Rehearsals Tuesday and Friday. Chancellors School, Brookmans Monthly, 2nd Thursday. South Mimms Village Hall. 7.30pm. social clubs. Minibus transport available. 01707 643602. PB CRUSADERS SPORTS and SOCIAL CLUB Park. Stage 2 musicals and 2 plays per year. Performers, 01727 869211. Daily. Members club. 5.30–11pm.(Monday to Saturday) SIXTY PLUS SENIOR CITIZENS ART GROUP backstage help and front of house. For info call Gillian on WILD HILL DOG CLUB 12noon–3pm (Sunday). For all sports/social activities visit Weekly, Thursday. 1.30pm–4pm. 60+ Centre, Wyllyotts. Well 01707 657194. To go on mailing list call Aby on 01707 321649 Weekly, Thursday. 7.30pm. Puppy socialisation classes from 8 www.pottersbarcrusaders.com. established group. Couple of Exhibitions each year. No instruction or visit website www.pottersbartheatrecompany.co.uk. weeks old. Wildhill Village Hall. 01707 656837/651610. PB and DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY* PB TOWN BAND but plenty of encouragement and enthusiasm. Only £1.30 per Monthly lectures. 8pm. 60+ Centre, Wyllyotts. £1. 01707 657586. session including tea. New members most welcome. Contact WILD HILL WI Weekly rehearsals, Friday. 8pm–10pm. Scout Hut, Quakers Lane. Monthly, 1st Wednesday. 1.30pm. Christ Church, Little Heath PB and DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY* Pauline Goodwin on 01707654007. Traditional brass band. New players welcome. 01438 355351. Parish Hall. 658479. Meets alternate Wednesdays. 8pm–10pm. Elm Court, Mutton PB TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB* SLIMMERS WORLD Lane. Members 50p. Visitors £2. Phone 01707 665101 for more YOGA Parkfield, The Walk. Matches every Saturday 3pm. Some Sundays Monday, Tuesday and Thursday at various locations in Potters Bar. information. Contact Sue on 01707 884911 or 07956 338561 for more Weekly (term time) Hatha yoga. Wednesday 7.30pm and and midweek. Training Tuesday and Thursday. 7.30pm. Thursday 9.30am and Thursday 7.30pm UR Church, Brookmans PB and DISTRICT PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY 020 8360 7859. information on days and times. Park. 07831 103467. Monday 7.30pm for 8pm. Wyllyotts Centre. Any standard SNOOKER PB TOWNSWOMEN’S GUILD Weekly, Tuesday. Little Heath Church Hall. 9.30am–11am. welcome. 01707 658735. And other activities daily. Kidston, Northaw. 9am–11pm. Senior Monthly, 2nd Wednesday. 7.30pm. Wayside Hall. Beginners welcome. 01707 659572. PB DOG TRAINING SOCIETY 01707 653650. citizens half fee £14 per annum. 01707 654158. YOGA CLASSES Weekly, Sunday. 10am–11am. 8 week courses. 01707 651610. SOUTH MIMMS ART GROUP PB TOWN TWINNING ASSOCIATION Weekly, Tuesday. 1pm–2.30pm. St John’s Church Hall, PB EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH Visits to and from Franconville and Viernheim. 01707 659871 or Weekly, Thursday. 60+ Centre, Wyllyotts. 2–4pm. Weekly. Mimms Hall Road. Family services, children’s and youth Baker Street. Mixed ability. 01438 816356. 659970. 01707 650347. clubs. Info 01707 652827. Weekly, Tuesday, 7.30pm–9pm at St John Ambulance, PB TREFOIL GUILD SOUTHGATE COLLEGE* St John House, The Walk. A gentle Hatha Yoga class for all abilities PB FLOWER CLUB* For ex Guiders/Guides/Scouters etc. Contact Rita on For further information contact 020 8982 5050. in a friendly relaxed atmosphere. 07826 554062. Monthly, 2nd Wednesday (except August). 7.30pm for 8pm. King 01707 654721 for more information. Charles the Martyr Church Hall. Visitors welcome and pay £4 per SPANISH CIRCLE* YOUTH CLUBS ticket. Membership costs £20 per year. For further details contact PB TWINS CLUB Monthly, 2nd Friday. 7.30–10.30pm. Welwyn Garden City Golf Weekly. Elm Court. 01707 659602 for details. 01707 850089 or 01707 656796. 2nd and 4th Friday. 10am–12noon. King Charles the Martyr Club, Mannicots, High Oaks Road, Welwyn Garden City. Learn culture and language of Spanish speaking countries. Everyone PB GOLF CLUB* Church Hall. Monthly get-togethers and socials 01707 655640. welcome. £5. 01707 661722. Darkes Lane. New members and societies welcome. Green fees. PB UNDER 5’s ASSOCIATION* Tell us about your event, meeting, activity and we 01707 652020. Approximately 6 meetings per year plus local events. STANDING LIKE A TREE Anyone involved with young children welcome. Chi Kung class. Potters Bar Health Club. Saturdays 11am. will publicise it and give details of your PB GYMNASTICS CLUB organisation in the Community News. Recreational (ages 4–12 years). Monday 5.15pm Furzefield Tel 01707 652375/647211. Tel 01707 272255. Centre. Squad training (ages 6–13 years) Tuesday, Thursday, and PB UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB SUGAR ART CLUB Contact: [email protected] Friday evenings 5.30pm and Saturday 9am Chancellor’s School Training weekly. Age 5–16 years. Boys and Girls. Phone for Monthly demonstrations, 1st Monday. Furzefield Court, Mutton or [email protected]. 01923 855598. times/venues. 01707 653546/647526. Lane. 7.30pm. 01707 850432.
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1) ANNANDALE SURGERY Tel: 01707 644451 Surgery Opening Hours: 8.30am–6pm Monday to Friday Test Results/Enquiries: 01707 622979 between 2pm and 5pm Monday to Friday Monthly newsletter available from surgery Extended Hours: Saturday 8.30am–12noon for routine booked appointments, collecting prescriptions and enquiries. 2) HIGHVIEW MEDICAL CENTRE Local Libraries Tel: 01707 871980 Oakmere Brookmans Park Surgery Opening Hours: 8am–6pm Monday to Friday Test Results/Enquiries: 01707 871982 between 2pm and 4pm Monday to Friday High Street, Potters Bar Bradmore Green Monthly newsletter available from surgery Monday 10am–8pm Monday to Friday 2pm–6pm Tuesday to Friday 9am–8pm Saturday 9am–1pm Extended Hours: For routine booked appointments. Monday and Tuesday 6.30–8pm and some Saturday appointments are available twice a month. Saturday 9am–4pm Sunday Closed Sunday Closed The surgery is closed every Wednesday from 1–2.30pm for staff training. For further information, visit your local library or call 01438 737333 3) PARKFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE and ask for the appropriate library. Tel: 0844 477 8640 Surgery Opening Hours: 8am–6pm Monday to Friday Test Results/Enquiries: As above Wyllyotts Centre, Extended Hours: Wednesday to Friday from 7am and Saturday 8–11.15am for Darkes Lane, EN6 2HN routine booked appointments. 4) POTTERELLS MEDICAL CENTRE Mondays Personal Callers 10.00am–12.30pm and 1.00pm–3.30pm Tel: 01707 273338 Wednesday Mornings Pre-booked Appointments 10.00am–1.00pm Surgery Opening Hours: 8.30am–6.30pm Monday to Friday Thursdays Personal Callers 10.00am–12.30pm and 1.00pm–3.30pm Test Results/Enquiries: As above after 11am. Extended Hours: For routine, non-emergency appointments. Every Monday and fourth Tuesday 6.30–9pm and first and third Saturday 8.30–11am. Nurse-led Fast Track Service: Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday 9.30am–12noon. 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
Useful Numbers Hertsmere Borough Council 020 8207 2277 Hertfordshire Police Non-emergency 0845 330 0222 Herts Domestic Violence Helpline 08088 088088 Hertfordshire County Council 01923 471555 National Debt Line 08088 084000 Consumer Direct (Herts) 0845 404 0506 Highways (including potholes, traffic light faults and streetlights) 01923 471320 Wasteaware 0845 742 5000 Three Valleys Water Leaks 0800 376 5325 Childline 0800 1111 Crime Stoppers Anonymous Line 0800 555 111 CAB Advice Line 0844 826 9703 Environmental Health – pest control 020 8207 7435 – out of hours emergency (noise nuisance, etc) 0845 300 0021 NHS Direct (Nurse advice and health information) 0845 4647
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