Established 1998 SPRING 2016 Community Delivered to 13,000, Door to Door www.pottersbarcommunitynews.co.uk Distributed in Potters Bar, Little Heath, South Mimms, Ridge, Northaw and Brookmans Park Introducing The Community News Website The Community News now has its It should be stressed that the website is an own website featuring copies of the alternative; it is still intended that the printed current and previous issues, all version will be delivered to everyone in Potters available to view on-line. Our Bar and the local circulation area. entry into the 21st century in terms One major advantage of looking at The of technology sees another step Community News on-line will be the ability to forward for this publication and enlarge the typeface on the screen to make it provides an alternative format easier to read detailed information, which makes it more accessible to particularly for the Local Organisations all. section. Anyone not receiving a printed copy, especially those who no longer live locally, will also be able to keep in touch with events happening in Potters Bar via the website. It also means that our advertisers reach a potentially large audience. Communication will be enhanced NEWS with the “Contact Us” facility providing easy access. The new email addresses are shown on page 2 although the existing e-mail will run in parallel for the time being. We intend to cover the ongoing cost of the website by seeking a sponsor for each issue and we are delighted that the Potters Bar Beer Festival has supported our initial venture. We are very grateful for the help and guidance provided by Euan Prasser and the work he has done in association with Debbie Usher in establishing the website. We hope you enjoy looking at it, and we look forward to receiving your feedback. Volunteers REQUIRED chools W’ Easter Local Page 3 Churc ns In this issue rticles O h Organisatio ervices Pages 26 and 27 Pages 7, 8 and 9 Pages 13–16 Page 25 Potters Bar Community News Contacts for A message from the Editors Another issue full of interesting and varied articles covering local activities. We are very grateful to all those who have contributed this time and Potters Bar encourage everyone to send articles to us. Please don’t be shy! We depend Community News on you! We should be very grateful if you would try to submit articles as soon as www.pottersbarcommunitynews.co.uk possible rather than waiting until the deadline is approaching. Several could Chairman not be included this time because there was insufficient space, or time to John Connell 01707 851445 deal with them. Joint Editors One of our most important functions is to publicise the need for volunteers Debbie Usher and John Connell [email protected] for local organisations. This issue contains details of many such Advertising opportunities which we are delighted to publicise. Debbie Usher 01707 655948 John Connell and Debbie Usher [email protected] What’s On Sue Weaver How to send articles 476 Mutton Lane, Potters Bar, EN6 3BB [email protected] Email to [email protected]. Please keep articles to Sports around 300 words or less, using plain text word. Handwritten or typed articles are also acceptable if you do not have access to a computer (contact John Connell on John Connell 01707 851445 01707 851445). Photos, logos, etc should be sent as tif, bmp or jpg file. Schools Diane Thompson 01707 857246 How to supply adverts Distribution Ring to book a space, bearing in mind that there is usually a waiting list. Artwork Peter Silverthorne 01707 655464 must be supplied in pdf or jpgs format, created at the specified size according to your Peter Weaver 01707 850147 booking. Advertisers are responsible for advising us of any alterations to adverts Design which have been previously published. Email to GREENGilbert 07956 222296 [email protected]. Printing Ushers Print & Design Ltd 01707 851242 Sizes and prices of adverts Treasurer Black and White Colour Peter Weaver 01707 850147 Width Height Width Height Editorial Team 43.75mm x 50mm = £25 43.75mm x 50mm = £40 Gill Connell 01707 851445 92.50mm x 50mm = £50 92.50mm x 50mm = £70 John Godfrey 01707 645955 92.50mm x 100mm = £75 92.50mm x 100mm = £100 Aaron Jacob 07411 059036 92.50mm x 130mm = £90 92.50mm x 130mm = £120 Joy Stovell 01707 655464 Kimberley Swift Website sponsorship [email protected] Price per issue = £200 Potters Bar Community News welcomes contributions for publication Deadline dates for next (July) edition from individuals and community Advertising Articles groups. Where there is a linked commercial, political or individual 18th May for July issue 1st June for July issue interest in items for publication, the managing committee reserves all Delivery editorial rights. Potters Bar Roads requiring deliverers: Ashwood Road, Aston Way, Cranborne Close, Community News does not accept Wayside flats, Darkes Lane flats (above shops), High Street flats (above shops), responsibility for the accuracy of Bowmans Close, Heathfield Close flats. information contained in published items or views expressed in those items. If you do not have a copy, or receive more than one, or wish to volunteer as a deliverer, please contact Peter Silverthorne or Peter Weaver. 2 www.pottersbarcommunitynews.co.uk Interested in volunteering? Ever thought of giving some of your time to help others in the community? Also look here for items wanted by organisations; you may be able to help them. If you are a local organisation or charity and are looking for volunteers or looking for items for your group, why not email me at [email protected]. Volunteer animal network drivers wanted THE RSPCA relies on its dedicated volunteer drivers to transport animals from private boarding, vets and branches to our rehoming centres so they can begin their search for their forever home. We need more volunteer drivers based at RSPCA Southridge Animal Centre, Packhorse Lane, Ridge. You must be over 21 years old, have a clean driving licence and be available any day between Monday and Friday. We are looking for people who are flexible, happy to sometimes drive long distances, and of course love animals and want to make a positive impact on animal welfare. The Animal Networking team is a small one and processing applications and insurance paperwork does require a lot of administration time, so please do only apply if you are really interested in becoming a volunteer. Our volunteers will need to commit to at least one day a week being either Volunteer Health Walk leaders wanted! We’re looking for ad-hoc or a scheduled day – we are happy to work around new leaders to join our teams in Hertsmere and across your preference! Hertfordshire. One of our wonderful drivers who has been volunteering ® It’s flexible for four years says ‘I really enjoy my RSPCA network driving ® We provide free training and all resources as you never know what will be next! I’ve had everything in ® It’s fun and rewarding. the van from bird-eating spiders, snakes and birds to cats and dogs. I have even had sheep and goats in a trailer on Interested? Join a Health Walk to find out more, or contact the back! I really think that between us we do make a small the team on 01992 588433. difference to the animals that we help.’ If you are interested, please email Amy at Save your used postage stamps [email protected] to find out more and receive The RSPCA at Southridge can get money for your old an application form. This volunteer role is subject to two stamps. It’s a very simple way of fundraising. Once you have references and an online driving assessment. saved a fair amount, either drop them off at the Centre or post them to Carol Brown at Southridge RSPCA Animal Centre, Packhorse Lane, Ridge, EN6 3LZ. Home library service Can you spare some time to help customers who are unable to visit the Library? If you are interested in selecting and delivering books in your local area, please ask library staff for further details. Alternatively call 0300 123 4049 or email [email protected]. 3 Potters Bar Community News Threat to our green belt in Park News Little Heath and Potters Bar Hertmere’s Parks and Amenities are currently working with We are the LITTLE HEATH ACTION GROUP formed over 1 year ago to co- Potters Bar Museum, the Battlefields Trust and volunteers to ordinate local residents’ responses and objections to large scale organise a centenary event in Oakmere Park for Saturday 1 development on the Green Belt around Little Heath and Potters Bar. October to commemorate the shooting down of a Super Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council, under their Local Plan proposals, have Zeppelin over Potters Bar. The event will culminate in a allocated sites for nearly 350 dwellings in the Welwyn Hatfield section of balloon release and the laying of wreaths. Little Heath. They have not consulted residents in the Hertsmere Borough Council’s section of Little Heath or other roads leading from Church Road, “Pigs do fly” in Potters Bar…have you spotted “Priscilla the A1000 or Darkes Lane. Flying Pig” in Oakmere Park? Little Heath has no services or shops, so much of the traffic from the Francesca Fitch proposed new developments will have to travel into Potters Bar. This will Hertsmere Parks Officer result in extra traffic and congestion and will raise safety issues for residents and their children, especially where footpaths are not fully Future Events provided eg Heath Road.