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Delivered to 13,000, Door to Door www.pottersbarcommunitynews.co.uk Distributed in Potters Bar, Little Heath, South Mimms, Ridge, Northaw and Brookmans Park Help needed by Potters Bar Town Football Club Project Name: “STAND UP THE BAR”. over 50 years now, our greatest achievement, Project: Potters Bar Town FC gained promotion to gaining promotion, is being threatened by the the Bostik League Premier Division this season for possibility of immediate relegation. This will have a the first time in their history. However, FA rules devastating effect on the club, our players and state they MUST add two stands for 200 people by supporters and the town. Today, as a community 31st March 2019 OR be relegated. We have club, it is not just about football, we all contribute therefore set up a fund-raising project: “STAND UP to the good health and comfort of those watching. THE BAR”. We are doing everything to raise funds, but as time Goal: £5,000 towards their £15,000 share of the is so short, we need to ask for help. Please support £50,000 cost. us if you can and thank you.” When by: 31st March 2019. Peter and Carole Waller Grants: The Football Stadia Improvement Fund The Club has been highlighted in a Premier League will then provide up to 70% funding. video, for non-league football. Add this link to

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Contacts for A message from the Editor Our deadlines are such that this is being written in late January with a covering of snow on the ground. But this is our Spring issue, bringing with it a promise of warm Potters Bar weather to look forward to. We pick up that theme with the first in a series of articles on garden design, details of the walks from the Potters Bar Society and items on Community News bowls, canoe polo, cricket and tennis to tempt you into sporting action.

www.pottersbarcommunitynews.co.uk This edition again presents a balance of interesting articles and information. There are lots of opportunities for volunteers and scope to become involved with many local Chairman clubs and organisations. John Connell 01707 851445 Thank you to all those who have submitted articles and, of course, to our advertisers. Joint Editors John Connell Debbie Usher and John Connell [email protected] Advertising How to send articles Debbie Usher 01707 655948 Email to [email protected]. Please keep articles to [email protected] around 300 words or less, using plain text word. Handwritten or typed articles are What’s On also acceptable if you do not have access to a computer (contact John Connell on Sue Weaver 01707 851445). Photos, logos, etc should be sent as tif, bmp or jpg file. [email protected] How to supply adverts Schools Diane Thompson 01707 857246 Ring to book a space, bearing in mind that there is usually a waiting list. Artwork must be supplied in pdf or jpgs format, created at the specified size Distribution according to your booking. Advertisers are responsible for advising us of any Peter Silverthorne 01707 655464 alterations to adverts which have been previously published. Email to Peter Weaver 01707 850147 [email protected]. Design GREENGilbert 01763 289294 Sizes and prices of adverts Black and White Colour Printing Width Height Width Height Ushers Print & Design Ltd 01707 851242 43.75mm x 50mm = £25 43.75mm x 50mm = £40 Treasurer 92.50mm x 50mm = £50 92.50mm x 50mm = £70 Peter Weaver 01707 850147 92.50mm x 100mm = £75 92.50mm x 100mm = £100 92.50mm x 130mm = £90 92.50mm x 130mm = £120 Editorial Team Gill Connell 01707 851445 Website sponsorship Chris Cook [email protected] John Godfrey 01707 645955 Price per issue = £100 Joy Stovell 01707 655464 Deadline dates for next edition Advertising Articles Potters Bar Community News 18th May for July issue 31st May for July issue welcomes contributions for publication from individuals and community Delivery of Community News groups. Where there is a linked The Community News would not exist without its volunteer team of deliverers and commercial, political or individual the Editor would like to take this opportunity of thanking all of them once again for interest in items for publication, the their fantastic help over many years. managing committee reserves all editorial rights. Potters Bar Some of the delivery team have been on board since the inception of the News nearly Community News does not accept 20 years ago and they, in particular, are owed a deep expression of gratitude. responsibility for the accuracy of If you do not receive a copy at your home or would like to add your name to the team information contained in published of deliverers, please contact Peter Silverthorne or Peter Weaver. items or views expressed in those items.

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opportunity of helping to support and improve the practice. Interested in volunteering? For more information on how you can become involved, Ever thought of giving some of your time to please contact Harvey Ward on 07913 76202 or help others in the community? Also look here [email protected]. for items wanted by organisations; you may be able to help them. Community Christmas Dinner 2018 If you are a local organisation or charity and are looking Over many years the offers of help to enable this special for volunteers or looking for items for your group, why not meal to take place have been overwhelming, so I wish to email me at [email protected]? take this opportunity to thank the cooks, washer-uppers, servers, table host/hostesses and drivers, especially Sue and Governor vacancies at John driving the mini bus with additional wheelchair facility. The guests are so grateful to the super volunteers who give Little Heath Primary School up their Christmas Day for those in our community who The governors at Little Heath Primary School are looking would otherwise be on their own. This year we served for 2 people to join them on the Governing Board. Being a Christmas Dinner to sixty people at the Baptist Church, governor is a rewarding role. including some of the volunteers. If you are able to spare a few hours each month to attend Again, thanks to everyone who helped. meetings or would like to find out more please email Di Travers [email protected].

Wool wanted We are a group of knitters who knit for charity at St Mary’s Church in The Walk, Potters Bar. We are asking for any knitting wool that you could supply. If you have any to spare, please contact Sheila on 01707 651650. Also, if you would like to join us please contact me. Sheila Moule

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3 Potters Bar Community News Photographic Society’s 75th year Potters Bar and District Photographic Society has just celebrated its 75th year and their competition prizes were shared amongst a good spread of their members. Particularly noteworthy were the entries from Graham Coldrick and David Fordham. Graham’s winning picture called ‘Husky Help’ was taken while on holiday in Norway. He said “My picture of the Huskies was taken in Norway on a raw February morning when the temperature was minus 15 degrees. I was surprised that it was successful as Lamps, Lights and Accessories Retail and Wholesale it had not been selected for inclusion 80 High Street, Potters Bar, EN6 5AB in various landscape competitions Tel: 01707 653889 Fax: 01707 662464 Email: [email protected] which I had put it forward for. The judge www.kramerelectrical.co.uk OPEN: Monday and Tuesday 8.00am–6.00pm on the night liked the strange lighting Wednesday 8.00am–1.00pm Thursday and Friday 8.00am–6.00pm provided by the sun which never rose Saturday 8.00am–5.00pm very high in the sky and gave the Sunday Closed impression of dawn throughout the day.” David produced a picture of two deer Friends of Parkfield Medical called ‘Feeding in the Shadows’. He said “I am absolutely delighted to have Centre fundraising for a won best print in the ‘general class’ of Print of the Year competition. There were some fantastic Defibrillator photographs entered by fellow members, so it really made my day to The Friends of Parkfield Medical Centre Patients have one of my pictures picked as the winner”. Participation Group celebrated their 20th Birthday in This is the end of my first full year at Potters Bar Photographic December. The overall aims of the PPG are to develop Society and I would highly recommend the club to anyone who wants a positive and constructive relationship between to develop their photographic skills and get more enjoyment out of patients and the practice, and inform patients about their photography. health care by providing talks and discussions, The Society has had a varied anniversary year with theory and publishing newsletters and providing information practical training sessions, competitions, a model shoot, training on through various media about NHS initiatives. ‘light painting’ where buildings and other items are lit by a torch at As a registered charity the group also raises funds to provide night and, the highlight for many, a photographic visit to Venice. equipment which is outside of the practice’s remit to supply, and fund Plans for 2019 will be equally varied and details can be found at other services to enhance the patient experience. This year our focus is http://pottersbarphotosoc.org.uk. The Society meets most on providing a publicly accessible Defibrillator which will be available Mondays from 8pm in the Alexander Wilding Suite of the Wyllyotts 24/7 at the top end of The Walk. We have been awarded a grant by the Centre in Darkes Lane, Potters Bar. It is happy to welcome potential British Heart Foundation and they will supply the equipment at a members irrespective of their photographic ability. reduced cost. The PPG will need to commit up to £1,000 overall and a Philip Jones very successful quiz night and raffle in November has already raised over £600 towards that amount. To help us towards the remaining funds, we are seeking help from Co-op shoppers. When they buy Co-op Barbara’s Beauty own-brand products 1% goes to local causes like ours, and Co-op Treatments members can decide which local community group they would like to Fully qualified beautician back online www.coop.co.uk/membership. We really hope that Facials £24 • Manicures £12 people will visit the store and the website and choose to support us. Pedicures £16 To complement the provision of the equipment we will be arranging Home visits for Manicures and Pedicures can be arranged community training sessions for anyone who would like to learn CPR Waxing Half Leg £10 and how it can be supported by the use of a defibrillator. The ability to Eye Treatments £6 provide CPR and defibrillation within a few minutes of a sudden cardiac Get 10% off with this advert arrest is critical whilst waiting for the emergency services to arrive, and Contact 01707 655543 www.barbarasbeauty.co.uk the provision of easily accessible equipment is key to being able to achieve that and it will save lives. 4 www.pottersbarcommunitynews.co.uk

Fantastic achievement by LIGHTING & ELECTRICAL Atlantic Discovery team SHOWROOM 5 Kemble Parade, Potters Bar, We reported in previous editions the preparations Hertfordshire EN6 5AP and training being undertaken by the Atlantic Tel: 01707 660050 Fax: 01707 660070 Email: Discovery team, which includes local resident Isaac [email protected] Kenyon, for the Taliker Whisky Atlantic Challenge. www.lightingandelectricalshowroom.co.uk Here is an account from Isaac following the OPENING TIMES: Monday, Tuesday and Friday 10am–6pm completion of their voyage: Saturday 9.30am–5pm Why row an ocean? It is a journey that cannot be replicated. I would sum it up as the most phenomenal moment of my life and it is something that will never be taken away from me. It began with the Recitals at raising of £100,000 for the entire project, through sponsorship and choosing a charity – ours was the MS Society. You can still donate at United Reformed Church www.atlanticdiscovery.co.uk. I was part of a team with three others (Benjamin Ajayi-Obe, Cameron Parker and Jack Hopkins). Stephen Jones the Director of Music at Potters Bar URC We started the row with two weeks spent preparing our boat and kit has put together an impressive programme of that was shipped to the start line on the volcanic island of La Gomera lunchtime recitals performed mostly by professionals. in the Canary Islands, west of Africa. This is where you focus your They will be held once a month on a Friday, thoughts and deal with the tensions and worries of what is to come. commencing on 1st March and going through to July. After the start and completing the first day of rowing, you lose sight They all start at 12.30 and are followed by a charity lunch. Full details of land and say goodbye to all those people closest to you. are shown in the ‘What’s On’ section. Seasickness sets in, however the positive is that it is the most Stephen is also conducting a performance of ‘The Voyage’ by Bob enlightening feeling being out in the natural elements, swimming Chilcott on Saturday 23rd March at St John’s Church in Boxmoor, Hemel with whales and looking directly at the eye of a whale, playing with Hempstead. Also involved will be the Aeolian Singers, the Dacorum dolphins and catching wild fish. Navigating using stars whilst using Community Choir and the Sandringham School Choir. The event is being your own solar powered chart plotter, drinking your own homemade held to support the National Campaign to End Loneliness. Tickets from water (desalinated), eating freeze-dried ration packs and spending Age UK Dacorum on 01442 259049. 40 days out at sea with your best friends. We were living in the moment and appreciating our surroundings, something that isn’t quite done anymore. When we saw the outline of Antigua, the finishing destination, one day out, our hearts beat harder than they ever did before! We arrived at sunrise with flares in the air, the sound of super-yachts’ horns and the cheers of a thousand people in English Harbour Antigua. Those dearest to us we hugged harder than ever before after wobbling off the boat with our sea-legs. Especially our creative genius Penny Bird who did all our media for us whilst we were away at sea. This was the journey of a lifetime and I would urge anyone, especially younger than myself at 25 years old, to do something like this. The skills and knowledge ground you for the future. Don’t let great opportunities wait, grab them with both hands! I have much pleasure in relaying this account of my Atlantic row. If anyone wants me to give a talk to their company, to inspire and motivate, I would welcome the opportunity. Contact details [email protected]. Isaac

Picture; pennybird and camera. 5 Schools News from St Giles Last October, a group of our key stage 2 children went to Belgium and Northern France to visit the World War One battlefield sites. Being the 100-year anniversary of the end of the war, we felt it was the perfect opportunity to give the children a chance to experience, and really understand, the effect that the war had on the people of Europe, and the huge loss of life. The children were able to visit actual trenches, experience the dug-outs, see first-hand the many, many cemeteries and really understand why it is so important to remember those terrible events from Special lunch for the past. Lest we forget. On 30th November, small Oakmere children groups of children were seen On Friday 25th January walking in pyjamas and the Oakmere School dressing gowns in the cold and reception children set dark towards St Giles’ Church, South Mimms, with teddies off on an adventure. and blankets. 44 children They had recently been spent the night on mats in their making a role-play sleeping bags as part of a restaurant in their sponsored event to raise money for the homeless charity, Centrepoint. classroom and the Early Years Team thought that it This is becoming something of a tradition for St Giles’ Primary would be a great idea to give the children the ‘real’ School, and this year they raised £1,961.81. Our school prides itself experience of being inside a restaurant. A telephone on pupils learning about compassion, and the children spoke about call was made to the staff of a local restaurant who what it must be like not to have a home or a safe place to stay. It also said that they would be delighted to have a visit from led to some sensitive conversations with adults about the best way to us. help those we see sleeping rough. The children enjoyed games and So, on the morning we wrapped up well and headed off. We were hot chocolate with marshmallows, and experienced the wonderful greeted by Michelle and her team and sat down at our allotted tables. atmosphere in the historical church. This was a really memorable The children all bought a drink and then Michelle told us some facts event for the children and, despite the many sleepy faces in the about the restaurant, which is part of a chain. I did not realise how morning, there was a real sense of having done something important, many tomatoes they use… 9 million a year – wow! We then had an and lasting memories made with their friends along the way. alphabet quiz naming fruit and vegetables. The children had a terrific Forthcoming events: Details of our events can be found on our time and were extremely well-behaved and polite, so much so we have website www.stgiles.herts.sch.uk. been invited back. We are all now looking forward to our next visit.

6 Schools Gym and Dance Show 3rd–4th April 2019 Everyone is invited to Mount Grace School’s annual Gym and Dance display which will be held on Wednesday 3rd and Thursday 4th April 2019 in the School Hall at 7pm. The theme this year is ‘Around the World’ and students rehearse three times per week from November through to March. The event is organised by the Year 11 BTEC dancers and there will be over 25 acts performed in a range of different styles. It is always a fantastic, lively and professional event. Primary schools are invited to the matinee performance. Tickets will be available on the door at a cost of £5, of Success for which £1 goes towards maintenance and equipment at the school. Dame Alice Owen’s pupils Charity Fundraising Students in all year groups have been fundraising for a variety of Over recent months, several pupils from Dame Alice charities over the last two terms. The charities include Help for Owen’s have enjoyed success in a variety of sports Heroes; Water Aid; Guide Dogs for the Blind; World Wildlife Fund and and activities: the Alzheimer’s Society. Students also prepared Christmas boxes for Amir Guppy: Amir was successful in taking the silver medal at the vulnerable families and the Salvation Army, and donated food to the 2018 International Biology Olympiad held in Tehran. The event Food Bank. lasted for a week, and spanned two days where competitors worked ‘Thrive’ Curriculum ‘Preparedness for the Future’ on four ninety-minute practical exams on the first day, and two three- hour theory exams on the second. Amir had a long journey to the Year 9 students have been studying ‘Preparedness for the Future’ as final! The selection started with a nationwide theory paper, of which part of their ‘Thrive’ curriculum this term. This has involved studying the top 150 students were put through to sit an additional paper. The basic first aid and learning how to respond in emergency situations. top sixteen from the second round were then invited to a residential Students have completed three practicals – primary surveys and camp at the University of Warwick, with only four chosen to recovery, bleeding and CPR. Students who took part will receive a CPR represent Great Britain. Amir said “The IBO is a spectacular event, Competency Certificate. not because of the excellent academic side to it, but the truly global nature of the occasion, exemplified by this year’s record number of 269 students from 71 countries that participated”. Alexandra Lockett was awarded the Purple Hertfordshire Archery Medal thus completing the triple purple with the Archery GB Purple Rose and the English Archery Federation Purple Cross. She also won the National Indoor Championship. It’s perhaps not surprising that her favourite colour is purple! Oliver Almond was crowned as the 2018 U14 British National Judo Champion – his second national title in 3 years. Oliver’s success comes after a long year of hard work, constant dedication and some considerable sacrifice for him and his family. He trains regularly 3 times a week at his two clubs in Kilburn and Enfield, and he also gave up 24 weekends last year in the pursuit of judo excellence. He went to 16 competitions, including two in Holland, attended 9 England Squad development weekends and a 4-day residential camp in Devon over the summer. Anahitha Vijay was one of the 54 grand prize winners in Google’s 2018 International Code-in competition, beating 3,124 other entrants. Working with a mentoring organisation, Anahitha had to perform open-source development tasks winning prizes as she went. “Completing 3 tasks wins you a t-shirt, the main reason I entered, though grand prize winners are based on the quality and quantity of the tasks completed” said Anahitha. Boris Pearson, Jake Mitchell, Alice Bayley and Ed Mills formed the Owen’s team for the Worldwise Geography competition for London and Hertfordshire schools. The team won the event, which tested students’ knowledge on a wide range of issues including UK landmarks and OS maps. 7 Potters Bar Community News

(EST 1976) A complete painting and decorating service to the highest standard. Excellent References Tel: 01707 653010 Summer with ParksHerts Potters Bar Carnival With over a hundred flagship parks in the county, there 9th June 2019 is so much more to see in Hertfordshire this summer. This year’s Potters Bar Carnival will take place at Elm Court Youth And now it’s easier than ever to find out what your and Community Centre, Mutton Lane on Sunday 9th June from 12 local park has to offer, thanks to ParksHerts. Their noon. website contains information on Hertfordshire’s parks and open spaces, to encourage everyone to explore the Once again there will be ‘Carnival Young VIPs’. If any child (girl or valuable parks and open spaces by providing boy) wishes to enter the competition to be a Young VIP, this edition information on walking, cycling and running routes; of the Potters Bar Community News contains the entry form. Please historical and wildlife guides; activity trails; local fill out the form and send it with your photograph to the Welwyn Hatfield Times (Potters Bar edition) together with a few short lines events; children’s facilities, maps and much more. about yourself. The address is on the form. Entry forms will also be You can find your perfect park by selecting filters based on who is in the Potters Bar edition of the Welwyn Hatfield Times from mid- going, what activities they are looking for, and the facilities offered. So, March until the Wednesday before the closing date on 10th May. whether it’s to let the kids run about, walk the dog, relax in nature or to get fit, ParksHerts will help you get out in Hertfordshire. It is compatible As always it will be a jam-packed afternoon in the arena with the with all mobile devices and tablets, so you can find out more about our main attraction being Potters Bar’s own band, The Hertfordshire parks whilst out and about. It can track your location to help you find Showband. As well as the arena events we will have pony rides, the the nearest toilet, discover more about the history of the area or find a ever-popular children’s fair with a giant bouncy slide, Punch and new route to explore on the move. Judy and many other attractions. In addition, the carnival is Visit www.parksherts.co.uk, organising an Under 9’s football competition, with the final taking like us on Facebook place at the carnival. The Schools Art Exhibition will be in Elm Court facebook/ParksHerts, follow gym, featuring children’s art from the local schools and, as usual, us on twitter @ParksHerts there will be stalls manned by organisations from the town and and Instagram ParksHerts. surrounding areas. These will feature children’s games, plants and bric ‘a’ brac. There will also be food stalls selling hot food, cakes, beer, coffee and sandwiches. We are again having to steward the procession ourselves as the police are unable to do so. If you are willing to be a steward, please contact Terry Jones on 07507 646714 or email him on [email protected]. If you want to participate in the carnival, either by having a stall PATIO & DRIVEWAY or taking part in the procession, please ring Sue or Peter on SPECIALISTS EST 01707 850147 or go to www.pottersbarcarnival.co.uk 25 YEARS for booking forms. 01707 655511 For all your design and • Unique Driveways & Patios printing requirements PRINT & DESIGN LTD • Stain Resistant & Weed Free • Domestic & Commercial Quality Printing at Competitive Prices Fast and Reliable Service • Steps Fencing Ponds BUSINESS STATIONERY | LEAFLETS NEWSLETTERS BOOKLETS | FOLDERS | ANNUAL REPORTS | POSTERS www.evergreenlandscapes.co.uk BROCHURES | MAIL SHOT SERVICE and much more… Rydal Mount Yard, Baker Street, Potters Bar Tel: 01707 851242 Fax: 01707 852893 Email: [email protected]

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PERSONAL TRAINER AND SPORTS THERAPIST Emma Usher Dip PT IIHHT ◆ Mobile Personal Training ◆ Mobility and Flexibility Conditioning ◆ Matwork Pilates ◆ Injury Rehabilitation ◆ Low Back Pain Management The University of the ◆ NLP and Hypnotherapy Third Age - Potters Bar To make that all important lifestyle change I hope that you are familiar with U3A and are Please call Emma on enjoying its benefits. However, for those of you who 07900 895990 are not sure what it is, here’s a brief explanation. Volunteers founded the organisation in France in 1972 and www.energisewellbeing.co.uk established the first U3A in the UK in 1982. To date over 1,000 U3As have been established across the UK. With over 800 members, Potters Bar U3A which began in 1999, is a flourishing organisation for those people who are no longer in full Choir strikes the right note time employment but are looking for ways to enjoy educational, creative and leisure interests. We are a group of friendly, like-minded Having grown people with a positive approach to life. No qualifications are considerably in size required to become a member and take part in the activities. The over the last year, the U3A is a self-help organisation where teachers learn, and learners Potters Bar Community teach. There is a lifetime of knowledge and experience to share! Choir has enjoyed two We meet at the Wyllyotts Theatre on the second Monday of the month very successful concerts. from 10am–12 noon, where speakers give interesting talks on a wide Back in July 2018, we variety of subjects, followed by coffee and a chat in the café. There once again joined ‘Barnet Choirs R Us’ for a sell-out are over 70 interest groups ranging from art to opera, gardening to evening of music at Wyllyotts Theatre. The two choirs games, languages and outings - something for everyone. Visitors and have differing styles, and over 100 voices joined new members are very welcome. together for ‘Lovely Day’, our final number of the For more information please visit the Potters Bar U3A website, where evening, which was extremely well received. In you will find details of the monthly meetings, interest groups and December the United Reformed Church generously membership details. offered us its facilities for our Christmas Concert. We were very pleased that the Wyllyotts ‘Sing for your Life’ 07544 263356 [email protected] choir was able to join us for the occasion. There was www.pottersbaru3a.org.uk quite a waiting list for tickets which disappeared like hotcakes as soon as they became available. Our music for the evening ranged from the Mozart classic ‘Ave Verum Corpus’ to ‘Nutcracker Jingles’ to ‘Carol of the Bells’ (well known as the ‘Home Alone’ soundtrack) and the traditional ‘Hark the Herald Angels Sing’. We were delighted with all the positive comments we had after our performance and that we were able to raise a wonderful sum for charity. Under the leadership of our enthusiastic and energetic musical director, Luke Saydon, we are now preparing for our summer concert planned for the beginning of July. Through his expert guidance, Luke brings a sense of fun and engagement to all our choir rehearsals, held on Thursdays at 7.30pm at the Wyllyotts Centre. The choir welcomes singers of all ages and abilities. There are no auditions, and the ability to read music is not a requirement. If you sing in the bath/shower and/or have sung in a choir in the past, come and try out our choir and make new friends at the same time. Enquiries to Joy on 01707 655464. 9 Potters Bar Community News Potters Bar Society walks to April 2019

If you are interested in furthering your knowledge and understanding of the local environment then these walks should appeal. Non-members are welcome but please make sure you know the protocol and walks rules. In case of emergency please carry contact Dementia-friendly Church details (which can easily be found) including details of any medications and allergies that paramedics Service would need to note. You join all the walks at your own risk. It is often with great sadness that people stop going to church because they have dementia, or they are caring In the event of adverse weather conditions, please telephone the walks for a loved one with dementia. leader as the walk may have to be cancelled. All walks begin at 1.30pm. Sunday 3rd March In recent weeks several church leaders in Potters Bar have been asked if there is anything we can do to support those with dementia and their Meet: end of Harmer Green Lane, Burnham Green, Welwyn – carers to access church services again. near White Horse Pub, AL6 0HA. Route: footpaths around Digswell, Welwyn North, Tewin and Burnham Green. About 5 miles. From March on the first Tuesday of each month at 2pm the Church of Leader: 01707 654933. King Charles the Martyr will host a service specifically designed to be dementia friendly. The short worship service of hymns, readings and Sunday 17th March prayer will be followed by refreshments. Meet: Cuffley Station. Route: Ridgeway, Colesdale Farm, Burnt Farm, Wood Green Stables, Cuffley Hill. About 5.5 miles. All are welcome and we hope that you will be able to join us. For more Leaders: 01707 655732. information please call the church centre office 01707 665579 or email [email protected]. Sunday 31st March Meet: Little Berkhamsted opposite Five Horseshoes Pub and by cricket ground. Route: Footpath south to Epping Green, onto Bucks and Ashfield Farms and return via Herts Way. About 5 miles. Leader: 01707 851498. Sunday 14th April Meet: entrance to Furzefield Sports Centre. Route: Railway path to Brookmans Park Station, Bradmore Lane, Water End, cross A1 to Home Farm and return via Warrengate Farm. About 5.5 miles. Leader: 01707 851498. Sunday 28th April Meet: Pooleys Lane, Welham Green AL9 7LF (TL230059). Park opposite bungalows. NB: 20mph speed limit in Pooleys Lane and surrounding area. Route: Town and country walk to Old Hatfield and back. About 5.5 miles. Leader: 01707 264689. Details of later walks may be accessed on the Society’s website, www.pbsoc.org.uk. We are still looking for additional walks leaders to ensure the continuation of the programme - please ring 01707 643832 if you can help.

10 www.pottersbarcommunitynews.co.uk Noah’s Ark reception at Number 10 Downing Street Late last year Number 10 Downing Street hosted a reception to highlight the Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice ‘Building the Ark’ campaign. Through this campaign Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice is raising the funds to build, fit out and sustain a state-of-the-art children’s hospice for the 21st Century. Five Noah’s Ark families attended the event alongside specialist carers, members of the fundraising team, trustees and major donors. The Ark will open in spring 2019 and will serve North and Central London and Hertsmere. It will probably be the last children’s hospice to be built in the capital. There are over 1,200 babies and children with life-threatening or life- limiting conditions in the area that Noah’s Ark serves but, until now, no children’s hospice building. The Ark will complement the charity’s existing Hospice-at-Home services, providing 24-hour end-of-life, post-death and bereavement care, overnight stays and sensory, music and art rooms. It will also include specialised care for new-born babies and be a hub for the community. The building is set within a beautiful 7.5 acre nature reserve in Barnet and won two architectural design awards in 2018. We are grateful to the many supporters who have so generously supported this project and provided the necessary funds to build and fit out The Ark, and we are still raising money to ensure The Ark is sustained well into the future. Who was Billy Low? There are many stories about Billy Low, or Lowe, but unfortunately very little in the way of facts. So who was he and what did he do that caused a road in Potters Bar to be named after him? The lane existed long before the man, and from as early as the1420s was known as New Lane. Little more than a sheep track, it ran from what is now the Golf Course up to The Causeway. Hatfield Road ACCOUNTANCY and BOOK KEEPING did not exist. The first known reference to William Lowe SPECIALISTS is in a lease dated 1763 for the rent of a cottage and two SPECIALISING IN acres of land, probably what is now Morven Fields, and the last reference to him was in 1796 holding the same SMALL BUSINESSES AND property. THE SELF EMPLOYED Those are the known facts, but the conjecture is far more colourful. He is said to have been a highwayman, a footpad, a robber and pillage, and Family run firm established in the area probably many other things besides. A footpad would wrap cloths around for over 30 years providing their feet and creep up behind their victims, beating them over the head before robbing them (more a mugger in today’s parlance). Further stories • ACCOUNTS and TAXATION say his life ended when he was found hanged from an oak tree that stood at • BOOK KEEPING and VAT the Darkes Lane end of the lane. Even here there are differing stories about • Including new Making Tax Digital his death. One says he hanged himself after being jilted in love, another that fellow townsfolk captured him and strung him up, meting out a kind of • PAYROLL rough justice for the people of Potters Bar. Were any of these the reason the OUR RATES ARE COMPETITIVE name changed from New Lane, or was it simply that he lived in a cottage there and the name slipped into common usage? Unless and until further WE PRIDE OURSELVES ON OUR evidence is found we will never know. The name Billy Lowe was resurrected RELIABLE AND EFFICIENT SERVICE in the 1950s and 60s by a journalist on the Potters Bar Gazette, who would write irreverent and often quite rude articles about hot issues of the day Ring 01707 643846 or 07768 392990 concerning the folk of Potters Bar. Email [email protected] Les Chesson 11 Potters Bar Community News Working in the Community - Volunteer for Carers in Hertfordshire A promotional event by Carers in Hertfordshire at Wyllyotts Centre led Joyce to volunteer to help the charity set up a Carers` Support Hub in Potters Bar. She had been a carer for her mother and was keen to be involved in supporting others in all caring roles, be they relative, friend, neighbour, child or adult. The Hub is a place where unpaid adult carers can meet on the last Wednesday of the month with like-minded people to share, in confidence, experiences, ideas and issues. Here, too, speakers present topics on a variety of relevant themes, such as benefits and allowances, and respite. It is also a place to have a break from caring and to relax. The Potters Bar Hub meets from 10.30am–12.30pm at King Charles the Martyr Church, Muttons Lane, Potters Bar. It is one of 16 the charity has set up with Lottery funding. Some carers may need additional support and the charity has a range of free services, including phone support and guidance and mentoring. Joyce trained and became a mentor over a year ago. Ongoing In-house training helps mentors build confidence, develop skills, and gain knowledge and understanding of all aspects of caring. For Joyce the Crime Prevention most satisfying part of her role is helping carers achieve their goals. In previous issues we highlighted how to keep your If you care for someone and would like more information about home safe, but we also need to think about personal Carers in Hertfordshire or would like to volunteer, please call them on security, and having our possessions stolen whilst out 01992 586969 or visit www.carersinherts.org.uk and about. It’s a sad fact of life that criminals will steal from anyone. Examples range from an elderly lady’s bag being stolen whilst out shopping to young people with mobile phones sticking out of back pockets, that could be fairly easily removed. So, what do the police advise? Pickpockets don’t always operate alone, they may work in teams to distract the target while someone unseen removes the items and blends back into the crowd. Another member might step in as an enforcer in the event of an altercation. Tips to avoid being a prime target: ‰ Do keep purses and bags closed and secure at all times. ‰ Do carry bags in front of you or diagonally across your chest. ‰ Do return cards to your purse or wallet quickly and zip it up or button it. ‰ Do use a purse that’s difficult to open. One that zips or snaps shut is best, and keep it closed. ‰ Do use a money belt if you’re carrying a significant quantity of cash. ‰ Do conceal your wallet in a buttoned or zipped pocket where it doesn’t bulge. ‰ Do keep a list, separate from your wallet and phone, of contact numbers of family in case your phone is stolen. ‰ Do keep a photocopy of your airline tickets, passport, credit cards and any other documents that would be impossible or inconvenient to replace if stolen. ‰ Don’t hang things on the back of a chair or pushchair. ‰ Don’t place your belongings out of sight on the floor. Remember, having a zipped bag doesn’t mean you’re totally safe. Thieves have been known to walk behind victims while slowly unzipping bags. Yes, they can be that bold. So, never underestimate a pickpocket. The full article is at www.met.police.uk/cp/crime-prevention/ theft-from-a-person/pickpocketing. 12 www.pottersbarcommunitynews.co.uk WHAT’S ON MARCH MONDAY 18th ‰ *Barnet Philatelic Society Supper and quiz. FRIDAY 1st WEDNESDAY 20th ‰ World Day of Prayer at King Charles the Martyr church, 10am. ‰ *Enfield National Trust Association Georgina Perrot – ‘The History of the Royal Ballet’. ‰ Recitals at 12.30pm Ivan Linford (Organist). A return recital by popular demand from this much-in-demand 2pm, Holtwhites Sports and Social Club, Enfield. Info 01707 650969. musician at Potters Bar United Reformed Church. ‰ *Wednesday Community Club Rev Graham Clarke – ‘The Archers’. SATURDAY 2nd ‰ *PB Horticultural Society George Lockwood has studied at Capel Manor – ‘Perennials in the Royal Park, ‰ Jumble Sale 4th Potters Bar Scouts at St John’s Church, Baker Street. Entry (from Heather Way) £2 at Highgrove’. 10am and 50p at 10.30am. Finishes about noon. FRIDAY 22nd ‰ *PB Horticultural Society Quiz Night. ‰ *PB Historical Society Dr Tony Williams. ‰ Indoor Car Boot Sale at Elm Court, 1pm to 3.30pm. Book on 659602. Cost £13, buyers 50p. ‰ *RSPB Evening Meeting ‘Birds and their hidden lives’ – Peter Holden MBE, author and developer of the Entrance at 1pm. Big Garden Birdwatch. ‰ Monken Hadley Village: a guided walk. Meet outside the Spires, Barnet High Street, *Barnet Walks ‰ Spitalfields and The Sky Gardens Coach Trip, 01707 903761, £35. EN5 5XY, 11am. SATURDAY 23rd SUNDAY 3rd ‰ The Voyage by Bob Chilcott. The Aeolian Singers, based in Hemel Hempstead, are combining forces with ‰ *Potters Bar Society Walk ‰ the Dacorum Community Choir and the Sandringham School Choir from St Albans to perform at the earlier *Barnet Walks Fabulous Finchley: a guided walk. Meet outside Finchley Central Tube Station starting time of 7pm at St John’s Church in Boxmoor, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1JY. (The performance will (Ballards Lane exit), 11am. be conducted by Stephen Jones, Director of Music of the Potters Bar United Reformed Church). MONDAY 4th ‰ SUNDAY 24th *Barnet Philatelic Society Bourse and Competitions Evening ‰ *Barnet Walks Barnet Churches and Pubs: a guided walk. Meet outside High Barnet Tube Station, TUESDAY 5th 2.30pm. ‰ Lunchtime Recital Organ (recitalist tbc), 12.30pm. Retiring collection. Buffet lunch (£5) available from ‰ Peace Hospice ‘London Bridges’ If you haven’t signed up yet, join us for this fantastic family day out, 12 noon to 1.30pm, St Mary’s Church, The Walk. sponsored by HW Fisher and Company. Along the route you’ll cover 10 miles and cross 12 famous bridges, WEDNESDAY 6th while walking past some of London’s most iconic landmarks. ‰ *PB Horticultural Society Dr Brenda Harold – ‘Wild Flowers on a Country Walk’. WEDNESDAY 27th ‰ Mass with blessing and distribution of ashes. Our Lady and St Vincent’s Roman Catholic Church. 7am, ‰ *Wednesday Community Club Stephen Poxen – ‘Salvation Army’. 10am and 7.30pm. THURSDAY 28th ‰ *Wednesday Community Club James Higgs – ‘Experiences of a Toastmaster’. ‰ *Cuffley Horticultural Society ‘What lies beneath – getting to the roots of it all’ – Nick Bailey THURSDAY 7th (TV presenter). ‰ *Potters Bar Society Town Group Meeting, 7.30pm, Tilbury Hall. SATURDAY 30th SATURDAY 9th ‰ Indoor Car Boot Sale at Elm Court, 1pm to 3.30pm. Book on 659602. Cost £13, buyers 50p. ‰ Charity Sponsored Swim Challenge Participants are invited to enter teams of 4 or 5 swimmers who will Entrance at 1pm. swim in relay for 20 minutes. Teams raise money for their own chosen charity at the same time as raising ‰ Line Dance Social at Elm Court. money for charities supported by Rotary. Contact 07724 698357 or email ‰ *Barnet Walks Hampstead Garden Suburb: a guided walk. Meet outside Golders Green Tube Station, [email protected]. 11am. ‰ *Barnet Walks The Battle of Barnet: a guided walk. Meet at junction of Great North Road and SUNDAY 31st Hadley Green Road, 11am. ‰ Antique and Vintage Fair Wyllyotts Centre, 10am–4pm. 50 + stalls. 01480 382432. SUNDAY 10th ‰ Camera Fair at Elm Court. ‰ *Fir and Pond Wood Nature Reserve Conservation work, no experience necessary, 10am. ‰ *Whitewebbs Museum of Transport Open Day, 10am–4pm. Admission £5. Details see ‘organisations’ pages. ‰ *Potters Bar Society Walk. ‰ Potters Bar Music Centre Sunday Showcase Free concert by their students. 3pm, St Mary’s Church, The Walk. APRIL ‰ Café Worship at St John’s Methodist Church at 7pm. Informal praise, prayer and discussion in relaxed MONDAY 1st setting with coffee and cake. ‰ *Barnet Philatelic Society Displays by members on the theme ‘Peace and Love’. ‰ Peace Hospice Care ‘The Vitality Big Half’. Join thousands of people passing through the boroughs of ‰ Recital by members of the New Virtuosi Violin Mastercourse. Retiring collection. 6pm, St Mary’s Church, Central London. It’s about more than just the run, you’ll be raising money for a great cause too. We’ve only The Walk. got limited spaces available – sign up so you don’t miss out! TUESDAY 2nd ‰ Messy Church for all the family at King Charles the Martyr Church, from 3–5pm. Arts and crafts, some ‰ Lunchtime Recital Anya Kirby, piano, 12.30pm. Retiring collection. Buffet lunch (£5) available from informal worship and light tea. Free, no need to book. 12 noon–1.30pm, St Mary’s Church, The Walk. TUESDAY 12th WEDNESDAY 3rd ‰ *Cuffley Floral Art Club Clarissa Harris – ‘The difficult made easier’. ‰ *PB Horticultural Society Paolo Arrido. This is a journey in veg from Roman Britain to modern day ‰ *Cuffley Industrial Heritage Society The Underground during the war – David Burnell. Potters Bar. Seeds from Italy. ‰ *Radlett Music Club Cristian Sandrin, piano, plays Haydn, Mozart, Chopin and Ravel. 8pm. £15. ‰ Recital by members of the New Virtuosi Violin Mastercourse. Retiring collection. 6pm, St Mary’s Church, Radlett Centre, Box Office 01923 859291 or www.radlettcentre.co.uk. The Walk WEDNESDAY 13th ‰ *Wednesday Community Club Games and chat. ‰ *RSPB Afternoon Meeting ‘The wildlife of Copped Hall, Essex’ – Peter Warne. THURSDAY4th ‰ *Wednesday Community Club Games and chat. ‰ Blood Donor Session at Elm Court. THURSDAY 14th ‰ *Potters Bar Society Town Group Meeting, 7.30pm, Tilbury Hall. ‰ *Oakmere WI 62nd Birthday Meeting. FRIDAY 5th ‰ *Enfield National Trust Association Speaker TBA – ‘London Air Ambulance’. 7.45pm, ‰ Recitals at 12.30pm Stephen Jones (Baritone) with Pianist Anna Le Hair (tbc). A song recital by the URC’s Enfield Grammar School. Info 01707 321759. Director of Music at Potters Bar United Reformed Church. SATURDAY 16th SATURDAY 6th ‰ Indoor Car Boot Sale at Elm Court, 1pm to 3.30pm. Book on 659602. Cost £13, buyers 50p. ‰ *PB Horticultural Society Spring Show. Entrance at 1pm. ‰ Attic Sale PB Baptist Church, 10.30am–12.30pm. Barnet Road, Potters Bar. ‰ *Potters Bar Choral Society Rossini Petite Messe Solennelle at St Mary’s Church, The Walk, Potters Bar, ‰ Quiz Night Cats Protection, Lea Valley Branch, 7.30–10.30pm. £7 per person (including tea or coffee EN6 1QQ. Tickets £12 in advance, £15 on the door. 01707 655297 or [email protected] for more in the interval and heads and tails game). Please bring own food and drink. To be held at Elm Court, information. Mutton Lane, Potters Bar EN6 3BP. To book your table telephone Stephanie on 01707 657876 or ‰ Church Quiz at St John’s Methodist Church at 7.15pm. Tables of 8 but can join others on the night. email [email protected]. Call Sally on 07941 223102 for info. SUNDAY 7th SUNDAY 17th ‰ Messy Church for all the family at King Charles the Martyr Church, from 3–5pm. Arts and crafts, ‰ Family Creative Church at St John’s Methodist Church from 10.30am. Crafts, art and cooking followed by some informal worship and light tea. Free, no need to book. 20 minutes of worship for everyone. TUESDAY 9th ‰ Toy Fair at Elm Court. ‰ *Cuffley Floral Art Club Pamela Cantellow – ‘This and That’. ‰ *Potters Bar Society Walk. ‰ *Cuffley Industrial Heritage Society ‘The mystery of brickmaking’ – David Szymanski. ‰ *Barnet Walks East Barnet Village: a guided walk. Meet outside East Barnet Library, Brookhill Road, ‰ ‘Spamalot’ Potters Bar Theatre Company at Wyllyotts Theatre. 7.30pm performance. Tickets from EN4 8SG, 2.30pm. 07985 542204 or ticketsource.co.uk/pbtc.

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WEDNESDAY 10th ‰ *Wednesday Community Club Closed. ‰ Cherry Lodge Cancer Care 10am–3.30pm, Dawn Ledgard Clothes Sale at Hadley Wood Tennis Club, THURSDAY 2nd Hadley Wood Association Centre, 1–7 Crescent East, Hadley Wood, EN4 0EL. This season’s beautiful ‰ *’On the Town’ ELODS presents this, with music by Leonard Bernstein. Box Office Wyllyotts Theatre clothes collection, jewellery, new stock just in. 645005. ‰ *RSPB Afternoon Meeting All welcome. ‘Nambia, Wildlife and Landscapes’ – Ron and Maggie Tear. ‰ *Potters Bar Society Town Group Meeting, 7.30pm, Tilbury Hall. ‰ *Wednesday Community Club Games and chat, plus Jeff’s Clothes Show. FRIDAY 3rd ‰ ‘Spamalot’ Potters Bar Theatre Company at Wyllyotts Theatre. 7.30pm performance. ‰ *’On the Town’ ELODS presents this, with music by Leonard Bernstein. Box Office Wyllyotts Theatre Tickets from 07985 542204 or ticketsource.co.uk/pbtc. 645005. THURSDAY 11th SATURDAY 4th ‰ *Enfield National Trust Association Patricia Pearce MBE – ‘Dreamflight’. 7.45pm, Enfield Grammar School. ‰ Jumble Sale 4th Potters Bar Scouts, at St John’s Methodist Church, Baker Street, Potters Bar, EN6 2DZ. Info 01707 650969. Entry (from Heather Way) £2 at 10am and 50p at 10.30am. Finishes about noon. ‰ *Oakmere WI ‘Portrait of a Victorian Garden – Biddulph Grange’ with Russell Bowes. ‰ May Day Celebration Join children from local schools dancing round the Maypole, watch Morris Dancing, a ‰ ‘Spamalot’ Potters Bar Theatre Company at Wyllyotts Theatre. 7.30pm performance. Punch and Judy show and much more on Bradmore Green from 2pm. Tickets from 07985 542204 or ticketsource.co.uk/pbtc. ‰ *’On the Town’ ELODS presents this, with music by Leonard Bernstein. Box Office Wyllyotts Theatre FRIDAY 12th 645005. Saturday matinee 2.30pm. ‰ *RSPB Evening Meeting All welcome. ‘Kingdom of the Ice Bear (Svalbard)’ – Bob Johnson. ‰ Cherry Lodge Cancer Care Spring Quiz, 7–10.30pm. Come along and test your knowledge. ‰ ‘Spamalot’ Potters Bar Theatre Company at Wyllyotts Theatre. 7.30pm performance. Tickets £14 to include fish and chip supper or vegetarian option available. Teams of eight. Licensed bar and Tickets from 07985 542204 or ticketsource.co.uk/pbtc. raffle. Mary Immaculate and St Peter’s Church Hall, Somerset Road, New Barnet, EN5 1RF. No Bring Your SATURDAY 13th Own. For tickets please contact Tina 020 8441 7000. ‰ Cherry Lodge Cancer Care Easter Fair, 11am–4pm at St James Church, 71 East Barnet Road, ‰ Outdoor Car Boot Sale at Elm Court, 11am start on field. £5 per car. Buyers 50p admitted at 12 noon. New Barnet, EN4 8RN. Fantastic gifts for family and home, original and unusual crafts. Easter fun and SUNDAY 5th cakes, kids’ corner and egg hunt. ‰ “Let’s try bowls” for beginners at PB Bowls Club in the Walk, meet at 9.30am. Contact Peter Openshaw ‰ Indoor Car Boot Sale at Elm Court, 1pm to 3.30pm. Book on 659602. Cost £13, buyers 50p. on 01707 657812. Entrance at 1pm. TUESDAY 7th ‰ ‘Spamalot’ Potters Bar Theatre Company at Wyllyotts Theatre. 7.30pm performance, 2.30pm matinee. ‰ Lunchtime Recital Felicity Orme, flute and harp, 12.30pm. Retiring collection. Buffet lunch (£5) available Tickets from 07985 542204 or ticketsource.co.uk/pbtc. from 12 noon–1.30pm. St Mary’s Church, The Walk. SUNDAY 14th WEDNESDAY 8th ‰ *Fir and Pond Wood Nature Reserve Conservation work, no experience necessary, 10am. ‰ *RSPB Afternoon Meeting All welcome. ‘Hertfordshire’s wild plants and landscapes’ Neal Holmes-Smith Details see ‘organisations’ pages. ‰ *Wednesday Community Club Games and chat. ‰ *Potters Bar Society Walk. THURSDAY 9th ‰ Café Worship at St John’s Methodist Church at 7pm. Informal praise, prayer and discussion in relaxed ‰ *Enfield National Trust Association David Keen – ‘The Life of Amy Johnson’. 7.45pm, setting with coffee and cake. Enfield Grammar School. Info 01707 321759. ‰ *Barnet Walks The Battle of Barnet: a guided walk. Meet at junction of Great North Road and ‰ *Oakmere WI Annual and Resolutions Meeting and plant stall. Hadley Green Road, time tbc. FRIDAY 10th MONDAY 15th ‰ Recitals at 12.30pm, Robert Green, Conductor, Organist, Harpsichordist, Examiner and Singer, pupil of ‰ *Barnet Philatelic Society 7pm for 8pm, Spring Auction. Thalben-Ball, Assistant Organist at Lichfield and Hereford Cathedrals, hugely experienced international WEDNESDAY 17th musician at Potters Bar United Reformed Church. ‰ *PB Horticultural Society Chris Thorne is a member of Ayletts News from Garden Centre. SATURDAY 11th ‰ *Enfield National Trust Association Pam Wright – ‘Looking at Art’. 2pm, Holtwhites Sports and Social Club, ‰ Outdoor Car Boot Sale at Elm Court, 11am start on field. £5 per car. Buyers 50p admitted at 12 noon. Enfield. Info 01707 650969. SUNDAY 12th ‰ Savil Gardens with lunch cruise and cream tea. Coach Trip 01707 903761. £75. ‰ ‰ *Fir and Pond Wood Nature Reserve Conservation work, no experience necessary, 10am. *Wednesday Community Club Easter Lunch and Service. Details see ‘organisations’ pages. THURSDAY 18th ‰ Toy Fair at Elm Court. ‰ Maundy Thursday Worship at St John’s Methodist Church at 7pm. ‰ The Bluebell Railway Dining Experience Coach Trip 01707 903761. £125. SATURDAY 20th ‰ Café Worship at St John’s Methodist Church at 7pm. Informal praise, prayer and discussion in relaxed ‰ Cotswold Village Tour Coach Trip 01707 903761. £35. setting with coffee and cake. SUNDAY 21st ‰ Messy Church for all the family at King Charles the Martyr Church, from 3–5pm. Arts and crafts, some ‰ Easter Sunday Service Sung Eucharist at St Mary’s Church, The Walk. 10am, followed by refreshments. informal worship and light tea. Free, no need to book. Said Eucharist at 8am. Details 07803 756088. TUESDAY 14th ‰ Easter Creative Church at St John’s Methodist Church from 10.30am. Crafts, art and cooking followed by ‰ *Cuffley Floral Art Club Jacquie Arnold (National) – ‘Bring me Sunshine’. 20 minutes of worship for everyone. ‰ *Cuffley Industrial Heritage Society Talk on the artist Terence Cuneo. WEDESDAY 24th WEDNESDAY 15th ‰ *Wednesday Community Club Closed. ‰ ‘Blast from the Past’ Music from 50s and 60s with Shades of Midnight, Glen Leon (The sound of THURSDAY 25th Tom Jones) and special guests. Tickets from Wyllyotts Theatre 01707 645005. £23.50, concessions £22. ‰ *Cuffley Horticultural Society Personal recollections of a career in horticulture and beyond – Organised by PB Rotary in aid of the Alzheimer’s Society. Stephen Dowbiggin. ‰ *PB Horticultural Society Brian Carline is an author, broadcaster and after-dinner speaker. ‰ SATURDAY 27th *Enfield National Trust Association Ann Fereday – ‘Bolivia, the Altiplano and beyond’ 2pm, ‰ Outdoor Car Boot Sale at Elm Court, 11am start on field. £5 per car. Buyers 50p admitted at 12 noon. Holtwhites Sports and Social Club, Enfield. Info 01707 321759. ‰ ‰ “Let’s try bowls” for beginners at PB Bowls Club in the Walk, meet at 9.30am. Contact Peter Openshaw *Wednesday Community Club Chris Cook – ‘Potters Bar History’. on 01707 657812. THURSDAY 16th ‰ SUNDAY 28th *Potters Bar Society AGM 7.30pm, United Reformed Church, Darkes Lane. ‰ London Marathon Cherry Lodge Cancer Care. The course follows an iconic route taking in many of FRIDAY 17th London’s landmarks, from the Cutty Sark and the City to St James’ Park and The Mall. We have six people ‰ *RSPB Evening Meeting All welcome. ‘Wildlife in Ankor Wat, Borneo, Christmas Island and more’ – running for us. Jeff Blincow. ‰ *Potters Bar Society Walk. SATURDAY 18th ‰ *Whitewebbs Museum of Transport Open Day and Classic Ford Day, 10am–4pm. Admission £5. ‰ Outdoor Car Boot Sale at Elm Court, 11am start on field. £5 per car. Buyers 50p admitted at 12 noon. TUESDAY 30th ‰ 1940s Lavenham Vintage Fair Coach Trip 01707 903761. £35. ‰ *’On the Town’ ELODS presents this, with music by Leonard Bernstein. Box Office Wyllyotts Theatre ‰ *Potters Bar Choral Society Choral Classics at King Charles the Martyr Church, Mutton Lane, Potters Bar, 645005. EN6 3AS. Tickets £12 in advance, £15 on the door. 01707 655297 or [email protected] for more information. MAY SUNDAY 19th WEDNESDAY 1st ‰ Family Creative Church at St John's Methodist Church from 10.30am. Crafts, art and cooking followed by ‰ *PB Horticultural Society Neal Holmes-Smith has been a lecturer in a Horticultural College for over forty 20 minutes of worship for everyone. years – ‘Shrubs for yearlong effect’. ‰ Peace Hospice Watford Colour Run Gather friends and family for this fantastic sell-out event. You’ll get ‰ *’On the Town’ ELODS presents this, with music by Leonard Bernstein. Box Office Wyllyotts Theatre covered in coloured powder as you make your way around the 5k route, through the famous Hundred Aker 645005. Woods at Aldenham Country Park. Early bird rates until 28th February – so sign up quick.

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WEDNESDAY 22nd ‰ *RSPB Evening Meeting All welcome. ‘Climate Change and British Wildlife’ – Wendy Hartnell. ‰ *Wednesday Community Club Games and chat. ‰ *Wednesday Community Club ‘SASRA’ Mark. FRIDAY 24th SATURDAY 22nd ‰ RHS Chelsea Flower Show Coach Trip 01707 903761. £80. ‰ *PB Horticultural Society Summer Show. SATURDAY 25th ‰ ‘Summer Solstice’ (Cherry Lodge Cancer Care) Old Elizabethans Memorial Playing Fields, Mays Lane, ‰ Outdoor Car Boot Sale at Elm Court, 11am start on field. £5 per car. Buyers 50p admitted at 12 noon. Barnet, EN5 2AG, 11am–11pm. Ticket event only. Contact www.summersoulstice.co.uk/tickets. A Decade ‰ *Whitewebbs Museum of Transport ‘Enfield Pageant of Motoring’. of Soul Family Fun. 30 DJs in three music arenas. Raising money in memory of Andy Weekes. ‰ Gloucester Tall Ships Coach Trip 01707 903761. £36. ‰ Outdoor Car Boot Sale at Elm Court, 11am start on field. £5 per car. Buyers 50p admitted at 12 noon. SUNDAY 26th WEDNESDAY 26th ‰ *Whitewebbs Museum of Transport ‘Enfield Pageant of Motoring’ (Museum closed). ‰ *PB Horticultural Society Kate Harwood teaches garden history and leads walks on historical gardens. MONDAY 27th ‰ *Wednesday Community Club Games and chat. ‰ *Whitewebbs Museum of Transport ‘Enfield Pageant of Motoring’. THURSDAY 27th WEDNESDAY 29th ‰ *Cuffley Horticultural Society Quiz cum question time with Tom Cole. ‰ *PB Horticultural Society Sarah Perry is Hertfordshire Living Rivers Officer. SATURDAY 29th ‰ *Wednesday Community Club tba. ‰ Outdoor Car Boot Sale at Elm Court, 11am start on field. £5 per car. Buyers 50p admitted at 12 noon. THURSDAY 30th SUNDAY 30th ‰ *Cuffley Horticultural Society ‘Growing and caring for plants as therapy’ – Victoria Hobson. ‰ *Whitewebbs Museum of Transport Open Day, 10am–4pm. Admission £5. JUNE ‰ Potters Bar Music Centre Sunday Showcase. Free concert by their students. 3pm, St Mary’s Church, The Walk. SATURDAY 1st ‰ Outdoor Car Boot Sale at Elm Court, 11am start on field. £5 per car. Buyers 50p admitted at 12 noon. JULY SUNDAY 2nd TUESDAY 2nd ‰ Canterbury and Sandwich Lunch Coach Trip 01707 903761. £35. ‰ Lunchtime Recital Jacqueline Varsey, soprano, 12.30pm. Retiring collection. Buffet lunch (£5) available MONDAY 3rd from 12 noon–1.30pm, St Mary’s Church, The Walk. ‰ *Barnet Philatelic Society Visit from Amersham Philatelic Society. WEDNESDAY 3rd TUESDAY 4th ‰ *Wednesday Community Club tba. ‰ Lunchtime Recital Jen Carter and Molly Parsons-Gurr, piano and cello, 12.30pm. Retiring collection. THURSDAY 4th Buffet lunch (£5) available from 12 noon–1.30pm, St Mary’s Church, The Walk. ‰ *Potters Bar Society Town Group Meeting, 7.30pm, Tilbury Hall. WEDNESDAY 5th ‰ Hampton Court Flower Show Coach Trip 01707 903761. £60. ‰ Brewery Tour and Train Trip with ploughman’s lunch. Coach Trip 01707 903761. £55. FRIDAY 5th ‰ *Wednesday Community Club tba. ‰ Recitals at 12.30pm, Paul Martyn West (tenor) with pianist Stephen Jones. Aside from running a busy THURSDAY 6th teaching practice in SE London, Paul is a soloist and recitalist, composer and artist at Potters Bar ‰ *Potters Bar Society Town Group Meeting, 7.30pm, Tilbury Hall. United Reformed Church. FRIDAY 7th ‰ SATURDAY 6th Recitals at 12.30pm, Gina Kruger (piano). Trained in United States and London as pianist, organist and ‰ Outdoor Car Boot Sale at Elm Court, 11am start on field. £5 per car. Buyers 50p admitted at 12 noon. conductor, as well as her work as a recitalist at Potters Bar United Reformed Church. SUNDAY 7th SATURDAY 8th ‰ St John’s Methodist Family Fun Day and Outdoor Worship at 10.30am. Crafts, games and BBQ for ‰ at Elm Court, 11am start on field. £5 per car. Buyers 50p admitted at 12 noon. Outdoor Car Boot Sale everyone. Call Sally on 07941 223102 for info. SUNDAY 9th ‰ Stratford-upon-Avon River Festival Lunch Coach Trip 01707 903761. £35. ‰ Potters Bar Carnival for more information 01707 850147. ‰ TUESDAY 9th *Fir and Pond Wood Nature Reserve Conservation work, no experience necessary, 10am. ‰ Details see ‘organisations’ pages. *Cuffley Floral Art Club Linda Kingcott – ‘Dancing with Flowers’. ‰ Essendon Gardens Open Day 11.30am–5pm, in aid of The Friends of St Mary’s. Many beautiful gardens WEDNESDAY 10th open. Coffee, homemade lunches and teas will be available at various venues. ‰ *PB Horticultural Society Club outing. ‰ Café Worship at St John’s Methodist Church at 7pm. Informal praise, prayer and discussion in relaxed ‰ Black Country Museum Coach Trip 01707 903761. £55. setting with coffee and cake. ‰ *Wednesday Community Club tba. ‰ Peace Hospice St Alban’s Half Marathon. Apply today for a free place! Races for all abilities and ages, THURSDAY 11th including a Half Marathon, a Walking Half Marathon, Wheelchair Half Marathon, 5K Race and 1.5 Mile Fun ‰ *Oakmere WI ‘History of English shopping and the stories behind the famous names’ – Christine Jarvis. Run. Fantastic event for all to get involved in – join #team peace and sign up! SATURDAY 13th TUESDAY 11th ‰ Outdoor Car Boot Sale at Elm Court, 11am start on field. £5 per car. Buyers 50p admitted at 12 noon. ‰ *Cuffley Floral Art Club Rekha Naidoo – ‘Floral Fairground’. ‰ Boulogne-sur-Mer Maritime Festival Lunch Coach Trip 01707 903761. £60. WEDNESDAY 12th SUNDAY 14th ‰ *RSPB Afternoon Meeting All welcome. ‘Bees and Bee Keeping’ – speakers Barnet Bee Keepers. ‰ *Fir and Pond Wood Nature Reserve Conservation work, no experience necessary, 10am. ‰ *Wednesday Community Club Games and chat. Details see ‘organisations’ pages. ‰ A Bunch of Amateurs *Potters Bar Theatre Company, Wyllyotts Theatre, 01707 645005. Adults £17, ‰ Camera Fair at Elm Court. students (under 18 years) £14, senior citizens £15. Tuesday and Thursday evening. ‰ Café Worship at St John’s Methodist Church at 7pm. Informal praise, prayer and discussion in relaxed THURSDAY 13th setting with coffee and cake. ‰ A Bunch of Amateurs *Potters Bar Theatre Company, Wyllyotts Theatre, 01707 645005. Adults £17, ‰ The Weymouth Seafood Festival Lunch Coach Trip 01707 903761. £36. students (under 18 years) £14, senior citizens £15. Tuesday and Thursday evening. WEDNESDAY 17th ‰ *Oakmere WI The Story of English Wine (details to be confirmed). ‰ *Wednesday Community Club Games and chat. SATURDAY 15th SATURDAY 20th ‰ Summer Fayre 12 noon–3pm. Entry £1 per family. Ladbrooke JMI School, Watkins Rise. ‰ Outdoor Car Boot Sale at Elm Court, 11am start on field. £5 per car. Buyers 50p admitted at 12 noon. ‰ Outdoor Car Boot Sale at Elm Court, 11am start on field. £5 per car. Buyers 50p admitted at 12 noon. ‰ Lunch Coach Trip 01707 903761. £35. ‰ A Bunch of Amateurs *Potters Bar Theatre Company, Wyllyotts Theatre, 01707 645005. Adults £17, Whitsable Oyster Festival students (under 18 years) £14, senior citizens £15. Tuesday and Thursday evening. SUNDAY 21st ‰ SUNDAY 16th Family Creative Church at St John’s Methodist Church from 10.30am. Crafts, art and cooking followed by ‰ Family Creative Church at St John’s Methodist Church from 10.30am. Crafts, art and cooking followed by 20 minutes of worship for everyone. 20 minutes of worship for everyone. FRIDAY 26th ‰ Messy Church for all the family at King Charles the Martyr Church, from 3–5pm. Arts and crafts, some ‰ Recitals at 12.30 Caroline Daggett (mezzo soprano). Song recital by this talented young artist. Potters Bar informal worship and light tea. Free, no need to book. United Reformed Church. MONDAY 17th ‰ *Barnet Philatelic Society Social Philately, talk and display by Derek Weston. Please check details of these events by telephoning the contact provided. An asterisk * means WEDNESDAY 19th more details about venues and times included in Clubs and Organisations section. ‰ *PB Horticultural Society Club outing. To include an event contact: [email protected] ‰ Wakehurst Place and Nyman Lunch Coach Trip 01707 903761. £65.

15 Sports Potters Bar Tennis Club The Walk, Potters Bar, EN6 1QL JUNIOR EVENTS - EASTER COACHING COURSES Week 1 Monday 8th to Friday 12th April, Week 2 Monday 15th April to Friday 19th April, Morning sessions age 5–9 years from 9am to 12 noon. Afternoon sessions age 10–15 years from 1 to 4pm. JUNIOR EVENTS - SUMMER CAMPS Week 1 Monday 29th July to Friday 2nd August, Week 2 Monday 5th to Friday 9th August, Week 3 Monday 12th to Friday 16th August. Morning sessions age 5–9 years from 9am to 12 noon. Afternoon sessions age 10–15 years from 1 to 4pm. Application Forms can be downloaded from www.pottersbartennis.net. MUNCHKINS start on Saturday 2nd March at 12 noon to 12.30pm through the summer till the end of October. Cost £3 per session. JUNIOR FRIDAY NIGHTS commence on Friday 26th April for the summer term until 19th July and re-commence on Friday 6th September till Friday 25th October. ADULT PLAY Every Monday evening ‘Pay and Play’ is available for adults from 7pm to 9pm (Improvers Mixed). Cost for non-members is £7. ADULT COACHING Beginners Ladies: Tuesdays 9.30am to 11.30am. Non-members £5 per session. Improvers Mixed: Thursdays 10am to 11am. Non-members £6 per session. These sessions are all taken by Karl Mills, Club Head Coach, 07939 303483 who should be contacted on any coaching enquiries. All Membership enquiries should be made to Sue Vallance on 01707 645909 or email [email protected]. Canoe Polo win St Albans Youth Team, who train at the Furzefield Centre in Potters Bar, were recently awarded their trophy as worthy winners of both the Youth competition and the Division 3 competition at the British Open held at Holme Pierrepont in Nottingham. The team have been playing together for the last three years and have grown considerably in skill and confidence. Coach Carl Goulding said “This year the youth members have played as a real team and beaten other teams with stronger individual players. This victory is a fantastic achievement for them and for the club, and it’s great to see these young players coming through and enjoying the sport.” The team ranges from ages 11 to 18, so their win was a real accomplishment as they were playing against university teams and teams with far older players. Every member of the team scored during their road to victory, but special mention should go to Toby Marlow, Finn Cain, Owen Rackham and Henry Metcalfe as the top scorers. Armantas Mankevicius was a fantastic goalkeeper and contributed a great deal to their score lines! The team line up was completed by Benedict Vincent and Lucian Crosby. Canoe polo is a fast, exciting game played inside and outdoors on a pitch with goals suspended above the water. If you are interested in finding out more, why not come down to Furzefield on a Thursday evening at 8.15pm? The team are also on the look- out for a sponsor so if you are a local business interested in sponsoring the team please contact us. For more information email [email protected].

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JENNIFER JONES Why not try Bowls? PgDip Contemporary Counselling Fresh air, gentle exercise, friendly people – why not MBACP (accredited) build these positive things into your summer plans? The 2019 season opens on Saturday 20th April and, although the PSYCHOTHERAPEUTIC COUNSELLOR club welcomes new members at any time, in order to provide an Based in Potters Bar, Hertfordshire organised introduction, members are holding ‘Open Days’ on Day and evening appointments available Saturday 27th April and Sunday 5th May, offering you the opportunity T: 07968 367540 to ‘roll up’ and try a ‘Sport for All’ – outdoor bowls. www.jenniferjonescounselling.co.uk You are invited to come along on either day at 9.30am to have a cup of tea or coffee and meet the coaches and some club members, before the sessions commence at 10am. We are situated at the top of North Mymms Cricket Club The Walk, along the road that runs in front of St Mary’s Church. All we ask is that you wear some flat soled shoes in order to protect the Home Farm, North Mymms AL9 7TR green. President: Ken King and Chairman: Stuart Feast Club Secretary Graham Marriner’s commitment to the game was Please support your local recently rewarded at a county-wide awards evening. Graham was cricket club! presented with a Lifetime Achievement trophy at the Hertfordshire We are looking for new players, Juniors Services to Sport Awards, in recognition of his dedication to bowls (age 5–16) and Seniors, whether you have which stretches back over 20 years. played regularly or are a complete At the club’s recent AGM, William beginner: we would love to hear from you! ‘Bill’ Burrows took over the role of Kids: fancy a break from the PlayStation or President in what will be a Xbox? Then we are the Club for you… momentous year for him and the there’s so much on offer – great sport, make new friends, and the most club. He enters his ninth decade on beautiful setting all on your doorstep! Come and have a trial session either the opening day of the season, with in the Winter Nets on Monday evenings or at the Cricket Ground at Home 2019 also being the club’s 90th Farm from April. anniversary year! The president’s Families: It’s going to be a great Summer of Cricket, starting with the ICC charity this year will be the ‘Essex & World Cup and then The Ashes. North Mymms CC will be celebrating all this, Herts Air Ambulance’. Members as well as brilliant local cricket and we would love you to be there too… were delighted to learn that long serving member Terry Barker had lovely facilities and a family friendly community club. Social Membership is recently been elected Men’s Senior Vice President, prior to becoming available too. Herts. Bowls Men’s County President in 2020, which is also their Want to know more or book a free trial session? centenary year. Please contact Club Development Officer Jim Clarke Remember, the ‘Let’s try Bowls’ dates for your diary are 27th April [email protected]; Juniors’ Chairman Jeya Jeyaratnam and 5th May. For further details, please call our membership 07984 409671; Kathy Whayman 07870 985443. secretary Peter Openshaw on 01707 657812. Driveway and Patio Installers

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Neon Spectrum Rudolph rides again! DJ Only Hire Last year Potters Bar Rotary Club’s Christmas Mobile Disco Hire collection was marred by the theft of their generator Event Lighting Hire whilst collecting at Tesco. However, thanks to the Event Sound System Hire generosity of local people and Honda UK, the Club Standard and Bespoke were able to replace it in good time for this year’s Packages sleigh run. Call 07496 230567 www.facebook.com/neonspectrum It was decided to overhaul the sleigh completely this year which was made possible thanks to a grant from the Carnival committee and other local donations. Rotarian John Godfrey spent many hours upgrading the sleigh with new lighting, a snow machine, a bubble Back to the 50s and 60s again machine and an improved sound system. New versions of Rudolph and Prancer were installed with two mesmerised squirrels, and the Potters Bar Rotary Club presents ‘Blast From The Past 2’ sleigh drew extensive praise, particularly from enthralled local at Wyllyotts Theatre, Darkes Lane, Potters Bar on children. Wednesday 15th May 2019 at 7.30pm. The amount raised for Rotary’s Tickets are on sale now at £23.50 from the box office on 01707 645005 local charities was £7,800 or www.wyllottstheatre.co.uk. and the Club would like Artists appearing are: to thank all local residents Glen Leon The sound of Tom Jones who contributed. Special Shades of Midnight The sounds of Buddy Holly, Roy Orbison, Elvis Presley, thanks are also due to Eddie Cochran, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Spencer Davis and many Rotary members, their more fabulous acts. Shades of Midnight are a local band that started in the partners and friends 60s as Billy Ocean’s first band. who helped with Natisse Return of the talented young singer with songs that swing. the collection. Special Guest Band Talented young local band’s Wyllyotts debut The evening is organised by the Rotary Club of Potters Bar with Wyllyotts Theatre and is in aid of the Alzheimer’s Society.

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Spamalot The Musical Tuesday 9th April to Saturday 13th April 2019 ‘Spamalot’ is the legendary and hilarious tale of Arthur, King of the Britons’ quest to find the Holy Grail. ‘Lovingly ripped off’ by Eric Idle from the classic film ‘Monty Python and the Holy Grail’, the musical features a host of madcap characters including tap-dancing knights, a killer rabbit, can-can girls, rude Frenchmen and peasants who know their constitutional rights. ‘Spamalot’s fantastic score is full to the brim with outrageous songs parodying hit shows – from ‘Phantom of the Opera’ to ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ – as well as Python classics like ‘Always Look on the Bright Side of Life’. A gloriously silly evening not to be missed. Includes mild Language. Evening Performances 7.30pm and Saturday Matinée at 2.30pm. Adults £18, Tuesday and Wednesday £19, Thursday £20, Friday and Saturday matinée and evening. Students (under 18 years) £15 all performances. Senior citizens £16 Tuesday and Saturday matinée. Discount of £1per ticket on bookings for 10 or more adult seats booked at the same time for the same performance. A Bunch of Amateurs Wednesday 12th June to Saturday 15th June 2019 Ian Hislop and Nick Newman have written a play that will warm the heart of every amateur actor, and will surely result in much laughter from our audiences. The story is of a fading Hollywood American actor, Jefferson Steele, who arrives in England to play King Lear in Rotary Youth Speaks Stratford, only to find that this is not Shakespeare’s birthplace but a sleepy Suffolk village. No Kenneth Branagh or Judi Dench, just a cast competition of amateurs trying to save their theatre from developers. Jefferson’s Another brilliant evening, with all the excellent monstrous ego, vanity and insecurity are tested to the limit by the presentations receiving loud applause from the enthusiastic am-dram thespians. As acting worlds collide and audience. This gave the adjudicators a really hard task Jefferson’s career implodes, he discovers some truths about himself to select the teams to progress to the Rotary District along with his inner Lear! The action takes place mainly in the barn semi-finals, but decisions were made. which the Stratford Players use for rehearsals and performances of their amateur productions. On Tuesday 20th November Mid-Herts Rotary Youth Speaks competition Evening performances 7.30pm and Saturday matinée at 2.30pm. evening saw three teams from Adults £17 all performances. Students (under 18 years) £14 all Bishop’s Hatfield Girls’ school and performances. Senior citizens £15 Tuesday and Thursday. three teams from Dame Alice Owen’s Venue: Wyllyotts Theatre, Wyllyotts Place, Darkes Lane, school entertain and enlighten us. The Potters Bar, Hertfordshire EN6 2HN presentations involved topics such as Box Office: 01707 645005 or www.wyllyottstheatre.co.uk ‘Why we should be taught about PO Box 154, Potters Bar, EN6 2WB mental health and disabilities at a younger age’, ‘Does academic success define your intelligence?’, ‘How young is too young for a phone?’ and ‘Should we have a four-day week?’. All very eloquently presented by the students. However, the two senior teams going forward to the District semi-final are: runners-up from Bishop’s Hatfield Girls’ school whose presentation topic was ‘Why do we ignore certain conflicts?’ and the winners from Dame Alice Owen’s school whose presentation was ‘How to be Happy’. All the students did exceptionally well with their presentation, and they are really all winners. They will definitely benefit from their public speaking experience. 19 Potters Bar Community News Garden Design Around the beginning of 2018, the Cook family decided that it was time to do something about their garden. It was no longer being used for children’s activities and the grass and beds were looking rather sad. Enter stage left, Ann-Marie, Garden Designer. Chris: We’ve had gardens of various shapes and sizes, fiddled around with odd plants. What can a garden designer do? Ann-Marie: Garden design is a game of two halves if you’ll pardon the football pun. However, it is a good way to describe how to get your garden looking perfect. The first half is to really think about the hard landscaping i.e. flower- bed sizes and position; where and what size the patio should be, pathways, etc. C: So, how does one start? Community cinema afternoon A-M: Get a piece of paper and measure the space you have available. Draw a Cooperscroft care home in Potters Bar recently invited the local rough outline of the garden and try to forget what’s there at present. Play memory café, run by Hertswise, to a Thursday afternoon around with different ideas. Also work out which areas get the sun at what screening of the popular film ‘The Greatest Showman’ at their time. If you have a good photo app, that’s useful. cinema. As the memory café is open every Thursday at Elmcourt C: Then rush out and buy lots of plants, shrubs and trees? Youth and Community Centre it was an ideal time for an A-M: No! The second half is the planting. Read up on the plants before you afternoon out. buy. It’s important to put a plant in the right place. Buying a plant because you Being greeted with a warming glass of mulled wine, with chocolates, popcorn and like it seems a good idea, but if you then plant it in a position that isn’t right, delicious ice creams, their guests were able to enjoy this film in the comfort of the you’ll probably find it will eventually die off. Most garden centres rely on this delightful cinema room. Everyone left uplifted, as the film is filled with such never-ending cycle to make their money. So just ask yourself the following wonderful music. questions: Nahida Rehman, team leader, was delighted to accept the invitation on behalf of the 1. Does it like sunlight, and is there sunlight in the area where you are going attendees of the group and readily acknowledged how fortunate Cooperscroft is to to plant it? Remember full sun is the amount of sun the area receives in the have this facility that they can share with the community. afternoon. To find out more about the facilities at Cooperscroft do contact Shani Riley 2. Does it need shelter? Is the area very windy? – Community Development Manager on 01707 644179 or emails at 3. How big is the plant going to grow? If you only have a small area, you don’t [email protected]. For information on the memory cafe want a massive shrub that will grow 4 metres wide and 5 metres high. These please contact Hertswise on 0300 123 4044. are just a few things to keep in mind before you make expensive purchases. C: How about ongoing maintenance? I haven’t a clue about soil preparation, pruning, etc. A-M: Throughout the year I will be here to talk you through the season ahead and hopefully together we can create wonderful gardens, big or small, that you can enjoy all year round. Chris Cook

20 www.pottersbarcommunitynews.co.uk Good Mental Health for 2019 Mental health problems do not discriminate, with 1 in 4 people from all backgrounds experiencing a mental health difficulty every year in the UK. For 2019 local partners in Potters Bar including Network Rail, Hertsmere Council, Samaritans and Spot the Signs are coming together aiming to reduce the stigma of mental health and suicide and encourage more people to seek help. 5,821 suicides were registered in the UK in 2017 and suicide is the biggest cause of death for males under 45. ‘Spot the Signs and Save a Life’ is a suicide prevention campaign, helping to remove the stigma of talking openly about suicide. We know that 1 in 5 people experience suicidal thoughts in their life time so it is important to know that you are not alone if you are feeling this way, and that having suicidal thoughts and feelings is nothing to be ashamed of. We want to challenge the stigma of mental health and suicide and will do this by providing training courses, events and information on where to go if you or a loved one has suicidal thoughts. If your organisation would like to get involved or find out more please email [email protected]. 5 Top Tips to manage your mental health this year ‰ Talk: Do not be afraid to let people know that you are finding things difficult. People can be very supportive, and together you may find solutions. ‰ Relax and recharge: Remember that you are only human and can only do adverts showing ‘the perfect life’. It is important to remember that people so much. It is important to take some time for yourself to relax and are only showing you the best parts and you don’t know what is going on recharge. behind the camera. ‰ Exercise: It can be easy to spend lots of time indoors in the winter but ‰ Seek professional help: If you are continually experiencing depression exercise is great for our mental health. A walk in the country or a day trip or anxiety, there are a range of organisations who can provide support in can be a great way to get out and improve your mood. Hertfordshire: ‰ Don’t believe the hype: It can be easy to be swept up by social media and Mind in Mid Herts supports individuals who are suffering from mental and emotional distress with centres in Hertford, St Albans, Stevenage and Welwyn Garden City. Telephone 01727 865070 or www.mindinmidherts.org.uk. Herts Mind Network provides opportunities to manage wellbeing with centres in Hemel, Watford, Ware, Waltham Cross. Telephone 02037 273600 or Young Carnival VIPs www.hertsmindnetwork.org. Potters Bar Carnival is on Sunday 9th June 2019, and, The Wellbeing Team provides free cognitive behavioural therapy to anyone this year, we will be looking for three Young VIPs. The over the age of 16 in Hertfordshire experiencing common mental health candidates must be aged between 7 and difficulties such as anxiety and depression. www.talkwellbeing.co.uk 12 years old on the day of the carnival. New Leaf Wellbeing College offers a range of short educational courses that Female and male give practical skills to help manage wellbeing in daily life. Telephone 01442 applications accepted. 864966 or www.newleafcollege.co.uk. Winners will receive a Single Point of Access (SPA) Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS prize of £25. They will be Foundation Trust (HPFT) directs all Hertfordshire referrals for mental health escorted at all times and services. Telephone 0300 777 0707 8am–7pm, or www.hpft.nhs.uk/get-help. taken around the show Samaritans Free confidential support in a crisis 24 hours a day, every day. ground to experience Telephone 116 123 or www.samaritans.org. many of the stalls. To find out more about Spot the Signs visit www.hpft.nhs.uk or follow us on Twitter @SpotSignSuicide. Sponsored by: PRINT & DESIGN LTD

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22 Entertainment official Sun Records Concert Show. fascinating historical content, it is Milkshake Live Psychic Sally - The label that brought you Elvis ideal for all those who may be Sunday 14th April, Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny planning a visit. 10th Anniversary Tour 12pm and 3.30pm Cash, Roy Orbison, Carl Perkins Wednesday 24th April, 8pm and many more rockin' pioneers Tottenham Legend Tickets £17, Children £15.50, Tickets £25 comes to life on stage. Featuring the Steve Perryman Family of 4 £61 World renowned psychic, musical instruments of the era and HOSTED BY MICKY HAZARD Milkshake Monkey cannot wait television and theatre star and starring a multi-talented cast of Thursday 4th April, 8pm to put on a spectacular new the UK’s favourite award-winning singers and musicians. Tickets musical for you all, but when medium, Sally Morgan is back Memory Lane Balcony £13.50, Flat Floor £16.50, stage fright hits, his Milkshake and better than ever with her Stalls £19.50, VIP £49 friends come to help in the most phenomenal interactive ten-year Wednesday 27th March, 2pm dazzling show you have ever show. The show is Tickets £15 Signing apprentice forms in 1967, Steve Perryman made his league seen. Featuring Fireman Sam, investigational and for the The fastest moving roller coaster of debut in 1969 and was named Noddy, Digby Dragon and many purpose of entertainment. a journey through some of the Spurs captain in 1975. The most more, this show has plenty of greatest songs of the 50s, 60s and loyal player in Spur’s history, Steve laughter and audience 70s including Frank Sinatra, Barry played over 850 matches in all interaction to get everyone on Manilow, Tom Jones, Elvis Presley, competitions and holds the record their feet. Patsy Cline and many more. for most appearances in the History of League, FA Cup and Europe. American Rumble Hatfield House Walk Right Back Wrestling Spectacular Tuesday 16th April, 7.30pm Thursday 4th April, 2.30pm Saturday 6th April, 8pm Tickets: £15, Children £12, Family Tickets £13 which includes Tickets £23 Wyllyotts Theatre, of 4 (2 adults and 2 child) £49 afternoon tea ‘Walk Right Back’ tells the story of Wyllyotts Place, This talk by Gary Fisher, conceived the most successful duo of all time, The UK promoter Premier Darkes Lane, Potters Bar, as a stand-alone informal the Everley Brothers. This unique Productions returns by public Hertfordshire EN6 2HN presentation on the history of concert-based musical entwines the demand with a brand new HERTSBOX OFFICE Hatfield House, coincides with the wonderful sad yet glorious story of Easter grappling spectacular 01707 645005 re-opening for the 2019 season of the Everley Brothers around those guaranteed to have fans on the www.wyllyottstheatre.co.uk the house and gardens. Full of trademark harmonies from heaven. edge of their seats.

23 Potters Bar Community News Chrysalis Charity Chrysalis (Oakmere) started life as an idea, an opportunity to volunteer and love our local community. We officially became a charity (No. Struggling with 1178081) in the summer, with 5 team members. As a team we like to partner with local organisations to your bath? set up/run groups such as Bumps and Babies or a lunch club, run assemblies, volunteer in school reading. Activities or projects that enhance and offer LET THE SHOWER EXPERTS HELP! support to those who attend. These are usually in and around the Oakmere area but recently our work has taken us to areas in the rest of Potters Bar. We currently are running a lunch/afternoon club 12 noon until 4pm Friendly family-run installation company working on a Wednesday called CAMEO (Come and Meet Each Other) at the locally for 10 years Wayside Jubilee Centre. We offer lunch for £4 and unlimited tea, Which Trusted Trader - check out what our clients coffee, and biscuits for £1. There are table games, colouring, pool, have to say and a few toys for little ones available and of course many Trading Standards approved - you’re in safe hands conversations! There is also an opportunity (thanks to Tesco and Follow our projects and view our work FareShare) to pick up some food close to its best-before date. We Contact us no w for free advice and a no collect food from Tesco Extra (Hatfield) and it’s first come, first obligation quot e served. We never know how much, or what there will be, but you are very welcome to come and see. We also run Bumps and Babies in partnership with Potters Bar 01707 861444 Baptist Church at the church on a Tuesday 9.30–11am. It’s a social Safe Enjoyable Bathing group for mums with bumps, or babies who are not yet walking. www.theshowerroom.com From the bigger projects to the little activities we do, we think Potters Bar has so much to offer and we love working with you. Thanks Furzefield Leisure Centre Potters Bar’s Furzefield Centre is bringing new and improved facilities to the local community. It now offers a purpose- built soft play and climbing area with an integrated café and seating area. The new Soft Play covers three storeys including baby, toddler and adventure zones. Children aged four upwards, as well as adults, can take advantage of the new Climbing Zone. No experience is required and all equipment will be provided by our team of trained instructors. Climbers take on the challenge of 17 different walls including a dice tower and giant staircase in their quest to reach the top. Both the soft play and climbing areas make the perfect day out or a birthday party treat. The centre’s gym has been equipped with a dedicated functional area and modern gym equipment from Matrix and TechnoGym. Customers can take part in Stages Flight, a cycling class where individuals can experience a cycling journey within a group environment in the new group immersive cycling studios. A new luxury spa facility, offering a range of experiences and treatments will be a destination for ultimate relaxation and wellbeing and improvements to reception areas and changing facilities will complete the project by Summer 2019. 24 www.pottersbarcommunitynews.co.uk 2019 Holy Week and Easter Services at local churches Christ Church, Little Heath, Potters Bar (CE) St Mary’s, North Mymms (CE) Palm Sunday 14th April 3pm Songs of Praise Service and Good Friday 19th April 2–3pm At the foot of the Cross afternoon tea Vigil of prayer and readings Good Friday 19th April 2pm Reflective Service Easter Day 21st April 8am Holy Communion (BCP) Easter Day 21st April 9am Traditional Communion (BCP) 9.30am All age Family Eucharist followed 10.30am Family Communion by Easter Egg Hunt Contact Revd Dominic Newstead 643119 Contact Church Office: 01727 825578 King Charles the Martyr, Mutton Lane, Potters Bar (CE) St Mary’s, The Walk, Potters Bar (CE) Palm Sunday 14th April 9.15am Sung Eucharist Maundy Thursday 18th April 8pm Sung Eucharist and Vigil 11am Morning Worship Good Friday 19th April 12.30pm Stations of the Cross 5pm A service of music and readings, 1.30pm The Good Friday Liturgy led by the choir Holy Saturday 20th April 8pm The Easter Vigil and Monday 15th April 8pm Compline First Mass of Easter Tuesday 16th April 10am Holy Communion Easter Day 21st April 6am Dawn Sunrise Service 8pm Compline 8am Holy Eucharist Wednesday 17th April 8pm Compline 10am Easter Family Eucharist Maundy Thursday 18th April 11.30am Community Cafe Easter Service Contact Revd Stefan Chrysostomou 859028 8pm Sung Eucharist and Vigil till 10pm Good Friday 19th April 12 noon A Reflection on the Cross 2pm The Final Hour Holiday Club Easter Eve 20th April 8pm Easter Vigil Last year Potters Bar churches ran a very successful Holiday Club, with ninety Easter Day 21st April 9.15am Sung Eucharist primary school children applying to come on this fantastic week which had a 11am Morning Worship with Holy Treasure Island and pirate theme. There was an excellent team of volunteers Communion (all DBS cleared) and a willing group of teenage helpers. They combined to Contact Church Office 665579 make it a memorable week with games, crafts, activities and story-telling from Potters Bar Baptist Church, Barnet Road, Potters Bar the Bible. We are already being contacted by families wanting to book for this Maundy Thursday 18th April 6pm Eucharistic Meal year, such was the fun that was had last year. We are not yet taking bookings, but Please phone 651179 or email [email protected] to book your place please check our website www.pbchurchesholidayclub.co.uk regularly as Easter Day 21st April 10.30am Morning Service we expect to open for bookings during the Easter holidays. 6pm Evening Service Contact Revd Joel Mercer 840538 Easter Walk of Witness Potters Bar United Reformed Church, Darkes Lane, Potters Bar For many years Christians in Potters Bar have walked between two churches on Maundy Thursday 18th April 6.30pm Holy Communion Good Friday carrying a wooden cross to mark this special day. This has Easter Day 21st April 11am Easter Day Holy Communion previously been along Darkes Lane but this year it will be the High Street. We Contact Church Office 665482 will be gathering at St Mary’s Church in the Walk from 9am, setting off at Our Lady and St Vincent Roman Catholic Church, Mutton Lane, 9.30am and walking to the Baptist Church in Barnet Road. There will then be a Potters Bar short service (starting at 10.30am) for adults and children with Good Friday Ash Wednesday 6th March 7am/10am/7.30pm Mass with Imposition of Ashes hymns and songs. We’d love you to join us for the walk, hot cross buns and Saturday 16th March 10am St Patrick’s Mass Bible story-telling starting at St Mary’s, or if you prefer not to walk, please join Friday 29th March 7pm Stations of the cross with us at the Baptist Church. Pope Paul School Wednesday 3rd April 7.30pm Lent Reconciliation Service Saturday 13th April 6pm Mass with blessing of Palms Palm Sunday 14th April 9am/11am Mass with blessing of Palms Craniosacral Therapy Maundy Thursday 18th April 11am Children’s Maundy Service 8pm Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper PEACEfromPAIN Good Friday 19th April 3pm Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion with children’s liturgy Holy Saturday 20th April 11am Blessing of Easter Food Some medical conditions 8pm Solemn Easter Vigil Easter Sunday 21st April 9am/11am Easter Mass Craniosacral Therapy Ascension Thursday 30th May 7am/10am Mass has been known to be effective with Contact Canon Shaun Lennard 654359 St Giles, South Mymms (CE) SCOLIOSIS | SCIATICA PAIN Mothering Sunday 31st March 11am Family Communion FIBROMYALGIA | STRESS Palm Sunday 14th April 10.45am Procession from the Glebe Maundy Thursday 18th April 8pm Mass with Vigil till midnight ANXIETY | MIGRAINES Good Friday 19th April 8pm Sermon in Black Horse Pub HEADACHES | WHIPLASH Easter Eve, 20th April 8pm Bonfire and Service of New Light Easter Day 21st April 11am Family Eucharist FROZEN SHOULDER Contact William Marsterson 01707 644180 and MANY MORE St Margaret’s Ridge (CE) Mothering Sunday 31st March 9.15am Family Communion You can call me directly on Good Friday 19th April 12 noon–3pm Service of Music and Prayers Easter Day 21st April 9.15am Family Communion 07704 857538 Rogation Sunday 26th May 9.15 am Family Communion and blessing www.craniojccst.co.uk of the crops Contact Pat Legerton 01727 822157 25 Potters Bar Community News LOCAL ORGANISATIONS

AB’s STOMPERS LINE DANCING BRIDGE CLUB CUFFLEY OPERATIC SOCIETY GUIDES, BROWNIES and RAINBOWS Weekly, Mon, Tue and Thu. Wroxham School. All levels. Thu 10am–1pm. Little Heath Parish Hall. Playing Chicago Bridge. Amateur Musical Theatre Rehearsals, Tue and Thu. 2 shows a year Potters Bar and Brookmans Park areas 07967 964962. Tom 655461. May and Nov at Cuffley Hall. Jen 01707 872418. www.girlguiding.org.uk/get-involved or Sue 850147. ACT 4 BRIDGE CLUB CUFFLEY PLAYERS GURDJIEFF STUDY AND MEDITATION GROUP Weekly youth clubs and regular events. 665551 or Mon 7.30pm. Clayton Centre, Barnet Road, Potters Bar. June Amateur Dramatic Society. Rehearsals Mon and Thu. 2 plays a Meets every few weeks. Info 654896 www.act4.org.uk. 651011. year, Mar and Nov at Cuffley Hall. Fran 872229. HERTS YOUNG HOMELESS ADULT BALLET, JAZZ and TAP CLASS BRIDGE CLUB – CHICAGO CUFFLEY OVER 50’S CLUB [email protected] or 03333 202 384. Weekly classes. Parkwood Health and Leisure Centre, Darkes Lane. Mon 7.30–10pm at Wyllyotts Centre. Robert 658677. Wed 2–5pm. Cuffley Youth and Community Centre. Art, snooker, HERTFORDSHIRE CHORUS Suzanne 07904 771980. BROOKMANS PARK WI table-tennis, Scrabble, etc. John 875589. Choir based in Welwyn Garden City. Weekly, rehearsals Wed ADULT NETBALL 3rd Mon 8pm. Brookmans Park United Reformed Church. Visitors DANCE 7.30pm, Stanborough School. www.hertfordshirechorus.org.uk. Lizzie Meeks School of Dance – Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Contemporary, Mon 7–8pm, Wroxham School. £2. Any standard welcome. welcome. 657997. HERTFORDSHIRE CONCERT BAND Hip Hop/Street Dance. Adult’s and children’s classes Mon to Fri. Tel 650902. BROOKMANS PARK TENNIS CLUB Tue evenings at Music Department of Hertfordshire University. 07887 567713 or [email protected]. AIR TRAINING CORPS – 57 (PB) SQUADRON Golf Club Road, Brookmans Park. 6 courts/floodlights. Suit all Friendly wind band, rehearses in Hatfield. Contact Weekly, Mon and Thu. Ingram Cadet Centre (opposite Fire Station). abilities. 644926. DANCING www.hertsconcertband.co.uk. Ballroom and Latin Beginners. Weekly, Wed. Little Heath 7.15–9.30pm. Ages 13–18. [email protected]. BROOKMANS PARK WEA HERTS MIND NETWORK Church Hall, Thornton Road, 8.45–10pm. 662050. ALCOHOLICS-ANONYMOUS Weekly, Tue and Thu mornings. 10 week course at URC Tue fortnightly. 11am–1pm, Memory Support Group appointment Frequent meetings in Potters Bar and local area. 0845 768 7555 Brookmans Park 650673. DEMENTIA SUPPORT – HERTSWISE only £1, Goodacre Court, EN6 5AZ. Tue weekly 9am–5pm, or email [email protected]. Designed with people living with dementia. low level memory loss Peer Support appointment only, Maple House, EN6 5BS. BURMA STAR or mild cognitive impairment, and their friends, family and carers ANGIE’S DANCE ACADEMY St Albans branch. Monthly, 2nd Mon 11am. British Legion Club, Tue weekly. 2–4pm, Drop-in £1, Elm Court, EN6 3BP. Contact Weekly classes, children and adults (Disco/Street). Latin at its heart. Join us for refreshments, fun and games at our new 020 3727 3600. Verulam Road, St Albans. For ex-servicemen with Burma Star. Cafe. Thu 1.30–3pm at Elm Court Community Centre, EN6 3BP. American and Line Dancing, to exam status and performing in 020 8207 1247. HERTFORDSHIRE SHOWBAND shows. Angie on 07773 341490. £5 contribution. Carers welcome at no extra charge. BUSHI SEISHIN RYU (Martial Arts) Weekly, Mon. Mount Grace School. Training band and lessons ART DEMENTIA FRIENDLY COMMUNITY CAFÉ 7pm, Showband 7.45pm. 650209. Weekly, Fri. Kidston Institute, Northaw Road West, Northaw, – HOME INSTEAD SENIOR CARE Every Fri 10am–12 noon. Furzefield Court (next to Elm Court), 7.30–9.30pm. 642354. HERTS. PHILHARMONIA ORCHESTRA £2.30. 020 8207 7568. AL6 0AT Digswell Village Hall. Tue fortnightly, 11am–2pm. Call CAKE DECORATING 01707 240650 for info. Thu evenings at Welwyn Garden City, for experienced orchestra ART IN HERTS Potters Bar Sugar Art Club. Monthly, 1st Mon 7.30pm. players. [email protected] or 01727 857827. Weekly, Tue. Furzefield Court, Mutton Lane. 7.30–10pm, DOG TRAINING – HOME FARM Furzefield Court, Mutton Lane. Jackie 850432. Fri classes 9.30am–12 noon. Obedience and socialisation. All HERTSMERE SOCIETY OF ART painting in informal and social atmosphere with occasional expert CARDIAC SUPPORT GROUP levels welcome. One-one also. 275322. Weekly, Wed 1.30–4.30pm. Clayton Centre, Barnet Road. tuition. 650694. Friendly art group. 658336. Monthly meetings and weekly cardiac exercise. British Legion, DOG TRAINING IN POTTERS BAR ART CLASSES Holtwhites Hill, Enfield. 01992 718155. Weekly, Su. 10–11am. 020 8449 5298/651610. HERTS VISION LOSS Art Classes in drawing and watercolour painting Tue and Thu, CARERS IN HERTFORDSHIRE* The Woodside Centre, The Commons, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 4SE. 10am–12.30pm. Jane 850356. ELIZABETH ALLEN FOOTBALL CLUB Contact 01992 586969 for information. Weekly, Sat afternoon. Old Owen’s, Coopers Lane Road Sight Line 01707 324680, [email protected] or ART CLUB and Coopers Road, Little Heath. 16 +. Training, Tue 8pm. www.Hertsvisionloss.org.uk. Sixty Plus Centre Wyllyotts. Thu 2–4pm. 654007. CAPITAL ARTS CHILDREN’S CHOIR and YOUTH THEATRE Sat, Wyllyotts Centre. Age 5–16 years. Drama and choir. Owen’s School. 652422/646273. HOMELESS FOR HERTS YOUNG NIGHTSDTOP ATTIC ORCHESTRA 020 8449 2342. ENFIELD LIGHT OPERATIC and DRAMATIC SOCIETY Call 03333 202 384 or [email protected]. For those who wish to resume playing. Mel on Weekly, Tue and Fri 8pm. Drama Group rehearse Winchmore Hill. HUMANISTS – NORTH LONDON GROUP [email protected]. CHARITY LUNCHES United Reformed Church, Darkes Lane, 1st and 3rd Fri in month. Performs Wyllyotts. 2 musicals per year. 07711 316474. Monthly, 3rd Thu. Non-religious people meet for discussion BABY SENSORY CLASSESS (Birth – 13 months) Soup, full salad buffet, tea or coffee and biscuits, 1pm. £3 per ENFIELD NATIONAL TRUST ASSOCIATION meetings. Ruth Winston House, Palmers Green plus social events. Award-winning. Thu, Furzefield Leisure Centre. Lisa 07887 700939 person. Please come and join us. 665482. Contact Pam for more information 650969. 653667. or [email protected]. CHARLIE’S ANGELS ESSENDON PRIMARY SCHOOL INTERIOR DESIGN COURSES BADMINTON Weekly on Wed in term-time, 1.30pm–3pm. For toddlers and Mon 8–9pm, weight training. Wed 5.30–6.30pm and For beginners. Potters Bar/South Mimms. Mon 10am–1pm. Weekly, Friday. Owen’s School, 8–10pm. Age 17+ intermediate their parents, grandparents and carers. King Charles the Martyr 7.15–8.15pm circuits. Sat 9–10am circuits. Wed 07907 802206. upwards. 264007. Church Hall. No charge. 01707 665579. 1.45–3.15pm Mother And Toddler Group, School Hall. IRISH DANCING BADMINTON CLUB CHERRY LODGE CANCER CARE EXERCISE and MOVEMENT TO MUSIC Weekly, Wed and Sat. Feeney Miller School of Dancing. Little Heath Church Hall, Thu 7.30pm. All abilities welcome. Contact Tina on 020 8441 7000 for more information. Fun, friendly fitness for all. Wed 2.15–3.45pm. Elm Court Youth Clayton Centre, Barnet Road. Age 4+. 01727 824842. 657812. CHI KUNG CLASS and Community Centre. Call or text 07949 055958 or email JAZZ – GOOGLIES JAZZ CLUB BADMINTON CLUB (Friern) Weekly, Mon 6.30–7.30pm. North Mymms Social Club, [email protected]. Weekly, Thu 7.30pm. Botany Bay Cricket Club, East Lodge Lane. Friendly club for intermediate players. Owen’s School, Wed 8pm. Welham Green. Sat 11am–12 noon at PB Health Club. Organised FENG SHUI SOCIETY OF HERTS EN2 8AS, www.googliesjazz.co.uk or Contact [email protected]. by ‘Just Standing’. 272255. Monthly, Elm Court, 7pm. 07951 741128. [email protected]. John 020 8350 3541. BADMINTON LADIES FIFTY PLUS* JOB CLUB, POTTERS BAR Weekly, Wed 2–5pm. Christ Church, Little Heath. Friendly, social CHILDREN'S FINE ART CLASSES Little Art School of Herts. Small groups. Ages 4–12. Wide range of activities, events, trips and courses. Not exclusive Wed in term-time, 9.30am–12.30pm, Christ Church Little Heath, group. 650040. Tue 4.15–5.15pm, Potters Bar/South Mymms village. to 50 and over. 645005. Great North Road. Just come along or call 01707 662460 or BALLROOM and LATIN DANCING 07907 802206. FIR and POND WOODS NATURE RESERVE – [email protected]. Weekly, Tilbury Hall. Beginners Mon 7pm, Improvers 7.45pm and CHURCHES TOGETHER IN POTTERS BAR HERTFORDHIRE and MIDDLESEX WILDLIFE TRUST KARATE, SELF DEFENCE and FITNESS Advanced 8.45pm. Wed Beginners Line Dancing 8.30pm. Monthly, 2nd Sun 10am–1pm. Meet lay-by in Coopers Lane Weekly, Wed. Furzefield Centre. Juniors 7–8pm, adults 8–9pm. 268846. Co-ordination organization for all churches in Potters Bar. Malcolm Golland on 653417. Road, EN6 4DG. Help maintain this nature reserve, tools Sun adult and juniors 11–12 noon. 07534 563456 or BARNET and DISTRICT CANCER LINK provided, bring drink, gardening gloves and good footwear. Phone www.karate-masters.co.uk. Drop In Centre – Weekly, Wed 1.30–4pm. Church of Mary CIRCLE FOR THE BLIND and PARTIALLY SIGHTED John 01707 652836. KARATE and SELF DEFENCE FOR YOUNG CHILDREN TO ADULT Immaculate and St Gregory the Great, Union Street, Barnet. For (PB THEATRE COMPANY) FIRST CLASS LEARNING MATHS and ENGLISH Sat 2–7 years 10.30–11.15am. 8 years+ cancer patients, families or friends. 708022 or 020 8446 3104. Dress rehearsals for shows and quarterly evening socials at Furzefield Court. Evenings. 657194. Ages 5–16. Weekly, Thu 3.30–5.30pm. King Charles the Martyr 11.20am–12.25pm. 661544. BARNET and DISTRICT PHILATELIC SOCIETY Church. Pallavi 527155. KARATE FOR ALL THE FAMILY Mon 8pm, twice monthly. St John’s Church Hall, Mowbray Road, COMMUNITY CHOIR Weekly, Thu. Wyllyotts Theatre, 7.30–9.30pm. For info Joy FITNESS CLASSES Weekly, Sat. Oakmere Youth and Community Centre. Children New Barnet. Sep to Jun. Secretary: 020 8449 3971 or Wed 7.15pm, LBPT Fitness Classes and Sat 9am. Essendon 655464. 10.30–11.30am, adults 11.45–1pm. Beginners welcome. www.barnetphilatelic.co.uk. Primary School Hall. Adults of all ages and abilities. COMMUNITY CAFÉ 852641. BARNET PLUS SPORT and SOCIAL CLUB FOLK DANCE CLUB IN ST ALBANS At KCM weekly on Thu. Closed in August and in week after KING CHARLES THE MARTYR CHURCH Weekly, Sun from 8.30pm. Discovery Hall, Netherlands Road, Thu 7.45–9.45pm at St Stephens Church Hall, Watling Street, Christmas. King Charles the Martyr Church Hall, 9am–1.30pm. Further details www.kcm-church.org.uk or ring 01707 665579. New Barnet. wwwBarnetplus.com. AL1 2PX. All dances are called and no partner required. More info Coffee and light lunches served. All welcome and all profits to KUMON MATHS and ENGLISH BARNET YHA (NORTH LONDON OUTDOOR GROUP) contact Brian on 01727 834977. charity. 01707 665579. Ages 4–18, Mon and Thu, 3.30–5.30pm at Tilbury Hall, Weekly, Tue 8–10pm. Discovery Hall, Netherlands Road, Barnet. FOOTBALL Darkes Lane. Sheena 643588. 30–50+. Walking weekends, day walks, social. 020 8449 1553 COMPUTERS AND A CUPPA Vets football, Sat. afternoons. 35+ years. Venues locally in or www.barnetyha.org. Weekly, Mon. Wyllyotts Cafe, 10.30am–12.30pm. Helping older South Herts. Evenings. 852422. LIFE CHURCH – POTTERS BAR people to use their IT devices. Free. No need to book. Sun 9.30am Family Service. Oakmere Youth and Community BARNET WALKS* FRIDAY FOLK Centre, Fetherstone Close. 876060. Guided walks, £9 (£4 under 12s). Contact Paul for more COUNTRY MANAGEMENT SERVICE Social folk dancing club, Fri 7.45–10pm. In St Albans. information on 07506 761294. Environment Department, County Hall, Pegs Lane, Hertford. www.fridayfolk.org.uk. LIFE CHURCH – CUFFLEY 01923 588433. Sun 11am Family Service, King James Avenue, Cuffley. 876060. BARRACUDA SWIMMING CLUB FURZEFIELD WI Weekly, Sun. Furzefield Centre, Mutton Lane. 11.30am–12.30pm. CRAFT AND CHATTER Monthly, 3rd Thu, 7.30–10pm. Tilbury Hall. 659886. LINE DANCE WITH STEPPIN’ TIME Weekly, Mon (except school holidays). PB Baptist Church, Weekly, Mon and Thu. Welham Green. Improver to advanced Helps all ages with disabilities to be safe in water. Contact Ian GOBIONS WOOD NATURE RESERVE OF 10.30am. 707082. level. 655866. 660935. HERTFORDHIRE and MIDDLESEX WILDLIFE TRUST BAY JAZZ CLUB CROQUET CLUB For information contact 01727 858901. LINE DANCING Tue, Thu, Sat and Sun, from 2.30pm. Bush Hill Park, Enfield. Wed 2–4pm. Beginner/Improver level. Oakmere Youth and Weekly, Tue 8.30–11pm. Botany Bay Cricket Club, GOLDEN EAGLE SPIRITUAL GROUP* East Lodge Lane, Enfield. Live traditional jazz and licensed bar. Coaching given. 020 8366 6005. Monthly, 1st Tue. Clayton Centre, Barnet Road, 7.30pm. £4. Community Centre, Fetherstone Close. 859578. 020 8367 6660. CUFFLEY FLORAL ART CLUB* Mediumship and workshops. 658499. LITTLE HEATH CHESS CLUB BINGO Monthly, Tue 7 for 8pm. Cuffley Hall, Maynards Place. Jessica GREEN ROOM PRODUCTIONS Juniors, Thu 5.45–7.15pm. Adult players welcome for matches. Weekly, Mon. South Mimms Youth and Community Association, 873821. Rehearsals Mo. at King Charles the Martyr Church Hall, Wed at Chris 642027. Village Hall, 7.20pm. 651700/647822. CUFFLEY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY Oakmere School. Presents musicals twice a year. New members LOAVES and FISHES CAFÉ BOTANY BAY PETANQUE CLUB Monthly, last thursday. 10 times per year. 8pm, Cuffley Hall, welcome – acting and behind the scenes. 01727 836938. Weekly Wed. Christchurch, Little Heath, 10.45am–12.30pm. All Weekly, Sun 10.30am–2pm. Botany Bay Cricket Club. Try the Maynard Place. 875742. GROUP 2 welcome. 662460. French game of boules. 653325. CUFFLEY INDUSTRIAL HERITAGE SOCIETY For siblings and families of children with special needs. Monthly, MEN’S FITNESS GROUP FOR OVER 50s BRIDGE CLUB – LITTLE HEATH (duplicate) Monthly, 2nd Tue. Northaw Village Hall, 7.30 for 8pm. £4. 2nd Sat, 3.30–6pm. Wayside Centre. £2 per family. Sally All levels of fitness and abilities welcome, Fri 10–11am at Tue 7.30pm in Parish Hall. Aileen 652343 or Peter 658016. 873680. 07999 221974. King Charles the Martyr Church Hall.

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MERLIN MAGICAL SOCIETY Weekly, United Reformed Church, Brookmans Park, Mon 9.15am PB SOCIETY WALKS* SKATING – INLINE SKATER HOCKEY Fortnightly, Thu 7.45pm. Little Heath Parish Hall, including and 10.15am; and Fri 9.30am and 10.30am. Fortnightly, Sun afternoon walks along local rights of way. Weekly, Thu 6–7.15pm. Sat 12 noon–1pm. Learn to skate as beginners. John Clayton 07931 525399. North Mymms Memorial Hall, Tue 9.30am and 10.30am; and www.pbsoc.org.uk. well as skater hockey. For all 5–18 years. All abilities welcome. MIND DROP-IN GROUP Wed 9.30am and 6.30pm. Book with Debbie 07717 841338. PB TENNIS CLUB Hatfield Leisure Centre. Contact [email protected]. Weekly, Tue 1–4pm. Cricket Club, The Walk. 659455. POSITIVE MOVEMENT EXERCISE CLASS The Walk. 6 astroturf courts with floodlights. SNOOKER MITRE CLUB Tue 10.30am–12 noon, Clayton Centre, 32 Barnet Road, EN6 2QU. www.pottersbartennis.net. Membership enquiries At The Kidston Institute, Northaw. Membership fee £20 per Monthly, 1st Tue. For retired professionals and businessmen. Positive for older people, carers, people at risk of falls. 01462 [email protected]. annum. Playing fee £1 per hour. 07725 430244. Best Western Homestead Court Hotel, Welwyn Garden City. 678804 for more information or to book. PB THEATRE COMPANY SPANISH CIRCLE HERTFORDSHIRE* 01707 656912. PRE-SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY Rehearsals Tue and Fri, Chancellors School. Stages 2 musicals and Monthly 2nd Fri, Sep to Jun (not Dec) at Red Lion Pub, Hatfield, MOUNTVIEW DANCE SCHOOL Wed at St John’s Methodist Church. 10am Happy House walking 2 plays per year. Performers, backstage help and front of house. 7.30pm. Events including wine and sherry tasting, and talks on Weekly, Mon and Sat. St John’s Church Hall. Classes from age 3 confidently to 4 years; 11am sitting confidently to walking. Gillian on 657194. Spanish culture. 661722. upwards. 01582 461233. 12.15pm newborn to sitting. [email protected]. PB TOWN BAND SPARKLERS MOVES FITNESS PB 41 CLUB Weekly rehearsals, Fri 8–10pm. Goffs Oak Methodist Church, Weekly, Tue term-time only, 1–2.45pm. Music, craft and play for Weekly, Mon. St Mary’s Church Hall, 7.30–8.30pm. Aerobic Monthly. For ex-Round Tablers. 1st Wed 7.15pm. 851445. Newgatestreet Road, Goffs Oak, EN7 5SS. Traditional brass band. babies and children 0–4 years, and parent and carer. Life Church 07970 448661. – Cuffley. 876060. Dance Exercise. All fitness levels welcome. Bring mat or towel. PB ALLOTMENT ASSOCIATION 651008. Visit Highview Gardens site, Sun 10am–12 noon or call Geoff PB TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB* SPIRITUALIST CHURCH Hill Rise. Evenings of clairvoyance and healing services. 655147. MULTI-SPORT 653910. Parkfield. Matches Sat 3pm. Some Sun and midweek. Training Tue and Thu 7.30pm. 07833 632965. STAGECOACH THEATRE ARTS SCHOOL Weekly, Tue and Thu. Furzefield Centre. For the active generation PB BOWLS CLUB Weekly, Sat. Chancellor’s School. Age 4–18 years. dance, drama 50+. Short tennis, table tennis, badminton, swimming, indoor The Walk. 660336 or email [email protected]. PB TOWNSWOMEN’S GUILD bowls. 850500. Monthly, 2nd Wed 7.30pm. Wayside Hall. 653650. and singing. 01582 713771. PB CARNIVAL MUSICAL TEAPOTS PB TOWN TWINNING ASSOCIATION SWIFTS JUNIOR BADMINTON Contact Peter or Sue on 850147 if you require a stall or more Weekly, Fri term-time. Hatfield Leisure Centre, 6–9.30pm, 5–18 Baby and Toddler Group 10 months to 4. Weekly, Wed information. Visits to and from Franconville and Viernheim. 9.30–10.30am and 10.30–11.30am in Brookmans Park. [email protected]. years. Beginners to County standard. 01707 550476. 07800 818444. PB CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS GROUP TABLE TENNIS Monthly, 2nd Wed 9.15–11am. Furzefield Children’s Centre. PB UNITED SYNAGOGUE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR GIFTED CHILDREN Telephone 656202 or email [email protected]. At The Kidston Institute, Northaw. Membership fees £20 per 859325. annum. Playing fees £3 per match. Teams of varying standards. – EXPLORERS CLUBS PB UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB PB CHORAL SOCIETY* 07725 430244. Monthly, 1st Sun. Borehamwood. For talented children and Training weekly. Age 5–16 years, boys and girls. Phone for times Weekly, rehearsals, Tue 7.45pm. St Mary’s Hall, The Walk, In Barnet, Barnet Lane, EN6 2DN. www.bttc.co.uk or siblings. www.nagc-herts.org.uk. and venues 850377. Potters Bar. Experience not essential. 642393. 020 8449 7845. Non-members welcome. NETBALL CLUB PB WEA Hertsmere 50+. Weekly, Tue 10am–12 noon, Thu 2–4pm. Cheshunt Youth Thu evenings at Wormley. Various leagues. PB CRICKET CLUB Literature Group, Thu mornings 10am–12 noon. Elm Court. 020 8207 7568. Adults also. Chloe 873676. The Walk. New members welcome. 654801. United Reform Church. 658915. For Seniors, weekly, Fri. Hatfield Leisure Centre, 10am–12 noon. NINTAI KARATE CLUB PB CRUSADERS SPORTS and SOCIAL CLUB PHOENIX CONCERT BAND TABLE TENNIS CLUB Weekly at PB Baptist Church, Barnet Road. Beginners Mon Daily, members club, 5.30–11pm, Mon to Sat; 12 noon–3pm Rehearsals weekly, Thu. Fair Field Junior School, Radlett, 8–10pm. Weekly, Wed and Thu at Potters Bar Free Church. Barnet and 7–8pm. Intermediate/advanced 8–9pm. All grades Fri 7–8pm. on Sun. www.pottersbarcrusaders.com. 642976. Shaw Leagues. Evening. 852422. 07956 987100. PB CRUSADERS YOUTH FOOTBALL PUPPY CLASSES IN WILD HILL Football for boys and girls aged 4–18. Matthew 07944 492521. TAI TSUNG KUNG FU NORTH LONDON OUTDOOR GROUP Weekly, Mon, 7.15–8.15pm, Wild Hill Village Hall. Puppy Self Defence, weekly, Tue. Oakmere Primary School, 7.30–9pm. Weekends away, day and summer evening walks. Also Tue PB and DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY* socialisation and basic training classes from 8 weeks old or after 07968 162304. 8.15pm at Discovery Hall, Stevenson Close, New Barnet. Monthly Lectures, 8pm. 60+ Centre, £1. Museum Sat first inoculation. 651610. www.northlondonoutdoorgroup.org or 020 8449 1553. TALENT TIME STAGE COMPANY 11am–1pm, Tue and Wed 2.30–4.30pm, both at Wyllyotts. RADLETT MUSIC CLUB Weekly, Mon. Little Heath Parish Hall, 5–10pm. Drama, dance NORTH LONDON and DISTRICT SOCIAL CLUB 654179 or [email protected]. 6 concerts per season, Oct to Apr. Radlett Centre, 8pm. String or and singing. Up to 25 years. 60442/07930 400647. FOR THE UNATTACHED PB and DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY* Wind Trios/Quartets playing Chamber Music. Solo Pianist once a Weekly, Wed 8–11pm. Cheshunt Sports Club. Dancing suitable TOP HAT STAGE SCHOOL Alternate Wed 8–10pm, Elm Court. Speakers. Members £2, season. 01923 859291. Online booking Weekly, Fri, Elm Court. Age 4–7 years. Dance(tap), drama and for over 55s. Richard 01992 639344. visitors £3. 651372. www.radlettcentre.co.uk. singing, 4.30–7.30pm. 01727 812666. NORTH MYMMS BOWLS CLUB PB and DISTRICT PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY RADLETT PLAYERS TOTS-IN-TOW Bushwood Close, Dellsome Lane, Welham Green. 01707 645320. Weekly, Mon 7.30pm for 8pm, Wyllyotts Centre. Any standard A production each Spring and Autumn at Radlett Centre. Weekly, Mon in term-time, 1.30–3pm. PB Baptist Church. NORTH MYMMS MEMORIAL HALL welcome. 01438 832504. www.radlettplayers.org.uk. Babes in arms to school age. Pam 665187. Station Road, Welham Green, AL9 7PG. 07948 310192 or PB EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH ROTARY CLUB OF BROOKMANS PARK TUMBLE TOTS www.northmymmsmemorialhall.co.uk. Sun 10.30–11.30am, Family Service, communion and Weekly, Tue 7.30pm for 8pm at Old Owens Sports Club. 645343. Weekly, Fri. Elm Court. Book a trial class. Gill 020 8449 4593. NORTH MYMMS HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY youth service, refreshments. Mon Youth Clubs 5–10 years at ROUND THE CORNER COFFEE MORNING UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE – U3A North Mymms Youth and Community Centre, Station Road, 6.15–7.30pm, 11 years upwards 7.30–9pm. 895838. Weekly, Fri term-time only 9am–12 noon. Profits to various Study and recreation for those not in full-time employment. 2nd Welham Green. Adrian 885430. PB FILMMAKERS* charities. Life Church – Cuffley, 876060. Mon. Wyllyotts Centre, 10am. £1. Margaret 657199. NORTH MYMMS YOUTH and COMMUNITY CENTRE* Alternate Thu 7.45pm. Wyllyotts Centre. 656446/659888. ROYAL BRITISH LEGION – POTTERS BAR BRANCH VOLUNTEER CENTRE Station Road, Welham Green. 260198. PB GOLF CLUB Cotton Road. Bingo and raffle, Thu 8pm. Bar, snooker, hall hire Interested in volunteering with various organisations? Contact NORTH MYMMS YOUTH PROJECT Darkes Lane. New members and societies welcome. Green fees. and social events. Welfare of ex-Service men, women and Community Shop on 020 8386 4006. Activities, trips and weekly meetings for youngsters, 9–16. dependants. Meetings monthly, 2nd Wed. Joan 642080. 652020. WALKS – HERTSMERE HEALTH WALKS D of E for ages 14+. www.nmyouth.org.uk. PB GYMNASTICS CLUB RSPB POTTERS BAR and BARNET LOCAL GROUP* Gentle and moderate walks for all. Further information on NORTHAW and CUFFLEY BOWLS CLUB Recreational (ages 4–12 years). Mon 5.15pm Furzefield Centre. Illustrated talks, Fri evenings at Tilbury Hall, 7.45pm; members www.hertfordshirehealthwalks.co.uk. King George V Playing Fields, Northaw Road East, Cuffley. 654883. £4, non-members £4.50. Afternoons at St John’s URC Hall, Squad training 6–13 years, Tue, Thu, and Fri evenings 5.30pm WAGGONERS SQUARE DANCE CLUB New Barnet, Wed 2pm; members £3.50, non-members £4. NORTHAW GREAT WOOD and Sat 9am Chancellor’s School. 01923 855598. Weekly, Mon 8–10pm at St Josephs in the Park School Hall, Working parties every Fri at 9.30am and first Sun each month. www.rspb.org.uk/groups/pottersbarandbarnet or 01707 652836. PB HOCKEY CLUB Hertingfordbury. Janet 01992 441083. Meet wood car park. 07850 233854. RSPCA* Ladies, men and junior hockey. Ed 07763 929462. WEDNESDAY BREAK CLUB NORTHAW TAI CHI GROUP Friends of Southridge Animal Rescue and Re-homing Centre, Fortnightly, Wed 2.30–4pm. King Charles the Martyr. Social Club PB KARATE CLUB Weekly, Tue. Northaw Church of England School, Vineyards Road. Packhorse Lane, Ridge. for over 50s. £1.50. 658540. Mon at Dame Alice Owens at 6pm, all ages, special rates for 7.45–9pm. 642354. RSPCA WEDNESDAY COMMUNITY CLUB* families. Cranborne School Breakfast Club Thu mornings. Potters Bar, Hatfield and Barnet Branch. 07872 902710. NORTHAW WI www.tiskakarate-pottersbar.co.uk. Wed 2–4pm. PB Baptist Church. June 655599 or Vera 651470. Monthly, 1st Tue 7.30pm, Northaw Village Hall. 020 8360 9729. SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING WHIST DRIVE PB LIFESAVING CLUB Monthly, 3rd Sat, Oct to Jul. Tilbury Hall, 7.30pm. £4.50. Mary OAKMERE WI Weekly, Tue. Furzefield Centre, 8–9pm. From 9 years to any age 1st Fri, monthly. Village Hall, Northaw, 7 for 7.45pm. 651682. Monthly, 2nd Thu, 7.45pm. Tilbury Hall. Contact 659873; 020 8367 4201/4835. and ability. 020 8440 3346. Monthly, 2nd Thu. South Mimms Village Hall, 7.30pm. 650076 for more information. SCOUTS, CUBS and BEAVERS 01727 869211. PB NATIONAL WOMENS REGISTER – TUESDAY GROUP OAKLANDS BADMINTON CLUB For info Peter 850147. WHITEWEBBS MUSEUM OF TRANSPORT and MODEL RAILWAY, Weekly, 8pm in members’ homes. Discussions, quizzes, outings. Weekly, Tu. 8–10pm. Sports Hall, Dame Alice Owen’s School. 5 SCRABBLE Enfield, EN2 9HW. Weekly, Tue from 10am–4pm. Last entry 659903. courts. Small, friendly club. Events throughout the year. Weekly, Fri 10am–12 noon. Elm Court, £2.30. 020 8207 7568. 3.30pm. Admission £5, accompanied children under 12 free. Experience needed. Yvonne 642328. PB PETANQUE PLAYERS ST JOHN AMBULANCE – PB DIVISION 020 8367 1898. Weekly, Oakmere Park. Sun from 10am and Tue from 2pm. New OLD FOLKS WELCOME CLUB Weekly, Wed 8–10pm, The Walk. First aid training 664260. YOGA CLASSES Weekly, Mon 2–4pm. Sixty Plus Centre, Wyllyotts. 653650. players welcome. Contact Jane on 266517 or Room hire 656885. Weekly, Mon 10am, Fri 10am, Sun 10.30am, Thu 7–8pm. Core www.pottersbarpetanque.co.uk. OLD OWENS CRICKET CLUB ST JOHN’S METHODIST CHURCH Class and Yoga 8–9pm. Wayside Jubilee Centre. Friendly classes. Coopers Lane, PB. All abilities welcome. Herts Saracen League. PB RAMBLING CLUB Baker Street, EN6 2DZ. Sunday Worship 10.30am. Many other All ages and abilities. Contact Jade 07976 743189. 07904 194295/020 8819 6638. Weekly, Wed and alternate Sun 10.30am. Meet start of walk. activities, further details www.stjohnspb.org.uk. YOUTH CLUBS 01438 717826. OPEN DOOR CAFÉ SHOSHIN KARATE JITSU CLUB Weekly, Elm Court. 659602. Weekly, Thu. Closed week after Christmas. King Charles the PB ROTARY CLUB Weekly, Wed. DHC Potters Bar Health Club, 8–9.30pm. ZUMBA GOLD Martyr Church Hall, 10.30am–2pm. Coffee and lunches served. Meets Tue lunchtime at 1pm, last Tue in month 7–7.30pm at Beginners/all grades. 07734 294630. Tue 6.30pm, Tilbury Hall. Wed 10.45am, Elm Court. Potters Bar Golf Club. 645955. All welcome and all profits to charity. 665579. SIGHT LINE Sue 07956 338561. PARENT/TODDLER GROUP PB SHOKOTAN KARATE CLUB 01707 324680 Herts Vision Loss, The Woodside Centre, Weekly, term-time, Tue 10–11.30am. Causeway Free Church, Weekly taining, Wed 7.30 to 8.30pm (ages 7–16). 8.30 to The Commons, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 4SE. All telephone numbers are Area Code 01707 unless 660021. 9.30pm (adults). Furzefield Centre. www.karate-masters.co.uk. SIXTY PLUS LUNCHEON CLUB* otherwise stated. PARENT/TODDLER GROUP PB SOCIETY COUNTRY GROUP Weekdays 12 noon–1.30pm. Plus am/pm social clubs. Minibus Tell us about your event, meeting, activity and we will Weekly, term-time, 9.45–10.45am. Cranborne School. 851471. Contact Alastair 653636. transport available. 643602. publicise it and give details of your organisation in the PILATES PB SOCIETY TOWN GROUP* SIXTY PLUS SENIOR CITIZENS ART GROUP Community News. Weekly, classes Tue 7–8pm. Brookmans Park UR Church. Neelam Monthly, 1st Thu. United Reformed Church, 7.30pm. Arnold Weekly, Thu 1.30–4pm. 60+ Centre Wyllyotts. Two Exhibitions Contact: [email protected] 07891 752906. 654179. each year. £1.30 including tea. Pauline 654007.

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1) ANNANDALE MEDICAL CENTRE AT THE ELMS Oakmere Brookmans Park High Street, Potters Bar Bradmore Green Tel: 01707 644451 Surgery Hours: 8.30am–6pm Monday to Friday Monday 1pm–6pm Monday 2pm–6pm Test Results/Enquiries: 01707 622979 between 2pm and 5pm Monday to Friday Tuesday 10am–6pm Tuesday 2pm–6pm Quarterly newsletter available from surgery or on our website Wednesday Closed Wednesday Closed www.annandalesurgery.co.uk Thursday 10am–6pm Thursday 2pm–6pm Extended Hours: Some Saturdays (contact surgery) 8.30am–11.30am for routine Friday 1pm–6pm Friday 2pm–6pm appointments. Saturday 10am–5pm Saturday 9am–1pm 2) HIGHVIEW MEDICAL CENTRE AT THE ELMS Sunday Closed Sunday Closed Tel: 01707 871980 Toddler Tales (Mondays) 2.15–2.45pm Surgery Hours: 8am–6pm Monday to Friday Baby Rhyme Time (Tuesdays)11–11.30am Appointments: 01707 871980 (8am–6.30pm) For further information, visit your local library or call 0300 123 4049 and ask for the Enquiries: 01707 871982 (9am–12.30pm and 2–4.30pm) appropriate library. NB: The Welwyn Garden City library is open on Sunday afternoon. Results: 01707 871982 (2–4.30pm) Extended Hours: We offer 2 Saturday morning surgeries a month and late evening “after work” clinics every Monday. Wyllyotts Centre, For the latest information/updates visit our website www.highviewsurgery.co.uk or Darkes Lane, EN6 2HN follow us on Facebook and Twitter. 3) PARKFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE Mondays Personal Callers 10am–12.30pm and 1pm–3.30pm Tel: 01707 291041 Thursdays Personal Callers 10am–12.30pm and 1pm–3.30pm Surgery Hours: 8am–6pm Monday to Friday Test Results/Enquiries: 11am–2pm Monday to Friday Extended Hours: Wednesday to Friday from 7am and Saturday fortnightly for routine Hertsmere Borough Council Potters Bar Office booked appointments only from 8–11.15am. Wyllyotts Centre 01707 652406. Open Tuesday 9.30am to 2pm. We have a newsletter available from the surgery or via our PPG. Events are also Safer Neighbourhood Police Office. Open Wednesday 11.30am to 1pm. advertised on our Friends of Parkfield Facebook page. Please also visit our website www.parkfieldmedicalcentre.co.uk. 4) POTTERELLS MEDICAL CENTRE Tel: 01707 273338 Useful Numbers Surgery Hours: 8.30am–6.30pm Monday to Friday Hertsmere Borough Council 020 8207 2277 Test Results/Enquiries: As above after 11am. Welwyn Hatfield Council 01707 357000 Extended Hours: For routine, non-emergency appointments. Every Monday and fourth Hertfordshire Police Non-emergency 101 (national number) or 01707 354000 Tuesday from 6.30–9pm and first and third Saturday 8.30–11am. Nurse-led Fast Herts Domestic Violence Helpline Track Service: Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday 9.30am–12 noon. 08088 088088 Hertfordshire County Council 0300 123 4040 OUT OF HOURS SERVICE FOR ALL THE ABOVE SURGERIES National Debt Line 08088 084000 NHS 111 SERVICE Citizens Advice Consumer Helpline 03454 04 05 06 If you urgently need medical help or advice but it’s not a life threatening situation, call Highways NHS on 111, at any time. (including potholes, traffic light faults and streetlights) 0300 1234 047 There is now a GP led clinic at Elstree Way, Borehamwood which is open 8am to 11pm Saturday and Sunday. To book an appointment phone 111. Wasteaware 0300 1234 051 Affinity water leaks 0800 376 5325 DENTIST Childline 0800 1111 When you have an urgent dental problem and your dental surgery is closed, call Crime Stoppers Anonymous Line 0800 555 111 03000 333 224. Monday to Friday, 5pm–9am. All weekend and Bank Holidays. CAB Advice Line 03444 111 444 Environmental Health (1) Hertsmere: Pest Control 020 8207 2277 Noise (daytime) 020 8207 7435 Local A&E Services (night) 0845 300 0021 BARNET: Wellhouse Lane, Barnet, EN5 3DJ Tel 020 8216 5003 (2) Welwyn Hatfield: Pest Control 0344 828 334 LISTER: Coreys Mill Lane, Stevenage, SG1 4AB Tel 01438 314333 Noise 01707 357242 Potters Bar Hospital URGENT CARE – Minor Injuries and Illnesses 01707 653286 NHS Direct (Nurse advice and health information) QE2: Howlands, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 4HQ Tel 01438 314333 24 hours 111 CHASE FARM: The Ridgway, Enfield, EN2 8JL Tel 020 8375 1010 8am to 10pm RSPCA Local Branch (financial help if you claim benefits, on low income, OAP’s) BARNET: Wellhouse Lane, Barnet, EN5 3DJ Tel 020 8216 5003 9am to 11pm 07872 902710 www.rspca-pottersbarhatfieldandbarnet.org.uk Samaritans (freecall 24 hours) 116 123

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