Editor: Jason Grocock, Clerk to the Council
MARCH 2017 ISSUE 60
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
NORTHAW & NORTHAW & CUFFLEY CUFFLEY CUFFLEY HALL
Joint Resisdents Village Day 8th July. Whist Drive 6th May. Association A.G.M. & The Annual Meeting of see page 7 see page 9 The Parish 2017. see page 17 Fundraising
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7:30 for 8pm
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All playing abilities welcome!
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UPDATE EASTER 2017 - ISSUE 60 CONTENTS page
Chairman’s Report 3-5
Village Day 2017 7
Neighbourhood Watch 8
Cuffley Hall Whist Drive 9
Parish Council Grants 2017 10
Northaw Community Orchard 11
Northaw & Cuffley Residents Association – Fly Tipping 13
SCANGB 15
Joint Residents Association AGM & Annual Parish Meeting 17
Peters Wood Walk 18
The Clerks Update 20-23
The continuing story of the Turnpike Oak 25
News from Cattlegate Farm 26
Local Organisations 30
2 ISSUE 60 Chairman’s Update Report The Local Plan
he Parish Council raises the not opposing all Greenbelt Development The formal responsibility for licensing majority of it’s funding through and is supportive of a number of local the complex rests with the Environment Ta precept within the Council Tax Greenbelt Schemes; however it does Agency but experience suggest that they which is collected by Welwyn Hatfield oppose unsustainable and inappropriate either lack the powers or the will to deal Council from each household in the development. with the problems that have arisen in the Parish. In 2017/2018 the amount we past. The Parish Council has no power are charging through the Council Tax is Maynard Place Parking to take action. £254,100 which is a 30% increase on last year’s precept, or 17% increase If the problems reoccur this year the e have received a significant for a Band D property. The increase is only remedy open to the community is number of complaints about almost all attributable to the costs that the to take an action at common law for car parking arrangements Parish Council estimates will be incurred W nuisance. These types of action have in Maynard Place. The key issues are in opposing the draft Welwyn Hatfield been successful elsewhere but rely deliveries to the Co-op supermarket, Local Plan which will be considered at a on a group of residents taking a group and unlawful parking outside the Co-op. public enquiry later this year. action, perhaps with the support of We have raised the issue with Welwyn lawyers acting on a no win no fee basis. Hatfield Council and we anticipate that a The Welwyn Hatfield draft local plan is It does however require a small group number of improvements will be made. proposing 400 + new houses in Cuffley, of committed residents to take the lead The single yellow lines will be converted mainly in the Greenbelt, and Broxbourne and drive the action forward. The Parish to double yellow lines. The existing bay are also proposing 800+ new houses Council may be able to assist residents car parking will be set at an angle to in the Goffs Oak area. There are no with advice, and possibly financially, increase the useable width of the road proposals for road or rail schemes to but so far no resident group has come when a lorry is making a delivery and mitigate the additional travel problems forward to take this forward. there will be formal disabled spaces. that will arise. The Parish Council is particularly concerned about Welwyn We receive complaints on an ongoing The success of these proposals will Hatfield’s proposals for development basis but we are powerless to act. This ultimately depend on parking enforcement on the greenbelt on Northaw Road year if problem arise and you feel strongly and users not unlawfully parking but opposite the tennis courts. Although the and want to get involved in taking legal we believe it is a better option than the Metropolis scheme for circa 600 houses action then please contact the Parish existing format. has been rejected the front edge of the Council and we will facilitate a meeting site is still scheduled for development of like-minded residents to advise and of circa 150 houses and the concern is assist where we can. that overtime there will be development creep and the full 600 unit scheme will be eventually realised. The Government are now proposing that local plans are formally reviewed on a 5 yearly basis which reinforces our concerns about incremental creep and landowner pressure. Cuffley Odour The issue of the level of proposed development within the area has ver the winter period there has previously been considered at public been less of a problem with meetings and there has been support for Othe Cuffley odour but as spring the Parish Council investing in retaining and summer approaches experience expert advisors to object to the proposals suggests that the problem may arise at a public enquiry. The Parish Council again. At Cattlegate Farm the Composter, has received professional advice that the Anaerobic Digester, and the Lagoon, the current proposals are not in line with will be in operation and the complex will National Planning Policy and that we be running at full capacity for the first have a robust case. The Parish Council is time.
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King George V Playing Fields
he Parish Council manages the playing fields and is considering Thow the existing playground facilities could be improved and updated.
The pictures below show a number of styles of playgrounds that will appeal to different age groups and offer different experiences and challenges. Example 1.
Example 2 - Adventure.
Example 3 - Traditional Equipment.
We would like to hear from residents about their ideas and preferences for any upgrade of the playground at KGV. Please get in contact through our website and let us have your views on what style of playground you would prefer.
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Website Annual meeting AGM of the Northaw & Cuffley Residents of the Parish Association. All residents are welcome to he Parish Council has updated its attend and raise issues of concern with their local councillors. We look forward website and we would welcome e are required by statute to to seeing you there. Tcomment on content and how it hold an Annual Meeting of could be improved. the Parish which this year W Bob Stubbs - Chairman will take place on Friday 28th April at We will be in future be sending out 7.30pm in Cuffley Hall, following the short newsletters on a regular basis to update the community on issues of interest. If you would like to receive newsletters please register with us through the website.
Former Nine-Hole Golf Course At Nyn Park
e have received an enquiry from a Golf Course Historian by the name of Scott MacPherson. He is researching a nine-hole golf course which used to be within the grounds of Nyn Park, Northaw. He has asked if there are Wany residents who may have any records/knowledge regarding layout, scorecards etc. of the course which was active between 1903 to 1930.
If you feel you are able to provide any information, please email Scott at [email protected]
Carol Branigan, Deputy Clerk
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Cuffley We are keen to attract new members. The Society is run by and for the Industrial benefit of its members. The society holds illustrated talks once a month Heritage Society between September and May and has Everyone is welcome to a programme arranged to satisfy a attend our monthly illustrated variety of interests through lectures, talks at Northaw Village Hall, visits and practical recording of nd every 2 Tuesday in the information. month. The objective of the society is to
For members it is free. enable the people of Cuffley and the Follow our activities on For visitors -£4 surrounding areas of South East Membership is only £20/yr Hertfordshire and North London to our website: - for 9 lectures. www.cuffleyindustrialheritage. pursue their interest in England’s com industrial heritage. Although the society is about In pursuing our interests in industrial heritage, we cover broadly the industrial heritage, our remit is very following topics: broad, as shown above. Over the years • Transport, including trains, canals, planes, boats, cycles and horses we have had talks (illustrated with • Manufacturing industries, including products, chemicals, clothes and slides, photos and exhibits) on topics food. as diverse as Mechanical Music, • Utilities, including gas, electricity, nuclear, sewerage and water. Tobacco clay pipe-making, Regents • Local industrial history, including Zeppelins, Roman Baths, wells etc. Canal, Architecture of the London • Trades and crafts, including pottery, pipe-making, millinery, toys, etc Underground, Clocks, Enfield’s • Construction and architecture and service industries. Railways, Pillar Boxes, Japanware, • Telecommunications and astrology/astronomy. and the Much Hadham Forge.
I have started research into the War, as it affected Northaw Parish. Already I have worked through the number and places where bombs fell from records at Hertfordshire Archives & Local Studies unit. There are some sources in the Parish Office with recollections from former residents. I have recorded various elements of the London Stop-Line (pill boxes, anti-tank ditches, etc.). Does anybody know anything about the local fire watching group? Were there any A.R.P. shelters, as I remember in Southgate and East Barnet? Was there an anti-aircraft gun in the grounds of Cuffley School?
Pill Box in Home Wood near to Carbone Hill – Photograph from the Editor’s archives. If you lived in the Parish during the War or came in the 1950’s, could you help me? If so then please contact
the Parish Office on 01707 875825. Brian Warren, Our Local Historian.
6 ISSUE 60 Northaw and Cuffley Village Day Saturday 8TH July 2017 - 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
fter the success of Village Day resident or if you don’t have a programme Volunteers are needed on the day to 2016 this year we have moved on the day will be £1.00 per adult. We will help with the information point, running Athe day so that it falls before the be asking the organisations and charities the PA system, helping run the car school holidays to ensure even more if they would like to collect the entry fees parking, setting up and taking down so people can attend. for their funds. if you are interested in getting involved let me know. Already many of last year’s participants We have booked a bigger marquee have signed up to run stalls and events. this year so the tea tent doesn’t get blown Thanks to Potters Bar Film Makers for This year you can have the thrill of the zip down, at the moment we haven’t had a the film and stills. wire, enter your dog in the popular dog response from any of the charities or show, there will be competitions including organisations to ask to run the tea tent Sally Pollitt a talent show and best cake in show and so let us know if you are interested. many stalls and entertainments. Tennis Email for Village Day: club and bowls club are already signed [email protected] or up. Telephone: 01707 88914
Entry will be by programme which will be delivered free to your home if you are a
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NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH
‘One little e-mail turns Hunter into the hunted’ his was the title of one of be caught out when we are distracted Online Watchlink (OWL) Hunter Davies’ articles in a and busy. TSunday newspaper last year. recent communication from OWL He humorously described a business As in Hunter’s case, the bogus e-mail reported that they have a new morning at home when he was called by encourages you to visit a bogus website- booklet called ‘The Little Book of Barclaycard wishing him to check multiple usually by claiming the need to ‘verify’ A Cyber Scams’. This can be found at: usage of his card. A fraught conversation or ‘update’ your details or ‘reactivate’ an www.herts.police.uk/protectyourbusiness ensued ending in Hunter hanging up. He account. Sometimes the phishers e-mail was annoyed and well aware that the encourages you to fill in an attached form This booklet has been developed for caller my not be genuine. and send it back. It can appear to come business people and their customers in from any well-known brand, a reputable addition to ‘The Little book of Big Scams’, company such as a bank, utility or On reflection, an hour or so later he aimed at alerting and protecting resident building society or a major retailer. decided to call Barclaycard back using a to a wide range of common scams. This different phone and finding the number on can be found at: a Barclaycard statement. It transpired that www.herts.police.uk/protectyourmoney the call had been genuine and that there and follow the useful links. had been fraudulent activity amounting to £2,000 on Hunter’s Barclaycard. Hunter You can join OWL by going to got his money back but nobody knew how www.owl.co.uk the fraudsters had obtained the details to enable them to use the credit card. Reporting Crime Later, Hunter remembered a strange e-mail that he had received earlier which Hunter Davies at his computer. f you see anything suspicious, report appeared to come from Apple. The e-mail it immediately using the following said that his ID had to be changed in You should never send credit card Inumbers: 48 hours or he would lose it. He logged information, account passwords or onto the site they had sent him and extensive personal details, such as • 999 for real emergencies answered a few personal questions that name, address, date of birth or national were puzzling. He then forgot about it, insurance number in an e-mail • 101 for non-urgent reports thinking he had exited the site in time. He evidently had not. Hunter had in fact If you think you may have visited a • Hatfield Police Station on 01707 354000 received a ‘phishing’ e-mail which asks phishing site, contact your bank and the you for personal details under the pretext retailer immediately to explain what has • If you would like to speak directly to your of dire things happening. Hunter is very happened. Also, report it to Action Fraud on PCSO Ben Arnold, phone 01707 354192 savvy so it goes to show how we can all 0300 123 2040 or www.actionfraud.police.uk
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Fundraising
WHIST DRIVE
Saturday 6th May 2017
7:30 for 8pm
Tickets £12 Light supper included
All playing abilities welcome!
Maynard Place, Cuffley, EN6 4JA 01707 875389 cuffleyhall.co.uk
All proceeds to Cuffley Hall funds (Registered Charity No. 213603)
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th nd Thursday 27 April Thursday 22 June
Luton Hoo Walled Garden: Joys of Growing a ‘Bute-iful’ History Organic Vegetables
with Tony Evers with Brian Carline
th Thursday 18 May
Growing from Seed and Early Bulbs
with George Lockwood
7:30 for 8pm at Cuffley Hall Refreshments, Raffle & Plant Sales Admission Free for members (only £1 for visitors) Full details on our website cuffleyhortsoc.org.uk or call (01707) 875742 Parish Council Grants Northaw & Cuffley Pc Grants to Local Voluntary Organisations for 2017
e are pleased to budget of approximately £25,000= is announce that, as available for the financial year 2017-18. Win the 2016, we are again inviting local voluntary The Grant Awarding Policy, Rules, & organisations to apply for Procedures are available from the Parish a Grant from the Parish Council Office, or by downloading on Council. Grants will Website: www.northawcuffleypc.org.uk be for a minimum of £250= and a We will be holding a drop-in workshop maximum of in Cuffley Hall Meeting Room from 7-00 £5,000=. p.m. to 9-00 p.m. on Friday 5th May A total for all those who may be interested in applying for a Grant. The deadline for applications, by post or E-mail for the attention of the Parish Clerk, is Monday 5th June 2017. Please note that my new Corporate E-mail address is: parish. [email protected]
10 ISSUE 60 www.northaworchard.com
The Community he Community Orchard Orchard is a public is a green Marquee space in and Wonderful yurt We have awillow 4m x Comments from the heartpublic of Northaw green space for allin thein theheart parish 4m to marquee enjoy. andWhen a yurt the which orchard can started be we planted 170 willow cuttings in a very We aim to provide opportunities for education, of Northaw for all in the parish to hired for suitablewet events. patch in one of the fields.Northaw Astonishingly and they Cuffleyall grew! This year, conservation and healthy living. on a cold January day, we harvested the rods with the help of Mel Tenjoy. We aim to provide opportunities volunteers from Hertfordshire Basketry and a month later we created a living For a small donation for education, conservation and Befriend a Tree willow arbour. Mel has kindly donated yet more willow for a local healthy living. you can befriendartist your to very create own a tree. sculpture In around‘a haven the arbourfor wildlife and and a ‘fedge’ the soul’ (a cross return, you will receivebetween a acertificate hedge and and a fence) alongside the apiary. be able to sample fruits from your tree ‘We are local Northaw residents and each year. we are delighted that the Community Orchard continues to develop and offer Wonderful willow interesting and instructive events’ ‘Thanks to the hard work of community When the orchard started we planted volunteers we are witnessing an area 170 willow cuttings in a very wet patch of unloved bramble-scrub gradually in one of the fields. Astonishingly they evolving into something of an oasis on Fantastic frosty scene in the orchard. all grew! This year, on a cold January Fantastic frosty scene in the orchard our doorstep‘ day, we harvested the rods with the Winter fun help of Mel from Hertfordshire Basketry Winter fun ‘a lovely project to work on as its out It’s been a busy time in the orchard since andChristmas. a month later we created a living Braving the rain, a group of hardy souls attended our in the open air and you see the results It’s been a busy time in the orchard willow arbour. Mel has kindly donated yet I wonder who’s in charge here? Wassail in January – a traditional blessing involving of your efforts quite quickly. And a great since Christmas. Braving the rain, a group more willow for a local artist to create a parading round the field, making noise and dunking Comments from Northawbunch and of Cuffley volunteers volunteers to work with‘ toastof hardy in cider… souls attendedVolunteers our have Wassail helped in harvestsculpture willow around the arbour and a ‘fedge’ andJanuary we have– a traditional made a blessingstart opening involving up the (aarea cross along between ‘a a haven hedge for and wildlife a fence) and the soul’ If you would like some gentle exercise the ditch to let light in and improve biodiversityalongside there the apiary. parading round the field, making noise ‘We are local Northaw residentsin the and fresh we are air, delighted we hold that regular the Community work with the help of a group from Tesco. We also carried Orchard continues to develop and offer interesting and instructive events’ and dunking toast in cider… Volunteers parties to maintain and improve the outhave formative helped winterharvest pruning willow of and the weapples and pears and this year we may even have some fruit on them. ‘Thanks to the hard work ofsite community for both volunteers residents we and are wildlife witnessing (see an have made a start opening up the area area of unloved bramble-scrub gradually evolving into something of an oasis website for details or contact us) along the ditch to let light in and improve on our doorstep‘ Volunteers from Tesco head office on a team building day biodiversity there with the help of a group ‘a lovely project to work on as its out in the open air and you see the results Work parties Saturday 15 April of your efforts quite quickly. And a great bunch of volunteers to work with‘ from Tesco. We also carried out formative and Friday 12 May 10am-1pm winter pruning of the apples and pears If you would like some gentle exercise in the fresh air, we hold and this year we may even have some regular work parties to maintainMidsummer and Picnicimprove the site for both fruit on them. residents and wildlife (see websiteSaturday for18 detailsJune or contact us) Work parties Saturday 15 April and Friday 12 May 10am-1pm I wonderMidsummer who’s in charge Picnic here? SaturdayPhotography 18 June Competition Photography Competitionfor forall agesall ages and and abilities abilities
Marquee and yurt We have a 4m x 4m marquee and a yurt Find the Orchard between No.Find 49 and the 47 Orchard Northaw betweenRoad West No. (access 49 which can be hired for suitable events. road to the Scouts) or Church Laneand (by47 Northawthe bungalows) Road West (access road
Befriend a Tree For a small donation you can befriend your Contact us Ring the Parish Councilto the office Scouts) on 01707 or Church 875825 Lane and someone(by the will return your call or visit our website www.northaworchard.com and send very own tree. In return, you will receive a certificate and be bungalows) Contact us Ring the Parish able to sample fruits from your tree each year. us a message ______Council office on 01707 875825 and someone will return your call or visit our
Volunteers from Tesco head office website www.northaworchard.com and on a team building day. www.northaworchard.com Willow harvesting. send us a message.
WWW.NORTHAWORCHARD.COM
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If you are interested in joining Did you know that there are strict rules regarding when you must have your bin out, we meet on Monday afternoons and when you must take it in? from 1.30 – 4.30 pm and on Tuesday evenings from 7.30 – 10.00pm.
You must not present your bins any earlier than 5pm the night before your collection day, and MUST return them to your property Phone Sylvia for details
by midday on the day following collection. on 01992-639386.
Caring for our heritage
PLANNED MEETINGS DURING THE REST OF 2017
FULL COUNCIL MEETINGS
(All Meeting in Cuffley Small Hall from 7-30 p.m. except July.)
Thursday 23rd March
Thursday 18th May Annual Meeting of the Parish Council.
Tuesday 18th July To be held in Northaw Village Hall 7-30 p.m. start. By joining FROST you can help keep this beautiful church,
Thursday 14th September its exceptional murals and stained glass windows,
Thursday 23rd November In good condition for future generations.
POLICY & RESOURCES COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP (All Meetings in the Council Office from 4-00 p.m.) Life: £250= or £300= (joint) Annual: £12= or £20= (joint) Tuesday 9th May
Tuesday 11th July If you would like an application for or to find out more, th Tuesday 5 September Please email [email protected]
th Tuesday 14 November Or call Clive on 07544-132895
Or visit www.norcuff.com/friends Jason Grocock - Clerk to the Council.
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NORTHAW AND CUFFLEY RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION www.ncragb.uk
REPORTING FLY TIPPING
LITTER AND FLY TIPPING Litter and ßy-tipping is environmental vandalism Ð itÕs unpleasant, unnecessary and unacceptable. Financial pressure on Welwyn HatÞeld Borough Council has resulted in the free green waste service to be changed to a subscription service. This may mean that some people will dump their waste illegally. Nationally ßy-tipping is on the rise again, with the number of incidents up for the third year in a row. Councils across England reported 936,090 cases of ßy-tipping in 2015/2016, up 4% on the previous year. Clearing up the ßy-tipped rubbish cost councils £49.8m. £50,000 and / or a prison sentence together with new powers to issue £400 on the spot Þxed penalty notices and 98% of ßy-tipping prosecutions resulting in a conviction are a clear warning to anyone involved in waste crime. FIGHT ILLEGAL WASTE DUMPING If you witness ßy tipping call 999 giving as much detail as possible - Do not put yourself at risk by approaching the ßy-tippers. If you discover ßy-tipped waste - call WelHat Council on 01707 357000 or report it on www.welhat.gov.uk/reportit or use the website FixMyStreet.com who will forward your complain to the correct department. If you pay someone to remove your waste they must be able to show their Waste CarrierÕs Licence. Take the number and ask where the waste will go. Only use a registered company. You can check if a company is registered with the Environment Agency by phoning 03708 506 506 or online at www.environment-agency.gov.uk
REPORTING FLY TIPPING www.ncragb.uk NCRA GUIDE FOR RESIDENTS
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UPDATE MARCH 2017
Foot Health Clinic The Friends of For foot healthcare and comfort Northaw Great Wood
When: Wednesdays and Fridays Where: The Cuffley Clinic Got time to spare? 5 Maynard Place, Cuffley Happy to work outdoors? Trying to keep fit? • Nail cutting service Interested in wildlife? • Full foot health service Would you like to help us?
(For treatment of corns, callus, Why not get involved with our conservation work? Our activities fungal toenails, cracked heels, include coppicing, scrub clearance, path and glade management, wildlife surveys and arranging walks. Work parties are held every verrucae and ingrowing nails) Friday and on the 1st Sunday of the month, from 9.30am to 12.30pm. Meet in the Car Park - wear old clothes and sturdy boots. Bring some refreshments and gardening gloves (but can be provided). Call 01707 875400 or 07879447644 For more information, visit our website at: Mrs Geraldine Croker www.fongw.org.uk S.A.C. Dip FHPT S.A.C. Dip FHPP MBSR MIFR Or contact Liz Hart, Membership Secretary on 07776 025393 Foot Health Practitioner [email protected] We would love to see you!
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S C A N G B U P D A T E
IT’S ALL ON OUR WEBSITE, AND MORE - WWW.SCANGB.CO.UK IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO SIGN UP AND RECEIVE OUR FREE EMAIL UPDATES JUST DROP US A NOTE AT - [email protected]
As you probably all know by now the application for the Metropolis site has been rejected by Welwyn & HatÞeld BC. Of course, its good news not just because of the Þnal decision but the planning report was highly critical of the technical merits of the application which will stand us in good stead should the developer wish to appeal. At the time of writing there is no indication that an appeal will be forthcoming but the applicant has 6 months from the date of decision to lodge one - this takes us to the beginning of July, so a few months to go yet. The planning meeting was well attended by many residents who witnessed, on the whole, a good standard of representation from committee members and other council officials. On the plus side a couple of councillors were very vocal in their opposition to the proposal and did a good job of appreciating and articulating the concerns of residents. On the negative side, there was a highways expert from Herts CC who claimed that (if the development was to go ahead) the introduction of a large roundabout at the entrance to the estate would improve traffic flow through Cuffley. We think he was the only person in the room who believed this. Apparently the computer model they use to simulate the effect of traffic growth and flows determined that a new roundabout in Northaw Road East will ease traffic congestion in the village and help to absorb growth. Maybe we have the reason why roads in Hertfordshire are getting worse...... We would also like to thank Cllr. Bernard Sarson who spoke on our behalf and has, since he was first elected to be our councillor given us as much support as possible. We will continue to need this support as the focus now turns to the Local Plan which promises to bring as much and potentially vastly more development to Cuffley than the Metropolis site would have. Having said that, the Local Plan is not a done deal and what we saw at the Planning meeting suggests that there is a small contingent of councillors who understand our concerns and are willing to give us the support we need. This together with your active involvement, the efforts of the Northaw & Cuffley Residents Association and Parish Council suggest we do have more than a fighting chance to adopt a plan that will contribute to the councils housing targets without overwhelming the infrastructure in our village. The whole Metropolis process has demonstrated that residents are fair, reasonable and proactive but when you try and take advantage of this then don’t expect an easy ride. Long may that continue!! We will update you on the Local Plan as soon as we know something but since the end of last year its gone very quiet. Maybe it’s the calm before the storm or a period of reflection but one things for sure - the fight is far from over…….
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What’s On at Cuffley Hall- Spring/Summer 2017
April 2017
Thu 6th Northaw & Cuffley Residents Association Fri 7th Fashion Show in aid of The Nightingale Cancer Support Centre Tue 11th Cuffley Floral Art Club: ‘Diamonds are a Girl’s Best Friend’ Wed 19th Cuffley Homemakers: ‘Ghosts of the Tower of London’ Sat 22nd Cuffley Players Coffee Morning For full details Thu 27th Cuffley Horticultural Society: ‘Luton Hoo Walled Garden’ of all these events, Fri 28th Joint Residents Association AGM & Annual Parish Meeting plus regular May 2017
th weekly activities, Thu 4 Local Government Elections Thu 4th Northaw & Cuffley Residents Association and information on Sat 6th Cuffley Hall Fundraising Whist Drive Tue 9th Cuffley Floral Art Club: ‘New Beginnings’ by Lisa Howarth local clubs & societies Wed 17th Cuffley Homemakers: The Dick and Dave Audio Visual Show based at the Hall, Thu 18th Northaw & Cuffley Parish Council Meeting Thu 18th Cuffley Horticultural Society: ‘Growing From Seed and Early Bulbs’ please call Fri 26th Cuffley Operatic Society: Murder Mystery Evening 01707 875389 June 2017 or visit our website Thu 1st Northaw & Cuffley Residents Association Sat 10th Cuffley Players Coffee Morning cuffleyhall.co.uk Tue 13th Cuffley Floral Art Club: ‘What a Load of Rubbish’ by Theresa Rodrigues Wed 21st Cuffley Homemakers: ‘Holtwhites Artisan Bakery – How It All Started’ Thu 22nd Cuffley Horticultural Society: ‘Joys of Growing Organic Vegetables’ Thu 29th - Sat 1st July Greenwood Players: ‘A Woman of No Importance’ We need foster carers If you have a spare bedroom and the passion to make a difference, then we want to hear from you.
Please call us on 0800 Hertfordshire County Council 917 0925 www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/makewish www.facebook.com/hertfordshirefostering @HCCFosterAdopt
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NORTHAW & CUFFLEY JOINT RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION A.G.M. & THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE PARISH 2017
NCRA & NCPC JOINT MEETING 2017
Northaw & Cuffley Residents Association AGM Cuffley Planning | Proposed Developments Hall SCANGB | Update Friday Composter | What’s Next April 28th Welwyn & HatÞeldÕs Local Plan | The Latest News 7:30pm The Parish CouncilÕs | Neighbourhood Plan Start The Parish CouncilÕs | End Of Term Report The Parish CouncilÕs | Grants To Local Organisations Doors The Village Day 2017 Open Licensed Bar 7:00pm Complementary Bar Snacks
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Gardening
Adults and teenagers! Do You
Can you play a musical instrument? NEED a strong pair of hands for those gardening jobs? Trumpet, horn, trombone, low brass, clarinet, NEED your vegetable garden dug? saxophone and flute players all welcome! NEED your grass cutting? Grade 3 or equivalent and above. NEED logs moving/splitting? Also drummers and percussionists.
Senior Band core age 12 to 50! Please ring Paul Curson 01707 875622 Training Band Aged 9 to 15 – grade 2 or above £7 per hour Meet in Potters Bar on Monday evenings. Call Terry -01707 650209
www.hertfordshire-showband.org
Peters Wood Walks The next walk in Peters Wood, Cuffley, is planned for
Wednesday 5th July 2017 Flower Arranging Demonstrations
Come and see colourful flowers transformed This is an evening walk and so into stunning arrangements.
the start time for this walk is 7-00 pm We are a flourishing, friendly club meeting See some of the walkers last year are shown below. on 2nd Tuesday in the month at Please note that only 10 residents are invited to join each walk, and must stay in one group with the Walk Cuffley Hall, Maynard Place. Leader. If you are interested in joining the walk, please Demonstrations at 8pm, doors open 7pm. make your application to the Clerk to the Council, at In addition we have a garden meeting, 7 Maynard Place, Cuffley, EN6 4JA, or E-mail Social and an Outing during the year, [email protected] Further information please call or you can call (01707) 875825 Mrs Jackie Robinson 020 8441 3663 We need to know your name, address, and contact phone number. Our future events are:
May 9th - Lisa Howarth. "New Beginnings" June 13th – Theresa Rodrigues – ‘What a Load of Rubbish’ 11th July - Barbara Collins 'Summer Gardens' 8th August - Garden Party
18 ISSUE 60 In Memory Of John David Youell 1942 – 2017
ohn was born in Tottenham and was a Spurs supporter. He was Jinterested in steam trains, cycling, and birdwatching. He worked in the insurance industry, working for a while in the Cambridge area, then in 1975, upon his return to work full time in London, he moved to Cuffley.
He took an interest in industrial heritage, especially anything to do with the railways and for light relief, helped out the Cuffley Players, in a non-acting capacity. He also helped the Parish Council by distributing UPDATE, and putting up posters advertising local He loved trains, especially steam In the past year John had suffered events. trains and after his retirement he enjoyed from various health problems, and his travelling all over the country to Carlisle, neighbours kindly rallied round and He belonged to the North Road Cycle York, Weymouth and Wales, to name but helped chauffeur him about. His family Club, and enjoyed their rides around the a few of his destinations, where he often would like to thank them all for keeping local countryside, stopping for breakfast visited local museums and sites of special an eye on him over the years. before returning home, and in more interest. John’s favourite music was jazz recent years acting as a marshal whilst and he often travelled to Bishop Stortford others competed. to enjoy live jazz. Children’s Quiz Why is this diesel engine travelling through Cuffley Station on the wrong track?
For children of 12 and under only. A small prize for the first correct answer mailed to the Editor: [email protected]
19 UPDATE MARCH 2017 Clerks Update in Pictures Recent Events, Works And Projects
New Disabled Ramp at Cuffley Station. WelHat to improve access through Maynard Place–Herringbone Parking Plan.
Councillors plan to commemorate 125 years of our Parish Council in 2019. Above the PC Centenary China collection.
Craftsman recruited to renovate our Best Kept Village Sign on Northaw Village Green. It may be along job though!
Your Clerk continues to press the Post Office for news on the return of a Post Office to Cuffley, but in spike of promised responses – there is still no news! 37 Crown Post Offices to close in other locations, including Hoddesdon.
(Many franchises are closing throughout the Country with the loss of some 300 jobs! Dave Ward, General Secretary of the Communication Workers Union, said: “the latest round of closures is further evidence that the Post Office is in crisis")
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