Autumn 2014 1 News from Loughton Town Council Autumn 2014 No 66 Loughton heritage open days THIS IS a once-a-year chance to explore a look round buildings of historical interest, the world on your doorstep, unlocked and some of which are otherwise closed to the completely free of charge! public. The town council is again supporting this The 2014 programme locally includes a national scheme which provides a unique chance to view inside the Grade II listed opportunity for members of the public to have mortuary chapel in Loughton Cemetery on Sunday 14 September between 1pm and 4pm. In a year when we commemorate the New town mayor centenary of the outbreak of World War I, visitors may also visit the many graves maintained by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. Buried here in a family grave is Private Sidney Godley, recipient of the Victoria Cross medal in August 1914 for his bravery to defend the Nimy railway bridge at Mons in Belgium. On 23 August, as part of the Government’s national scheme, a commemorative paving Loughton and is one of the most important stone was laid in his birth place, East public buildings in the town. Despite fronting Grinstead, to honour his bravery. The town the busy High Road it is also, sadly, one of council also held a ceremony to mark the the town’s greatest secrets! This day offers centenary of his award. the chance to visit the hall, meet some of the Visitors can also enjoy a tree trail around regular users, find out about its history and Loughton Cemetery and, a new innovation also to discover what recent improvements this year, will see a classic car display in the have been made and what the Trustees hope Town mayor Sharon Weston adjacent car park of St John’s Church. to achieve in the future. Entry is free and congratulates her deputy, councillor Lopping Hall at 189 High Road, will be refreshments will be available. Judy Jennings, after their election at the opening its doors to the public on Saturday For details of other local openings visit annual council meeting in May. 13 September from 10.30am to 4pm. Since www.loughton-tc.gov.uk or 1884 the Hall has stood at the very centre of www.heritageopendays.org.uk PROPERTY PROFESSIONALS Since 1988 ROFFEYS.NET 2 Autumn 2014 Contact numbers COUNCIL SERVICES Forest Medical Centre 020 8535 6888 Stansted Airport 0844 335 1803 Loughton Town Council 020 8508 4200 Holly House (Private) 020 8505 3311 Tourist Info Centre (Waltham Abbey) 01992 660336 City of London (Epping Forest) 020 8532 1010 King George 020 8983 8000 Traveline (public transport information) 0871 200 2233 Epping Forest District Council 01992 564000 Loughton Health Centre 020 8502 5000 PUBLIC UTILITIES Loughton Stroke Club 020 8508 1100 Waste Management Hotline 01992 564608 EDF Energy Emergency Service 0845 6014516 NHS Direct 111 Essex County Council 08457 430430 National Gas Emergency Service 0800 111 999 Princess Alexandra 01279 444455 Adult Social Care 0845 603 7630 Thames Water 24 hour leakline 0800 714 614 Child Social Care 0845 603 7627 Rectory Lane Health Centre 020 8272 4600 COMMUNITY Debden Library 020 8508 5869 Spire Roding (Private) 020 8551 1100 Age UK Essex 01245 346106 Education & Schools 0845 603 2200 St Margaret’s 01279 444455 Age UK Advice 0800 169 6565 Loughton Library 020 8502 0181 Silverthorn Centre, Chingford 020 8430 7210 Care & Repair Service 01992 564086 Registrar of Births, Deaths & Marriages 0845 603 7632 Whipps Cross 020 8539 5522 SPORT Churches Together in POLICE & FIRE (dial 999 for emergencies) Loughton www.loughtonchurches.org.uk Avenue Lawn Tennis Club 020 8505 4704 Essex Police (non-emergency) 101 ignite (Youth Activities) 020 8508 3643 David Lloyd Chigwell 0845 129 6783 or Mobile 07968 354021 Loughton Arts Centre 07532 053194 Debden Sports Club 020 8508 9392 Loughton Voluntary Care Assoc. 020 8508 6114 ADVICE, HELP & INFORMATION Loughton Athletic Club 07958 903842 Loughton Youth Project www.lyp.get-ctrl.com/ Citizens Advice Bureau 0844 257 1909 Loughton Bowling Club 020 8508 3546 Restore Community Centre 020 8508 7247 Citizens Advice Consumer Service 03454 04 05 06 Loughton Cricket Club 020 8502 2064 Royal British Legion (Loughton Branch) 020 8508 5044 Epping Forest College 020 8508 8311 Loughton Football Club 020 8508 4757 Voluntary Action Epping Forest Family Care Counselling Service 01992 788499 Loughton Leisure Centre (& pool) 01992 564574 General Enquiries 01992 564178 Jobcentre Plus (Loughton) 0345 604 3719 Loughton Rugby Football Club 07969 638349 Volunteering Enquiries 01992 564256 Loughton Information Centre 020 8502 0181 Roding Valley Cricket Club 020 8506 1001 Women’s Royal Voluntary Service 0845 608 0122 NSPCC Helpline (freephone) 0808 800 5000 South Loughton Cricket Club 020 7813 6053 RSPCA cruelty line 0300 1234 999 CINEMAS TRAVEL & TOURISM Samaritans 08457 909090 Odeon (South Woodford) 0871 22 44 007 Arriva (traveline) 0871 200 2233 SSAFA (Loughton Epping & Harlow) 07867 386528 Odeon (Lee Valley) 0871 22 44 007 First Essex Customer Services 08456 020121 Trading Standards Essex CC (business) 0845 603 7626 Cineworld (Harlow) 0871 200 2000 Gatwick Airport 0844 892 0322 Victim Support (Essex) 0845 456 5995 Heathrow Airport 0844 335 1801 LOCAL AMENITY REFUSE POINTS HEALTH & HOSPITALS London Travel Information Chigwell IG7 5AA Luxborough Lane ADAS (W Essex Alcohol & Drugs Service) 01279 641347 (TfL & LOROL) 0343 222 1234 Waltham Abbey EN9 1JU Brooker Road Alzheimer’s Society (Epping Forest) 01279 427522 Luton Airport 01582 405100 For enquiries and opening time details contact: Breathe Easy Harlow & Epping Forest 01992 573387 National Express 08717 818178 Essex County Council 0845 603 7625 British Red Cross 020 8508 2162 National Railways Enquiries 08457 484950 www.essex.gov.uk/recyclingcentres Loughton Hall Care Home Providing quality care in; • Non-planned emergency admission • Dementia care • Residential care • Day care • Respite Care 020 8502 0772 www.loughtonhall.co.uk E-mail: [email protected] Rectory Lane, Loughton, Essex, IG10 3RU An independent practitioner offering comprehensive eye examinations and a wide range of lenses and frames for children and adults. Monday-Friday 8.30am-5.30pm Saturday 8.30am-4.30pm Late night opening available by enquiry 24 Forest Road, Loughton, Essex IG10 1DX 020 8508 1325 E-mail: [email protected] Autumn 2014 3 deep along the route. in discussions with local entrance to the Roding Valley Clerk’s For many families this residents on putting forward Recreation Ground with the Remarks appeared to be the first time a proposal, which would see existing path alongside the they had ventured through the the development of a brand river. The completion of this forest, so I invite you now to new sports centre along project was made possible by visit the High Beach Forest with amenities for the local a Community Initiatives Fund Centre, in Nursery Road, High residents. These could include grant of £20,000. Beach, where volunteers are a 3g football pitch, basketball After a successful programme on hand to advise you and help courts, children’s play facilities of summer events in the town, you to enjoy the forest. You can and, depending on size, a September sees activities pick up a map or leaflet, find review of the original skate park continue with the Heritage out more about the wildlife living facility. Further information will Open Days, a new Loughton in the forest and visit the forest follow once the college has Art Trail, a free art exhibition shop. The Centre is operated appointed a project manager at the Murray Hall and a Dog’s by the Friends of Epping Forest and held discussions with the Trust event on the Roding Valley on behalf of the City of London. district council. Recreation Ground to name but In July, we met with Penny The college is also to assist a few. Check out the articles in THANK YOU Loughton! Our Morgan, the new principal of in the reopening of the Borders this edition and dates for the summer edition encouraged Epping Forest College. Penny Lane/Rectory Lane footpath, diary for more information. residents to turn out to watch informed us that the governors now officially designated as a Finally, to those of you who the Tour de France cycling event had approved a new college public right of way and named saw snow on Hillyfields in July and you did, in your thousands. curriculum and accommodation Lady Mary’s Path after Lady – no, it wasn’t a dream, just The Epping New Road, from strategy, which would see “some Mary Wroth (1587 – 1653), who John Lewis filming its Christmas the Wake Arms down past the very pleasing developments on lived at Loughton Hall. advert! Robin Hood roundabout and the college land adjacent to the Thank you for the many on through Buckhurst Hill, was main building”. positive comments received Enid K Walsh filled with families enjoying the The principal welcomed about the new accessible path spectacle, with crowds 3 to 4 the opportunity to engage that links the Roding Road Town Clerk Early Christmas fun... as the town council launches its Christmas Card Competition and Christmas Window Competition. EVERYONE, who lives, works or goes to school in Loughton, is invited to design the town council’s official Christmas card for 2014. There are four different age categories: infant, junior, secondary and adult; and each category winner will be presented with a £25 gift voucher. Let your imagination run free and create an original, their choice to Christmas-themed card. It must be receive a £100 donation from A5 portrait or landscape size, colour the town council, and is awarded or black/white. The format can be an engraved cup (to keep for 11 a photograph, drawing, picture months) and a framed certificate.