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ACADEMY ARTS
- Calling all budding stars aged six to 24
years. Do you love performing? Do you love
singing, dancing or acting? At the Academy Arts
you will receive professional fun but
disciplined training in all aspects of
Performing Arts. Students perform in yearly full
scale productions as well as taking part in
competitions and performing as guest artists at
local shows and fetes. Academy Arts classes for
nine-plus years cover repertory work on West End
and Broadway musicals, solo and group singing
technique / harmonies, audition monologues /
LAMDA, group acting (script work and
improvisation) , street jazz and hip hop.
Academy Arts also offers 1.5 hour beginner
classes for six to nine-year-olds as an
introduction to musical theatre. In these
classes students participate in fun drama
exercises, physical and vocal warm-ups and work
on production numbers. The classes are to
prepare youngsters for the main school whilst
improving their ability and confidence.
Throughout the year West End performers and
creative staff regularly work at the Academy
Arts teaching, fronting workshops, setting
production numbers or adjudicating competitions.
The youth of today, the stars of tomorrow! To
join the Academy Arts complete an application
form at
www.academyarts.co.uk or ring
020 8539 1151 to arrange a free trial. Branches
in Epping, Buckhurst Hill and Harlow.
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AL-ANON FAMILY GROUPS
- for friends and families of alcoholics.
Al-Anon Family Groups offer understanding and
support to anyone whose life is, or has been
deeply affected by someone else’s drinking
whether the alcoholic is still drinking or not;
whether you are living with the alcoholic or
not. You need not be alone. To speak to someone
who understands and for details of an Al-Anon
meeting near you, ring the confidential helpline
on 020 7403 0888 (10am-10pm). Email
enquiries@al-anonuk.org.uk
Website:
www.al-anonuk.org.uk
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ALPINE GARDEN SOCIETY
- The Epping Forest Group is a local group of
the national Alpine Garden Society and is for
all those with an interest in alpine plants,
whether in the wild or growing at home in the
garden, frame or greenhouse. The group meets
every month from September to May on the second
Tuesday of the month. Meetings take the form of
an illustrated lecture or a demonstration,
followed by refreshments. There is also a plant
raffle, sales table and alpine plant display.
The group meets at Theydon Bois Village Hall,
Coppice Row, Theydon Bois, CM16 7ER, starting at
8pm. During the summer, June to August, visits
are arranged to wild flower sites, gardens or
national plant collections. The annual
subscription is £5 and members receive a monthly
newsletter by email or post. The charge per
meeting is £2 and non-members are welcome.
Further information is available from group
secretary Kit Strange, email:
K.Strange@kew.org
or Keith Ballard on 01992 813231; email
keith194ballard@btinternet.com
Website:
www.alpinegardensociety.net/groups/Epping-Forest
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ALZHEIMER'S SOCIETY
(EPPING FOREST BRANCH) - The branch
provides a range of helpful information and
services with Care Days, a Breakaway Group,
drop-in facility in Ongar and Waltham Abbey, pub
lunches, a carers' support group and monthly
branch meetings - first Monday of the month at
Loughton Methodist Church Hall, High Road, 2pm
to 4pm, For more details, ring 01992 717676
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BANTHAM AND ONGAR BOWLS
CLUB - the club, in Weald Bridge
Road, North Weald, is always looking for new
members, experienced bowlers or beginners.
Friendly matches take place at the weekends with
the ladies also playing matches during the week.
The gents take part in the Chelmsford District
League and the Brentwood and District League and
the ladies in the Harlow and District Triples
League and the Ernstzen Plate Ladies League. The
Harlow and District Senior Citizens League is a
mixed league played on Tuesday afternoons. On
the social side there are regular whist
evenings, a cribbage club, quiz evenings, race
nights and bingo nights. The club also has a
regular keep fit class. All events are open to
members and non-members. For more information,
visit
www.banthamandongar.org.uk or
email
banthamandongar@gmail.com
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BECKET DRAMA COMPANY
- Waltham Abbey's vibrant amateur theatre group.
The company performs three shows a year at
Waltham Abbey Town Hall. New members are always
welcome for behind the scenes as well as acting
roles. No previous experience needed. Come and
make new friends! For more information, ring
Peter on 01992 717112; email
infobecketdrama@yahoo.co.uk or
visit
www.becketdramacompany.co.uk
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BIG LITTLE SINGERS
- a singing group for mums, dads, grandparents
and babies. Singing has many proven health
benefits and the emphasis with Big Little
Singers is offering a relaxed environment where
the whole family can be involved in singing
together. A mixture of pop gospel, jazz and
world songs will be taught in two part harmony
allowing adults to enjoy singing whilst still
caring for their baby, and making a lovely sound
with others. The sessions are run by
professional singer Kate Harwood. Big Little
Singers rehearse on Mondays at Lopping Hall,
High Road, Loughton (10am-11.30am). For more
details contact info@biglittlesingers.co.uk
or visit www.biglittlesingers.co.uk
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BREATHE EASY HARLOW
& EPPING FOREST
- (part of the local
support network of the British Lung Foundation).
A local support group for anyone affected by
lung disease, officially launched by the BLF in
October 2006. Regular monthly meetings are held
in Epping (except December and August) with
informal 'drop-in' sessions at Harlow. Group
members participate in promoting the work of the
British Lung Foundation and in fundraising for
research into lung disease. Epping meetings,
normally on the first Monday of the month, are
at the Jack Silley Pavilion, Stonards Hill
recreation ground, Epping (access via Tidy's
Lane). Meetings are from 1pm to 3pm, usually
with a speaker and time for refreshments and a
chat. Drop-in sessions are held on the second
Tuesday of the month from 2pm to 4pm at Purford
Green Community Centre, Tumbler Road, Harlow.
Meetings are open to all, without charge, but
donations to cover expenses are welcome. Both
venues have easy wheelchair access with free
parking immediately outside. For further
information, ring: secretary Chris Carr 01992
573387 or Pauline Love on 01279 429195.
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BRITISH LEGION (ROYAL)
NORTH WEALD BRANCH
- the branch is very active and well supported.
In 2011 it raised over £3,000 from its various
fund raising activities. This and future money
raised is supporting the branch's chosen
project, the Personnel Rehabilitation Unit at
Colchester, which opens in the spring of 2012.
This new unit will give much-needed help to
those who have been serving in recent conflicts
and been badly injured. The branch's Poppy
Appeal continues to be well supported with a
record-breaking collection of £8,526 in 2011.
If you like the idea of contributing in some
way, or like the idea of socialising with
like-minded people or would like to do both,
ring branch chairman Peter Collins on 01992
522152 or membership secretary Win Martin on
01992 524370 and have a chat. You will be made
very welcome.
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BUCKHURST HILL
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
- is a
self-supporting, independent registered charity
that has been providing day and evening classes
for over 60 years. With between 60 - 80 courses
each year, from Abstract Art and Aerobics to
Sculpture and Yoga for Pregnancy, there's a
course or one-day workshop for everyone's
interests. For further information, and to
obtain a copy of the brochure of courses, ring
the BHCA office on 020 8504 6668, email office@b-h-c-a.org
or visit www.b-h-c-a.org.
BHCA, Bedford House, Westbury Road, Buckhurst
Hill, IG9 5NW Registered Charity No. 301268.
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BUCKHURST HILL
HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
- the society was founded in 1904 and continues
to flourish. Three Flower Shows are held in
April, July and September (2pm-5pm) at Centenary
Hall, St John's Church, High Road, Buckhurst
Hill, IG9 5RX. Plants for sale, teas and
delicious homemade cakes. Admission free for
members (£1 for non-members). Four winter talks
are held on the first Monday of October,
November (AGM), February and March
(7.30pm-9.30pm) at St James' Church, Palmerston
Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5NG. Admission £1
including refreshments. Annual family membership
£5 includes annual newsletter plus use of the
local trading facilities of Woodford and
District Horticultural Society. Additional cost
for Christmas Party (December) and coach
outings. For more information contact secretary
Linda Stevenson - email l.stevenson3@talk21.com
or ring 020 8504 3238.
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BUCKHURST HILL WINE
CIRCLE (incorporating Theydon Bois Wine Circle)
- the group meets on the last Friday of every
month at Victory Hall, Hainault Road, Chigwell.
If you want to save money, produce quality wines
and beers, and enjoy an active social calendar
then this is the club for you. For more details,
email mikedavey@hotmail.com
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CANAL BOAT PROJECT
- organises canal boat experiences for
disadvantaged and disabled people including
short breaks and holidays and actively
encourages people to get involved in the
skippering, changing locks and other aspects of
running a boat. Ring Wendy on 01279 424444 or
visit
http://canalboat.org.uk for day trips
or
http://lockviewholidays.org.uk for
short breaks and holidays.
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CATS PROTECTION HARLOW,
EPPING FOREST AND DISTRICT BRANCH
- re-homes cats and kittens and promotes
neutering in the CB10, CM5, CM6, CM16, CM17,
CM18, CM19, CM20, CM21, CM22, CM23, CM24, IG8
and IG10 postcode areas and can help with
neutering costs for those on low incomes. There
is a Lost and Found Register with advice
available if you lose your cat. Speakers give
talks to schools and community groups. Annual
membership £8 (£4 senior citizens, £12 joint
membership at same address). Tel: 01992 579539.
Website
www.harlow.cats.org.uk
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CHESTNUT CAT SANCTUARY
& CAT RESCUE CENTRE - helps stray,
unwanted and mistreated cats and kittens to find
new homes. Based in Thornwood, on the B1393
between Epping and Harlow. For people wanting to
adopt, we have a wide choice - old cats and
kittens, pedigrees and moggies, we have cats to
suit any caring owner. Open daily 10.30am to
2pm, including Bank Holidays. No appointment
necessary. Website:
www.chestnutcatsanctuary.co.uk
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CHIGWELL ART SOCIETY
- founded in 1953, the society has a membership
of about 70. Meetings are held monthly during
the winter months in Bedford House Hall,
Buckhurst Hill on Saturday afternoons for
workshops and demonstrations by well-known
artists. Outdoor painting and sketching trips
are organised during the summer months to local
areas of interest and also some private gardens,
again on Saturday afternoons. There is usually
one exhibition each year. Annual membership is
£15 and there a £2 charge for each meeting in
the hall (or £5 for non-members, space
permitting). New members welcome. Enquiries to
the chairman on 020 8505 7089.
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CHIGWELL CHOIR -
which was founded in 1952 under its former name
of Chigwellian Choral Society sings under the
baton of Alexander Campkin, its Director of
Music. Alexander studied Music at Oxford
University, where he was a Choral Scholar,
Assistant Organ Scholar and conductor of the
Oxford Chamber Choir and Arcadian Singers of
Oxford University. He completed a Masters degree
at the Royal Academy of Music and a Postgraduate
Diploma in Vienna . The choir sings a wide
variety of music in four part harmony (soprano,
alto, tenor, bass). Its repertoire includes the
sacred and the secular, from Bach to Bernstein,
Purcell to Puccini, from oratorio to opera, the
unknown and the familiar – in other words a
good eclectic mix for everyone. It usually gives
three concerts each year in March, June and
November (with orchestra) plus a Christmas carol
concert for charity. The choir is actively
seeking to extend its membership and would
warmly welcome new singers of all ages and
voices. We are a friendly group and auditions
are not required. So if you like to sing why not
give it a go and try something new in 2012. Ring
the membership secretary on 020 8508 6004 or
email info@chigwellians.org.uk.
Rehearsals are held in the Music School or New
Hall at Chigwell School from 7.30pm to9.45pm
each Wednesday (term time). To go on the mailing
list, ring Ann Duthie on 020 8500 3640 or email ann.duthie@sky.com.
Website: www.chigwellchoir.org
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CHIGWELL RIDING TRUST -
was the first riding centre for people with
special needs in the world. It has been
established in Chigwell for over 45 years.
Riding instruction is given to people of all
ages and abilities. The riding centre has
approximately 160 riders each week. As one of
the leading specialised riding centres in the
country, Chigwell Riding Trust not only benefits
people with special needs but also the entire
community, giving opportunities for
volunteering, school participation and practical
experience for children and adults working with
people and animals. An organisation such as this
is wholly dependant on the goodwill of the
community without which Chigwell Riding Trust
would not exist. To offer the wonderful
facilities and high standard of riding that the
Trust does involves a tremendous expense.
Chigwell Riding Trust receives no state aid
whatsoever and all funds have to be raised by
the charity which does not employ any paid
fundraisers. Staff numbers are kept to an
absolute minimum and voluntary help is used
wherever possible.
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CHIGWELL ROTARY CLUB -
meets on Tuesday evenings at 7.15pm for 7.30pm
at the Two Brewers, Chigwell Row. Rotary gives
you the opportunity to get involved in your
local community, help others, enjoy social
events and make new friends. Chigwell Rotary
Club is looking for new members, both men and
women, to help raise money through Christmas
collections, sponsored swims, the Chigwell Fete,
charity dinners and many other events.
Additionally the club encourages schoolchildren
to take part in Rotary-sponsored competitions
such as Young Chef of the Year, 'Youth Speaks' -
public speaking and Youth Makes Music - a chance
for young people to perform and develop their
talents. Above all Chigwell Rotary Club consists
of a friendly and sociable group of people. To
find out more, visit www.chigwellrotaryclub.org.uk
or ring Stan Dover on 020 8504 9219, email stan@5emmaus.co.uk
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CHIGWELL ROW OPERATIC
AND DRAMATIC SOCIETY - has been
entertaining the public with a variety of
operetta, musicals, dramas and comedies for over
75 years. The society usually performs two shows
a year - a play at the beginning of October and
a musical in the spring. New members are welcome
to join existing member either on stage or back
stage. Anyone interested in joining should ring
the society secretary on 01277 366008.
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COMMUNITY FIRST
RESPONDERS IN EPPING, LOUGHTON AND NAZEING
- Who are we? What do we do? How do we do it?
You can do it. We are volunteers (aged over 18)
from many walks of life. We give as much time as
we are able, fitting in our duties around our
normal everyday lifestyle. Although most of us
have had no previous medical experience, we all
undergo specialist training with the prime
object of saving lives, as well as being able to
support ambulance crews and paramedics in their
work. The training comprises the operation of a
defibrillator machine and the use of oxygen, as
well as achieving a high degree of competence in
CPR (chest compressions and rescue breaths). We
have our own rota system whereby the ambulance
service calls us out from our homes when they
receive certain emergency 999 calls. These could
be heart attacks, strokes, epileptic seizures,
breathing difficulties etc. As the name implies
we aim to supply a First Response in our
community, if possible prior to the arrival of
the ambulance crew, and in so doing give the
patient a better chance of recovery or survival.
We operate on a local basis, using our own
vehicles, and are sent to destinations not
normally more than five minutes from our home
address. Our unit has three sections, based in
Epping Loughton and Nazeing, and have been operating for
over six years, in which time we have helped
local people by answering literally hundreds of
calls. Our ultimate aim is to give 24/7 cover,
but for this we need more volunteers. We meet on
a fortnightly basis on Thursdays, for
continuation training and interaction, at St
Margaret’s Hospital, Epping. The next training
course is on Saturday, March 3, and
Saturday and Sunday, March 10 and 11. For further
details, ring Sandra Newman on 01992 572545.
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CONNAUGHT CLUB
- Established in 1885, The Connaught Club - a
members club offering tennis, squash and
racketball, and bowls - is situated in a
beautiful position deep in the heart of Epping
Forest on the borders of Essex and the borough
of Waltham Forest. Facilities include nine
tennis courts, four squash courts and a six rink
bowls green. The club also has a gym and fully
licensed bar/cafe. The club offers excellent
coaching in all three sports, team matches and
competitions, tournaments, social play, and
functions and events. All ages and abilities are
welcome For more information contact Chris
Kitson (club manager) on 020 8529 2341 or email
enquiries@connaughtclub.co.uk .
Website
www.connaughtclub.co.uk
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COOPERSALE FLORAL ART
CLUB - meets at Coopersale Village
Hall on the second and fourth Monday of the
month from March to November at 7 30pm for 8pm.
Members have lessons from NAFAS demonstrator
David Thomson. Annual membership £10 (£3 per
meeting, OAPs £2 50. Supply your own flowers.
Contact: secretary Myra Amos 01992 522442.
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COOPERSALE
HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY - meets at
Coopersale Village Hall, Institute Road, for talks and meetings
on the third Monday in March, May, July and
October at 7.45pm for 8pm. Entry £1. The society
holds a spring and summer show which includes
flowers, vegetables, handicrafts, domestic and
childrens' exhibits. Membership is £3 per couple
(£2 single). Contact secretary Gwyneth Duhy on
01992 574945.
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COPPED HALL TRUST
- formed in 1995, the trust purchased the
freehold of the Copped Hall mansion and acquired
the walled garden in 1999. Apart from
permanently protecting the site, the trust's
purpose is firstly to restore the building and
gardens and secondly to establish use of the
site for educational, cultural and community
purposes; including regular archaeological
research. The Friends of the Copped Hall Trust
has more than 1,000 members. Events range from
open days and lectures to plays and music
recitals. Guided tours are held on the third
Sunday of each month (second Sunday in
December); with summer garden tours on the first
Sunday of the month. Access is via the Upshire
Road gates (10am to 11am). Refreshments are
available in the Racquets Court. Private tours
and presentations are available by arrangement. Ring 01992 571657.
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CROFTON SINGERS
- a friendly chamber choir based in Woodford
Green. New members of all ages are always
welcome. There are no formal auditions;
selection is by mutual agreement after a few
rehearsals. The choir has a very wide and varied
repertoire including sacred, secular, classical
and modern music: from Bach to Bernstein, Tallis
to Cole Porter, Rachmaninov to Vaughan Williams,
eight-part Mediæval Latin Mass to the close
harmony of the Barber Shop. The choir performs
locally three or four times a year and has
raised thousands of pounds for charity over the
years. The Crofton Singers was founded in 1947
in response to the wish of pupils leaving
Bancroft’s School (then for boys) and Loughton
High School for Girls (now Roding Valley High
School Performing Arts College) to continue
their singing. Hence the name: BanCROFT plus
LoughtON. It has long since developed into a
mixed age choir open to all, though the historic
connection with Bancroft’s means the choir has
the use of a comfortable music room with grand
piano for its weekly rehearsals. There is a high
standard of musicianship but the choir does
emphasise that while all members are sight
readers there is a broad range of experience and
ability. The choir has an established reputation
in unaccompanied singing. Rehearsals are on
Thursday evenings during school term time
(8pm-10pm) in the music room of Bancroft's
School, High Road, Woodford Green, Essex, IG8
0RF. The choir recently appointed a new Musical
Director, Simon Pusey, so this is an exciting
time for the choir. For more details, pictures
and contact information visit www.croftonsingers.org.uk.
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CROSSROADS CARE
REDBRIDGE, EPPING & HARLOW -
provides a high quality respite service to
carers of all ages. Part of a national network
of local charities and Britain’s leading support
for carers and those they care for, Crossroads
Care is both a voluntary organisation and a
registered charity. The organisation has over 35
years of experience, nationally, and at a local
level over 25 years. Crossroads Care Redbridge,
Epping & Harlow understands the stresses and
strains that carers face daily. Its role is to
help relieve those stresses and burdens to help
carers to have a life outside of their caring
role. The trained team of professional staff
provide a personalised service to meet each
carer’s individual needs. These needs may be in
the form of practical help, personal care or
respite care. An experienced and trained carer
support worker will take over from the carer
giving them a break from their caring role. The
organisation talks to carers about what sort of
support they need, when it is best to visit and
how long each visit should be. The trained carer
support workers also regularly take out those
they care for, to the park, garden centre, shops
or somewhere of interest to them. During visits,
the carer may choose to attend an appointment,
go shopping, visit a friend or relative or
simply have a rest. Crossroads Care provides a
huge range of services for those who care,
including those caring for children with
disabilities and adults with disabilities to
people with dementia and those with a terminal
illness. As well as providing help in the home,
Crossroads Care runs a Homeshare Project, a
unique and popular scheme providing respite to
small groups of people with dementia in the
Homesharers own home. For more about how
Crossroads Care Redbridge, Epping & Harlow may
be able to help, contact the Epping office on
01992 572557 or visit
www.crossroads.org.uk/redbridgeeppingharlow
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DANCE TRAIN
- children's jazz dance classes - a fun way to
keep fit, improve posture, balance and
co-ordination. Ideal for children aged six to
11. Meets every Tuesday (term-time) 5.15pm to
6pm in the St John's School gym, Tower Road,
Epping. Ring 01992 613240.
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DISABILITY EQUALITY
INVOLVEMENT GROUP - the group works
to ensure equality for disabled people
throughout Epping Forest District Council's
services. The group of local residents and
representatives of organisations of disabled
people in the district meets three or four times
a year to advise the council on the needs and
requirements of disabled people, and how the
council can help to improve the everyday lives
of disabled people. Some of the group's
achievements include obtaining an undertaking
that the Lifetime Homes Standard will form part
of the Local Development Framework for new
homes; assisting in the identification of a
system to enable visually impaired people to
manage their recycling, and contributing to a
training package for licensed taxi drivers. For
more information visit the council's website www.eppingforestdc.gov.uk
or email
equality@eppingforestdc.gov.uk or click
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EAST 15 ACTING SCHOOL
- One of the UK's most innovative acting
schools, East 15 has been providing professional
training for those wishing to work in theatre,
film, TV, radio and related fields for more than
45 years. Since 2000 it has been part of the
University of Essex and it also retains its
prestigious place in the Conference of Drama
Schools. Its main campus is on Rectory Lane, Loughton, which is also home to The Corbett
Theatre. For an annual fee of £50, members of
the Friends of East 15 enjoy two free tickets to
every campus production throughout the year. It
also runs Sunday workshops and Easter and summer
one-week workshops for eight to 18-year-olds, as
well as hosting a full programme of Adult Summer
School courses for those who want to taste the
world of theatre. For more information ring 020
8508 5983 or visit
www.east15.ac.uk
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EAST LONDON AND ESSEX
ORGAN SOCIETY
- is in its 30th year. Founded by budding
electronic organ/keyboard players and encouraged
by their organ teacher, Martyn Rice, and club
president David Thomas, the society was started
in July 1982. The first venue, like so many
other organ clubs, was in a public house, the
Maypole in Barkingside. In the early days
members entertained themselves, playing organs
brought along by the president from the local
music shop. Members took along 'eats' they had
made themselves and a good time was had by all.
The society started with a membership of 53 and
this number soon rose to 64. The pub soon became
unsatisfactory so a search was made to find a
new meeting place. Wanstead Library, having a
hall, the Churchill Room, looked promising. The
society has met at the hall since 1983. The
society's first artistes were unknown players at
that time. They included current president David
Thomas, Danny O'Sullivan and Mark Brown. As the
membership grew, some professional organists
were booked to entertain members. Artiste fees
were between £80 and £100 for a concert. Some
of the first real professionals were Steve
Lowdell, Byron Jones, Robert Beadle and Harry
Jackson. Today's committee still endeavours to
engage the very best artistes, including some
up-and-coming new faces. It is the club's aim to
encourage new talent as well as supporting the
more established electronic organists. Today,
because of its roots, the society still holds
one Members Night a year where members
entertain. A newsletter is produced every month
with a brief resume of the previous month's
concert followed by details of the artiste due
to play on the night. It also includes
information regarding concerts at other local
clubs, plus other items relating to organ and
keyboards which may be of interest to members.
The club meets on the second Wednesday of the
month at 7.50pm in the Churchill Room, Wanstead
Library, Spratt Hall Road. Annual subscription
is £7 (under-16s £1); member's admission is
£5 (under-16s £1). Visitor's admission £7.
For more information, contact Derek Farr on 020
8530 3717 or email dgfarr46@btinternet.com
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ENGLISH-SPEAKING UNION
(EPPING FOREST BRANCH) - an
educational charity which sponsors scholarships,
student exchanges and public speaking and
debating competitions for schools to promote the
use of English internationally. Funds for this
are raised by various social activities. There
is a meeting with a speaker on the first
Thursday of each month in the Murray Hall,
Borders Lane, Loughton, commencing at 10.15am.
For further information, ring 01992 815840 or
01992 561470.
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EPPING ART SOCIETY
- was formed in 1996 to offer all art
lovers in the area the opportunity of joining
others who wish to further their knowledge and
skills. The society's next exhibition is in May
and information on this will be available by the
end of this month. Many members and non-members
meet monthly at Pelly Court in Hemnall Street,
Epping, every second Wednesday of the month at
8pm for a presentation on art with a break for
tea, coffee, biscuits and a friendly chat. The
first talk will be on January 11 by Rev'd
Geoffrey Connor on the sculptress Josefena
Vasconcello. St. John’s Church in Epping is
fortunate enough to have one of her works of art
in its chapel. The next practical will be held
on Friday, February 3,entitled ‘Tall Buildings
/ Urban Landscape’ and gives a chance to use
perspective from an unusual angle. This is open
to all members from 7.30pm at the Methodist
Church Hall, High Street, Epping. Tea and coffee
will be available on a break half way through
the evening. For full details, contact Sally
Macpherson on 01992 560807; email sallymach2@aol.com
or Roger Fitz-Gibbon on 01992 576594, email rogfitz2000@yahoo.co.uk
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EPPING BOWLS CLUB
- Why not learn to bowl? Join the friendly
group. Special tuition is given free to
newcomers on Fridays (2pm) whilst experienced
player are welcome anytime. Exercise with fun.
All ages welcome. Make new friends at the
popular outdoor sport. Enjoy social gatherings,
competitions and prizes as well as a full
licensed bar available for members who are
eligible to enter both district and county
competitions if they wish. Internal club
competitions are held annually.
Website:
http://www.eppingbowlsclub.co.uk For more
details, ring 07841 536736.
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EPPING CRICKET CLUB
- based on Lower Bury Lane, off High Road,
Epping Cricket Club is one of the most
picturesque clubs in Essex and welcomes new
members of all ages and cricketing abilities.
Three adult sides play on Saturdays in the
Shepherd Neame Essex League, there is a Sunday
friendly side and a thriving colts section
currently runs sides at under-13, under-11 and
under-9 levels. During the season, adult
practice nets take place from 6pm on Wednesday
evenings while colts' practices are on Friday
evenings. For more information or to join the
club, email Matthew Barrett at matthewbarrett86@gmail.com.
For information on the youth section, ring colts
manager Kevin Preston on 07753 119241. Website www.eppingcc.hitscricket.co.uk
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EPPING-EPPINGEN
ASSOCIATION - exists to promote and
foster social, cultural, educational and
business links between the people of Epping and
Eppingen, an attractive town of about 20 000
people in south west Germany, not far from
Heidelberg. The association encourages
friendship and understanding by arranging
exchange visits between the two communities. The
association has seen the development of many
friendships and shared in many exciting events
since the official twinning of the towns in
1981. New members are being sought, in
particular family groups to continue the
twinning for generations to come. There is no
requirement to speak German. Ring Uschi Jesson
on 01992 577603 for more information or visit
http://www.eppingeppingentwinning.co.uk
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EPPING FOREST AND
DISTRICT STAMP CLUB
- the club meets every second Tuesday of the
month at Roding Valley High School, Brook Road
entrance (Dining Room), Loughton, from 7.30pm.
New members and beginners are always welcome.
For more information, ring Keith Smith on 020
8505 5620.
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EPPING LIBRARY FAMILY
HISTORY GROUP
- the group meets every other Saturday at Epping
Library, St John's Road, Epping, at 2.30pm.
Members meet to discuss routes to finding out
more about their own family history, borrow
books and access the resources of Essex
Libraries.
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EPPING WELLNESS CLUB
- meets every Tuesday afternoon (1pm-33pm) at
The Bakers Villas, 23, Bakers Lane, Epping, CM16
5DQ. The club is a group of people who enjoy the
topic of health and food. The organiser checks
members' weight and measurements weekly. The
group participates in fun quizzes, discusses the
weekly topic, takes refreshments, has raffles,
receives free Reiki healing and most of all has
a laugh. Membership is free with weekly
concessions of £2. Please go along to this
social gathering. The club is friendly and open
to everyone. For more information, ring Jennifer
on 07946 461447 or email herbalepping@aol.com
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EPPING FOREST BADMINTON
LEAGUE
- we represent a number of local clubs which
play competitively throughout the season. If you
are in a local club which would like to play
matches please contact us - it's good fun and
will help you improve your game. We are looking
for new clubs to join us so you would be very
welcome. Also if you are looking to join a local
league standard club please contact us for
details of one near you. For more details, ring
Geoff on 020 8508 6754 or Frances on 020 8555
6357.
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EPPING FOREST BAND
- the band is self-supporting and plays a wide
selection of music at various events throughout
the year, including a free Proms-style concert
on the town green, in Epping in July. The band
also has close links with Epping's German twin
town of Eppingen. The band practices on Monday
evenings and is keen to welcome new players and
supporters. For more details, ring Roy and Linda
on 01992 425853 or visit
www.eppingforestband.co.uk
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EPPING FOREST BUSINESS
GROUP - meets every Thursday between
7.15am and 9am at the Queen Victoria pub,
Theydon Bois. A vibrant business networking
group currently with 18 business members and
looking to expand to 30 members (only one
business per category). Cost is £10 per meeting.
To attend, contact Noel Ranson on 0845 4581022
or email
noel@cartridges-by-post.co.uk
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EPPING FOREST
CONSERVATION VOLUNTEERS - a friendly,
mixed-aged group of volunteers working together
with the City of London in the conservation and
management of Epping Forest. The group generally
meets on three Sundays and one Tuesday each
month with tasks varying from heathland
restoration to hedge-laying, bog maintenance and
pond clearance. New members welcome. No
obligation to attend every task. For further
information, ring Kevin Mason on 020 8529 9273
or Peter Lyons on 020 8529 3060, or email
efcv2@yahoo.com . Website
http://www.efcv.co.uk
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EPPING FOREST DISTRICT
MUSEUM - the museum, at 39-41 Sun
Street, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1EL (01992 716882),
tells the story of the Epping Forest district
from earliest times to the present day. The
ground floor galleries cover the prehistoric,
Roman, Anglo Saxon, Tudor and Medieval period.
Upstairs the 'Your History' gallery covers 1700
to the present day. There is also an art gallery
and temporary exhibition gallery which changes
over every three months or so. There are lots of
hands on activities for families to help them
explore the museum. Art and craft activities are
also available during school holidays. For
details of what's on and when visit www.eppingforestdistrictmuseum.org.uk.
Opening times are Monday 2pm-5pm; Tuesday noon-
5pm; Friday 2pm-5pm; Saturday 10am-5pm; Sunday
2pm-5pm (May to September only). Admission free.
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EPPING FOREST ELITE
GYMNASTICS CLUB - Pre-school classes
on Wednesdays (1pm and 2pm - one-hour classes).
General gymnastics classes on Wednesdays (4.30pm
and 5.30pm) and Saturdays (10am and 11am).
Trampolining classes on Saturdays (10am and
11am). Birthday parties on Saturday afternoons.
Holiday courses available with fully supervised
gymnastics fun every school holiday on Tuesday
and Thursday in gymnastics and trampoline
activities, games and team activities, colouring
in competition with prizes, foam filled pits,
display and plenty of fun. Suitable for
unaccompanied children aged five to 12 (10am to
4pm). £15 per day. No gymnastics experience
required. Booking essential. For more
information, ring 01992 523304; email
buba@eppingforestgymclub.com ;
website
www.eppingforestgymclub.com
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EPPING FOREST GREEN
PARTY - a group of people from
Loughton, Chigwell, Buckhurst Hill, Epping and
Ongar who are very concerned about the threats
to our environment - globally, nationally and
locally. A local branch of the Green Party
concentrating on local campaigning, in
particular trying to stop the county council
building on green belt land in Chigwell to pay
for a new primary school, and working for a
long-term solution to the current poorly
maintained state of this school; encouraging the
district council to improve recycling provision,
especially to flats; exploring the possibilities
of cycle lanes to and from Chigwell, Loughton
and Buckhurst Hill; and standing in elections.
Contact: Chris Lord on 07593 356842 or Steven
Neville on 020 8504 5325, or visit
www.eppingforestgreens.org.uk
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EPPING FOREST HF GROUP
- the group holds walks in the Epping Forest
area usually on Sundays at 10.30am. For more
details visit
www.efhfg.org.uk. New members
welcome.
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EPPING FOREST LIBERAL
DEMOCRATS - the group has nine
councillors on Epping Forest District Council
and 12 councillors on parish and town councils
across the district. The party is the main
opposition to the Conservatives and is fighting
for more investment in our crumbling roads,
better services for young and old people and
value for money. New members welcome. For more
details, ring 020 8505 5773 or visit
www.eflibdems.org.uk
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EPPING FOREST OUTDOOR
GROUP - the aim of the group is to
promote walking, cycling, camping and associated
outdoor interests. The group meets at ROVSCO
Hall, 72 Hollybush Hill, London, E11 (adjacent
to Snaresbrook Station) at 8pm on Thursdays. On
club nights there are indoor games, quizzes,
puzzles, theme parties, talks on general
interest subjects, and arrangements are made for
future adventures. The group recently won awards
for conservation and design from the YHA of
which we it is affiliated. Members also organise
and support the Roding Rally in Epping Forest
each year - a night-time orienteering event
where teams from far and wide test their skills
at finding the route/way points in the forest.
For more details, ring chairman Cliff on 07999
558380 or vice-chairman Jim on 0208 989 1328.
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EPPING FOREST RIDERS
ASSOCIATION - has been in existence
for nearly 50 years. It is the recognised
representative body for horse riders in Epping
Forest and the surrounding area. Its membership
is about a third of all riders in the forest.
Website:
www.efra.co.uk
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41st EPPING FOREST
SCOUT GROUP - Beavers, Cubs, Scouts
and Explorers, fun and adventure for girls and
boys aged six and 18. Mondays, Thursdays and
Fridays 6pm to 9pm based at Loughton Baptist
Church. Further information from Helen e-mail:
agsl41@gmail.com Tel 020 8923
2378.
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EPPING FOREST YOUTH
COUNCIL - was formed in 2007
primarily to involve young people, living in the
district, in the decisions made by Epping Forest
District Council. The council wanted to know
what young people thought about its services and
about the issues that affect them. Youth
councillors are elected by their local school
and sit on the Youth Council for two years. They
attend two evening meetings a month, giving
young people a voice regarding important, local
issues. The Youth Council’s achievements to
date include:
· Produced an awareness DVD for Year 7 students
about drug and substance misuse
· Produced Yr 7 teachers pack with worksheets
to accompany DVD
· A bus survey with Essex County Council
monitoring the transport services across the
district.
· An energy survey in schools and awarded
participating schools an OWL wireless energy
monitor
· Hosted a ‘Big Youth Debate’ where young
people put questions on a range of subjects to a
panel which included MPs Eleanor Laing and Eric
Pickles and the district council leader.
· Organised a Youth Conference for Year 10
pupils to discuss the issues affecting young
people. Held a Youth Debate on lowering the
voting age
· Visited the youth projects in the Epping
Forest district and awarded them a star rating
· Organised the first ‘Youth Project of the
Year Awards’
· Produced a map of the youth projects
locations and contact details.
· Produced a safety DVD entitled ‘How safe
are you? for year 9 pupils
· Produced a pocket sized card promoting how to
report crime.
The third youth election will be held in March
2012 and new Youth Councillors will be raising
awareness of volunteering. For further
information contact Young Persons' Officer Diane
Butler on 01992 564365; email efyc@eppingforestdc.gov.uk.
Website
For detailed information visit the EFYC blog
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EPPING HORIZONS
PETANQUE CLUB - the club plays on the
Stonards Hill recreation ground, Epping, twice a
week. The club has increased its membership by
eight over the past year. There is room for a
few more members, and anyone interested should
ring Peter Lumb on 01992 571744 to arrange for
up to three 'taster sessions' (free of charge
and with boules provided). Free parking is
available in the Stonards Hill car park.
Website: www.ehpetanque.co.uk
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EPPING HORTICULTURAL
SOCIETY - a friendly group only too
pleased to give and share gardening advice. The
society holds varied social events during the
year plus an organised trip to a garden of
interest and has its own seed and bulb scheme as
well as an invaluable trading hut selling garden
products at reduced prices. New members welcome,
whether you have an allotment or just enjoy
dabbling in the garden. Membership is £1 per
household. For more details, ring Shirley Lewis
on 01992 573687 Website:
www.eppinghorticultural.org.uk/ .
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EPPING MUSIC
SOCIETY - the society started more
than 50 years ago with recitals in private
houses, but for many years performances have
taken place in the Friends' Meeting House,
Hemnall Street, Epping, where the society's
Steinway grand piano, the gift of a former
member, is housed. Meetings are held monthly
from October to May. Annual membership (£40)
gives admission to all meetings except the
annual trip to a public concert, usually in
London. Non-members may attend concerts (£10 per
concert). The society, a registered charity,
receives financial support from Epping Forest
District Council and Epping Town Council.
For more information contact secretary Margaret
Gracey on 01992 572167.
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EPPING ONGAR RAILWAY
VOLUNTEERS SOCIETY - is dedicated to
restoring the Epping Ongar Railway to its former
glory as a railway line reflecting the history
of its Great Eastern, London North Eastern and
London Underground ownership. Many more
volunteers are needed to help re-open this
beautifully situated line for steam and diesel
trains. Visit
www.eorailway.co.uk or ring Bob
Gillman on 07779 743465 for more information.
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EPPING SOCIETY
- founded in 1972 to preserve the environment
and promote the amenities of Epping Town and the
surrounding district, the society is
non-political and non-sectarian and is open to
all who are interested. The society monitors
planning applications for the area and lodges
objections where it feels proposed developments
would be detrimental to the locality. Socially,
the society holds two open meetings each year
with a variety of speakers on topics of local
interest plus a Christmas lunch. The annual
subscription is £1 and life membership is £10
(£15 per couple). For more information, contact
the membership secretary, Mrs De Spence on 01992
577191 or email
despence@O2.co.uk
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EPPING SPORTS CENTRE
GYMNASTICS CLUB - was formed in 1997
by head coach Carrie Bywater. The club is based
at Epping Sports Centre, 25 Hemnall Street.
Classes range from grass root beginners to elite
squads. These competitive squads consist of 34
gymnasts ranging from ages four to 18 all of
whom compete in all disciplines of women’s
artistic gymnastics. Following outstanding
performances at the London Festival of
Gymnastics the club has been selected to
represent Great Britain at the 2011 World
Gymnaestrada in Lausanne, Switzerland and is
currently trying to raise £21,000 to make the
trip. Can you help the club raise funds or
contribute in any way be it raffle prizes,
donations or your time? Contact Andy Fentiman (Gymnaestrada
committee member) on 01992 576773 email
fentimaa@ebrd.com For more about
Epping Sports Centre Gymnastics Club visit
www.eppinggym.co.uk or ring
Carrie Bywater on 07836 323405.
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EPPING WEATHER WEBSITE
- the website -
www.eppingweather.co.uk
-includes data from the Epping Weather Station
that has been recording daily weather
observations for the Epping area since 1978. The
weather station is located at the northern edge
of Epping and uses traditional weather
instruments and an Automatic Weather Station
that uploads continuously to the internet.
Temperature, rainfall, atmospheric pressure,
sunshine, wind speed and wind direction are all
measured. The daily pages of the website are
updated every morning supplementing the
continuous record of the AWS. At the end of each
month the data is sent to various meteorological
organisations for analysis and publication. The
data is also available in spreadsheet form and
as such is regularly used by students and other
interested parties. The website also contains
links to forecasts, cloud and rainfall radars,
webcams and other sites of weather interest. For
more information email
webmaster@eppingweather.co.uk
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ESSEX BLIND CHARITY
- the local charity supporting visually impaired
people, their friends and carers. There is a
telephone advice line, free newsletter, resource
centres throughout the county, eye clinic
support groups, home visiting and a residential
home. The charity's Loughton Resource Centre is
open on the third Wednesday each month in
Loughton Library, Traps Hill (10am-1pm). The
charity offers information, advice and the
demonstration of visual aids. Eye clinic support
is available at St Margaret's Hospital, Epping,
on alternate Fridays. For further information
ring the helpline on 0870 240 5418; email:
info@essexblind.co.uk or visit
www.essexblind.co.uk
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ESSEX BRANCH OF THE
GUILD OF SILK PAINTERS - the
branch meets monthly at High Beech, Epping or
Loughton. The group is enthusiastic and friendly
and aims to promote the art of silk painting to
beginners as well as experienced painters.
Classes are also held for beginners. For more
details, visit www.essexsilkpainters.co.uk
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FAMILY CARE COUNSELLING
SERVICE
- based in Waltham Abbey, Family Care (a
registered charity) exists to provide a
professional counselling service to the
community we serve. There are times in many
people’s lives when they feel unable to cope.
They may be experiencing tension and anxiety,
suffering depression, having marital
difficulties or finding it hard to come to terms
with bereavement. Whilst counselling makes no
claims to offer quick or even easy solutions to
life’s difficulties, it does offer a safe
containing and confidential place in which to
explore and face these issues. We provide short
and long-term counselling to adults aged over 18
and to couples. No-one is denied help through
lack of money but we do expect a realistic
contribution according to means. The actual
amount is agreed between client and counsellor
at the first session. If you feel you could
benefit from counselling, ring 01992 788499 or
email familycarelou@aol.com.
Website: www.familycarecounselling.org.uk
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FAMILY HISTORY (WEST
ESSEX BRANCH OF THE ESSEX SOCIETY FOR FAMILY
HISTORY)
- for everyone interested in Family History, the
West Essex branch of the Essex Society for
Family History holds regular monthly meetings at
St John's Arts and Recreation Centre, Old
Harlow. The branch meets on the first Saturday
of each month from 2pm when its library,
bookstall and advice is available to all. At
about 3pm there is a talk on some aspect of
family or social history. In addition, members
are currently recording the inscriptions on
memorials in the churches and churchyards in the
district for the benefit of future generations.
For the society's programme of speakers and
other details about the society and the benefits
of membership, visit www.esfh.org.uk
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FELICITAS CHAMBER CHOIR
- established in 1992, the choir now has 21
singers and three CDs, numerous television
appearances and performances at Notre-Dame,
Sacre-Coeur in Paris and Chartres Cathedral and
also in Florence, Pistoia and Montecatini in
Tuscany, Budapest and Barcelona to its name.
Originally formed to sing a cappella music from
the 16th and 17th centuries, both sacred and
secular, the choir has extended its repertoire
to include a wide range of works, accompanied
and unaccompanied, from the late mediaeval
period to the 20th century. For more details,
including information on its mailing list and
friends scheme, contact secretary Chrina Jarvis
on 020 8527 5978.
Email:
secretary@felicitas.org.uk Website
http://www.felicitas.org.uk
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FISHERS GREEN SAILING
CLUB - a pleasant, family-friendly
and well-equipped place to develop or exercise
your dinghy sailing or windsurfing skills. The
club caters for all ages and skill levels, from
its internationally successful cadet squadron
for seven to 17-year-olds to the sailors of 80+
who regularly take part in Sunday Club racing.
Club boats are available for members to hire at
nominal cost. Tel: 01992 410380. Email info@fishersgreensc.org.uk.
Website:
www.fishersgreensc.org.uk
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FISU MEDITATION
- Foundation for International Spiritual
Unfoldment, or FISU for short, is an
international school that teaches the art of
meditation and spiritual unfoldment. FISU has
centres close to Epping and 29 more around the
UK. One of the most enjoyable aspects of
meditation is the deep relaxation experienced by
the body and the central nervous system.
Meditation soothes away the stresses and strains
of everyday life. In an effortless way it
teaches you how to relax and it only takes 20-30
minutes twice daily. Through the deep relaxation
experienced during meditation, the physical body
enjoys a level of relaxation well beyond the
lowest level of rest in sleep. This is deeply
enriching to the central nervous system which in
turn improves your health. Although relaxation
can be achieved by many methods, most of them
temporary, our system of meditation working on
the three aspects of man – body, mind and
spirit, creates harmony between these levels and
we therefore find self-integration. Naturally,
there are endless benefits when all aspects of
us are working in harmony with each other. This
will promote better health, prevent illness and
resolve mental and emotional problems and those
of the heart. We also become so much more
content and happier! For more information, ring
020 8523 3133; email
courses@fisu.org; Website
www.fisu.org
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FRIENDS OF SWAINES
GREEN - a local conservation group
that is involved in the management and
conservation of Swaines Green, a 22-acre
wildlife site on the western side of Epping. The
group holds regular conservation days on the
second Sunday of each month meeting at 10.30am
at the recreation ground, Lower Swaines.
Everyone welcome. Wear suitable clothing. Tools,
tea, coffee and biscuits provided. Take a packed
lunch if you wish. Meetings and events are held
including the May Fayre. For more information, visit
www.swainesgreen.org.uk
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FUNKY VOICES (EPPING
COMMUNITY CHOIR) - the multi-award
winning Funky Voices runs a community choir in
Epping and also elsewhere in Essex and Suffolk
and has more than 600 members. Funky Voices is
one of the only modern singing group that is
open to all and anyone in Essex. You do not need
to audition to join in the fun. If you enjoy
singing just go along to Lindsey Street
Community Association, Frampton Road, Epping, on
Tuesday evenings (7.45pm-9.45pm). The first
session is free. Funky Voices create an
electrifying sound singing modern music from
disco through to soul, rock and pop. The idea is
to work towards festivals, competitions,
concerts for charities and shows as well as have
fun singing on a weekly basis. For more
information, and to hear Funky Voices, visit www.funkyvoices.co.uk
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FYFIELD BRIDGE CLUB
- a very friendly Bridge Club which has been
running since November 2008. The club meets for
duplicate bridge on Thursday evenings at Fyfield
Village Hall usually with seven or eight tables
running. Most members are from Fyfield, Ongar,
North Weald and surrounding villages. The club’s
core membership started playing bridge in
January 2008 so the club will appeal to players
who are early learners, improvers and
intermediate level. The cub opens at 7pm with
play starting promptly at 7.25pm. Refreshments
are available (tea, coffee, homemade cakes and
soft/alcoholic drinks). Visitors and guests are
always welcome. The club provides a Partner
Hosting System on an as needs and as available
basis. The club provides Bridge Workshops and
Beginner and Intermediate Courses, following the
EBU Bridge For all Programmes, conducted by an
EBU fully qualified and experienced tutor. For
more information ring Cheryl Hadley on 01277
899840 or visit
www.fyfieldbridgeclub.org.uk
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GROUP 2000 -
a village ladies group in Coopersale which meets
at Coopersale Social Institute on the third
Wednesday of the month (except August) between
8pm and 10pm. A friendly group for women
aged 18 upwards. Members welcome.
Ring Sue Silvester on 01992 575898 for more
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GROWING KIDS PROJECT -
is an innovative growing and community learning
space based at The Allotments, Roding Lane
North, Woodford Green, Essex, IG8 8LZ, where
children and their carers can have fun whilst
learning about food growing and the environment
in which they live. The project's aim is to
provide the children, families and those
responsible for their care living in the
Woodford area of the London borough of Redbridge
a better start in life. Its objectives are to
provide a teaching and learning space for
children and young people to grow their own
fruit and vegetables, to bring an understanding
about where the produce comes from, to engage in
practical physical exercise, to promote a
positive community atmosphere where all can work
together, to eat locally grown fresh fruit and
vegetables, changing attitudes about food and
maybe trying something new to eat, and to enjoy
being in the outside environment showing
awareness and respect for wildlife that inhabits
the environment. The project wants to see all
those that are involved making healthy lifestyle
choices - a healthy balanced diet, regular
exercise and promoting community cohesion. All
of this as they gain the knowledge needed to
produce their crops and show respect for the
outside environment. Staff are always happy to
discuss the learning experiences so that
sessions can be tailor-made to the specific
needs of those involved. All Growing Kids staff
comply with Safeguarding Policy and Procedures
and have all completed satisfactory CRB checks.
For more information, visit http://www.healthinnovate.co.uk/Healthinnovate/Growing_Kids.html,
email growingkids@healthinnovate.co.uk
or ring 020 8505 3575.
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HARLOW AND WEST ESSEX
NHS RETIREMENT FELLOWSHIP - meets
monthly at Parndon Hall, in the grounds of
Princess Alexandra Hospital, Harlow. It exists
for the benefit of all retired and semi-retired
NHS staff aged over 50 and their partners,
either living or working in the area. Anyone who
has ever worked for the NHS, no matter for how
short a time is eligible to join. It is open to
all grades of staff, clinical staff, domestic
and housekeeping, administrative and all grades
of ancillary staff and volunteers. Monthly
meetings involve a variety of activities,
speakers, quizzes, raffles, table top sales,
speakers and trips out. These have included
garden visits, tenpin bowling, meals out and an
evening at Harlow dog track. Members are always
welcome to suggest new activities. The
fellowship is a great place to catch up with old
colleagues and meet new friends. The
organisation is currently small but as it grows
it hopes to develop into new areas of interest.
The group is affiliated to the national
organisation, established in 1978, which has
15,000 members and 200 branches nationwide.
Besides the social aspect the fellowship also
has a strong welfare role, giving pastoral
support to sick or housebound members.
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HEARS - the
architectural research society covering Essex
and Hertfordshire meets once a month from
October to May, usually on a Friday in Loughton.
Occasional meetings are held in east Herts or
north west Essex. Meetings deal particularly
with topics related to traditional buildings,
their design and construction, and their
relationship to the social and economic history
of their time. Speakers are either invited
guests or members themselves, and talks are
usually illustrated. During the summer months
visits are organised to places of interest,
usually buildings not generally open to the
public. Buildings of particular interest have
been measured and recorded and, in some
instances, the work has been published. HEARS
has strong links with the Essex Historic
Buildings Group (based in Chelmsford) and with
members of the WEA. It is affiliated to the
Essex Congress and to the national organisation,
the Vernacular Architecture Group (VAG).
Visitors are welcome at meetings, but to comply
with insurance requirements they must register,
giving their name and address. There is a £1.50
admission charge for non-members. For more details, ring 020 8508 2512.
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HARLOW CHORUS
- one of the foremost choirs in the eastern
region, it performs under music director
Alexander Chaplin. The choir mounts a season of
concerts in the area as well as accepting
engagements. Orchestras it has performed with
include the London Philharmonic, City of London
Sinfonia, Britten Sinfonia and the Brandenburg
Sinfonia, with whom it regularly performs at St
Martin- in-the-Fields, London. The Chorus also
tours extensively abroad and has given concerts
in several European countries as well as South
Africa and the USA. Repertoire covers a wide
range of classical and lighter works including
contemporary pieces and new commissions. For
details about concerts and its reviews, visit
www.harlowchorus.org.uk
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HIGH COUNTRY HISTORY
GROUP - the aim of the group is to
stimulate interest in the history of the four
rural parishes of Greensted, Stanford Rivers,
Stapleford Tawney and Theydon Mount - the ‘High
Country’. Each year the group organises five
evening meetings with talks on the local history
of the area. Four editions of a history journal
written by members are published annually.
Occasional visits are arranged to local sites of
interest. The group meets in Toot Hill Village
Hall, the meetings being held on selected
Thursday evenings commencing at 8pm. The group
has been in existence for more than ten years.
For more details, ring 01277 364305.
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IGNITE - the
ministry for children and young people of St.
Mary’s Church in Loughton. ignite runs a
dedicated young people’s space set in the
centre of Loughton High Road which facilitates a
number of positive projects for 0 to
16-year-olds, including free open drop-in
sessions, homework/revision clubs, playgroups,
after school clubs, mentoring and arts/sports
workshops. It also organises and subsidises a
number of off-site diversionary activities such
as residential trips, ice skating, bowling,
quasar, etc, as well as chances to get involved
in volunteering in the local, wider and
international community. ignite staff/volunteers
also provide services to local schools and other
educational organisations including lunchtime
clubs and chaplaincy / mentoring services.
Contact: 020 8508 6172. Website: www.igniteloughton.com
Email: office@igniteloughton.com
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INTEGRATION SUPPORT
SERVICES
- ISS is a non-profit charity organisation
promoting cultural cohesion. ISS supports
harmonious integration of members of all
cultures and sections, particularly those who
are new to the country. Its purpose is to help
immigrants, refugees, ethnic minorities better
understand the British (local) society, ensure
active participation and positive contribution
to the community as well as themselves. With
offices in Harlow and Epping, ISS is accessible
to all those in Essex and Hertfordshire. ISS
offers a wide range of services, including
assistance with language, advice on immigration,
housing and employment, qualification
comparison, completing applications, and
information on childcare and schools and other
local facilities. Among its many on-going
programmes are weekly parents and children
drop-in groups at Sunrise Children’s Centre,
Loughton, and The Tree House Children’s Centre,
Harlow, and free ESOL courses held in Epping.
Its latest venture is the free Internet
Community Café in Harlow on Saturdays (11am-2
pm). ISS also organises various events and trips
throughout the year providing opportunities for
clients to better understand their local
community and encourage participation. For
further information/details ring 01279 639442.
Website: www.iss.org.uk
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ILLUSIONS DANCE ACADEMY
- is a friendly dance school based in
Epping run by professional and experienced
I.S.T.D. teachers. Illusions offers classes in
I.S.T.D. Modern, Tap and Ballet, Hip Hop and the
extremely popular Melody Bear Ballet and Tip Tap
Toe and Groovy Moves for the under fives.
Classes start from two years upwards. Whether
you are a complete beginner or experienced
dancer Illusions caters for all your needs. All
students will be given the chance to take exams
and take part in exciting shows and workshops.
For more information, visit www.illusionsdanceacademy.co.uk,
ring Stephanie on 07784 449231, Amy on 07849
946193 or email illusionsdanceacademy@yahoo.co.uk
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LAMBOURNE END CENTRE
for Outdoor Learning - a charity
providing high-quality personal development
experiences to young people of all abilities in
an alternative environment. In the 54-acre
'classroom’ combining a distinctive blend of
adventure, farm and environmental activities
(for example climbing, caving, kayaking, farm
animals and pond dipping) the centre offers
innovative and stimulating tailored programmes
of activity where young people can have fun
discovering and learning, building friendships
and exchanging views. The centre helps people
build confidence, raise self-esteem and generate
a sense of achievement, develop team work and
improve communication skills, inspiring people
to fulfil their potential and providingan
opportunity for young people to look at the way
they view themselves and the world in which they
live in a safe, welcoming and interesting
outdoor environment. For more information, to
book a session or to discuss options, ring 020
8500 3047, email info@lambourne-end.org.uk
and visit www.lambourne-end.org.uk
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LARSEN CLUB
- the Larsen Sports and Social Club (also known
as Larsens), in the heart of Waltham Abbey, is
the ideal place to relax or play your favourite
game while enjoying time with your friends - or
making new ones! The club boasts a full-sized
snooker table, darts, pool table, shove ha'peny
board as well as dominos, crib etc. Associated
with the club is the Larsen Bowls Club and in
the club grounds there is the club's own bowling
green. There is a large bar stocked with real
ale and Guinness, Carling, Fosters and others.
The Larsen Club welcome families and stocks a
range of sweets and drinks. There are occasional
entertainment nights and the club can be hired
by members for parties at a very good rate. Open
membership is available. For more details, visit
www.larsenclub.co.uk The Larsen Social Club has been an integral part
of Waltham Abbey community life since the 1920s.
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LEAGUE OF FRIENDS OF ST
MARGARET’S HOSPITAL AND COMMUNITY -
The charity has long been a support to services
at the Epping hospital. Over the years many
‘extras’ have been provided for various wards
and departments, and requests regularly come for
more from help to provide Christmas cheer on
wards to its latest huge project – the provision
of hoists above beds in the wards in the new
hospital building. These efforts need support
from local people, many of whom have or will
benefit from St Margaret’s whether as an
in-patient or out-patient, carer or relative.
New members are sought. The charity also wants
to raise awareness of its activities to attract
donations. Some very welcome gifts have come
from people who prefer not to receive presents
at birthdays or anniversaries but ask for
donations to the League. Some of the charity's
larger provisions to the hospital have been made
possible through bequests and trusts. To become
a Friend, help with fundraising activities, give
raffle prizes and suggest ideas for events, ring
Liz Jones on 01992 572979 or email
lizajones@ntlworld.com
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LIFE CHURCH EPPING -
Life Church Epping is the new name for Epping
Elim Church. The church meets every Sunday in
Epping Hall, St John's Road, Epping, at 10.30am.
The church office address is 134-136 High
Street, Epping, CM16 4AG. For more information,
visit www.lifechurchepping.org.uk
or ring 01992 571555.
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LOUGHTON AMATEUR
DRAMATIC SOCIETY - was founded in
1924 as a “village society”, with the aim of
producing plays of “genuine dramatic worth”.
Although Loughton is no longer a village, the
founders’ aim still holds true. Some 80 years
later and with over 300 productions to its name,
LADS is still going strong producing four shows
a year at Lopping Hall, High Road, Loughton,
where rehearsals are held two or three times a
week. The repertoire is a mix of well-known
classics and modern plays, comedies and dramas
as well as plays newly released for amateurs.
Current membership is over 50. New members from
18-80 are welcomed, and although some drama
experience is always useful, enthusiasm is
equally important. LADS also holds social events
for members throughout the year. For membership
details, ring 020 8508 9635, email
info@lads.org.uk or visit
www.lads.org.uk
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LOUGHTON ASTRONOMICAL
SOCIETY - meets on Thursdays between
8pm and 10pm at the Scout Hall, off Loughton
Lane, Theydon Bois (next to the cricket club).
The society welcomes anyone interested in
astronomy, cosmology, stars, planets or the
universe around them. If you are serious about
astronomy, want to learn, want someone to talk
to your club about astronomy or would just like
to look through one of our telescopes then come
along and see us. Want to know more? We welcome
all levels of experience from the absolute
beginner to the experienced astronomer. Theydon
Bois Astrokyds is the society's junior section.
It is open to young observers aged between six
and 14. Astrokyds meets between 6.30pm and 8pm
in St. Mary's Church Hall, Theydon Bois, on the
second Friday of the month (except April and
August). Take along a parent or guardian (they
may enjoy it as well!). For more information,
ring Brian Morton on 01992 815804 or visit
www.las-astro.org.uk
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LOUGHTON CAMERA CLUB
- a friendly and enthusiastic club with a varied
programme of events throughout the year,
including visiting speakers, discussion
evenings, inter-club competitions, own
competitions and an annual exhibition welcomes
everyone from the beginner onwards with
experienced members happy to offer advice and
guidance on all techniques, from traditional to
digital work. From time to time
supplementary
workshops are held to help beginners. Meets
every Wednesday at Lopping Hall, High Road,
Loughton (8pm). Ring John Banks on 020 8508 4199
or Sue Dobson on 01992 575505. Email: info@loughtoncameraclub.org.uk.
Website:
www.loughtoncameraclub.org.uk
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LOUGHTON CRICKET CLUB
- the club, formed in 1879, is a non-profit
making club and all funds raised are invested in
improving the facilities at the ground. The club
has a five-year Development Plan and has set
itself achievable goals. Within the last ten
years the club has built a new pavilion,
refurbished its thatched changing rooms and
replaced the old scorebox with a modern
electronic scoring system. The club has also set
about a programme of training coaches and
attracting youngsters as well as forming a
women's team. Loughton Cricket Club is one of
only a few Essex clubs to still play in a
picturesque town centre location. The thatched
pavilion is over 80 years old. The club runs
five league sides on Saturdays. The first XI is
in the Premier Division of the Shepherd Neame
Essex Premier League which is recognised by the
English Cricket Board. The women's team is the
strongest in Essex and plays in the Southern
League Championship Division. The club has three
international standard practice nets and a
completely renovated 18-pitch cricket square.
The club was one of the first clubs in Essex to
achieve Clubmark in 2003 and is currently
involved in the process of re-accreditation.
Clubmark is the universally recognised mark of
high quality junior sports clubs. Clubmark
recognition ensures that children and young
people can enjoy sport in a safe and fun
environment giving peace of mind to parents and
carers. Loughton runs junior sides from nine to
16 and has more than 30 active qualified
coaches. The club enters adult and junior indoor
competition throughout the winter and is always
looking to strengthen its sides and to provide
competitive and social cricket at all levels of
ability. For more information, ring Cliff
Greenhill on 020 8502 2064 or email cliff.greenhill@btinternet.com
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LOUGHTON FILM SOCIETY
- the society has been formed to bring the
cinema experience back to Loughton. The
society's aim is to show good quality films as
soon as they are made available to film
societies by the film distributors, often before
release on DVD. Annual membership is £10 per
adult (£6 for 16 to18-year-olds). Members enjoy
a priority booking period for all tickets. A
membership application form can be downloaded
from www.filmloughton.co.uk. The society is a
not for profit community group run by volunteer
members for its members. Loughton Town Council
is supporting the initiative to bring films back
to Loughton. For further information email contactus@filmloughton.co.uk,
visit www.filmloughton.co.uk,
or ring Denise on 07912 079367.
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LOUGHTON FOLK CLUB
- the club meets every Thursday at Loughton
Club, 8 Station Road, Loughton, IG10 4NX, from
8pm-11pm. The evenings include tunes, ukuleles,
chorus songs and hosted floor spot sessions. The
club welcomes all kinds of live acoustic music.
Loughton Club is next to Brown’s Garage close to
the High Road for bus stops, and a few hundred
yards from Loughton Station. There is parking
front and rear. If you enjoy listening to or
performing acoustic music go along. Entrance £2.
Guest nights extra - inexpensive bar. All
welcome. For more information, email
loughtonfolkclub@googlemail.com
or ring Jim on 07762 146623.
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LOUGHTON FOOTBALL CLUB
- runs teams from the ages of nine through to 18
and senior level. The club has its own enclosed
ground in Avondale Close, Loughton, which has
two pitches. It has a clubhouse with four
individual dressing rooms (two having shower
facilities), an independent changing room for
referees (also with shower), plus a club room
which provides drinks and snacks on match days.
Most matches are played on Sunday with training
in the week. Through the winter period of the
league programme teams train mid-week under
floodlights on an artificial pitch. For more
details, ring Keith Campen on 020 8508 4757.
Website:
http://www.loughtonfc.com
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LOUGHTON MUSIC ACADEMY
- set up in 2001, the academy has continued to
thrive ever since. More than 300 students, both
children and adults, per term pass through its
doors. All teachers are fully-qualified and a
variety of instruments are taught, as well as
singing and drama. The academy also runs piano
lessons for children and adults with learning
difficulties and musicality classes for all
three to five-year-olds. These, like all other
lessons, are held in a safe, friendly
environment where the student’s enjoyment of
music takes centre stage. For more details, ring
020 8502 2992, or email
loughtonmusicacademy@yahoo.co.uk
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LOUGHTON RESIDENTS
ASSOCIATION - an active group of
local residents who care for Loughton and its
environment. Formed 30 years ago, the
association's membership exceeds 1,000
households. Independent of national political
parties, the association seeks and listens to
the views and concerns of Loughton residents and
takes action in support. The association
organises the monthly farmers' markets in
Loughton High Road. It has councillors on the
town, district and county councils with
volunteers representing the association on many
other groups. It produces and distributes the
Loughton Life newsletter to residents. For more
details visit www.loughtonresidents.co.uk
or email contact@loughtonresidents.co.uk
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LOUGHTON YOUTH THEATRE
- a partnership project between ignite, Roding
Valley Community Arts and Epping Forest Arts. It
seeks to provide opportunities for children and
young people to “question, explore and
ultimately shine through the performing arts”
and drives to be a beacon in the local community
where children and young people who otherwise
would not choose to or not be able to can engage
with the performing arts in a way that suits
them, using the dramatic medium to work through
and finally express the issues they perceive in
their schools, friendship groups, families and
wider communities through workshops and
performance. LYT meets every Thursday during
term-time between 7pm and 9pm in the halls of
St. Mary's in Loughton, and costs only £3 per
session. To find out more, visit www.igniteloughton.com,
ringl 020 8508 6172 or email: office@igniteloughton.com
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MORETON AND DISTRICT WI
- meets at Magdalen Laver Village Hall on the
second Thursday of each month at 2pm. Visitors
and new members welcome. Speakers are varied and
interesting and there is plenty of opportunity
to meet new people and join in with outings and
other organised courses and events. For more
details, ring the secretary on 01277 890865.
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MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS
SOCIETY (East Herts & West Essex branch)
- supporting the MS community of Epping, Harlow,
Saffron Walden, Stansted, Dunmow and surrounding
villages plus a similar rural area of east
Hertfordshire. The branch provides a number of
services for people affected by MS including
transport, (enabling them to get to essential
medical appointments etc), welfare support (eg
funding MS physiotherapy sessions not available
under the NHS), a monthly social programme, and
providing grants to enable affected people to
access essential equipment and home adaptations.
The branch is a voluntary part of the society
and welcomes offers of time or financial help.
Contact details - helpline 07880 828858; website
www.mssociety.org.uk/ehwe
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NATIONAL JAZZ ARCHIVE
- based at Loughton Library and supported by
Essex County Council, the archive is the UK's
premier research and information centre for
jazz, blues and related music. Concentrating on
written, printed and photographic documentation
of the music, the National Jazz Archive has
amassed a body of information that can truly be
considered world-class. There are comprehensive
book and periodical collections,
concert/festival brochures, photographs, record
catalogues, correspondence, memorabilia and
ephemera. Whilst it principally features British
and American materials, foreign works are also
collected. It maintains links with the British
Library's National Sound Archive (which collects
jazz on record) and the British Institute of
Jazz Studies. Together these three organisations
form one of the largest jazz research resources
outside the USA. Website: www.nationaljazzarchive.org.uk
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NORTH EAST LONDON AND
ESSEX GROUP OF ADVANCED MOTORISTS -
Advanced driving is not about slowing down on
the road. It is about helping people become
better at predicting hazards and making their
driving smoother, more controlled and ultimately
safer - 'A Skill for Life'. North East London
and Essex (NELE) group of Advanced Motorists
meet at the Metropolitan Police Sports Ground in
Chigwell every second Tuesday of the month
(except August and December). New members
welcome. For more information ring Derek
Leggetter on 020 8550 2454 or John McAndrew on
020 8920 6651.
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NORTH WEALD AIRFIELD
MUSEUM - the museum is situated in
North Weald at what was the main entrance to the
former Royal Air Force North Weald fighter base.
The station started military flight operations
for the Royal Flying Corps in 1916 and Royal Air
Force Operations finally stood down in 1958. The
airfield remains in use as a civilian flying
field. The museum building was built in the
early 20th century as a private home later taken
over by the military and subsequently used as
the Station Office where many famous RAF
commanders, Kings and political leaders passed
through on visits - truly a house of many
memories.
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NORTH WEALD BASSETT AND
DISTRICT RURAL PRESERVATION SOCIETY -
scrutinises planning lists and keeps an eye on
local listed buildings - aiming to preserve the
Green Belt and historical sites. The society
plants trees and has a tree warden who notes any
needing attention. Rights of Way is another area
of interest. The society is affiliated to other
organisations which share the same aims. It
encourages interest in the parish, which covers
North Weald, Hastingwood Common and Thornwood.
There is a quarterly newsletter keeping members
informed about local history, wildlife,
recommended books and more. It also contains
information about society walks and talks which
are open to non-members. For more details, visit
www.essexinfo.net and click on
the ‘N’ in the left-hand column to get a list of
societies beginning with ‘N’ in alphabetical
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NORTH WEALD FIRE RESCUE
- a non-profit making group providing aviation
fire cover to North Weald airfield users. A
serving London fireman and policeman purchased
the group's first and subsequent vehicles formed
the group in 1987 and remain the main
financiers. The group provides fire cover for
the airfield's 'Squadron' and other airfield
events. The majority of volunteers have been
serving or recently-retired local authority
firefighters, mostly from the Essex,
Hertfordshire and Cambridgeshire fire services.
Others all have emergency service or military
backgrounds. Volunteers are members of the
British Fires Services Association and the
National Council for Voluntary Organisations.
The group, which has received small grants from
North Weald Bassett Parish Council and donations from
the Airfield Users Group, The Squadron and a
private benefactor, needs somewhere to house two
of its fire engines.
Website:
www.northwealdfirerescue.org.uk
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NORTH WEALD FLYING
GROUP - offers excellent availability
to its flying club members with a fleet of very
well maintained C-172s and a Cessna 150
aircraft. The North Weald Flying Group is the
perfect choice for both experienced pilots
looking for totally hassle free, no equity,
aircraft hire, or newly-qualified pilots and
hour builders wanting to gain experience and
confidence at the best possible hire rates. With
a monthly membership hire rate of just £60 per
month, group members can book any one of the
five flying group aircraft through a web-based
booking system. North Weald Flying Group is also
run by an Instructors/examiner so further
training such as IMC, Licence revalidation,
Cross Channel checkouts are all easily arranged.
For more details, visit
www.northwealdflyinggroup.co.uk
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ONGAR ALLOTMENTS AND
GARDENING SOCIETY - a friendly group
looking to share members' gardening pleasure
among like-minded people. Membership is open to
local allotment holders and domestic gardeners
from novice to expert. Associate membership is
free to a member’s immediate family or to
allotment-sharing partners. Members enjoy a
range of activities and benefits including
speakers at meetings, social events, visits to
gardening-related organisations, connections
with local horticultural suppliers, a discounted
seed and sundries scheme with a major national
supplier, affiliation to a national allotments
association (which promotes allotments and
gardening nationwide), and gives the society
free allotment public liability insurance and a
wealth of internet-based gardening advice.
Members benefit from free gardening advice from
professionally-qualified members, liaison with
its landlord (Ongar Town Council) to represent
the interests of our members and to seek
improvements to the Council’s allotment sites.
The society has a large space at Castle Street
set aside for members to offload manure, compost
etc, and for other uses of benefit to members.
Bulk supplies of first-class compost have been
achieved at nominal cost. There is a one-off
joining fee of £1. Annual membership costs less
than 3p a day, which can be more than offset by
the savings on seeds and compost alone. The
society is entirely non-profit making and
grateful for the continued support of Ongar Town
Council. To join, or for more information
without any obligation, contact membership
secretary Terry Young on 01277 369577 or email
terry_young1@hotmail.com. If you would
like an allotment, contact Ongar Town Council on
01277 365348.
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ONGAR AND DISTRICT
HEALTHCARE LEAGUE OF FRIENDS - a
long-established charity which raises funds to
supply equipment to the local GP surgeries,
district nurses, health visitors and the school
nurse with the aim of improving the quality of
health care. Electric beds are also provided and
maintained to assist patients in their own
homes. For more details, contact chairman Sheila
Jackman on 01277 363740.
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ONGAR AND SHELLEY
LADIES THURSDAY GROUP - meets in the
church rooms, Castle Street, Ongar, at 8pm on
the first Thursday of each month (except
January) to listen to a variety of speakers. The
group also has at least four outings each year
(including a mystery tour in July). The friendly
group regularly attracts between 45 and 50
members. New members welcome.
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ONGAR ART SOCIETY
- was formed from people drawn together by the
common love of all things to do with art and
craft. There are no barriers, no age limit, no
political significance - everyone is welcome. It
is not necessary for a member to be an artist,
anyone interested in art may have something of
value to contribute or gain from joining. The
society meets on the second Thursday of each
month between 8pm and 10pm in the Church Rooms,
Castle Street, Ongar. The programme includes
demonstrations, criticisms, talks and slides on
a variety of subjects which are related to art
and craft. There are also various outings from
time to time visiting art exhibitions and
galleries. The society also organises one day
workshops for members. The annual art
exhibition, held in Budworth Hall, High Street,
Ongar, is the
society's most important event, serving as a
shop window for members’ work. All members are
welcome to enter work into the exhibition.
Annual membership is £20. Guests are welcome at
meetings (cost £3). For more details, go along
to a meeting, or ring secretary Olive Searle on
01277 362305. Website:
http://ongarartsociety.club.officelive.com
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ONGAR CRICKET CLUB
- fields two adult Saturday XIs in The Shepherd
Neame Essex League and runs a Sunday XI playing
friendly matches across the county. In addition
to fulfilling league and friendly fixtures the
club runs several social events through the year
such as golf days, race nights and charity
matches. In 2010 the club will be restarting its
youth section and will offer coaching and
matchplay for children aged 11 upwards. The club
has ECB qualified coaches and currently runs
adult net sessions at Love Lane, Ongar, on
Wednesdays during the summer and at the Ford
County Ground, Chelmsford, in the winter. New
players of all standards are always welcome.
Please call Tom on 07713 623662, visit
www.ongarcricketclub.co.uk or search
for Ongar Cricket Club on Facebook for more.
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HISTORY SOCIETY - the society was
founded in 1996 to create a forum to discuss and
record aspects of the town's history. The
society undertakes local projects which reflect
members' interests and expertise. The programme
includes presentations by well-known local and
national historians with the highlight being the
Annual Marion Slade Memorial Lecture held in
March. The society works in conjunction with the
library and other societies and institutions to
promote local history through exhibitions and
workshops. The local library has copies of the
society's publications. There are outings from
time to time, to continue themes introduced by
the speakers. For membership and other
enquiries, contact John on 01277 362461 or Jenny
on 01277 362684. Website www.omhs.org.uk
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ONGAR MUSIC CLUB
- founded in 1975, the club holds recitals of
chamber and solo instrumental music at the
Budworth Hall, High Street, Ongar, mostly on
Friday evenings, from September to May (except
January). In 1984 the club founded the Essex
Young Musician of the Year competition under the
generous patronage of John Lill. The club was
also instrumental in the formation of Ongar Jazz
Club. This diversity of activity has ensured the
ongoing success of the club. For more details,
click on the Ongar Music Club box on this page
or visit visit www.ongarmusicclub.org.uk
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ONGAR WILDLIFE SOCIETY
- has a membership of about 60 people, all with
an interest in local wildlife and the natural
environment. The 2012 programme continues to
provide a full, varied and interesting selection
of the many aspects of wildlife - local,
national and worldwide. OWLS is an affiliate
member of the Essex Wildlife Trust. Regular
meetings are held at St James Church Hall, St
James Avenue, Ongar, CM5 9EL, on the third
Monday of the month (7.45pm for 8pm). The talks
cover local animals, plants and habitats (eg
dormice, dragonflies) as well as topics of
general interest (ie. hedgerows, how birds work,
conservation in captivity). OWLS also organises
a number of day trips to locations of interest.
Among the venues are Hawkesmere Springs, Three
Mills Island, Tewin Orchards and Apse Grove.
There is also a New Year Party and summer Annual
General Meeting / Garden Party. New members and
guests are always welcome. For more details,
ring secretary,Tanya Welford on 01277 363947..
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OPUS 5 SINGERS
- If you are over 18 and you have always had a
passion for singing and love the thought of
singing with and meeting other like-minded
people, then why not join Opus 5? Opus5 do not
hold formal auditions. Instead you are invited
to go along and join rehearsals for a few weeks
to see how you get on! Members are not expected
to be experienced singers, or to read music
(although of course it is an advantage if you
do!) Members are just expected to be able to
carry a tune and have the ability to hold an
harmonic line. On your first visit you will be
given some information to take away and read
which will outline the fees and everything you
will need to know about joining and being a
full-time member of Opus 5. Opus 5 is a non
profit making organisation and fees charged pay
for the hall used for rehearsals, musical
director Matthew Wright and pianist Suzanna
Brooks. A first visit will be free. For more
details, visit http://www.opus5singers.co.uk/
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PIANO CLUB -
Do you enjoy playing the piano? Would you like
to join a group of like minded people to share
in the pleasure of making music together? A
small friendly bunch of mixed ability pianists
who enjoy the opportunity of playing duets,
accompanying etc and trying different styles,
blues, jazz show music as well as classical
meets every Wednesday (10am to noon) at Loughton
Methodist Church Hall, High Road, Loughton. All
welcome. For more details, ring Ray on 01992
571773.
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PROACTIVE (PROSTATE
CANCER SELF-HELP GROUP) - an informal
group with professional support, which is open
to patients (and partners) who live in south
west Essex. The group has more than 70 members,
and normally over 20, with some partners, attend
the monthly meetings. The group organises
regular 'information sessions' with health
professional speakers and has set up a helpline
(07747 374692). Monthly meetings are held in the
lecture theatre, Birchwood House, St Margaret's
Hospital, Epping, on Friday from 1pm to 3pm. For
more details, ring John Woods on 07747 374692;
email proactivegroup@ntlworld.com
or visit www.proactive.me.uk
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PROBUS CLUB OF EPPING
- The Probus Club of Epping is an association of
retired and semi-retired professional and
businessmen living in Epping and the surrounding
area and who value social contact with others in
similar circumstances. The club was founded in
1978 and holds monthly lunch meetings, with
visiting speakers, at Lindsey Street Community
Association in Frampton Road, Epping, CM16 6RB.
Contact is via the secretary, Peter Francis, on
01992 573188.
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PROBUS CLUB OF LOUGHTON
- Retired or about to retire? The Probus Club of
Loughton, established in 1982, provides an
opportunity for retired and semi-retired
professional and business men to meet together,
enjoy each others' company and establish
friendships. Meetings are held at 12.15pm for a
12.45pm lunch on the fourth Tuesday of each
month at Gilwell Park, Chingford. After the meal
there is a wide variety of talks by interesting
speakers. The club also provides many
opportunities for members and their partners to
enjoy a wide social life. Activities include
visits to theatres, concerts, stately homes and
gardens, an annual holiday either in the UK or
abroad, dinners in nearby restaurants or golf
clubs, coffee mornings once a month and small
groups to cover members' individual interests.
Wives or partners also have the opportunity to
meet separately for lunch on Probus days.
Members are expected to attend at least 50 per
cent of the lunch meetings and it is hoped they
will participate with their partners in such
additional activities that interest them. If you
are looking for an organisation to join in
retirement and would like to find out more about
the Probus Club of Loughton, contact either
Grahame Williams (chairman) grahamyra@btinternet.com
or Roy Allen (secretary) email royallen353@btinternet.com
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RADIO FOREST COMMUNITY
BROADCASTING - is based at St
Margaret's Hospital in Epping and provides two
distinct radio services to hospitals and other
closed communities in the west Essex area.
Currently it serves St Margaret's Hospital in
Epping, The Derwent Centre in Harlow and Saffron
Walden Community Hospital. A registered charity,
it broadcasts to people with learning
difficulties, mental health issues and the
elderly. Radio Forest Community Broadcasting is
a registered charity run by a team of highly
dedicated volunteers, relying entirely on
sponsorship and donations. To volunteer your
time, or advertise your local business email
studio@radioforest.co.uk . For further
information about Radio Forest Community
Broadcasting visit
www.radioforest.co.uk
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REDBRIDGE CYCLING CLUB
- the club was formed in 1972 by the
amalgamation of two famous old Essex clubs - The
Rapier Road Club and the Buccaneers Cycling
Club. This new club was named Redbridge Cycling
Club and for historic reasons still bears that
name although the club is now based in North
Weald. The club meets from 8.30pm on the first
and third Tuesday of each month at the lounge,
North Weald Village Hall, High Road, North
Weald. For more information, ring Roger Smith on
01992 524631 or visit
www.redbridgecc.org.uk
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RODING QUILTERS
- meet at St Mary's Church Hall, High Road,
Chigwell (opposite the old Kings Head pub) on
the first Tuesday of each month from 7.30pm
-9.30pm). The group's craft includes patchwork
and quilting, embroidery, beading, knitting -
anything that members want to work with really.
Roding Quilters is a very sociable group and
welcomes new members at any time of the year.
Current annual membership is £25 (visitors £3
per meeting). For more information, ring Carol
on 020 8502 9191 or Roberta on 020 8599 6883.
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RODING ROTARY CLUB
- the club is looking for new members to help
raisie money for local and international
charities while having fun. The friendly group
meets at Woolston Manor Golf Club, Abridge Road,
Chigwell, at 7.15am for 7.30am on Tuesdays. On
the first Tuesday of the month members meet at a
member's home at 8pm. For more information visit
www.rodingrotary.org.uk or ring
Thea Grace Ingham on 07887 768323.
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ROTARY CLUB OF EPPING
- meets most Tuesday lunchtimes, 12.50pm for 1pm
at Prezzo, The Thatched House, 236 High Street,
Epping. In existence since the 1930s, the club
supports good causes and charities locally and
in the wider world. It is also about fun and
friendship! Membership is open to men and women
aged 21 and over. For more details, visit
www.eppingrotary.org.uk
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ROTARY CLUB OF LOUGHTON
AND BUCKHURST HILL - Rotary has been
active for more than100 years and the Rotary
Club of Loughton and Buckhurst Hill has been
active since 1936. Throughout this period the
club has provided service in the local community
and assisted with international projects. The
club welcomes new members, both men and women
with enthusiasm and new ideas. If you would like
to find out more about the club activities go
along to one of its weekly Thursday meetings at
The Academy, Langston Road, Loughton, IG10 3TQ.
Meetings are at 1pm on the first and third
Thursdays of the month and at 6.30pm on the
second and fourth Thursdays of the month.
Different arrangements may be made for the fifth
Thursday. For more information, ring Myra
Williams on 020 8508 6204 or Tony Miles on 07787
537474.
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ROYAL BRITISH LEGION
(NORTH WEALD BRANCH) - the
branch is very active and well supported. In
2011 it raised over £3,000 from its various
fund raising activities. This and future money
raised is supporting the branch's chosen
project, the Personnel Rehabilitation Unit at
Colchester, which opens in the spring of 2012.
This new unit will give much-needed help to
those who have been serving in recent conflicts
and been badly injured. The branch's Poppy
Appeal continues to be well supported with a
record-breaking collection of £8,526 in 2011.
If you like the idea of contributing in some
way, or like the idea of socialising with
like-minded people or would like to do both,
ring branch chairman Peter Collins on 01992
522152 or membership secretary Win Martin on
01992 524370 and have a chat. You will be made
very welcome.
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SMOOTH MOVES
- is a fresh and vibrant dance school that
opened in September 2008. Since opening the
group has performed in numerous shows to
audiences of more than 500 and taken part in
competitions. They have also taken exams in
Street and Tap with very high results. The
school offers street dance to boys and girls
aged from 3 years. There are also fun and
refreshing street dance classes for adults, Tap
classes for beginners, children and adults and
is looking to hold classes in cheerleading,
singing and drama in the future. Classes take
place on a Wednesday evening at Coopersale
Social Institute Hall. For more information
visit www.smoothmovesacademy.co.uk
or ring Lauren on 07800 563922.
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SOUTH LOUGHTON CRICKET
CLUB - fields two adult Saturday XIs
in the Herts & Essex League and runs Saturday
3rd and 4th XIs plus two Sunday XIs. There is a
thriving junior section offering coaching and
matchplay for children aged six upwards. The
club has 15 ECB-qualified and insured coaches.
In 2003 it became the fifth club in Essex and
only the twelfth nationally to gain Sport
England's prestigious 'Clubmark' accreditation,
and has since been re-accredited. The club has a
strong commitment to cricket for people with
disabilities. Tel: chairman Andrew Shields on
020 8530 2200. Email: andrewshields@ukgateway.net.
Website:
www.southloughton.org.uk
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STARMAKER SHOWGROUPS
- a children's drama group for youngsters aged
seven to 14 which meets at the Jack Silley
Pavilion, Epping, every Monday and High Beech
Village Hall every Thursday. Various productions
are staged throughout the year. New members
welcome. For more details, ring Kenny on 07955
917650; email
info@starmakershowgroup.co.uk.
Website
www.starmakershowgroup.co.uk
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THE AVENUE LAWN TENNIS
CLUB
- the club, at 18 The Avenue, Loughton, Essex,
IG10 4PT, has four artificial grass courts.
Membership includes no hidden extras with balls,
court hire etc included. There is a social
programme and licensed bar. Club sessions are:
Men - Thursdays 5.30pm and Sunday mornings;
Ladies - Tuesdays 5.30pm; Mixed - Thursdays
11.00am-1pm, Fridays 6.30pm, Saturday and Sunday
1.30pm. The club has teams in both the South
West Essex (mens, ladies and mixed) and Essex
leagues (men). Come for a visit - see if you
like it!! For more details, contact membership
secretary Lynda Wyles on 020 8505 4704 or email c.wyles@btinternet.com
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THE DANCE FACTORY
- meets on Mondays at Queens Hall Community
Centre, School Green Lane, North Weald. Children
aged four to 15 are taught street jazz to the
latest pop music, High School Musical routines
and some other show songs. The emphasis is on
fun. A summer show raises money for St Clare
Hospice. For more details, ring Amanda Pullen on 01992 524681 or
07976 786404.
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THE DREAM FACTORY
- was founded by Avril Mills who was inspired by
her son, Oliver, who died of leukaemia aged
nine. While Oliver, a big EastEnders fan, was
having treatment in hospital, Avril arranged for
him to meet Ross Kemp, Martine McCutcheon and
Sid Owen. The Dream Factory aims to brighten the
lives and encourage hope for children and young
adults aged between three and 25 years with
life-threatening conditions and/or severe
disabilities by way of granting wishes and
dreams. Dreams granted have been to meet the
star of their dreams, their favourite footballer
or sporting hero, ride in a limo, enjoy a pamper
day or own a Playstation, laptop, the latest
i-Pod or mobile phone, take a magical trip to
Lapland or Euro Disney or to be a princess for
the day. No wish is too small. The charity's
patrons include The Rt. Hon. Iain Duncan-Smith
MP, the Pearly King and Queen of Old Kent Road,
Vicki Michelle, Patsy Palmer, Ray Winstone, Lisa
Marie Presley, Sid Owen, Colin McMillan, Lois
and Jaime Winstone, Michael McKell and Dr Rory
McCrea (medical adviser). For more details, ring
020 8501 1234. Website: www.yourdreamfactory.org
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THE RHYS DANIELS TRUST
- the Epping-based charity provides 'Home from
Home' accommodation to enable families to stay
together during the distressing time when their
child is receiving long-term and potentially
life saving treatment, often a long way from
home. The ‘Homes’ provide the vital comfort and
sanctuary required during the child’s recovery
period, allowing them to enjoy precious time
with their family in a home environment. There
is no discrimination towards the child’s illness
and the ‘Home from Home’ accommodation is
available for families from all walks of life
and backgrounds to use free of charge whilst
their children are being treated at specialists
centre’s around the UK. Website
www.rhysdanielstrust.org
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THEYDON BOIS DRAMA
SOCIETY - founded in 1925, the
society has presented a wide range of comedies,
tragedies, thrillers, music halls, variety shows
and revues, pantomimes and musicals. The society
performs four show a year at Theydon Bois
Village Hall. Membership is drawn from a wide
area. The society is keen to welcome new
members. Email
secretary@theydondrama.co.uk or
ring Mr and Mrs James (box office) on 01992
812250. Website:
http://theydondrama.org
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THEYDON BOIS
HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY - the society
has an annual show at the end of July, coach
outings to places of horticultural interest and
free talks which are held at Theydon Bois
Village Hall, Coppice Row, Theydon Bois, at 8pm
(see events page for more details). For more
about the society, ring secretary Jane Turner on
01992 812652.
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THEYDON BOIS MUSIC
SOCIETY - formed over 40 years ago by
local resident Major Pritchard to give a
platform to students and young professional
classical musicians starting out in their
careers, the society continues to organise
concerts of a very high standard and now has
more than 80 members. The season runs from
September to June (no January concert). Visitors
are welcome (£8 payable at the door). For more
information, and membership details, ring the
secretary on 01992 812645.
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THEYDON BOIS PRE-SCHOOL
GROUP
- Theydon Bois Pre-School Group is a charity run
Pre-School on the edge of Epping Forest. Open
for nearly 30 years, the Pre-School Group
provides sessional Pre-School education for
children from two-and-a-half years to school age
who live in Theydon Bois and the surrounding
areas. The Pre-School Group is proud of its good
Ofsted rating and its caring, experienced staff
who support the children in a welcoming and
stimulating environment. The Pre-School Group
provides a range of fun, learning activities
throughout the day to help children reach their
potential and learn through their play. Website:
www.theydonboispreschool.org.uk
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THEYDON BOIS SINGERS
- established for over 40 years and with 38
members, the group - with accompanist Paul
Chilvers and musical director Janet Cass - meets
regularly on Monday evenings at Theydon Bois
Village Hall and performs three concerts a year
- spring, summer and Christmas. Their repertoire
is wide ranging - including songs from the
shows, Gilbert and Sullivan, Elgar, Mendelssohn
and Rutter. For further details, ring chairman
Hilary Hedderick on 01279 433098, email
hhedderick@talk21.com
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THREE VALLEYS MALE
VOICE CHOIR
- the choir was formed in Waltham Abbey in 1994.
Their music includes songs from the shows,
well-known old favourites, pieces from opera and
traditional male-voice songs. Each year as well
as regular visits to elderly persons'
residential homes and clubs they give public
concerts, helping to raise a large amount of
money for charity. Any male is welcome at a
rehearsal evening to sit-in or join-in. Practice
evenings are held every Tuesday at 'The Friary',
Waltham Cross (7pm to 9.30pm). Ring Tony Moore
on 01279 415563. Website: www.3valleymvc.org.uk
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WALKING GROUP - WEST
ESSEX RAMBLERS - a friendly walking
group that has at least four walks a week, every
Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday and on a
Tuesday once a month. The walks are usually in
the countryside but sometimes in London,
occasionally with historical commentary. During
the year there are approximately ten coach
rambles and both a foreign and British walking
holiday. The group also holds social events.
Group members are entitled to walk with over 600
other groups from The Ramblers all over the
country. For a sample programme or more
information, ring Pat and John Juchau on 020
8502 1628.
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WALTHAM ABBEY ALLOTMENT
ASSOCIATION - the association is now
entering its third year since formation. The
association is a member of the National Society
of Allotment & Leisure Gardeners (NSALG) and
exists for the benefit of allotment holders on
the town council sites of Longfields, Denny
Avenue and Capershotts. The association meets
three times in the year and in addition has
social events such as a summer barbecue, outings
to places of interest and general discussions
regarding the running of and growing on
allotments. New plot holders are welcome to
join. For more information, email waaa@email.com
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WALTHAM ABBEY BAPTIST
CHURCH - a small, friendly group of
Christians who have been meeting in Waltham
Abbey since 1729. The Church meets to worship
the Lord every Sunday at 11am. There is a Sunday
School which tries to encourage a family
atmosphere when it meets. The Church would be
pleased to share God's love with others as it
joins in fellowship together. For more details,
ring 07521 264717. Website:
www.wab.org.uk
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WALTHAM ABBEY COMMUNITY
CENTRE - if you are looking for a hall
to hire for that special occasion or just want a
hall for a few hours please get in touch. The
centre, in Saxon Way, Waltham Abbey, caters for
wedding receptions and birthday parties or for
whole day affairs such as fetes etc. There are
three halls for hire plus a smaller room which
is suitable for meetings. The centre offers
competitive rates. The centre has classes
running throughout the day and evening in yoga,
children's dance (ballet, street, Irish, modern,
jazz etc), adult keep fit, Weight Watchers,
Slimming World, Rosemary Conley Diet and Fitness
Club, Square Dancing, Tea Dance, Zumba, drama
club, Tai Chi, Senior Citizens Club, table
tennis, Gardening Club and a mother and toddler
group. There is also a Day Centre for the
elderly which meets three times a week. This is
for the socially-isolated and housebound
residents of Waltham Abbey. Tudor Cross
Pre-school also runs from the centre five
mornings a week. For more information, visit www.walthamabbeycommunitycentre.org.uk
or email hallenquiries@walthamabbeycommunitycentre.org.uk
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WALTHAM ABBEY FLORAL
ART SOCIETY - the society meets at
the Royal British Legion Hall, Brooker Road,
Waltham Abbey, on the fourth Tuesday in the
month except January, May, and August .The
friendly club has flower arranging
demonstrations, workshops, and an outing in May.
All arrangements made at demonstrations are
raffled. There is a sales table and often a
plant stall. Doors open 7.15pm, refreshments
start at 7.30pm and the meeting starts at 8pm.
Annual membership is £18 with £2.50 admission.
Visitors admission is £5. Refreshments are
included. For more details, contact Pearl Palmer
on 01992 715969 or Chris Beales on 01992 712704.
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WALTHAM ABBEY
HISTORICAL SOCIETY - the study and
appreciation of local history. Meetings are held
in the Parish Centre, Abbey Gardens, Waltham
Abbey, on the third Thursday of the month from
September to May. Visitors are always welcome.
For more details, email
wa_hist_soc@yahoo.co.uk
Website:
www.walthamabbeyhistoricalsociety.org.uk
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WD50+ CLUB OF FYFIELD
- meets every Friday afternoon (2pm to 2.45pm)
at Fyfield Village Hall, off Houchin Drive,
Fyfield. Under the instruction of a fitness
professional, a varied programme of exercises is
presented, offering movement and exercise for
all levels of ability, including some seated
exercise work. Classes cost £1.50 per session.
Annual membership is £6 This is a friendly
group, open to all. For more information e-mail David Hogg
dhogg@eppingforestdc.gov.uk or
ring Patti Nicholson on 01277 899504.
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WILLOWS CENTRE
- The Willows Centre, based in Buckhurst Hill,
aims to provide support for those who have
unplanned pregnancies, and to provide them with
unbiased and confidential advice on pregnancies
and abortion at what can often be a time of
anxiety and uncertainty. The Willows Centre has
a number of trained advisors who work through a
freephone telephone line (0800 121 4898) and
face-to-face appointments. The advisors seek to
present women of any age with all the options
open to them, and provide a caring environment,
free from pressure, in which they can think
through and make their decisions. It also offers
free pregnancy tests. For more details on
services available visit
www.willowscentre.org . The Willows
Centre is non-profit making and supported by
charitable giving. It is affiliated to Care
Confidential, a nationally-recognised
organisation which supports and provides
training for a network of approximately 160
pregnancy support centres. Visit
www.careconfidential.com
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WOODFORD AND DISTRICT
FLORAL ARRANGEMENT GROUP
- the group meets at the Churchill Room in
Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road, E11, on the
third Monday in the month. Doors open at 6.45pm
for a 7.30pm start. Each month the group has a
guest demonstrator, raffle and refreshments.
Visitors are always welcome (£4 per meeting).
The group holds is AGM in February and also has
a speaker. In November the group hires the Sir
James Hawkey Hall in Woodford Green for its
Christmas event. For more information, ring Pam,
the secretary, on 020 8530 2427.
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WOODFORD MUSICAL CIRCLE
- the group aims to have a membership including
accomplished local musicians and students for
whom a platform is provided, and the committee
invites guest artists to perform whenever
necessary to make up balanced and varied
programmes. Programme details are available
about two weeks before each concert by ringing
020 8505 7089 or 020 8527 7053. The group is
always pleased to enrol new members, both
potential performers and those who simply enjoy
listening to music of all periods in an informal
atmosphere. Annual subscriptions are £5 (£2 for
visitors to each concert (half price for
full-time students under 21 or children of 16
and under in both cases). Prices include
programmes and coffee, tea or squash in the
interval. For membership enquiries, ring 020 8505 7089
or 020 8527 7053.
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THE WOODFORD SINGERS
- a newly-established ladies choir based in the
Woodford area. The choir is seeking new members.
The choir meets on a Wednesday evening at
Woodford Methodist Church and sings a wide range
of musical styles, from classical and folk songs
to musical theatre and madrigals. The choir's
aim is to perform regular fundraising concerts
in the west Essex district. Musical director
Kathleen Savage has successfully led vocal
studies and music departments in Essex for 20
years. If you enjoy singing and would like to
join the friendly group, contact Kathleen on
07710 057325; email
kathleensavage@me.com
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WOODFORD SYMPHONY
ORCHESTRA
- Woodford Symphony Orchestra was formed in 1960
and has become one of the leading amateur
orchestras serving south west Essex and East
London. Apart from presenting three major
concerts each year, ensembles from the orchestra
have played at the Chingford Festival and
Wanstead Park Bluebell Festival, as well as
playing regularly at the Loughton, Leytonstone
and Woodford Festivals. The orchestra often
engages professional soloists for concerti and
similar works, but advanced members are also
given the opportunity to perform in such a
capacity. Rehearsals are held on Thursday
evenings in Loughton. Prospective players please
ring 020 8504 7783; email sec@wsorchestra.org.uk.
Website www.wsorchestra.org.uk.
Philip Norman been the Resident Conductor since
1997. He is also conductor of Chorale Cantando
(an a cappella group of sixteen voices), and the
Questors Choir in Ealing. He is also Director of
Music at St John's Church, E11, and organist of
the German Lutheran Church of St. Mary with St.
George, WC1. Following his retirement from the
BBC Symphony Orchestra in 2005 Keith Gurry
(having begun his distinguished career with the
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra) became the Leader
of Woodford Symphony Orchestra.
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ASSOCIATION (ONGAR BRANCH) - part of
a nationwide organisation providing high quality
learning opportunities for adult students, no
matter what their age. Ongar classes are held at
Theatre Resource (Great Stony Hall), High
Street, Ongar. Tel: branch secretary Christine
Feetham on 01277 364743 or chairman Mary Ellis
on 01277 899533.
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ZINC - Zinc
(formerly Theatre Resource) is one of the
largest disabled-led arts and educational
organisations in the UK, employing 46 staff and
with a turnover of £1.8m. It works year-round
with groups and individuals through quality,
relevant arts, specialising in the area of
disability arts and social inclusion. In 2009
Zinc embarked on a £6.2m building project to
develop its arts education centre in Ongar to
create a community arts resource and
international centre for arts access and
inclusion. The residential centre will allow
Zinc to expand the scope and range of its
services and establish a world-class centre of
excellence for the development of arts education
activities for everyone. Building work started
in winter 2009-10 and the new building is
scheduled to open in summer 2011. Zinc has rooms
and facilities available for hire to groups,
societies and businesses. For more details visit
www.zincarts.org.uk or call
01277 365626; Fax/ Minicom 01277 365003.
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