think loughton no 54 autumn 2011

No 54Autumn 2011News from Loughton Town Council

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THE TOWN council is delighted to announce the opening of Loughton’s first outdoor gym on the Roding Valley recreation ground. This exciting free facility, officially opened in July by the town mayor, Cllr Caroline Pond, is already proving a winner with local residents of all ages. Cllr Suzanne Harper, chairman of the Recreation committee, said: “The gym appeals to all age groups and those who don’t want to go to organised gyms. We see it as a great way to promote health and fitness for all.”

Located near the tennis courts, you’ll find eight pieces of equipment that can accommodate up to twelve people at a time. The design of the equipment is

targeted at age 12 and upwards.To find out how to get the maximum benefit

from the equipment why not join our fitness instructor David Hogg for the next series of free induction sessions on Sundays 11, 18 and 25 September from 12.30pm to 2.30pm.

We are grateful for the financial assistance received from the Big Lottery Fund and Essex County Council’s West Area Forum. It’s good to know that some of the money from lottery tickets bought by local residents has been spent in Loughton.

The town council hopes to provide a similar facility on the Willingale Road playing field when funding can be found.

Outdoor gym celebrations

Above: Local residents, councillors and staff celebrate the official opening.

New town mayor Cllr Caroline Pond congratulates her deputy,

Cllr Stephen Pewsey at the annual council meeting in May 2011

New town mayor

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Contact numbersCOUNCIL SERVICES Loughton Town Council 020 8508 4200 Epping Forest District Council 01992 564000 Waste Management Hotline 01992 564608 Essex County Council 08457 430430 Adult Social Care 0845 603 7630 Debden Library 020 8508 5869 Loughton Library 020 8502 0181 School, Children and Families 0845 603 7627 Registrar of Births, Deaths & Marriages 0845 603 7632

POLICE & FIRE (dial 999 for emergencies) Essex Police (non emergency) 101 (Essex only) or Mobile 07968 354021

ADVICE, HELP & INFORMATION Citizens Advice Bureau 0844 257 1909 Consumer Direct 08454 04 05 06 Epping Forest College 020 8508 8311 Family Care Counselling Service 01992 788499 Jobcentre Plus (Loughton) 0845 604 3719 Loughton Information Centre 01992 564808 NSPCC Helpline (freephone) 0808 800 5000 RSPCA 0300 1234 555 Samaritans 08457 909090 SSAFA Forces Help 01992 812333 Trading Standards Essex CC (business) 0845 603 7626 Victim Support (West Essex) 01279 641074

HEALTH & HOSPITALS ADAS (W Essex Alcohol & Drugs Service) 01279 641347 Alzheimer’s Society (Epping Forest) 01992 717676 Breathe Easy Harlow & Epping Forest 01992 573387 British Red Cross 020 8508 2162 Forest Medical Centre 020 8508 2288 Holly House (Private) 020 8505 3311

King George 020 8983 8000 Loughton Health Centre 020 8502 5000 Loughton Stroke Club 020 8508 1100 NHS Direct 0845 4647 Princess Alexandra 01279 444455 Rectory Lane Health Centre 020 8272 4600 Roding (Private) 020 8551 1100 St Margaret’s & Primary Care Trust 01992 902010 Silverthorn Centre, Chingford 020 8430 7210 Whipps Cross 020 8539 5522

SPORT Avenue Lawn Tennis Club 020 8508 9440 David Lloyd Chigwell 0845 129 6783 Debden Sports Club 020 8508 9392 Loughton Athletic Club 07958 903842 Loughton Bowling Club 020 8508 3546 Loughton Cricket Club 020 8502 2064 Loughton Football Club 020 8508 4757 Loughton Leisure Centre (& pool) 01992 564574 Loughton Rugby Football Club 07954 699137 Roding Valley Cricket Club 020 8506 1001 South Loughton Cricket Club 020 8530 2200

TRAVEL & TOURISM Arriva (traveline) 0871 200 2233 First Essex Customer Services 08456 020121 Gatwick Airport 0844 335 1802 Heathrow Airport 0870 000 0123 London Overground travel update 020 8271 0200 London Travel Information 0843 222 1234 Luton Airport 01582 405100 National Express 08717 818178 National Railways Enquiries 08457 484950 Stansted Airport 0844 335 1803

Tourist Info Centre (Waltham Abbey) 01992 652295

Traveline (public transport information) 0871 200 2233

PUBLIC UTILITIES EDF Energy (East) Electricity Emergency 0800 783 8838

National Gas Emergency Service 0800 111 999

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COMMUNITY Age Concern Essex 01245 346106

Age UK (free helpline) 0800 00 99 66

Anti-Social Behaviour Actionline 0845 605 2222

Care & Repair Service 01992 564467

Churches Together in Loughton 020 8508 7892

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out the new equipment. If you haven’t experienced the benefits of exercising in the fresh air and the lovely setting in the Roding Valley, why not make a date in your diary to attend the free induction sessions on Sundays in September (see page 1 article). There will also be a podcast available on our website showing fitness instructor, David Hogg demonstrating how to use the equipment.

The refurbishment of the tennis courts, located nearby on the Recreation Ground, has reached the tender stage. This will see the courts resurfaced, with new internal fencing and a multi sports court suitable for basketball, 5-a-side football and cricket practice. The council has built up funds to finance this project but we now await the result of grant applications to complete the works.

The Roding Valley lake has

been a centre of interest this year and I am pleased to report that, following the heavy rain in July, water levels are gradually returning to normal. This improvement will continue in the coming months and we are grateful to officers from Epping Forest District Council (which retains responsibility for the lake) and the Environment Agency who have worked to minimise the environmental impact of the drainage work undertaken by the police. Plans are being drawn up for the replanting of the reed beds and the restocking with fish.

Having identified a piece of land off Oakwood Hill, opposite the Industrial Estate, as potentially suitable for Loughton’s skateboard park, we are looking for the members of the Skate Loughton Action Group to show their commitment and enthusiasm for this project by working

with the council to secure the additional funding required. A meeting with the group is planned for August assisted by Nick Robinson, Manager of LYP (Loughton Youth Project). We really need the local community’s involvement in this big project, so if you would like to help move this project forward please contact the council.

As I write, celebrations to mark the final year’s countdown to the 2012 London Olympics are underway in London and, with the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee next June, 2012 promises to be an exciting year. There will be details of the town council’s plans for events in Loughton in the coming editions.

THIS HAS been a busy year for the town council as we progress a number of high profile projects. The completion of the outdoor gym on the Roding Valley Recreation Ground has been one of our most popular innovations to date, attracting many local residents and visitors from neighbouring parishes to try

IN JUNE, shortly after Armed Forces Day, councillors and members of the public were joined by representatives of the Loughton Royal British Legion, with its chairman Ernie Russell, for the unveiling of the second Debt of Honour display in the foyer of the Murray Hall. Unlike the first display, which commemorated local men that had given their lives in service of their country during the first and second World Wars, this display celebrates the heroism

of those who were decorated for their bravery and returned safely home.

The new display features just a few of those local men whose courage still serves as an example to others. Some will be well-known; the Victoria Cross holders have blue plaques on their former homes, as does Marine Bill Sparks, who won the Distinguished Service Medal in the “Cockleshell Heroes” raid of 1942. This display is part of a larger project to remember all those acts of heroism. There are still many more people with Loughton connections whose wartime deeds and awards are in danger of being forgotten, so if you have any reminiscences, family stories or photographs of anyone with Loughton connections who received a military award or decoration, we would be delighted to hear from you. To view the current display, please contact the town council.

This year’s Remembrance Day Service at the War Memorial, Kings Green, will be held on Sunday 13 November at 12 noon.

Debt of honour

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n FLOWER BASKETS: The town council is pleased to provide the flower baskets in The Broadway and the High Road to ensure our town centres look their best and encourage more residents and visitors to shop locally. We have added a further 9 baskets in the High Road this summer but there is space in both roads for more and we are looking for sponsors. If you would like to help make Loughton an even lovelier place to live and work please contact the Town Clerk for information.

n NEW BUS SHELTERS: Two new shelters were installed by the town council in June, at the Jessel Drive/Colebrook Lane junction (southbound) and outside The Spinney at the Murray Hall bus stop in Borders Lane). This was achieved with grant funding from Essex County Council.

n BLUE HERITAGE PLAQUE: The town council’s ongoing heritage programme saw the erection of a blue plaque at 41 The Uplands in March this year to commemorate Sir Frank Baines KCVO (1877–1933). This eminent architect rose to become the chief architect of Her Majesty’s Office of Works.

His most famous London buildings are Thames House (currently the headquarters of the British Security Service agency, MI5) and the Imperial Chemical House.

n EPPING FOREST CENTENARY WALK: You are invited to join the annual celebrations to mark the passing of the Epping Forest Act in 1878 on Sunday 18 September 2011 with the chance to walk the entire length of Epping Forest in a day or take part in one of your local sections of the long walk.

Arranged by the Friends of Epping Forest, with support from the Ramblers’ Association and the Corporation of London, the walk will commence at the junction of Capel Road and Forest Drive near Manor Park Station at 9am and end at Bell Common, Epping at 5pm.For more details, contact 020 8418 0730 or visit www.friendsofeppingforest.org.uk

Loughton Town CouncilTown Mayor: Cllr Caroline Pond Deputy Town Mayor: Cllr Stephen Pewsey Town Clerk: Enid K Walsh

Cllr Carol Davies 020 8508 4234 13 Colebrook Gardens Loughton IG10 2HS [email protected]

Cllr Ben Glassman 020 8508 4200 95 Tycehurst Hill Loughton IG10 1BZ [email protected]

FOREST WARD

Cllr Jill Angold-Stephens 020 8281 0674 89 Lower Park Road Loughton IG10 4NE [email protected]

Cllr Suzanne M Harper 020 8508 4770 Sydney House, 23 Algers Road Loughton IG10 4NG [email protected]

Cllr Peter J C House 020 8532 1275 52 Baldwins Hill Loughton IG10 1SF [email protected]

RODING WARD

Cllr Ken Angold-Stephens 020 8281 0674 89 Lower Park Road Loughton IG10 4NE [email protected]

Cllr Margaret R M Chalk 020 8508 2226 49 Southview Road Loughton IG10 3LQ

Cllr Stephen W Murray 020 8508 7548 1 Avondale Court, Avondale Drive Loughton IG10 3BT [email protected]

Cllr David J Wixley 020 8418 9284 2 Copper Beech Court, Goldings Road Loughton IG10 2QH [email protected]

ST JOHN’S WARD

Cllr Stephen Pewsey 020 8508 5582 59 Wroths Path Loughton IG10 1SH [email protected]

Cllr Caroline P Pond 020 8508 2361 Forest Villa, 7 Staples Road Loughton IG10 1HP [email protected]

Cllr Dr Chris C Pond 020 8508 2361 Forest Villa, 7 Staples Road Loughton IG10 1HP [email protected]

ST MARY’S WARD

Cllr Chris A Harper 020 8508 4770 Sydney House, 23 Algers Road Loughton IG10 4NG [email protected]

Cllr Lucette J Howe 020 8508 3719 19 Spareleaze Hill Loughton IG10 1BS

Cllr Tracey Thomas 07508 193187 110 Grosvenor Drive Loughton IG10 2LE [email protected]

CouncillorsALDERTON WARD

Cllr Rosemary E Brookes 020 8502 5981 3 Lower Park Road Loughton IG10 4NB [email protected]

Cllr Tony Frankland 01992 764158 6 Crown Hill, Upshire Waltham Abbey EN9 3TF [email protected]

Cllr Rodney T Law 020 8508 1056 59 Barfields Loughton IG10 3JH [email protected]

BROADWAY WARD

Cllr Katie Nicholson 07904 069998 c/o 1 Buckingham Court Rectory Lane Loughton IG10 2QZ

Cllr Thomas G Owen 020 8508 6916 15 Lower Park Road Loughton IG10 4NB [email protected]

Cllr Pat Richardson 020 8281 0806 111 Forest Road Loughton IG10 1EF [email protected]

FAIRMEAD WARD

Cllr Alexander P Copland 020 8508 8948 123 Pyrles Lane Loughton IG10 2NH

Town Council MeetingsAll meetings take place at 1 Buckingham Court, Rectory Lane, Loughton, at 7:45pm unless otherwise indicated.

2011

Sept 14 Council

19 Planning & Licensing

28 Recreation

Oct 3 Planning & Licensing

12 Environment & Heritage


26 Resources & General Services


Nov 14 Planning & Licensing

23 Resources & General Services


For dates of subsequent meetings, check the council’s website.

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RESOURCES & GENERAL ENVIRONMENT & PLANNING & RECREATION SERVICES HERITAGE LICENSING C S M Harper C J W Angold-Stephens C S Pewsey C C C Pond VC D J Wixley VC S Pewsey* VC C C Pond VC C Davies M R M Chalk R E Brookes A Copland J W Angold-Stephens A Copland T Frankland C Davies M R M Chalk C Harper B Glassman T Frankland T Frankland R Law C Harper P House T Thomas S W Murray P House L Howe Vacancy K Nicholson C P Pond* T G Owen T Thomas P Richardson C P Pond

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Council financeTHESE CHARTS show a summary of the council’s financial activity during the year 2010/11. The figures refer to the total income and expenditure during the year, and are allied to the council’s committees. At the end of March 2011, the council’s total balances stood at £983,706. Of this, £481,033 represented funds available for general use, with £502,673 earmarked for specific projects such as future improvements to the Roding Valley recreation ground and Willingale Road playing field, the skateboard park and the development of the new cemetery in Debden Lane. More detailed information on the spending committees’ income and expenditure can be seen on the various agendas or by calling in at the council office. The council’s accounts for 2010/11 were approved by the council on 11 May 2011, and the public’s right to inspect the accounts before audit advertised on the council’s notice boards and website. The papers have now been sent to the Audit Commission. The full accounts can be seen on the council’s website under “Strategic Documents and Policies”.

Details of the council’s payments greater than £500 are also reported on the website.

Planning & Licensing

Expenditure (£795,212)

Resources & General Services

Environmental & Heritage

Recreation

£26,800

£135,141

£137,847

£495,424

Precept

Income (£785,603)

Interest

Resources & General Services

Environmental & Heritage

Recreation

£635,800

£119,686

£13,391

£12,444

£4,282

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ESSEX POLICE is one of the first forces to switch to the new national non-emergency telephone number. Dial 101 to contact your local Neighbourhood Policing Team, for non-emergency crime issues, or

to seek crime prevention and personal safety advice. The emergency 999 number remains unchanged and should always be used in an emergency.

EFDC COMMUNITY SERVICES team is organising a training programme in partnership with Loughton and Ongar town councils, and will be running free workshops on the practical aspects of setting up and running a community group, and putting on a community event.

Create - learn about running a voluntary group; the roles and responsibilities required, writing a constitution, how to market the group, and more. Please contact Gemma Jones (Community Development) 01992 564556 / [email protected]

Celebrate - for those groups who wish to celebrate London 2012 or the Queen’s Jubilee by organising local events, the workshop will include details of licensing, event management, and health and safety. Please contact Felicity Hall (Arts Officer) 01992 564553 / [email protected]

Dial 101 – Police non-urgent calls

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It provides advice, information and support to older people, their families and friends on matters relating to residential care and the alternatives. For free confidential advice call the dedicated helpline 0845 017 7720 (Monday to Friday 9.30am-4.30pm) or visit www.relresessex.org

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Contact the carers hotline: 01245 434375 or email [email protected] to be added to the mailing list. www.essex.gov.uk/carers

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produced a booklet for year 9 pupils with top safety tips, and general advice and guidance.’

The youth councillors want to encourage young

people to report any type of crime to the police. YC Jekin Patel said, ‘We have produced a wallet sized guide on how to report a crime; it includes the new national non emergency number 101. We worked with the Community Safety team to produce the card and were awarded £300 from the Think Big Fund to print 6,000 copies’. The project has also been funded by EFDC and the Youth Opportunity Fund.

For information and copies of the card, please contact Di Butler EFYC 01992 564365.

How safe are you?EPPING FOREST YOUTH COUNCIL launched their latest project on safety awareness at St Mary’s Church, Loughton in July. EFYC worked with ignite Loughton Youth Theatre and Roding Valley High School pupils to write and produce a safety DVD for year 9 pupils at all secondary schools in the district.

Youth Cllr James Jackson said, ‘Whether young people are on the street walking home, using public transport, using the internet or at a party with friends, the DVD aims to help young people think about making choices that will help keep them, their friends and family safer and more aware of the possible dangers’. YC Scarlett Stock said, ‘We also

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If you would like to find out more about volunteering contact [email protected]; to access our support services (victims only), please phone 0845 4565 995.

Hillyfields play area openingTHE TOWN MAYOR, Cllr Caroline Pond officially opened the refurbished play area on 17 June 2011 with the help of Oak View School children, who had an enjoyable time trying out the new equipment. Cllrs David Wixley (Vice Chair of Recreation committee) and Chris Pond also attended.

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ESSEX POLICE was the first to introduce the new non-emergency telephone number 101 which is due to be implemented across the country during the rest of this year. Telephone number 101 can now be

used for all contact with Essex police which is not urgent, e.g. to report low level crime and anti-social behaviour, or to speak with officers currently investigating a case, or neighbourhood policing officers. If you are calling from outside Essex you will still need to use telephone number 0300 333 4444. 101 will give the public an easy way to report the concerns which do not require an emergency response.

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Dear resident…by Acting Inspector Tony Walker, Essex Police

dwelling burglaries over the past few months, however at this time of the year there does tend to be a seasonal increase in other burglary offences with garages, sheds and outbuildings being targeted and broken into. We are currently running operations to reduce this type of offence. I would urge everyone to remain vigilant and take reasonable steps to prevent your property from being stolen. Always make sure your property is left locked and secure, and consider marking your property making it more identifiable. Please report any suspicious activity to the police. Our crime reduction officer can be contacted if you would like further crime prevention advice.

Neighbourhood officers continue to run regular neighbourhood meetings throughout the district. Details of these can be found on our website, together with local news and updates regarding Essex police. www.essex.police.uk

THERE IS currently an opportunity to dedicate more local footpaths as public rights of way. Public rights of way (PRoW) are highways that allow the public a legal right of passage. We plan to submit the following paths to Essex County Council for inclusion on the Definitive Map for Essex:

n From Willingale Road, along the south bank of Pyrles Brook under the railway viaduct (the Five Arches) to Rookwood Gardens joining the Langston Road to Piggotts Farm footpath just beyond the Bank of England Printing Works.

n From Rectory Lane, by Loughton Clinic, via the forecourt of Loughton Hall, to Borders Lane between the College main and middle buildings.

If you have regularly used these footpaths, and especially if you did so before 1985, please write or email the town council with the details by the end of September 2011.

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Hillyfields play area opening

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n 27 Sept, 10am-12 noon Representative of the people (Parliament’s story). 10-week course. Loughton Cricket Club, The Uplands.n 27 Sept, 2-4pm Music inspired by the Trojan War 10-week course. Epping Hall, St John’s Road, Epping.n 28 Sept, 10am-12 noon The Kingdom of the Franks. 20-week course. Loughton Cricket Club, The Uplands.n 28 Sept, 10am-12 noon Natural history of town & countryside. 20-week course. Jack Silley Pavilion, Tidy’s Lane, Epping.n 29 Sept, 10am-12 noon Interesting times. 20-week course. United Reformed Church, Lindsey Street, Epping.n 30 Sept, 6.30pm GLOWalk 2011 10k sponsored night walk. Haven House Children’s Hospice, Woodford Green IG8 9LB. £15 adults / £12 U16s (must be with an adult) incl: medal & goodies. 020 8506 3637 / [email protected] 1 Oct, 11am-4pm 25th anniversary celebrations & fete EF Countrycare (see page 11 Unto the fields)n 1 Oct, 11.30am-3.00pm Harvest Activity Day Children’s activities £5 (all) or £1 (each) incl making a: model bat, owl pen holder, harvest decoration etc. Buffet meals available. Church of the Holy Innocents, High Beach. Jane Begley (as above)n 2 Oct, 10.30am-4pm Art & Craft Fair Chigwell Riding Trust for Special Needs, Grange Farm, Chigwell, IG7 6DP. Free entry & parking; refreshments sold. 020 8500 6051 / www.chigride.co.ukn 5 Oct, 1-3 pm British Postal Museum Store 30-minute tours (free). Unit 7, Imprimo Park, Debden Industrial Estate, Lenthall Road IG10 3UF. To book 020 7239 2570 / [email protected]

n 10 Sept, 10.30am-12.30pm Autumn Tranquillity Trail two-hour walk. Revd Gill Hopkins, Church of the Holy Innocents, Church Lane, High Beach. 01992 760492 / [email protected] 15-19 Sept Charity Bike Ride – London to Paris St Clare Hospice 01279 773750 / [email protected] n 16 Sept, 7.30pm Battle of the Bands 14+ only. St Mary’s Church, 201 High Road. www.igniteyouth.co.uk/botb.htmln 20 Sept, 8pm Neptune Project illustrated talk. National Trust (see Regular activities: talks p14)n 22 Sept AGM Essex Handicrafts Association (see Regular activities: general interest p13)n 23 Sept, 7.30pm Clairvoyance evening Kinglsey Hall, Kingsley Road. £5 incl tea/coffee. 020 8502 0321Loughton Film Societyn 23 Sept, 8pm Brighton Rock (15)28 Oct, 4.30pm How to Train Your Dragon (PG) Adult & child ticket £10 (extra ticket £5)28 Oct, 7.30pm Water for Elephants (12A)26 Nov, 7.30pm The Tree of Life (12A)Murray Hall, 106 Borders Lane. Films: £6 members (£7 non-members). 0845 475 0890 www.filmloughton.co.uk n 24 Sept, 7.30pm Quiz Night High Beach Village Hall, Avey Lane IG10 4BF. Tables of eight. £10 each incl fish supper (bring your own drinks). 020 8508 8219

n 24 Sept, 8pm Starlight Walk 5-mile charity walk from Loughton Traps Hill Car Park. St Clare Hospice 01279 773750 / [email protected] 25 Sept, 2-5pm Fruits of the Forest Teas Enjoy homemade cake, tea/coffee, listen to organ & ring the carillon. Church of the Holy Innocents. 020 8989 4975 / [email protected] WEA courses (see Regular activities: education p14)n 26 Sept, 1.30-3.30pm Russian Art. 10-week course. Loughton Cricket Club, The Uplands.

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Dates for the diary For information on Regular Activities see pages 13 & 14

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n 6 Oct, 10.15am Chelsea Physic Garden illustrated talk. English-Speaking Union, Murray Hall (see Regular activities: talks p14)n 8 Oct-20 Dec Celebrating 30 Years exhibition Epping Forest District Museum, 39-41 Sun Street, Waltham Abbey 01992 716882 www.eppingforestdc.gov.uk/leisure_and_culture/museum/n 9 Oct, 12 noon Family fun day incl bingo, children’s games, arts & craft stalls, refreshments & food. Royal British Legion 020 8508 5044n 14 Oct, 7pm Autumn Soiree charity event The Marriott Hotel, Waltham Abbey. Haven House Children’s Hospice 020 8506 3637 / [email protected]

n 17 Oct, 8pm Film Talk Loughton Methodist Church, 260 High Road. £5 members (£5.50 non-members) incl tea/coffee (in aid of LFS equipment fund)n 20 Oct, 2.30pm A Lady and her Spitfire illustrated talk. National Trust (see Regular activities: talks p14)n 27 Oct Crochet flowers Essex Handicrafts Association (see Regular activities: general interest p13)n 27-29 Oct, 8pm Lilies on the Land by the Lions Part Loughton Amateur Dramatic Society, Lopping Hall, High Road. £7 Thurs & £8 Fri/Sat 020 8502 5843 (9.30-21.30) www.lads.org.ukn 27-29 Oct, 8pm Pygmalion by George Bernard Shaw Theydon Bois Drama Society, Village Hall, Coppice Row, Theydon Bois. £7. 01992 812250 theydondrama.orgn 29 Oct, 4-6pm Alternative Hallowe’en Party (free), 5-11’s: outer space theme. St Mary’s Church, 201 High Road. www.igniteyouth.co.ukn 2 Nov, 1-3pm British Postal Museum Store 30-minute tours (free). Unit 7, Imprimo Park, Debden Industrial Estate. 020 7239 2570 / [email protected] 3 Nov, 10.15am From the Black Sea to the Golden Horn illustrated talk. English-Speaking Union, Murray Hall (see Regular activities: talks p14)

For further details callStephen Bell

020 8279 3377www.firstclasslearning.co.uk

Dates for the diary For information on Regular Activities see pages 13 & 14

n 5 Nov, 12 noon-9pm ignite Fundraiser & Fireworks Activities incl inflatables & zorbing. St Mary’s Church, 201 High Road. www.igniteyouth.co.ukn 5 Nov, 7pm Firework Display St John’s Church, Church Lane. £6 (adults), £3 (children) & £12 (family: 2 adults/2 children) & refreshments available. 020 8532 0060 / [email protected] 7 Nov, 8pm Coastal Wildlife & the NT in East Anglia illustrated talk. National Trust (see Regular activities: talks p14)n 11 Nov, 11am Armistice Day War Memorial, Kings Green. Short ceremony & 2-minute silence. Royal British Legion 020 8508 5044n 12 Nov, 7.30pm Bach, St John Passion: Chigwellian Choral Society concert with orchestra & distinguished soloists. St John’s Church, Epping CM16 5DN. £12 (conc £10). Rehearsals start in Chigwell on 28 Sept. 020 8504 8443 / www.chigwellians.org.ukn 13 Nov, 12 noon Remembrance Sunday War Memorial, Kings Green. Uniformed parade, march past & salute. 11.45am march from Royal British Legion, 118 Church Hill to Kings Green. 020 8508 5044n 19 Nov, 11am-3pm Autumn Fayre (entry: free). St John’s Parish Hall, Church Lane. Hot lunches from 12 noon, homemade cakes, toys, bottle tombola, raffle etc. 020 8532 0060 / [email protected] 23 Nov, 2.30pm Fenton House illustrated talk. National Trust (see Regular activities: talks p14)n 24 Nov Christmas baskets Essex Handicrafts Association (see Regular activities: general interest p13)n 26 Nov, 4.30pm Light Up A Life Candlelight procession from Methodist Church, 260 High Road to Kings Green for the ceremony. To sponsor a light in memory of a relative or friend: St Clare Hospice 01279 773750 / Town Council 020 8508 4200n 26 Nov Bollywood Night charity event Hawkey Hall, Woodford. Haven House Children’s Hospice 020 8506 3637 / [email protected]

Disclaimer: Loughton Town Council takes no responsibility for events organised by external organisations/individuals that are listed in Think Loughton. Please always check details and availability with relevant organiser.

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THE TOWN COUNCIL competition is open to all Loughton’s allotment enthusiasts, who have been busy nurturing their plots and growing a wide variety of vegetables, flowers, herbs and spices. We were delighted that Karen Kenny, Eastern Representative from the National Association of Allotment and Leisure Gardeners, undertook the challenge to find winners from the shortlist of some 26 plots drawn up by the town mayor, Cllr Caroline Pond assisted by councillors Stephen Pewsey and Chris Pond.

Now in its third year, Best Allotment in Loughton 2011, was won by Mr Brian Smith from the Loughton Potato Ground, who was presented with the Horticultural Association Challenge Cup and a £25 gardening voucher by the town mayor on 18 July. The cup was kindly donated to the town council by Jean Andrews who had been looking after it ever since the demise of the LA & HA in 1998. Karen’s verdict on Brian’s plot was, “Good tidy paths and a wide variety of fruit, vegetables, herbs and flowers complementing each other and encouraging natural predators of pests. In general a pleasing plot well tended”.

The wooden shield, which was previously presented to the winners, will in future be allocated to the Town Mayor’s Special Award.

This year the shield was presented to the worthy runner up, Mr Lewis Perry from the Willingale Road allotments. Karen commented that Lewis’ plot was, “A very tidy and interesting plot with a good variety of produce including fruit, vegetables, herbs and flowers”.

Framed certificates were also awarded to four ‘highly commended’ and three ‘commended’ plots. If you would like information about vacancies on allotment sites contact the town council who will be pleased to help.

Below: Marion & Brian Smith, 2011 winner, with town mayor, Caroline Pond

& WIN A £25 GIFT CARD. This popular annual competition is open to anyone, who either lives, works or studies in Loughton. There are four different age entry categories covering infants, juniors, secondary

students and adults.Use your skills to create an original design. It

can be a photograph, festive drawing, picture, illuminated script or any other artistic style. The winning entry must be A5 size, either portrait (upright) or landscape, colour or black/white and suitable for reproduction. This year the town mayor would particularly like to see photographs from all ages taken in Loughton during the last two snowy winters.

Entry forms can be downloaded from www.loughton-tc.gov.uk or collected from our office; closing date 2 November. Each category winner receives a £25 gift card, and runner-ups are awarded a certificate. The overall winning design will be reproduced as the town council’s official 2011 Christmas card. An exhibition of the winning designs alongside a selection of the best entries will be displayed in Loughton and Debden libraries during December and January. For more information contact Vivienne Messenger (ext 207).

Design our Christmas card…

& WIN £100 CHARITY DONATION from the town council. The challenge is open to all Loughton based shops and businesses to display a winning Christmas themed shop window. All windows are automatically entered into the competition. The seasonal displays will need to be in place by 1 December for judging by the council’s town mayor, and the chairman and vice chairman of the Environment & Heritage committee.

The winning entry from each category (local/independent; multiple/chain store; or charity) receives a certificate, engraved cup to keep for 11 months (so it can be awarded the following year) and a £100 donation to the charity of their choice. Last year’s winners were: Geraldine’s Hair Fashions, 76 The Broadway (local/independent), Zee & Co, 221-225 High Road (multiple/ chain store) and St Clare Hospice, 72 The Broadway (charity winner for the third year

running). Haven House Foundation received a

£100 donation and St Clare Hospice £200 donation from

the council. For more details contact Vivienne Messenger (ext 207).

Design your Christmas shop window…

Best Allotments 2011

Annual Canvass of Electors 2011 forms will be delivered to every house in the District at the end of August/beginning of September. The envelope is clearly marked “Register of Electors form” so keep a look out for it.

Please help EFDC keep its costs down by filling in and sending back your form as soon as you receive it. It only takes a minute of your time. Reducing the number of reminder forms saves pounds.

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Home Mead Local Nature Reserve

THIS SMALL nature reserve, a mosaic of woodland, scrub and acid grassland, lies to the north of Loughton, and can be accessed from Englands Lane. It has been managed by Countrycare, the district council’s countryside management team, since 1999.

Countrycare staff and a dedicated team of volunteers have worked to improve the site for people and wildlife. The initial clearance work began to create a varied age structure within the woodland and scrub areas leading to a larger diversity of animals and plants able to thrive in this habitat. Further annual clearance has seen the scrub managed in a coppice rotation to maximise its value for both insects and birds.

In 2004 a pond was created and a

hardened path installed to create a circular route around the site. Home Mead was formally designated a Local Nature Reserve in 2004 giving the site added protection.

Recent records show evidence of heather on the eastern edge of the site. As heather seeds can lie dormant for up to 50 years, any small patches are being encouraged to germinate. Heathland is a rapidly declining habitat and one of the rarest in Essex.

If you are interested in volunteering and working on any of our nine local nature reserves or over two hundred wildlife sites, contact the EF Countrycare on 01992 788203. www.eppingforestdc.gov.uk/Council_Services/planning/countrycare/

COUNTRYCARE invites you to join in its 25th anniversary celebrations at a fete style event on Saturday 1 October from 11am to 4pm at the Roding Valley Meadows Local Nature Reserve.

It promises to be a fun day out for all the family with activities including: archery, ferret roulette, hedgelaying, veteran tree walks, bug hunting, wellie throwing, tractor rides and a hands-on art project. Refreshments will be sold by “Naked Sausage”, a local sausage and burger company.

Entrance is free, although some of the stallholders may choose to charge for their activities. This is a non-profit event run in partnership with Essex Wildlife Trust and any proceeds made by the stallholders will be for the benefit of their organisation and not Epping Forest District Council.

Contact Countrycare for further details on 01992 788203 or [email protected]

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ANIMAL TRAININGEpping Green Agility Club (for dogs), Sunnyside Stables, Epping Green. Mondays & Wednesdays, 7.30-9pm (indoors). Mrs Widlake 202 8508 5254Forest Dog Training School Club, Debden Park Community Centre. Tuesdays, 6.30-7.30pm. 020 8508 3468 / [email protected]

COUNSELLINGFamily Care Counselling Service, Epping Forest Branch, 5A Greenyard, Waltham Abbey EN9 1RD. 01992 788499 / [email protected] Bereavement Service, Loughton Methodist Church, 260 High Road. Free counselling service. John 020 8508 6333

EDUCATIONMusic Lessons, Loughton Music Academy, High Road. 020 8502 2992 www.loughtonmusicacademy.co.ukWEA (Workers’ Educational Association) Loughton & Epping Branch. Mrs Pat Dale 020 8281 1536 / [email protected]

FAITHKingsley Spiritualist Church, Kingsley Hall, Kingsley Road. 1st & 3rd Fridays, 7.30pmSt John the Baptist Church, Church Lane 1st Mondays 9-10pm. Open invitation to join monthly hour of quiet prayer and reflection. Parish Office 020 8532 0060 / [email protected] Michael’s Church, Roding Road. Causeway Service welcomes adults with learning difficulties & friends/family/carers. 1st Sundays, 3.30pmToddler Church, Loughton Methodist Church, 260 High Road. (0-5 yrs old plus fellowship). Tuesdays (term time), 10am. Cathy Morling 020 8508 1834

FOODFarmers’ Market, Centric Parade, High Road. 1st Sundays, 9am-2pm. David Linnell 020 8508 2932

GENERAL INTERESTBell ringing, St John the Baptist Church, Church Lane. Tuesdays, 8-9pm (in tower). No experience necessary. David Southgate 020 8508 7530 / [email protected] for Beginners, Loughton Club, Station Road. Wednesdays 7-8pm. Sandi 07547 726555 / [email protected] House Quilters. 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 8pm. 020 8508 4873Epping Forest Conservation Volunteers, The Warren, Epping New Road. 1st, 3rd & 4th Sundays. Kevin Mason 8529 9273 [email protected] www.efcv.co.ukEpping Forest & District Stamp Club, Roding Valley High School, Alderton Hill. 2nd Tuesdays, 7.30pm. 020 8505 5620Essex Handicrafts Association, Woodlands Branch, Trinity Church, Mannock Drive. 4th Thursdays, 7.45pm. Also Acorns Junior Group. Pam 020 8508 7657Essex Wildlife Trust Work Parties, Roding Valley Nature Reserve. Wednesdays, 10am-4pm. Warden Patrick Bailly 020 8508 1593Forest Creative Writers, Jazz Archive Library, Loughton Library, Traps Hill. Thursdays (term time) 12.45-2.45pm. Peter Relph 020 8508 6313

Friends of Light & Healing, Kingsley Hall, Kingsley Road. An evening of clairvoyance. Alternate Thursdays, 7.30 for 8pm. 020 8508 3266HEARS - Herts & Essex Architectural Research Society, Church Hall, Loughton Methodist Church, 260 High Road. £1.50 non-members. 4th Fridays, 8pm. David Stevenson 020 8508 2512 / [email protected] (see “Dates for the diary” section)Hornby Railway Collectors Association, St John’s Church Scout Hall, Church Lane. Alternate 1st Thursdays 5-10pm. £2. David Southgate 020 8508 7530 / [email protected] Amateur Dramatic Society, Lopping Hall, High Road. Andrew Rogers 0208 508 9635 www.lads.org.uk (see “Dates for the diary” section)Loughton Astronomical Society, Scout Hall, Theydon Bois. LAS Astrokyds (6-14 yrs). Thursdays 8-10pm. Brian Morton 01992 815804 www.las-astro.org.ukLoughton Bowling Club Bridge Section, Eleven Acre Rise. Thursday afternoons. 020 8502 0237Loughton Bridge Club, Oak View School, Whitehills Road. Mondays & Wednesdays 7.20pm (term time). [email protected] www.loughtonbridgeclub.co.uk/Loughton Calligraphy Club, Wesley Hall, Loughton Methodist Church, 260 High Road. Saturdays, 10am-12 noon. Val Pearce 020 8508 1494Loughton Camera Club, Lopping Hall, High Road. Wednesdays, 8-10pm. 020 8508 4199 www.loughtoncameraclub.org.ukLoughton & Epping Forest Amateur Radio Society, The Old Rectory, All Saints’ Church, Chigwell Row. Alternate Fridays, 7.45pm. Marc Litchman 020 8502 1645 / 07743 456058 / [email protected] www.lefars.org.ukLoughton Film Society. Film screenings locally. www.filmloughton.co.ukLoughton Historical Society, Loughton Methodist Church, 260 High Road. Guests: £1.50. 2nd Thursdays, 8pm www.loughtonhistoricalsociety.orgLoughton Life Club Workshops Tuesdays, 7.30-9pm. Ruth Rood 07734 709467 www.lifeclubs.co.ukLoughton & Roding Chess Club, Loughton Bowling Club, Eleven Acre Rise. Tuesdays, 7pm. 020 8504 0770Woodford & District Floral Arrangement Group, Churchill Room, Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road, E11. 3rd Mondays, 6.45pm for 7.30pm.Visitors £4

HEALTHADAS (W Essex Alcohol & Drugs Service - by appt) Rectory Lane Health Centre 01279 641347 / [email protected] www.adasuk.org.uk Breathe Easy (British Lung Foundation), Loughton Methodist Church, 260 High Road. 3rd Thursdays, 2-4pm. Chris Carr 01992 573387Essex Blind Charity Resource Centre, Loughton Library, Traps Hill. 3rd Wednesdays, 10am-1pm. 0870 240 5418 / [email protected] www.essexblind.co.uk/Healthy Living Clinic, Debden Library, Epping Forest College, Borders Lane. Thursdays 10am-2pm (by appt). Library 020 8508 5869 / W Essex Community Health 01279 827866Loughton Club for Older Visually Impaired People, St Edmund’s Church Hall, Traps Hill. 2nd Wednesdays, 2-4pm. (Essex Blind Charity) Carole McNeil 020 8502 0069

Loughton Stroke Club, Loughton Baptist Church, 90 High Road. 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 2pm. Mr E B Graham 020 8508 1100Walks - Life Walks. EFDC health scheme. Karen Williams 01992 564222 / [email protected] Watchers, Thomas Willingale School, The Broadway. Mondays 6:30pm Jodie Erics (see below)Weight Watchers, Roding Valley High School, Alderton Hill. Tuesdays, 6.30-7.30pm. Jodie Erics 07958 417998 / [email protected] www.weightwatchers.co.uk

LEISURE ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN / YOUNG PEOPLE2324 (Chigwell) Squadron, Air Training Corps, Buckhurst Hill. Mondays & Thursdays evenings (13-17 yrs). 020 8505 3353 / 07899 715736 / [email protected] www.2324squadron.org.uk7th Epping Forest Scout Group, St Edmund’s Church, Traps Hill. Tuesdays (8-14 yrs) & Thursdays (6-8 yrs) - girls/boys. Robin Bradley 07971 18644016th Epping Forest Beavers (5-8 yrs), Trinity Church, Mannock Drive. Mondays 5.45-7pm. Cubs (8-10 yrs), St John’s Scout Hut, Church Lane. Fridays 6.30-8pm. Linda Brede 020 8508 4867 / [email protected] Epping Forest Scouts, St John’s Church, Church Lane. Tuesdays (8-10 yrs) 6.30-8pm & Wednesdays (6-8 yrs) 5-6 pm; (10-14 yrs) 7.45-9.15 pm - girls/boys. GSL David Briggs 07973 88597241st Epping Forest Scout Group, Loughton Baptist Church, High Road. Thursdays & Fridays, (6-18 yrs) 6-9pm - girls/boys. 020 8923 2378Baby & Toddler 20-min session. Debden Library, Epping Forest College, Borders Lane. Fridays, 10am. 020 8508 5869Baby & Toddler 20-min session. Loughton Library, Traps Hill. Tuesdays 10.30 & 2.20pm; Thursdays 2.20pm. 1st Saturdays (Daddy Cool) 11am. 020 8502 0181ignite Centre, St Mary’s Church, 201 High Road - for children’s & youth activities (age 0-16) 020 8508 6172 www.igniteyouth.co.ukJellytots, Grosvenor Hall, Grosvenor Drive. Parent and toddler group. Fridays, 10am-12 noon (term time). Rich Seaman 020 8502 0695Kidz Club, Epping Forest Community Church, Grosvenor Hall, Grosvenor Drive. (6-12 yrs). Fridays, 4.30-6pm (term time). Phil Joiner 020 8502 0695Little Angels Baby & Toddler groups, St Michael’s Church, Roding Road. Mondays & Tuesdays 10am-12 noon (term time). 020 8281 0051Little Oaks Children’s Centre, 94 Lawton Road. Free activities & support for children (0-5 yrs). 020 8522 2632Loughton Youth Project, The Space, Loughton Library, Traps Hill. After-school youth cafe & radio podcast centre. Nick Robinson 020 8532 1911 [email protected] www.loughtonyouthproject.comMessy Play for Toddlers, Debden Park Community Centre. £4 / session. Thursdays & Fridays, 10-11.45am. Sharon 07931 500802Noah’s Ark Toddler Group, Oakwood Hill Estate Hall. (Under 5 yrs old). Tuesdays, 9.45-11.30am. 50p / family.020 8502 2748Performing arts workshops (age 9-16) with professional instructors. Thursdays (term time), 7-9pm. 020 8508 6172 www.igniteyouth.co.uk/lyt.html

Rainbows, Beavers, Brownies, Cubs & Scouts groups - St Michael’s Church, Roding Road. 020 8418 7944Reindeer Explorer Scouts, St Edmund’s Church, Traps Hill. Girls/boys (13½ -18 yrs). Tuesdays. Robin Bradley 07971 186440Saturday Family Club, Sunrise Children’s Centre, Alderton Hall Lane. Integration Support Services 01279 639442 www.iss.org.uk/Sunrise Children’s Centre, Alderton Hall Lane. Free activities & support for children (0-5 yrs). 020 8522 3447Tiny Talk Parent & Toddler Baby Signing, Little Oaks Children’s Centre, 94 Lawton Road. Wednesdays 1.15-2.15pm. Michelle Ayrton 07979 407434 www.tinytalk.co.uk/michelleaToddler Time, St John’s Parish Hall, Church Lane. Fridays (term time), 2-3.15pm. Parish Office 020 8532 0060Tot’s Time, St Mary’s Church, 201 High Road. Mondays 9.45-11am (term time). 020 8508 3643 www.stmarysloughton.comTrinity Toddlers, Trinity Church, Mannock Drive. Wednesdays (term time), 9.30-11.15am. Jane 020 8502 3357Urban Street Dance Classes, St Michael’s Church, Roding Road. Tuesdays (boys/girls 10 years +). All Angels 5.30-6.30pm (beginners); All Saints 6.30-7.30pm (intermediate). EF Arts 01992 564551

MUSICLoughton Folk Club, 8 Station Road. Live acoustic music. Thursdays, 8pm. Jim 07762 146623 / [email protected] Players Orchestra rehearsals, Roding Valley High School, Alderton Hill. No audition. Mondays, 7.15-9.15pm. Miles Harwood 020 8505 4329 / www.rodingplayers.co.uk/South West Essex Choir, Loughton Methodist Church, 260 High Road. Tuesdays, 7.45-10pm. Mary McElarney 01992 812606 www.southwestessexchoir.org.uk/

SOCIALThe Buffaloes, Loughton Club, 8 Station Road. A charitable brotherhood - members (18+). Tuesdays & Thursdays, 8.30pm. [email protected] www.loughtonclub.blogspot.comCivil Service Retirement Fellowship, Loughton Library (Jazz Room), Traps Hill. 3rd Monday, 2pm. Mrs E Vale 020 8508 2459Dancing Club - Sequence & ballroom dancing, St Thomas More Church Hall, Willingale Road. Wednesdays, 2-4pm. £1.50 (incl tea & biscuits). Margaret 020 8504 0998Forest Probus Club, County Hotel, 30 Oak Hill, Woodford Green, IG8 9NY. 2nd Fridays. Lunch & speaker. Budge Burnage 020 8508 7379Friday Market, St Michael”s Church, Roding Road. Fridays, 10am-12 noonLoughton Probus Club, Gilwell Park, Chingford. 4th Tuesdays (lunch). Secretary Roy Allen 020 8504 1631 / [email protected] Over 50s Club, Oakwood Hill Estate Hall. Daily programme of activities. 020 8508 5743Rotary Club Loughton & Buckhurst Hill, Old Chigwellians’ Club, Roding Lane, Chigwell. Thursdays, 12.45am. Tony Harvey 01992 572867 www.loughtonrotary.org.ukRoyal British Legion Loughton Branch, 118 Church Hill. Mondays & Thursdays, 8pm (bingo) plus regular quiz nights & line dancing. !st Tuesdays, 8pm (club meetings) 020 8508 5044

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Murray Hall, 106 Borders Lane. Thursdays, 7-10pm. John & Linda West 01245 464198 / 07880 605105 info@simply-the-west. co.uk www.simply-the-west.co.uk Tea Club - Senior Citizens, St Michael’s Church, Roding Road. Alternate 3rd Saturdays 3-4.45pm. 020 8418 7944The Royal Naval Association, Royal British Legion, 118 Church Hill. Social evening, music & dancing. 3rd Wednesdays, 8pm. 020 8508 5044Wesley’s Café, Loughton Methodist Church, 260 High Road (unsupervised toddler play area). Weekdays, 10am-4pm. Saturdays, 10am-12.30pm (Tuesdays - term time, 11am)

SPORTAikido Club, Murray Hall, 106 Borders Lane. Tuesdays, 7.30-9.30pm. Jamie Crawford 07976 898222All-ability Trampolining Club (disabled people to 19 yrs), Debden Park High School, Willingale Road. Wednesdays 6.45pm-7.45pm. Loughton Flyers Trampolining Club & EFDC. James Carstairs 01992 564567 / jcarstairs @eppingforestdc.gov.ukAvenue Lawn Tennis Club, 18 The Avenue - friendly family club. 020 8508 9440Chigwell & Epping Forest Orienteering Club. Monthly local event & non-local events every weekend. Helen 020 8502 1629 / chig.org.uk

Colebrook Royals FC (girl’s football team - school years 3-6), Metropolitan Police Ground, High Road, Chigwell. Saturdays 10-11am. Essex County FA Girls’ & Women’s Football Dev Officer 01245 393076Davenant Diamonds (women’s football team), Roding Valley High School, Alderton Hill. Mondays (term time) (training), 7-8pm. EFDC. James Carstairs 01992 564567 / jcarstairs @eppingforestdc.gov.ukGirls’ football session, Loughton Academy, Langston Road. Thursdays 4-5 30pm. £2. Essex County FA Girls’ & Women’s Football Dev Officer 01245 393076Jumping Jens, St Michael’s Church, Jubilee Hall, Roding Road. £4. Tuesdays & Thursdays, 8- 9pm. Jennifer Humm 07866 127522Keep Fit, Lincoln Hall, 125 High Road. All ages. £4.50. Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10.30-11.30am. 020 8470 0807Loughton Athletic Club, The Pavilion, South View Road (Roding Valley Recreation Ground). Tuesdays, 7pm. Tony Maycraft 07958 903842 www.loughtonac.org.ukLoughton Fencing Club, Debden Park High School, Sports Hall, Willingale Road. (8 yrs - adult). First two evenings free. Wednesdays, 7.30-9pm. Aubrey Crick 01992 522462 / [email protected] www.loughtonfencingclub.co.uk/Loughton Football Club, Avondale Close. 8-18 yrs + senior team. Sundays (youth teams), Saturdays (seniors) & weekday evenings (training). Keith Campen 020 8508 4757 www.loughtonfc.com

Loughton Karate Club, Loughton Club, Station Road. All ages (from 5+) & all levels welcome. Sundays 4-5.30pm. Stephen O’Brien 07758 341584Loughton Mountaineering Club, Victoria Tavern, Smarts Lane. Hill walkers & climbers welcome. Mondays, 9.30pm. Jeff Harris 020 8508 2888 www.btinternet.com/~iapurves/Loughton Rugby Football Club, Hornbeam Road, Buckhurst Hill. Wednesdays (training), 7.15pm. Dave Jones 07954 699137 / [email protected] www.loughtonrfc.org.uk/Loughton Swimming Club (non-swimmers). Mondays, 7-7.45pm (children) / 7.45-8.30pm (adults). Beryl Dearn 020 8559 1557Old Buckwellians Football Club, Roding Valley Recreation Ground. Saturday League (Amateur Football Combination) + over-35s team. Wednesday evenings (training). Matt Reynolds 07976 218399 oldbucks@hotmail. co.ukSportz (football training), Roding Valley Recreation Ground. Free (turn up & play). FA qualified coaches. Wednesdays 6-7pm (11-19 yrs). James Carstairs 01992 564567 / jcarstairs @eppingforestdc.gov.ukWalk - West Essex Ramblers (sorry no dogs). Saturdays, Sundays, Wednesdays & Thursdays. 020 8502 1628 www.westessexramblers.org.ukYoga - Loughton Bowling Club, Eleven Acre Rise. (Age 50+) For all abilities & medical conditions. Monday, Wednesday & Friday mornings. EFDC Sports Dev 01992 564561

Yoga-Tonics, Loughton Club, 8 Station Road. Tuesdays 10-11.15am. 07932 575 439 www.yogatonics.webeden.co.uk/

TALKSBancroft’s Decorative & Fine Arts Society, Bancroft’s Preparatory School, Woodford Green. Local NADFAS group. 2nd Tuesdays (term time), 7.15pm for 8pm. 020 8504 8263 (free guest entry)English - Speaking Union, Murray Hall, 106 Borders Lane. 1st Thursdays, 10.15am for 10.45am. £4 incl tea/coffee. 01992 815840 / 01992 561470 (see “Dates for the diary” p8-9).Loughton Women’s Institute, Lincoln Hall, High Road. Meetings include speakers followed by refreshments. 1st Wednesdays, 2.15pm (except 2nd Wednesday in January) Elna Green 020 8508 4514Mothers’ Union, St John’s Church in Lady Chapel, Church Lane. 3rd Thursdays, 10.30am for coffee & speaker. Ivy Southgate 020 8508 7530National Trust, Sir James Hawkey Hall, Broomhill Road (junction with Broadmead Road), Woodford Green. £3 non-members. Refreshments & NT information (see “Dates for the diary” section). 020 8505 3640New Vistas Club, Loughton Cricket Club, The Uplands. Guest speakers. 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 1.45-4pm.Thelma Howe 020 8281 7136St John’s Wives’ Group, St John’s Parish Hall, Church Lane. Gloria Blanchard 020 8508 6328

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