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No 55Winter 2011/2012News from Loughton Town Council

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THE CHRISTMAS season is a very special time of year – a time for celebration with families and friends, but for many it can be a sad time where thoughts turn to loved ones who are no longer with us.

The town council in partnership with St Clare Hospice invites you to the annual ‘Light up a Life’ event, to come together with your friends and family to remember and celebrate the life of someone close to you.

Recognising just how much the Christmas lights decorating the tree on Kings Green are appreciated by residents and visitors to Loughton, the town council has carried out improvement works in time for the 2011 winter season. The new lighting display uses the latest energy efficient bulbs. With the total cost of the works being over £5,000 we were grateful to EDF Energy who showed their community spirit by carrying out disconnection and reconnection works free of charge.

The lights will be switched on during the annual Light up a Life service on Saturday 26 November. We hope residents will join us at 4.30pm outside the Methodist Church, 260 High Road for the candlelight procession to Kings Green. After the service refreshments will be served in the foyer of the Methodist Church.

If you would like to dedicate a light in memory of someone special to you, please call 01279 773750 or visit www.stclarehospice.org.uk Dedication forms can also be collected from the town council offices in Rectory Lane. Funds raised provide vital support for St Clare Hospice in its work for terminally ill patients and their families.

The town council also provides financial support totalling £8,000 to the two town centre partnerships for their work to decorate the High Road and Broadway shopping centres with Christmas lights. Details of the switch-on events in these roads can be found in Dates for the Diary in the centre pages of this edition.

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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

Thames Water 0800 714 614

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

or 020 8502 0695

ignite (Youth Activities) 020 8508 6172

Loughton Voluntary Care Assoc. 020 8508 6114

LYP www.loughtonyouthproject.com

Royal British Legion (email) [email protected]

Voluntary Action Epping Forest

General Enquiries 01992 564178

Volunteering Enquiries 01992 564256

Women’s Royal Voluntary Society 01268 552016

CINEMAS Odeon (South Woodford) 0871 22 44 007

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Clerk’s Remarks

Enid K Walsh

Town Clerk

The Skate Group had the opportunity to show off their skills this autumn, when the town council provided equipment as part of the Positive Introductions events. Working with the Community Engagement Team from EFDC, the Loughton Youth Project (LYP) and ignite, the council helped ensure a range of Halloween activities were available for young people in the town. We were very grateful to Paul Banks, headteacher at the Roding Valley High School, for giving permission for us to hold the skate event in the school car park. This is the third series of the Positive Introduction events, originally conceived through the Safer Communities Partnership (Loughton Police and EFDC) to provide diversionary activities and strengthen links between young people and the local authorities.

With jobless totals rising

particularly amongst young people, we are pleased to be part of the new government scheme, Get Britain Working. This provides work experience placements of up to eight weeks for 18 to 24 year olds on Jobseeker’s Allowance with little or no recent work experience and gives an opportunity for them to improve their job prospects by adding to their CV. If you are an employer in Loughton and able to offer a placement, whether office based, retail or industrial, please contact the Loughton Job Centre for more information.

Have you made plans for the 2012 celebrations yet? Perhaps you have already booked a long holiday abroad or away from London to avoid the predicted travel congestion during the Olympics! The council is finalising plans to ensure the town marks

both the London Olympics and the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in an appropriate manner. We are meeting with local organisations to develop a programme of events and avoid unplanned clashes, but would like to hear from residents about your plans and what you would hope to see in the town.

Finally, may I encourage you to support your local shops and businesses over the Christmas period. Look out for the winning window displays in the council’s Christmas competition which will be identified after the judging in early December by their framed certificates and engraved cups.

On behalf of the councillors and staff I wish you a happy Christmas and peaceful New Year.

I AM pleased to report we have been working closely with the Skate Loughton Group on plans to secure a small section of the Nature Reserve in Oakwood Hill for the town’s new skate park. Discussions are now also underway with the landowner, Epping Forest District Council and the Essex Wildlife Trust which leases the Reserve from them.

DO YOU know someone deserving of recognition for their contribution to the life and spirit of Loughton? The town council seeks nominations for the 2012 Citizenship Awards. This annual event recognises the special achievements of people in our own town who have gone the extra mile for the benefit of the local community. Any Loughton resident, employer, educational establishment, group or society may submit a nomination, but please do not let the nominee know at this stage.

Nominations can be in recognition of long service or involvement with a voluntary organisation or local charity, good neighbourliness, organising a campaign to improve community facilities or cohesion, or by an act of bravery or courage.

There are three categories:(A) Acts of courage or bravery

in the year in question that have resulted, for instance, in the prevention of a serious crime or the rescue of individuals from danger.(B) Voluntary Service (i) for people aged 25 or over and (ii) for people under 25 years of age.

Winners will be presented with an illuminated scroll and a cheque for £250 made payable to their favourite local charity during the Annual Civic Service on Sunday 4 March at 3pm in the Loughton Methodist Church.

The closing date for nominations is 31 January 2012. Nomination forms are available from the council offices and can be downloaded from the website www.loughton-tc.gov.uk/7locsaw.pdf

Last year’s winners were Taylor Baldwin for his voluntary work at Loughton Youth Project and Joyce Barcley for her many years of service to Guiding.

Citizenship Awards 2012

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n HALLS FOR HIRE: The town council has recently updated the Facilities List which provides details of halls, meeting rooms and sporting facilities for hire in the town and surrounding areas. Details can be found on the Council Information page of the website at www.loughton-tc.gov.uk/7lralf.pdf

If you wish to update the information provided please contact the council on 020 8508 4200 or email contact@loughton -tc.gov.ukn FLOOD RISK: At the September council meeting, members discussed the Environment Agency’s draft document entitled “River Roding Flood Risk Management Strategy”. Strong concerns were expressed about the lack of detail provided by the EA of the assessment (if any) of the long term impact of the withdrawal of maintenance on the river for the Loughton area and in particular whether this would jeopardise properties on the Roding Estate and in the vicinity of Greensted Road. The full response can be read in the minutes of the meeting on the council’s website.n CHILDREN’S PLAY AREAS: As part of the rolling programme of improvements, the next play area to receive a makeover is the small site in Monksgrove on the Oakwood Hill Estate. Children and parents attending the Noah’s Ark Oakwood toddler group at the Oakwood Hill Estate Community Hall helped choose the new pieces of equipment. Installation will commence shortly depending on the weather.n JOB OPPORTUNITIES: To support our existing team of caretakers we are looking for local residents to act as relief caretakers at the Murray Hall in Borders Lane. Duties will include meeting and greeting hirers and ensuring the building meets our high standards of cleanliness. You must be prepared to work unsociable hours and weekends. Contact Services Manager, Paul Hoy at the town council for more information.n SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: The council is already in discussion with local businesses to secure sponsorship for key projects. If you operate a business in the town why not offer assistance to your local community through the town council by supporting an event, activity, or project financially or through the provision of products or services. This support will raise the profile of your company and make a real difference to life in Loughton. For more details contact the town clerk on 020 8508 4200.n CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR OPENING TIMES: The town council offices will close on Friday 23 December 2011 at 12 noon, reopening as normal on Wednesday 28 and Thursday 29 December, and close on 30 December at 12 noon. The offices will then be open as normal from 9am on Tuesday 3 January 2012.

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

Dec 12 Planning & Licensing

14 Council

2012

Jan 9 Planning & Licensing

11 Recreation

23 Planning & Licensing

25 Environment & Heritage

Feb 6 Planning & Licensing

8 Resources & General Services

20 Planning & Licensing

22 Council

Mar 5 Planning & Licensing

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

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IN EARLY September, we were pleased to welcome back a number of vintage buses to the streets of Loughton as part of this year’s Heritage Open Days scheme. The event was organised by Colin Rivers of the group Country Bus Rallies and saw five antique buses from

WE SEND out our annual invitation to all local charities, clubs, groups and societies to apply for financial assistance in 2012/13. The closing date for completed applications is 31 December 2011. In this current financial year, the council was delighted to be able to assist the following:

Alzheimer’s Society Epping Forest £6,000 • Citizen’s Advice Bureau £5,000 • Cystic Fibrosis Trust £250 • Debden Horticultural & Allotments Society £200 • Forest Musical Productions £500 • Home-Start Epping Forest £500 • ignite £750 • Loughton & Epping Forest Amateur Radio Society £300 • Loughton Festival £750 • Loughton Film Society £500 • Loughton Potato Ground £500 • Loughton Youth Project £2,000 • New Vistas £500 • Noah’s Ark Toddler Club £270 • Norway House Stakeholder Partnership £100 • Restore Community Church £300 • Roding Road Allotment & Leisure Gardens Association £300 • Samaritans of Redbridge £625 • Shiners (Youth) Football Club £200 • South Loughton Cricket Club £600 • The Lopping Endowment £1,500 • Together: Working for Wellbeing £550 • Victim Support £100 • Vitalise £400 • West Essex Alcohol & Drugs £3,000.

The council views the continued success of these local groups as a major contribution to the community spirit which is so evident in the town.

An application form can be downloaded from www.loughton-tc.gov.uk/7fias.pdf or contact Shirley Haynes at the council offices for more information.

Town Mayor, Caroline Pond steps aboard

Vintage Bus Rally 2011

the 1950s and ‘60s providing free trips from Loughton Station to Chigwell and Epping and the surrounding areas. This living museum offered a chance for enthusiasts to step back in time to a bygone era when families enjoyed Sunday trips to the countryside.

Community Grants

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THE TOWN COUNCIL in partnership with Countrycare invites neighbours and residents of Loughton to help maintain this important site. No longer earmarked as a possible location for the skate park, it is important to manage the natural vegetation to ensure the habitat is good for the variety of wildlife including the slow-worms, lizards and grass-snakes that have been found there. Children aged 11 and over are welcome but if under 16, must be accompanied by an adult. Please bring appropriate clothing and footwear for the weather and lots of enthusiasm. All tools, coffee, tea and biscuits are provided.

Meet at the entrance gate off Willingale Road, beside Debden Park High School.

AN EARLY reminder that on Thursday 3 May 2012, the town council will go to the polls. Our twenty two councillors representing the seven ward areas in the town are elected to serve for a four-year period. This is an exciting time for local councils as the government’s vision of the Big Society sits well with their existing work to represent the local community, deliver services to meet local needs and strive to improve the quality of life and community well-being.

If you would like more information on standing for election contact the town council office for details.

Town Council elections

KINGSLEY PRE-SCHOOL was recently awarded a selection of young native trees by Sainsbury’s and generously offered them to the town council. The council thanked the pre-school and plans to plant the trees in the Willingale Road Nature Reserve near to the boundary with the Willingale Road allotments site to create a new hedge line. A community service team will be asked to assist with the planting and the children of the pre-school will be invited to inspect the trees once the works are completed.

Tree planting

EPPING FOREST YOUTH COUNCIL is seeking nominations and looking for candidates to stand in their upcoming elections. The group, which comprises young people between the ages of 13-18 living in the Epping Forest district, will hold their third youth elections in March 2012.

The Youth Council, originally formed in 2007, is made up of an elected group of non-party political, young people who involve themselves in the decisions made by Epping Forest District Council, as the council want to know what young people think about its services and the issues that affect them.

Eight secondary schools across the district will host the youth elections and anyone eligible can nominate themselves to stand

EPPING FOREST youth councillors were invited by their MP Robert Halfon, to receive a tour of the infamous Big Ben. Their tour coincided with Big Ben striking 3 o’clock and they were given ear plugs, as it is very loud standing next to Big Ben when the hammer hits. The hammer weighs 200 kgs. The tower is part of the Houses of Parliament and there are 334 steps to the belfry. At 316 feet high, that’s sixteen

storeys. There’s a great view from the top and it can get pretty windy too. Big Ben has four clock faces and the youth councillors touched the number six on each dial face as they walked around the inside of the clock tower. The Clock was once illuminated by gaslight but today is lit by 28 energy efficient bulbs at 85 watts each. (Tours are usually booked through your MP or a member of the House of Lords).

as a youth councillor. Youth councillors are elected for a two-year term and are required to attend one evening meeting a month at the district council civic

offices in Epping. They will also organise a community event with pupils at their school, to encourage volunteering and to give something to the community. Schools will also be invited to visit the civic offices to meet their local councillors for a questions and answers session.

There are four independent seats for young people who either attend school or college outside the district, are excluded from school, home educated or are working. For more information contact Diane Butler, Young Persons’ Officer: 01992 564365 / [email protected]

Do you want to be a youth councillor?

Big Ben visitWillingale Road Nature Reserve volunteer daySaturday 11 February 2012 from 10am–2pm

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I AM pleased to report that at the time of writing this article there has been a significant reduction in reported crime within the Epping Forest district in comparison to the same time last year. Two hundred

less crimes have been reported to police reducing victims of crime.

Following several recent court hearings the planned council eviction of travellers from the Dale Farm site in Crays Hill has now started. Basildon Council and the bailiffs are taking the lead role with Essex police preventing any disorder. Officers from this area are supporting the operation, however I believe this will have minimal effect on local policing with normal resourcing levels being maintained.

Dear resident…by Acting Inspector Tony Walker, Essex Police

We have been working hard to reduce burglaries within the district over the past six months and several operations have taken place to target our more vulnerable areas. Our efforts will continue to reduce burglaries further. With winter upon us I have put a number of plans in place to increase police presence in the area over the Christmas and New Year period, traditionally a busy time with an increase in anti-social behaviour related calls.

Local officers continue to have neighbourhood meetings in areas throughout the district, details of which can be obtained from Loughton police station or from the Essex Police website. These meetings are an ideal opportunity for residents to speak with their local beat officer and raise any concerns they may have. For your local police station dial 101

For Loughton Neighbourhood Policing Team dial 07968 354021.

Finally I would like to take the opportunity to wish the residents of Loughton a happy and safe Christmas and New Year.

THE AUDIT COMMISSION has now completed its inspection of the council’s accounts for the last financial year ending 31 March 2011. It has confirmed there were no issues of concern and that all relevant legislation and regulatory requirements have been met by the council. A copy of the accounts may be viewed on the council’s website, www.loughton-tc.gov.uk/2sdaps.htm or on request at the council offices.

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FOLLOWING on from the excellent chamber music concert at the Loughton Methodist Church this October given by a quintet from the City of London Sinfonia, we are pleased to announce the return of Claire Harper and her musicians in a live performance of the “American Song Book” on Friday 23 March 2012 at the Murray Hall starting at 7.30pm. Tickets, all priced at £7.50, will be on sale from the town council offices in January. This is likely to be a very popular event so book early to avoid disappointment.www.claireharperquartet.com

Claire Harper jazz night

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14 Dec, 7.30 & 9pm Informal carol singing by candlelight: Edwardian theme with pantomime & seasonal refreshments. You choose the carols, we sing them!24 Dec, 4pm Christingle Service by candlelight (all proceeds to The Children’s Society)n 8 Dec, 8pm Scenes from my bicycle (travels in this country) illustrated talk: Martin Lloyd. National Trust (see Regular activities: talks p14)n 10 Dec, 10am-5pm & 11 Dec, 11.30am-4pm Christmas Tree Festival, Trinity Church, Mannock Drive. To decorate a tree: £16. Pam Utting 020 8508 7657. Refreshments & stalls in Church Hall (free entrance). 020 8532 0060 / [email protected] 10 Dec, 7.30pm Christmas Concert, St John the Baptist Church, Church Lane. £7.50 (incl refreshments). Pam Utting (020 8508 7657)n 10 Dec, 7pm Prize bingo evening. £15 incl all bingo games & meal. Royal British Legion 020 8508 5044n 11 Dec, 9.30am Christingle service. St John the Baptist Church, Church Lane. 020 8532 0060 / [email protected] 11 Dec, 10.30am Christingle service. Trinity Church, Mannock Drive (020 8532 0060)n 13 Dec, 7.15pm What the Dickens! Lecturer: Jane Tapley. Bancroft’s Decorative & Fine Arts Society (see Regular activities: talks p14)n 14 Dec, 8pm Carol Concert: The Chigwell Choir, St Mary’s Church, Chigwell. Seasonal feast of song & joyous carols. £8 (school children free) incl mulled wine & mince pies www.chigwellians.org.ukn 15 Dec-3 Jan Town Council 2011 Christmas card competition: display of winners & selected entries. Debden Library, Epping Forest College, Borders Lanen 16 Dec, 7.30-10pm Winter Wonderland Christmas party (school year 9 & above) ignite Centre, 201 High Road www.igniteyouth.co.ukn 19 Dec, 11.30am & 2.30pm The Very Snowy Christmas performed by Blunderbus Theatre Company, Epping Hall, St John’s Rd, Epping CM16 5JU. Epping Forest Arts 01992 564226 (booking essential) £9 adult & child, £5 extra ticket (children must be with an adult)

n 25 Nov, 4pm Christmas light switch-on: Loughton High Road, St Mary’s Church. Entertainment from local young people, free mulled wine & mince pies. Organised by Loughton High Road Town Centre Partnershipn 25 Nov, 8pm Historic Buildings of New England: David Stevenson. Church Hall, Loughton Methodist Church. Plus seasonal refreshments. HEARS (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 www.stclarehospice.org.uk

n 26 Nov, 7.30pm The Tree of Life 12A10 Dec, 8pm Potiche 15. Loughton Film Society, Murray Hall, 106 Borders Lane. Films: £6 members (£7 non-members). 0845 475 0890 www.filmloughton.co.ukn 28 Nov-12 Dec Town Council 2011 Christmas card competition: display of winners & selected entries. Loughton Library, Traps Hilln 1 Dec 2011 Christmas Window competition. Open to shops/businesses in Loughton (no need to apply). All Christmas themed windows must be in place for judging by town councillors. 020 8508 4200n 1 Dec, 10.15am An insight into life inside: Pauline Martindale. English-Speaking Union, Murray Hall (see Regular activities: talks p14)n 2 Dec, 3pm Christmas light switch-on: The Broadway with Father & Mrs Christmas, Percy the Penguin & Frosty the Snowman. Carol singing from local schools. Free draw for local shoppers (2 winners will win a fresh turkey & champagne prize), free mulled wine, mince pies & sweets for children. Organised by The Broadway Town Centre Partnershipn The Church of the Holy Innocents, Church Lane, High Beach IG10 4BF4 Dec, 3-5pm Free family Christmas concert: A Christmas Carol theme (may come in period dress), interval & seasonal refreshments. To book: Jane Begley 020 8989 4975

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n 20 & 21 Dec, 10-3pm Christmas activities (5-11 year olds) ignite Centre, 201 High Road www.igniteyouth.co.ukn 20 Dec, 8pm Nine lessons & carols. St John the Baptist Church, Church Lane. 020 8532 0060 / [email protected] 24 Dec, 4pm Christingle family service & 5.30pm Christingle Xtra St Mary’s Church www.igniteyouth.co.ukn 24 Dec, 4pm Crib Service for children. St John the Baptist Church, Church Lane (as above)n 24 Dec, 5pm Crib Service for children. Trinity Church, Mannock Drive (020 8532 0060)n 4 Jan - 3 Feb Loughton Camera Club Annual Exhibition, Loughton Library, Traps Hill. Free. 020 8508 4199 www.loughtoncameraclub.org.ukn 5 Jan, 10.15am Latest projects from the ESU: Kate McCulloch. English-Speaking Union, Murray Hall (see Regular activities: talks p14)n 9 Jan, 1.30-3.30pm Russia in revolution 1900-1930 tutor: Ted Woodgate. WEA 10-week course, Loughton Cricket Club, The Uplands. (see Regular activities: education p13)n 10 Jan, 10am-12 noon Catherine the Great tutor: Norman Leighton. WEA 10-week course, Loughton Cricket Club, The Uplands. (as above)n 10 Jan, 7.15pm The Dollar Princesses lecturer: Anne Sebba. Bancroft’s Decorative & Fine Arts Society (see Regular activities: talks p14)n 13 Jan, 10am-12 noon Going global (contemporary literary perspectives & voices) tutor: Michael Peters. WEA 10-week course, Loughton Cricket Club, The Uplands. (as above)n 19 Jan, 2.30pm The Lea from Luton to Leyton illustrated talk: Richard Thomas. National Trust (see Regular activities: talks p14)

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n 19-21 Jan, 8pm Iron by Rona Munroe directed by Iain Howland. Loughton Amateur Dramatic Society, Lopping Hall, High Road. £7 Thurs & £8 Fri/Sat 020 8502 5843 (9.30-21.30) www.lads.org.ukn 21 Jan, 3pm Whisky Galore PG. Loughton Film Society, Epping Forest College, Borders Lane 0845 475 0890 www.filmloughton.co.ukn 26 Jan Memory books Essex Handicrafts Association (see Regular activities: general interest p13)n 27 Jan, 8pm Building Stones of the City of London: Mike Howgate. Church Hall, Loughton Methodist Church. HEARS (see Regular activities: general interest p13)n 2 Feb, 10.15am The Palace of Knightsbridge - a history of Harrods: Mr W R Furnival Jones. English-Speaking Union, Murray Hall (see Regular activities: talks p14)n 6 Feb, 8pm The Pacific Northwest (journey through California, Oregon & Washington states) illustrated talk: Bill Coster. National Trust (see Regular activities: talks p14)n 11 Feb, 10am-2pm Willingale Road Nature Reserve: volunteer day. Epping Forest Countrycare (see p6)n 14 Feb, 4pm Children’s film (tbc) &14 Feb, 7.30pm One Day 12A. Loughton Film Society, Loughton Club, 8 Station Road. 0845 475 0890 www.filmloughton.co.ukn 14 Feb, 7.15pm Nicholas Hillyard & the Art of the Miniature lecturer: Gillian White. Bancroft’s Decorative & Fine Arts Society (see Regular activities: talks p14)n 18 Feb, 11.30am-3pm Lent Activity Day: Greek theme with buffet meal & pancakes. Activities for children. The Church of the Holy Innocents, Church Lane, High Beach IG10 4BF Jane Begley 020 8989 4975n 24 Feb Swans Essex Handicrafts Association (see Regular activities: general interest p13)n 24 Feb, 8pm Buildings of Walthamstow: Neil Houghton. Church Hall, Loughton Methodist Church. HEARS (see Regular activities: general interest p13)

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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AS PART of the plans to mark Her Majesty The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, the town council is delighted to announce its decision to dedicate three sites in Loughton as QEII Fields to protect these recreational spaces for future generations as a permanent living legacy of this great event.

You may already have heard of the original 1936 King George’s Field scheme in which over 400 playing fields were preserved and safeguarded for the public benefit and dedicated to the memory of King George V. These fields are now owned by the National Playing Fields Association and managed on their behalf by either a council or a board of local trustees. The nearest of these is in Brentwood at Hartswood Park, off the Ingrave Road.

In Loughton, Hillyfields, the Roding Valley

Recreation Ground and the Willingale Road Playing Field will soon be protected under a non-charitable trust deed in partnership with the Fields in Trust charity as public playing fields and recreation grounds for the benefit of the inhabitants of Loughton.

The names of these well-known local spaces will not be changed but dedication plaques will be installed to record their new protected status.

The vision of the Fields in Trust charity is to ensure that everyone – young or old, able or disabled and whether they live in an urban or rural environment – has access to free, local outdoor spaces for all kinds of sport, play and recreation.

More information on this scheme can be found at www.fieldsintrust.org

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THE RESURFACING of the tennis courts on the Roding Valley Recreation Ground is finally underway. The town council had been building up funds for these works for some years but, with material costs continuing to escalate, we were concerned that the project would not be completed in time to be part of the sporting legacy that the 2012 London Olympics will bring. So we were grateful when Essex County Council stepped in to help with a £10,000 grant from its Big Society Fund.

Works will see the existing tarmac surface re-laid with free draining macadam, internal fencing to provide five playing courts and one multi games area and new court fittings. The multi games area will be surrounded by stronger rebound wire fencing and provide facilities for basketball, five-a-side football and a cricket practice wicket.

We also have plans to provide free tennis coaching sessions in the Easter holidays in 2012 to encourage local residents of all ages and abilities to try out the improved facilities.

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INCIDENTS DURING the past summer months have seen high quality power tools, hand tools, road bicycles and mountain bikes, being stolen from sheds, garages, farm outbuildings and lock-ups across Essex. As winter closes in, owners are being urged to assess the security of their property.

The police offer the following practical steps that can be taken to reduce the risk of burglary:n Ensure that all sheds, garages, workshops, lock-ups and other outbuildings are in a good state of repair and that any damaged or rotten sections of their structure, which could make it easier for a thief to gain access, are repaired or replaced.n Use quality close shackle padlocks which cannot be easily levered or cut.n If you have a window in the premises, consider whether you actually need it and if not consider boarding it over securely. Otherwise, make the window opaque or cover windows to ensure the property inside is not on display. n Consider fitting key operated locks to any opening windows or screwing them shut.

n Where the building is a wooden structure, consider lining the property with plywood sheeting to make it more difficult for a thief to get through without proper tools and lots of time.n Consider fitting an alarm; these are readily available from DIY stores or local locksmiths.

n Chain any tools through their handles to large heavy items such as lawn mowers or cultivators. If you have neither of these, fill a bucket with concrete and, using a masonry fixing, chain your tools to this.n Mark all valuables within your premises with your postcode and house number; record serial numbers of all equipment and keep the records safe.n Good security lighting (consider installing a time switch or adding sensor lights).n Ensure that all sheds, garages, lock-ups or other relevant outbuildings, are securely locked and never left unlocked whilst unoccupied.

For further crime reduction advice, please contact your local Epping Forest Crime Reduction Officer: Tony Ellis phone: 101 ext. 319383 / [email protected]

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL carried out a Winter Service review this year but, despite pressure from local councils, the scheme allowing them to install new salt/grit bins has not been reintroduced. Over the past years, the town council had installed some twenty five bins around the town. These will, as last year, be restocked by the Highways Authority at the start of the season and again after winter weather if stocks allow. We have been offered a limited delivery of salt in 25kg bags by ECC which will be made available to volunteers in those areas of the town where we had planned to install new bins. Residents in those roads will be contacted directly by the Services Manager, Paul Hoy.

Loughton Central county councillor (and town cllr) Chris Pond said, “I’m very disappointed the County has not learned from the sheer anger of residents last year that hilly side roads were not salted and that the salt bin scheme ended, and our order for six new bins countermanded.”

For information on the gritting service offered by ECC visit www.essex.gov.uk/Travel-Highways/Winter-service

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DETAILS OF the Heritage Lottery Fund’s grant for the National Jazz Archive were announced during the summer. The Archive, which is based at Loughton Library, tells the story of jazz and blues in the UK through photographs, printed articles, memorabilia, artworks and personal papers donated by leading musicians including Mike Westbrook and Ian Carr. More than 3,000 books, periodicals and bulletins covering over 600 titles are housed here.

The Archive was founded in 1988 by Digby Fairweather, and the HLF award will mean that this varied and wide-ranging collection can be fully conserved and catalogued for the first time. Many of the photographs and documents will be made available on a new “Story of British Jazz” website. This will host sound files of not only music but recordings of some of the iconic figures from British jazz sharing their memories.

Some of the biggest winners from this announcement will be the next generation of British jazz musicians, who will be given new opportunities to enjoy this fascinating collection through the Story of British Jazz website and through new exhibitions to be held at jazz venues and festivals around the country.

These young musicians will also be able to contribute their own memories and experiences to the Story of British Jazz. The National

Jazz Archive will be partnering with jazz radio stations to create a series of podcasts exploring the collection. www.nationaljazzarchive.org.uk

Patron Dame Cleo Laine said: “My late husband Sir John and I have been supporters of the Archive since it opened, so it gives me

pleasure to be able to celebrate the Archive’s success in getting this project off the ground. Jazz music has a rich and varied heritage which has inspired many of us. We owe it to future generations in particular to ensure that they too can have access to, and be inspired by, the story of British jazz.”

National Jazz Archive awarded a cool £346,300

Primary pupils are green-fingered again thanks to SpecsaversASPIRING gardeners at Alderton Primary School can now get back to growing after a donation from Specsavers in Loughton enabled their greenhouse to be rebuilt.

The facility was destroyed by bad weather in February, abruptly halting the popular gardening club’s growing programme. Several pupils had been learning to grow their own plants, which were then exhibited and sold at school fairs.

On hearing this sad news the Loughton opticians, located at 231 High Road, staged a fundraising week to help. Staff sold flower arrangements and also collected

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Ray De Souza, store director of Specsavers in Loughton, says: ‘We heard about the greenhouse collapsing from our store manager, Julie, whose daughter attends the school. She told me about the work the gardening club does and we decided it was definitely something we wanted to help out with.

‘The fundraising week was very successful. The generosity of the local residents helped us to raise enough money to make a sizable donation enabling the school to purchase a new greenhouse.’

Mrs Camp, organiser of the gardening club at Alderton Primary School, says: ‘We’re so thankful to Specsavers in Loughton, without the donation we wouldn’t have been able to get back up and running so soon. All of the children are glad to be back potting their plants and getting green fingered ready for the summer fair!’

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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 Countrycare, EFDC’s Countryside team. Volunteering projects in district’s nature reserves. Thursdays 10am-4pm. 01992 788203 www.eppingforestdc.gov.uk/Council_Services/planning/countrycareEpping 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 7657

Essex 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 6313Friends 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. £2 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 0069Loughton 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 & Roding Valley High School, Alderton Hill. Tuesdays, 6.30pm. 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). 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 500802

Noah’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.htmlRainbows, 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 186440Sunrise 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.uk

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Church Hill. Mondays & Thursdays, 8pm (bingo) plus regular quiz nights & line dancing. !st Tuesdays, 8pm (club meetings) 020 8508 5044Simply The West - Ballroom & Latin dance classes, 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 9440

Chigwell & Epping Forest Orienteering Club. Monthly local event & non-local events every weekend. Helen 020 8502 1629 / chig.org.ukColebrook Royals FC (girl’s football team - school years 3-6), Metropolitan Police Ground, High Road, Chigwell. Saturdays 10-11am. John Eagleton 020 8418 9166Davenant 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.ukJumping 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 Hall, Whitehall Road, Woodford Green. Member society of NADFAS. 2nd Tuesdays, 7.15pm for 8pm. 020 8531 1140English - 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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