MAGASCENE

Issue 12 June 2012

The essential free magazine for Epping, Theydon Bois, Loughton and Buckhurst Hill www.magascene.net

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Editor / PublisherEditor / PublisherEditor / PublisherEditor / Publisher Jane Smith

ContributorsContributorsContributorsContributors: Sue de Nime Heather Waring Stephanie Smith V Norris Christine Baker Email: info@magascene.net Telephone 01992 814621 Mobile 07738 383299 Web www.magascene.net

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other cause. The publisher does not officially endorse any advertising material included within this publication. All rights reserved. No part of this publication maybe reproduced, stored in any retrieval system, or transmitted in any form. otherwise – without the prior permission of the publisher.

Magascene is delivered to households in Epping, Theydon Bois, Loughton and Buckhurst Hill eight times a year. Copies can also be picked up from Morrisons Loughton and the following public areas: The Volunteer Waltham Abbey, Tikadi Theydon Bois, Tikadi Ongar, The Epping Bookshop, Epping Library, Belgique They-don Bois and Epping.

Contents

6 6 6 6 Sue de Nime whiles away the time...Sue de Nime whiles away the time...Sue de Nime whiles away the time...Sue de Nime whiles away the time...

8 8 8 8 The Tikadi Creative Team scoops The Tikadi Creative Team scoops The Tikadi Creative Team scoops The Tikadi Creative Team scoops

Best Male Model awardBest Male Model awardBest Male Model awardBest Male Model award

10 10 10 10 Ten yearTen yearTen yearTen year----old Austin is our Top old Austin is our Top old Austin is our Top old Austin is our Top

Trumps championTrumps championTrumps championTrumps champion

12 12 12 12 Heather Waring champions a mobile Heather Waring champions a mobile Heather Waring champions a mobile Heather Waring champions a mobile

working environmentworking environmentworking environmentworking environment

14 14 14 14 The Theydon Bois Moonwalkers The Theydon Bois Moonwalkers The Theydon Bois Moonwalkers The Theydon Bois Moonwalkers

Walk the WalkWalk the WalkWalk the WalkWalk the Walk

14 14 14 14 Epping Tennis Club Open DayEpping Tennis Club Open DayEpping Tennis Club Open DayEpping Tennis Club Open Day

16 & 17 16 & 17 16 & 17 16 & 17 V Norris investigates the V Norris investigates the V Norris investigates the V Norris investigates the

alarming problem of anxiety alarming problem of anxiety alarming problem of anxiety alarming problem of anxiety

18 18 18 18 Tasty delights at The Volunteer this Tasty delights at The Volunteer this Tasty delights at The Volunteer this Tasty delights at The Volunteer this

summersummersummersummer

18 18 18 18 Vinyl record sales raise funds for Vinyl record sales raise funds for Vinyl record sales raise funds for Vinyl record sales raise funds for

Cancer ResearchCancer ResearchCancer ResearchCancer Research

20 20 20 20 Local Business Q & A with Local Business Q & A with Local Business Q & A with Local Business Q & A with

Thornwood Motor Company’s Adem Thornwood Motor Company’s Adem Thornwood Motor Company’s Adem Thornwood Motor Company’s Adem

KaytazKaytazKaytazKaytaz

22 22 22 22 Gravity and the attraction of Gravity and the attraction of Gravity and the attraction of Gravity and the attraction of

Alexander Technique by Stephanie Alexander Technique by Stephanie Alexander Technique by Stephanie Alexander Technique by Stephanie

SmithSmithSmithSmith

24 24 24 24 Beacons on our streetsBeacons on our streetsBeacons on our streetsBeacons on our streets————Christine Christine Christine Christine

Baker explains the story behind Baker explains the story behind Baker explains the story behind Baker explains the story behind

Loughton Street PastorsLoughton Street PastorsLoughton Street PastorsLoughton Street Pastors

29292929----31 31 31 31 Clubs, Societies and What’s On Clubs, Societies and What’s On Clubs, Societies and What’s On Clubs, Societies and What’s On

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Oh yes, I have gone completely red, white and blue crazy bonkers on this page and eagle-eyed readers would have spotted that I have even included our nation’s flag, one of the world’s oldest national flags at over 400 years old. And its name? Well, union flag to some, but union jack to others. I will leave it to you to argue that one out with friends and relatives over a few jubilee drinks.

I am very proud of my Theydon Bois friends who took part in the Moonwalk this year to raise funds for breast cancer causes. They put in some gruelling training during one of the wettest periods you could ever not wish for and have so far raised over £3,000. One of the Theydon Moonwalkers, Fiona Bradley, tells their tale on page 14. She didn’t mention however, how they nearly missed the start (long queues for the toilets, got separated, couldn’t find each other) but at least no-one ended up doing a Paula Radcliffe. Very well done girls.

As I write, the weather has been fantastic for a week (*swoons*). As your attention turns to your garden, you may need a little help. Epping Landscape Services offers lawn treatments at great value, starting at just £15 (page 25) . Definitely worth checking out so you can entertain alfresco this summer in a garden looking its tip top best.

And congratulations to Tikadi, who have just won Best Male Model at the Schwarzkopf Creative Team Awards.

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Tick tock, Tick tock. The inexora-

ble march of time, second by sec-

ond, minute by minute, turning

winter into spring. Time: it's a curi-

ous thing. It's the framework by

which we seem to run our lives -

and quite frankly, thank goodness

for that. Can you imagine trying to

meet someone without time to lend

a rotating hand?

"You're late, I said we'd meet when

the shadows pointed west."

"Well pardon me, it was cloudy

when I left, how was I supposed to

know what the blinking time was?"

But time can get a bit big for its

own marching boots, on occasion.

It plays tricks on us mere mortals,

probably to pass the time and fill a

few idle moments. After all, once

you've been round the clock once

in twelve hours, it must kind of

know what's coming next; there

won't be many surprises left for it.

Time is consistent, that is what we

are taught. Sixty seconds in a

minute, sixty minutes in an hour,

and so on. But there isn't. Not

really. An hour spent filling in a tax

return, or washing the car, isn't

really an hour. It can't be, as any-

one who has engaged in these

most ennui-inducing activities will

testify (once you have shaken

them from their torpor) it feels to all

intents and purposes like at least

three. Three long, turgid, hours.

But take that hour and fill it with

drinking a couple of glasses of red

wine, or visiting a good friend, and

suddenly it is not an hour either; it

is more like ten minutes. That

pesky time and its tricks. It seems

to have quite the malevolent sense

of humour. It must be chortling its

little clocky socks off as it slows

itself to a teeth-grinding tortoise-

pace as you wait fifteen minutes

for the next tube, which feels like

half way to eternity. And then no

doubt roar with laughter once you

embark and get so engrossed in

your book that you look up after

what seems to be only a couple of

minutes and you have, in fact,

missed your stop completely.

Albert Einstein apparently said:

"The only reason for time is so that

everything doesn't happen at

once." Now, he may have been the

smarty-pants that came up with

amongst other things the theory of

relativity, but considering that

quote, he almost certainly didn't do

much hands on child care, for

dealing with a child can really only

be successful in a time-free zone.

Because they inevitably want eve-

rything at once. "Mummy, can I

have something to eat watch the

television take my shoes off play

with the Lego read me a book

please please?" Children have no

sense of time; they grab the mo-

ment with their sweaty little hands

and fill it with stuff, before discard-

ing it without a second thought and

grabbing the next. They want eve-

rything NOW, apart from having

their teeth cleaned or getting in the

car so that mummy won't be late,

in which case, they definitely want

it LATER. It is knuckle-clenchingly

irritating and resolutely unchange-

able, except for the odd chocolate-

button induced bribe to get them to

adhere to your schedule. But there

is revenge to be had. Sit a toddler

down and explain the concept of

how long he has to wait until his

next birthday, seven months

hence, and watch as his eyes

cross and his head nearly ex-

plodes with the effort of trying to

comprehend time of that magni-

tude.

I think the nation is divided into two

in terms of their relationship to

time: the Watch Wearers and the

Naked Wristers. Whilst the latter

may sound a little unwholesome,

they are simply those people who

do not find it necessary to wear a

watch and have their lives dictated

to by time. Naked Wristers may

actually wear a timepiece, but you

may find the battery died in it three

years ago and they have yet to

notice. As opposed to Watch

Wearers, who are ruled by ap-

pointments, deadlines and pretty

much always know what time it is.

Watch Wearers are generally not

late for meetings, appointments or

their own funerals, whilst Naked

Wristers play fast and loose with

the concept of a timed arrange-

ment and laugh in the face of

punctuality. And it is probably just

as well they find it funny, as when

they do eventually turn up, the

Watch Wearer has long since gone

home in an affronted huff.

And all the while, Time sits there,

ticking away, amusing itself with its

illusions and its sleight of hands.

Furthermore, and most impor-

tantly, the...oh, hang on. I've run

out of time.

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Popular local salon group Tikadi Hair Design won 'Best Male Model' from their showcase presentation at the Schwarzkopf Creative Team Awards 2012 on Sunday 20th May 2012. The Tikadi Creative team included Hannah Skinner from Theydon Bois and Hayley Quinlin, Adam Davison and Nikki Read from Ongar. The team presented a short presentation of four models including one male model inter-preting the 'Essential Looks' of

2012. During the evening's finale the 'Best Male Model' award was presented for their on trend prediction and execution of the look. Schwarzkopf 'Essential Looks' are the future season looks that help hairdressers create fashion led hair cuts and colour. The competition attracts entries from some of the leading hairdressing teams in the UK who participate to compete for one of the coveted award titles including 'Creative Team Of The Year'. Tikadi Ongar's Hayley said 'It was unbelievable to be awarded such a great award, we chose our model carefully to reflect Essex, the salon and ourselves'. Tikadi Theydon

Bois' Hannah continued 'Our style and colour choice were planned in advance to ensure we got it ex-actly right'. This is the second time the Tikadi team has participated in the an-nual event.

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Ten year-old old Theydon Bois schoolboy, Austin Davies, met Olympic legend Sir Steve Redgrave at the grand final of the national Top Trumps Schools Tournament on May 19th. Although he did not win, Austin certainly played his cards right by beating off 100,000 school children nationally—with the second highest score—to earn his place in the final. The final took place at the Stadium Suite at John Lewis Stratford City. The Suite is within the official London 2012 shop and overlooks Lon-don’s Olympic Park. All twelve finalists got to meet Sir Steve Redgrave, the official ambassador and ‘face’ of the 2012 Top Trumps Schools Tournament, and came away with lots of Olympic goodies.

When asked how he had prepared for such skilful play, he said he had practiced at school during rainy break sessions with his friends (so at least the bad weather had some benefit). To reach the final Austin had to first trump classmates at his school to become the Top Trumps

School Champion before the next gruelling and grilling round - an intensive online competition. At this stage he had to battle against hundreds of other school champs across the UK to land his place amongst the elite dozen for the Grand Final. His skills paid off by meeting arguably Britain’s greatest ever Olympian who won five gold medals at five consecutive Olympics between 1984 and 2000.

Fiona Hortopp, Head of Marketing at Winning Moves UK – the owners and makers of the Top Trumps brand – says “Our hearty congratulations to Austin to come out ahead of so many school children across the country and to come in second place.”

Top Trumps has been hailed as not only fun but highly educational too. The National Children’s Bureau carried out detailed research on the National Schools Top Trumps Tournament and concluded the game helps children improve both numeracy and literacy. “Its findings have resulted in heads and teachers seeing the advantage of bringing in Top Trumps as a teaching tool inside the classroom,” adds Fiona. “This year’s Tournament has also given schools up and down the country the opportunity to learn all about the Olympic and Paralympic games – past and present – which of course are so topical."

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One of the things I love about working for myself is

the flexibility over so many things - the hours I work;

the people I work with; the relationships I’m part of;

the information I choose to partake in and the

environment in which I work.

That environment for someone like me can be quite

varied as sometimes it’s a case of ‘have lap top will

travel’ but more of that later…..

I work much of the time from my ‘pavilion’ office at the

bottom of the garden. From there I can close myself

away from the world but I have a wonderful outlook

and depending on what time of the day it is, I can

watch squirrels and birds at play and foxes roaming.

In the better weather, it’s great to be able to get out-

side or perhaps just to change your environment to

take advantage of a brighter and more airy place. I

can move out to the veranda and write, coach or

create from a hammock chair or comfortable day bed.

I tend to chose to have my development days in the

lounge area of my health

club or in an inspiring

coffee place with wonder-

ful outlooks and

comfortable chairs….and

of course great coffee

and food. When I’m

writing, my preferred

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sea and if that’s not

possible, then just to be in or on the edge of nature.

All this is possible with free WiFi, a laptop, a mobile

phone (perhaps) and the right mindset, can you see

how this may work for you?

Where possible I choose where to have my meetings.

Sometimes I have to go to a client at their offices but

as I seldom meet people in my own office the possi-

bilities are endless. Sometimes I’m in a wonderful

cafe on the edge of Epping Forest, well as close to in

the forest as I can be. The decor is simple and

elegant, the service is great and the food healthy and

delicious. I’m often there for a couple of reasons, one

to meet a new colleague and potential client as it

makes her journey easier and I’m also here to write

and the words tend to tumble out in such an inspiring

place.

Inspiration comes to me because of the change in

environment itself but also from the outlook and many

places are inspiring no matter what the weather -

stormy seas, greenery, sun drenched vistas.

So my message for you today, is to remember that

your environment is a major factor in your life and

wellbeing so choose where you want to be. And as

you cannot change your home or office decor every

day, remember that you can change your personal

environment just by going to different places. Soon

you’ll discover which places are best for what type of

inspiration.

Do let me know where you choose to work or create,

I’m sure there will be so many variations and who

knows new ideas for many of us may come up as a

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On 12th May 2012 we (Melanie Merrett, Brigette

Bradford, Karen Collins, Alex Phillips and Fiona

Bradley) completed the Marathon “Moonwalk”. The

Moonwalk is a night time power walk undertaken by

15,000 women (and some brave men) in decorated

bras. The charity “Walk the Walk” raises money for

vital breast cancer causes. Last year Walk the Walk

raised over £8.5 million and hopes to beat this target

in 2012. We left Theydon at 7pm and joined the other

15,000 walkers at the Moonwalk tent in Hyde Park.

Alongside celebrities such as Jennifer Saunders and

Frances Barber we listened to bands and watched

the dancers. Just before we were due to start and

after the VT address by supporter Prince Charles we

joined hands and held a poignant 1 minute silence -

an opportunity for prayer and reflection for loved ones

who have suffered from the devastating effects of

cancer. Thoughts were with people who had won

and lost battles and for the people left behind.

At 11pm we started our 26 mile walk leaving Hyde

Park and on to Pall Mall, Westminster, Victoria

Embankment and London Bridge. Once across the

bridge and on the Southbank, the half marathon

walkers left to go back to Hyde Park but we carried

on along Albert Embankment, over Vauxhall Bridge

and on to Chelsea, Fulham and Knightsbridge,

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finish line at 6.50am. The atmosphere was electric

with many people supporting us along the way. Even

though tiredness, aches and pains kicked in for all of

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exciting moments was at approximately 20 miles as

we walked alongside the Thames watching the sun

rise with a back drop of Big Ben and the Palace of

Westminster. We are very proud to have raised over

£3,000 for the many cancer related projects Walk the

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Epping Tennis Club Serves a Great Open Day

Epping Tennis Club held an Open Day on Sunday 15th April at their Bury Lane location in Epping. Over 100 attended with many taking part in cardio tennis, mini tennis, junior tennis and adult social mix-in doubles. It was a great day for the club to welcome regulars and see new faces. For further information on all coaching programmes available, please visit www.mattsmithtennis.com

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Anxious Times V Norris Everyone experiences anxiety from time to time but for many people the symptoms that arise from these feel-ings can be so extreme that they can seriously affect their everyday life. According to the Mental Health Foundation, one in four will experience mental health problems in the course of a year, although this is an estimate – issues with admitting to problems makes it difficult to get accurate figures. Mixed anxiety and depression is the most common mental disorder in Britain and it’s a big problem, Britain is currently in the grip of anxiety, accord-ing to Grazia magazine (24/4/12) where it was reported that doctors prescribed seven million tranquillizer medicines last year to help manage this condition. It can strike any of us at any time. In fact this condition is so prevalent that even celebrities are not immune. Being rich and famous is no guarantee that you won’t experience problems with your mental health. According to anxietycentre.com, celebrities linked to the condition include Alanis Morisette, Anthony Hopkins, Burt Reynolds, Cher, Courtney Love, David Bowie, Eric Clapton, Goldie Hawn, Johnny Depp, Kim Basinger, Naomi Campbell, Nicholas Cage, Nicole Kidman, Oprah Winfrey, Winona Ryder, model Jemma Kidd, singer Simon Webbe, Ruby Wax, Peter Andre and even our local football legend David Beckham have been linked to experiencing anxiety problems. What is anxiety?What is anxiety?What is anxiety?What is anxiety? Anxiety is something we can all experience. Most people can relate to feeling tense, uncertain and, perhaps, fearful at the thought of a forthcoming stressful event for example when about to take a test or start a new job. Worrying about these situations can affect your sleep, appetite and ability to concentrate. Short-term anxiety can be useful. Feeling nervous before an exam can make you feel more alert and enhance your performance. How-ever, if the feelings of anxiety over-whelm you, your ability to concentrate and do well may suffer. Anxiety and fear are actually important for survival because they help protect the body against danger. Anxiety and fear trig-ger the release of hormones, such as adrenalin. Adrenalin causes your heart

to beat faster to carry blood where it's most needed. You breathe faster to provide the extra oxygen required for energy. You sweat to prevent over-heating. Your mouth may feel dry, as your digestive system slows down to allow more blood to be deflected to your muscles. Your senses become heightened and your brain becomes more alert. These changes, known as the “fight or flight” reaction enable the body to protect itself in a dangerous situation, either by running away or fighting a foe. Once the danger has passed, other hormones are released, which may cause you to shake as your muscles start to relax. The fight or flight reaction may not always be appropriate in certain situations, e.g. public speaking, a driving test, or having an injection and there are cases where this normal reaction can become problematic developing into an anxiety condition. So what triggers this reaction? So what triggers this reaction? So what triggers this reaction? So what triggers this reaction? Some-thing distressing may have happened to you in the past, and because you were unable to deal with the emotions at the time, you may become anxious about encountering the situation again, just in case it stirs up the same feel-ings of distress. You may worry about the future. Sometimes, if we feel we are not in control of different aspects of our lives, we can start to feel anxious about events beyond our control, such as the threat of nuclear war, of being attacked, of developing cancer, or of losing a job. Feeling anxious can also be a learned response - something that you picked up early on in life. Your family may have tended to see the world as a hostile and fearful place, for example. Research suggests that people may even inherit a tendency to be more anxious. We all become anxious under pressure, but one person may succumb more easily than another, because of a mixture of personality, current circumstances and childhood experience. Your lifestyle can also contribute to anxiety - caffeine, excess sugar, poor diet, drug misuse, exhaustion, stress and the side effects of certain medication can play their part. What are the effects of anxiety?What are the effects of anxiety?What are the effects of anxiety?What are the effects of anxiety? People often experience physical, psychological and behavioural symptoms when they feel anxious or

stressed. Some of the most common physical symptoms of anxiety included increased heart rate, muscle tension, “Jelly legs”, tingling sensation, hyper-ventilation (over breathing), dizziness, difficulty in breathing, wanting to use the toilet more often, feeling sick, tightness in the chest area, head-aches, hot flushes, increased perspiration, dry mouth, shaking, choking sensations and palpitations. Common psychological symptoms (the thoughts or altered perceptions we have) of anxiety include fearing you may lose control and/or go “mad”, thinking you’re about to die, thinking that you may have a heart attack/be sick/faint/have a brain tumour, feeling that people are looking at you and observing your anxiety, feeling as though things are speeding up/slowing down, feeling detached from your environment and the people in it feel-ing like wanting to run away/escape from the situation, and feeling on edge and alert to everything around you. Anxiety affects both the body and the mind. Increased muscular tension can cause discomfort and headaches. Breathing rapidly may make you feel light-headed and shaky, and give you pins and needles. Rising blood pressure can make you more aware of a pounding heart. Changes to the blood supply affecting the digestive system may also cause nausea and sickness. You may have an urgent need to visit the toilet and/or have butterfly feelings in your stomach. The psychological effects of anxiety include fear, heightened alertness, being on edge, irritable, and unable to relax or concentrate. You may feel an over-whelming desire to seek the reassurance of others, to be weepy and dependent. Sometimes, anxiety can take the form of a panic attack where there is a rapid build-up of the overwhelming sensations previously discussed. It can make people afraid that they are going mad, blacking out, or having a heart attack. They may be convinced they about to die, making this a terrifying experience. Panic attacks may sometimes occur for no reason, and people may not be able to understand why. They may feel as if their mind has gone totally out of control. For some people, anxiety becomes so overwhelming that it takes over their lives. Problems of this kind are known as panic disorders or

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anxiety disorders. The way you think can be affected when you experience these problems: you may fear that the worst and develop a pessimistic outlook on life. To cope with these feelings and sensations, some start smoking or drinking too much, or misusing drugs. They may start steering clear of certain situations, and maintain relationships that either support their anxious outlook or help them avoid situations they find distressing.

Local sufferersLocal sufferersLocal sufferersLocal sufferers Talking to local people who have experienced anxiety disorders led me to meet Nicki* who first experienced debilitating anxiety 15 years ago following a car accident. She was so busy caring for her injured partner that it took a year before symptoms began to show. Her panic attacks were so frightening that she found it difficult to continue with everyday life. Gradually her life started to shrink. At first she found travelling on the tube to be a nightmare, then crowded shops and bars started closing in on poor Nicki, literally. It wasn’t long before the 25 year old became housebound “it was as my life was put on hold and there was nothing I could do about it” she says. “I tried getting drunk to help me cope with scary situations but this didn’t help and I just turned into an alcoholic mess”. Although she refused medication Nicki did go on to make a recovery thanks to a specialist anxiety therapist. She did have a couple of rebound attacks since, particularly during stressful times (divorce, stress), but now she knows how to get herself back on track.

Janet* first developed anxiety symptoms while on holiday with her family. “I felt slightly breathy, with an upset stomach and the shakes. I put this down to an ill-timed virus but as the symptoms progressed I started feeling very out of sorts. I felt very panicky, my throat was incredibly dry and I felt nauseous. My heart was pounding and I had trouble sleeping. When I returned to work I felt so ill I went straight home and never returned.” Janet was prescribed medication initially to help with sleep and, in the longer term, sought help from a therapist who has helped her investigate and deal with the causes of her anxiety. Janet learned from her therapist that anxiety is the body’s way of trying to tell you something. We can cope with a certain amount of stress but, once it reaches its limit, the body

reacts and that’s when we experience problems with anxiety. Once you have had an anxiety attack the problem can soon spiral out of control – before you know it, you start developing a fear of experiencing fear and this can lead to all sorts of problems. Nicki couldn’t leave the house and Janet found that it affected her social life as she didn’t like to be out of the house for too long. Thankfully help is available. As well as therapy, Janet also found relaxation CDs to be helpful along with fighting her fears by breaking associations with situations she has found difficult. “eventually the mind makes the connection that there is no danger”. Nicki was found to be suffering anxiety brought on by post traumatic stress disorder – her recovery was made possible thanks to a therapists specialising in cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) and eye movement and desensitisation therapy.

TreatmentTreatmentTreatmentTreatment The most common behaviour people make in response to anxiety is avoid-ance. Although avoiding an anxiety provoking situation produces immediate relief, this is only a short term solution and can often result in the conditioning worsening as well as your quality of life and health deteriorating. It is important to get help with these problems as long-term anxiety is bad for not just your professional and personal life but also impacts negatively on your health. Anxiety can weaken your immune system, lowering your resistance to infection. Increased blood pressure can cause heart or kidney problems, and contribute to the chances of having a stroke. You may experience digestive difficulties, along with other health problems including depression. Sleep problems may further aggravate anxious feelings and reduce your ability to cope.

MedicationMedicationMedicationMedication Because of dependency problems, doctors usually prescribe tranquillisers and sleeping pills only as a temporary measure for severe or disabling anxi-ety as longer term use has been linked to increasing panic attacks. Also, the pills won’t “fix” anxiety, and merely bring some temporary relief, until such time as other forms of treatment can be put in place. Pill free treatmentsPill free treatmentsPill free treatmentsPill free treatments The symptoms of anxiety can be con-trolled by breathing and relaxation

techniques, and by replacing distress-ing, negative thoughts with positive, peaceful ones. Often the techniques employed are based on the principles of CBT. Becoming more assertive can help as can learning self-defence. Complementary therapies e.g. yoga, meditation and massage have been found to be helpful as can Bach flower remedies, homeopathy, and hypno-therapy. Exercising is strongly recommended as it uses up the adrenalin and other hormones that are produced under stress and promotes uplifting mood change. Stimulants such as coffee, cigarettes and alcohol should be avoided as these can promote anxiety. Eating a healthy diet and getting plenty of sleep are important too.

Talking treatments have proved to have longer-lasting benefits. There are various different types of counsel-ling and psychotherapy available. CBT is becoming increasingly common, and helps develop more positive ways of thinking and the construction of strategies for managing anxiety,

SupportSupportSupportSupport Specialist organisations and charities exist to support sufferers. These include Mind and, more specifically, Anxiety UK. Established in the UK in 1970 by Katharine Fisher, a sufferer of agoraphobia who formed a self help group. Anxiety UK has since grown into a national charity funded by donations and the Lottery and staffed by 150 volunteers helping all kinds of anxiety sufferers. In addition to their help line, Anxiety UK provide CBT, Counselling, Clinical Hypnotherapy and Neuro Linguistic Programming therapies as well as support and advice. If you or anybody you know suspect If you or anybody you know suspect If you or anybody you know suspect If you or anybody you know suspect you may be unwell, do not hesitate to you may be unwell, do not hesitate to you may be unwell, do not hesitate to you may be unwell, do not hesitate to seek the advice of your G.P. in the first seek the advice of your G.P. in the first seek the advice of your G.P. in the first seek the advice of your G.P. in the first instance.instance.instance.instance. www.anxietyuk.org.uk www.mind.org.uk www.mentalhealth.org.uk

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You can’t beat a great meal out locally and The Volunteer on Honey Lane, Waltham Abbey, has a good mix of traditional pub fare and Mediterranean inspired dishes to tickle your taste buds. This summer, why not try the shredded duck salad with fennel leaves and chilli and olive oil dressing. Or a delicious chilli crab linguine with basil, tomatoes and garlic in a cream sauce (which can also be served without the crab). You and your friends might like to order four ‘sharing bundles’ starters for the appetising price of just £14. You can pick from such delights as chicken wings, hot chilli king prawns, scallops, patatas bravas, goat’s cheese, hummus, garlic mushrooms, whitebait, maple glazed sausages and prosciutto Italian ham. Many dishes from the chargrill, pastas and mains options can be ordered as a smaller portion, which is great if you prefer a lighter meal or are ordering for children (although there is a separate children’s menu). Magascene readers can benefit from 25% off their food bill this June, between Monday and Saturday. (See their advert on page 7 for more details.)

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Andrew Pryor is using his vast music industry experience to help raise money for Cancer Research UK. Previously Managing Director of EMI Records UK, Andrew has come to the aid of They-don Bois & District Friends of Cancer Research UK by offering to help people sell their vinyl record collections and music memorabilia. Andrew worked in the record business for more than 30 years, his career culminating in being MD of EMI UK. During that time he worked with artists such as Abba; The Beatles; Queen and Nigel Kennedy. Andrew explains, prices have been squeezed by Ebay; GEMM; Netsounds.com and in general by the ‘baby boomer’ generation unloading their collections. However, there are still good or very good prices for truly unique; very rare and limited edition items provided the artist is well known, whether from the past or present. Over the last 5 years Andrew has built up a worldwide set of buyers, such that he can obtain higher prices than the collection owners would be able to. There are committed fan base genres; for example, Rock & Metal tend to achieve the best prices. Also memorabilia and merchandise generally sells well due to scarcity, the same criteria applies for value as the records. The list of items that can be sold is endless. The top value achieved is generally for artists own items, such as clothing; instruments and autographed items. Well how does it work? The offer to owners is that they receive up to 85% of receipts with a minimum of 15% going to Cancer Research UK. So if you have any vinyl records that you think may be of value that you wish to sell, get in touch and make a difference to funding the vital work carried out by Cancer Research UK. Andrew is contactable on 01279 428122 or by Email on andrew-pryor@sky.com

Vinyl records sales help to raise

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Friends of Cancer Research UK

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Adem, How long have you been a Adem, How long have you been a Adem, How long have you been a Adem, How long have you been a

member of Eppnet?member of Eppnet?member of Eppnet?member of Eppnet?

Four years. I joined when I had a

curtain shop in North Weald, then

two and a half years ago, I went

back to my mechanic roots by

becoming a joint partner at

Thornwood Motor Company. I

have been a trained mechanic for

twenty years, starting as an

apprentice and working for RAC

during that time.

How did you hear about Eppnet?How did you hear about Eppnet?How did you hear about Eppnet?How did you hear about Eppnet?

I saw an advert in the One

Chronicle (local magazine cover-

ing North Weald where Adem

lives) and decided to go along. I

had tried another networking group

before that, but they were very

regimented and a bit too keen to

get me to join on the first day. I

told them I wasn’t interested in

buying a timeshare as they’re not

exactly cheap!

So why did you decide to join a So why did you decide to join a So why did you decide to join a So why did you decide to join a

business networking group?business networking group?business networking group?business networking group?

When I first joined and was a

business start up, I wanted to meet

local business managers to see

how they went about running their

businesses and to get advice

about things like banking and tax.

So why Eppnet?So why Eppnet?So why Eppnet?So why Eppnet?

The meetings aren’t at all

regimented and there is a really

good camaraderie between every-

one. We are a close group who

work together. Because it is local-

ised, it is good for linking to other

firms. It is nice that everyone

wants to help each other.

Although I am quite a confident

person, you can see how good it is

for people who want to increase

their confidence in dealing with

other businesses. The social

aspect is good too and we had a

great Christmas party last year,

which also meant we met up with

other businesses too who were

there.

What other benefits are there to What other benefits are there to What other benefits are there to What other benefits are there to

being an Eppnet member?being an Eppnet member?being an Eppnet member?being an Eppnet member?

It is the support you get from

everyone that is so good and

talking to other people about what

they have done that’s worked and

not worked. Other members share

their experiences of advertising,

leaflet inserts and Google for

example, which then helps you

make a decision about what you

can do with your own business.

The recommendations are also a

really good benefit of being part of

the group and I get a lot of

business that way because a

member has recommended me to

someone they know.

These are difficult times. How has These are difficult times. How has These are difficult times. How has These are difficult times. How has

the recession affected Thornwood the recession affected Thornwood the recession affected Thornwood the recession affected Thornwood

Motor Company.Motor Company.Motor Company.Motor Company.

The business started during a

recession! But last September we

did notice a slow down in the

servicing side but that has really

picked up since the end of March.

We have reacted to the economic

climate by cutting our labour costs

to £30 per hour, which beats any-

one else locally. We also

extended our opening hours from

8am to 8pm Monday to Friday as

you have got to be more flexible to

get the work in.

Thornwood Motor Company offers

servicing and repair; vehicle diag-

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Telephone 01992 560 201

Mobile 07879 838383 / 07772

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For more information about Eppnet

Business Networking please call

Tim Arnold on 07971 962617 or

Vincent Goode on 07931 580031

or email info@eppnet.co.uk

Eppnet meets every Wednesday at

The Bell Hotel, Epping from

7.15am to 9am.

Local Business Q & A

CoCoCoCo----owner of Thornwood Motor Company, Adem Kaytaz, owner of Thornwood Motor Company, Adem Kaytaz, owner of Thornwood Motor Company, Adem Kaytaz, owner of Thornwood Motor Company, Adem Kaytaz,

tells us how being a member of Eppnet Business tells us how being a member of Eppnet Business tells us how being a member of Eppnet Business tells us how being a member of Eppnet Business

Networking has boosted his businessNetworking has boosted his businessNetworking has boosted his businessNetworking has boosted his business

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We use our muscles for everything we do. When we

are awake we use them to stop ourselves from falling

over and when walking, we use them to move us

around. We don't think about how we use them

because it's an unconscious habit. Muscles that stop

us falling over are our basic response to the pull of

gravity.

If we allow gravity to pull us down it actually shortens

our body. We start to slump and our back and

shoulders become rounded. It's our body's negative

reaction to the pull of gravity. By responding

positively to the pull of gravity we can lengthen our

body and in turn, stand or sit up straight.

Lengthening is the body's natural state. That doesn’t

mean standing rigidly straight. Think of muscles as a

well fitting suit that covers our skeleton. The muscle

suit can lengthen even if we're curled up in a ball.

A tight, short muscle suit will not flow or let us do

what we want with ease or to the best

of our ability. A lengthened, released

muscle suit will let us do far more than

we think possible. And a lengthened

body is much more alert.

Alexander teacher Stephanie Smith believes that by

becoming aware of these pulling down habits we

have the opportunity to change them. She says:

"Once you know what is happening you can take

steps to avoid it. Every time you stiffen up you're

reinforcing the habit. But if you consciously tell

yourself not to stiffen your neck, while at the same

time not pulling your head back, you start to break

the habit. Ultimately it's your choice to make the

change."

Freeing our neck from tension keeps the head

balanced, leaving it free to move. Our neck is

wonderfully flexible, allowing us to twist and turn in

lots of different ways. Without excessive tension in

our neck, our head will move upwards and slightly

forward. This subtle movement has a toning effect on

our back muscles, stimulating a lengthening through-

out our back.

With our head freely poised on our neck, our face will

be free of tension and our eyes and mouth reflect an

inner poise. This state continues throughout our

body.

Stephanie adds: "If you constantly respond in an

unnatural way, the effects can be unpleasant and

even painful, causing problems with your breathing,

circulation and digestion. It will also make move-

ments stiffer and you'll use much more effort. It's your

choice to respond positively and free your neck of

tension so your head can go forwards and upwards,

lengthening your back."

Stephanie Smith is a Member of the Society of

Teachers of the Alexander Technique (MSTAT). She

has been teaching the Alexander Technique for 18

years and has a practice in Theydon Bois. She can

be contacted on 01992 812189, by email at

info@thealexanderpractice.co.uk or through her web-

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They say God works in mysterious ways. Late one night, six years ago, Rev Wayne Dulson got so fed up with the noisy music, the shouting crowd and the brawling from nearby pubs and bars in Loughton High Road, he opened his bedroom window and yelled at them to stop. None of them took any notice of course! But it did start a chain of events which years later has become Loughton Street Pastors.

“I didn’t realise it at the time but I had already come across Street Pastors” said Rev Wayne Dulson who is Minister at Loughton Baptist Church. “It had embedded itself in my mind somewhere but once I read Rev Les Issack’s book, the founder of the idea, it quickly took hold even if it did take years to come to fruition.”

Street Pastors is an inter-denominational Church response to urban problems, engaging with people on the streets to care, listen and chat. It was pioneered in London in January 2003 by Rev Les Isaac, Director of the Ascension Trust. The scheme has seen some remarkable results, including drops in crime in areas where teams have been working. There are now some 9,000 trained volunteers and nearly 250 teams around the United Kingdom. In order to get started each city project must have commitment from at least four local churches, the

Police, the local authority and other agencies and funding. Once it is sanc-tioned by the Ascension Trust, which also provides training, the call goes out to enlist inter-est from volunteers to make up teams our four people to patrol the streets offering practical help and support. They are backed up with a prayer support team of at least three people.

Rev Dulson had followed up his rant from the window with a proposal to local churches to come together but at the time it was not considered viable. Since then incidents and malicious attacks in Loughton High Road have become high on the local news agenda. “It’s like God planted the vision in my mind” he said.

Last year Essex Police approached Epping Forest District Council because Street Pastors were working so successfully across Essex. Caroline Wiggins, Safer Communities Manager at EFDC said “I think it’s a brilliant idea. It’s quite distressing to have daughters on the street who have drunk too much. People do silly things and Street Pastors will offer support, water and flip flops, if they have fallen off their high heels, and put them in a cab to make sure they get home safely.

The Colchester team which came to speak were inspirational and I attended the training. It’s true that young people in a drugs or alcoholic state are much more inclined to respect older and retired people.” Funding of £5,000 has been put into the project made up of grants from Essex Police, EFDC and Epping Forest Safe Communities Partnership and has paid for uniforms and equipment. “We have a lovely community in Loughton and that’s what the Street Pastors team will help to reclaim.”

When an approach was made to Churches In Loughton it was felt to be the right time and the idea quickly found favour with six Churches. On Friday April 20th Loughton Street Pastors patrolled the streets for the first time following a Commissioning Service at Loughton Baptist Church. Street Pastor volunteers will patrol Loughton High Road and some nearby streets on Fridays from 9.00pm until 2.30am backed up by a prayer team based at the Church. This new scheme supports the ‘Love Loughton’ initiative that started last year, also under the aus-pices of Churches Together in Loughton, .to unite the local community. So maybe that rant by Rev Dulson, out of his bedroom window, did get listened to after all.

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Epping Music SocietyEpping Music SocietyEpping Music SocietyEpping Music Society, Friends Meeting House in Hemnall Street, Epping. Contact Secretary Margaret Gracey (01992 572167) or Treasurer Frank Bill (01992 574704) for informa-tion regarding concerts and membership.

Theydon Bois Music SocietyTheydon Bois Music SocietyTheydon Bois Music SocietyTheydon Bois Music Society, Theydon Bois Village Hall. 8pm. Contact secretary Doreen Snell on 01992 812645 for informa-tion regarding concerts and membership.

Piano ClubPiano ClubPiano ClubPiano Club————Loughton Methodist Church. Wednesdays 10Loughton Methodist Church. Wednesdays 10Loughton Methodist Church. Wednesdays 10Loughton Methodist Church. Wednesdays 10----12noon. 12noon. 12noon. 12noon. Contact Rea Camus on 01992 571773. We are a group of keen amateur pianists who enjoy making music together and having fun. All standards welcome.

The Epping Horticultural SocietyThe Epping Horticultural SocietyThe Epping Horticultural SocietyThe Epping Horticultural Society Share gardening tips and enjoy our social events throughout the year. Annual membership £1 and discounts available at the trading hut on the Meadow Road allotment site (Sunday mornings10am to 12pm). Contact Shirley Lewis on 01992 01992 01992 01992 573687573687573687573687.

Loughton Astronomical Society (LAS). Loughton Astronomical Society (LAS). Loughton Astronomical Society (LAS). Loughton Astronomical Society (LAS). New members wel-come. Meets Thurs 8pm at Scout Hut, Theydon Bois. Tel. 01992 815804. www.las-astro.org.uk. Also, junior section, Theydon Bois AstroKyds Theydon Bois AstroKyds Theydon Bois AstroKyds Theydon Bois AstroKyds for 6-14 year-olds meet 2nd Friday of month (term time), 6.30pm to 8pm at St. Mary’s Parish Hall, Theydon Bois. Same contact details as above.

West Essex Flower Club, West Essex Flower Club, West Essex Flower Club, West Essex Flower Club, Thornwood Village Hall, Weald Lane. Meet 2nd Monday of each month (except January and Au-gust) From 1.45pm. Visitors and new members always wel-come. Contact the Club Secretary for further details on 01992 01992 01992 01992 577036577036577036577036

Epping Forest & District Stamp ClubEpping Forest & District Stamp ClubEpping Forest & District Stamp ClubEpping Forest & District Stamp Club. Meet 2nd Tuesday of month at the Dining Room, Roding Valley High School, Lough-ton. New members and beginners always welcome. Keith Smith 020 8505 5620.

Forest Creative Writers 12.45pmForest Creative Writers 12.45pmForest Creative Writers 12.45pmForest Creative Writers 12.45pm----2.45pm, Thurs2.45pm, Thurs2.45pm, Thurs2.45pm, Thurs Loughton Library. Intending new members invited to first free taster session. Contact Pete Relph on 0208 508 6313.0208 508 6313.0208 508 6313.0208 508 6313.

Lee Valley Friends Rambling Association GroupLee Valley Friends Rambling Association GroupLee Valley Friends Rambling Association GroupLee Valley Friends Rambling Association Group Specialising in short weekend walks—mainly in West Essex and some London walks. Call for details 020 8529 1602 or visit www.leavalleyfriends.org.uk.

West Essex Ramblers. West Essex Ramblers. West Essex Ramblers. West Essex Ramblers. Walk every Wed, Thurs, Sat & Sun. Most walks countryside, some London. About 10 coach rambles Apr-Oct. Each yr have a British & foreign walking holiday. For a sample programme, call 020 8502 1628.

Epping Forest HP (Walking) GroupEpping Forest HP (Walking) GroupEpping Forest HP (Walking) GroupEpping Forest HP (Walking) Group. We are a walking group who walk in Epping, Redbridge and sometimes London each week. Walks start at 10.30am. There is no charge to join walks, optional membership at £4. Social evenings, coach trips and holidays. www.efhfg.org.ukwww.efhfg.org.ukwww.efhfg.org.ukwww.efhfg.org.uk. Email info2009@efhfg.org.ukinfo2009@efhfg.org.ukinfo2009@efhfg.org.ukinfo2009@efhfg.org.uk

St John AmbulanceSt John AmbulanceSt John AmbulanceSt John Ambulance————Epping Community First Epping Community First Epping Community First Epping Community First Responders Responders Responders Responders help to save lives. Full training given. Please contact Sandra Newman on 01992 572545 for more details.

Friends of Swaines Green. Friends of Swaines Green. Friends of Swaines Green. Friends of Swaines Green. Conservation days on the second Sunday of every month. Contact Ian Anderson for further details on 01992 574909 or log on to www.swainesgreen.org.uk

Epping Forest Group of the Alpine Garden Epping Forest Group of the Alpine Garden Epping Forest Group of the Alpine Garden Epping Forest Group of the Alpine Garden Society Society Society Society Non-members are welcome. For further information

please contact the Group Secretary: Keith Ballard, Tel: 01992 813231 or email keith@hetheringtonandco.com.

EppingEppingEppingEpping----Eppingen Twin Town AssociationEppingen Twin Town AssociationEppingen Twin Town AssociationEppingen Twin Town Association. Exciting cultural, school, musical and personal exchanges with our active and friendly twinned town in southern Germany. Contact Uschi Jesson 01992 577603 or Tony Church 07725 608368.

St Thomas Moore Dancing ClubSt Thomas Moore Dancing ClubSt Thomas Moore Dancing ClubSt Thomas Moore Dancing Club—Ballroom and sequence for the over 60s. Wednesdays 2-4pm at Thomas Moore Church, Willingale Rd, Loughton. Tel. 020 8504 0998. £1.50 including tea and biscuits.

Loughton Camera ClubLoughton Camera ClubLoughton Camera ClubLoughton Camera Club, Lopping Hall, Loughton. Meet every Wednesday 8-10pm. New members welcome. Contact John Banks 020 8508 4199.

Parkinson’s UKParkinson’s UKParkinson’s UKParkinson’s UK————Harlow & District Branch. Harlow & District Branch. Harlow & District Branch. Harlow & District Branch. Meet at the David Livingstone Club (behind Livingstone House), 11 Potter Street, CM17 9AE every Wednesday 11am-3pm. On the first Wednes-day of each month there is a speaker from 1 to 3pm (replacing the Monday evenings at Latton Bush Centre). For more information contact Secretary Corinne—Branch mobile 07982 094194 or email: corinne.hall@sky.com. All welcome.

Woodford and District Floral Arrangement GroupWoodford and District Floral Arrangement GroupWoodford and District Floral Arrangement GroupWoodford and District Floral Arrangement Group. We meet every third Monday of the month in the Churchill Room at Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road E11. Doors open at 6.45pm for a prompt 7.30pm start. Guest floral demonstrator every month, raffle and refreshments. Visitors always welcome to join for a small fee of £4.

Alpine Garden SocietyAlpine Garden SocietyAlpine Garden SocietyAlpine Garden Society————Epping Forest GroupEpping Forest GroupEpping Forest GroupEpping Forest Group. We meet on the second Tuesday of the month at Theydon Bois Village Hall CM16 7ER at 8pm. www.alpinegardensociety.net/groups/Epping-Forest.

WEA Loughton & Epping Branch WEA Loughton & Epping Branch WEA Loughton & Epping Branch WEA Loughton & Epping Branch Details from www.wea-essex.org.uk, leaflets in the libraries, e-mail: mrspdale@googlemail.com or phone Bettie Bock, 020 8508 4919.

ALALALAL----ANON FAMILY GROUPS ANON FAMILY GROUPS ANON FAMILY GROUPS ANON FAMILY GROUPS For friends and relatives of alcohol-ics www.al-anonuk.org.uk Email: enquiries@al-anonuk.org.uk Helpline 020 7403 0888 (10amHelpline 020 7403 0888 (10amHelpline 020 7403 0888 (10amHelpline 020 7403 0888 (10am————10pm)10pm)10pm)10pm)

Guitar LessonsGuitar LessonsGuitar LessonsGuitar Lessons————Learn to play guitar. Learn to play guitar. Learn to play guitar. Learn to play guitar. All ages, abilities and styles. Experienced local teacher. Individual and group teaching. Christian Karlsson 07958 471083. Email: chris@stunningmusic.com

Epping Forest Centenary TrustEpping Forest Centenary TrustEpping Forest Centenary TrustEpping Forest Centenary Trust. We can provide practical conservation sessions in Epping Forest for groups, including special needs groups, community groups and youth groups. Call Epping Forest Centenary Trust on 0208 508 9061, email efct@btinternet.com or visit www.efct.info.

Chigwell & Epping Forest Orienteering ClubChigwell & Epping Forest Orienteering ClubChigwell & Epping Forest Orienteering ClubChigwell & Epping Forest Orienteering Club. Bored with just running, in pain from too much running on roads? Try running through forests and having to work out where to go. There is a local event approximately once a month. For more details ring Helen on 020 8502 1629, or visit chig.org.uk.

Loughton Folk Club Loughton Folk Club Loughton Folk Club Loughton Folk Club meets every Thursday from 8pm at Lough-ton Club, 8 Station Road, Loughton, IG10 4NX. Parking front and rear. Email loughtonfolkclub@gogglemail.com or call Jill Coombes 0776 214 6623.

Rotary Club of Loughton and Buckhurst Hill Rotary Club of Loughton and Buckhurst Hill Rotary Club of Loughton and Buckhurst Hill Rotary Club of Loughton and Buckhurst Hill - meet at The Academy, Langston Road Loughton IG10 3TQ. On Thursdays at 1 pm (1st and 3rd Thursday) and 6.30 pm (2nd and 4th Thursday). For further details call A Harvey on 01992 572867 or visit www.loughtonrotary.org.uk FURTHER CLUBS LISTED OVERLEAFFURTHER CLUBS LISTED OVERLEAFFURTHER CLUBS LISTED OVERLEAFFURTHER CLUBS LISTED OVERLEAF

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Book ClubBook ClubBook ClubBook Club————meet locally once a month. meet locally once a month. meet locally once a month. meet locally once a month. Call Linda on 01992 571178.

Epping Forest Rotary ClubEpping Forest Rotary ClubEpping Forest Rotary ClubEpping Forest Rotary Club—Meet Garnon Bushes, Coopersale on Tuesday evenings for meal and regular speaker. If you want to join other business and community minded men and women please contact mrharvey@btinternet.com Telephone 01992 814105 www.RIBI.org

Epping Art SocietyEpping Art SocietyEpping Art SocietyEpping Art Society—Art Appreciation evenings, 2nd Wednes-day of the month at Pelly Court, Hemnall Street, Epping. Call Robin 01992 572077. Members £2, non-members £3. Practical evenings are run the first Friday evening of the month, at 7.30 for 2 hours at the Methodist Church Hall, Epping

Herts & Essex Architectural Research SocietyHerts & Essex Architectural Research SocietyHerts & Essex Architectural Research SocietyHerts & Essex Architectural Research Society. Meet on the fourth Friday of the month at 8pm, Church Hall, Loughton Methodist Church, 260 Loughton High Road. Call 020 8508 2512 for more details or visit www.westessex.net/hears_info.php

Epping Forest District Badger GroupEpping Forest District Badger GroupEpping Forest District Badger GroupEpping Forest District Badger Group—meet on the 3rd Monday of the month at Hemnall Street Social club, Epping at 8pm. Find out more about the existence and secret life of badgers, and their preservation. Contact 01992 756038. www.eppingforestbg.org.uk

Sports Centres & Fitness StudiosSports Centres & Fitness StudiosSports Centres & Fitness StudiosSports Centres & Fitness Studios Epping Sports Centre Epping Sports Centre Epping Sports Centre Epping Sports Centre 25 Hemnall Street 01992 564 564 Waltham Abbey Swimming Pool Waltham Abbey Swimming Pool Waltham Abbey Swimming Pool Waltham Abbey Swimming Pool Roundhills, Waltham Abbey 01992 716 733 Loughton Leisure CentreLoughton Leisure CentreLoughton Leisure CentreLoughton Leisure Centre Traps Hill, Loughton 01992 564 574 Concept Fitness UK Concept Fitness UK Concept Fitness UK Concept Fitness UK 224b High Street, Epping 01992 579050 01992 579050 01992 579050 01992 579050 www.conceptfitnessuk.com Functional Fitness Functional Fitness Functional Fitness Functional Fitness Mobile Personal Training 01992 570999 01992 570999 01992 570999 01992 570999 www.funcfit.co.uk

Doctors SurgeriesDoctors SurgeriesDoctors SurgeriesDoctors Surgeries The Limes Medical Centre, The Plain, EppingThe Limes Medical Centre, The Plain, EppingThe Limes Medical Centre, The Plain, EppingThe Limes Medical Centre, The Plain, Epping Appointments/Emergencies/Cancellations 01992 573 838 Theydon Bois BranchTheydon Bois BranchTheydon Bois BranchTheydon Bois Branch, Thrifts Mead 01992 812 450 (surgery times only) North Weald BranchNorth Weald BranchNorth Weald BranchNorth Weald Branch, 67 Wheelers Farm Gardens 01992 524 383 (surgery times only) Dr Lowry & PartnersDr Lowry & PartnersDr Lowry & PartnersDr Lowry & Partners, High Street, Epping 0844 5769797 OsteopathOsteopathOsteopathOsteopath—Epping Osteopathic & Sports Injuries Clinic, The Limes Medical Centre, Theydon Bois 01992 815 166 Craniosacral Therapy ClinicCraniosacral Therapy ClinicCraniosacral Therapy ClinicCraniosacral Therapy Clinic, The Limes Medical Centre, The Plain, Epping. Contact Liam Hurley on 07941 621887

HospitalsHospitalsHospitalsHospitals St Margaret’s Hospital, Epping St Margaret’s Hospital, Epping St Margaret’s Hospital, Epping St Margaret’s Hospital, Epping 01992 561 666 Princess Alexandra Hospital, Harlow Princess Alexandra Hospital, Harlow Princess Alexandra Hospital, Harlow Princess Alexandra Hospital, Harlow 01279 444 455

NHS Direct 0845 4647NHS Direct 0845 4647NHS Direct 0845 4647NHS Direct 0845 4647

Personal Trainer Personal Trainer Personal Trainer Personal Trainer (mobile & gym based) / Nordic Walking Nordic Walking Nordic Walking Nordic Walking Instructor—Tanya Hurley 07941 233880 www.tanyahurleyfitness.com

Family Care Counselling ServiceFamily Care Counselling ServiceFamily Care Counselling ServiceFamily Care Counselling Service We provide affordable, professional counselling in the Epping Forest area Tel: 01992 788499 www.familycarecounselling.org.uk Registered Charity No: 1118296

Yoga (Vinyasa & Hatha), Yoga (Vinyasa & Hatha), Yoga (Vinyasa & Hatha), Yoga (Vinyasa & Hatha), Private classes in Epping & Buckhurst Hill 07725 653682.

Yoga Club, Potter Street, Harlow. Yoga Club, Potter Street, Harlow. Yoga Club, Potter Street, Harlow. Yoga Club, Potter Street, Harlow. Monday afternoon 3.30 to 5pm. Cost £5 per session to pay our fully qualified teacher and cost of the hall. New members welcome. For more details call Linda on 01992 575135.

Iyengar YogaIyengar YogaIyengar YogaIyengar Yoga, Lindsey Street, Epping. Monday evenings from 6pm. Please contact Dorothy on 01992 574623.

Beginner's yoga classes Beginner's yoga classes Beginner's yoga classes Beginner's yoga classes in Epping on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Call Amy on 07841 378364. See http://amybrambleyoga.blogspot.com for more details on yoga classes and events in Essex and London.

PhysiotherapistPhysiotherapistPhysiotherapistPhysiotherapist—JC Physio. Jenny Chapman practicing at The Therapy Centre. T. 020 8508 4733

Station Road Wellness Centre, Station Road Wellness Centre, Station Road Wellness Centre, Station Road Wellness Centre, Osteopathy, Chiropody, massage, reflexology, Reiki. 12 Station Road, Epping. Tel. 01992 570003.

Epping Football Club, Stonards Hill, Epping Epping Football Club, Stonards Hill, Epping Epping Football Club, Stonards Hill, Epping Epping Football Club, Stonards Hill, Epping If you are interested in joining the club, contact Steve Allen on 07932 532694, Graham Sly on 07973 530148 or Tracy Wilkinson 07738 089251 Email:eppingfootball@aol.com eppingfootball@aol.com eppingfootball@aol.com eppingfootball@aol.com or visit www.eppingfc.co.uk www.eppingfc.co.uk www.eppingfc.co.uk www.eppingfc.co.uk

Epping Bowls Club, Lower Bury Lane. Epping Bowls Club, Lower Bury Lane. Epping Bowls Club, Lower Bury Lane. Epping Bowls Club, Lower Bury Lane. New members welcome to join our friendly, local club. Regular tuition sessions take place for beginners. Contact Anne Munro: 01992 561164.

Epping Tennis Club Lower Bury Lane Epping Tennis Club Lower Bury Lane Epping Tennis Club Lower Bury Lane Epping Tennis Club Lower Bury Lane Four all weather courts (3 floodlit). New members welcome—Lessons and coaching available. Visit www.eppingtennisclub.co.uk or call 01992 572230 or 07940 183596 for membership/general enquiries. To contact Matt Smith (LTA Senior Club Coach), call 07743 378055 or visit www.mattsmithtennis.com

Life Club (Group Coach and Mentoring)Life Club (Group Coach and Mentoring)Life Club (Group Coach and Mentoring)Life Club (Group Coach and Mentoring) Once a week group session to give your life focus. Call Ruth on 07734 709467 for more details.

BodyworksBodyworksBodyworksBodyworks exercise classes for everyone Loughton Tues 10.30am, Buckhurst Hill Mon 8-9pm and Thurs 9.30-10.30am. Call Jan Hall on 020 8508 3346.

GymnasticsGymnasticsGymnasticsGymnastics—Mondays 8pm at the Football Academy, Sports Pavilion, Langston Road, Loughton. Beginners welcome. Call Ivana on 07968 356884 Badminton Club Call for Players Badminton Club Call for Players Badminton Club Call for Players Badminton Club Call for Players We are looking for (mature) players to join our badminton club. We meet on Monday evenings at 8pm at Debden Park High School’s Sports Hall. Please contact Alan on 020 8508 6306.

Epping Cricket ClubEpping Cricket ClubEpping Cricket ClubEpping Cricket Club—We are looking for new members of all standards for the 2012 season. Three Saturday sides and a Sunday team and colts cricket for boys and girls. Contact Matthew Barrett 07877 923151 or email:matthewbarrett86@gmail.com www.eppingcc.hitscricket.com

Petanque (Boules). Epping Horizons Petanque Club Petanque (Boules). Epping Horizons Petanque Club Petanque (Boules). Epping Horizons Petanque Club Petanque (Boules). Epping Horizons Petanque Club meets on Saturdays and Mondays at 1.30pm on Stonards Hill Recreation Ground. New members always welcome. To arrange a taster session call Peter Lumb on 01992 571744 or visit www.ehpetanque.co.uk

The Avenue Lawn Tennis ClubThe Avenue Lawn Tennis ClubThe Avenue Lawn Tennis ClubThe Avenue Lawn Tennis Club—18 The Avenue, Loughton, Essex IG10 4PT. Four artificial grass courts. Membership-balls, court hire included; social programme & licensed bar. Club sessions: Men—Thursday 5.30pm and Sunday mornings; Ladies—Tuesdays at 5.30pm; Mixed—Thursdays 11am to 1pm, Fridays 6.30pm, Saturday and Sunday 1.30pm. The club has teams in both the South West Essex (men’s, ladies and mixed) and Essex leagues (men). Contact Lynda Wyles Membership Secretary on 0208 505 4704 or email c.wyles@btinternet.com

Exercise with me: Exercise with me: Exercise with me: Exercise with me: Exercise for Free!!! Power walking group in Buckhurst Hill, weekday evenings, meet outside The Toby Carvery, 5k distance approx. Call/text 07766 700 666 or go to www.exercisewithme.co.uk for further details

Zumba FitnessZumba FitnessZumba FitnessZumba Fitness—Mondays St Michael’s Church, Loughton 8-9pm; Tuesdays Theydon Bois Primary School 7-8pm; Fridays Loughton Club 10-11am. Email laura_zumba@hotmail.co.uk or call Laura 07581 673998 or Lisa 07775 553722.

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Buckhurst Hill openBuckhurst Hill openBuckhurst Hill openBuckhurst Hill open----mic Jazz Jam Session. mic Jazz Jam Session. mic Jazz Jam Session. mic Jazz Jam Session. Every Sunday at the Sports & Social Club, 50 Queens Road IG9 5BY 8pm start. Admission £3. Visit jazzjam.co.uk to check dates.

Farmers’ Market Farmers’ Market Farmers’ Market Farmers’ Market organised by the Loughton Loughton Loughton Loughton Residents AssociationResidents AssociationResidents AssociationResidents Association on the first Sunday of the month. Centric Parade, High Road, Loughton. 9am-2pm.

FABFABFABFAB————Fabulous and BeautifulFabulous and BeautifulFabulous and BeautifulFabulous and Beautiful. If you are undergoing chemo-therapy or have recently finished treatment, charity FAB, which runs a three hour session on the first Monday of the month at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Epping (11am to 2pm) may be just the tonic. Please call Laura Jones on 01279 827396.

Epping Forest Group of the Alpine Garden SocietyEpping Forest Group of the Alpine Garden SocietyEpping Forest Group of the Alpine Garden SocietyEpping Forest Group of the Alpine Garden Society, 8pm at Theydon Bois Village Hall CM16 7ER (2nd Tuesday of the month). Group visits being arranged between June and September. Non-members welcome. Please call Keith Ballard for further information on 01992 813231. www.alpinegardensociety.net/groups/Epping-Forest

SmartNet Essex SmartNet Essex SmartNet Essex SmartNet Essex ———— Meet 2nd Thursday of the month. Meet 2nd Thursday of the month. Meet 2nd Thursday of the month. Meet 2nd Thursday of the month. 12-2pm at The King’s Oak, Paul Nursery’s Road, High Beach, Loughon IG10 4AE £15 to include lunch, soft drink and tea/coffee. Pay-as-you-go networking group. Call Julie to book on 07843 260 186 or email info@smartnetessex.co.uk

EppNetEppNetEppNetEppNet————Business Networking. Meet every Wednesday morn-Business Networking. Meet every Wednesday morn-Business Networking. Meet every Wednesday morn-Business Networking. Meet every Wednesday morn-ing for breakfast, 7.15 to 9am at The Bell Hotel, Epping. ing for breakfast, 7.15 to 9am at The Bell Hotel, Epping. ing for breakfast, 7.15 to 9am at The Bell Hotel, Epping. ing for breakfast, 7.15 to 9am at The Bell Hotel, Epping. £40 per month for regular members, or one off annual fee for infrequent visitors (plus £10 fee per meeting). For more de-tails email info@eppnet.co.uk or call Vincent Goode on 07931 580031.

Harlow PlayhouseHarlow PlayhouseHarlow PlayhouseHarlow Playhouse—Box Office 01279 431945—Full details and booking details at www.playhouseharlow.com .

fire engine, bouncy castle, mini rugby at Wooford FC. Sug-gested entry price £2. Why not join in early at 10am with sponsored walk Woodland Walk—dress up as a hero. To register for walk, contact events@havenhouse.org.uk or call 020 8506 3837.

Theydon Bois Open Gardens' Day Theydon Bois Open Gardens' Day Theydon Bois Open Gardens' Day Theydon Bois Open Gardens' Day ---- June 24th 11am to 5pm. June 24th 11am to 5pm. June 24th 11am to 5pm. June 24th 11am to 5pm. Tickets on the day from Village Hall, Coppice Row. Tickets £4.50 - accompanied children free. No dogs. Lots of lovely gardens will be open. Ploughman's lunches served 11.45am to 2pm and afternoon teas from 2.15pm in Village Hall. Free parking on the green and free minibus to outlying areas. The Churches will lead a "Songs of Praise" accompanied by the Salvation Army Band on the village green at 5pm.

Theydon Bois 25th Donkey Derby 2012 Theydon Bois 25th Donkey Derby 2012 Theydon Bois 25th Donkey Derby 2012 Theydon Bois 25th Donkey Derby 2012 ---- Sunday 15th July Sunday 15th July Sunday 15th July Sunday 15th July. Join in the fun for the Donkey Derby’s Silver Jubilee year. The Green, Theydon Bois noon until 4.30pm.

Theydon Bois Horticultural Society 103rd Annual Theydon Bois Horticultural Society 103rd Annual Theydon Bois Horticultural Society 103rd Annual Theydon Bois Horticultural Society 103rd Annual Show Show Show Show ————July 28thJuly 28thJuly 28thJuly 28th. Village Hall, Coppice Row, Theydon Bois. From 2.15pm £1 adults 50p chil-dren. Please submit your listings for the July/August edition by June 22nd—thank you.

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