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June & July 2014
The lively magazine for Epping, Theydon Bois, Loughton & Buckhurst Hill FREE
Work, rest and play this summer
Business networking with SmartNet Live opera at your local cinema
Fun, fetes, fairs and flowers!
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Contents
4 Sue de Nime …Summer
5 English National Opera Benvenuto Cellini LIVE in cinema 2 for 1
6 Donkey Derby 2014
8 Air cadets street party—by Kieran Thompson
10 The creative process in the couple—by Brenda Clowes
12-14 SmartNet Essex—Everything you always wanted to know about network-ing (but were afraid to ask)
16 Escape to business location—by Heather Waring
18 Swimming with grace and poise—by Stephanie Smith
20 The Dream Factory Arctic Challenge
22 The Puzzle Cellar
24 Penny Forem
29-31Clubs, Societies and What’s On
June & July 2014 edition
The deadline for advertisement bookings and submitting club or event listings is May 15. For details call 01992 814621 or 07738 383299 or email [email protected] for a media pack.
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Oh yes, summer has well and truly arrived, with its Jekyll and Hyde weather contradiction, yet a feast of events coming up to look forward to. These include the Open Gardens’ day on Theydon Bois on June 22, the Donkey Derby on July 13 and the Epping Horticultural Show on August 23. Dig deep or better still, volunteer your time to help the organisers. Penny Forem’s column on page 24 has a word or two for those who shy away from the ‘V’ word. And while we are on the subject of prickly columnists just don’t mention summer to Sue de Nime. It brings her out in a rash of disdain and hostility. So no change there then. Someone buy her a lolly to cheer her up (maybe the one with the smiley face).
Opera fans who can’t easily, or affordably for that matter, reach London’s opera houses, can see the English National Opera’s production of Benvenuto Cellini on June 17, beamed live into cinemas from the London Coliseum. Terry Gilliam directs the extravaganza which can be seen all over the UK including Cineworld Enfield, Cineworld Harlow and Odeon Lee Valley. We can even email you details of a special 2 for 1 offer (please email [email protected] to receive the link to download the voucher) to give you and a friend the chance to see this opera live in cinematic high definition, with multi-camera broadcasting showing you every angle and close-ups, for the price of one cinema ticket.
Tikadi continues its special offers for June and July, so take a look at their advert on page 19 to see what deals there are in the They-don salon. The Epping Bookshop is holding a 20% discount week-end on July 5 and 6, so put the date in your diary to stock up on your summer reading and gifts for friends and relatives. We welcome a new advertiser to this edition, i-ovenclean, who donate 5% of their proceeds to the Scratching Post cat rescue centre in Waltham Abbey. We will be featuring the centre in Magascene Waltham Abbey’s Summer edition, which will be avail-able to download around mid-June from www.magascene.net
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Contributors Sue de Nime Stephanie Smith Heather Waring Kieran Thompson Brenda Clowes
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Puzzle fun for
children!
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And another
Thing……...The summer Sue de Nime
S o, the sun finally rummaged down the back of its wardrobe, past the snow boots and crumpled thermals, and found some headwear. Yes, as I write, the sun has actually got its hat on. What a
curious sensation it is to gaily leave the house sans jacket, dancing past the umbrella that looks at you sulkily from the coat rack, and feel warmth on your skin as you step outside. It is almost as if summer is just round the corner, and we all say hurrah to that.
Well, you might do. I, on the other hand (a hand which, incidentally, is not that partial to being clammy and hot) do not say hurrah. I opt for more of a hurrumph.
So let me character assassinate the summer season one point at a time. It is difficult to know where to start, really, there are so many irritants to choose from. So let's just dive straight in with the issue of flesh, shall we? The merest hint of that yellow orb above our heads provokes people to take immediate leave of their senses and parade parts of their body in public that quite frankly, should only be exposed to the air as and when they find themselves alone, in a sealed off house, in the cupboard under the stairs. Hairy, bare chests and pale midriffs wobble into view, making you less keen to finish off that jelly you were just eating. Strange geometries of angry, puce skin pattern the shoulders of people who are obviously incapable of getting the top off their sun cream. But worst of all are the feet. Giddy with excitement - or heat stroke - normally reserved, sane people peel off their socks and reveal their feet in flip flops and ill-fitting sandals. Feet, which have happily hibernated in boots all winter, are now thrust into the sunlight, looking not unlike a series of mal-formed crustaceans from the Jurassic era. There is no need for any of this, really.
Walking down the street on the hottest day of this year to date, I felt like I was wandering through the edited low-lights of an episode of Embarrassing Bodies.
And then there is all that al fresco dining. Listen, we are British. We can't even pull off a coffee outside a cafe with anywhere approaching the casual aplomb that our European brethren do, let alone eat a whole meal. We may think we are all continental, but that lasts until the precise moment that a wasp zips past our nose, at which point the entire table jumps up and partakes of the Wasp Dance, a jerky, head-swerving jig often accompanied by pointless squealing and arm flailing. Eventually, we all sit back down so that we can fully enjoy the wonky table, which makes eating outside not dissimilar to eating on a boat in rough seas. And let's face it, when the waiter asks if you wish to sit on the terrace for lunch, what he is actually asking you is: 'Do you mind being roundly ignored for an hour whilst I busy myself inside?'
The summer brings out the convertible cars. Having often paid several thousand pounds extra for the luxury of not having a car roof, but a flimsy bit of leather-look vinyl instead, the moment that the sun peeks out, the roof is off. (Engineering fact-fans take note: they have been cleverly designed so that as the roof contracts, so the stereo volume increases exponentially, because we all know that convertible drivers have impeccable taste in music that really should be shared). And boy, do they look like they are having fun those drivers, speeding down the M25, being whiplashed by their own hair, a rictus grin on their faces, flies stuck between their teeth, suddenly freezing to death. I might take a tin opener to my car just to get a taste of that.
And there's more. Barbecues. Sun cream. Ice cream vans and their £2.50 '99s'. The hose pipe ban because it hasn't rained for approximately 43 minutes. I could go on, but I'm having a hot flush. I think I shall blame that on the sun, too. Sue de Nime, aka Jodie Newman, also writes a blog at www.motheringfrights.wordpress.com or follow on Twitter for non-parenting advice @MotheringFright
“Strange geometries of angry,
puce skin pattern the shoulders
of people who are obviously
incapable of getting the top off
their sun cream”
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T he donkeys are booked, the jockeys are getting ready and the candy floss is on order—yes, the donkey derby is nearly upon us. This year the
Theydon Bois Scouts 27th Donkey Derby will be held on Sunday July 13th. The organisers are praying for more heat wave weather like last year rather than the rain-lashed event of 2012. But it will be hard to top last year’s derby which had a bumper turnout and raised more than £XXXX for the scout, guide and youth groups in the village and sur-rounding areas. This year the format has changed slightly as the Scouts are encouraging local groups to run a stall themselves so they can benefit from the fundraising boost too. Chigwell Riding Trust will be running the donkey rides, and hope-fully some pony rides too to boost their riding for the disabled scheme while the Playground At Theydon (PAT) will also be running a stall as well the Parent and Teach-ers Association from Theydon Bois Primary School. The preschool will be holding its welly wanging competi-tion while there will also be the ever-popular dog show where locals—and not so locals—can show off their proud pooches. There will also be the fair ground rides, golf fame, bouncy castles, chair-o-planes and smash-the-crocks stalls to name but a few. As ever the event will be free but cubs, beavers, guides, scouts and rainbows will be selling programmes door-to-door and around the village for £1. Please buy one—or
two—to support this worthy cause. In the coming weeks the scout and guiding groups will be trying to drum up volunteers to help out on the weekend of the event—any help is appreciated so please don’t be shy! Jobs include helping to set up the event, taking down the stalls, run-ning the stalls, making cakes, serving in the tea tent and selling raffle tickets or programmes. The helpers will get to enjoy a free barbecue on the Green the night before on the Saturday which is always a fun event in itself. Theydon Bois Donkey Derby, The Green, Theydon Bois 12-4pm
Theydon Bois Donkey Derby Sunday July 13 Nik O’Flynn
Photos, Theydon Bois Donkey Derby 2013 by : Jim Watt
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As a squadron of over 60 cadets and still growing, 414 Epping and North
Weald Air Cadets are getting more involved in the community, we have
been doing this by carrying out activities such as bag packing at our local
Tesco regularly and collecting money on Remembrance Day. Not only this,
but two cadets from our squadron (Cpl Rosie Mercer and Cdt Lauren Elder)
started a community project called 'Back chat' early 2012. This is an inter-
generational project that was aimed to create clear and long lasting
relationships between Air Cadets and elderly communities. This was a great
success, with cadets frequently attending Wheelers Farm retirement home in North Weald to undertake activities
from decorating their home for Christmas to playing board games with the residents and even participating in
enhancing their gardens.
As a further part of this project we are planning to host a street party at Wheelers Farm Gardens on the 22nd of June.
This will be to commemorate the 100th anniversary of World War I. We thought that having a street party will help
involve our squadron with residents of North Weald while also being a fun and reflective day for those who attend.
We have the support of the parish council with this project.
The project is in the planning stage and we still have several things to organise, such as refreshments and entertain-
ment. We have proposed a road closure to the district council and we are awaiting their response.
Anyone looking to participate in any way such as donating a raffle prize or cake, hosting a stall or helping with enter-
tainment stalls (fairground games) please contact Kieran Thompson at [email protected] or 07908 869 487.
Kieran (far right) with fellow cadets and residents of Wheelers Farm retirement home
Air cadets party and ‘back chat’ for community Kieran Thompson
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Couple Counselling in Buckhurst Hill
Brenda Clowes MBACP, COSRT
Individual counselling also available
Tel. 020 8505 8328 Mobile 07943 335954
Email: [email protected]
www.buckhursthillrelationship counselling.co.uk
The creative process happens when you and your
partner have different but equally strong beliefs or
ideas. At this time, to make a decision would mean
one person wins one loses something quite
fundamental.
From my observation the build up goes something
like this: Firstly there is the coming together, the
clash of views and the fight for your side, with a
sense of desperation that your partner can't see
how important this is for you - or maybe can, but
can't or won't do anything to change their mind.
Secondly, you retreat to your corner to strengthen
your argument and pitch in with full force, only to
find that your partner has done the same and now
seems more obdurate and determined. You may
repeat the whole process again and again with the
same response, and frustration turns to a feeling of
alienation. You start to feel abandoned and the
bleakness of isolation hits you. You’ve lost your
friend and you feel scared.
Maybe in this period of despair you start to
question yourself. ‘Why am I holding on so
desperately; what is it that means so much to me
about this, why have I risked so much?‘ This is the
beginning of objectivity. The next step might be
another question; ‘can I stand apart from myself a
bit to get another angle?’ And then; ‘is this worth
the risk to the relationship?’. And then; ‘is there
something in what he/she is saying that I’ve
missed?’ I think it is helpful to project yourself
ahead in time 20 years and ask yourself to look
back on the situation and think what you would like
to have done.
At this point something similar may be happening
with your partner, so that when you do approach
each other there may have been a shift in both of
you, however small. Even if this hasn't happened,
your goodwill alone can create an opening.
With the return of goodwill, hope is restored and
the creative process is released. You start to look at
things in a different way, truly hear your partner’s
side without hostility - maybe with empathy. Ideas
and suggestions follow and something new gets
built. With this comes the excitement and relief
that your relationship has survived a test and feels
stronger.
www.bursthursthillrelationshipcounselling.co.uk
T 020 8505 8328 / M 07943 335954
Relationship counselling: The creative process in the couple Brenda Clowes MBACP COSRT
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F or some, business network-ing is like pulling teeth. Why would anyone with a modi-
cum of self-respect want to walk into a room of full of strangers and share the innermost secrets of their busi-ness, or worse still, reveal that they have not quite reached their first million and wouldn’t mind some help in doing so. And for the pleasure of this displeasure, be required to pay a sizeable chunk of money each year? Well, not-for-profit networking groups offering a supportive and informal atmosphere are springing up in locations around the country and Essex is no exception. One particular group, SmartNet Essex, was bourn out of the frustration felt by many business owners, who didn’t want to part with large sums of cash to join network membership organisations, particularly those meeting at unsocia-ble hours and locking out professions already represented. Also, not every-one wants the pressure of attending every meeting (because well, at times they might actually be too tied-up running their own business).
Pay-as-you-go
In March 2011, SmartNet Essex, as a complement to traditional business networking, was launched. Now in its fourth year and run by virtual assis-tant, Julie Pearce; chartered account-ant, Fiona Sagoo and publisher, Jane Smith, the group provides a lively and dynamic environment for guests who meet for lunch once a month (although there is no requirement to visit every time) to make connections and share ideas with each other. The non-membership flexibility appeals to business owners, such as Nicola Grace from E.W.Grace Glass , who ex-plained, “The informality of Smart-Net’s meetings means more time is
spent getting to know each other and therefore recommendations are passed more readily. SmartNet has adopted the ‘pay-as-you-go’ ap-proach rather an annual membership which leads, I believe, in people attending because they want to, not because they feel obliged.”
The initial aim of SmartNet was to help start-ups, as the co-founders recognised that networking had worked well for them, particularly during the first few years of running their own businesses. However, it soon became clear that the meetings were embraced by longer-running business owners in addition to those who had recently launched theirs.
Rich mix
Today, a typical lunch meeting will see a rich mix of familiar faces from SmartNet’s early days along with new visitors. Professions range from graphic designers, business coaches, marketing professionals through to holistic therapists, language tutors, bakers, photographers and jewellery-makers.
There are many advantages to net-working the SmartNet way, one of them being invited to give the 10 minute slot. This gives speakers the opportunity to talk about an aspect of their business whilst addressing an eager audience of local business people. It’s where those presenting can delve deeper into aspects of their work or skills and illustrate clearly what they can offer. The talks always invite lively debate and a sharing of views, which is also a lot of fun. The informality gives every-one a voice, not just the more confi-dent and seasoned networkers.
Who might you meet?
If your website is important to your business, Pete Sonderskov is some-one you need to meet. He demystifies any confusion between your SEO and SEM and can help with all manner of services from domain name registra-tion, web strategy and planning, email management and website de-sign. Rock Solid Solutions is based in Loughton and Pete particularly loves working with local organisations to help them, whatever their size. Pete says, “I’ve been going to SmartNet for over two years and have spent many hours of pleasurable and effective networking with various business owners. The meetings are always interesting and diverse as each guest brings a new view to doing business.” Pete filled April’s 10 minute slot with an animated talk on email and why we need to think about how we use it. This included the use of some string and a kitchen roll holder to explain why some emails fail to be delivered!
www.rocksolidsolutions-uk.com
SmartNet Essex Everything you always wanted to know about networking (but were afraid to ask)
Pete Sonderskov
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A fully qualified pâttisier and Boulan-ger, Latifa Hassanali runs a baking school in Loughton High Road, where adults and children (from as young as three) are taught baking skills, work-ing with fresh ingredients to create exquisite French delicacies. Fabu-licious Baking Schools offers holiday clubs, master classes and birthday parties. Of SmartNet, Latifa says, “I’m new to the group and have met some really nice people.”
www.fabbakingschool.com
Christine runs an established local PR and events company with more than 40 years’ of experience working with a wide variety of companies and organisations, specialising in working with SMEs who do not have their own PR or event organisers on their staff. Christine said, “I enjoyed the Smart-Net meeting in March when I met Latifa who heads up Fabulicious Bak-ing School in Loughton. We enjoyed a
chat and quickly decided we wanted to work together to increase profile and awareness of her services. I called her ‘Loughton’s own Mary Berry’ and placed adverts and editori-al in local lifestyle magazines. Now her phone is buzzing. Well done SmartNet—it’s a great networking opportunity. www.christenltd.co.uk
Paul Violet
Paul, who has over 50 years’ experi-ence in financial services, has been a part of SmartNet from its early days, “It typifies my belief that building trust and genuine relationships are more important than cold selling, which is sadly the objective of other groups. SmartNet has, to its credit, never been tempted to stray from that belief.” Paul offers alternative investment options for the mid range investor. Running alongside this is the long established Business Develop-ment Therapy where, by working together, business and personal de-velopment is achieved.
www.via495.co.uk
Deborah Dowgiel
Deborah has been studying gem-stones since 2004 and was so fasci-nated by the healing properties she decided to make jewellery with them. This includes a bridal range made from high quality pearls and crystals. “I love SmartNet as it is informal and relaxed and very friendly but we still network well and get business done.” Facebook.com/Handcraftedcrystalandpearljewellery
Jennifer Johnson
Jennifer is an emotional intelligence coach and Laughter Leader, working with clients looking to create a posi-tive change in their lives. She is a firm advocate that everyone deserves to have a sense of well-being. Stress is a common reason why people visit their doctors. What makes us unwell is the volume of stress, our reaction to it and how we manage it. Jennifer holds workshops, talks and coaching programmes and also offers animal healing as a complementary support to the veterinary fraternity.
www.well-beingworks.com
Latifa Hassanali
Christine Baker
Interested?
To find out more visit Smartnetessex.co.uk
Or call Julie on 07843 260186
SmartNet meets on the 2nd Thursday of the month, 12-2 at the Blue Boar restaurant in Abridge.
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Denyse Whillier
An accredited business coach and experienced former charity Chief Executive, Denyse Whillier works with owners of small to medium sized businesses to help them put in place the financial planning systems that help them to understand how their business is performing. Once solid financial information is available, Denyse helps her clients in place the strategy, infrastructure and marketing plan that will grow a profitable and thriving business. Denyse filled the 10 minute slot in February’s meeting, giving insight into the work she car-ries out.
Julie Pearce SmartNet Co-founder
Julie Pearce is the co-founder of Task Angels, a company that offers be-spoke professional services to assist clients with their to do list, including event organisation and secretarial/admin work. Ask about the task and they will do the rest!
www.thetaskangels.co.uk
Fiona Sagoo SmartNet Co-founder
Fiona is a fully qualified chartered accountant working from her home in Theydon Bois, specialising in small business accounts and tax advice. She acts for a wide range of sole traders, partnership and small companies and advises on self-assessment, corpora-tion tax, VAT, payroll and CIS.
www.fgsaccountancy.co.uk
Sharon Gaisie
Sharon Gaisie is the director of SAG Media, a company which helps busi-nesses get their stories into both print and broadcast media and build valua-ble relationships with journalists and editors. Sharon and her team do this by showing business leaders how to use their expertise to be a credible voice within the media. Sharon has been going to SmartNet since Octo-ber 2013. She said, “SmartNet made adjusting to Essex a bit easier, I found the group soon after moving and very quickly felt like I was a part of this like-minded community of business own-ers. SmartNet is such a valuable re-source, especially as I work from home!” www.sagmedia.co.uk
Angie Phillips
Angie creates design which helps businesses communicate what they do and who they are. Offering advice and helping you use your branding anywhere and everywhere to achieve a visible impact on all your social media platforms and across all your printed materials. “SmartNet is a friendly and relaxed networking group, a great place to meet new people and keep in touch with busi-ness colleagues, developing friend-ships and good working relationships. You can really get to know the people in the group and what they do which is essential for referrals. SmartNet not only works but is a very pleasant way to talk business.
www.angcreativedesign.co.uk
Jane Smith SmartNet Co-founder
Jane publishes Magascene and Maga-scene Waltham Abbey. “Since Smart-Net launched in 2011, it has been satisfying watch the group evolve and see connections thrive. Why not come along and see for yourself? “.
www.magascene.net
SmartNet Essex
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Escape to business lessons Heather Waring
I love to walk, actually I’m passionate about it and the longer the walk, the more I love it. I get such a great sense of achievement from spending 5 or 6
days covering a distance of 60 - 100 miles and seeing different parts of the world. Since 2008, I’ve been walking the Camino de Santiago de Compostella, a distance of 1000 miles from the start in Le Puy en Velay in France. I’ve discovered parts of France and Spain I never would have found any other way and I have met great people. Only 400 miles left to go!! So what has this to do with business? Well there are many lessons that have learnt that I have applied and one that immediately comes to mind is that of escape and saving my sanity. I have spent a lot of time walking in the Lakes. I love the place and during troublesome times of my life, it has been just the place tI needed. When I am using all my energy, both mental and physical to reach the top of a fell, there’s not much time or space to think about me, and when I do get to the top and stand looking out at the fantastic views, my worries all seem to be put in perspective.
There’s something special about being 3000 feet up and looking out at neighbouring fells, beautiful lakes and stunning scenery to make you realise just how small you are in the scheme of things – it acts as my therapy. For me, it is important to have somewhere to escape to, somewhere where you can think, be on your own, be inspired and get things into perspective. Have you got somewhere? It need not be far away, in fact it could be a sunny corner of a room or a comfy sofa in a cafe. One lakeland walk I recall gave me much insight. It consisted of a bit of a climb, then a lovely gentle walk along a valley and the way back was up and over a hill. It was a beautiful day so we’d had a couple of stops along the way to drink in the scenery and the sun and the last stop was in a pub garden. As we sat and talked I looked up at Melbreck (the hill we were about to climb) focussing on the route we would be taking. It had been my idea to do this walk and although not one of the highest hills in the Lakes, the best way up is by a very steep path. As I sat there looking at this very steep scree slope, I felt rather nervous. The slope was intimidating, pride however, was not going to let me back out. The assent of Melbreck turned out to be a great example of how to go about goal setting…… In any task there are stages and although it was uphill all the way, after a few minutes I was able to look back to the gate and realise that I was now out of the trees. A bit more climbing and I was half way up the next bit and from there I could see the path more clearly. It all seemed much more achievable now and I was reminded about setting goals and how easy it is to be put off. The last bit was tough going and sliding on scree did not help but the view at the top was reward indeed and as with any goal worth the effort. I felt great. Seeing the big picture is important and necessary but it can often seem overwhelming. Taking things step by step gets you there, sometimes even without realising how far you have come. I know that where my goal setting is concerned, this experience will stay with me for a very long time and will be the motivation that I too sometimes need. Heather Waring www.waringwell.com
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G race and poise is not something most of us recognise as we plough up and down a pool. It is often noisy, hard work and leaves us thinking at
least we've done our bit for our health. Swimming is great exercise but did you realise you could actually be doing more harm than good?
To swim you need to be able to balance easily on the water. If you watch good swimmers they seem to glide effortlessly along never seeming to run out of air. The rest of us thrash around noisily making waves and not getting very far. This can cause tension in your muscles and increase their density which lessens our ability to float on water.
When swimming most people use a whip kick which can cause knee and back problems. And swimming with your head out of the water causes a minor whip lash in your neck. If these sound familiar, you are probably doing more harm to your spine than you realise. As swimming uses repetitive movements you are simply building up the damage.
You can easily apply the Alexander Technique principles to swimming. It makes you aware of how you use your body allowing you to function in a free and natural way. Using the principles reduces unnecessary effort which helps prevent tension, strain and injury.
Before doing anything think about you and the water rather than the strokes. Try a long, gentle glide away from the edge of the pool. Keep your arms gently stretched out in front of you, lengthening your whole body from the tops of your fingers to the tips of your toes. Release any tension in your neck muscles letting your face lie in the water. Breathe out slowly and gently through your mouth. Good alignment of your spine in the water protects your back from damage.
Unless you suck it in, water cannot get into your mouth. Try not to gasp for each breath, allow it to be passive. Breathe out making yoga style noises as you exhale, helping to regulate each breath.
Next try gliding on your back, allow your head to rest on the water. Imagine there is a cushion behind your head as you glide along, still breathing slowly and gently through your mouth.
When you're ready choose your favourite stroke and start with a long glide. As you swim let the water support you more. If you're swimming breaststroke make sure your face goes in the water keeping your neck free and not in the air keeping your hair dry. With front crawl, let your head lie on the water as you bring your arms over. Don't stiffen up and drag your head back as that's when you're likely to swallow water. Concentrate on style rather than speed or counting laps – you'll enjoy it more.
So if you want to help mobilise stiff and aching muscles, swimming, done properly, could be the ideal way. Stephanie Smith is a Member of the Society of Teachers of the Alexander Technique (MSTAT). She has been teaching the Alexander Technique for 19 years and has a practice in Theydon Bois. She can be contacted on 01992 812189, by email at: [email protected] or through her website www.thealexanderpractice.co.uk. You can also read her blog at http://thealexanderpractice.blogspot.com/
Swimming with grace and poise The Alexander Technique way by Stephanie Smith MSTAT
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During June/July 2014 with one of the following stylists at Tikadi Theydon Bois:
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During June/July 2014 with one of the following stylists at Tikadi Theydon Bois:
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T he Dream Factory founder Avril Mills and the charity’s dream co-ordinator Martin Bye raised over £13,000 from their arduous seven day
Husky Shed Challenge in April., where temperature plummeted to –25 degrees.
Avril decided to take part in the challenge not only to raise money for the charity but in memory of her son, Oliver, nine, whose death from leukaemia in 1999 led to her launching The Dream Factory to make dreams come true for children and young adults with life-limiting condi-tions.
Avril, who was left nursing a cracked rib and numerous bruises, said, “It certainly was an extreme challenge. It was very cold, it went down to -25 degrees at night some-times and after a long day of sledding we would have to take the dogs from the sled and put them on night lines.
“The dogs were very lively jumping up and down and very, very strong. Trying to do this in thick snow where you are sinking in up to sometimes 3ft of snow was hard and even harder as I was very wary of the dogs as I’m not used to handling them. I was concerned they might bite me as I fumbled around with their harnesses.” The pair had to unload the sleds and put up their own tents. Avril added, “Most of the time the official guides drilled a hole in the lakes so we could walk sometimes up to 200 yards to fill our water bottles and saucepans to cook our meal on a small petrol-type camping stove
which I asked Martin to do as I was sure I might blow us up if I did it!” Avril continued, “It was too cold or uncomfortable to even play a game of cards or step outside our tent most nights and we learnt very quickly to put everything in our sleeping bags with us overnight otherwise it would freeze. Waking up in such cold conditions was the worst thing - everything was iced up - packets of solid wet wipes and frozen socks! The downhill stretches proved the most difficult for Avril. “It was more like a downhill slalom,” she said. “I found it totally scary and hated it “Martin loved that bit but I hate fast fairground rides so to balance on two bits of wood round hills and down icy slopes wasn't my idea of fun.” Despite the conditions Avril only fell off twice however at one point she hit a gate. “I was really winded and hurt myself but carried on as I had no choice. It knocked some confidence from me though.” You can still support their fundraising efforts by going to their JustGiving page at www.justgiving.com/huskyartic
The Dream Factory: Arctic challenge raises £13,000 in son’s memory
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We believe EVERYBODY can learn to sing and dance!
Our aim is to enjoy ourselves! We have been running classes for 10 years Same, supportive teachers each week For girls and boys aged from 5 year-olds to TEENAGERS (Small classes)
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T he bunting is being dug out from the back of the cupboard, the drinks are being ordered and the bouncy castle has been booked. It can only be
summer fete time. It is impossible to get through June and July (never August—everyone’s away) without having to attend such a local function and show some much-needed support.
But the wails of the organisers are becoming louder and louder as their allotted day draws nearer and nearer. “We need more volunteers” they cry. And they are right. Take a look at any event run in your area and the chances are the person serving the tea at one function will pop up behind a stall at another and be spotted again helping to set up at a third even. These people know their way around a trestle table and can work out a teabag-to-water ratio for an urn to cater for 50. But they are in short supply. And many of them are now on the wrong side of—let’s be generous—40.
And the burning question is why? Is it because people are more self-centred? Are they just lazy? Maybe, but proba-
bly the answer is that people don’t have the time. Money, yes. They’ll give you a fiver for the raffle ticket. But sell the raffle tickets? Nope. One wise friend of mine said it was because there are so many professional people—and women in particular. Mums aren’t sitting at home looking after the family any more and available at the drop of a hat to whip up 57 cream cakes or source 300 lucky dip prizes. Most are trying to get the kids to school, them-selves to work and sticking a broom up their backside on the way out so they can clean the hall. And all in the right order (the broom-up-the-bum look will no impress the boss. Nor anyone come to that). And many people are just not used to doing things for nothing. But, the number of these glorious, quirky events (where else can you hit an estate agent with a wet sponge and not be arrested) will start to dwindle in relation to the drop in volunteers.
So next time when someone asks you to run a stall, bake a cake, sell raffle tickets or supply wet sponges, see if you could squeeze it in before you can say ‘no’. As Lord Kitchener said: Your country needs YOU.
A ccording to the latest statistics just seven per-cent of car owners have personalised number plates. One look at the vehicles on our local
roads would suggest the majority of them are driving around these parts.
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AL-ANON FAMILY GROUPS For friends and relatives of alcoholics www.al-anonuk.org.uk Email: [email protected] Helpline 020 7403 0888 (10am—10pm)
Alpine Garden Society—Epping 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.
The Avenue Lawn Tennis Club—18 The Avenue, Loughton IG10 4PT. Club sessions: Men—Thursday 5.30pm and Sunday mornings; La-dies—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 on 0208 505 4704 or email [email protected]
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.
Bodyworks 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.
Book Club—meet locally once a month. Call Linda on 01992 571178.
Breatheasy in Harlow & Epping Forest Meet the second Tuesday of the month at the Purford Green Community Centre, Purford Green, Harlow CM18 6HP, between 2pm and 4pm. For enquiries, please call 01992 573387. Breatheasy is the support group of The British Lung Foundation www.blf-uk.org
Buckhurst Hill Bowls Club, 72 Epping New Road, Buckhurst Hill IG9 5TX. If you are looking for a local, friendly bowls club, please call the Secretary John Pretty 0208 505 3973. www.bhbltc.co.uk. Open 7 days a week.
Chigwell & Epping Forest Orienteering Club. Bored with just run-ning, 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.
NEW LISTING Children’s Yoga Classes in Epping and North Weald for children aged 2 upwards. Contact Amy Bramble on 07841 378364 or visit amybrambleyoga.blogspot.com for more details.
Craniosacral Therapy Clinic, The Limes Medical Centre, The Plain, Epping. Contact Liam Hurley on 07941 621887
Drum Tuition—All styles; pop, rock, jazz, Latin, blues...Beginners to advanced. All ages welcome. Call 07803 893722.
Epping Art Society—Art Appreciation evenings, 2nd Wednesday 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
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 Cricket Club—Three Saturday sides and a Sunday team and colts cricket for boys and girls. Contact Matthew Barrett 07877 923151 or email:[email protected] www.eppingcc.hitscricket.com
Epping-Eppingen 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.
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:[email protected] or visit www.eppingfc.co.uk
Epping 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 preser-vation. Contact 01992 756038. www.eppingforestbg.org.uk
Epping Forest Centenary Trust. We can provide practical conser-vation 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 [email protected] or visit www.efct.info.
Epping Forest & District Stamp Club. Meet 2nd Tuesday of month at the Dining Room, Roding Valley High School, Loughton. New members and beginners always welcome. Keith Smith 020 8505 5620.
Epping Forest Group of the Alpine Garden Society Non-members are welcome. For further information please contact the Group Secretary: Keith Ballard, Tel: 01992 813231 or email [email protected].
Epping 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.uk. Email [email protected]
Epping Forest Outdoor Group– Are you a walker or a cyclist? Like to enjoy a more varied outdoor and social life? 8.30pm Thursdays, ROVSCO Hall, 72 Hollybush Hill, E11 1PX. Weekends away, day activities and social events. www.efog.org.uk Call Secretary Ken 020 8524 3960.
Epping 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 [email protected] Telephone 01992 814105 www.RIBI.org
The 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 allot-ment site (Sunday mornings10am to 12pm). Contact Christine Burgess 01992 577020.
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
Exercise with me: Exercise for Free!!! Power walking group in Buckhurst Hill, weekday evenings, meet outside The Toby Carvery, 5k distance approx. Call/text 07706 700 666 or go to www.exercisewithme.co.uk for further details
Family Care Counselling Service We provide affordable, professional counselling in the Epping Forest area Tel: 01992 788499 www.familycarecounselling.org.uk Registered Charity No: 1118296
Forest Creative Writers 12.45pm-2.45pm, Thurs Loughton Library. Intending new members invited to first free taster session. Contact Pete Relph on 0208 508 6313.
Friends of Swaines Green. Regular conservation days on Swaines Green, Epping. See our website for details
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Herts & 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
Hydrotherapy—Hydrotherapy class run by a chartered physiothera-pist at Loughton Leisure centre on Tuesdays 1.00 to 1.30pm .£9.00 per class. Call Jayne on 0796 3349754 for further details and booking.
Jo Jingles Monday Epping 10:00am Over 2s and 11:00am babies from 3months to 2 years. Monday Theydon Bois 3:15pm Mixed ages (babies-5years old); Tuesday Harlow 9:30am Over 2s and 10:30am Walking-2years . Call Lucy on 01279 868410 or email us: [email protected]. www.jojingles.com/bishopsstortford
Karate Classes for adults and children in Epping, Loughton, They-don Bois and Nazeing. Contact Sensei Andy Major 07941 164544, email [email protected]. More details at www.teashido.co.uk
LAUGHTER WORKOUT (LAUGHTER YOGA). Laughter is a great stress buster and has many scientifically proven health benefits. The body does not know the difference between real and pretend laughter, you still get the same benefits. We have a Loughton Group and for details of forthcoming workshops, please visit www.laughterworkout.co.uk for more information. Come and join us.
Lee 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.
Loughton Astronomical Society (LAS). New members welcome. Meets Thurs 8pm at Scout Hut, Theydon Bois. Tel. 01992 815804. www.las-astro.org.uk. Also, junior section, 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.
Loughton Bridge Club meets Monday and Wednesday at Oak View School, Whitehills Road, Loughton IG10 1TS. 7.15 for 7.30pm start. Guests welcome. We run a host system so you can come without a partner. Further details at www.bridgewebs.com/Loughton/
Loughton Camera Club, Lopping Hall, Loughton. Meet every Wednesday 8-10pm. New members welcome. Contact John Banks 020 8508 4199.
Loughton Folk Club meets every Thursday from 8pm at Loughton Club, 8 Station Road, Loughton, IG10 4NX. Parking front and rear. Email [email protected] or call Jill Coombes 0776 214 6623
Messy Days—Mother and Toddler Group, Monday and Fridays 10am to 11am. St Mary’s Church Hall, Theydon Bois. Come along for some messy fun. £4.50 per session. Discount for second child. Pre-school Learning accreditation. Ring Lindsay on 01992 814487.
Musical Minis—Pre-school fun time music group. Classes in Epping and Buckhurst Hill. Call Claire on 01992 787793
Osteopath—Epping Osteopathic & Sports Injuries Clinic, The Limes Medical Centre, Theydon Bois 01992 815 166
Parkinson’s UK—Harlow & District Branch. Meet at the David Livingstone Club, 11 Potter Street, CM17 9AE every Wednesday 11am-3pm. On the first Wednesday of each month there is a speak-er from 1 to 3pm. For more information contact Secretary Corinne—Branch mobile 07982 094194 or email [email protected]. All welcome.
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 ses-sion call Peter Lumb 01992 571744 or visit www.ehpetanque.co.uk
Physiotherapist. Appointments available at Theydon Bois Pharmacy, 10 Forest Drive, Theydon Bois CM16 7EY. Contact Jayne Gould Chartered Physiotherapist on 07963 349754 www.jg-physio.co.uk
Piano Club—Loughton Methodist Church. Wednesdays 10-12noon. 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.
PROBUS. FOREST Probus Club is actively seeking new members. Monthly meetings on second Friday 12.30pm & lunch at County Hotel, Oak Hill Woodford Green. Please contact the Secretary [email protected] or 020 8529 6500
Rotary Club of Loughton and Buckhurst Hill—meet at The Blue Boar, Abridge, RM4 1UA. On Thursdays at 1pm (1st and 3rd Thurs-days) and 6.30pm (2nd and 4th Thursdays). For further details call A Harvey on 01992 572867 or visit www.loughtonrotary.org.uk
South West Essex Choir welcomes new members. We meet at Loughton Methodist Church, High Road, Loughton IG10 1RB on Tuesdays 7.45-10pm. No audition is necessary. Please contact Mary McElarney on 01992 812606 or [email protected] More information at www.southwestessexchoir.org.uk
Station Road Wellness Centre, Osteopathy, Chiropody, massage, reflexology, Reiki. 12 Station Road, Epping. Tel. 01992 570003.
St John Ambulance—Epping Community First Responders help to save lives. Full training given. Please contact Sandra Newman on 01992 572545 for more details.
St 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. £2 including tea and biscuits.
Tappy Toes—Fun and creative dance and movement classes for girls and boys aged 20 months to 4 and a half years. Classes in Epping, Loughton and Ongar. Tel no 01992 265306, or email [email protected]
WEA Loughton & Epping Branch Details from www.wea-essex.org.uk, leaflets in the libraries. Phone Bettie Bock, 020 8508 4919 or e-mail: [email protected]
West Essex Flower Club, Thornwood Village Hall, Weald Lane. Meet 2nd Monday of each month (except January and August) From 1.45pm. Visitors and new members always welcome. Contact the Club Secretary for further details on 01992 577036
West Essex Ramblers. Walk every Wed, Thurs, Sat & Sun. Most walks countryside, some London. About 10 coach rambles Apr-Oct. Each year have a British & foreign walking holiday. For a sample programme, call 020 8502 1628.
Woodford 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.
The Woodford Singers meet every Wednesday evening in the Methodist Church, South Woodford. Wide range of musical styles from classical and folk songs to musical theatre and madrigals. Contact musical director Kathleen Savage at [email protected] or Anna Knight on 07958 795824.
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Yoga – Private or semi private yoga classes in your home or work, in and around the Epping area. Please call/text Louise on 07771 995533 or visit www.eppingyoga.co.uk for more information.
Yoga classes and workshops for all levels in Epping and North Weald, Tues/Weds/Thurs/Sat. Contact Amy on 07841 378364 or visit www.amybrambleyoga.blogspot.com for more details.6pm. Please contact Dorothy on 01992 574623.
Ivenga Yoga, Lindsay Street, Epping. Mondy evenings from 6pm. Please contact Dorothy on 01992 574623.
Yoga—’Fitness Yoga’. Mondays 7pm—8pm at Theydon Bois Primary School, Orchard Drive. A revitalising and relaxing workout including a blend of Yoga based postures, traditional stretching, core exercises from Pilates, balance work and a final relaxation section. Taught to relaxing music. First class FREE, then £25 per month. Contact Lucilla on 07956 695077 Email [email protected], www.onestopfitness.co.uk
Yoga (Vinyasa & Hatha), Private classes in Epping & Buckhurst Hill 07725 653682.
(Aqua) Zumba—Loughton Leisure Centre. Splash your way into shape. Tuesdays 8pm. Just call Linda on 07909 962901.
Zumba Fitness—Mondays St Michael’s Church, Loughton 8-9pm; Tuesdays Theydon Bois Primary School 7-8pm; Fridays Loughton Club 10-11am. Email [email protected] or call Laura 07581 673998 or Lisa 07775 553722.
Zumba Gold/Dance Workouts for Older Active Adults—Dance workouts to Latin music, taken at a gentle easy to follow pace. Classes at St John’s Church Rooms, Epping on Wednesdays at 3pm and St Mary’s Church Hall, Theydon Bois on Thursdays at 11.45am. Classes run for 45 mins, £5. Contact Alison, an experienced, qualified dance teacher of the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing on 07790 701723.
Doctors Surgeries The Limes Medical Centre, The Plain, Epping Appointments/Emergencies/Cancellations 01992 573 838 Theydon Bois Branch, Thrifts Mead 01992 812 450 Dr Lowry & Partners, High Street, Epping 0844 5769797
Hospitals St Margaret’s Hospital, Epping 01992 561 666 Princess Alexandra Hospital, Harlow 01279 444 455 NHS Direct 111
Care Services Bluebird Care – provides a full range of care services from shopping and companionship to full personal care including live-in care 24 hours per day, 365 days per year. Bluebird Care Redbridge Office 0208 989 8444 Bluebird Care Brentwood Office 0127 7230 763 And Bluebird Care Chelmsford Office 01245 263 962
Sports Centres & Fitness Studios Epping Sports Centre 25 Hemnall Street 01992 564 564 Waltham Abbey Swimming Pool Roundhills 01992 716 733Loughton Leisure Centre Traps Hill, Loughton 01992 564 57 Concept Fitness UK 224b High Street, Epping 01992 579050 www.conceptfitness
Buckhurst Hill open-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 organised by the Loughton Residents Association on the first Sunday of the month. Centric Parade, High Road, Loughton. 9am-2pm.
FAB—Fabulous and Beautiful. If you are undergoing chemotherapy 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.
SmartNet Essex — Meet monthly lunch meetings for informal business networking at the Blue Boar, Abridge. Meet on the second Thursday of the month. Pay-as-you-go. Call Julie to book on 07843 260 186 or email [email protected].
EppNet—Business Networking. Meet every Wednesday morning for breakfast, 7.15 to 9am at The Bell Hotel, Epping. For more details email [email protected] or call Vincent Goode on 07931 580031.
Music at Marigolds Jazz Club, Harlow Cricket Club, Chippingfield, Old Harlow, CM17 0DJ. Enquiries 01279 414174/421763. Doors open 7.30pm. Price guide £7-£8. www.musicatmarigolds.co.uk June 13 Doc K’s Blues Band June 27 Nick Newell Quartet July 11 Bad Hair Day July 25 The Louis Stewart Quarter
LADS 2014 Season The Imaginary Invalid by Moliere, 12th-14th June Tickets cost £10 each and can be purchased though the LADS website www.lads.org.uk or by calling the booking line on 07552 736 110. For membership information, contact Dan Cooper at [email protected]
Flower Festival—June 13, 14 and 15 at All Saints’ Theydon Church Garnon (see page 7)
Epping Forest & District Stamp Club Auction—Saturday June 21, Roding Valley High School, Alderton Hill (Brook Road entrance), Dining Hall, Loughton IG10 3JA. Viewing from 1.45pm. Start 2.15pm. Free entry. Further details contact Roger Pearce 0208 281 1386 or Keith Smith 0208 505 5620.
Theydon Bois Open Gardens’ Day—Sunday June 22 (see page 7)
Woodford Singers Midsummer Concert—Sunday June 22 at the Church of the Holy Innocents, High Beach at 3pm. A mix of folk songs, old favourites and English madrigals. World War I tribute medley. Retiring collection, part of which will be donated to Help for Heroes.
Art & Craft Exhibition—Saturday June 28 at Buckhurst Hill Communi-ty Association. Work by students of classes in painting, drawing, printmaking, pottery, sculpture, needlecraft and china painting. Also plant sale, bric-a-brac and book stalls, and strawberry teas. 10am to 4pm. Bedford House, Westbury Road, Buckhurst Hill IG9 5NW (Reg. charity No. 301268). Cost: Entry free (donations welcome). Contact [email protected] or call 020 8504 6668
Donkey Derby, The Green, Theydon Bois– Sunday July 13 (see pages 6 & 7)
Epping Horticultural Society Annual Show Dig for Victory 75th Year St John’s Church from 12.30—August 23 (see page 7)
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