July 2013

July 2013 THE MAGAZINE THAT KEEPS YOU IN TOUCH Est. 1893

Simon started the

race with a tricorn We had a Great Day
pirates hat but

soon after starting As you can see from photos below we were happy with the

a girl acquired it way the day went. I have included as many photos as I could in
Finlay was born this edition but will probably have to show rest in the next and
during a Fun Run online.

three years ago.

His birthday was

on 19th June 2013.

Simon has run

with the buggy

every year since.

His wife Emma

said they may

have to upgrade

the buggy soon, I

suggested a Bruno & Daughter Francesca
motorised one

may be a good

idea.

Awards For Three Pupils Barbara and our grandaughter Chloe
See inside for details.... Email: [email protected]

Web : www.hatfield-heath.co.uk/magazine

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Church festival Flowers Classic Cars
Saints was the Theme

Paul Dixon

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FUN

Dave Page handing out medal RUN
to knackered runner
Janice Page
Unicycle
This years fun run saw a bumper number of runners ready
Pogo Stick Tightrope to take on the 1.6 or 3.2 miles undulating course of the
2013 Hatfest fun run.
92 under 15 year olds and 24 adults registered for the
annual event organised by Janice and Dave Page. The
event was a great success thanks to a great team providing
lots of help to keep things running smoothly.
Carole and Sandi dealt with the mad rush on the
registration desk, Rita handed out medals and awarded the
special prize for U15 girls, Daphne handed out much
needed drinks of water at the finish, as did Kim and
Stewart who provided the water station at the halfway
point. Derek, Karen, Jan, Amy, Linda, Alan, Justin and
Danny from Harlow Running Club provided marshalling
expertise and ensured no one got lost or left behind.
"It was great to see so many youngsters and adults
enjoying the run and cheering on friends and fellow
competitors" said Janice "it makes all the organising effort
worthwhile".
The results were :-
U15 girls - 1st place: Nellie Eastland, 2nd place:
Francesca Jarrett, 3rd place: Hannah Owen
U15 boys - 1st place: Nicholas Phillips, 2nd place: Jed
Liddell, 3rd place: Stephen Fafalios
Adult Ladies - 1st place: Rosely Cabus, 2nd place: Sarah-
Anne Austin, 3rd place: Angela Mackenzie
Adult Men - Joint 1st place: Rory and Simon Sale, 2nd
place: Paul Dixon, 3rd place: Matt Jones
Best fancy dress was awarded to Pirates Finn and Simon
Rose
Thanks Janice and Dave
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DIXON & CO LETTER TO THE PARISH COUNCIL

Chartered Certified Accountants Dear Ernie,(Parish Clerk)

For all your tax and accounting needs I had intended to attend this month's meeting and bring
this issue up in the open forum, unfortunately I am now
Contact Paul Dixon Tel: 01279 739076 unable to attend and wondered, as clerk, if you could
raise it for me (I appreciate it is far too late to be an
www.dixonandco.com agenda item)

Wallburys, Stortford Road, Hatfield Heath As I am sure with most open forum issues it take the
Bishop’s Stortford, CM22 7DL form of a complaint (two actually) I attend the URC
church yard at least three times a week, often more as
13023 January December 2013 my great grandparent, two grandmothers and a grandfa-
ther, plus many great aunts and uncles and also my dear
Dad. The visits are being spoilt by the ever growing
"mountain" of horse manure bordering the church yard.
In the recent warm weather the smell was overpower-
ing. I took my Mother to the church yard this morning
(10/06) and she was most upset as the smell of ammo-
nia was disgusting and we could not stay long at all. I
believe the church secretary has written to the owners
of the field but to no avail.

The same people make Barker's lane almost impassable
in the wet weather as their heavy vehicles churn up the
mud atrociously.

Are owners of such establishments duty bound to have
the manure removed from site? Any help or leverage
the parish council could bring to bear would be greatly
appreciated. Name and address supplied

Royal British Legion

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10th August 2013

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Tel: Alison 01279 776 272 or 07826 252 321
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Monday to Friday
Hatfield Heath
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Hatfield Heath l Bishops Stortford l Hertfordshire l CM22 7EA &
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Head teacher: J H Clements MA Are Available for

Hatfield Heath Community Primary School Children’s Parties

Summer Fair Small tables and chairs now available

We would like to thank the following Parents and/or Companies for providing Celebrations
either goods or services for us towards the Summer Fete:
including
We would like to thank the following Parents and/or Companies for
providingeither goods or services for us towards the Summer Fete: Wedding Receptions

Mr Brooker – Howick & Brooker Estate Agents for their Classes etc., etc.,
advertising boards and sponsoring the fete
The Co-Operative for donating the 1st Prize PREFERENTIAL RATES
& a hamper for the Raffle plus ice cream FOR

Hatfield Broad Oak Sausages for donating their sausages LOCAL ORGANISATIONS
Mr & Mrs Drage, Churchgate Sausages AND
for donating their burgers
LOCAL RESIDENTS
Mr & Mrs Kugachandran of Sheering Newsagents
for donating ice pops For Details Telephone

Mrs Topcott & Mrs Howard, The Shed Cafe, 01279 730 544
The Maltings, Sawbridgeworth for donating coconuts Continued on next page............
The Hatfield Heath Festival Committee for loan of their games
Mr Ahmed for helping us move things about and set up 13020 January to December 2013
And the following companies, most of whom are local, for
supporting their village school with donations for Raffle Prizes:

Down Hall Country House Hotel,
Hatfield Heath; In-Shape Fitness, Hatfield Heath, The
Thatcher‛s Pub, HatfieldHeath, Hunters Meet Hotel, Spa &
Restaurant, Hatfield Heath; Arts & Roses Florist, Hatfield
Heath; Simple Beauty, Hatfield Heath, Hatfield Heath
VillageTea Rooms and Lolly Lou Hairdressers, Bishops Stortford.
And finally, the PFA Committee, the volunteer parents and
staff who have helped us with their hard work beforehand

and today to pull this all
together – thank you for your continued support!

Sara & Caroline x

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Drains and Sewers are not a great subject to talk about HOLISTICARE
but I feel someone has to do it.
As a resident of Broomfields we have experienced PHYSIOTHERAPY
numerous drain blockages over the 10 months or so MYOFASCIAL RELEASE
resulting in a lot of expense and effort on our part to
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no need to use the drains. related problems
This matter is not only an inconvenience but a health
hazard especially during the hot weather. · Gentle treatment for new mothers and
I would be grateful if people could could give this babies
matter a lot of attention in an effort to keep our
sanitation working. To make an appointment or for more information,
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FRIENDS OF HOLY TRINITY HATFIELD HEATH
RAINFALL
QUIZ NIGHT May 2013

SATURDAY 6th of July Hatfield Heath Rainfall May 2013 Total for month
In the Institute 41.75mm
10
7pm for 7.30pm start (1.64 inches)
Tables of 8 - £8 a head 9
PLOUGHMAN’S SUPPER
8
To book your table or individual tickets
7Rainfall
contact Lesley 01279 870 390 6 mm

5

4

3

2

1

0

Twelve raindays in May 2013 prduced only 1.64
inches, which is 82% of our May average.

May Extremes

High
4.94 inches in 2007
4.11 inches in 2000

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Garden Watch

No Ladbyirds, very few honey bees and a reasonable
number of large Bumble Bees. Dragonflies and dam-
sel flies appeared towards the end of May.
During mid-May we were visited by a male sparrow
with a Long White Tail. Swallows, House Martins
and Swifts were around three weeks later than usual
arriving from the 19th of the month.

Tel: 01279 461 052 A grey squirrel was spotted crossing over the Bishop
Stortford road on an overhead cable.
(Answer phone)
Probably thought it safer than crossing by road!!
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BBC to give radio talks by the
01279 739 156 07736 929 440 Royal Horticultural Society.
He gave regular Sunday
5 Cox Ley, Hatfield Heath afternoon talks entitled “In
Your Garden” in which he was
renowned for giving sound
practical advice. He gave the
first television gardening

broadcast in 1936 from a plot

created at Alexandra Palace. During the war he came

to the fore when the Ministry of

Agriculture started the “Dig for

Victory” campaign. He thus had

a major impact on the growing

of vegetables during the war but

it is said that his personal

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13037 Jan - Dec 2013 the outside broadcast

FESTIVAL THANK YOU'S camera equipment. It
was not until 1968 that
Our Committee, for all their hard work , Brendan “Gardeners’ World”
of Hunters Meet for helping with the Music was aired, for a short
Festival, AQL - Sponsoring Music Festival, Gig time from the Oxford
Gear -Rob Aitken for organising acts, Rob Muir for Botanic Gardens but
organising the supply of equipment. from 1969 from “The Magnolias” in Shrewsbury, the
All the Helpers who turned up to help assemble and home of Percy Thrower.
then dismount the Tents and Stalls and remove
mountains of litter. Percy Thrower’s father had also been a Head Gardener
Michael Hockley and Jonathan for providing bales and young Percy was determined from an early age to
of straw and clearing up afterwards. follow in his footsteps. He worked under his father for
To all who provided Festival raffle prizes. a time after leaving school and at the age of 18 became
To Dave and dog Ella and to Lesley who lent us a journeyman gardener at Windsor Castle. Most of his
equipment for the Fun Dog Agility. subsequent career was spent as Park Superintendent at
Catherine Lewis for taking photos. several locations. While in Derby he also became a
Also anyone we may have missed leading light in the “Dig for Victory” campaign. He
fell foul of the BBC in 1975 when he agreed to do a
Thank You!

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series of commercials for ICI and was replaced by
Arthur Billit, another gardener of the old school.

1979 saw the arrival of the programme at Geoff Toilet trailers Luxury and
Hamilton’s gardens at Barnsdale in Rutland. After Party Range, single event
graduating from agricultural college he had become a portable and disabled
nurseryman and landscape gardener, opening his own units available for hire.
garden centre. Hamilton was a practical gardener
anxious to share not only his successes but also his 13042 Jan - Dec 2013
failures. He encouraged a cost saving approach but
was also an early advocate of organic gardening. After Do you need childcare?
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plummeted.

Hatfield Heath Gardening Club brought their Chimney Sweep
programme for the first half of the year to a close with
a talk by Tim Carter of Longhouse Plants on “Plants
of the Moment”. In July they are to visit Barnsdale
Gardens before taking their summer break.

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PHIL SNELL

Hatfield Regis

Local History Society

President: Rupert Gosling Esq. Lord of the Manor General Building & Maintenance

The summer outing took place on 5 June with a visit to St. Conversions, Bathrooms, Kitchens
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St. John Houblon in March Phillip Hays gave an
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Phillip covered points of interest and architectural features

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funeral helmets to the indent of the knight in armour. Fencing and Sheds Preserved and Repaired, Hedge Cutting,

Famous people, diverse as including Shrubs and Tree Pruning,
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Henry VIII, Henry Parker,
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Thomas Cromwell and Jane Gardens and Driveways Shingle.

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great many points of interest 13017 January to December 2013

and at the conclusion of MHS Builders
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themselves the many facets Kitchens & Bathrooms
Plastering
and historical aspects. Extensions

The meeting ended with Mrs

Hays providing refreshments

of scones, cream, jam and a

welcomed cup of tea. Our thanks to Phillip and his Wife

for providing a fitting end to a most interesting and

engaging outing. Ivan Cooper

references available on request

The Leisure hour will start again on Call Mark Savage

Wednesday 4th September

We meet at 8pm

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CLEANING Hatfield Regis
SERVICES
Local History Society
Domestic cleaning services
President: Rupert Gosling Esq. Lord of the Manor
I provide -weekly cleaning <£10 per hour>,-
monthly or a one–off basis <£12 per hour>, Awards for Pupils
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for me, Hatfield Heath
Community Primary School.
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10 years’ experience -Top references Two gained awards for three Class Six pupils
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Please call Isabela on School.
07955 658 347 or 01279 370 077 “Their level of creative writing was
amazing”, said judge Mr Frank Walsh who
MEMORIALS presented the awards. There were 22 entries.
The winning pupils were awarded money
J. Day & Son prizes and certificates from the Robin
Gurnett Award, founded in memory of their
late chairman by Hatfield Regis Local
History Society. In first place was Isobel
Drage, second Molly De Carvalho and third
Macy Howard. Class teacher is Miss S.
O’Mahony.

Station Road, Bishop’s Stortford

Bishop’s Stortford 01279 654 455 Miss S O’Mahony and Frank Walsh
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:From left to right: Isobel, Molly and Macy
with Frank Walsh in the background.

Fellow judge Mr Ivan Cooper, author of the
Society’s latest publication “Prisoner of War
Camp 116” which was located at Mill Lane
in the village, gave a presentation on the
project with a visual tour of the remains of
the camp and what life was like there for the
prisoners and guards and answered questions.

Hatfield Heath Community Primary School! “Wendycot”,Chelmsford Road,
Hatfield Heath,
The Competition
Bishop’S Stortford, Herts
Year 6 were asked to take part in a competition,
the Robin Gurnett award. We were asked to write Opening Hours
an essay based upon events which occurred in Hat- Mon - Fri 8am - 5.30pm
field Heath during the Second World War. On
Sat 9am - 1pm
Tuesday 21st May we received notification of the
results when we were visited by Mr Frank Walsh Tel: 01279 730 274

and Mr Ivan Cooper. Macy Howard came 3rd and [email protected]
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won £10, Molly De Carvalho came 2nd and won
£15 and the winner was Isobel Drage who received 1305 January 2012 to December 2013
£20! Along with their cash prizes they received a
signed certificate from the Lord of the Manor.

The competition was run by The Hatfield Heath
Regis Local Historical Society. We had to use
events that actually happened. To get this informa-
tion we used the History of Hatfield Heath book.
There, we found out very interesting facts about
what happened to this calm, tranquil society, in-
cluding the arrival of evacuees and the establish-
ment of the POW camp.

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We offer a Hatfield Heath Community Primary School!
Complete Service
Extract from ‘Hatfield Heath –
DESIGN
CERAMIC TILING World War 2’ by Isobel Drage.

LIGHTING I strode into the broad daylight; it was very warm. Miss
WOODWORK ETC. Appleby walked me through small alleyways, and into a
farm entrance. Noises of cows, pigs, geese and sheep
All carried out with the minimum swarmed around me, and then I came to the house. It was
of fuss and mess by experts! a small, shabby farm cottage with a thatched roof. The
Also all Plumbing & door flung open and three ducks waddled out.
Domestic Heating Installations I gasped. It was very unusual to see this many animals at
once. Miss Appleby took me through a different entrance
SO LOOK NO FURTHER THAN into a barn. The barn was designed as one giant bedroom,
with two stables in the far corner. “You will sleep here.”
C.F OAKES She announced, pointing to a makeshift bed with a
patterned quilt.
Established in Harlow for over 45 years Isobel Drage.
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1311 January to December 2013 The Story of Ivy Lily Renfield

I shovelled some porridge into my mouth and started eat-
ing very, VERY hurriedly. This was it. Today was the
day I, and Lil` Liz, were to be evacuated. Mum had left it
late, not wanting to leave us. WE didn`t want to leave.
Yet, after a while, Mum realised the dangers of staying in
Clapton. Our next door neighbours, Margaret, Bill and
little Betty, were killed by a bomb that landed right on
their shelter. Mum was devastated; Margaret had been her
closest friend. Liz was upset, as Betty had been one of her
best friends, yet she is too young to experience the pain
and suffering Mum has gone through. I know I shouldn`t
say this but I`m glad. Ol` Bill was a right baboon. Bill the
baboon, to me. Yet Margaret was nice and Betty was so
small and sweet, I am going to miss them. But not Bill.
Never that baboon.

Extract from ‘The Story of Ivy Lily Renfield’ by Mol-
ly De Carvalho.

PRISONER OF WAR CAMP
[MILL LANE]

The prisoners of war were allowed out to work on
the nearby farms. The Austrian and German prisoners of
war were kept in a camp at Hatfield Heath and sent out
daily to help on the land. Prisoner of war camp was set

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1 11.30 for 12.00 Luncheon Club URC DANCE CLASSES HISTORY SOCIETY

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ROYAL BRITISH LEGION
7 08.00 Holy Communion 1662 HT
730 042
09.30 Family Service HT Call/Text
BELL RINGERS 730 526
10.30 Family Service with Communion URC Gemma 07508 515 264 CHOIR 730 390

18.30 Evensong HT [email protected] WOMANS LEISURE HOUR

10 10.30 Holy Communion at The Close 730 465

14 09.30 Holy Communion HT VILLAGE HALL CATHOLIC CHURCH
10.30 Family Service with Communion URC 730 544 Hatfield Broad Oak
INSTITUTE
17 11.30 for 12.00 Luncheon Club URC 730 544 01371 872 550
18 20.00 Village Hall Committee Meeting CR TALKING NEWSPAPERS
19 Last day of Summer Term for Primary School PRE-SCHOOL
21 08.00 Holy Communion - 1662 HT (2 ½ -5) 01279 651 270
OR 01279 653 925
09.30 Matins HT
10.30 Family Service URC 730 354 SECRETARY U.R.C.
24 10.30 Midweek Holy Communion HT
LITTLE FRIENDS Betty Bennett.. 01279 508 455
Gardening Club Outing
28 09.30 Holy Communion HT Mother,Baby and Toddler

10.30 Family Service URC followed by Group HEALTH WALK
Church Meeting
Thur 9.45am term time HATFIELD HEATH

Village Hall - 07956 563 710 Friday 10am outside
Broomfield Surgery 731 434
01279 730 375

URC HEALTH WALK

FRIDAY CLUB (7-12 yrs) LITTLE HALLINGBURY
739 218 Monday 10.30am Village Car
Park 722 156
JO JINGLES

H-Village Hall / CR-Committee Room H / HT-Holy (6 mths - 7years) 868 410
Trinity Church / URC-United Reform Church / FARMERS MARKET
I-Institute / S-School
SCHOOL FOOTBALL 07956 563 710

CLUB

SCOUTS 812 586 KEEP FIT FOR OVER 50S
Village Hall
CUBS Chris Hancock
731 646 Weds 9.30am 07776 221 975

BROWNIES 734 391

SUNDAY CLUB KEEP FIT

9.30am Holy Trinity Village Hall Fridays 9.30am

730 288 07776 221 975

KARATE 445 539 BOOTCAMP
Village Hall
JUNIOR KARATE
HEALTH WALK 01992 575 679 Mon 9.15am-10am &
HATFIELD HEATH Thurs 7pm-7.45pm

Friday 10am outside BRIDGE CLUB 723 948 Men and women of all ages &
Broomfield Surgery shapes 07775 663 742
01279 731 434 GARDENING CLUB

PLAY BUS FOR UNDER FIVES 730 425 VISITING OPTICIAN

OPEN COFFEE 01279 443 181

MORNING AT 730288 NEIGHBOURHOOD

INSTITUTE WATCH

LUNCHEON CLUB Paula O'Sullivan 730 281

For all Senior Citizens [email protected]

730 581

ITALIAN LANGUAGE Afternoon
Michelina 07786 341 754 Evening Bowls
724 833
Bowls
SPANISH LANGUAGE 730 539

Ann Whale 01279 731 288

Buffy Bus is a playbus designed to give the under fives an FOOTBALL CLUB 730 Men and women of all ages
opportunity to paint, play and socialise in a playgroup 212

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NEXT PARISH COUNCIL MEETING LIST OF WEBSITES

URC Hall Wed 7.30pm 10th July CLUBS, GROUPS ETC. IN VILLAGE

PARISH COUNCIL Village Magazine - view past 27 issues
Parish Clerk - Ernie Fenwick.................. 730 770 www.hatfield-heath.co.uk/magazine
Email : [email protected]

Mark Lemon Chairman ..........................730 581 www.facebook.com/HatfieldHeathFestival
(District Councillor)
Vice Chairman -David Parish ................ 730 573 Eden Surgery Websites
Mel Sullivan............................................. 731 434
Bart Sheekey.............................................. 730 663 (Repeat prescriptions can be applied for on these sites)
Robert Jones............................................... 730 741 Broomfields :.......www.hatfieldheathsurgery.co.uk
Gary Waller................................................ 739 345 Broad Oak:....www.hatfieldbroadoaksurgery.co.uk
Sandra Saban.............................................. 730 042
Steve Foster................................................ 730 690 School...........www.hatfieldheath.essex.sch.uk
Domenica Ciccarelli....................................739 350
H. H.Football Club:.....www.facebook.com/hatfieldfc

H.H. Cricket Club: www.freewebs.com/hatfieldheathcc

PHONE NUMBERS OF Bridge Club...www.hatfieldheathbridgeclub.org.uk
POLICE, DOCTORS, SAMARITANS
Parish Council ...........www.hatfieldheath.com
SCHOOL & CHURCHES
Parish council website is now live
PCSO Jo Trevail-Philips Email:[email protected]
Pc Brad Healey Email: [email protected] The Mobile Library Hatfield Heath

Mobile for above police officers........ 07989 174 801 Tuesday visits Fortnightly
Essex Police Non Emergency.............101 Broomfields 2.45pm to 3.35pm
The Close 3.40pm to 4pm
Emergency ............................................... 999 The Heath 4.05pm to 4.35pm

DOCTORS Broomfields......................... 01279 730 616 HIRE UR CHURCH HALL FOR
DOCTOR Broad Oak............................ 01279 718 245 BIRTHDAY PARTIES
DOCTOR Sawbridgeworth.................... 08444 773 360
THE SAMARITANS............................... 01279 421 110 You can hire the hall for children's parties
£10.50 / hour Tel :01279 730 581

HATFIELD HEATH C.P. SCHOOL...... 01279 730 382 MAGAZINE DETAILS
PRE-SCHOOL........................................ 01279 730 354

HOLY TRINITY Deadline
Tue16th
Rev. Stewart Gibbs.......................................01279 730 288

CHURCH WARDENS
Lesley Noel ................................................ 01279 870 390
Eileen Ashworth .........................................01279 730 610

URC Rev Terry Keen............................. 01279 626 771 JulyBruno
URC Secretary - Betty Bennett...................01279 508 455 Barbara
HALF HOUR HELPERS........................ 07944 748 478
Email :- [email protected]
H.H. TENANTS FORUM MEMBER
Send your letters /articles/ reports /photographs, by hand, CD, or
David. N. Parish 730 573
email - [email protected].

If posting or delivering by hand you can send direct to me :-

Bruno(Editor) “Manor Lodge”, Chelmsford Rd, Hatfield

Heath CM22 7BD.

Editor: - Bruno Scheggia (Skedja) 01279 730 498

Hatfield Heath Hatfield Broad Oak Bruno’s Mobile Phone number 07768 606 309
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Treasurer: - Mel Sullivan 01279 731 434
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Tues 8am-4.30pm Tues 8.30am-6.30pm
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Thu 8am-4.30pm Thu 8.30am-6.30pm
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Sat 8am-11am Sat Closed
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Clean & Efficient Local History Society
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President: Rupert Gosling Esq. Lord of the Manor
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We will be meeting again
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13070 Feb 2014 WINDOWS ON THE PAST

Hatfield Haven Care Home When the Parish Magazine celebrated its 50th Year
anniversary in 1943, the Vicar, and Magazine Editor,
Stortford Road, Hatfield Heath, Bishops Stortford, Herts. CM22 7DL the Rev A F Gardiner contacted earlier incumbents
going back to the first edition in 1893 to ask them to
Tel: 01279 730 043 write about their reminiscences during their time at
Hatfield Heath. All replied!.and gave a fascinating
www.hatfieldhaven.co.uk account of life in the Village during their period of
occupation. In particular the accounts given by the
Features: Vicars during the two World Wars gave an insight as
╚ Serene and homely environment; to life here which could not be obtained by any
╚ 24 hours care in compliance with CQC Care Standards history book.
╚ Medical care provided by local group practice;
Rev E A DuCane 1915-1927
district nurse, physiotherapist and a chiropodist; Col Harry Broke of Gladwins - Peoples Warden
╚ Highly qualified and motivated staff - RMA and Mr E Perry - Vicars Warden
Mr P V Broke - Peoples Warden
NVQ qualifications; Daniel Day - Sexton
╚ 20 single and 1 double newly refurnished and Miss Clara Coleman - Secretary
The- Rev. E. A. DU CANE followed in 1915. His
redecorated reminiscences form a very important and interesting
rooms (newly built extension included) chapter in the history of the parish and will be
╚ Each bedroom fitted with an en-suite bathroom and preserved as such. Unfortunately restrictions of paper
call system to summon help; and, space prevent us from printing them at length, for
╚ A newly extended and enlarged day lounge with Flat
creen TV and radio. Mr. Du Cane is, as he says, as1 full of matter " as Elihu!
╚ Large dining room with excellent meals on offer
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After referring to the great kindness of Mrs. Horace

Broke in welcoming him and Mrs. Du Cane to

Gladwyns lor a few weeks after their arrival while

the drainage at the Vicarage was being reorgan-

ised, he continues : " The War had then been in

progress about a year and most of the younger men

had already gone. If I am not mistaken I think 79

joined up straight away before conscription came in.

A cyclist company of the London Regiment was

billeted in the village under Captain Cole at Trinity

Hall. They gave a very good concert and farewell

entertainment to the village in Trinity Hall before

they left for service in France in, I think, March,

1916. A young R.F.C. officer named Prothero on

his first flight from Farnbrough got out of his

course and crashed in a ditch near the farm where

Mr. and Mrs. Gus Reynolds lived. He was himself

unhurt and we entertained him at the Vicarage. He

had been in some Scots Regiment through the.

retreat from Mons and I remember his speaking of it

as' the greatest sport '—-such is the reaction of

youth to adventure! The break-down lorry arrived

next morning. It had been held up at Harlow all night

by the local Police because it had not got a rear

light. In case of invasion arrangements were made

to evacuate the civil population into Hertford-

shire, and Mr. Stuart, the Schoolmaster, and I were to

be in charge of the old people and the children. To

leave the main roads clear we were to go by a devi-

ous route by the Down Hall road to the lane past

Sheering church and so through Sheering Back

Lane and through Sawbridgeworth .... At night Escape
Special Constables had to patrol the roads and Mr.
Stuart and I used to go together. Among things start-
ed during the War was the sale of Savings Certifi-

cates. Mr. W. M. Rooke was the Treasurer and Love Length Love Volume Love Lift

I acted as Secretary and collector When Mr. NEW L.V.L. LASHES AT ESCAPE
Rooke left the Heath, Mr. A. Robertson succeeded

him and my sister Miss Du Cane took on 'my work."

[Allotments behind the School were started for

growing potatoes. There was a danger too of a

coal shortage and the Vicarage coachhouse was

made a depot. " We sold altogether about 33

tons of coal. Mr. F. Bruty and Mr. B. Hockley Before After
managed the sale and distribution." Anti-aircraft
guns were posted in the neighbourhood]. * The THE REVOLUTIONARY ALTERNATIVE TO LASH EXTENSIONS

first I knew of the signing of the Armistice on No- 50% OFF all I.P.L
vember llth, 1918, was when a lorry filled with ex-

cited and cheering men of the gun crew at

Sheering came driving through the village. Our

little church on the Heath was crowded that evening • Permanent Hair Reduction
when we had a service of Thanksgiving. When all • Photo Rejuvenation
the men had returned home we had a Victory cele- • Acne Control
bration of sports and a parish tea, the tables being

put out on the Heath: The first Armistice Day Plus introducing a new advanced Facial
service was, I think, held at the Memorial Cross
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years. Later, as the numbers attending grew too large
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children attending the Church and the Chapel

schools]. Before I leave the subject of children I

must mention the quaint and surprising question

which was put by a small boy to his aunt as she her-

self told me. He was evidently impressed by my

01279 882 822 height [6ft. 63/4in.—Ed.] and ; asked her ' Which is
the biggest—God, or the Devil, or Mr. Du Cane ?'—a
For over 30 years we have been surprising combination !
carrying out local, national and
overseas relocations for personal The Churchwardens when I became Vicar were Lt.
and business clients. We Col. H. Broke and Mr. E. W. Perry. On Col.
understand that everyone's move is Brake's death in Dec. 1923 his place was taken by
different and that is why we tailor his brother Mr. P. V. Broke and he and Mr. Perry
our service to each individual were still in office when I left. I shall always be
customers needs. grateful to them for. their friendship and loyal
Kings Removals was set up as and still support. The Parish Clerk all my time was dear old
runs as a family business today. Great emphasis is put on customer
satisfaction and this is why a high percentage of our work comes from Daniel Day who put in 471/! years of loyal and
recommendations and repeat business. devoted service to the Church as Parish Clerk.
All will remember the beautiful order in which
www.kingsremovals.co.uk he kept the Churchyard .... The Parochial Church
Councils measure was passed in 1921 ... A most ex-
cellent Council was elected which entered on its
duties with keenness and enthusiasm and was the
greatest possible help to me. Miss C. Coleman was
elected Secretary and has now done long service
in the office. . . . It also organised a very suc-
cessful bazaar for the repair and restoration of
the church. The bazaar was opened by Mr. W. Foot
Mitchell, then M.P. for the division, and although it
was a wet day realised as far as I remember £120 or
£130." [Here follow some notes about Trinity Hall,
of which a history was given in a recent issue of the
Magazine, as well as of the " tin house," the annexe
bought and given to the Church by Mrs. Horace
Broke.] "I do not think it is generally recognised
what generous friends and supporters of the
Church at Hatfield Heath all the Broke family have
always been as they have gone on the scriptural
principle of not letting their left hand know what
their right hand doeav' As I look .back on the years
1915—1927 when I was your Vicar I am grateful
for all the friendship and kindness which history was
given in a recent issue of the Magazine, as well as
of the " tin house," the annexe bought and given to
the Church by Mrs. Horace Broke.]" I do not think it
is generally recognised what generous friends and
supporters of the Church at Hatfield Heath all the
Broke family have always been as they have gone
on the scriptural principle of not letting their left
hand know what their right hand doeav' As I look
.back on the years 1915—1927 when I was your
Vicar I am grateful for all the friendship and kindness
which was shown to me by all alike, Church and
Chapel. I am indeed thankful that there is a far
greater spirit of goodwill and co-operation between
Church and Chapel than in former days. I hope I
may have "had some small part in helping towards
it. The time of re-union is not yet, though Tarn sure
it is nearer than it was. Meanwhile let us all re-

member the words' Sirs, ye are brethren.1 God bless
you all, my dear old friends."

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who helped on the day, plus all those who made MASSAGE & BODY WORK THERAPY
generous donations and gave raffle prizes. Thank you
to Marian Carter for doing gluten free cakes – they WITH NATASHA TAYLOR
went down a treat!
Special thanks to:- the Hatfield Heath Village Hall 30 minutes from: £20.00 Deep Tissue Massage
Committee for the use of the urn, tea pots etc (we
could not have done it without them!) and to the 60 minutes from: £35.00 Accupressure (NMT)
Hatfield Heath Festival Committee for the loan of a 90 minutes from: £50.00 Myofascial Release
marquee (it served as our insurance against the Cranial & Sacral Release
weather - and it worked!!), Grove Cottage for the 01279 214748 Relaxing Massage
tables and chairs and also to all the neighbours for Indian Head with REIKI
putting up with having the road full of parked cars for 07823 775356
a distance of half a mile. MOBILE HOME VISITS AVAILABLE FULLY QUALIFIED & INSURED
Grove Cottage will benefit from this event to the tune ITEC, FHT Acred Dip, VTCT, REIKI Degree,
of over £3,000 (up on last year) – a very rewarding www.massagetherapyhertfordshire.co.uk
sum. We are most grateful and appreciative of all ELECTROTHERAPY UK
your support which made this possible, not least of all
to the magazines that publicised the event free of Sing Along with Jo Jingles!
charge.
Grove Cottage is affiliated to Mencap and is Fun Music Singing & Movement Classses
maintained by local donations only. It provides
activities for children and adults with learning For children aged 3 months to 5 years
disabilities and respite care for parents/carers. This Chidren’s Parties & Nursery Sessions also available!
provides a much needed break for the families of
these children and adults. For details on classes in:
Many thanks again. We hope to do it again next year Bishop’s Storford, Epping, Harlow
– May Bank Holiday weekend!! Sawbridgeworth, Great Dunmow
Hannah & Michael Shine & Hatfield Heath
Call Lucy on 01279 868 410
HATFIELD HEATH INSTITUTE [email protected]
www.jojingles.com/bishopsstortford
OPEN COFFEE MORNING
13024 January December 2013
Drop in for Tea, coffee and light refreshments
Heath Computers
MONDAY TO FRIDAY MORNINGS
For all your IT needs
10.00 AM – 12 NOON
A chance to meet others and chat All welcome Whether you run a business, or are a home user,
Heath Computers has an IT solution to suit your requirements.
Organised by Holy Trinity Church
Sponsored by the Village Hall Trust Ÿ IT Solutions for home/office
Ÿ Domain Registration and Web Design
FREE but donations welcome Ÿ Mac/PC Support, Repairs and Upgrades
Ÿ Smart Phone/Tablet configuration and setup
Ÿ Network Installation - Fixed and Wireless
Ÿ Internet - Email - Broadband
Virus Protection and Spyware removal

Web: www.heathcomputers.co.uk Office: 01279 912345
Email: [email protected] Mobile: 07958 482889

13026 January to December 2013

SECURITY SYSTEMS GROUP Ltd

For Complete Peace of Mind

Use the Professional Local Installation Company

We Install and Service Burglar Alarms, Fire Alarms and CCTV

Established in 1993 we now have over 2800 systems installed locally
Earning us a proud reputation as a reliable and Trustworthy Company.
We have the Highest Security Qualification NACOSS Gold A Quality Assured ISO 9000 Company
meeting the requirements of All Major Insurance Companies and Police Authorities.
Our Customers include Essex Police, The Salvation Army, St Johns Ambulance and Essex County Bowling Club .

Barry a Company Director lives with his family and has a local office in Hatfield Heath. Our Senior Director is a retired Essex Police Officer
and Home Office Trained Crime Prevention Officer With over 30 years police experience placing him in a unique position to give good advice.

Telephone: 01279 448678 or 01702 547754 or or [email protected]
www.securitysytemsgroup.com

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MINUTES OF PARISH COUNCIL MEETING
HELD AT 7.30 PM ON

WEDNESDAY 8th May 2013
IN THE URC HALL, HATFIELD HEATH

PRESENT:

Cllr Mark Lemon (ML), (Chairman), Cllrs Steve Foster
(SF), Bob Jones (BJ), David Parish (DP), Bart Sheekey
(BS), Mel Sullivan (MS),

Mar 2014 13058 In attendance: Clerk to the Council Ernie Fenwick, and 2
members of the public

Chairmans welcome open forum and chairman's remarks
The Chairman welcomed everyone present and
opened the meeting with the open forum.

Babysitter, · Kerbstones in Broomfields and Cox Ley

Excellent references. · Passageway between Cox ley and Village Hall.
ML and MS agreed to inspect Public right of way
Tutoring available between Village Hall and Cox Ley for dangerous
by qualified Teacher. protruding shrub branches and if identified, the
adjacent landowner to be requested to cut them
07803 823081 back.

“ be your best ” · Telegraph poles on South Side of Church

Based near Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire I provide Personal Training either at · The Heath verges

your home address or at my fully equipped private studio in Hatfield Heath. · Bus Shelter cleaning. Clerk to assign
sweeping/cleaning to Handyman or Litter Pick-
Employing both well proven and current techniques I am equipped to help you ers

achieve your fitness goals whatever they may be. ·   Public accolade to Litter Pickers

Sessions can be inside or outdoors utilising various kit including Kettlebells, 945. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Cllr Sandra Saban (SS), previous engagement. Gary
Suspension Training, Boxing/Padwork, Resistance Tubes, Bosu Ball, Reebok Waller (GW) illness, Domenica Ciccarelli (DC) will be
Deck, medicine balls, slam balls and of course bodyweight exercises to name but late. ECC Cllr Susan Barker (SB) another meeting
a few.
946. MINUTES OF LAST MEETING
Training at my studio includes all the above plus Concept 2 Rowing, Keiser Spin The minutes of the Annual Council Meeting of 8th
May were signed as a true record of the meeting.
Bike, Squat Rack, Olympic Barbell equipment, Pullup & Hi/Low Pulley Stations. The minutes of the Council Meeting of 8th May were
signed as a true record of the meeting.
If you are looking for an enthusiastic and motivating PT who has both the
knowledge and passion to help you reach your goals then get in touch. 947. DECLARATION OF MEMBERS INTERESTS:
BS, MS, BJ members of SSE.
I look forward to meeting you and helping you become a better you! MS declared a personal interest in Item 953 b.v plan-
ning application UTT/13/1428/HHF
David Child Visit
my 948. Public Participation on Agenda Items
Register of Exercise Professionals None
BSc Hons Sports Science website
below 949. reports to / from county and district councillor
REP Level 3 Personal Trainer ML reported he attended annual council meeting
Emergency First Aid at Work

Tel: 07825 565565

[email protected] www.avidfitness.co.uk

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Boundary changes have been submitted and Hatfield
Heath will be joined by White Roding and known as Hat-
field Heath.

950. CLERKS REPORT:

Matters from last meeting and Action Register

1212/12 Footpath clearance in Of Hatfield Broad Oak
Dunmow Road and Specialists in Village and Country Properties
EF
Sawbridgeworth SALES & LETTINGS

Road: FREE APPRAISAL for SALES and LETTINGS

Risk assessment by Tree Drawing provided for record RENT WARRANTY for LANDLORDS
purpose. Clerk to place order
1302/09 warden on all trees on ML (Terms and Conditions apply)
Village Green.
with John Kenney to clear scrub Open: Monday - Friday 9.00am to 5.30pm
Saturday - 9.00am to 1pm
1303/02 Additional dog bins on SB has asked for a Waste MS
1304/04 The Heath Policy Committee meeting [email protected]
Road gullies & culverts (scheduled for early July) T: 01279 717929 F: 01279 717930
1304/06 blocked in Dunmow
Road Complaint registered with ECC SF www:grayandcompany.co.uk
1304/08 Highways. SF to obtain number
1305/08 Project Plan for repairs Baker’s Cottage, Cage End,
and improvements to as ECC system was down
The Heath Hatfield Broad Oak Essex CM22 7HZ
DP reported that
Kerbstones to Cox Ley the working group (WG) had 1301 Jan March May July Sept Dec 2013
need resetting and met with Henry Turtill (HT)
graffiti removal Bidwells who
Write to shared owner- would try to get agreement with
ship homes in Ardley the LoM. Clerk has spoken to WG
Crescent HT and was
given to understand that only
labour and a machine may be
provided by
LoM. DP to contact HT to
clarify situation.

This has been requested EF
from ECC Highways

Letters prepared, wording EF
approved.

B Correspondence
i Letter of complaint regarding large pile of horse

manure bordering URC churchyard. Clerk to write
to Environmental Health UDC
ii Response from Sir Alan Haselhurst re Stansted
Airport. Clerk has invited Sir Alan to attend our
August meeting
iii UDC Community Project Grant Scheme 2013/14
details

951. CHAIRMANS REPORT £5 per session
ML asked regarding cycle racks. Order has been
placed with handyman * Thursday morning outdoor Bootcamp!!
Mrs Leeman 12 Clipped Hedge overlooks recreation *Spring Detox program
ground. Hedge has grown too high and untidy. Clerk
to ask John Kenney to speak to ML about reducing in *Small group Personal Training
height *More Boxing and HIIT Workouts
Beacon will be erected on Thursday or Friday (High Intensity Interval Training)

952. FINANCIAL REPORT: offers 1 to 1 Personal Training in a
private gym in Hatfield Heath.
The bank balance after authorisation of the following
payments is £1623.23, however we are awaiting the To book your place or for more info please call
receipt of grants and VAT which will take the balance
up to £25,549.71 email

953. PLANNING MATTERS
a Decisions by UDC

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Designer Fabrics i None
b Applications
Very best prices on top names in
Fabrics and Wall Coverings i White Horse Inn, The Heath: UTT/13/1105/FUL:
Tel: 07904 415 450 installation of a timber garden gazebo for use as a

Pond Lane, Hatfield Heath, Herts smoking shelter: NO OBJECTIONS

Email: [email protected] ii Horseshoes, Blocks Corner HH: UTT/13/1233/HHF:
alterations and rear extension to existing dwelling: NO
MAN WITH OBJECTIONS
A VAN
iii 19 Ardley Crescent, HH: UTT/13/1111/HHF: proposed
single storey front extension; OBJECTION in front of
building line and too large in keeping with adjacent
property

iv 2 Clipped Hedge, HH: UTT/13/1468/HHF:
replacement porch: NO OBJECTIONS

v Rosemary Cottage, HH: UTT/13/1428/HHF: erec-

tion of shed to rear of garage: NO OBJECTIONS

HATFIELD HEATH LOCATED 954. HIGHWAYS

DELIVERIES – COLLECTIONS – REMOVALS a Footpath clearance in Dunmow Road, Clerk
has circulated apology letter from ECC High-
FRIENDLY RELIABLE SERVICE ways regarding failure to respond. Clerk saw
two operatives and a Highways Maintenance
TEL: 01279 730 632 - MOB. 07885 144 145 van in entrance to Lea Hall farm this after-
EMAIL: [email protected] noon.

Airport b Several potholes in Stortford Road have been marked
Transfers, for filling.
Theatre Nights, Highways panel.
Restaurants. Mini roundabouts A1060/Dunmow Rd & A1060
/Sawbridgeworth Rd. Traffic survey complete
07973 635 143 awaiting analysis and comments from Highways
Pete Isherwood Network group.
www.idrivercars.co.uk Formal requests for pedestrian crossing on A1060
and 30/40mph on Sheering Road only just
Heathrow,Gatwick, received but Highways Panel agreed to invest in
City Airport & Luton. traffic surveys to start ball rolling. Request for
40mph between HH and Sheering will benefit from
support from Sheering PC.
Request for bus shelter by White Horse (Post
Office) is on list of potential schemes.

13046 Jan - Dec 2013

CAMMAS HALL FRUIT FARM

(Located between Hatfield Broad Oak and White Roding)
PICK-YOUR-OWN & FRESHLY READY-PICKED FRUIT & VEG

**OPEN FROM JUNE UNTIL END OF SEPTEMBER**

Strawberries, Gooseberries, Raspberries, Onions, Blackberries, Blackcurrants, Sweetcorn, Cherries, & Blueberries when in Season & Other Local
Produce including Honey & Jam from the Farm

OPEN UNTIL THE LAST SUNDAY OF SEPTEMBER 2013

The Highest Quality Produce at Competitive Prices. Picnic Area, Refreshments, & Free Parking with Beautiful Country Surroundings.

CHILDRENS PLAY AREA & BBQ AREA NEW & IMPROVED CAFÉ FOR 2013
Fresh Coffee, Cakes, & Great Homemade Food Available
Closed on Mondays except for Bank Holidays

10% Discount on quantities over 5 Kg. Cammas Hall Farm is a Quality Assured Farm – Membership No. 6309.
Please keep up to date on opening times, availability and prices by calling 01279-718 777, or visit our website at www.chff.co.uk
Methods of Payment Accepted: Cash, Cheque, Credit/Debit Cards* *£10 min spend applies / Postcode for SatNav: CM22 7JT

**Seasoned logs for sale from our woods (Hornbeam/Ash/Oak)**
Please email for details to [email protected]

Local Delivery Only (Within 5 Miles), Collection by Arrangement

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Highways Rangers are light on requests, consider Carpet...Vinyl...Wood
asking them to clean village sign (sugar soap not
jet washing) and paint frame. (Filling potholes is Supplied and Installed by Knightbrooks ltd
outside their remit.)
Posts outside Doctors surgery. The concrete blocks 01279 730 172 - 07939 739 845 - 07891 191 486
Unit 11.Heath View Pond Lane.Hatfield Heath. CM22 7AB
look worse than the ruts in the grass. Suggest tall-
£8.50 per sqm..includes 11mm underlay,installation,gripper
er posts or obelisks are installed urgently (ie visible rods,door bars,uplift and dispose old flooring.

to driver). .......................................................................................................................................................

955. VILLAGE GREEN Heavy Domestic Loop structure, Bleach Cleanable,
a Request from John Sykes for longer litter picking tool 12 sqm hall stairs and land 4 colours £165

for ditches and ponds. (2m). Clerk to arrange ................................................................................................................................................................................................

Complaints received for the use of weed killer on Budget Twist Pile Bleach Cleanable,
surround to pond. 12 sqm hall stairs and land 9 colours £165

Awaiting GPS survey from HT at Bidwells ................................................................................................................................................................................................

956. PLAY AREA 80%wool 20% nylon 50oz 6 colours
average 12 sqm lounge £270
a Signage. To be erected by handyman. New waste bin
to be secured. Clerk to arrange ................................................................................................................................................
Official opening ceremony has been postponed.
Heavy Domestic Twist Saxony Shag pile 14 colours
957. AFFORDABLE HOUSING average 12 sqm lounge £250
Nothing further to report
................................................................................................................................................................................................
958. REPORTS FROM MEMBERS ON MEETINGS
ATTENDED Vinyl average 6 sqm kitchen or bath room 11 designs £105

MS attended the Highways Panel, the EALC coun- ................................................................................................................................................................................................
cil meeting.
Laminate Floor good quality
959. PERSONNEL WORKING GROUP REPORT 12 sqm 6 colours £260 fitted

960. Matters to be raised by members for the next agenda .................................................................................................................................................................................................
The Heath. Stansted Airport.
.All Prices Shown Include Underlay,Installation,Gripper
961. DATES OF NEXT MEETINGS Rods,Door Bars,uplift dispose old carpets.
Visit Our Showroom
10th July 14th August 11th September To View our Huge Range Of Samples
I Will Then Come To Measure
Meeting closed at 9.05 pm
With Your Chosen Samples and Measure and Quote For
Free at the same time you can see The Carpet Sample in

Your Home.
We can supply any carpet available from any manufacturer

No Hyped Up Sales We Will Give You The Best
We Can For Your Budget

07939 739 845 07891 191 486

CURTAINS

& INTERIOR DESIGN

At Pond Lane Hatfield Heath

Lesley Curtain Design Bespoke Handmade Curtains

Roman Blinds Children’s Room’s

Upholstery Bespoke Head boards

Designer Fabric

Pond Lane, Hatfield Heath, Herts

Tel: 07904 415 450

Email: [email protected]

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Mr Marvel

We hope next year all visitors
will be wearing hats to make it a real Hat Fest

Swift tired after a long day Schoolzout
but he's still got his hat on
AIM OF THE FESTIVAL
Bootcamp
(Excerpt from Governing Document)
Bootcamp
The aim of the Festival is to bring together the
community of Hatfield Heath and improve
community spirit. It will not be a commercial
enterprise. All the clubs, groups etc. in the village
have been invited to join in by running stalls, games
etc. the income of these to benefit their group with a
small percentage taken as a donation towards the
cost of running the Festival.

ARE YOU A STUDENT IN
Hatfield Heath?

THEN TRY FOR A

£50 BOOK TOKEN GRANT

Hatfield Heath Parish Council

The grant of a £50 Book

Token is for students living in

the Parish of Hatfield Heath,

aged 18-23 years old and who

are doing a full time course at

a University or College of

Further Education.

Tel: 01279 730 770
or email:
[email protected]

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I could live in that

Bird House Winner Owl & Pals Stand
Ethan Key

Poppy and Henry
winners of Agility Competition

Ella and Dave Demonstrating how it should be done

Rugby Hat On your

Hobart 's- Tractor and Caravan Engagement
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Lots of Love
Mum, Dad, David & Nan

xxxxxxx