December 2008

Village Magazine

December 2008 THE MAGAZINE THAT KEEPS YOU IN TOUCH Est. 1893

Merry Christmas
TO ALL OUR READERS

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HOLY TRINITY CHURCH
until one remembers who he was. Jesus is God almighty

voluntarily laying aside his divine power to become IS 150 YEARS OLD NEXT YEAR

helpless and dependent and one of us. Almost To Commemorate this, we are starting with a

inconceivable! Yet that is what Christians celebrate each Christmas Tree Festival on Saturday 6th December

year and so do millions around our country and the

world.

God loves us so much that he comes, he lives here and

eventually he dies here for each of us on a Roman cross. The children and staff of Hatfield
That love can never be fully known but can always be Heath School would like to invite the
experienced as all Senior Citizens of the village to join
embracing and them for a Christmas celebration where
wonderfully accepting they will be performing excerpts from
and strengthening. All their Christmas productions.
we have to do is ask.
Christmas is all about Thursday 11th Dec 2008 2.00pm

Jesus Christ and There will be no charge, but numbers are limited, so
without him it loses so please contact the school office on 730382 to reserve
much of its meaning. your place. Places will be issued on a first-come, first-
May we all know Him, the real reason for Christmas. served basis.
Wishing you a very happy Christmas Tim Potter
We look forward to seeing you.

Village Website : www.hatfield-heath.co.uk Email: [email protected]

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Hair by BEE BEE NORMAN MEAD

ALL ASPECTS OF HAIRDRESSING 17th May 1927 - 2nd November 2008
You will be saddened to hear that Norman Mead, SSE's
LADIES and GENTS Deputy Chairman, died on Sunday morning (2nd
:Tuesday’s and Wednesday’s for Senior Citizens November) following an aneurysm the day before. He was
81.
OPEN: Tues & Wed 9am - 5pm• Thur 9am -1pm
Norman was our first
Fri 9am-6pm • Sat 9am-1pm FULLY TRAINED Chairman, from 2002 to
2004, and before that he had
Heath View, Pond Lane, Hatfield Heath led the campaign against the
Tel: 01279 730 870 LONDON HAIR STYLISTS expansion of Stansted airport
as General Secretary of the
Daniel Robinson North West Essex and East
Herts Preservation
& Sons Association (NWEEHPA), a
post which he held from
Independent Family 1986 to the present day.
Funeral Directors Monumental Masons
He was totally dedicated to
A personal caring service our cause. He played a
from family business day or night. leading role in NWEEHPA's
Our trained staff will be pleased to give free campaign during the Eyre Inquiry, in the early 1980s; over
confidential advice on any matter the next two decades he continued to keep a watchful eye
on developments; and when the Government published its
GOLDEN 3 BULLFIELDS airport expansion consultation document in 2002 he
stepped up and took on the heavy responsibility of leading
CHARTER SAWBRIDGEWORTH the newly formed SSE. At a time when increasing years
would have given him the excuse to take life more easily
FUNERAL PLANS 01279 722 476 he remained fully active and involved. Even on the
Monday before he died he attended a meeting of our
79/81 SOUTH STREET WYCH ELM Executive Committee.
BISHOP’S STORTFORD HARLOW
All of us have benefited from Norman's long experience
01279 655 477 01279 426 990 and expertise. He responded to every call for help and
advice. But more than that - he was unfailingly kind and
HASLERS LANE 146 HIGH STREET courteous. Even in the fiercest arguments he was calm and
GREAT DUNMOW EPPING unruffled, never failing to put his case clearly and firmly,
but always respectful of those who took a different view.
01371 874 518 01992 560 890 And he won their respect too. It was symbolic of the
esteem in which he was generally held that in 2005 he was
24 hour Family Careline awarded the MBE.
Golden Charter Pre-Payments Plans

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Norman was a giant in VILLAGE HALL TRUST
more ways than one, and
if we say that SSE now CAR PARK ATTENDANT
stands on the shoulders
of giants it is Norman The Village Hall is looking to employ a parking
that we most have in attendant to ensure that the village hall car park is used
mind. We have lost him only by those authorised to do so.
at a critical time, when The position would be part-time and flexible so far as
we are just about to Queen awarding Norman the MBE the working days are concerned. It would involve no
embark on the Inquiry into the proposal to establish a more than two hours per day on each working day.
second runway at Stansted. We shall miss his wisdom and Rates of pay will be commensurate with the nature and
advice, but we shall be all the more determined to carry responsibility of such a position and will be above the
our campaign to the successful conclusion that he would minimum wage.
have wanted and for If you are interested or want further information please
which he had worked contact Michael Briscoe on 730 674 (evenings)
for so many years.

Our sympathies go Hatfield Heath
out to Norman's
family, but especially
to Beryl, who has
been such a tower of
support to Norman
and a great inspiration in her
own right.
Peter Sanders Chairman, Stop
Stansted Expansion

ROYAL BRITISH LEGION

Norman was Branch Chairman of Hatfield Heath Are Available for
RBL for just over 20 years, he was also President of
Children’s Parties
'E' group - Hatfield Heath, Ongar, North Weald,
Abridge, Roydon, Nazeing .......

He was Church Warden of St Giles in Great Celebrations
Hallingbury, was very involved with the
History Group, and has been on the Local including
Council.......
We would have to add many more pages to the Wedding Receptions
magazine to include everything he was involved in.
At the church service the vicar said that already they Classes etc., etc.,
have been many times at meetings when it has been
said "Oh! Norman used to do that".

You’re definitely going to be missed Norman

Royal British Legion Hatfield Heath & District PREFERENTIAL RATES
FOR
The recent Branch Poppy Appeal has raised, to date,
£5572.70. Thank you to all who help and all who gave LOCAL ORGANISATIONS
contributions. AND

STOP STANSTED EXPANSION'S LOCAL RESIDENTS
COMMUNITY CALENDARS 2009
NOTELETS AND XMAS CARDS For Details Telephone

You can buy by phoning Bruno & Barbara on 01279 730 544
01279 730 498,

Calling in at Manor Lodge, Chelmsford Road,
Emailing : [email protected]

Calendars Only £6
Size A3 (11ins wide x 16ins long)

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All proceeds to SSE's campaign fund

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CARPENTER

John Adamson SSE TAKES GOVERNMENT TO COURT
Climate change impacts cannot just be ignored says
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Stop Stansted Expansion (SSE) has today lodged an
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decision by the Government to sanction an additional 10
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The campaign group's action comes within days of it
MHS Builders being confirmed that a Public Inquiry to consider BAA's
plans for a second runway at Stansted is to start in April
Extensions 2009 and would derail these plans if the legal challenge
All types of carpentry succeeds. [see Note 1]SSE's legal action will challenge
Roofing and tiling three aspects of the Government's decision to approve the
UPVC windows, doors and conservatories extra 10 million passengers a year and the related extra
Loft/Garage conversions flights:
Plastering 1. that the increase in carbon dioxide (CO2) and other
All other work undertaken greenhouse gas emissions, however substantial, can be
disregarded in the decision to approve the extra flights;
Tel: 01279 739409 2. that the economic impact on the UK trade deficit,
Mobile: 07718 539 969 however adverse, can be disregarded;
3. that the adverse noise impacts upon local residents and
HERTS HEATING people living further afield cannot amount to a reason for
refusal because to do so would frustrate Government
Town Grove, Dunmow Road, Hatfield Heath, policy.
Bishops Stortford, Herts CM22 7BN Having taken Counsel's advice SSE considers the
Government's reasoning on the above three points to be
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Local company established in 1974. as well as impacts on the case against a second runway at
Stansted. For this reason, major national environmental
Call us on 01279-730 060 groups are supporting SSE's decision to mount this High
Fax us on 01279-730 065 Court challenge and in some cases have even promised
E-mail us at [email protected] some financial support.
Peter Sanders, Chairman of SSE, said: "We have no
choice but to mount a legal challenge to this decision.
When it reaches the stage where the Government is
prepared to disregard the climate change impacts, the
noise impacts and even the interests of the UK economy

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then it is time to ask the High Court to intervene. The
issues at stake here go far wider than Stansted." Decorating Specialists
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CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL
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tree competition . Simply come to the Church , look at the
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both days. See you there From 4-30pm on Sunday 7th ,
come and bid for your favourite tree at Christmas Tree
Auction.
An ideal opportunity to get your Living Christmas Tree,
decorated and ready to go home.
Mince pies and mulled wine will be available . If you can`t
make the auction you can leave a sealed bid during the day,
Trees may be taken after Evensong or later by arrangement

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Automotive Mechanical Services
We Cater For:

Servicing, Clutches, General Repairs COMMITTEE MEETING
Tyres and Exhausts MONDAY 22ND SEP 2008
Batteries
At the Committee Meeting held on Monday 22nd Sep
Other services provided 2008, in the Upper SchoolRoom of the U.R.C., those
present were Robin Gurnett Chairman, Richard Barnett
For a friendly and reliable service call: Vice Chairman, Ivan Wybrew, Treasurer and Edna Halls
01279 731693 the H,B.O. Representative The Chairman reported that it
was his intention to keep the Society in the public eye, by
Or email us at [email protected] regular reports in the Village Magazine, where projects
and meetings would be covered.
Unit 2, High Pastures, Stortford Road, Hatfield Heath The P.O.W Camp at Mill Lane has been visited by four of
our members together with
We offer a the Military History Representative from Uttlesford
Complete Service Council,Fred Nash, and an archeologist.
The other building of particular interest was the older
DESIGN farm house at Little Heath Farm which stands behind the
CERAMIC TILING main Victorian structure. The Estate Agents dealing with
the Sale of these premises has been made aware of the
LIGHTING Society's historical interest in both sites.
WOODWORK ETC. The Chairman in his newly appointed position of Village
Recorder has agreed to take a table at the Saffron Walden
All carried out with the minimum History Fair on 29th March 2009, where displays of some
of fuss and mess by experts! of the material we have gathered will be on display, with
Also all Plumbing & certain items for sale.
Domestic Heating Installations Future projects discussed included the Eden Cottage
Hospital at Broad Oak, further information and
SO LOOK NO FURTHER THAN photographs of the P.O.W. Camp at Mill Lane. Stephen
Green's Diary, and the Royal Doulton/Barlow connection
C.F OAKES with Hatfield Broad Oak. Extending the "Then and Now"
project to include Broad Oak. History of both the
Established in Harlow for over 45 years churches at Hatfield Heath.
19 SERVICE BAY, WYCH ELM , HARLOW Robin Gurnett

P O W CAMP IN MILL LANE
After so many years where little interest in the P O W
Camp in Mill Lane has been shown, it is suddenly in the
Public eye once again.
The Society has been making notes on the Guards and
Admin section of the complex and have gathered certain
information over several years. We also arranged a visit
by Fred Nash who is responsible for recording Essex
Military sites.
The death of the owner has caused the property to be put
on the market. This publicity has prompted other
interested parties to come to the fore. The article in a
recent Herts & Essex Observer shows a local lady has
taken up the project and this resulted in Anglia
Television filming the site. Sadly not many people had
the chance to see it. However a DVD copy has now been
sent to the History Society. A third party has also come to
the fore, so we look forward to developments with great
interest.
Can I remind you that our annual Christmas meeting is

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now on Monday 15th December in the U R C Hall. We DIXON & CO
would like you all to bring along some of your favourite
old sayings, 'Black as your old hat' ! ' Don't put new CHARTERED CERTIFIED ACCOUNTANTS
shoes on the table' or even 'Touch wood'. Where do they
come from? The most appropriate will win a prize. For local, friendly advice contact Paul Dixon
Joy Passfield will also bring along some of the
fascinating memorabilia relating to the Witham Wallburys, Stortford Road, Hatfield Heath, CM22 7DL
family who lived at the Laurels in the 19th century.
Robin Gurnett.

CANON RONALD SMYTHE Tel: 01279 739 076
The Magazine is saddened to report the death on 3rd
October, age 83 of Rev Ronald Smythe. Email: [email protected]
Ronald Smythe was vicar at Holy Trinity from 1962 to www.dixonandco.com

1978 and is well remembered for his pastoral and youth

work.

After leaving the Heath he became one of the first BODYWORKS
Counsellors for the Westminster Pastoral Foundation and
then became advisor to the Edmundsbury & Ipswich We cater for:
Diocese counselling service. In 1994 he founded the Scratches, Chips, Dents
Waveney Counselling service in Lowestoft.
While at his first incumbency in South Ockendon he Panel replacement
tragically lost his wife Gill. While at Hatfield Heath he Motorbike paintwork
met his second wife Wynn. Ronald's sister was the Insurance approved
Alloy wheel refurbishment

famous Equestrian rider Pat Smythe. You name it and we can do it

No job too small!

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Unit 2, High Pastures, Stortford Road, Hatfield Heath

19th Century Broomshawbury (Hatfield e-volvebodyworks.co.uk

Broad Oak)Farmer and Local Magistrate

17th December 1865 OPEN COFFEE MORNING
The Wheather (sic) Glass was above set
fair, a not common ? at this season of the HATFIELD HEATH INSTITUTE
year.
FREE but donations welcome
Drop in for Tea, coffee and light refreshments

THE COCK INN SHEERING MONDAY TO FRIDAY MORNINGS
10.00 AM – 12 NOON

CHRISTMAS TWO COURSE LUNCH SPECIAL EVERY A chance to meet others and chat All welcome

TUES / WED / TH U - 2nd TO 23rd DEC 12 TO 2PM Organised by Holy Trinity Church

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dnoremaomre The Rivers Nursery Site and Orchard Group has been
given a grant for the year to come by Awards for All
to carry out an oral history project. The project will
focus on two main activities:

tel.01279 730 040 1- Gathering as oral history the voices of those who
had contact with the historic Rivers Nursery business,
ARALIA closing in 1987, or who have significant information
about its contribution to horticulture and to gardens
G A RD E N D E S I G N great and small. We hope to involve young people
from local primary and high schools to work with adult
interviewers and to save the interviews as CD disks in
our Archives, accessible to all.

LTD. 2 - Publishing edited oral history within the context
of background from the Archives and other material
as a book on the history of the Rivers Nursery.

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PROGRAMME FOR 2009

Meetings are every 4th Wednesday
At the Hatfield Heath Village Hall at 7.45pm

Nov. 26th 2008 Joe Sharman
Grasses

Dec. 5th (Friday) Social

2009 15 YEARS IN TRADE
Grass cutting, Hedge Trimming, Planting,
Jan. 28th Special Roadside Verges Weed Treatment, One off Tidy Ups and

in Uttlesford Sarah Kenyon maintenance
Call for a friendly chat on
Feb. 25th. Hellebores Bill Hardy Mobile 07956 524 586
Home Tel 01279 830 960
Mar.25th. Harlow Nature Reserves Colin Lincoln

Apr. 22nd. Japanese Gardens Margaret Willis

May 27th. Outing (to Leonardslee?)

June 24th. Light Amongst the Trees Part II
Peter Beale
Fed up with
July 22nd. Alpines and Other Plants at Chelsea moss and weed?
Doug Joyce
We offer:-
August No Meeting •Regular lawn feeds
•Weed and moss treatment
September 23rd. Organic Gardening Patrick Hughes •Aeration
•Scarification
October 28th. AGM in URC Hall
Friendly professional service
November 25th. Plants in My Garden Robin Carsberg

December 4th (Friday) Christmas Social Lawn Treatment Service

JOIN THE CLUB OR JUST VISIT CALL NOW FOR A BROCHURE
OR FREE LAWN SURVEY
Visitors: £2 per meeting
01279 466 100
Hatfield Heath Gardening Club
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Call 01279 726 357 or 01279 730 498

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Planning a Christmas party, get-together or a HATFIELD HEATH CRICKET CLUB
special night-out? Join us on board the Pridela
and sail along the River Thames through the 2008 CAPTAIN'S REPORT
heart of London. A great evening out with a
difference. HHCC enjoyed an outstanding season this year. As many
of you will know from checking our scores
Tickets are now on sale in the paper every week, we finished top of
division five of the Herts and Essex Cricket
for our Christmas Cruise League. We were very nearly undefeated,
losing just one game all season and winning
SATURDAY 20 DEC – 8 pm UNTIL MIDNIGHT the rest. On 18th October at the end of season
£28.00 pp includes dinner I was honoured to receive the trophy from
ex-Essex star and my hero Ronnie Irani!
4 hour cruise, DJ and dancing, Our team spirit has again been superb, everyone taking the
hot fork buffet and a reception drink on mick out of each other! Over the season we had some big
comprehensive wins, however we also had a couple of real
arrival close shaves, the game of the season coming at Harlow
Town. We looked down and out with everything going
NEW YEARS EVE against us, but somehow we came through with a ball to
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Gunn, Paul Graves and Luke Plane.
For more information A huge factor in our success this year was the quality of
see our web-site or give us a call. our close-season, big money signings, Martin Foster and
John Yates. They were magnificent for us all year (well
Tel: 020 8274 1197 until Martin went off to play football!) and John was
rewarded with the batsman of the year trophy. Our chirpy
E-mail: [email protected] spinner Michael Collins had an excellent season with bat
Web site: www.cruiselondon.co.uk and ball, Luke Plane continued his fine progress as he won
the bowling trophy and Jason Cowley was pure class as
always! Rising star Oscar Nisbet was always brilliant in
the field and he produced some superb batting displays,
especially at Theydon Bois where he won us the game. He
is a talent to look out for and you can't miss him with that
hair!
It's really been a squad effort again, 20 players represented
us in the league overall. We must thank our tea ladies
including Teresa Mascall for their time and effort
producing the best teas in the world - we really appreciate
it. Also, thanks must go to Tom Mascall who organises the
team, and evergreen Peter Graves for his many grass
cuttings. One more thanks goes to our loyal support.
We started youth cricket for 7-12 year olds in June which
has had a great response from the children and parents.
We'll continue to do it next year and nurture some
impressive young talents!
As you may be aware, the square was dug up and relaid in
September, which will hopefully improve the pitch as we
continue to march up the league in 2009!
Mark Graves

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MEMORIES OF SUGAR (A.G. Perry) Woollcott House Restaurant

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Hatfield Heath
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Superb Family owned and run Restaurant
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Sport in Hatfield Heath Private Parties, Funeral Refreshments

CAN ANYONE STOP THEM? A La Carte menu and Table D'Hote Menu's
all fresh produce from local Source
Hatfield Heath’s School football team has been busy
Regular Dinner Dance and Theme Nights.
striking fear into the hearts of every side they play. The Sunday Lunch a Speciality.
Open Wednesday - Sunday.
impressive side has mowed through three more league
( Other times by arrangement)
games to reach the half-way stage of the campaign with a
BLINDS
magnificent 100 percent record. CONSERVATORY
HOUSE
The latest victory came at home on Tuesday, November PLEATED
PINOLEUM
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what was their seventh straight win in the West Essex COMMERCIAL
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Howe Green went in 2-1 down at half time. But in the Features:
Serene and homely environment;
second half, up popped Harry Bovington to seal a 3-1 24 hours care in compliance with CSCI Care
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win and kill the visitors off. Medical care provided by local group practice;
district nurse, physiotherapist and a chiropodist;
Squad (v Howe Green): Jack Jones, Cameron Dick, Ewan Highly qualified and motivated staff - RMA and
NVQ qualifications;
Rockell (Capt), Daniel Cox, Harry Bovington, James 17 newly refurnished and redecorated rooms;
Each bedroom fitted with washbasin, TV and
Baughurst, Harry Feest, Rory Marrow. Subs: Sam Parker, call system to summon help;
A large day lounge with TV and radio;
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Prior to the Howe Green win, Hatfield Heath CP School barbecues, flower arranging e.t.c

FC cemented their place as title contenders once again Kindly drop by for viewing and to pick up our User
Guide and Statement of purpose. For placement and
with two further victories. other enquiries, please call the

Earlier in the season, the side had seen off Takeley and Home Manager Donna Turner on 01279 730 043
or email: [email protected]
Thaxted at home, before taking maximum points on their

travels from Little Hallingbury and league newcomers

Great Easton.

On Tuesday, October 21, four second half goals guided

the team to a comfortable victory against near-neighbours

Hatfield Broad Oak. Following a goalless first half in the

home fixture, Abigail Stevens, Ewan Rockell, Harry

Feest and Cameron Dick all hit the target in a 4-0 win.

It was a tighter affair at Rodings on November 6, but still

the Heath emerged triumphant with a 2-1 win. Ewan

Rockell was joined on the scoresheet by James Baughurst

as the visitors nicked the points with a second half goal,

after going in at 1-1 at the break.

‘B’ TEAM FRIENDLY

As Heath Sport went to press, the team was being metic-

ulously selected for a friendly match involving the Hat-

field Heath School ‘B’ Team.

The second string side were due to visit Howe Green ‘B’

on Monday, November 24. Don’t miss Heath Sport next

month to see how they got on. By Billy Shaw

11

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Sweet Smile Heath Computers

On the childrens Sweetie For all your IT needs
and games stall
Whether you run a business, or are a home user,
Thoughtful looking Treasurer I bet he was Heath Computers has an IT solution to suit your requirements
smiling at the end, there was a packed Village Hall
• IT Solutions for home or office
JLY Bookkeeping Services • Web Design (CGI / PHP / Java Scripts )
Call Jaime Yardley AICB (Comp) • PC Repairs / Upgrades
• Network Installation - Fixed and wireless
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LIST OF CLUBS, GROUPS & CLASSES
WITH TELEPHONE NUMBERS

VILLAGE HALL 730 544 MORNING AT INSTITUTE
FITNESS CLUB WED AM
1 12.00 for 12.30 Christmas Dinner Luncheon INSTITUTE 730 544
Club URC 731 420
PRE-SCHOOL FITNESS CLUB MON AM
3 10.30 Holy Communion The Close (2 ½ -5)
5 Gardening Club Party H 730 354 731 076
7 ADVENT 2 LUNCHEON CLUB
For all Senior Citizens 730 581
08.00 Holy Communion HT
09.30 Family Service HT HH UNDER FIVES ITALIAN LANGUAGE
10.30 Family Service with Communion URC Mother & Toddler 730 212 Michelina 07786 341 754
18.00 Service at The Close
18.30 Evensong HT URC SPANISH LANGUAGE
10 19.30 Uttlesford District Council Carol Service FRIDAY CLUB (7-12 years) Ann Whale 01279 731 288

URC 730 465 FOOTBALL CLUB 730 212
14 ADVENT 3 JO JINGLES CRICKET CLUB 730 674
(6 mths - 7years) 868 410 HEATH PLAYERS
09.30 Holy Communion HT and play reading for pleasure
10.30 Family Gift Service (Social Services) URC SCHOOL FOOTBALL
17 10.45 MU Holy Communion HT 730 825 or 730 517
21 ADVENT 4 CLUB HISTORY SOCIETY
08.00 Holy Communion
09.30 Morning Prayer and Baptism HT SCOUTS 812 586 Robin Gurnett 730 672
10.30 Family Carol Service URC ROYAL BRITISH LEGION
18.00 Service at The Close CUBS Chris Hancock
18.30 CAROL SERVICE HT 730 042
23 18.00 Carol Service at The Haven 731 646
20.00 Carol Service at The Close
24 CHRISTMAS EVE BROWNIES 734 391
16.00 Candlelight Service HT
23.30 Midnight Communion HT SUNDAY CLUB
25 CHRISTMAS DAY
09.30 Joint Family Communion HT 9.30am Holy Trinity 730 288 BELL RINGERS 730 526

No URC Service CHOIR
28 CHRISTMAS 1
H.T. YOUTH GROUP Canon Tim Potter 730 288
No HT Service
10.30 Joint Family Service URC 731 318 WOMANS LEISURE HOUR

JANUARY 2009 KARATE 445 539 730 465
4 CHRISTMAS 2
JUNIOR KARATE CATHOLIC CHURCH
08.00 Holy Communion HT
09.30 Family Service HT 01992 575 679 Hatfield Broad Oak
10.30 Family Service with Communion URC
18.30 Evensong HT SOSEN GORE 01371 872 550

H-Village Hall / CR-Committee Room H / HT-Holy JU JITSU 07947 599 801 TALKING NEWSPAPERS
Trinity Church / URC-United Reform Church / I-Insti-
tute / S-School 01279 651 270

WU CHI 07947 599 801 OR 01279 653 925

SECRETARY U.R.C.

SENIOR BOWLS 724 833 Mark Lemon 730 581
OPEN BOWLS 730 539

BRIDGE CLUB 723 948 AEROBICS Rachel Eastland
Mon 9.30am & Thu 8pm
GARDENING CLUB
730 425 731 076
HEALTH WALK
WELCOME CLUB HATFIELD HEATH
730 421 730 512
HEALTH WALK LITTLE
OPEN COFFEE 730 288 HALLINGBURY 722 156

Alzheimer’s Society HATFIELD HEATH

01372 872 519 BUSINESS ASSOCIATION

01279 730 274

PLAY BUS FOR UNDER FIVES

MAG. DEADLINE FRIDAY 12TH DEC 2008

CHRISTMAS TREE RECYCLING SKIPS Buffy Bus is a playbus designed to give the under fives an
opportunity to paint, play and socialise in a playgroup
Please note that the green waste and Christmas tree
recycling skips, scheduled for Saturday 27 December environment that they would otherwise not have access to
(page 14 of A Greener Guide), has been cancelled. The
Thaxted skip will now appear in Margaret Street car park PARKS ON CENTRE OF VILLAGE GREEN
on Saturday 3 January, 9am to 3pm. TUESDAYS 9.30am - 11am
Russell Clark (Waste & Recycling Officer)

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Next Parish council Meeting LIST OF WEBSITES
At The URC Hall CLUBS, GROUPS ETC. IN VILLAGE

Wed 4th December 7.30pm 2008

PARISH COUNCIL www.hatfieldheath.essex.sch.uk
Parish Clerk - Ernie Fenwick.................730 770
Chairman - Robert Jones......... .........730 741 Village Website
Vice chairman Bart Sheekey......................730 663
Mark Lemon (District Councillor).........730 581 www.hatfield-heath.co.uk
Mel Sullivan..............................................731 434
Paula O’Sullivan........................................730 281 Village Magazine
Sandy Rust.................................................731 229
David Parish...............................................730 573 www.hatfield-heath.co.uk/magazine

Gary Waller............................................739 345 Surgery Websites

HATFIELD HEATH (Repeat prescriptions can be applied for on these sites)
POLICE www.hatfieldheathsurgery.co.uk

There will be a retired policeman Rick Jones at the www.hatfieldbroadoaksurgery.co.uk
police station who you can talk to on
Hatfield Heath Football Club
Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5pm - 6.30pm www.hatfieldheathfc.co.uk

PHONE NUMBERS OF Hatfield Heath Cricket Club
POLICE, DOCTORS, SAMARITANS www.freewebs.com/hatfieldheathcc

SCHOOL & CHURCHES Hatfield Heath Business Association Link
P.C. Bradley Healey www.hatfield-heath.co.uk/hhba
PCSO Emma Webb..............01279 730 280 EXT 63554
Police Great Dunmow...............................01376 551 312 Bridge club
Police Mobile............................................. 07779 316 979 www.hatfieldheathbridgeclub.org.uk
Terry’s Photos Website - Hatfield Heath etc.
Police Hatfield Heath.......... ..............01279 730 388
Police E-Mail :- [email protected] www.terrysphotos.org.uk
Non-Emergency No.....................................0300 333 4444
Emergency ...................................................999 H.H. TENANTS FORUM MEMBERS
DOCTORS Broomfields.............................01279 730 616
DOCTOR Sawbridgeworth.......................08444 773 360 Paul Simpson ....................................730 026
THE SAMARITANS..................................01279 421 110 David. N. Parish............................... 730 573
HATFIELD HEATH C.P. SCHOOL........01279 730 382
PRE-SCHOOL ...........................................01279 730 354 MAGAZINE DETAILS
HOLY TRINITY Canon Tim Potter...........01279 730 288
MINISTER of URC Rev Jim Gill ... Friday
HALF HOUR HELPERS...........................07944 748 478
12th

Dec

Email :- [email protected]

Send your letters /articles/ reports /photographs, by hand, floppy

Need a friendly neighbour to help you? disc, CD, or email - [email protected].
with task that will take approx 30 mins e.g.
Shopping small repairs collecting prescriptions etc. If posting or delivering by hand you can send direct to me :-

Please note there is no ageism. Bruno(Editor) “Manor Lodge”, Chelmsford Rd, Hatfield
Anyone young or old can call for help from volunteers.
Heath CM22 7BD.
PHONE 07-944-748-478
Editor: - Bruno Scheggia (Skedja) 01279 730 498
Phone manned 10am to 12noon
Bruno’s Mobile Phone number 07768 606309

Treasurer: - Mel Sullivan 01279 731 434

Distribution:-Barbara Scheggia 01279 730 498

The Mobile Library Hatfield Heath Secretary: - Jean Clarke

Broomfields 14.45 15.35 Printed by Cornerstone 01279 437 851

The Close 15.40 16.00 DISCLAIMER: The Editor and Printers do not take
16.35 responsibility for the information given or views expressed in
The White Horse 16.05 the Hatfield Heath Village Magazine. Nor is any culpability
accepted in work done by advertisers.
Visits on Tuesday

Dec 2nd - 16th - 30th

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HAPPY DOGZ CONGRATULATIONS

Are you out at work all day? OVER THE RIVER AND
Are you short of time to walk your dog?
Are you no longer able to walk your dog for any reason? THROUGH THE WOODS
Do you go away and not want to put your dog in kennels?
Surely this production must have been the best yet!
We offer the following services:- I wonder how many of us who saw the presentation by the
• 30 minutes Dog walking (one to one) £8.00 Heath Players of this bitter-sweet family comedy would
• 1 hour Dog walking (one to one) £12.00 agree with this statement. I am sure I am not alone. With
• 1 hour Dog walking with group of dogs £10.00 per dog Steve Foster at his best and a cast who gave of their all, it
• Pet sitting (in your own home) Price upon request brought such life to an excellent script. What a memorable
• 20 minutes, Dog visiting, feeding, etc £6.00 evening we had.
• Take Dog to any Vet appointments £6.00 per 30 mins Thank you Steve, the cast and the rest of the Crew for all
• Dog day out – weekends only Price on request the hard work you must have put into the production and
• Free Initial assessment home visit to meet yourself and above all for giving us such a great and unforgettable
evening.
your dog so the dog can get to know us. This is when we Maurice Lawrence
will show you our references.
I just HAD to write to congratulate Steve Foster
We are friendly, caring and efficient dog lovers (and (Director) and all the cast for a really fabulous
owners) who have had years of experience with all types of performance on the Friday.
dogs whilst volunteering in a Rescue Centre. We have a It was brilliant – all the cast were superb and should be
full knowledge of dog care and currently training to justifiably proud of such a wonderful standard!
become dog trainers and behaviourists.
WELL DONE TO EVERYONE for top class
For more information on the above services, do not hesitate entertainment right here at Hatfield Heath!
to contact us by phone or email. Cathy or Martina Hannah Shine

Tel: 01279 433834/mobile: 07900 082633

Email: [email protected]

PaintingandDecorating

If you are Looking for an

Excellent Standard of Decorating Alex Day of the Observer said "I'd go as
by a far as to say, in the cold light of day, that
this was the finest amateur production
Professional Tradesman I've seen in nine years of local
journalism"
Exterior/Interior
There is a good chance that we will see
Then look no further Steve with the cup again when they
Please call John for a free estimate enter the play in the Hertford Drama Steve Foster
Festival.
Bruno

LOST PROPERTY

From
Over the River and Through the Woods

Thursday Spectacles in case
Saturday Umbrella (broken!)

Please ring 01279 730 544 to claim

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BARKERS LANE HUNTERS MEET

Those of us who are fortunate enough to live on the Heath LEISURECENTRE & BEAUTY LODGE
will all have our own favourite spot or view of the village.
There are so many but for myself I have found my Manicure or Pedicure, Luxury Clarins Facial,
favourite. Swedish Back Massage.
We surely have enjoyed some beautiful autumn days this
year and on one such day I strolled down Barkers Lane . Why not treat yourself to one of our pamper days
What a special spot this is and on the day that I chose to
take my stroll the sun was out and the brilliance of the they range from £45-£100, We know how to spoil
autumn colours off the hedgerow and trees was so very
special. It reminded me, as I am sure it does all of us, of you, feel truly relaxed, have lunch around the pool.
the incredible beauty and awesomeness of God’s creation.
To the Parish Council, who I believe took the initiative to Use the Solarium Feel good about
open up the Lane after many years of neglect, thank you
so much and for ensuring that the Lane maintains its Gift Vouchers Available yourself make
attractiveness by having the grass and hedgerows the first step!!!
regularly cut.
Maurice Lawrence

UTTLESFORD COMMUNITY TRAVEL Website: www.huntersmeet.co.uk

UNDERTAKING A RECRUITMENT Paula's Petsitting Service
DRIVE FOR NEW MEMBERS
Going on holiday? What is the best thing you can do for
Uttlesford Community Travel will shortly be undertaking a your pets while you are away? Paula offers personal pet care
recruitment drive for new members. We are supported in in their own home! While you're away for any length of time,
this endeavour by West Essex Primary Care Trust who are consider in-home pet care with Paula as a pet care option.
keen that as many people as possible are aware of the
services we offer particularly our ability to supply transport Choosing Paula's Petsitting Service you can leave home
for all types of medical appointments. knowing you will return to happy pets. For more
From January 2009 our staff will be out and about in the
district speaking to clubs, associations, doctors’ surgeries, information,call 01279 876 277 or 07986 270 336
dental practices, day centres etc to raise awareness of what
we can provide for people who are isolated through a lack
of transport.

We supply door to door transport for individuals with
our Book-A-Ride service. In addition we have Hospital Car
volunteer drivers with their own cars who are available to
take people to medical appointments and Minibus hire for
clubs and groups either self-drive or with one of our own
drivers.
If there are any clubs, groups or associations in your parish
who may be interested in learning more about what we do
we would be grateful if you could pass on their contact
details to us and we will arrange to contact them to discuss
further how we can help them get out and about.

01371 875787

Mob ile BeauticianBella Mariposa "We delight in the beauty of the butterfly but rarely admit
the changes it had gone through to achieve that beauty"
WAX TREATMENTS HANDS & FEET
Half Leg £14.50 £9.00 add
Full Leg £20.00 Quick File & Polish £2 for
(includes hand massage) French

Bikini £7.50 Standard Manicure £15.00
Underarm £7.50 (includes file, cuticle treatment, hand
& lower arm massage and polish)

Chin £5.00 French Manicure £17.00
Lip £5.00
Eye Brow Wax £8.00 ( includes file, cuticle treatment, hand
EyeBrow tidy (non wax) £6.00
Back (Male) £10.50 & lower arm massage and polish)

Pedicure (includes file, cuticle £18.00
treatment, hard skin exfoliate, foot &
lower leg massage and polish)

Individual Appointment’s Cuppa and a pamper Wax Pack Parties

(My home or your home) (children welcome) Pamper Parties

Be a party host and receive a complimentary bottle of wine, 10% off your treaments if

another party is booked and 15% off your treatments if 2 parties are booked. Speak to

Emma for more details Tel:01279 718 585/07727 231 454

E-mail:[email protected]

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Flooring & Fabric Rainfall mm. Eleven raindays in October this year
Cleaning resulted in only 1.9 inches. Looking
back you will see that September 2008
www.mcs-clean.co.uk and October 2008 are virtually
[email protected] identical.
October is normally our wettest month;
• Engine powered powerful with the eighteen year average of 3.03
self-sufficient steam cleaning, inches .
no water or elecricity needed We thus received only 64% of normal this year.

• Healthy Green friendly 14 Hatfield Heath Rainfall October 2008
products which are non
resoiling toxic & detergent free 12

• Deep cleaning and 10
fast drying times guaranteed
8
• We are qualified and insured
for all sevices provided 6

• Survey and quotation absolutely 4
free with no obligation
2
• Fire and flood restoration
For healthy deep cleaning - 0
not cosmetic cleaning call MCS Day
2nd
01279 866 838 / 07802 448 871 4th
5th
6th
7th
16th
20th
23rd
25th
26th
27th

EXTREMES IN OCTOBER

Highs 6.32 inches 2000
2004
5.06 inches

Lows 0.57 inches 1991
0.28 inches 1995

Superb organic cleaning As you will see October 1995 and 2000 were most
of carpets, curtains, unusual.
upholstery & leather "GARDENER'S DELIGHT"
No - not the very popular tomato variety
• Organic carpet, Our treatments of that name, but most welcome visitors
upholstery and to our garden. In mid - October we had
leather cleaning Remove a visit from a small flock (or large
Odour family 8-10) of Long Tailed Tits
• Curtains & mattresses (Aigithalos Caudatus). Although they
deep cleaned Remove are resident birds. they are rare visitors
Dust to us. They worked very quickly,
• Guardsman stain Mites acrobatically, removing greenfly and other insects from
protection plans our garden plants - only 3 yards from where I was
Remove working.
• Oriental rug cleaning Bacteria Brian Bland

• Allergy treatments
available

• Expert spot and stain removal

• All work fully insured and guaranteed

For a FREE non-obligational quote call Matt: The Flower Pot, The Heath, Hatfield Heath,
Bishop's Stortford, Herts, CM22 7EB
0800 7836647
Telephone: 01279 731 150
www.safeclean.co.uk
Website: www.the-flower-pot.net

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RIVERS NURSERY ORCHARD,

SAWBRIDGEWORTH

Sunday 7th December. 10.30am – 2pm
Maintenance and Christmas Festivity

Sunday 10th January 6.30pm – 8pm
Wassail in the Orchard

Further information:
Kate Yarnold 07887 763 258
Hazel Mead 01279 724 503

e-mail [email protected]
website: riversnurseryorchard.org.uk
Help to maintain and restore
this very historic orchard.

WEST ESSEX EAST HERTS GUILD OF
SPINNERS, WEAVERS AND DYERS

This group was founded to further knowledge of
crafts and share skills with others. Beginners are
welcome and no experience is needed as we have
equipment, books and expertise to assist you when
you join.
Membership for a year is £17.50 and we have a
varied programme of workshops and speakers.

Meeting place is Harlow Museum ,
Muskham Road , off First Avenue , Harlow.

Thursday 11th December
Christmas Social Evening. Visitors free
Further information Hazel Mead 01279 724503

[email protected]

NEW YEARS EVE

PARTY/DANCE Quality at the right price

HATFIELD HEATH Unique floral designs for
weddings, funerals,
VILLAGE HALL Valentines, birthdays,
anniversaries and
All Villagers, Family & Friends Welcome
Adults £5 Children 16 & under free many other occasions...
Nibbles provided.
Bring own drink & food if wanted We can supply to all local areas including
Dancing to ‘Mo’ Sawbridgeworth, Bishop's Stortford, Harlow,
from 9pm doors open 8pm - 12.30am
01279 730 042 Hatfield Heath, Hatfield Broad Oak...

McTimoney Chiropractic Local, National and
International Deliveries
The gentle treatment suitable
for people of all ages

Deborah Flack BSc (hons) Chiro MCA Website www.artsandroses.co.uk

01279 870 077 / 07908 918 934 01279 730 400 / 07931 275 875

www.mctimoney-chiropractic.org Heathview, Pond Lane,
Hatfield Heath, CM22 7AB
Lavender Barn, Brewers End,
Takeley, Essex CM22 6QJ Opening Hours:
Monday-Friday 9am-5pm, Saturday 9am-2pm
(Closed Wednesdays) Ample parking available

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Domestic & DYS T
8B
Commercial Specialised Security
Manufacturing Ltd Y OL
A few Examples:
Ornate Gates

Railings/Fencing

Shutters

Radio Controlled

Systems

01371 874 600

Unit 3 Station Yard Industrial Estate, Great Dunmow, Essex

www.grillesandgates.com

Q. where do fish
get their petrol?

A. Shell

FLYING HIRE Dear Bruno,
Yes I saw the lights, but obviously later as I saw only
CAR & CHAUFFEUR SERVICES three. I did rush inside to get the binoculars,but by then
FOR ALL OCCASIONS there was only one left. Still with the binoculars they
were no clearer. They looked like boxes of fire travelling
To and from Stansted, Luton, Heathrow, in formation.
Gatwick and City airports There no doubt, there is a very simple explanation, but I
would be interested in knowing what it was.
Corporate & A complete John Morris
Sporting events London Service LASER LIGHTS?
My son told me that a radio
National meetings Shopping trips station in London gave the
explanation that the lights were spotlights from O2 Dome
Theatre/dinner Hospital visits reflecting off clouds, sightings were coming in from
trips Essex and Kent
Urgent courier Bruno
Guided tours services INTERNET IS FULL OF SIGHTINGS
I asked the question on
Weddings the internet and found
people recording sightings
Our fleet of air conditioned vehicles of orange lights
ranges from executive cars to luxury worldwide. explanations
include Comets and
people carriers and coaches Chines Lanterns.

*** MD Health International ***

NEW - GROUP TRAVEL

8 passenger vehicles now available for all events

For professionalism with the personal touch * Call Michelle on 0800 298 5280 *
contact Chris New at Independent Herbalife Distributor

Tel: 01279 721 427 Fax: 01279 723 947
Mobile: 07968 026 032

or visit our informative website:
www.stansted-airport-taxis.com

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CHINESE SKY LANTERNS fitness for hire
Another theory is that the floating
orange lights are made by Chinese a treadmill doesn’t have to be for life
Sky Lanterns. These are paper just for Christmas!
"balloons" which are attached to a
small burner, similar to a tealight. You can get fit in the comfort
Once lit, the burner heats up the air & privacy of your own home
inside the balloon, causing it to rise and when you no longer need
slowly, and float away on the thermal currents until the the equipment, we will simply collect
burner's fuel is spent. It! Also makes an ideal Christmas gift!
The lanterns are traditionally released for Chinese
celebrations, but as they become more available via the treadmills £21 per week
Internet, are now being used for weddings, festivals and cross trainers £17.50 per week
other parties. exercise bikes From £12 per week
rowing machines £16.60 per week
Hatfield Heath Pre-School NEW!
present their very own vibration plates £45 per week

MINI-STRY All of the above rates are based on
OF FOOD minimum hire period of 4 weeks.
Recipe Book These rates are reduced for longer durations.

This recipe book will be a collection of the *Book for 8 weeks and we’ll add a further 2 weeks
children & their families free of charge. *Not applicable to vibration plates
favourite recipes
Please telephone for delivery charge quote and
The MINI-STRY OF FOOD Recipe Book is priced at further info:
only £3.50
01279 739 416 / 01279 739 413
This Book will make an ideal Christmas present for
someone or perhaps just to give all you cooks out e-mail: [email protected]

there some inspiration for family meals www.fitnessforhire.co.uk

If you would like to order a copy/copies, has opened in Sawbridgeworth,
please contact Katie Howe on offering a range of Studio and
01279 730 636 or by mat classes to suit all ages and
email: [email protected] level of fitness.

Deadline for Orders:

5th December 2008

if required for Christmas,
otherwise copies

will be still be available afterwards

Pilates will help to:-

07715 566 246 Improve Strength & Flexibility
Improve Posture
01279 876 352 Improve Balance

Bretts, Chelmsford Road, White
Roding, Essex CM6 1RF

We have moved! Telephone Co-ordination & Circulation
Come and see all your favourites and more
at Bretts, five minutes from Hatfield Heath. 07887 808 928 Reduce Stress

www.handmadepineproducts.co.uk Absolute Pilates, Allen House, G27,
The Maltings,Sawbridgeworth, Herts CM21 9JX
Tues - Sat 10am - 5pm and Sun 10am - 4pm Free Parking

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Simple Beauty Simple Beauty Saturday 29th November at 3.00pm
Training Induction of Rev. Jim Gill
Salon
We provide professional Everyone Welcome. Refreshments after the Service.
beauty training courses for
CHRISTMAS SERVICES
WAXING students with no experience 14th December 10.30am - Toy Service
21st December 10.30am - Carol Service
FACIALS for those wanting to refresh
CHRISTMAS DAY
HANDS their skills. Courses include Christmas Day we will be joining Holy Trinity at 9.30am
28th December 10.30am - Joint Service with Holy Trinity
FEET Acrylic Nails, Manicure,
at U R C
INDIAN HEAD MASSAGE Pedicure, Waxing, Tinting,
LUXURY TREATMENTS Facials, Spray Tanning and THE FRIDAY CLUB
QUICK SLIM WRAPS more, and on completion
you will receive the The Friday Club will break up on 19th December and start
GIFT VOUCHERS again on 9th January. Martin & Jack are still looking for
LOYALTY SCHEME Simple Beauty help to run the Club
Kaloss Spray tan in 4 minutes Academy Diploma,
which will allow you to
Horizontal and vertical sun beds acquire insurance to work

Calgel Nails now available within a salon, at home or
as a mobile business

Bookings now being Unit 7
taken forChristmas Pond Lane
Hatfield Heath

Gift vouchers and treatment Nr Bishop's Stortford
Herts
gifts also available CM22 7AB

Phone: 01279 731 762

Credit and debit card TUES,WED &FRI. 10AM- 6PM

now accepted. THURS. 10AM- 6:30PM

Fee applied. SAT. 10AM- 4PM

RITA SLATER JEAN WYBREW

Hobbs Cross Road THANK YOU
Old Harlow
CM17 0NJ FOR DELIVERING THE MAGAZINE
FOR NEARLY 25 YEARS
Tel. 01279 429 910
Jean started in 1984 and Rita says she has been
www.saintnicholasschool.net delivering some 20 years or more, on behalf of
everyone we thank them for such dedication.
Saint Nicholas We would also like to thank as well all 21
deliverers who every month deliver the
Village Magazine

A small independent school, There's a multi-storey car park to the south of
located in Jackson Square,
There's an Entertainment Complex further down,
Churchgate Street, Old Harlow And half-completed buildings fill the skyline
everywhere,
We take pupils from Reception With the tower cranes forever gazing down.
through to Year 11
The River Stort flows sluggish now, past sunless
• Small class walls of grey,
sizes Its erstwhile sparkling waters dead and brown,
And sad, bewildered citizens all shake their heads
• Wide range of and say
curricular and "Whatever have they done to Stortford Town?"
extra-curricular Barbara Cannon
activities

• Extensive
grounds

• Heated pool

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Former Deputy Headteacher HAILEYBURY
very effective at raising standards
CO-EDUCATIONAL INDEPENDENT BOARDING SCHOOL FOR 11- 13 AND
Reading techniques coached; books loaned 13-18 YEARS OFFERING INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE AND A LEVELS
Clearly taught NC maths

Quality of writing and handwriting improved
SATs, 11+ and Common Entrance
Dyslexia
Weekly follow-up activities

01279 600 102

Denise Loomes

King’s Thursday, 2 Rowney Gardens, Sawbridgeworth, CM21 0AT

[email protected]

STICKY FINGERS www.haileybur y.com

ForPWpSaaitnorrteiynntgeitms eanhSdticcDakaArirnepgirvnsrkwoesinthsacPfShlnaipinuylddgdrrioneounBgngvhaiisgdedcdeu1do5itSmsW!ainoandntethrsg-Co5lo.yuer.ainr.gs FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT ALL HAILEYBURY
HAS TO OFFER, INCLUDING SCHOLARSHIPS, BURSARIES
Hatfield Broad Oak Village Hall 9.30am to 10.30am
Little Hallingbury village Hall 1.30pm to 2.30pm AND OPEN EVENINGS - PLEASE CONTACT:

come along and join us !!! THE REGISTRAR, HAILEYBURY, HERTFORD SG13 7NU
TEL: 01992 463 353 FAX: 01992 470 663

EMAIL: [email protected]

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day school and nursery
NANNY for 2 - 11 year olds

AVAILABLE

I have 13 years experience looking after babies & children
up to the age of ten and have references available upon request

I am seeking busy mums and dads who may require some help
maybe just to cover their nanny, if they are sick or on holiday or
to give grandparents a break.

I can do single days or more, I am flexible and can

work on short notice - CALL KIRSTEN ON:

07939 048 114

Call us today on 01279 657 706

www.howegreenhouseschool.co.uk

HOWE GREEN HOUSE SCHOOL, GREAT HALLINGBURY,
BISHOP’S STORTFORD, HERTS CM22 7UF

HIRE UR CHURCH HALL FOR
BIRTHDAY PARTIES

You can hire the hall for children's parties
£9.50 / hour

Tel :01279 730 581

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REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY 9/11/2008

Laying a wreath on behalf of the Parish Council Brian and Clare Bland laid a wreath
Bob Jones (Chairman of The Parish Council)

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Special Occasion Photography
why pay High Street photographer prices?
We will capture your special event and
supply all photographs to you on disc.

Photograph Restoration
we repair and bring new life to faded and
damaged photographs.

VHS to DVD Conversion
Preserve your treasured memories before
your VHS tapes break or your player gives
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remember those special events weddings,
birthdays, coming of age, a celebration of
life.
Makes a unique gift for family and friends.

Contact us on 07950 689 018
or email

[email protected]

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Hatfield Heath
Primary School
at War Memorial
Armistice Day

Tuesday 11/ 11/2008

This is the second year the school has
attended the Service of Remembrance
at the war memorial.
There was also a large attendance of
Villagers

Above group is the whole of Reception Class

Above group consists two from each of the other classes
except class 5 who were out on a trip

Tuesday 11/112008 at War Memorial
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Curtains
Made to measure by
Jennie Childs

All types of Curtains & Matching Accessories

Made to measure

Telephone:01279 730 608

32 Broomfields, Hatfield Heath, Herts. CM22 7EH

ARE PROUD TO Hatfield Heath Pre-School
ANNOUNCE
present

In beautiful, air conditioned buildings The children & their families of
with brand new equipment and facilities The Hatfield Heath Pre-School
will be singing a collection of
Free Education Grant Places Their favourite Christmas Carols
Full time or Part Time Available
School Bus Picks Up & Takes Home on the Village Heath on
After School Kid's Club & Holiday Schemes
Please feel free to come along & join us
For details and get into the Christmas spirit
call Jan on
01279 718 823 If you would like a copy of the carol sheet in advance,
www.palchildcare.co.uk
please contact Sara Joiner-Jarrett
Email: [email protected]

Q. Who invented fireworks?

A. some bright spark!!

Sawbridgeworth Funeral Service

ALL AREAS COVERED INCLUDING
SURROUNDING TOWNS/VILLAGES

Arrangements made in the comfort of your own home
Traditional Funerals at affordable prices

For immediate attention

01279 600 381

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FARMERS MARKET Piano Lessons
Board exam coaching and accompanying
DECEMBER 20TH 2008 Vocal and Language coaching for singers

10am until 12 noon Ana-Maria Dafova, 07770 994 227

Matching Village Hall [email protected]

Matching Tye Hallingbury Hall Equestrian Centre

Farm Beef,Lamb, Pork - Real ale - Pies -Soap British Horse Society Approved
Home made Chocolates - Veg - Venison Game Riding lessons for children and adults
Crafts -Honey - Eggs - Indian Food - Plants - Bread
beginners to advanced riders
Uttlesford District Council
FACILITIES
Carol Service Super indoor school, three outdoor arena's,
show jumping arena, and cross-country course
As Chairman of the Uttlesford District Council I
would like to invite you all to the Civic Carol Service CHILDREN'S LESSONS
which is to be held at the Hatfield Heath United We have super ponies from quiet schoolmasters to
Reformed Church, Hatfield Heath on Wednesday
December 10th 2008 at 7:30 pm. We hope to ones trained to do jumping and dressage
welcome folk from all over Uttlesford and other Children's own a pony day courses are held every
Councils in Essex. There will be a collection in aid of Wednesday and Thursday during the holidays, Great Fun!
St Clare's Hospice.
BEGINNER ADULTS
Refreshments will be served after the Service when I Maximum four riders on a 45 minute lesson gain
hope you will all stay and join us! Why not start the confidence and enjoy on one of our lovely sensible cobs
Christmas Season on December 10th; you can be sure
of a very warm welcome. INTERMEDIATE AND ADVANCED RIDERS
Improve your dressage, learn about tests
Mark Lemon lateral work, engagement and collection
Or join a jumping lesson and
HEALTH WALKS
Good Samaritan practise courses, grids and related distances

The Leaders & walkers of the Hatfield Heath Health Please ring or pop in for a chat
Walks, would like to thank the kind young man from
Friars Lane who took home one of our walkers who 01279 730 348
was unable to carry on due to an injured toe. This
was on Friday morning 7th of November . www.hallingburyhall.com

Little Hallingbury, Bishops
Stortford, Herts CM227RP

Clinical Hypnotherapist. Anxiety & Stress Consultant

Jacqueline. S. Munt

DISORDERS TREATED INCLUDE: TREATMENTS INCLUDE:
Panic attacks. Hypnotherapy.
Phobias. Relaxation.
Weight Loss. CBT.
Stop Smoking. NLP.
I.B.S. EMT
Confidence Building. EFT.
Pain relief. Stress Counselling.
Life & Retirement Coaching.
Bereavement counselling. CONFIDENTIALITY IS ASSURED AT ALL TIMES
Stress Management.
Practice in Hatfield Broad Oak

Tel Jackie on: 01279 718 739 or 07957 592 340

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December 1st

LOCAL ELECTRICIAN

RE-WIRES, EXTRA SOCKETS,
INDOOR & OUTDOOR LIGHTING, FAULT FINDING

All work guaranteed by JIB approved electrician
Competitive Rates

07832 405 430 / 01279 730 496

FOR SALE

Beko 22" wide screen T.V.(Silver) £30 o.n.o.

14" P.C. Monitor,Flat screen £25

Tel: 01279 739 273 or 07702 816 994

Article from FOR SALE
Starline magazine
BRIO WOODEN TRAINS & TRACK
ROOM TO LET
37 - Pieces track & 3 - Bridges
Ardley End 4 - Engines & 11- Trucks
Quiet house, wireless broad band, off road parking,
Turntable , Level Crossing, Fire Engine,
own kitchen. £ 350 pm all inclusive. Ambulance, Bus & two Cars

01279 739356 £20

GOLF FOR SALE LEGO BRICKS

IDEAL BEGINNER 'BAG & TROLLEY' Storage Box full of medium &
large Plastic Lego Bricks
1. Adidas Golf Bag (White/Blue Trim)
2. Howsan Golf Trolley £10
3. Pinseeker steel Unswick shafted clubs:
Tel: 01279 730 384
Drivers:- 1 wood and 3 fairway wood
Irons:- 3,5,7,9 and sand wedge putter for 8 hours a week
4. An assortment of used golf balls and golf tees We are looking for a local person with high
standards and excellent references to carry out
Total Price - £80 ono
Telephone 01279 730 219 general domestic cleaning
Large family house in Hatfield Heath

Best rate paid for the right person

Call :

Hayter Harrier 56 Lawn Mower, FOR SALE
key start, self propelled, un-used,
purchased from Ernest Doe's LADY'S SHOPPER BIKE
over £1,000 new, will sell for £775 (with Basket)
£20
Steve: 07976 397 298 or 01279 730 028
01279 730 580
N.B. All non commercial Ads. and Greetings as above are Free

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