April 2012

April 2012 THE MAGAZINE THAT KEEPS YOU IN TOUCH Est. 1893

HAT FEST Your Parish Council Is

HATFIELD HEATH FESTIVAL 17th June 2012 Hosting Another Informal
Drinks & Nibbles Evening
Make 2012 our first annual Hat Festival
Come to the Festival wearing a Hat 7.30pm - 9pm Thursday 18th April
Beret, boater or bonnet? Hatfield Heath Village Hall
Sun hat, straw hat or stetson?
Hood, homburg or helmet?
Balaclava, bandana or bowler?

Take your pick and
Decorated or plain

Look in your attics, lofts or sheds. Ask friends and All Hatfield Heath residents are invited
family for unwanted hats of any description. to come and meet the councillors
Have them ready for Sunday June 17th.
Make sure there's one for each member of the plus other local groups and villagers
family and donate the rest to be sold at Hatfield
Heath Hat Festival. This is A Social Evening
NOT a council meeting
If you have any unwanted hats you can
donate to the Stall in aid of Festival This will be the third social meeting

Funds, please Look forward to seeing you all there
phone Rob & Sue on 01279 730 741
E-mail: [email protected] Easter Egg Hunt
& Easter Bonnet
WW
Competition
at Holy Trinity

Sunday 8 th April

Don’t forget you can still enter our
Easter Egg Hunt and Easter Bonnet competition.
Just post your entry forms through the vicarage
door (next to the doctors in Broomfields)

See inside for details

See Page 5 for details....... & Entry forms.............

Web : www.hatfield-heath.co.uk/magazine Email: [email protected]

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HATFIELD HEATH FESTIVAL
Sunday 17th June 2012

Professional Grooming Service

For All Breeds of Dogs - Collection & Delivery Service

Day Boarding - Full Qualified - Competitive Rates

Please contact Sarah for more information

01279 730 285 07545 327 583

Unit 7A Ash House, Stonehall business Park Matching Green CM17 0RA

Web: www.muckymutts.org Email: [email protected]

The video Clip Directory for: Businesses, Job vacancies, If you have a business or know of one that
CV’s, Items for sale, Events & Activities would be willing to sponsor events at the
festival or would like to advertise in the

Festival Programme please let us know.
01279 730 498 01279 731 542

Or email: [email protected]

MUSIC ON THE HEATH

Sell Anything Using Video If you would like to
play or sing contact
Get Pitching Now!
Andy
Ÿ Ebay too flat? Can't list on You Tube? 01279 731 542
Ÿ Upload your video pitch & get selling right away!
Ÿ Want a job? Make Your Video Pitch! FUN DOG SHOW
Ÿ Selling Your House? Upload a Video Tour!
Ÿ Organising an Event? Show 'em how great it is! Sandi 01279 731 229
Ÿ How do you sell a thingamy? WITH VIDEO!
Ÿ Words can't describe it? Video it! Fun Dog Agility Test
Ÿ Whatever you want to sell Dingwuddle it! '
Ÿ Don't Sell it Dingwuddle it If your dog can walk it can do
this. It really is just for fun,
Video promotion is simple fast and effective. Try it and see! just walk up and have a go

Ÿ Let employers see your video CV!
Ÿ Watch a video describing a job vacancy!
Ÿ Show buyers what you are selling!
Ÿ Tell customers about your business!

Ÿ Give visitors a tour of your events, attractions

and activities

01279 730 325

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HATFIELD HEATH FESTIVAL Heath Computers

CLASSIC CAR SHOW For all your IT needs

SPONSORED BY J.E. WHITE (MOTORS) Whether you run a business, or are a home user,
SUNDAY 17th JUNE 2012 Heath Computers has an IT solution to suit your requirements.

BOOKING FORM Ÿ IT Solutions for home/office
Ÿ Domain Registration and Web Design
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

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

..........................................................................................

........................................................................................... JO PORTER

Postcode ......................................Tel. No........................ HAIR

Details of Car:

Make.................................Model .............................

Reg. No............................. AT YOUR HOME

Original Reg. Date............

Any Interesting History..................................................... LADIES MEN CHILDREN

.......................................................................................... SPECIALIST SERVICES
Special occasion / hair-up
..........................................................................................

Category

A - Veteran & Vintage Cars Up To 1930 COLOUR SERVICES

B - Post Vintage Cars 1931-45 Inc.

C - Post War Cars 1946-59 Inc. call: 07879 962274

D Classic Cars 1960-75 Inc.

E Modern Classic Cars 1976-92 Inc.

F Military Vehicles/Commercial Any Year Hatfield Haven Care Home

G Best Club Stand Stortford Road, Hatfield Heath, Bishops Stortford, Herts. CM22 7DL

For each Category, a Trophy will be awarded to the Tel: 01279 730 043
vehicle, which in the opinion of the Judge is the best in
that category. All entrants are reminded that the Judge’s www.hatfieldhaven.co.uk
decision is final. All entrants will receive a plaque.
Features:
Please enter my vehicle in Category: ............................ ╚ Serene and homely environment;
╚ 24 hours care in compliance with CSCI Care Standards
I understand that the Hatfield Heath Festival Committee ╚ Medical care provided by local group practice;
will not accept any responsibility for any damage or
accident resulting from the participation of my district nurse, physiotherapist and a chiropodist;
passengers, myself, or my vehicle in the event. ╚ Highly qualified and motivated staff - RMA and
Signed
............................................Date............................ NVQ qualifications;
╚ 20 single and 1 double newly refurnished and redecorated
Please send this form before 12th June 2012
rooms (newly built extension included)
to ensure inclusion in the event to: ╚ Each bedroom fitted with washbasin, TV and
John White, Wendycot, Chelmsford Road, Hatfield
call system to summon help;
Heath, Bishop’s Stortford, Herts, CM22 7BH ╚ A newly extended and enlarged day lounge with Flat

Tel. No. 01279 730 274 Screen TV and radio.
╚ Large dining room with excellent meals on offer
NOTE:- Late entries will be accepted up until 16th June
2012 subject to room being available in the show area. by the in-house chef;
All entrants will receive notice of times to arrive and a ╚ A Stair lift and a passenger lift to all floors;
map of Hatfield Heath showing the classic car area ╚ Activities includes talks, parties, summer barbecues,

John & Sarah White Car Show Organiser) flower arranging e.t.c

Kindly drop by for viewing and to pick up our User Guide
and Statement of purpose. For placement and other
enquiries, please contact

Amanda Austin (Manager)
email : [email protected]

Jane Chapman-Kane
eFlimail: [email protected]

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HATFIELD HEATH

RAINFALL

01279 647 286 February 2012
07838 165 171
[email protected] 14 Hatfield Heath Rainfall February 2012
www.pest.assured.co.uk
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Snow Total for month
10 Snow 23.25 mm

Rainfall 8 (0.92 inches)
mm
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20 YEARS IN TRADE 0
Grass cutting, Hedge Trimming, Planting, Day
Weed Treatment, One off Tidy Ups and
Precipitation was recorded on seven days, in
maintenance February 2012, five of rain and two of snow. The
Call for a friendly chat on total came to 23.25mm (0.92inches) - again a very
Mobile 07956 524 586 dry month and hosepipe bans are on their way this
Home Tel 01279 830 960 year.
February rainfall at 0.9 inches is only 52% of the
average and not enough to fill up the garden water
butts.

Garden Watch

LTD With the burst of higher temperatures during the
third week of the month, our Robins frantically
• Specialising in all types of ponds started nest building - they have thought Summer
& features. had already come.
• Professionally designed, It was interesting to see three different birds
installed, restored or maintained. pecking at sliced Bramley apple - almost in turn - a
Blackbird, Green Woodpecker and Field Fare.
On the 26th February, we saw a Coal Tit, which is a
rare visitor for us.
No sign of our Dormouse - we think "he" is still
hibernating.
During the month the Daily Telegraph showed a
picture of a Dormouse - highlighting it's new abode
having been rescued from a Cafe in Lyme Regis
(Dorset)
Brian Bland

• Local company established since Dormouse
1987 with excellent after care
service makes coconut shell his bed

Tel: 01279 461 052 A rotund dormouse found in a cafe in Dorset, UK,
was scooped up by a patron and taken to the Secret
(Answer phone) World Wildlife Rescue Centre in Somerset. Staff at
the animal shelter placed the dormouse inside a half
Mobile: 07711 087 004 coconut shell but instead of scampering away, the
4 dormouse spun onto its back and fell asleep

SECURE YOUR PROPERTY

ALARM SYSTEMS - CCTV - INTERCOMS

FOR ALL YOUR ELECTRONIC SECURITY NEEDS CALL

C F SECURITY

Lt Hallingbury

01279 600 025

Email: [email protected]

DIXON & CO

Chartered Certified Accountants

Specialising in small businesses

Gos Contact Paul Dixon Tel: 01279 739076

Hawk www.dixonandco.com

Brian Joan Wallburys, Stortford Road, Hatfield Heath
Bishop’s Stortford, CM22 7DL

And the Poor old Pigeon Fed up with

My next door neighbours gave me a picture, that moss and weed?
they took through a window, of a Gos Hawk
We offer:-
plucking the feathers of a pigeon it had just caught. •Regular lawn feeds
•Weed and moss treatment
The feathers were scattered all over their garden. I •Aeration
•Scarification
think the Hawk was disturbed and flew off leaving

the half eaten pigeon on the lawn. The next morning

the pigeon had gone. Brian thinks it was probably Friendly professional service Lawn Treatment Service

taken by a Fox

CALL NOW FOR A BROCHURE
OR FREE LAWN SURVEY

01279 466 100

www.simplylawns.co.uk

Gos Hawk in Brian & Joan's Garden Airport
Transfers,
Gos Hawk Theatre Nights,
Standing on a Restaurants.

Pigeon 07973 635 143
Pete Isherwood
www.idrivercars.co.uk

Heathrow,Gatwick,
City Airport & Luton.

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Nikki Robinson MCSP Hatfield Regis
PHYSIOTHERAPY
Local History Society
MYOFASCIAL RELEASE
You don’t have to live with pain! Tuesday 17th April
The War Graves Commission
· Relief from back, neck and joint problems
· Relaxation of tight, painful muscles Sandra Saban.
· Effective treatment for migraines, tennis
We are meeting at 7.30pm at the
elbow, carpal tunnel syndrome, U R C Hall Upper room on the Chelmsford Road
plantarfasciitis, achilles tendonitis,
fibromyalgia, multiple sclerosis, arthritis, A request from our Chairman:-
IBS
· Help for breathing difficulties and stress Eden Cottage Hospital
related problems
· Gentle treatment for new mothers and The History Society have a project on the history of
babies Eden Cottage Hospital. If anyone has any
information , photographs or memories would they
To make an appointment or for more information, please contact Robin Gurnett on 01279 730 672
please contact me:
Tel: 01279 718331 U R C CHURCH

[email protected] 350th Church Anniversary Service
www.holisticare.co.uk Sunday 20th May 10.30am
Cannons Lane, Hatfield Broad Oak
To be led by the Rev. Margaret Taylor. Followed by
OPI MANICURE/PEDICURE £15/£20 Lunch in the Hall (Invitation only) Concert to
SHELLAC NAIL MANICURES £22 celebrate our 350 year Anniversary Saturday 12th
EYELASH ENHANCEMENTS £25 May in the U R C Church on the Chelmsford Road
ELEMIS/CLARINS FACIALS £32 at 3.00pm includes afternoon tea The Eight Voices
SPRAY TANS Choir
To celebrate the 350th Anniversary of the United
POND LANE, HATFIELD HEATH. Reformed Church at Hatfield Heath Eight Voices
present a concert reflecting five centuries of
European sacred music The programme includes
Renaissance masterpieces by Bird and Tallis, Italian
polyphony, 19th Century German music as well as
the much loved staples of English repertoire such as
Stainer's God so loved the world and Psalm 23
Members of Eight Voices are all experienced choral
singers, the octet established in November 2011 and
they gave their inaugural concert at
St. Vedast's Foster Lane in London in March 2012

Tickets £5 from
Eric Collins 01279 730 647 or

Jean Wybrew 730465

WINDOWS ON THE PAST

Herts & Essex Observer 4th June 1870

CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED Anniversary of Court Lea Oak
The anniversary of this Court, which was estab-
lished in 1858 was, celebrated on Monday last at the
White Horse in Hatfield Heath. The Court was first

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opened for the despatch of Business, PCR Wise of Summer at Escape
Court Bishop's Stortford being in the chair. One new
member was made. Afterwards, a substantial repast Love Length Love Volume Love Lift
was provided and enjoyed by between 20 and 30
members. Mr Beck the Court surgeon occupied the NEW L.V.L. LASHES AT ESCAPE
chair. The Proceedings were of the usual agreeable
and convivial nature. Before After

Village Census THE REVOLUTIONARY ALTERNATIVE TO LASH EXTENSIONS
1861
New DIBI High Frequency Facial
An introduction to
the first of a series of A Powerful anti-bacterial facial to combat acne &
booklets being Zap breakouts with use of Ozone and Purifying products
produced through the
Hatfield Regis Local 50% OFF all I.P.L
History Society.
They will contain LASER HAIR REDUCTION
details about Rid yourself of unwanted hair
characters that from all areas of the Face and body
featured in Village
life, developments Escape also offers all aspects of beauty including
and changes that “Ultimate Tan” Waxing and Deep Tissue Massage
have occurred.
FOR APPOINTMENTS PLEASE CALL
This edition will be published for the AGM that Sue Burgess 07740 433 417 01279 731 769
took place on Tuesday 20 March and available
Situated in the Shaw Hatfield Heath
for sale after that date price £3 I look forward to hearing from you

[email protected]

As part of my fund raising

efforts for my world

challenge expedition to Costa Ri

ca 2012, I am available for babys

itting for a very reasonable rate! So the next time

you fancy a trip to the cinema or an evening with

friends, it doesn’t need to cost you a fortune in

babysitting. Just give me a call. I have previous

experience and can provide character references

from local people if required.

All proceeds will go towards my world challenge

fund!

I hope you can support me. Thanks £5 per session

Wednesday 4th April 8.0 pm also offers
Bootcamp participants discount rates for
Oberammergau Passion Play - Jeanne Jiggins
1 to 1 Personal Training and
Wednesday 18th April 8.00 pm small group ( 2-3 people)
Personal Training in a private gym in Hatfield Heath.
Snap out of it ! - Janet & Chris South (Raffle)
To book your place or for more info please call

We meet at the U R C Hall on the Chelmsford Road email
For details ring Jean on 01279 730 465

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Ovenclean will transform your oven JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS
and put the sparkle back
into your kitchen! ON THE HEATH

Local, friendly, professional, reliable, Plans for the Jubilee celebrations on the Heath
fully insured, eco-friendly cleaning, are going ahead a-pace. It's still not too late
for you to make your suggestions for
no fumes, no mess, no bother activities, games and events to be considered
for inclusion in this FREE event, to be held in
Removes grease, fat and burnt on carbon deposits from: honour of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, on
Hatfield Heath on the late afternoon and
● Ovens  ● Filters  ● Hobs evening of June 4th. There will be live music,
a pageant by the children of Hatfield Heath
● Grills  ● BBQs  ● Ranges School, games, a cash bar-b-cue, a beer tent
with soft and hot drinks, various games
● Extractors  ● Microwaves  ● AGAs including a tug-o-war, and much more. Either
bring your own pic-nic or enjoy the bar-b-cue
Produce this advert for a 10% DISCOUNT (bring something sweet for the sharing
pudding table).
Call Martin Stedman on This event is funded in the main by your
Parish Council so it is YOUR celebration for
07794 259003or 0800 840 7127 residents of Hatfield Heath and their families,
whether or not those families still live on the
www.ovenclean.com Heath. We'll be one of the few villages in
Essex lighting a beacon for the
Hallingbury Hall Equestrian Centre aerial film being made of the event nation-
wide.
British Horse Society Approved
Riding lessons for children and adults We'll need volunteers to help erect and
dismantle the marquees and the dozen other
beginners to advanced riders jobs that need to be done before and after the
event. If you are able, please support
FACILITIES this event by volunteering for however long or
Super indoor school, three outdoor arena's, short a time you can manage - all help
show jumping arena, and cross-country course will be greatly appreciated.

CHILDREN'S LESSONS Please will you let the committee
We have super ponies from quiet schoolmasters to have your contact details and when
you'll be available to help; send to 1
ones trained to do jumping and dressage Friendly Terrace, Hatfield Heath
Children's own a pony day courses are held every
Wednesday and Thursday during the holidays, Great Fun! or ring 01279 730 281

BEGINNER ADULTS ROYAL BRITISH LEGION, HATFIELD
Maximum four riders on a 45 minute lesson gain HEATH & DISTRICT BRANCH,
confidence and enjoy on one of our lovely sensible cobs DINNER & DANCE

INTERMEDIATE AND ADVANCED RIDERS Hunters Meet Restaurant, Hatfield Heath, Thursday
Improve your dressage, learn about tests
lateral work, engagement and collection 10th May 2012
Or join a jumping lesson and
6.30pm for 7pm Tickets £24 Dancing to MO,
practise courses, grids and related distances Non Members Welcome
Tel 01279 730 042
Please ring or pop in for a chat Chairman, M Saban Mick
Secretary S Saban Sandra
01279 730 348

www.hallingburyhall.com

Little Hallingbury, Bishops
Stortford, Herts CM227RP

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Royal British Legion Women`s Section Specialists in Village and Country Properties

5 DAY BREAK SALES & LETTINGS

IN LLANDUDNO WALES FREE APPRAISAL for SALES and LETTINGS
RENT GUARANTEE for LANDLORDS
From the 23rd April to 27th April 2012
(Terms and Conditions apply)
with Lodge`s Coaches
Tuesday 24th PROMOTIONAL OFFER

Full day through Snowdonia National Park via Llanfair (Limited time only)
P.G. Caernarfon Llanberis and Capel Curig
Wednesday 25th Open: Monday - Friday 9.00am to 5.30pm
free day, Saturday - 9.00am to 1pm
Thursday 26th
Afternoon to Conway and Bodnant Garden. [email protected]
Friday 27th T: 01279 717929 F: 01279 717930
Return home
Price per person £294-00 www:grayandcompany.co.uk
insurance per person £21
A deposit of £50 to secure Baker’s Cottage, Cage End,
The Kensington Hotel on Sea Front
Bed Breakfast, and Evening Meal Hatfield Broad Oak Essex CM22 7HZ

Phone 01279 730 042

Mrs S Saban

ROYAL BRITISH LEGION
QUIZ NIGHT

Saturday 24th March 2012

U.R.C. Hall 7-30 pm for 8pm
Ploughmans Supper, Teams of Six

Raffle, Bring your own Drinks
Price £7

everybody welcome

HOLY TRINITY
CHURCH QUIZ

HATFIELD HEATH

The Institute Hall

APRIL 21st 2012 Call Sid Perry on 01279 899 029 or 0777 622 1975

TABLES OF 6 or 8

(Individuals are welcomed as we can make up
teams on the night)

Interesting rounds and topics!

7pm For 7.30 pm START

PLOUGHMAN’S SUPPER

TICKETS £8 A HEAD

Contact Lesley on 01279 870 390
to book a table or a ticket

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Sing Along with Jo Jingles!

Fun Music Singing & Movement Classses
For children aged 3 months to 5 years

Chidren’s Parties & Nursery Sessions also available!

For details on classes in:
Bishop’s Storford, Epping, Harlow
Sawbridgeworth, Great Dunmow
& Hatfield Heath
Call Lucy on 01279 868 410
[email protected]
www.jojingles.com/bishopsstortford

Former Deputy Headteacher I thought that local people should be aware that the
very effective at raising standards caterpillars which cause
rashes, headaches and breathing problems and can be
Reading techniques coached; books loaned fatal to animals have been found in Hatfield Heath!
Clearly taught NC maths
They become brown tail moths which are actually
Quality of writing and handwriting improved completely white. However in their caterpillar stage
SATs, 11+ and Common Entrance they caused our family and tradesmen
Dyslexia attending our home to feel very ill and
Weekly follow-up activities uncomfortable with a rash ( see
photograph) As caterpillars, they are
01279 600 102 about one and half inches long, covered in
spikes or hairs and have distinctive orange
Denise Ings spots on their back. Each caterpillar can have up to two
million hairs. The hairs break off the caterpillar into the
King’s Thursday, 2 Rowney Gardens, Sawbridgeworth, CM21 0AT air and can cause severe allergic reactions. I was
covered in the rash from head
[email protected] to toe and suffered from
terrible headaches. A plumber
could hardly
breathe.
Their nests or “tents” as they
are known look like cotton wool in the
affected tree and should with specialist
help be removed and burned. This then
prevents the hatching of the
caterpillars. They are particularly fond
of oak and hawthorn trees as we found
out when we looked up and saw
thousands of them last spring in the protected huge oak
tree in our front garden.
Uttlesford District council declined to assist with their
removal both physically and financially. The cost of
professional removal is substantial. Let’s hope that they
do not return but be vigilant and if you have the tents in
a tree in your garden.
Act now before they hatch!!
Laura

I have put colour photos of moth etc on the back

page Bruno

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GARDEN OPEN

In aid of

GROVE COTTAGE
(Bishops Stortford MENCAP

charity)

Longridge, Sawbridgeworth Rd,
Hatfield Heath CM22 7DR

ON SATURDAY/SUNDAY MAY 26TH & 27TH

SATURDAY 10 a.m–4 p.m SUNDAY 2 p.m–5 p.m

Hannah and Michael Shine invite you to enjoy a
walk around their garden and relax over some

homemade cakes and a cup of tea or coffee

There will be the usual very large amount of
plants for sale

A book stall with many almost new best sellers
Don’t miss ‘ The LAS PALOMAS

Flamenco Dancers’ 11.30 and 3.00 p.m. on
Saturday

ENTRY DONATION £1 TEA WITH CAKE £1.50

BOOK STALL PLANT SALE RAFFLE

Saturday 28th April EmailHOW O U SE
7.30pm Hatfield Heath Village Hall
Tel O U SE
Bring your friends and family and join us in a fund-
raising quiz night in aid of Cameron’s World Chal- E G REEN H
lenge.
Independent co-educational
Tickets £10 each to include Ploughman’s Supper day school and nursery
Tables of 6 ( max 8 ) Licensed Bar for 2 - 11 year olds

All proceeds go to support Cameron in his quest to Call us today on 01279 657706
raise £3000 for his 2012 World Challenge to Costa
Rica. www.howegreenhouseschool.co.uk
HOWE GREEN HOUSE SCHOOL, GREAT HALLINGBURY,
To purchase your tickets please call R11
Karen or Cameron Marklew on 01279 731499 N HBISHOP’S STORTFORD, HERTS CM22 7UF
or e-mail us at [email protected]

Book early! Tables are already being booked now!
This event was a sell out last time!

Thank you for your support!
Cameron

Hair by BEE BEE Hatfield Heath Cricket Club

ALL ASPECTS OF HAIRDRESSING Quiz Night Fundraiser!

LADIES and GENTS Saturday 28th April 7.45 for 8 pm
:Tuesday’s and Wednesday’s for Senior Citizens
in the URC Hall.
OPEN: Tues & Wed 9am - 5pm• Thur 9am -1pm Teams a maximum of 4, £5 per head.

Fri 9am-6pm • Sat 9am-1pm FULLY TRAINED Drinks and nibbles available!
Sure to be an enjoyable evening.
Heath View, Pond Lane, Hatfield Heath
Tel: 01279 730 870 LONDON HAIR STYLISTS To enter, call Mark on

THE 01279 730 611 or 07999 416 424
BARN ON THE HEATH
Alternatively email
[email protected]

Furniture from all ages, THE CRICKET SEASON
Arts & Crafts, STARTS
Picture Gallery,
22nd APRIL 2012
Something for everyone!
With the league getting underway on
Also available Showcases & 5th May
Shelving for Rent from £10pcm
Call or email Mark
The Little Barn if you fancy playing for the club.
with a lot of Shop.
We're a sociable bunch
find me at: always on the lookout for new players!
6 Heath Mew
INFORMAL TABLE TENNIS CLUB
Pond Lane
Hatfield Heath. CM22 7AB Now for something completely different. Would
anyone be keen on starting up a little informal table
Tel: 07926 954 449
tennis club in the village? Get in
touch because I'm up for it...

01279 730 611 or 07999 416 424

Alternatively email
[email protected]
Mark Graves

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Cricket Club Curtains
Made to measure by
Annual Cycle Ride Jennie Childs

All Welcome All types of Curtains, Blinds & Matching Accessories

We have embarked on a fundraising mission to Telephone:01279 730 608
purchase a bowling machine (£2000.00). E-mail: [email protected]
As in previous years we will be having our annual
cycle ride (approx 25 miles) through local lanes and 32 Broomfields, Hatfield Heath, Herts. CM22 7EH
back roads, we stop at a couple of watering holes www.curtainsbyjenniechilds.co.uk
along the way for refreshments and food, weather
permitting its normally a very enjoyable day out. HUTLEY ELECTRICAL
This is not a sponsored event, but we ask all who
come along to make a donation to the club. DOMESTIC & INDUSTRIAL
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS
Bank Holiday Mon 7th May
Hutley Electrical offers a full range of
Depart from White Horse at 11 am Electrical Services and has been
All welcome but no under 14s. established for over 20 years.
From House re-wires to Industrial/
Tim Mascall 01279739 110 Commercial projects we pride ourselves
on offering a competent, polite, tidy
professional service and endeavour to
work with the minimum of disruption to
you wherever possible.

**We are a full member of the NICEIC
and have been for many years.**

Call Bob now for a free quotation
TEL: 01279 722 351 or
MOBILE: 07774 941 668

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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LIST OF CLUBS, GROUPS & CLASSES
WITH TELEPHONE NUMBERS

DANCE CLASSES

1 PALM SUNDAY Zumba Thurs & Sat FOOTBALL CLUB 730 212
08.00 Holy Communion 1662 HT CRICKET CLUB 730 674

09.30 Family Service – all very welcome HT Call/Text HEATH PLAYERS
07508 515 264 and play reading for pleasure
10.30 Family Service URC Gemma

18.00 Service at The Close [email protected] 730 825 or 730 517

18.30 Evensong HT followed by VILLAGE HALL 730 544 HISTORY SOCIETY
Annual Parochial Church Meeting I 730 544
INSTITUTE Robin Gurnett 730 672
2 11.30 for 12 Luncheon Club URC
4 10.30 Holy Communion The Close PRE-SCHOOL ROYAL BRITISH LEGION
(2 ½ -5)
20.00 Leisure Hour URC 730 354 730 042
6 GOOD FRIDAY LITTLE FRIENDS
Mother,Baby and Toddler BELL RINGERS 730 526
14.00 Last Hour at the Cross at St Mary’s, Group
Sheering Thur 9.45am term time CHOIR 730 390
Village Hall - 07956 563 710
7 EASTER EVE 01279 730 375 WOMANS LEISURE HOUR
20.00 Easter Vigil HT
URC 730 465
8 EASTER DAY FRIDAY CLUB (7-12 yrs)
09.30 Family Communion HT CATHOLIC CHURCH
Followed by Easter Bonnet 739 218
Competition and Easter Egg Hunt Hatfield Broad Oak
10.30 Family Servic with Communion URC
01371 872 550

TALKING NEWSPAPERS

01279 651 270

OR 01279 653 925

JO JINGLES SECRETARY U.R.C.

(6 mths - 7years) 868 410 Betty Bennett.. 01279 508 455

15 The SECOND SUNDAY of EASTER SCHOOL FOOTBALL HEALTH WALK
08.00 Holy Communion HT
09.30 Matins HT CLUB HATFIELD HEATH
10.30 Family Service URC
18.00 Service at The Close SCOUTS 812 586 Friday 10am outside

18 11.30 for 12 Luncheon Club URC CUBS Chris Hancock Broomfield Surgery 731 434
20.00 Leisure Hour URC
731 646 HEALTH WALK
19 20.00 Village Hall AGM CR 734 391 LITTLE HALLINGBURY
BROWNIES

SUNDAY CLUB Monday 10.30am Village Car

9.30am Holy Trinity Park 722 156

730 288

22 The THIRD SUNDAY of EASTER H.T. YOUTH GROUP FARMERS MARKET
09.30 Family Communion HT 07956 563 710
10.30 Family Service URC 731 318
KEEP FIT FOR OVER 50S
25 10.30 Mid week Communion HT KARATE 445 539 Village Hall
29 The FOURTH SUNDAY of EASTER Weds 9.30am 07776 221 975
JUNIOR KARATE

01992 575 679

09.30 Family Communion HT JU-JITSU Fri 5-6.30pm
10.30 Family Service URC
All ages above 8yrs old KEEP FIT
H-Village Hall / CR-Committee Room H / HT-Holy
Trinity Church / URC-United Reform Church / I- 07947 599 801 Village Hall Fridays 9.30am
Institute / S-School
Evening Afternoon 07776 221 975

Bowls Bowls BOOTCAMP

730 539 724 833 Village Hall

Mon 9.15am-10am &

HATFIELD HEATH INSTITUTE Men and women of all ages Thurs 7pm-7.45pm
OPEN COFFEE MORNING
Men and women of all ages &
Drop in for Tea, coffee and light refreshments BRIDGE CLUB 723 948 shapes
MONDAY TO FRIDAY MORNINGS 07775 663 742
10.00 AM – 12 NOON
GARDENING CLUB
A chance to meet others and chat All welcome 730 425 VISITING OPTICIAN
Organised by Holy Trinity Church 01279 443 181
OPEN COFFEE
Sponsored by the Village Hall Trust
MORNING AT NEIGHBOURHOOD
FREE but donations welcome
INSTITUTE 730288 WATCH
HIRE UR CHURCH HALL FOR
BIRTHDAY PARTIES LUNCHEON CLUB Paula O'Sullivan 730 281
For all Senior Citizens [email protected]

730 581 ZUMBA & ZUMBA GOLD

ITALIAN LANGUAGE Village Hall Tues 9.30-11.30 am

Michelina 07786 341 754 LBT The Institute Wed am

You can hire the hall for children's parties SPANISH LANGUAGE Tamara Coxall
£10.50 / hour Tel :01279 730 581 07738 421 311
Ann Whale 01279 731 288

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NEXT PARISH COUNCIL MEETINGS LIST OF WEBSITES

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

11th April Village Magazine - view past 27 issues
18th April (Annual Parish Meeting) www.hatfield-heath.co.uk/magazine

PARISH COUNCIL www.facebook.com/HatfieldHeathFestival
Parish Clerk - Ernie Fenwick..................730 770
Email : [email protected] Terry’s Photos of Village etc : www.terrysphotos.org.uk

Chairman -David Parish .......................... 730 573 Eden Surgery Websites
Vice Chairman - Mel Sullivan..................731 434
Mark Lemon (District Councillor)......... 730 581 (Repeat prescriptions can be applied for on these sites)
Bart Sheekey.............................................. 730 663 Broomfields :.......www.hatfieldheathsurgery.co.uk
Robert Jones...............................................730 741 Broad Oak:....www.hatfieldbroadoaksurgery.co.uk
Gary Waller................................................739 345
Greg de Bohun.......................................... 730 232 School...........www.hatfieldheath.essex.sch.uk
Sandra Saban..............................................730 042
Steve Foster................................................730 690 H. H.Football Club:...........www.hatfieldheathfc.co.uk

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

Bridge Club...www.hatfieldheathbridgeclub.org.uk

H.H. TENANTS FORUM MEMBERS HATFIELD HEATH
POLICE
David. N. Parish............................... 730 573

The Mobile Library Hatfield Heath Police Beat Surgery

Tuesday visits Fortnightly every other Tuesday
Broomfields 2.45pm to 3.35pm
The Close 3.40pm to 4pm between 4pm and 6pm
The Heath 4.05pm to 4.35pm
10th April
PHONE NUMBERS OF
POLICE, DOCTORS, SAMARITANS I am not sure if this is still happening so

SCHOOL & CHURCHES check before you goI have asked but at

time of completion of magazine had not

heard back Bruno

PCSO Jo Trevail-Philips Email:[email protected] MAGAZINE DETAILS
Pc Brad Healey Email: [email protected]

Mobile for above police officers........ 07779 316 979 Mon
Essex Police Non Emergency.............101

Emergency ............................................... 999 16th
DOCTORS Broomfields......................... 01279 730 616

DOCTOR Sawbridgeworth.................... 08444 773 360

THE SAMARITANS............................... 01279 421 110 April
HATFIELD HEATH C.P. SCHOOL...... 01279 730 382

PRE-SCHOOL........................................ 01279 730 354 Email :- [email protected]

HOLY TRINITY Send your letters /articles/ reports /photographs, by hand, CD, or
email - [email protected].
Rev. Stewart Gibbs.......................................01279 730 288
If posting or delivering by hand you can send direct to me :-
CHURCH WARDENS Bruno(Editor) “Manor Lodge”, Chelmsford Rd, Hatfield
Gerald Pearson .............................................01279 730 526 Heath CM22 7BD.

Lesley Noel ................................................ 01279 870 390 Editor: - Bruno Scheggia (Skedja) 01279 730 498
Irene Harriss..................................................01279 734 334 Bruno’s Mobile Phone number 07768 606 309
Fiona Klimeke............................................. 01279 831 965 Treasurer: - Mel Sullivan 01279 731 434

URC Rev Terry Keen............................. 01279 626 771 Distribution:-Barbara Scheggia 01279 730 498

URC Secretary - Betty Bennett...................01279 508 455 Secretary: - Jean Clarke 01279 730 667
Chairman - Brendan Carrig 01279 437 851
HALF HOUR HELPERS........................ 07944 748 478 Printed by Cornerstone

Uttlesford Badger Group HEALTH WALK DISCLAIMER: The Editor and Printers do not take
HATFIELD HEATH responsibility for the information given or views expressed in
Derek Barry (on call 24/7 ) Friday 10am outside the Hatfield Heath Village Magazine. Nor is any culpability
accepted in work done by advertisers.
01279 503332 Home Broomfield Surgery
07941185171 Mbl 01279 731 434

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Debbie Does Hair!

London Ladies cut from £10.00 MINUTES OF THE
Trained Tints, Hi/low lights, PARISH COUNCIL MEETING
30 years Perms, blow dry 7.30 pm WED 14th March 2012
experience IN THE URC HALL, HATFIELD HEATH

Home visits available COUNCIL MEETING

Competitive prices PRESENT:

Englefield, Chelmsford Road Hatfield Heath. Cllr David Parish (DP) (Chairman), Cllrs Greg deBohun
(GdB), Bob Jones (BJ), Mark Lemon (ML), Sandra
Call Debbie on 01279 730638 Saban (SS), Bart Sheekey (BS) and Gary Waller (GW)
Email: [email protected]
In attendance: Clerk to the Council Ernie Fenwick,
Kaylee's Beauty! and 12 members of the public
Mobile Therapist for your
Convenience Chairmans welcome open forum and chairman's
remarks
Treatments include Ÿ Acrylic nail extensions
The Chairman welcomed everyone present and
Ÿ Facials opened the meeting with the open forum.

Ÿ Manicures & Pedicures Ÿ Individual & party lashes · Affordable Housing. Petition handed in to the
council by Broomfields/Cox Ley residents.
Ÿ Body massage/back,neck (natural/glam/ultra glam) Several queries asked about number of sites
considered, traffic problems caused by
& shoulder Ÿ Spray tanning (fake bake) development

Ÿ Waxing & Tinting Ÿ Minx (foil wraps for nails) · Dog fouling. Parents bringing dogs with
Ÿ Gel nails schoolchildren allowing children to walk the
07872 927 775 dogs and fouling not being cleared up.

[email protected] · Planning application for Mai Tai

Personalised Indulgence · Chairman then asked for permission to take
Item 652 first as members of public were there
* ESPA Face & Body Treatments to hear that.
* Dermalogica Face & Body Mapping
· 12 members of public left meeting after
Item 652

637. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

Cllr Mel Sullivan (MS) (UALC meeting), Steve
Foster (SF).

* CACI Non-Surgical Facial Toning 638. MINUTES OF LAST MEETING
* Jessica Manicures & Pedicures
* Jessical GELeration gel polish The minutes of the Council Meeting of 11th
* Calgel Nails January were signed as a true record of the
* St Tropez Spray Tanning meeting.

15% OFF for New Clients 639. DECLARATION OF MEMBERS INTERESTS:
For more information or bookings,
please call 01279 725551 or email: ML declared an interest as a District Councillor. BJ
[email protected] declared an interest as a member of SSE

www.thesignaturespa.co.uk 640. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ON AGENDA
ITEMS
Bow House, Mill Lane, Gaston Green, Little Hallingbury, CM22 7QT None

641. REPORTS TO / FROM COUNTY AND
DISTRICT COUNCILLOR

ML attended Parish Forum on 12th March. Nothing
affected Hatfield Heath

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642. CLERKS REPORT:

Matters from last meeting and Action Register

i. 1012/02 Playground Project (See Agenda Item

622 BJ

ii. 1109/02 Salt bins EF

Clerk to order bins ready for next year

and to be stored at Friars farm until

then

iii. 1110/06 Labels for 'A' boards EF

more proliferation of signs. clerk to

issue letters

iv. 1111/03 Overgrown footpath to Dunmow Road

EF

Clerk has asked for Highway Rangers

to clear footpath. Will chase ECC for

an answer

v. 1112/04 Dog waste bin emptying services EF
Clerk has emailed UDC with request to
act as agents. Article by Dog Warden
published in Magazine

vi. 1201/01 Village Sign refurbishment SF/MS
Awaiting sign being removed

b. Correspondence

i. Future Homes Commission 4th April

ii. Localism Act 2011 Part 2 22nd April

iii.Social Housing fraud 4th April WW

iv.Village of the Year/Best kept Village

Competition 10th April

v. Guide to Neighbourhood Planning

vi.SSE Campaign Update

vii. Agency for ECC Rural Verge Cutting

Continued on next page..................

The Hunters Meet Restaurant, Hotel & Spa

Chelmsford rd, Hatfield Heath, CM22 7BQ 01279 730549
www.huntersmeet.co.uk

Beauty Lodge Gym Restaurant

Spa Days/Spa Weekends Indoor Heated Pool New Lunch Menu
Massage/Facials Jacuzzi/Steam Room/Sauna Tuesday-Friday
Everything from Lite Bites to
Cosmetic Treatments Fully Equipped Gym Mouth-watering 4 Course Meals
Manicure/Pedicure Free Classes & lots more ... Pensioners Lunch Menu
Reiki/Sports Clinic £20 one off joining fee Main Course, just £6.95
Waxing/Threading £45pcm Single Membership
£70pcm Joint Membership Call us now on
& much much more .... 01279 730549
Call Lesley now on
Call Lesley now on 01279 730 549
01279 730 549
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GM ..........Continued from
Previous Page
Decorating Solutions Ltd.
viii. Essex Police reform
We offer a wide range of painting and decorating ix.New Homes Bonus Clerk to phone Stephen Joyce
solutions for your home or business.
re grant application
Our qualified decorators offer a full consultation to x. Salt bag distribution 2012/13
ensure you receive a service tailored to your needs. We xi. Pre-determination
xii. Local Government pay 2012/13
have decorators trained in the use and application of xiiCode of conduct and registration and disclosure
specialist and mineral paints.
Services include: of interests

Interior and exterior redecoration c. Meetings
Airless spraying i. Parish Forum UDC Offices 12 March DP
Tape and jointing
Plastering ML
ii. Councillor Training Day 2 Foakes Hall
All staff undertake CSCS health and safety approval
£65 Wed 25th April 9.30 – 3.30 DP
Please contact us for a full range of services
or a free consultation. 643. FINANCIAL MATTERS:

Office: 01279 730 733 The current bank balances after authorisation of the
Mobile: 07977 775 672 following payments
E-mail: [email protected]

DOMESTIC SOLDIERS Current Account £30543.73

Book our Grass Cutters Service for this Year Ernie Fenwick Expenses (incl litter pickers)

Weekly Cuts - Fortnightly Cuts - One off Cuts M Sullivan Councillors expenses £154.84
HMRC PAYE Income Tax £57.85
Excellent Rate E Fenwick Salary
UDC Election Charges £105.06
Contact Ian and Jan on UDC Community Skips £465.60

01279 873 933 07939 531 872
[email protected]

CARPENTER 44. DIAMOND JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS
SS attended a Jubilee Committee meeting and a
John Adamson beacon will be constructed by Ian Liddell. Many
items are already planned and progressing. ML said
Bespoke fitted furniture he hoped the committee would be given more help.
Free quotations Fully insured Location required for a tree to be planted. Suggested
in the Churchyard. SS will email date of next
07779 715 888 01371 811 688 meeting.

HERTS HEATING Paula's Petsitting Service

Town Grove, Dunmow Road, Hatfield Heath, Going on holiday? Paula offers personal pet care in
Bishops Stortford, Herts CM22 7BN their own home! Choosing Paula's Petsitting Service you
can leave home knowing you will return to happy pets.
For all your Gas Installation and Servicing needs Dog walking also available — All at competitive rates
High Efficiency Condensing Boiler Installations
Gas Boiler Servicing and Breakdowns For more information,call
Landlord’s Gas Safety Records
Free Quotations for gas heating installations 01279 876 277 or 07986 270 336
Plumbing and Pipework Or email:- [email protected]
Replacement Bathrooms, including Tiling &
Decoration For All Building Works -
Local company established in 1974. Extensions/Renovations -
Gas Safe register number 222 Decorating - Plumbing - Electrics
Carried Out with Great Attention to Detail
· Call us on 01279-730 060 Tel: 01279 757 323 07836 205 103
· Fax us on 01279-730 065
· E-mail us at [email protected]

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645. PLAY AREA PHIL SNELL
BJ reported a failure to obtain a grant from Stansted
Airport Trust. BJ presented several options. DP
proposed we aim for the highest value scheme and
BJ to work with MS and the Clerk to obtain grants.

646. CAR PARK General Building & Maintenance
White lines in car park need repainting. Clerk to
obtain quotes Conversions, Bathrooms, Kitchens
647. village green Plastering, Brickwork, Decorating
Consideration was given to painting posts near the Call for Free Advice & Estimates
school. 01279 739 136 or 07900 694 664
Telegraph poles near Hunters Meet are missing.
Telegraph poles on the cricket field are not yet in FULLY INSURED
place.
Land outside The Elms has been cleared. Clerk to General DIY, Curtain Rails and Shelves Erected, Flat Packs
ask J Kenney to provide a specification to allow the assembled. Patio, Drive and Brickwork Pressure Washed,
area to be cut. Fencing and Sheds Preserved and Repaired, Hedge Cutting,
648. broomfields parking
Yellow lines to be installed Monday / Tuesday including Shrubs and Tree Pruning,
19th/20th March subject to weather. House Painting, Exterior & Interior, Windows Pipe Work and
Car left to rot on car park. ML will deal with this at
UDC on 15th Weather Boards Stained and Painted. Fencing Erected,
Gardens and Driveways Shingle.
649. PLANNING
Decisions by UDC Please do not hesitate to ask. Contact lan and Jan at
i. None San Michelle, Jacks Lane, Takeley

Applications 01279 873 933
ii. Pheasants Roost, Chelmsford Road HH: 07939 531 872
UTT/0273/12/FUL: Single storey rear extension and
front porch. Raise roof to side extension to form COMPLETE SERVICE FOR YOUR HOME
accommodation: NO OBJECTIONS
i. Mai Thai, Chelmsford Road HH: [email protected]
UTT/0198/12/FUL: Installation of extractor system
to rear elevation: Concern expressed over the MHS Builders
removal of the WC and wash hand basin and no Local Builder
knowledge of washing facilities being provided for Carpentry & Roofing
staff. Loft and Garage conversions
ii. Springhead, Stortford Road, HH: Kitchens & Bathrooms
UTT/0420/12/FUL: Erection of single storey and Plastering
two storey side extensions. Front porch and Extensions
replacement windows. NO OBJECTIONS references available on request

Call Mark Savage

Monthly Enforcement Reports • Interior & Exterior decoration
Circulated to DP. • carried out to a high specification.
Manwood House annexe being rented out. Annexe • Full public liability.
now empty • 30 yrs Experience
650. NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN
ML spoke to Chief Planning Officer who confirms • Ceilings papered.
that Hatfield Heath do not require Neighbourhood
Plan. • Wall coverings and wall paper hung
651. WILDLIFE PROJECT
Orders to be placed with Richard Mark Lawrance No job too large or too small
and MD Landscapes for works
Contact Steve.
Continued on next page.................. 19
Phone : 01279 724 805 Mobile : 07836 588 886

E-mail: [email protected]

Address: Field View, Sheering, Herts.

..........Continued from
Previous Page

We offer a 652. AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Complete Service GW reported on a successful public meeting held
on 9 February, hosted by the PC, with a
DESIGN presentation by Ulrike Maccariello of Hastoe
CERAMIC TILING Housing Association and Chris Palmer, their
architect. The event was well attended, everyone
LIGHTING who wished to ask questions had an opportunity to
WOODWORK ETC. do so, and a variety of views were expressed. An
explanation was given of the process whereby a
All carried out with the minimum wide variety of sites was considered, and how the
of fuss and mess by experts! choice had been narrowed down to two:
Also all Plumbing & Broomfields and Cox Ley. It was agreed to
Domestic Heating Installations continue the consultation process with a
questionnaire, distributed with the Village
SO LOOK NO FURTHER THAN Magazine, which itself carried a piece about the
affordable housing project, and many of the
C.F OAKES questionnaire forms have now been returned, either
directly to Hastoe or via the Post Office. Hastoe
Established in Harlow for over 45 years will in due course produce a report on the results of
19 SERVICE BAY, WYCH ELM , HARLOW the consultation and will then meet with the PC to
reach a decision.
GW to arrange a suitable report table showing
reasons why all the identified sites were rejected.
BJ proposed a timeline showing the complete list of
investigations and considerations given to provide
housing within the village.

653. WEBSITE

Feedback provided by MS. Clerk working
towards completing improvements and
publishing to public before end of this month.
Clerk asked all councillors to check and use
forum page and access to secure area.

654. REPORTS FROM MEMBERS ON MEETINGS
ATTENDED

MS attended several meetings

· UDC Standards Sub committee- Review of
alleged breach of Code of Conduct

· ECC Big Society Fund adjudication
committee £66000 allocated to various

projects plus £64000 already allocated.

Similar available for 2012/13

· UDC South Communiuty Forum

· EALC Planning day training

· UDC Standards Committtee

· UDC Highways Panel. Appears to be

similar to group that negotiated Locally

determined Budget. UDC allocated budget of

£470k for 2012/13. Complaingts raised over

lack of response from ECC Highways

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· UALC executive committee Carpet...Vinyl...Wood
BJ attended Stop Stansted Parish and Town Council
Liaison meeting. Noise is much higher up the Agenda Supplied and Installed by Knightbrooks ltd
than assumed.
· Concern that everything is now back on the 01279 730 172 - 07939 739 845 - 07891 191 486
Unit 11.Heath View Pond Lane.Hatfield Heath. CM22 7AB
agenda.
· Parish Council has direct access into STACC £8.50 per sqm..includes 11mm underlay,installation,gripper
rods,door bars,uplift and dispose old flooring.
655. MATTERS TO BE RAISED BY MEMBERS FOR
THE NEXT AGENDA .......................................................................................................................................................

Bus Shelter (Possibles under consideration) Heavy Domestic Loop structure, Bleach Cleanable,
Recommendation of Staffing Committee 12 sqm hall stairs and land 4 colours £165
Parking outside Co-op
Parish Meeting (SS will speak to POS re ................................................................................................................................................................................................
contact list for organisations)
Budget Twist Pile Bleach Cleanable,
656. DATES OF NEXT MEETINGS 12 sqm hall stairs and land 9 colours £165

11th April 18th April (Annual Parish ................................................................................................................................................................................................
Meeting) 9th May (AGM)
80%wool 20% nylon 50oz 6 colours
A few Dates From the average 12 sqm lounge £270
2012 PROGRAMME
Meetings are every 4th Wednesday ................................................................................................................................................
At the Hatfield Heath Village Hall at 7.45pm
Heavy Domestic Twist Saxony Shag pile 14 colours
Mar 28th Plants for Winter Interest average 12 sqm lounge £250
Apr 25th Peter Jackson
May 23rd ................................................................................................................................................................................................
Fuchias
Robin Carsburg Vinyl average 6 sqm kitchen or bath room 11 designs £105

Clematis ................................................................................................................................................................................................
Pauline & Gerald Greenway
Laminate Floor good quality
JOIN THE CLUB OR JUST VISIT 12 sqm 6 colours £260 fitted

Single membership for year £7 or Family £12 ................................................................................................................................................................................................
Non Member’s £2 per visit
All Prices Shown Include Underlay,Installation,Gripper
Hatfield Heath Gardening Club Rods,Door Bars,uplift dispose old carpets.
Visit Our Showroom
To View our Huge Range Of Samples
I Will Then Come To Measure

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Internet • Upgrades • Web Design • Programming
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Connection • Internet • E-mail • Virus Protection
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Web: www.broadoak.net

Email: [email protected]

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Boyton Cross FOR SALE
Motors Group Ltd
Antique Pine bedroom furniture all in good
Virdee condition
Chunky king size bed with head and foot board
Auto Centre
Bed £130
(White Roding)
* Double Wardrobe with 3 drawers
§ MOT’s done while you wait Chelmsford Rd, White Roding, * 2x 3 draw bedside cabinets
ESSEX CM6 1RG * 50" dressing table 4 drawer both sides

01279 876 472 with stool and matching 3 mirror
£100
§ Servicing, brakes, clutches, timing belts, welding,
Contact Rob
tyres, Air conditioning work:- all certified. 01279 731 722 or 07958 785 519

§ L.P.G. Gas Conversions ( all certificated) HOLY TRINITY CHURCH
EASTER EGG HUNT AND
§ All bodywork undertaken, painting, repairs, Jig Work EASTER BONNET COMPETITION

- oven Our Easter Sunday service is always special.
Help to make it even better this year by
§ MAIN DEALER DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT For encouraging your children to wear their Easter
Bonnets in church. Our service will start at 9.30
Jaguar, Porsche, Saab, BMW, Mercedes, Vauxhall, as usual.
The Easter Bonnets will be judged at 11 o’clock
Ford, in The Institute.
As soon as the competition is decided, the hunt
§ Land Rover, Range Rover. will begin. The children will collect a certain
number of laminated card eggs and can then
§ 24hrs Recovery Service(07767 757499) exchange these for a chocolate egg.

§ Wheel alignment, 4 wheel tracking with laser The Easter Bunny was a bit mean last year and
hid some of the laminated eggs too well. We
T.R. Autos 2003

Clarks Yard, Dunmow Road
Takeley, Essex CM22 6QJ

01279 871 681

§ ISUZU Truck Dealer
§ HGV MOT’S at our premises above
§ HGV Repair to all makes & Estimates
§ TACO Test centre ( Analogue & Digital )
§ H.G.V. Paint Work & Chassis Jig, Body work
§ All Classes MOT’s - while you wait
§ 24 hour Recovery 01245 248 207
§ HORSE BOX REPAIRS Recovery & MOT’s

H.GV Recovery Specialists-Depots at

Roxwell Harlow Braintree

01245 248207 01279 428803 01376 323 978

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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will have a word and ensure that he doesn’t make
it too difficult this year.
If your children want to enter, make sure you fill
in the entry form so that we know how many
eggs to buy.

Lesley Noel

HOLY TRINITY
CHURCH

Come and hunt for Easter Eggs!

Easter Sunday, April 8th at 11 o’clock
in the churchyard.

There will also be an Easter Bonnet Competition
to be judged before the hunt takes place.

Please return this entry form and the “Wendycot”,Chelmsford Road,
payment to The Vicarage by Tuesday 3rd Hatfield Heath,
April.
Bishop’S Stortford, Herts
Number of children taking part _____
Ages ______________ Opening Hours
Mon - Fri 8am - 5.30pm
Entry Fee £2 per child.
Sat 9am - 1pm
Family surname _________________

Phone number _________________ Tel: 01279 730 274

We will also be entering the Easter [email protected]
Bonnet Competition. YES/NO www.jewhitemotors.co.uk

FALCON HOUSE

Private Residential and Day Care for the elderly

Falcon House is a long established care home which is privately owned and managed. We have been
caring for people in the Bishop’s Stortford area for over 30 years. We have recently extended our facilities
adding five bedrooms, communal sitting areas, lounges and dining rooms. We also upgraded all our
facilities to an extremely high standard. We are specifically designed to enable our residents as much

independence as possible. SERVICES OF FALCON HOUSE

We provide a safe, homely and caring

environment, ensuring personal privacy and

individual dignity. Personal independence

will always be encouraged along with high

standards care. All staff are fully trained to
care for people. We have an exceptional
high standard of hotel services. Our chefs
create wonderful fresh meals, which take in
to account a residents likes and dislikes.

Residents are also able to have friends and

family members to join them to eat.

There are many regular activities which you
could take part in. We will also encourage
residents to continue an activity or hobby
they like. We arrange regular social events
throughout the year.

We are able to offer day care and also
respite care.

Falcon House: George Green, Little Hallinbury, Bishop’s Stortford CM22 7PP, T: 01279 658393
www.falconhouseresidentialhome.co.uk

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J.W. TREE SURGEONS The Vicar
Writes
All aspects of tree work undertaken
NPTC Qualified As the weather warms and new life springs
up around us we come to a special time of
Tree Work Pruning year.
Felling Walking around the village it always sur-
prises me where I find daffodils, sometimes
Hedge Cutting in the most unlikely of places. For example
Stump Grinding there are big banks of the flowers in the
wasteland just off Cox Ley. And to the
Log for sale west of Holy Trinity Church in the middle
01279302106 of the grass of the Heath are several
clumps. Perhaps someone secretly planted
Daniel Robinson the bulbs in the middle of the night!
& Sons In church we have recently celebrated new
life and the joys of human relationships
Independent Family with Mothering Sunday. Next we are mov-
Funeral Directors & Monumental Masons ing towards the big Christian festival of
this time of year, which is Easter. It is no
A personal caring service surprise that the symbols of Easter (eggs,
from family business day or night. flowers, chicks) are all to do with new life.
Our trained staff will be pleased to give free The Cross of Christ is also about new life
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ADVANCE NOTICE. FLYING HIRE

There will be a special service at Holy Trinity CAR & CHAUFFEUR SERVICES
Church to mark the Queen's Diamond Jubilee on FOR ALL OCCASIONS
Sunday 3rd June at 4.00pm. There will be special
contributions from members of the village, and To and from Stansted, Luton, Heathrow,
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people carriers and coaches

JUBILEE BARN DANCE NEW - GROUP TRAVEL

With The Lantern Band 8 passenger vehicles now available for all events

Saturday 2nd June, 6:00 – 10:00pm

Hatfield Heath Village Hall For professionalism with the personal touch

All tickets £6 contact Beth Bloss at

Bring your own refreshments and drinks Mobile: 07968 026 032

Tickets will be limited and be Email: [email protected]

available from February 1st or visit our informative website:
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Hatfield Forest Highlights

Toilet trailers Luxury and The start of Spring highlights a very
Party Range, single event important time in Hatfield Forest’s
portable and disabled calendar, we are ready to open the
units available for hire. gates full time to our visitors and
supporters. It’s eagerly awaited as
both staff and volunteers love
Hatfield and now have a chance to
show you all the work we have achieved over the
Winter season and spread our passion and knowl-
edge to ensure you have a fantastic time when you
visit.

Hatfield Heath When you come and see us at the Forest pick up a
copy of our events leaflet for all 2012 events. We
& are excited by this years varied event programme
and we would like to see as many of you as possi-
INSTITUTE ble at our Easter Egg Trails in April, our Diamond
Jubilee events throughout June and your 4 legged
Are Available for friends at our Annual Dog Fun Day. This Septem-
ber we must also remember the brilliantly suc-
Children’s Parties cessful Woodfest 2012!! Due to the dedication
and support of our Conservation Warden Ian
Small tables and chairs now available Pease Woodfest is as popular if not more so than
last year therefore camping tickets are now on
Celebrations limited numbers so please make sure you move
quickly to secure a place on the campsite.
including
The work on the new Discovery Room project has
Wedding Receptions now started; it has been gutted and is well on its
way to a fresh paint job. You will start to see edu-
Classes etc., etc., cational and exciting installations arrive April
time and you will soon see re-interpretation of the
Shell House to help visitors understand how the
Georgian aristocracy used picnic houses for enter-
taining. The Shell House will be central host to

our Midsummer Magic Picnic on the 22nd June; I
am still collecting picnic blankets and cushions
for this event if anyone is getting rid of them.

PREFERENTIAL RATES Those that have been to the Forest over the Winter
FOR will have seen we have recently reintroduced our
second hand book sale in the Fisherman’s Shelter
LOCAL ORGANISATIONS next to the Shell House. The books are an absolute
AND bargain and are in brilliant condition and most im-
portantly the money stays within the forest on
LOCAL RESIDENTS projects that benefit you the visitors.

For Details Telephone Important Do’s at the Forest
1. Come and enjoy the Forest as Spring starts
01279 730 544 to spring =)
2. Have a look at the second-hand book sale
and in return donate your second hand

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books to the Visitor Experience Team in the team are ready for an amazing year at Hatfield, if

Lake Area. you have any comments or suggestions please let

3. Be a responsible Dog owner. Keep your dog’s one of us know or drop me an email at

on leads in the lake area and when you are [email protected].

near sheep grazing. Dogs can scare wildlife Hannah Visitor Experience Team Leader

and sheep don’t survive when they are at-

tacked by dogs. Currently they are grazing

along the Main Plain towards South Gate and GLYNN’S CHIMNEY SWEEP
Doodle Oak Gate. If dogs are deemed out of

control it could jeopardise your visits to the Clean & Efficient
Forest as you will be asked to leave. Vacuum & Brush
4. Please ask us about buying Raffle Tickets at
the property. Raffle Tickets this year are going 01279 424 983
to be funding a new non slip surface on the
existing boardwalk. The details of amazing NACS Registered
HETAS Qualified Sweep

prizes are available in the main Visitor Areas.

5. ‘Let us Know’ what you think. Complete one

of the new Arkenford Visitor Experience Sur-

veys, available from Staff and Volunteers in

the main Visitor Areas.

6. Look at the 2012 Events leaflet and book your

favourite events 01279 882 822

7. Book the Powered Mobility Vehicle as its free For over 30 years we have been
and in demand carrying out local, national and
overseas relocations for personal
8. Sign up as a volunteer with the Shell House, and business clients. We
Retail or Visitor Experience team.

9. Like us on Facebook, Follow us on Twitter understand that everyone's move

and join us on Pinterest.com is different and that is why we
tailor our service to each individual

Some of the new projects we are looking at for this customers needs.
year are Boat Hire on the lake and Cycle Hire facili- Kings Removals was set up as and still runs as a family business
ties to encourage people to get outdoors and closer to today. Great emphasis is put on customer satisfaction and this is why a
high percentage of our work comes from recommendations and repeat

nature. business.

As usual thank you for your amazing support and for www.kingsremovals.co.uk
making Simon and myself feel welcome within the
Forest and local communities. Everyone within the

Herts & Essex /Taxis are incorporated within PRICE EXAMPLES
“The Stansted Taxi Company” which specialises in Hatfield Heath to:-
Transfers to and from all airports and any location
in the UK Stansted Airport £15
Heathrow Airport £70
All types of “Special Events” catered for. Gatwick Airport £80
Luton Airport £50
For further information please call 01279 888 050 City Airport £45
Or e-mail your enquiries to:-
[email protected] Bishops Stortford to :-

Website:- www.thestanstedtaxicompany.co.uk Airport Transfer Specialist Stansted Airport £17
Tel: 01279 888 050 Heathrow Airport £75
Payments accepted:- all major credit and debit cards Gatwick Airport £85
(secure payments), BACS (bank transfer) and cash. 27 Luton Airport £55
City Airport £50
Baby, child & booster seats available free of charge.

HATFIELD HEATH FESTIVAL If you don`t want to run but would like to help us out
17TH JUNE 2012 with marshalling, drinks station etc. please let us

know, we would very much appreciate it.

E-mail: [email protected]

We are organising the annual Hatfield Heath Festi- 01279 730 101

val `Fun Run` again this year and have revised 2

new off-road routes running on the grass paths

around the fields, taking in the lovely countryside

surrounding the Village. Start/

There will be an Adults (15years & over) 5 mile Finish

Run starting at 10am and a Childrens & Adults 1.39 Friars Lane
EFitrhiaerrssLidaeneof
mile Run starting at 10.05am.

Both Runs will start and finish at the usual place on

the road outside Amberton Cottage.

Registration will be on the day Adult £2 Child £1

As this is a `Fun Run` we will not be competitively

timing your Run but we will have prizes at the end.

Please feel free to come in Fancy Dress – there will

be a prize for the best!

Looking forward to seeing you on the day! Hatfield Heath Adult and children
Janice & Dave Page 1.39 mile Route

Start/
Finish

Kind permission for Fun Run routes given by Hatfield Heath 5 mile Route
Michael & Catherine Hockley of Friars Farm
Happy 18th Birthday

See page 10 for more details............. GLENN
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Lots Of Love
Dad, Mum, Kaz

& 'The Boys'
xxxxxx