December 2009

December 2009 THE MAGAZINE THAT KEEPS YOU IN TOUCH Est. 1893

Merry Christmas To All Our Readers

BEEHIVE COURT LIGHTS TO MUSICHARK THE HERALD ANGELS SIN OLLY AND THE IVY - I HEARD THE BE
See inside for times and details ......

THE FIRST NOEL - SILENT NIGHT - AWAY IN A MANAGER - DING DONG MERRILY ON HIGH

Hatfield Heath Pre-School

present

Candelight Carols

on the Heath

Sunday, 13th Dec, 4.30pm

Please feel free to come along and join us

GOD REST YOU MERRY GENTLEMEN - DECK THE HALLS - GOOD KING WENCESLAS

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31st December The children and staff of Hatfield
Heath School would like to invite the
For Villagers, Families and Friends in Senior Citizens of the village to join
them for a Christmas celebration
Hatfield Heath Village Hall where they will be performing excerpts
from their Christmas productions.
Music to Pat Coley Date: Thursday 10th December 2009
Time: 2.00pm
Price the same as last year £5
Children under 14 free There will be no charge, but numbers
Nibbles on the Table are limited, so please contact the
Bring your own drinks school office on 730 382 to reserve
your place.
Phone Sandra on 01279 730 042 fortickets

Come and join us and have a Great Time

(There will be a charitable Raffle)

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

Handmade contemporary jewellery in LIGHTS OF NUMBER ELEVEN WILL BE
sterling silver, pearls and gemstones SYNCHRONISED AND ANIMATED
Beautiful, affordable designs perfect TO LIVELY CHRISTMAS MUSIC

for all occasions Dear Bruno,
Shop on line, visit us at one of our Thanks for coming round and taking an interest.
events or have a fun night in with The lights in Beehive Court will be on every evening
from the 6th December until the New Year. For those
friends and your very own seeking something a bit different the lights of number
jewellery party! eleven will be synchronised and animated to lively
Christmas music at 6pm for 10-15 minutes on
CALL US ON 07711 421 444 Wednesday, Friday, and Weekend Evenings. There
will also be similar shows after the School Christmas
Hatfield Heath Plays and after the Candlelight Service.
We are doing this for fun, and anybody is welcome to
VILLAGE HALL come and watch (but please be mindful of traffic, and
of disturbing the neighbours). But if people
Are Available for particularly enjoy the show, and would like to show
their appreciation in some way, we are also seeking to
Children’s Parties raise money for a penniless orphanage in Mayori,
Kenya, where some of us visited recently, and where
Celebrations the children will receive very little this Christmas.
Any money (or cheques made payable to Holy Trinity
including Church) pushed through the letterbox of number
eleven will be collected together and made as a gift to
Wedding Receptions help support the Children there. The orphanage has
been set up in a shack by the local Church in Mayori,
Classes etc., etc., in an area of Kenya where 67% are in the World Bank
classification of ‘Extreme Poverty’, where half the
church roof is missing, and where the vicar has been
without wages for months.
I also, for interest, included an amusing photo from
the business training we did there.
Kindest regards,
Mike

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WOOLLCOTT HOUSE RESTAURANT. Robin West came to talk to more than twenty members of
the Local History Society on 20 October, and his subject
GREAT HALLINGBURY 01279-504397 was Windmills and Watermills'.
Robin is an expert on all kinds of old buildings,
Now in our 22nd year, Robert and Jane look forward to particularly as he lives in one: his own house is over 450
welcoming you to Woollcott House. We offer a Superb A years old. He illustrated his talk with slides, which
La Carte Menu changed monthly offering Fresh seasonal showed, often in great detail, the way in which these
ancient constructions were built.
produce. Also Table D'Hote Menu's 2 courses £15. Watermills have been in this country since the Romans
You don't need any Newspaper Voucher!!! on Friday brought them, but it took another twelve centuries before
and Monday we offer a 2 course lunch for just £10! the first windmills were developed. Between them these
two sources of natural energy produced all the power in
Available all year round except December medieval society that could not be generated by man and
Regular Dinner Dances. beast. The uses to which this power could be put were
seemingly endless, from crushing grain, rocks and
Sunday Lunch a speciality. A leisurely lunch, No Relays!! gunpowder, to providing the power for draining
Christmas dates now available. Menu and special Xmas marshland and making it arable. This made the miller one
of the most influential people in his society, as he held
Wine offer can all be found on our website. what was almost a monopoly among the local population
www.woollcotthouse.co.uk in being able to turn raw material into something infinitely
more useful.
Private Parties, Wedding Reception packages now John Sly (Secretary HRLHS)
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HAYSTACK SET ALIGHT
BY THROWN FIREWORKS

Charles Casper, Frank Drake, George Cross, Edward
Brown,Thomas Barker Fred Challis and George
Eaton indicted, On the night of 6th November 1871
at Hatfield Heath the accused assisted the throwing,
casting, and firing squibs., rockets and other
fireworks.
A straw stack belonging to Henry Hockley was set
alight (near Mr Sullins Brewery). Last similar
occurrence was in 1867.
Harlow Petty Sessions 12th December 1871

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Sunday 20th December
CHRISTMAS SPECIAL
10.30am Elders Service
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10.30am Family Service here with Holy
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After 39 years of Now let me get this
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Home Tel 01279 830 960 Wollongong , NSW Australia (just south of Sydney ). I am
writing to you today to ask for some assistance. I have
been researching my great grandfather's role in World War
One. His name was Henry James Coleman, service
number 2629. He served in the 9th Battalion AIF out of
Brisbane .

LTD The Australian War Office was contacted in 1958 by a
man, Mr. Edwin Madden, born 18th Nov, 1919. Mr
Madden wrote to the war office in an attempt to locate my
great grandfather, knowing his particulars including his
service number, battalion and the ship on which he'd
returned to Australia , also saying that his own name had
been changed by deed poll upon his mother's marriage
sometime after the war. He claimed to be the son of my
great grandfather. The address from which Mr. Edwin
Madden had corresponded from was:

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he was living at yet another address. From my own
• Local company established since research, he sailed to Sydney alone aboard the P&O ship
1987 with excellent after care Strathmore, from the port of London on 18 Feb 1958
service bound for Sydney . His last address in the United Kingdom
, according to the ship’s manifest, was Hornbeam, Ryse
Tel: 01279 461 052 Chaise, Hatfield Heath. His occupation was a clerk. He is
also noted as being single at the time of sail.
(Answer phone) Mr. Madden had never located my great grandfather, and
now, 50 years on, I am trying to complete a task that he
Mobile: 07711 087 004 travelled half way around the Earth to fulfil. Knowing that
he lived there so long ago, I was wondering if there would
Fed up with be any reference to Edwin Madden, or perhaps any family
of Mr Madden remaining in your town. He is turning 90
moss and weed? years old in a weeks time, and I would very much like to
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SEPTEMBER

Another very dry month, to follow that

in August. We only had six raindays in

September, producing 1.26 inches

which is 51% of our average (2.46

inches)

Visit our website for information and the notable exceptions to our normally
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*** MD Health International *** Year Rainfall (ins)

For free advice & information on: 2000 4.84
WEIGHT CONTROL,
1992 4.72
SPORTS NUTRITION AND
IMPROVED HEALTH & VITALITY 1993 4.41

* Call Michelle on 0800 298 5280 * Hatfield Heath experienced exceptionally dry conditions

Independent Herbalife Distributor in 1996 and 1997 when only 0.61 and 0.45 inches,

respectively, were recorded.

OCTOBER

8 Hatfield Heath Rainfall October
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6 2009

Rainfall mm. 5

4 Total 32.5 mm
3 (1.28 inches)

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October was the third month in a row with very little rain.

Mimosa D E S I G N S Fourteen raindays produced only 1.28 inches, which is

Wedding Stationery 44% of our October average.

October is normally a wet month, with up to 3 inches

expected. However, there have been considerable

variations as you will see from the following:-

Highs Year Inches

2000 6.32 *

2001 5.04

2004 5.06

Lows 1995 0.28 *
1991 0.57

The years 1995 and 2000 were our extremes with 9.5%
and 216% of normal respectively.

Luxury Handmade Wedding Staionery GARDEN WATCH

Elegant Contemporary Design Our month of the Painted lady Butterflies was followed by
Bespoke Service Available the month of the Ladybirds. They appeared in swarms, in
many areas and with many of our native species involved.
Sample Pack Available We did however, have a continental visitor in the form of

For further details please contact the Harlequin Ladybird and this species
was the least welcome, because of it's bad
Esta Dennis Tel: 07703 438 059 habits. Seldom have we seen the Kidney-

Louise Cunningham 07821 584 514 / 01266 287 271 spot ladybird - better known as Chilocorus
Email; [email protected] Renipustulatus!!

Branches in South Yorkshire & Hertfordshire The garden mice decided to come in early
for the winter during October and they couldn't wait for me
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to put down the bait in our sheds. Hair by BEE BEE
They simply knocked the
container from the shelf ALL ASPECTS OF HAIRDRESSING
- gnawed a hole in the
bottom and helped LADIES and GENTS
themselves SPECIAL PRICES:Tuesday’s and Wednesday’s for Senior Citizens

Hatfield Forest Highlights OPEN: Tues & Wed 9am - 5pm• Thur 9am -1pm

Hello everyone, Fri 9am-6pm • Sat 9am-1pm FULLY TRAINED

Christmas approaches and the excitement is Heath View, Pond Lane, Hatfield Heath
building. At the forest we are keeping busy through Tel: 01279 730 870 LONDON HAIR STYLISTS
the winter months and there is plenty to see and do.
SECURE YOUR PROPERTY
The healthy walk group that meet every Thursday
are still going strong and always welcome anyone ALARM SYSTEMS - CCTV - INTERCOMS
who would like to join, they meet at the Main Gate
at 9.45am so come along and keep out and about this FOR ALL YOUR ELECTRONIC SECURITY NEEDS CALL
winter. On December 17th I shall be leading the
walk and talking about some of the work we carry C F SECURITY
out here as well as some history of the Forest. I hope
to see you there. 0800 955 8909

Saturday December 19th is our annual Christmas FOR A NO OBLIGATION QUOTE
Carol Concert in front of the Shell House. We will
have the Salvation Army Band playing and we are FLYING HIRE
looking for you all to come and join in with the
singing. I will be there singing away, hopefully not CAR & CHAUFFEUR SERVICES
too badly! FOR ALL OCCASIONS

Work continues on the Forest throughout the year To and from Stansted, Luton, Heathrow,
and our woodland pasture reclamation programme Gatwick and City airports
will continue this winter next to London Bridge.
Every year we cut-back 1 hectare out of Corporate & A complete
approximately 46 hectares of scrub; young Sporting events London Service
woodland growth that is encroaching on ancient
woodland pasture habitat. We allow this area two National meetings Shopping trips
years to acclimatise and then we introduce our sheep
as intensive conservation grazers. After about 5 Theatre/dinner Hospital visits
years these areas will be opened up as woodland trips
pasture where you might see our cattle grazing and Urgent courier
sleeping during the summer months. Guided tours services

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For local, friendly advice contact Paul Dixon
8 passenger vehicles now available for all events
Wallburys, Stortford Road, Hatfield Heath, CM22 7DL
For professionalism with the personal touch
Tel: 01279 739 076 contact Chris New at

Email: [email protected] Tel: 01279 721 427 Fax: 01279 723 947
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FULLERS FARM SHOP Fullers Farm Shop

& FAMILY BUTCHERS Changes are afoot in The Street Sheering where the
The Street Sheering butcher’s J. F. Read is under new management. It has
(Formerly J.F. Read) been taken over by the family team of husband and
wife Jo and Trevor Fuller and their son, Sam (18).
Offering a selection of fresh produce & products They have run The Bacon Stall in Bishop's Stortford
at competitive prices

Home-made Pies
Freshly Baked Cakes
Farm Pressed Juices

Local Honey
Speciality Cheeses
Local Free-range Eggs

Freshly Made Gluten-free Sausages Jo, Sam and Trevor Fuller
Hand-made Jams, Pickles & Chutneys
A range of traditionally cooked sliced ham for 7 years where they sell traditional, locally
sourced produce, including Broad Oak and
CHRISTMAS ORDERS Braughing sausages, a superb selection of handmade
gluten free sausages in a variety of flavours, freshly
Now being taken for baked cakes and free range farm eggs. The mainstay
Festive Hams, Gammons of the trade are the traditional hams and gammons
& Local Free-range Farm Turkeys produced by the family firm, Bearfields of London.
Whilst the shop will remain a butcher’s, it will also
01279 734 214 be filled with goodies like
glistening hams, luxury cakes,
Open: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm pork pies, cheeses, pickles,
Saturday 8am - 4pm chutneys and marmalades.
Their range of cakes, include
Handyman Local Victoria, orange, lemon coffee
and chocolate sponges, fruit
Skilled Handyman cakes and loaf cakes. Added to these are flapjacks,
for furniture assembly date slice, fudge, bakewell tarts, apple pies and a
picture hanging range of biscuits. As well as the whole or half
gammons, their traditional gammon ham comes in
putting up shelving, decorating half and pound packs - smoked, unsmoked or honey
building cupboards & much more roast. They are now taking orders for free-range
turkeys. and festive hams which are cooked to order.
No Call out charge The family from Great Hallingbury are really
rHeaavdey fYoorutrhinseswudmecmkerb!uilt looking forward to their new v e n t u r e a n d
providing the very best service to all their new
customers.

PRE -SCHOOL OPEN DAY

• Affordable hourly & daily rates Please come and visit our new building!
• Fast & efficient service Hatfield Heath Pre-school Open Day

Call Chris Saturday 28th November
Free quotation 07931 566 372 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m.

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Hatfield Heath CP School

Parents & Friends Association

(Registered Charity No: 10227277)

CHRISTMAS BAZAAR

28 th Nov 2009 11am – 1 pm

We look forward to welcoming friends
and family to our School Christmas
Bazaar.
You can visit our Santa’s Grotto,
have your face painted or take a
break in our Cafe and sample
some delicious home-made cakes.

We will be holding our Grand Raffle where
our top prize is a hamper packed full of Christmas
goodies and other prizes which include Cinema
Tickets for a family of four, Hair and Beauty
treatments and Restaurant Vouchers.

Claire Bissell PFA Chairperson

WHITECHAPEL MISSION

T (For the homeless)
hank you to the Holy Trinity Church,
the United Reformed Church and others, for their
generous contributions and continued support.

Gents warm , clean clothing

(and shoes or trainers) Still needed.

Thank You

Clare Bland 01279 730 436 WHY NOT COME TO OUR

Dear Father CHRISTMAS
Christmas will

make you smile Farmer's Market
from the first page.
It contains original

Christmas letters December 19th
and pictures by 3

children (they were 10am until 1pm

at Hatfield Heath AT MATCHING VILLAGE HALL
School so you may

know them)as they Matching Tye
grew from tiddlers
to teens. Farm-reared Beef, Homemade suet
This is a great fun Lamb and Pork and sponge
and ideal 'little puddings
Venison

extra' gift, with all Home Made Cakes Free range eggs

the profits going to Organic Vegetables Plants
the children's Smoked Products: Goats milk soap
Fish, Ham and Honey products
charity When you wish upon a Star which grants wishes Cheese Bottled real ales
for sick and terminally ill children. Fresh fish
Home-made A few good craft
Dear Father Christmas is a full colour, 40 page A4 Chocolates stalls
book available from
Freshly made
The Family History Partnership, Indian food
PO Box 502, Bury, BL8 9EP.
Tel: 01706 281 088

or 01706 825 557 REFRESHMENTS
www.thefamilyhistorypartnership.com
Price including UK postage and handling: £7.80 Supported by Howick & Brooker Estate Agents 01279 418 888

Registered charity number: 1060963 13

LIST OF CLUBS, GROUPS & CLASSES
WITH TELEPHONE NUMBERS

VILLAGE HALL 730 544 SPANISH LANGUAGE

INSTITUTE 730 544 Ann Whale 01279 731 288

2 10.30 Holy Communion The Close

4 Gardening Club Christmas Party H PRE-SCHOOL FOOTBALL CLUB 730 212
(2 ½ -5) CRICKET CLUB 730 674
6 ADVENT 2 730 354

08.00 Holy Communion HT HEATH PLAYERS

09.30 Family Service HT URC and play reading for pleasure
FRIDAY CLUB (7-12 years)
10.30 Family Service with Communion URC 730 825 or 730 517
730 465
18.00 Service at The Close JO JINGLES HISTORY SOCIETY
(6 mths - 7years) 868 410
18.30 Evensong HT Robin Gurnett 730 672

7 12.00 for 12.30 Christmas Dinner Luncheon ClubURC ROYAL BRITISH LEGION

1010.00 Get together for possible Mother and Toddler 730 042

Group H All welcome SCHOOL FOOTBALL BELL RINGERS 730 526

13ADVENT 3 CLUB CHOIR 730 390

09.30 Holy Communion HT SCOUTS 812 586 WOMANS LEISURE HOUR

10.30 Family Gift Service URC CUBS Chris Hancock 730 465

731 646 CATHOLIC CHURCH

17.00 St Clares Hospice Light up a Life BROWNIES 734 391 Hatfield Broad Oak

service at URC SUNDAY CLUB 01371 872 550

1619.45 Leisure Hour – Christmas Music evening 9.30am Holy Trinity 730 288 TALKING NEWSPAPERS

20ADVENT 4 01279 651 270

08.00 Holy Communion H.T. YOUTH GROUP OR 01279 653 925

09.30 NO SERVICE HT 731 318 SECRETARY U.R.C.

10.30 Family Service with Lessons and Carols URC KARATE 445 539 Mark Lemon 730 581

JUNIOR KARATE

18.00 Service at The Close 01992 575 679 AEROBICS Rachel Eastland
Mon 9.30am & Thu 8pm
18.30 CAROL SERVICE HT
731 076
2310.30 MU Holy Communion HT WU CHI 07947 599 801

24 CHRISTMAS EVE SENIOR BOWLS 724 833 HEALTH WALK

16.00 Candlelight Service HT HATFIELD HEATH

23.30 Midnight Communion at St Mary’s Sheering OPEN BOWLS 730 539 Friday 10am outside

25 CHRISTMAS DAY Broomfield Surgery

08.00 Holy Communion HT BRIDGE CLUB 723 948 730 512

09.30 Joint Family Communion at HT GARDENING CLUB

NO URC SERVICE 730 425 HEALTH WALK LITTLE

27CHRISTMAS 1 OPEN COFFEE 730 288 HALLINGBURY

09.30 NO HT SERVICE MORNING AT INSTITUTE Monday 10.30am Village Car

10.30 Joint Family Service with Carols URC Park 722 156

LUNCHEON CLUB Uttlesford Badger Group
For all Senior Citizens
730 581 Derek Barry (on call 24/7 )

H-Village Hall / CR-Committee Room H / HT-Holy Trin- ITALIAN LANGUAGE 01279 503332 Home
ity Church / URC-United Reform Church / I-Institute /
S-School Michelina 07786 341 754 07941185171 Mbl

KEEP FIT FOR OVER 50S

Village Hall Alzheimer’s Society

Weds 9.30am 07776 221 975 01372 872 519

KEEP FIT
Village Hall Fridays 9.30am 07776 221 975

HATFIELD HEATH FESTIVAL

PLAY BUS Sunday 20th June 2010

FOR UNDER FIVES Hatfield Heath Half Hour Helpers

Buffy Bus is a playbus designed to give the under fives an Need a friendly neighbour to help you?
opportunity to paint, play and socialise in a playgroup with task that will take approx 30 mins e.g.
environment that they would otherwise not have access to
Shopping small repairs collecting prescriptions etc.

Please note there is no ageism.
Anyone young or old can call for help from volunteers.

PARKS ON CENTRE OF VILLAGE GREEN PHONE 07-944-748-478
TUESDAYS 9.30am - 11am
Phone manned 10am to 12noon

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NEXT PARISH COUNCIL MEETING LIST OF WEBSITES
CLUBS, GROUPS ETC. IN VILLAGE
URC Hall Wed 7.30pm
9th December 2009 School.....www.hatfieldheath.essex.sch.uk

PARISH COUNCIL Village Website www.hatfield-heath.co.uk

Parish Clerk - Ernie Fenwick............... 730 770 Village Magazine

Chairman - Bart Sheekey.................... 730 663 www.hatfield-heath.co.uk/magazine

Vice Chairman Paula O’Sullivan...............730 281 Surgery Websites

Mark Lemon (District Councillor)....... 730 581 (Repeat prescriptions can be applied for on these sites)
www.hatfieldheathsurgery.co.uk
Mel Sullivan............................................ 731 434
www.hatfieldbroadoaksurgery.co.uk

Robert Jones........................ 730 741 H. H.Football Club www.hatfieldheathfc.co.uk

David Parish (H.H.Tenants Forum Mem.).730 573

Gary Waller.......................................... 739 345 H.H. Cricket Club www.freewebs.com/hatfieldheathcc

Janet Briscoe............................................. 730 674 Bridge club www.hatfieldheathbridgeclub.org.uk

Sandra Saban..............................................730 042 Terry’s Photos www.terrysphotos.org.uk

H.H. TENANTS FORUM MEMBERS HEALTH WALKS
FRIDAY 10am Broomfields Surgery
Paul Simpson ....................................730 026
David. N. Parish............................... 730 573 MON 10.30 am Little Hallingbury car park

HATFIELD HEATH The Mobile Library Hatfield Heath
POLICE
Tuesday visits Fortnightly
There will be a retired policeman Rick Jones at the Broomfields 2.45pm to 3.35pm
police station who you can talk to on The Close 3.40pm to 4pm
The Heath 4.05pm to 4.35pm
Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5pm - 6.30pm
Dec 1st, 15th, 29th.
HATFIELD HEATH BEAT SURGERY
MAGAZINE DETAILS
Held at the Police Station 6-7pm
Dec 7th Wed

PHONE NUMBERS OF 16th
POLICE, DOCTORS, SAMARITANS

SCHOOL & CHURCHES

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

Mobile for above police officers........ 07779 316 979 Dec

Police Great Dunmow............................ 01376 551 312 Email :- [email protected]
Police Hatfield Heath.......... ................. 01279 730 388
Emergency ............................................... 999 Send your letters /articles/ reports /photographs, by hand, floppy
DOCTORS Broomfields......................... 01279 730 616
DOCTOR Sawbridgeworth.................... 08444 773 360 disc, CD, or email - [email protected].
THE SAMARITANS............................... 01279 421 110
HATFIELD HEATH C.P. SCHOOL...... 01279 730 382 If posting or delivering by hand you can send direct to me :-
PRE-SCHOOL........................................ 01279 730 354
Bruno(Editor) “Manor Lodge”, Chelmsford Rd, Hatfield
HOLY TRINITY
Rev Brian Surtees.. .................................... 01277 363 607 Heath CM22 7BD.
CHURCH WARDENS
Gerald Pearson .............................................01279 730 526 Editor: - Bruno Scheggia (Skedja) 01279 730 498
Lesley Noel ................................................ 01279 730 390
Elsie Baker ...................................................01279 734 013 Bruno’s Mobile Phone number 07768 606309
Fiona Klimeke............................................. 01279 831 965
Treasurer: - Mel Sullivan 01279 731 434
URC Rev Terry Keen......................
Distribution:-Barbara Scheggia 01279 730 498
HALF HOUR HELPERS........................ 07944 748 478
Secretary: - Jean Clarke

Chairman - Brendan Carrig

Printed by Cornerstone 01279 437 851

DISCLAIMER: The Editor and Printers do not take
responsibility for the information given or views expressed in
the Hatfield Heath Village Magazine. Nor is any culpability
accepted in work done by advertisers.

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DOMESTIC SOLDIERS ROYAL BRITISH LEGION

General DIY, Curtain Rails and Shelves Erected, Flat Packs Hatfield Heath
assembled. Patio, Drive and Brickwork Pressure Washed, We are still sending parcels to our
Fencing and Sheds Preserved and Repaired, Hedge Cutting, troops if anyone would like to add
to these parcels I will gladly accept
including Shrubs and Tree Pruning, goodies i.e. packs of playing cards,
House Painting, Exterior & Interior, Windows Pipe Work and sweets, toiletries, savoury, snacks, bottles of
concentrate squash.These parcel, are
Weather Boards Stained and Painted. Fencing Erected, delivered to Carver Barracks and go on their
Gardens and Driveways Shingled and Pebbled. Guttering flights, Sandra tel: 01279 730 042
Unblocked, Roofs Moss and Mildew Power-washed Off.
From Warrant Officer Class One (Regimental
Please do not hesitate to ask. Contact lan and Jan at Sergeant Major) J Spreadborough RE
San Michelle, Jacks Lane, Takeley 33 Engineer Regiment
(Explosive Ordnance Disposal)
MANY OTHER SERVICES UNDERTAKEN Carver Barracks
Wimbish
01279 873 933
01279 870 968 14 October 2009
07939 531 872 Dear Sandra,
Thank you for getting in touch, I've been waiting to get
COMPLETE SERVICE FOR YOUR HOME your contact details so I can send you the list of ideal
parcel items for the boys and girls in Afghanistan, Having
BLINDS canvassed the lads and they have told me the following:
CONSERVATORY PreferredMagazines, Sweets (non melting variety)
HOUSE Bottles of squash concentrate, Toiletries Savoury snacks
PLEATED (Pringles etc)
PINOLEUM Not Preferred
ROLLER Chocolate items - High Temps means they melt, Tinned
ROMAN food - tco bulky for carrying on Ops, anything that needs
COMMERCIAL to be chilled , Anything that has short term run out dates
Phone now for a friendly chat
with Sue to get more information Hopefully that gives you a bit of an idea of what the guys
would prefer. At the end of the day the guys are happy to
Tel : 07885 510 400 receive anything so your boxes will always be well
received. Thank you to you and your branch members for
We offer a your continued support for all of our soldiers. I look
Complete Service forward to meeting with you again in the near future.

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THE FIRST NOEL - SILENT NIGHT - AWAY IN A MANAGER - DING DONG MERRILY ON HIGH

HARK THE HERALD ANGELS SING - JINGLE BELLS - JOY TO THE WORLD - O COME ALL YE FAITHFUL THE HOLLY AND THE IVY - I HEARD THE BELLS ON CHRISTMAS DAY - WE THREE KINGS OF ORIENT ARE R & S BUILDERS

Hatfield Heath Pre-School Hatfield Heath
All your general building, maintenance and repair work
present
undertaken by honest, reliable builder with
Candelight Carols 22 years experience.

on the Heath No job too small or too big - talk it over with Rob first

07958 785 519

in aid of raising funds for the
new Pre-School Building

The children & their families of

The Hatfield Heath Pre-School

will be singing a collection of 07715 566 246
Their favourite Christmas Carols 01279 876 352

on the Village Heath on Bretts, Chelmsford Road,
White Roding, Essex CM6 1RF
Sunday, 13th Dec, 4.30pm * Country Pine * Oak Furniture * Window Blinds *
*Bespoke Furniture made to your design*
Please feel free to come along and join us
and get into the Christmas spirit.
(Remember to bring a torch.)

If you would like a copy of the carol sheet *Garden Furniture * Giftware *
in advance, www.handmadepineproducts.co.uk

please contact Sara Joiner-Jarrett by email on Tues - Sat 10am - 5pm and Sun 10am - 4pm Free Parking

[email protected]

GOD REST YOU MERRY GENTLEMEN - DECK THE HALLS - GOOD KING WENCESLAS THE MOBILE POLICE OFFICE WILL VISIT YOUR AREA

REQUEST FOR SIGNS DISCOURAGING ON THE FOLLOWING FRIDAYS IN 2009
ENQUIRIES 07989 335 719
LONG LARGE VEHICLES TRAVELLING
Hatfield Heath - Stortford Road
ALONG FRIARS LANE Friday 4th Dec

Dear Bruno Hallingbury Hall Equestrian Centre
I have read the following letter but hope the Parish
Council can to do as I requested to stop long vehicles British Horse Society Approved
coming from Matching or the Heath along Friars Riding lessons for children and adults
Lane it is quite dangerous and sometimes impossible
beginners to advanced riders

for them to turn on the bends. FACILITIES
Super indoor school, three outdoor arena's,
Robert Overall show jumping arena, and cross-country course
Executive Director for Environment,

Sustainability & Highways CHILDREN'S LESSONS
David Forkin We have super ponies from quiet schoolmasters to
Area Highways Manager
ones trained to do jumping and dressage

Dear Mrs Delderfield Children's own a pony day courses are held every
Wednesday and Thursday during the holidays, Great Fun!

SIGNAGE FOR FRIARS LANE BEGINNER ADULTS
Thank you for your letter dated 22 August 2009 Maximum four riders on a 45 minute lesson gain
received via Uttlesford District Council regarding a confidence and enjoy on one of our lovely sensible cobs
request for additional signage for Friars Lane in
Hatfield Heath. INTERMEDIATE AND ADVANCED RIDERS
Having spoken to Hatfield Heath Parish Council Improve your dressage, learn about tests
about your request, concerns have been raised about lateral work, engagement and collection
the necessity to install any signage discouraging Or join a jumping lesson and

practise courses, grids and related distances

HGV's from accessing Friars Lane.

With this in mind I have left the issue with the Parish Please ring or pop in for a chat

Council to make a decision on whether to proceed 01279 730 348

with installing any signage at this location. www.hallingburyhall.com

I looked back to Octobers minutes of Parish Council and Little Hallingbury, Bishops
see that the Parish Council has already written opposing

the signs. In the minutes on the next page they are saying Stortford, Herts CM227RP

that the clerk is to monitor the situation Bruno
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Hatfield Haven Care Home MINUTES OF PARISH COUNCIL MEETING
HELD AT 7.30 PM ON WED 11th NOV 2009
Stortford Road, Hatfield Heath, Bishops Stortford, Herts. CM22 7DL OPEN FORUM No members of public present.
COUNCIL MEETING
Tel: 01279 730 043 MINUTE
PRESENT:
Features: Cllr Bart Sheekey (BS) (Chairman) Cllrs Janet Briscoe
Serene and homely environment; (JB), Bob Jones (BJ), David Parish (DP),
24 hours care in compliance with CSCI Care Sandra Saban (SS), Mel Sullivan (MS) and Gary Waller
Standards; (GW).
Medical care provided by local group practice; In attendance: Clerk to the Council Ernie Fenwick
district nurse, physiotherapist and a chiropodist; CHAIRMANS WELCOME:
Highly qualified and motivated staff - RMA and 115.APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
NVQ qualifications; Cllrs Mark Lemon (ML) UDC Licensing meeting, Paula
17 newly refurnished and redecorated rooms; O'Sullivan (POS) business meeting. ECC Cllr Susan
Each bedroom fitted with washbasin, TV and Barker.
call system to summon help; 116.MINUTES OF MEETINGS
A large day lounge with TV and radio; The minutes of the council meeting of 14 th October
Large dining with excellent meals on offer by were signed as a true record of the meeting.
the in-house chef; 117. DECLARATION OF MEMBERS
A Stair lift and a passenger lift to all floors; INTERESTS:
Activities includes talks, parties, summer None
barbecues, flower arranging e.t.c 118. REPORTS TO / FROM COUNTY AND
DISTRICT COUNCILLORS
Kindly drop by for viewing and to pick up our User None present
Guide and Statement of purpose. For placement and 119. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ON AGENDA
other enquiries, please contact ITEMS
None
Amanda Austin (Manager) 120. CLERKS REPORT:
email : [email protected] Matters from last meeting and Action Register
ECC Highways will not erect any additional signage in
or Friars Lane without approval of HHPC.
Jane Chapman-Kane Clerk to monitor situation and keep in touch with
email: [email protected] complainant and Michael Hockley.
0911/01
Delivery of bench for Friars Lane is expected in two
weeks. Clerk to liaise with Michael Hockley
regarding siting of the bench.

CIF application form submitted for cycle racks.

has opened in Sawbridgeworth, CIF application form submitted for VAS signs
offering a range of Studio and
mat classes to suit all ages and CIF application form submitted for 50% of cost of Noise
level of fitness. monitor and the other 50% will be applied for with
Viridor the Landfill Communities grant. Campbell
Pilates will help to:- Associates and Remote Datum approached for quotations
for equipment.
Improve Strength & Flexibility Additional pack of soft pour required for play area and
quotation provided from Playdale Playgrounds (See
Improve Posture Financial Report).
Strimming verge of Sawbridgeworth Road near to slip
Improve Balance road junction. Clerk has spoken to John Kenney and
asked him to carry this work out
Telephone Co-ordination & Circulation Correspondence received
Bus Passenger News Oct/Nov passed to DP
07887 808 928 Reduce Stress Waiting restrictions for Hatfield Forest Road
ECC Adopted Statement of Community Involvement.
Absolute Pilates, Allen House, G27, Information can be viewed or downloaded from
The Maltings,Sawbridgeworth, Herts CM21 9JX www.essex.gov.uk/SCI
121. FINANCIAL MATTERS:
Clerk reported that current bank balances are

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Deposit Account £2913 6.66 Professional singer/songwriter
has vacancy for 4 students for:
Current Account £67.59
PERFORMANCE
Clerk asked for any budget requirements for 2010/11 SINGING LESSONS

Budget Planning Meeting arranged for 25 th November Hatfield Heath - Thursdays

The following payments were approved: Book your audition now

E Fenwick Expenses £154.96 Tel: 01279 730 731
Mobile 07812 158 463
Playdale Soft Pour £224.25
Live original recording on
AE Hockley Barkers Lane £155.25 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUt3mSktfwk

WH Smith Book token awards £300

122. AFFORDABLE HOUSING

GW reported that he was working on a checklist based on

information provided by RCCE and the housing survey.

Further information will be required for comparison

purposes from the four housing associations under

consideration. He anticipates that the sub-committee will

be able to draw up a short list of two with the aim of

making a decision in the New Year.

123. PLANNING ARE PROUD TO
Decisions by UPC Planning Dept ANNOUNCE
Blankney, Chelmsford Road UTT1068/09 Replacement
dwelling: CONDITIONAL APPROVAL In beautiful, air conditioned buildings
Heyst, Chelmsford Road UTT1077/09 Replacement with brand new equipment and facilities
dwelling: CONDITIONAL APPROVAL
Longmead, Chelmsford Road UTT1064/09 Replacement Free Education Grant Places
dwelling : CONDITIONAL APPROVAL Full time or Part Time Available
Applications School Bus Picks Up & Takes Home
Lyndune, Dunmow Road UTT1066/09/FUL Single After School Kid's Club & Holiday Schemes
storey side extension No objections
St David's Chelmsford Road UTT1223/09/FUL For details
Extension to existing driveway and new vehicle access: call Jan on
No objections 01279 718 823
Enforcement www.palchildcare.co.uk
Clerk has spoken to Paul Woolcott regarding failure to
investigate breaches of planning. Paul Tuesday - Friday 12 -2pm
has explained that under no circumstances is there a
reluctance to investigate any individual Snack and full menu available
cases. There is a scoring system which marks each
complaint and the complaints with the Monday - Saturday Day times
highest marks take priority. There was a substantial
backlog of complaints when the system was set up and LITE BITES & LUNCHES NEW
they are working through the backlog as fast as possible. 1main course £6.92 2 courses £9.95
Clerk to speak again to Paul Woolcott (confirming in
writing) and ask if scoring system is available to PC. Pensioners Lunch £5.95
Does a new breach with a high score move to the top of
the list? Can we have an assessment of 01279 730 549
where our breaches are in the list?
124. ALLOTMENTS Website: www.huntersmeet.co.uk
Clerk has spoken to landowner who confirms that he is
still in discussions with his planning consultant and will
forward drawings as soon as they are available. POS has
contacted all members of the management committee
formed from those who have so far expressed interest in
an allotment, to advise them of the current position.
125. VILLAGE GREEN - PONDS
reported we have an ecology report. Disappointed with
report and will be discussing report with sub committee
and then return for discussion with ECOS.
126. VILLAGE GREEN - LITTER PICKING
Clerk reported that Lucy Cook has now found a full time
job so withdrew, but the Clerk has reached agreement

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CHRIS WHITE with John Sykes regarding supervision of Litter pickers
DIGGER HIRE and John will alsocollect litter at the triangle opposite The
Thatchers. Clerk to speak to EALC regarding checks on
* Ground Works working with children.
* Driveways 127. QUALITY PARISH STATUS
* Extensions GW reported that he had spoken with Joy Shepherd and
* Fencing Alison East of EALC who had offered to attend a
* General Construction meeting of the PC to discuss this and other matters.
Agreed. Clerk to organise.
Local Friendly Service 128. BOOK AWARD
Chris White Mobile 07704 948 803 Six applications have been received. It was proposed and
seconded that as we did not have a set of criteria in place
email: [email protected] in this instance we would award book tokens to all
applicants. Carried unanimously. Clerk to issue (Cheques
CARPENTER issued under Financial reports)
129. REPORTS FROM MEMBERS ON MEETINGS
John Adamson ATTENDED DP attended Tenants Forum
MS attended UALC meeting. Looking for volunteers for
Qualified for all domestic carpentry CIF adjudication panel. MS was proposed by seconded
by DP. Carried unanimously
Free quotations Fully insured 130.MATTERS RAISED BY MEMBERS FOR
INCLUSION ON NEXT AGENDA
07779 715 888 01371 811 688 Road in front of War memorial needs repair. Clerk to ask
for contribution from LoM. Clerk to seek quotations. JB
HERTS HEATING to ascertain status of road from ECC.
Footpath to War Memorial. Clerk to seek quotations for
Town Grove, Dunmow Road, Hatfield Heath, next meeting. Subsidy for village hall fee for New Years
Bishops Stortford, Herts CM22 7BN Eve party for village.
131. DATES OF NEXT MEETINGS
For all your Gas Installation and Servicing needs
High Efficiency Condensing Boiler Installations 9th December
Gas Boiler Servicing and Breakdowns 13th January 10th February
Landlord’s Gas Safety Records
Free Quotations for gas heating installations UTTLESFORD DISTRICT COUNCIL
Plumbing and Pipework COLLECTION ARRANGEMENTS CHRISTMAS 2009
Replacement Bathrooms, including Tiling &
Decoration Please make your refuse/recycling available
Local company established in 1974. by 7am on collection day
CORGI registration number 222.
Gas Safe Register Number 222. On 23, 24 and 25 December 2009 there will be NO
Call us on 01279-730 060 collection of kitchen waste. There will be a collection of
Fax us on 01279-730 065
E-mail us at [email protected] non-recyclables only

The revised collection days are below:

Mon 21 Dec Normal Collections (both bins)

Tues 22 Dec Normal Collections (both bins)

Wed 23 Dec Normal Day (Black Bin Only)

Thurs 24 Dec Normal Day (Black Bin Only)

Fri 25 Dec changes to Wed 23 Dec (Black Bin Only)

If your black bin is not collected on Wednesday

23, please leave it out on Thursday 24

On 28 and 29 Dec 2009
there will be NO collection of kitchen waste.
There will be a collection of Dry-recyclables only

The revised collection days are below:

Mon 28 Dec changed to Tues 29 Dec(Green Bin Only)

Tues 29 Dec Normal but (Green Bin Only)

Wed 30 Dec Normal (Green and Brown bins)

Thur 31 Dec Normal (Green and Brown bins)

Fri 1 Jan 2010 changed to Sat 2 Jan
(Green and Brown bins)

Normal collections will resume from
Monday 4 January 2010.

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CARPETS

CARPETS • VINYL •LAMINATE •

SUPPLIED & FITTED

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Office: 01279 730 172 Mob:07939 739 845

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Local Builder
Steve and Donna have the village shop above where Carpentry & Roofing
you can choose your carpet or other floor coverings. Loft and Garage conversions
Steve is the fitter so you will have professional advice Kitchens & Bathrooms
and quote. Plastering
Extensions
So why travel miles when you can have better quality references available on request
service from a local company just a few minutes walk
away. Call Mark Savage

Tel: 01279 739 409

Mobile: 07718 539 969

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Phone : 01279 724 805 Mobile : 07836 588 886
Representatives from:
E-mail: [email protected]
Essex Police Address: Field View, Sheering, Herts.
Essex Highway’s Department
GM Property Maintenance
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Community Development Officer on 01799 510 563

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Curtains CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL
Made to measure by
Jennie Childs Holy Trinity Church are again having a `Christmas
Tree Festival this year and are looking for Sponsors
All types of Curtains & Matching Accessories to decorate a potted Tree, which they will provide.
The Church will be open from 10am-4pm on the
Made to measure weekend of 12th/13th
December to decorate the
Telephone:01279 730 608 Trees. The cost of each
Tree is £10, so a donation
32 Broomfields, Hatfield Heath, Herts. CM22 7EH of £10+ is asked for.
The Trees can remain in
Superb organic cleaning the Church for a few days,
of carpets, curtains, but each Sponsor is asked
upholstery & leather to take away
their own Tree to use at
• Organic carpet, Our treatments home or sell.
upholstery and Phone Sandra on 01279
leather cleaning Remove 730 042 for details and collection.
Odour
• Curtains & mattresses This will make a lovely finish to our 150th
deep cleaned Remove Anniversary.
Dust
• Guardsman stain Mites MEMORY CHRISTMAS TREE
protection plans
Remove There will be a` Memory Christmas Tree` in the
• Oriental rug cleaning Bacteria Church, for anyone to add a Message or Memento in
memory of their loved one.
• Allergy treatments
available

• Expert spot and stain removal HIRE UR CHURCH HALL FOR
BIRTHDAY PARTIES
• All work fully insured and guaranteed
You can hire the hall for children's parties
For a FREE non-obligational quote call Matt: £9.50 / hour Tel :01279 730 581

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Wednesday 9am - 1pm Closed

Thursday -Fri 9pm - 1pm 2pm - 5pm

Saturday 9pm - 12.30pm Closed

Sunday Closed Closed

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On the 9th Nov Mick & Sandra Saban and Brian & Clare
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in front of the School because it was dangerous. Email: [email protected] Fax: 08715 227 252
The Playing field was dug up by the children and arti-
chokes were grown there and were cooked and eaten in Domestic &
school meals
Clare told about living in London and having to sleep in Commercial Specialised Security
tops and trousers as they never knew when they would Manufacturing Ltd
have to get up, because of an air raid to go into an Air Raid A few Examples:
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Brian spoke about being a Gurkha Officer during the war
Sandra explained the significance of wearing a poppy and Railings/Fencing
when it came about in 1921
Shutters

Radio Controlled

Systems

01371 874 600

Unit 3 Station Yard Industrial Estate, Great Dunmow, Essex

www.grillesandgates.com

Beautiful Holidays in Cornwall

For more details please visit
www.beautifulcornwallholidays.co.uk

or

Phone Wayne on 07958 482 889

- 3 Bedroom holiday home,
sleeps up to 8 people

- Situated on a holiday park
with full use of the park facilities

- Weekly lets and short breaks
- Near St Ives, Penzance and Truro

- 5 minutes from 3 miles of
golden sandy beach

Card above written by all the children - Non Smoking

with their photo on front

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Former Deputy Headteacher WWW. PLAYHOUSEHARLOW.COM
very effective at raising standards
Forthcoming events
Reading techniques coached; books loaned
Clearly taught NC maths Friday 11 Dec – invitation to opening night recep-
tion after evening performance of Pantomime
Quality of writing and handwriting improved Sunday 10 Jan – drawing of the prizes for Grand
SATs, 11+ and Common Entrance Draw after last performance of Pantomime
Dyslexia Friday 12 Feb – Quiz at the Playhouse
Weekly follow-up activities Sunday 21 Feb – AGM at the Playhouse
Friday 23 April – Quiz at the Playhouse
01279 600 102

Denise Loomes

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

[email protected]

Membership £10 per annum – for more details
please ring 01279 730 544

DECEMBER

Tuesday 1 December

DORIAN GRAY (TBC)

Oscar Wilde’s timeless novel about the ugly side of

pride and vanity gets the all-star treatment in this lavish

British big screen incarnation.

3.30pm/7.30pm £5 (£4 conc)

Wednesday 2 December

THE SEARCHERS

Hobbs Cross Road With such classic hits as Sweets For My Sweet; Needles
Old Harlow
and Pins, Don’t Throw Your Love Away and When You
CM17 0NJ
Walk In The Room, The Searchers’ contribution to the
Tel. 01279 429 910
UK music industry has been immense
www.saintnicholasschool.net
7.30pm £17 (£16 conc)
Saint Nicholas
A small independent school, Thursday 3 December
located in
Churchgate Street, Old Harlow MUD II

We take pupils from Reception Featuring members of Les Gray’s Mud
through to Year 11
Gone but not forgotten, the spirit of Les Gray lives on in
• Small class
sizes this next generation of Mud. Featuring members of Les

• Wide range of Gray’s Mud 8pm £15
curricular and
extra-curricular Friday 4 December
activities
HOW SWEET IT IS – CELEBRATING 50 YEARS
• Extensive
grounds OF MOTOWN MUSIC

• Heated pool This year marks the 50th anniversary of one of Motown,

one of the best loved and popular of musical genres.

Now in its sixth successive year, How Sweet It Is is a

slick and high-energy recreation of the 60s and 70s

music era in the city of Detroit, affectionately known as

Motor Town. 8pm £18

Saturday 5 December

RAINBOW LIVE! – ZIPPY SUPERSTAR DJ

One of the most popular and best-loved of all children’s

TV series comes the Playhouse in a brand new show!

Join the legendary Zippy, George and Bungle as they

get up to all kinds of fun and frolics.

1pm/3.30pm £10 (£8 children)

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Friday 11 December 2009 – Sunday 10 January 2010 Hunters Meet Restaurant
CINDERELLA Cabaret Nights
The best-loved panto of them all, Cinderella comes to
the Playhouse in association with New World Here at Hunters Meet , on Friday and Saturday
Productions. nights, we hold some of the best
2.30pm/7.30pm (10.30am/2pm - Mon 14 – Thu 17 Dinner Dance & Cabarets Nights in the country!
December)
£10-£16.50 (10% off for groups of 15+) CHRISTMAS PARTY NIGHTS
£8 schools – Buy 30 and get 1 FREE
Mon Dec 7th - Tue Dec 8th

Live Music From Cliche and Cabaret Soul singer

Weston Foster ! £40 per head

Thu Dec10

Live Music From Cliche and Cabaret from Brilliant

Comedian PHILL LOWEN £40 per head

SCHOOL TEAM IS FOUR-MIDABLE! 01279 730 549

Hatfield Heath CP School FC finally got their new West
Essex League campaign underway last month, and they
did it in emphatic style.

Defending the league title for the third year in a row, al-
beit under the leadership of new manager Mr Clements,
the side thrashed local rivals Little Hallingbury 4-0 in an
away game.

Goals came courtesy of Tom Winfield (2), Jacob Hume HATFIELD HEATH BEAT SURGERY
and skipper Rory Marrow. Marrow told Heath Sport: “On
Thursday 22 October the team beat Little Hallingbury Held at the Police Station 6-7pm
away 4-0. Nov 2nd, Dec 7th

“Goals were from Tom (2), Jacob and myself.

“What a fantastic start to the season. We hope to continue
our success at our next match”.

The squad lined up as follows:

Hatfield Heath: Jack Jones, Daniel Cox (Vice-Captain),
Sam Parker, Rory Marrow (Captain), Sam Hopkins, Tom
Winfield, Edward Pinch, Jacob Hume. Sub: Ronnie Bird.

ONE OF EACH Independent co-educational
day school and nursery
Following their superb start to the season, the school foot- for 2 - 11 year olds
ball team suffered a slight blip in form, drawing one game
and losing another, meaning they have now won one, lost Creating Opportunities
one and drawn one, amassing a total of four league Realizing Potential
points.
Living Life to the Full!
After the Little Hallingbury win, the side was due to trav-
el to face Great Easton, but the game was postponed.

An away game at Rodings on Thursday 5 November end- Call us today on 01279 657 706
ed in a 1-1 draw, before the side hosted Howe Green five
days later. That game ended in a disappointing 2-1 defeat. www.howegreenhouseschool.co.uk

The side was due to host Takeley on the school field on HOWE GREEN HOUSE SCHOOL, GREAT HALLINGBURY,
Tuesday 17 November as Heath Sport went to press. BISHOP’S STORTFORD, HERTS CM22 7UF

By Billy Shaw.

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New You Hatfield Heath Pre-School
Presents
Bridal and Special Occasion Make-Up
The Valentines Ball
* Tired of the same ole look?
Friday, 5th February 2010
* Need a skin care and/or make-up overhaul? at

* Is your make-up bag looking like a jumble sale? DOWN HALL

* Do your brushes look more like chimney sweeps? Country House Hotel

* Want to learn lots of great facts, tips and application skills? Tickets £40.00

Then it’s time to book a Make-Up Masterclass Lesson (Tables of 10 will be available)
One to One session £35 - Group session, max 4 persons £30
Special Occasion Gift vouchers available Ticket includes a
three course meal and dancing ‘till late.
Call Jan on 01279 419 085 / 07747 787 241
For details of other therapies please visit

www.equilibrium.me.uk

PAMPERED PETS
Away for the day/weekend or going on holiday?
or do you need a regular dog walking service?

Pampered pets offers a personal caring service for other
animals large or small. Cats fed litter trays emptied , Fish Fed
Also on offer regular house checks, Plants watered, Post

collected etc. In house ironing service also available
Excellent references available.

Call Helen on 07973 185 644

During the evening, there will be a
with which tsoilreonmt aanuccetioynour partner

Book your tickets now
as tickets will be limited

(Tickets to be paid for in full between now &
22nd January 2010 or to beat the credit crunch,

£20 deposit per ticket can be
paid between now & 18th December 2009 only & the

balance of £20 to be paid by January 22nd 2010)

To book tickets, please return the order form
in an envelope to the Pre-School post box
(by the gate during school hours)

or give/post to Sara Joiner-Jarrett, c/o Tyrrells,
Dunmow Road, Hatfield Heath, CM22 7ED.

For more information or if you or your company
wishes to discuss providing an item or service

for the auction, please contact
Sara Joiner-Jarrett on 07836 214816

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A CHARITY BALL HUNTERS MEET

DOWN HALL COUNTRY HOUSE HOTEL LEISURE CENTRE & BEAUTY LODGE

A 'GLAMOROUS' EVENING SPA DAYS ON YOUR DOORSTEP!
In darkest February Manicure or Pedicure, Luxury Clarins Facial, Swedish
Back Massage. We know how to spoil you, feel truly
all in a good cause. relaxed, have lunch around the pool. Use the solarium

Saturday 6th February 2010 ½ Day pamper - morning , afternoon,
or between school hours
£50 per person
includes 3 course meal and half bottle wine. Gift Vouchers Available

Live band -auction of promises - raffle FOR MORE INFORMATION OR MORE PAMPER
FUND RAISING FOR 'ADAS' HARLOW PACKAGES PLEASE CALL LELSEY

children and family service 01279 730 549
(Cheques payable to the West Essex Alcohol and
www.huntersmeet.co.uk
Drugs Service T/A ADAS.)
Paula's Petsitting Service
All donations for raffle or auction of promises
would be much appreciated Going on holiday? Paula offers personal pet care in their
own home! Choosing Paula’s Petsitting Service you can
For tickets - please contact ADAS 118 -124 The leave home knowing you will return to happy pets.
Stow, Harlow CM20 3AS Dog walking also available. All at competitive rates

On 01279 641347 or Kathy Smith 01279 730 825 For more information, please call

01279 876 277 or 07986 270 336
Or email: [email protected]

Ticket Order Form

For the PROGRAMME FOR 2009

The Valentines Ball Meetings are every 4th Wednesday
At the Hatfield Heath Village Hall at 7.45pm
*I wish to pay in full for ____ x Tickets November 25th. Plants in My Garden Robin Carsberg
@ £40.00 each = Total £
December 4th (Friday) Christmas Social
Cheque/Cash Enc.
JOIN THE CLUB OR JUST VISIT
*I wish to pay a deposit of £20 per ticket for
Single membership for year £7 or Family £12
___ x Tickets @ £40.00 each Non Member’s £2 per visit

= Total £ Chq/Cash Enc. Hatfield Heath Gardening Club
Call 01279 726 357 or 01279 730 498
*Please delete as appropriate. HATFIELD HEATH GARDENING CLUB
Balance of ticket monies will be due
no later than 22nd January 2010. 30% discount on seeds
Please provide an email address & contact no.

Tickets or Table in name of: ___________________

___________________________________________________ The winter nights are drawing in when Gardeners sit
Email Address: __________________________ down and browse through the seed catalogues,
Contact No: _____________________________ planning what they’ll grow next year, old favourites
Guests Names: ___ _____________________________ or something more adventurous. No matter what, the
prices are always increasing BUT how would you
like to get up to 30% discount on your orders?

__________________________________________________ Come along to the next Gardening Club meeting at
7.45 p.m. on 25th November in the Village Hall where
__________________________________________________ you can hear a talk on Plants in My Garden or contact
Richard Barnett on 01279 730 425 for more
Please make cheques payable to:
Hatfield Heath Pre-School
with thanks

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STOP STANSTED EXPANSION'S FOR SALE
COMMUNITY CALENDARS 2010
Ink Cartridges 2xHP56 (black) + 2xHP57
NOTELETS AND XMAS CARDS (tricolour) - original

All proceeds to SSE's campaign fund Wrong type for new printer
You can buy by phoning Bruno & Barbara on £10

01279 730 498 Telephone 01279 730 544
or email: [email protected]
FOR RENT
Pack of 12 Robin
Christmas Cards £ 6 Hatfield Heath
Fully furnished single room for rent in quiet house
Wireless broadband, off road parking, NON smoker.

Deposit required.

£ 340 P.M all inclusive 01279 739 356

Calendars Only £6 Pack of 12 Notelets Sandra & Mick Saban, Clare & Brian Bland
Size A3 (11ins x 16ins ) (2 of each design £6) went to the school to give talk . Mick told how he was at
this school during the 2nd World War.
(29cm x 42cm)
See inside mag for rest of talk .......

Below is part of card given by Children To Mick & Sandra

N.B. All non commercial Ads. and Greetings as above are Free

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