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2222----3 3 3 3 Tikadi announces two top modelsTikadi announces two top modelsTikadi announces two top modelsTikadi announces two top models

6 6 6 6 Sue de NimeSue de NimeSue de NimeSue de Nime————a right ol’ Moaning a right ol’ Moaning a right ol’ Moaning a right ol’ Moaning

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8 8 8 8 Illusions Dance AcademyIllusions Dance AcademyIllusions Dance AcademyIllusions Dance Academy

10101010 Award for Indian Ocean / Local Award for Indian Ocean / Local Award for Indian Ocean / Local Award for Indian Ocean / Local

fundraisers reach half a million fundraisers reach half a million fundraisers reach half a million fundraisers reach half a million

12121212 Summer inspired businessSummer inspired businessSummer inspired businessSummer inspired business————by by by by

Heather WaringHeather WaringHeather WaringHeather Waring

14141414----25 Magascene Wedding Special 25 Magascene Wedding Special 25 Magascene Wedding Special 25 Magascene Wedding Special

16161616 Why is the blushing bride getting Why is the blushing bride getting Why is the blushing bride getting Why is the blushing bride getting

older? Muses V Norissolder? Muses V Norissolder? Muses V Norissolder? Muses V Noriss

18/19 18/19 18/19 18/19 Mangapp Manor, walk on water Mangapp Manor, walk on water Mangapp Manor, walk on water Mangapp Manor, walk on water

to your weddingto your weddingto your weddingto your wedding

20202020 Chris’s Sewing School, learn how to Chris’s Sewing School, learn how to Chris’s Sewing School, learn how to Chris’s Sewing School, learn how to

become a skilled dressmakerbecome a skilled dressmakerbecome a skilled dressmakerbecome a skilled dressmaker

22222222 A guide to ‘preA guide to ‘preA guide to ‘preA guide to ‘pre----nup’ agreements, by nup’ agreements, by nup’ agreements, by nup’ agreements, by

Joyti Henchie of Attwaters Jameson HillJoyti Henchie of Attwaters Jameson HillJoyti Henchie of Attwaters Jameson HillJoyti Henchie of Attwaters Jameson Hill

26262626 How using the Alexander Technique How using the Alexander Technique How using the Alexander Technique How using the Alexander Technique

can help reduce likelihood of develop-can help reduce likelihood of develop-can help reduce likelihood of develop-can help reduce likelihood of develop-

ing a Dowager hump. ing a Dowager hump. ing a Dowager hump. ing a Dowager hump.

28282828 New date for Donkey Derby New date for Donkey Derby New date for Donkey Derby New date for Donkey Derby

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I thought August had well and truly blotted its copy book after the last couple of miserable ones, but this year it has removed itself from the naughty step. We even had sunshine, but most of all I loved watching the Olympics and hogged the telly remote for two full weeks. And good luck to local Paralympics swimmers, Emma and James Hollis. Who knows, there may be a golden post box with their name on it yet.

I bore friends rigid from out of the area about what a great Indian restaurant we have locally. Now I know I am not just biased, as Indian Ocean in Theydon Bois recently received the Tiffin Club award. This is a national award, so very well done to Jamal and team (see page 10 to find out more).

Now, I haven’t gone and turned in to Alf Roberts (debatable I know), but I feel I should encourage everyone to have their say about Epping Forest District’s Council’s Local Plans ‘Community Choices’ public consultation. You only have until October 15th to log your comments about areas they have pinpointed for possible future development over the next twenty years. If you know nothing about this or want to find out more, there is a display at the Civic Offices in Epping or you could go online to view and respond to the documents at

www.eppingforestdc.gov.uk/planningourfuture. Public drop in sessions are being held throughout September, details of which can also be found on their website.

We made a bit of a production error in the last edition, which meant the Melody Movement advert was hard to read. To find out about the pre-school dance classes, please see page 8 for more details.

Finally, we hope you like our wedding special, which showcases many businesses new to Magascene, whose support we are very thankful for.

Jane

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ContributorsContributorsContributorsContributors Sue de Nime Heather Waring Stephanie Smith V Norris Email [email protected] Telephone 01992 814621 Mobile 07738 383299 Web www.magascene.net

MagasceneMagasceneMagasceneMagascene is published independently by Jane Smith. Whilst every care has been taken to ensure that the data in this publica-tion is accurate, neither the publisher nor its editorial contributors can accept, and hereby disclaim, any liability to any party to loss or damage caused by errors or omissions

resulting from negligence, accident or any other cause. The publisher does not officially endorse any advertising material included within this publication. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in any retrieval system, or transmitted in any form. otherwise – without the prior permission of the publisher.

Magascene is delivered to households in Epping, Theydon Bois, Loughton and Buckhurst Hill eight times a year. Copies can also be picked up from Morrisons Loughton and the following : Tikadi Theydon Bois, Tikadi Ongar, The Epping Bookshop, Epping Library, Loughton Library and Belgique shops in Theydon Bois, Epping and Loughton.

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Moaning. Along with talking about the weather, is moaning not one of our national pastimes? It is a multi-faceted discipline and comes in many shapes and sizes, from straightforward complaining, through sullen grumbling, to nails-down-a-blackboard whining, and we just love it. We could have put one more gold medal in our Olympics treasure chest if moan-ing had been on the sporting agenda last month. I've been in training all my life for it. There is nothing like a good moan to lift the spirits, and quite frankly, there is an endless supply of topics on which we can lament forth: how late the post arrives (which, incidentally, could be so simply solved by giving posties a ride-on lawn mower and a large rucksack), how miserable the woman in the shop down the road is, the price of petrol. Moan, moan, moan. Having a bad day? Get home, kick your shoes off, and when a concerned party casually enquires: "So, how was your day?" you can pour forth with gusto. But choose your moan length wisely. A Sprint Moan can be perfect for a burst of vitriol, allow-ing you to get straight to the point of your chagrin with little hanging around., and will often contain a high proportion of expletives to really give it propulsion. The Sprint Moan is high octane stuff, but allow the listener to stand well back, as there is often some collateral damage in the form of flecks of spit flying from your mouth. And then there's the Mara-thon Moan. Here, you must really pace yourself, as this one goes on for hours. You start gently, for fear of running out of puff too soon, and

must maintain a steady pace of moaning. It is likely there will be need to take on high energy drinks and snacks to sustain you through the long moan ahead. There is a little-known method for measuring moans, called the Bleater Scale. Think Richter Scale, but for whinging. You can score low on the Bleater Scale for some gentle complaining about the number of potholes on the local roads, but the moment you drive over one and get a puncture, the moaning escalates to almost epic proportions, culminating in a stiffly worded letter to the council and a photo in the paper of you pointing forlornly into the yawning abyss where tarmac once was. This scores a perfect ten on the Bleater Scale and you may wish to consider retirement from bleating at this point for fear of never reach-ing these giddy heights again. There is a type of moaning that is considered by moaning experts to be the perfect storm of grumbling: Weather Whinging. It is a culmination of two of our most cherished hobbies - all things meteorological... and moaning . It has to be the most versatile of pastimes, as quite frankly, there is no type of weather that cannot be moaned about. "It's too flipping hot," we moan as the sun makes a belated entrance into our summer. "Bloody rain," we grumble as we step in another puddle in our inappropriate and definitely not waterproof shoes. "This snow is ridiculous," we gripe as we slide down the pavement to the tube. And when you are practised at the entry level Weather Whinging, you can attempt the more nuanced moaning: "Those cumulonimbus

are really spoiling our day on the beach." Old fashioned moaning has a certain nostalgic glow to it what with all that leaning on the garden fence. And there is something to be said for face-to-face moaning. But there is no doubt that technol-ogy has advanced our moaning. No longer is it reserved for long-suffering spouses or mates down the pub. Oh no. Now you can moan online, twenty-four seven. You can tweet a moan, facebook a moan, blog a moan or simply moan in a review of a product that you bought online that promised to make you look ten years younger but turns out to give your wrinkles wrinkles. There is no end to the moaning you can do online. And in the unlikely event that you do ex-haust your moan list, what the hell, you can then read what other people are moaning about. Call it the internet? More like a festival of moaning. MoanFest, if you will. A virtual crowd of grumblers, gripers and grousers standing in a virtual field, wearing their virtual wellies, moaning about the virtual weather and virtually everything else. So perhaps just one piece of moan-related advice. Always be the moaner, never the moanee. And no matter how tempting, never ask 'how was your day, dear?'. You might find yourself an unwilling spectator in a Moan Marathon. Sue de Nime also writes a blog Sue de Nime also writes a blog Sue de Nime also writes a blog Sue de Nime also writes a blog ---- check out check out check out check out www.motheringfrights.wordpress.comwww.motheringfrights.wordpress.comwww.motheringfrights.wordpress.comwww.motheringfrights.wordpress.com

And another

thing Sue de Nime

. . . The art of moaning

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Illusions Dance Academy is a newly established,

friendly dance school based at the Jack Silley

Pavilion in Epping. Professional, CRB checked and

experienced ISTD teachers Stephanie Holden and

Amy Jobling run the school. Classes are held every

Tuesday and Friday for ages 2 upwards. Illusions is

the only school in the surrounding area to offer

classes in the extremely popular Melody Bear Ballet,

Tip Tap Toe and Groovy Moves for the under 5s.

The Melody Bear syllabus revolves around a magical

dancing teddy called Melody Bear who helps to

create a fun and exciting approach in learning to

dance. Classes are structured to teach the basic

techniques of Ballet, Tap and Modern. The syllabus

introduces children to dance using natural actions

such as running, skipping, jumping and galloping. It

also aids children's physical development, co-

ordination, creativity, spatial awareness and working

individually and as a group. The real strength of the

system is that learning is achieved through

imaginative movement and therefore children love

these classes.

Classes for the Junior and Senior department include

Street Dance and ISTD Modern, Tap and Ballet. Here

students work on technique, performance, style and

will develop their confidence. This academically

recognised syllabus can lead to students taking ISTD

dance exams, in which the school is proud to have a

100% pass rate. These exams contribute to valuable

UCAS points to aid university applications. All

students will be given the opportunity to take part in

exciting workshops and to perform in our annual

show at the Brentwood Theatre.

FREE TRIAL CLASS OFFERED TO ALL!FREE TRIAL CLASS OFFERED TO ALL!FREE TRIAL CLASS OFFERED TO ALL!FREE TRIAL CLASS OFFERED TO ALL!

Please call 07784449231 / 0784996193 or visit the

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Free trial dance class is not an illusion

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PrePrePrePre----school Learning Alliance accreditationschool Learning Alliance accreditationschool Learning Alliance accreditationschool Learning Alliance accreditation

Discount available for 2nd child

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email [email protected] October/November edition deadline is September 21st

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Theydon Bois restaurant, Indian Ocean, has been named as the b e s t S o u t h A s i a n restaurant in the UK after it won a prestigious contest involving preparation of dishes from the sub-continent. Indian Ocean, which overlooks the village green, won the grand finale of the annual 'Tiffin Cup' competition that took place at Bellamy's restaurant in the Parliament building at the end of June with a competitive cook off by 12 final-ists from across the country. Indian Ocean prepared their signature dish - Bengal King Prawns – which received top marks from the judging panel made up of guests including celebrity chef Ainsley Harriott and restaurant owner Sanjay Anand. The competition is organised by the Tiffin Club of

MPs who invited their colleagues to nominate the best restaurants from their constituencies. All proceeds from the event went to the charity World Vision, who work to make an impact on world poverty and i ts effects. Indian Ocean is open 7 days a Indian Ocean is open 7 days a Indian Ocean is open 7 days a Indian Ocean is open 7 days a week, 5.30pm to midnight . week, 5.30pm to midnight . week, 5.30pm to midnight . week, 5.30pm to midnight . Te l ephone 01992 812658 Te l ephone 01992 812658 Te l ephone 01992 812658 Te l ephone 01992 812658 www.indianoceantheydon.co.ukwww.indianoceantheydon.co.ukwww.indianoceantheydon.co.ukwww.indianoceantheydon.co.uk. . . . Coppice Row, Theydon Bois, Coppice Row, Theydon Bois, Coppice Row, Theydon Bois, Coppice Row, Theydon Bois, Essex CM16 7ESEssex CM16 7ESEssex CM16 7ESEssex CM16 7ES

Postal enrolment open for our September term. Personal enrolment day:

Monday 10th September, 7-9pm.

Half a million raised by local friends of

Cancer Research UK group

Marjorie Chapman was presented with a ‘Certificate of Appreciation’ in honour of her significant efforts that have catapulted They-don Bois & District Friends of Cancer Research UK’s fundraising total to over £500,000 since she co-founded the group in the early 1970s. The presentation took place on August 6th at Theydon Bois Village Hall, where Cancer Research UK area man-ager Darren Couchman, joined by many supporters and fellow fundraisers, pre-sented Marjorie with the framed certificate.

Indian Ocean named best South

Asian restaurant

in the UK

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I am still very much in “my summer” and hoping for an Indian one too so I’m still eating outdoors when possible and sleeping under the lightweight quilt. I love eating outside, having barbecues, I love the warmth of the sun on my body and having the opportunity to explore other places and cultures on holidays. It just passes so quickly…….. All this has made me think of how I can both lengthen the summer and also motivate myself for the time ahead and perhaps you might find this useful too. I find the end of summer a great opportunity for a new start. It is rather like new year, time to wipe the slate clean and start again so it will come as no surprise to discover that I have bought a new workbook and some new pens and the wardrobe has had a clear-out. De-cluttering makes space for new things and releases the energy that has been stagnating so pick a cupboard, a wardrobe or a set of drawers and see how you get on. How important is it for you to have something to look forward to? What could you plan to get you through the dark and cold that is likely to be ahead of us?

What about another holiday? It doesn’t matter whether it is a week, month or long weekend. What worked well on the last one that would help make the next one as good or even better? Where would you like to go next? Think about what you really enjoyed about this holiday. Was there anything that you could continue to do at home? Many people take more exercise on holidays – they swim because they are by the sea or have a pool, they try their hand at sailing or some other new sport, they walk more or cycle. It would be a shame to lose the momentum you have now built up so why not start doing some of these regularly? Did you visit museums or art galleries and really enjoy it? There are numerous such places throughout London so why not make up your mind to visit what is close to you and learn about the treasures in your own city or surrounding areas. There’s always a café on hand for a break and perhaps an art gallery is a good meeting place for friends. Did you have great picnics throughout the summer? How could you do more of that? Crisp, sunny winter days are great for picnics as long as you wrap up warm and take a rug or shawl and you can always have picnics in front of the fire too – have a go. Finally what about the architecture you’ve seen, the colours and styles? One way to hold on to the memories and feel inspired is to look at integrating those into your home. Visits to Scandinavia make me want to simplify my décor, yet at other times I want to introduce the whites and blues of Greece as well as the red geraniums and then again what about the mosaics and quirkiness of Gaudi’s Barcelona. Then there’s our own wonderful British countryside and seaside, the green of the grass against the blue sky, the beach huts and the sand. It’s your choice. What’s the got to do with business? Well lots. We need to recharge, we need to be inspired, we need our creativity and all of the above plays a role so this year do it differently and allow the summer to set the scene for an amazing year ahead.

Heather Waring www.waringwell.com 07941 246619.

Summer Inspired Business By Heather Waring

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TIRED OF IRONING? Now your little angels are back at

school, It’s time to get stuck into

the jobs you've been putting off

all summer.

Don’t let your ironing be one of

them, give it to The Steam Queen,

so you can enjoy a little me time.

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Come and join us Please call Chris on

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Never mind 50 Shades of Grey. You have probably

discovered there are 500 shades of ivory and none of

them match your dress.

If you are getting married, or are preparing for any

special occasion for that matter, chances are that you

are busy making arrangements and thinking about

how you want to look on your special day. It is a

time when you start to think more about how your

skin looks or more importantly how you want it to

look. You may be looking at your fingernails and

wondering if they will ever grow or having sleepless

nights wondering if your feet will do those stunning

shoes the justice they deserve. As the saying goes

‘the key is in the preparation’ and with time on your

side, you can start thinking about the look you want

to achieve and how to get it. If you commit to having

regular facials or manicures and pedicures, you will

reap the rewards on the big day itself. And let’s not

forget the bridesmaids, mums and mother-in-laws

too, as everyone wants to look fantastic on the day,

captured forever in photos and video!

At nkbeautytherapy you can enjoy a range of beauty

treatments in the calm and relaxing environment of a

home-based salon in South Woodford. You could try

one of the wonderfully indulgent Cetuem facials, a

real treat for the skin and a lovely pampering

experience or take some time out to enjoy a relaxing

full body massage or an Indian head massage or

treat those lovely hands and feet to a manicure and

pedicure. Whatever treatment you choose,

nkbeautytherapy’s aim is to help you to make the

most of precious time to yourself. Planning a wedding

is a magical time, but does not come without its

stresses and strains. So why not enter our fantastic

competition for your chance to win one of two

massage therapies. You don’t have to be a bride-to-

be to enter, as the competition is open to all women

who could benefit from such a therapeutic treatment.

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2nd prize2nd prize2nd prize2nd prize Neck, back and shoulder massageNeck, back and shoulder massageNeck, back and shoulder massageNeck, back and shoulder massage

To enter the competition, all you need to do is email

[email protected] with your contact details by

September 30th, 2012. We will contact the two

winners shortly after the closing date.

To make an appointment, call Nicky Kentisbeer on

07710 752004, email [email protected]

For more information, please visit the website at

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Competition Beauty treatments to be won

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According to the latest government statistics, today’s bride and groom is on average far older than they were a decade ago. The average age range for the blushing bride is 33. Ten years ago, you would see her gliding down the aisle aged a tender 25. In more years gone by no doubt the engaged couple were even younger than this. What is going on here? Why are engaged couples leaving it increasingly later to tie the knot?

One possible reason is the vast amount the weddings seem to cost these days. A recent survey quoted £21,000 as the average amount spent on what is meant to be the couple’s most special and treasured day, marking the beginning of what they hope will be a lifetime of wed-ded bliss. Weddings need not cost that much, but if you really want to push the boat out, unless you are financially fortunate, it will take some time to save up this level of cash.

Talking about money brings me to the subject of financial security. Young people usually want to make sure of their own financial future before committing to a legally bind-ing relationship. Often, they are seeking mates who are as financially solvent as they are. It can take time to build up your own financial secu-rity and then take even longer to go out and find a suitable partner.

Housing is another consideration with financial consequences that could impact on the decision to delay marriage. Property purchase is so difficult for young people now that many are left to languish with their parents until they have saved up a fairly hefty deposit. It could be argued that this continued depend-ence could even impact on their independence, or lack of, in other ways. Young people might not like the idea of starting married life living with their parents and until they can afford a place of their own they may be less likely to even think about getting married as a result. Who needs a wife when mummy is still putting dinner on the table and iron-

ing your shirts. Forgive the sexism here but hopefully you catch my drift. I hear that more men are taking over preparing the families meals and good on them – fair play to Jamie Oliver.

Another potential reason for delay-ing marriage is the continuation of education. In years gone by, obtaining a university degree was seen as the pinnacle of education. However in today’s increasingly competitive market, more graduates are studying at post graduate level as they continue to build or even change their careers. Unlike generations past, where post graduate education was something you did after marriage, if at all, both men and women may see seeking post-graduate degrees as something to be addressed as part of building their financial security, before deal-ing with the demands of settling down and starting a family. Having different options available in terms of life choices can further delay the decision to wed. People do not seem to be so socially restricted and obliged to follow the order of things like they did days long past. Now people can choose to live their lives how they see fit and do almost whatever they what. Previously there seemed a natural pattern we followed, you went to school, got a job, got married, started a family and raised your offspring to do the same. Now not everyone follows this pattern. Some have a family straight after school while others continue their educa-tion. Some decide to take longer to build their careers before they settle down. Then there are those who are caught by the travel bug and, having seen the world on TV, they want to experience different cultures and traditions. People are more interested these days in finding out who they are and what they really want, without the restrictions of obligations and expectations.

Advances in fertility available mean that couples who do want children can afford to marry later and let their

biological clocks tick for longer. And afford seems to be the correct word here. Many have gone as far as to say they won’t be having have chil-dren unless they can afford to do so. Less than twenty years ago, most couples said they “would somehow cope” if they started a family before they were financially ready. Older parents are becoming increasingly common as is choosing not to be a parent at all. Perhaps it is only after having children that getting married then becomes a priority.

Talking about having children, when I consider my friends who have tied the knot, I am noticing an increas-ingly common trend where people are reversing the order of how things were done in the past. Previously the done thing was to find a mate, date, marry and then have children. Now it seems that many people marry only after they have started their families. It’s almost as if they are giving their prospective spouses a trial run before deciding to commit to matrimony, as if marriage is the final icing on the cake, once you have had the children, to cement the deal as it were. At least having your own kids means you won’t have any problems finding page boys and flower girls. There are other advantages to marrying later. You will have more stability financially. You will also be better prepared having had more time to have lived a single life. You have had the opportunity to get to know who you are and what you want. You will have had more time to try different options before committing to settling down, different potential spouses even. I can’t think of many downsides – oh you might look a bit older but that’s nothing the Botox doctor can’t take care of. You might not want to leave it too late though, I hear that even the fathers of the bride are getting their wrinkles zapped now in preparation for the big day. At the rate we are going at, the poor things will be rocking up with their zimmer frames!

Why is the blushing bride is getting older? V Norris

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Mangapp Manor is a 16th century

former manor house, set in 12 acres

of breathtaking formal gardens and

paddocks, dedicated to providing

exclusive and intimate weddings in

Burnham-on-Couch, Essex. Open from

May to October, Mangapp Manor—

which has a licence for civil

ceremonies and partnerships—offers

outdoor weddings on a floating

gazebo in a stunning lake setting.

How many wedding venues can boast

such a unique feature? During the

ceremony, the couple walk to the

gazebo along the decked jetty and

take their vows, while up to 150

guests (with space for 30 more stand-

ing) are seated on the lakeside under

a cedar lined wooden canopy (and

don’t worry, both the gazebo and

canopy have weather-proof pull

down canvas sides, should our British

summer have any inclement weather

moments).

Your friends and family can enjoy the

spacious grounds, enclosed by

mature shrubs and trees. The venue

has many traditional lawn games that

will keep even the big kids enter-

tained! The wedding reception is held

in a beautiful silk-lined and open-

sided marquee on the lakeside,

surrounded by idyllic gardens. During

the evening, the gardens become a

truly magical setting, dressed with

subtle lighting, candles, torches and

hanging lanterns, the ultimate setting

for night time photography. Your DJ

will arrive in the marquee to set the

party scene whilst you dance the

night away under a starlight lining.

In-house caterers create menu

choices to suit your taste and budget,

from barbecues to three-course silver

Stunning lakeside weddings where you walk on water

Above left © Jasmine Jade Photography. Other images this page © Avanti Photograhpics

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served meals. Your beverage require-

ments are taken care of throughout

the day and the venue offers a cork-

age service for your table wine and

toasting drinks. The marquee has an

evening capacity of 250, and during

the day Mangapp Manor can

accommodate up to 180 formally

seated guests for a wedding break-

fast, or up to 160 formally seated for

a buffet.

The bride and bridesmaids also have

use of a spacious dressing room from

early in the morning, allowing for hair,

make-up and dressing to be

completed at the venue. Large, en-

suite bedrooms for couples and their

immediate family and friends are also

available on the night of the big day.

Mangapp Manor is a small, family

business run by husband and wife,

Kate and Ben, who moved to the

house in 2005 and had their own

wedding reception there the follow-

ing year. Thus began the vision and

reality of creating a magical garden

setting for wedding celebrations and

of using the lake as a feature for

outdoor marriage ceremonies.

To find out about availability for 2013

and beyond, or if you would like to

see if there are any cancellations for

this year, please contact Kate on

07769 676735 or email

[email protected]

You can also visit the website for

further details at:

www.mangappmanor.co.uk

Mangapp Manor, Southminster Road,

Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex CM0 8QG

Photography credits:

Jasmine Jade Photography

www.jasminephotography.co.uk;

John Thompson

www.pureimagephotography.co.uk and

Avanti Photographs

www.avantiphotographics.com

“It was the most perfect setting for our wedding;

every single guest was blown away when they arrived and now say it is the best venue

they’ve been to”

Images this page © John Thompson

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The dress to impress Made by your own fair hand?

If you were lucky enough to have a beautiful wedding gown passed down through the generations, then chances are it may have been altered by your mother, or even yourself.

Perhaps you or a kindly relative made your gown from scratch. If you are reading this and planning your own wedding, have you remotely considered making your own dress, for example? It seems quite a leap of faith for such an important—if not the most important—outfit you will ever wear. Dressmaking was once a neces-sity and now a long-forgotten or never known skill for many.

However, the passion for dress-making seems to be on the rise. This is supported by Chris Key, who runs Chris’s Sewing School at Warlies Park House in Upshire. She has nurtured complete novices, transforming them from nervous wrecks into confident dressmakers. Once such pupil, Dee, was particularly wary when she first visited Chris’s class. Over time, however, she learnt the skills

she needed to create a stunning wedding dress for her daughter, Anna (pictured top right).

Students make anything from soft furnishings and crafts through to items of clothing, including occasion wear. And if you think this is exclusively for women, then think again. There is nothing new about men in the professional world of fashion and Chris is proud of long-standing student Don (pictured right), a retired engineer who is very nifty at running up a velvet jacket or patterned waistcoat.

The small, friendly classes mix improvers with absolute begin-ners. Chris dedicates individual teaching during the three hour weekly sessions. Students are allowed to work at their own pace and make what they want to make, guided by Chris every step of the way. Housed within Warlies’ recently renovated Georgian Wing, Chris’s Sewing School takes place in a delightful, light and airy high-ceilinged room complete with a marvellously large cutting table and up-to-date machines with overlockers (which give a professional finish inside garments).

Chris, who has been teaching for twenty years, began her career in haute couture in the early seven-ties, working for Jean Muir. She went on to work for many more designers over the years, includ-ing Windsmoor and Stewart Pavin (who created Zara Phillip’s wed-ding dress and makes outfits for the Queen). Her students are certainly in experienced and safe hands.

For more information, please visit www.chris-sewingschool.co.uk or call Chris on 07944 766262. See advert on page 13.

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Imagine having your own dedi-cated Travel Advisor available at a time that suits you, taking care of any holiday requirements using the very latest travel technology. Carol Smith, a Weddings Abroad and Honeymoon Specialist at Co-operative Personal Travel Advisors, can do just that. With a wealth of travel industry experience and independent first hand resort knowledge, Carol takes great pride in delivering a top quality, personalised service to all her clients, on hand at a time to suit

those with the busiest of lifestyles. This experience not only delivers great choice and value, but the added assurance you are booking with a reputable organisation. With access to the latest offers from

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A “pre-nup” as they are commonly referred to, is an

agreement entered into priorpriorpriorprior to marriage, which sets

out how a couple would want their assets to be

divided in the event of divorce.

Contrary to popular belief, pre-nuptial agreements

are not just favoured by the “rich and famous”. More

and more people, for differing reasons, are consider-

ing pre-nuptial agreements as a way of protecting the

wealth they have acquired before marriage. Anyone

marrying later in life may already have accumulated

considerable asset prior to their marriage, which they

would want to preserve. Older couples may want to

ensure that any inheritance they leave goes to

children from a previous relationship rather than “the

new wife”. Those entering into a second marriage

may just have the “once bitten, twice shy” attitude

and individuals may be entitled to “family wealth”

which the family itself may want to protect from an

“outsider”.

Although recognised and enforceable in many

countries, pre-nuptial agreements are still not yet

legally binding in England and Wales.

When a couple divorces a Court will, in the absence

of an agreement reached directly between the

parties, make an Order which it feels is a fair and

reasonable division of the parties’ matrimonial assets

and income at the time of the divorce. A court will

take various factors into account including what is

available to divide, each parties income and earning

capacity, each parties obligations and needs, the

existence of dependant children and the standard of

living that they enjoyed prior to the breakdown of the

marriage. Until now the existence of a pre-nuptial

agreement has simply being one factor taken into

account when a court, using its discretion, decides

what is a fair and reasonable settlement it has been

for the judge hearing the matter to decide how

relevant the pre-nup is and how much weight to place

on it.

However a recent high profile case has led to a shift

in the law and this approach. For the first time an

English Court actually upheld a pre-nuptial agree-

ment in a divorce case. Whilst this has not directly

led to pre-nuptial agree-

ments being enforceable

in England it has now

changed the way that a

Court will treat a pre-

nuptial agreement within

divorce proceedings. Now, if a pre-nuptial agreement

is entered into freely, after both parties have made

full and frank disclosure of their financial assets and

after each party has taken proper legal advice, then

in the event of a divorce there is a presumption that

the pre-nuptial agreement should be upheld unless it

is simply manifestly unfair.

So where does it leave us? Well on the one hand

this does now reflect the dynamics of modern society

- other counties have been endorsing pre-nuptial

agreements for many years and England has clearly

been lagging behind – but for good reason? One

concern is that when a couple enters into a pre-

nuptial it is at a time when they are “blissfully in love

and happy”. Perhaps in doing so they do not fully

appreciate that the marriage may one day end or

what their position would be if it did It has, until now,

been felt that a pre-nuptial agreement undermines

the values of marriage (hardly the foundation for a

long and happy marriage based on trust and

commitment). But, in addition to this pre-nuptials

undermine the jurisdiction of the court and tie the

hands of the judge within divorce proceedings. After

all if a pre-nuptial is in place and a judge must defer

to it, it takes away his or her power to order an award

which may, in the circumstances, have been more

fair .

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Thank you to all the contributors and

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Have you have ever wondered how a dowager hump

develops and even worry about getting one yourself?

A dowager hump (Kyphosis), where someone has a

bent over posture, is often associated with older

women although men do get them and it can affect

young people. Dowager is a term for a dignified

elderly woman. Because many older women

developed this sort of hump on their upper back, it

became known as a dowager's hump. The hump

develops through bad posture and Osteoporosis.

Osteoporosis can weaken the vertebrae. When poor

posture puts more strain on them it can cause them

to fracture. This is a compression fracture - the

vertebra is collapsing on itself. It's painful and worse

still, it's permanent. Avoiding and preventing it from

happening in the first place is the only real solution.

Osteoporosis is a medical condition and you will

need to see your GP about it. Poor posture, on the

other hand, is something you develop. The good

news is that it can be corrected. Practicing the

Alexander Technique is a perfect way to help you

correct bad posture and this in turn will actually help

the Osteoporosis. Ultimately it can help stop

Dowager’s hump from developing.

Alexander Technique teacher Stephanie Smith says

that most people think posture is about remembering

to sit up straight. "People are always saying to me 'If

only I can remember to sit up straight my posture can

be fixed'. But posture isn’t a memory problem.

People also think they need to exercise to strengthen

their backs. We ‘exercise’ ourselves into bad posture

by just doing our normal daily routine for years and

years. So exercising your way out of it really doesn’t

work."

Good posture mainly comes from lengthening up

through your front. An easy way to see this is by

looking in the mirror. Better still, find a picture of your-

self side on. Check to see if you are hunched over.

Bad posture isn't generally caused by leaning too far

back. It’s the hunched over look that’s the problem.

You use your front all day yet no one complains of a

bad front. They do however complain of a bad back.

Good posture uses specific muscles. The Alexander

Technique can help you change your pattern of

co-ordination. It is stress free, can be practised

almost anywhere and needs no special equipment or

skill. Stephanie adds: "If you practice daily, over a

period of time you will reap benefits. Lengthening

muscles can gently release long held tensions and

start to reorganise how your back is coordinated and

supported. "Your breathing will quieten and deepen.

You're not deliberately relaxing, though you will find

yourself feeling calmer, taller and better balanced.

Stephanie Smith is a Member of the Society of

Teachers of the Alexander Technique (MSTAT). She

has been teaching the Alexander Technique for 18

years and has a practice in Theydon Bois. She can

be contacted on 01992 812189, by email at

[email protected] or through her

website www.thealexanderpractice.co.uk

Last month I left you with a question asking what Last month I left you with a question asking what Last month I left you with a question asking what Last month I left you with a question asking what giraffes, mice and humans have in common. Did you giraffes, mice and humans have in common. Did you giraffes, mice and humans have in common. Did you giraffes, mice and humans have in common. Did you guess that all have seven vertebrae in their neck and guess that all have seven vertebrae in their neck and guess that all have seven vertebrae in their neck and guess that all have seven vertebrae in their neck and need deep postural neck and back muscles to hold need deep postural neck and back muscles to hold need deep postural neck and back muscles to hold need deep postural neck and back muscles to hold their heads upright? Well done if you did.their heads upright? Well done if you did.their heads upright? Well done if you did.their heads upright? Well done if you did.

Don’t let poor posture give you a Dowager hump Stephanie Smith MSTAT

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Theydon Bois Theydon Bois Theydon Bois Theydon Bois is gearing up for its annual Donkey Derby to be held on September 23rd. This will be the silver anniversary of the Scout group event and it has already made its mark after it was postponed for the first time in its history after the Green was deemed to be too waterlogged to hold the event in July this year.

This popular derby normally attracts a crowd of 4,000 to the Green every year as organisers are expecting the same turnout despite its new date. Spectators come from across West

Essex and East London to watch, and bet on, the seven donkey races. All the donkeys are ridden bareback by local children, which adds to the fun as many jockeys get unseated on their way round the course.

As well as the donkey racing there will also be a special lamb race this year too with the animals coming from Lea Valley Park Farm. The farm will also bring some of their smaller, cuddlier animals to the Derby for children to pet. Race goers will also have the chance to enter their canines in the fun dog show. There will be a large area of inflatables for children as well as traditional enter-tainments like the chair-o-planes and swing boats. Smash the crocs, golf, welly wanging, hook a duck, kids’ crafts and face painting are some of the other stalls and activities that will be on offer. And there will be lots of opportunities for refreshments with a tea tent plus Indian cuisine, candy floss, ice cream and sweets. Entrance is free but donations are welcome. All the money raised goes towards the Theydon Bois scouting and guiding groups and some in the surrounding villages.

Phil Koczan, chairman of the Theydon Bois Donkey Derby Committee said: "I hope the weather is more favourable following the need to postpone the event in July due to The Green being waterlogged. We are very grateful to our sponsors and suppliers for accommodating this change and hope the weather will be kind to us." From 12noon to 4.30pm. Photographs: Jim Watts/Tony Ames

New date for Donkey Derby—September 23rd

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ALALALAL----ANON FAMILY GROUPS ANON FAMILY GROUPS ANON FAMILY GROUPS ANON FAMILY GROUPS For friends and relatives of alcoholics www.al-anonuk.org.uk Email: [email protected] Helpline 020 7403 0888 (10amHelpline 020 7403 0888 (10amHelpline 020 7403 0888 (10amHelpline 020 7403 0888 (10am————10pm)10pm)10pm)10pm)

Alpine Garden SocietyAlpine Garden SocietyAlpine Garden SocietyAlpine Garden Society————Epping Forest GroupEpping Forest GroupEpping Forest GroupEpping Forest Group. We meet on the second Tuesday of the month at Theydon Bois Village Hall CM16 7ER at 8pm. www.alpinegardensociety.net/groups/Epping-Forest.

The Avenue Lawn Tennis ClubThe Avenue Lawn Tennis ClubThe Avenue Lawn Tennis ClubThe Avenue Lawn Tennis Club—18 The Avenue, Loughton IG10 4PT. Four artificial grass courts. Membership-balls, court hire included; social programme & licensed bar. Club sessions: Men—Thursday 5.30pm and Sunday mornings; Ladies—Tuesdays at 5.30pm; Mixed—Thursdays 11am to 1pm, Fridays 6.30pm, Saturday and Sunday 1.30pm. The club has teams in both the South West Essex (men’s, ladies and mixed) and Essex leagues (men). Contact Lynda Wyles Membership Secretary on 0208 505 4704 or email [email protected]

Badminton Club Call for Players Badminton Club Call for Players Badminton Club Call for Players Badminton Club Call for Players We are looking for (mature) players to join our badminton club. We meet on Monday evenings at 8pm at Debden Park High School’s Sports Hall. Please contact Alan on 020 8508 6306.

BodyworksBodyworksBodyworksBodyworks exercise classes for everyone Loughton Tues 10.30am, Buckhurst Hill Mon 8-9pm and Thurs 9.30-10.30am. Call Jan Hall on 020 8508 3346.

Book ClubBook ClubBook ClubBook Club————meet locally once a month. meet locally once a month. meet locally once a month. meet locally once a month. Call Linda on 01992 571178.

Breatheasy in Harlow & Epping Forest Breatheasy in Harlow & Epping Forest Breatheasy in Harlow & Epping Forest Breatheasy in Harlow & Epping Forest Meet the first Monday of the month at Jack Silley Pavilion in Epping between 1pm and 3pm. Contact branch secretary Mrs C Carr on 01992 573387 01992 573387 01992 573387 01992 573387 for more details. Breatheasy is the support group of The British Lung Foundation www.blf-uk.org

Buckhurst Hill Bowls ClubBuckhurst Hill Bowls ClubBuckhurst Hill Bowls ClubBuckhurst Hill Bowls Club, 72 Epping New Road, Buckhurst Hill IG9 5TX. If you are looking for a local, friendly bowls club, please call the Secretary Malcolm Lord on 0208 502 1285. www.bhbltc.co.uk. Open 7 days a week.

Chigwell & Epping Forest Orienteering ClubChigwell & Epping Forest Orienteering ClubChigwell & Epping Forest Orienteering ClubChigwell & Epping Forest Orienteering Club. Bored with just running, in pain from too much running on roads? Try running through forests and having to work out where to go. There is a local event approximately once a month. For more details ring Helen on 020 8502 1629, or visit chig.org.uk.

Clive’s Easylearn Pop Music SchoolsClive’s Easylearn Pop Music SchoolsClive’s Easylearn Pop Music SchoolsClive’s Easylearn Pop Music Schools—For a free taster session in Epping, call 01992 670575 or visit www.clivesmusic.com

Craniosacral Therapy ClinicCraniosacral Therapy ClinicCraniosacral Therapy ClinicCraniosacral Therapy Clinic, The Limes Medical Centre, The Plain, Epping. Contact Liam Hurley on 07941 621887

Drum TuitionDrum TuitionDrum TuitionDrum Tuition—All styles; pop, rock, jazz, Latin, blues...Beginners to advanced. All ages welcome. Call 07803 893722.

Epping Art SocietyEpping Art SocietyEpping Art SocietyEpping Art Society—Art Appreciation evenings, 2nd Wednesday of the month at Pelly Court, Hemnall Street, Epping. Call Robin 01992 572077. Members £2, non-members £3. Practical eve-nings are run the first Friday evening of the month, at 7.30 for 2 hours at the Methodist Church Hall, Epping

Epping Bowls Club, Lower Bury Lane. Epping Bowls Club, Lower Bury Lane. Epping Bowls Club, Lower Bury Lane. Epping Bowls Club, Lower Bury Lane. New members welcome to join our friendly, local club. Regular tuition sessions take place for beginners. Contact Anne Munro: 01992 561164.

Epping Cricket ClubEpping Cricket ClubEpping Cricket ClubEpping Cricket Club—We are looking for new members of all standards. Three Saturday sides and a Sunday team and colts cricket for boys and girls. Contact Matthew Barrett 07877 923151 or email:[email protected] www.eppingcc.hitscricket.com

EppingEppingEppingEpping----Eppingen Twin Town AssociationEppingen Twin Town AssociationEppingen Twin Town AssociationEppingen Twin Town Association. Exciting cultural, school, musical and personal exchanges with our active and friendly twinned town in southern Germany. Contact Uschi Jesson 01992 577603 or Tony Church 07725 608368.

Epping Football Club, Stonards Hill, Epping Epping Football Club, Stonards Hill, Epping Epping Football Club, Stonards Hill, Epping Epping Football Club, Stonards Hill, Epping If you are interested in joining the club, contact Steve Allen on 07932 532694,

Graham Sly on 07973 530148 or Tracy Wilkinson 07738 089251 Email:[email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] or visit www.eppingfc.co.ukwww.eppingfc.co.ukwww.eppingfc.co.ukwww.eppingfc.co.uk

Epping Forest District Badger GroupEpping Forest District Badger GroupEpping Forest District Badger GroupEpping Forest District Badger Group—meet on the 3rd Monday of the month at Hemnall Street Social club, Epping at 8pm. Find out more about the existence and secret life of badgers, and their preservation. Contact 01992 756038. www.eppingforestbg.org.uk

Epping Forest Centenary TrustEpping Forest Centenary TrustEpping Forest Centenary TrustEpping Forest Centenary Trust. We can provide practical conservation sessions in Epping Forest for groups, including special needs groups, community groups and youth groups. Call Epping Forest Centenary Trust on 0208 508 9061, email [email protected] or visit www.efct.info.

Epping Forest & District Stamp ClubEpping Forest & District Stamp ClubEpping Forest & District Stamp ClubEpping Forest & District Stamp Club. Meet 2nd Tuesday of month at the Dining Room, Roding Valley High School, Lough-ton. New members and beginners always welcome. Keith Smith 020 8505 5620.

Epping Forest Group of the Alpine Garden Society Epping Forest Group of the Alpine Garden Society Epping Forest Group of the Alpine Garden Society Epping Forest Group of the Alpine Garden Society Non-members are welcome. For further information please contact the Group Secretary: Keith Ballard, Tel: 01992 813231 or email [email protected].

Epping Forest HP (Walking) GroupEpping Forest HP (Walking) GroupEpping Forest HP (Walking) GroupEpping Forest HP (Walking) Group. We are a walking group who walk in Epping, Redbridge and sometimes London each week. Walks start at 10.30am. There is no charge to join walks, optional membership at £4. Social evenings, coach trips and holidays. www.efhfg.org.ukwww.efhfg.org.ukwww.efhfg.org.ukwww.efhfg.org.uk. Email [email protected]@[email protected]@efhfg.org.uk

Epping Forest Rotary ClubEpping Forest Rotary ClubEpping Forest Rotary ClubEpping Forest Rotary Club—Meet Garnon Bushes, Coopersale on Tuesday evenings for meal and regular speaker. If you want to join other business and community minded men and women please contact [email protected] Telephone 01992 814105 www.RIBI.org

The Epping Horticultural Society The Epping Horticultural Society The Epping Horticultural Society The Epping Horticultural Society Share gardening tips and enjoy our social events throughout the year. Annual member-ship £1 and discounts available at the trading hut on the Meadow Road allotment site (Sunday mornings10am to 12pm). Contact Shirley Lewis on 01992 57368701992 57368701992 57368701992 573687.

Epping Music SocietyEpping Music SocietyEpping Music SocietyEpping Music Society, Friends Meeting House in Hemnall Street, Epping. Contact Secretary Margaret Gracey (01992 572167) or Treasurer Frank Bill (01992 574704) for informa-tion regarding concerts and membership.

Epping Tennis Club Lower Bury Lane Epping Tennis Club Lower Bury Lane Epping Tennis Club Lower Bury Lane Epping Tennis Club Lower Bury Lane Four all weather courts (3 floodlit). New members welcome—Lessons and coaching available. Visit www.eppingtennisclub.co.uk or call 01992 572230 or 07940 183596 for membership/general enquiries. To contact Matt Smith (LTA Senior Club Coach), call 07743 378055 or visit www.mattsmithtennis.com

Exercise with me: Exercise with me: Exercise with me: Exercise with me: Exercise for Free!!! Power walking group in Buckhurst Hill, weekday evenings, meet outside The Toby Carvery, 5k distance approx. Call/text 07766 700 666 or go to www.exercisewithme.co.uk for further details

Family Care Counselling ServiceFamily Care Counselling ServiceFamily Care Counselling ServiceFamily Care Counselling Service We provide affordable, professional counselling in the Epping Forest area Tel: 01992 788499 www.familycarecounselling.org.uk Registered Charity No: 1118296

Forest Creative Writers 12.45pmForest Creative Writers 12.45pmForest Creative Writers 12.45pmForest Creative Writers 12.45pm----2.45pm, Thurs2.45pm, Thurs2.45pm, Thurs2.45pm, Thurs Loughton Library. Intending new members invited to first free taster session. Contact Pete Relph on 0208 508 6313.0208 508 6313.0208 508 6313.0208 508 6313.

Friends of Swaines Green. Friends of Swaines Green. Friends of Swaines Green. Friends of Swaines Green. Conservation days on the second Sunday of every month. Contact Ian Anderson for further details on 01992 574909 or visit www.swainesgreen.org.uk

Guitar LessonsGuitar LessonsGuitar LessonsGuitar Lessons————Learn to play guitar. Learn to play guitar. Learn to play guitar. Learn to play guitar. All ages, abilities and styles. Experienced local teacher. Individual and group teaching. Christian Karlsson 07958 471083. Email: [email protected]

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GymnasticsGymnasticsGymnasticsGymnastics—Mondays 8pm at the Football Academy, Sports Pavilion, Langston Road, Loughton. Beginners welcome. Call Ivana on 07968 356884

Herts & Essex Architectural Research SocietyHerts & Essex Architectural Research SocietyHerts & Essex Architectural Research SocietyHerts & Essex Architectural Research Society. Meet on the fourth Friday of the month at 8pm, Church Hall, Loughton Methodist Church, 260 Loughton High Road. Call 020 8508 2512 for more details or visit www.westessex.net/hears_info.php

Jo Jinlges Jo Jinlges Jo Jinlges Jo Jinlges Monday Epping 10:00am Over 2's and 11:00am babies from 3months to 2 years. Monday Theydon Bois 3:15pm Mixed ages (babies-5years old); Tuesday Harlow 9:30am Over 2's and 10:30am Walking-2years . We are also available to do Children's parties, nurseries, Children's centres or NCT group activities. For more information on classes or to book a place please call Lucy on 01279 868410 or email us: [email protected]. You can also visit our website www.jojingles.com/bishopsstortford

Lee Valley Friends Rambling Association GroupLee Valley Friends Rambling Association GroupLee Valley Friends Rambling Association GroupLee Valley Friends Rambling Association Group Specialising in short weekend walks—mainly in West Essex and some London walks. Call for details 020 8529 1602 or visit www.leavalleyfriends.org.uk.

Life Club (Group Coach and Mentoring)Life Club (Group Coach and Mentoring)Life Club (Group Coach and Mentoring)Life Club (Group Coach and Mentoring) Once a week group session to give your life focus. Call Ruth on 07734 709467 for more details.

Loughton Astronomical Society (LAS). Loughton Astronomical Society (LAS). Loughton Astronomical Society (LAS). Loughton Astronomical Society (LAS). New members welcome. Meets Thurs 8pm at Scout Hut, Theydon Bois. Tel. 01992 815804. www.las-astro.org.uk. Also, junior section, Theydon Bois Theydon Bois Theydon Bois Theydon Bois AstroKyds AstroKyds AstroKyds AstroKyds for 6-14 year-olds meet 2nd Friday of month (term time), 6.30pm to 8pm at St. Mary’s Parish Hall, Theydon Bois. Same contact details as above.

Loughton Camera ClubLoughton Camera ClubLoughton Camera ClubLoughton Camera Club, Lopping Hall, Loughton. Meet every Wednesday 8-10pm. New members welcome. Contact John Banks 020 8508 4199.

Loughton Folk Club Loughton Folk Club Loughton Folk Club Loughton Folk Club meets every Thursday from 8pm at Loughton Club, 8 Station Road, Loughton, IG10 4NX. Parking front and rear. Email [email protected] or call Jill Coombes 0776 214 6623

Messy DaysMessy DaysMessy DaysMessy Days————Mother and Toddler Group, Monday and Fridays Mother and Toddler Group, Monday and Fridays Mother and Toddler Group, Monday and Fridays Mother and Toddler Group, Monday and Fridays 10am to 11am. St Mary’s Church Hall, 10am to 11am. St Mary’s Church Hall, 10am to 11am. St Mary’s Church Hall, 10am to 11am. St Mary’s Church Hall, Theydon Bois. Come along for some messy fun. £4.50 per session. Discount for second child. Pre-school Learning accreditation. Ring Lindsay on 01992 814487.

Musical MinisMusical MinisMusical MinisMusical Minis————PrePrePrePre----school fun time music group. school fun time music group. school fun time music group. school fun time music group. Classes in Epping and Buckhurst Hill. Call Claire on 01992 787793

OsteopathOsteopathOsteopathOsteopath—Epping Osteopathic & Sports Injuries Clinic, The Limes Medical Centre, Theydon Bois 01992 815 166

Parkinson’s UKParkinson’s UKParkinson’s UKParkinson’s UK————Harlow & District Branch. Harlow & District Branch. Harlow & District Branch. Harlow & District Branch. Meet at the David Livingstone Club, 11 Potter Street, CM17 9AE every Wednesday 11am-3pm. On the first Wednesday of each month there is a speaker from 1 to 3pm. For more information contact Secretary Corinne—Branch mobile 07982 094194 or email [email protected]. All welcome.

Personal Trainer Personal Trainer Personal Trainer Personal Trainer (mobile & gym based) / Nordic Walking Nordic Walking Nordic Walking Nordic Walking Instructor—Tanya Hurley 07941 233880 www.tanyahurleyfitness.com

Petanque (Boules). Epping Horizons Petanque Club Petanque (Boules). Epping Horizons Petanque Club Petanque (Boules). Epping Horizons Petanque Club Petanque (Boules). Epping Horizons Petanque Club meets on Saturdays and Mondays at 1.30pm on Stonards Hill Recreation Ground. New members always welcome. To arrange a taster session call Peter Lumb on 01992 571744 or visit www.ehpetanque.co.uk

Piano ClubPiano ClubPiano ClubPiano Club————Loughton Methodist Church. Wednesdays Loughton Methodist Church. Wednesdays Loughton Methodist Church. Wednesdays Loughton Methodist Church. Wednesdays 10101010----12noon. 12noon. 12noon. 12noon. Contact Rea Camus on 01992 571773. We are a group of keen amateur pianists who enjoy making music together and having fun. All standards welcome.

Rotary Club of Loughton and Buckhurst HillRotary Club of Loughton and Buckhurst HillRotary Club of Loughton and Buckhurst HillRotary Club of Loughton and Buckhurst Hill—meet at The Blue Boar, Abridge, RM4 1UA. On Thursdays at 1pm (1st and 3rd

Thursdays) and 6.30pm (2nd and 4th Thursdays). For further details call A Harvey on 01992 572867 or visit www.loughtonrotary.org.uk

Station Road Wellness Centre, Station Road Wellness Centre, Station Road Wellness Centre, Station Road Wellness Centre, Osteopathy, Chiropody, massage, reflexology, Reiki. 12 Station Road, Epping. Tel. 01992 570003.

St John AmbulanceSt John AmbulanceSt John AmbulanceSt John Ambulance————Epping Community First Epping Community First Epping Community First Epping Community First Responders Responders Responders Responders help to save lives. Full training given. Please contact Sandra Newman on 01992 572545 for more details.

St Thomas Moore Dancing ClubSt Thomas Moore Dancing ClubSt Thomas Moore Dancing ClubSt Thomas Moore Dancing Club—Ballroom and sequence for the over 60s. Wednesdays 2-4pm at Thomas Moore Church, Willingale Rd, Loughton. Tel. 020 8504 0998. £1.50 including tea and biscuits.

Tappy ToesTappy ToesTappy ToesTappy Toes—Fun and creative dance and movement classes for girls and boys aged 20 months to 4 and a half years. Epping classes start in September. Call Claire on 01992 732 800.

WEA Loughton & Epping Branch WEA Loughton & Epping Branch WEA Loughton & Epping Branch WEA Loughton & Epping Branch Details from www.wea-essex.org.uk, leaflets in the libraries. Phone Bettie Bock, 020 8508 4919 or e-mail: [email protected]

West Essex Flower Club, West Essex Flower Club, West Essex Flower Club, West Essex Flower Club, Thornwood Village Hall, Weald Lane. Meet 2nd Monday of each month (except January and August) From 1.45pm. Visitors and new members always welcome. Contact the Club Secretary for further details on 01992 57703601992 57703601992 57703601992 577036

West Essex Ramblers. West Essex Ramblers. West Essex Ramblers. West Essex Ramblers. Walk every Wed, Thurs, Sat & Sun. Most walks countryside, some London. About 10 coach rambles Apr-Oct. Each yr have a British & foreign walking holiday. For a sample programme, call 020 8502 1628.

Woodford and District Floral Arrangement GroupWoodford and District Floral Arrangement GroupWoodford and District Floral Arrangement GroupWoodford and District Floral Arrangement Group. We meet every third Monday of the month in the Churchill Room at Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road E11. Doors open at 6.45pm for a prompt 7.30pm start. Guest floral demonstrator every month, raffle and refreshments. Visitors always welcome to join for a small fee of £4.

(Iyengar) Yoga(Iyengar) Yoga(Iyengar) Yoga(Iyengar) Yoga, Lindsey Street, Epping. Monday evenings from 6pm. Please contact Dorothy on 01992 574623.

Yoga classes for beginners Yoga classes for beginners Yoga classes for beginners Yoga classes for beginners in Epping on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Call Amy on 07841 378364. See http://amybrambleyoga.blogspot.com for more details on yoga classes and events in Essex and London.

Yoga Club, Potter Street, Harlow. Yoga Club, Potter Street, Harlow. Yoga Club, Potter Street, Harlow. Yoga Club, Potter Street, Harlow. Monday afternoon 3.30 to 5pm. Cost £5 per session to pay our fully qualified teacher and cost of the hall. New members welcome. For more details call Linda on 01992 575135.

Yoga (Vinyasa & Hatha), Yoga (Vinyasa & Hatha), Yoga (Vinyasa & Hatha), Yoga (Vinyasa & Hatha), Private classes in Epping & Buckhurst Hill 07725 653682.

Zumba FitnessZumba FitnessZumba FitnessZumba Fitness—Mondays St Michael’s Church, Loughton 8-9pm; Tuesdays Theydon Bois Primary School 7-8pm; Fridays Loughton Club 10-11am. Email [email protected] or call Laura 07581 673998 or Lisa 07775 553722.

Doctors SurgeriesDoctors SurgeriesDoctors SurgeriesDoctors Surgeries The Limes Medical Centre, The Plain, EppingThe Limes Medical Centre, The Plain, EppingThe Limes Medical Centre, The Plain, EppingThe Limes Medical Centre, The Plain, Epping Appointments/Emergencies/Cancellations 01992 573 838 Theydon Bois BranchTheydon Bois BranchTheydon Bois BranchTheydon Bois Branch, Thrifts Mead 01992 812 450 North Weald BranchNorth Weald BranchNorth Weald BranchNorth Weald Branch, 67 Wheelers Farm Gardens 01992 524 383 Dr Lowry & PartnersDr Lowry & PartnersDr Lowry & PartnersDr Lowry & Partners, High Street, Epping 0844 5769797

HospitalsHospitalsHospitalsHospitals St Margaret’s Hospital, Epping St Margaret’s Hospital, Epping St Margaret’s Hospital, Epping St Margaret’s Hospital, Epping 01992 561 666 Princess Alexandra Hospital, Harlow Princess Alexandra Hospital, Harlow Princess Alexandra Hospital, Harlow Princess Alexandra Hospital, Harlow 01279 444 455

NHS Direct 0845 4647NHS Direct 0845 4647NHS Direct 0845 4647NHS Direct 0845 4647

Sports Centres & Fitness StudiosSports Centres & Fitness StudiosSports Centres & Fitness StudiosSports Centres & Fitness Studios Epping Sports Centre Epping Sports Centre Epping Sports Centre Epping Sports Centre 25 Hemnall Street 01992 564 564 Waltham Abbey Swimming Pool Waltham Abbey Swimming Pool Waltham Abbey Swimming Pool Waltham Abbey Swimming Pool Roundhills 01992 716 733 Loughton Leisure CentreLoughton Leisure CentreLoughton Leisure CentreLoughton Leisure Centre Traps Hill, Loughton 01992 564 574 Concept Fitness UK Concept Fitness UK Concept Fitness UK Concept Fitness UK 224b High Street, Epping 01992 579050 www.conceptfitnessuk.com

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Buckhurst Hill openBuckhurst Hill openBuckhurst Hill openBuckhurst Hill open----mic Jazz Jam Session. mic Jazz Jam Session. mic Jazz Jam Session. mic Jazz Jam Session. Every Sunday at the Sports & Social Club, 50 Queens Road IG9 5BY 8pm start. Admission £3. Visit jazzjam.co.uk to check dates.

Farmers’ Market Farmers’ Market Farmers’ Market Farmers’ Market organised by the Loughton Residents Loughton Residents Loughton Residents Loughton Residents AssociationAssociationAssociationAssociation on the first Sunday of the month. Centric Parade, High Road, Loughton. 9am-2pm.

FABFABFABFAB————Fabulous and BeautifulFabulous and BeautifulFabulous and BeautifulFabulous and Beautiful. If you are undergoing chemo-therapy or have recently finished treatment, charity FAB, which runs a three hour session on the first Monday of the month at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Epping (11am to 2pm) may be just the tonic. Please call Laura Jones on 01279 827396.

Epping Forest Group of the Alpine Garden SocietyEpping Forest Group of the Alpine Garden SocietyEpping Forest Group of the Alpine Garden SocietyEpping Forest Group of the Alpine Garden Society, 8pm at Theydon Bois Village Hall CM16 7ER (2nd Tuesday of the month). Group visits being arranged between June and September. Non-members welcome. Please call Keith Ballard for further information on 01992 813231. www.alpinegardensociety.net/groups/Epping-Forest

SmartNet Essex SmartNet Essex SmartNet Essex SmartNet Essex ———— Meet 2nd Thursday of the month Meet 2nd Thursday of the month Meet 2nd Thursday of the month Meet 2nd Thursday of the month 12-2pm at The King’s Oak, Paul Nursery’s Road, High Beach, Loughon IG10 4AE £15 meeting fee includes lunch. Pay-as-you-go network-ing group. Call Julie to book on 07843 260 186 or email [email protected].

EppNetEppNetEppNetEppNet————Business Networking. Meet every Wednesday Business Networking. Meet every Wednesday Business Networking. Meet every Wednesday Business Networking. Meet every Wednesday morning for breakfast, 7.15 to 9am at The Bell Hotel, Epping. morning for breakfast, 7.15 to 9am at The Bell Hotel, Epping. morning for breakfast, 7.15 to 9am at The Bell Hotel, Epping. morning for breakfast, 7.15 to 9am at The Bell Hotel, Epping. £40 per month for regular members, or one off annual fee for infrequent visitors (plus £10 fee per meeting). For more details email [email protected] or call Vincent Goode on 07931 580031.

Harlow PlayhouseHarlow PlayhouseHarlow PlayhouseHarlow Playhouse—Box Office 01279 431945—Full details and booking details at www.playhouseharlow.com Includes ‘Magic of Motown’ on October 17th.

Music at Marigolds Jazz ClubMusic at Marigolds Jazz ClubMusic at Marigolds Jazz ClubMusic at Marigolds Jazz Club, Harlow Cricket Club, Chipping-field, Old Harlow, CM17 0DJ. Enquiries 01279 414174/421763. Doors open 7.30pm. Price guide £7-£8. www.musicatmarigolds.co.uk www.myspace.com/musicatmarigolds Sept 14th Bad Hair Day Sept 28th Matt Wates Oct 12th Back Porch

Theydon Bois Scout Group Donkey Derby 2012Theydon Bois Scout Group Donkey Derby 2012Theydon Bois Scout Group Donkey Derby 2012Theydon Bois Scout Group Donkey Derby 2012————Sunday Sunday Sunday Sunday September 23rd, noon to 4.30pm September 23rd, noon to 4.30pm September 23rd, noon to 4.30pm September 23rd, noon to 4.30pm Join in the fun for the Donkey Derby’s Silver Jubilee year. The Green, Theydon Bois. Free entrance (programmes £1). First race 2.15pm..

Theydon Bois & District Friends of Cancer Research UKTheydon Bois & District Friends of Cancer Research UKTheydon Bois & District Friends of Cancer Research UKTheydon Bois & District Friends of Cancer Research UK————Quiz Quiz Quiz Quiz Night, Friday 28th September Night, Friday 28th September Night, Friday 28th September Night, Friday 28th September at Theydon Bois Village Hall 7.30pm for 8pm start. Fish / chicken and chips supper. Bring your own drinks. Tickets £12 from 01992 614008 or 07908 227476.

My Boy JackMy Boy JackMy Boy JackMy Boy Jack—Loughton Amateur Drama Society LADS, October 25th to 27th at 8pm. Tickets £7 Thurs, £8 Fri/Sat. Booking no. 07552 736 110. www.lads.org.uk Written by David Haig, di-rected by Jean Cooper. The year is 1913 and war with Ger-many looms. Rudyard Kipling, the famous writer and patriot, is determined his very myopic teenage son will play his part in the forthcoming struggle. However, his actions trigger a family conflict and have devastating consequences. This is a powerful and moving account of the anguish at the heart of a man torn between his love for his children and his devotion to King and Country.

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Furniture Clinic Epping, Hobbs Cross Business Centre, Theydon Garnon, Epping CM16 7NY

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