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Localism Bill. Time for us to take over?Pre-Nuptials. Julian Ribet explainsLabradors. Jill to the rescue.Mongolia. Camels and GersRoyal Wedding. Time for a party?

MARCH 2011 ISSUEHADLEY W

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EditorialIn this issue David Burrowes MP talksabout the new Localism Bill and how itmight affect Hadley Wood. EstherKurland, a local resident and townplanner, adds detail and points out thatgiven the numbers of planners, architectsdevelopers and builders in the area theremust be enough expertise around for it towarrant serious consideration. On thelegal front, following a new ruling by theSupreme Court, Julian Ribet clarifies thequestion of Pre- nuptial agreements andJill Brooks tells us about the Lifeline trust,an organisation which helps ‘rescue’forsaken Labradors. Erika Lindsay goescamping in Mongolia and finally AnnaTasou raises the issue of whether HadleyWood should have a street party tocelebrate the Royal Wedding on April29th. Sounds like a good idea. We mighteven start talking to one another.Rod Armstrong

Power tothe people

In marked contrastto the extraordinaryevents in the MiddleEast, in ourdemocracy thepower to change

local and national government is throughthe ballot box. Who and how that powershould be exercised has dominatedParliament’s attention in recent weeks. Ifyou were to go to Broxbourne’s ParadiseWildlife Park you would see someinteresting animals from Papua New

Guinea, Australia and Fiji. Over the next3 months another creature extinct apartfrom these countries will be on display. Itis the Alternative Vote (AV) system. OnMay 5th you will have the chance to votein a referendum on whether to end thepresent ‘first past the post’ voting systembased on one voter, one choice wherethe result is usually decisive and providesfor stable government. The alternativevote has a sting in its tail. It would allowthe supporters of fringe parties (includingextreme ones) to have their votescounted several times and a candidate insecond or even third place could end upbeing declared the winner. I will becampaigning to say “No to AV” andseeking to keep this rare breed of votingextinct from these shores.Democracy of course is not limited to

the institutions of government. Voluntaryassociations like HWA are important toenable local people to be involved in thecommunity. The Localism Bill making itsway through Parliament provides themost dramatic shift of power to localcommunities.If you have ever been frustrated by a

planning system which goes over theheads of the wishes of Hadley Wood residents and ends up beingdetermined by a Planning Inspector you will welcome the Bill. It offers the opportunity for the HWA to bedesignated a neighbourhood forum.This would enable a neighbourhoodplan to be drawn up by HWA whichdetermines future planning applicationsin Hadley Wood. A referendum would beheld in the neighbourhood and if morethan half the people who vote are in

favour of the plan, Enfield Council wouldbe required to accept it. Any planningapplications properly determined inaccordance with Hadley Wood’sneighbourhood plan would not besubject to an appeal. HWA could allowfor a particular development or class ofdevelopment without needing formalplanning permission. Developersplanning new housing would need toreach agreement with HWA and pay alevy to be used for the benefit of thecommunity such as improving playfacilities.The Bill also provides for greater

transparency of information. The localcommunity will be able to challenge theCouncil about the cost and quality ofservices provided to Hadley Wood. Lookon my website www.davidburrowes.comfor more details about the Localism Bill.I look forward to a future of Hadley Woodresidents and the HWA armed with thenew legislation leading a local revolutionof power to shape and improve the localarea.David Burrowes MPPPS to Rt Hon Oliver Letwin MPwww.davidburrowes.comWestminster Office – 020 7219 5414Constituency Office – 020 8360 0234

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widely reported divorce battle between thewealthy German heiress and the City-boyturned academic. The attention-grabbingruling of the Supreme Court for the first timeprovides clear guidelines on the circum-stances where a prenuptial agreement mayinfluence the division of assets on a divorce.This is a significant change – previously(other than in certain limited situations)prenuptial agreements were far less likely toinfluence a Court. In this case the prenuptialagreement was executed on theunderstanding that a portion of the wife’sfamily’s considerable wealth would then betransferred to her. In broad terms, herprenuptial agreement stated that neither shenor her husband would gain any financialbenefit from each other during the marriage,or if it ended. Sadly, the marriage brokedown and the couple went to Court todetermine how their assets would bedivided. The wife wasn’t happy with the initialruling. She felt that it was too generous to herhusband bearing in mind the contents of theprenuptial agreement. She appealedagainst the Judge’s decision and took hercase to the Court of Appeal, which held thatthe first Judge should have given theprenuptial agreement greater consideration.The husband then appealed to the SupremeCourt, which dismissed his Appeal. TheSupreme Court has set out certain basicguidelines in relation to prenuptialagreements: Whilst the Court is not obligedto give effect to prenuptial agreements andthey won’t be decisive and binding in everycase the Court should give effect to aprenuptial agreement that is freely enteredinto by each party with a full appreciation ofits implications unless it would not be fair tohold the parties to their agreement; A couplecannot by agreement between themselvesoust the jurisdiction of the Court to resolvetheir dispute; Both parties must enter into aprenuptial agreement of their own free willand without any undue influence, duress orpressure; Each party should intend that theprenuptial agreement should govern thefinancial consequences of the marriage

coming to an end. So where does thisleave those who wish to protect their wealthon divorce? The good news is that in theright case a pre-nuptial agreement can havedecisive and compelling weight. However,much will depend upon the factualcircumstances of each case and the overall‘fairness’ of the agreement. Pre-nuptialagreements remain a sensible option forcouples for a variety of reasons; in particular,for those couples who individually haveaccrued substantial assets and who mayhave already seen those assets reduced(for example due to a divorce); for thosewho have no intention of having any morechildren; and for those who are likely toinherit substantial family wealth and whowant to protect their assets for futuregenerations. If either partner is looking toprotect their assets then it can make a greatdeal of financial sense to execute a

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NeighbourhoodPlanning and theLocalism BillWhen you see the word ‘planning’ in ournewsletter do you straightaway thinkabout planning applications,permissions, appeals etc? Who hasproposed to build what where, how bigwill it be and how much annoyance withthe builders create? This is probablywhat most people think planning is, afrustrating bureaucratic process.But planning is really about

understanding places, what is good orbad about them and agreeing on howthey should be managed over time. Thisused to be called Forward Planning andshould provide the basis by whichapplications are decided. The Coalition Government have ideas

to shake up the planning system. Theyrecently published their Localism Billwhich is due for royal assent this Autumnwith enactment in Spring 2012. That is,its content would become law in time forthe Olympics.The Bill takes forward a lot of Big

Society ideas but changes to theplanning system are seen as at theforefront of this policy. It describes a newsystem of Neighbourhood Planning toallow local communities to have a greatersay in what happens in their area. Thesystem would work something like this:

A Neighbourhood Forum is created.This could be three or more localresidents but where a residents groupalready exists this might be the mostappropriate way to start.

The neighbourhood area is definedand agreed. Relatively straightforward forHadley Wood, but more complex areasand those that straddle local authorityboundaries could be hard to deal with.

The Forum develops a plan for the

changes to streets and parks etc aremanaged in the future.Sounds good? A couple of things need

to be kept in mind. First, drawing up aplan that most people are happy with isnot that easy. There is an old sayingabout three people talking – if they allagree after an hour at least two are lying!This is an exaggeration of course but wecan all imagine the differences of opinionwhich would need to be worked through. Second, there can be a lot of work

needed to create a good plan. It is notnormally a back of an envelope job – butat the moment it looks like very littlefinancial or practical help will be offeredto neighbourhood forums.Third, the Government seem to be pro

development. They say their Bill aims todevolve responsibility and supportlocalism, but also to encourage growth.They have talked about neighbourhoodplans having to follow a ‘presumption infavour of sustainable development’.Definitions of the word ‘sustainable’abound, but basically neighbourhoodplans that say ‘no growth’ ‘no buildinganywhere’ are unlikely to get anywhere.I could write reams more, but this article

is probably too long and boring as it is!But as a planner and a Hadley Woodresident I would be really interested infinding out if people wanted to start todiscuss creating a neighbourhood plan for Hadley Wood. Maybe this issomething the Association could takeforward?Esther Kurland

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area. This could include policies,priorities for spending public moneylocally and Local Development Orderswhich grant planning permission forsome kinds of development without theneed for further applications

The local authority check that the planis in line with legal requirements, nationaland London strategic policies etc.

The local authority hold a referendumfor local residents. If over 50% of votersapprove the plan it is adopted andinfluences what happens in the area.

So basically the Bill is suggesting thatlocal communities draw up their ownplans for their areas which will influencehow planning applications and possibly

Dear EditorI have received a letter from John Lewis’sstore offering to quote for building andcontents cover for our home. I contactedthem and was very surprised to berefused cover. Apparently our post codeindicates we live in an area that is at ‘high

Hatha yoga classesstarting on 7th May!At the Hadley Wood Association Hall

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risk of flooding’. I protested that this wasnonsense and was referred to a managerwho confirmed, after investigation, thatwe could not be covered. He alsomentioned that he had received othercalls from this area all of which had beenrefused cover. Once you have been refused cover you

are legally obliged to declare it to anyfuture insurer so a refusal is a seriousmatter.Is Hadley Wood really at risk or has an

administrative error been madesomewhere? Does anyone know whosets these guidelines?YoursSandra O’Brart

anonymous to previous owners, the twoare never put in touch directly. “Ourpriority is always the dog and its welfare,”Janet Butler said. “The whole aim of theTrust is to help Labradors in need.” This is why the team take so much

trouble to find the best possible matchbetween the dog and the new home. AsAnne Carter, the administrator of TheLabrador Lifeline Trust, told us: “We treatevery Labrador as if it’s our own. We havea register of potential, approved adoptersbut, if none of them seems absolutelyright for a particular Labrador, we’ll placethe dog with one of our specialistfosterers until we identify the newpermanent home that we feel is best.”And it doesn’t matter how old the dog

is, The Labrador Lifeline Trust re-homesLabradors of any age. The Trust wasformed in 1996. It has been active inHampshire, Surrey, Lincolnshire,Nottinghamshire, Norfolk and Suffolk formany years, and now looks forward to itsHertfordshire team being equally

successful. If you’d like to become anadopter – or you need to re-home yourLabrador – or you could offer to fostera Lab, short or long-term – contact JillBrooks on 020 8441 0766, email:jill.brooks7@btinternet.com. You canalso find out more about the LabradorLifeline Trust at: www.labrador-lifeline.co.uk.Jill and Harry Brooks

A new lifeline forLabradors in HertsIf you need to re-home your Labrador –or you are keen to adopt one – get intouch with The Labrador Lifeline Trust on01923 446785; they’ve just set up a teamof experts especially for Hertfordshire.The team is led by Area Co-ordinator,

Janet Butler, they’ve all got many yearsexperience in fostering and re-homingLabradors – and their help has neverbeen more important as austeritycompels more and more people to giveup their pets.“Traditionally, people have re-homed

their dog because of changes in familycircumstances, like ill-health orseparation. But now we also meet moreand more instances where it’s due tofinancial pressure. Some people evenhave to give up their houses and move toproperty that is unsuitable for dogs, orwhere dogs are just not allowed. It’s aterrible wrench. People love their dogs,and we’re there to make the parting aseasy as possible by moving theirLabrador to an adopter who will love itand care for it just as they did.”Janet and her team have a vigorous

vetting procedure for every potential newhome, and they stay in contact with theadopter for the lifetime of the dog tomonitor its wellbeing. The previous ownercan also monitor their dog’s new lifethrough the Trust but there is totalconfidentiality – adopters remain

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separate ger and ingeniously consistedof a Hozelock pump action container witha shower attachment.The next day, we walked to the newly

restored Redone Khombo monasterythrough acres of straw coloured and redbracken. Our goal was the summit of anearby mountain for a good view. It waswell worth it. As we climbed, we admiredthe wild rhubarb and fragrant ferns usedto make incense. We caught a glimpseof the sand dunes of the “Little Gobi” andthe serene monastery nestled in thevalley below, greatly enhanced by thesun’s warm appearance. Our descentwas accompanied by the soothing soundof the monks’ chants gently filling the air. We joined a nomadic family at their Ger

to drink fermented mare’s milk (knownlocally as Mongolian beer). Our canapéswere small blocks of condensed cow’smilk. Then, the teenage daughter donneda red satin tunic, poured some mares’milk (Aryk) in to a bowl and handed it to usto drink. It certainly lived up to its namewith a mild background taste and atwangy kick. It was time to milk the mares.The men round up the foals to sucklemomentarily before the women moved inwith a bucket to milk the animals. Tango naturally dropped in to the

conversation at dinner time. The guideand her colleague were eager to learn.The dining ger was quickly transformedin to a tango ger! An ideal way to pass avery cold evening. I requested a camel ride before we left.

We drove off through the steppes andpast a beautiful small lake near to whichwe spotted some camels and gers. Weswapped our jeep for some camels andwe were off. Bactrian camels are largerand woollier than their Middle Easterncousins and are also more comfortableto ride. We padded through the steppesuntil we reached the Little Gobi andwalked up the small dunes. Thecameleers were very jovial and weperiodically stopped to take some videofor that Hollywood effect. We left the camp after three wonderful

days and drove back to Ulaanbataar toboard the train for our 20 hour journey toJining, China. We were awoken at7.30am by the attendant handing usimmigration documents to complete. Thesun shone as the train trundled throughthe Gobi desert, punctuated by theoccasional ger and herds of animals.Soldiers scattered along the track salutedus as the train slid in the Mongolianborder town of Zamin-Uud.As we approached the Chinese border,

I noticed a queue of lorries waiting toenter Mongolia from China. Nothing theother way though. A Chinese solider atthe top of a watch tower surveyed ourarrival through his binoculars. The redflag flapped in the breeze. I was immediately aware of a marked

difference between the two countries. Iwas struck by the number of newresidential and industrial buildings inChina. Lacking in style but erect andsquare, they transmitted the message“here I am”! A contrast with the laid-back gentleness of Mongolia. We did not realise we could disembark

at Erlian, the Chinese border town. Wewere a little perplexed as the train pulledin to the sidings. An army of Chineseengineers dressed in navy and yellowshell suits worked swiftly around thetrain. We watched from the window asour carriage was jacked up so that thebogies could be changed! We finally leftanother hour later. We were in need of asnack but had been advised by manypeople not to risk the buffet car. So, inaccordance with the local tradition, wemade up our pot noodles and sat backto enjoy the rest our journey. Erika Lindsay

A Mongolian adventureWe started our journey in Ulaanbataar,Mongolia. The bustling capital has a mixof Mongolian, Russian and modernarchitecture and a generous sprinkling of“Irish Pubs”. After a day’s sightseeing weleft for the countryside. We stopped topick up provisions and gifts for anomadic family we were due to meet. Our

guide suggested we should buysomething practical for the family: apacket of rice and a bottle of vodka!Vodka is the Mongolian central heatingas well as having medicinal propertiesand aiding digestion! I was struck by theenormous range of Hungarian pickledcucumbers in the supermarket. The urban landscape gave way to the

famous Mongolian steppes whichstretched forever. We drove through milesof green plains encircled by mountainsand spotted the occasional herdsmanrounding up his flocks. The temperaturedropped to 6 degrees C and it started torain. I pulled on my fleece in trepidation atour approaching three nights of camping.

We arrived at Delger Ger Camp, in theHogno Khan Nature Reserve, 280kmsWest of UB. Our Ger, (see photo), aspacious structure lined with felt andcanvas had a small sink, two beds, atable and chairs all painted in orange witha gypsy style pattern. A wood burningstove with a metal pipe flue stood in themiddle. We need not have worried aboutthe cold. We felt very snug wrapped inwool blankets and a duvet with a roaringfire to warm us. The shower was in a

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Yoga classes to start inHadley WoodHatha yoga classes are starting on 7thMay at the Hadley Wood Association Hall( far end of the tennis courts on CrescentEast). Every Saturday from 9:30am to11am. All levels welcome.Alex Taylor has been a practitioner of

yoga for the past 14 years and teacher for2 years. She trained with the renownedand worldwide accredited Sivanandaorganisation in Tyrol, Austria. Her ownjourney with yoga has been extraordinaryand started when she lost a close friend.Her dedication to her practice and herteaching has made her very popularamong her students. One recently quoted:“Alex teaches in a very caring way. Youcan tell she is passionate about what shedoes. I am forty years old and I’d like tothank her for helping me touch my toes.This is a real achievement for me!”Hatha yoga is a combination of poses,

relaxation, and meditation. Men andwomen, young and old are all welcome.

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Shall we celebrate the RoyalWedding in Hadley Wood?

At the recent Hadley Wood Association annual meeting, it was suggested

we celebrate the forthcoming royal wedding of Prince William to Kate

Middleton on the 29th April. The proposal was that to mark this wonderful

event we have a party at the Hadley Wood Association Centre (our village

hall) next to the tennis courts. Before we steam ahead with obtaining a

budget and start any preparations we need to get some idea of the support

we might have from the community. How many HW residents would be

interested in attending?

We welcome your thoughts and do let us know by the 31st March.

Contact either Anna Tasou at annatasou@hotmail.co.uk or

Laura on 07949073536. Thank you.

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Beautiful clothes at amazing prices!Come and see our extensive range of New, Designer Ladies Trousers,Jeans, Separates, Outfits, Rainjackets & HandbagsMany labels including Gardeur, Nougat, Monari, Signature and lots more too!Wednesday 13th April 2011 10.30 am until 8pm The Hadley WoodAssociation Centre. 7 Crescent East, Hadley Wood, EN4 0EL

(behind the tennis courts & near the station) Everyone is welcome. Bring your friends, come for a coffee & browse in a relaxedatmosphere!£1 entrance & commission from sales go to

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Yoga is for everyone and not just a specificgroup. In the classes the main focus willbe on relaxation and combining a varietyof energising poses to tone and purify thebody. The focus will be on realigning thespine, allowing you to gradually feel lighterwith time and elongating muscle groupsthat have become shortened throughcardiovascular exercise, such as runningand gym work. However don’t be fooled,yoga can also be a fantastic workout. Atthe end of the class, you’ll feel ready totake on your daily challenges. You’ll needto wear loose comfortable clothing andbring your own mat and blanket.Classes cost £10. email Alex,

aless1978@breathe.com for furtherinformation.Alex Taylor

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The Hadley Wood News is published usually during the first weekend of each month. It is a community publication with the objective of bringing local news,views and events to the residents and friends of Hadley Wood. It is non-profit making with any surplus going to the Hadley Wood Association (HWA) for thedirect benefit of residents. Content is produced voluntarily with the make-up, printing and distribution paid for by advertising. Thank you to all our advertisers,without whom this magazine would not be possible. If you would like to contribute to a future issue or receive updates via email, please contact the Editorand Publisher. The HWA and anyone associated with the content of this newsletter cannot accept any responsibility for the accuracy, claims or viewsexpressed. The Hadley Wood News does not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any of the advertisements or other information accesseddirectly or indirectly from this publication, nor the quality of any products, services, information or other materials displayed, purchased or obtained byanyone as a result of an advertisement or any other information or offer in connection with those products, services, information or other materials.HadleyWood News shall not be responsible for any errors or omissions contained in any advertisement or other information within this publication.The Publisher reserves the right to amend, abridge or reject any copy supplied for publication. E&OE HWA December 2010

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